March 4, 1893] 
THE EISHING GAZETTE 
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this society on Monday last, Feb. 27, Mr. T. Crumplen 
presided in place of W. H. Le Fevre, Esq., President of 
the Balloon Society of Great Britain, as announced, 
who I regret to say was suffering from influenza. M. 
Le Fevre has the sympathy of the City Piscatorials, 
and their sincere wishes for his speedy recovery. The un¬ 
looked for visitation by Aquarius, who was awfully busy 
with the watering-pot, and, in fact, went somewhat out 
of his milky way, for “there was a deal cf wet,” to 
upset the equilibrium of the City Piscatorials. These 
enterprising gentlemen, however, had appointed a 
“gala night ” ; Mr. S. C. Harding, of the Piscatorial 
.Society and “ours,” was to read his paper, “ A Wal- 
tonian Kamble,” and Mr. James Husk had arranged an 
excellent programme of music, vocally and instru- 
meutally. and were not to be kept away from the enter¬ 
tainment they had organised by any pleasantries that 
might be indulged in by the prince of watercarriers. 
There could be no doubt about the success of Mr. 
Harding’s “ A Waltonian Ramble,” which throughout 
abounded in anecdote, poetic effusions, richly dashed 
with genuine wit and humour, and wielded with 
dramatic force. Mr. Harding is not only an accom- 
jilished reader, but as you travel with him to the beautiful 
' Hampshire Avon, or on the banks of our glorious 
Thames, he has the power to convey the idea that you 
have bad, indeed, “A Waltonian Ramble.” Messrs. 
Tom Keeble, A. R, Matthews, H. J. White, and John 
Kelly added their testimony with regard to the beautiful 
scenery Mr. Harding had so graphically depicted. Mr. 
James Husk’s musical menu left nothing to be desired, 
and once more proved himself to be a thorough musician. 
Instrnmentally, Mr. Husk (piano) was associated with 
Mr. Walter Robbins (mandolinist and one-stringed vio¬ 
linist), Professor C. Green (champion concertinaist and 
musical clown), and delighted their hearers with solos 
and duets, and, vocally with Messrs. Walter Husk, 
Robbins, C. Woods, W. J. Boyle, Winter, &c., with un¬ 
deniable success. Mr. Robbins was unanimously elected 
a life hon. member, and, after the usual compliments had 
been paid, with musical honours, to the chairman, reader, 
and artistes, a most enjoyable evening concluded. I 
have the pleasure to announce the next paper for Mon¬ 
day, March 27.—John Smith, hon. sec. 
Clapham Junction Angling Society, The 
Clarence, Winstanley-road, Clapham Junction, S.W.— 
On the 2l3th ult. the following members w'oighed-in fish, 
viz.: Messrs. R. Chapman, A. Turner, and E. Porter. 
Members please note I have still some tickets for the 
Rye House competition, March 9. —G. T. Jameson, sec. 
Clerken-well and District.— Visiting List.— 
A very successful visit on the above was paid to the 
Phccnix Angling Society, on Tuesday evening, Mr. 
Brown in the chair, Mr. Gibbons vice. Fifteen clubs 
being represented. Some of them showing up in large 
numbers. The next visit will be to the Royal George, 
hold at the Queen’s Arms, Bateman-street, 8oho-squaro. 
They are a good visiting club, and this will be their first 
visit on this list. The Midland has joined us, which 
completes our number.—F. Castell. 
Cobden Angling Society, Cobden Club, Kensal- 
rjad, W.—On the 2Gth ult., thirteen members fished in 
the match at Richmond, and, being a very rough day, 
only four members were successful, viz., Messrs. E. 
Baxter, first -, J, Godfrey and F. Nunney tieing for 
second and third prize : F, Bourne, fourth. The match 
will be continued on the 5th inst., under the same 
conditions. The prizes left are two 7s. Cd., and six Ss. 
prizes.—A. Smith, sec. 
Epsom Angling Society. —At our next monthly 
meeting to be held at headquarters, the “ Wellington,” 
High-street, on Monday next, the Gth inst., at 8.30 p.m. 
C. M. Woodford, Esq., F.R.G.S. (a member) will exhibit 
a series of lantern slides from photographs taken by 
himself of natives and scenery in the Solomon Islands 
in the Western Pacific. George White, Esq., will take 
the chair. Our London friends will be very welcome. 
Train leaves Waterloo 7.38 p.m., returning from Epsom 
11.7 p.m.— Edwd. Wm. Hailes, sec. 
Good Intent Angling Society. — On the 26th 
ult. there were not many fish brought in, Mr. Parker 
being the only one that brought in roach. On Tuesday 
there was some good class roach and dace shown by 
AVhitraore, Maybury, and D. Flint. Our members will 
fish at Pangbourne, on the 5th inst., for prizes; there 
will 1)0 a saloon carriage waiting at Paddington at 9 
o'clock a m.—R. Murphy. 
