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[June 3, 1893 
SUPPLEMENT TO THE PISHING GAZETTE 
Amicable Excelsior Angling' Society, Prince 
Ar bur, Arthnr-street, Uattersea.—Our fourth annual 
supjier and distribution of prizes will take place at the 
above on Monday next, June 5. After supper there will 
be an open smoking concert,when anglers and friends will 
receive a hearty welcome. Supper to be on the table at 
8.30 prompt ; tickets 2s. (!d. each.— James Rich. 
Anchor and Hope Angling Society, Royal 
George, Rotherhithe New-road.—On Wednesday nrxt, 
June 7, Mr. J. P. Wheeldon will give us a reading, 
entitled, “Trout Fishing on the Thames.” We shall 
bo glad to see as many brother anglers as can make it 
convenient to be present on that occasion.—D. Davis, 
sec 
Bermondsey Brothers Angling Society, Wool- 
pack Tavern, Berraondsey-street.—A visit of the clubs 
on the Anglers’ Association List (Southern Division) 
will be paid to this society on Tuesday, the 13th inst., 
when the company of brother anglers and friends from 
any society will be esteemed a favour.—A. Conn, hon 
sec. 
Blachfriars Angling Society, Winchester Arms, 
Southwark-streot.—Since my last report we have made 
another good working member, this being the fourth 
this season. Any gentleman wishing to join cannot do 
better than do so at once. Will members kindly come 
up in full force next meeting night, as I have some 
important business to transact as regards a Silver Cup 
competition amongst our own club. Members also to 
arrange about new officers for the ensuing season. We 
had another good prize added to our prize list on Wed¬ 
nesday ; the donor was Mr. Metcalfe, of the Bermondsey 
Brothers.—J. Poster, hon. sec. 
Bloomsbury Bro'thers Angling Society, Rose 
and Ci'own, Broad-street, W.C.—On the Slst ult. we 
had a good muster, when Messrs. J. Pailes and J. 
Winsor were elected working members, and Messrs. 
Masters, H. Bray, and W. Bray, honorary mtmbers. 
Mr. Pain was proposed as a working member, and will 
be elected in due course. Members please remember 
the 7th, which is our “ good pld annual,” when all will 
get a prize.—D. Warren, sec. 
Bostonian Angling Society. —A specie 1 meeting 
is called for Wednesday next to transact general busi¬ 
ness, and to consider the close season for jack. Mr. 
Balok has taken some nice trout during the past week 
(heaviest, 31b. IJoz.).—J. H. 
Brentford Piscatorial Society. — The annual 
dinner took place on Monday evening last at the Castle 
Hotel, Brentford, under the presidency of Mr. Charles 
.1. Cross, with Mr. W. Croxford in the vice-chair. The 
dinner, which was placed on the table by Mr. Cordingley, 
was of a very choice character, and elicited the highest 
commendations from the chairman and all present. 
After the usual loyal toasts, the chairman proposed 
“ Success to the Brentford and District Piscatorial 
Society,” which was replied to by Mr. Tyler, who stated 
it was in a very satisfactory position, with a good 
strength of members, and a good balance of cash in 
hand. 'Ihe next toast was “The Thames Angling 
Preservation Society,” the chairman stating that he 
could bear testimony to the good it had done to the 
river, and was glad to find among them his old friend, 
Mr. W. H. Brougham, who for so many years had been 
its active and hard working secretary. The toast, 
which was drunk with great heartiness, was responded 
to by Mr. W. H. Brougham. The usual toasts followed, 
interspersed with a recitation and some excellent 
singing, the humorous songs of Mr. Taylor being 
thoroughly appreciated. 
Brompton Angling Society, Doyley Arms, 
Marllorough-road, Chelsea, S.W.—On the 28th ult., Mr. 
.7. Hall showed a very nice trout, weighing over 31b., 
and Mr. B. Briggs a carp of 31b. The annual dinner 
and distribution of prizes has been arranged to take 
place on Wednesday, June 21, and I am very pleased to 
state that Mr. G. H. Howard has kindly accepted the 
chairmanship for that occasion.—H. Roach, sec. 
