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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
The treasurer reported $30.27 in the treasury 
The secretary read communications from Tlios. Wilhild and Ur. Schoufler. 
Dr. J. Reinkeeler was elected to membership. 
Dr. Weber read a paper on *‘ Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis.” Among the sup¬ 
posed causes were atmospheric conditions, fatigue, and great exertion, when at¬ 
tended with filth and bad ventilation. A case was cited where foul clothing 
seemed to be a source of contagion. It had been traced along Covered water 
courses and through malarial districts. Climate does not affect the disease; a 
morbid poison, like ergot, or the emanations from stagnant water. 
Dr. Rodgers exhibited an ovarian cyst, the result of an experiment made by 
him on a sow, where he removed the connection between the ovary and ovarian 
tube. The doctor was more than ever convinced that wandering ova were a 
cause of ovarian cyst. 
Dr. Rodgers also exhibited the remains of an amputated uterus that had 
proved successful, and the animal fattened and slaughtered. 
Dr. Zuill exhibited a cestic calculi, taken from a bitch, that nearly filled the 
pelvic cavity. “Removed by C. M.” 
The subject of calling a convention to form a U. S. Veterinary Pharmacopia 
was discussed. It was agreed to have a committee appointed to correspond with 
all the veterinary centers and learn the views of the profession. 
Drs. Huidekoper, Rodgers and Glass were appointed on that committee. 
After an hour’s discussion on the subject, it was apparent that a standard 
text-book on veterinary pharmacy was greatly needed by the profession and 
trade. Chas. T. Goentnee. 
VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY. 
The third regular meeting of this association was held at the American 
House, Trenton, N. J., on Dec. 10th, 1884. 
President Dr. Miller called the meeting to order at 3:15 p. m., nnd requested 
the secretary to call the roll. 
The following gentlemen were present, viz.: Drs. C. K. Dyer, of Mount 
Holly; Wm. B. E. Miller, of Camden; — Dixon, of Hoboken; H. W. Row¬ 
land, of Jersey City; James C. Dustan, of Morristown; L. R. Sattler, of New¬ 
ark; J. Gertli, Jr., of Newark; T. B. Rogers, of Westville; Wm. G. Schmidt, 
ef Newark; and W. P. Humphreys, of Elizabeth. 
A majority of the Board of Censors being absent, Dr. Gerth moved that 
the rules be suspended and Drs. Hawk, Carmody, Mook and Cosgrove be admit¬ 
ted as members. This was unanimously concurred in. 
The secretary and treasurer had no report to make. 
The committee to draft new laws in relation to contagious animal diseases 
reported that the State Board of Health was taking steps to have new laws 
enacted that will be more thorough and effective than those now in force. 
Dr. Dyer moved that the report be received and the committee discharged. 
Seconded and carried. 
Drs. W. H. Lowe, of Paterson, Wm. B. Smith, of Trenton, and R. Leis, of 
Newark, were proposed for membership. Upon motion, the rules were sus¬ 
pended and the gentlemen admitted. 
