SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
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The regular monthly meeting of the New York State Veterinary Society was 
held on Tuesday, November 18, at the American Veterinary College, New York, 
Dr. R. A. McLean in the chair. 
Members present were, Drs. Field, L. McLean, R. W. Finlay, Coates, Dixon, 
Faust, Dimond, J. S. Cattanach, Cuff, R. A. McLean, R. Ogle, C. C. Cattanach, 
Birdsall and Pendry. 
Minutes of last meeting were read, and that portion referring to the remarks 
of Dr. R. A. McLean on the subject of Dr. Billings, was altered to read, “That 
he had received his consent to present his name.” With this correction, they 
were, on motion, adopted. 
Dr. W. G. Cuff then read a paper on “Inflammation,” in which he entered at 
considerable length into the different causes, stages and treatment. 
The reading of the paper lead to quite a discussion between Drs. McLean and 
R. W. Finlay, as to the different causes. Other points were raised by Drs. 
Dixon, R. A. McLean and others, and duly replied to by the essayist, who 
received a vote of thanks for his paper. 
Dr. R. W. Finlay then read a paper on the “Necessity of Legislation for the 
Profession,” he holding that the profession must show some reason outside of one 
of benefit to itself, before any bill could be expected to pass. The paper con¬ 
tained many strong and good points, and was well received by those present. 
Dr. Field expressed his pleasure at hearing the paper read at such a well- 
timed moment; as did also Drs. McLean and Faust, the former holding that 
the Society should try and get the press to take the question up. Dr. Dixon 
thought it best, if Dr. Finlay would revise his paper and send it to the press. 
Dr. Finlay said the subject was one of such general importance, that if the 
Society thought well, he would do as suggested. A motion to that effect was 
passed, with a vote of thanks for the paper. 
Dr. L. McLean moved, seconded by Dr. Field, that the revised paper of Dr. 
Finlay be read and discussed at the next meeting of the Society, and that means 
be used to get reporters to be present, and that, if necessary money be spent to 
that effect. 
Dr. Dixon thought that the live stock interest of the country should be con¬ 
sidered besides that of health. 
Dr. Birdsall offered a suggestion that the next meeting be held in some pub¬ 
lic place. Dr. Dixon objected to this. 
Dr. L. McLean said he would much rather have his motion put as it was. 
The Chair thought it best, if he were allowed, to name three or four mem¬ 
bers to present papers at the next meeting on the subject. 
Dr. Finlay suggested too, that the subjects be named also. 
The motion as first made by Dr. L. McLean was carried. 
The Chair called for report of Board of Censors on nominations before them. 
The Secretary stated he had not received any. 
Vice-President Dixon was called to the chair, when the President took the 
floor and addressed the meeting on the subject of Dr. Billings’ nomination. He 
claimed that by the report of the Secretary at the last meeting, he had been 
placed in a very unpleasant position; and to place himself in a proper light before 
the Society, he had written Dr. Billings on the matter, and had received a reply, 
