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BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY. 
It is a true album where by excellent engravings the most 
varied instruments are represented as being those most used in 
all the branches of veterinary medicine, bacteriology, etc. The 
descriptions of the entire series are given in three languages— 
German, French and English. The care with which the cata¬ 
logue is gotten up permits the reader to find in it other than 
commercial information. It contains many instruments and 
objects of interest and importance. All the veterinary schools 
of the whole world are represented by one or several excellent 
photographs, which give a good idea of the importance and 
arrangement of each of those establishments. These are 
accompanied by short sketches relating to the organization of 
the schools, the faculty, curriculum, etc. 
This unique album of 242 pages is profusely illustrated 
and 25,000 copies printed, which are offered gratuitously to 
veterinarians. It is published by the house of H. Hauptner, 
Euisen Strasse 53, Berlin, N. W. A. L. 
Dr. James McDonough, of Montclair, N. J., was prevented 
from attending the meeting of the State Association on account 
of his father being on his death bed. The entire profession of 
New Jersey sympathizes with Dr. McDonough in his bereave¬ 
ment. Dr. McDonough rendered valuable aid to Dr. Eowe in 
effecting the amalgamation and enjoys the respect of every 
member of the State Association. 
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE BUREAU OF ANIMAL IN¬ 
DUSTRY. 
The service of the Bureau of Animal Industry is constantly 
being made more desirable for veterinarians. Beginning with 
this year a leave of absence of two weeks with pay is allowed 
each year. 
Veterinarians secure appointment at $1200 per annum al¬ 
most as soon as they have passed the civil-service examination. 
Those who passed the regular examination in April were all 
appointed within a few weeks of the time their papers were 
passed upon. A special examination was held in July, and all 
who passed that have received appointments. The regular fall 
examination will be held at various points throughout the 
country on October 23, and persons desiring to take the same 
