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THE PISHING GAZETTE 
[Januahy 11, 1893 
l^epotts from Clubs 
Jl'e heq to reques’ Secretaries to pcs* their Reports 
■nut later than Wednesday Night, addressed “ Editor, 
Fishino Gazkttk, St. Danslan’s House, Fetter Lane, 
Lottdon,” and marked Oluh Kepobt outside envelope. 
Post Card Reports preferred, unless far sj'ecial meetings. 
Anglers’ Association, Foresters’ Hall, Clerkeawell- 
road, F.C. — Important. A special delegate meeting will 
take placeon Monday evening, Jan. 16, at8.1!U,to consider 
the proposed new Thames fishery bye-laws, when it is 
earnestly requested that every society enrolled on the 
Anglers’ Association will send two representatives to 
take part in the discussion. Since my last report I beg 
to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of 17s. from the 
Mildmay Angling Society for tickets of the late Bye 
House competitors ; 1‘Js. from the donation box of H. J. 
Tibbatts, The Citizen, 76, Houndsditch ; and 5s. dona¬ 
tion from F. C. Clements, Gresham Angling Society. — 
B. Ghukney, sec. 
Amicable Waltonian Angling Society, Sun, 
Great Sutton-street, Goswell-road. — On the 8th inst. 
several of our members were out, but returned as they 
went, owing to the frosty weather. On the Ist inst. only 
Mr. Merry was out, who weighed in a very fine show of 
roach. The return visit on the No. 2 Eastern District 
Visiting List takes place at the above house on Monday, 
Jan. 16, and I hope to have a good bumper. Brother 
anglers are most cordially invited, and will receive a 
hearty welcome. E. B. Emcleton, sec. 
Anchor and Hope Angling Society, Eoyal George, 
Eotherhithe New-road, S.E.—On the 8th inst., the 
members of the above Society were supposed to fish in the 
Thames for four prizes, but owing to the " frost, &c.,” no 
fish were recorded, so that they re main open for the ISth, 
to fish where they please, and I hope to see some grand 
shows of fish in the club room. Members are reminded 
to study the prize li.st, as there are several special 
prizes for specimen fish that want taking.—A. G. 
Smith, sec. 
Battersea Friendly, Queen's Hotel, Queen’s-road, 
Lavender Hill. — On Tuesday the committee made final 
arrangements in connection with the annual riiinion of 
the B.F.A.S., when, under the ausiiices of the Society 
for I’romoting the Beading of Papers at Angling Clubs, 
Mr. Edgar S. Shrubsole will deliver his lecture, entitled 
“ An Angling Tour through the United Kingdom.” Mr. 
T. Crumplen will preside. Subsequently, a first-class 
smoking concert will take place, and a number of 
talented artistes are engaged. Beading commences at 
8 p.m., nearest railway stations, Battersea Park-road, 
Queen’s-road, Wandsworth-road, and Clapham Junc¬ 
tion. Trams from London Bridge and Westminster 
busses from Gracechurch-street to corner of Queen’s- 
road close to hotel. As a capital entertainment is 
assured, all anglers are cordially invited. On Tuesday 
Mr. Morris saved a blank with roach. Mr. B. Smith 
was elected an honorary member, and gave a handsome 
prize to be fished for at the discretion of the committee. 
— G. Mumfobd, sec. 
Battersea United Fiscatorials, Lord Binelagh, 
Verona-street, S.W.—On the ‘Jth inst. we received a 
visit from the clubs on the South London Visiting List, 
which turned out a success, eleven clubs being repre¬ 
sented. It gave us great pleasure to see how well the 
local clubs attended, the Amicable, Excelsior, Battersea 
Friendly, and Clapham Junction attending in full force. 
We had some excellent singing, the following gentlemen 
assisted: Mr. J. Bennett (loudly encored), Messrs. 
Wellman, Dinan, Ansell, Hadaway, Wells, Painter, 
Barber, &c., rendered some good songs. At our last 
meeting, on 11th inst., we had a poor muster, but some 
very interesting and amusing disoussionss took place. 
Members please attend next Wednesday for important 
business.—A. Teowbbidge, sec. 
