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AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL. 



Compartively few people are 

 aware that Chicago has a building almost 

 wholly built by the students of an indus- 

 trial school. The new building of the 

 Institute of Technology, 147 Throop 

 street, is the first building west of New 

 York city ever put up wholly, or in part, 

 by students. No better evidence of the 

 practical character of the instruction of 

 a school could be desired. 



The teaching, of trades is in accord- 

 ance with the broad plan of this insti- 

 tute, which proposes to teach "any 

 person any study day and evening." The 

 organizntion of evening classes in plumb- 

 ing and bricklaying, as well as archi- 

 tecture, electricity and engineering, be- 

 gan on Nov. 16. Draughting of all 

 kinds is made a specialty, three instruct- 

 ors being employed. 



A desirable opportunity is thus offered 

 young men to " earn better wages." 



'With Pleasure we announce 

 that Mr. Henry Alley has sent, through 

 us, a check payable to Mr. James A. 

 Green to cover his claim for queens, as 

 mentioned on page 626. Being unable 

 to fill the order in proper time, the 

 return of the money disposes of that 

 claim. 



A reply to Mr. Green's criticisms 

 accompanied the check, but as it con- 

 tained unpleasant allusions, we wrote to 

 Mr. Alley, suggesting their modification; 

 this he declined, and requested its re- 

 turn, which has been complied with. 



Some " points " made by other corres- 

 pondents have been sharp and stinging, 

 and it would have been better had all 

 such been omitted, for any controversy 

 becomes unprofitable when it descends 

 to personalities. Had Mr. A. consented 

 to his reply being toned doivn, we should 

 have cheerfully published it. This 

 statement will explain to all concerned 

 the reason for concluding the controversy 

 at this point, while all feel pleasant. Mr. 

 Alley concludes his last letter thus: 

 " No ill-will — all good nature." This is, 

 therefore, the best time to stop. 



Quite a ^umtoer of honey dealers 

 attended the Northwestern Convention — 

 two of whom were extensive commission 

 merchants of Chicago. Apiarists and 

 honey dealers should be good friends. 

 Their interests are almost identical. 



November brought us 1,587 new 

 subscribers for the Illustrated Home 

 Journal. It is a charming success. 

 We will send it and the Bee Journal 

 to any one for 1892 for $1.35. When 

 renewing for the Bee Journal, add 85 

 cents for the Home Journal, and you 

 will not regret it. It is fresh, interest- 

 ing and sparkling, and will bring cheer 

 to your whole household. The January 

 number will be a treasure. 



Supply Dealers desiring to sell our 

 book, "Bees and Honey," should writo 

 for terms. 



UouTentioii IVotices. 



^P"The annual meeting- of the Colorado 

 State Bee-Keepers' Association will be held in 

 Denver, Jan. 18 and 19, 1892. 



H. Knight, Sec., Littleton, Colo. 



l^"The Michigan State Bee-Keepers' Asso 

 elation will meet in Grand Rapids, Mich., on 

 Thursday, Dec. 31, 1891, and Friday, Jan. 1, 

 1892, Geo. E. Hilton, Sec, Fremont, Mich. 



J^~The Huron, Tuscola and Sanilac 

 Counties Bee-Keepers' Association will meet 

 at Concordia Hall, Sebewaing-, Mich., on Dec. 

 15, 1891. All interested are cordially invited 

 to attend, and help make this one of the best 

 meeting's ever held by this association. 

 Jno. G. KuNDiNGEB, Scc, Kllmanagh, Mich. 



special session of the California Bee- 

 Keepers' Association, in honor of the visit of 

 Prof.A. J. Cook and A, I. Root, will be held in 

 Los Angeles, Calif., at the Chamber of Com- 

 merce, Jan. 6 and 7, 1892. The California 

 permanent exhibit in an adjoining- room, will 

 no doubt be of interest to all. 



C. W. Abbott, Prest. 

 G. W. Brodbeck, Sec. 



S^^^The annual meeting- of the Illinois Bee- 

 Keepers' Association will be held at the State 

 House in Spring-field, on Dec. 16 and 17, 1891. 

 Excursion rates are arranged for on all the 

 roads leading- into Springfield, on the certifi- 

 cate plan, and reduced rates at hotel secured. 

 Essays will be read by prominent bee-keepers 

 of the State on all matters of general interest 

 to bee-keepers, following which will be dis- 

 cussions, answering the contents of the 

 question-box, etc. Among those expected to 

 participate will be : Hon. J. M. Hambaugh, 

 Mrs. L. Harrison, G. F. Kobbins, Dr C. C. 

 Miller, A. C. Hammond and others. For pro- 

 gramme and other information, address 



JAS. A. Stone, Sec, Bradfordton, Ills. 



