150 THE BEE-KEEPERS' REVIEW 



Not being' satisfied with all the trouble such a bunch would 

 make, Mrs. Anguish had a midnight supper served, and I couldn't 

 see but every one did justice to the same. 



After a tardy "getting under the blankets," we had only just 

 nicely gotten to sleep, (so it seemed), when Mr. Anguish's gentle 

 "Boys, it is morning again," roused us all to breakfast. I couldn't 

 help noticing how he brought out that "again.'' 



After breakfast out we went through the three-foot snow (or 

 more) to the bees. There they were packed in those four colony 

 packing cases, almost covered with snow, l)Ut wintering as nicely as 

 you could wish. Of course we had to have off a cover, run our 

 hands down under the packing, and feel how nice and warm the 

 bees were. Then by turning up the inside corner of the burlap we 

 saw the bees just as lively and healthy looking as you could wish. 

 Of course they will be right on the job next summer. 



Mr. Anguish told me that about ten years ago he gave up 

 every thing else for the bees, and then he began to make money. 

 Starting then with GO colonies, in debt, he now lias his beautiful 

 home in Lambeth, a nice little bunch of money in the bank, and -iOO 

 colonies of bees. In addition we mustn't forget to mention the 

 splendid family he has reared besides, all of which is shown else- 

 where in this issue. 



Back from the bees to the house we went, and ofif again to the 

 convention. But of course we first explored his basement, saw his 

 working room, honey pails, shipping cases, and the way he puts up 

 his honey for market. Don't forget that he is a comb honey man, 

 and he gets the price, too. If I am not mistaken he sold last year's 

 crop for 20c per section. Of course he puts up an article that 

 caters to the best trade possible. 



That London Convention. 



In spite of the fact that the Review got the announcement of 

 the London convention somewhat mixed in its last issue, and tried 

 to take it over to Toronto, there was a good attendance, and cer- 

 tainly a full share of interest. Two "Yankees'' were present, O. L. 

 Hershiser of Kenmore, N. Y., and myself. 



The discussions were practical, and such as would interest the 

 bee-man who was in the business for the money there was in it. 

 Spring manipulations, ripening honey, wintering and selling the 

 crop, all came in for their share of the discussion. 



About spring manipulation, the opinion seemed to he that feed- 

 ing for stimulative purposes should not be done before fruit bloom. 

 Mr. McEwen. of Glandeboye, and Mr. Hershiser, of Kenmore, N. 

 Y., both emphasized this point. 'Sir. McEwen feeds syrup T to 1, 



