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SUPPLEMENT TO THE EISHING GAZETTE 
[June 10, 1893 
Queen’s Piscatorials, Qaeen’s Arms, 1a, Chapel- 
street, Edpeware-road, N.W.—Our smokinfj concert 
turned out a great success, some excellent talent and a 
pianist kindly giving their services, as also did members 
from the Prince of Wales’ and Marylebone Angling 
Clubs, to which very many thanks are due for the 
pleasant evening we spent.—W. H. Roberts, sec. 
Koyal George Angling Society, Queen’s Arms, 
Bateman-street, Soho, W. — On Wednesday last our 
annual supper and distribution of prizes took place, 
and I am glad to say we could not have wished for a 
better muster. Our host, Mr. Gallaway, prepared a 
capital suppier, to which everybody did ample justice. 
After supper the chairman proposed the toast of “ The 
Queen and Royal Family,” coupling with it the name 
of the Princess May. The vice-chairman (^Mr. McClay) 
then proposed “ Success to the Royal George Angling 
Society,” then followed the “ Health of the visitors and 
donors,” “The health of our host and treasurer,” 
“The chairman,” and “'The vice-chairman.” The 
distribution of prizes followed, and I am pleased to say 
the prize list for the ensuing season was started by 
Mr. Shaw, sen., many other gentlemen contributing 
(guests as well as visitors). I hope to see a good show 
of fish for the first Sunday.—W. R. Shaw, hon. sec. 
Royal Oak Angling Society, Coborn Arms, 
Coborn-road, Bow, E.—On Tuesday last the officers for 
the ensuing season were elected. One new member 
was made and another nominated. It was decided to 
have the season prizes same as last season. During 
the evening several prizes were offered for competition 
on June 18. We are still open for a few good working 
members.—A. Barclay, sec. 
St. Thomas’s Angling Society, Wakeman’s 
Arms, Paris-street, Lambeth, S.E.—The above club had 
a very successful outing and dinner at the Black Dog 
and Duck Inn, Bury, Amberley, on June 3. The dinner 
arrangements were carried out in a most complete 
manner, and, at the conclusion of the dinner, the 
visitors and members passed a hearty vote of thanks to 
the host for the way ho had catered for us. We have a 
good list of prizes for the forthcoming season, and I am 
glad to say they are all for specimen fish. 
Second Surrey Angling Society, Spread Eagle, 
Stangate-street, Lambeth.—Our outing on the 4th, at 
Amberley, was a great success. After having a 
delightful walk through the park, we adjourned to the 
Cricketers, where host Rogers put on the table a very 
enjoyable dinner, which was greatly appreciated. The 
annual prizes have been handed over to the successful 
competitors, viz.: Mr. J. T. Wright, first gross weight 
prize, the prize given by Mr. Forrester for the largest 
roach, and the club prize for largest roach ; Mr. J. 
Wright, second gross weight prize, the prize given by 
Mr. G. H. Howard for largest dace, the prize given by 
Mr. G. Salisbury for larcest jack, and club prize for 
largest gudgeon ; Mr. J. Green, club prizes for largest 
bream and rudd, and most specimen fish : Mr. Wink, 
prize given by Mr. Green for largest rudd, and club 
prize for second largest rudd ; Mr. Forrester, club prize 
for second largest roach and bream. On Wednesday 
three gentlemen were proposed as members, who will be 
ballotted for next Wednesday, which will be quarterly 
night, when I hope to see all members present. The 
election of officers will then take place, as well as any 
alteration in the rules that the members desire to have 
made. The members not present will have to abide by 
the decision of the members present.—J. Wright, sec. 
Serapis Augflingf Society, Nevill Arms, Nevil- 
road. Stoke Newington, N.—At our weekly meeting on 
Wednesday evening, at which we had a good muster, a 
large amount of business was got through. Our first 
outing will take place on July 2. Destination to be 
arranged later. Our club prize list for the season was 
also settled, and we have several members’ prizes 
promised, which will make up a grand list. 1 am 
pleased to inform you we have no gross weight, but all 
are given for specimen fish of a good standard to give 
our members a chance of visiting some good waters. 
Our T.A.P.S. box was opened, and found to contain 
i£l Is. 8d., which will be duly forwarded to the secre¬ 
tary ; we also had a new member proposed, and we shall 
be glad to see any gentleman who may wish to join a 
good club, as we have a few vacancies to make up our 
number.—J. Laming, sec. 
