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THE FIELD. 
[Saturday, 
PISCATORIAL PROLUSIONS. — EJN T 0 M 0 L 0 G Y. 
[Concluded from page 108.] 
Br the Hampshire Fly-Fisiieb, 
Having disposed of the Water Fly and Its species, wc 
come to tlie Lund Fly. Now t hero is no general or perennial 
Land Fly. Some of t he different tribes arc generated in 
trees or grass, as the Iluwtliorii FJy, the Fern Fly, the Great 
Dark Drone, and others. It need not bo udded that the 
appearance of the Insect in sucli cases must depend on the 
stato of the vegotation. Others, as the Cow Dung, depend 
still moro on accident, being bred from the excrement, and 
the presence of the insect must be guided by tho presence or 
absence of tho animal from the droppings of which It is 
born. So again with the wiiolo order of Colcoptcra or 
Beetles known to tho practical fly-flshor, as tho Marlow 
Buzz or Welshman’s Button, tho Peacock Fly, Ac. These, 
in common with all the Beetles, arc subject to tho luws 
which govern this part of the economy of animated nature. 
For these no goncrul rule cun ho luid down further than that 
they may be classed as Land Flies, Grass Flics, Excrement 
Flics, Ac. It is to be observed that tho presence on the 
water of eacli of these is mere accident, as it must bo with 
ull tho inscctH which arc similarly circumstanced. 
Having, however, given a theory of my own, it is only 
right that I should give u short statement, not only of tho 
most accepted system of tho course of insect life, but tho 
general classification of winged insects, us arranged by Spenco 
and others. Following their authority, I should stato that 
overy insect pusses through four different states — 1st, Tho 
Egg; 2nd, The Larva; 3rd, Tho Pupu ; 4th, The Imugo. 
Of tho first thoro is littlo necessary to bo said, except, per- 
haps, that in the full-grown fly the egg is sometimes scon 
its in tho green tail of the Grannium, und which seems to 
give n relish to them. One would almost funcy the fish hud 
rend Horace : 
“ Fcecumhv lcporls sapiens scctabltar nrmoB." 
It calls to mind, too, Tom Jones and Bluck Jack poaching 
the bon phousnnt when full of egg, to please tho fair and 
delicate Sophia Western. 
Tho term I.arvn was adopted by Linnoous to describe tho, 
us it were, inusked stute of the insect in its second Btago. 
Thus ('aterpillnrs are tho liniry larva of Butterflies and 
Moth.' , Grubs and Maggots, of Flies, Beetles, Ac. The 
Caddis Worm is tho lurvn of the Caddis Fly. The artificial 
bnil so called by Blucker and others I conceive to be a mis- 
nomer, and to be Intonded to ropmont tho insect ns it is 
pas-ing from its Pupa or third stato into tho perfect Imago. 
Tho Pupa is so called from tho swathed appeuranco of 
most insects in this state, not unlike a child in swaddling 
clothes ; and this state has again been subdivided by Linmeus 
into Chrysalides, Complete Pup®, Semi-completo Pup®, 
iiml Conrotato Pup®,— terms which describe tho imperfect 
insect with roferenco to its moro particular species. Tho 
Imngois thetruo imago or adult representative of its6pocics. 
But of this, too, it may ho rcmnrkcd, that, though it may 
ho the lust stage of insect life, yet, during its existence, tho 
in-ect frequently undergoes numerous changes, especially of 
colour. Of the Imugo, or perfect fly, there uro, of course, 
various species. Tlioso used by fishermen are classed thus — 
1st, Coleoptorn, or the Beetle tribe; a» tho Welshman’s 
Button or Murlow Buzz, tho Pencock Fly, Ac., and nro so 
called from having their gauze-like wings protoctod by a 
sort of scabbard or sheath. 
2nd, Orthoptora; as Grasslioppor Crickets, upright- 
winged. 
