. British bee journal & bee-keepers adviser. Bees. Aug. 24, 1922. THE BRITISH BEE JOURNAL. 415 were new to the craft, Mr. Irwin Packington kindly consented to give an impromtu lecture and demonstration. In a speech which was a model of clarity, he dealt with the elementary history and manipulation of the colony, enlarging on the manipulations ren- dered necessary, in the interests of the colony, by the abnormal weather conditions prevailing this season. The colony chosen proved a happy selection, it being in the interesting condition of making preparations to swarm, queen-cells in various
. British bee journal & bee-keepers adviser. Bees. Aug. 24, 1922. THE BRITISH BEE JOURNAL. 415 were new to the craft, Mr. Irwin Packington kindly consented to give an impromtu lecture and demonstration. In a speech which was a model of clarity, he dealt with the elementary history and manipulation of the colony, enlarging on the manipulations ren- dered necessary, in the interests of the colony, by the abnormal weather conditions prevailing this season. The colony chosen proved a happy selection, it being in the interesting condition of making preparations to swarm, queen-cells in various stages of construction being revealed, one containing an egg but a day or so old. The bees were in excellent condition and would evidently give a good account of themselves in the matter of surplus, providing weather condi- tions improved. The apiary, generally, bore every sign of intelligent and thorough atten- and enthusiasm had revived, and who, with the characteristic optimism of the true bee- keeper, had obtained, or purposed purchasing, fresh colonies, looking for better times. The hon. secretary, Mr. W. Garwell, re- ported that the Association now boasted a membership of 78, and that each meeting was recording additions. In view of the fact that the district was considered to be largely industrial, and not pre-eminently adapted to bee-keeping, this was thought to be very creditable. Its industrial character notwith- standing, Sheffield possessed in its environs some excellent forage grounds, the quality and quantity of the nectar being not to bz despised. In spite of failing light a souvenir of the visit was secured in the accompanying photograph, in which Mr. Richardson is seen. A GROUP OF SHEFFIELD BEE-KEEPERS. tion. Master Arthur Bashforth ably assisted the speaker in the manipulations. Rain intervening, the company adjourned to the house for tea, kindly provided by Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, the members very much appreciating the homely solicitous atten- tion of their
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