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had frequently performed tracheotomy to advantage. Dr. Hau- 
shew said that he had met with little elevation of temperature in 
the cases he had treated, and.recommended the use of chlorate of 
potassium and sulphate of iron in the treatment. Dr. Coates 
questioned the value of applications for the removal of the ex¬ 
ternal swellings, and considered that when these swellings leave 
rapidly oedema of the lungs follows. 
Dr. Robertson described his last case of purpura, in which 
there was considerable elevation of temperature, but the case 
was complicated with inflammation and gangrene of the lungs, 
besides bowel trouble. The discussion then came to a close. 
Dr. L. MacLean stated that he had inoculated a horse with 
the nasal discharge from the suspected case of glanders which 
he reported at the last meeting, but with no effect. 
Remarks being then made by a few members present as 
to the action of the Board of Trustees of the American Vet¬ 
erinary College, in having an annual subscription, by which 
privileges are granted to the subscribers at the expense of the 
private practitioners, it was moved by Dr. McLean, and sec¬ 
onded by Dr. A. Liautard, that the Secretary be directed to 
write to the Board of Trustees of the American Veterinary 
College and call their attention to the propriety of doing away 
with said subscription. Carried. 
Dr. Robertson kindly offered to read a paper at the next 
meeting of the Society. 
Motion to adjourn was then carried. 
II. T. Foote, M.D., V.S., 
Secretary. 
OBITUARY. 
ERSKINE MASON, M. D. 
The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of “ The 
American Veterinary College ” issued the following preamble 
and resolutions upon the death of Prof, Ershitic Mason, A-M., 
M.n, 
