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SUPPLEMENT TO THE PISHING GAZETTE 
[March 11, 1893 
nnbneinesslike manner that a certain gentleman, who 
had occupied the chair at the Anglers Association on 
the occasion of a special meeting, to consider the sug¬ 
gested alterations of bye-laws and the speedy action 
taken by the Central, was considered very effective and 
satisfactory throughout, and it was agreed, on the 
motion of Mr. H. Patman, seconded by Mr. Elsmore, 
that we desire to entirely repudiate the baseless and 
unfounded charge contained in a recent report of the 
.Anglers' Association that the Central entered into an 
iigreement to act in concert with them as to the proposed 
alteration in the sizes of fish, and afterwards refused to 
•larry out our part of the bargain. This we deny, no such 
agreement ever existed, although it is a fact that a 
deputation from the Central had waited upon the com¬ 
mittee. at the Foresters’ Hall, but were jeeringly 
told by the chairman that his committee had made 
up their minds on the subject before our arrival, 
sequently our time was wasted by attending, the 
deputation retiring after distinctly intimating that 
they intended fighting to the last in the best interests 
of London anglers. The minutes of meeting held in 
March of last year were read to the meeting, and entirely 
confirmed this view of the matter. Mr. T.Crumplen made 
a statement on the question of bye-laws, and gave some 
practical information on the subject. It was agreed to 
instruct the secretary to issue a circular to the members 
urging them to make an effort to attend the meeting 
convened by Mr. E. B. Marston, for Wednesday, 9th 
inst. It was resolved as a matter of urgency to give 
the committee authority to at once deal with any phase 
of the bye-laws iiuestion that may call for immediate 
attention. A letter from the Great Eastern Eailway 
Company was read to the meeting, intimating that 
seventeen stations had been added to the list to which 
anglers’ cheap tickets would be granted, and on the 
motion of Mr. De Jongh, it was unanimously agreed to 
tender the best thanks of the association to the com¬ 
pany for their generous action, and also to assent to the 
suggested arrangements referred to in their letter- An 
application for enrolment was received from a new 
society called the Prujean Angling Society, meeting at 
the Eose, Old Bailey, hoti. sec., Mr. S. Stewart, starting 
with seventeen members. .-Vfter numerous questions 
had been answered by the representatives, and the rules 
found to be satisfactory, it was unanimously decided to 
enrol them. In reply to a question as to whether it was 
in order for the new Sea Fishing Club to apply for rail¬ 
way privileges, it was stated that it would be necessary 
for them to make application for same through the 
medium of one of the associations, and the secretary 
was instructed to see to this matter. Mr. C. Watling, 
visiting officer, reported that a most successful visit 
had been paid to the Seymour Brothers Angling Asso¬ 
ciation, and the next one would be to the Alma Angling 
Society, Crown Distillery, Vere-street, Strand, on Mon¬ 
day, March 20. The secretary reported having inter¬ 
viewed the manager of the Metropolitan Eailway 
Company,also the Thames Conservancy, giving a detailed 
statement in reference to both matters, and a vote of 
thanks was accorded him. All communications in refer¬ 
ence to the association to be sent to W. J. Wade, 6, 
Priter-road, Bermondsey. 
City of Iiondou and Rising Sun Angling 
Society, The George, Brook-street, Holborn Bara.— 
Our association visit on Monday evening was a great 
success. We had a crowded house, and plenty of good 
talent. Mr. Boxall, of the Phoenix, was in the chair, 
and twenty-two societies were well represented. The 
next visit will be to the Crown and Buckland, held at 
the Middlesex .4.rms, Clerkenwell Green. The following 
members weighed-in fish on the 5th : Mr. Aftlett nearly 
91b. of roach : Mr. Comley, roach, best fish 11b. 3oz. ; 
Mr. Garbrecht, roach and dace, heaviest roach lib. .5ioz., 
and Mr. Macdonnell, roach, one of them 11b. 3|oz.—C as. 
City Piscatorials, Coffee Pot Tavern, Warwick- 
lane, Newgate-street, E.C.—On Monday, 6th inst., Mr. 
Sowerbntt presided. The business of the evening con¬ 
cluded, the chairman opened up an interesting discus¬ 
sion on “ Eiver Pollution," which was succeeded by a 
general piscatorial chit-chat. Sport has been recently 
looking up: Mr. C. H. O’Dowd, from Virginia Water, 
has had two small jack, weighing .jib. each, and from 
Henley two others, 5Vlb. and 41b. respectively, while 
Messrs. Tom Keeble, Harry Dunn, F. Norman, J. 
