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SUPPLEMENT TO THE FISHING GAZETTE 
The twentieth annual dinner of the Walworth Wal- 
l^nians was held on Wednesday evening at the St. Paul’s 
layern, Weatmoreland-road, Mr. T. W. Venner pre¬ 
siding and Mr. H. Bayley in the vice-chair. There was 
a good attendance of members and friends, and the 
festive function passed off very successfully. The memi 
insisted of boiled salmon and lobster sauce roast 
duck, roast and boiled fowl, Ac., and after the good 
things had been di.sposed of, speech and song occupied 
the remainder of the evening. The toast of “The 
Walworth Haltonians” was, of course, drunk in “a 
f°rruo’er.” and the subsequent toasts. 
The \ isitors and Prize Donors,” and “ The Secretary 
wk also received with enthusiasm. 
Vhen Secretary Hibble got up to speak, there was such 
a benevolent look about his face that the members 
leaned forward expecting him to reveal the exact spot 
ra the Stour where he gets his grandfatherly roach from. 
However, they were doomed to disappointment; but 
there is no doubt that if the members rally round the 
secretary at the weekly meetings as they aught to do, 
he will arrange for next season’s “grand outing” 
to take place on his own little “ ditch.” Mr. Piolaine 
nineteen years a member of the Walworth 
^Itcnians, also acknowledged the toast of “The 
Officers ’ ; then the company drank “ Goosequill’s ” 
health, afterwards, Mr. and Mrs. Venner's (host and 
hostessk and Mr^H. Bayley’s later on. The prize-winners 
were: First, C. Hibble; second, A. Piolaine - third E 
^es; fourth, W. S, arrow : fifth, W. H. Crisp ; sixth, 
E. loombs; seventh, J. Risdon: eighth, E. Bailev • 
ninth D. Bowles: tenth, Elliott: eleventh. Mark 
Wheeler; twelfth, Brunker. Quite a large prize-list was 
announced for next season. I should add that the 
musical programme (piano, Mr. W. Judge) was all that 
couW be desired and that the singing of Mr. Vernon 
McMullock (of the Crystal Palace) and Mr. Will Walters 
was excellent. ^ ^ 
are a few annual dinner fixtures : 
Monday, 8th inst, Seymour Brothers, Grafton Arms 
rafton-street, Tottenham Court-road; Tuesday, 9th 
Society, Essex Arms, Essex-street; 
Strand, W.C. ; Wednesday, 10th, Anchor and Hope 
Angling Society, Royal George, St. James’-road. 
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The Central Association of London Anglers, at their 
delegate meeting on Monday, voted ten guineas to the 
Jhames Angling Preservation Society. Goosequill 
Exports from Clu&s 
TTe beg to finest Secretaries to post their Reports 
^ later than Wednesday Night, addressed “Editor, 
IISHING Gazette, St. Dunstan’s House, Fetter Lane, 
Londm, and marked Club Refoet outside envelope, 
rost Card Reports preferred, unless for special meetings. 
NOTICE. 
SECRETARIES OE CLUBS who take in The 
fishing Gazette are reminded that we shall be 
pleased to send them a nicely got up and strongly bound 
leading Case for same, gratis on receipt of a card 
^d^s8edto_ the' Manager,” The Eishing Gazette, 
St. Dunstan s House, Eetter Lane, London, E.C., asking 
for same to be sent. _ 
Anglers Association. —The newly-elected general 
committee met on Monday last, the 1st inst. when 
toe vice-president, Mr. IV. H. Beckett, occupied 
the chair The secretary. Mr. E. Ghurney, read the 
minutes of the last general committee, which were duly 
confirmed. In reply to several inquiries, the secretary 
informed the meeting that Mr. Murphy was making 
Batis^ctoy progress towards the recovery of his 
health The Chairman read a letter from Mr. W H 
Brougham, thanking the association, on behalf of’ the 
Preservation Society, for its grant of 
.A—l. A long discussion ensued on various important 
proposed new regulations for the better management of 
the society. In future no ordinary business is to be 
transacted at the annual general meeting of the 
association until all the special general business has 
been got through. Balance-sheets are to be printed and 
distributed at the annual meeting, with the view of dis¬ 
cussion and passing same at the next delegate meeting. 
A vote of thanks brought the meeting to a close.—H on 
Reporter. 
