CG SUPPLEMENT TO THE PISHING GAZETTE [January 28, 1893 
of Papers at Angling Clubs, a paper will be read by Mr. 
Edgar S. Shrubsole, at the Eagle Hotel, Chestnut-road, 
Tottenham, entitled, “An Angling Tour through the 
United Kingdom,” on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 8.0 p.m. 
punctna,lly. Mr. E. B. Ridgway, president, will occupy 
the chair, and Mr. H. T. Tibbatts, of the Junior Fly- 
fishers, will occupy the vice. Mr. B. Ghurney, the 
secretary of the Anglers’ Benevolent Society, will, 
during the evening, publicly open the society’s donation- 
box of that admirable institution. I sincerely hope that 
all our members will endeavour to be present on this 
occasion, with as many angling friends as may wish to 
accompany you. What with frost, snow, thaw, and 
water the colour of pea-'oup, our members are having a 
bad time of it, and it looks as if the prizes to be fished 
for at Whittlesford during thi.s month will turn out a 
fiasco. Not more than a pound weight of any kind of 
sizeable fish has been shown in.—T. F. B , hon. sec. 
Good Intent Ang'ling' Society. —There was some 
good roach brought in, on the 22nd inst., by D. Flint; 
J. Parker, C. E. James had jack. The members will 
fish for prizes at Pondera End, on Feb. 5, the first 
prize being £2 2s., the lowest lOj. Gd. Our annual 
supper will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 14. We may 
expect a large attendance. The chairman will be Mr. 
H. J. Tibbatts, faced by Mr. J. Williams, bothbeingour 
esteemed trustees. — B. Murphy. 
Gresham Angling Society. — Last Tuesday 
evening, at our weekly meeting, the Rev. E. Meyer 
occupied the chair,and it is needless to say the duties were 
conducted in his usual pleasant and ag. eoable manner, 
when the proceedings were brought to a close a sincere 
and hearty vote of thanks was passed to the reverend 
gentleman for so ably presiding. A new member was 
proposed for election. Mr. C. Short has very kindly 
offered to print 500 copies of the paper read last week 
by the Rev. E. Meyer, entitled “Sweet Wormingford 
Mere, l am breaming on thee.” This kindness was highly 
appreciated, and a vote of thanks was unanimously passed 
to the donor. The book presented to the society on the 
17th inst., by T. Arkcoll, Esq., should read “ The 
Gentleman Angler” not “ The Club Angler,” my writ¬ 
ing was a hit shaky just then, hence the mistake, or 
rather I see it was an abbreviation. After other busi¬ 
ness had been transacted. Dr. W. J. Simpson Ladell 
read a paper entitled “ Angling Experiences, unpleasant 
and otherwise,” a most humourous paper, well read and 
illustrated with many sketches, and thoroughly appre¬ 
ciated by his hearers. The reader commenced by describ¬ 
ing the first rod he came in contact with, when quite a 
little boy ; this unfortunately happened to be in the 
hands of an elder person who was not fishing. Then 
came a tale of catching an eel, which wriggled all 
over his velveteen suit, and eventually hooked itself 
in the sitting down part of his “ knickers.” What with 
catching a donkey, an umbrella, and other curious 
fish, Dr. Ladell has certainly had variety, continuous 
bursts of laughter greeted the reader, as each point 
made : this was increased when the chairman, Mr. 
Bramley, and others, criticised the paper, and added 
their own little anecdotes and youthful experiences. 
Altogether a most enjoyable evening was passed, and a 
goodly number of members and their friends were there 
to appreciate the efforts of Dr. Ladell, to whom a very 
hearty vote of thanks was passed. The annual general 
meeting has been postponed until Tuesday, Feb. 7.— 
C. E. F. 
Hoxton Brothers’ Angling Society. — Our 
members fished for five special prizes on the 22nd inst., 
in the Rye House waters, which were won as follows : 
First, A. Field, with roach; second, P. Schultze, chub ; 
third, H. Da Costa, perch; fourth, A. Hattemoro, 
roach ; fifth, E. Harris, perch. F. Newton (not in the 
competition) weighed in roach, among them being one 
handsome fish, weighing lib. CJoz.—R. Ghurney, sec. 
Izaak "Walton Angling Society.— The members 
competed for five special prizes on the 22ud inst. Only 
one was taken. The remaining four will be fished for 
again on Sunday next, 29ih inst. Competitors may 
choose their own fishing waters (private waters barred). 
