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SUPPLEMENT TO THE PISHING GAZETTE 
an intelligent and observant man may make himself of 
service to the board in other respects than those 
connected with his primary duties, namely, of protecting 
the fisheries. In the Water Bailiffs’ Almanack, which 
is compiled by the chairman, Mr. J. Willis Bund, is 
given a store of information for the guidance of the 
bailiffs as to the probable movements and spawning 
seasons of fish, the law of fishing relating to the Severn, 
and instructions as to observations on fish and fishing, 
and by carefully preparing their reports upon the lines 
laid down, the officials may gather many interesting 
facts. Superintendent (reorge, during* his long term 
of service with the board, has rendered much valuable 
assistance in this respect, and it would be well if all 
bailiffs were to emulate the good example he has set them. 
A striking example of the vast amount of fry that 
can he destroyed hy a half-pound trout was given at the 
hatchery of the Shrewsbury Severn Angling Society 
last week. The society had turned a large number of 
healthy fry of this year’s hatching into a wooden tank 
outside the hatchery, and a day or two afterwards Mr. 
Dove, the quarry custodian, observing a fish on the feed 
in the tank, took a net and succeeded in taking out a 
trout of about half-a ponnd, in splendid condition. He 
appeared as though in spawn, so plump and round was 
the belly, but it was quickly discovered that he had 
taken full advantage of the banquet which the society 
wu lil’erally provided him with a day or two before. 
When placed in a bucket with some clean water he 
seemed incapable of struggling, and vomited a number 
ol little fish. He was afterwards killed, and on the 
contents of the stomach being examined, it was found 
to be absolutely full of fry. The fish must have been 
in the tank two or three years, living a solitary 
existence, and probably so rare a meal had not been 
afforded him during this period. The moral of the 
story to angling societies generally who go in for pis¬ 
ciculture for re-stocking purposes, is plainly that which 
we have so often pointed out, namely, do not attempt 
to re-stock with small fry. 
FROM WORCESTER AND DISTRICT. 
To the Editor of the Fishing Gazette, 
The bright sunny weather still continues, and no sign 
of rain, which is so much wanted for our rivers and 
streams. Above the Dingle weir in the Severn, are a lot 
of old salmon rolling about, waiting for enough water to 
enable them to pass over. Below the weir are great 
quantities of coarse fish ; an angler caught a fine fellow 
there with the Bright Devon, and he had two fair sized 
dace inside him. On the Teme not much has been done 
among the trout; one gentleman took seven brace 
another three brace, which are the best catches I have 
heard of, but there have been a great quantity of large 
chub taken with both fly and maggot, in the neighbour¬ 
hood of Knightsford Bridge in particular, also some very 
fine dace. The Avon fishing has been very good : large 
baskets of roach and chub have been taken with the 
maggot and stewed wheat. 
The Worcester Angling Society had their annual 
dinner on Thursday evening last. The president, Mr. 
E. H. Bowden, was unavoidably absent. Mr. T. 
Meredith took the chair. There were about forty 
present, and a very pleasant evening was spent. 
FROM IRELAND- 
To the Editor of the Fishing Gazette. 
DUBLIN.—Many of the rivers are nearly dried up, 
whilst others are at such a low ehb as to put angling 
out of the ^estion. This state of affairs exists on 
most of the Dublin and Wicklow rivers, and from what 
1 learn the depression is pretty general. There are 
some few exceptions in the western districts, where 
better luck attends on rods. 
KERRY.—The weather since last notes has been 
veiy wild, and angling has been rendered impracticable 
on most days. 
ULSTER.—It is generally conceded that not for 
eighty years has such a phenomenal drought been 
experienced in the North of Ireland. All waters have 
been reduced to an abnormal state, and it is not too 
much to say that, unless copious rain come soon, this 
drought will end disastrously, as far as the interests of 
Sport are concerned. 
(Remainder of Report held over until next week.) 
NEW PATENTS. 
The following is a list of piscatorial patents, which is 
^pphed to ns by Messrs. Hughes, Eli, and Hughes 
^gistered Patent Agents, and Attorneys for British’ 
Colonial and Foreign Patents, Designs, and Trade 
Marks, 76, Chancery-lane, Holborn, W.C. All inquiries 
answered by them free of charge to our readers : 
Applications. 
4S54. C. Herrmann, of Germany, for a method of pre¬ 
serving live fish in fixed tanks or during trans¬ 
port. 
