The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-22

ResolUed, That the secretary return the
thanks of the association to the railroads
for their courtesy in extending to its mem
bers reduced rates CT fare.
o. S. Bliss offered the following resolu-
tons, which were adopted
WHEREAS, The extent of modern cattle
traffic gives great facilities for the spread
Of contagious diseases among our domestic
ANIMALS therefore
ResolDed, That an intelligent, continuous
commission should be established IN every |
state, clothed with ample powers to con
troll and eradicate all contagious diseases in
domestic animals.
Resolced, That the study Of the veteri- |
nary art should be encouraged In every
agricultural college, and that the health of
our flocks and herds, and in consequence
the life and health of our households,
would be largely promotedby more general
veterinary knowledge.
G. s. Bliss offered the following resolu
luton, which was adopted.
ResOloed, That this association cordially
congratulate Prof. +. j. WicksOn, one Of
Its correspondent members, on his good
fortune in finding wide, useful and lucra-
tive field Of labor on the Pacific coast, and
the people of that section on securing the
valuable services of so learned and able
worker in the scientific and practical devel-
opment Of the dairy interests of America.
| 7. d. Curtis then read the closing paper
| of the session, which was an able resume
of "The dairy topics of the season." This
paper attracted close attention, as it re-
viewed the more important subjects which
had been under discussion at the several
dairymen's associations Of the country.
This was the paper of the session, and as
no abstract would do it justice 1t will be
LAID before the readers of THE GLOBE on
Monday.
Mr.. Curtis from the committee Of award
on butter reported that one package of
winter butter had been overlooked, and
on examination they found it to be of very
fine quality and they awarded the first
premium to G.. II. Cook of Westford.
Prof. L. b. Arnold arose and in feel
ing manner responded to the complimenta-
ry resolution which the association had SC
unanimously adopted in reference to his
labors and services in behalf of the dairy.
men.
LADY ADDRESSES THE MEETING.
Mrs. Harriet Gibson said she was sorry
to see so few ladies present. If they w err
J all as ignorant as she had been they coul(
learn much, as she had, by attending thu
meetings of the association. She woul(
= like to say to each of the men present L
t bring their wives and lay aside the falls,
t modesty that prevents it, Where does tn,
! butter and cheese making come from if no
, the women? 1t was generally woman
| work, and also what concerns man con
: Germs the wife. We all have 10 earn anC
to spend the money.
n Mr.. Harris Lewis extended the right hant
: of fellowship and endorsed Mrs. Gibson
!, remarks Mr.. Stone was one who was al
/, ways accompanied by his wife from tn
:. first meeting, and he was glad to see it.
. Mr.. Stone-My wife is potent factor il
4 my family.
y Mr.. Craft wishing to compliment tn
e press, the president said the press coul
C take care of itself.
II After some business discussions, Pres
! dent Mason addressed the association a
it follows
: In the vicissitudes of life which hav
\ fallen upon us, we have often been to
n prone to sit down upon a bed Of thorns-
e to complain and become exclusive. Thes
animal meafinus of Tho "rHNe citation affor
ms an opportunity to relieve ourselves. w
come together and are cheered by associa
q ton and counsel with each other W
feel strengthened by our conversation an
commingling, and exchanging of ideas an
D. experiments. With my sincere thanks TO
e the kindness which you have shown me
- and the good order which you have msir
!. tanned, now declare this convention al
journed
6 The meeting of the association has bee
- - one of profit and instruction TO the dairy
e men of Vermont. The society is doin
e more real practical benefit to the state tina
o all other agricultural associations of th
y state-and we trust that it may continu
r its useful labors, and that it may receiv
the earnest and substantial support of tn
J. farmers that it so richly deserves.
- Our thanks are due to Hon. E. d. Mason
a the president, and o. S. Bliss, the secretary
# for courtesies shown US and all our brethre
of the press.
" The following are the entries of butte
i and cheese for premiums which have ne
n hanp herotoforo raportod
WINTER BUTTER.
:, E. b. Douglass and Son, Shoreham, tw
l. packages.
G. II. Cobb, Westford, one package.
II Alney Stone, Westford, four packages.
a l.. G. Fish, Rutland, one package.
l. L. Paris, Fairfax, one package.
- JUNE BUTTER.
d ]. T. Paris, Fairfax, one package.
l.. G. Fish, Rutland, one package.
y FALL BUTTER.
i. G.. Fish, Rutland, one package.
!, |. T. taris' Fairfax, one pac kage.
y PRINTS.
" Mrs. John I. Ellsworth. Barre, Mass
!. one package.
Il Mrs. S. p. Gibson, Shrewsbury, OIL
= package.
e S. W. Southworth, Middletown, OIL
package.
. A. w. Cheever, Boston, three boxes.
,. l. G. Fish, Rutland, two lots
CHEESE.
: Alney Stone. Wostford. one box.
o Rollin c. Wickham, Powlet, five chess
e blrs. Human Judd STAFFORD, Vernon