Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-13
rFrom the Esening Wisconsin. December 5

Inc dbG6OuduC0 al the NaL1O1dl DdIIy
Fair at the exposition building last even
ing was quite satisfactory for the open
ing night. Although Saturday was the
day specified for the closing of entries,
the time was extended until to-day, nc
goods being received after tonight.
Butter, cheese and and various utensils
and apparatus used In dairying, contin-
ned to arrive at the building during the
entire day. As fast as they came in,
space was Immediately assigned the ex-
hibitors. and the articles were rapidly
put into proper position. Everything
will be in ship shape late this after
noon, and 1t is expected this evening
an immense concourse of visitors will be
present The butter and cheese on ex-
hibition, it is claimed, is largely in ex-
cess of that displayed at last years fair,
almost doubling the latter in value. The
several eastern delegations arrived III
Chicago last evening and this morning,
including those from Boston, Philadel-
phia and New York. At 1890 A. NJ. the
delegations, accompanied by nearly 200
members of the Chicago produce ex-
change, with bands of music, left that
city for Milwaukee on a special
srain over the North Western
road. The train arrived at
Ahe Wisconsin Street depot about l
o'clock, where the delegates were re-
ceived by appropriate committees from
fhe Exposition and Merchants Associa-
lions, and were escorted to the hotels to
which they had been assigned for din
ner. At o'clock the delegates started
from the Newhall House, headed by
Neyins' Military Band, of Chicago, with
the Chicago delegation as escort and
marched to the exposition building.
Arriving at the Plankinton House the
delegates stopping there Joined the pro-
oessiOn, between 400 and 500 delegates
being IN line.
The sessions of the convention will be
held in the large hall to the left of the
8ntrance, adjoining the decorative art
rooms. About $50 o'clock the conven-
hon was called to order by r. d. Torrey
who made a few appropriate remarks.
Then ex-Gov. VIM. E. Smith was intro
duced and delivered the formal address
Of welcome on the part of the state. He
said,
GENTLEMEN: The people of Wisconsin are
greatly pleased that within the borders of their
state is being held the annual convention OF
bon and kindred organizations, and that there
has been opened this imposing and instructive
dairy exhibition, and speaking on this occasion,
for the state, tender TO you all cordial greet
ing and bid you most hearty welcome to Wis
coUsin 1t is especially gratifying to note the
attendance IN such large numbers of repre-
sentative men from so many of our sister
statesmen who have contributed so largely to
The development of the dairy industry. We
are also honOred by the presence of gentlemen
Of Canada, England and Scotland; to them as
well, cordial welcome is extended.
Wisconsin dairymen rank high among our
most intelligent. industrious and successful
citizens, and / sincerely hope that they will
quite generally be present to meet those who
have come from other localities. and to avail
themselves Of the privileges of this gathering.
The Importance of such conventions and eX-
ADDITIONS Is beginning to be more generally
appreciated. Those engaged in almost every
industry find it profitable as well as instructive
TO occasionally meet with their fellow laborers
and competitors for mutual counsel and eX-
change of ideas, and also 70 compare the pro-
ducts of their skill and labor. This is in keep
ing with the liberal and progressive spirit Of
Che age.
Those who keep themselves aloof from such
gatherings and exhibitions refusing to receive
The benefits and instructions to be derived
fhRrefrom, are gradually left behind in the
contest, or at best, plod slowly along in their
aid beaten paths, and to this rule the dairy
Business is no exception. Continually impOr-
SAINT experiments are being scientifically made
whose result should be carefully noted; new
devices and implements for manufacture are
being invented; new methods are being sue
asssfully pracuced for cheapening, improving
and increasing productions.
Of such facts ne enterprising dairyman can
afford to remain IN ignorance, and by no other
means can he so satisfactorily obtain the de-
sired information as by attendance upon these
znnyentions and exhibitions. / thought my
salt possessed of some knowledge of the dairy
Interests of Wisconsin and the northwest, but
since having the opportunity to study some of
The statistics I find that had no adequate con-
eeptlon of the magnitude of this industry
which is so rapidly developing and enrlching SO
many Of our people. These facts will doubt
Less be brought out by others more competent
than at a fitting time IN the proceedings of
F0ur convention, Suffice it to say here that
reliable statistics show that the dairy interests
Of this country are nearly as important as any
other branch Of industry. Our citizens gener-
ally should recognize this fact and acquaint
themselves more thoroughly with an interest OF
70 much importance.
congratulate the managers of this conven-
ton and fair upon the success which has
crowned their efforts, This beautiful and COM
HoDdiOus building is admirably adapted to the
prDose, the attendance Is large and represch-
katiye the programme attractive, the interests
extent, variety and quality. The implements,
machines and devices for cheapening produc
ton and improving its quahty-the fruits OF
stndy, experiment and toil-are both an exhi
fation and a revelation, and although unable to
Ixonounce ny particular article the best of it:
class, hazard little in saying that all are good
and tend to educate, to stimulate and to inl
prove all who may examine and study them.
It is, therefore, not alone a pleasant duty
but highly esteemed privilege to represent
before you, on this occasion, the people o.
Wisconsin, and to express for them, as well al
for myself the hope that your stay among III
may be pleasant as well as prohtable-tha
your session may prove not only beneficial t
yourselves, but conducive to the general inter
ssts and welfare of the people.
Mayor StoweI welcomed the visitor
10 the city IN the following words:
LADIES AND GEETLEMEN:-The occasion o
Mhich We are met is happy one. This build
ing, with its accessories, an appropriate an
adequate one. The city chosen by you for tn
meeting, we are proud and egotistical enoug
10 think, is a beautiful and wholesome one, an
the purpose of our gathering a praiseworth
one. Altogether, | feel that there is som
justification for it. if we make ourselves labl
IN the charge of being a sort c