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metal ends) to the brood nest. These will prevent the 

 frames from rocking. 



Straw should be packed in the air space between the 

 brood chamber and the brood lift, so as to keep the 

 latter in its position, and either close the entrance with 

 straw (which answers very well for an hour or two's 

 journey), after having previously removed the shutters, 

 or else close the entrance with perforated zinc. Per- 

 forated zinc may also with advantage replace the one 

 quilt left over the frame, especially if the bees have to 

 travel any considerable distance. The outer brood lift 

 may be secured to the floor board with a couple of 

 screws through the plinth. A rope passed beneath the 

 floor board and over the roof makes all secure. 



Old combs, being tough, will bear a journey much 

 better than combs of the present season. With the 

 latter it is hardly safe to move a stock, unless it can be 

 carried by hand. 



