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bandman, looking to his interest, will seek to divert the farm to the production of 

 some condensed product readily marketed ; one upon which the transportation 

 shall be reduced to the minimum, and at the same time command the maximum. 



The united effort of the members of this organization, properly directed, will 

 enhance in value the dairy product of our State more than any other source pos- 

 sibly can, and we will do well to discuss ways and means. 



The publication of the proceedings and discussions of this meeting will impart 

 information, beget inquiry, and create desire. How, then, shall this newly-born 

 wish find development? Only in possession; and it would seem consistent, in order 

 to facilitate that end, that a series of sales should be considered and encouraged 

 under such restrictions as to inspire confidence and give satisfaction to all breeders 

 and purchasers; which Indiana breeders are well qualified to do, having among 

 them, scattered over the State, the blood of the most noted families known to the 

 Jersey world. We are proud of our Rioter-Alphea, Rioter- Victor-Hugo, Stoke 

 Pogis, Pedro, Hazen's Bess, Commassie, Jersey Belle of Scituate, Le Brocq's Prize, 

 and Duke 76. 



The Jersey is making rapid progress in public esteem ; she is not only the gen- 

 tleman's pet, that furnishes delicious cream and yields the fragrant golden butter 

 that adorns his table, but she is the mine from which the dairyman, with skillful 

 manipulation, brings forth the beautiful aromatic product that puts gold into his 

 purse and brings gladness to his heart. 



The Secretary reported six accessions at the last annual meeting, and a balance 

 in the treasury of sufficient amount to meet the expenses of the current year with- 

 out any dues being assessed. The report was referred to the Auditing Committee, 

 Messrs. Johnson and Garretson. Opportunity was given for the admission of new 

 members, when the following names were submitted : Dr. A. Moudy, Greencastle ; 

 Alex. C. Furgason, Cumberland ; Peter Raab, Indianapolis; Ellwood Smith, Mt. 

 Vernon : Jos. A. Moore, Indianapolis ; Chas. L. Henry, Anderson ; C. W. Fisher, 

 Noblesville; A. E. Taylor, Columbus; Dr. H. W. Wiley, Agricultural Department, 

 Washington, D C; H. H. Wheatcraft, Southport. 



Essay: "Jersey Cow, her past, present and future," by George Jackson, Beech 

 Grove Farm. In the absence of that gentleman, a letter from him to President 

 Haughey was read, in which he expressed his regrets that absence from home and 

 pressure of business had rendered it impossible for him to prepare the paper. 

 Communications from other bodies, a circular letter, and articles of association of 

 the " National Cattle Growers' Association, Chicago," were presented, in which the 

 I. J. C. B. A. was invited to unite with them. Mr. J. D Connor, Jr., moved the 

 papers be submitted to a commmittee of three. Carried. The Chair appointed J. 

 D. Connor, Wabash ; Dr. Levi Ritter, Irvington, and Sylvester Johnson, Irvington. 



A communication from the Iowa Jersey Cattle Club relating to the A. J. C. C, 

 and asking co-operation of this Association in securing a reduction of registration 

 fees in the A. J. C. C. Herd Register. Mr. Hasselman moved it be laid upon the 

 table The motion was lost. Dr. Ritter then moved the matter be referred to a 

 committee consisting of Messrs. W. J. Hasselman, George Jackson and J. D. Con- 

 nor, which carried. Mr. J. D. Connor, Jr., moved the action be reconsidered, the 

 foregoing committee consisting of only members of the A. J. C. C. He would move 