609(1. S. Bayliss, of 1 , Walford-street, Redditch, for 
an improvement or improvements in swivels 
for fishing and other purposes. 
6120. H. R. Reder, of Germany, for improvements in 
reels for fishing rods. 
7143. C. H. Cook, of Elmlea, South Stoke, Reading, 
for an improvement in fishing reels. 
Specifications Published. 
674. S. Macey, of Fern Bank, Broomgrove-road, Red- 
ditch, for a fishing tog. 
1000. W. H. Foster, of Church-street, Ashbourne, for 
an improvement in fishing rods used for angling 
purposes. 
Eepotts from Clu&s 
We 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 preferroA, unless for special meetings. 
notice:. 
SE(2RETARIES OF CLUBS who take in The 
Pishing Gazette are reminded that we shall be 
pleased to send them a nicely got up and strongly bound 
Reading Case for same, gratis on receipt of a card 
addressed to the “ Manager,” The Fishing Gazette, 
St. Dunstan’s House, Fetter Lane, London, E.C., asking 
for same to he sent. 
Anglers’ Association Foresters’ Hall, Clexkenwell- 
road, Clerkenwell, E.C. —The monthly delegate meeting 
(special) will take place on Monday evening next. 
May 15, at 8.30.— R. G hornet, sec. 
Anglers’ Association.— Western District.—A 
visit was paid to the Phoenix on the 25th. Owing to the 
notices not being sent out in time, only eight clubs 
responded to the roll-call. The A.B. box was opened, 
and contained 93. 3d. The next visit will be paid to the 
Prince of Wales’ Angling Society, at their new house, 
the Windsor Castle, Church-street, Edgware-road. on 
Monday next. May 15, when I hope to see many clubs 
represented, as it will be my last visit as district officer. 
—J. Jennings. 
Anglers’ Benevolent Society, Foresters’ Hall, 
Clerkenwell-road, E.C.—Since my last report I beg to 
acknowledge with thanks the receipt of ^£1 Is. 6 d. from 
the donation box of the South Hornsey Angling Society ; 
5s., annual subscription, from S. Wentheim ; and ifil is. 
from Edward Marston, St. Dnustan’s House, Fetter- 
lane (life member).— R. Ghurnet, sec. 
Aberdeen Amateur Bock Pisbers.—The first 
competition for the season took place on Monday last, 
the occasion being the annual spring holiday. A 
number of association prizes were awarded, and the 
baskets weighed-in also counted in the season’s trophy 
competition. There was also a special prize of a hand¬ 
some pipe for the two heaviest fish, gross weight. The 
following were the heaviest baskets weighed in :—Ewen 
Riddell, 371b.; A. Douglas, 361b. ; J. Forbes, 301b. lOoz. ; 
A. Frost, 261b. 12oz. ; A. Mackie, 261b. 8 oz.; A. (Iruden, 
251b. 12oz.; J. Wilson, 231b. 3oz.; G. Macleod, 181b. lOoz. : 
G. Mitchell, 181b. 8 oz.; Gk Anderson, 131b.; (J. Ross, 
111b. 8 oz. ; P. Gushnie, 101b, ; J. Ronald, 81b. 4oz.; W. 
Geddes, 71b. 8 oz.; J. Brown, 71b. 12oz.; J. Insch, 
61b. 8 oz.; J. Dawson, 51b. 8 oz.; W. Crawford, 51b. 8 oz. ; 
J. M’Farquhar, 51b. 5oz. ; W. Walker, 3ib. 8 oz. The 
winner of the prize for the heaviest fish has not been 
ascertained, but it is believed that the heaviest pairs 
were 121b. 14oz. and 111b. 13oz. respectively. On Satur¬ 
day the regular competitions of the season commenced. 
A number of prizes were offered. When the catches 
were weighed in it was found that the prize winners 
were;—J. Anderson, 211b. 8 oz.; J. Grant, 181b. 4oz.; 
J. Brown, 171b. 8 oz.; R. Kincaid, 131b. 2oz. ; William 
Riddell, idlb. 9oz.; J. Dawson, 101b. 3oz. ; Wm. Geddes, 
51b. 14oz. A medal, presented by Mr. J. Pirrie, will be 
given to the competitor having the heaviest fish this 
month. As yet J. Anderson is highest with one of 
141b. 2oz. 
