The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-07-05
Vermont Maple Sugar Exhibit.

Editor Wdtctndn:-It seems to be the
proper thing that Vermonters should from
time to time have report OF their sugar
exhibit. That Vermont is all right at Chi
cago and her maple sugar exhibit is worthy
of the state is now an assured fact In both
quantity and quality no state equals our
own in this department. The display Of
syrup in bottles, jars and vases calls out
word of admiration from the most careless
observer and together with the sugar in
cakes, pals and tubs, satisfies the most
critical examination Visitors often make
complimentary remarks about our exhibit,
sometimes expressing their appreciation in
writing in our register. Several of these
opinions are given below, which will serve
to show other peoples estimate of the prac-
teal value of what is being done here.
Says Il. ID. Bullock, Albuquerque, New
Mexico: Vermont has beautiful sugar
exhibit, and by means of organized socie-
ties should reach the top round" John K.
Dillon, superintendent Massachusetts agri-
cultural exhibit: Vermont has done we'll
to concentrate her efforts on the exempliti-
cation of an industry in which she espe-
cially excels. Her maple sugar pavilion is
an admired success and will prove a good
investment" f. w. Bradley, Harmon,
Colo: "The Vermont display of maple
sugar is very fine and will do more to adj
vertise the sugar business than anything
that has been done for many years"
l0OndS .. buCKUdnl,
Vermont girls and Vermont sugar Gudg-
ing from the specimens on exhibition at the
Worlds Fair) have not degenerated in the
thirty years since left the Green Mountain
state" Now then, because our state has
done so we'll we want her to do still better.
We have about fifty exhibits, all creditable.
We would like to make it one hundred, and
it is not yet too late. Our space is like the
old-time stage coach Tor modern electric
car)-always room for more. The main
purpose Of this writing is to invite any
sugar-maker in Vermont who would like to
have his name added to the list of exhibit
ors to send US a good sample. The neces-
sary expense will be to furnish about one
gallon Of syrup, or its equivalent in sugar
and prepay the expense to Chicago. 1t
should be distinctly marked: vermont
Maple Sugar Exhibit, Agricultural Build
ing, Jackson Park, Chicago" The pay
ment of express charges is necessary in
order to insure delivery. No one need wait
to write for permission to send, but may
send right along and write at the time of
sending. We must make every motion
count this year to advertise pure Vermont
maple sugar. A list of exhibitors will be
made for distribution to such visitors as
seem likely to become customers. This list
will be good not only this year but for a
score of years to come, and all our best
sugar makers should be Gin it," Az the
selling concession we have started a brisk
business, furnishing tresh-made sugar-cakes
and saucers of hot sugar with snow made
by shaving ice. This exhibition Of our
maple products, supplemented by the sale
of them, makes complete thing Of the ad-
vertisement, and your superintendent, being
assisted in both departments by some of the
brightest daughters Of Vermont, feels sure
of success in his efforts to win Chicago and
the world as admirers and purchasers of
Vermont maple sugar.
g. ID. WHITMAN,
Supt. " Maple Sugar Exhibit.