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. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. 1895. THE AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL. 64:7 been misrepresented. By repeated and urgent requests, I wrote a short article for publication on the proposed consolida- tion, pointing out the only feasible method of accomplishing it, incidentally remarking that I did not believe that the mem- bers of the Bee-Keepers' Union would consent to have the funds, raised for defense, used for delegates to go to " see the boys and have a good time," as had been hinted by some. I purposely refrained from expressing an opinion on the question of merging the two so
. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. 1895. THE AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL. 64:7 been misrepresented. By repeated and urgent requests, I wrote a short article for publication on the proposed consolida- tion, pointing out the only feasible method of accomplishing it, incidentally remarking that I did not believe that the mem- bers of the Bee-Keepers' Union would consent to have the funds, raised for defense, used for delegates to go to " see the boys and have a good time," as had been hinted by some. I purposely refrained from expressing an opinion on the question of merging the two societies into one, because of my connection with the latter, which might be construed by some to be selfish, if I opposed it, and, perhaps puerile, if I ap- proved it. Just imagine my surprise when I read the heading which the editor bad placed over my communication. It read thus: " A Union of the North American and the Bee-Keep- ers' Union Will be Opposed by the Manager of the ; And yet not a word can be found in the communication upon which to base such a deduction ! In fact, I thought favorably at first of the proposition, but was surprised at the lack of suggestions as to how it was to be accomplished, and there- fore volunteered to outline the necessary modus operandi so far as the Bee-Keepers' Union was concerned. That must have been construed into opposition, for nothing else could possibly be so interpreted. I fancy that many friends of the consolidation me here, "with sword and spear," to fight them. In this they will be disappointed, for I am only trying to find a thoroughly practical method of consolidation. If that be found, then count me in its favor—if not, then I am opposed to any bungling work in that direction. I would now request the author and supporters of the suggestion to show how the two societies can operate advan- tageously, if consolidated—the work to be accomplished by the united society, and how it is to be don
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