Mat 20, 1893] 
SUPPLEMENT TO THE PISHING GAZETTE 
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Eastern Piscatorial Society, Spread Eagle, Gill- 
street, Limehoiiae.—The only matter of any consequence 
which I have to report is the initiation of three new 
members. We are open for any other anglers wishing 
to join a flourishing society.—W. Bartlett, hon. sec. 
Forest Gate Fiscatorials. —The first smoking 
concert of this recently-formed angling society, was held 
in the club-room at the Forest Gate Hotel, on Monday 
the 8th inst., when upwards of 120 anglers attended, 
representing nearly every club in the Eastern District; 
the Peckham Brothers, the Deptford, and North London 
were also represented. Mr. T. Sowerbutts made an 
excellent chairman. A highly-successful concert was 
brought to a close at 12.30, previous to which the 
secretary, Mr. W. J. Talbot, announced that the chair¬ 
man has very kindly presented the club with one of his 
best roach poles, and Mr. Brooks £2 10s. for a prize, 
both to be fished for during the coming season. A 
hearty vote of thanks was given to these gentleman, 
and to the chairman and pianist for their services. The 
usual weekly meeting was held on Wednesday, when 
five new members were elected. A hearty vote of 
thanks was given to Mr. T. Sowerbutts for presiding at 
the smoking concert on Monday, and for the prize 
which he presented to the club. A hearty vote of 
thanks was also given to Mr. Brooks for his valuable 
prize of £2 lOs., to Mr. Boylett for his prize of dfil Is. 
Members are requested to note that subscriptions are 
now due, and all members are particularly desired to 
attend the weekly meetings every Wednesday ; and 
Messrs. T. C. Sowerbutts, J. 0. Brooks, and W. A. 
Boylett were elected vice-presidents of the society. 
Gentlemen living in the neighbourhood desirous of 
joining a good angling club are invited to join. The 
usual weekly meeting was held at the Forest Gate 
Hotel on Wednesday last. One new member was pro¬ 
posed. The report of the delegates was discussed, and 
disappointment expressed at the failure to raise the 
standard of fish of the association. It was decided to 
form a party to go eeling during the Whitsuntide, 
starting on Saturday by the 5.38 p.m. train from 
Plaistow to Rainham for Dagenham. A tent will be 
ppvided for the convenience of members. All members 
will be welcome.—W. J. Talbot, 6, Ismalia-road, 
Forest Gate. 
Good Intent Angling Society.— The next return 
visit (No. 1 Eastern District), will take place at our 
club house on Tuesday, May 30, when we hope to see 
aU brother anglers that can spare time to come. Our 
distribution of prizes will take place on Tuesday, June 
13.— E. Murphy. 
Great Yarmouth Working Mens' Angling 
Society. —This young club, which was stated in 
September 1891, is progressing in the right direction 
judging from the report of the secretary which was read 
a short time back before the members present at the 
annual meeting. It was very satisfactory to note that 
the society, although in its infancy, was able to hold 
four contests during last season; Acle (twice), Onlton 
Broad, and Ormesby Broad being the localities chosen 
for the matches. Thanks are due to the then mayor (F. 
Burton, Esq.), who kindly gave the society a prize, and 
also to other gentlemen who gave prizes towards the 
annual match at Acle. With regard to the catches 
these ruled rather small, but this can be accounted for 
by the fact that the weather was very bad on two of the 
match days. On the whole, the members can congratu¬ 
late themselves upon the success which attended their 
efforts, and as financially the society is in a prosperous 
way, there is every prospect if the members pull 
together that the season of 1893 will be a more successful 
one than the last. The officers appointed for this year 
are as follows: President, Mr. H. J. Lacey: vice- 
presidents, Mr. W. Bunn and Mr. J. O’Rourke: 
treasurer, Mr. J. Harris ; auditors, Mr. H. J. Lacey 
and Mr. R. Bammant; hon. sec., Mr. E. W. Buckle; 
committee, Messrs. Chapman, Reeve, Denton, G. 
Thompson. Layton, Taylor, Greenfield, G. Coleman, and 
Phillips. 
Green-wicR Angling Society.— The tenth annual 
dinner of the above society was held at the Prince 
Albert, Royal Hill, Greenwich, on Wednesday, the 10th 
inst., when upwards of forty members and friends par¬ 
took of an excellent repast provided by Host Murrin. 
