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and leaded, a very serviceable article will have 

 been secured. When finished melt a few ounces 

 of paraffin wax and place it in the feeder, turning 

 it about so that it may flow Over all the joints. 

 This will effectually fill any crevices there may be. 

 It is possible that some readers may possess 

 straw skeps, and would like to know how to fix up 

 a modern super for them. Years ago a bell-glass 

 was considered the correct thing for a skep, but it 

 is now possible to buy modern supers containing 

 either shallow frames or a crate of sections. It is 

 a very simple matter to make such a super, taking 

 an ordinary super from a frame hive as a guide. 

 The only difference is that a bottom must be nailed 

 on, with a hole in the centre corresponding with 

 the feed-hole in the top of the skep. Over this 

 hole a small piece of queen-excluding zinc must be 

 fastened. The sides of the super should be a 

 little higher than the frames in order to carry 

 the quilts — say 7 inches over all, instead of 6 

 inches as in an ordinary super, and a light roof is 

 •needed. The two inner walls, which carry the 

 frame ends, should be removable, when comb 

 honey may be worked for if desired. In placing 

 the super in position, it will facilitate matters if a 

 piece of felt is placed between the skep and the 

 super, as it will rest more solidly, especially if a 

 brick is placed upon the roof. 