Blackfriars Angling Society, Winchester Arms, 
Southwark-street.—The usual weekly meeting of this 
society was held on Wednesday, when it was proposed 
that we have another match on Jan. 29. Some of our 
members were out on the 8th, but, on account of the 
weather, most returned with a blank ; Mr. Foster, roach 
and dace. — J. Foster, sec. 
City Fiscatorials, Coffee Pot Tavern, Warwick- 
lane, Newgate-street. E.C.—Mr. Alfred Sowerbutts 
presided here on Monday last, but business was almost 
nil. The wholesale havoc among the angling fraternity 
caused by the pleasantries organised and indulged in by 
Jack Frost was the principal topic. Mr. F. E. Gold 
(rod and tackle manufacture) was the recipient of a 
hearty vote of thanks for his presentation to the society 
of an engraving “ The Enthusiast.” An early copy of 
Mr. F. E. Longley’s “ Vade Mecum” (price one penny) 
was submitted to the meeting, and was received with 
favourable commendation, especially the useful map of 
the Thames it contains. On Monday, Jan. 30, Mr. T. 
Crumplen (Old Izaak of the People) will read his paper 
— “ Fish Life on the Planet Mars.” Dr. Spurgin (presi¬ 
dent of the Athenienm) has kindly consented to preside 
on that occasion, and Mr. James Husk will bo the 
pianist.— John Smith, hon. see. 
Clapham Junction Angling Society, The 
Clarence, Winstanle.v-road, Clapham J unction, S.W.—On 
Monday last we held a committee meeting to arrange a 
match to take place on Jan. 29, weather permitting, 
locale to be settled next meeting night. After business 
we journeyed round to the Battersea United United 
PiBcatorials, where we spent a most enjoyable evening. 
The secretary of this club has no Connection with the 
man of the same name charged at the South-Western 
Police-court on Monday last with stealing. — G. Jame¬ 
son, sec. 
Clerkenwell and District. — United Visiting 
List. — The next visit on the above will be to the North 
Lonilon Angling Society, held at the Brewery Tap 
House, Holloway-road, near Highbury Station, on Mod- 
day, Jan. 23, not on the 16th, as previously announced. 
F. (Jastell, hon. sec. 
Crown and Buckland United Piscatorial 
Society, Middlesex Arms, 31, Clerkenwell-green.— 
Several prizes will be fished for on Feb. 5. Arrange¬ 
ments to bo made on Wednesday evening next. I wish 
to remind the members that it is also quarterly night 
and hope to see a good muster. — E. Eogebs, sec. 
Dalston Angling Society, Brownlow Arms, 
Brownlow-street, Dalston.—On the 8th inst. several 
members took advantage of the change, and tried their 
luck, but Mr. Slade was the only one who weighed in. 
On Tuesday, the 10th, our quarterly general meeting 
took place, when the auditors, Messrs. Meek, .1. 
Edwards, and W. Eichardson gave their report and pre¬ 
sented the balance-sheet, which was accepted, and a 
hearty vote of thanks accorded to the auditors, also the 
secretary, for the manner in which he kept his books. 
Members please attend on Tuesday next, as we have 
some pi-izes for competition. — S. Malley. 
Eagle Angling Society, Chesnut-road, Totten¬ 
ham. — The continued frost has prevented our members 
pursuing their favourite pastime until the last few days, 
when enthusiastic J. Dwyer showed in a nice tray of 
perch last Wednesday evening, the largest one being 
11b. 9oz. Mr. Barlow has also had a go for roach, with 
a result not worth recording. Will members kindly note 
that a second and third prize of 10s. and 5s. respectively 
is now added to the prize of the two oil paintings, to be 
fished for at Whittlesford during this month.—T. F. B., 
hon. sec. 
Good Intent Angling Society.— On Tuesday 
last, the members decided to fish for prizes at Ponder’s 
End on Fob. 5, all start by the nine o’clock train. Our 
annual supper will take place on Feb. 14, Mr. H. J. 
Tibbatts will preside, our vice-chairman will be chosen 
later on, when 1 hope to see all members there.—E. 
Murphy. 