Albert Piscatorial Society, Cowley Arms, Nor¬ 
mandy-place, Brixton, S.W. President, Albert Chevalier. 
At our last meeting, on the 9th inst., the remainder of 
our rules were passed. We elected two more members, 
viz., Mr. De B. Green and Mr. H. Newman, and have 
several to ballot for next week. We are still open to 
receive members. Entrance fee 2s., and subscriptions 
2d. per week. Applications for membership to be sent 
to W. H. Bryant, 12, Russell Grove, Brixton, S.W. 
Bridge of Allan and Stirling.—On Saturday last 
an interesting competition was held on Loch Leven 
between the members of the above clubs, when 
excellent sport was got. Eleven competitors engaged 
(three boats aside). After fishing eight hours Bridge 
of Allan was found to be victorious. The following 
are the details— Bridge op Allan (Sir Walter Scott): 
F. J. Pullar, thirteen trout, lllb. 2oz.; R. T. Annan, 
eight trout, 91b. 5oz. (Levina); G. R. Ure, twenty 
trout, 211b. 6 oz. ; Dr. Allnm, eleven trout, 101b. 8 oz. 
(Lady Lochleven); J. Dunlop, thirteen trout, 131b. 4oz. ; 
Dr. Robertson, nine trout, 91b. 7oz. ; total, 101 
trout, 961b. 5oz. Stirling (Lady of Lake); C. 
Findlay, ten trout, 61b. lloz. ; J. B. Smith, five trout, 
21b. 15oz. (Mary Livingston): J. F. Mackie, seven trout, 
61b. 9oz.; P. Drummond, three trout, 21b. 8 oz. (Mary 
Beaton): Hammons, two trout, 21b. lOoz.; (plus, one- 
fifth), 41b. 4oz.); total, twenty-seven trout, 251b. 9oz. 
Majority for Bridge of Allan, 491b. 7oz. Prizes were 
also awarded to Mr. G. R. Ure and Mr. J. Dunlop for 
the heaviest and next heaviest basket respectively, 
while a sweep for heaviest trout was gained by Mr. F. J. 
Pullar with lib. 14oz. The above competition was the 
most successful held on Loch Leven this season.— Robt. 
B. Laing. 
Cambridge Priendly Angling Society, Mason’s 
Arms, Titchborne-street, W. — The fifteenth annual 
dinner of the above society was held at Anderton’s 
Hotel, Fleet - street, on Wednesday the 3rd, and 
was in every way a success, over eighty members and 
friends partaking of a most excellent dinner, Mr. E. J. 
Allen presided, faced by Mr. W. Fitzgpbbon. The usual ) 
toasts were all enthusiastically received. Mr. Crumplen 
[May 13, 1893 
(“ Old Izaak ”) had a most hearty reception, he respond¬ 
ing for the press. A most excellent programme of 
music had been arranged. The following among others 
rendered valuable service, viz. : Messrs. Pocklington, 
Petchell, Morris, Butterfield, Avon, Wildey, Langley. 
Hutchins, and last, but not least, Mr. Tom Simmonds 
(of the Moore and Burgess Minstrels) during the night 
the following promised prizes for the coming season. 
Messrs. Weldhen, Scutt, Allen, Townsend, Warsop, 
Carter, Carvell, Ramsay, Hutchins, Smith, Welch, 
Vincent, Lawler, Godfrey Cooper (131, High Holborn), 
G. W. Scott, Linton, Morris, Smales, and Newman 
Clark, of the Anchor Inn, at Henley-on-Thames. The 
Committee take this opportunity of thanking thos 
gentlemen who so kindly assisted to make the dinner 
the success it undoubtedly was.—W. Sutton, sec. 
City of Iiondon and Bising Sun Angling 
Society, George Tavern, Brook-street, Holborn Bars.— 
We have vacancies for a few respectable men to join the 
above ; subscription, 3d. per week for active members ; 
honorary members five shillings per annum, which 
includes privilege card and a right to fish all waters 
rented by the Anglers’ Association. Meeting nights, 
Tuesdays at 9.30.—F. Castell, see. 
City Piscatorials, Coffee Pot Tavern, Warwick- 
lane, Newgate-street, S.E.—On Monday last a repre¬ 
sentative meeting of anglers was held at the club-room 
of the above society, when T. Crumplen, of the Pisca¬ 
torials and the City Piscatorials, presented the prizes 
won by Mr. John Oshorne and Mr. Mr. J. W. Biggs in 
the recent Imperial Silver Cup Competition, viz., a 
sterling silver cup value £0 5s. and a roach i>ole. 
