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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
of thanks was extended to the essayist for his contribution to the 
interest of the meeting. 
M. Bunker, D.V.S., was admitted a member, and tbe names 
of F. H. Parson, D.V.S., and R. H. Harrison, D.V.S., was pro¬ 
posed for membership. In absence of the committee of member¬ 
ship on W. T. Carmody, M.R.C.V.S., the name was laid on the 
table until next meeting. 
A communication was read from J. M. Heard, M.R.C.V.S , 
tendering his resignation as a member, on account of his inability 
to attend the meetings, with his best wishes for the success of the 
society. His name was balloted on and resignation accepted. 
It was moved and seconded that a synopsis of the minutes of 
the meetings be hereafter sent to the editor of the American 
Veterinary Review for publication. Carried. 
The President appointed Dr. R. A. McLean to read a paper 
at the next meeting, he to notify the Secretary of the subject. 
W. J. Coates, Secretary. 
MONTREAL VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. 
The annual meeting of this Association was held in the lecture 
room of the Veterinary College, Union avenue, on Thursday 
evening last, Mr. C. J. Alloway, V.S., President, in the chair. 
As this was the first meeting of the season, the retiring President 
delivered an address reviewing the work of last winter. The 
financial statement was read, showing a balance in favor of the 
Association. The Librarian’s report showed about 400 volumes 
in the library, all the latest works having been added. The elec¬ 
tion of officers for the ensuing winter was then held, with the 
following result: President, Jas. Bell, M.D.; 1st Vice-President, 
M.C. Baker, V.S.; 2d Vice-President, Wm.McEachran, M.D.,V.S.; 
Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Fred. Torrance; Librarian, Mr. J. A. 
Chandler. 
The following gentlemen were proposed as members of the 
Association: Henry C. Kingman, W. P. Robbins, J. E. Gardner, 
W. II. Clock, E. P. Ball, George Remucks and J. A. Bishop. 
At the next meeting Dr. Osier will deliver an account of his 