Only two out of the four special prizes which were fished 
for on Wednesday last, were taken ; ths remaining two, 
with one added prize, will be competed for again on 
Wednesday next, Feb. 1. Competitors may choose 
their own fishing waters for those prizes (private waters 
barred).—H. B. 
Liverpool Angling Association, Bee Hotel, 5, 
Queen’s-square.—Mr. Adam Gregory (“ Old Dad”) has 
passed away. Simple, kindly, and quaint, he was much 
respected by all Liverpool anglers, and if there ever 
was a true representative of “Old Izaak ” it was “ Old 
Dad.” He dearly loved to angle, and would go any¬ 
where, and do almost anything, to get a day’s fishing. 
Peace be with thee, dead and gone Adam, and may we 
all meet on the further shore. Angling is simply at a 
standstill hereabouts, and nothing much will be done 
until about Easter. Last year we had eighteen club out¬ 
ings, six of which were to the River Vyrnwy, and the rest 
to various waters in Cheshire and Shropshire princi¬ 
pally. This year we hope to do as many, for we believe 
in having these outings as often as possible ; they bring 
the members together in closer friendship, and keep up 
the spirit of emulation. — R d. Woolpall. 
North London Angling Club, Tap House, 
Holloway-.oad.' — On the 22ud inst., several members 
were out, but only two returned with fish, a few roach. 
On Monday we took our return visit on the Clerkenwell 
Visiting List, which, I am glad to say, was a success, 
nineteen clubs responding to the call of the roll on 
behalf of the North London. I havqto thank those who 
attended, and the artistes who contributed to the 
harmony, and to assure them that the North London 
will return the compliment when their turn comes. The 
next visit goes to the Camden, who, I hope will have a 
bumper, for they deserve it.—H. Stretch, hon. sec. 
Phoenix Angling Society, The Cro^vn, Pancras- 
road, N.W.—Several members went out on the 22nd 
inst., but owing to the condition of the waters, the show 
was small. Mr. Bouttler won the silver tankard with 
lib. 15oz. roach and dace ; Mr. Jessop, second, lib. 13oz. 
roach and dace; Mr. Heelas, third, 8oz. dace; Mr. 
Little, fourth, 7ioz. roach; Mr. Bonffler also had the 
largest roach, 13oz. On Feb. 5, Messrs. Green and 
Davis’s prize will be fished for, also two half guinea^, 
where and how to be decided next week. — H. W. 
Morgan, hon. asst. sec. 
Prince Arthur Piscatorials. Prince Arthur, Gol- 
borne-road. North Kensingson.—Since my last report 
several members have had nice shows of fish. I also 
wish to inform members that a special meeting will 
take place on Wednesday next, Feb. 1, to arrange an 
outing for a series of prizes, when I hope to see a good 
muster; also to hear the auditors’ report.—J. W. 
Harris, sec. 
BiOdney Piscatorials, Rising Sun, Harper-street, 
New Kent-road.—Our monthly outing will take place on 
the 29th inst. We had a very poor show on the 22nd, 
only three members weighing-in, as follows : Messrs. J. 
Wigley (roach), H. Mitchell (roach and dace), J. Nelling 
(roach and dace). Mr. Lidmarsh had some very nice dace 
on Wednesday last.— F. L. Lamberton, sec. 
Royal George Angling Society, Queen’s Arms, 
Bateman-street, Soho, VV.—I should like to mention 
again that the clock that Mr. George Osborne has kindly 
given to be fished for in open competition to members 
of any fishing club, is on view at The Walnut Trees, 
Bourne End, and will be fished for on the last Sunday in 
February at Bourne End, tow-path only; also that our 
outing will take place on the first Sunday in February 
at Marlow, Marlow Bridge and Temple Lock to be the 
boundaries, tow-path only. The prizes will be settled 
on Wednesday, Jan. 31, when I should like to see a large 
number of members turn up. There are still a la-ge 
number of subscriptions owing, and if the members in 
arrear will kindly pay up, it will bo considered a great 
favour by—W. R. Shaw, hon. sec. 
Silver Trout Angling Society, Bedford Head, 
Maiden-lane, Covent-garden.—As several of our mem¬ 
bers were tired of being at home, they were only too 
pleased to take advantage of the change in the weather, 
Mr. Massey and Mr. Clark being the first to weigh in 
after the holiday through the frost, Mr. Massey having 
51b. of roach and dace, and Mr. Clark 31b. of bream, 
roach, and dace.— Pelican. 
