KEEPING OF BEES.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19815, 20 February 1936, Page 6

KEEPING OF BEES.

FIELD DAY AT RUAKURA. NEW METHODS DEMONSTRATED. During the afternoon session at th« South Auckland Beekeepers’ field day at Ruakura yesterday a demonstrauncapping knile, was given by Mr T. Winter. Mr T. Pearson also described a device for holding nails, while Mr J. I*. Ireland, of Te Rapa, exhibited combs treated under Ills new wiring system, Mr A. 11. Davies, of Hillcrest, showed a seat for use anions the hives, and Mr C. Horne, of Waihou, demonstrated a cage for queen introductions. Mr Winter announced that Mr A. L. Pearson, of Claudelands, was the winner of this year's queen test, with Mr E. Hillary, of Epsom, second. Some diversion was caused by a competition in which the competitors were required to recount their most humorous beekeeping experience. A number of written questions were answered during the afternoon. The gathering was concluded with an address on spring management by Mr Nelson, who described methods of \ management designed to promote the * most efficient and profitable beekeeping. Notes uf thanks to Mr Rodda. manager at Ruakura, for the use of the apiary buildings, and to officers of the Department of Agriculture, were carried.