Deplidge, Ac., have had splendid baskets of roach, dace. 
fee. Mr. Keeble has left London this morning (Wed¬ 
nesday I with two large cans of live bait, for a new 
found-out, the tip for which he got from the “ gudgeon’s 
own mouth. Other members are working assiduously 
to make a record prior to the 15th inst. I have the 
pleasure to announce that T. E. Sachs, Esq., has kindly 
consented to read a paper, “ The Fish and the King, or 
the fortunate Farmer’s Daughter,” here, on Monday, 
2Vth inst. Mr. James Husk, as usual, will be respon¬ 
sible for the musical programme, for which he has 
already secured several novelties.— John .Smith, hon. 
B0C. 
ClapKam Junction Angling Society, The 
Clarence, Winstanley-road, Clapham Junction, S.W.— 
On the 5th inst. several members were out; the follow¬ 
ing returned to weigh in, viz., E. Chapman, 101b. 3jOz. 
roach ; A. Painter, .51b. O^oz. ; H. Moore, 21b. 5joz.: 
G- T. Jameson, 11b. 8Joz. ; C. Harris also had fish. On 
Monday, Mr. 'Turner had 121b. of roach from Thames. 
At our last meeting it was decided that we fish a con¬ 
solation match at Wraysbury, on March 12, for four 
prizes (for members only) who have not taken a prize 
during season. All fish to weigh (jack barred).— G. T. 
Jameson, sec. 
Clerkenwell and District. — United Visiting 
List. —The next visit on the above will be to the Eoyal 
George Angling Society, at the Queen’s Arms, Bateman- 
street, Soho-square, on Wednesday next, March 15. 
They are good visitors, and this will be their first visit 
on this list.—F. Casteel, hon. sec. 
Cobden Angling Society, Cobden Club, Kensal- 
road, W. On the 5th inst. eleven members competed 
for the second series of prizes at Richmond, only four 
members being successful, viz. : Messrs. T. Hicks. 5th ; 
W. Dunn, 6th ; T. Twyman, 7th ; C. Young, 8th. 'There 
are four prizes left to be fished for on the 12th inst., 
under same conditions. The following weighed-in from 
other waters: Messrs. E. Baxter, roach and barbel, 
31b. 6oz.; W. Hutchings, roach, 21b. 6oz. : F. Haimabus 
and F. Bourne, roach.—A. Smith, sec. 
Dalston Angling Society, Brownlow Arms. 
Brownlow-street, Dalston.—On the 5th inst. several 
members took advantage of the fine weather, but sport 
seemed very slack. The only gentlemen who had fish 
were Messrs. J. Edwards, W. Edwards, and F. Legge, 
who had some handsome roach, dace, chub, and perch. 
The last outing of the season will take place on the 12th 
inst. in the Stort from Eoydon Bridge to Burnt Mill 
boundary. Members to go down by the 8.13 and 9.19 
from Hackney Downs.—S. Maeby, sec. 
Ragle Angling Society, Chesnut-road, Tottenham. 
The committee decided on Tuesday evening last that 
the half-guinea prize, kindly given by Mr. C. Burnett, 
shall be fished for on the 12th inst. in any public water, 
grass weight, all kinds of fish ■ to win : punt 
fishing barred. Amongst the numerous shows 
of fish, since my last report, notably are 
those of Messrs. Day, Burnett, and Ashmore:_ on 
Tuesday, Mr. Dwyer, with roach and dace of over .51b. : 
and Mr. Price, same date, with chub, one weighing 21b., 
a jack of -ijlb., and roach and dace of over 41b. — 
T. F. B., hon. sec. 
East Eoudon Piscatorial Society, London 
Hospital Tavern, 208, Whitechapel-road.—On the 2nd 
inst., several of our raembei’s fished for two prizes at 
Eye House. The first prize was taken by Mr. Worrall, 
with two roach weighing 2Jlb. (each roach scaling 
lib. 4oz.); Mr. Ewer had perch; Mr. Chapman, roach; 
and Mr. Steam, jack, but did not weigh in. On the 5th 
inst., Mr. Worrall again weighed in roach, 31b.largest 
11b. 2oz.. also a nice dace weighing over Jib. : W. Mead, 
four roach, weighing 31b. 4oz., all from the Eye House 
waters. I hope members of the committee will do their 
best to turn up on Thursday next, 16th inst., to arrange 
future important business.—W. M. 
Epsom Angling Society.— At the meeting held at 
head-quarters, the “Wellington,” on Monday last. 
Geo. White, Esq., in the chair, C. M. Woodford, Esq., 
F.E.G.S. (a member of the society), exhibited, by the aid 
of a lantern, over 100 slides from photographs, taken by 
himself during his sojourn of upwards of five years among 
the savages of the Solomon Islands, in the Western Pacific. 
They consisted of scenery and photographs of kings, 
chiefs, and other notable characters male and 
female, in their weird and grotesque paraphernalia. 
