The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-02
The Coming state Corn Show.

Plans for the Vermont corn show to
be held in Windsor, November "a and
25 are now assuming definite shape and
the scope Of the undertaking has grown
to much larger proportions than was
anticipated at the start. ] he manage
ment has met with the hearty co-opera-
ton Of many of the agricultural inter
ests and the success of the show is as
sured.
The Windsor county y NJ. c. A. COM
mittee, under whose auspices the corn
show was first launched, now has the
cooperation of not only the Vermont
Agricultural college and Commissioner Of
Agriculture O. /. Martin, but OF the
public schools, oranges and locally the
Windsor business men and churches and
Windsor county " Nj G. A. Secre-
tary Archibald G. Hurd has given and
IN giving the plans for the exhibit his
special attention as executive secretary
assisted by w. z. Davis. Charles Tux
bury is acting as chairman of local ar
rangements at Windsor.
If Il is found that the town hall will
not offer accommodations enough. +,
A. Kennedy, has offered TO the commit
tee the use of his fine riding stable,
which Is one of the finest buildings for
exhibition purposes in New England. In
addition to the displays Of corn and
corn products, agricultural schools and
public schools will make special ex-
hibits. Special emphasis will be placed
on the educational features Of the show
and some OF the leading authorities of
New England have been secured to give
lectures on the various phases of the
corn raising industry. A
The show Is being run not as a money
making venture, but as d big co-opera-
tive undertaking for the advancement
OF Vermont agriculture, and it is conf
IDENTIFY believed that It will prove Of
great stimulus to the development Of
this important industry,
The show will open Friday morning,
November "a, closing Saturday noon,
November 10. The educational pro-
gram Of the show has been arranged
for Friday afternoon and evening. Full
program of which viii be published lat
er. Prof. F. w. Taylor OF Durham, n.
H.. and George +. Taylor Of Shelburne,
ing, The committee expects to secure
special speaker on the subject OF do
nestle sciences. Special orchestral CON
certs have been arranged for Friday
afternoon and evening.
One Of the most interesting features
Of the show viii be the boys corn husk-
ing contest in which any boy between
the ages Of IL and l6 can enter at the
show A large cup will be awarded in
this event.
Nearly $4,000 is offered in the va
rious classes as prizes. Full program
and list OF which can be secured on
request to the secretary, White River
Junction, Vermont. ~
Windsor business men are offering a
special grange prize of $500 for first,
$1,000 for second, $500 for third, for
best and most attractively arranged dis
play Of corn furnished by members Of
any one grange in the state.
In the home making department spe.
cial prizes are offered, to school girls
and farmers wives for the best dishes
Of cooked food made from corn, by the
committee and Mr.. Charles Tuxbury Of
Windsor.
The sweepstakes prize in the shape of
a $500 DeI.aval cream separator has
been donated by the DeI4ayal Separator
Co. of New York City for the best ten
ears of corn, any variety, at the show
The executive committee OF the corn
show has been informed by the New
England Farmer Go. Of Montpelier, VT,
that a one year subscription to the New
England Farmer will be given to every
winner of a premium at the show.