The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-01-15
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we should give this fact due recogni-
ton. lie would not, either, forget what
is being done for the farmers interests
by those manufacturers of the State, who
are supplying the most improved aPpll-
anceS for the dairy and farm.
He spoke good word for the sheep
industry and advised farmers to seek
such legislation as shall prevent so much
damage from dogs. No unmuzzled dog
should be allowed to go at large. There
are more dogs IN Massachusetts than
sheep. and not much can be done there
with this industry in consequence.
There are 400 dogs in BrattleborO and
not many sheep. Is of the opinion that
Vermont farms are being improved, but
there is still much chance for better
work in this line. Agriculture is going
to be the leading business of the State;
there is no miStaking that.
Since starting creamery in Brattle-
bOru five years ago, the average price of
butter has increased five cents a pound.
If creamery or cheese factory could be
established Ill every town in the State, it
would be of the reatestimportancc. He
expected great things from this gather
ing of the representative farmers of the
State, and, i'll conclusion, extended the
warmest greeting and welcome to all. A
fitting response, on 1.-THE spart of the AS
sOciation, was made by Hon. Cloud HaT-
Yey of Barnet, one of the best dairy
towns in the State.
He referred to the organization of the
Dalrymen's Association more than 20
years ago, d the result it sought to ac-
cOmplish, and of which we are reaping
the benefits to-day. He hoped that this
would be the most successful meeting
ever yet held.
Next, the President delivered the
usual annual address. Although feeble
in health, yet he made some very pleas
ant and appropriate remarks. He
thought that each one had something to
do, particular niche to fill. and if all do
their work well, then there will be pro-
gresS and improvement all along the
line.
He incidentally spoke good word for
the horses of Vermont and of the posi-
bilities for the future. He would ac-
cord due credit to the citizens of Brat
tleborO in inviting this meeting:to be
held here, and whatever of success shall
be achieved will be due, in large meas
ure, to their efforts. Was pleased to
note that a more extensive system of
farming is being pursued, and he con
sidered the future prospects of this coun-
try of the most encouraging nature.
Nothing more being on the programme
for the forenoon, the meeting adjourned.
An invitation was extended to those
present to visit Armory Rink, where the
mechanical exhibit was made, to witness
the working of some dairy machinery
that would be in operation before DIN
ner.
The subject of an exhibit of the dairy
products of Vermont at the Worlds
Fair was discussed, and favorable action
taken thereon by the passage of resolu-
tion authorizing the President of the as
sociation to act with the Columbian Ex-
position Commission of the State in
making the necessary arrangements
therefor.
The election of officers took place and
resulted as follows: President, II. NJ.
Arms of Springfeld; Vice Presidents,
Cloud Harvey of Barnet and L. II. Shell
don of Fairhaven; Secretary, James X.
Curtis of st. Adams; Treasurer, Homer
Vail of POmfret.
The long programme was finely carried
out.