J. B. Orr, Esq. presided, supported by G. H. Dowsett, 
Esq. After the usual loyal toasts the hon. 
sec. read a statement showing the progress of 
the society during the past twelve months, and 
the names of the prize winners. A list of prizes for the 
coming season was also read out, the donors of fresh 
prizes being Messrs. T. Dupere, A. Allen, and P. Smith. 
Hertford Angling Preservation Society. —Mr. 
H. Johnson, one of the members of this society, was 
fortunate in taking an exceptionally fine trout from the 
society’s water on Tuesday last; the fish, which was in 
excellent condition weighed (lib. 2oz,, and measured 
23 inches in length and 15 inches in girth. This is the 
second fish of this size which has been taken here during 
the past week, and there is a good show of trout all over 
the society’s water. Another consignment of 600 trout 
yearlings were turned into the water a fortnight since ; 
they were from the establishment of Messrs. Silk and 
Co. Caistor, and arrived in splendid condition. 
Izaak Walton Angling Society.— The distribution 
of annual and special prizes will take place on Wednes¬ 
day evening next, 24th inst., at nine o’clock precisely- 
The members who have not yet already sent in their 
prizes will plea.se do so at once.—H. B. 
Junior Flyfiskers’, 70, Houndsditch.—lam pleased 
to inform members that we have obtained fishing on an 
excellent piece of trout water within twenty miles of 
London, and about a mile from railway station. This 
portion being well stocked with good, mature fish, and 
is well protected, the river throughout being in private 
hands. Good hotel accommodation adjoining the water, 
tariff moderate. Tickets to fish must be obtained from 
and returned to the clubhouse. Full details given to 
members any Thursday evening. The waters at Hert¬ 
ford are now open to our members, on same conditions 
as last season. May-fly is showing up, and some trout 
and dace were taken by members on their last visit. 
Gentlemen who require privilege tickets must hand in 
their names at once. Any gentleman desirous of taking 
a rod on the Itchen, in Hampshire, can obtain full par¬ 
ticulars from the hon secretary. The usual weekly 
meeting took place on May 18, Mr. Alex Wright in the 
chair. Mr. Goodwin gave a report of his visit to the 
trout water mentioned last week, and a hearty vote of 
thanks was passed to him for his services in connection 
with the same. Our new member was unanimously 
elected, and three more were proposed. Members please 
note that our annual general meeting will take place on 
June 1, at 8.30 p.m., on which occasion some very im¬ 
portant business will be brought forward, and early 
attendance is requested. Several minor matters were 
arranged, and the rest of the evening was spent by 
members in making arrangements for the holidays. A 
vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the meeting 
at 11 p.m.— Hon. Sec. 
Liverpool Angling Association, Bee Hotel, 5, 
Queen’s-square, and 18, St. John’s-lane, Liverpool.— 
Our meeting last week was well attended, and one new 
member was elected. Our competition for Whit Monday 
was fixed for the rivers Vyrnwy and Tanat, Llanymynech 
way. One prize for trout and two for coarse fish. No 
grayling to be retained on any account, as penalty will 
be heavy. No fishing in private waters nor in such 
portions of the two rivers named which are not open to 
public access. Breaking of this regulation means dis¬ 
qualification, with probably worse results to follow, 
A nice gentle rain is now falling, and fishing prospects 
for Whitsuntide have gone up 100 per cent. 
Pkoenix Angling Society, The Crown, Pancras- 
road, N.W.—Our annual dinner on Tuesday was an 
immense success, and great credit is due to our host. Mr. 
