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SUPPLEMENT TO THE PISHING GAZETTE 
[May 20, 1893 
Drenane Lake also has yielded nice baskets of front 
out no heavy ones were taken. ’ 
On Derriana Lake Mr. G. B. Butler, E.M., had a nice 
dish of brown trout the other day, several of which 
weighed lib. No white trout can come up into this 
lake at present, and no anglers have been out up to the 
present, as far as I can hear, on the celebrated 
Waterville lake. It is as white trout waters after the 
middle of June that they are chiefly noted, and, being 
private and strictly preserved, always yield good 
baskets to pnvilepred anglers. 
A rather novel fishing case was tried at the Listowel 
Petty Sessions last week. Mr. J. B. Alton, secretary 
to the Board of Fishery Conservators, charged Maurice 
Fitzmaunce with illegally fishing on the River Feale, 
at bcontlea, on May 1st. Fitzmaurice was further 
charged with obstructing and resisting the water 
•iu • ?• Keane, of Listowel, was also charged 
with obstruction._ Mr. Creagh appeared for the prose- 
cutor, and Mr. Keane was defended by Mr. Moran 
John Sheehan, water bailiff, deposed that he found 
hitzmaurice fishing with a rod and line, mounted with a 
salmon fly, and on asking Fitzmaurice to show the fly 
the latter refused and resisted his (Sheehan’s) efforts 
to get it. Mr. Keane joined Sheehan in resisting, 
hor the defence, Daniel Quill, a fisherman, stated 
that on the day mentioned he accompanied Mr. Keane 
who was a new hand at fishing. After some time, Fitz¬ 
maurice came up, and Mr. Keane gave his rod to him 
2,. ’ thinking there was no harm in doing so 
While Fitzmaurice had the rod the bailiff arrived on the 
scene. Mr. Keane told the bailiff that the rod was his 
and that he was duly licensed for it. The licence was 
produced by Mr. Keane, but the bailiff refused to look 
uJu After some argument on 
both sides, Fitzmaurice was fined in the minimum 
penalty of £2 and coats for illegal fishing, and 10s. for 
obstrnrtion. Mr, Keane was also fined lOs. for obstruc- 
tion. those two last fines were also minimum penalties. 
Ihe seafishing has been very good since last notes, 
especial y at Fenit and Dingle. At the former station 
the mackerel fishery continues most successful Hand- 
liners did very well last week at Waterville among 
pollock and whiting, and the lobster fishery near this 
station has been much better. Local yawls have not 
been very successful at mackerel lately. 
Irish Fisheries Inspectors as to the 
ijuantities of mackerel taken at the different stations 
sbows a satisfactory if not a remarkable increase for the 
wf+b Kenit, in Kerry, holds pride of place 
with 13,242 boxes, of the total weight of 26,484 cwt.. 
which realised ^£14,224. Ventry, also in Kerry, takes 
second place, though far behind, with 6682 boxes 
weighing 13,364 cwt., value ^6871. ’ 
l.eports from Clu&s 
UI.STER. — It IS noticed that perch are taking 
unusually early this season—at least, in the lakes of 
Jl-ast lyrone. As trout fishing, except in the evenings 
or early mornings, is not of much account, many 
anglers are turning to the lakes for pike spinning 
A, perhaps, curious incident occurred on Tullogh 
^ looked a pike 
about 61b., which after some play escaped, taking 
with It a portion of the line. The next day the pike was 
round dead on a shallow with the remnant of the line 
twisted round some weeds. The hook -a treble one— 
firmly lodged in the gullet of the fish. 
The May-fly is “ on ” several Tyrone rivers. Writing 
me from the Blackwater, a valued correspondent saysl 
■ I'fi® Yellow May-fly is on in numbers late 
in the evening, and these are what the fish are princi¬ 
pally feeding on I cannot get the correct artificial 
pattern of this fly, but I see a long list of dressing in 
this week s Ftshing Gazette, of what I presume is meant 
lor It. 1 know that when the trout are feeding on this 
ny it IS hard to tempt them with any other, and yet very 
little attention has been, it seems, paid to it by anglers 
at least, so far as my experience goes, although it is 
on during the whole summer : in fact I have never 
seen a correct pattern in any angler’s fly book that I 
have been acquainted with ; however, I think I can get 
information in the Fishing 
Without design the above contains a decided compli- 
wTX Gazette, the angling paper in the 
Black North. I may add that the correspondent re- 
terred to is among the crack anglers on the Blackwater 
the lyrone Avonmore of Spencer. 
