280 SUPPLEMENT TO THE PISHING GAZETTE [April 15, 1893 
Gazette has been m'sled on the subject, for I myself can¬ 
not see any reason why anglers should thus be denied the 
sport and recreation which they have enjoyed for so 
many years within sight of Royal Windsor. The Thames 
here has always been noted for its fine roach, chub, and 
pike, and I believe in this very spot the stock of fish has 
recently been added to, at considerable expense, by the 
Windsor Angling Society. When such inoffensive, well- 
behaved, respectable persons as anglers get shut out from 
angling between Boveney and Monkey Island without 
any conceivable reason, the boating fraternity may well 
be onthe look out. To be just, the riparian owner ought 
to show no favouritism. The peaceful angler has just as 
much right to angle from the bank or fish from a punt as 
the Eton boys have to dash hither and thither, and the 
noisy boatloads of ’Arries and ’Arriets, and the young 
men in coats of many hues and many stripes, to row 
recklessly on regardless of what stands in the way—and 
a good deal more so. ^ ^ 
The list of fares to the eighteen new stations on the 
G.E.R. will be published in the new '' Angler’s Guide.” 
Look out for it. 
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A series of photographs in connection with the Rye 
House competition—taken by ” Greg,” a club angler— 
have been forwarded me, and they should form pleasant 
mementoes of an interesting occasion. The “ pictures ” 
comprise groups of the winners and committee, the first- 
prize winner and his fish, and a view entitled “ Waiting for 
the Start.” Considering the circumstances under which 
they were taken, some of the photos are very well pro¬ 
duced, and copies may be secured at 3t. Compton-road, 
Canonbury. 
An exciting incident, in which a trout angler is said 
to have played a prominent part, recently happened on 
the Thames at Penton Hook. A man fell into the river 
there, and was in danger of being drowned, when the 
angler unshipped his winch and threw it into the river 
to the man, who had the presence of mind to clutch it, 
and he was dragged to the side by the line, and eventu¬ 
ally rescued from his perilous position. I hear the trout 
angler referred to was a member of the Junior Fly- 
fishers, and he is certainly deserving of much praise 
for the prompt manner in which he acted. 
Just now, in the land of the dumplings, the dykes are 
swarming with p.ke. which have run into them from the 
rivers to spawn. Even in a dyke scarcely 2ft. wide, 
running along the high road, I saw a 31b. fish the other 
day, and the yokels are on the alert with their pea-rods 
and copper-wire, and are no doubt snaring them whole¬ 
sale. I encountered one of these fish-poachers the other 
day, and he very much wanted me to give him a trifle 
for a five pounder, still alive in his handkerchief, which 
he had just caught in a dyke, and which he gleefully 
assured me “ was a bootiful ‘ full ’ jack.” It is getting 
quite time the fence months were put into operation in 
Norfolk. 
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The County Council are making great efforts to 
secure representation on the Board of Thames Con¬ 
servancy, and I notice that the matter came before a 
Hybrid Committee of the House of Commons on 
Thursday. I think the anglers ought also to have a 
practical representative on the Board. 
Goosequill. 
Hertford Angung Preservation Society. —The 
society has been fortunate in receiving a present from a 
gentleman in the neighbourhood of a large number of 
grayling, many of them weighing over 21b., which have 
been turned into the society’s waters. The fish were 
carefully removed by a member of the society, and, after 
a drive of some miles, were in such good condition that 
not one was lost. The water here is well suited for the 
fish, and our members will, no doubt, find many a wel¬ 
come addition to their baskets in the forthcoming 
season. 
Fifth Rye House Competition in Aid of the 
Anglers’ Benevolent Society and Convalescent 
Home Funds. —Since my last report I beg to acknow¬ 
ledge with thanks the receipt of the following sums •— 
Waggoners, 4s.; St. George’s, Is. ; Eagle, ,£1; Houns- 
field Otters, 2s. ; Waltonians, 4s.; Good Intent, dgl; 
Duke of Norfolk, 12s. ; Mr. Haines, 5s.; also the prizes 
from Messrs. Lever Brothers, the Odds and Evens, and 
Daleton. The committee request secretaries to make 
their returns as soon as possible. The distribution will 
take place at the Spread Eagle, Kingsland-road, N.E. 
where the prizes can be delivered.—S. Malby, sec. 
