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SUPPLEMENT TO THE PISHING GAZETTE 
[Eebruart 11, 1893 
and had given them all the greatest satisfaction. This 
toast was drunk, and the host responded. 
The arrangements, which were in the hands of Mr. 
Thomas Leaver and Mr. A. Hill, were carried out most 
creditably. 
During the evening, Molesworth’s hand played for 
dancing, and several gentlemen gave some enjoyable 
songs. Mr. Perks, jun., rendered some able pianoforte 
solos. 
DERWEXT FISHERY DISTRICT BOARD. 
The quarterly meeting of this Board of Conservators 
was held in the Court House, Cockermouth, on Saturday 
afternoon. Present : Rev. A. Sutton (in the chair), Mr. 
J. Hall, Mr. H. Mayson, Mr. J. Alcock, and Mr. T. C. 
Burn (clerk). 
The Chaieman said the first business was to receive 
the accounts for the past year. He was glad to say that 
Mr. Bum was able to give them a very favourable 
report. The clerk read the accounts as follows:— 
Receipts—Salmon licences (rods), ^£200 Ss.; do., other 
instruments, .£17; general licences, ^622; trout and 
char licences (rods), ^6101 7s. : do., other instruments, 
.£3 ; endorsements on licences, fis. fid. ; penalties on 
coavictions, .£28 Ss. 9d. ; interest, 2s.; total receipts, 
.£432 5s. Expenditure—Amount overdrawn, December 
31, 1891, .£lfi 13s. 2d. ; clerk’s salary, ^£25; wages of 
water bailiffs, j£280 13s.; travelling expenses, .£2 18s. fid.; 
commission on .sale of licences, £5 3s. 4d. ; costs of 
prosecutions, £22 10s. fid. ; rewards on convictions, 
£7 5s. ; construction of fish passes and other works, 
£11 14s. lOd.; printing, advertisements, c&c.,£lfi9s. 4d.; 
other expenses, £1 143. 9d. : total expenditure, £39() 
28. 5d. ; balance in hand, £42 2s. 7d. The chairman 
said it was the first time for many years that they had 
had a balance on the right side. Mr. Hall said they 
would all be perfectly satisfied with the accounts, and 
he moved that they be approved, and submitted to the 
County Council. Mr. Alcock seconded the motion, 
which was agreed to. 
Salmon Poaching. 
'The Clerk read the following letter from Mr. H. W. 
Clift, Armaside: “I am sorry illness prevents my 
attending the Board meeting to-day, but if I may be 
allowed to do so by letter I should like to draw the 
attention of the Board to the very great amount of 
illegal fishing (salmon) that was practised in the Der¬ 
went last season, and to request that the Board will 
take some action in the matter. From personal con¬ 
versation with rod fishermen I find that a very great 
amount of dissatisfaction is felt that the Board do not 
take more means to stop this illegal practice. From my 
own observations I must say that a more disgraceful 
state of things never existed on any river, and until 
the Board do take some action in the matter I am 
afraid it will continue to exist. May I suggest that 
our watchers be empowered to bring more cases 
forward. There were several abandoned last season 
that I feel almost certain any magistrate would have 
convicted. And I would also suggest that the Board 
require the riparian owners to give authority to the 
watcher to dismiss from their land those they know to 
be iOegally fishing. I trust the Board will see the 
advisabOity of discussing this question.”—The Clerk: 
I am not aware of any cases not brought before the 
court. I will write and get particulars of them.—The 
Chairman : It is not the case. The Clerk : No, if there 
is not sufficient evidence I don’t bring them.—The 
Chairman: If there is any chance of conviction you 
bring them before the court? 'The Clerk: Yes, cer¬ 
tainly.—The Chairman : As regards the watchers, we 
have as many as our funds will allow. Mr. Hall: There 
are four on regularly, are there not ?—The Chairman: 
^ es, and those are as many as the funds will allow. 
The clerk will answer the letter. 
The Close Season for Trout. 
The Chairman said the next business was to consider 
the petition from the Keswick Angling Association to 
alter the close time for trout in the waters above Ouse 
Bridge from Sept. 15 to Oct. 1 as heretofore. 
The Chairman said that, considering the Keswick 
anglers helped the board so much, he thought the board 
ought to fall in with their wishes.—The resolution was 
agreed to, and the Clerk said he would endeavour to 
get the necessary notices issued before the commence¬ 
ment of the season. 
