MANIPULATION OF COLONIES 
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In looking 
Pig. 6. —Making a gap between the 
frames so that one can be 
easily removed. 
job,” as might appear in Fig. 
6. The more one can save his 
legs and arms the more he can 
actually accomplish in a day. 
In hunting for a queen one 
cannot afford to stand up on 
the job, but should get right 
down where the eyes can do 
their best work, as seen in 
Fig. 7, always holding the * 
frame in such a way that the 
sunlight will strike it squarely, 
for eggs this is very important, especially 
if the operator is getting old when eye¬ 
sight is not at its best. 
Where one is working over bees day 
after day, a special hive-seat is a great 
convenience. The adjoining illustration 
shows one used quite extensively. 
The top is made of % lumber, having 
two oblong holes in the center to provide 
a handle by which to carry the box. The 
legs are also of %, while the sides, ends, 
and bottom are of %. The compartment 
in the side, reached by the oval hole, is 
very handy for holding broken section 
pieces for record work, and other small 
articles, while the two compartments on 
the ends usually hold the smoker fuel, 
hive-tools, hammer, bee-brush, queen- 
cages, and other articles of like nature. 
ji IG 7 —a comfortable position for an all-day work. Note that the 
left arm that supports the weight of the frames 
rests comfortably on the knee. 
inches high by 22 long, outside measure¬ 
ment. 
HOW TO OPEN A HIVE. 
The prospective beekeeper should ap¬ 
proach the hive and blow smoke into the 
entrance. This is not always necessary, 
but it will be found to be a wise precaution 
for the beginner and for an experienced 
Handy seat and tool-box for yard work. 
The smoker has a hook on 
the bellows so that it can be 
carried in the manner shown. 
With this whole outfit one has 
practically all the tools he 
needs, including smoker fuel, 
for a day’s work. 
The exact dimensions of 
the seat are not important. 
The one here shown is 13 
