INTRODUCTION. VU. 



the old fixed-comb methods, and in every way the bees could 

 be brought more under control. But more light was yet needed, 

 and Bee Journals were established, but it was not until the 

 year 1873 that this country could boast of one, and that was 

 founded by Mr. C. N. Abbott, of Southall, who ably conducted 

 it for about ten years, when it passed into the hands of the 

 ■Rev. H. R. Peel. Soon after this paper was established we 

 find Mr. Abbott inaugurating the British Bee-keepers' Associa- 

 tion, his object being the diffusion of the knowledge of bee- 

 keeping, especially among the poorer classes, as a means of 

 bettering their condition. 



In 1874 this body held its first great Exhibition of Bees, 

 Hives, and Honey, at the Crystal Palace ; and since that time 

 other Associations have sprung up, one after the other, each 

 holding its own Annual Show. Is it any wonder then that 

 thousands have entered into the pursuit, and that many 

 thousands more have become acquainted with the value of the 

 busy bees' product. 



The manufacture of hives and appliances has become 

 quite an industry, giving employment to many ; but it is 

 generally carried on in connection with the making of founda- 

 tion, as well as with some other, or all of the several, branches 

 of apiary work. 



Honey in the comb-will ever remain a luxury, but that in 

 the liquid form is destined ere long to be found in general use 

 in almost every family, besides being used in various manu- 

 factures ; and the apiarist should do his best to place the latter 

 upon the market in as cheap a form as possible,, at the same 

 tinie being careful that such shall have a neat and attractive 

 appearance. 



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