THE FITZ WEIR, KESWICK. 
Mr. Hall said that with regard to the Fitz Weir, 
Keswick, about which he was asked to report at the 
last meeting, it was undoubtedly the fact that salmon 
had great difficulty in getting up the weir. 'They did 
get up, but still it was by no means clear sailing. He 
had consulted many fishermen about it, and they 
thought it would be advisable to put up a small fish 
pass, which would cost something like £5—a removable 
fish pass, which could be taken away after the fish had 
gone up.—The Clerk said a permanent pass would be 
costly. 
The Clerk said a movable pass would be very feasible. 
It was agreed that a plan and particulars should be sub¬ 
mitted at the next meeting. 
TROUT NETTING IN DEEWENTWATER. 
Mr. Mayson said there was a feeling that the size of 
mesh used for the catching of trout was too small. It 
was well known that Derwentwater trout were much 
larger than other trout. The minimum size of the mesh 
was an inch from knot to knot when wet. That was 
much too small, and a great quantity of fish was caught, 
he was told, that ought never to be taken out of Der¬ 
wentwater at all. Derwentwater trout averaged 21b., 
and went up to 41b., while Crummock trout only aver¬ 
aged three to the pound. The same net was used for all 
the lakes, and he asked if it would not be possible to 
make the mesh larger for Derwentwater and Bassen- 
thwaite.—The Chairman said they could not do anything 
that day. Notice of motion must be given.—The Clerk 
said he could write and ask the Board of Trade whether 
they would consent to two differently sized meshes being 
used. What size would Mr. Mayson suggest!'—Mr. 
Mayson said he was not prepared to say, but not less 
than half an inch larger. He was only expressing the 
grievance of the Keswick anglers, who had told him that 
yearling fish, that ought never to have been taken out, 
were being taken out in great quantities.—Mr. Hall 
asked if the nets used passed under any examination.— 
The Clerk : The bailiffs have instructions to see that 
they are the proper size.—Mr. Hall : There is no com¬ 
plaint from the local association.—Mr. Matson : There 
have been complaints from fishermen, decidedly, that 
thousands of these trout have been taken out.—The 
Chairman : How many nets are used on the lake r —Mr. 
Matson said there were two. There was one at Lodore 
Hotel, which was used frequently, and Mr. Marshall had 
a net licence last year, but he did not think he used it 
more than once. He did not know of an 5 ' other nets.— 
Mr. Hall : The one at Lodore is the most dangerous of 
any. It takes all the fish at the upper end of the lake.— 
Mr. Matson : We don’t want to do any harm to the pro¬ 
prietor of the Lodore Hotel, but we must look after the 
fishery.—Mr. Matson undertook that the matter should 
be formally laid before the board in the shape of a com¬ 
plaint from the Keswick Anglers’ Association. 
from Clubs 
We beg to request Secretaries to post their Reports 
not later than Wednesday Night, addressed “ Editor, 
Fishing Gazette, St. Dunstan’s House, Fetter Lane, 
London,” and marked Club Report outside envelope. 
Post Card Reports preferred, unless for special meetings. 
Anglers’ Benevolent Society, Foresters’ Hall, 
Clerkenwell-road, E.C.—The monthly meeting of the 
Renting and Preservation Committee will take place on 
Monday evening next, Feb. 13, at 8.30.—R. Ghurnet, 
see. 
Anglers’ Benevolent Society. —Fifth Annual 
Angling Competition, in aid of the funds of the Anglers’ 
Benevolent Society and Convalescent Home Funds.— 
Since my last report I have much pleasure to announce 
that the Burdett and the Hearts of Oak have promised 
prizes for the competition, a tea-service of forty-two 
pieces. I have also received a donation of £1 from 
Mark Davies, Esq., of the Gresham, for the A. B. S. 
and C. H. funds.—S. Mallet, sec. 
Aberdeen Amateur Rock Fishers. —A smoking 
concei't, under the auspices of this flourishing and 
numerically strong association, whose membership 
counts close on 200, was held on Saturday. Mr. Alex. 
Bisset presided. The chairman gave a very interesting 
address on the aims and benefits derived from the 
pastime they all had such an interest in. An attractive 
programme of songs, readings, and instrumental music 
was gone through in excellent style by Messrs. A. Moir, 
J. Massie, W. Walker, J. McLeod, W. Meston, G. Wood¬ 
man, Ramsay, Morrice, Nicol, Brown, Nelson, 
Ruddieman, Jackson, Gillan, Nicols, Duff, &c. At the 
close of a most enjoyable evening hearty thanks were 
accorded to all who had contributed to the extensive 
programme.—G. M. 
