228 THE HONEY-BEE. 



of retaining in a smouldering condition, by a gentle 

 through-draught, the materials inserted for burning. 

 The "smoker" should always be properly rilled 

 with the stuff from which smoke is to be generated, 

 and smouldering should go on continuously in the 

 material when laid aside in the intervals of more 

 active use. Great trouble and inconvenience arise 

 from having repeatedly to re-light the paper, rag, or 

 other articles used. One means of obviating this, 

 is to stand the apparatus point upwards, when the 

 funnel will act as a chimney, and aid in keeping up 

 a quiet current of air. 



