Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-09

spear, BralnUee, uuu'tor, y. IL. McMnhon,
Stowe.
No change was made in the list of officers
elected Mt tho formation of the association
at Worthwhile except in conformity with the
amended constitution which provides that
each county shall furnish q vice president
instead OF a member of the executive COM
mttee.
On motion of Prof. Cooke the report was
accepted and adopted. President Kenfield
returned his thanks for the honor conferred
upon him in n neat little speech, in which
he said that the sugar interest was the larg-
est in Vermont. A recess was then taken
for dinner.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The small dning-room at the hotel was
filed at the afternoon session. The sub ject
of Western adulteration of maple sugar and
syrup was first taken up. The matter was
discussed by a. j. Croft OF Enosburgh, Il.
l.. Bass of Randolph and Col. u. A. W God
bury of Burlington. The latter said that
| the association had great field before it in
the State. The product did not sell as we'll as
| ought to be the case, and one of the reasons
for this condition OF things was competition
with the spurious article lie thought the
price Of maple sugar should be the same as
that of confectionery. lie advocated a
| system or plan for certifying to the purity
of the product. He suggested copy right
ed lsDel in form of certificate as to
| purity, issud only to mem pers of the asso-
| citation. J. +. Ferguson of Burlington and
Ii. A. Waterman Of johnson spoke on the
same line, and the president, secretary and
treasurer were directed to prepare sucn
certificate and have it copyrighted if
thought desirable
| &. d. Whitman of BrattleborO, super
intendent of the maple sugar exhibit at
| the worlds fair, spoke on the advan-
| tages to be derived from n complete
and artistic exhibit of the product
at the fair He thought that sufficient en-
couragement was not given maple sugar
makers by managers OF the agricultural
fairs in the State. Big prizes are given for
drawing contests of oxen and horse trots,
but sugar makers have to DO content with
small premiums. Mr.. Whitman gave some
amusing illustrations of the mistaken idea
of pure maple sugar which prevails in
rious sections OF the country, notably in the
| West, because Of authorizations and con-
tnued:
In making up an exhibit for Chicago it
will DO necessary to use all the knowledge
we have. We must put up the goods in tho
best form and get there about
the first OF April. Syrup should
weigh II pounds to tho gallon, which will
neither grain nor fe-menu. lie referred to
the arrangements in progress for an exhibit
at the fair and showed sketch of pro-
posed maple sugar pavilion made by DR.. Fl.
H. Mcintyre of West Randolph, one Of the
Vermont commissioners. DR.. Mcintyre
was present and explained the sketch. The
pavilion is to be 20 by ~ feet, with the
words Vermont maple sugar exhibit over
the entrance. The interior plan shows four
cases in the centre of the room with shelves
in the corners between them. The pavilion
which will be constructed of wood and staff
and located in the agricultural building will
be ornamented in the highest style OF ort and
is to cost $780,
| DIR. Mcintyre suggested the appoin tmen t
OF a committee from the association TO aid
the superintendent i'll selecting samples OF
sugar aud syrup to be sent TO the exposi-
ton. All exhibits must be made in the
name OF individuals, and the commission
want only the best. dc thought that sew
sral places in various parts of the state
would be selected, to which intending ex-
hibitors could send their samples for exam
ination by the superintendent or committee.
On motion of Col. Woodbury. the president,
secretary and treasurer we're appointed "a
committee of thres to confer with Supern-
|
Capt Kenfieid, president of the essocia-
ton. read paper on "How to obtain good
markets. Frst-cass goods are necessary
to and will bring hrst-class prices. Maple
products are now more largely used as
luxury, owing to the production of other
sugars. The consumers OF to-day have
learned that the whitest maple sugar is the
best. Some sell their sugar through COM
mission merchants; others sell to their
friends in the West; others sell on small
orders. This way means more work hut
better prices are generally obtained. The
speaker advised each maker to put his labe
on each package, SO that The consumer viii
know whore the sugar came from. Use new
cans and put up attractive packages The
last runs OF sugar generally go West and
are adulterated with glucose, labelled 'Pur,
Vermont Maple Syrup and sold as such.
The national government ought TO put a stoI
, to this imposition on the public But unit
! that is done, We can only educate peopi,
up 10 point where they will buy only tbs
best and buy it direct from Vermont II
conclusion the speaker urged the sugar
makers of the State to take hold Of the Ut
posed exhibit at Chicago as q matter o.
business.
On motion OF Prof W. ". Cooke tn,
: secretary of tine State Board of Agricultur,
was directed to confer with the nationa
bureau Of agriculture with reference t,
pu blishing the report of this meeting in TIM
department reports.
T.. p. Mudgctt Of Cambridge, an oil
. sugar maker, was called up and gave som
interesting "reminiscences of sugar-makin.
u and selling 40 and 90 years ago
Il Mr.. Mudgett spoke very entertain
; iDgly aud created much enthusiasm
Mr.. Mudgett found a connection between
J.. sugar making and politics and slipped fron
y one TO the other with some weA-put allu
u sious to future governors in the room. IL
thought that three OF the pleasantsst thing
. in life were to cat Vermont mople sugar
drive Vermont Morgan horse and love
= Vermont girl.
:, Y. l. Spear urged sugar makers to joir
the association aud said the total member
. ship ought to be 1000 by spring.
: y. NJ. Foster OF Cabot told how to oh
. tain perfect quality in maple sugar. IL
10 thought man ought to bs fitted for and II
love with his work. Perfect and well-kep
> apparatus necessary. Tie speaker dt
not Ialiava that ahsOlutalv ,,uro ,ro,,I, ..