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SUPPLEMENT TO THE PISHING GAZETTE [May 27, 1893 
The] first of the Polytechnic Trips for the World’s 
Fair, at Chicago, arrived in New York on Friday 
afternoon last. These trips will be continued every 
week up to August 5. The parties travel by the Guion 
Lino from Liverpool every fortnight, and from South¬ 
ampton every Friday and Saturday, by the Inman and 
Ilambnrg-American Lines. A few vacancies still remain. 
Full detailed prospectus can be obtained on application 
to the Secretary, the Polytechnic, 309, Regent-street, W. 
British Section Catalogue of the Chicago 
Exhibition (from The New York Tribune ).—“ R. B. 
Marston, editor of the Fishing Gazette, contributes to 
the catalogue a delightful chapter on angling. He 
expresses the pleasure which an Englishman experiences 
in watching the progress and development of field sports 
in America, and particularly the strong and universal 
hold which the sport of angling has in the effections of 
the American people. ‘ Hanging on the walls of my 
fishing library,’ he says, ‘ are fine old contemporary 
engravings of two noted anglers—one was the saviour of 
the Old World, the other of the new—Nelson and 
Washington.’ Then Mr. Marston pays a delightful 
tribute to some of his contemporaries by adding: ‘ A 
matter of congratulation to us anglers, also, is it that 
the present twice-elected President of the United States 
is an enthusiastic angler, as is also his charming wife.’ 
This is a pleasing allusion to Mrs. Cleveland, though 
many of the citizens of this country have not been kept 
fully informed as to her accomplishments in the line of 
angling. Mr. Marston further along touches us up 
under the ribs a little on economic questions, and at the 
I same time pays a tribute to some of his liberal-minded 
countrymen by adding : ‘ All honour to the few British 
■ firms who, in the face of adverse tariffs, have had the 
courage to compete at Chicago. If it had not been for 
the heavy duty which handicaps so severely our manu¬ 
facturers of fishing tackle, it is pretty certain that they 
would long ago have been found competing with even 
the best makers of America.’ Here is another honest 
confession on the part of an Englishman regarding the 
effects of a protective tariff in favour of Americans— 
but then nobody wants to go into that at this particular 
time, and in the face of so much good will as is mani- 
, fested by Englishmen generally in the great exhibition. 
Mr. Marston suggests that it would be interesting if a 
match could be arranged at the World’s Fair between 
English experts in the ‘ Nottingham’ style of casting a 
bait from the reel and American experts in the American 
style, under conditions fair to both sides, looking to 
peculiarities of the respective methods.” 
The Pollution of the BLACKWATEE.--At the 
Winchester County Council on Monday last the General 
Purposes Committee, in their report, stated that the 
alleged pollution of the River Blackwater by sewage 
from Aldershot had been fully considered, and that 
from information received they were of opinion that 
sewage matter had been and was largely being discharged 
into the river from the works of the Local Board, and 
recommended that the board be communicated with as 
to the preventing of the pollution, and to inquire if any 
and what steps had been taken to abate the nuisance. 
The report was adopted. At the same council meeting 
the chairman moved that Mr. F. M. E. Jervoise, of 
Herriard Park, who has fishing upon the Avon, be 
appointed to the vacancy in the Avon and Stour Fishery 
District of Conservators. This was agreed to, and a 
letter from Oversley, as to the condition of the Black- 
water river, was referred to the General Purposes Com¬ 
mittee. I am glad to report that some of the trout 
poaching fraternity have received a wholesome check, 
for I notice that at the Winchester County Bench 
William Light and Henry Smith were summoned for 
taking fish otherwise than by angling. I give the 
report of the case fully, as it may act as a detriment to 
local poachers, and there are many about. P.C. Viney 
said he was on the highway leading from Twyford to 
Winchester, and saw both the defendants in the Barge 
river apparently driving fish. They caught sight of 
witness, and came out of the water. On searching the 
men he found on Light a trout weighing lib. 12oz., and a 
carving fork used for spearing the fish. When he 
served the summonses Light said, “ We get a summons 
now for taking a fish out of the water.” Smith told 
the Bench “ he had been down that way for a walk,” 
and accidentally met Light, but denied that he himself 
was in the water. Smith had not been before the Bench 
until now, but there was a conviction against Light. 