Berry Davis was in the chair, and was well supported 
by Mr. Brown. A very handsome scarf pin, consisting 
of diamonds and pearls on filigree gold, was presented 
to our worthy host by the society as a mark of their 
esteem. A testimonial was presented to Mr. Heelas, 
comprising a jack rod, bait can, line, and winch, gaff 
hook, and sundries, for services rendered to the society 
during his seven years of chairmanship. Then came 
the distribution of prizes, amongst the principal 
winners may be mentioned; Mr. Boxall, who took the 
club prize for the gross weight of jack ; Mr. Elbourn, 
gross weight of bottom fishing ; Mr. Heelas, largest jack ; 
Mr. Warrington, largest barbel; Mr. Chapman, largest 
chub; Mr. Keen, largest roach; Mr. Elbourn, largest 
perch ; Mr. Fredk. Volck, largest dace. Prizes were 
also taken by the following : Messrs. Mares, C. Dove, 
F. Dove, Morgan, Little, Bouffler, Brown, Reed, Bartrip, 
Carr, and Milton. Mr. C. Ward, of the Bostonians, 
gave a guinea for the greatest number of specimen fish 
during the season. Messrs. Green and Davis gave 153., 
Messrs. Wicks, sen., Jeffries, and Adams gave guineas 
and half guineas, Mrs. Wicks and Mrs. Boxall also sent 
two half guineas. Several others also gave prizes for a 
similar amount.—H. W. Morgan, hon. asst. sec. 
Pixie Brothers Angling Society, Rising Sun, 
Harper-street, New Kent-road.—At our last meeting we 
decided to have our first annual dinner at the above 
house on Tuesday, June 13th, when I hope to see all 
members present. Mr. T. Line and his friend, Mr. 
Davney, having presented the club with a splendid 
desk with inlaid front, a vote of thanks to them was 
passed for their kindness. Members please note that 
books of rules may be obtained on our next meeting 
night. I hope that members and friends will not 
forget our smoker, which takes place on Tuesday, 
May .30th.—E. Payne, sec. 
Prince Arthur Piscatorials, Prince Arthur. Gol- 
borne-road. North Kensington.—Since my last report I 
have had no fish weighed-in, but I hope members will 
attend and arrange for our return visit as soon as 
possible after the holidays,. Members will please take 
notice that there will be no meeting on Wednesday next. 
May 24, but I hope they will attend on May 31 for most 
important business. 1 beg to notify societies that our 
visiting I'st will be arranged as scon as possible. 
Rodney Piscatorials, Prince and Princess of 
Wales, 109, Kingslake-street, Old Kent-road.—Our 
eleventh annual dinner and distribution of prizes will 
take place on Tuesday, June 6, when I hope to see a good 
muster of members and friends at new clubhouse. 
Royal George Angling Society, Queen’s Arms, 
Bateman-street, Soho, W.—All members take notice 
that a general meeting will be held at above address next 
Wednesday at nine o’clock for the purpose of passing 
the new rules ; also that our annual supper and distribu¬ 
tion of prizes is fixed for June 7. 'Tickets are now 
ready, price 3s. each. Any member intending to be 
present will oblige by sending in his name at once. I 
hope every member will endeavour to be present on both 
occasions.—W. E. Shaw. hon. sec. 
Silver Trout Angling Society, Bedford Head, 
Maiden-lane, Covent-garden.—On Tuesday last our new 
rules were gone through and confirmed, and the date of 
our annual supper and distribution of prizes fixed for 
Tuesday, June 12. Five new members were proposed, 
and I hope a few of our old members will support us 
next Tuesday at the ballot. I shall be pleased to receive 
outstanding prizes and subscriptions for the current 
year, so as to close up the accounts.— Pelican. 
South. London Angling Society, George and 
Dragon, 235, Camberwell-road.—The annual dinner was 
held on Wednesday, May 17. After the good things 
provided by our worthy host, Mr. Burke, had been duly 
appreciated, the chairman, Mr. Field, gave “ The Queen 
and Royal Family.” Then came the toasts of the even¬ 
ing, “The South London Angling Society,” “The 
Anglers’ Benevolent Society.” The distribution of 
prizes followed, and afterwards a splendid start was 
made with the new prize list for the coming season. 
The rest of the evening was devoted to harmony. 
South London United 'Visiting List. —A return 
visit of the societies on the above list was paid to the 
Peckham Brothers, on the 15th inst. The club-room was 
fairly full, eleven clubs being represented. The next 
visit will be to the Wellington Angling Society, held at 
the Prince George, Hill-street, Walworth. Notice of 
date next week.—A. Conn, hon. sec. 
■Waggoners’ Angling Society, George and 
Dragon, Yauxhall Cross.— We had a grand meeting on 
the 16th. The previous week’s minutes were read and 
confirmed. Mr. H. Pain, Mr. Gain, Mr. Dawson, sen., 
were balloted for and duly elected, after which came 
the most important part of the business—the distribu¬ 
tion of prizes. The principal winners were Mr. Betts, 
gross weight specimen roach and two special prizes; 
Mr. Clegg, second gross weight and one special prize; 
Mr. Ilsley, third gross weight specimen bream ; Mr. 
