Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-21
HOW DOTH THE LITTLE BUSY Bee
Meeting of the People Who
Gather Honey Daily.
They Improved the Shining Moments
by Talking Business.
A Committee on Liquidation Appointed.
Some Technical Questions Discussed.
The Troubles of an Inspector.
Officers Elected.

There was pleasant little gathering
of rural-looking people at the chamber
OF commerce at 10 O'Clock yesterday, of
men and women who did not dress in
the height of fashion, perhaps, but who
held six hours meeting and talked
nothing but business and good com mon
sense. 1t was the semi annual meeting
OF the Southern California Bee Keepers
association, which was called to order by
the secretary, Mr.. G. W.. .Brodbeck; and
in the absence of Mr.. Abbott, president,
the chair was filled by Mr.. s. G. Corey.
After the ol-call, the minutes of the
last meeting were read and confirmed.
The secretary remarked that he had re-
ceived letters from several members who
were unable to be present. Mr.. Corey
spoke in favor of combination OF the
two societies. On motion of the secre-
tary, the regular order OF business was
suspended.
Mr.. Cole, OF Tropico, stated that he
had 2l5 colonies in good condition last
June, and had fair crop of honey, con-
sidering the unfavorable surroundings of
the present season. Mr.. Corey said he
had fed his colonies literally with sugar
and honey. Several gentlemen related
their experience during the summer.
METHODS OF FEEDING BEES.
One member reported large crop of
hcneycomb, which he attributed to two
hail storms in June, in the Antelope
valley. The relative value of sage and
other plants was considered in turn.
Great differences are caused by soil and
climate, and the welfare of the bee colo
nies varies accordingly.
A lady member stated that she lost
several colonies on account of small ants
which drove away the bees. Thus far
she has found no adequate cure. Mr..
Corey advised the application of coal oil
and axle grease around each hive, to be
used fresh every two or three days. The
secretary spoke OF some experiments
with crude oil.
INFLUENCES OF CLIMATE. =
It was stated that no secretion of
honey can be expected when the wealth
or declines below 80 degrees. A visitor
recommended caustic soda or lime as
safeguard against ants. All through the
eastern states, the spring months were
inauspicious for bees, the honey was
badly spotted in some localities, and the
yield was very small In the San Ber-
nardino thermal belt, said Mr.. Corey,
good results have been obtained also
at place near Murietta. Bee-keepers
will do we'll to govern their industry by
the thermometer, as calamitous results
are generally prodrrad hy cold wave.
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Afternoon session.
At 2 p. m. the convention reassem-
bled, and after the reading and con-
frmation of the morning sessions
minutes. the discussion on prospects
and results. In the course of this argu-
ment it appeared that while the Italian
bees did not cap their honeycombs as
we'll, they did more work than the COM
mon black variety and produced more
honey to the hive. The comb, however,
was not so attractive for display and
sale. The convention then took up the
matter OF exhibits at
THE WORLDS FAIR.
In this connection, doubt was ex-
pressed as to whether the crop of 1892
would be made available in time for the
fair, as the crop Of this year was not
up to the usual standard, and therefore
not of quality to be exhibited there.
Mr.. Frank Virgins, as representative
of the chamber of commerce, hoped the
matter would not stop there. It was OF
vital importance, that 30 important an
article of export as honey should not
be overlooked in this states contribu-
tion to the national exposition. It was
then moved and carried that this asso-
citation do make an exhibit at the
worlds fair and that the executive
board take charge of the preliminary
work.
Mr.. Brodbeck offered resolution, in
which the appointment of DR.. Mason, of
Ohio, as superintendent of the depart
ment of apiary culture was indorsed,
and moved it's adoption. The resolution
was adopted without a dissenting vote.
A committee of three was then appoint
ed, to prepare an exhibit of Calitornia's
honey-producing plants, at the expense
of the association.
NO CHARGE FOR MEMBERSHIP.
The treasurer's report for the year
showed balance left over sufficient to
meet all necessary expenses, go the dues
for the current year were remitted, and
only initiation fees charged for the time
being. A motion to this end having
prevailed, the convention next took up
the
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The convention then went into an
election of officers to serve for the year
next ensuing, with the following result !:
President, @. w. Abbott; secretary
and treasurer, s. T. Rowley; vice presi-
dents, H. H. Hitler. Los Angeles; Mrs.
8. B. Morris, San Bernardino; G. O..
Thomas, San Diego; J. E. Peasants,
Orange; w. T. Richardson, Ventura.
Executive committee, M. Barrett, Whit
tier; w. ]. Richardson, Santa Paula; E.
I. Hart, Los Angles. Committee on leg
islation Mullen, Barrett, Rowley and
Thomas. Committee on finance-O Odell,
Banister, Housted. Committee OF pro-
gramme--Rowley, Hitler, Mrs. Morris.
THE TROUBLES OF AN INSPECTOR.
Mr.. E. T. Hart, bee inspector for this
county, made very sensible speech,
He said he had been appointed by the
board of supervisors to inspect hives
and, while the law gave him no author
ity to destroy diseased hives, it did re-
aulre him to call upon the owners of
such hives and request them to do so.
Sometimes they did go cheerfully but in
most cases he got eurly answers and,
on one occasion, a Winchester rife was