NEW BEEHIVE.

Temuka Leader, Issue 808, 31 December 1881, Page 3

NEW BEEHIVE.

A new idea (says the Otago Witness) in be'.rives is the “ Simplicity Hive.” a specimen of which we have seen at Mr Le Lievre’s workshop in Stuart street. This hive is divided into two sections, the upper one being fitted up for the collection of honey, ami the lower one for breeding purposes. The upper portion is covered with a wooden mat, to prevent the bees adhering to the movable cover. Beneath this mat are fitted bar-frames perpendicularly arranged, and divided each into eight section-boxes, severally capable of containing about a pound of honey. The frames are separated by sheets of tin, so that any one frame may be removed without the others being disturbed. There are seven ot these frames in the upper part, which :s thus capable of containing 561 bof honey. In the lower part of the hive section-boxes are provided for the purpose of preventing swarming. ' The alighting-board has a shallow groove af angular form, over which the hive may be shifted to regulate the size of the entrance. From the upper portion of the hive the honey, which is of the purest character, is placed with the frame perpendicularly in a honey-extractor, which is driven by the hand at a rapid rate, causing the honey to leave the comb, by the force of centrifugal action. The combs, which are uninjured by the process, may then be replaced in the hive, to be again filled with honey.