3rd, Trichoptora, hairy-winged. To this class belong 
tho Phryganea, nr those flies the larva of which is covered 
by a husk or shell, ns the Caddis Fly. 
4th, Lepidoptora. Moths ; wings covered with very 
minute scales. 
5lh, Neuroptera ; as the Ant Fly, and 6ome of the Eplio- 
uioru having fibres in their wings. 
(ilh, Dipteru. Flies, gnat-, and other two-winged insects. 
I should ndd, too, that artificial flies, or the imitation of 
nature, may be divided into three classes : — 
1st, Palmers; or those which imitate Caterpillars and 
insects of that class, without wings. 
2nd, \\ inged Flies; or those which represent tho living 
insect in nil its strength und vigour. 
3rd, Huckle Flies; or those which are intended to repre- 
sent the drowning insects. 
In culm weather the natural Insect either risos from or fulls 
lightly on the water with expanded wings, and continues 
fluttering till either taken by a fish or blown on shore, or 
perhaps drowned. In windy weather, when the surface is 
much rippled, tho fly, on dropping on tho water, soon finds 
one wing clogged with wet ; tho equilibrium is thus destroyed, 
mid it can no longer retain its upright position or riso again; 
the other wing quickly follows the same fate, and both me, 
us it were, swathed round tho body of the insect, which is 
soon drowned. It is to represent ’this stato of tilings that 
the Hackle Fly is intended, and therefore, in dressing the 
fly, the softer the buckle the bettor. The feather of the lien, 
ior instance, is much preferable to the stiffer fibre of the 
cockles. Tho fly is not required to buzz, as in the case of 
Palmers. 
But it still remains to be considered, the Wing Fly and 
the Hackles being both imitations^ the natural insect indif- 
ferent states, whether there is any rule Whereby to regulate 
the fisherman in his choice of either. Practically speaking 
from experience, I cannot speuk positively, 1 do not think 
that my attention has ever been directed to it. But if a 
theory is allowed to have any weight, I should suggest that 
the Hackle Fly would suit best with tho roughest water and 
tin- most blustering duy, for in such water und in such 
weutber the insect is almost immediately drowned. In very 
bright, still wuter, whore the fisherman trusts to tho pitch of 
the fly for success, without suffering it to flout dowu the 
sire itn, or— as the phraeo is — fishes with a dry fly, that is, 
with an imitation ol the natural fly just as it has pitched on 
the water, the winged fly, I should sav, would have the pre- 
ference, taking cure to give it two or’ three turns in tho air 
between each cast, in order to get rid of any moisture, so 
that it may fall ou the water as lightly and as like the natural 
fly as possible. Again, I should always advise the use of 
Uie Hackle as the end-fly or stretcher. Whenever the 
Fisherman uses more than one fly, tho eud-fly must neces- 
sarily sink an Inch or two under water, thus appearing like 
a drowned fly. The same may be said of the middle-dropper, 
when more than two flies are used. On the other hand, the 
last dropper is the place of all others for the Imitation of the 
winged insect. The greut perfection of arranging a cast of 
flies is, that tho lust dropper at least should play upon the 
water with tho motion of an insect just alighted on it. 
And now I havo given to my readers tho result of thirty 
years’ experience, no small reuding, and continuous inter- 
course, both by conversation and letter, with brother Fisher- 
men, oil this most interesting subject. My theory I pro- 
pound with humility— my facts I assert with confidence. 
I shall be most grateful to the great authorities on the art 
to correct me if I have written what they cannot approve of, 
— to give mo their sanction if I have merited it. 
JIknley. — Tho lovers of the sport of angling may expect 
an udrnirnble season, if tho proper observance of the fence 
months can only be secured. The river from Henley to 
Reuding now abounds witli fish of almost all kinds, and in 
some rases spawning has already commenced. Finer perch 
are token between Cavershum and Wnrgravo than in any 
other part of the river. It may not be generally known that 
this fish deposits its spawn somewhat differently from other 
fish ; the spawn, hanging together in long threads, some- 
thing like that of a frog, is deposited near the surface of the 
water, sometimes extending backwards and forwards across 
a ditch or pond, suspended at or near the top of tho water 
from one hough of u tree or hush to another. We had an 
opportunity of noticing a female porch, of extraordinary size, 
while spawning, us we were standing by n still piece of water 
on the side of the Thames, at Wargrave, a duy or two ago. 
