The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-03
State Dairy Conference.

III the REPORTER TWO weeks ago.
Tuesday was occupied in setting up
the exhibit in the hall, consisting of
large displays of dairy apparatus and
machinery by TWO firms of the State, A.
L. Il +. f. Goss of Lewiston ana Ken
dali Il Whitney, Portland. These ex-
hbits are large and varied and show the
great Improvement there has been in
butter making machinery aud the
methods employed in putting it on the
market in attractive style.
At 80 Tuesday evening, at Hotel
Coburn, business meeting OF the Board
of Agriculture was held. The following
members We're present: J. w. Dudley,
Castle Hill, Aroostook; Warren II.
Ninton, Gray, Cumberland; Charles E.
Wheeler, Chesterville, Franklin; w. q.
Huntou, Readtield, kennebec; f. L.
Light, Union, Knox; 5. +. Stetson,
Summer, Oxford; G. n. Holland Hamp-
den, Penobseot; w. II. Snow, Milo,
Piscataquis George Flint, North Arson,
Somerset President A. w. Harris and
Prof. Charles d. Woods of Orono, men,
bers of the board from the State College
were also present. Secretary B. Walker
Mekeen was present and submitted Ger
tain propositions for legislation in thu
interest of agriculture, looking to the
establishment of legal standard of
cream, and to the inspection of graius
and grass seeds brought into the State.
The sentiment Of the board seemed To be
IN favor of these measures but no formal
action was taken thereon and further
consideration will be given them at the
annual meeting to be held IN Augusta in
January.
The executive committee of the board
consisting of Hon. w. II. Nintou, presi-
dent of the board, Hon. George Flint,
member for Somerset county and J. ".
Dudley, member for Aroostook county,
held session to consider certain matters
of business
Wednesday morning the milk testers
got at work ut $50. At 1890 an address
of welcome to the board and visitors was
m lde by Gen. r. b. Shepherd of Show
hogan, which was responded to fttingly
by w. G. Hunton of Reedfeld.
Gen. Shepherd extended a cordial and
hearty greeting in behalf of citizens Of
our town, ably and comprehcnsively re-
viewing the progress made in scientific
agriculture and the improvements made
in implements used in the various
branches OF agricultural pursuits. partic-
ularly in dairyng, and the advancement
in the scientific study of agriculture.
| lie alluded TO the fact that farmers in
Maine have been slow to believe in the
State College of Agriculture aud
Mechanic arts and counseled loyalty to
the college and "faith in her methods
and faith in her ability to unlock tie
secret treasures that lie hidden in the
soil.
The other exercises for the day were
in accordance with the printed program
heretofore published, viz:
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NJ Wmslow of Nobleboro. Member Of
the Board from Lincoln County.
Dairy Experiencc Meeting. Win short
practical talks by farmers and creqlnerv
men. opened by Mr.. Geo. Flint of North
Aasou. Member of The Board from S,n-
erset County, followed by brief tall,
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testers was continued this forenoon and
during the day the order of exercises is
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Dllry FORM ana bfeealug, lllustrat-
Ell by the use OF cows upon the stage, by
ff9i g. NJ GoWelI.
Barn oanllalon' by Dr. +. J.,
Russell veterinarian at state College,
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temperament stations and the Dairy