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were maintained wonderfully. The larval forms and young were 

 consumed in vast numbers by other fishes, by porpoises, and by 

 birds ; and the very interesting question arose as to the wisdom of 

 our not waging war on these enemies of the herring. The 

 migrations for food with a view to spawning were no less in need 

 of study. It was necessary, however, before pronouncing on such 

 subjects to take a broad view of the facts, and the work of the 

 Association would, it was hoped, help them to obtain that. With 

 regard to the future, it might be said that, besides carrying on the 

 present investigations, it was proposed to make a special study of 

 plant associations in their waters, to greatly extend their work at 

 Lough Neagh, where pollan, eels, and mysis all were attractive, 

 and to endeavour to secure for the Association a new and suitable 

 laboratory at Larne Harbour. That would be of the greatest 

 service to workers, and would probably be of great use for future 

 teachers of nature knowledge. 



Mr. John Dickson, in proposing a vote of thanks to the lec- 

 turer, urged the necessity for a thorough investigation into the 

 question of fish food and spawning. By so doing the Association 

 would confer a great benefit on both Irish and English fisheries. 



Mr. William Faren formally seconded the motion, which was 

 passed. 



Professor Gregg-Wiison briefly replied. 



