10 ILLINOIS STATE DAIRYMEN'S ASSOCIATION 



but in our earthly lives as well ; in those things which are for 

 the comfort and blessing of the physical and mental life. 



Thou boldest the ends of the world in Thy hands, and art 

 He on whom the children of men depend. 



We thank Thee this day for life and all the blessnigs Thou 

 has given to us. We rejoice in the times in which we live; in 

 the freedom that is ours, and in the blessings which come to us 

 in all the largeness of life. 



We thank Thee for the fields that laugh with plenty and for 

 barns that are filled to overflowing, and for the inventions and 

 the progress of man which makes life richer. And as we gather 

 this afternoon, as we meet here representing this Association, 

 grant Thy guidance and blessing upon these men who shall 

 gather. 



Let Thy blessing rest upon the officers of the institution and 

 upon all the people who shall gather here from their homes, and 

 upon the work in which we are engaged. 



Let Thy blessing rest upon our State Governor, who guides 

 our laws; upon the great nation, and all the children of men 

 everywhere. May the world become richer and better in things 

 material, and may we so learn to enjoy them that we learn of 

 the things eternal which is for the time to come. 



May Thy blessing rest upon us, and Thine be the honor 

 and the glory for ever. Amen. 



By the President : — 



We were to have an address of welcome by his Honor the 

 Mayor, but Senator Barr is in Springfield on business, but he is 

 ably represented by Mr. Lagger, of Joliet. 



ADDRESS OF WELCOME. 



By Mr. Lagger, Joliet, III. 



Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen : — 



It is as the chairman has stated. Senator Barr is out of the 

 city and necessarily absent from this meeting. I was hurriedly 



