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tary, Sir T. D. Lauder, of the most efficient but stringent 

 nature. The rules embodied in this order are, — 



1. That the money was only to be applied for the build- 

 ing of piers and quays, " for the accommodation of fishing- 

 boats and other fishing craft, and not for any other pur- 

 pose, or to piers or quays intended merely for the accommo- 

 dation of general trade." 



2. That those wishing assistance shall send to the com- 

 missioners plans and specifications of the proposed piers 

 and quays, and stating what proportion the applicants are 

 willing to contribute toward the expense of the work. 



3. The secretary of the commissioners shall then report 

 as to the utility of the proposed works for the purposes of 

 the fishery, and if his report is favourable, that the Board 

 shall send their engineer to examine and report as to the 

 exact spot where the harbour or pier ought to be placed, 

 and furnishing specifications and estimates of the ex- 

 pense. That these reports shall be examined by the 

 Board before any promise of assistance is given, and before 

 any contract is entered into. That part of the expense 

 agreed to be paid by the applicants must be lodged in the 

 Koyal Bank. 



4. That where money is allowed for such piers or har- 

 bours, all fishing boaJfcs and other fishing craft shall have 

 free access to them without being liable for any port or 

 harbour dues ; and that before commencing the work a 

 bond shall be given by the applicants to this efli'ect. 



However small the amount placed at the disposal of the 

 commissioners, the application of it has been of the great- 

 est benefit to the fishermen on the exposed and dangerous 

 coasts of Scotland ; and piers, quays, and harbours, have 

 been built which would never have been erected but for 

 the active exertions of the fishery officers in obtaining the 



