bee-swarming occurred a short time ago
in Singapore harbor, on board the British steamer Antonio, which at the
time was lying entirely outside the shipping in the roads. A swarm of
wild bees from the shore suddenly located themselves directly under the
sternpost of a boat lying above the deck, and all attempts to drive them
away proved unavailing, the chief officer being very severely stung in
endeavoring to get rid of them. They held to their position for several
days, and were eventually destroyed after the steamer had hauled
alongside the wharf.

Rev. L.L. Langstroth recently said: When I commenced
bee-keeping, a sting caused much swelling, but in time this trouble
passed away. Several years passed, during which I handled no bees, and
when I again attempted it, I found myself more susceptible to the poison
than ever, but by continuing to work with the bees, disregarding the
stings, my former indifference returned.

Ohio bee-keepers will discuss the following questions at the
Columbus meeting on the 14-16: How to winter bees successfully. How many
brood-frames are necessary in one hive? What can be done to prevent
adulteration of honey? How to create a home market for honey. How many
colonies can be kept in one locality? Can we do without separators? What
shall we do with second swarms? Which is the most salable
section--one-half, one, or two pounds? Which are best--deep or shallow
frames? Is it advisable to have a standard-size frame for all
bee-keepers?

Many are inquiring the proper way to let bees out on shares, so
as to have both parties satisfied. I do not know any such way, for the
most I have known in regard to letting bees out on shares resulted in
both parties being dissatisfied. But it all depends on what the
agreement is; and perhaps you had better have it down in writing. One
case I have recently heard of, the agreement was to divide the profits.
Well, it so happened that there was no profit, but there was a pretty
big loss; and as no provision had been made for this state of affairs,
each one felt disposed to put the loss on to the shoulders of the other.
I decided it would be about fair to divide the loss; but very likely
circumstances might make this not the right way after all. So says the
editor of Gleanings. It strikes us that he is all right, but if he had
said to bee-keepers "use the same common sense as to contracts that
people do in other kinds of business," he would have covered the whole