40 BEE-KEEPING FOR PROFIT 
article in the equipment of the bee-keeper. It 
is not intended for the purpose of stifling the 
bees, but on the contrary to make them good- 
humoured, and, although it does not always 
have the desired effect, most bee-keepers have 
often proved the smoker a good friend. The 
effect of the smoker when properly applied 
is to cause the bees to gorge themselves with 
honey, for bees, like most human beings, are 
good-tempered after a hearty meal. 
After the smoker has once been lighted 
it should be placed on end, for should it be 
laid flat the fuel will probably be extinguished. 
It is always advisable when working the 
smoker to have a spare cartridge handy so as to 
replace the one immediately it is consumed. 
Fuel for the smoker can be made from 
thin corrugated strawboard, brown paper, calico, 
cotton wool, or anything indeed that will 
smoulder rather than burn with a flare. It is 
a good plan to roll together some fast and slow 
burning materials, thereby ensuring a steady 
smother while it lasts. A supply of ‘‘ cartridges” 
of this kind should be cut and tied into lengths 
ready for use when required. 
Carbolic Cloths.—These are useful for 
driving the bees down from the frames into the 
hive, when the frames need manipulating. The 
