. British bee journal & bee-keepers adviser. Bees. Oct. 23, 1902.] THE BRITISH BEE JOURNAL. 423 had been received at the office of the He thought no one could object to pay one penny per hive, and if it was not done through the affiliated associations the work could not be properly carried out. Every person who did not belong to an association, but nevertheless wished to be included in the list of insurers, paid an extra 6d. Secretaries, by helping in this business, enabled members to effect their insurance at 6d. less than they otherwise could. He hoped local secretaries
. British bee journal & bee-keepers adviser. Bees. Oct. 23, 1902.] THE BRITISH BEE JOURNAL. 423 had been received at the office of the He thought no one could object to pay one penny per hive, and if it was not done through the affiliated associations the work could not be properly carried out. Every person who did not belong to an association, but nevertheless wished to be included in the list of insurers, paid an extra 6d. Secretaries, by helping in this business, enabled members to effect their insurance at 6d. less than they otherwise could. He hoped local secretaries and experts would do their best to push forward this insurance boon, and enable the Company better to cover its risks. In reply to Colonel Walker, he added that no insurances could be sent in after October 1. Mr. Keid strongly advocated solidarity in reference to the insurance scheme. He hoped and expected that next year the members would be doubled. Mr. Pugh hoped this meeting was the pre- cursor of many others of a similar character, which could not fail to enlighten bee-keepers and advance their industry. He also trusted that the parent body would make the county representatives feel that their attendance was appreciated, and would send them the agenda and other papers from time to time. After a few words from the Secretary, Mr. Reid, and Mr. Meadows on the same subject, Colonel Walker inquired whether any of the counties paid the expenses of their repre- sentatives' attendance. The Rev. Mr. Burkitt replied that Wilts paid out-of-pocket expenses ; Mr. Meadows, that Leicester contributed not a penny; Mr. Pugh, that Notts allowed 10s. (about half the train fare to London); the Berks delegate, that his county paid expenses if the repre- sentative required it. The Lincolnshire delegate suggested that this meeting in future be held at the Royal Show ; but the Chairman held that the Council must decide that question. Mr. Reid thanked the county visitors for their suggestions, whi
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