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liams, who performed ovariotomy through the vagina. She was 
a thoroughbred and very fast, but recently contracted the habit 
of kicking and refusing to run. Thinking that the cause was 
connected with the sexual function, she was submitted to the 
operation, which was skillfully and rapidly done. Dr. Sheppard 
has promised to acquaint Review readers with the result of the 
experiment. 
The pathological exhibit was an object lesson in the im¬ 
mense domain of sanitary medicine, and to the general practi¬ 
tioner it was a gigantic surprise. Another illustration of the 
wide diversity of the veterinary field, and a strong argument for 
specially trained men for that branch of our profession. Much 
credit is due Drs. Ayer, Stewart, Hickman, and the other 
Bureau men who made such an interesting and instructive col¬ 
lection of diseased tissues. It is a feature which should never 
be omitted from another meeting. It will do more to draw 
members to the meetings than a large array of papers which can 
be read in the “ Proceedings ” on winter evenings. 
The excursion and clam-bake at Rockaway Beach was a 
novelty to many of the Western members. The day was grand, 
and the points of interest along the route were most entertain¬ 
ing. The Brooklyn Bridge, Goddess of Liberty, Bedloe’s Island, 
Governor’s Island, the historic fortifications on either side of the 
Narrows, Sea Gate, West Brighton, Brighton, the Manhattan, 
the challenging yacht, Shamrock , and many other objects kept 
the excursionists entertained, while the clam-bake itself was a 
delightful feast. The only circumstance which prevented the 
full fruition of the committee’s hopes was the number in attend¬ 
ance. Every effort was made to secure the presence of every 
member and visitor to the convention, and to their oft-repeated 
invitation, 153 expressed an intention of participating. In con¬ 
sequence, arrangements were made for 160, but when the steamer 
pulled out from the wharf at West Fourty-fourth Street, there 
were just 224 on board. This unprovided for addition prevented 
the fulfillment of the perfect arrangements made; but we believe 
all got enough to eat. 
NEW YORK STATE VETERINARY MEDICAL 
SOCIETY. 
The annual meeting convened for regular sessions in one of 
the assembly rooms at the New York Academy of Medicine 
September 8th at 11 A. M. All of the officers of the society were 
present. Instead of the usual roll-call, a tablet was passed 
