. British bee journal & bee-keepers adviser. Bees. 170 THE BRITISH BEE JOURNAL. May 1, 1919. number of letters expressing regret at in- ability to attend received. The chair was occupied by J. N. Kidd, Esq., Stocksfield- on-Tyne, punctually at 4 The Chair- man explained that the active work of the Association had been postponed (by arrangement) imtil after the war; the fol- lowing report was read by Mr. J. W. Egglestone: â " Since the last general annual meet- ing was held in this tnwn, there have been very many changes regarding the status of bee-ke|ping in this county. Very man
. British bee journal & bee-keepers adviser. Bees. 170 THE BRITISH BEE JOURNAL. May 1, 1919. number of letters expressing regret at in- ability to attend received. The chair was occupied by J. N. Kidd, Esq., Stocksfield- on-Tyne, punctually at 4 The Chair- man explained that the active work of the Association had been postponed (by arrangement) imtil after the war; the fol- lowing report was read by Mr. J. W. Egglestone: â " Since the last general annual meet- ing was held in this tnwn, there have been very many changes regarding the status of bee-ke|ping in this county. Very many, who were supporters, and great bee- enthusiasts, have joined the great majo- rity. I will briefly mention one or two: Our late President, Lord Barnard, and the late Secretary, Mr. G. G. Robson. The latter did valiant work for this Associa- tion in years past. " The dreaded ' Isle of Wight ' disease is still prevalent in this county, and evei'y effort by bee-keepers and scientists to erad- icate it have, so far as I can learn, failed to prescribe a permanent cure for us up to the present time. In face of this, it is very gratifying to learn from the dia- grams and register which I have prepared for this meeting, that 105 persons have registered with the scheme for bee-food, and of this number, 57 only have bees," 169 colonies being in bar-frame hives, three in skeps, and 14 in boxes, making a total of rSG hives. There are some who have not registered yet. I have reported other 24 persons owning 55 hives, making a total of 241 hives reported to ; â The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: â President: Sir Thomas Wrightson, Neasham Hall, Darlington. Vice-Presidents: J. A. L. Robson, Esq., Shire Hall, Durham; J. T. Proud, Esq., Dellwood, Bishop Auckland; J. S. Douglas, Esq., Bearpark, Durham; Captain H. Stobart, Red House, Etherley, Bishop Auckland. Hon. Treasurer: Mrs. Stobart, Witton Tower, Witton-le-Wear. Hon. Secretary: John W
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