. British bee journal & bee-keepers adviser. Bees. 54 THE BRITISH BEE JOURNAL. Feb. 14, 1918. for help in the past, they hoped to get an increased grant in the future; which would be a help in their re-stocking scheme. The report was adopted, and a hearty vote of thanks Mrs. Mynors for her greatly-appreciated services as hom. secretary during the past year. The officers of the Association were re- elected en bloc, with the exception that Mr. L. B. Lee retired as a vice-president and Miss Bradstoek resigned from the committee. New vice-presidents were elected, viz., Mrs. Hazlehurs
. British bee journal & bee-keepers adviser. Bees. 54 THE BRITISH BEE JOURNAL. Feb. 14, 1918. for help in the past, they hoped to get an increased grant in the future; which would be a help in their re-stocking scheme. The report was adopted, and a hearty vote of thanks Mrs. Mynors for her greatly-appreciated services as hom. secretary during the past year. The officers of the Association were re- elected en bloc, with the exception that Mr. L. B. Lee retired as a vice-president and Miss Bradstoek resigned from the committee. New vice-presidents were elected, viz., Mrs. Hazlehurst and Mrs. Trafford. - Mr. Arnfield's report on the re-stocking scheme stated that five stocks of bees were purchased in May and June, four being hybrids and one pure Italian. These were increased to 16 stocks, most of which were headed by queens raised from the ftalian stock. They were very vigorous, and also of good temper during manipulation. It was proposed to continue this strain dur- ing the coming season. One stock of hybrids developed " Isle of Wight " dis- ease, and also the nuclei made from it. These had been destroyed, leaving 13 stocks for increase in 1918. It was stated that hives had beein kindly lent by Mrs. Mynors, the Eev. K. O'Neill, Mr. J. Stephens, and Mr. J. Arnfield. The report was considered-hopeful, and the Rev. K. O'Neill moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Arnfield for what he was, doing in. connection with the re-stocking scheme, which, the rev. gentleman was sure, would be a distinct benefit not only to themselves as an association, but to the county later (hear, hear). The compliment was heartily accorded. As usual during the proceedings, a draw for a new hive took place, and the winner proved to be Mr. Smith, of The Editors do not hold themselves responsible for the opinion* expressed by correspondents. No notice will be taken of anonymous communications, and correspondents are requested to write on one side of the paper only and give
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