Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-15
THE WORLDS FAIR.
VERMONT COMMISSIONERS PREPAR-
ING FOR THE GREAT EXHIBITION.
The State BuiIdinE-Horses, Cattle and
Sheep to DO Exhibitcd-A Place to be
Made for vcrmont's Dairy Products
Tho Woman's Department.

The worlds fair commission for Vermont
met in the parlors of the Van Ness House at
$50 O'Clock Friday afternoon. Those
present were Gov. Page OF Hyde Park,
Gov. elect Fuller of Bratteboro, Col. a. +.
Walker of Chicngo, DIR. Ii. II. Mcintyre OF
West Randolph, Mrs. Z. NJ. Chandler Of
Pomfret, Mrs. A. p. Grinnell Of this city
and Mrs. Alexander Cochran of Groton.
DR.. Mcintyre reported that the executive
committee had held one meeting. The
plans of Architect Hunt for tho Vermont
building at Chicago were approved
and he returned them to Col. Walker,
Mr.. Walker said that the plans were not
adequate enough in some respects for the
construction department OF the fair to ac-
cept. This made 1t necessary to return
them to the architect. He hoped to soon
have the changes made and the plans ac-
cepted. They all say, " said tho colonel,
THAT the plans are novel and will be very
attractive Tue estimated cost of tho
building is 800 There was difference
of opinion among the members as to
whether it should he used for social or com
mcrciai and advertising purposes. 1t was
partially determined to ornament the
walls with viows of Vermont scenery and
pictures of her noted men OF the
past and present and reserve the building
which will be made as cosy and comforta-
bic as possible, for a rally!ng place for all
Ncrmouters.
Col. Fuller who has attended most OF the
great expeditions in the past % years, is
much In favor of onverting it to advertis.
ing the industrial or natural products of the
State. lie believes that some products can
be exhibited there which will serve as orna-
4
ness of the building a rendezvous.
Dr. Mcintyre stated that he had con-
ferred with committee of the Horse
Breeders association, and that II. r.
Cults of Orwell had been selected
to auporintend the exhibition of Morgan
horses. There will certainly be 50 horses
OF this breed in tie different classes. These
will be chosen by n committee appointed by
the Horse breeders association. headed by
Col. lie Grand b. Cannon of this city and
Joseph Battell of Nliddlebury. The cattle
exhibit promises to be large. L. S.
Drew OF South Burlington and c. ". Wins
low of Brandon are among the breeders
who will show a herd OF 20 Ayshres
The Billings farm of Woodstock and the
| Green Mountain Stock farm OF West Ran
dolph will show large herds of Jer-
seys. AIr. Winslow was named as superin-
tendent Of tho Ayrshire exhibition and
George Atken Of " oodstock OF the Jersey
exhibit.
DIR. Mcintyre is now comforting with the
Sheep Breeders and Beekeepers associa-
tons and lie thought it very probable that
good exhibits would be made Of each.
Al least GO leading Vermont dairymeu
will send their products to Chicago to be in
spected by the million, of visitors. H. NJ
Arms Of Springfield, president of the State
Dairymen's association, is in charge of this.
The fair offers premiums for all classes
The Vermont exhibitions will enter into
competition with those of other States and
Mr.. Mcintyre is confident they will secure
their share.
The matter Of fit exhibit of maple sugar,
in the production of which Vermont excels,
has caused the commission considerable
thought. II IS not yet satisfactorily set
tied, but miniature sugar orchard will
probably be part Of it.
\ little time was then given up to the
consideration OF the wonan's department.
Various suggestions were made and discuss
ed, though nothing of special Importance
was decided upon. The ladies intend to
have on exhibition in the woman's building
a liberal display of fine handiwork, showing
in part the industrial work Of Vermont
women.