Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-01-05

tion and resignation, and to lay plans
for even more prosperous future.
1t seems proper at this time to mention
some realities that possibly all are not
conversant with. Many of the gentle
men do know, however, Of the changes
or Improvements at the grounds since
our fair Of 1908. The uneven surface
between the training stable and track
has become level expanse, yes, a
beautiful lawn; % new stalls for horses
have been erected A roadway, entirely
encirclng the track has been completed
thereby furnishing drive for everyone
who cares to avail themselves of it.
Gentlemen this is for you. whether
living in Middebury or not. yours to
enjoy, and see the daily exercise of the
trotters that will be in training. These
changes and many others have taken
place since September and have cost
thought. time and money all of WI ich
has been freely given by our worthy
friend, member and benefactor be-
tray no secret when ! tell you over
$4,000 has been expended since last we
met III this room. This ought and does,
stimulate us. one and all, to our best
endeavors for years to cCme.
Today seems also au oppOrtune time
to call your attention to the fact that
the directors will hold public meeting,
the date to be announced later, at which
time suggestions from any one interested
in the success of the fair will be enter
tanned.
TO THE HORSEMEN.
1t has been the endeavOr of the man
agement to establish such races as seems
commendable to your interests, but our
experience has taught us that this is a
problem as yet unsolved. Taking this
| into consideration will you, who are
directly interested in this feature of the
fair, give us such help as may benefit
your condition and simplify the work of
the society; | would call to the atten-
tion of the board Of managers that our
Morgan horse class, at present, is made
quate, and such revision as is conducive
of merit in this department should be
made. We all recognize that Addison
county occupies a foremost place in this
industry and we understand what Col
Joseph Battell and others are doing in
developing the Morgan horse. May we
offer such inducements as shall be effect
i've in the work, causing the department
at Washington i'll their establishment at
the Queen City only secondary station
to that of our esteemed townsman.
CATTLE.
We congratulate ourselves upon the
size and character of the various thor
oughbred herds in the county; we would
make the number larger. At present,
however, larger percent of our farmers
are engaged IN raj sing grade stock.
would recommend a change in Glass ;,
which will entitle these persons to Il
larger recognition.
We have the finest equipped buildings
for the show of sheep, swine and poultry
in the State. Let us. AS 2 farming com
munity, keep abreast of the demand and
engage in raising such flocks. breeds and
broods as shall continue our prominence
in State and Nation.
Our Horticultural exhibit Is not what
it should be. We have a model building
and there is no reason why the fertility
of the soil should not produce the best in
New England. Farmers, encourage the
boys on the farms in this department by
setting aside a small piece of ground for
their particular use; let them cultivate
it with "A prize exhibit in mind and our
shelves will be full.
our success in the fair business cannot
be complete without the aid of the ladies.
We are pleased to note that Glasses p
and 26 were revised last year, and | fur
ther recommend such future revision as
shall at least keep in touch with the new