. British bee journal & bee-keepers adviser. Bees. Julv 27, 1922. THE BKITISH BEE JOUKNAL. 367 notes or coins of the realm. The fascination of the mysterious little toilers, the love they call forth, the absorbing interest they arouse, and the nobilities to which they lead human nature. When speaking of success, however, we must take the broadest view of the term, and have no reservations in saying, first that Know- ledge is a pre-requisite of success, Ignorance sooner or later ends in disappointment and disaster. This is true in any field you enter, but particularly so in tire realms of a
. British bee journal & bee-keepers adviser. Bees. Julv 27, 1922. THE BKITISH BEE JOUKNAL. 367 notes or coins of the realm. The fascination of the mysterious little toilers, the love they call forth, the absorbing interest they arouse, and the nobilities to which they lead human nature. When speaking of success, however, we must take the broadest view of the term, and have no reservations in saying, first that Know- ledge is a pre-requisite of success, Ignorance sooner or later ends in disappointment and disaster. This is true in any field you enter, but particularly so in tire realms of apicul- ture. What I am appealing for is, that every bee-keeper should have a thirst for knowledge. Watch the bees in the hive, out- side the hive, on th>j flowers, at their "water supply, and every source they tap for their necessities. Open the hive with wide open eyes, expect something fresh is going to happen every time, our eyes should be on bees, combs, and everything eagerly drinking in knowledge. Such an attitude will ensure a surprising wealth of first-hand information. Attend lectures whenever possible. Read and re-read safe books. There is nothing better for the beginner than Bee-Keeping Simplified and The British Bee-Keepers' Guide Book, other advanced books can follow. Use periodicals, get the " Journal," " The Record," and " The Bee ; The next point in the foundation of suc- cess is Practice. It is good to see others manipulate, but soon as possible do your own work, don't rely on the visit of the expert or an experienced neighbouring bee- keeper to do your work. We are going to succeed best as we do things for ourselves. Knowledge gained must be applied at every opportunity. The next point I wish to' mention is appliances. Wisely chosen, appliances will not only tend in the direction of success, but will add tremendously to the pleasure of our work. In hives the pattern hive I place first. I should " plump &q
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