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greatest number. Our aim has been to produce the greatest possible 

 amount of food as the result of our work. Our methods may be 

 criticised, perhaps they are, but the results must have demonstrated 

 that these methods are not all faulty. We have had to stand be- 

 tween the angler and the market fisherman, and we have tried to do 

 equal justice to both, since each is equally entitled to our consider- 

 ation. As we see it, we can but believe that in increasing the supply 

 of coarse fishes we must increase the game varieties proportionately. 

 Still, we are accused by the angler oi favoring the market fishermen, 

 and some of the latter see, in every law that is enacted, only a blow 

 at their industry. It is necessary that each should make some con- 

 cession if the future of the fish is to be considered. 



Again we repeat, we have done the best we could, and respectfully 

 submit to you this account of our stewardship. 



Respectfully, 



Nat. H. Cohen, President. 



S. P. Bartlett, Secretary and Superintendent. 