She must have weighed upwards of three pounds, and was 
shaped as much like a pair of bellows as possible. She 
suiled about with her back fin erect, traversing among the 
boughs and bushes that hung in the water, covering the 
whole surface with a kind of fine network, as speedily and 
os curioulsy as a spider weaves its web. She was accom- 
panied by other fish of the same description, and has left 
enough eggs to stock the whole river, could they happily 
como to maturity. In tho absence of any flood it may 
reasonably bo expected that some of these will come to 
maturity, and such as escape all the obstacles in the way of 
ft perch living, next autumn will bo large enough to nflbrd 
first rate sport and gruce the table of an epioure .— Bcrltshire 
Chronicle. 
Dancing was kept up to a very early hour, and the guests even 
then appeared to leave tho scene of their enjoyment very re 
luctantly. The number present must have exceeded 800 
Countryman of Feb. 16. 
Tub Scientific Lodge, Camdridob.— The Brethren of this 
distinguished lodge intend to celebrate the Centenary Anniversary 
of its foundation on Wednesday next, the 29th inst. Tire lodeo 
will be opened for the despatch of Masonio business at two 
o'clock, and the banquet will take place at five. Tho Earl of 
Zetland, Grand Master of England, and a large number of dis- 
tinguished Masons, are expected to be present on the occasion" 
In tho evening, at ten o’clock, a ball will take place at the Town 
noil. The following is a list of the Stewards:— Brs. A n 
Ward, W.M. (St.John’s); II. F. Rowe, F.M.; W. Edwards’ 
I’ M.; J. Wentworth, J.W. ; R. Ransom, 8.D. ; W. A. Gully’ 
J.D. (King’s) ; C. L. Stokes, J. G. ; II. S. Baxcndnle (Downingi • 
C. 11. Lee (Jesus). Tho brethren will appear in full Masonio 
Craft Costume. 
Jrtaasaiuir anb '$tasonic Intelligent*. 
MEETING OF LODGES, &o. 
Monday, 27th. No. 4, Freemasons’ Tavern— No. 27, Thntched- 
housc Tavern— No. 93, Globe Tavern, Royal Hill, Greenwich— No. 215, 
George and Vulture, Cornhlll— Chap. No. 25, Freemasons’ Tavern— 
Chap. No. 11)9, George and Vulture, Cornhlll. 
Tuesday, 28th. Board of Genernl Purposes at 3— No. 14, Free- 
masons’ Tavern— No. 109, London Tavern— No. 165, Gun Tavern, 
Pimlico— No. 169, Freemasons' Tuvcrn— No. 219, Swan Tavern, llun- 
gerford Market— No. 321, Thatched-liouso Tavern, St. James's— Chap 
No. 21, London Coffee House. 
^Vkdnksiiay, 29th. Lodge of Benevolence nt 7. 
Thursday, 30th. Com. Female School, Freemasons’ Tavern, at 12 
No. 36, Radley's Hotel. 
Saturday, 1st April. Com. Boys' School nt 4— No. 125, Free- 
masons' Tavern. 
