The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-12-30

making, canning and marketing map o
syrup" op1ned by T. b. Barney, Underhill.
The evening session will be devoted to mu-
sic, appropriate Rotations, and a question
bureau, affording an opportunity for pre-
senting any question pertaining to any
methods or appliances made use OF in the
the manufacture Of maple products buck
els, bucket covers, spouts, tubs, style Of
package best adapted to our market, rapid
or slow evaporation, etc, etc. Many things
will suggest themselves to the sugar max
er's mind make use of this opportunity to
impart and gain information.
On Thursday morning, the president,
Hon. Frank Kenfeld, will deliver the an
nual address, followed by the report of Off
GERS, and election of officers for year ensu-
ing. Afterwards this topic will be dis
cussed: Twill the Association establish a
trade bureau through which to market the
products OF the members OF the Associa-
tion?" by Victor l. Spear, Braintree, fol-
lowed by general discussion. At the af.
ternoon session the report OF the judges and
award OF premiums will be made, followed
by final adjournment
PREMIUM LIST.
MAPLE SUGAR-cLAss A.-Not less than
ten pounds, In tub, can or pail. First prize,
ST. second, 50; third, 81; fourth, SO.
STIRRED SUGAR-cLAss B.-Not less
than five pounds. First prize, So; second, SO
third, So.
CAKE SUGAR-cLAss c.-Not less than
ten pounds. First prize, IS; second, So
third, 81; fourth, SO.
PURE MAPLE SYRUP-oLAss D.-Not
less than one gallon, any style package
First prize, So; second, So; third, 81
fourth, SO.
PURE MAPLE CANDY--oLAss E.-Not
less than one pound. First prize, So; sec
ond, 49, third, So. A chance for the boys
On ri To r.rtDn oh Avh ~
furnish receipt by which sample was made
MAPLE CAKE WITH MAPLE FROST
ING-oLAss First prize, 81; second
49,; third, 50; fourth, 81. Each exhibitor
to furnish receipt by which sample was
made.
FINEST ARTISTIC DISPLAY OF MA
PIE PRODUCTS.-First prize, SIS; sec
ond, $40; third, So.
A standard of color for judging syrup will
be furnished, same being adopted one year
ago. Also in regard to body, the standard
weight Of eleven pounds to gallon will bt
adopted
SYRUP SCORE FOR 1897.
Standard 100. Flavor co. color, judged
by sample, %; body (must be standard
weight, eleven pounds to gallon) 10.
Anyone may compete for premiums who
is me mber of the Association and has paid
the annual membership Of one dollar fol
the year ensuing.
No member can compete for premiums in
more than one class, with the exception OF
Glass +, maple cake.
All articles intended for exhibition, and
all entries for premiums, should be for
warded to the secretary at Rutland, to ar.
rive before noon of the first day of the meet
ing.
The usual accom- modations on the rail
roads of the state, extending to the Associa
ton reduced rates during the meeting, at
fording ample time for going and returning
have been granted; also reduced rates al
the principal hotels OF the city.
All will be done on the part Of the officers
of the Association to make this meeting q
success. Will the member make an effort
to be present and add to the interest Of the
occasion by taking an active part in the
work of the Association?