SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
831 
Nov. 16th, 1899. —Upon reconvening at the Chicago Veter¬ 
inary College the following clinics were presented : A ease of 
locomotor ataxia ; one of fracture of the ilium just below the 
articulation with the sacrum (this condition was diagnosed by 
Dr. A. H. Baker, and the horse, which by the way was an old 
worn-out cripple, taken to the dissecting room, where he was 
destroyed, and upon post-mortem examination Dr. Baker’s 
diagnosis was confirmed) ; one case of quittor ; one serous cyst 
on hind quarter, due to a kick from another horse ; one sus¬ 
pected case of glanders (mallein test without results) ; one case 
of tetanus in slings ; one operation of low neurectomy, and I 
would state in regard to this case that healing took place by 
primary union in one week (operation performed by Dr. A. H. 
Baker). The clinics at the college were very instructive and 
were highly appreciated by all present. 
Meeting called to order at 2.30 p. m. at Sherman House, 
President Martin in the Chair. 
Dr. Albert Babb read an interesting report of a case of nasal 
polypus,* the same being of extraordinary size, weighing two 
pounds two and one-half ounces when removed. The operation 
was fully described and resulted in complete recovery. Dis¬ 
cussed by Drs. F. A. Pressler, E. U. Quitman, A. G. Alverson 
and N. I. Stringer. 
We next had a paper by Dr. Jas. Robertson on u Our New 
Veterinary Eaw.” Discussed by Drs. Nattress, Quitman, Press¬ 
ler, Alverson and Stringer. 
A general discussion on tuberculosis was participated in by 
Drs. Martin, Robertson, Quitman, Alverson, Story, Stringer, 
Babb, Ryan and Nattress. 
Dr. Ryan made a suggestion that this association take action 
in regard to State legislation concerning tuberculosis in this 
State, and said there should be something done in reference to 
National legislation on this subject. 
The Treasurer’s report was handed in and read, and on mo¬ 
tion was adopted. 
The following officers were elected for the ensuing term : 
President—W. J. Martin, Kankakee. 
Vice-President—T. J. Gunning, Neponset. 
Secretary—A. C. Worms, Chicago. 
Treasurer—R. G. Walker, Chicago. 
Censors—A. H. Baker, Chicago; Albert Babb, Springfield, 
and R. W. Story, Princeton. 
* Published in the January Review. 
