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SUPPLEMENT TO THE PISHING GAZETTE [February 4, 1893 
Whitby Esk Fishery District. —The licensed sea 
fishermen have elected Mr. Freeman Richardson, banker, 
and Mr. J. W. Barry, shipowner, to represent their 
interests on the Whitby Esk Fishery Conservators. 
The Board of Trade have confirmed the Association’s 
bye-law for limiting the time of taking trout from the 
river.—J. P. Jackson. 
Late Run of Autumn Salmon in the Annan.— 
An exceptionally late migration of breeding salmon ran 
up the River Annan on Saturday. This river has been 
icebound for some weeks past, and a good number of 
late spawners, that should have ascended to the breed¬ 
ing grounds at the beginning of December, were unable 
to get up to the spawning beds owing to the salmon pass 
at Annan bridge being blocked with ice a foot in thick¬ 
ness. The ice gave way on Friday morning with the 
thaw, and huge blocks of ice were carried down to the 
Solway. Immediately a passage was made, the salmon 
that had been hanging about in the lower tidal waters 
commenced to run to the breeding grounds. They were 
noticed to be all heavy fish, and of a deep red colour in 
appearance. This is an exceedingly late migration of 
fish to this river. On Sunday and Monday the fish were 
noticed on the redds busy laying down their ova, and 
the sight was watched with keen interest by a number 
of anglers. The water bailiffs were on the banks, and 
took good care that the fish were not disturbed on the 
beds. It is believed the severe winter and the ice has 
done some injury to the spawning beds ; but, up to the 
time of writing, the extent of the damage, if any, could 
not be ascertained owing to the water being coloured. 
There were no floods following the thaw.— Heather- 
bell. 
London Anglers on the Hampshire Stowe. —The 
members of the New Albion Piscatorial Society, Old 
Kent-road, held an interesting fishing competition on 
the Stowe, at Christchurch, Hampshire, rn Thursday 
last, for a silver challenge cup, value .£15 1.5s., the gift 
to the club cf Mr. J. P. Wheeldon, and several other 
prizes. The party had to be up early, for the train left 
Waterloo at 5.50 a.m., but eventually the members and 
their friends reached the station in time, and numbered 
altogether about forty. It was, of course, as dark as 
night, but the carriages, three of which had been 
reserved, were well lighted, and it was not long before 
card tables were improvised out of fishing baskets, nap | 
and whist being in full swing long before suburban Lon¬ 
don was left behind. The express first stopped at Wey- 
bridge; and Basingstoke, Winchester, Southampton 
Water, and other stations were also called at. the 
anglers, after a very pleasant journey, reaching Christ¬ 
church shortly before 0 o’clock. Rain was falling, a 
boisterous wind prevailed, and the surroundings fore¬ 
boded a rough day. The river was, however, found to 
be in excellent condition, and most of the anglers were 
quickly on its banks, the water being very conveniently 
placed for those arriving by rail. The conditions of the ' 
competition laid down that no one was to start fishing 
before 9.30 ; that one rod only was to be used : that fish 
were to be taken from the bank only ; and that fishing 
was to cease at 4.30. Messrs. C. Newbury and A. Bald’- ' 
win (secretary of the club) decided to stand out of the ; 
competition, but to engage a punt and try for some of the I 
heavy chub which haunt the boughs and bushes of this 
grand angling river. They were attended by John ! 
Keene, jun., professional fisherman, of Staines, who , 
seemed as much at home as if he were in his own punt 
on the Thames. As invariably happens, however, the 
fish specially designed, for capture proved to be in any- ' 
thing but a feeding humour; and the largest chub taken 
only went about 1 ^Jlb. The fish were quite off even such 
a luxury as pith and brains ; consequently, attention ! 
was devoted to the roach, and with astonishing results. 
The fish bit greedily, and some splendid sport was I 
enjoyed by the unsuccessful chub fishermen. Fish after ' 
fish—many of them up to lib.—were played into the 
landing net, and the total bag of the two anglers at the 
end of the day’s sport was over 561b. When the fish in 
a sack-bag were brought into the Railway Hotel they 
created quite a sensation. The bank anglers, it was i 
also found, had been doing well, and as they' arrived 
singly,and in twos and threes,their shows of fish were much [ 
scrutinized, enquired after, and admired. About five 
o’clock a rumour prevailed that one of the members (Mr. 
