by the great storm.   Brant Rock was damaged most, and received one half the appropriation.   Many of the buildings there were injured, and roads were badly damaged.   The severity of the storm was so great that the inhabitants at this beach were fearful of the safety of their lives.   Some fled to the Life Saving Station, and here the storm forced the stout doors open, and stones were thrown across the floor with terrific force, the inmates were obliged to flee up stairs; the meeting houses also were resorted to as a place of refuge.   No lives were lost on the beach.
   From the $20,000 appropriation, which was put into the hands of the County Commissioners, a portion was reserved to build a new bridge, where Little's Bridge is now located, Marshfield portion being one half, and Scituate the other half.   A year or more ago a bridge was built in place of the old Union Bridge over North River between Marshfield and Norwell, the expense being divided between the two towns.   It is a steel bridge, with a draw in the middle.
   There is not as much fishing in the river, as there was years ago.   Herring is the principal species running from Marshfield up to Hanover.   These are caught in the spring, principally by seines, which are stretched into the river, a number of rods, different places, along the several border towns, and are caught by thousands, salted, partially dried, and sold by peddlers through the county.   Shad, years ago, were caught in these seines along with herring, but they are now scarce.   Perch are caught in fair quantities.   In winter eels are speared to a considerable extent.   Holes are made in the ice, and long poles that will sink deep in the river with small nets attached to catch them.   A small sail against the wind is put up near the hole, and the fishermen stand in sheltered spots and catch their fish.   They often fish at night, using lanterns to guide themselves.
   A dozen or more years ago a law, or regulation, was passed forbidding seining for herring for five years, to enable the