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SUPPLEMENT TO THE PISHING GAZETTE [May 13, 1893 
THE CENTEAL ASSOCIATION OF LONDON 
ANGLING CLUBS. 
The acnnal meeting was held at the Bedford Head 
Hotel, Maiden-lane, W.C., on Monday last, and was well 
attended, there being a very large amonnt of important 
bnsiness brought forward. The chair was occupied by 
the president, Mr. C. A. Medcalf; vice-chair by Mr. J. 
Kelly, V.P. The minutes, correspondence, and general 
routine busine.ss being disposed of, the application of 
the Thames Angling Preservation Society for the 
subscription was considered, and it was unanimously 
agreed to vote the sum of ten guineas towards their 
fends in recognition of their work and the general im¬ 
provement of the fishery. The secretary also announced 
the opening of the collecting boxes of this deserving 
society with a very satisfactory result, viz., Anchor and 
Hope, d£l 7s., who, in addition, voted one guinea; 
Anglers’ Pride, 19s. ; Alma, 11s.; Howick Brothers, 
10s. (id.; Blackfriars, 10s. ; Burton, 6s. ; Cliftonville, 
8a. 3d.: Eojal George, Ss.; West London, 5s.; Grange, 
5 b. ; Lincoln, 3s. 6d. 
Mr. Mitchell and two other members of a newly 
formed society, called the Pixie Brothers A.S., attended 
and requested to be enrolled, their rules were sub¬ 
mitted, and the members being bond fide anglers who 
are well aware of the responsibilities attached to the 
privilege card, &c., it was agreed on the notion of Mr. J. 
Smith to enroll them. 
The auditors, Messrs. T. Goodwin and W. Elsmore, 
gave their reports in reference to the accounts and 
l»alance sheet, which they stated were of an exception¬ 
ally satisfactory nature, a substantial balance being 
carried forward, and the hooks were kept in a clear and 
straightforward manner. The auditors’ report and 
balance sheet were submitted and adopted: a very 
hearty vote of thanks was accorded the auditors for 
their work in this matter. 
It was further agreed, seeing the very satisfactory 
financial position of the association, to make the price 
of the privilege tickets Is. Id. for the ensuing season. 
Messrs. W. Parkin and W. Elsmore were appointed 
scrutineers to count the ballot papers, which were handed 
to the delegates for them to decide upon whom the 
selection for the working committees should fall. The 
result being duly declared that the following were 
elected to serve on the general committee: Messrs. 
Parkin, Elsmore, Crnmplen, F. Williams, J. S)nith, 
Patman, T. Goodwins, S. C. Harding, J. Wright, 
C. Watling, F. Atkins, C. Eoberts ; and on the Anglers’ 
Benevolent Committee, Messrs. H. Patman, W. Beesley, 
W. Wade, H. Stretch, C. Watling, T. Goodwins, and 
F. Atkins ; Mr. W. H. Elsmore being appointed auditor 
to the Anglers’ Benevolent Society. 
The following officers were re-elected : president, Mr. 
C. A. Medcalf; vice-president, Mr. J. Kelly ; Tyler, Mr. 
Farebrother; visiting officer, Mr. C. Watling; Mr. 
Thos. Crumplen, to represent ns on the T.A.P.S. : and 
Messrs. Wright and Wade, trustees. Vote of thanks 
was given to all the officers for the past year’s work. 
The visiting officer, Mr. C. Watling, reported that a 
successful visit bad been paid to the Amicable Brothers 
A.S., twenty clubs being present; the next visit is to the 
Amicable Waltonians. 
The chairman of committee reported that they had 
secured for the members of the association the exclusive 
right to fish two miles of magnificent water at Amber- 
ley, which had been closed to anglers for ten years past. 
The water in question is believed to be even superior to 
that formerly rented at Pulborough, and for bank fish¬ 
ing has no equal in the district. It is within cheap and 
easy distance of London, and its acquisition cannot fail 
to insure continued sport to the members. 
The London and South-Western Eailway have with¬ 
drawn their proposal to require anglers to deposit a 
voucher at their booking office on each occasion, and the 
old arrangements will now continue in force. 
The London and North-Western Eailway have 
granted to anglers the concession of cheap travelling to 
fifteen different stations on their system, particulars of 
which will be given to each member. 
Secretaries of the various clubs are requested to for¬ 
ward lists for privilege tickets as early as possible, all 
letters to be addressed to the secretary, W. J. Wade, 
6, Priter-road, Bermondsey, S E. 
Fifth Eye House Competition. —Since my last 
report I beg to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of 
the following amount: Convivial, 43. The committee 
request that secretaaes will forward cash or tickets 
immediately, as they wish to bring the competition to a 
close, so as the result may appear in the annual balance- 
sheet of the Anglers’ Benevolent. Will “ M. A.” 
kindly let me know when I shall receive his prize pro¬ 
mised, as the winner would like to receive the same. 
Secretaries will greatly oblige by sending in their 
accounts, otherwise I shall have to post the names of 
those who have failed to return tickets or cash.— 
S. Malbt, secretary. 
MAY-FLIES. 
The Heaviest Baskets on record were made last season 
with James Ogden’s Gem Patterns. 
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TRADE CAROS. 
Adverttaementa Inaerted in thia Uolamn at a 
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Ulnlmom Oharge, 2/6. 
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All information as to Shooting and Fishing of 
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