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shows, the British Bee-keepers' Association brings 

 prominently before thousands of visitors the capa- 

 bihties of an industry that is comparatively speaking 

 neglected by the agriculturist, vyho is directly as well 

 as indirectly calculated to benefit by its extension. 

 To the various shows judges and examiners are sent 

 by the British Bee-keepers' Association, and now it 

 is possible for any one who takes sufficient interest 

 in the work to pass the three examinations, and at 

 least earn a certificate testifying to the ability of its 

 possessor, not only to assist in, or direct the opera- 

 tions of an apiary, but to fill the position of lecturer 

 under the Technical Education Schemes of the 

 various County Councils. 



