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are reared in safety. 
On the 31st of March, 1854, the first ovum was observed to be 
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took place until fully one-half the fry had left the pond, and descended 
the sluice to the Tay. | 
It has long been a subject of controversy whether the fry of the sal- 
mon assume the migratory dress in the second or third year of their 
resolved to mark a portion of the smelts in such a manner that they 
might easily be detected when returning as grilse. A temporary tank, 