The lecturer also exhibited a magnificent case, con¬ 
taining a dozen distinct species of kingfishers, 
common to those Islands, besides several other objects 
of interest, including fishing tackle used in the capture 
of sharks, crocodiles, *«. Our second^ annual dinner 
will be held at the “ Wellington,” on Friday, 17th inst , 
at 7.15 p.m., when we trust our London friends will 
rally round us ; they may be sure of a hearty welcome. 
Our president, T. 'T. Bucknill, Esq., Q.C., M.P., will 
take the chair. Train leaves Waterloo at 6.30 p.m., 
returning from here at 11.7.— Edwd. Wm. Hailes, sec. 
Good Intent Angling Society. —The members 
will fish for prizes on March 12th, at St. Margaret's; 
all start by first train. The secretary will be at the 
club-house on Saturday evening to receive contributions 
to make members free to compete.—E. Murphy. 
Gresham Angling Society.— The ordinary weekly 
meeting of this society was held on Tuesday, with Mr. 
E. H. Bramley in the chair. A guinea was voted to the 
Anglers’ Benevolent Fund. The following books were 
added to the lisrary, having been purchased by the 
honorary librarian: “ Sea-fishing as a Sport,” “ Silvery 
Hosts of the North Sea.” “ Soltan’s 'Trout Flies,’’ 
“Young’s Anglers’ Guide,” and “The Silver Trout. 
Dr. Brunton presented Cadell’s “ New System of 
Natural History, 1762.” Mr. Bentley,_ ‘‘A Season in 
Sutherlandshire, 1838,” aud a copy of the ‘London 
Gazette,” and Mr. F. W. Norman “ Louch’s Life of 
Walton,” and votes of thanks were accorded to the re¬ 
spective donors. A new member was elected. Mr. Bart¬ 
lett reported having caught some dace, and Mr. Gilbert 
brought up a very fine tray of roach from the society’s 
water: altogether they weighed 2.51b., several being 
over lib. in weight, and all measuring over nine inches. 
Mr. F. R. Ohlson was elected to represent the society at 
the competition of the National Angling Clubs Associa¬ 
tion, at Loch Leven, on June 7 next. Considerable 
discussion took place on the proposed Thames fishery 
bye-laws, and a deputation, consisting of Mr. John 
Hearn, and the secretary, were appointed to attend the 
public meeting on the 8th, and represent the views of 
the society. Mr. R. B. Lodge, of Enfield, presented 
some very beautiful photographs of the Gresham Lugger, 
and a hearty vote of thanks was given him. Regulations 
as to the fishing for medals and other prizes were made, 
and ordered to be printed and circulated among the 
members. On Tuesday next, the 14th inst., Mr. C. S. 
Bentley will reada paper entitled, “ The Smaller Rivers 
of London,” and on the 21st, there will be a roach com¬ 
petition at Kelvedon. — James Tayler, sec. 
Hearts of Oak Aniline Society.— On the 5th 
inst., we had a very nice show of fish, the following 
being the contributors: Messrs. Wells, roach; Levoir, 
roach: Glover, roach; Callcutt, perch and roach; H. 
Bagshaw, perch ; and Russell, roach. I regret to in¬ 
form the members of the death of Mr. ,1. .laokson, and 
also hope that the levies due on such occasion will be 
paid in as soon as possible.—W. Fenner, sec. 
Highbury Angling Society, Hornsey Wood 
Tavern, Finsbury-park, N.—Since my last report, the 
following members weighed-in on the .5th and 6th inst: 
Mr. J. Burton, roach and dace, 81b., the three heaviest 
roach scaling lib. 5oz., 11b. 2Joz., and ll'o. IJoz., from 
the Colne ; Mr. G. Rutherford, roach, perch, and d^e. 
12Jlb., heaviest roach, lib. 4oz., ditto perch, 11b. .5oz. 
and 11b. Ijoz. ; and Mr. T. Shaw, roach, perch, and 
dace, lOJlb., from the Bother.- J. E. Wheatley, sec. 
Hoxton Brothers Angling Society.— We had a 
good show of fish on the 5th inst. .4. Hattemore, 
91b. T2oz. roach, five fish weighing 51b. 7oz. ; A. Field, 
81b. 12oz. roach ; F. Gardner, 61b. 15joz. roach; S. 
Orrow, 61b. lOjoz. roach and one bream; S. Cole, 
51b. 12oz. dace and two roach ; W. Cooper, 21b. I'JfOZ. 
roach ; S. Gillett, one chub, 11b. 5oz. The members will 
fish for seven prizes on March 12 in the Stort, from 
Bishop’s Stortford to Sawbridgworth, towing-path only. 
—E. Ghdrney, sec. 
Izaak "Walton Angling Society.— The members 
competed for two special prizes on Wednesday last, the 
8th inst. Mr. C. Hayward was first; Mr. W. H. Macham 
second. Messrs. G. Nunn, T. Goodwin, and N. Martin 
had roach, and G. P. Rolt had jack on the same day. 
