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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
read from Drs. Holcombe, R. A. McLean, E. F. Tliaver and P. 
Z. Colsson. 
A letter of resignation from A. Liautard, begging to be re¬ 
lieved of the editorship of American Veterinary Review at the 
completion of the present number, was presented to the Associa¬ 
tion. After remarks by several members, and by motion of Dr. 
Corlies, the subject was laid upon the table. 
A paper was read by Dr. Liautard, on disease of bones—osteo 
sarcoma—which deserved and obtained the unqualified assent of 
most, if not all, of the members present. The writer illustrated 
his subject by specimens of the disease, by plaster casts, and went 
on to speak of the causes of this affection, showing conclusively 
in three specimens presented, that the idea entertained by some, 
that this condition arises from diseased teeth, is untenable ; that 
the extraction of teeth supposed to be diseased but makes matters 
worse and hastens the inevitable result. 
Dr. L. McLean presented specimens of shoes and braces for 
the treatment of rupture of suspensory ligaments and in the 
operation of tenotomy. 
Dr. Peabody presented a paper, reporting a very interesting- 
case in his practice, with the desire to learn the exact nature of 
the disease, as well also as to get an expression of opinion as to 
the treatment employed. Remarks followed by a number of 
members. Theodore Outerbridge, of Bermuda, favored the meet¬ 
ing with an account of alcohol and belladonna in the treatment 
of tetanus; fully 50 per cent, recovering in his practice. He 
gave the credit chiefly to alcohol, which he admininstered in the 
drinks. 
Dr. Liautard reported three cases of “ breaking down ” as 
following seemingly slight injuries to the extremities. The Asso¬ 
ciation then adjourned to dinner at Delmonico’s, where speeches 
and toasts were eagerly listened to. At about 11 p.m. was ad¬ 
journed one of the most interesting and pleasant meetings of the 
Association. 
C. B. Michener, D.V.S., 
Secretary. 
