24 A Modern Bee-Farm 



Gloves. 



While I can but regard gloves as a great hindrance to 

 manipulation, it is necessary that the novice should 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 

 faice, 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 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. 



