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well-being, without in any way interfering with 
that of his fellow-creatures. 
We shall be happy if we have obtained such 
a result, and if, moreover, we may be the 
means of persuading some bee-masters in our 
districts of the advantage to be derived from 
leaving the beaten track in which they perse- 
vere, either by remodelling their apiaries or by 
increasing them, and thus assuring to them- 
selves a more certain produce, with an easier 
method of obtaining it. 
Finally, we should be glad if we could induce 
young people to take an interest in bee-keeping. 
Independently of the produce which they might 
obtain, they would, no doubt, by observing in 
their leisure moments the habits and work of the 
bees, be astonished to find in their small com- 
munities such regularity of work, such internal 
order, such devotion, courage, far-sightedness, 
and wisdom, as characterize these insects. This 
study, like that of every study of nature, will 
raise their thoughts ; will procure for them pure 
delights ; and will, no doubt, bring them to 
admire and adore the wisdom of the Creator. 
They will, in fact, understand that the great- 
ness of God, and His eternal wisdom, show 