Hoxton Brothers’ Angling Society. —No fish 
weighed in on the 8th inst. The members will fish for 
special prizes on Jan. 22 in the Eiver Stort from 
Burnt Mill Lock to Harlow Bridge. The smoking 
concerts on Friday evenings have proved a great 
success, being well patronised on each occasion ; chair 
taken at 8.30.— E. Ghubney, sec. 
Izaak 'Walton Angling Society. —As previously 
announced, the members will compete for four special 
prizes on the 15th inst., at Shiplake ; they also will fish 
for three specials at the same place, on Wednesday next, 
the 18th inst. — H. B. 
Junior Fly Fishers’, 70, Hounsditch, E.C.—On 
Thursday the Junior Fly Fishers met in full numbers to 
consider the proposed new bye-laws of the Thames 
Conservancy, and it was decided to forward the follow¬ 
ing protest to the Thames Conservators : “ That this 
meeting regrets that the almost unanimous recom¬ 
mendations of London anglers on the subject of the 
proposed new Thames fishery bye-laws, have been 
ignored by the Thames Conservators in the framing of 
same, and desire to take this opportunity of stating that 
as at present proposed the bye-laws are unsatisfactory 
to the body of anglers, and detrimental to the Thames 
fisheries, inasmuch as London anglers cannot be asked 
for financial support for re-stocking the river, whilst 
unlimited powers are given to riparian owners for 
netting. That we, as a fly-fishers’ society, strongly 
object to the inclusion of chub for use as bait, as this is 
one of the few fish which affords sport to the fly-fishers 
on the Thames.” One member was proposed. A hearty 
vote of thanks was accorded Mr. J. P. Conuellan for 
officiating as chairman. — Hon. Sec. 
Liverpool Angling Association, Bee Hotel, 
5, Queen-square, and 18, St. John’s-lane. -Our four¬ 
teenth annual dinner is fixed for Wednesday evening, 
the 25th inst.. at the clubhouse. — E. Woolf all. 
Phoenix Angling Society, The Crown, Pancras 
road, N.W.—On Tuesday week we had a good muster, and 
the usual quarterly business was transacted, Mr. Keen 
succeeded in winning the club prize for December with 
71b. and 51b. 8oz. respectively, all roach, largest fish 
13oz. None of our members weighed in fish on the 8th. 
On Tuesday we voted that three prizes should be angled 
for on the 22nd inst., viz., a silver tankard and two 
half guineas, given by Messrs Pringle and Murch 
and the Bostonian Angling Society. AVhere and how 
they shall be fished for will be decided next week. Those 
members interested in the sweepstake will oblige by 
attending the clubhouse on Tuesday next at 9.30 p.m.— 
H. W. Morgan, hon asst. sec. 
Royal George Angling Society, Queen’s Arms, 
Bateman-street, Soho.—We have arranged to have an 
outing on Feb. 5 at Marlow (Temple Lock to Marlow 
Bridge, towpath only, to be the boundaries). Other 
particulars will be announced later. Our return visit 
will take place next Wednesday, when I should like to 
see the room filled ; and if the members will bring up 
t'.'.eir songs with them, I shall be much obliged. We 
shall start at 8,30.—W. E. Shaw, hon. see. 
Serapis Angling Society, Neville Arms, Neville- 
road. Stoke Newington, N.—It is earnestly requested 
that all members should attend next Wednesday 
evening, 18th inst., as very important business has to 
be transacted. 
Silver Trout Angling Society, Bedford Head, 
Maiden-lane, Covent Garden.—On Tuesday last, our 
attendance was touch better than it has been for some 
time past. Our delegates to the Anglers’ Association i 
meeting on Monday next (re new rules of the Thames 
Conservancy). I hope to see a good muster up next 
Tuesday to receive the report of our delegates.— 
Pelican. 
South Loudon Angling Society, George and 
Dragon, 235, Camberwell-road.—Wo fish for two prizes 
on Wednesday next at'Ashnrst. Fish have been scarce 
with us of late. Those members who have ventured 
out. returned with blanks.—J. J. F. 
South London United Anglers’ 'Visiting List. 
