After a thorough discussion of this topic, the question whether a third day session would be held or not was agitated. On being put to a vote, it was decided that as the attendance was not as large as usual, the third day be dispensed with. Several members contended that the small attendance at the two conventions in this State this year were owing to the bitter cold weather and snow blockades. It was then moved and seconded that the next session be held, if possible, during the first week of next December, and, if the hall could not be obtained for that week, then the week following. Motion was carried. On motion the President was reimbursed for the amounts he had paid out for postage in notifying members and newspapers. Moved and seconded that the bee journals be allowed to publish the proceedings of this convention. The Convention then adjourned subject to the call of the Executive Committee. John Aspinwall, Secretary. For the Bee-Keepers' Magazine, Report of Vermont Beekeepers' Convention, Held in Burlington, Jan. 18 and 19, 1888. According to programme the Convention was opened on Wednesday afternoon, the President, P. C. Abbey, of Essex, in the chair. After reading of the minutes of last annual meeting, reading of constitution, etc., the Convention listened to a poem entitled "Vermont Bees," by F. H. Wheatley, of St. Johnsbury, which was followed by a discussion of the same subject by different members of the Convention, the general opinion being that there were two races of what are termed "Black Bees." One beekeeper related a visit to a neighbor's apiary, who complained that a part of his bees were not good honey gatherers, but were lively and cross, making it difficult managing them, while others in the same yard were of more peaceable disposition and better workers. On examination it was found that the former were a small black bee, while the latter were what is called the brown German bee. Others had noticed a similar difference. Some expressed the opinion that a cross between the Italian and German bees were common in Vermont and as desirable for all purposes as the purer bloods. Mr. A. E. Manum, of Bristol, was asked what he thought of the Holy Land and Cyprian bees, replied that he was favorably impressed with the Holy Land variety, but not with the Cyprian ; they were too cross. V. N. Forbes, of West Haven, who has had quite a good deal of experience with the native bee, thought there was more difference in varieties than he was aware of at first. Thought the little black bees were not so much given to swarming, but were not as good for honey gathering as some others. Would like to know more of the Italians whether they were any better than the German bees. O. J. Lowrey, of Jericho, thought in a short, quick honey flow the Germans would beat the Italians, but in the long run, under varied circumstances, the latter were the best. One member stated that in one season his Italians produced 30 pounds per colony more than the blacks, but the _sings_ were more numerous from the black bee. Mr. Manum was inquired of if he had Italians that would work on red clover? Replied that he had, and gave some proofs in his experience. Thought they would not work as well in some seasons as others. Was asked if he did not think the tubes of the clover blossom would be shorter in some seasons and localities than in others? Thought the soil, atmosphere and other causes would make a difference. V. N. Forbes had known German bees to work on red clover one season, but not in others on the same field. The question : Is it advisable to insert empty combs in centre of brood nest for the purpose of spreading brood in the spring? was opened by F. M. Wright, of Enosburg. His experience had proved that if done at all it must be done with great care. It might be advisable when the weather becomes warm, but would "go slow." At one time inserted two combs in a strong colony of bees, and it gave them a set back they did not get (over in all sum mer. Mr. Manum was asked his practice? Stated that he lets the brood nest alone, keeps the brood chamber contracted, and keeps the bees warm. Would sometimes put a comb of honey next to the brood nest on the outside. He was asked if he practiced feeding meal or salt to bees in the spring? Replied he had done so in former years, but did not now, and could not say as it did any good.