The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03
TONS OF DAIRY PRODUCTS.
CHEESE AND BJTTER HXHTBTTED IN
THH INTERN .tTION4B ram.
American Dairymcn In Competition with
those of the Old WORLD showing the
NJ ctlIada Of Mnnufnrinre md rncI.Ina.

Methods of Manufacture and Fucktha.
The transformation that was begun in the
American Institute building at the close Of the
recent exhibition was not completed when the
doors were again thrown opcn TO tho public
Yesterday afternoon. ut the opening of the Inter
national Dairy Fair. Tho interior presented a
scene Of confusion. Articles to be placed on
exhibition wore in the packages in which they
were forwarded. Tho rumble " hand trucks
and the noise of carpenters saws mingled with
the souud OF hammers blow on blow" Mon
were busily arranging the exhibits. putting up
shafting. and making ready for tho formal
opening of the fair in tho evening. The into
rior Of the building, when the transformation
ia done. will present an uncommon aud inter-
csling spectacle. Near tho centre two pyramids
Of cheese have boon built large enough to
" cloy the hungry edge OF appetite In the most
invcternto cheese eater. just beyond rests the
giant cheese Of the exhibition on n low pint
form. built for its accommodation. On tables
extending along tho interior Mt the right Of the
central aisle the displays of cheese 10y ex-
hibitors other than those whose exhibits arc
mentioned above are shown. The tables on the
left Of the aisle are mainly devoted to displays
Of butter. Tho raised platform extending
around the interior Is divided into sections for
the display " dairy implements. Attic further
end OF the building from the entrance the pro-
cess Of cheese making IL to be shown in all ts
stages. Along the south side. just under the
spring Of tho arches on which the roof rests
cattlc pens have been constructed for the ex-
hlhtion of the various grades Of Mulch cows.
Tho exhibition comprises-or will comprise
when the arrangements are competcd-eNhih-
ts OF cheese, butter. cows dairy implements
models OF cheese factories and crcamcrirs dc
The display OF cheese comprises 1--WE cinsses.
the classes being Subdlvidcd into numbers.
Eleven first pri2cs are offered Tor cheese made
in the various dairying States OF the Union. and
"A prize for the best cheese made ia the CHnadas.
Another class comprises cheese made on .he
| British isles, cheese made Oh the continent ~
Europe. aud cheese in fancy shapes. made
| anywhere. Besides. there II n sweepstakes
| cuss " for the best cheese made anywhere"
| aud still another class " for the best display Of
| ohe"sc.' And. in addition, there are valuable
! special premiums offered by outsiders The
butter DISPLAYS nre likewise divided into
| first prizes are offered for dairy implements
| and models. SiA first prizes are offered for
! dairy cows full blQodsl. and other premiums
| for cross brends and natives. Prizes are offered
under the head OF miscellaneous for rennets.
! celoring mnt rial and condensed milk.
| The strong feature OF the exhibition h choose
| -ehpa-e VARYING in eiZe from the monster
| above mentioned 20 the little purple ones which
are used Hs trimmings on the tall pyramids ~
! chorso. cheese VARYING in strength Of flavor
! from the rare old crumhiug cheese. which cpl
cures uihOie with their crockerand coffee. 10 the
! mild and elastic cheese which has existed
! scarcely long enough 10 aclnire riud; choose
varying ia Intensity OF odOr from tho over
| towering Iimnurgrr 10 mat wlilch eAhales a
suggo stiun OF ohc"s" 40 taint that % scans moro
! ike a r'miuiscrnce than an actually. The
! monster cheese of the exhibition Is from the
| factory II J. G. Cooper. at Theresa. y. y II
measures four feet in diameter. stands
/ nearly two feet high. and weighs about
! seventeen hundred pounds yet there are
| duntuutiVc old cheese on exhibition that
| smell larger than that ono measures. II
was sent to the fair IN an bound box. but il
than that al frdcsc 6y III" 6andage. Tho pyra,
| midal exhibit of II. X. t. u. Ihurber Co. Of
| this city comorses samples OF every variety OF
cheese made in this country or furonc. lh"fe
ar" the Cheshire. Derby. Wiltonshire. Somer-
setshirc. and other varieties from England the
| Had. from France: the Ballin 81 Gravina '
and tho Bnllcd Tuglio. from Italy. the Ca
Ella Cavlli.' from South Italy; the Mis-
| Gus varieties. including the Stlton.' which
looks Ike Length hroSen from a buried stone on,
| hase ~ the pyramid are ten specimens from 4
Whitesboro. y, Y. factory. each weighing close
mounted 6y a li}e-sise figure Of n COW. ana il
| attracts much attention. The display made 10y
| Smith 4 Underhill, also oi tins city, - less
| pris's some samples % tie best grades ~ checs,
made for general is, az some Of the best known
VI. Folsom Of tins city Ia also an extensive tx,
hihitor. There are. in all. about two hundred
exhibitors Of choose. but the exhibits are moi
Tia display Of butter ia very largo The
| Tuurher- show Irish butter prepared on th'
nom Friesmnd Holland: Welsh tubs: Kie
butter. from Denmark Normandy butter, nut
other Nari, tics. H. II. sherman Go. OF Mon
ic"Nn, lud. send shmpi. o. butter PACKED "
tubs of burn iuatl". with nickel plated hinge,
aud hoops. There age three hundt"d pogkag"'
Ut fancy creamery butter from t.gn H., 10y
various exhibitor. In all there are about tw,
hundred entries 81 hut,cr.
