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Angeling Society, The Crown, Pancras- 
roaa, JN.W. On Tuesday twenty-three members put in 
an appearance, and a deal of business was got throupli 
j- £ .® i^’^portant item was the annual dinner 
and distribution of prizes, which was fixed for Tuesday, 
May loth. I hope those gentlemen who have given 
prizes will take note of this, and send them on as soon 
as pc^sible. Messrs. Heelaa and Foster will be pre- 
seiited with their testimonials (for services rendered to 
the society) on the night of the dinner. Arthur Chap¬ 
man was proposed as a working member, ballot next 
■WMk.^ Morgan, hon. assistant sec. 
Prince Arthur Piscatorials, Prince Arthur, Gol- 
borne-road. North Kensington. — On Wednesday, 
above society had their annual dinner 
at the above club-house, when about forty members and 
friends sat down. After dinner the usual toasts were 
pven : --The success of the Prince Arthur,” replied to 
Givers,” Mr. Pomison: 
J-riends, Mr. Newman ; “ Host,” Mr. Walton. The 
distribution of prizes was then commenced, Mr. Buck 
taking five prizes, Mr. Eodber three prizes, Mr. Harris 
Mree prizes, Mr. W. Arnold one, Mr. Moss one, Mr. 
Petep one. Some good singing brought a pleasant 
evening to a close at 1.30, with twenty-three private 
prizes to compete for during next season.—J. Harris 
sec. ’ 
Royal George Angling Society, Queen’s Arms, 
Bateman-street, Soho, W.—On the 3rd inst. we met and 
talked over business in general. We had a very fair 
number present, but I should like to see a few more 
members present. Our annual supper will take place 
very shortly, and any member intending to take a ticket 
will oblige by sending in his name to W. E. Shaw, hon. 
secretary. 
Shepherd’s Bush Angling Association, The 
Bush Hotel, Shepherd’s Bush Green, W.—The annual 
dinner and distribution of prizes took place on Wed¬ 
nesday, April 26, and was made a special occasion by 
inviting ladies to be present. Our worthy host and 
hostess (Mr. and Mrs. Watts) provided as usual a most 
excellent menu, which was fully appreciated by the 
numerous company assembled, amongst whom were 
T 1 - Mr. and Mrs. C. Godfrey Cooper, Mr. H. 
BeslieSimpson, and Mr. K. Eussell. The report showed 
that the association was in a good financial position, 
having a balance in hand of £24: 9s. lid. Under our 
^andard for fish, which is higher than that for the 
lhames, the record for the past year is 7021b. 13Joz. 
Ine varied and handsome prizes were presented by the 
president (Mr. L. S. Pountaine), the winners being the 
^ce-president (Mr. W. C. Parkhurst), Messrs. Lundy, 
Holloway, C. J. Benwell, Baldock, Digby, Watts, 
Brewer, C. Benwell, and the president. A yery pleasant 
surprise tor the honorary secretary took place by his 
being presented by Mrs. Pountaine, on behalf of the 
ladies and members, with two of Slater’s patent reels, 
the gitt being accompanied with a hearty expression of 
goodwill and esteem. Under the able management of 
Mr. Eogers, the musical part of the eyening was a grand 
success, several ladies taking part in it. Mr. Eussell, 
mv. ^1 sketch, caused great amusement. 
Ifie ladies unanimously expressed, through Mr. Baldock, 
enjoyable evening they had spent, 
^d noped on future oceasions to receive invitations to 
be present.—C. B. 
Silver Trout Angling Society, Bedford Head, 
laiden-lane. Covent Garden.—On Tuesday last our 
special meeting took place (not very well attended) fo 
revision of rules, and several very important alteration 
were made. I shall be pleased to receive all prizes, si 
that a date may be fixed for our annual distribution an( 
diMer.— Pelican. 
Sontli Iiondon United Anglers.— Visiting List 
ine annual delegate meeting of the societies on thi 
above list was held atthe Woolpack, Bermondsej-street 
on the 2nd, G. H. Pield, Egq., President, in the chair 
i he minutes of the previous meeting being read anc 
confirmed, the following officers were unanimously re 
elected: G. H. Pield, president; J. Wright, vice 
president, and A. Conn, secretary. The balance-sheei 
being accepted as correct, and the balance handed ovei 
to the secretary as a slight recognition of his services 
decided to hold the first friendly competitior 
pUf® season at an early date in July. Mr. G. H. 
