Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1869-05-04


Abstract Of discussion Of CrGttsbury FARM
ers' club reported for the Standard by l..
ID. r. COLLINS, March 9, 1869.
SUBJECT-BUTTER MAKING.-Th prin-
cipal object of this discussion was to ascer-
tain the different methods adopted by the
dairy women in the manufacture of butter,
though the subject included everything
connected with the subject of dairying
from the selection of the COW to the pack
ing Of the butter. With the first mention
ed object in view the ladies were requested
to write out their method of manufacturing
butter, for the benefit of this club. A few
responded, and at the time of the meeting
the reporter understood that there was at
least an implied promise from others to do
so, and hand their communications TO him
for publication, and the report has been de-
layed until the present time for the pur-
pose of receiving them, but only one has
been received. Owing to this delay | shall
not be able to make as accurate report of
what was said, As | took but brief notes,
and trusted to my memory to fill out the
report, and must ask the indulgence of
those who spoke if do not make an accu-
rate report of what they said. | would also
say that through my own carelessness or
that Of some one else, the communication
from Mrs. Moses Root has been lost which
| regret. The discussion was opened by
communication from Mrs. A. Scott, as
follows:
] strain the milk in pans, two-thirds full
or more, and let it stand 80 to 48 hours ac-
cording as the temperature of the air is
where it stands. Cream should never be
allowed to remain on the milk after it is al
risen. | skim night and morning, stirring
the cream to mix it in the can every time
new cream is added and occasionally add
little fine salt After churning | wash tn,
butter slightly, then work the water on
and add the salt, working it together wei
and set it away in a cool place next morn
ing work it over again until it is solid am
the brine all worked out, then pack in tn
tub. To prepare tub for packing butte
| wash it out and scald it, then rinse will
cold water and drain, then rub handful
of fine salt inside the tub, letting what will
stick to the tub remain. Some years ag
in trying to make butter in winter | wa
troubled by my butter being so long com
ing, having to churn sometimes half da
or more. finally concluded to try freea
ing the cream, which / did by putting
away in cold room as fast as took it fror
the milk, until | had enough for a churn
ing, then brought it into the milk roor
where it would thaw and let it stand 2
hours before churning, and had no nor
trouble; and l find just as good butter ca
be made in winter. as in summer, by hay
ing a good place to set the milk where
will be free from the scent and steam
cooking.
JVM. j. HastingS-This is a very impol
tant subject, as dairying is and probably a
ways will be the leading business of tn
section. While we cannot compete wit
the West in raising grain, or in maxim
beef, as a main business, we can Guido it
butter-making. The business has impro,
ed in the last forty years very much, n,
only in the price of butter but in the quar-
tity made from cow Then one hundrt
pounds to a COW during year was cOnsi,
cred great yield; now two to three hui
dred is not an uncommon product to a Co
1t is important to have good cows and
keep them well. As see Mr.. Darling
Albany here would call upon him to ma
some remarks upon the subject
NJ NJ Ddrling-Mr. President, not b
ing in the dairy business and my expel
ence in it being very limited l do not fe
qualified to properly discuss the subje
under consideration. You will, howev,
allow me to say that | have noticed al
read with interest the reports of the d
cussions at your club meetings, as found
the Standard. have been pleased to Il
tice that your subjects have been well {
lected, ably discussed and well reportt
All these specifications have their peculi
work and merit. A well selected subj,
will tend to bring in comparatively f
house. To have the subject ably discuss
creates additional interest, and sustains
and lastly, to have the discussion well
ported gives prominence and importar
to the club abroad, and also gives an opp
tunity for consideration and review
home. 1t enlarges and extends the usef
ness Of the club, and gives confidence q
credit to its faithful reporter. But tn
are all but as the key to the treasure t
underlies the whole. Practical applicat
Orwell chosen and we'll established tn
ries is what brings in the golden but
and this the more solid things.
Airs. u. Glidden being called upon
sponded as follows: In the first place c
should be taken to avoid getting dirt
the milk while milking. 1 strain the P