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THE IlIVE AND HONEY-BEE. 
Having thus enumerated the tests to which all hives 
ought to he subjected, I submit them to the candid con- 
sideration of those, who, having the largest experience in 
the management of bees, are most conversant with the 
evils of the present system. If, on full trial , they find 
that the movable-comb hive can abide these tests, they 
may be willing to endorse the enthusiastic language of an 
experienced Apiarian, who, on examining its practical work- 
ings, declared that “ it introduced not simply an improve 
merit, but a complete revolution in bee-keeping.” 
