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unfavourable weather might otherwise hang 

 heavy, and by not being agreeably occupied 

 lead to the introduction of that most disa- 

 greeable companion — ennui. 



Cheapness has been always urged in 

 favour of Angling ; and certain it is, that 

 no other amusement can be procured at such 

 an easy rate; for it is within the reach of 

 the humblest individual. 



In addition to the foregoing advantages, 

 that of cleanliness must not be omitted. 

 How greatly preferable is the simple forma- 

 tion of an artificial fly of feathers and fur, 

 to the unpleasantness attendant upon baiting 

 a hook with worm, maggot or paste. The 

 one will last during the diversion of a whole 

 day, and with care much longer; whilst 

 the other requires adjusting or renewing, 

 after every trifling nibble ; to say nothing 

 of the cruelty which attaches to the intro- 