Silver Trout Angling Society, Bedford Head, 
Maiden-lane, Covent-garden. — Tuesday last, being 
quarterly night, Messrs. Fletcher, Jacobs, Williams, 
Clark, Massey, Mengles, and Brink were elected to the 
various offices of the society in the order before named. 
We had five new members proposed, and have still 
vacancies for a few more to start the season with. Our 
annual dinner and distribution of prizes will take place 
on Tuesday next at the above address, at. 8 p.m. 
Harmony will commence about ten, when we shall be 
pleased to see all friends (both old and new). Privilege 
tickets are now ready, and on receipt of fee for same I 
shall be pleased to fo'-ward them.— Pelican. 
Sociable Brothers Angling Society, Hope, Pol¬ 
lard-row, Bethnal Green.—Our annual supper took 
place on Monday last, when Mr. G. Knight laid before 
the members a splendid repast. Tbe cloth being ro- 
mov-d, the prizes were distributed, and the rest of the 
evening spent in harmony. We have a splendid list of 
prizes promised for the coming season, the principal 
prize giver being our worthy host, Mr. G- Knights, Mr. 
Crichfield, Mr. Savage, and Mr. Kingston.—P. C. 
Spencely, sec. 
Society of Caxtoniau Anglers. — The annual 
dinner of the above society will be held at their club 
house, the Falcon, Gongh-square, E.C., on Thursday 
evening, June 15, at 7.30 p.m.— W- H. Cate, hon. sec. 
South London United Anglers’ Visiting List.— 
A meeting of delegates from the societies on the above 
list was held at the “ Woolpaok ” Tavern on the 5th 
inst., to arrange the first friendly competition of the 
coming season. It ivas decided that the competition 
should take place at Amberley on July 23. Con¬ 
ditions : roving between Houghton and Limberley 
Bridges, towpath only. Tickets for same will shortly 
b6 sent to every society on the list. A visit was paid to 
the Wellington Angling Society on the 6th, when the 
following thirteen clubs responded to the roll-call: 
Bermondsey Brothers, Rodney, Anchor and Hope, Peck- 
ham Brothers, United Brothers, Anglers’ Pride, St. 
Albans and Excelsior, Blackfriars, St. George’s, Albert 
Piscatorials, Amicable, Excelsior, and Wellington. The 
next visit will be to the United Brothers ; notice of date 
next week.—A. Conn, hon. sec. 
Waggoners Angliug Society, George and Dragon, 
Vauxhall Cross.—We had a good meeting on the 6th. 
Mr. Gifford was balloted for and duly elected, and two 
new members were proposed. The previous week’s 
minutes were read and confirmed, also the business that 
took place at our committee meeting. We fish at 
Wateringbury on the 18th (roving) for five prizes. Par¬ 
ticulars next week. We have a few more vacancies, 
should any gentleman wish to join us. Members who 
were away last week I should like to see present on 
next Tuesday.—H. C. 
Wellington Angling Society, Prince George, 
Hillingdon-street, Walworth.—A pleasant evening was 
spent on Tuesday last, the occasion of a visit on the South 
London United Visiting List, there being fourteen clubs 
represented. Wednesday last was quarterly night, and 
Mr. Hames wa^ elected chairman and Mr. A. G. Gemble 
vice-chairman fo" the ensuing quarter. Messrs. Wyer 
and Turnbull were appointed delegates to the Angler’s 
Association. e m ade two new honorary members, and 
three other gentunien were proposed as working mem¬ 
bers and they will Le ballotted for next week.— Chas. 
Wyer, sec. 
Western Piscatorials, Bear and Rummer Tavern, 
Mortimer-street, Cavendish-square, W.—On Wednesday 
last a well attended concert was held under the chair¬ 
manship of Messrs. W. H. Rider and R. M. Bland. Mr. 
F. Webb did full justice as pianist, and the talent was 
exceptionally good, the sentimental songs of Messrs. 
Lloyd, Dimock, Lord, and Stratford, were beautifully 
rendered, and comic songs by Messrs. Ambrose; Thorne, 
Morris, and Kauffman, gained well deserved encores. 
Mr. Mason (A Brudder from the Mohawks), gave an 
amusing minstrel entertainment, winding up with song 
and dance. During the evening the annual distribution 
of prizes took place, the total value announced as .£25, 
Mr. Buffery gained the cup for barbel, and Mr. Warner 
received Mr. Ward’s patent Arm and Platform Sewing 
Machine for trout. Other prizes were taken by Messrs. 