Smith was fined Ss. and 6s. fid. costs, and allowed a 
fortnight to pay ; Light was fined 10s. and 6s. fid. costs, 
or fourteen days. 
STRATHPEFFER SPA, 
ROSS-SHIRE. 
(Only 35 minutes by rail from Inverness.) 
BEN-WYYIS 
Charmingly situated, and commanding extensive 
and magnificent views of sylvan and mountain 
scenery. 
SPACIOUS TENNIS and BOWLING 
GREENS, &o. 
(Near to Golf Course.) 
Superior Salmon Angling on the well- 
known Blackwater, and Excellent 
Trout Fishing, Free. 
Apply The Manager. 
FREE SALMON, TROUT and PIKE FISHING, 
On IiOTTOHS COHIT and CT7I.Z.E17. 
Good Accommodation for Anglers. 
Close to Loughs; Boats and Men always Beady. 
Cars to and from Station Free of Charge. 
For Terms and full Particulars apply 
to— P. KELLY, 
Scotchford Lodge, Lough Conn, 
_Ballina, Co. Mayo. 
OTICE. — Tourists about to visit Ballina would 
do well to consult the undersigned in the first 
Instance, as he is in a position to SUPPLY FIRST 
CLASS BOATS and ATTENDANCE, toirether with best 
Flics of his own manufacture, suitable for either lake 
or river, on the most moderate terms.—Applications by 
post punctually attended to.—Note address, JOHN 
DEVBRS, Professional Rod and Gun Sportsman, 
Ballina. Co. Mayo, Ireland. 
FREE SALMON and GRILSE, 
Sea & Brown Trout, large Pike, on Loughs 
Conn and Cullen. Comfortable Accom¬ 
modation to be had at Jas. Madden’s, 
within two minutes’ walk of the Lough. 
— For reliable information apply to Jim 
Hearns, Professional Fisherman, Ballina, 
Co. Mayo, Ireland, as to state of water 
and run of fish, and best time to come. 
Price 28. 6L ; post free, 28. 9J. 
rmiEZ ARor of angx^ing. 
By CHARLES BOWLKER, of LUDLOW, 
rcmtalniny List of Fll s. Directions for Fly-Fishing, 
Trolling, Making Artifici^ Flies, Ac., with a List of the 
tuost celebrated Fishing Stations in North Wales, and 
ooloured Plate of Flies. On‘>oft* > best books extant on 
tne"Gentle Art.” G.WOOL’jS^ Bookseller,LUDLOW 
FISHING. 
G ood fishing to be let on I 
NORWEGIAN RIVERS, within I 
easy reach of Bergen. Picturesque sur- j 
roundings. Good accommodation at 
Hotels. Good sport and moderate rentals. 
—Apply Wilson and Armstrong, Mari¬ 
time Buildings, Newcastle-on-Tyne. 
GOOD FISHING 
(SALMON and TROUT) 
ANTED for next August and first 
’ ' half of September ; north-west 
coast of the Highlands preferred. 
Apply to 
Rev. L. Sanderson, Elstree, Herts. 
J. BURROW, 
DEALER IN FISHING TACKLE, j 
116, F ISHERGATE, PR ESTON, i 
Illustrated Price List of Pishing Rods, 
Reels & Tackle sent Free on Application. 
D avid muhbay, peactical gun and 
FISHING TACKLE MAKEB, 42, St. 
David-street, Brechin, N.B. 
Greenheart Trout and Salmon Rods at all 
prices, also Heels, Lines, Cast Lines, Flies, Tackle 
Books, Creels, Fi.shing Bags, Gaffs, Landing 
Nets, &c., &c. 
Wading Trousers, Stockings, and Boots. 
Famed Fly Casts and Flies for Tay, North Esk, 
South Esk, and all the rivers of Forfarshire. 
Special Tay and Loch Leven Flies and Casts. 
All information as to Shooting and Fishing of 
the district gladly supplied. 
CATALOGUE OF 
SECONDHAND BOOKS 
And Remainders of New Books of 
Travel, Sport, &c. 
No. 90 for May, at greatly reduced prices, post 
free. 
William Potter, 30, Exchange-street East 
Lirerpool. 
