News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-01-25
MAPLE SUGAR MAKERS.

STATE ASSOCIATION TO MEET IN BUR-
LINGToN AND PREPARE FOR THE
WORLDS FAIR.
The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers
Association, an organization effected
on Jan. u, 1898, at Morrisville, Vt,
issues, through their Secretary, the
following letter to all interested in
the making and marketing Of one of
the most important of Vermont's
products:-
To the Maple Sggar Makers al Vermont -
We have long felt the need of an
organization whereby, with united
effort as maple sugar producers, we
could gain that recognition OF our
! product in the markets of the world
which we are Justly entitled TO, not
| only as representatives of the largest
industry of its kind Of any State in
the Union, but as the manufacturers
of an article of such superior quality.
in it's best and purest condition, and
with a reputation for excellency of
! quality already so well established
in many Of our leading markets az
to induce INSCRIPTIONS manufacture
ers and dealers in other States TO at
tempt to palm off their own spurious
goods under the garb of Vermont
product. 1t is that the best sugar
makers OF Vermont may be the bet
ter able to contend against these
| frauds, as well as to protect the con-
sumers from these impostures, and,
| If possible, TO convince all purchasers
of maple sweets of the superiority Of
n pure, unadulterated product of the
maple over bogus compound of the
laboratory of some city manulacto-
ry, that the organization recently
effected at Morrisville was instituted.
Other industries of the State have
felt the need of and are now receiving
the benefits from united and associ-
ated thought and labor-why not
maple-sugar makers? The impor
tance of coming together for the pur-
pose of considering some plan Of
work in connection with the contem-
plated exhibit for Chicago was
brought to the minds of those inter-
| ested by G. ID. Whitman, superintend-
ent of the maple exhibit, and an in
formal meeting of some of the lead
ing producers of maple sugar was
called at the Randall Hotel, which
resulted in the forming of the. Yer
mont Maple Sugar Makers Associa-
tion.
1t is the purpose of the association
at once to consider, mature and
adopt some plan whereby to make
the very best possible exhibit of the
pure maple product at the worlds
fair, ana in order that plans may
be completed at an early date, the
association deemed it best to call n
meeting at Burlington on Friday,
February 3, at 10 O'Clock a. m. IL
is expected that a large representa-
! tion of the sugar-makers of the
/ State will be at that meeting. Do
not let any ordinary excuse keep you
| away. The matter of arranging for
the sale of maple sugar upon the
. grounds of the exposition by accept
ing the terms of the management for
concession necessary to obtain this
privilege, viii be discussed and de
cided at this meeting. II you have
any samples Of yourproduct on hand
bring them along, and by compari-
sons some standard Of quality NAV
be agreed upon to govern the quail
ty of that TO be furnished for the
exhibit. Now what this infant or
! ganization needs, and confidently ex-
poets to have, is the hearty co-opera-
tion and support of all interested in
! the success of the work contem-
plated. In order to expedite the
work of increasing the membership,
and awakening an interest among
the producers in different parts of the
] State, an executive committee were
elected from each county, who will
willingly furnish any desired inform
alton relating to the association,
and receive applications for member
ship and forward TO the Secretary,
who, upon the receipt of the address
and the annual membership fee of
one dollar from any who desire To
aid in carrying forward the work by
joining the association, will remit in
return n membership certificate.
Following are the names and ad-
dresses of the executive committee
George +. Child of Weybridge, j. G.
Sanford of Stamford. Il. 5. Whit
comb, Jr., of Underhill, c. j. Bell of
East Hardwick, Willard Chase of
West Concord, Rodney Sturtevant
of East Fairfield, n. W. Fisk of Isle
La Mott, A. A. Leland Of John
son, L. l.. Bass of West Randolph,
Josiah Grout of Derby, Rollin G.
Smith of Florence, A. NJ. Foster of
Cabot, T.. A. Fitch of Wilmington,
H. w. Walker of South Woodstock.
There was much interest manifest
ed from the start in the success of
the organization, and was indicated
by the large number joining during
the few moments Of opportunity al
forded after the adjournment. IL is
expected that upward Of 1900 names
will be added TO the roll of member
ship during the next 80 days. VIII
you be one of the number
The committee onconstitution and
bylaws will report at the Burlington
meeting. Remember that the inter-
ests of this association are in your
hands. and it's success means better
quality, better markets and larger
profits. A. j. CROFT, Sec'y.
| ENOsBURGH FALLS, VT, Jan. 10, '93.