THIRTY-FIFTH ANNUAL CONVENTION. 13 



ADDRESS OF WELCOME. 



By 



Mayor Edmonson, Clinton, III. 



Mr. Chairman, Gentlemen of the Convention: — It is very 

 far from the scope of my work to be making speeches. However, 

 there are some things at nearly all times that every man can say. 

 In the first place, we are very proud to have you with us this 

 morning, and to be honored with this convention. 



We, the citizens of Clinton, are on the eve of a great de- 

 velopment and work, I mean in regard to dairy work. It is 

 especially fitting that you should recognize us at this time by 

 honoring us with your convention here. 



We are proud that we have, as one of our citizens, a mem- 

 ber of your organization, who has now started a new business 

 in Clinton, a business that is new to us, but not to him. We feel 

 like giving our hearty support to you, and we are glad you have 

 recognized him, and in so recognizing him, you have recognized 

 us also. 



There are many things that could be said along the line of 

 dairying and dairy products, but it is simply my province, as 

 Mayor of this city, to extend to you a hearty welcome, and we 

 hope you will be able to make use of our city for everything for 

 your comfort and benefit while you are here. 



By the President: — We will now have a song from Mr. 

 Jules Lumbard, who has attended all these conventions from the 

 first, 35 years. 



