294 mr. a. Patterson’s natural history notes from Yarmouth. 
consignment turned off by the late Rev. C. J. Lucas some few 
years ago. The fish took a lobworm ; its maw contained several 
worms that had been thrown over as groundbait. 
Bass ( Perea labrax). This fish in the adult state is not common 
here. Occasionally a big fellow gets into the draw-net, as happened 
to one 10 lbs. in weight, on May 18th, 189G. 
Surmullet (Mullus surmulletus ). — Quite a number taken in the 
trawl-nets in the North Sea in May and June, 189G. Two beauties 
taken with Mackerel, September 28th. 
Sunfish ( Orthagoriscus mold). — A few miles off Yarmouth on 
the 11th or 12th September, 189G. A specimen of the Short 
Sunfish was taken in a “dydle” (a kind of landing net), over the 
side of the trawler “ Result.” Length 18 inches. From extremity 
of dorsal to extremity of anal, 2 feet 4 inches. Weight 10 lbs. 
Sole ( Solea vulgaris). A Sole If lbs. in weight was taken on a 
hook baited with lugworm off Britannia Pier. 
Scribbled Mackerel (S. scomber var. seriptus). Since local fish- 
salesmen and fishmongers have become acquainted with this variety, 
a keener look-out has been kept, with the result that this is now 
found yearly. A beauty taken in a drift-net on September 26th. 
Length 18 inches, Yet another 1 5 \ inches long, taken on 
October 15 th. 
Swordfish (Xiphias gladius). An example taken into Lowestoft, 
September 27th. 
Colefish ( Gadus carbonnarius). Some “ pounders ” taken in 
the River Yare, October 1st, 189G. Whitings, turned up too, in 
some numbers. 
Dory (Zeus faber). One, 2 feet long and 8] lbs. in weight, 
was taken amongst Herrings in a drift-net off Yarmouth, on 
October 2nd. A very unusual take in that manner. Its maw 
contained seven Herrings. 
Scads (Scomber tracliurus). As is usual in October, some small 
examples washed up on beach on the 14th. 
Sting Ray (Raia pastinaca). Example measuring two feet, 
with a double “sting” or barbed dart, on the Fish Wharf on 
January 5th, 1897. Presented by Mr. J. W. de Caux to the 
Yarmouth Museum. 
Lemon Sole (Solea lascaris). On January 21st, 1897, 1 met 
with a small example on the Fish Wharf. 