Last Tuesday a huge halibut was captured off the 
Duiseverick coast. North Antrim. Two fishers, James 
AlclVluHan and Samuel Brewster, were lining for flat 
fish, when the halibut rose near the boat, after a small 
hsh. One of the fishers struck a gaff into the halibut, 
and after some trouble it was secured. It weighed4cwt. 
Formation of an Angling Association at New- 
town, St. BoswELLS.-At a meeting of anglers, held 
at Newtown, St. Boswells, on Saturday, to consider a 
report of the preliminary committee, this society was 
JO. iially constituted, and a code of rules adopted. 
HoUoways ^,itnu,U and Pill,.-iSare Eelief.-The weak and 
enervated suffer severely from nervous affections when storms 
or electric disturbances agitate the atmosphere. Neuralgia 
gouty pangs, and flying pains, very distressing to a delicate 
1'removed by rubbing this Ointment upon 
aft«r 11 has been fomented with warm water 
Ihe I ills taken occasionally in the doses prescribed by the 
instructions keep the digestion in order, excite a free flow of 
healthy bile, and regenerate the impoverished blood with richer 
materials, resulting from thoroughly assimilated food, wanting 
‘°e'’“hblysoon sink into feebleness, 
and the delicate flnd it difficult to maintain existence. Holloway's 
Om'ment and Pills are infallible remedies. i^oiioway s 
Aafflers’ Association. —In the absence of the 
president and vice-president through ill health, Mr. 
Field was elected to the chair. The secretary read the 
minutes of the Annual General Meeting, held on the 
17th inst., which were duly confirmed. He next read 
those of the General Committee and the Renting and 
Preservation Committee. Mr. Manning reported that 
another large consignment of rudd had been kindly 
given the association by Mr. Marston, who had also 
paid all the expenses connected with their transporta¬ 
tion to the Rye House Fishery last Saturday. Mr. 
Manning also stated that after due consideration, the 
committee had come to the conclusion that it was not 
desirable to raise the sizes of takable fish in our private 
waters, he therefore hoped the delegates would oppose 
Mr. Harward’s motion. In reply to a question regarding 
the recent netting of one of the East London Water 
Works Reservoirs, Mr. Manning stated that about 
Sowt. of good fish had been taken and safely deposited in 
the Lea, the largest jack ran to about 71b. or 81b. They 
had used a net 70 yards long and 7 feet deep, but as the 
water netted was somewhat deeper, no doubt many good 
fish escaped. He also suggested the desirability of the 
society purchasing a net, and that the Renting and 
Preservation Committee should take this matter in 
hand, and report to the delegates at a subsequent meet¬ 
ing. Mr. Harward’s motion was then considered by the 
delegates. After the meeting had been informed by the 
secretary that no one could now vote, according to the 
amended rules, unless he held a special delegates’ ticket, 
the vote was taken by show of hands and declared to be 
lost. The visiting officers gave in their report as follows ; 
Mr. Armstrong had attended the Bermondsey Brothers, 
where fourteen clubs were represented. Mr. Manning 
had a very good meeting at the Eastern Piscatorials, 
sixteen clubs were represented. An election of visiting 
officers next took place, followed by that of fourteen 
members to form the committee representing the asso¬ 
ciation on the Anglers’ Benevolent Society. Mr. R. 
Lawes was also re-elected as our representative at the 
Thames Angling Preservation Society, and Mr. A. Conn 
as Tyler. The yearage was also fixed at 2s. as before. 
Notice was given that a new lock will be fixed next 
week in the new canal between Iver and Langley. Mr. 
Ghurney undertook to have the fish protected when the 
water was drawn down. The secretary stated that the 
South-Western Railway Company had agreed to forego 
their proposed vexatious regulations, and he hoped and 
believed the South-Eastern would also give way. The 
London and North-Western Railway had agreed to give 
certain railway privileges, a list of stations and fares 
would shortly be published, they will come into opera¬ 
tion on June 1, the present railway privilege tickets 
will be recognised until the new ones are issued. Mr. 
