The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-11

forts would be used to solve the question
wisely. Further than that he could not 90.
As Tor the future OF farming in the Stale,
be believed success lay along the line OF
specialties. The old breed of Morgan
horses must be rediscovered. The maple
sugar product must be introduced az lux
ury, and made in such form as to bring a
high price. He welcomed such associations
as he saw gathered before him. He believ-
ed in co operation and working together
Farmers must always strive each year 20
produce more and better things. The smart
est man will win In the end
Prof. j. l.. Hills spoke in place OF Hon.
Henry K. Alvord, who was unable to be
present, on The Adulteration OF Foods"
He believed only national legislation could
put stop to this evil. A humorous selec-
ton was recited by G. II. Scarf. which was
greatly enjoyed. Dr. j. b Lindsey OF Am
herst, Mass, and Hon. Henry c. Ide OF St.
Johnsbury, who were on the list of speak
ers, were absent on account OF illness. Prof
3. Q. Keith OF Boston spoke to the toast OF
FARMERS Boys and Agricultural Colleges"
a short but eloquent address was made by
Mrs. r. b. Galusha OF Jericho, upon "Ver-
monCs Best Products-Her Sons and
Daughters" John Il. Gale OF Guiford upon
The Women OF Vermont" and an eloquent
speech nv Rev. Th mas lyric of St. Johns.
bury upon Farm Homes aud the Church"
Speaking ended with remarks by State
Superintendent Of Education, M. S. Stone,
on "Onr Educational Needs" The whole
occasion was greatly enjoyed.
PREMIUMS AWARDED BUTTER,
Glass ], ten pound Tub: First premium.
j. q. She burne, North Pomfret, score 96i;
second, j. M. Campbell, Morristown, 96;
third, Charles l., Page Barre, 95d
Glass 2, five pound box: First premium,
j. II: Loyeland, Norwich. 95i; second, d.
w. Roberts, North Ponfre, 95i; third,
Stephen Hewett, North Pomfret, SO.
Glass 3, five pounds or more in prints:
Frst premium, j. b. Camdom, Chittenden,
81 second, Chss. A. Choate. West Barnet,
964; third, Noah 8. Walker, Clarendon, 96.
| Glass 4, twenty pound tub: First premium,
q. M. Hayward, East Corintb. 971; second,
#. e. Donahue, Hinesburg, 81; third, Geo.
A Doe, Corinth. 961.
First premium, g. L. Smith, Fletcher, 96
second, O. b. Vincent, Glover, 95i; third
Farmers Mutual Creamery, St. Johnsbury.
| 90.
Clas, 6, $50 to be divided among the
samples scoring 80 points or over, lot in
had 80 entries. Highest score, 95t lowest,
| SO; average, 81 20
Glass 8 had q entries. Highest score, 81;
lowest, So, average, 80 SO
Glass had 80 entries Highest score, 97b I;
| lowest, 81; average, "a "a.
Glass had II entries Highest score, 96:
lawest, SO; average. 934.
| Best display OF BUTTER Miss Martha
Mason, Passumpsic, SO 90; Association Gold
Medal, G. W. Hayward, East Corinth, 97b I;
| highest scoring creamery butter, cup
valued at S40 to G. w. Hayward, East
Corinth, 971
| Worcester Salt Company's priest Best
package creamery butter, sailed with Wor-
cester salt: First prize twenty-five dollar
gold watch, g. M. Hayward, East Corinth,
score 97l; second prizs, fifteen dollar gold
watch, e. Durham, Hinesburgh, 81.
Dairy butter: First prize TWENTY-FIVE
dollar gold watch, j. @. Sherburn, North
Vermont Farm Machine ompany's prizes
Best package of butter from cream from
Cooley dreamer, first SIS, s. H. Warner,
North Pomfret, 95; second, $40, d. s.
Williams, North Hsrtland, aud Brattleboro
Creamery, "a; third So, Rollo w. Whitney,
Springfield, f. L. Davis, North Pomfret,
Valley Creamery Westminster, 90.
Best package OF butter made from cream
from an improved United States separator:
First prize. George A, Dole. Corinth, 96i;
Topsham, f. L. Smith, Fletcher, 90; third,
Randolph creamery, 9. b. Vincent, Glover,
95a
Whole number of exhibits, 1871; highest
score, 973; lowest, Sc; average, SO.
PREMIUMS ON SUGAR MAKERS EXHIBIT.
Glass A, pail and tub sugar: First. A. A.
LelaDd, johnson, 81 second, M Shattuck,
30; third. q. III. Chase, Fletcher "a fourth,
George w. Humphrey, East Burke, 80.
Glass b, sugar cakes: First, w g Coburn,
Bradford, 50; second, b. A. Barber. Brom-
field, SO
Glass d, syrup; First, H. d. Chase, East
Fletcher, 99b; second, Alpha Messer, Roch-
fourth, w. l.. Walker, Woodstock, 9S.
Glass E, candy: First, H H. Foster,
Cabot; second, e. P. Walbridge, Cabot
Cabot.
Newbury, 9S; second, W. W. Chase, East
Glass G: First, H. W. shattuck, Eden.
SO; second, M e. Chase, East Fletcher, 90;
third, Mrs. Tina Chase, East Fletcher, Oh;
fourth, G. III. Island, johnson, 90d.
CHEESE EXHIBIT. PREMIUM LIST.
Glass A. dairy plain: First, j. p. Oliver,
West Charleston, 81; second, Alpha Messer,
! Rochester, SO.
Class B. dairy sage: First, j. P. Oliver,
West Charleston, 95; second. Alpha Messer,
Rochester, IS.
Glass q, factory plain: First, P. M. Nc
Donough, Hinesburgh. 95; second, q. H.
Cbippenbook, 90,
Glass ID. factory sage: First, 7. b.
Hsrristt, North Georgia. 90; second, e. M.
McDonough, Hinesburg, 81; third, e.
Bessennutte, Addison, 80.
Whole number OF exhibits, Is; highest
score, 95; lowest. So; average, 9lt.
oFEICERs OF SUGAR MAKERS ASSOCIATION.
President, " 1. Spear, Braintree; vice.
presidents, John Currier, North Troy. Ell
Bass, Randolph; secretary, A. j. Croft,
Enosburg; treasurer, Alpha Messer, Roch-
ester; auditor, G L. Mcmahon, Stowe.
OFFICERS woMAN's AUXILIARY.
President, Mrs. Mary A. Smith. Norris
Vile; vice-presidenr, Mrs. Homer Vail, Pom.
fret; secretary, Mrs. Alvirs G. Ware,
Brattleboro.
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