STATE BEE-:p;EPERS' ASSOCIATION. 75 



Mr. Bkck — Let the people know that we are going to 

 help them and not hurt them, and they will help themselves 

 and us. 



Mr. Stone — The inspector would be the proper one to 

 issue that leaflet. 



Mr. Bowen — Everyone here has had instructions enough 

 to tell what foul brood is and can tell it if it comes into 

 their own hives. I believe we can all tell it when our bees 

 get foul brood. 



Mr. Smith — I want to tell you that last August was the 

 most severe task I ever had. I had to go over 150 colonies 

 in one day and the bees were cross and it did not make any 

 difference how much you smoked them, they would get up 

 and go after you just the same. 



Mr. Coppin — Whenever there is a strong enough case of 

 foul brood to smell it with your nose, there are not many 

 more bees left that are alive. 



Mr. Stone — We have to name an inspector for next 

 year. 



Mr. York — I move that Mr. J. Q. Smith be appointed 

 as inspector for the coming year. 



Mr. Black — I second the motion. 



Mr. Stone — Our State law leaves it to us to elect and to 

 send the Inspector out. 



Mr. Black — Doesn't he receive some commission from 

 the State? 



Mr. Smith — Only from the Association. 



Mr. Stone— They look to us to name the Inspector. 



Mr. Black — All in favor of Mr. Smith for Inspector 

 signify by saying "Aye." Carried. Mr. Smith is the Foul 

 Brood Inspector of Apiaries for the ensuing year. 



Mr. France — We must have this inspector backed with 

 authority if we do any good. He must have the power to 

 arrest any one not allowing him to inspect the apiary. 



Mr. Smith — The people are afraid it will cost- them 

 something. When they find it is done at the expense of 

 the State they are willing to let the Inspector inspect the 

 apiaries. 



Mr. Bowen — I move that our Inspector keep an accurate 

 account of his transactions in regard to the locality visited, 

 the number of apiaries he has treated, and make a written 

 report at the next annual meeting. 



Mr. Becker — I second the motion. 



Mr. Smith — It is moved and seconded that the State 

 Inspector keep an account of his expenses. Are you ready 

 for the question? All in favor say "Aye." Ayes have it. 



Mr. Becker — Mr. President, I have been here every 

 meeting, almost, and it is my belief that this has been one of 

 the most profitable meetings we have had for some time, and 

 I move that we give a vote of thanks to Mr. France, Dr. 

 Miller and Mr. York for their attendance at this meeting. 



Mr. Black — I second the motion. 



The motion was put and carried. 



