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sion as a whole. Our programme was issued two weeks before 
the meeting, which gave time for the members to post up on 
the topics for discussion ; thus we avoided much ‘ soft stuff ’ 
from those who are always ready to talk but know nothing of 
real importance.” 
AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. 
Secretary Stewart writes the Review, that resident State 
Secretaries are actively working in the interest of the meeting 
to be held in New York City, and through their efforts a num¬ 
ber of papers have been promised. Dr. C. C. McLean, of Mead- 
ville, Pa., will contribute a paper on “ Dairying from a Pure 
Milk Standpoint,” with a practical demonstration of milk test¬ 
ing. Dr. W. Horace Hoskins will present a paper on a practi¬ 
cal subject, as will also Dr. John J. Repp, of Ames, la. 
President Clement has made the following appointments as 
Resident State Secretaries : Colorado, Dr. Chas. Gresswell, Mont¬ 
clair, Denver; Wisconsin, Dr. R. H. Harrison, 206 Thirteenth 
St., Milwaukee ; Kansas, Dr. W. H. Richards, Emporia ; Mary¬ 
land, Dr. E. C. Fox, 2823 Huntingdon St., Baltimore ; Massa¬ 
chusetts, Dr. Benj. D. Pierce, 27 Sanford St., Springfield. The 
latter three to fill vacancies caused by resignations. 
Several Tennessee veterinarians have already communicated 
their intention to attend the meeting in New York to Resident 
Secretary Plaskett. 
NEWS AND ITEMS. 
Dr. W. W. Johnston, B. A. I., South St. Joseph, Mo., is 
absent on sick leave. 
Dr. H. G. Patterson, recent graduate of Kansas City Vet¬ 
erinary College, has opened an office in St. Joseph, Mo. 
Dr. King, of Cincinnati Veterinary College fame, has 
located in St. Joseph, Mo., for the practice of human medicine. 
We are pleased to learn from the publisher that Prof. Han¬ 
son’s “ Equine Pathology ” is meeting with a satisfactory sale. 
Dr. R. A. Ramsay, of Mexico, Mo., has been appointed a 
federal meat inspector and has reported for duty at So. Omaha, 
Neb. 
Dr. W. A. Heck, the efficient Secretary of the Missouri 
Valley V. M. Association, has been on the sick list as a result of 
vaccination. 