Anchor and Hope Angling Society, The Royal 
George, Rotherhithe New-road.—On the 12th inst. the 
members will fish three prizes at Whittlesford. To start 
at Liverpool-street, 8 o’clock train, and leave oft' fishing 
at 5 o’clock. One of our members, Mr. J. Jones, has a 
“pike” in hand to set up for one of his customers, 
weighing about 171b., and he found inside the fish a 
roach which turned the scales at IJlb., though partly 
decomposed. No wonder there are not many “ speci¬ 
mens ’’about, if this is the kind of appetite the pike have 
got. We hope all members will attend the meetings as 
there is a lot of special business to be brought on, viz., 
punt match, &c., &c.—A. G. Smith, sec. 
Battersea United Fiscatorials, Lord Ranelagh, 
Verona-street, S.W.—On the 5th inst. we started our 
roving competition, Mr. Hinkley being the first to 
weigh in, with 21b. 5Joz. roach. On the 8th inst., the 
match terminated with the following result: 1st, Mr. 
E. Wilson, 91b. 8iOz.; 2nd, Mr. F. '\Vilson, 01b. 7jOz .; 
3rd, Mr. Mackrell, 51b. 4Joz. ; all roach and dace, and 
a very pretty show, some of them going nearly a pound. 
1 should like to see members up in stronger form 
than lately as we have a lot of work to do before the 
season closes.—A. Trowbridge, sec. 
Bermondsey Brothers Angling Society, Wool- 
pack Tavern, Bermondsey-street. — Several members 
were out on the 5th inst., but only a few of them 
returned with fish, viz., Messrs. J. Smith, H. Patman, 
and G. H. Payne. Mr. W. Streeton weighed in a nice 
lot of roach on the 3rd. The next visit on the South 
London United Visiting List will be to this society on 
Tuesday, the 10th, when the pleasure of the company of 
brother anglers from any society that can make it con¬ 
venient to attend will be esteemed a favour.—A. Cann, 
sec. 
Blackfriars Angling Society, Winchester Arms, 
Sonthwark-street.—We had a very good muster last 
Tuesday, when Mr. Bursill read his paper entitled 
“ Anglirg Gossip,” with lantern views. I have to thank 
Mr. Bursill for his excellent paper, which I know every¬ 
one was delighted with. I also have to thank Mr. 
Howard for his valuable services as chairman for that 
evening. Several members were out last week. Sir. J . 
Barker, jack ; Mr. Caulder, jack; Mr. Hacker, jack. 
It was proposed last meeting that we have another 
outing on the 2Gth inst. at St. Slargaret’s. All members 
to leave by first train. No live bait carried.— J. Foster, 
hon. sec. 
Bostonian Angling Society. — We have had some 
good takes of fish lately. On the 5th inst. Mr. Jennings 
had a grand show of roach, which were greatly admired 
by the members and friends, six of the best roach going 
over the pound, heaviest lib. 3Joz.; Mr. Billings, a good 
show of roach, heaviest lib. 3oz.; Mr. Rome, our host, 
bream and roach : Mr. Taylor, roach and dace : Mr. 
Halsell, roach; Mr. West, roach, heaviest roach 
lib. 7^oz.—J. II. 
Brompton Angling Society, D'Oyley Arms, 
Marlborough-road, Chelsea, S.W.—On Wednesday even¬ 
ing the supper, which was fished for at Pangbourne, on 
January 29, took place at the club-house; Mr. E. F. 
Goodwin occupied the chair, and Mr. A. J. Gear vice- 
chairman. Very much credit is due to our host, Mr. H. 
Brook, for the very substantial and enjoyable repast 
put on the table. After supper, the chairman presented 
Mr. Robson with the only iirize which was won in the 
competition. During the evening Messrs. Gore, 
Connell, Wright, Cecil, Robson, Goodwin, Brook, Pugh, 
and Irwing sang some very good songs. The losing side 
challenged the winners to fish them again for another 
supper under the same conditions as the last match, 
the challenge was accepted. The evening, which seemed 
far too short, was brought to a close with a very hearty 
vot e of thanks to our chairman and vice-chairman.—H. 
Roach. 
