FISHERMEN'S OWN BOOK. 



47 



Eeturn of the Dories. 



BY CELLIS. 



The above picture shows the return of some of the shore fishermen from a 

 trip off shore, where they have seined a goodly quantity of pogies or mack- 

 erel, which they are now about to unload from their dories and take care 

 of. The baskets have been filled all ready to be conveyed to the store- 

 house. The children are enjoying the sight and are probably asking all the 

 questions which their little brains can conjecture. The vast expanse of 

 water, with the numerous sea birds, add life and beauty to the scene, which 

 is in decided contrast to that presented when the storm-clouds lower and 

 old ocean is lashed into fury. The lighthouse, whose cheerful beams by 

 night guide the mariner on his course over the pathless deep, stands as a 

 faithful sentinel, and the little cottage near by with the smoke rising from 

 its chimney, is suggestive of peace and contentment. Taken as a whole 

 the picture is a cheerful one, and shows the bright side of the fishermen's 

 life. 



