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sands of beekeepers is appreciated. The writer will enjoy hear- 

 ing from the beekeepers of Massachusetts and assures them that 

 their problems are still his. As a citizen of Massachusetts, he 

 urges the maintenance of high beekeeping standards, and wishes 

 the beekeepers continuance of success. 



Financial Statement, November 30, 1918. 



Appropriation, $2,000 00 



Compensation of inspectors, 1,055 00 



Traveling and expenses, 650 89 



Supplies (postage, printing, etc.), 24 55 



Clerical services, 97 85 



Balance, 171 71 



Respectfully submitted, 



BURTON N. GATES, 



State Inspector of Apiaries. 

 Amheest, Massachusetts, 

 December 1, 1918. 