Pield kindly offering a prize for same. The prize oi 
halt a guinea, offered by the secretary last year for the 
society that should be represented at the most visits 
during the year was found to have been won by the 
Anglers Pride, they having attended the whole of the 
17 visits paid. The Bermondsey Brothers were also 
repr^ented at every visit, but as the secretary is a 
member of that society he decided that the.y should not 
toe allowed to compete, the next on the list being the St. 
mban s and Excelsior, 16 visits. Amicable Excelsior 15, 
Anchor and Hope 14, St. George’s 14, Peckham 
Brothers 13, Second Surrey 12, Eodney 11, United 
Brothers 10, Wellington 10, Battersea United 10, Black- 
iriars 9, Clapham Junction 9, Cliftonville 8, Wag¬ 
goners 6, South London 4, Grange 4, Walworth Wal- 
tonians 3, St. Thomas 3, Original North Lambeth 3, 
North Lambeth 2, and Earlsfield and Battersea Friendly 
one each. The next visit will be to the Peckham 
Brothers, on Monday the 15th, when I trust to see 
every society on the list present, to make a good start 
tor the present year —A. Conn, hon. sec. 
Sussex Piscatorial Society, Arch 104, King’s-road, 
-Brighton.—A paper was read by Mr. H. D. Willock, 
J.P., before the society on Wednesday, the 26th nit., 
entitled “Trout Fishing’ in Norway,” which waa greatly 
appreciated by the members present, who have looked 
forward to this as a great treat, and were not dis¬ 
appointed. Mr. Willock’s paper was instructive, 
amusing, and thoroughly practical. At the meeting 
held on the 3rd inst. two new members were elected, 
and the secretary (Mr. W. F. Booth) reported that the 
tench presented by Mr. Fry had been placed in one of 
the society’s ponds at Burgess Hill.— Philip Sickle 
librarian. ’ 
United Brothers Ang’liugf Society —The tenth 
annual dinner of the above society took place on 
Tuesday evening, at Host Wood’s, Druid’s Head, 
Broadway, Deptford, and was a great success. The 
chair was occupied by Alfred Nuthall, Esq., J.P. 
(president of the Thames Angling Preservation Society), 
supported by W. H. Beckett, Esq. (vice-president of the 
Anglers’ Association), and others; the vice-chairman, 
Mr. W". E. Lawes. Letters were read from Chas. 
Darling, Esq., M.P., C. H. Woodhall, Esq. (chairman 
T.A.P.S.), regretting their inability to be present. The 
dinner was all that could be wished, the room being 
prettily decorated with bunting, flowers, fishing tackle, 
&o. On the removal of the cloth, the usual loyal toast was 
proposed and drunk with honours. The toast of the United 
Brothers Angling Society, proposed by the chairman 
in a few well-chosen remarks, treating of the pleasures of 
angling in all its varieties. He, the chairman, had been an 
angler all his life, and felt great pleasure at being at the 
head of the table that evening, coupling with the toast the 
name of the secretary, Mr. H. Tyler, who stated the 
club was in a flourishing condition, had a balance to the 
good of over ^£16 ; cases of preserved fish (specimen) 
to the value of ,£60; and contributed largely to the 
various preservation societies. Mr. W. H. Beckett, in 
responding to the toast of the Anglers’ Association in a 
very able manner, pointed out the good work being done 
by them, and, in proposing the toast of the T.A.P.S., 
said how much pleasure it gave him to meet the chair¬ 
man at Deptford, as it showed he had the interest of 
the humbler angler at heart, and in a speech attentively 
listened to, the good to be derived to the Preservation 
Societies, if gentlemen like the chairman would only 
attend some of the humbler anglers’ club meetings and 
dinners. The vice-chairman in a few words proposed the 
toast of “ The Chairman,” which was received with 
cheers and drunk with musical honours. Mr. Nuthall, in 
reply, thanked the company for the kind reception he 
had met with, and presented the club with £1 Is. for the 
best specimen pike, lOs. 6d. best specimen chub, and 
10s. 6d. ditto roach. The other toasts were “The Host,” 
“ Press,” and “ Visitors,” which were duly proposed and 
drunk ; “ The Vice-Chair ” being the last, was proposed 
by Mr. Payne, enthusiastically drunk with honours, and 
responded to by Mr. Lawes. The vocal abilities of 
Messrs. A. Tassel, J. Smith, French, Captain 
Becket, Stevens, H. Tyler, Apps, Holman, Turner, 
Freame Champion, &c., were highly appreciated, 
and conduced to the enjoyment of the company. A 
well-arranged programme of music by the string 
band under the direction of Mr. G. Bull, gave great 
satisfaction ; also Mr. Louis Metz at the piano. “ Auld 
Lang Syne ” gave the signal for going home, after a 
most enjoyable evening. The following is a list of 
prizes given during the evening for the ensuing season : 
Alfred Nuthall, Esq., J.P., £2 2s.; our host, Mr. W. 
