Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-03-15

Tar Ru-6nnrnns' CozvaETrOu.-Ths
third annual Convention Of the BOs-Kesp-
srs' Association, which met in this city on
the Ilth, adjourned yesterday AissraOOn, 70
meet again during the State Fair, when q
good time among Bee-Ksspsrs may be an
ticipated. It is expected that on that OOoa-
sion NOSsrs. LansStroth, WsgnSr, Prof
Kirkland, Mr.. sturtovant, and other gentle
men who have devoted much time TO the
study of the bee, viii be present 70 give the
people the benefit Of their valuable kno9l-
edge upon Bookkeeping, science which lie
justly engaging the attention Of alargs num-
Der in this country and in Europe, and
which in importance is destined 70 take
rank among the most useful studies to which
man can devote himself.
The Convention which has just adjourned
was very fully attended, and its delibers-
tions were characterized by unusual interest.
Among the prominent gentlemen in attend
ance was the Rev. 8. L. Lsngstroth, who is
almost universally known in connection
with keeping, and more particularly as
the author of a work upon the bee Of great
merit. Prof. Kirkland, of this city, who is
also familiarly and most fsvorably known
TO ell bee-keoperS, presided, and was re-
elected Presidentfor the ensuing year. The
other officers were also re elected, and are as
follows: W. NJ. Cunningham, Vice Presi
dent ]. @. Ely, Secretary L. M. Cobb,
Treasurer. The Committee appointed for
the purpose, reported the following subjects
fer the discussion Of the Convention:
Winter management Of Bees.
Where Bees obtain their PropOliS.
Improvement in Hives.
Artificial Increase in Hives.
The largest latitude was had in the dis
cussion Of these subjects, every member
taking part, and many useful suggestions
and opinions were drawn out. With regard
TO the winter management Of the bee, the
opinion was pretty generally acquiesced in
that when there were plenty of bees and
honey, the combs admitting Of free inter
communication, and an upward passage for
the escape of the "damp," there is no diff
fculty in wintering bees. Ventilation at
the bottom as we'll as the top of the hive
was advocated, and one or more of the
members expressed the belief, that in cli-
mate IS chAngeable as this the better plan
was to bury the bees. In this connection
the subject of food was considered, and
variety of opinions, resulting from expert
ments, were advanced. Mr.. Langstroth had
fed candy, placing it on the frames before
the stock of honey was exhausted. This he
preferred to liquid food. BE had also used
a sponge saturated with honey, which he
commended very highly. BE also spoke
fsvorably of feeding rye aOur mixed with
syrup into paste, BE had tried the expert
ment of feeding sweet milk, and the bees
took it readily.
Prot. Kirkland had in the fall, before the
flowers, fed sugar syrup to his weak hiTes'
and it stimulated them 20 work even after
the stronger hives that were not fel had
ceased to work. He remarked at length
upon the use ofsweet milk as q diet for bees,
and commended it.
Another member had fed sorghum sugar
and honey, and it had caused dysentery. |
Another had used maple molasses, and |
deemed it a good article of food.
The Italian Bee was the subject of very |
interesting discussion, in which most of the |
members participated. Its superiority over
the common bee in almost every particular
was maintained by all who spoke Of it.
The following resolutions were adopted by |
the Convention:
Resolved, That this Association learns
with regret Of the suspension Of the Ameri-
can Bee Journal.
Resolved, That we deem II exceedingly |
important to the interests Of American Bee
keepers that its publication be resumed, and |
We pledge ourselves to its earnest support in |
case Of its early resumption.
An amendment to a resolution passed at |
the last annual meeting, was moved and
adopted, the resolution as amended read
ing: i
That it be one Of the standing rules Of
this association, that all persons having any
improvement in bee hives, are invited TO
present them for investigation at any of the
regular meetings Of this association. And !
that while the Convention is willing TO hear
a brisf statement Of the patented features Of
any hive, they will not for divers reason
allow any discussion Of the legality of the
patented features.
Thevery best Feeling prevailed through
out the meeting, and the liveliest interest
in the work was manifested by all.