54 ILLINOIS STATE DAIRYMEN’S ASSOCIATION. 
only way lie 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 seven een 
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 undou e y 
good milkers. We should endeavor to secure large size 
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 different 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 of the convention for next 
v ear wasfsettled. After much friendly discussion, wherein 
Sugar Grove seemed to have the lead for some time, fina y 
a vote was taken, when the Chair decided that Elgin 
appeared to be the choice of the Convention, and con- 
