Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-07-06
A TIMELY LETTER.

CHICAGO. June u. 1910.
EDITOR MESSENGER 1T seems to be
the proper thing that Vermonters
should receive a report of their sugar
exhibit from time to time.
That Vermont is all right at Chica-
go, and that her maple sugar exhibit
is worthy of the State, is now an as
sured fact. In both quantity and quail
ity,no State equals our own in this de.
partment. The display of syrup in
bottles, Jars and vases calls out a word
of admiration from the most careless
observer, and together with the sugar
in cakes, pals and tabs, satisfies the
most critical examinations. Visitors
often make complimentary remarks
about our exhibit, sometimes express
ing their appreciation by writing in
our register. Several of these opinions
are given below, which serve to show
other peoples estimate of the practical
value OF what is being done here.
"Vermont has beautiful sugar ex-
hibit, and by means of organized So
cieties, should reach the top round. "
Z. ID. BULLOCK, Albuquerque, n. NJ.
''Vermout has done well to concen-
trate her efforts on the exempliiication
of an industry in which she especially
excels. Her maple sugar pavilion is
an admired success and will prove a
good investment. "JoHN c. DILLoN,
Supt. Mass. Agricultural Exhibit.
"Tne Vermont display Of maple sug-
ar is very fine and will do more to
advertise the sugar business than any
thing that has been done for many
years.
+. W. BRADLEY, Harmon, Colorado.
"Vermont girls and Vermont sugar
Gudging from the specimens on exhi-
bition at the Worlds Fair) have not
degenerated in the thirty years since /
left the Green Mountain State"
Thos. 5. BUcKHAM, Faribault, MINI.
Now then, because our State has
done so well, 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
stagecoach or modern electric car
ALWAYS room tor more.
The main purpose Of this writing is
to invite any sugar maker in Vermont
who wants his name added to the list
Of exhibitors, to send us a good sam
pie. The necessary expense will be
to furnish about a gallon of syrup, or
its equivalent in sugar, aud prepay the
express to Chicago. 1t should be dis
tinctly marked ''Vermont Maple Sugar
Exhibit, Agricultural Bldg, jackson
Park, Chicago" !" Prepayment of ex-
press charges Is necessary in order 10
insure delivery. The State will fur
nish handsome bottles for syrup and
will take the very best care of it.
Since having obtained the concession
for selling, we have steam-cookers for
,.sugaring off, and the syrup eau be
bottled hot and viii he in condition to
keep perfectly. 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 mo-
ton count this year TO advertise pure
Vermont maple sugar. 4 list of ex-
hibitors will be made for distribution
to such visitors as seem likely to be-
come customers. This list will serve
not only for this year but for a score
of years 10 come, and all our best sug-
ar makers should be '.in il" At
the selling concession. we have started
a brisk business, furnishing iresh-made
sugar cakes and saucers OF hot sugar
on snow shaved ice.
This exhibition Of our maple prod
uc;s. supplemented by the sale Of them,
makes a complete thing a. an adver-
and your superintendent, be-
ing assisted in both departments by
some OF the brightest daughters Of Yer
mont, feels sure Of success IN his ef-
forts to win Chicago aud the world a.
admirers and purchasers of Vermont
maple sugar.
{. ID. WHITMAN,
Supt. Of Vt. Maple Sugar Exhibit.