26 A Modern Bee-Farm 
commence with something of the kind, just to give him 
confidence. Thick woollen gloves dipped in vinegar and 
water, wrung out, will answer better than anything, but 
as soon as possible these should be discarded. 
Veils. 
These should be made of fine black netting to protect 
the face, while any white material will do for the back, 
and will protect the wearer from the heat of the sun. 
Elastic should be run round the top so that it will fit 
tightly about the hat ; and the length should be such as 
will enable the lower end to be tucked securely inside 
the coat collar. 
Sweetened Water for Quieting Bees. 
In cases where very vicious bees have to be dealt with, 
or when a novice thinks he may be some time finding a 
queen, and particularly if he wish to hurry the operation 
of “driving,” then first sprinkle the bees with a little 
sweetened water. After two or three minutes, all will be 
as harmless as flies. 
Bee Stings : 
are, of course, dreaded by the bee-keeper when he is 
making his early attempts at manipulating, and occasion- 
ally he is so severely punished, even by a solitary sting, 
that he may begin to think seriously of giving up. Jn a 
few instances the difficulty is never overcome, but as a rule 
the apiarist becomes in time, not only used to, but quite 
careless of bee-stings. Ihe system becomes inoculated, 
and whereas formerly uncomfortable and even painful 
swellings may have followed a sting, after a few years 
little is felt beyond the first sharp prick. 
As for myself, I can hardly tell where the place is within 
five minutes after being stung, the little weapon usually 
being scratched off, or quickly brushed away against the 
