BEES UNDER PROPER CONTROL, 
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powder.^^ Indiarubber is perfectly sting-proof, but 
impervious to perspiration, and so most unpleasant 
in hot weather. A woollen glove, covered by a cotton 
one, and worn wet, practically secures the hand against 
all assaults, while scarcely interfering with the com- 
fort of the operator. To the gloves should be added, 
by stitching on the outside, gauntlets of calico, about 
5 in. or 6in. wide, and carrying an elastic band, which, 
passing over the coat cuff, absolutely saves the upper 
limbs from danger. In chilly weather especially, bees 
are likely to fall to the ground, and crawl up the legs 
of the operator, and administer stings under pressure ; 
so that a string round the ankle, over the trousers, 
may not be without its advantages. Those ladies who 
undertake general manipulations amongst bees would 
do well, if stings affect them much, to wear a divided 
skirt, and protect the ankles. 
Gloves are soon thrown up as confidence is gained ; 
but even the expert must often protect his face. For 
this purpose, make a veil in the form of a bottom- 
less bag, by joining the ends of i^yds. of leno ; make 
a hem at the selvage, and run in an elastic about I 5 in. 
or i6in. long when slack, so that it may clip round 
the hat, as at A, Fig. i. If it be passed under the 
collar, and the coat buttoned over it, while any excess 
is stowed in the opening of the waistcoat, it will 
enable us to laugh at the assaults of the enemy, pro- 
vided the hat brim be only broad enough. These veils 
are occasionally made of white material^ but the part 
standing before the face should always be black, or 
the threads of the net will reflect light, and them- 
selves be seen, so as to materially impede our view 
