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likely to disturb them under conditions that will 

 arouse serious resentment. On the other hand, 

 the novice may be greatly surprised by a furore 

 of excitement in the hive and numerous stings, 

 even though he approaches the hive exactly as 

 he may have done on other occasions without 

 seeming to attract much notice from the bees. 

 The inmates of the hive are very responsive to 

 changes in weather or other conditions, and 

 their temper varies accordingly. During a 

 bright day when there is a good honey flow they 

 may be very gentle, while on a chill or cloudy 

 day when there is no honey coming from the 

 fields, they may be very cross and easily 

 aroused. 



A veil that will prevent the bees from reach- 

 ing the head is easily made at home, or one can 

 be bought from any dealer in bee supplies. 

 ^Vhile mosquito bar sewed to the rim of a straw 

 hat will serve the purpose, it obstructs the 

 vision and is not nearly as good as one made of 