Cromor-Schmidt, Jnpp, Boyer, Garrod, Rider, and J. W. 
Bland, and several valuable prizes were announced for 
competition daring the coming season, which we shall 
commence under exceptionally favourable circumstances, 
having enrolled no less than fifteen new members 
during the past month.—D. W. Evans, sec. 
West Ham Brothers Angling Society, Coach 
and Horses, the Grove, Stratford.—I hope our members 
will not forget our match on June 18, at Burnt Mill ; all 
to go down on Saturday night. The last train leaves 
Stratford at 8.29 p.m. ; change at Waltham Cross at 9.2 
p.m. Depart from Waltham Cross at 9.59.—R; Lowther, 
sec. 
Westminster Angling Society, Windsor Castle, 
Francis-street, Westminster.—Our club room was nicely 
packed on 'Tuesday last. Mr. Wheeler occupied the 
chair, faced by Mr. Westlake, and daring the evening 
some important business was proceeded with. Two new 
members were elected, Messrs. Roser and Lewis. It 
was decided to have another outing at Horley in 
August. The latter part of the evening was spent in 
harmony, the following members contributing : Messrs. 
C. Roser, Cracknell, Bean, Parsons, and Mandry. Mr. 
C. Roser presided at the piano. Members must not 
forget that the Fishhig Gazette can be purchased of Mr. 
Dearman, a coming member and newsagent of 17, 
Regent-place, Horseferry-road, S.W.— Geo. Barrett. 
Fishing Paste (The Anglers' Favourite) supplied to Fishing 
Tackle dealers in Id. Boxes. Samples sent Free,—Wilcox, 
Snow-hill, Wolverhampton. 
HoVoway's Pills.—The chief wonder of modern times. This 
incomparahie Medicine increases the appetite, strengthens the 
stomach, cleanses the liver, corrects biliousness, and ])reventB 
flatulency, purifies the system, invigorates the nerves, and re-in- 
stites sound health. The enormous demand for these Pills 
throughou the globe astonishes everybody, and a single trial 
convinces the most sceptical that no medicine eciuals Holloway's 
Pills in its ability to remove all complainis incidental to the 
human ra^e. Tliey are a blessing to tlie afflicted, and a boon to 
all who labour nnuer internal or external disease. The purifica¬ 
tion of the blood, the removal of all restr tints from the secretive 
organs, an ' gentle aperient a-tion, nre the prolific sources of the 
extensive curative range of Holloway's Pills. 
iMPnnTANT TO THOSE WHO WISH TO BECOME EXPERT ANOLERS. 
—.\t the rtrquest of a number of lailies and gcutlem'n. Jamos 
Kerss, Sprouston-on-Twec<l, winner of the International Fly¬ 
casting .at Twickenham, IsflO, anti at Edinburgh. 1802, has 
tieci'ictl to again give a course tf lessons in the art. ttf salmon and 
trout fly casting, also bait casting, at .Messrs. Warner's Welsh 
Harji Fishery, Hendon J. K will be a' the Welsh Hirp for this 
purpose on Thursday, .Tune 1, l.SIW; and as the course will only 
fast for a limi’ed period, it is important that tliose who wish to 
take lessons should make e irly application. Terms: Salmon fly 
and bait casting, £2 for four lessons: troutfly casting. £1 for four 
lessons. Eotls ami taokle will be provided.—Bellevue Oottage, 
Sprouston, Kelso, N. 8. 
REPORTS FROM RIVERS, LOCHS, to. 
English and Welsh Reports. 
