IV.-ABSTRACT OF AN ARTICLE FROM THE "NORDISK TIDS- 

 SKRIFT FOR FISKERI," 1878, ENTFrLED "OBSERVATIONS ON 

 FISHERY EXPOSITIONS," &C.* 



By a. Feddersen. 



Ill a former article, Mr. Feddersen liad declared himself in fiivor of 

 fishery expositions, independent of agricultural or other expositions ; 

 not including, however, great international exhibitions, where every 

 branch of human activity is represented. Wherever the fishery exhibit 

 is only an a|)pendix to some other exhibition, it will be neglected and not 

 awaken sufficient interest. In spite of this, there was a good fishery 

 exhibit at the agricultural and industrial exposition in Yibarg (Denmark) 

 in 1875, and at Norrkoping (Sweden) in 187G. This result was owing 

 entirely to the arduous labors of a few zealous and enthusiastic men. 

 These successes were, unfortunately, not followed up — at least as far as 

 Denmark was concerned — at the Svendborg (Denmark) exhibition, and 

 at the great international exhibition held at Paris in 1878. 



There are many who doubt the usefulness of such exhibitions, saying 

 that the practical result is by no means commensurate to the efforts 

 made. It cannot be denied that there is a field for "huuibug" in all 

 exhibitions, and that there is a tendency to make a special show for the 

 occasion. But as exhibitions are the order of the day, and probably will 

 be for some time to come, people should not stay away because they are- 

 not in every resi^ect as perfect as they might be. The object should bo 

 to get the greatest possible good of them and endeavor to keep away 

 from them every thiug which savors of "humbug," and surely some good 

 will come of it ; new inventions will become wider known and goods of 

 sterling quality will find a larger market. Exhibitions, if properly man- 

 aged, can certainly be highly instructive. As an instance of this, the 

 Bergen exhibition of 18G5 may be mentioned, the beneficial effect of which 

 is felt to this day. 



It is probable that the direct benefit derived from fishery exhibitions 

 will be greater than that of other exhibitions, as there will be less 

 chance for mere show. Although great progress has been made with 

 regard to fishing ai)paratus, there will always be a chance to make them 

 still more effective, so that they can be handled with greater ease, or be 

 manufactiu-ed of better and more durable material. In this connection 



* Nogle BemserkniDger om Fiskerindstillinger og audre Fiskeriforliold. Abstract- 

 made by Herman Jacobson. 



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