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irg industries of Ireland.” (-1) “ That the best thanks of 
this association be accorded to the members of Parliament 
who hare interested themselves in blocking the present 
Bill before Parliament.” (5) “That copies of these 
resolutions bo sent to the members of the Government, 
and the leaders of the different parties in the House of 
Commons. ’ ’ The above resolutions speak for themselves, 
therefore any criticism on ray part on their own absurdity 
are unnecessary. The mill-owners recently got a chance 
of bringing their arguments to bear on a committee of 
the House of Commons, and it is yet fresh in the minds of 
the readers of the Fishiug Gazette how ignominiously 
the turbine users aud polluters of our rivers failed. 
Their own Bill recoiled on them. It is to be hoped that 
the promoters of the present Bill will be successful in 
carrying war into the camp of the enemy. 
Eepotts from Clubs 
TFe 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’ Association. — The delegates met on 
Monday last, the 20th iust., at Foresters’ Hall, Mr. W. 
H. Beckett in the chair. The minutes and other routine 
business connected with the last delegate and general 
committee meetings having been disposed of, as well as 
that of the renting and preservation committee by the 
chairman, in the absence of Mr. Murphy through ill- 
hsalth, the secretary reported the Lea Conservancy had 
i-sued the usual posters regarding the close season, and 
that they were now being posted all along the Lea by 
the association. The Kimberley Angling Society wrote 
to the effect that they had decided to continue as an 
angling society pure and simple as heretofore. A letter 
of apology was read from the two members of the 
Central Association who had been fishing in one of our 
waters, but as it was not considered satisfactory, the 
secretary was instructed to write requesting them to 
attend at our next delegate meeting. Mr. F. Thorling, 
one of the society’s visiting officers, reported that on 
February 21 he had attended the Ldmonton and 
Tottenham Angling Society to open their anglers’ 
benevolent box, from which ho received d£l 15s. lid. 
On the 27th he attended the Globe Angling 
Society, and opened their box, which had contained 
£2 3s. lOd., and that on the 6th inst. he visited the City 
of London and Rising Sun Angling Societies, where 
twenty-two clubs sent delegates. Mr. Armstrong had 
visited the Prince Arthur and Mr. Jennings the Jubilee 
Angling Society, and collected 11s. 6d. from the benevo¬ 
lent box. The Forest Gate Piscatorials’ Angling Society 
was next enrolled, after the secretary had produced 
evidence as to their intended sizes of fish, from which 
it appeared they have adopted a high and satisfactory 
standard. Mr. S. Malby, who has so ably undertaken 
the duties of secretary to the fund now being raised by 
a series of angling competitions for the Anglers’ Benevo¬ 
lent Society and convalescent home, reported that 413 
anglers competed last Sunday, and that seventeen prizes 
were taken, also that another competition will take 
place on the 26th, the prize winners to be barred, but 
the unsuccessful competitors will be at liberty to again 
fish on production of their tickets. Other anglers may also 
compete upon payment of the entrance fee of one 
shilling. The train leaves Liverpool-street at 9.8 a.m. 
There are fifteen prizes; conditions as before. Mr. 
Abrahams collected 13s. last Sunday, and distributed 
it to the two guards, fireman, and stoker of 
the special train taking the competitors back 
to London. He desires to express their, as well as 
his own, thanks to all those who contributed. Notice 
was given by a member that at the general annual 
meeting of the association he would propose that 
we adopt the sizes and seasons which we had re¬ 
commended the Thames Conservancy to adopt, for all 
the waters rented by the association. Messrs. B. Abra¬ 
hams, W. Talbot, and J. Laming were elected auditors. 
Cheques for the rent of waters and the payment of 
salaries of bailiffs and other officials were to be drawn 
amounting to £do 2s. 31. The secretary announced 
that he has received the list of fares for the new stations 
recently granted by the Great Eastern Railway Co. 
The roll being called, it was found that fifty-one clubs 
were represented. A vote of thanks to the chaii-man 
brought the meeting to a close at a very late hour.— 
Hon. Reporter. 
Anglers’ Association. —No. 1, Eastern District. 
—The next return visit will be to the Dalston Angling 
Society, Brownlow Arms, Brownlow-street, Dalston, on 
Monday next, March 27. Come early, and secure your 
seats, tor the visit to this well-known club is always a 
great success.—G. Manning. 