J. Read, of Bermondsey), bad taken a 2Hb. roach, but it ^ 
was afterwards ascertained that the fish was nearer 21b., 
and, when subsequently scaled at the “ Duke of Kent,” 
it was found to pull down the beam at 11b. 9Joz., and 
was a splendid specimen. Mr. Baldwin took the next 
best fish, a roach of lib. Gfoz. The competitors subse¬ 
quently left Christchurch by the 6.40 express, and the 
weighing-in—an operation which occ ipied over an hour 
—was commenced at about half-past ten at the Duke 
of Kent, Old Kent-road, the headquarters of the club. 
i Mr. C. Newbury as clerk of the scales, and each com- 
I petitor’s fish were displayed on trays and dishes. There 
I was, as may be imagined, a splendid show of fish, and 
the room was crowded with anglers and other persons 
anxious to survey the scene. Altogether 1651b. of fish 
were on view, this representing the total take for the 
day weighed-in. A number of the visitors did not scale 
or there must have been even a bigger show. The 
prizes could only be taken by specimen fish, no gross 
weight counting, the one, two, or three best roach over 
Soz. to take the silver cup. In the result Mr. R. Mudd 
secured the trophy, but he will have to win it three 
times before it becomes his absolute property. Sub¬ 
joined are the takes of fish as weighed-in : Messrs. New¬ 
bury and Baldwin (punt fishing). 541b. 13oz.: Mr. Bald¬ 
win, roach, lib. 6|oz.; Mr. J. Read, 201b. 14Joz.: three 
best roach, 31b. Soz.; best roach, 11b. 9|oz.; Mr. R. 
Shonfeld, i91b. 13oz.; three best roach, 21b. 15Joz.; 
Mr. Grace, 181b. Soz.; Mr. R. Mudd, 141b. 5ioz. ; three 
best roach, 31b. 8§oz.; best roach, 11b. 6Joz.; Mr. 
Davis, 101b. 15ioz.: three best roach, 31b. 6:ioz. ; Mr. 
W. J. Crisp. 81b. 8joz. (pike and roach); best roach, 
11b. 1 joz. ; Mr. A. R. Matthews, 81b. 4Joz.; three best 
roach, 21b. 2Joz.; Mr. W. F. Grimmett, 61b. ; three best 
roach. 31b. 2oz. : and Mr. Brown (visitor), three roach, 
31b. 7Joz. The prize winners were: 1. Mr. Mudd, 
silver cup and jewel, value ,£1 Is. ; 2. Mr. J. Read, 
10s. 6d. ; 3. Mr. IV. F. Grimmett, 10s. 6d. Mr. J. Read 
took the prize for the best specimen roach, and Mr. 
Brown won the visitors’ prize. We should add that 
the outing was of a most successful character, and the 
arrangements in connection with it were admirably 
carried out by Mr. Baldwin, secretary of the club. 
Holloway s Ointment and Pills .—Shortness of Breath. Coughs, 
and Colds.—Thousands of testimonials can be produced to prove 
the power possessed by these corrective remedies in cases of 
asthma, incipient consumption and all disorders of the chest and 
lungs. The Ointment, well rubbed upon the chest and back, 
penetrating the skin, is absorbed and carried directly to the lungs, 
where, in immediate contact with the whole mass of circulattng 
blood, it neutralises or expels those impurities, which are the 
foundation of consumption, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and 
similar complaints. On the appearance of the first consumptive 
symptoms the back and chest of the patient should be fomented 
with warm brine, dried with a coarse cloth, and Holloway’s Oint¬ 
ment then well rubbed in. Its absorption will subdue advancing 
symptoms, and baffle this formidable foe. 
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A NGLING.—On the'WYE.—Good-sized 
j Furnished HOL'SE to be LET for 
j three months ; two servants and gardener 
I left. Capital Salmon and Trout fishing. — 
! “ G. C.,” Glanrhos, Rhayader, Wales. 
