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As soon as the bees are driven from their combs, secure 
them at once by tying a porous cloth over the mouth of 
the skep ; and when two or three are to be placed together, 
let them be united as soon as driven, first securing the 
queens not wanted, leaving a young one to preside. If 
there is any use for other surplus young queens, place 
such in Benton cages with a dozen or more workers. 
each. 
The Novice 
should always begin by driving a skep or two of his-own 
at home, and never attempt to practise first on the property 
of others, not only for the sake of his neighbor, but for 
his own and that of bee-keeping generally. After some 
experience in driving, then Mr. Lyon’s “ Bumping” process. 
can be followed to advantage in many cases, though 
driving will often be more satisfactory, as being less. 
inducive to robbing, there being no broken honey to 
excite the bees. 
To prevent robbing it is sometimes advised that all. 
hives not being operated upon are to have their entrances. 
closed with a bunch of grass inserted lightly, that ventilation 
may not be impeded. Where an outhouse can be utilized, 
however, there is no need for this operation. 
Attention has already been called to 
Foul Brood and other Diseases, 
and the bee-keeper should be on the watch for these wher 
he may be taking bees. Where disease is discovered the 
bees will be perfectly useless, as probably it would have 
developed quite early in the season, and the remaining 
occupants of the hive will not pay for their carriage home. 
Tell the owner of the condition of the bees and get him 
to smother them the same evening by the old plan, both 
for his own sake and the benefit of his neighbors. The: 
