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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
The subject of legislative law was bought forward, when the chairman 
of the committee on the bill stated they wished to report progress. As special 
notices had been issued to the effect that the question would be discussed that 
evening, it was naturally expected that the meeting looked for something more 
than such a report, and the committee was so informed and reminded that there 
was no time to be lost, as other members of the profession, outside the members 
of the society, had to be consulted, it being the desire that a bill should be 
framed that would meet with the approval of the whole of the veterinary pro¬ 
fession of the State. It was understood that the committee would be ready to 
report at the next meeting of the society, to be held on the second Tuesday in 
December. 
The following meeting was held as above, at which were present: Drs. Rob¬ 
ertson, Cattanach, Coates, L. McLean, Dixon, Burgett, Johnson, Pendry, Allen, 
Cuff and Ryder; Vice-President Dr. Johnson occupying the chair. 
After the minutes were read and adopted. Dr. Ryder read a paper on “ Frac¬ 
tures, their diagnosis and indications for treatment,” which was followed by a 
good general discussion, and a vote of thanks from those present. 
The Board of Censors reported in favor of Dr. W. H. Jackson, and that 
John D. Jacobus, V.S., had not appeared before them as requested. The former 
was duly elected a member. 
The committee on legislative law reported progress, and in reply to Dr. Cata- 
nach, as to what progress had been made, the chairman stated it was of a satisfac¬ 
tory nature; they fully expected that by the next meeting they would present a 
bill that would receive the favor of the whole of the veterinary profession. 
On motion, the members were requested to report interesting cases that came 
under their notice, instead of reading a paper, Dr. Johnson promising to read a 
paper for the February meeting. 
KEYSTONE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. 
The regular monthly meeting of the Keystone Veterinary Medical Association 
was held at No. 1526 Race St., Philadelphia, Thursday evening, Dec. 4th. The 
president, Dr. Hoskins, called the meeting to order at 8:30 p.m. Members pres¬ 
ent, Drs. Rodgers, Zuill, Hoskins, Glass, Weber, Gaentner and Huidekoper. 
The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and with slight corrections 
were approved. 
The Committee on Place of Meeting, having completed their work, were dis¬ 
charged. 
Dr. Hoskins spoke of a bill that had eminated from the Pennsylvania State 
Veterinary Association, that would be presented to the Legislature during the 
coming session, that would regulate the standard of veterinary practitioners. He 
recommended this Association to endorse it, as it was believed it would become a 
law, as no other bill had ever been presented with the support this one had. Dr. 
Glass read the clause in the bill which referred to the qualification necessary to 
register [as existing veterinarians. He alluded to men who did occasional jobs, 