Greenwich Angling Society, Prince Albert, Royal 
Hill, Greenwich.—A very fine lot of roach have been 
weighed in by members of the above society during the 
past few days, the most successful being Mr. Hendry, 
with three weighing 11b. 5oz., 11b. 6oz., and 11b. 12oz. ; 
Mr. Marshall, with six weighing 11b., 11b. Ifoz., lib. Ifoz., 
11b. 2oz., 11b. 2Joz., and lib. 8oz.; Mr. C. Howitt, with 
three weighing 11b. lloz., 11b. lljoz., and 21b. 7Joz., 
re.spectively.—J. T. Ddnkley, hon. sec. 
Gresham Angling Society. —On Tuesday last Dr. 
Brunton was in the chair at the weekly meeting of this 
society, when two new members were elected. Mr. 
Hayward reported having caught a pike of 91b.; Mr. 
Young, 181b, of roach from the society’s water ; and 
Dr. Brunton, throe pike in an hour and a half. The 
latter were caught spinning with artificial baits ; indeed 
the skilful doctor never uses anything else. The 
members of our society have long since given up gorge¬ 
fishing. the majority of our fish being caught with 
artificial baits, and this, it is contended, is the more 
sportsmanlike practice, whether it be with fly, fish, 
worm, or insect. Mr. A. W. Parker, our honorary 
treasurer, read a very excellent paper on “ Sea fishing 
at Deal,” going most minutely into the various details 
of tackle, baits, railway fares, lodgings and boats, and 
giving the cost of all these requisites. He also gave a 
most elaborate description of the coast and fishing 
grounds, and highly praised the skill and bravery of the 
Deal boatmen. Mr. Parker also read an extract from 
“Heroes of the Goodwin Sands” of a very thrilling 
nature, a copy of which work he presented to the 
library. After some discus.sion, a cordial vote of thanks 
was given to the lecturer for his paper and book. There 
was an excellent attendance of members and friends, 
and, with the guidance of the genial chairman, a very 
interesting evening was spent.— James Tayler, sec. 
Havelock Angling Society, Good Intent, Mow- 
lem-street, Cambridge Heath.—Our competition at Ted- 
dington, on the 19th ult., came off successfully, six of 
the competitors having fish. The four prizes wei’e taken 
in rotation by the following members : — Mr. "VV. Thomp¬ 
son, Mr. E. Earp, Mr. W. Tuthill, and Mr. J. Gay. On 
the 2Cth ult. Mr. W. Thompson had 5Jlb. dace and roach, 
and Blr. C. Pfleger some roach.—'W. Young, sec. 
Hearts of Oak Angling Society.— Mr. Callcutt 
again saved us a blank by bringing a show of roach. 
The jack special prize for a fish over l.Jlb., last month, 
was won by M. Muller. The roach prize, given by M. Joel 
Davis, not having been xvon, now stands for the same 
day and under the same conditions as the Anglers’ 
Benevolent Society meeting, the gross weight to take 
the prize. There is also another prize for the gross 
weight of roach to the end of the present season.—W. 
Fenner, sec. 
Hoxton Brothers Angling Society.— Several of 
our members fished for eight prizes on the 26th ult., in 
the Lea, from Ratty’s Lock to St. Margaret’s Bridge, 
only four of which were won; 1st. P. Schulze ; 2nd, E. 
Havris; 3rd, H. Da Costa; 4th, W. Knight. On 
March 12 our members will fish for special prizes 
in the Stort,from Bishops Stortford to Sawbridgeworth. 
—R. Ghubnby, sec. 
Izaak 'Walton Angling Society. —Two special 
prizes (with power to add) will be competed for on 
Wednesday next, the 8th inst. Competitors may choose 
their own fishing waters for these prizes (private waters 
barred). There are also three special prizes to be fished 
for on the 12th inst. Same conditions as the Wednesday 
prizes.—H. B. 
Junior Ply-Fishers’, Citizen, 70, Honnsditch, E.C. 
—Mr. E. J. Clegg occupied the chair. The evening was 
devoted to the preliminaries of the new season’s outings, 
which it is decided shall be held at regular intervals 
through the season. The first is suggested for April 
16, but it is particularly requested that members attend 
on Thursday, 9th inst., so that the fixtures may be made 
as early as ^possible. Mr. Connellan was thanked for a 
valuable addition to the library. A vote of thanks was 
accorded to Mr. E. J. Clegg. A very interesting 
collection of shells was exhibited by Mr. W. Watson 
King.— Hon. Sec. 
Iiincoln Angling Society. — On the 26th ult. 
a few members were out, but none of them returned 
with fish. I hope members will do their best to turn up 
on Wednesday next (quarterly night). Also to arrange 
several prizes that have not been taken during the 
season.—W. Watling, sec. 
