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taken successfully to introduce salmon and trout to 

 the southern lieinisphcre ; with how much less dif- 

 ficulty could this fish be transported here ; no 

 tropic to cross, only one fourth or fifth the distance 

 to traverse, and steamships to be found sailing 

 almost every day of the week. Certainly this 

 matter is worthy of consideration, for not only 

 would thousands find amusement and healtli in their 

 capture, but a wholesome and excellent article of 

 food be provided for our immense population. 