Bnrdett Angling Society, 118, Hachney-road.— 
A smoking concert will take place on Monday, June 5, 
under the patronage of the Hearts of Oak Angling 
Society, at their club room, (ho Old Crown, Brick-lane, 
for the benefit of J. Pether, a member of the Burdett 
and the Benevolent Society, to help him to get his wife 
(who has been very ill) into the country. Chairman, 
Mr. W. Midson ; vice-chair, Mr. H. AVells ; supported 
by many well-tnown friends. Ladies invited; commence 
at 8 o’clock. Notice to anglers in general.—A special 
general meeting will take place at the above on Wednes¬ 
day, June 7. New rules to be read for the ensuing year, 
balance-sheet, and important business. 1 hope that 
members will show up in full force.—J. Pether, sec. 
Central Association. -The usual monthly delegate 
meeting will take place at the Bedford Head Hotel, 
Maiden-lane, Covent Garden, on Monday next, the .5th 
inst., at nine p.m. sharp. 
Citizen, 7d, Houndsditch, K.C.—'The first annual 
general meeting took place as above, Mr. James Tayler, 
president, in the chair. The yearly statement of 
amounts as audited by Messrs. West and Wright was 
adopted, and showed the society to bo in a good sound 
financial position, as, after the rent for our waters have 
lorn paid tor twelvemonths in advance, the society still 
has a balance in hand. Messrs. Gibson and Girling 
were unanimously elected as members. The election 
of officers was proceeded with, Mr. James Taylor, 
president: Messrs. J. P. Connellan, G. H. Howard, 
C. H. Ccok, and Dr. Brunten, vice-presidents ; Mr. A. J. 
Tibbatts, hon. treasuer and hon. librarian ; committee, 
Messrs. Goodwin. Hall, Roach. West and May ; 
hon. secretary, J. B. Close. Mr. Close was also unani¬ 
mously elected to represent the society in the National 
Angling Clubs Association on Loch Leven. The notice 
of motion given by Mr. Goodwin was then discussed, 
and the following resolutions were passed : “ That the 
annual subscription be inereased as follows : 1. To full 
or working members of any angling society, 5s. 2. To 
honorary members of (and paying Ss. and upwards to) 
any angling society, lOs. Cd. 3. To those who are not 
members of (or having been members have withdrawn or 
resigned their membershp from) any angling society, 15s. 
And in addition to the above, any gentleman nominated 
after the annual general meeting to pay an entrance fee of 
5s. Several members then gave their holiday experiences. 
Mr. Clegg had been fishing in Berkshire, and had taken 
a good number of trout, the two best going about lilb. 
each, and also a chub, duly returned, of over 41b. Mr. 
Hall had the good fortune to get a very nice trout of 
3)lb., and it is now in the hands of Mr. Anstiss, of 
Chelsea (one of our members), for preservation. Mr. God¬ 
win had several very large dace and chub, all returned, 
and one trout, about 11b. Mr. Close had also a large 
number of dace and chub, all returned, and a tront, about 
21b. Nearly all the above fish were caught on May-flies, 
dressed by Mr. Godwin, one of our members. Tfio last 
outing of the Juniors was rather a disappointment, 
both as far as numbers and fish were concerned ; but 
those who did go enjoyed themselves, as usual. Our 
financial year commences on this date, and members 
will oblige by paying their subscriptions as early as 
possible. A very hearty vote of thanks was accorded to 
Mr. Taylor and Mr. Connellan for presiding, and the 
meeting closed at a very late hour. The next outing 
takes place at Hertford on June 11. Members please 
note.— Hon. Sec. 
City of London and Bdsing Sun Angling 
Society. — Our presentation of prizes will take place on 
Tuesday next, June G. All members who have 
promised prizes please to send them in by that date. 
Prize winners will have to be clear on the books before 
they can take a prize. The Cass benefit will be Monday, 
June 12, at the Empress of Russia, St. John-street- 
road (opposite Carter and Peek’s tackle shop). 
City Fiscatorials, Coffee Pot Tavern, Warwick- 
Isni. Newgate-street, E.C. — Monday, May 29, Mr. J. 
Deplidge presided. The date of the annual supper and for 
the distribution of prizes (postponed in consequence of the 
recent accident to myself), was refixed for Wednesday, 
Junell. TioketsSs. Stewards, Messrs. C. E. Williamsand 
J. Deplidge. Mr. James Husk, assisted by Mr. Varley 
Brown, is arranging a monster musical programme to 
mark this auspicious occasion. Messrs. J. Deplidge and 
H. * J. White were appointed auditors for the past 
season. Other business matters of minor importance 
were disposed of, and succeeded by a general piscatorial 
debate, supported by Mr. W. Burket (Earlsfield), Messrs. 
