The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08
VERMONT SUGAR. MAKERS.
A SUCCESSFUL MEETING HELD IN
BURLINGTON.
They Adopt n Constitution and Elect ON
cers-The Exhibit to be Made at Chicago.

Tney ADOPT Constitution and Elect Ohi-
ccrs-The Exhibit to be Made at Chicago.
In response to a call from the Vermont
Maple Sugar-makers' Association, recently
formed at Worthwhile, for meeting In Bur
lngton to adopt a constitution and further
discuss the objects for which the associa-
ton was formed, about one hundred inter-
tsted gathered at the Van Ness House last
Friday morning.
A constitution and bylaws were adopted,
which state the object of the association TO
be TO improve the quality of the product OF
maple sugar and syrup, and to aid in pro-
viding market for the same. Letters we're
read from Congressman Grout and Cover
nor Fuller, which contained cordial words
OF encouragement for the organization and
wishing II large success.
At the morning session remarks were
made by Professor W. w. Cooke, Frank
Kenfield of Worthwhile, f. L. Bass of
West Randolph and others. The Off
GERS elected for the ensuing year are,
Frank Ken6eld, Morrisville, president
A. j. Croft, Enosburg, secretary; Vic
tor |. Spear, Braintree, treasurer; G. L.
Mcmahon, Stowe, auditor; and the follow
ing vice-presidents, one from each county
in the state: p. II. Gale Stowe; A. M. Fos-
ter, Cabot; K l. Bass, Randolph; A. A.
Leland, johnson; Josiah Circuit, Derby G.,
K. Child, Weybrdge; J. o. Sanford, STAN
ford; e. S. Whitcomb, Jr., Underhill; C. j.
Concord Rodney Sturtevant, East Fairfield
n. W. Fisk, Isle La Motte K. A. Fitch,
Williamstown: X. q. Smith, Pittsford II.
w. Walker, Windsor.
The subject OF western adulteration OF
sugar was taken up at the afternoon session
and discussed by A. j. Croft, 4. l.. Bass,
Colonel U. A. Woodbury., j. A. Ferguson,
II. A. Waterman and others.
DIR. III. III. Mcintyre OF West Randolph
spoke regarding the arrangements in prog
ress for aD exhibit at Chicago, and re-
quested the appointment of committee
from the association to assist the superin-
tendent i'll selecting samples to be sent for
exhibit. All must be made in the name of
individuals, and only the best desired. DR..
Mcintyre thought that several places In the
state would be designated where Intending
exhibitors can send their samples for exam
ination. The president, secretary and
treasurer were appointed the committee
from the association to confer with Super
intendent Whitman.
Il. p. Mudgett of Cambridge, one OF the
veteran sagar-makers Of the state, spoke OF
sugar-makiug fifty years ago. and compared
it with the improved methods now in use.
A. NJ. Foster of Cabot, one of the intelli.
gent, practical farmers and successful sugar.
makers Of Washington county, spoke enter
tainingly on the best way to obtain per =
feet quality in maple sugar. In his opinion,
sugar-maker ought to be fitted for the
work and be in love with it. The necessity
Of perfect and well-kept apparatus was
urged, and, in the opinion OF Mr.. Foster, alb
solutey pure maple sap caunot be done
down to eleven pounds to the gallon with
out crystalizing. experimental farmers to
the contrary. The motto of the speaker
was, tap early, gather and skim often,
sugar off early aud sell early"
The exhibit to be made at the World 8
Fair was the theme of the evening discus
sion. Mr.. Whitman stated that he had ap.
piled for concession for the sale of maple
sugar upon the grounds, and thought that
would be good way to advertise Yer
mont's sugar. Mr.. Spear agreed with the
superintendent, and suggested that MIR.
Whitman go to Chicago and secure such
concession if possible. He had no doubt
but members of the association would be
willing to share the profit or loss of such a
scheme. The matter was finally left with
the executive committee to make such ar
rangements as to them seem best.