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supplement to the eishino gazette 
[June 17, 1893 
the members of the above club held their annual dinner, 
when a really admirable repast was provided by their 
host. The president (Mr. G. Hoyle) was in the chair, 
and Mr. H. Stretch in the vice-chair. The musical 
talent was even higher than the ordinary standard, and 
the number of prizes distributed in the course of the 
evening came as a surprise to the uninitiated. There 
are over forty members, and, considering that the club 
has only been established two years, this augurs well for 
the future prosperity of the North Londoners. No gross 
weight prizes'are competed for, and the standard is one 
well worthy of emulation. Another praiseworthy 
feature of this young but prosperous society is that, 
after paying all dues, they hold a balance at their 
bankers of .£10. The walls of the club-room are taste¬ 
fully derorated with cases of birds, pictures of fish, 
diplomas, and some really excellent specimens of pre¬ 
served fish, consisting of bream, perch, roach, barbel, 
and dace. Every credit is due to the officers who 
catered for the dinner, and when, at a late hour, the pro¬ 
ceedings terminated, it was unanimously agreed that 
members and visitors had been highly entertained. 
Oak Angling' Society, Royal Oak, Roman-road, 
North Bow.—Our first annual supper took place on 
June 7, after which the distribution of prizes. Messrs. 
Hearn, J. Wright, and H. Wright were the principle 
prize winners. I take this opportunity of thanking the 
members of other clubs who kindly supported us on this 
occasion, also Messrs. T. Parker and Parsley for their 
kindness in offering a prize for the ensuing season. The 
members kindly sent a donation of lOs. to the Anglers’ 
Benevolent Fund. We have made three new members 
lately, and we seem to be on the high road to success.— 
J. H. Holding, sec. 
Park Angling Society, Park Hotel, Tottenham.— 
The first annual supper of this society will take place 
at the above address on Tuesday evening next, June 20. 
The prizes will be d’stributed during the evening. 
Chairman, Mr. E. Ca&tel; vice-chairman, Mr. J. 
Harrison. 
Feckham Brothers Angling Society, Prince 
Albert, Rosemary-road, Peckham.—The first outing 
of the season for six prizes will take place on the 
18th June, at Amberley (tow path only). Members 
to alight at Amberley, and return from Amberley 
Station. There will be a saloon carriage attached to 
t ie train for the convenience of members. The associa- 
lion privilege tickets are now ready. It is requested 
that members should attend and take up the revised 
rules, as there are some important alterations. I should 
like to see a few members attend the Forest Gate 
Pisoatorials’ visit, it being their first. Gentlemen 
wishing to join a flourishing angling society may have 
full particulars by applying at the above any Wednes¬ 
day evening, and will be made heartily welcome.— 
W. E. Gabdhan, sec. 
Fhcenix Angling Society, The Crown, Pancras- 
road, N.W.—On Tuesday we had an extra large attend¬ 
ance owing, no doubt, to the fact that our annual brake 
outing will fake place on the 18th, when we journey to 
Harefield. Three prizes will be fished for on that day. 
Messrs. Francis, Keefe, Kemble, and James were 
enrolled as working members, and five others were pro- 
pjsed. The brakes will start from the club-house at 
■/.30 sharp. Cold luncheon will be provided by host 
Forster.—H. W. Morgan, hon. assist, sec. 
Pixie Brothers Angling Society, Rising Sun, 
Harper-street, New Kent-road.—Twenty-five members 
and friends sat down to our first dinner on Tuesday last, 
which was served in capital style. Our president (Mr. 
Hatterly) occupied the chair, Mr. W. Tidmarsh the vice¬ 
chair. The following gentlemen entertained the com¬ 
pany with some good songs and recitations; Messrs. 
Clarke, Roe, Lang, White, Tidmarsh, Haines, Mitchell, 
Utting, &c. The chairman started the prize list for 
the coming season, which was added to till it reached 
the value of over 20 guineas. There is a prize for the 
first Sunday, given by Mr. Haines, for the heaviest 
gf)co -vpig-ht. — Hi, Pyne, sec. 
Priace Artkur Piscatorials, Prince Arthur, Gol- 
borae-road. North Kensington.—Members will please 
take note that if they apply at the clubhouse they can 
have their privilege ticket by paying the treasurer, Mr. 