Ridgway proposed that a very hearty vote of thanks be 
given to Mr. Marston for his kind present of rudd ; this 
was supported by Mr. A. W'^. Parker, and carried 
unanimously. Discussions on sundry other important 
matters took place. The meeting closed at a late hour 
with a hearty vote of thanks to the chair. The roll 
revealed the presence of fifty - six clubs. — Hon, 
Reporter. 
Anglers’ Ai» * o «iaten.— WnewuRN District. —A 
visit was paid to the Prince of Wales on the 15th, 
thirteen clubs being well represented. 'The association 
box was opened and found to contain 23s. The next 
visit will be paid to the Prince Arthur. .Secretaries 
please note I have resigned the position as district 
officer, and Mr. Harris, of the Prince Arthur has 
accepted the position.— J. Jennings. 
Anglers’ Benevolent Society, Foresters’ Hall, 
Clerkenwell-road, E.C.—Since my last report I beg to 
acknowledge with thanks the receipt of 5s. donation 
from W. Baildham (Globe Angling Society). The next 
meeting of the committee will take place on Friday 
evening. May 26, at 8.30.—R. Ghurney, sec. 
Alma Angling Society, Crown Distillery, 'Vere- 
street, Clare-markefc.—I wish to remind members that 
were not present on the 16th, that we hold a special 
meeting on the 23rd, to move the society to more suit¬ 
able quarters, and I should like to see all members 
present. We also elected Mr. J. Barnes a working 
member, and proposed Mr. D. Rich, who will be balloted 
for next week.—J. Pailes, sec. 
Amicable Brothers’ Angling Society, Bald- 
faced Stag, Worship-square, Finsbury.—On Wednes¬ 
day, May 10th, our annual distribution of prizes took 
place, when upwards of forty prizes were distributed 
to the members, Messrs. Haynes, Foster, Harding, 
Moir, Parslow, Hill, and Anderson proved themselves 
at the top of the poll: Haynes with the gross weight of 
roach for the season, Anderson gross weight of jack, 
gross weight of bream. Poster most Sunday 
shows, and Mr. Fisher the largest roach for the season, 
also Mr. Alliband the largest jack for the season. Tne 
following other members also took prizes: Messrs. 
Medcalf, Dessert, Hutchins, Parebrother, Butler, and 
Potter. After the distribution several questions arose 
as regards the forthcoming season, and I trust members 
will turn up on Wednesday next, the 24th, as there is a 
lot of business to be brought forward, as the fence 
months are getting very near an end.—W. H. Potter, 
sec. 
Beaufoy Angling Society, 143, Upper Kenning- 
ton-lane.—On Monday evening, 15th inst., a dinner took 
place at the above club-house, this being the end of our 
tMrd season. After dinner, Mr. C. Powell (in the 
chair) proposed the toast of the Beaufoy Angling 
Society, responded to by Mr. G. Rushton, who spoke of 
the continued success of our finances, through several 
of our friends kindness in giving prizes. The chairman 
presented the prizes to the successful members, also jiro- 
posing the toast of the prize givers, responded to by 
Mr. G. H. Butcher, who spoke of the many pleasant 
outings the members have had, also of the costly prizes 
just presented, and thanking those gentlemen for their 
past kindness. Mr. Powell started our next season’s 
prize list, which, by the support we have received, 
promises to beat other seasons and our best expecta¬ 
tions. Other toasts followed, and a selection by the 
band brought a very pleasant evening’s enjoyment to a 
close.— G. Rushton, hon. sec. 
Blackfriars Angling Society, Winchester Arms, 
South wark-street.—Our supper and distribution of prizes 
takes place on Tuesday. May 23 next, when I hope to 
see some good smiling faces around the table. Any 
gentleman wanting a ticket can have one at the club¬ 
house. Please, do not forget next Tuesday.—J. Foster, 
hon. sec. 
Bostonian Angling Society.— The members of 
the above society held their sixteenth annual dinner and 
distribution of prizes on Wednesday, the 10th, Mr. 
Ward in the chair, and the festive event passed off in a 
most successful manner. One of the most interesting 
features of the evening was the presentation of prizes 
taken during the past season. The prize list contained 
no less than seventy-seven prizes, of which sixty-eight 
were won. The past season has in every way been a 
good one, the takes of fish have never been equalled by 
any previous one during the society’s career, especially 
for roach, of which several grand specimens have been 
taken. During the evening prizes to the number of 
fifty-four were promised for the ensuing season ; many 
are valuable ones, and no doubt will be well competed for. 
