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THE HIVE 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.” 
