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that an equal number of non-members be added to this committee, to be appointed 

 by the President. The motion prevailed, and the President added Jos. C. Ratliff, 

 J. A. Guannt and Peter Raab. 



Essay: Topic, "Ti sting; its value in the development of the Jersey Cow," J. D. 

 'Connor, Wabash; a paper that was attentively listened to. 



Dr. Bitter then introduced Dr. W. H. Wiley, chemist of the Department of Ag- 

 riculture, Washington, D. C, who gave an instructive and highly appreciated ad- 

 dress, which he was requested to give the Association in writing, to which he con- 

 sented. 



Essay: "Inter-breeding; to what extent may it be followed;" a profitable paper, 

 by Dr. Ritter, and was followed by one from Prof. A. S. Heath, New York, on " In 

 and in-breeding," full of good suggestions to breeders of Jerseys. 



Mr. .Jenkins moved that the portion of the President's address relating to com- 

 bination sales be referred to a committee of three. Motion carried, and by 

 request the Chair appointed Messrs. D. H. Jenkins, W. J. Hasselman and J. D. 

 Connor. 



Moved that when we adjourn we adjourn to meet at 7:30 p. m. 



Committees ordered to report at night session. 



Upon motion adjourned. 



Meeting convened, in pursuance to adjournment, at 7:30 p. m. 



Minutes read and adopted. 



Report of Committee on Communication from National Cattle Association was 

 called for. The chairman, Mr. J. D. Connor, Jr., submitted the following: 



" While we recognize the the importance of this movement, and are in sympathy 

 with it, we do not, at this time, feel justified in recommending that this Associa- 

 tion become an applicant for membership, though it might be advisable at a future 

 time." 



Upon motion the report was concurred in and the committee dii^charged. 



Mr. Henry moved the Secretary be instructed to prepare a letter reporting the 

 action to the National Cattle Growers' Association. Consented to. 



The committee appointed to report upon the request of the Iowa Jersey Cattle 

 Club, asked further time, which was granted. 



The Committee upon Combination Sale also requested further time. Granted, 



Mr. Connor, of Wabash, called the attention of the association to the import- 

 ance of giving great care to this matter, that these sales might acquire a high rep- 

 utation. 



Mr. Henry, of Anderson, deemed such sales advisable under restrictions and care- 

 ful supervision. 



Mr. Ritter moved the matter be left in the hands of the committee that decide 

 upon the feasibility of such sale, devise plans for it, and when matured, the Secre- 

 tary to submit the report to the members for their consideration. The motion car- 

 ried and committee continued. 



Essay: "Judging and Judges of Jersey Cattle," James P. Ross, Wabash. 



Mr. Henry moved a committee of three be appointed to select a list of names 

 for expert judges at the fair of 1885. The Chair appointed Messrs. J. D. Connor, 

 Jr., T. A. Lloyd, and D. H. Jenkins. 