Ireland. — County of Down Masonic Lodoe, No. 80— A meeting of 
th s Lodge was held In their Rooms, Downpatrick, on Thursday the 
W Mm’if'wu . ,hu follo ' vln K members were present :— Brother 
... YT .... .. ... .. . " —.-..a . uiuiljwr 
, . N. White, w M.; BrothorR. W. the Marquis of Downshlro. P G M 
Berks and Bucks; Brother It. W. Wm. B. Korde, P.G.M., South Down’ 
lllluhpr \V Knnn V* \f • T)ha r. - t ir._ I « «> «■ .. - ’ 
therS. Murland; BrotherC. Murland; Brother M W. Fordo; Brother 
11, kcown; Brother W. II. Beckett; Brothers Perceval; Brother J 
Birney ; Brother J. L. M’Cunce; Brother J. A. Ward. Tho business 
of the Lodge having been despatched, the brethren adjourned nt 7 
o clock to dinner, which was served in their rooms in Brother Coute's 
usual style, the following guests joining, viz. : -Brother Isaac Corry 
Brother Isaac Parsons, Brother Tims. G. Henry, Brother Captain 
w im,"i ier Moorc - M.P., Brother Samuel Ferguson, Brother 
"'an- rhe usual nnwonlc toasts having been duly given 
with all masonic observances, tho brethren separated at an curl v hour’ 
In peace, lovo, and harmony. ’ 
Saturday, 18th March (Clobo Lodgo, No. 23), Freemasons’ 
Tftvorn (Emergency). This Lodge of Emergency was held for 
the purpose of initiating Surgeon Frederick Harrington Brett, of 
Mi° Bengal .Stall' (retired), who is about proceeding to Turkey, ns 
ra bi°j or "l Persian interpreter attached to tho medical 
stall of the army. Tho lodgo have fixed the 30th of this month 
for their ball, under the management of a most efficient board of 
18 stewards, with Brother Adams’ baud, nnd Brother Frampton 
us M aster of the Ceremonies. 
Robert Burns, Chapter No. 25, Freemasons’ Tavern.— This 
Chapter met on Monday tho 27th, for the purpose of installing 
the Inncipals, und exalting several brethren into this sublime 
degree. 
Masonic Ball at Toronto. — Wo hnvo witnessed many a gay 
nml gallant eight in tho good old country at home, but we have 
seldom seen one whicli interested us more. We happen to hnvo 
no stereotyped phrases nt hand; but wo say sincerely, that all 
the arrangements were good— tho whole ceremonial imposing— 
tho cavaliers were courteous — the ludies charming — in short, ail 
went “ Happy as a marriage boll.” Soon after nine o'clock the 
Masons entered in full procession. There was the Grand Tvler 
with drawn sword, Two Grand Directors of Ceremonies, Entered 
Apprentice Masons, two and two, Fellow Craft Mason*, two 
amt two Master .Mason.*, two nnd two, Royal Arch Mason*, 
two nnd two, Knights Templars, Grand Lodge Officers, two 
and two, Banner of tho Grand Lodge, borne bv the Grand 
btandard Bearer, Deputy Provincial Grand Master, supported 
by two Grand .stewards. When the procession entered, the fine 
band of the Rifles struck up a spirit-stirring march, and ns soon 
as the usual ceremonial was concluded, the groat business of tho 
evening commenced, and bright eves nnd twinkling feet kept 
measured tnno to merry music. Tho grave Judge— the distin- 
guished Senator— the Soldier tired of wars’ nlaruis— tho Civilian 
—the Merchant— all mingled in one happy throng. There might 
be seen the members of the Senate, who on another floor would 
combat to tho death upon some disputed subject of poliev, joining 
in the same dunce ; and Morrison and Mackenzie, Street and 
Itidout, forgetful of ull but what was passing, gave tokeus of 
artistic talent and endurance, wliioli we looked upon with singular 
interest. W o liuvo long had our eve upon one of our neighbours, 
nnd if ho obtains tho name, in all good humour, of the dancing 
member, we can only suy that ho deserves it ; nnd wc are happy 
to immorlaliBO him by a sketch taken on the spot, by our ubi- 
quitous artist. Among the visitors are recognised the Hon. Mr 
Justice Richards, W-Chancellor Sprngge, tho Hon. J H 
ST?V l0n - to" M1 ’- V < Joseph C. Morrison, 
M.I . P., George Wright, M.P. P., T. C. Street. M.P. P. f W. L. 