—A return visit of the clubs on the above list was paid 
to the Battersea United Fiscatorials on the 9th inst., 
when, I am pleased to say, the attendance was fairly 
good, although the number of clubs represented was 
not large, eleven clubs responded to the roll call. The 
next visit will be to the St. George’s Angling Society, 
held at the Prince of Wales, St. George’s-road, Peck- 
ham, on Tuesday, the 31st inst., when 1 hope to see 
every club on the list present.—A. Conn, hon. sec. 
"Walham Green and Chelase Angling Society, 
Odell Arms, Limestone-street, S.W.—The members 
held their quarterly meeting on Wednesday last, Mr. T. 
Allden, jun., was voted to the chair. The delegate to 
the Central Association gave in his report of business 
transacted at their last meeting, when it was resolved 
that the same bea ccepted. But at the same time the 
members of this society strongly protest against the 
bye-laws as amended by the Thames Conservancy, they 
being of the opinion that they are detrimental to the 
anglers at large. The following officers were elected 
for the ensuing quarter : Mr. Morton, chairman ; G. 
Powe, assist.-secretary; A. Glass, delegate to Central 
Association.— E. Sutchall, sec. 
"Waltonian Angling Society, Cape of Good Hope, 
Albany-street, Begent’s Park. - - At a meeting of the 
above society the proposed alterations in the Thames 
bye-laws was considered to unduly favour such riparian 
owners as might wish to injure augliug intere.sts in the 
river, and even such other riparian owners as should 
wish to preserve and improve the fishing. We trust 
the nefarious attempt to injure sport by relieving 
riparian owners from the necessity of taking out licences 
for netting, and decreasing the size of net mesh, may bo 
defeated, and call on all angling associations to agitate 
for that purpose. In the opinion of this meeting the 
standard for roach in the new Thames bye-laws should 
bo altered to eight inches ; also that pike and perch 
should not bo taken after the last day in February till 
Juno 16. Further, that the standard of jack or pike 
should be raised to twenty inches.—J. Packman, sec. i 
Walworth Waltonians Angling Society, St. 
Paul’s Tavern, Westmoreland-road, Walworth, S.E.— ' 
Wednesday, Jan. 11—The result of the competition: 
Mr. E. Lees first, Mr. W. H. Crisp second. The three | 
lapsed prizes from the 8th will be fished for on the 15th ( 
inst. Conditions : Open, public or private. There are 
two prizes —JCl Is. and 16s. fid.—to be fished for on 
Wednesday, 18th. Conditions open.—C. Hibble, sec. 
Punt fob Sale.— Punt is 22ft. long, 3ft. 6in. wide in 
the centre, and 1ft. 3in. deep, and includes two paddles, 
two sliding backs, and will hold seven people comfort¬ 
ably. It is light and very strong, and it is almost 
impossible to turn it over in the water. Price, dCf!.— 
Apply to Lex, care of Editor Fishing Gazette, St. 
Dun-stan’s House, Fetter-lane, London. 
An Encounter ivith a Salmon Poacher.—A 
serious salmon poaching affray is alleged to have 
occurred on Friday on the Annan, near Shillahill i 
Bridge. Mr. Carmichael, gamekeeper on the Duke of 
Bucclouch’s Turnmuir barony, while on Eobert Hill 
Farm saw two salmon poachers on the Annan. Car¬ 
michael, who is also a special constable, gave chase after 
the poachers. They dropped one salmon on the way. 
Carmichael, depositing his game bag and gun beside the 
fish, pursued the poachers. Crossing Shillahill Bridge 
the two men separated, and one managed to conceal him¬ 
self. The other man made off by Greenhill village, but 
the keeper managed to run him down. The poacher was 
recognised by a keeper as one Eobert MeVittie, who 
belongs to Lochmaben. Carmichael charged him with 
salmon poaching, whereupon Me'V^ittie is stated to have 
assaulted the keeper. Eventually, the latter went back 
for his gun and bag and to take possession of the salmon. 
The poacher followed, and, on coming to the place where 
the fish was lying, an encounter took place between the 
two. The keeper, in attempting to take the charge out 
of his gun, had the weapon wrenched from his hands, 
and the stock broke off. A long battle between the 
keeper and the poacher followed, and both were severely 
wounded. The keeper’s left arm was much bruised and 
he received a cut on the back of the head which stunned 
him for some minutes and enabled the man to escape 
with his fish. The affair is to be settled before the 
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