Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-05-31
THE Dairy FAIR.

GFrom the Evening Wisconsin,
The executive committee appointed to
decide upon holding dairy convention
in this city next December, met at the
exposition building on the 18th inst, with
the following members present: Messrs.
Smith, Littler, Morrison, Pierce and
Beecher, and r. d. Torrey in the chair.
Resolutions were adopted that the pro-
posed exhibition be known as "The
Grand Union Dairy Fair" that as the
National Butter, Cheese and Egg Asso-
citation had accepted the governors in
vitation to hold their tenth annual
vention in Wisconsin, that the dairy
associations of the United States and
Canada be invited to unite in Grand
Union Dairy Fair" that the proposition
of the Milwaukee Exposition Association
to take charge of it be accepted, and
Manager Torrey, of the Exposition be
requested to manage the dairy fair
The following classification of exhibits
and premiums was adopted:
FIRST DTvIsIoN-BUTTER.
Glass A. sweepstakes, $1,000. For best but
ter, made at any time by any process. five tubs,
not less than 2U0 pounds, for first, $3.50; second,
300; third, $50
Glass B. (Pro rata premium $500, with en-
trance fee of 81 added for each entry For
best tub of butter weighing not less than fifty
pounds. made at any time or place the above
premium to be divided among the exhibitors in
proportion to the number of points obtained by
each entry awarded 45 points or over. on per-
lection scale of 80 points. comprising flavor, 20;
grain, Is; sailing, 5; color, S, and style Of pack
ages 5.
Full milk creamery butter is divided into
q na2a in do in,
r, made at Ony other time. In these classes
the $500 In premiums are apportioned: To
first, $50; second, $50; third $40. Gathered
cream and dairy butter are in like manner ap-
portioned IN classes from + to L. inclusive, for
which the earue premiums are awarded. Glass
A, butter in prints and fancy forms, requires
entries of not less than 10 pounds. Premiums.
$50, 800, and $40.
Class n offers for the best display of butter
premiums of 800. $75 and $50.
SECOND DIv1SIoN-cHEEsE.
Glasses A, made in June; B., August; c.,
other time. Gull cream, cheddar shape.)
Premiums for best five boxes, $50, $50, $40.
Chass D., flat cheeses made at any time. Best
five boxes, $50, $50, $40.
Glass E., Qoung American Best6ve boxes.
four cheeses in each, $50, $50, 500.
Class f., (Switzer cheese Entries not less
than 100 pounds. Premiums, $50. $50, 800.
Class e., Fancy forms, ans, Gondas, etc.
Glass H., Limburger cheese.) Entries not
less than 50 pounds, and well wrapped in tin
foil. Premiums, $50, $40, $40.
Class l., (Best and largest display of cheese.)
Exhibits TO be arranged III pyramids or other
attractive forms. Premiums, $780, S75, $50.
Class K (pro rata competition for premium of
$500, with entrance fee of 81 added for best
box of cheese made at any time place; pre-
MUM awarded on scale of 80 points-quaIity,
Is; flavor, -; texture, 10; style of package, 5.
Glass L., sweepstakes award of SO 5) for best
ten boxes of cheese made at any time: pre-
MUM, $3.50, $780, $75.
Class O. Best ten tubs iadle-packed butter,
exhibited by packer, packages weighing not less
than so pounds. Premiums, $50. $50, 800.
Glass r. Special premium of 1915 offered by
A. J. W. Pierce, of Milwaukee for greatest
value of manufactured product obtained from
1000 pounds of milk. Exhibitors in this class
must with entry, furnish statement of date of
manufacture, quality of product, etc.
FIFTH DIVISION. DAIRY CATTLE.
A premium of $25 is offered for the best cow
and bull of the following breeds: Jersey or
Guernsey, Ayrshire, Holstein Or Fuesland,
Devons, Hereford Short-Horns, Polled Cattle,
natives or grades, and for the youngest cow
with calf by her side.
D. w. Curtis, of Fort Atkinson,
was appointed chairman OF a committee
to perfect and hereafter announce the
premiums in divisions three, four and
six, VIZ: dairy implements, machinery
and manufacturing and butter and cheese
packages.
Manager Torrey was authorized to ap-
point superintendent of divisions.
Cheese will be judged on an average
scale of fifty points haver Is, quality
Is, texture 10, package style 6, color 4
Col. Littler was unanimously voted
commission to work up the interests of
the fair. Manager Torrey was empow-
cred to prepare rules. and to appoint di
vision superintendent. Transfer of ex-
hibitors' tickets was prohibited. Exhi-
bition tickets were placed at 81, and gen
eral admission at Is cents. Tasting
stalls will be provided for the benefit
alike of exhibitors and visitors.
The following resolution by Col. Lit
tier was adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t is proposed to hold Union
Dairy Fair by the various dairy organizations
on the occasion of the tenth annual convention
of the National Butter, Cheese and Egg Asso-
ciation.
ResolUed, That an invitation be extended to-
the officers and members of the various boards
of trade, produce exchanges and dairymen's
associations of the United States and Canada,
to participate therein, and that they are re-
spectfully requested to give such publicity and
encouragement as will best advance the interests
Of the enterprise.
This fair promis es to be the largest
exhibition of dairy products ever held ID
this country. The exposition building
will afford ample room to all exhibitors,
and the gentlemen in charge Of the mat
ter will be sure to make it a grand sue
cess. The premium list is very liberal
The fair will commence on the 4th of
December and last one week, during
which addresses will be delivered in the
main hall by well-known speakers. Sew
eral governors and Commissioner Loring
will be present.
All those invited in dairy operations
are engaged to send articles for exhibition.
Application may be sent to r. D. Tor
reg, general manager, Milwaukee.