. British bee journal & bee-keepers adviser. Bees. Sept. 28, 1922. THE BEITISH BEE JOUENAL. 477 Jones, Hanlingstonc; 3rd, Mr. E. Dixon, Northampton. Class lbs. of Light r Medium Honey (lfi entries) :-lst, Mr. A. Willmott; 2nd, Mr. S. Watson, Kushdrn; 3rd, Mr. A. E. Beardsmore, Rnshden. Class —6 lbs. Dark Honey (2 entries) :- 1st, Mr. A. Willmott; 2nd, Mr. E. W. Tarry. Wax—1st, Mr. B. W. Tarry. Class \\ . (open).—1 lb. Jar of Honey (21 entries) :- 1st, Mr. E. Hudson. •BPnntingdonj 2nd, Mr. S. Watsen, Eushdenj 3rd, Mr. A. E. Beards more. Rushden. Cake Class (10 entries). 1st, Miss K


. British bee journal & bee-keepers adviser. Bees. Sept. 28, 1922. THE BEITISH BEE JOUENAL. 477 Jones, Hanlingstonc; 3rd, Mr. E. Dixon, Northampton. Class lbs. of Light r Medium Honey (lfi entries) :-lst, Mr. A. Willmott; 2nd, Mr. S. Watson, Kushdrn; 3rd, Mr. A. E. Beardsmore, Rnshden. Class —6 lbs. Dark Honey (2 entries) :- 1st, Mr. A. Willmott; 2nd, Mr. E. W. Tarry. Wax—1st, Mr. B. W. Tarry. Class \\ . (open).—1 lb. Jar of Honey (21 entries) :- 1st, Mr. E. Hudson. •BPnntingdonj 2nd, Mr. S. Watsen, Eushdenj 3rd, Mr. A. E. Beards more. Rushden. Cake Class (10 entries). 1st, Miss Kershaw, Northampton; 2nd. Mrs. H. P. Swann, Northamp- ton; 3rd, Mrs. A. .7. Swann. Northampton. H. F. Swann, Hon. Secretary. Hampshire Bee-Keepers' Association. The annual genera] meeting of the above is to be held at the offices of the Gas Com- pany, Ogle Road) Southampton, at 2,30 on Wednesday. October 4, when it is hoped that all members will make an effort to be present as most important business is down for consideration. Any bee-keeper requiring information as to membership of the Associa- tion is requested to write to Mr. E. H. Bellairs, Bransgore, Christchurcli, Prevention of Swarming. [10692] I was interested to read Florence Wrench's letter in the issue of .September 14, and am glad to know that my " Hints to Beginners " have been of some use to some- body. Beading between the lines I am of opinion that my scheme for the prevention, or retarding of swarming was put into prac- tice rather too late. It would seem that Florence Wrench, allowed her bees to get to the queen cell stage, and once they reach this point it is almost impossible to keep them in for any tittle, whatever you do. The secret to my mind is—never to let your bees get bo the queen cell stage, or the swarming fever, if you do not want swarms. To attain this object I think my scheme as given in " Hints to Beginners " may be considered fairly effective. If Flore


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