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several publ c-spirited gentlemen and sports having an interest 

 in the preservation of the fish and game of the country, including 

 the following disciples of Isaak Walton : H. R. Ives, Esq., I. H. 

 Stearns, Esq., and A. N. Shewan, Esq. Few anglers visiting our 

 salmon grounds can handle a rod, cast a fly, and successfully 

 play their fish in so scientific a manner as the three above named 

 gentlemen. To this meeting are we indebted for the success o.f 

 the club since that date. Any one in sympathy with us in this 

 grand work of securing wholesome food for the poor as well as 

 the rich should enroll their names as members and encourage us 

 by their means and influence. 



