EDITORIAL. 
81 
of our profession, the papers presented being usually the result 
of careful reasoning upon subjects of intelligent observation and 
experiment, while the discussions thereon reflect the fertility of 
active brains. The profession is forcing public appreciation 
and respect largely through the dignity, education and upright¬ 
ness of its members, who have expunged the u horsey ” or 
u sporting ” element in their personality, which was at one time 
thought to be an inseparable accompaniment. 
What are the factors operating to produce these results ? 
Greatest credit is due to the schools of veterinary medicine, which 
have gradually increased their requirements of preliminary edu¬ 
cation until it has reached that point when an accepted student 
must be a man of fair education—the basis of all progress. 
When once in the profession this educated veterinarian finds 
ready to increase his accomplishments the veterinary association 
and the professional journal, and, availing himself of either or 
both, is carried onward in an irresistible stream that flows toward 
perfection of knowledge and reward of merit. It is the belief 
of the writer that the grasping of the opportunities thus offered 
are as essential to the completeness of veterinary education as 
the school is to its incipiency. 
New York Horse Deaeers declare that not since 1892 has 
there been anything like the inquiry for horses that there is this 
spring, with good prices and the supply away below the demand. 
The riding academies are filled to overflowing, and there seems 
to be a general awakening to the fact that the horseless age has 
been postponed some two thousand years. 
The Review’s desk is loaded down with the contributions 
of its collaborators and correspondents. We ask the indulgence 
of those who have kindly forwarded manuscript of papers, case 
reports, etc., assuring them of their appreciation and that they will 
be published as rapidly as possible. During the summer months, 
when association meetings are omitted, we will have ample op¬ 
portunity to catch up. 