On Wednesday next (24th) a special meeting is called to 
arrange prize list for ensuing season; and general 
business, and I hope members will oblige by attending 
early, as there is plenty to go through.—J. H. 
Britisli Sea Anglers’ Society.— The hon. secretary 
of the British Sea Anglers’ Society writes as follows ; 
“ I am requested by Mr. Shrnbsole to acknowledge in 
the angling papers the receipt of .Bl 123., as his own 
subscription and those of Messrs. Bambridge, Richardson, 
and Woodall, which he handed to me on the 16th inst. 
Mr. Shrnbsole has since tendered his resignation to the 
committee. It was accepted.” 
Camden Angling Society, Royal Exchange, 
Hartland-road, N.W.—Will members kindly attend 
next Wednesday, as we have some special business to 
transact before the opening season.—E. T. White, sec. 
Clerkenwell and District "Visiting List. —A 
delegate meeting will take place on Thursday next. 
May 25, to fix the time and place for the next outing. 
Each club on the list can send two delegates to meet at 
the Middlesex Arms, Clerkenwell Green, at 0..30 p.m. 
The new visiting list will then be ready.—P. Castell, 
hon. sec. 
Cliftonville Angling Society, Cliftonville Hotel, 
Ilderton-road, South Bermondsey.—Members are re¬ 
quested to show more interest in matters concerning the 
above club. I should feel obliged if they would attend 
more regularly. I have two new members to propose 
next week, and other important business to get through. 
Our dinner takes place on Monday, June 12, and gentle¬ 
men who so generously offered prizes will greatly 
facilitate business by forwarding them at their earliest 
convenience. Member.s in arrears please settle up soon 
as possible.—P. Gardner, sec. 
Cobden Angling Society, Cobden Club, Kensal- 
road, W.—The thirteenth annual dinner and distribution 
of prizes took place on May 10, Mr. F. Handover in the 
chair. The distribution of prizes then took place, Mr. 
E. Baxter, first, winning prizes value .£5 ISs.Od., Mr. F. 
Nunney .£2 3s. 9d., Mr. J. Hicks £1 13s. 6d, Mr. F. 
Hannabus £1 10s. There were nineteen others partici¬ 
pated in prizes, ranging from 25s. down to 5s. The list 
was opened for ensuing year, prizes amounting to £16 
being promised. Mr. F. Bourne then presented four 
volumes of books from the Angling Society, for the use 
of the Cobden Club, which were warmly received. The 
musical part was ably carried out by Mr. J. Owen, 
some capital songs being given by Messrs. W. Dunn, A. 
Duncan, G. Perham, W. Breach, W. Smith. T. 
Stringer, W. Lumley, E. Baxter, P. Himpfern, after 
which “ Auld Lang Syne ” ended a very pleasant evening. 
Dalston Angling Society, Brownlow Arms, Brown- 
low-street, Dalston.—On Tuesday, the 16th, nearly forty 
members and friends were present at our annual dinner, 
which was served up in a superior style by our worthy 
host, Mr. W. Peek. The health of the President, who 
was unable to attend through pressure of business, was 
enthusiastically received, and afterwards some excellent 
harmony prevailed. After a very jolly evening all 
retired, well satisfied with the amusement provided. 
During the evening fifteen prizes were promised for the 
ensuing season.— S. Malbt, sec. 
Dar-weu Angling Society, Royal Oak, Darwen, 
Lancs.—A special meeting is called for the purpose of 
electing a member to fill the vacancy caused by the 
retirement (through leaving the town) of Mr. James 
Preston, whose loss will be seriously felt by most of our 
anglers, and I wish now to thank him for the many 
little lessons in the gentle art he so readily and willingly 
gave us. I understand that the arrangements are almost 
completed for the society’s taking over the fishing of 
Jack’s Key Reservoir, which will doubtless lead to a 
large increase in the number of members. The extra¬ 
ordinary spell of fine weather has brought on the flies 
earlier than usual, and in unprecedented numbers, but 
the clearness and lowness of our waters render it difficult 
to get trout.—J. F. Holden. 
