234 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. [Pub. Doc. 



Prof, W. C. O'Kaue, entomologist, New Hampshire. 

 J. P. Rock, inspector, Vermont. 

 A. C. Miller, inspector, Rhode Island. 

 Dr. "VV. E. Britton, State Entomologist, Connecticut. 

 H. W. Coley, inspector, Connecticut. 

 A. W. Yates, inspector, Connecticut. 

 ^y. D. Wright, agent. New York. 



Dr. E. F. Phillips, in charge of apiculture. Bureau of Entomology, 

 Washing-ton, D. C. 



Dr. B. N. Gates, inspector, Massachusetts {presiding) . 

 J. L. Bj'ard, deputy insjiector, Massachusetts. 

 I. W. Davis, deputy inspector, Massachusetts. 

 W, H. Thatcher, deputy inspector, Massachusetts. 



Besides the discussion of methods and purposes presented 

 in the papers which are appended as the proceedings of this 

 conventio]!, a noticeable feature of the meeting was the in- 

 spiring of greater interest and enthusiasm in apiary inspec- 

 tion work, and the need for such service in the New England 

 States where the work is not yet provided for. New Hamp- 

 shire, represented by Professor O'lvane, has manifested in- 

 tention to secure inspection service. 



Abridged proceedings are presented herewith as an ap- 

 pendix of the annual report of the inspector. It is re- 

 spectfully recommended and earnestly urged that these 

 proceedings be published and at once become available for 

 the service of the inspectors of the United States, the Massa- 

 chusetts Insjiector having had numerous requests for a report. 



The Organization of Beekeepees' Societies. 

 The beekeepers have proposed a union of the various local 

 beekeepers' societies throughout the State. This is being 

 accomplished. A provisional organization was arranged at 

 a meeting on Sept. 14, 1^\'2, held at Worcester. Those 

 present were Mr. J. B. Levens, Maiden ; Mr. O. F. Fuller, 

 Blackstone; Mr. J. L. Byard, Marlborough; A. A. Byard, 

 West Chesterfield, N. II. ; Mr. Arthur ^Monroe, Spencer. 

 A joint meeting for perfecting the organization will be held 

 with th« Worcester County Beekeepers' Association on Feb. 

 8, 1913. The aim of this organization is to unify the in- 

 terests of beekeepers, and serve as a medium of communica- 

 tion to the several local societies. 



