The quantity of chloroform required for an ordinary hive is the sixth parte an ounce; a very large hive may take nearly a quarter of an ounce. Set down a table opposite to, and about four feet distant from the hive; on the table spread a thick linen cloth, in the centre of the table place a small shallow breakfast plate, which cover with a piece of ware gauze, to prevent the bees from coming in immediate contact with the chloroform. Now quickly and cautiously lift the hive from the board on which it is standing, set it down on the top of the table, keeping the plate in the centre; cover the hive closely up with cloths, and in twenty minutes or so the bees are not only sound asleep, but not one is left among the combs; the whole of them are lying helpless on the table. You now remove what honey you think fit, replace the hive in its old stand, and the bees, as they recover, will return to their domicile. A bright, calm, sunny day is the best; and you should commence your operations early in the morning, before many of them are abroad.