Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-10-25

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Memphremagog Grange Fair a Great
Success.
The second annual Grange fair was
held in Odd Fellows hall Oct. 18th,
and the interest shown by the men,
bers and their friends spoke we'll of
the success and efforts Of the exhibi-
ton
The attendance was larger than ex-
pected and the prevailing enthusiasm
showed what farmers can do if they
Upon entering the room in which the
exhibits were shown, the onlooker
came in contact with that familiar
odor which is usually inviting, name
ly, coffee and doughnuts, which were
served free and much appreciated.
By stopping to replenish the vigor at
entering, one becomes at home and
starts to mingle with his brother and
sister patrons.
Close to the lunch table was the
exhibit of apples and, it may be said
without the least hesitation, that the
exhibit Of apples, which numbered 80
different varieties, surpassed the
county fair and was equal to the state
fair exhibit this year. The success to
fruit was due to the orchards being
examples of the results Of spraying
the Orleans County Agricultural AS
10 10 Of
Next in order as one strolls around
the hall is the splendid showing of
potatoes. Thee were ten varieties
and the specimens were free from
disease and very uniform. They
ranged from a Observation-Disclosures
to fully six-inch width in the larger
types. On this same table were cauli-
flower, squash, parsnips, carrots, to-
bers, all of which showed quality and
thrift. In this connection it might
be well to state that the farming sec
ton Of Newport and Derby does not
support any county stores for gossip
and story-t telling, but the farmers
take care of their produce and get re-
suits.
After viewing these vegetables the
visitor arrives at the homemade
candy booth and decides to satisfy
that sweet tooth by sampling some of
our young ladies' fudge and nut
creams. Not quite sure that the
ladies have done their duty by selling
each one some candy, they now pass
out the ice cream cones, which help
to bring the temperature of the body
back to normal.
Next in line was the Agricultural
Association display. This consisted
of the comparison of grasses grown
on the same meadow in exactly the
same number of square feet, but one
bunch was cut where chemicals were
used at the rate of 200 pounds to the
acre and the other was without chem
icals. The difference in quality and
quantity was very apparent.
The alfalfa plants also attracted
| considerable attention and many
questions were asked in regard to the
same.
Another eye opener was the display
of local-grown flint corn. Many peo-
pie have the idea that corn cannot be
matured in this section, but the coun-
ty agent had on display eight ears of
corn grown from one hill of four
stalks, fully matured and of excep-
tional quality. This corn was grown
In Derby and the owners seed will be
| in great demand this next spring. Mr..
| Deuel. explains that the success of this
corn is due to planting a smaller
amount to the acre and using the hill
system and proper cultivation.
The toothsome delicacies of canned
i fruit and vegetables which were on
! exhibition showed the real merit of
our women. The following were very
noticeable and showed skill and ex-
perience: Canned tomatoes, beets
pickles, onions, pumpkins, carrots
beans, crab apples, peaches, raspber-
ries, clear and tempting jars Of jelly
were seen on this table,
The cooked food table was not as
interesting as the rest of the exhibits
There seemed to be lack of interest
on the part of most Of the women, al.
though there was quality in cakes
and bread which were shown.
A bushel box of apples packed
ready for shipment was exhibited anc
attracted considerable attention.
The children's department exhibi1
consisted Of garden produce, sewing
and basket making. The results Of
the children's efforts are by all means
worthy OF mention.
Some excellent paintings were il
view and showed very artistic abilit,
by the originators of these oil paint
ings.
! Upon the last table were the prod
ucts Of the ladies' efforts in needle
work, and an excellent collection, too
The women deserve great credit TO-
their needlework, which was easil,
the best collection ever seen in New
port.
After viewing the splendid collec
ton you arrive at the coffee tabl