WOMEN BEEKEEPERS 
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breaking down the delicate cells in the honey comb. 
After being dipped in chocolate and then cooling, a 
little patching frequently had to be done, since honey 
will ooze through the tiniest of air holes. 
So many avenues of interest are opened to the bee¬ 
keeping student of either sex. First:—entomology 
. . . then, the study of botany . . . weather 
influences on bees and floral nectar secretion 
. . . carpentry, through nailing together 
“knocked-down” hives . . . mechanics in 
learning the gears of the extractor and the working 
principle of steam-heated uncapping knives, etc. 
. . . general observation of Nature by “lining” 
bees to trees in field or wood . . . psychology 
in marketing honey . . . not to mention the 
culture of those undramatic virtues of patience and 
perseverance. 
Financial success may come, or there may be draw¬ 
backs which prevent its achievement. But who can 
reckon happiness in terms of dollars and cents? As 
Dallas Lore Sharp once said, “Joy is Life’s best 
yield,” and regardless of the balance in the bank, 
great satisfaction and contentment of spirit always 
come to those who work in harmony with their bees. 