Caledonian Angling Society. —A few of the 
active and enthusiastic members of this society have 
been taking advantage of the recent spell of fine weather, 
and some very creditable shows of fish have been weighed- 
in, notably Mr. A. Knock, with roach, bream, and perch, 
the best bream weighing 21b. 7oz., and his last take of 
fish was five roach weighing 51b. lOJoz., the best roach a 
fine specimen of lib. lOJoz. Mr. C. Bland, our suburban 
member, on Thursday had a very pretty pike of 71b. 3oz. 
Mr. Turner’s two best takes were filb., and 91b. 7oz. of 
roach ; Mr. H. Knock, a smaller take of roach. Mr. 
Wilson has been having some good takes of roach from 
Bures, but did not weigh-in. Myself, perch from the 
Kennet and roach from Bures.—-A. George, sec. 
Camden Angling Society, Royal Exchange, Hart- 
land-road, Kentish Town.—On the 5th inst. the follow¬ 
ing members weighed-in :—Mr. King, roach, 71b. GJoz.; 
Mr. Sharp, dace ; Mr. Marshall, dace. The next return 
visit on the Clerkenwell Visiting List will take place at 
the above house on Tuesday next, Feb. 14, when we 
shall be pleased to see any brother anglers who can 
favour us with a call that evening.—E. T. White, sec. 
Caxtonian Anglers. —Messrs. Brooks, Whitehead, 
and Ballard, fishing in Berkshire on Saturday last, had a 
fine take of twenty-nine jack, weighing 1121b. 3ozs. 
The bait was supplied by J. Gillett and Co., of Fetter- 
lane. 
City Fiscatorials, Coffee Pot Tavern, Warwick- 
lane, Newgate-street, E.C.—During the current week 
sport has been prolific. Mr. J. Depledge, a fine show of 
roach and dace from the Cam, largest roach nearly 11b., 
largest dace 12oz.; and Messrs. Alfred Thorn and Tom 
Keeble, three dozen fine roach from the Thames. Messrs. 
Harry Dunn, W. Woods, C. Spanswick, H. Ellison, &c., 
have also been fairly in it. Mr. S. C. Harding will 
read a paper here on Monday, Feb. 27.— John Smith, 
hon. sec. 
Clapham Junction Angling Society, The 
Clarence, Winstanley-road, Clapham Junction, S.W.— 
On the 5th inst. the following members weighed-in fish • 
Messrs. R. Chapman, filb. 2Joz. roach; C. Ball Tumor, 
G. T. Jameson, roach. On Monday we decided to fish a 
competitor for four prizes on Feb. 19, locale to be 
settled on Thursday evening.—G. T. Jameson, sec. 
Clerkenwell and District. — United Visiting 
List. —The next visit on this list will be to the Camden 
Angling Society, held at the Royal Exchange, Hartland- 
road, Camden 'Town, on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The Copen¬ 
hagen has joined us, and we have room for one more 
club to complete our list.—F. Castell, hon. sec. 
Cobden AngUng Society, Cobden Club, Kensal- 
road, W.—We had fish weighed in on the 5th inst. by 
Messrs. Couchwell, Twyman, and Godfrey with roach 
and dace. We fish a match at Richmond for twelve 
club prizes on Feb. 2fi, roving from Messum’s Boat¬ 
house to Teddington Lock. To proceed from West- 
bourne Park by the 8.48 a.m., return by the 7.36 p.m.; 
register fish at Jolly Anglers not later than 6.30 ; one 
rod only ; all fish to weigh. Members must make them¬ 
selves eligible to fish.—A. Smith, sec. 
Crown and Bnckland 'United Piscatorial 
Society, Middlesex Arms, Clerkenwell-green. — The 
members of the above fished for four prizes on the 5th 
inst. Nine weighed in, with the following result: Mr. 
H. Wright, first; Mr. A. Sherwood, second; Mr. 
Walter, third ; Mr. W. Long, fourth ; boundary being 
Carthagena Weir to Bye House Bridge. I should feel 
obliged if the members will endeavour to attend on 
Wednesday, as there is some important business to 
come on.—G. Rogers, sec. 
Dalston Angling Society, Brownlow Arms, 
Brownlow-street, Dalston.— On the 5th inst. fifteen 
members competed for the three prizes left over from 
2 9th, at Burnt Mill. Result: Mr. H. Webber, first; G. 
Lloyd, second ; C. Richardson, third; E. Wild, fourth. 
On Tuesday it was decided that three prizes of 10s. 
