Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-01-05
GENUINELY ENTHUSIASTIC
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developments in flowers, art and needle
work.
Mechanics Hall has been developed |
from nothing to the finest appointed |
building for its purpose in the State. |
Here the builder had in mind the demon
stration of the practical working of |
farm machinery for the benefit in par
ticular of the farmers. 1t has proved a
success much to the qualification of the
donor. Let us encourage exhibits in this
department as it is of inestimable value
to our people.
Our membership is composed largely of
farmers and business men who are inter
ested in the success of any enterprise
that is progressive. | believe | bespeak
your minds when | say that the interest
in this association is deepening each
wear. and to such an extent that assist
ance is, and will be gladly given to our
society, "a recognized society in New
England. TO this end refer now to the
matter ofIegislation. Vermonters have not
been slow in encouragement to worthy
enterprises and / think the time is not
far distantlwhen when State aid will be
given to Incorporated fair associations.
/ would suggest that some concerted
county action be taken to bring about
such legislation. | would further recon-
mend that a committee be named by
the board of directors at some further
meeting who shall have direct charge of
this matter.
MANAGEMENT.
A word about our management in
reference to finance. The average cltl-
zen is astounded when we state that 1T
requires over So, 600 to pay the expense
account relative to a four days enter
tainment; such is the case, however,
and incurred with judicious expenditure
Of money. The officers do the work for
practically nothing, and | recommend
that they continue TO SerUe at the same
salary.
am aware that the fairs of the present
century must furnish varied program
to meet the demand of their patrons.
am aware of another feature, also, that
we are in danger of drifting away from
the instructive and educational system
that was the origin of fair exhibits. In
other words. we think too much OF the
brass band and stage and not enough OF
the comparison in all stock departments
in studying to know the best gram ana
fruit exhibits and in deriving the best
knowledge of improved machinery
Let us guard well to keep these nova
tlemen. let us be one in thought, and one
in endeavor to make the Addison county
fair high in ideal and sound in cash
balances.
Charles S. Dana of New Haven, speak
ing for the society commended Presi'
dent Weeks for his sound suggestions
and recommendations and the society
I voted that such recommendations be
taken up by the board of managers fol
consideration.
The election of the remainder OF thu
officers resulted as follows; vice presi
= dents, John A. James, Weybridge, T.. \
Bissell, Shoreham; secretary, Fred l.
1 Hamilton, West Salisbury; treasurer, Z
f |. Button, Middlebury; auditors, W. Ii
e Thomas, j. NJ. Burke, j. A. Fletcher
' Middlebury; directors for one year, Col
= S. A. Ilsley, Middlebury, w. G. Hack
/ Orwell, C. S. Dana, New Haven; t
f fill vacancy on the board of director
for two years caused by resignation O
: f. n. Bissell and inability of w. L
Hamilton of Bridport to serve r. h
Noonan of Panton and a. X. Carr c
} Middlebury were elected; the director
, for three years are f. l.. Fish, Vel
- gennes, w. NJ. Dean, Ferrisburgh, w.
Lawrence, Bristol. G. A. Chapman wa
chosen as a representative of the soc
ETY. to attend the congress of America
Trotting Association track represents
7 tives to be held February IA. This con
pleting the business of the meeting az
iournment was taken and announcelnel
L was made that vaudeville entertain
ment was down on the schedule, throue
the generosity of Colonel Ilsley. Sc
eral selections were rendered by Il
band and Miss Edith Porter, the tie
year old daughter of the veteran hor
trainer, John O. Porter, of this tow
late of Ticonderoga, n. Y, was pr
sented to the audience Miss Porter f
nearly Is minutes held the audience /
most motiOnless as she recited the sto
of the sinking of the monitor Merrima
during the Spanish wa
Il This little miss is truly a phenomen
and her retentive memory is certain
nc marvellous. Greeted by the widest a
most enthusiastic of applause as s