T .m e .T ,0 ; i m 1 " l y ,^ e8 , 9 ”- Van ^°ughnet, Macpherson, Cayley, 
Tale, the Officers of the llilles, Ac. Ac. Tho supper was so’rved 
up in excellent style, and wound up. ns such scenes do in Canada, 
by a loyal reception of the name of our “ Queen,” coupled will, 
re Sf? T 1 !• ° »° P ° “"l 1 ., 1 10 8 ullon ‘ r y of the gonlloincn who 
rent the Reading Hoorn will induce them to lend that place for 
tho next Buppw, the present room being very inconvenient. 
§ifs Hitb §jwrs. 
The After-Dinner Sphbcu at the ImprovbmbntClub.— 
(Reported literally by Pmhc/i).— W ell— now— myhonangall.ia 
fren’— S’ Charles Napier 's goin' t’ th’ Baltic. Why's S’Cbarles- 
napier goin' eh’ th’ Baltic? Tell you why’s goin’ to Bnlt— hie ! 
’s goin’ to give Zcmporussia dusagood srnsli'n. i Loud cheering.) 
Shu’s why S’Cbarl’ Snapier’s goin’ bIi’ Baltic. (“Brayvo 
( barley 1") Sliomesliny we're norrawnr. Norrawor ! Ilnsh- 
lin ! No I Norrawnr I Noshexactly nwar. But myhonangullan 
fren’ ’clnr’ war soon ns get in a Baltic. Get into Baltic give my 
honannangnl fren’ ’shority to ’clnr’ war. (Vociferous cheers)) 
Leave evryshing to myhonungallan fren.’ Only lem get sofeinto- 
baltic. Zslien you'll see I You’ll slie’m versoon bring Zshenipra 
Nich'las to’s senses. Blow sli' old vagabon’s navy ’bontisenrs 
like skyrocks wild-fire Quyfawkes llouseacommons an’ Fifsha- 
noveinba. (Tumultuous applauso.) Zshenl'ment here's all your 
vehgood henlts! I beggapard’n — here’s mv honangal'n fren’s 
slijolly goo health ! “ For lie’s a jolly good fellow,” Ac. (Chorus 
by the whole of the compnny, amid which the right hon. orator 
tumbled down.) 
Tns Same Tjiino. — Tho Emperor of all the Russias. L'Em- 
pereur de toutes les Ituses.— Punch. 
Every boy should have his head, his heart, and his hand 
edneated. 
Thought engenders thought. Lcnrn to think, nnd yon will 
learn to write; tho more you think, tho better you will express 
your ideas. 
A Hint to Enolisii Dramatists. — If you nlwoys tranBlato. 
you will never be translated. 
The idler is a sponge on society. 
Tho well of thought has truth for its bottom. 
Goon Shooting.— The South Western Independent, pub- 
lished nt Fayetteville, Arkansas, is responsible for the following : 
Ben Calaker was describing the other day to Tip Onstott the 
skill ot n sportsman in Mississippi with the shot gun. “ Why,” 
said he, “ I have seen him take two partridges and let them both 
go, one in front, and tho other behind him; nnd ho would firo 
“"d kill the one in front, and then whirl nnd kill the other!” 
course 
bow a 
“ Rid he have n double barrel gun,” enquired Tip. “ Of 
he did ! ” “ Well, but,” said Tip, “ I can beat that,— I 
man do tho same thing with a single barrel I ” 
Times to try Men’s Soles. — A man in New Orleans as 
wore out four pair of boots in trying to collect the money to pay 
for them. 
An Equivocal Advertisement.— Melbourne Argus.— A re- 
spectable married female, whose Lnsband is gone to the dig, 
gings, wishes for nnother, similarly situated, to board nnd lodge 
with her. Terms moderate. 
