. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. 402 hive would be a bee-proot hive ; as to l\eep motli out, you would also l^eep tlie bees out too, aud the only suiv remedy is strong oolo- uies, and the bees will protect themselves. These statements were generally aureed to. Elder Gano claimed that his Vanhorn hive was molh-iiroof. Qaestiaii.—Wiiat is tiie best remedy for beesstings ? The ecretary said a bruised fresh tomato leaf, quiclcly applied, was an infallible pre- ventive from swelling and pain from bee stings. When that could not be readily obtained, squeeze out all the poison possible afte
. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. 402 hive would be a bee-proot hive ; as to l\eep motli out, you would also l^eep tlie bees out too, aud the only suiv remedy is strong oolo- uies, and the bees will protect themselves. These statements were generally aureed to. Elder Gano claimed that his Vanhorn hive was molh-iiroof. Qaestiaii.—Wiiat is tiie best remedy for beesstings ? The ecretary said a bruised fresh tomato leaf, quiclcly applied, was an infallible pre- ventive from swelling and pain from bee stings. When that could not be readily obtained, squeeze out all the poison possible after removingthesting, and applyammoiiia which is a sure remedy if promptly applied before the swelling has commenced. Question.—What is required from a bee- keeper to make beelceeping successful and profitable ? The secretary said it could be answered in a few W(U'ds. Like all well-known success- ful business principles, it requires study, amplication, perseverance, energy and labor; without this nothing can succeed. —What are the advantages of cond)-foundation ? The secretary said straight combs were insured by its use ; more than half the labor for the bees is saved, and all worker comb ; there are other advantages, but any one of these would insure the endorsement of the most progressive bee-keepers in the country. The president said to use itin small strips, as starters in boxes, it is invaluable ; it was generally agreed that comb-foundation is a valuable and successful invention. Lexington was selected as the next place of meeting. W. Williamson, Sec. ®nv %tncv ^03f. Hohnesburg, Pa., Oct. 10, 1878. A few days ago the undersigned opened the stomacii of a toad and f^)und 16 Italian bees, 2 black bugs and a caterpillar. D. C. MiLLETT. Wenham, Mass., Oct. 4, 1878. As the November number of the Jouknal is likely to have all the matter it can accom- modate, I will not reply to Mr. Moon, and to the remarks of tlie editor, on page 329 of the October number. H. Alle
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