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part of the Buccleuch ground is fished. Its condition is 

 approximately the same as that of the part rented by Mr. 

 Anderson. 



In view of the above facts, I have to report that, as 

 the Buccleuch Mussel Order was granted for the purpose 

 of facilitating an increase in the quantity of oysters available 

 for public use, and as the fishery has not been managed in 

 a way calculated to secure that end, the intention of the 

 Order has not been satisfied. At the same time I have to 

 remark that as control cannot be obtained over the oyster 

 fishery, and as circumstances may arise under which the 

 Order would have a useful preservative effect, it does not 

 seem to me that any public advantage would be obtained 



by rescinding it. 



I am, &c., 



(Signed) W. E. HALL. 



The Assistant Secretary, 

 Harbour Department, Board of Trade. 



DONISBRISTLE FISHERY ORDER. 



20, Onslow Gardens, -zqth December, 1876. 



Sir, I have the honour to inform you that, in accord- 

 ance with your instructions dated the ist November, direct- 

 ing me to ascertain whether the grantees under the various 

 Orders which have been made by the Board of Trade in 

 pursuance of the Sea Fisheries Act, 1868, are properly cul- 

 tivating the fisheries established by the Orders, I put myself 

 in communication in the course of the same month with 

 the agents of the Earl of Moray, undertaker of the 

 Donisbristle Fishery, and with Mr. Anderson, who until last 



