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removed with a bee escape at a moment's 

 notice. This method of tiering- up calls 

 for a hive-lifter, and 1 have fully decided 

 that another year will find one in use at 



each of our apiaries. So far, 1 have seen 

 nor heard of any device that so appeals 

 to my sense of the sensible in this line, as 

 the one used by Mr. J. E. Hand, and illus- 



J. E. HAND'S HIVE LIFIER. 

 it will be seen that a roce tackle is used in connection with a very simple clamp, made on the principle 

 of ice-tongs. This can be mstantly adjusted, and will not slip. By pulling with one hand on the rope ^he 

 heaviest hive can be easily raised and held in any position. An inward pull on the rope releases the lock 

 so that the hiva can be lowered. 