Several gentlemen present were evidently of an opinion 
that the awards were not “ O.K.,” and were desirous of 
opening up a discussion on the competition in general, 
and were also loud in their expressions of astonishment 
with regard to the sparse attendance of the committee. 
However, Mr. Crumplen was equal to the occasion, and 
overruled the objections, remarking that the meeting 
was not convened for the purpose of awarding prizes or 
for a discussion upon the merits or demerits of the 
competitors. That was settled and could not be opened 
up again. In his opinion Mr. Osborne had fairly won 
the cup, and in this he was supported by the chairman 
of the committee (Mr. F. E. Longley), a telegram from 
whom was read, and the Secretary (Mr. J. Smith). The 
prizes were then duly presented. After a vote of thanks 
to the chairman and pianist (Mr. James Husk) the 
meeting closed.—Replying to a few inquiries I regret 
that there were no more jjrizes forthcoming. I can 
only say that I am not surprised, under the circum¬ 
stances, and the why and the wherefore must be 
obvious to all concerned. I have also to announce that 
I have withdrawn my name from a committee who are 
arranging a similar contest for the opening of the 
season 1893-4.— John Smith, hon. sec. to the City 
Piscatorials, and late hon. sec. to the committee of the 
Imperial Silver Cup Competition. 
Dalston Angling' Society, Brownlow Arms, Brown- 
low-street, Dalston.—On Tuesday, the 9th, we had a 
very fair attendance, and the final arrangements were 
made for the dinner. Members who wish to be present 
must give in their names by the 14th inst., to the 
secretary.—S. Malby, sec. 
East London Piscatorials.—At the general annual 
meeting of the Society, which took place last Thursday, 
May 4, the books were audited and the accounts found 
satisfactory, with balance in hand. Officers were elected 
for the ensuing year. Mr. W. H. Myers, founder of the 
society and president for the last five years, gave in his 
resignation of the presidentship. The secretary’s office 
being vacant Mr. Myers offered to take the position 
instead, but the members re-elected him as president and 
secretary, with a chairman to be appointed every three 
months. Other officers were elected to hold the position 
they held last year. It was arranged that the distribu¬ 
tion of prizes and a supper should take place on Thurs¬ 
day, May 18. Members may invite a visitor.—W. M. 
Grange Angling Society, Earl of Derby, Grange- 
road, S.E.—The eleventh annual meeting of this society 
was held on the 4th inst., the president, W. Hunt, Esq., 
in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting having 
been disposed of, Mr. R. Naylor wa.s nominated an 
active member, and will be balloted for at the next 
meeting. The report and balance-sheet for twelve 
months ending April last was laid before the members, 
and showed that, after paying all expenses and giving 
several donations, there is a balance in the treasurer’s 
hands of .£9 12s. lljd. Only 12s. 6 d. had been given out 
of the funds for a prize, the whole of the prizes, with 
that exception, having been gives by the members—viz., 
Messrs. Hunt, Ryder, Varney, Farrow, Tagg, Wood, 
Curley, Aldous, Vernall, J. H. Rich, Green, W. Rich, 
Morrall, and Horton. The fish weijhid-in showed an 
increase on the previous year of 1081b. 15Joz. Officers 
and committee for the ensuing year were then re¬ 
elected—viz., president, W. Hunt, Esq. ; vice-presi¬ 
dents, Messrs. Varney and Farrow ; treasurer, E. Ryder, 
Esq. ; committee, Messrs. Gibbons, J. H. Rich, W. 
Rich, Tagg, Aldous, Curley, Green, and Woolland : hon. 
secretary, Mr. W. Kayes. A hearty vote of thanks 
having been accorded to the officers, committee, and 
auditors for services rendered during the past year, the 
meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman. 
Great Tarmcatli Piscatorial Society.—The 
eleventh annual meeting of this society was held 
Tue-sday evening at the club-house, the Duke’s Head 
Hotel. Mr. C. G. Baker presided, Mr. H. R. Atkins 
being in the vice chair. A large number of members 
were present. The treasurer (Mr. L. P. Garrett), in 
submitting his report and balance sheet, congratulated 
the society upon its financial position, the receipts for 
the year being £,T2. 7s. 3d., and expenditure £171 2s. lOd. 
