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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
the rest of the members and their wives. The first-class steam 
boat The Victor , having been previously chartered for the 
afternoon, we were given a delightful boat ride, supper being 
served on the boat, which was considered a nice way to brino- 
the members of the veterinary profession and their families to¬ 
gether, so that they might become better acquainted. To say 
that a pleasant afternoon was spent does not express it; each 
returned to his home feeling that his time had been pleasantly 
and profitably spent at this meeting. 
K. J. McKenzie, Sec.-Treas. 
ILLINOIS VETERINARY MEDICAL AND SURGICAL 
ASSOCIATION. 
The eleventh semi-annual meeting was called to order by 
President Dr. V. G. Hunt. Roll-call and reading of minutes of 
previous meeting. 
President Hunt then delivered a masterly and touching ad¬ 
dress to those present, receiving much applause from the mem¬ 
bership. 
By invitation of President Hunt, Dr. Martin, of Kankakee, 
then gave the association a talk on spavin, defining the location 
and characteristics of this disease, its causes and the probable 
outcome, giving his treatment. 
Dr. Travis next read a paper on “ Laryngitis,” giving a care¬ 
ful account of the causes, symptoms and results of this disease, 
giving his mode of treatment. Responded to by Dr. V. G. 
Hunt. Discussion among the members regarding the efficiency 
of tracheotomy in the treatment of laryngitis. Dr. S. H. Swain, 
Dr. Martin, and Dr. John Osborne also responded. 
Dr. S. H. Swain was next on programme for a paper on 
“ Omphalitis,” giving carefully its characteristics, causes and 
symptoms, giving hygienic and medical treatment. Responded 
to by Dr. G. G. Baumgartner. Dr. V. G. Hunt gave a history 
of a case in his practice. Dr. N. P. Whitmore, of Gardner, re¬ 
sponded. 
Discussion on the efficiency of the present law regulating 
the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery in the State of 
Illinois, and the possibility of an amendment. This subject 
was very generally and warmly discussed by all present. 
u Contagious Abortion ” was next on programme, by Dr. 
John Osborne. Dr. Osborne having a severe cold, his paper 
was read to the society by the Secretary. This paper was re- 
