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our manipulations of the hive, the risk of being stung is small, 

 we advise the beginner to use a veil for the face till he has gained 

 courage and experience, when it may be dispensed with. This 

 veil may be a piece of coarse black millinet, fastened to the rim 

 of a summer hat and tucked in about the neck. The rim of 

 the hat holds the veil away from the face, making it safe, cool 

 and comfortable. The cost of the millinet, hat included, is tri- 

 lling, and several may be trimmed and kept for visitors who 

 wish to view the wonders of the apiary. 



For a screen to carry in the pocket, to use when away from 

 home on any kind of hat, get one-and-a-half yards of millinet or 

 any coarse, open stuff. Gather one side of this into a band that 

 will slip over the crown of the hat down to the brim. This may 

 be secured with a string under the vest collar. If the fabric 

 used is dark-colored and very coarse, it will not tire the eyes or 

 scarcely obstruct the vision. 



"When at work among the bees, avoid making quick motions 

 or jarring the hives. If a bee come buzzing threateningly about, 

 never strike, but keep your head bowed and the rim of your 

 hat and your hand will protect your face. A bee flies in a direct 

 line, and will not dive down to come up into the face. Should 

 the bee refuse to leave, walk quietly into the shade of a tree or 

 into a building. The poison of a bee sting may often be neu- 

 tralized and swelling prevented, by quickly applying strong 

 spirits of hartshorn. Amusing feats may be performed with 

 bees, when filled with sweets, by confining the queen in a small 

 wire-cloth cage and fastening it upon the hair, whiskers or in 

 your hat, when the swarm will harmlessly cluster around their 

 Queen. 