I^itish Sea Anglers’ Society. —A meeting was 
held at the Devonshire Hotel, Bexhill, last Monday in 
connection with the local branch of the British Sea 
Anglers Society. The meeting was addressed by the 
London deputation. Capt. Lambton Young, Mr. Shrub- 
sole, and Mr. Aflalo. Col. Lane was unanimously 
elected president of the branch, and four vice-presidents 
were also appointed. Messrs. Walter Breeching, 
+ Garrett, were also appointed respectively 
to fill the posts of hon. treasurer, hon. secretary, and 
local correspondent. Among those present were Col 
Lane, J.P. (chairman), Dr. Wallis, Capt. Dunn, the 
Mr. Godfrey, vice-presidents; 
Mr. Mclvor Rapp, and other influential residents. 
Proceedings terminated with hearty votes of thanks to 
the London deputation, the chairman, and Dr. Wallis. 
l-eports from Clubs 
TFe heg to request Secretaries to post their Ueports 
not later than Wednesday NigRt, 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 general committee 
met at Foresters’ Hall on Monday last. Mr. Manning 
occupied the chair. Much work was done, and several 
matters of importance were discussed, and ultimately 
referred to the delegate meeting for Monday, the 17th 
inst. The Bridewell Angling Club, composed entirely of 
London City missionaries, was duly enrolled. A 
deputation from the St. John’s Angling Society attended 
to give some information regarding fishing for jack out 
of season, but it was found that we have no jurisdiction 
in the water alluded to, but the deputation were 
cordially thanked for their efforts to stop such illegal 
practices. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded 
the business of the evening.— Hon. Reporter. 
Anglers’ Association, Foresters’ Hall, Clerken- 
well-road, E.C.—The annual delegate meeting and 
election of officers will take place on Monday evening 
next, April 17, at 8.30. I have received complaints 
from the railway authorities of members obtaining the 
cheap anglers’ tickets when travelling for the purpose of 
bird-catching. —Caution. —By order of the railway com¬ 
panies, any member detected using his privilege card for 
the purpose of attempting to obtain an angler’s cheap 
ticket when travelling for bird-catching, shooting, or any 
other purpose than bond fide angling purposes, his 
privilege will be withdrawn and cancelled. — R. 
Ghurney, sec. 
Anglers’ Benevolent Society, Foresters’ Hall, 
Clerkenwell-road, E.C.—Since my last report I beg to 
acknowledge with thanks the receipt of .£1 5s. 9d. 
from the donation-box of the Serapis Angling Society ; 
lOs. donation from J. Cuthbert, secretary Odds and 
Evens Angling Society, and .£1 Is. from A. Nnthall, Esq., 
President Thames Angling Preservation Society, life 
member.— R. Ghurney, sec. 
Amicable Brothers’ Angling Society, Bald 
Faced Stag, Worship-square, Finsbury.—On Wednesday, 
April 26, our return visit on the Central Association 
will take place at the above. I trust secretaries will 
note this, so as not to let another visit clash with this 
one.—W. H. Potter, sec. 
Anchor and Biope Angling Society, Royal 
George, Rotherhithe New-road.—The next South 
London visit will take place at the above club on 
Wednesday next, when we shall be glad to see as many 
of our members and brother anglers as can make it con¬ 
venient to attend. On this occasion Alfred Jardine, Esq., 
has kindly consented to read a paper entitled, “ Angling 
Ways and Angling Days,” and our esteemed friend 
J. P. Wheeldon, Esq., will occupy the chair. The 
reading will commence at 8.30 prompt, followed with a 
grand smoking concert, when a large number of angling 
artistes have promised to attend.— D. Davies, sec. 
Bermondsey Brothers Angling Society, Wool- 
pack Bermondsey-street, S.E.—This society will hold 
its third annual smoking concert in aid of the funds of 
the Anglers’Benevolent Society on Tuesday, the 25th, 
on which occasion the support of brother anglers will be 
esteemed a favour.—A. Conn, sec. 
