SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
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Dr. L. McLean considered that the essayist ought to have 
given some idea of the subject that was to engage the attention 
of the members that evening, so that they could have given the 
matter some consideration and have, been prepared to enter 
fully into the question. 
Dr. Field said it was a question that required well looking 
into, especially as it had not received ?he desired favor when last 
presented at Albany. If the Society thought matters were in a 
favorable condition, the subject ought to be taken up in an earn¬ 
est manner. 
Most of the members present expressed themselves in favor of 
some action being taken at once. 
Dr. Hobertson expressed the opinion that he thought the pro¬ 
posed bill was too long and would have to be condensed. 
Dr. Burden said it was about time the profession received 
some legislative recognition. He thought that there would be no 
room for opposition to a bill so drafted. 
Dr. Pendry contended that had former bills been drawn up 
in the same broad spirit they would have met a better fate than 
they had. It was simply following in the footsteps of those who 
practiced human medicine ; they had been obliged to make con¬ 
cessions before being able to get a bill passed for their pro¬ 
tection, and it is idle to try and draw a finer line than they had. lie 
considered the bill had been drawn up in a proper spirit, and 
could not possibly meet with any weighty opposition. The 
matter could not be laid before the Legislature too soon for 
their consideration 
Dr. Liautard said the matter wanted to be carefully and 
fully considered. He, too, considered the draft too long. It 
would be better to refer it to a committee, to consider and 
redraft. The session at Albany was ^drawing to a close, and 
action would have to be taken at once. He was in favor of a bill, 
but could not say that he was altogether in favor of the draft 
presented. 
Dr. McLean stated that all members of the profession admitted 
that legislative action should be taken. There were men in this 
State, who, although non-professional, we could not ignore; such 