SPORTSMEN.—Young Man of good 
I appearance and well educated, bred 
to sport, an excellent fly-tyer and experi¬ 
enced in Shooting, Angling, and Boating, 
wishes SITUATION as GENTLEMAN’S 
SERVANT or ATTENDANT.—Recom¬ 
mended by William Murdoch, Banker, 
20, Fountainhall-road, Aberdeen, who 
will answer inquiries. 
FOR LOVERS OF DOGS AND HORSES 
NOW READY', FIFTH AND CHEAPER EDITION. 
A FAMOUS FOX-HUNTER. 
REMINISCENCES of the LATE THOMAS ASSHETON SMITH, Esq.; 
Or, The PURSUITS of an ENGLISH COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. 
By Sir JOHN E. EARDLEY-WILMOT, Bart. 
JFENLEY' - ON - THAMES. — Fishing 
made Comfortable.—Gentleman, un¬ 
fortunately unable to occupy his House¬ 
boat himself, but leaving good man-servant 
on board, would LET it cheap until 
Easter. In February roach are “ well on ” 
in Thames.—Apply • B. A.,” 67, Brondes- 
hury-villas, N.W. 
/T^UDGEON WANTED, in quantities 
of not less than 200; cans found. 
—Price- to Gudgeon, care of Fishing 
Gazette. 
'T'O LET, SPRING ANGLING on the 
Ythan, Aberdeenshire ; Ellon Castle 
water ; bank and boat fishing.—Apply H. 
Macdonald, Ellon Ca.stle. _ 
^PROUT FRY' (Houghton Strain), 25s. pe- 
1000.—Apply to Mr. R. J. Wickham, 
12. St. Thomas-street, Winchester. (Pre¬ 
paid orders supplied first). 
^0 LET.—Spring SALMON FISHING 
on the Dee : boat of four miles.— 
Apply to Mr. Mann, Mann’s Hotel, 
Aberdeen. 
GOOD ROOM to LET.—Apply at the 
“ Three Compasses,” 23, Orchard- 
street, Portman-square, W.—Proprietor, 
S. Galloway. 
X? IY ER LATHKILL.--A limited number 
of two and three-year-old fario trout; 
very good fish. — Stephenson-Peach, 
Repton, Burton-on-Trent. 
A NGLING.—Good SALMON FISH- 
ING, about six miles on the Tay. 
Boat and boatmen by the day, week, or 
season, from Jan. 15.—Apply E. Cesari, 
Bernam Hotel, Dunkeld Station. 
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charge (prepaid) of 2/6 per Inch, and pro rata. 
Minimum Oharge, 2/6. 
IILUE GAME EGGS.—A few sittings 
only, of 13 at lOs. 6d. ; a sample case 
of hackles sent for selection. Also Fly- 
tiers’ wax, varnish, and natural colour 
furs, well mixed. Price on application.— 
Rowe, Fishing Tackle Maker, Barnstaple. 
T? AST INDIAN CANES.—Just received, 
a special consignment, choice, for 
Rod Makers and others. Price from 
Is. 3d. to 2s. 6d. Over 2000 to choose 
from. Also every variety of materials 
for fly makers, amateurs, and others. 
Maccaw, Trojan, Summer Duck, Bustards, 
Golden Pheasant, &c., in endless variety.— 
Henry Whittt, Basnett Street, Liver- 
Dool. 
ATERIALS for FLY-DRESSING.— 
NATURAL Dun, &c., Hackles ; 
British and Foreign Bird Skins and 
Feathers, &c. Every requisite.— Richard 
T. Williams, Practical Fly Dresser, Ac., 
Kingsland, Herefordshire. Price list free. 
T OCH NAY'ER, Sutherland.—SALMON 
FISHING.—To LET, one Boat (two j 
rods allowed) on thi.s favourite Loch, from ! 
Jan. 12 to May 15, 1893. Terms for whole 
season, c640 ; or for January £5, February ! 
^10, March £112, April ,£12, May ^£6. 
Hotel on Loch side.—Apply John Box, | 
Tongue, Sutherland. 
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Is much used by Sportsmen, Shore Waders, 
Farmers, Gardeners, and Ladies. 
Sold by Nurserymen and Oilmen, with testi- 
moniala and directions for use. In boxes, 6d. 
and Is. each. Wholesale by 
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