As already announced, the members will compete for 
three special prizes on the 12th inst. ; competitors are 
allowed to choose their own fishing waters (private 
waters barred) for these prizes. There are four special 
prizes to be fished for on Wednesday next, the 1.5t’n 
inst., at St. Margarets, between the Gate at the end o: 
the Eye House waters, and the Cattle Bridge ; all com¬ 
petitors to fish from the towing path only. Mr. A. 
Furlong weighed-in 81b. l^oz. of nice roach, on the 
5th inst., the heaviest one sealed 11b. 4oz. Mr. C. 
Layton had some roach and grand dace.—H. B. 
junior Ply-Eisliers’, 70, Houndsditch, E.C.—At the 
last committee meeting financial affairs were gone into, 
and accounts passed for payment, leaving a fair balance 
in hand, and all debts paid. Seeing this is the first- 
year of our existence, with our initial expenses, it was 
considered very satisfactory. Mr. E. F. Goodwin pre¬ 
sided at the general meeting. On the question of where, 
when, and how to fish during the coming season, many 
jdaces and rivers were suggested, and some of them were 
adopted as suitable for our operations with the “fly. ’ 
and club outings are to be held at least every fortnight, 
commencing April 16th, when we go to West Drayton. 
Times and places of our outings will be arranged aud 
announced in duo course. It has been arranged to keep 
a reference book, in which shall be recorded the cir¬ 
cumstances and conditions under which the anglers’ 
operations are conducted. A very enjoyable and in¬ 
teresting evening was passed. Four members were 
nominated.— Hon. Sec. 
Junior Piscatorial Society, New Cross Inn, New 
Cross-road, S.E.—Two members were out on the 30th 
pike fishing at Virginia Waters, with the following 
result: Mr. J. K. Orsman, two fish ; Mr. A. J. Slatter, 
one fish ; heaviest 51b.—W. VV. C. 
Xiiucoln Angling Society. — On the 5th inst. 
a few members were out, Mr. Holmes having a ni.e 
show of roach, perch, and dace, 111b. 5Joz.; Mr. 
Watling, roach. The 12th inst. being the last day of our 
season, I hope to see a good muster of members, like- 
ivise a good show of fish.—W. Watling, sec, 
Liverpool Angling Association. Our last week's 
meeting was well attended, and a discussion took place 
as to having an outing somewhere before the 15th, but 
it was ultimately settled to open the season at Easter, 
when, no doubt, a visit will be paid to the Vyrnwy. 
One new member was nominated— Ed. Woodfall, 
PkcBnix Angling Society, The Crown, Paucras- 
road, N,W.—Only two members weighed-in fish on the 
5th inst, Messrs. Carter and Bouffler having a few nice 
roach from the Lea. On Tuesday we had a first-rate 
attendance, and the “ Heelas Testimonial ” was gene¬ 
rally discussed. No doubt the committee will shortly 
arrive at a decision. On the 12th inst., oar consolalian 
prizes will be angled for, when members can go where 
they please.—H. W. Morgan, hon. assist.-sec. 
Prince Arthur Piscatorials, Prince Arthur, 
Golborne-road, North Kensington.—On the 5th inst. we 
fished our match at Windsor, but l am sorry to say only 
three prizes were taken out of eight. The following 
members were declared the winners : Mr. Arnold, first: 
Mr. Harris, second; Mr. Moss, third. I must remind 
members that the match will be continued on March 12, 
when I hope to report that it will be finished. I also 
wish to state that Mr. Arnold landed a fine perch, IJlb., 
which is being put up by Cooper.—J. Harris, sec. 
Rodney Piscatorials, Rising Sun, Harper-street, 
New Kent-road.—The next visit on the S.L.V. list 
comes to the above society on Tuesday, when I hope te 
see every club on the list. We had some very nice 
show s of fish on the 5th inst. as follows: Messrs. G. 
Sharam, roach and dace ; J. Wigley, roach aud dace, 
first prize Feb. outing. F. Lamberton, roa,ch and 
dace, second prize; one roach lib. lozs., winning Mr. 
Wrigglesworth’s umbrella; Mr. Tidmarsh, roach and 
dace, third prize; W. Lamberton, roach and dace. 
Mr. T. Lines had a very fine show of roach on Wed¬ 
nesday, the largest scaling lib. fijoz. I hope to see 
everyone show up on 22ad. Important. L. T. La.v- 
berton, sec. 
Royal George Angling Society, Queen a Arms, 
Bateman-atreet, Soho, W.—On the 5th inst. our last 
outing for the season took place, and Mr. Stokes and 
Mr. Harris were the two successful ones. There are 
two prizes left over, and these are to be fished for on 
the 12th inst. by the unsuccessful competitors in last 
