Colombo, Ceylon, Jan. 24, 1881.
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☞ There are five Wednesdays in March—hence, the next number sent to
Semi-Monthly subscribers will be No. 14.
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☞ We can supply but a few more of the back numbers to new subscribers.
If any want them, they must be sent for soon.
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☞ One letter sometimes makes quite a difference in the meaning of a
sentence. Mr. L. James calls attention to an error in his article on
page 34, in the 4th line from the bottom—the word hiving is there
given as “hiding.” As the sense indicated the word required, perhaps it
was not generally noticed.
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☞ The past week has been noted for snow storms, not only in America but
also in Europe, where a winter of unusual severity is reported, with
deep snows and steady frosts for months together. This winter will have
a place in history, as being among the most severe as well as of the
longest duration. Not alone have the bees suffered by it, but cattle,
sheep, hogs, etc., have perished by the thousand from the prevalence of
blizzards and deep snows.
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☞ Several bee-keepers in this vicinity are considering the feasibility
of holding a convention in Detroit this spring. The law in regard
to foul brood, which is about to be passed, makes an organization
necessary. It is desirable to know how many would favor the enterprise.
Will such please send me their address.