Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26
FRIDAY, JANUARY u.
MAPLE SUGAR MAKERS.

and Prepnro for the Worlds Fair.
The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers asso-
citation, an organization effected on Jan
II, 1893, at Worthwhile, VT, issues through
their secretary, the following circular letter,
to all Interested in the making aud market.
ing OF one Of the most important of Yer
monts products:
To the Maple Sugar Makers of Vermont:
We have long felt the need of an organi-
zation whereby, with united effort maple
sugar producers we could gain that rccog-
milton OF our product in the markets of the
world which we are justly entitled to, not
only as represent atives Of the largest indus
try of its kind of any State in the Union,
but as the manufacturers OF an article of
such superior quality, In its hest and purest
condition, and with reputation for excel
lency OF quality already SO we'll estab-
lshed in many of our leading mar
Eets, as to induce uuscrupuous menuiac-
turers and dealers in other States to
attempt to palm oil their own spurious goods
under the garb of a Vermont product. 1t
10 that the sugar makers OF Vermont may
he the better able to contend against these
frauds as well as to protect the consumer
from these impostures, and, IL possible, to
convince all purchasers of maple sweets
of the superiority of pure, unauthorized
product OF the maple, over a bogus com
pound Of the laboratory Of some city manu-
factory, that the Organization recently ef-
fected al Morrisvills was instituted. Other
Industries of the state have felt the need of,
and ara now receiving the benefits from
united and associated thought and labor;
why not maple sugar makers The i'm
portance of coming together for the pur
Of MIA Cf in
connection with the contemplated exhibit
for Chicago was brought to the minds of
those interested by c. ID. Whitman, super
intendsnt of the maple exhibit, and an in
formal meeting OF some of the leading pro-
ducers OF maple sugar was called at the
Randall Hotel which resulted in the form
ing of the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers
association.
1t Is ths purpose OF the association, at
once to consider, mature and adopt some
plan whereby to make the very best posi-
| bic exhibit OF the pure maple product at the
worlds fair and in order that plans may
be completed at an early date, the associa-
ton deemed il best to call meeting at
Burlington on Friday, February 3, at 10
O'Clock a m. 1t is expected that large
representation Of the sugar makers of the
Stnta will be present at that meeting. Do
not let any ordinary excuse keep you away.
The matter of arranging for the sele of
maple sugar upon the grounds of the exposi-
ton, by accepting the terms Of the manage
ment for concession necessary to obtain this
privilege, will be discussed and decided at
this meeting If you have any samples OF
your product on hand, bring them along,
| and by comparisons, some standard of quail
ity may be agreed upon to govern the
nall of hat ,, ho t,r shci FOR.
hibit Now what this infant organization
needs and confidently expects to have, is
the hearty cooperation and support Of all
interested in the success OF the work con-
templated. In order to expedite the work
| OF increasing the membership, and awaken
| ing an interest among the producers in dif-
ferent parts of the State, an executive com
| mittee was elected from each county, who
will willingly furnish any desired informa-
| ton relating to the association, and receive
| applications for embership and forward to
| the secretary, who, upon the receipt of the
address and the annual mem bership fee of
one dollar from any who desire to aid in
carrying forward the work by joining the
association, will remit in return member
ship certificate. Following are the names
and addresses of the executive committee
George L. Child OF Weybridge, j. o. San
ford OF Stamford, E. s. Whitcomb, jr., OF
Underhil, G. j. Bell OF Eust Hardwick
Willard Chase of West Concord, Rodney
Sturtevant OF East Fairfield, N. W. Fisk oil
Isle La Motto, A. A. Leland of Worthwhile
i. L. Bass of West Randolph, Josiah Grou
OF Derby, Rollin c. Smith Of Florence, A
NJ. Foster of Cabot, f. A. Fitch of vii
mington, II. w. Walker Of South Woodstock
There was much interest manifested from
the start in the success of tine organization
as was indicated by tine large number join
ing during the few moments of opportunit,
afforded after the adjournment 1t is ex
pected that upward of 1000 names will b
added to the roll of membership during tn
next 80 days. Win you be one of the nun
Der
The committee on constitution and by
laws will report at the Burlington meeting
Remember that the interests OF this associs
ton are in your hands, and its success moan
) bett,r quality better markets and large
profits. A. j. CROFT, secretary.
, Enosburgh Falls, VT, Jan. 10, 1893.