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GLEANINGS IN BEE CULTURE. 



Dec. 1. 



this country, he is a constant contributor to the 

 French journals; and in that country, if I am 

 correct, is counted as the highest authority. 



By the way, the junior Dadant has lately 

 come into the proud distinction of " father-in- 

 law." It seemed rather strange to him, but he 

 was getting uired to it. His nineteen-year-old 

 daughter has gone with a handsomer man 

 than he. Congratulations to the new couple. 



Although the Dadants, in a business way, 

 meet us in sharp competition, it is a pleasure 

 for me to record that there are no bee-keepers 

 whose friendship we value more highly. Their 

 competition has always been fair, and their 

 business deals strictly honorable. 



ready efficient ortranization, similar iiiiniial conven- 

 tions to tliose we have heretofore been holding, at 

 some convenient time and place, and, if possible, 

 that you devise some equitable system of delegation 

 so as to make such thoroughly representative, com- 

 petent to act for the enrire membeiship. 



We desire that this proposition be submitted to 

 your members, together with such constitutional 

 provisions as may be necessary to ettect tlie con- 

 solidation and provide for annual meetings, so that 

 a full and free vote upon the same may be taken at 

 your ne.xt annu il election of officers, and hope that 

 this proposition may be accepted— that being the 

 only necessary step to unite us both into one strong 

 and" well-e<iuipped organization. If the consolidation 

 is effected, it would be desirable for it to go into 

 effect as soon as possible. 



Thomas G. Newman, Chicago. 111. 



K. A. Gemmill,, Stratford. Ont. 



J. T. Calvert, Medina, Ohio. 



M. B. Holmes. Athens. Ont. 



A. B. Mason. Toledo, Ohio. 



Engene Secoii, Forest City, la. 



R. F. HOLTERMANN, Brauttord, Ont. 



REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON AMALGAMA- 

 TION. 



The committee appointed by the last meet- 

 ing of the North American at Toronto, to re- 

 port on a plan of consolidation of the two or- 

 ganizations, the North American and Bee- 

 keepers' Union, have been hard at work; and 

 now, after much correspondence, are ready to 

 submit their report, which is as follows: 



We. the Committee appointed at the North Amer- 

 ican Bee-keepers' Convention, held at Toronto. Ont., 

 September 6tb, 189,i, on the proposed consolidation 

 of the North American Bee-keepers' Association 

 and the National Bee-keepers' Union, report as fol- 

 lows: 



The duties and powers of the Committee are 

 clearly defined in the Resolution which authorized 

 the appointment of the Committee, which afterpro- 

 longed discussion was unanimously adopted. This 

 resolution was as follows: 



Resolved, That a Committee of seven be appoint- 

 ed to take into consideration the proposed amalga- 

 mation of the National Bee-keepers' Union and the 

 North American Bee-keepers' Association, and to 

 arrange terms therefor, with full power to perfect 

 the same so far as this Association is concerned; 

 and to report through tlie bee periodicals, as soon 

 as possible, the present President of this Associa- 

 tion to be one of the members of that committee. 



The Committee met and organized, and unani- 

 mously adopted the following address: 

 To Officers a7Ul Members of the National Bee-keepers" 



Union, Greeting: 



Being co-workers in one common cause— the wel- 

 fareof the bee-keeping fraternity, and theadvance- 

 ment and defense of the pursuit of apiculture in 

 America— we are authorized by the North American 

 Bee-keepers' Associa»ion to offer you the "hand of 

 fellowship," congratulating you on your efficient 

 organization and successful work during the ten 

 years of your existence. 



As there is no necessity for the existence of two 

 organizations to accomplish the work which can 

 easily be done by one, we propose a c )nsoUdation of 

 our two societies, for the purpose of creating a 

 closer "bond of union" between apiarists, and 

 saving them the extra expense of membership in 

 two bodies in order to gain thp benefits and advan- 

 tages which one can bestow, when united for that 

 purpose. ,, 



Ever realizing that "in union there is strength, 

 we offer you any portion of our name you may de- 

 sire to appropriate. 



