Record Numbers Engaged in N

N. Cal.'s Trochus Fishing

CHERE are a record number of people and boats engaged in the trochus industry this year in Few Caledonian waters—over 2,000 ersons and 500 boats.

This reflects the high price cur ently being paid for this shell.

NC’s trochus fishing season lasts nly from May to August.

Mr. N. Lament, at present acting )eputy Director of Agriculture, ’iji (since the retirement of Mr.

E. V. Parham), has been promoted ermanently to the position as of ieptember 30.