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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
After several minor discussions regarding a change of sev¬ 
eral sections of our Constitution and By-laws, it was moved by 
Dr. Robertson, seconded by Dr. Siegrosser, that a vote of 
thanks be extended to Dr. A. H. Baker for the clinics held at 
the C. V. C. 
A vote of thanks was tendered Drs. Walker, Ryan and Rob¬ 
ertson for the clinics which they furnished. 
A vote of thanks was extended to J. Irving Pearce, propri¬ 
etor of the Sherman House, for his kindness and hospitality to 
the veterinary profession. 
Motion made and carried that a vote of thanks be extended 
to Messrs. E. R. Squibb & Son, Schering & Glatz and Merck & 
Co., for the splendid display of drugs and chemicals exhibited 
at the association meeting. 
It was moved and seconded that our next meeting be held 
at Springfield, Ill. Carried. 
Motion made to adjourn, which was carried. 
ALBERT C. Worms, Secretary. 
VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NEW 
JERSEY. 
The attempt to merge the three veterinary organizations of 
New Jersey into one strong State association, has become an 
accomplished fact, as the meeting held in Newark on Jan. nth 
was a pronounced success in every sense, the attendance being 
greater than ever occurred in that State before, and Dr. Lowe 
proposed fifty-two new names for membership, most of whom 
have already qualified by fulfilling the requirements. 
DR. LOWE’S ADDRESS. 
Dr. Wm. Herbert Lowe, of Paterson, delivered the following 
address : 
Mr. President and Fellow-Practitioners : 
Now, in the dawn of the twentieth century, we witness the 
beginning of a new epoch in the history of the progress of 
veterinary science in the State of New Jersey. It is not neces¬ 
sary to dwell upon the early struggles of individuals and of 
societies for existence and life during the era now at a close, 
but let us pause for a moment. 
Heretofore the profession of our State has been divided up 
into various factions and societies, each trying to accomplish 
what they could. To-day these societies are merged and amal- 