Lower Thames.— General Remarks. —The week 
before the oommencemout of the general angling season 
cannot be better occupied by tbe anglers of the Thames 
than looking over their fishing-tackle and materials fo 
ascertain whether they are in proper condition for the 
coming onslaught of fish, as so many good fish are so 
frequently lost by defective and worn-out lines. It is 
an old advice of mine, and, speaking from experience, 
anglers cannot do better than attend to it. The recent 
dry weather has caused the water to be so much reduced 
and made the bed of the river so filthy and unclean, 
the fish have been covered with insects and to such an 
extent, as William Milbourne states, they have actually 
eaten away the fins of the fish, and, from another source, 
the fish have been found so sickly that they have come to 
the top of the water and are easily brought out with the 
hand. Perhaps before this notice appears in print, or at 
all events before the season commences, we may have 
a good rain, and it is only a good flood that will 
improve the purity of the river. I am going at the 
end of the week to see some of my piscatorial friends 
at Grantham and Stanford, and there are some ardent 
anglers in those districts. I think the Grantham 
Angling Association numbers over two hundred mem¬ 
bers, and those with whom I am acquainted are 
always glad to have an angling chat. The little 
brochure which I have brought out on Thames Preser¬ 
vation through the instigation and liberality of the 
Editor of the Fishing Gazette (which I so much appre¬ 
ciate) tor the benefit of the T.A.P.S., I hope will bo 
found acceptable to the Thames anglers as showing what 
has been done for their benefit, and all will assist in 
promoting a good sale. A hint has been given to me, 
if some of those who possess the will to do it, would 
subscribe to a fund by contributions of five or even 
ten shillings each, so as to enable the committee to 
possess one or two hundred copies for free circulation, 
with an appeal to still further benefit the society by a 
subscription or donation. I can only say I shall be 
glad to accept any support in this way, and can find 
plenty of channels for a distribution of the kind sug¬ 
gested.—B. 
Upper Thames.— Thursday Evening.- The upper 
reacnes of the Thames have become very stale and 
bright in consequence of so little rain for the past fifteen 
weeks having fallen, and trout successes at present are 
very few and far between ; indeed, I have only authentic 
cognisance of one fish being had during the past week, 
and this at Hambleden trom the bank ; weight, 4jlb. 
The pleasure traffic is already assuming large and ever- 
increasing proportions, and trout successes are virtually 
over so far as spinning is concerned, but a lot of fish will 
fall to the deadly ledger when barbel work is in full 
swing, which it soon will be, as the open all-round season 
begins on Friday, the 16th of the present month. The 
river is full of grand fish of every description, so plenty 
of power to the elbows of Thamesward-bent anglers 
during the season 1893-4 is the sincere wish of ye ancient 
Marlow Buzz. 
TKames (DatcRet).—I have not heard of a single 
trout being had here. As usual, not many have tried. 
I was out with a customer on the 5th ; a good fish broke 
away in the evening. On the 6th I was out fishing with 
a gentleman. I had a fish run at the bait; he came 
quite close under the punt ; without any exaggeration, 
he must have been iu his teens, as bigger fish I have not 
seen for a long time. I wish I could have got away to 
have tried him again; saw some others move, but late iu 
the evening. Water low ; it don’t look very promising 
for the all-round angler.—G. Ldmsden. 
Thames (Fangbourue). —Dr. Startin, a member of 
the Piscatorial Society writes : “I was lucky enough 
to catch a brace of very pretty trout in splendid con¬ 
dition, at the weir yesterday, fishing with old Will 
Davidson, spinning with a minnow, one 4ilb., the other 
2.Vlb..which latter I should not have kept, only that he was 
too far killed to live if returned. Both these fish weighed 
5oz. or 6oz. heavier when caught, but the weight given 
was what was registered the day afterwards at the 
Piscatorial Society.” 
Thames (Sunhury). —Mr. Durward Lely, writes : 
“I have had another fine trout since I wrote you, a 
beauty of 71b., taken on Friday last at Sunbury weir, 
making now my tenth fish. It was in excellent condition 
and the gamest fish I ever killed. He made three 
rushes of between twenty and thirty yards each, down 
stream, and finished last with a leap of three feet out of 
water, just like a salmon; the last effort killed him, and 
he came to tiie net almost dead.” 
Thames (Windsor). —From the numerous reports 
to hand of fish seen feeding, jumping, &o , one would 
think they preferred a slow, stagnated, bright water like 
the preseut. I think the jumping can be accounted for, as 
the last two trout I htve weighed, 81h. and 6ilb., have 
been simply smotuered with river hoe, which must cause 
a ime irritation the irout would be rid of it they could. I 
have a na losume brace to record this week, both taken 
iro.ii Btll seir by tnat trout-catching machine, G. Kowles, 
of Egh sm; tn- y weigned respectively 81b. and 71b.' 
Another pretty little fish of 31b. was caught by a stranger 
in the same water. Five trout within UK) y .rds of 
Windsor Bridge nave been cutting about during tbe last 
few days, one reported to be at least l'21b. Another 
seen frequently of late in the Old Windsor Weir is said 
to be nothing short of 151b. My informant unfortu- 
1 nately broke away with one of about 81b. to 101b. In 
