Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-27

to object of dairy or not, the management Is
not always the best Not so much attention
has yet been paid to the proper care Of pss
tures, 10 the raising Of forage crops and other
points. But few pastures will yield iood
enough for the whole season. Plenty OF water
should be always be supplied, and OF good VS.
ter. Many details usually thought small, are
really of grest importance. As fall comes on,
COWS Iced more attention {; it will be found
easier to keep them il condition than 10 re
gain their lost flesh in the spring there is
little fear Of their getting toe fat. Much CT the
good results Of the folloEing season depends on
bow cattle are kept during the winter Ii
milk is expected in quantity in December, the
COWS should be carefaily fed but whether the
increased care and expense will be profitable
is yet to be determined. Most farmers in our
section feed but twice day, while cows are
not giving milk, to save lime
As milk-time comes on again, the quality OF
1000 should be improved if they have not ex-
ira food and care, decrease Of milk will surrey
follow. There has been lately some improve
meut in managing COWS, slow but cure ; ana
when an improvement. proves itself really SUCH
II will be adopied.
discussion followed en- the question Of stock
Mr.. Curtis could no, undertake to say what
breed is the best-it depends entirely upon cir
cumstaDces. NJ. Lewis thought it highly in
portant for the dairy farmer to raise his own
COWS he discussed the qualities Of different
breeds, and said he had found grade Ayrshires
10 give the best results in butter and cheese for
given amount Of food He wss raising both
Ayrshires and Durhsms bat thought Ayr
shires crossed with Devols might make still
better breed. Mr. Lewis urged the value and
Importance Of Farmers clubs, aud 10 conclud-
ing his remarks desired to be pardoasd ii be had
hurt any ones feelings by his plainness-for he
had been compelled to 90 counter to many opin-
ions
Co. Mead Of Randolph, thought no apology
was necessary, for he was sure all had been most
favorably impressed with the ability, fairness
and good temper with which Mr. Lewis had
carried on these discussions. He himself coz
sidere1 the question of stock OF the first i'm
portauee. Here in Vermont We must raise a
breed that will be serviceable for teef when
their milking is gone and for himselfhe was sat
is6ei that the short-horn was the best. We
can if we will, breed race Of short-horrs that
shall be as we'll known as Vermont cattle, IS
Vermont sheep and horses are as peculiarly
suited to our State and its needs
Col Mead Of Randolph novel that vote Of
thanks be given to Messrs Lewis and Curtis Of
n. Y, for their presence al this meeting, and
the great hsl and service to the VI. DAirymen's
Association which they have rendered. The mo-
ton was promptly and heartily seconded by
Messrs Douglass, Stone and Bliss, sad was siop-
ted by rising vote Of the whole assembly
Nessrs. Curtis and Lewis returned their thanks
for the attention with which they had been heard,
and the pleasant scquaintances they hal made
here, and expressed hope that they might con
tinue and increase BY future meetings, ct home
or in public, the intercourse here commenced .
Mr.. Lewis, in extending 81 Invitation 20
to any members of the Association TO whit hin
at Frankfort. his home, warned them not TO ez-
pect too much in Consequence Of his good ai-
vice given here sud told Of the grievous dis .
appointmen; Of Canadian gen,leman-s farmer,
who came to visit Herkiner County m.u.
after reading some Of his able papers on cheese .
making, AMI turned back home in disgust al
the poor and small house in which he found
the aathor lived
The Association then aijournel to meet At the .
call Of the Executive committee Having had .
a three days session. pronounced by all exceed
ingly pleasant and profitable.
Neither Gov Ayord Of New York, Los Mr.
GooiAle Of Maine were present. though they
had written that they should he but there was
10 lack Of interest,"; Was oaly regretted that
more time could not have been spent in the dis
,ussioa o. the Interesting subjects which we're
presented
y number Of new members we're sdiel TO the
Association ADD rs prosperity seems TO be se-
surei
The meeting Of the Association has been on the
whole markell success. The papers read have
5eea Of high interest and value The th4nss
.o;ed to the gentlemen from New York State,
dessIs Curtis Of Udca, and Lewis Of Hsrkimsr
County. were more than 4 mere matter Of FORM.
The presence Sud part in the discussions, and the
.ble papers read BY them coatriba,el much to
be value Of the occasion The genial president
4 the Association, Hon Z. D Mason, preiiied
'ith due dignity. For the excellent arrange
lents Of the meeting aoi for its general success
be Association is largely indebted TO its eIpe-
ienced AMI iriefatigabls SECRETARY. Mr. ID. S
Hiss. The proceedings. with the papers AID
iscussions IN full, will doubtless he printed in
ne season, in pamphlet form, and should have
wide circulation. We should be glad il our
PACE permitted, to add word or two Of e1hor-
zion 70 cur Vermont Dairymen to take hold Of
leir Ascot alton, and give it the means Of doing
ore sni better work, in our ststs but We
ust reserve tbst to another Day