Mind. — It is mind, after all, that does the work of the world; 
so that the more t here is of mind, tho more work will be accom- 
plished. A man, in proportion as he is intelligent, makes a 
given force accomplish a greater task— makes skill takes the place 
of muscles— and, with less labour, gives a better produce. If all 
tho mechanical labour of England was performed by hand, it 
would require every full-grown man in the world. 
Tub Land of Libertv. — A negro blacksmith was sold in 
Augusta in America, for 1525 dols.. and a bricklayer for 1250 
— Old Countryman. 
The Georgia (American) Agricultural Society oflers three pre- 
miums for babies. " 1 
Doncaster Races. — The Corporation of Doncaster, it is said, 
after paying oil expenses, derive £2,000 n year from the races— 
lock* 1 / 0 ° f 113011(30 for thoir rnon °y tlj at would satisfy a Shy- 
" C ,°™ ^ own ^'* 8 instant” said tho boatswain to a mischievous 
son of Erin "como down I say, ond I'll give you n good dozen, 
you rascal * Iroth, Sir, an’ I won’t come down if you’d givo 
me two dozen.” b 
Influence of Wivbs. — I t is not all a dream which mado the 
wire ot Julius Cresar so anxious that ho should not go to tho 
Senate chamber on the fatal Ides of March; nnd had he complied 
with her cut rent los, he might have escaped the dagger of Brutus. 
Disaster tollowed disaster in the career of Napoleon, from the 
time he censed to feel the balance-wheel of Josephine’s influence 
on Ins unpetuoq^ spirit. Our own Washington, when important 
questions were submitted to him, often lias said that he should 
hko to carry the subject to his bedchamber before ho had formed 
his decision; nnd those who knew the clear judgment and 
elevated purposo of Mrs. Washington thought all tho better of 
lum for wishing to make her confidential counsellor. »Indeed, tho 
great mnjority of men, who havo acquired for themselvos a good 
and great nnmo, wore not only married men, but happily married 
—both pmred and matched. — New York Times 
It has been suggested, that a man behind time should be fed 
on Ketch-up. * 
A gentlomon about to die, colled his faithful servant. Sambo, 
to his bedside, and sighed ont, “ Ah, I'm going a long journey.” 
" IScver mind, massa, him all de way down lull, an’ you soon 
reaeii the end, replied Sambo, endeavouring to console him. 
It is announced for the benefit of those persons who did not get 
a sight of the comet, that it will again appear before the public 
lor n few nights only, in (be autumn of 2147. 
Man is like a snow-ball. Leave him lying in idleness against 
the sunny fuce of prosperity, nml all the good that is in him molts 
like tresh butter in dog days; but kick him round, and he gathers 
strength at every revolution, until it grows in to an avalanche. To 
make a figure in the world, you must keep moving. 
Education is n young man's capital— evory hourspent in study 
is working for high wages. 
Nothing begets confidence sooner than punctuality. Nothing 
so well becomes true feminine beauty as simplicity. 
The pimples on a toper’s face are spiritual manifestations of 
the table. 
composed, 
replied Pot, 
aisy in my mind.” 
Everybody complains of bad memory, but nobody of bad 
judgment. J 
A young and beautiful, but poor widow, was about to marry 
on old rich widower. Her friends wished to know wliot she was 
about to marry him for ? She feelingly replied, “ Pure love : I 
love the ground (meuning farm probably) on which he walks, 
and the very house in which lie lives.” 
Our soldiers, on their way to Malta, invariably called the 
Russian genernl on the Danube, Got-such-a-cough. 
Hops and Beer. — Bakers’ Chronicle, relate that Hops nnd 
Beer were first introduced into Englund in the year 1524: added 
to which is the following descriptive couplet: — 
Turkics, carps, hoppet , plccanell and btcrc 
Came to England all in one ycarc. 
“ My friend,” said a doctor to on Irish patient, “be c< 
we must all die once.” “ An’ it’s that vexes mo,” rer 
“ if it wor more than once't, I’d be aisy in my mind.” 
