I enclose a stamped envelope, in case you prefer writing to me rather
than again to _The Times_.
Press a zinc plate between hive and super, and on removal substitute a
very small empty bell bee-glass, and cover it with woollen cap. On no
account close the entrance to the hive.
_August 1st._
My dear Sir,--I have read with much interest your letters in _The
Times_ respecting our little friends the bees, and as one of your
many readers, I beg to thank you for your valuable hints. Will you,
however, complete the matter by giving us one hint more, and that is,
as to how you manage with the bees which may remain in the compartment
which you remove? I have used the lateral wooden hive, but have always
found a difficulty in getting rid of the bees which remained in the
box which I have taken away. One year I took a lateral box full of
honey, but lost it in consequence of the bees having taken it all away
again. I, by the advice of a neighbouring bee-master, had it placed in
a cool part of the garden. If you will kindly tell us how you manage
in this respect, you will greatly oblige.
Yours, faithfully,