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our dear husband and father in your journal for February. 
It is true my husband was loyal to his profession, and when 
he was no longer in business he found pleasure in his veteri¬ 
nary literature. The Review, one of his favorite periodicals, he 
read from Vol. I, No. i, page i, until his eyesight failed him, 
and then he would have one of his family read it to him until 
about a year ago, when his intellect suffered under the strain of 
failing health. Fortunately, he was able to enjoy short walks 
and drives until within three weeks of his final passing away. 
Again thanking you, I remain, 
Respectfully yours, 
Mrs. Louise Meyer. 
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KANSAS CITY VETERINARY COLLEGE. 
The white banquet room at the Midland Hotel, Kansas 
City, on the evening of March 15 was the scene of the eighth 
annual commencement and banquet of the Kansas City Veter¬ 
inary College. About forty covers were laid and the evening 
was one of pleasure and entertainment for those present. The 
guests entered the banquet room shortly before 9 o’clock and it 
was several hours later before adjournment was taken. 
Dr. O. W. Krueger, one of the instructors in the college, 
acted as toastmaster, and first introduced Dr. S. Stewart, dean of 
the faculty, who delivered the formal “ faculty address.” The 
presentation of diplomas to the graduates followed, the presen¬ 
tation being made by Dr. C. J. Sihler, President of the college. 
The class response upon the part of the graduates was by one of 
their members, Dr. Charles E. Steel. 
Following these formalities, came the more social part of 
the programme. Dr. Tait S. Butler, formerly of the State Agri¬ 
cultural College of Mississippi, spoke upon “ The Veterinarian 
as a Citizen,” holding up the profession to a high place among 
the vocations of men. He was followed by Joseph W. Parker, 
of next year’s class, whose topic was u Midway in a Veterinary 
Course.” 
Then came the chief of police of Kansas City, Kas., R. J. 
McFarland, who handled the subject, “ A Layman’s Conception 
of a Veterinarian.” “ The Veterinary Student ” was counseled 
and advised by Dr. A. L. Hunt, one of the college instructors. 
“ Is Conscientious Veterinary Service Appreciated ? ” was an¬ 
swered in the affirmative by Dr. R. C. Moore, one of the Vice- 
