10 ILLINOIS STATE DAIRYMEN'S ASSOCIATION. 



There is no interest of men but that Thy interest is with them. We 

 pray that all the plannings of those Thy servants may be right in Thy 

 sight and that Thou wilt publicly bless them. We rejoice in this great 

 land of ours which Thou hast given us. We pray that these Thy servants 

 who till the soil and are interested in the extension of agriculture, may 

 be guided by Thee. 



May the blessings of the Most iiigh rest upon them and strengthen 

 them in the conduct of these meetings. Like the cattle upon the thousand 

 hills, guide us we beseech Thee, and comfort us with Thy blessing and 

 bring us to Thy heavenly kingdom. We; ask it in Christ's name. Amen. 



By the President: The Elgin Butter Tub Company has seen fit to 

 furnish us with a beautiful gavel. We never have had one before and I 

 am sure it will be appreciated, and return thanks to the Elgin Butter Tub 

 Company for it. 



ADDRESS OF WELCOME, 



MAYOR HUENKEMEIER, FREEPORT, ILL. 



Mr. Chairman and Ladies and Gentlemen of this Convention: 



It affords me great pleasure to see you here in our city for the pur- 

 pose of holding your annual convention. 



Many of you have left your offices, your farms and creameries to take 

 part in this convention. Many of you have come to seek knowledge as 

 to the best practical way of running your creameries and farms, and 

 how to get the best results for making high grade butter, which will be. 

 demonstrated within the next few days. Men will address you that have 

 had years of practical experience in the dairy business, and good. will 

 come of these meetings. We hope you will never regret your visit to 

 our city. 



