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they yield, they would sooner or later disappear. All the- 

 observations that have been made, whether scientific or prac- 

 tical, show that the contrary is the truth. 



The National Bee-Keepers' Association has taken in hands 

 the interests and the defense of bee-keepers in this matter as 

 well as in all matters where the Apiarist is justly entitle'd to 

 the support of his fellow-men. A small pamphlet, "Legal 

 Rights," was published several years ago by the General 

 Manager of the Association, Mr. X. E. France. To this 

 association, the bee-keeper must look fur prijfection, but let 

 him bear in mind that he should by all jiossible honorable 

 means avoid gettin.i;' into conflict witli his neighboi's. He has 

 a very easy remedy against ill-feelings. A little honey, as a, 

 prescnl, will soften many a bee-sting. 