Liverpool Angling Association, Bee Hotel, 5, 
Queen-square.—550 roach (part of 700), from Mr. T. 
Ford’s Manor Fishery, Caistor, Lincolnshire, came 
safely through on the 25th ult. all right, and they were 
successfully placed in our Knowsley water. Six of our 
members had a day’s pike fishing on the 23rd, and got 
nine fish, heaviest OJlb. (Mr. C. Waller), the next ORb. 
(Mr. R. 'Wilson), the rest ranging down to 41b. Several 
good fish were run, but lost. The trout fishing in our 
Ruabon and Knowsley waters open on the 15th inst. 
and close on Oct. 15, both inclusive. 500 two-year-old 
Loch Leven trout from Howietoun will arrive in a day 
or two, and will be placed in Newsham Park Lake. The 
above is not a bad budget, and shows we Liverpool 
anglers are not asleep.—R. Woolfall. 
New Albion Piscatorials. —We have a smoking 
concert on the 9th, and an open competition. Major 
Isaacs will preside at the concert, and a capital pro¬ 
gramme has been arranged for.—A. E. B. 
Odds and Evens Angling Society, King of 
Prussia, Bevenden-street, N. — On the 11th ult. we had 
a very pretty display of fish at our headquarters, 
brought in by Messrs. Bygrave, sen., roach; Bygrave, 
jun., roach ; and Forster, jack and roach. On the 26th the 
Messrs. Bygrave and Forster again weighed in some 
nice roach.—J. Cuthbert, sec. 
Phoenix Angling Society, The Crown, Pancras- 
road, N.W.—The prizes were angled for on the 26th, 
but, owing to the state of the water and the inclemency 
of the weather, only four were taken : Mr. Bouffier, 
roach, 21b. 8oz., first ; Warrington, roach and dace, 
11b. 13oz., second; F. Dove, 11b. IJoz. roach, third: 
Jessop, roach, 4oz., fourth. The gross weight prize of 
the month of February was won by Mr. Heilas ; his best 
fish was a jack, 7Mb. On Tuesday we had a very suc¬ 
cessful visit on the Clerkenwell and District United 
'Visiting List, when the roll call was answered by 
fifteen clubs. Mr. Brown took his usual position as 
chairman, and was ably supported by Mr. Gibbon.s, of 
the Reyal George Angling Society. Songs and recita¬ 
tions were rendered in first-class style by the various 
representatives. — H. W. Morgan, hon. asst. sec. 
Prince Arthur Piscatorials, Prince Arthur, 
Golborne-road, North Kensington.—On Feb. 26, several 
of our members faced the wind and rain at Windsor, 
but returned rather wiser men on account of the bad 
state of the river. It has been resolved to hold a special 
meeting this evening (Saturday), to take into consider¬ 
ation the alteration of the match, so that wo can fish it 
out in other waters. We had the honour of a visit from 
the Bomore Angling Society, which was duly acknow¬ 
ledged and drunk with success to their society. We 
hope to have the pleasure of their compan again on 
some future occasion. —J. Harris, sec. 
Hodney Piscatorials, Rising Sun, Harpur-street, 
New Kent-road.—Only four of our members fished in the 
match at Pangbourne on Feb. 26, and I am very sorry 
to say none of the prizes were taken. They will ha 
fiehed for on the 5th inst., to go where you like. Mr. G. 
Sharman weighed in a nice show of roach and dace. 
Mr. P. Martin was elected chairman for the month ; 
Mr. W. Tidmarsh, vice. Mr. Mitchell gives a fourteen 
days notice of anew rule. I hope members will note last 
Wednesday was quarterly night.—F. T. Lamberton. 
Royal George Angling Society, Queen’s Arms, 
Bateman-street, Soho, W.—On the 26th ult. Mr. 
Harris weighed in with roach ; Mr. Gibbons, roach and 
gudgeon ; Mr. Shaw, sen., roach. Our last outing for 
the season will take place on March 5 for the iirizes not 
yet won, and an additional prize (in all four prizes), the 
place to be Richmond, and the boundaries, Richmond 
Bridge, to Teddington Lock, each side of the river and 
usual conditions. Members intending to take part in the 
outing to meet at the Railway Hotel same morning at 
9.30 (starting at stations most convenient to themselves). 
The next return vdsib on the Clerkenwell District 
Visiting List will take place at the above address on 
Wednesday, March 15, when we hope to spend a very 
pleasant evening, and all members do the best, please, 
to turn up and support us. We should also be very 
pleased to see any brother anglers. -W. R. Shaw, 
hon. sec. 
Silver Trout Angling Society, Bedford Head. 
