Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-12-12
NOTES OF THE BUTTER AND CHEESE
CONVENTION.

Inc convention convened AT the court
room in the new court house yesterday
afternoon, with President c, E. Marvin
in the chair and W. C. Rice, Secretary:
both of Rochester. s. D. Hillman, o.
Minneapolis, stenographer, was present
to report the proceedings. Among the
visitors from abroad who put in an ap
pearance were: c. A. Houston, Presi
dent Iowa Butter and Cheese Associa
ton; r. P. McKinstry, of Winnebagt
city G. D. Vernon, of Mankato, mana
ger of some eight creameries in Minnesota
J. G. Cherry of Cedar Rapids, Iowa E
A. Sinclair of Winnebago City DR.. Will
liams of Rochester Mr.. Cornish, repre-
sentative of the largest manufacturers Of
dairy implements in the northwest, at Fl
Atkinson. Wis; and Henry Warner OF
Goshen, Ind, who represents the cele
| these, many prominent citizens and far
mers we're present. The afternoon meet
ing took the form of class meeting talk
and passed off very pleasantly.
Col. r. NJ. Littler of Davenport, Secre
tary of the National Association, and
Frank D. Moulton of New York, will be
present to-day, also the following named
gentlemen have signiied their intention
to be present to-day: DIR. E. A. Gange OF
Minneapolis, Rev. E. Miller, D. D., Of st.
Paul, o. johnson of Medford, H. A.
Holmes of Chattield, Robert McAdam OF
DEBORAH. and O. G. Gregg of Marshall.
At the close of Mr.. Moulton's lecture
Thursday evnping, the Board of Trade of
Austin will give banquet to our visiting
friends including all members of the con
vention. Remember, none will be admit
ted to thetbanquet except those who have
contributed their dollars for full mem
bership tickets.
1t is stated authoritatively that Gen
Jas. H. Baker, Minnesota's noted orator
will be present Thursday and take part in
the exercises.
Governor Hubbard had intended to be
present, but sent notice Monday that his
physician did not think it prudent fo1
him to attend, he having just got UP
from sick bed.
The new courthouse hall is very
| pleasant room, and has been made quite
comfortable for the meetings of the con-
| vention. However, fears are expressed
that the acoustic properties of the hall
will be found somewhat deficient.
The entries of dairy products in the
fair department already NUMBERED in but.
ter, in cheese, and 8 or in dairy appar.
| atus. In addition to these are several
| samples of the products of Engle's mill,
| showing the different breaks and granu:
lations of the berry in the preparing of
the finest grades of -four. The Austin
Canning Co. have a pyramid of their pre-.
served corn in cans. Then there is a
show. case filed with the beautiful premi
ums to be given to the lucky winners. II
is expected that a large number of entries
will be made to-day.
The opening meeting last evening was
attended by four or five hundred people
Rev. Lathrop delivered the welcoming
| address, Mr.. Houston of Iowa, the res
ponse, and President Marvin of Roches
ter, the annual address. The Austin
Union Band was present and gave seve-
raj pieces of fine music. The Association
has had very suspicious opening.
The program for Wednesday and Thurs.
day, the two best days of the convention,
Morning--"Creameries and their object
Robert McAdam, DEBORAH, Iowa; j. Q. Farmer
Spring Valley; F. A. Richardson, Austin, MINI
"Handling OF Milk to Secure Best Results,
| G. Gregg. Marshall.
Disc1ssion.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF CreamerieS, in
GLIDING Importance Of cooperation for thei,
suppOrt-H. A. Holmes, Chatfield; A. Y. Eel
ton, Plainview; w. B. Straight, Mankato.
Best Methods of Testing Cream-R. p. Nc
Kinstry, WinnebagO City.
Discussion.
Importance of Brand Reputation-C. A.
Houston, Cedar Rapids; Col. r. NJ. Littler
D7 WSicS sSo !a We Make. Butter or Cheese,
| o: johnson. Medford.
Discussion.
Evening Mental Culture and Agri
| culture, Rev. e. Miller, D. d., St. Paul.
Address by Col. r. NJ. Littler, Secretary
National Butter, Cheese and Egg Association
Morning-Visit to the Dairy Fair Depart
ment.
The Stock for the Dairy Farm of the North
west-Dr. e. c. Cross, Rochester; A. v. Ellis
Austin; Gen. N. G. McLain. FrOntenac.
Health of Domestic Animals-Dr. E. A
Gauge, Minneapolis.
| AfternoOn-How to Feed Dairy Stock
Frank Davis, G0Odhue county; H. G. Howard
Crystal Lake, MINI.
Reports of vice presidents, secretary ant
treasurer, committees, and election of officers
Evening-Addrees by Francis d. Moulton
| of New York.
Closing with general social, participated
in by delegates, visitors and citizens Of Austin