Tom Keeble, A. Sowerbntts, A. J. Beilis, C. E. Williams, 
J. Husk, V. Brown, H. J. White, the secretary, and the 
chairman. Personally, I beg to thank my numerous 
correspondents for their kindly expressions and 
inquiries with regard to my accident, and to say that, 
although still suffering considerable pain and incon 
venience from the injured shoulder, there is ever 
reason to anticipate that I shall soon be all right again. 
— John Smith, hon. sec. 
Clerken-well and District Visiting List.— The 
clubs enrolled on the above will compete for a series of 
money prizes in the Arnn on June 25. The boundary 
will be from the park gates to Timberley Bridge. We 
have a considerable sum in hand towards the prize 
fund, and prizes will be paid over to the winners 
immediately after weighing in. The secretaries of each 
club on list have a supply of tickets.—E. Castell, 
hon. sec. 
Copenhagen Angling Society, Copenhagen Arms, 
York-road, N. — Wo are unfortunately obliged to post¬ 
pone our annual dinner from the Cth until the 13th of 
June, when we hope to see a good muster. We have 
enrolled another member, making our total sixty-four 
members.—B. Pitts, sec. 
Crown and Buckland United Piscatorial 
Society, Middlesex Arms, 34, Clerkenwell-green.—A 
smoking concert and distribution of prizes will take 
place at the above on Wednesday, June 7, on which 
occasion ladies are specially invited. I have also to 
state that the annual dinner will take place on Sunday, 
June 11, at the King’s Head, Chertsey. The brake will 
start from the above at 9 sharp. Any member wishing 
to take a friend will greatly oblige by letting me know 
by Wednesday next (June 7) at latest.—G. Rogers, sec. 
Dalstou Angling Society, Brownlow Arms, Brown- 
low-street, Dalston.—On Tuesday, .30th ult., we had a 
very fair attendance. Some very important business 
was got through, and two new members elected. I have 
fifteen prizes promised for the ensuing season, and 
should like to see some of the old friends who have been 
absent so long.—S. Malbt, sec. 
Earlsfield Angling Society, Halfway House, 
Earlsfield, S.W.—Members are specially requested to 
attend on Wednesday evening next to discuss important 
alterations of rules. — Hon. Sec. 
Epsom Angling Society. —At our meeting to be 
held on Monday next, 5th inst., a discussion will ensue, 
“Punt Fishing v. Bank Angling.”—E. W. Hailes, sec. 
Forest Gate Fiscatorials. —'The usual weekly 
meeting was held on Wednesday, when the secretary 
announced that the president, Mr. George Candy, (j.C., 
had very kindly presented the club with Xb for prizes 
during the season. A very hearty vote of thanks was 
given to Mr. Candy, Mr. Spashott, and Mr. Oliver, also 
presented the club with prizes to be fished for, and a 
hearty vote of thanks was given to them. It was 
decided to hold the return visit on the No. 1 Eastern List 
on Wednesday, June 21, when Mr. Candy promised to 
take the chair at 8 o’clock sharp. All clubs in the 
eastern district are particularly requested to attend and 
make the visit (which is our first one) a great success. 
Other important business was done before the meeting 
concluded, including the election of five more working 
members. Gentlemen desirous of joining a good club 
are invited to communicate with \V. J. Talbot, G, 
Ismalia-road, Forest Gate, E.—Hon. Sec. 
Globe Angling Society, Earl Bussell, Isledon- 
road, N.—Our annual supper took place on Monday jast. 
May 29, and was a great success. There were thirty- 
three members and friends who sat to a good spread and 
thoroughly enjoyed themselves. After the tables were 
cleared the usual toasts were given and responded to, 
and then the concert began. Among the singers were 
Mr. Salmon, Mr. Stretch, of N.L.A.C., Mr. Ellis, Mr. 
Edwards, Mr. W. Drew, Mr. Coleman, and others. Wo 
wore very nicely entertained by members of the Ingleby 
string band. I beg to inform members that Monday 
next is quarterly night, when the books should be 
cleared to ensure members the new privilege tickets.— 
A. Payne, sec. 
Good Intent Angling Society, Crown Inn, 
Church-street, Shoreditch.—We had a most successful 
visit of the No. 1 Eastern District at our club on the 
30th ult., when over twenty clubs were represented. I 
beg to tender my best thanks to all those who favoured 
us with their company (not being able to be there 
through illness). It is very gratifying to me to know 
there was so large a muster. The members have decided 
to postpone onr distribution of prizes until July 11, on 
which occasion I hope to be present.—R. Murphy. 