Blackfriars Angling Society, Winchester Arms, 
Southwark-street.—In my report of last week I asked 
members to come up in better force than they have, 
but it seems no use asking them, as they take no notice. 
I should take it as a favour if they would come up next 
Wednesday and give me a helping hand as to when we 
shall have our supper and distribution of prizes, as I 
want it to take place as soon as possible. Our books 
were closed last meeting night, therefore members in 
arrears kindly settle up as soon as possible. I should 
like to see a good muster of our members attend the 
North London Angling Society on Monday, when they 
have a reading by our old friend, Mr. G. H. Howard. 
I know his papers are always interesting.— J. Foster, 
hon. sec. 
Cobden Angling Society, Cobden Club, Kensal- 
road, W.—Several members have been trout-fishing, 
Messrs. E. Baxter, T. Bourne, and H. Reade being 
successful, having a very nice fish each. We had agood 
meeting on quarterly night, the officers elected for 
ensuing year being Mr. F. Bourne (president), Messrs. 
Parbnry and Hutchins (auditors^ Messrs. Bishop and 
Newell (trustees). The annual dinner takes place on 
Wednesday, May 10. Will those gentlemen who 
promised prizes kindly forward them at their earliest 
convenience, and oblige,— A. Smith, sec. 
Dalstou Angling Society, Brownlow Arms, Brown- 
low-street, Dalston.—On Tuesday last our annual 
general meeting took place, when the officers for the 
ensuing season were elected as follows: S. Malby, 
secretary ; P. Legge, chairman ; C. Flowers, treasurer ; 
T. Midson and R. Parram, trustees; S. Malby and F. 
Legge, delegates; C. Richardson, F. Baldwin, C. 
Pocock, J. Barson, and W. Wythe comprise the com¬ 
mittee. The meeting was adjourned till Tuesday next, 
as there was more business than we could get through. 
—S. Malby, sec. 
Bastern Piscatorial Society, Spread Eagle, Gill- 
street, Limehouse.—Since my notice of our visit in your 
last issue, I find that the night we have fixed is the one 
on which the distribution of prizes re the Eye House 
match takes place. We have decided that the visit 
will be altered to Monday, May 1. All anglers please 
take notice. — W. Bartlett, hon. sec. 
Eclipse Angling Society, Ledbury Arms, Led- 
bury-road. Netting Hill. — A smoking concert will be 
held at the above house on Saturday, April 29, when the 
prizes taken by members will be distributed. We shall 
be pleased to see as many friends as can make it con¬ 
venient.— F. Reynolds, sec. 
Epsom Angling Society. — The amount handed 
over to Mr. Brougham, the contents of our “ Thames 
Angling Preservation Society's ” box was .£2 7s., not 
.£2 2s.; the latter was a clerical error in reporting.— 
Edwd. Wm. Hailes, sec. 
Izaak Walton Angling Society. — It has been 
arranged for the sea-fi->hing competition to take place 
on the 23rd inst. Those members who intend taking 
part in it must send in their names at once, so as to- 
enable the secretary to make arrangements. Full par¬ 
ticulars as to prizes, &o., can be bad at the club house. 
No entries received after Wednesday next.—H. B. 
Junior Flyfishers Club. —The usual meeting was 
held on Thursday last, Mr. Alex. Wright in the chair. 
Member.s please note — The train for West Drayton 
leaves Paddington at 9.20 a.m., on the 16th inst., for 
our first outing (on the Rockingham and Uxbridge 
Moor); dinner at 2.30, Trout and Checkers, West 
Drayton. Mr. Goodwin proposed that the society hold 
a fly and bait competition, the details to be arranged by 
a committee, the proceeds to go to the Anglers’ Benevo¬ 
lent Society. Mr. Evens gave an interesting account i 
of a very exciting incident which happened at Penton 
Hook on Easter Monday, and how, by the use of his rod 
and fly-line, he saved the life of a drowning man. Full 
report of the occurrence has been furnished to the maker i 
of the line.— Hon. Sec. 
