Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-02-12

The sixth annual convention of the
Wisconsin Buttermakers' association is
now matter of history In point of
attendance, excellence of program, en-
tertainnlent, etc, it was one OF the most
successful conventions ever held in
Wausau. Local committees had every
thing arranged for the reception of the
visitors, SO that when they arrived in
the city they were well taken care of
and these committees also arranged
plenty of amusement for their guests.
We have not the space this week to give
detailed write-up of the convention,
and must contine ourselves to just a
few of the most Important features.
The convention was called to order
last Tuesday evening in Elks' hall by
vice-Pres. r. C. Green, the president,
Nj. Michels, not being able to reach the
city in time. A prayer was offered by
Rev. FIR. j. D. Bremen, pastor of ST.
James church. Mayor Duncan was
then called to the floor and in very
neat address bid the visitors welcome
and invited them to accept our hospi-
tality.
T. Corneliuson, of Eau Claire, re-
sponded in behalf of the association
and highly complimented Wausau and
its citizens.
j. q. Lombard, of Chicago, man
with long snowy locks of hair, was
called upon and sang Pm the Child of
a King and fThe Rosebush. /" AL
though well advanced in years, MIR.
Lombard's voice was as strong as that
of one in the full vigor of manhood,
and it was really treat to hear him.
Mr.. Lombard has had an eventful car
eer. He was mem ber of the LON bard
quartette in the SOS and accompanied
Lincoln on his campaign tours, singing
for the large audiences which gathered
to hear the rail splitter's addresses He
became a personal friend of the presi-
dent. On each day of the convention,
at the banquets, ETC., he was called
upon for songs and responded. He is
also a good story teller and amused the
buttermakers by telling of number of
humorous incidents.
The report of the treasurer showed
that the premium fund was the largest
in the history of the association. There
was balance on hand Of S5l1 95.
Mrs. j. w. Coates saug "If / Were a
Rose" and Wishes" Mrs. E. " Speer
her on the piano.
Secretary Moore said that his annual
report was not ready. He also stated
that he had prepared bill which would
be introduced in the legislature, provld-
ing for state aid for the association in
the sum of 5000. The cheesemakers, he
said, were getting state aid and the but
termakers are therefore entitled to
money. He quoted figures showing
that creamery men have more money
invested in the state and the value of
their product is greater than that of
cheesemen.
The Liederkranz also furnished sew
eral musical numbers.
Wednesday morning was taken up in
the scoring of butter. The exhibit COM
prised over 14O firkins, of total weight
of over 5000 pounds. t. +. Anderson,
of Somers, Wis, was awarded first
prize on scoring of SO points. In
to share of the premium fund
he received a gold medal, suitably en-
grayed. S. A. Cook, of Neenah, pre-
sented the three. makers having the
highest scores with handsome chairs of
the value of $35, $25 and S15 respective
ly. The rules of the association pro-
hibit special prizes being given, but out
of respect for Mr. Cook, the rules were
broken this year.
Wednesday afternoon President
Michels delivered his annual address.
He said the buttermakers organized in
1901 with 234 members and he thought
that at the end of the present conven-
ton the membership would be at least
600 He advocated the use of the hand
separator upon farms, even though
such machines conflict with The busi-
ness of the creamery men. He favored
the branding of butter, the testing of
cows and other matters of interest to
the business.
Other interesting papers were read at
this session and several musical num-
bers were furnished by Mr.. Lombard,
Mesdames Kreutzer, Hart, Jones. Man
son and Speer and the Misses Ringle
and Roach. Secretary Moore, in behalf
of the association, presented the ladies
with large box of flowers.
On Wednesday a dance was given in
the hall The hail was so crowded with
dancers that the Elks' lodge room was
thrown open, the furniture removed, a
piano player secured and two dances
were soon in progress. Wausau people
done their utmost to make things pleas
ant for the visitors on that evening and,
judging from the appreciation mani
tested by the latter, they fully succeeded
in their purpose.
On Thursday ID. Shilling, of Chicago,