Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-11-23
n. f. FRUIT SHOW
A BIG SUCCESS
Educational Value to Vermont
ers Not Least among Its
Good Points.

Montpelier. Nov 1.-THE New England
Fruit show for all practical purposes
came to a close this evening. According
to the program, the show closes to-mor-
row, but little will he done on that day,
except pack and ship the exhibits which
are not sold This is the first time that
this New England exhibition has been
held in Vermont and it is very gra tify
ing to be able TO state that 1t has been an
! unqualified success. Seldom, If ever, has
there been a finer exhibit of apples in
New England the quality being excep-
tionally high
| The attendance has been large, SO large
IN fact 1t has been a source Of surprise
to members of the society and exhibitors
from other states. While the people Of
Vermont naturally are pleased to win SO
many prizes. he educational value Of
show like this has been Of far greater
benefit than the prizes won.
| The Nermonters who have visited this
show have soon how apples should be
packed, and have gained an iuspiratian
rs TO the possibilities OF r--...g the
Green Mountain state one Of th- ,eading
apple growing States Of the East
| II the bringing of the show here had
been merely a sort OF missionary enter
prise, II would have been well worth
while, but in all its appointments. It has
given great satisfaction. Tho board of
trade Of Montpelier and the people of the
cttr deserves great credit for their enter
prise and hospitality. Everything ha g
been done for the comfort and entertain
ment of visitors and the fine new city
hall has proved an ideal place for such
an exhibition
II can he said truthfullv that this OK
hihtt has delighted the eyes anpearinr
Ike charming picture in a heauttful
frame.
With the great new orchards coming
into hearing within the next few Years
in this State, It may be predicted that nv
the time that 1t is Nermont's turn again
TO claim the annual exhibit ~ this Eev
England Fruit show. that il will he nos
sihle 10 make a showing much better
even than the exceedingly creditsble dis.
play made on this occasion
VT. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
The Vernon, Horticultural society held
ITS annual meeting and election of officers
rms morning. the reports of the secretary.
M. r. Cummings Of Burlington. and
treasurer, W. G. Cotton of Nontnelier
helng followed by reports Of the county
Nice-presidents. OF much similarity were
the reports Of tho members from diff.
terent parts Of the State, each section
'havins energetic and progressive hort
culturists n,ngling with indifferent frui,
4 growers. who leave much to Providence
As might be expected, the growers who
/, devote much time and labor are rewa I'd cd
with much better prices for their fruit
the others being content to sell their
apples for cider at prices ranging from
, 20 to 30 cents per hundred pounds State
Fish and Game Commissioner Titcomt
; spoke eXtemporaneously and was followed
by J. Coryell. assistant State leader. Uni
versity Of Vermont. extension service
Burlington.
The report of Secretary NJ p. Cum.
mings included the following statement
The best report I can give this yeal
is to say that the great New England
fruit show has been held in Vermont for
the first time. We have needed for many
years tho encoura cement and nspira tior
which this event brings. To most Yer.
monters the New England fruit show has
meant but little. for only a few have
seen q great exhibition of this kind
Every state in New England has enter
tanned the show, and all have pro1tec
thereby. We take our turn this year"
Urea surer W. c. Cotton reported hal
ance on hand Of s222 o.. Tho sum realized
from dues amounted to sll6, the 'Stat,
: aided to the extent OF $500, cash on hanc
November s, 1915 SAIL 40 and interest or
deposits totaled Sis Premiums called
for s7s lecturers were paid s11S43. ON
GERS expenses S26161 and miscelaneou!
expenditures were S3562o
The following officers were elected FL
the year ensuing: President, Z. II Wes
: of Dorset; secretary NJ r. Cummings o
Burlington: treasurer. w. g. Cotton -
] Montpelier; auditor, A T. Clark of Add
= son; executive committee. F.. s Brig
/ ham of ST Alhans. George n Aiken o
I Putney and G. L. Witherell 81 Middle
: bury.
Z Several interesting speeches were mad
during the day and evening