Anglers’Association. Foresters’ Hall, Clerkenwell- 
^ad, Llerkenwell, E.O.—The monthly meeting of the 
^nting and Preservation Committee will take place on 
Monday evening next. May 8, at 8.30.—R. Ghurney 
have the pleasure to report 
that the North-Western Railway Company have con¬ 
sented to grant anglers cheap tickets to certain stations, 
to come into operation in the ensuing season. Full 
particulars will be duly announced.—R. Ghurney. 
-Anglers Association. — Southern District 
Visiting Ltst.—A return visit on the above list took 
place on Tuesday. 2nd inst.. at the Blackfriars Angling 
Society, Winchester Arms, Sonthwark-street, S.E. On 
the roll being called the following fourteen clubs were 
represented : Anglers’ Pride, Anchor and Hope, Ber- 
Lambeth, 
^ckham Brothers. Rodney, Second Surrey, St. George’s, 
Wellington City Piscatonals, Pixie Brothers, Funny 
Folks St. Thomas s. The next visit will take place at 
the Bermondsey Brothers. Woolpack Tavern Ber- 
mondsey-street. The date I will give next week.— 
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 .£4 2s. from the 
Geod Intent, and 9s. 3d. from the Phoenix Angling 
societies from their donation boxes, and £1 Is. from 
D. W. Pime, Overscaig, Maidstone, life member. The 
next meeting of the committee will take place on Friday 
evening. May 12, at 8.30. E. Ghurney, sec. 
Albert Piscatorial Society, Cowley Arms, Nor- 
mandy-place, Brixton, S.W. President, Albert Chevalier. 
—At our last meeting our rules were discussed, and 
most of them were passed. The follow-ing gentlemen 
were elected members : Mr. W. Ives, as working mem¬ 
ber, and our president, Mr. Albert Chevalier, as honorary 
member. It was decided that in future our meeting 
nights should be Tuesday and Sunday. Any gentleman 
wishing to join can have full particulars at the club- 
house on those nights, or at any time on application to— 
W. H. Bryant, 12, Rnssell-grove, Brixton, S.W. 
Bermondsey Brothers Angling Society, Wool- 
pack Tavern, Bermondsey, S.E.—The annual dinner and 
distribution of prizes will t^ike place at the club-house 
as above on Tuesday the 16th. Members and friends 
who have kindly offered prizes for the past season and 
not yet paid them in, will oblige by doing so as soon as 
possible, so that the list may be complete. — A Conn 
sec. ’ 
Bostonian Angling Society.— Annual dinner on 
Wednesday next. May 10, at 7.30 p.m. Members and 
friends will oblige by being early. I should be pleased 
to see those who promised prizes, previous to the night if 
convenient. Mr. Jamieson has taken some nice trout 
since my last report.—J. H. 
Camden Angling Society, Royal Exchange, Hart- 
land-road, N.WL—Our first break outing this season 
Will take place on June 11, to Virginia Water* 
tickets to be obtained at the club-house. Members are 
reminded that if they do not clear the books on Wed¬ 
nesday next they will be fined per Rule 4 —E T 
White, sec. 
City Piscatorials — Monday, May 1, 1893.—Mr. 
Erank Griffin presided. Mr. Tom Keble related his 
recent experiences re trout fishing, and, quoting from 
Ephem®ra, ’ said : “ Walton has dedicated portions of 
the third and fourth day’s fishing and dialogue, em¬ 
bracing two very long chapters, to that interesting fish, 
^“® ^rout. To be sure, the chapters are interspersed 
with songs, eonviviality, and conversation on many 
subjects besides fish. This good father of us anglers 
knew well how to catch a trout with a worm, or with a 
live May-fly ; but certainly was not an adept at taking 
that fish with the artificial fly or by spinning the minnow. 
Nor do I at all think that his knowledge of the natural 
history of the trout, of its habits, and of the methods of 
breeding it was either accurate or profound.” Mr. A. 
Sowerbutts read, amidst roars of laughter, a facetious 
and satirical verse, “A Song against Pishing,” written 
by Martin Llewellyn, who was born 1(31G. Having some 
regard, Mr. Lditor, tor an angler’s digestive powers, I 
will remove the cover from off one dish (verse) only : 
“ You that for Doce and Pi.oches, 
Oai'pes or Tenches, Bonas yoches. 
