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The toast master next introduced Prof. F. S. Coole}' of 

 AmlT,erst, Mass., who responded to "The Agricultural College of 

 Massachusetts," followed by Ex-Governor Josiah Grout ot Derby 

 on "Industrial Education." 



"The Hayseed" responded to by Will Templer Becker of 

 Schenectady, N. Y.. was followed by Dr. G. M. Twitchell. editor 

 of Maine Farmer, of Augusta. Me. 



Col. C. W. Scarfif, of Governor Bell's staff, of Burlington 

 was the next speaker. After a selection by the orchestra Hon. 

 Walter E. Ranger, State Superintendent of Education, of Mont- 

 pelier, responded to "Our Schools." 



The toast "The Ladies," by The Rev. Guy C. Lamson of 

 Montpelier, followed by the orchestra, closed the banquet pro- 

 gramme, and although at a late hour scarcely a person had left 

 their seats. 



Each speaker was at his best and wit ran high. Jokes were 

 cracked and stories told which made the hall ring with laughter, 

 and all pronounced it the liveliest after dinner speaking that 

 Montpelier had witnessed for a long time. Toastmaster Nutt 

 was sharper than a two-edged sword and each speaker got a 

 good, fitting send off, which always adds to after-dinner speak- 



ing 



The meeting was then adjourned until 9.30 A. M., Thurs- 

 day, January 12. 



Through the courtesy of the Worcester Salt Co., the menu 

 cards were tastily printed on a small Worcester Salt bag, with 

 a pink at each plate. The unique menu cards were all taken from 

 the tables by the guests as souvenirs of the occasion. 



Following is the menu : 



Vermont Dairymen's Association, 

 Montpelier., Vt. 

 Jamiary 11, 1905. 



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Raw Oysters 



Celery Olives Sweet Pickle 



Boiled Salmon 

 Saratoga Chips French Pe^ 



Cold Meats 



Roast Beef Vermont Turkey Lamb 



Ham Pork 



Ox Tongu,e 



Chicken Salad 



