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characteristic of the disease. Mr. B. D. Pierce next introduced 
his paper on the subject of “ Veterinary Dentistry.” The essay¬ 
ist began by describing the formation, anatomy, mode of growth, 
&c.,of the dental structure of the lower animals ; he fully described 
the different malformations and diseases usually met with, espec¬ 
ially those peculiar to the equine. He likewise alluded to the 
practice of dishonest dealers in filing down the incisor teeth of 
aged horses and then staining a black mark on their table surface 
with some chemical agent, so as to make them assume the appear¬ 
ance of a young mouth. This operation, he said, was commonly 
known by the name of “ bishoping,” and was one that could read¬ 
ily be detected by an experienced person. Mr. Pierce likewise 
drew the attention of the members present to the subject of den¬ 
tistry, and tlms protect the credulous public from imposition by 
men who style themselves veterinary dentists, the majority of 
whom are ignorant of the first principles of the anatomy, physi¬ 
ology, structure or functions of the organs they profess to treat. 
The reading was listened to with attention and followed by a 
lively discussion. 
Mr. A. W. Clement proposed and Mr. C. Ormond seconded 
that Mr. W. Bell be admitted a member of the Association. 
Carried. 
Mr. M. C. Baker,V.S., proposed, seconded by Dr. W. McEach- 
ran, a vote of tbanks to the essayists. Carried. 
At next meeting, February 3d, Mr. E. J. Carter will read a 
paper on “ Counter Irritation,” Mr. R. Price will communicate 
a case of “ Influenza ” and Mr. C. B. Robinson a case of 
“ Nephritis ”.—The Gazette {Montreal). 
BIBLIOGRAPHY. 
Nouveau Dictionnaire pratique de Medecine, Chirurgie et Hygiene 
Veterinaires. (New Dictionary of Veterinary Medicine, 
Surgery and Hygiene.) 
This most excellent work, started a number of years ago by 
M. H. Bouley and Reynal, the publication of which was so long in- 