Wood, £1 Is.; G. Weaver, Esq., £1 Is.; W. Windred, 
Esq., £1 Is. ; Mr. J. Bolton, £1 Is.; a Friend, per 
Mr. W. Wood, 10s. ; Messrs. Freame, Penton, Pennell, 
Steer, Lawes, lOs. 6d. each ; Mr. H. Eichards, 7s. 6d., 
Messrs. Pay, Berry, Hursh, Nash, Laing, 5s. each, 
making £11 Is. ; Mr. Martin, silver cup ; “ Champion,” 
tea service; “Payne,” Nottingham rod; “Apps,” 
cruet stand; “Mason,” camp-stool; Mr. Cooper, a 
prize.—W. E. L. 
"Waggoners’ Angling Society, George ani 
Dragon, Vauxhall Cross.—We had a good attendance on 
the 2nd., Mr. Betts in the chair, faced by Mr. Pain, 
pro tern. The previous week’s minutes were read and 
confirmed. Some important business was got through. 
Another new member was proposed, Mr. H. Pain. 
Ballot next week. A special meeting is called for on 
Tuesday next, the 9th, when I hope to see all members 
present. The distribution takes place on the 16th, on 
which night the book must be cleared. Any gentleman 
wishing to become a member of a very promising 
angling society cannot do better than apply at the 
above.—H. C. 
Walworth Waltonians Angling Society, St. 
Paul’s Tavern, Westmoreland-ioad, Walworth, S.E.— 
The 20th annual dinner of the above took place on 
Wednesday, May 3rd, T. W. Venner, E.-q., presiding; 
Mr. H. Bayley, vice-chairman; pianist, Mr. Judge. 
The usual toasts were proposed and duly honoured, and 
the various speeches were pleasantly interspersed with 
haimony. A very enjoyable time was spent, and a very 
good prize list was given for the coming season. The 
ball was kept rolling till 2.30.— Chas. Hibble, sec. 
WeUingfton Angling Society, Prince George, 
Hillingdon-street, Walworth.—Our annual dinner will 
take place at the above on Wednesday next. May 10, 
and I hope every member will make it convenient to be 
with us. The list will, close on the 8th. We made 
three new members on Wednesday last, viz., Messrs. 
W. H. Wilson, J. Beer, and H. Barber.— Chas. Wyer, 
sec. 
West Ham Brothers Angling Society, Coach 
and Horses, the Grove, Stratford.—Our members wish 
me to thank all the visiting members from other clubs 
who favoured us with their attendance at our concert on 
Monday last, and also thank the Stepney for the lOs. 
received from them, and also the Canningtown for the 
8s. 6d. received from them. I hope other clubs that have 
got tickets will please forward them or the money as 
early as possible to the following address, and oblige : 
E. Lowther, 38, Queen - street, Stratford New 
Town, E. 
Woolwich Brothers.—The twenty-third annual 
*Hd distribution of prizes of this old-establisked 
club was held at the Green Man, Plumstead, on Thurs- 
day, 27th ult. Edmund Kimber, Esq., presided, sup¬ 
plied by Mr. C. Jolly, the vice-chair being occupied by 
Mr. J. S. Sykes. Dinner over, the chairman compli- 
meped the members upon the action thev hal taken 
with regard to the purification of the river Thames, and 
1 time was not far distant when fish would be 
able to live and travel up and down the river as they had 
done years ago, and was of the opinion that the County 
Council would soon have furthtr power to prevent the 
pMlntion of what was once a noble and beautiful river. 
t dolly announced that a new species 
of fish had been discovered recently in the Thames, the 
presence of which is not calculated to improve the 
prospects of salmon and trout fishing, unless the 
powers that be ” take immediate steps to purify the 
river. The prizes, which were a choice collection, were 
distributed to the successful competitors, the winners 
ping; F. Cresswell, one specimen, seven specials, 
first; J. E. Howeroft, two specimens, two specials, 
second: A. Scarborough,third ; E. Scarborough, fourth; 
W. Davis, fifth; J. Court, sixth; W. Stevenson, 
seventh ; G. Starling, eighth ; W. Brinton, ninth ; W. G. 