Thou wast borne between two dishes, 
Where the Friday sicnvie was Fishes. 
Anglers' yeares are made and spent. 
All in Ember weekes and Lent. 
Breake thy rod about thy noddle, 
Through thy wormes and flies by the Pottle. 
Iveepe thy Corke to stojipe thy Bottle, 
Make straight thy hook, and be not afeard 
To shave his Beard. 
That, in case of started stitches, 
Hooke and Line may mend thy Breeches. 
Members and friends please note that the annual dinner 
and distribution of prizes is fixed for the 29th inst., and 
not the 22nd, as announced by me, in error, last week — 
John Smith, hon. sec. 
Clapham Junction Angling Society, The 
Clarence, Winstanley-road, Clapham Junction, S.W.— 
On Thursday last we held a general meeting. I am 
pleased to say wo had a good muster. The revising of 
rules was proceeded with, and some important business 
was transacted. There will be a committee meeting on 
Wednesday, May 10, to arrange prizes, <fcc. I shall 
esteem it a favour if prize donors will kindly let me 
have their prizes as early as possible, as our annual 
dinner and distribution takes place on Thursday 
May 18, when I shall be glad to see all our members 
and as many of their friends as can make it convenient 
to attend (Tickets, 2s. 61. each). Any gentleman wish¬ 
ing to join a good angling society cannot do better than 
apply at the above. Honorary members Ss. per annum 
including Anglers’ Privilege Ticket.—G. T. Jameson’ 
sec. ’ 
ClerkeuweU and District Visiting Iiist. — A 
successtul visit of the above was paid to the Great 
Northern Brothers Angling Society on Wednesday 
evening, Mr. C. Watling in the chair. Fourteen socie- 
ties being represented, some of them in large numbers 
the large room being crowded. The next visit will be 
to the Lincoln Angling Society, held at the Metropolitan 
iavern. Winchester-street, K ng’s Cross. They are 
good visitors and deserve a good meeting. P. Castell 
hon. sec. ’ 
Dalstou Angling Society, Brownlow Arms, Brown- 
I^®'®ton.—On Tuesday, the 2nd, our annual 
distnlmtion of prizes took place, the principal winners 
being Mr. C. Robinson, who took the prize presented by 
W. Bowers, Esq., viz., a gold watch and £4. Messrs 
E. Baldwin, C. Slade, J. Edwards, S. Malby, R. Parram, 
H. Webber, J. Hills, J. Cogswell, E. Wild, J. Thornton 
C. Richardson, F. Legge, W. Wythers, G. Lloyd, also 
taking a share of the handsome prizes that had been 
given. After some excellent harmony, rendered by 
Messrs Granville, Stretch, Parram, Malby, Legge- 
Goodwin, Mansfield, and several others, all departed, 
after spending a very jolly evening. Members.please 
attend on Tuesday next to make final arr.angements for 
the annual dinner. — S. Malby, sec. 
Eagle Angling Society, Chesnut-road, Tottenham. 
I have to announce that the annual general meeting 
of this society takes place at head-quarters on Tuesday, 
the 9th inst., at 8 p.m., for the purpose of electing the 
officers for the coming season, and also to receive and 
adopt the balance-sheet of the past season, and, as there 
will be a lot of work to get through, I hope members will 
turn up punctually. Owing to unforeseen circumstances, 
I am compelled to resign the secretaryship, and the 
committee have appointed, pro tern.. Mr, D. Sharland, 
hon. sec., which will, no doubt, be confirmed at the annual 
meeting. The annual dinner is to take place at head¬ 
quarters on Thursday, June 15, further particulars of 
which will be sent in due course to each member — 
T. F. B. 
Epsom Angling Society.— Monthly meeting, held 
at the Wellington, on Monday, May 1. R, Owen, Esq. 
in the chair. Present: Messrs. C. M. Woodford r! 
Owen, J. Connellan, J. Jeffery, A. F. Williams,’ W 
Wiltshire, W. Holt, A. Rodgers, H. Skilton. Geo Mills 
W. Simmons, W. Clibbon, jun., T. A. Chandler, M. Cole’ 
W. Dix (treasurer), B. W. Hailes (secretary), and 
others. The chairman announced that their secretary, 
Mr. E. AV. Hailes, would read a selection from “ Peck’s 
Bad Boy.” At its conclnsion Mr. Connellan proposed 
and Mr. Woodford seconded, a vote of thanks to the 
reader. Mr. Woodford proposed a hearty vote of 
thanks to their worthy and much respected chairman, 
which proposition met with a hearty response.—E. w! 
