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only way he knew of. As to breeds there were many good 

 ones. Among the Short-Horns, the Patten cattle, from 

 Kentucky, were a good milking stock, at the seventeenth 

 cross. We must look to our male animals and have none 

 but from milking families. The Holsteins were good; 

 they combined many good points, and were undoubtedly 

 good milkers. We should endeavor to secure large sized 

 cattle, if all other points suit. 



On motion it was voted that all papers sent in upon 

 the different topics for discussion, be printed in full in the 

 proceedings, and that the reading of the same before the 

 convention be omitted. 



S. S. Mann moved that a committee of three be 

 appointed to examine and report upon the diff*erent breeds 

 of dairy stock, as adapted to our climate, etc., and that 

 such report be published in the proceedings of the associa- 

 tion. This resolution drew out an extended discussion, 

 each breed having their friends and champions. The little 

 Jerseys had their friends as well as the more exalted Hol- 

 steins, and the " thoroughbred " native also came in for her 

 share. 



Mr. Mann said as the question had been discussed 

 pretty freely, he really wanted to know the best breed, and 

 thought a committee would come at the facts about as 

 nearly as the whole convention; but if there was to be any 

 feeling upon the subject, he would cheerfully withdraw the 

 motion, which he did, when all breeds at once stood on a 

 par before the convention. 



Four o'clock having arrived the special order was now 

 taken up, and the final location vf the convention for next 

 J ear was settled. After much friendly discussion, wherein 

 Sugar Grove seemed to have the lead for some time, finally 

 a vote was taken, when the Chair decided that Elgin 

 appeared to be the choice of the Convention, and con- 