Anglers’ Association. — Southern District 
Visiting List — A return visit on the above list will 
take place on Monday next, the 27th inst., at the 
Amicable Excelsior A S., Prince Arthur, Arthur-street, 
Battersea. As this club is always represented at all 
visits I hope brother anglers will rally round and give 
them a bumper. The club-house is within three minutes’ 
walk of Battersea Park and Queen’s-road stations, and 
trams pass the top of the street. — G. W. Armstrong, 
District Officer. 
Anglers’ Benevolent Society, Foresters’ Hall, 
Clerkenwell-road, E.C.—Since my last report, I beg to 
acknowledge with thanks the receipt of .£1 Is. from Mr. 
C. H. Cook, Elmlea, South Stoke, Reading, life member, 
and 2s. 6d., annual subscription, from R J. Breedon, 
Sociable Brothers Angling Society.—R. Ghurnet, sec. 
Anchor and Hope Angling Society, Royal 
George, Rotherhithe New-road.—The usual weekly 
meeting of the above society was held on Wednesday 
evening, when it was decided that we have the South 
London visit on the night of the reading by Mr. Jardiue 
owing to the holidays, the same to take place on April 
19. IMembers are reminded that Wednesday next is 
quarterly night, with distribution of prizes, and 1 hope 
to receive, in time for distribution, the outstanding 
prizes. Members are specially requested to attend, as 
business of a very special character will be brought 
forward for their consideration.—A. G. Smith, sec. 
Battersea United Piscatorials, Lord Ranelagh, 
Verona-street, S.W.—On Wednesday last we had a poor 
muster, but those present expressed a wish that we 
should have a series of concerts during the close season, 
and I should like to see all members attend in order that 
we may arrange mitters. Members are requested 
to note that all subscriptions should be paid as soon as 
possible.—A. Trowbridge, sec. 
Brompton Angling Society, D’Oyley Arms, 
Marl borough-road, Chelsea, S.W.—On Wednesday 
evening last the supper in connection with our last com¬ 
petition at Pangbourne took plase at the club house ; 
Mr. J. B. Close took the chair, and Mr. F. Goodwin, the 
vice-obah. Our host (Old Brook), with his usual 
generosity, put a most substantial supper on the table, 
alter which the chairman presented the prizes won in 
the .competition : Mr. Sander, prize for the heaviest 
take and one for the heaviest chub over a pound, and 
Mr. F. Briggs a prize for the second heaviest take. 
Messrs. Gore, Connell, Robson, Owen, Sparrow, and 
others sang some canital songs, and a most enjoyable 
evening was spent.-^H. Roach. 
Carlisle Angling Association. — At a special 
meeting of this association on Tuesday evening, Mr. J. 
B. Slater was presented with a valuable salmon rod, 
reel, line, &o., on his retirement from the secretaryship 
after fourteen yeMs’ service. Mr. Routledge was in 
the chair. Mr. Slater, in replying, said the association 
had done more than any other body of men in Cumber¬ 
land to preserve the river Eden. In 1852 no fewer than 
thirty-two shackle nets were seized by the association, 
who continued to watch the river till the Fishery Board 
was formed in 1870. He expressed the hope that the 
association would soon get more water, and counselled 
the members to be careful of their behaviour at the 
water, urging them always to give a civil answer when 
challenged.^ 
City Piscatorials. —On Monday last, 20th inst., 
Mr. J. Dtplidge presided, and quickly disposed of the 
lengthy agenda paper. It was announced that Mr. 
C. H. O’Dowd was the winner of the silver cop pre¬ 
sent. d to this society for competition by Messrs. 
Cantrell and Cochrane. Special notice.—On Monday 
next (27th), under the presidency of Mr. W. H. 