W. Walton. Wednesday, July 5, will be a special 
night to alter rules relating to size)of fish.—J. Harris, 
sen 
Queen’s Angling Society, Latimer Arms, Walmer- 
roau, \V.—On Wednesday, June 14. the return visit of 
the above society was held, when I was sorry to see so 
few clubs represented, only eight answering the roll 
oill. We had a very pleasant entertainment; the 
visitors, though few, made up for that ly their vocal 
ftdilities. The chair and vice chair was ably taken by 
Messrs. Conly (Snndial) and Clarke (Bomore) respeo- 
H’vely. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Messrs. 
Briggs for their kindness in lending and decorating our 
club room, which looked splendid. I thank the members 
of those clubs present for their kind support. Our 
first outing takes place at King’s Langley, when I hope 
to see a good show of fish.—C. H. Drake, see. 
Rodney Piscatorials, Prince and Piincess cf 
Wales, Kingslake-stroet, Old Kent-road.—Our eleventh 
annual dinner and distribution of prizes took place at 
the above on Tuesday, Gth inst., when twenty-nine 
members and friends sat down to an excellent spread. 
After dinner we went in for some harmony, and really 
<7nod songs, Ac., wore got through by the following 
gentlemen : Messrs. F. Rowe, J. P, O’Conor, H. Campel, 
»J. Green, &o. The chair was occupied by Mr. W. 
Flower; vice, J. Smith; piano, H. Fletcher, T.C. 
About 11.30 p.m. tbe chairman announced the distribu- 
t’ou ot prizes. The princ'oal prize-winners are as 
follows: Messrs, J, Wigley, F, Lamberton, H. Mitchell, 
W.Lamberton, G. Sharman, F. T. Lamberton, W. Tid¬ 
marsh. The past season was a very fair one, the total 
gross weight of fish weighed in 7001b. Nearly thirty 
prizes were offered for the coming season, Mr. Crisp 
heading the list with J;2 2s. ; Mr. Crisp, 10s. Od. ; W. 
Flower, ^£1. Is. The usual toasts were proposed, and the 
health of the visitors concluded a very enjoyable even¬ 
ing. Mr. J. Wigley wishes to give fourteen days’notice of 
anew rule. Our monthly outing takes place at Amberley 
on 25th inst., to go where you like. I hope members 
will note last Wednesday was quarterly night. --T. 
Lamberton, sec. 
Royal George Angling Society, Queen’s Arms, 
Bateman-street, Soho, W.— vVe assembled last Wednes¬ 
day, and had a very good attendance. Everybody was 
eager to get their privilege ticket, so much so that I 
expect to see a roomful of fish next Sunday evening. 
Seven gentlemen were proposed as members, and unani¬ 
mously elected, and I am pleased to say we have four 
gentlemen on the books to be balloted for next week. 
There are still some members who have not notified 
on which association they require their privilege tickets. 
If they will do so at onoe they will oblige. W. R. 
Shand, hon. r.ec. 
St. John’s Angling; Society.— The fifteenth 
annual supper of this society took place at the head¬ 
quarter;', “The Empress of Russia,” St. John Street- 
road, Clerkenwell, on Tuesday, June 6, and I 
must sa.y our host provided a splendid supper. 
Mr. G. Paterson presided, supported by Mr. H. J. 
Tibbatts. Our host looked after the_ tail end of 
the swim, surrounded by “ thirsty tiddlers,” who 
were well on the feed. The supper over, the remainder 
of the evening was devoted to harmony and the distribu¬ 
tion of prizes. After the “ Queen and the Royal 
Family,” the chairman gave “Success to the Club," to 
which the secretary responded. Mr. Thorling drew 
attention to the great amount of good the “ Press” had 
done for anglers, and requested all present to join him 
in the toast of “ The Press,” coupling with it the name 
of Mr. G. H. Howard (of the Fishing Gazette), which 
was drunk with musical honours. ‘Then came tue 
prizes, which this year, with the exception of a hand¬ 
some eight-day clock, won by Mr. F. Thorling, and two 
fly rods, one wonbyMr. G. Paterson and the other by Mi*. 
W. Mills, were all money prizes. The principal prize 
winners were Messrs. Warren, Catanach, Thorling, 
Mills, Jeffreys, Paterson, and Nunn; the special prize 
winners were, for greatest number of shows, won by 
Mr. Warren; largest jack of the season, won by Mr. 
Jeffreys; largest roach, Mr. Catarach and Mr. 
Warren tied for this prize, lib. SJlb. The four club 
prizes were taken by Mr. Warren, first; Mr. Catanach, 
second; Mr. Thorling, third; and Mr. Mills, fourth. 