South London Angling Society, George and 
Dragon, 235, Camber well-road.—On the 22nd inst., 
Messrs. Sergeant and Frei had roach and dace. We 
fish for three prizes on the 29th at Pangbourne. 
Quarterly night on Wednesday next.—J. J. F., sec. 
South London United Anglers’ Visiting List. 
—The next visit on this li.st will be to the St. George’s 
Angling Society, held at the Prince ot Wales, St. 
George’s-road, Peckham, on Tuesday, the 31st. As this 
society is always represented at every visit on the list, I 
trust they will be well supported.—A. Conn, hon. sec 
Sundial Angling Society, Plough and Harrow, 
King-street, Hammersmith.—We were saved from a 
blank on the 22nd by Mr. Gibbs, with roach from 
Drayton. Although there has not been much fishing 
done lately, members have shown up well on the meeting 
nights. On Tuesday last we had a full muster, and it 
was resolved to make arrangements on Tuesdiy next 
for an outing on Feb. 5 or later.—H. Reaves, Sec. 
United Brothers, Deptford.—Several members of 
the above were out on the 22nd. Mr. W. Tyler weighed- 
in roach, one fine fish, 11b. 5Joz. The members of the 
above will fish a jack and perch match on Feb. 5, in the 
Medway, for several money prizes.—H. Tyler. 
Waggoners’ Angling Society, George and 
Dragon, Vauxball Cross.—Some of ours have been out 
of late. The following had fish on the 22nd: Mr. 
Dawson, Mr. Clegg, Mr. Betts. Mr. Field paid us a 
visit on the 24th to open our benevolent box, which, I 
am sorry to say, only contained seven shillings. Better 
luck next time. I should like to see members show up a 
little earlier on meeting nights, so that we can start our 
business earlier. I should like to see a good muster next 
week. Important.—H. C. 
Walworth Waltonians Angling Society, St. 
Paul’s Tavern, Westmoreland-road, Walworth, S.E.— 
Wednesday, Feb. 1, will be a special meeting to arrange 
some important business, when I hope to see all members 
present; chair taken at 9.30 sharp.—C. Hibble, sec. 
Warrington Anglers’ Association, 7, Prince- 
street, Latchford, Warrington.—The annual general 
meeting of the above association was held in the Old 
Workmen’s Club, John-street, on Friday evening, the 
20th inst. Mr. John Mawson occupied the chair (in the 
absence of the Mayor, who was called to London on 
municipal business), and rhero were present Messrs. J. 
Lyon Whittle, W. A. Proud, W. Y. Lawton, P. W. 
Hailwood, Samuel Hartshorn, J. Welshy, W. Bodle, 
W. Bolton, T. Turner, and a very good number of 
members.—The balance-sheet for the year, which showed 
that the total income, with a balance of lls. 8d. from 
previous year, reached .£17 17s. 6d., and, after all 
expenses were paid, there was a balance of IJs. 2d., 
was passed and adopted.—The Secretary submitted 
the annual report, which showed that efforts had 
been directed to obtain fishing for the members in the 
Corporation waterworks, but we found the rights had 
been given to Sir Gilbert Greenall. About three miles 
of the old Runcorn and Latchford Canal have been 
acquired as a fishing reservoir, on very reasonable 
terms, from the Manchester Ship Canal Company, into 
which about 2000 fish of different species have been 
placed: and the announcement was made that several 
local gentlemen had made a splendid offer to purchase 
10,000 fish, to be placed in the canal for the benefit of 
the members, the mention of which evoked the most 
hearty applause. We are in treaty with the Provincial 
Anglers’ Association, of Birmingham, with a view to 
securing cheaper travelling facilities on the L. and N.W. 
Railway and Great Western Railway. The general 
manager of the Cheshire Lines Committee has also 
been approached with the view to a renewal of the 
facilities already enjoyed.—A new code of rules were 
submitted to the meeting, and a resolution on the first 
rule was unanimously passed, “ That we form an inde¬ 
pendent district, to be called the Warrington Anglers’ 
Association.” The others were adopted en bloc .—A 
strong staff of officers and committee were elected, by 
whom it is confidently hoped that various improvements 
in the condition of the organisation will be effected 
during the year.— Peter Knight, sec. 