Maiden-lane, Covent-garden.—On the 26th ult. several of 
our members were out, but got very little. Massey, 
chub and roach, 3vlb.; Mr. Kelly and Smales roach, 
about 31b. between them. Next Tuesday, March 7, 
being quarterly night (election of officers, &c.). a good 
muster is requested.— Pelican. 
Sociable Brothers Angling Society, Hope, Pol¬ 
lard-row, E.—The members of the above were out on 
Feb. 26, and only one was successful, Mr. Isaacs, with a 
nice show of roach, 51b. 6oz. He also had 23Hb. last 
week, but was too late for weighing in ; largest roach, 
11b. lOoz., 11b, 8Joz, and several over 11b. Our smoking 
concert takes place on Monday next. Secretaries wlo 
have not received notice, please accept this, and oblige. 
—T. Sayce, sec. 
South London United 'Visiting List.— A most 
successful visit of the clubs on the above List was paid 
to the Second Surrey Angling Society on the 28th ult., 
and I think I can safely say every one present spent a 
most pleasant evening. On the roll being called by Mr. 
G. H. Field, the esteemed president, twenty-one clubs 
responded. The next visit will be to the Rodney Pisca¬ 
torials, Rising Sun, Harper-street, New Kent-road. 
Notice of date next week.—A. Conn, hon. sec. 
Stoke-upon-Trent Angling Society, Roe-Buck 
Hotel, Stoke-upon-Trent.—The tenth annual meeting of 
this society was held at the Roe-Buck Hotel, on Wed¬ 
nesday, Feb. 23, the president, Mr. E. Cocker, in the 
chair. There was also a good attendance of members. 
The financial statement, with last year’s balance, showed, 
receipts, ^6103 15s. 6d. ; expenditure, ilSo 14s. lOd., 
leaving a balance on the hands of the treasurer of 
.£18 Os. 8d. As the society has incurred extra expenses 
during the year in the prosecution of poachers, repairing 
of boat, &c.,the report was considered a very satisfac¬ 
tory one, and was unanimously adopted. After the 
transaction of important business, the election of officer.s 
to serve for the current year resulted as follows: 
President, Mr. E. Cocker; vice-presidents. Councillor 
G. Bennett, Messrs F. A. Hopkins, S. Smith, W. R. 
Taylor, J. Perkins, J. Smith, S. A. Goodall, W. L. 
Swetnam, R. Wallace, H. Lea, Thos. Evans. H. Evans, 
S. Lake, Thos. Riley, and Win. Osborne ; treasurer, Mr. 
H. Evans; secretary, Mr. J. Holtens; auditors, 
Messrs. W. R. Taylor and J. Smith ; general com¬ 
mittee, Messrs. F. ’VV. Brown, S. Barker, Jas. Ridgway, 
Chas. Potter, Wm. Beard, John Arrowsmith, Josh. 
Hassall, Chas. Roberts, Wm. Hassall, A. Evans, John 
Evans, G. T. Walter, P. R. Mather, 'VV. W. Prior, and 
T. Masters. Votes of thanks were accorded to the 
patrons and donors of the society, and also to the presi¬ 
dent for the very able and courteous manner in which 
ho has conducted the business of the society during his 
years of office.—J. Hollins, see. 
Sundial Angling Society, Plough and Harrow, 
King-street, Hammersmith.—A two-days’ roving match 
is arranged to take place on March 12 and 14, in which 
hon. members are invited to compete. Membersmay go 
where they please and fish from punt or bank; nil fish 
to weigh. Notice to be given by Tuesday next March 7 
which day members intend to fish.—H. Reaves, sec. 
Sussex Piscatorial Society, Arch 104, King’s- 
road, Brighton.—On Wednesday week, one of the best 
lectures 1 have ever had the pleasure to hear, was 
delivered before the members of our society by Mr. 
Walter Pry (brother to the Mr. Fry who wrote the 
“ Inchnadamph” article in the Fishing Guzetle of Feb. 18', 
The descriptions of Scotch and Irish hills, lochs, 
&3., were simply grand, and cannot bo adequately 
expressed by me. Everyone present was “ spell bound,'’ 
as the enthusiastic angler and lecturer winged our 
thoughts to the death of the noble ferox or the lordly 
salmon in one of the lovely lochs he so ably described. 
A vote of thanks to the lecturer was proiiosed by the 
chairman, Mr. R. D. Firmin, and unanimously carried. 
Among those present were Messrs. H. D. Willock, J. P., 
Dr. Sawyer, Dr. Snell, M.R.C.S., P. E. Tickle, Hy. 
Reason, Wm. F. Booth, W. C. P. Gilland, Hy. Man- 
waring, W. Andrews, V. Lindars, E. J. Ash, J. Hynde 
Crouch, Hy. Booth, and others. Mr. Wm. F. Booth 
weighed-in a jack of 3Jlb , and five good perch. Mr. 
Wm. C. F. Gillam weighed-in two good perch. Both 
