Striped Bass Fishing 



down after its departure; the ladies return 

 to their bright, pretty sitting-room, the 

 gentlemen to their papers or games of 

 dominoes, and the children to their plays. 

 The visitor is ushered into his bedroom, 

 which may be either a favored private 

 apartment of a member, or one of the 

 Club-rooms. Of the latter, there are a 

 dozen or more - - all furnished alike with 

 simple cottage furniture, corresponding 

 with the buildings, which are built en- 

 tirely of Southern pine, without plaster or 

 any other finish than the varnished wood. 

 It seems at once the business of every 

 member to inquire as to the stranger's out- 

 fit of tackle, etc. ; and a smile of delight 

 will be seen to pervade more than one face 

 if he avows himself totally unprovided. 

 Tenders of rods, reels, lines, will speedily 

 be made, until he is more than amply 

 equipped. 



Learning that full tide is deemed most 

 favorable, and will serve about 5 P.M., he 

 will put on rough clothes, as he is sure to 

 be more or less wet. A thoughtful mem- 

 ber comes in, bearing in his arms india- 

 rubber boots and a suit of "oilers," which 

 he advises should be carried along, as one 

 cannot tell at what moment they will be 

 needed. He proposes a walk to the stand, 

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