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the upper box contains two large holes, opposite each 
other, covered with wire-cloth or glass and darkened 
while rapping, examinations may be made from time to 
time, without separating the driving-box from the hive, 
thus making the escape of bees impossible. If there 
are not enough bees in the upper box, the rapping will 
have to be continued a little longer. As soon as the 
bees have ascended into the upper box and are hanging 
like a swarm, take off the sheet and spread it on the 
ground ; lay a few sticks of wood upon it, and then 
upon them place the box containing the bees, mouth 
down ; the sticks should be of sufficient size to elevate 
the box so as to admit air. Take the hive from which 
the bees were drummed , and set it for a few minutes on 
the old stand. The bees in the new hive, sitting there 
to receive the returning ones, may be shaken near the 
entrance of the old hive, and when all have entered, 
take the old hive and set it on a new stand, where it is 
to remain for the season. Stop all the crevices where 
bees can enter, except one, just large enough for one or 
two bees to enter at a time ; this is done to prevent 
other stocks of bees from taking advantage of their 
weakened condition and robbing them. 
You should now return to the swarm in the box, and 
were you sure it contained their queen, it might be 
hived at once ; watch the bees a few minutes, and if 
they show signs of disquietude, running around and 
