lO ILLINOIS DAIRYMEN'S ASSOCIATION. 



Alay the farmers who have cows under their care be kind 

 to these dumb animals that form such an important part of our 

 country's food, help them to realize that gentleness is necessary 

 for their welfare. 



Bless each one that attends this convention and may the}^ 

 receive great benefit from it. We ask it in Thy name. Amen, 



ADDRESS OF WELCOME. 



By the Mayor of Greenville. 



J\Ir. President, Ladies and Gentlemen : — 



I wish, in the name of the citizens of Greenville, to welcome 

 the Illinois State Dairymen's Association to this city. I assure 

 you you will have good accommodations and we will treat you 

 well while you are here. 



We have one industry here that we are proud of and that is 

 the milk condensing business we are carrying on here. 



We feel sure that when you go away you will think tliat. 

 Greenville has treated you right and will want to come again, 

 and we hope you will and will assure you another hearty wel- 

 come. 



RESPONSE TO ADDRESS OF WELCOME. 



By Irvin Nowian, of Toulon. 



It has been a great pleasure to this gathering of the best 

 people of the best state, to listen to the cordial, hearty and elo- 

 quent address of welcome, so sincerely expressed l)y your Maycir, 



