Manchester has a coast line so much exposed, and consequently so small a territory of tidal flats, that it is not surprising to find its clam industry of very insignificant proportions. Affairs are in much the same state of apathy as at Beverly, though Manchester does not possess the resources of the former town, and could not, in the nature of the case, carry on any extensive clam business. Its facilities, however, poor as they are, are very imperfectly utilized; hence the present state of depletion, verging on absolute exhaustion. SUMMARY OF INDUSTRY. Number of men, - Capital invested, - Production, 1907:-- Bushels, 100 Value, $100 Total area (acres):-- Sand, 10 Mud, 10 Gravel, - Mussels and eel grass, - Total, 20 Productive area (acres):-- Good clamming, - Scattering clams, 5 Barren area possibly productive (acres), 10 Waste barren area (acres), 5 Possible normal production, $2,000 _Beverly._ Beverly has practically no clam industry. The area of tidal flats, comprising nearly 50 acres, is at present unprofitable and nearly worthless. As at Swampscott, some clams still continue to be dug for bait and for local clam bakes, but any evidence of a systematic business has long ceased to exist. Thirty years ago clams were far more abundant, though there was never an extensive industry. The town authorities require no licenses and make no efforts to revive the industry. SUMMARY OF INDUSTRY. Number of men, Capital invested, - Production, 1907:-- Bushels, 100 Value, $100 Total area (acres):-- Sand, 30 Mud, 20 Gravel, - Mussels and eel grass, - Total, 50 Productive area (acres):-- Good clamming, - Scattering clams, 10 Barren area possibly productive (acres), 30 Waste barren area (acres), 10 Possible normal production, $5,000 _Salem._