about ; in fact, that was the basis of the great rule of 

 common sense, never to act unless you knew what you 

 were about, which was accepted by most persons in their 

 senses, and if that rule had universal acceptance in fishery 

 matters, he for one should not have had to offer so many 

 criticisms as he had occasionally had to do. 

 The vote of thanks was carried unanimously. 



