Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-07-29

ulsslOueIs udS lsSCeu the IOilOWlDS pro-
gramme for the Convention to be held.
next month:
STATE VITICULTURAL COMMISSION,
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY.
SAN Francisco. July %, 1889.
To Uine 0rotUerS, aoiie-9Rdkers dealers and
all Others interested in the production of RITZ
culture IN California ENTLEMEN: BY or
der of the Board of State Viticultural Com,
missioners, the Seventh Annual Viticult-
ural Convention for California will be
held in the State Viticultural Hall form
erly Platt's Hall). PIG Montgomery street,
San Francisco, from August 18th to 18th
inclusive.
The forenoon of each day will be given
TO the examination of vitcultural products,
sampling, etc, from 10 A. NJ. to u P. NJ.
At P NJ. reports and papers will be read,
each subject being followed by open dis
cussion. The evening of each day will be
devoted to continuance of the discus
sions of the afternoon, commencing at
s Pm
Owing TO the peculiar circumstances IN
der which vinegrowers are suffering at the
present time, it is thought advisable to con-
centrate the work of the Convention as
much as possible upon discussions relating
to:
First-The conditions now prevailing in
the markets of viticultural products, and
the causes of depression in prices of wines.
Second-Present prosperity of the raisin
and table-grape industries, and possible
dangers for the future.
Third-Remedies for present difficulties,
including drying of wine grapes, distilling,
cooperative organizations, popular agen-
eies in Eastern States and foreign countries,
Improvement in qualities of products, and
notable defects that may be overcome.
Fourth-Legislation national and State
nature and effects of local restrictions on
trade through municipal and State laws
internal revenue regulations, and popular
customs
Fifth - Possible cooperation between
dealers and producers to maintain produc-
ton on profitable basis.
Special requests will be sent to promi-
nent experienced men to prepare papers ON
these subjects, and one day will be devoted
to hearing the views of merchants all of
whom are earnestly requested to partici-
pate throughout in the discussions.
Heretofore samples of wines have been
exhibited at these annual conventions
mainly for instructive comparisons, and
much benefit has been derived from care
full sampling. 1t has been been found i'm
possible, however, TO do justice to all the
samples forwarded, and, inasmuch as the
reasons Tor showing and comparing all the
ordinary young stocks in cellars do not eX-
lst now as formerly, when many were in
experienced, it is desired that samples of
wines and brandies for examination be
limited as follows:
First-Wines and brandies produced
from important and comparatively new
varieties of vines. such as the Medocs, Sau-
ternes, Burgundies, Sherries, Madeiras and
Cognacs.
Second-Old wines, however small the
quantities which they represent, to illus
trate the possible development by age and
Dottliug.
Third-Any exceptionally fine wines or
brandies of any character
Fourth-Characteris samples of stock
OF the most generally cultivated varieties,
showing local excellencies or character.
Three bottles of each kind shonld be sent
in, each plainly labeled with name of va
riety, grower, place, age. etc. One set of
these samples will be submitted to COM
mittees appointed for examination and re-
port Those attending the Convention will
be afforded the usual opportunities for
sampling.
Raisin producers are specially requested
to discuss and make known all necessary
and improved appliances used in drying
grapes and to make exhibits of the same.
Also, to show such samples of raisins as
they can. An effort will be made 10 pro-
cure good samples of the various kinds of
grapes at that time ripening.
Dealers in vineyard supplies are especially
requested to make exhibit of approved ma
terials used in Qualifications of wines with
instructions as to their use.
Notice will be given through the press of
speakers who shall have been engaged to
prepare papers. A large and full attend
ance is requested, as much good Is ex-
pected to flow from this Convention, in
prompting harmony of action.
n. B.-Send all exhibits so as to arrive
before August 18th, by Wells, Fargo & Co.
Express, addressed to State Viticultural
Commission, also marking same with the
word Convention" Respectfully,
CHAs B. TuRRILL Secretary