LeFevre, C.E., president of the Balloon Society 
of Great Britain, Mr. 'Ihomas Ransoni Sachs, president 
and father of the Piscatorial Society, will read his paper, 
“ The Fish and the Ring, or the Fortunate Farmer’s 
Daughter.” Mr. James Husk, to mark this occasion, has 
arranged a variety programme, to include Mr. Stephen 
Palmyre (Ethiopian artiste) who has kindly promised to 
give his unique ijerforinanoe, as rendered by him before 
their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the 
Duke of Edinburgh—“Mr. Steve Palmyre is one of the 
beat all-round negro melodists ever seen here ” [South¬ 
ampton Era) —commencing at eight o’clock. Reading at 
nine o’clock. Cards of invitation have been sent out, 
but in the event of any omissions anglers will please 
accept this intimation as an equivalent.— John Smith, 
hon. sec. 
Clerkenwell and District United Visiting 
Iiist. —The next visit on the above will be to the 
Copenhagen Angling Society, held at the Copenhagen 
tavern, York-road, Camden-road, on Thursday next, 
March 30. This will be their first visit on this list; they 
are a jolly lot of fellows and they ought to have a good 
meeting.—F. Castell. hon. sec. 
Epsom Angling Society. —Second annual dinner 
took place at the Wellington, High-street, on Friday, 
March 17. C. M. Woodford, Esq., F.R.G.S. (in the 
absence of the president, T. T. Bucknill, Esq., Q.C., 
M.P., owing to illness of his daughter) took tne chair, 
and vice-president, E. B. Jay, Esq., the vice-chair. 
About seventy sat down to the table and a most enjoy¬ 
able evening was spent. The usual loyal and other 
toasts were proposed and due honour done them. 
During the evening the hon. secretary, Mr. E. W. Hailes 
was presented with a handsome silver snuff-box with 
suitable inscription, and a new five pound note enclosed 
in it, the gift of the members of his society. A presen¬ 
tation of prizes took place to the successful competitors, 
Messrs. J. Jeffery, W. Dix, W. Holt, J. Wagstaffe, Geo. 
Miles, W. Wiltshire, W. Simmons, and E. W. Hailes, 
for the past season — Edwd. Wm. Hailes, sec. 
Gresham Angling Society. —Mr. E. C. Goodwin 
presided at the usual weekly meeting on Tuesday, when 
there was a full attendance. Mr. C. S. Bentley pre¬ 
sented a book to the library, “A New Health Resort,” 
and was heartily thanked. The chairman offered some 
numbers of a work called “The Rivers of England,” 
and Dr. Brunton offered to have them bound, and a vote 
of thanks was given to each of those members. A copy 
of the rules, balance-sheet, &c., of the Sussex Pisca¬ 
torials was laid before the meeting. Twenty members 
returned to the club-room from Kelvedon at 9 o’clock, 
where they had held a roach competition, hut had 
met with poor sport. Mr. H. Canton took the first 
prize with three fish, weighing 21b. 2ioz., and Mr. H. 
Short the second with three, weighing lib. lOoz. On 
Tuesday next, the 28th, Mr. T. W. White will read a 
paper on “ Fly-tying,” and illustrate it, and there will 
be an exhibition of fly-fishing tackle by members.— 
James Taylek, sec. 
Havelock Angling Society, Good Intent, Mow- 
lem-street, Carabnrigo Heath.—Notice : members are 
particularly requested to attend the general meeting on 
Tuesday next, March 28, that has been called in con¬ 
sequence of several of our rules requiring prompt 
attention.—W. Young, sec. 
Hearts of Oak Angling Society. —On the 19th 
inst., although so many wore in the competition for the 
A.B.S., one of our members was successful in being 
amongst the winners, viz., Mr. Pleydbll; but I hope the 
non-winners will meet with better success next week. 
On Monday last the concert took place for the benefit of 
the widow of J. Jackson, and ou her behalf I beg to 
return many thanks for the kind way in which so many 
showed their sympathy on this occasion.—W. Fenner, 
sec. 
Hoxton Brothers Angling Society.— A. Hatte- 
more weighed in 71b. 8Joz. handsome roach on the 19th 
inst. from the Lea; S. Gillett, chub, 21b. 3oz. On 
March 26 our members will fish for eleven valuable 
prizes from Wave Tumbling Bay to the Engine House, 
all to leave London by first train.—R. Ghurney, sec. 
Izaak Walton Angling Society. —The members 
will compete for three special prizes on Wednesday, 
the 29th inst., between Cai;thagena Weir and the 
Look at St. Margaret's. All competitors to fish 
from the towing-path only. Mr. G. Rogers weighed-iii 
roach and dace on the 19th. Messrs. H. C. Wheatley 
and T. Goodwins weighed-in roach on Wednesday last. 
