88 BEEHIVES AND BEE KEEPERS* APPLIANCES. 



elastic drawn through A. The calico is tacked on 

 at the bottom, top, and sides, leaving the elastic 

 edges free. A (Fig. 78) shows the elastic edges 

 drawn back ready for the insertion of the fingers. 

 Two pieces of calico will now be required, each 

 large enough to cover the whole top of the hive. 

 These are tacked to the bottom bars of the case, 

 as shown in Fig. 81. To complete the case, eight 

 2-in. wire nails are driven through the sides at 



Fig. 82. Handle for Lifting- Frames. 



B (Fig. 81), on which to hang the frames for 

 examination. 



When using the case, take off the cover of the 

 hive ; begin from one side, and, as the quilt is 

 rolled off, push the case on. The frames may then 

 be lifted up into the case, as shown at Fig. 77, 

 and hung on the nails. A couple of hooks (Fig. 

 82), made with a piece of steel wire and a couple 

 of bradawl handles, may be used for lifting the 

 frames. 