Hailes, hon. sec. 
Great Northern Brothers Angling Society, 
Robin Hood, Southampton - street, Pentonville, N.— 
Our return visit on Wednesday, the 3rd inst., ’on the 
Clerkenwell and district list was well attended, fourteen 
clubs being represented. Mr. C. Watling occupied the 
chair. The next visit will be paid to the Lincoln 
Angling Society, Metropolitan, Winchester-street. Our 
annual distribution of prizes will take place on Wednes¬ 
day next. May 10, when we shall be pleased to have the 
company of our brother anglers and friends.—J A 
Fitch, sec. 
Gresham Angling Society.— The usual weekly 
meeting was held on Tuesday, with Mr. C. S. Bentley 
in the chair. Arrangements were made for a sea¬ 
fishing excursion to Brighton next Saturday, where the 
party will be joined by some members of the Sussex 
Piscatorial Society. A train will leave London Bridge 
at 8.30. Dr. Ladell offered a silver challenge cup for 
the best specimen fish. The member winning it three 
years in succession to be the absolute owner. On Tnes- 
day, the 9tb inst., Mr. Richardson will read a paper 
entitled “Memories of By-gone Outings.” — James 
Tayler, sec. 
Good Intent Angling Society.— The smoking 
concert in aid of the Anglers’ Benevolent Society on 
Tuesday evening last was, “ as regards talent,” a great 
success. We should have liked to have seen more of 
the members present, the room being only moderately 
filled, and we take this opportunity of thanking those 
members of other clubs and friends for the favour of 
their company. Mr. Geo. Hunt filled the chair in his 
usual jocular and pleasing way, and Mr. Geo. Huggett 
did yeoman’s service in the vice, and by their united 
efforts the harmony was sustained without a break 
through the evening. The following gentlemen, to whom 
we return our sincere thanks, being the chief contribu¬ 
tors : Messrs. Fred. Wilson, John Leah. W. Midson 
Stretch, Talbot, Corbet, Bradshaw, Howard, and a’ 
number of other gentlemen too numerous to mention. 
Mr. Manning, on behalf of the A. B. Society, opened the 
box and found it contained £4 23., which terminated a 
very pleasant evening. During the evening our secre¬ 
tary (Mr. R. Murphe^) who is, we are glad to sav, 
recovering gradually from a serious illness, sent h'is 
regrets at not being able to be present, with his donation 
for the box, and the news of his mending health was 
received with great pleasure by all present —F A 
Gray. 
Hearts of Oak Angling Society.— I should like 
to call the attention of members to the fact that the 
Anglers’ Benevolent tickets are now due, and, according 
to new rule, every member must take one ; also that the 
levies due on Mr. Jackson’s death must be paid before 
fishing season commences, otherwise the fish will not be 
eligible.—W. Fenner, sec. 
Liverpool Angling Association, Bee Hotel, 5 
Queen’s-squaie, and 18, St. John’s-lane. — Oar last 
week’s meeting was well attended ; one new member 
was nominated and three elected. A vote of sympathy 
was unanimously passed with the Dowager Countess of 
Derby and the relatives of the Stanley family. I am 
very sorry to have to record the death of one of our best 
members, Mr. W. J. Johnson. Urbane, kind, and 
pnerous, he endeared himself to all, and the gap he 
leaves in onr roll will be hard to fill. Farewell to thee, 
old comrade and companion in a hundred fights with the 
sc ily big ’acs. A vote of condolence with Mrs. W. J. 
Johnson w is duly carried. The punt for Rasbon will be 
ready for delivery this week, and towards the cost anew 
member, Mr. \V. Ellis, gave lOs. 6d. Resolved, that 
the “ Angler’s Diary for 1893,” be purchased for the 
use of members. There is a nice change in the weather, 
a gentle rain falling during all May-day ; that, although 
this interfered somewhat with the comfort of the spec¬ 
tators of the procession, it was yet very welcome, and 
has done a world of good.—R d. AVoolfall. 