Kelso Angling Association. —The annual Spring ) 
Competition will take place to-day (Saturday), when the ' 
following prizes will be competed for, subject to the { 
Association’s “Rules for Competitions”:—(1) Trout- i 
rod, presented by Mr. C. B. Balfour, of Newton-Don; 1 
(2) pair of wading-stockings, given by the Association ; ( 
(3) reel and line, presented by Mr. J. J. E. Brown, of j 
Rosebank : (4) basket and belt, presented by Mr. J. J. E. j 
Brown, of Rosebank; (5) sporting-knife, presented by ( 
Mr. Barker, Sheffield ; (6) drinking-flask, presented by < 
Mr. J. Thompson (Redpath and Co.); (7) framed picture, j 
presented by Messrs. Mackintosh and Co. ; (8) hand- i 
made line, presented by a friend; (9) briar-root pipe (in ; 
case) and tobacco-pouch, for best half-dozen, presented i 
by Mr. N. I. Kerr, Edinburgh ; (10) two dozen trout-flies, | 
for heaviest trout, presented by Mr. Richard Ormiston, I 
Haybank House, Kelso. Conditions : Competition con- | 
fined to open water on Tweed and Teviot. No member ] 
allowed to compete unless his subscription for the j 
current year has been paid. Hours of competition, i 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Baskets to be at the White Swan Hotel j 
at 7 p.m. All baskets must be shown ; competitors 1 
failing debarred from next competition. Members of ^ 
Association not competing are requested not to fish that I 
day. A social meeting will be held immediately after | 
the weighing, when two presentations will take place— 4 
one to Mr. Archibald Steel, on his retiring from the j 
secretaryship ; the other a presentation of an oil painting ^ 
to the society by Mr. Steel.—N. I. Mills, hon. sec. t 
Lincoln Angling Society.— On Wednesday last 
a special meeting was called which was not so well I 
attended as I should like to have seen, but a lot of ^ 
business was done. Our annual supper and distribution A 
of prizes will take place on Monday, May 15. Donors I 
of prizes will greatly oblige by forwarding on the same \ 
between now and above date.—W. Watling, sec. 
Liverpool Angling Association.— Our (inarterly fa 
meeting last week was but poorly attended. 'Two new fa 
members were elected, and three nominated. Mr. G. P. jl 
Titterton consented to act as vice-chairman for the 1| 
remainder of the year, and he was unanimously elected. H 
Resolved that the fishing platform at Knowsley be )' 
covered with felt to somewhat deaden the sound of feet d 
thereon, Ac. Resolved that a punt be placed on the W 
Ruabon water, a member generously giving £5 towards 1 
the cost. The president (Mr. Leaman) and the vice- ‘i 
president (Mr. Whittington) subscribed half-a-guinea l 
each to the cost of roach lately had. The “ exhibition ” -i 
card was submitted by the secretary and approved, and 4 
twenty-five ordered to be obtained, and Mr. Whittington i 
kindly promised to have the one for the club-house very < 
nicely framed at his own cost. The weather continues 'i 
warm, but there is now a cold wind, and rain is much : 
needed. A lot of rare fine roach, in the best of 
condition, are being regularly taken out of our 
Knowsley water by Messrs. Hughes, Till, myself, and 
other members. — R. Hoolfall. 
North Loudon Angling Club, Tap House, 
Holloway-road. — On Monday next a smoking concert 
takes place at the above, in aid of the funds of the 
Anglers’ Benevolent and Convalescent Home. Mr. 
G. H. Howard, editor of Angling, has kindly consented ' 
to read his paper, entitled “ A Silent Alarm, or a Day j 
Among the Jack.” The “ alarm ” is timed to go off at < 
9 o’clock, so come early and secure your seate. Our ' 
worthy president, G. Hoyle, Esq., has kindly promised 
to take the chair, and will be supported by several i 
gentlemen in the angling world. As this is our annual 
smoker in aid of that noble institution I hope brother 
anglers will rally round, and, by their support, make it 
a success.—H. Stretch, hon. sec. 
Phoenix Angling Society, The Crown, Pancras- 
road, N.W. — On Tuesday we had an interesting even¬ 
ing, the sizes of takeable fish being the question at 
issue. A general meeting has been called for next 
Tuesday to decide the new rules, also to arrange the 
date of our annual dinner. Hope all members will show 
up, especially those not clear on the books. No busi- 
