St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1870-02-25

When the milk turns into what is called
bonny-clabber, decomposition has already
begun, and DO skill can make butter of
such cream that will keep. 1t may be
good when new, but it soon grows bitter.
Therefore the cream should be removed
before this decomposition takes place,
which Is earlier or later, according to the
temperature. After the removal of the
cream, great care should be taken or this
same decomposition will ensue. To
prevent this, keep in a cool place and stir
thoroughly twice daily, adding little
fine salt. Pack butter when warm.
pound down solid, and fit in wooden
bearer over the top pinning it from the
outside Of the tub with small wooden
pins then cover the whole with brine.
The whole secret of keeping butter that
was made right was to exclude the air
he did not care how that was done, but
if it was not done butter would spoil as
soon as a piece of salt pork.
This finished the discussion, when the
president announced an essay on the
EARN and School-Room," by Mr.. HEN
RY c. IDE. AS our report has already
grown TO such a length, and as we intend
to give il to our readers entire next
week, we will attempt no abstract of it.
1t was scholarly and sensible, and re-
ceived hearty applause.
The company then adjourned to the
dining EalG, where an excellent dinner
was served up by Messrs. HASTINGS and
Son of the Avenue House The COM
pany was so numcrou--therc being not
less than $50 at dnner-that all could
not sit down at once, so after the repast
the company repaired TO the Hall for
sentiments and responses Meanwhile
the Harrington Family had volunteered
some music to cniven the occasion,
which was very prettily done and loudly
applauded. The first toast was then
announced by Mr.. JOSEPH Dow, toast
master:
l.-Geo. Washington as a Fiou.cr-
Responded to by Hon. A. q. CHAD
WICK, who very happily referred to the
fact that in remembering Washington Is
Il statesman and general, people forgot
that he was one of the most practical,
"a he was one of the most successful ani
extensive farmers of his AGE. rs hi-
Mount Vernon estate will most thorough
ly attest, even to this day.
2.-7He r. 8. d. T. r., and its pros
Pectirc ".Humce upon tile -Agricuit.ne Of tie
Co,mty responded to by Hon. CALVIN
MORRILL,, who very clearly dcmons;ra rated
the Importance 10 the farmers of this
county, Of ready and cheap transpor;a-
ton.
3.-He Farmers CUT -Respondt,l
10 by Mr.. J. =. FOSTER, ur- inc Il change
in the conduct Of common schools. -
that that the principles Of Agriculture
and llorti ulture may be taught 10 the
boys and girls.
l.--f"rmcr$ sI'res and Daugttr> :
Responded TO by A j. WILLARD. Esq,
who pointed our the necessity of Il good
education for the daughters of the land.
that they may assume their proper sta
ton among men
Volunteer sentiment, 10y A. G. Chad
wick, Esq,
Tile Dinner I1oricled Jor Us To-Dy-
Nicely cooked and tastetuly arranged.
In material. clover and timothy, with no
Strdtr in it,
These sentiments were intcrspcrSel
with appropriate music, and on motion
of y. q. CHADWICK, Esq, it was
Ioted, That the thanks of the Club
be rendered to the musicians for the rich
entertainment their music has afforded
Us on This OCCASION. 1t was adopted by
Il rising vote.
This closed the exercises of the day.
which passed off pleasantly, and we trust
proiitably to all who took part or listen
cd.