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manner. The same author also recommends a small 

 amount of crude creosote placed upon the fuel in the 

 smoker for subduing any colonies not amenable to milder 

 treatment. The late Rev. George Raynor long used 

 carbolic acid for quieting bees ; his plan being to dip a 

 feather in a weak solution of the acid and then pass it 

 over the frames, when the bees rapidly retreat. Fume 

 chambers added to bellows have also been introduced, 

 and while I have no wish to disparage those who have 

 invented these methods of applying carbolic acid, I am 

 compelled to say that for general purposes I have found 

 nothing to equal the smoker, and in extreme cases the 

 creosote or other pungent article added to the fuel. 



Qloves. 



While I can but regard gloves as a great hindrance to 

 manipulation, it is necessary that the novice should com- 

 mence with something of the kind, just to give him confi- 

 dence. 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 