Great Eastern Angling Society, Castle Inn, 
Leyton-road, Stratford New Town.—I wish to inform 
members and friends that the annual supper will take 
place on Thursday, June 15. Members who have 
promised prizes will greatly oblige by forwarding them 
to the club house before that date. The supper will be 
free to members, and 2s. Gd. for friends. Tickets may 
be had of the secretary.—G. F. Weaver. 
Great Northern Brothers Angling Society, 
Robin Hood, Southampton-street, Pentonville.—TUo 
members are anxiously awaiting the opening day, for 
which they are making great preparations. At our meet¬ 
ing on Monday last the following grants were made from 
onr funds. To C. Walters (Crown and Buckland), 53.; 
to the widow of the late W. Smith (VVenlock Angling 
Society), Ss.; to F. Castell (City of London), Ss.; to the 
Thames Preservation Society, 21s. Onr 30th arnual 
supper will take place on Thursday, Juno 8. After 
supper we shall be pleased to have the pleasure of the 
company of our brother anglers and friends.—J. A. 
Fitch, sec. 
Gresham Angling Society.— The ordinary weekly 
meeting was held last Tuesday, with Mr. G. Girling in 
the chair. As some holiday reminiscences were ex¬ 
pected this evening there was a good attendance. Mr. 
Fosbrooke and a party had been fishing at Deal, but did 
not have very good sport. Mr. Marshall had caught 
some good dabs and flounders at Southend. Mr. Turpin 
a tench of 21b. from Bainham. Mr. Goodwin, twenty- 
five trout on Monday and nine on Tuesday, four of which 
averaged IJlb. each, also chub and dace, all on flies of his 
own tying. Mr. Close a trout of Sflb., and several 
smaller ones; some dace, up to ((lb., and chub, up t'U 
4.^1b., all on the artificial May-fly. Mr. Norman, with 
his son and a boatman, ninety-three good plaice and 
flounders at Leigh. Dr. Brnnton and the secretary had 
been fishing in Hampshire, the former had some good 
trout, from IJlb. to 31b., and four good grayling ; and the 
latter eleven trout, from Jib. to 11b. Mr. A. W. Parker 
read a long and exhaustive paper on “ Some Recent 
Fishing Experiences at Brighton,” for which he was 
thanked. Two now members were proposed. Dr. 
Ladell withdrew his offer of a challenge cup, thinking 
it might clash with those already the property of the 
society, and substituted for it a very handsome shield, 
which, after being won three years in succession, would 
become the absolute property of the winner. A very 
hearty vote of thanks was given Dr. Ladell for his 
valuable present. The entertainment committee are 
preparing a programme for the six months ending 
Dec. 31 next, and will bo obliged if members willing to 
read papers during that period will inform the secretary 
the subjects on which they will read.— James Taylor, 
sec. 
Horseferry Angling Society, Duke of Clarence, 
Horseferry-road, Westminster.—At our meeting on 
Wednesday there was a good muster of members, but 
very little business done. It is hoped members will 
attend early next week as we are making out the list 
for ordering the privilege tickets, and the rules are now 
ready.— F. Taylor, hon. sec. 
Independent Brothers Angling Society. —The 
usual weekly meeting was held on Wednesday last, 
when three new members were proposed, one being our 
old member Mr. Liversage. Any gentleman wishing to 
become a member of this society can do so by applying 
to me, every Wednesday and Sunday evening. Book of 
rules can be seen at the bar. I should like to see a 
good muster of members ne.xt week.—G. Bigsby, sec. 
Islington Brothers Angling Society, Myddlo- 
ton Arms, Canoiibnry-roa<l.—The first annual dinner 
and outing of the above club was held at the Cock Inn, 
Great Parndon, near Harlow, Essex, on May 14. The 
menu was served up in excellent style by Mr. Bird, the 
table being very tastefully decorated. Mr. G. Holder 
occupied the chair, supported by Mr. H. Gay. After 
dinner we rambled through some pretty country, and, 
after a good tea, we made for home. 'The arrangements 
were ably carried out by the stewards, Mr. J. Croker 
and Mr. J. Key. SVe met on Tuesday, the 16th, when 
it was decided that our concert and distribution of 
prizes should take place on Monday, Juno 12. Ladies 
cordilly invited. I should take it as a favour if those 
