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amount of crade creosote placed upon the fuel in the smoker for 

 subduing any colonies not amenable to milder treatment. The 

 Rev. Geo. Raynor has long used carbolic acid for quieting bees 5 

 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, which may be either rotten wood or 

 brown paper of a coarse soft kind. 



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 

 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 lightly about the hat ; and 

 the length should be such as will enable the lower end to be 

 tucked under the coat collar. 



