L.1881, c. 146, p. 177 (C.S. pp. 3060 to 3064, s.s. 35 to 48), entitled “An act to enable the owners of any island, or part thereof, to improve the same and to protect the same from damage by high tides,” passed March twenty-third, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-one, saved from repeal. [This act provides for the organization and conduct of companies by the owners of any island for the purpose of protecting the same against tides. It provides for and regulates the carrying out and financing of the various projects and undertakings of such companies.]