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There could be only one class who would help to defeat such a bill, and it would 
be those who made money by teaching. 
Dr. R. W. Finlay admitted that the bill was very simple and honest, but 
what struck him was the small representation of the profession. The very men 
whe created the bill had withdrawn their support by their absence. He however 
did not think it would cost less than five hundred or a thousand dollars to pass it. 
After some further discussion, it was moved by Dr. Pendry, seconded by Dr. 
R. Ogle, that the bill, as drawn up and printed, be approved by this Society, and 
that the same be placed in the hands of a committee, with instructions to have 
the same presented at Albany. The motion was carried, and Drs. Pendry, R. 
Ogle and Faust were named as a committee to look after the bill. 
Dr. R. W. Finlay said it would be as well to interest each member to exert 
himself with those members of the Legislature that he could reach, and use what¬ 
ever influence they could. The suggestion was acted on by the Chair. 
Dr. Pendry thought that Dr. Finlay’s able paper on Veterinary Medical Leg¬ 
islation should be printed, so that a copy could be sent to each member of the 
Legislature. The idea was approved, and Dr. R. W. Finlay moved that the 
Committee on Bill be given power to aid the passage of the bill in whatever way 
they may deem best, and to incur any reasonable expense, which was seconded 
and carried. 
Dr. L. McLean, delegate to the Cattle Growers’ Convention at Chicago, 
reported verbally, that he had attended the convention as a delegate from the 
Society, and was admitted on the credentials supplied by the Secretary. There 
were matters discussed from a professional standpoint, and those who were largely 
interested in cattle took a lively interest in the proceedings of the veterinarians, 
among whom there was a perfect union as to the matter of contagious diseases. He 
thought other meetings would be held, and much good would no doubt follow. 
On motion, the report was received, and a vote of thanks tendered for the same. 
Dr. Pendry moved that the Society give their annual prize of a gold medal 
for the best practical examination passed by a veterinary student graduating this 
spring, and that the Examining Committee be named by the Chair. Dr. R. W. 
Finlay seconded the motion, which was carried. 
A bill was read from Dr. L. McLean of $74.00, being his expenses to the 
Chicago Convention. After some remarks as to Dr. McLean’s former objection 
to the expenses of a delegate being paid, it was ordered received. 
The Secretary reported that Drs. Allen, J. Leighton, M. Bunker, W. H. 
Arrowsmith, W. Critcherson, W. McCaldon, T. Outerbridge, T. Finnegan, F. J. 
Hanshew, F. Saunders, R. Simmons, J. H. McMartin and G. Nostrand had been 
struck from the roll for non-payment of initiation fees and dues. 
Dr. Pendry gave notice of alteration of By-Laws, as follows : 
That Section 2 of Article I be made to read, “Annual December meeting,” 
instead of “March meeting.” 
That there be added to Section 1 of Article IV, “And be a resident of the 
State at the time of his election to membership.” 
To follow Section 2 of same Article: “Section 3, The Secretary shall not 
enter the name of any newly elected member on the roll book until the Treas- 
