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The Canadian Feeder 

 ftvith lid removed). 



upon empty combs — to feed tliem very quickly, a "rapid"' feeder 

 is used. There are several good ones on the market, and 

 probably the best is that 

 known as the " Canadian 

 Feeder" (made by Messrs. 

 Abbott Bros., of Southall, 

 Middlesex), which holds 

 about five or six pounds of 

 syrup. The good points of 

 this feeder are : It can be 

 taken to pieces and easily 

 washed ; it can be refilled 

 without disturbing the bees ; 

 and it is not expensive, the 

 price being about 2s. 6d. 

 Next to this in convenience 

 is probably the " Round Tin 



Feeder," the price of which runs from is. 6d. to 2s. 6d., accord- 

 ing to size. 



60. Veils. — It is advisable for all bee-keepers to wear veils, 

 not only on account of the unpleasantness of being stung in a 

 tender part of the face, but also to prevent the bees crawling 

 over it while both hands are engaged ; the titillation produced by 

 this will often cause a sudden movement to be made, which 

 irritates the bees. We have sometimes had them persist in 

 crawling backwards and forwards over the eyes ; this is not at 

 all conducive to a calm demeanour in manipulating, which is a 

 sine gud non. The best veils are those with wire fronts, as this 

 prevents the veil being blown against the face — a bee usually 

 chooses this place to sting. For ordinary use, a veil made of 

 black net, with a band of elastic run in at one end, by which it 

 is fitted round the crown of a hat, will be found sufficient. The 

 loose end should be carefully tucked inside the collar of the 

 coat, to prevent the bees getting inside. All veils, whether they 

 be wire or net, should be black, as the light being reflected 

 from white net prevents a clear vision. 



61. Gloves. — These should never be worn, but the wrists of 

 the coat should be fastened with an indiarubber band, to prevent 

 the bees exploring up them, which they are sure to do. Where 

 gloves are worn, two pairs of wool, wetted, having gauntlets on 

 the outside pair, will be found very effectual. Kid or single 

 leather gloves are of no use, but all are a nuisance, on account of 

 the clumsiness they occasion when manipulating, and so irritating 

 the bees. 



61.* Apifuge. — This is a liquid used for scenting the hands, 

 and, to some extent, prevents the bees from stinging them. 