Rabbit, Sheep, and Fishing Netting; Roofing Felts, 
Tarpaulings; Fancy Horse Suitings, Loin Cloths, Driving 
Aprons, Driving Bands, &c. Send for Ulustrated Cata¬ 
logue and samples (post free) to ANDREW Potter, 
Melbourne Works, Wolverhampton, and London Works, 
Reading. Maker toH.M. the Queen and H.R.H. the 
Prlrce of Wales. Awarded 10 Gold and Silver Medals. 
Regd. No. SOMETHING NEW. 1^4.743 
T he ” PERFECT” flat BEND HOOK, designed 
specially to avoid the tearing away of the hook 
from tender-mouthed fish, such as grayling, roach, 
dace. &c. When struck, and the hook barbed, the 
chances of losing a fish are reduced to a miuimum. 
Price, cash with order (tied to fine gut, and looped 
for attaching to the trace), Is. per dcz., post free; 2 doz. 
and upwards at lOd. doz: A sample hook will be sent 
to anyone sending a stamped envelope for same. 
Address: JOHN C. PERFECT. 
204 & 205, Station Street, Burton-on-Trent. 
TME-HLKER’S 
Pure Silk Twisted & Plaited Lines. 
Plaited Roach ... Is. 8d.^ 
4^: yards. 
Salmon... 48.10d.) 
Send directed envelope for Samples. 
Best Nottingham Lob-worms, 3s. per 1000. 
Wholesale dealer in Marsh-worms, small Beds, 
Minnows, and Cadbaits. 
THEAKER, 10, Canal-st., Nottingham. 
bg iuftioit. 
TUESDAY NEXT. 
Stock of Fishing Tackie. 
ly/TR. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by 
AUCTION, at his Great Rooms, 
38, King-street, Covent Garden, on Tues¬ 
day next, May 30, at Half-past Twelve pre¬ 
cisely, the Stock of FISHING TACKLE, 
comprising a large quantity of weU-made 
Rods, Hooks, Nets, Lines, and an immense 
number of Bamboo Canes, Sticks, &c., for 
rod-making; the property of the late Mr. 
E. Davis. 
On view the day prior, 10 till 5, and 
morning of sale, and catalogues had. 
THE BROADS, NORFOLK. 
Wherry-Yachts for Parties wishing to 
visit and fish on the Norfolk Broads, 
having Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s cabins. 
For particulars apply 
PR£:ss Sc 
North Walsham, Norfolk. 
aiSiUJUSTIdSTE 
For Dry Feet & Boot Comfort. 
1$ much used by Sportsmen, Shore Waders, 
Farmers, Gardeners, and Ladies. 
Sold by Nurserymen and Oilmen^ with test!* 
menials and directions for use. In boxes, 6d. 
and Is. each. Wholesale by 
Price's Patent Candle Co., Limited London. 
THE 
GERMAN FISHING GAZETTE 
A WEEKLY. 
la publlahed at Stettin (Germany), by Hekeceb 
& Lebklins. Devoted to Angling, Commercial 
Fishing, Fish Trade, Fish Culture, and Aquaria. 
Sample copies free and post paid. Annual 
subscription, post free. 12 marks (12 shillings). 
Now Ready, sent carriage paid to any address in the United Kingdom, for Fifteen Shillings, 
A PORTFOLIO OF PERIANENT REPRODUCTIONS OF JEN FISR PICTURES, 
From Paintings by the late celebrated Fish Painter, 
CONTENTS: 
Plate l.-THE GAME FISH OF GREAT i 
Plate 
IV.-NOT CAUGHT YET. 
Plate VIII.-THE 
ANGLER’S REST. 
BRITAIN. 
V.-THREATENED WAR. 
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IX.-THE 
FIRST LESSON. 
ll.-KEY TO DITTO. 
t$ 
VI.-HOMEWARD BOUND. 
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X.-A LEAP FOR LIBERTY. 
.. III.-IN A FIX. 
VII.-FOUL PLAY. 
XI.-THE 
POACHER. 
“ A oEiarming addition to the Angler’s Library and the Club Room .”—Fishing Qasette. 
“ The reproductions, simply framed, make an excellent set of wall fruit for a country house, smoking-room, or angler’s private den .”—The Field 
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