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sor of anatomy for the best anatomical preparation was awarded 
to T. B. Rogers; the silver medal was awarded to D. Light of 
the junior class, for best examination in anatomy, and honorable 
mention to T. C. Cowhey, for second best examination in same 
branch. 
Prof. D. B. St. John Roosa, M.D., who was to have given an 
address, was prevented by sickness from being present. The ad 
dress to the graduating class was delivered by Professor Law, of 
Cornell University, who pictured to the new members of the pro¬ 
fession the arduous and responsible duties which graduation had 
imposed upon them ; advised them of the honorable course which 
they were to pursue in their relations to each other, and of the 
grand results which lay within the reach of strict scientific appli¬ 
cation. 
The stillness accompanying the benediction was followed by 
the lively strains of music from the band, and amid congratula¬ 
tions from the many friends of the college present, the exercises 
came to a happy close. 
MEETING OF THE UNITED STATES VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCI¬ 
ATION* 
The semi-annual meeting of the United States Veterinary 
Medical Association was held at Young’s Hotel, Boston, March 
18, 1879. 
The President and Vice-President both being absent, the Secre¬ 
tary called the cmnitia minora to order at 10:30 A.M., and nomi¬ 
nated Dr. Stickney, of Boston, for chairman. Mr. J. N. Cutting’s 
nomination for membership was laid over for future considera¬ 
tion because of his absence. The application of O. C. Farley, 
V.S., was, on motion, laid upon the table until next annual meet¬ 
ing. The Secretary called the attention of the meeting to the 
extended duties devolving upon the office of Secretary, and sug¬ 
gested that it would be to the interest of the Association to remun¬ 
erate that officer for the work he is compelled to do. He claimed 
that at present the Secretary was virtually compelled to attend all 