Franklin, specimen pike and one special prize ; after 
which a moat enjoyable evening was spent, with visitors 
from the Horsferry Angling Society.—H. C. 
Walworth Waltoniau Angling Society, St. 
Paul’s Tavern, Westmoreland-road, Walworth, S.E.—■ 
There was a good muster of members last Wednesday. 
On Wednesday next. May 24, there will be a committee 
meeting^at eight o’clock sharp.— C. Hibble, sec. 
Wellington Angling Society, Prince George, 
Hill-street, Walworth.—Our annual dinner was held 
on the 10th inst., Messrs. Newbury and Haines in 
the chair. The dinner was served up by Mrs. Hills, the 
hostess, in her well-known style, and was much 
appreciated. After the usual toasts the secretary gave 
the report for the past year showing the excellent 
numerical and financial position of the society. A 
concert followed, and a very enjoyable evening was 
spent. The lists for the various season tickets are now 
open, and I shall be glad to receive the names of those 
wishing to take them up.— Chas. Wyer, sec. 
West Ham Brothers Angling Society. —I wish 
to remind our members that it is our monthly meeting 
night on Wednesday next. May 24, also the night to pay 
out all our annual prizes, hoping to have a good 
attendance on that night.— E. Lowther, sec. 
West London Angling Club, Dartmouth Castle, 
Hammersmith.—Our thirteenth annual festival was 
held, under the patronage of Mr. Channon, at the 
Builder's Arms, Bridge-road, Hammersmith, our worthy 
treasurer, Mr. Dean, being unable to accommodate us. 
Mr. W. H. Elsmore, chairman, occupied the post of 
president for the evening, and our treasurer the vice¬ 
chair, The usual toasts having been received in a 
cordial manner, the president presented the prizes for 
the past season, amounting in value to .£23 lOs., Mr. E. 
Leaf being the lucky winner of a handsome framed en¬ 
graving value three guineas, presented by our chair¬ 
man. Several donations were offered for the ensuing 
season :—Mr. Elsmore, 2 guineas ; Mr. E. Dean, 30s. 
Mr. H. Foreman, 21s.; Mr. Chob Webb, 218. Mr. T. 
Crumplen honoured the club with his presence. Mem¬ 
bers requiring privilege tickets are requested to send 
in their names at once.—J. J. Hunter, hon. sec. 
NEW PATENTS. 
The following is a list of piscatorial patents, which is 
supplied to us by Messrs. Hughes, Eli, and Hughes, 
Registered 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. 
8498. R. C. Price, of Park Hill Lodge, Budleigh 
Saltertcn, Devon, for improved fittings for 
artificial fly-books, or boxes, or fishing tackle 
cases. 
9025. T. Skinner, of London, for improvements in 
weights for fishing tackle. 
Specifications Published. 
8101. H. E. Sayce, of 36, Caledonia-place, Clifton, 
Bristol, for an improvement in fish-hooks. 
18,818. O. S. Ruddock, of 47, Fentiman-road, Clapham- 
rjad, Surrey, for improvements in fishing rods. 
7894. G. W. Elliott, of Meersbrook-park-road, Heeley, 
Sheffield, York, for improvements in fishing 
rods, landing-net handles, and also alpine- 
stocks in whip stocks. 
The North-East Coast Deep Sea Fisheries.— 
A meeting of Whitby fishermen was held on Tuesday 
night to consider various matters connected with the 
Deep Sea Fishery. Mr. E. E. Pannett, C.C., who 
took the initiative, stated that the valuable stretch of 
coast from the Tees to Cayton, of which Whitby is the 
centre, was now practically under the control of the 
North Riding County Council, so far as the deep sea fish¬ 
ing industry was concerned. Information was wanted with 
the view of regulating the various fisheries, so that the 
industry might be developed. A general discussion then 
took place, and there was a consensus of opinion that 
indiscriminate trawling did a great deal of harm, because 
vast quantities of immature fish were destroyed. The 
meeting was unanimously of opinion that there should 
be a close season for cod and ling, so far as trawling is 
concerned. 