After the prizes had been presented the chairman 
handed to Mr. Thorling, the secretary, a very handsome 
meerschaum pipe and cigar holder, a present from the 
members as a mark of respect. Mr. Thorling thanked 
the members for their handsome present, and promised 
to look after the interest of the society in the future as 
he had done in the past. Some excellent songs were 
rendered during the evening by Messrs. Tibbatts, 
Holden, Phillips, Croger, Attnll, Nunn, and Pearce 
(Sporting Life). A quantity of prizes were promised 
during the evening for our next season’s outing. The 
health of our chairman and vice-chairman having been 
drunk with musical honours brought to a close a most 
enjoyable evening. 
Second Surrey Angling Society, Spread Eagle, 
Stangate-street, Dambeth. — Wednesday last, being 
quarterly night, we had a full attendance. The three 
gentlemen proposed last meeting night were duly 
elected members, and another gentleman was proposed, 
and will be balloted for next meeting night. Officers 
for the ensuing season were elected. Mr. J. T. Wright 
retains his office as secretary. Messrs. J. T. Wright, 
G. Brocken, W. Wink, J. Green, and A. Forester form 
the committee. Messrs. Green and Wink were eleeted 
auditors. The rules of the club were gone through, but 
only a slight alteration was made in rule No. 12, and 
that is, “ that members are allowed to have a pro¬ 
fessional fisherman with them if they so desire.” 
Several members intend having a friendly competition 
at Amberley, in the new stretch of water rented by the 
Central Association, on the 18th inst. Go by first 
excursion train chartered by Mr. A. Eldridge.— 
J. Wright, sec. 
Silver Trout Angling Society, Bedford Head, 
Maiden-lane, Covent-garden.—On Tuesday last our 
annual dinner and distribution of prizes took place, Mr. 
Fletcher in the chair ; Mr. Jacobs vice. Amongst those 
present were Mr. Massey Sraales, J. Williams, Griffin, 
Mason, Clark, Milner, Sheldrake, Ayden, Ac. The 
dinner over, Mr. Sutch opened with a selection on the 
piano. The two usual loyal toasts being proposed and 
duly honoured, Mr. Massey followed with a song. “ 'The 
Army, Navy, and Reserve Forces ” was responded to in 
a neat little speech by Colour-Sergeant Yates (2 R. F.). 
The toast ot .the evening, “ The Silver Trout 
Angling Society,” was responded to by the secre¬ 
tary, who stated that in future no gross-weight 
prize would be given by the club, but a specimen 
prize for greatest number of species of specimen fish. 
Mr. Smales won the club specimen prize with fourteen 
specimens of five different species, viz., the largest 
roich, Hb. iloz.; dace, 13Joz. ; tench, 21b. 11 Jib.; rudd, 
21b. loz. ; bream, 41b. GJoz. Mr. Massey, gross weight, 
93ilb. ; Clark, perch, 11b. 8Joz. ; Williams, roach, 
111). 12Joz.; Cherry, bream, 51b. Ofoz. ; Ely, dace, 8i'lb.; 
Kelly, carp, 8Jlb. The private prizes were won by Mr. 
Smaies, two; Massey, two ; Clark, two; Williams, two ; 
Cherry, two ; Jacob, one; illy, one; Duckworth, one; 
Fletcher, one. Mr. Shepherd of our society having been 
appointed hon. water bailiff T.A.P.3. for the ^\alton 
district, I beg to warn all intending law breakers 
(piscatorially) to give that district a wide berth, as Mr. 
Shepherd intends to carry out his duties to the best of 
his ability. Messrs. Clark, Dennis, Simmons (E.), and 
others kindly assisted in the musical part of the evening, 
to whom we are much obliged. Representatives of the 
following clubs kindly visited us on this occasion : Cam¬ 
bridge F.A.S., Junior Fly Fishers, and Friendly Anglers. 
Mr. Williams’s prize (10s. (3d.) for trout not being taken 
last season, he has kindly increased it to 21s., and also 
added the picture (framed and glazed) “ The Peg-down 
Match,” for best trout—Mr. Curtis being tbe only fortu¬ 
nate member up to the present with a trout about 21b. Mr. 
Hall, our new landlord, has kindly given a prize of 218. 
for next season. We elected four more new members, 
being about twelve for the last month. Asthe season is 
now just starting, we shall be pleased to receive the 
names of a few more gentlemen wishing to join a central 
club. I shall be please to forward all particulars.— 
Pelican. 
