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cause it had a little water in it. Dr. Dixon stated that he knew it to be a fact, 
that diseased meat was slaughtered and sold for food in Hoboken, N. J. The 
Chair informed the meeting that he knew of a herd of ninety head of Alderneys, 
whose butter was sold in the New York markets at a premium, that had for the 
last three or four years been affected with tuberculosis, so that during that time, 
three or four had died each year from that disease. 
The Chairman of the Board of Censors presented an agreement, properly 
drawn up for signature, so as to communicate the amalgamation of the New York 
State Veterinary Association with the New York State Veterinary Society, in 
accordance with the resolution passed. On motion, the same was accepted, and 
officers ordered to sign the same. They reported in favor of the application for 
membership of Win. H. McCaldon, M.R.C.V.S., Brooklyn, and of J. H. McMar- 
tin, V.S., Utica, N. Y. Both reports were duly received, and an election was 
ordered, which resulted in the two gentlemen being duly elected to membership. 
Before putting the motion to adjourn, the Chair, on behalf of those members 
who resided in Brooklyn, invited all present to adjourn to the supper table, where 
was ended, in a most enjoyable manner, one of the best meetings of the Society. 
W. H. Pendry, D.V.S., Secretary. 
WISCONSIN STATE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. 
Ths Wisconsin State Veterinary Medical Association held its fifth semi¬ 
annual meeting in the parlors of the Kirby House, Milwaukee, Wis., May 
5, 1885. 
The Association was called to order by the President, Dr. V. T. Atkinson. 
On calling the roll, nine members answered to their names, and four applicants 
for membership were present. , 
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. 
Next in order being election of officers, Dr. V. T. Atkinson of Milwaukee, 
was re-elected President; E. R. Evans, V.S., of Racine, 1st Vice-President; 
E. R. Horn, V.S., of Whitewater, 2d Vice-President; C. H. Ormond, V.S., of 
Milwaukee, 3d Vice-President; E. W. Rowland, D.V.S., of Monroe, Correspond¬ 
ing and Recording Secretary; J. Q. Smith, V.S., of Madison, Treasurer. Board 
of Censors: C. Evans, D.V.S., of Racine, Chairman; C. II. Ormond, V.S., of 
Milwaukee; J. Senti, V.S., of Milwaukee; E. W. Rowland, D.V.S., of Monroe, 
member of Board of Censors pro tem. 
Board of Censors reported favorably on one applicant, C. A. Woodford, V.S., 
of Madison. 
E. R. Horn, of Whitewater; C. A. Woodford, of Madison; B. F. Holmes, 
of La Crosse; E. W. Rowland, of Monroe, were appointed to prepare essays to 
be read at the next meeting. 
Dr. W. M. Ormond moved we adjourn to meet in Madison, on Thursday of 
the week of the State Fair. Dr. Horn seconded Dr. Ormond’s motion. Associa¬ 
tion adjourned. 
E. W. Rowland, D.V.S., Secretary. 