We offer you our grand history and work accom- 

 plished during the past quarter of a century. _ 



We offer vou our meml^ers, in every State, Prov- 

 ince, and Territory of North America, and, so far 

 as we can. we promise their co-operation in all 

 measures lookina: to the advancement of the inter- 

 ests of the pursuit, and a continuance of the glori- 

 ous record you have made in the ten years of your 

 successful existence. 



All we ask in return is, that you add, to your al- 



CONSTITUTION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN BEE- 

 KEEPERS' UNION. 



ARTICLE I.— Namb. 



This organization shall Ije Icnown as the " North .\merican 

 Bet'-kefpei-s' Union,'' and shall hcild nieetines annually at 

 such time anil place as may be dcsitrnated by the Board of Di- 

 rectors, due notice being mailed to all memlters at least 60 

 days previously, and published in the bee periodiials of the 

 United States and Canada. 



ARTICLE II.— Object. 



Its object shall be to protect the interests of its members, to 

 defend their rights, and to disseminate apicultural knowledge 

 atnong the people. 



ARTICLE III.— Officers. 



Sec. 1.— Tho Officers of this Union shall consist of a Presi- 

 dent, Vice President, Seiretary. .\ssistant Secretary, and 

 Treasurer, whose duties shall Ue those usually performed by 

 such officers. 



Sec. 2.— The Secretary shall be General Manager, and shall 

 have charge of the executive work of the Union, under the ad- 

 vice of the Board of Directors. 



Sec. 3.— The officers shall l)e elected by ballot, and hold their 

 several offices for one year, or until their successors are elec(>- 

 ed and qii.alified. 



Sec. 4 —Nominations for officers shall be sent to the General 

 Manager before the first d\v of November in each year, who 

 shall cause the same to be printed in the bee-periodicals— and 

 shall be printed and mailed by Deo I. with the necessary bal- 

 lots, to every member who has paid dues for the previous year. 



See. .5.— The Treasurer shall furnish a bond ot -WlOO (to be ap- 

 proved and held by the President), for the faithful accounting 

 of the funds of the Union, and shall pav out the funds only on 

 vouchers signed by the President and Secretary. 



Sec. 6.— The terms of office shall be for the calendar year, and 

 the polls shall close on the last day of December. 



Sec. 7. -Each annual meeting shall, by ma.iority vote, elect a 

 Chairman and Recorder from tho^e present, to preside over 

 the meeting, and prepare a suitable report of the proceedings 

 for publication in the bee-periodicals as soon as possible after 

 the close of the meeting. Any member (whether an officer of 

 the Union or not) shall be eligible to these positions. 

 ARTICLE IV,— Board of DrRECTORS. 



The officers shall constitute a Board of Directors, which 

 shall determine what course shall be taken by this Union, up- 

 on any matter presented to it for action, and cause such extra 

 assessments <o be made upon the members as ma.v become 

 necessiry; provided that only one assessment shall be made In 

 .any one fiscal year, without a majority vote of all the mem- 

 bers (upon blanks furnished for that purposei. together with 

 a statement showing good reasons for another assessment. 



ARTICLE v.— Members. 

 .\nv per-on may become a member bv paying to the Secre- 

 tarv'an ciitraiiia- fee of .fl.OO. for which lie shall receive a 

 printed reciipl. making him a member ot the Union entitled 

 to all its rights and benefits until the 31st day of December, 

 following. Tile annual fee of .11. Oil shall be due on the first daf 

 of January in each year, and MUST be paid within three 

 months in order to retain membership in this Union. 



ARTICLE VI.-FUNDS. 



Sec. 1.— The funds of this Union shall be used foran.y purpose 

 in the interest of the pursuit of bee culture, when approved 

 l)y the Board of Directors; and to pay the legitimate expenses 

 of the Union. 



Sec. 2 —The salary of the General Manager shall be deter- 

 mined bv the Board of Directors, but shall not be more than 

 twenty (20i per cent of the gross income for each fiscal .year. 



ARTICLE VII.— .\MKNDMBNTS. 

 This Constitution may be amend.'d by a majorit.v vote of all 

 the members, jirovided that all^iroposed amendments shall be 

 liresented in writing, signed by three members, and sent to 

 the General Manager before the first da.v Of November, so that 

 they may be preseute 1 in his .Annual Report, 



It seems to me the committee, considering 

 the fact that its various members live hun- 



