. British bee journal & bee-keepers adviser. Bees. March 27, 1919. THE BEITISH BEE JOUENAL. 105. Petition for Legislation. We gathered from what Avas said at the annual meeting of the that there is still some misunderstanding as to the petition for legislation, a number of bee- keepers still being under the impression that it is in support of a " ; We said in reply to a correspondent some weeks ago that there is no Bill before Par- liament at present. As the secretary ex- plained to the meeting very clearly and emphatically, the petition is to simply im- pijess on t
. British bee journal & bee-keepers adviser. Bees. March 27, 1919. THE BEITISH BEE JOUENAL. 105. Petition for Legislation. We gathered from what Avas said at the annual meeting of the that there is still some misunderstanding as to the petition for legislation, a number of bee- keepers still being under the impression that it is in support of a " ; We said in reply to a correspondent some weeks ago that there is no Bill before Par- liament at present. As the secretary ex- plained to the meeting very clearly and emphatically, the petition is to simply im- pijess on the Government the fact that the great majority of bee-keepers desire legis- lation of some kind to protect their in- dustry against the carelessness of those who take no precaution against their dere- lict hives and other appliances being the means of spreading disease all around the neighbourhood, and, if possible, to prevent the sale of stocks that are suffering from any disease. Having convinced the powers that be that legislation is both needed and desired, further steps, either by means of a short Bill or other procedure, can then be taken with a good prospect of success. British Bee-Keepers* Association. The forty-fifth annvial meeting of the Association was held at the Central Hall, Westminster, London, , on Thursday, March 20, 1919. Mr. A. G. Pugh was voted to the chair in the temporary absence of the vice-chair- man at another meeting. There was a very large attendance of members, the room provided being full to overfloAving. 'The minutes of the annual meeting, held on March 21, 1918, were read and con- firmed. A number of letters expressing regret at inabilitj^ to attend were received, and amongst them one from the chairman, Mr. T. W. CoAvan, who unfortunately was ill. A vote of sympathy Avith Mr. Cowan was immediately proposed and carried unani- mously, together Avith the wish that he Avould soon regain his normal health. In pi'esenting the report, the chairman s
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