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tions. I like the man who stands up for a particular breed in which he 

 is interested, but at the same time I think we could all derive a great deal 

 of benefit from coming together and discussing topics relating to the 

 different breeds. If we could have the Various cattle breeders' associa- 

 tions come together and have discussions on the subject of breeding and 

 feeding, that would be of like interest to the Angus and the Jersey 

 breeders. By making out a program that would be of interest to all 

 these men, and then allowing certain sessions where each could go to his 

 own meeting, we would have a much stronger standing. It seems to me 

 this would be a good thing to do. If any of the members present are 

 connected with the other associations where this statement may be 

 brought before you, I wish you would say a word for it or against it, as 

 you see fit. I am not trying to put something before the people they do 

 not wish. I want them to consider this, and if they wish such an asso- 

 ciation they can form one, elect a president, secretary and treasurer, 

 make out a program for an annual meeting, and arrange the meetings so 

 that they will be of interest and profit to all of us. 



Secretary Downing: This, T think is the best snggestion that 

 has been made here for many a day. I believe the different 

 breeders' associations onght to take the matter np and effect an 

 organization. It will be better for the breeders, better for the 

 associations and better for the State. As Professor Skinner sug- 

 gests, it will make an organization that will be felt. I believe the 

 different associations onght to take this matter np and effect such 

 an organization, letting all of the different associations take part 

 in it and have representation; then when we have these general 

 meetings, instead of having a handful of people as we have today 

 interested in this meeting, and another bunch in another room, 

 let this be a general meeting, and let these questions of general 

 interest be discussed hj men of prominence. When Professor 

 Skinner mentioned this plan to me a few weeks ago I thought it 

 was a good thing, and it ought to be taken up. I hope you will 

 not allow it to lag. 



Colonel Wallace : I believe with Professor Skinner, and I shall 

 pledge him my support. I think it is the most practical thing I 

 have heard of in connection with these meetings of breeders of 

 live stock. As a fair manager I think it is a practical suggestion. 

 I am speaking now from a State Board standpoint. I believe with 



