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remarked upon the great importance of this subject, and complimented very 
highly the essayist’s presentation of it. 
Dr. Bunker showed a pathological specimen—oedema of the glottis in a cow. 
The glottis was entirely closed, the cellular tissue all about being filled with 
serum (a dropsical condition), larynx somewhat inflamed. The symptoms were 
sudden in their development, respiration becoming rapidly hurried and short, 
tracheotomy not performed, because animal was destroyed for the butcher at end 
of twelve hours. 
The company adjourning to the banquet hall, the next two hours were spent 
at dinner, following which we listened to after-dinner speeches by the different 
members and their guests. 
The meeting was subsequently called to order, and an executive committee 
pro tem. was appointed to transact some necessary business, none of the members 
of that committee being present. 
Quite a discussion took place in regard to the “subscription plan” as pur¬ 
sued by veterinary institutions in general, and by Harvard Veterinary School in 
particular. 
It seemed to be the general opinion that it was unjust to the practioner, and 
derogatory and detrimental to the best interests of the profession. 
On motion of Dr. Howard, it was unanimously voted , That a committee of 
three be appointed by the Chair to prepare resolutions censuring the system, 
reporting at next meeting. 
The Chair appointed as that committee Drs. Sanders, Bunker and Howard. 
The President appointed as the next essayist Dr. Alderman, to be followed 
by Dr. Bryden. 
A unanimous vote of thanks was extended to Dr. Osgood, of Springfield, for 
his courteous attention to the association while in his city. 
No other business coming before the meeting it was adjourned, all present 
expressing the opinion that the meeting had been a very enjoyable one, and 
fraught with a great deal of good to our association. It was regretted, however, 
that so many of our members found it impossible to be present. 
L. II. Howard, Secretary. 
NEWS AND SUNDRIES. 
Salting IIay.— According to Ulich, farmers in some parts of 
Germany practice this method of storing hay, strewing the salt 
between the different layers, about two quarts for each ton. By 
this means it will keep if not entirely cured, and will not become 
musty. Also, hay of inferior quality would he readily eaten and 
digested by cattle .—-Repertorium der Thierheilkunde. 
Morphine for a Horse. —The Western Medical Reporter says 
that a grocer who had an aged and disabled horse wished to get 