Northam, one specimen, tenth; G. Grimwood, eleventh; 
W. Pirie, twelfth; P. Smith, thirteenth; A. Kimber, 
fourteenth ; J. Hicks, fifteenth ; E. Turnbull, sixteenth; 
W. Hart, seventeenth; P. Shenton, eighteenth; D. 
Danskin, nineteenth ; W. Brownlie, twentieth; B. 
Miles, twenty-first; H. F. Smith, twenty-second. T1« 
secretary, Mr. J. E. Howeroft, congratulated the mem¬ 
bers on Paving had a fairly successful year, the aggre¬ 
gate amount of fish weighed in during the past season 
was 4251b. 4joz., as against 20115. in the previous 
year. The club was becoming stronger in every 
respect. He gave instances of some novices who had 
joined their ranks and had accomplished some smart 
performances, and warmly thanked those members who 
had supported and assisted him by making their 23rd 
“ Good Old Annual ’’ a decided success, and stated that 
if they continued to display the same amount of activity 
and enthusiasm in the interests of the club, they would 
become one of the most powerful bodies affiliated to the 
Central and London Anglers’ Associations. Amongst 
those representing visiting clubs were members belong¬ 
ing to the Howick Brothers Angling Club, who were 
warmly received; The United Old Friends, and the 
Greenwich Angling societies. The following gentle¬ 
men liberally contributed towards the forthcoming 
season’s prize list, viz. ; E. Kimber, Esq.; Dr. Lindow, 
Dr. Eogers, Messrs. J. J. Messent, C. Hewlett, G. P. 
Weaver, A. G. Sanders, A. Chapman, H. Pamment, T. 
Moore, William Barnes Cox, J. S. Sykes, Eichard H. 
Dippel, P. Mulroy, J. Mills, Chamberlain, F. Holds- 
worth, T. Edmonds, T. Hewlett, W. G. Northam, E. 
Scarborough, W. Pirie, the Howick Brothers. At 
intervals, the following gentlemen contributed towards 
the harmony of the evening with a choice selection of 
songs, recitations, and instrumental solos : Messrs. A. 
Kimber, E. A. Clarke, J. Smith, H. Bray, A. Alexander, C. 
Purnell, W. Stevenson, D. Stevenson, I. Morgan, W. Bar¬ 
nard. The folio wing resolution was, on the motion of Mr. 
W. Stevenson, passed unanimously ; “ That this club has 
heard with great pleasure and satisfaction of the 
passage through committee of the House of Commons, 
of the General Powers Bill of the London County 
Council, whereby the Council will be enabled to prevent 
the building of houses on unhealthy low-lying lands, 
which ought to be acquired by the Council and raised 
to the level of the river bank, and let out in allotments 
and used for recreation grounds, and wharves, and 
warehouses, and filtration beds for the sewage, this 
club being of opinion that by means of the deodorized, 
filtered, and consolidated sewage, the two-fold object 
could be economically served of raising tbe land and 
purifying the river.”— J. P. Hoivcroft, sec. 
Imperial Silver Cup Competition. —T. Crump’.en, 
Esq., will on Monday next present to Mr. John Osborne, 
of the Mildmay Angling Society, a sterling silver cup, 
and to Mr. J. W. fliggs, of the Funny Folks Angling 
Society, a roach pole, the prizes won by them in the 
above-named competition.— John Smith, hon. sec. to 
the committee. 
Perch in Teviot. —The other day a number of perch 
were taken from the Teviot under peculiar circum¬ 
stances. The river is now so low at the lower side of 
the cauld at Teviot Bridge that there are now several 
small pools and runners where used to be strong streams. 
A number of young folks find amusement here, and one 
of them, the daughter of Mr. James Young, residing at 
the Bridge, discovered some strange fish imprisoned in 
one of the pools. These proved to be perch, and, with 
no other appliances than her nimble fingers, she managed 
to captui-e three very nice specimens, one of them being 
fully 11b, in weight. They are now in captivity, and 
may be seen at the Bridge House. 
Salmon Fishing, —Mr. D. H. Barry, who has 
returned to Windsor from Glentana, Deeside, Aberdeen, 
has, with his brother, Mr. H. J. Barry, been having 
excellent sport, their united catch in twenty-five days 
being 201 fish, the heaviest and largest this season so 
far on the Dae being a grand fish of 27ib., which fell to 
the rod of Mr. H. J. Barry. The next best fish was one 
of 22Jlb., killed by Mr. D. H. Barry. The total weight 
of the fish exceeded 18001b., or an average of over 91b. 
Had the water been in perfect order the score would, 
doubtless, have been a record, as these two gentlemen 
are well-known as “ stickers,” to use an angler’s 
phrase. 
