Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-01-29
THE BEE-KEEPERS.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ASSOCIATION LAST
WEEK.

in the basement of the town hall in this
village on Thursday, the Dist inst. The
association assembled at 10 o'clock a. M,
was called to order by the president, III.
l.. Leonard of Brandon, and proceeded
Immediately to business. The report of
the last annual meeting was read by the
secretary, r. II. Holmes of Shoreham,
and was accepted and adopted. The first
discussion on the programme was led by
f. j. Smith of Addison. The subject
was "'rhe best use of bees for profit"
After the question was opened quite a
spirited discussion followed, which was
participated in by several persons pres
ent. Some claimed the best results from
the Italian, some from the hybrids and
some from the native black bees. a. f..
Nahum of Bristol claimed there were two
distinct races or species of black bees, So
called. the large brown bee and the small
waspish black bee. j. f. Crane of Mid
dlebury thought they were the same
race, but difference of appearance had
different localities. Most of those who
expressed an opinion thought there was
Il distinction between them and that there
were two strains of bees. Dr. +. Bond
of Cornwall thought we were straining
the thing altogether too fine; thought we
should strain for the best strain and that
which StrdjRcd out the best results.
BY vote the following list of commit
tees was appointed by the chair:
On Nominations-A. +. Nahum, DR.. f. Bond.
T.. j. smith.
On Business-V.V V. BlGclmcr, \. c. Hooker,
j. T. Crane.
ON Awards--Dr. f. Bond, J. |. Clark, V. y.
Forbes.
The convention then adjourned for dim
ner.
AFTERNOON.
The report of the treasurer was called
for, which showed there was not suth-
cicnt amount in the treasury to meet the
expenses incurred at the present meeting.
The president suggested that the hat be
passed and the deficiency made up, which
being done an amount was collected suf-
ticient to pay all bills incurred and leave
balance in the treasury.
The committee on nomination. reported
as follows: For president, p. G. Abbey
of Essex: vice-presidents, W. II. Proctor
of Fair Haven. ID. :. Hall of South Cabot,
j. +. Crane of Middlebury. The report
was accepted and adopted and on motion
the secretary cast the ballot of the assO-
citation for the abovc-named persons and
they were declared elected.
The president-elect.o n taking the chair,
said his election to the position was en-
tirely unexpected, but he was thankful
for the honor thus conferred upon him
and was glad to meet the bee-keepcrs of
the State on this his first attendance at
their annual meeting. The programme
of the afternoon was carried out as fol-
lows:
Essay-"ls sweet Clover Nuisance" by Wv.
Blackmcr.
ay-"Bec-kccping for Women by Miss
Marcia A. Douglas
Essay-"Thc Variation of the Honey season in
Different Localities" by II. l.. Leon
ard.
Discussion-"Thc Best Management of Bees to
Prevent Swarming", led by V. V.
Bhckmer.
Essay-">mall Packages for Honey, by j, II.
Martin, Hartford, ". Y.
"Thc Future Outlook of sale and Pro
duction of Honey, by f. J. smith.
Observation-Disclosures Honey" led by j. +.
Crane.
Then Edwin Robinson of Boston. who
was made an honorary member of the
association by vote, took the stand. lie
said he had come to Vermont on pur-
pose to attend the convention and was
very much pleased with the kind words
spoken in the convention and the general
good feeling and fellowship and enthusi-
asm which prevailed. Vermont honey
took the highest rank in the Boston mar
ket as to appearance and quality. lie
made quite a strong point of square and
honest dealing in the packing of honey
for market, and impressed upon produ-
GERS the Importance of posting themselves
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shipping their honey at the best time to
bring the best possible price. A vote of
| thanks was extended to Mr.. Robinson for
his remarks, and also to all who had par
ticipated in essays and discussions.
The afternoon session was well attend
ed, there being over so persons present,
including good number of ladies, and
the most intense interest and enthusiasm
prevailed throughout.
1t was unanimously voted that the con-
stitution be amended so as to make the
Champlain Valley Bee-Keepers associa-
ton read, "The Vermont Bee-Keeper's
association"
EVENING SESSION.
At the evening session the committee
brought up for discussion the subject OF
Gloss of Qneens" during the past season