Wellington Angling Society, Prince George, 
Hill-street, Walworth, S.E.—A few of our members 
were out on the 22nd inst. Messrs. Hames and Cooper 
weighed in nice shows of roach, 101b. 8oz. and 41b. lloz. 
respectively, the latter w-inningthe third prize not taken 
in the January competition. On Wednesday next we 
decide where the February match is to be held, and I 
hope more members will turn out on that occasion than 
during the past year.— Chas. Wyeb, sec. 
West Ham Brothers Angling Society, Coach 
and Horses, Grove, Stratford.—Our members were out 
on the 15th inst., and the following weighed-in: Mr. J. 
Newton, 21b. 12oz. of roach ; Mr. L. Robathan, 11b. 12oz. 
of roach; Mr. Goodrich, Mr. H. Mills, and Mr. C. 
Maxted, also weighed-in roach. I hope our members 
will not forget our monthly meeting on AVednesday 
next, Feb 1. At our visit last night, the room was 
crammed with visitors from other clubs, and our mem¬ 
bers wish me to thank thim, one and all, for giving us 
such a good turn.—B. Lowther, sec. 
REPORTS FROM RIVERS, LOCHS, &c. 
English and Welsh Reports. 
The Lower Thames. —The question of bait has, as 
long as I can remember, been a difficult one,especially as to 
the number an angler or fisherman may have in his posses¬ 
sion. In a case which was taken up at Teddingtoa some 
time since, w'here a fisherman was detected in getting 
gudgeon in an illegal manner, and possessing upwards of 
eighty during the fence season, summonses were taken 
out by the ’T.A.P.S. for taking fish in an illegal way, 
and also for having so large a numbdr of gudgeon in his 
possession. It was during the trout season, when 
anglers were permitted to have gudgeon, bleak, and 
minnows for use as bait. The magistrates convicted the 
offender for taking the fish in an illegal manner, but, as 
the plea was set up for bait, and the bye-laws did not 
specify the number anyone could possess, that summons 
was dismissed. The other difficulty on the river is that 
of obtaining or purchasing bait by anglers, and I find in 
the Field of July 23, 1864, a letter appeared under the 
head of “ Supply of Bait for Thames Fishing,” and signed 
by our good friend “ Bed Spinner.” In this letter a sug¬ 
gestion was made that certain fishermen should be 
licensed at the different fishery stations, to supply bait 
upon a scale of prices to be agreed upon. This sugges¬ 
tion was brought under the consideration of the com¬ 
mittee of the T.A.P.S. by Mr. R. S. Stone, of Feltham, 
on Aug. 6 in that year, with the recommendation, if 
carried out, such fishermen should be empowered to use 
a net not exceeding 20ft. round, and the keepers to have 
power to examine the takes, that no unfair advantage 
should be taken of the privilege ; but the reply was, it 
rested entirely with the conservators to make the neces¬ 
sary bye-law. A report having appeared in the Angler 
of Saturday last, regretting the death of George Rose- 
well, of Shepperton, I have been requested by that 
excellent fisherman to state it is perfectly untrue, that 
he is in the best of health, and, with the water improving 
in condition, he hopes some of his clients will come down 
and he will try to give them some sport. The report 
has caused him great inconvenience.—B. 
Upper Thames.— Thursday.— In consequence of 
the continued open weather the upper [reaches of th 
Thames have got into grand fettle for winter fishing 
and I already hear of sport amid chub and jack, so 
that after all the Thames may show a bouquet of 
angling successes before the season of 1892-3 is a thing 
of the past. Chub are best approached with pith and 
brain, and jack with live bait on snap-tackle. Roach 
as yet do not seem to have got over the snow-water, but 
a few more bright days should bring them on the feed 
Weather quite spring-like, with every indication of so 
continuing.— Marlow Buzz. 
Thames (Hampton Court).— William Milbourne 
writes; “The water has been falling fast, and getting 
in good condition for all-.-onnd fishing. There have 
not been any punts out yet. When the frost broke 
up there was so much snow came into the water it 
made it high and thick. During the last few days the 
bank anglers have been taking some fine roach up 
Hampton way.” 
Thames (Henley). —During the week ending 21st, 
although the condition of the river has been far from 
favourable for successful angling, a few items of interest 
have been brought under my notice. Sundry small takes 
of pike have been made by the local fishermen, but the 
heaviest specimen was only 71b. The best basket— 
numerically—was that made by R. Collins, who had six 
