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further treatment was applied beyond local applications to the 
parts, which became much swollen. A large sloughing of apo 
neurotic structure took place after a few days, and the animal was 
discharged convalescent, showing no more signs of his past 
trouble;, with the exception of small quantity of pus mixed with 
his urine, probably due to a certain amount of cystitis which con¬ 
tinued for some time afterwards, but ultimately subsided by the 
administration of mucilaginous drinks, principally flaxseed teas • 
The calculus was irregular, roughened on its surface, measured 16 
centimeters in its largest diameter, weighed when dry 80 grammes, 
and was almost entirely composed of urates and triple phosphates. 
COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT. 
MONTREAL VETERINARY COLLEGE. 
ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS. 
The fifteenth session of this institution was brought to a close 
yesterday by an examination of the Graduating Class, conducted 
by a Board of Examiners, appointed by the Council of Agricul¬ 
ture, and consisting of the following gentlemen: Williamson 
Brydeti, Boston, Mass., U. S.; Fred. W. McLellan, Bridgeport, 
Conn., U. S.; C. J. Alloway, V.S., Montreal; Chas. Levesque, 
V.S., Berthior en Haut , P. Q.; J. A. Couture, Y.S., Quebec, and 
Arch. McCormack, V.S., Durham, P. Q. 
The distribution of diplomas and prizes took place at three 
o’clock. The diplomas were distributed by Deputy Minister of 
Agriculture Lesage, who congratulated Principal McEachran on 
the success attending his efforts to promote the interests and 
standing of his profession, which was now acknowledged to be 
one of the most important in the country. 
Mr. Thomas White. M.P., addressed the students, and ex¬ 
pressed Ins pleasure at the progress which veterinary medicine 
had made within the last few years—from being in file hands of 
charlatans to being in the hands of educated scientists, a thing 
which the vast agricultural interests of this and other countries 