Large sections M the rear 81 tho hall are oe
cuuied by Messrs. Jones. Faulkner X 60. o
lura. y. y. and Whitman X iurrell u ltit'
Fnlls y Y These exhibitors show complete al
NIfTf Cd
most improved plans. The processes are % he
exhibited in all their stages, from the time wheI
the time when tho boarding house inmate
breaks tho awful silence Of the, occasion by
Neuturing to say Ahnm May trouble yol
for the cheese ?" Jones. Faulkner 4 Co. vii
haV" a live dalrymaid On exhibition to-day
aud practical che"s" maker from one OF th'
first factories IN Oneida county. ,
The display Of cnitle II not large. but is VERT
fine In quality. William Crozier Of N2rthport.
| J.. T.. exhibits Ayr-hires, Jerseys. and Guern
s'ys. His ruttle occupy nine pens. ;. NJ 4 h
Wells # WeathersAcld Conn. make good
display of Ayrshrrs. some fine II gstcin caitl'
are exhibited by ThonAs Fisher Of New Bruins
wick y j. Harry y. Weed OF stamford Conn.
shows some Devon cows NurtolA and Sufoll
attic are exhibited by G.. Z. THher Of Patterson
y Y; and Attorneys by james \. Hnyt OF tn
same place. DR.. Bathsgate OF Morrlsania eX
hibits a sacred cow and a calf
A pyramid OF $40 SACKS ~ Ashton factory
nlled sat. Weighing in all about 10000 pounds
is exhibited by Francis y. Moulton \ GO. Q
this city. II ingius's Eureka factory liled sal
is also '-Xh btrd in considerable bulk.
Numerous patterns OF churns. feed cutters
refrigerntOrs. and other articles used about th'
dairy Are on exhibition. occupying the space
around the han outside Of the main floor.
large thrOng WIS present in the evening
Tho hall presented ine appearance. Nj. Fol
som of tins city, acting Chairman OF the ENccu
tive Committee. introduced franklin Edison
Chairman Of thr Committee OF ARRANGEMENTS
who presided. The address was delivered h
tho Hon. Horato Seymour. When we wall
the street. Of this great city, eX-GoV. Seymou
/ said. and see its varied forms Of wealth. W.
/ feel that this show Of farm products represent
but an humble item OF the continents rerouress
yst Il has much 10 do with IA" welfare Of mi
! Union and the provinces Of Canada. II repre-
sents an industry which gives life 10 cOmmerc
/ and activity 10 trade. IL is ono ~ the roots u
! our prosperity. Vs. have heard much about IA
/ banks and their influence for good or evil upo
the country; but the sum OF their united eur
rency IS less than the valuo OF the huttcr an
cheese made In this country each year, and ~
| loss Of single Seasons dairy NIX would b
greater than II all tie banks OF this city shoul
be rubbed out"
The exhibition. no said Ia n challenge froi
American 10 European farmers. lie did NJ
stand there To- speak tQ dairymcn. hut for then
When he accepted the Presidency Of the Amer
eau Dairymen's Association he found that b
WIS dealing with men who knew what the
were talking about. aud wore bent upon ilndn
ont every tluth which affected their industry
No university in the land has had the benefit q
a wider range Of lectures upon sueh topics.
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