The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-02-19


country amounts to between 50, 600, 600
and IS, 600, COO, year
No laws can absolutely prohibit food
adulteration. Laws of the different
States were cited some States allow
ing certain authorizations of food pro-
vided they are branded to show just
what they are. The laws concerning
vinegar, beer, sugar, canned meats,
cheese, butter, milk etc, in the diff
felent States were discussed. The
law regarding the manufacture of cleo
margarine so recently passed by Con-
gress, in which our Senator took such
an active part, was commended by the
speaker. Mr.. Clark expressed the
opinion that though the laws could
not govern adulteration fully the pride
and honesty of the people played an
important part in putting down the
crime. In closing the speaker said he
hoped to see in the various industries
of Vermont IA career of genuineness
carried out by labels, trade marks, etc,
so that when Vermont article was
placed on the markets it would be n
"symbol of the pure air, the ripping
brooks AMI green hills of old Yer
mont.
After the address the III Getting was
open to discussions on the subject. in
which quite number of the members
took part.
THURSDAYS SESSION.
1t was nearly eleven O'Clock before
President Y. |. Spear called the meet
ing to order. The first speaker of the
morning, L. G.. Bronson of Hardwick,
delivered u short but instructive adj
dress on the maple orchard, "a valuable
adjunct of the farm. He spoke of the
profit possible in sugar making and
urged the farmers to save their maple
orchards as good investment.
After the address some discussion
arose among the members Of tn , asso-
citation in regard to methods of tap
ping trees, etc.
Mr.. Vail of Randolph was then
called upon to read a paper. He said
that. over $1,000, 600 pounds of sugar
was provided in Vermont yearly bring
ing in fully $1,000, 600 and that an in
dustry of this kind should be fostered
and developed. He spoke of the dan
ger of overlooking the market with the
first run of sugar and in that way
lowering the price Of the article. He
urged the producers to ship their prod
uct in small quantities and in that way
from improper storage in stores and
cellars. Sugar making in Vermont
he said is profitable Industry as there
is little competition and not enough
of the first class article to supply the
demand. Over one-third of all the
sugar produced in this country comes
from Vermont.
The president then introduced Miss
l.. Maude Carleton of West Newbury
who, in a clever and pleasing manner,
favored the audience with a recitation
entitled Maple Sugaring Time
Prizes were awarded as follows:
Glass A. Maple syrup: LIST, Perry
Chase, East Fairfield, 991a pts; 2nd,
H. W. Walker, South Woodstock, 80
pts; 3rd, E. B. Cobb, Stowe, 50 pts !;
4th, Walter Perry, Cabot, 941a pts.
Glass B. Pail sugar : 1st A. w.
Laird, Cabot, 80 pts; End, M. Shat
tuck, Eden, 81 PTS 3rd George Soule,
Fairfield, 90 pts. 4th, Ora Dow,
Cabot, 81 pts.
Glass G. Tub sugar: list, F. G.
Bashaw, Stowe, 80 pts; 2nd f. Wal
bridge, Cabot.
Glass D. Cake sugar. 1st, c. F.
Stafford, Chlppenhook 100 pts; 2nd.
W. B. Chase, East Fletcher, 80 pts !;
3rd E. P. Walbridge, Cabot, 9S1a pts /;
4th, Edgar Peck, Cabot, 50 pts.
Glass F. Maple candy: LIST, Helen
E. Grimm, Rutland; 2nd. Nadine
Walbridge, Cabot; 3rd, Jack Foster,
Cabot. Maple frosting LIST, Mrs.
Perry Chase, East Fairfield; 2nd,
Mertie Garfield, Cabot.
Glass G.. Producers sweepstakes ::
LIST, Dudley Carleton, West Newbury {;
end, G. D. Foster, Cabot
Glass H. Grand sweepstakes: LIST,
Vt, Maple Sugar market, V. ]. Spear,
Mgr
Glass l. Sugar utensils: LIST, Lead
er Evaporator Co., Enosburg Falls /;
end, W. S. Teachout, Essex Junction.
A. j. Croft presented the following
resolutions adopted at the Tenth An
nual Convention of the Vermont
Sugar Makers:
Resolved, That the thanks of the
association are hereby rendered to the
city of Montpelier for the courtesy in
supplying the hall in which to hold
our meetings, and to the railroads of
the State for reduced rates of fares
over their lines.
Resolved, That in the death of Alpha
Messer of Rochester we feel that per-
sonal loss has been sustained by each
member. AS an officer of the associa-
ton for many years, and as member
since it's organization, the association
recognized the influence of his wise
counsel and the value of his earnest
and unselfish efforts i'll helping to carry
forward the work of the organization !;
and we hereby extend to his family
our sincere sympathy, and the secre-
tary is directed to forward to them q
copy of this resolution and publish the
same in our annual report
Resolved, That the association eX-
tend thanks to representatives of the
press for the interest shown in these
meetings and the full report given Of
each session.
G. II. Stafford
r. G.. Bronson
A. j. Croft.
The principal business of the after
noon sessi IN was the election of Off
GERS which resulted as follows. Presi .
dent, Victor l. Spear of Randolph
vice president, Perry Chase Of East
Fairfield: secretary, A, j. Croft of