—H. B. 
Junior Flyfishers, 70, Houndsditch.—Meeting, 
March 16, Mr. G. F. Goodwin in the chair. Mr. E. C. 
Clements suggested, in furtherance of the objects of 
the society, that a challenge cup be obtained, to be held 
for one year by the member who shows the largest 
number of specimen fish over the following weights ;— 
Chub, 2Jlb.; roach, lib.; rudd, lib.; dace, ilb. ; and 
offered tne first subscription towards the purchase of 
cup. Messrs. J. Hall and Hesse also joined in the sub¬ 
scription, and the conditions were agreed to by them 
and approved by the members. Mr. J. P. Connellau 
presented a valuable addition to the library, consisting 
of seven years’ numbers of a piscatorial journal—a 
library in itself. Mr. Connellan w’as hea tily thanked for 
same. Two gentlemen were nominated for membership. 
Thursday, March 23, J. Taylor, Esq. (president), 
occupied the chair. Minutes of last meeting having 
been confirmed, Messrs. C. H. Cook (John Bickerdyke), 
Peter Smith, C. A. P. Green, and F. May were unani¬ 
mously elected by ballot. Two farther names were sub¬ 
mitted for membership. It was unanimously decided to 
apply for membership to the National Angling Clubs 
Association, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded 
our president, Mr. J. Taylor, for the prompt action he 
has taken in promoting tbe interests of this society in 
connection with the Loch Leven competition. We now 
have ninety-five members, and are desirous of making 
the “century” at an early date, after which it is 
anticipated the terms of membership will be altered. 
On Thursday, March 30, there will be no meeting. A 
hearty vote of thanks was passed to the chairman.—■ 
Hon. sec. 
Liverpool Angling Association.— VYe had a 
good meeting last week, and it was resolved to have a 
competition in the River Vyrnwy, at Llanymynech, on 
Easter Monday, Aprils.—R. Woolfall. 
Norlands. —The first annual dinner and concert in 
connection with this club will take place at the St. 
James’s Mission, St. Clement's-road, Netting Hill, on 
Friday, April 14, at seven o’clock. Any brother anglers 
desirous of joining us on this occasion will be gladly 
welcomed. Tickets, 3s. each, to be had of the secretary. 
—W. 0. Dawson. 
Flioenix Angling Society, the Crown, Pancras- 
road, N.W.—The remaining consolation prizes will be 
fished for on March 26th, all members to go where they 
like. On Tuesday we had a good muster, and several 
alterations in the rules were discussed. I hope all 
members will attend next Tuesday as it is quarterly 
night, and officers and auditors will have to be elected. 
—H. W. Morgan, hon. asst. sec. 
Boyal George Angling Society, Queen’s Arms, 
Bateman-street, Soho, W.—The usual weekly meeting 
took place on the 22nd inst., when I am pleased to sa,y 
a new working member was proposed. A very fair 
number of members attended, but I should like to see 
more during the fence season, as there is a lot of 
important business to be done. All members take 
notice that we start revising the rules next Wednesday 
night.—W. R. Shaw, hon. see. 
Serapis Angling Society, Nevill Arms, NeviP- 
road, Stoke Newington, N.—Ou Wednesday last we had 
our annual supper, when about forty friends and mem¬ 
bers were present. Mr. A. G. Jardine occupied the 
chair and Mr. J. P. Connellan the vice. A merry 
evening was passed, being enlivened by good harmony 
by Messrs. H. Gappee, J. Tilbury-Batley, and Tom 
Garrick; several recitations by Slisses Groom and 
Harrison. Tbe benevolent box was opened by Mr. 
Thorling and found to contain 23s. 3d. We also made 
six new members—a good finish for the season. On the 
19th inst Mr. T. Collier had chub ; Mr. H. Gipppee, 
roach from the Lea. I shall be pleased to see any gen¬ 
tleman wishing to join us any Wednesday evening.— 
J. Laming, sec. 
Silver Trout Angling Society, Bedford Head, 
Maiden-lane, Covent-garden. — On Tuesday next. 
March 28, meeting of auditors, at 8.30 p.m. Committee 
