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meetings of the Association wherever and whenever held, and to 
defray his own expenses; and that this, coupled with Ids many 
unpleasant duties, served to prevent suitable members from accept¬ 
ing the office, which should be held by one incumbent for as long 
a time as he continued to give satisfaction. 
Dr. Robertson moved that the comitia minora recommend to 
the Association that a suitable remuneration be annually paid the 
Secretary after the expiration of the present term of office. This 
motion was adopted, and the committee adjourned. At 11 A.M. 
the Secretary called the regular meeting of the Association to order, 
and stated that in the absence of the President and Vice-President 
he was ready to receive nominations for a chairman. Dr. Stick- 
uey nominated Professor Liautard, of New York City, who was 
unanimously elected viva voce. 
The following members answered roll call: Drs. Burden. Bry_ 
den, Cosgrove, Colburn, Field, Flagg, Holcombe, Liautard, Rob¬ 
ertson, Stickney, W. Saunders, J. S. Saunders, Thayer, Very, 
Winchester and Wood. 
The Secretary read the minutes of the last annual meeting, held 
in New York City, September 17, 1878, which were adopted 
without revision, on motion of J. B. Cosgrove. A. A. Holcombe 
nominated as candidates for membership in the Association the fol¬ 
lowing named graduates: L. McLean, M.R.C.V.S., Brooklyn, N.Y.; 
R. A. McLean, A.M.,D.V.S.,Brooklyn, N. Y.; Thos. A.B. Rogers! 
D.V.S., Newark, N. J.; A. D. Carman, D.V.S , Long Island, 
N. 1.; Wm. B. E. Miller, D.V.S., Hightstown, N. J.; C. C. Cattan- 
ach, D.V.S., New York City; J. J. Smith, D.V.S., Penna.; Wm. 
Kleindopf, D.V.S., Penna.; T. J. Herr, D.V.S., New York City, 
In accordance with the recommendation of the comitia minora* 
Dr. Robertson moved that after the next annual meeting the Sec¬ 
retary be paid an annual fee of twenty dollars; seconded by C. 
Burden, and carried. On motion of T. S. Very his motion, 
offeicd at the last semi-annual meeting and adopted, referring to 
the application for membership of L. McLean, M.R.C.V.S., Brook- 
lyn, N. 1was rescinded. On motion of Professor Liautard the 
committee on honorary diplomas were instructed to secure their 
early completion. 