South London Angling Society, George and 
Dragon, 235, Camberwell-road.—We fish for three 
prizes on the 18th inst. at Amberley ; go and return by 
the special train. On Wednesday next we compete for 
two prizes at Bures. Two new working members pro¬ 
posed at our last meeting.—J. J. F., sec. 
South London United Visiting List. — The 
final friendly competition of the season will take place 
at Amberley on Sunday, July 23. Conditions, roving 
between Houghton and Limberley bridges. The next 
visit will be to the Anglers’ Pride, the United Brothers 
having decided not to accept their visit this time; 
notice of date next week.—A. Conn, hon. sec. 
Stoke Ne'W'ington Angling Society, Tbe Dun 
Horse, Kingsland-road, E. — The thirteenth annual 
dinner of the above club took place on Wednesday, the 
7th inst., when we had a record in the matter of attend¬ 
ance, nearly fifty guests doing ample justice to the good 
things provided by our host, Mr. W. Freestone. The 
chair was taken by Mr. T. Gretton, and the vice-chair 
by Mr. Joseph Reens. Mr. George Manning efficiently 
replied to the toasts of the Anglers’ Association and 
the Anglers’ Benevolent Society ; and Messrs. Russell, 
Danvers, S. Malby, Anderson, Bedford, Reens, Free¬ 
stone, Webb, Gretton, and others provided the harmony. 
Mr. W. Peters presided at the pianoforte. Among tUe 
visitors were Mr. T. Sowerbutts, Mr. Snook (Good 
Intent), Messrs. F. Legge and S. Malby (Dalston), and 
other well-known anglers. A vote of thanks to the host 
and hostess brought a most enjoyable evening to a close. 
_ Gretton. 
Sussex Piscatorial Society, Arch No. 104, King’s- 
road, Brighton.—Tne committee meeting on Wednes¬ 
day, the 14th inst , was well attended, Mr. Henry 
Peason, occupied the chair, and three new members 
were duly elected and another proposed. Great satis- 
faetion was expressed with the artistic way in which 
the head of the “Habooka” has been set up for tbe 
society by Mr. E. Hesse, of 50, Chesenhall-road, Old 
Ford. The officers of the society will be pleased to 
show members of angling clubs who are interested in 
the subjeet, the collection of New Zealand hish. 
Philipe Tickle, librarian. 
Sundial Angling Association, Plough and Harrow, 
King-street, Hammersmith.—Tuesday next, June 20, 
there will be a speeial meeting, to consider recommenda¬ 
tions of committee concerning alteration of rules, Ac. 
li Reaves 86c. 
United Brothers, Deptford.—The merabera of the 
above club will lish their first match on June 18, at 
Wateringbury, for several prizes. iSiuco last report wo 
have made several new members. Our auiiual ooid colla¬ 
tion takes i)Iace on July 2, when we shall have the 
pleasure of seeing our host, Mr. Wood, catch some nice 
eels.— H. Tyler, hon. sec. 
Waggoners Angling Society, George and Dragon, 
Vauxhail-cross.—We had a grand attendance on the 
IJth ; the previous week^s minutes were read and con¬ 
firmed. Mr. Atkins Bury were balloted for and duly 
elected; two new members were proposed, Messrs. 
Hobbs and Livett—ballot next week. We fish at Water- 
ingbury on the 18th inst. Roving mambsrs may go 
down on Saturday, but not before the 5 o clock train, 
and to cease fishing at 0 o’clock. We have still a lew 
more vacancies anould any gentlemen wish to join as 
honorary members—Ss. per annum, including privilege 
ticket.—H. 0. « . . 
Walham Green and Chelsea Angling Society, 
Odell Arms, Limerston-street, S.W.—On vVednesday 
last, the members of the above held their sixth annual 
dinner and distribution of prizes, on which occasion 
Mr. G. Smith ably presided, faced in the vice by Mr. G. 
Norton, when some twenty-five members and friends 
sat down to a most suitable repast. After clearing the 
table, Mr. Priestly, who ably presided at the piano 
during the evening, played a selection of music. Ihe 
chairman proposed The Walham Green and Chelsea 
Angling Society,” and spoke of the good work done by 
the society. The secretary suitably responded. Ine 
distribution of prizes here followed, Messrs.'!, Alder, 
A. Glass, H. Templeman, and G. Maslin came in lor 
chief honours, there being no prizes given but for speci¬ 
men fish. The next was a toast to the Central Associa¬ 
tion, the T. A. P. Society, and the A. B. Society, accom¬ 
panied with the name of W. J. Wado, who attended to 
open the boxes of the above societies, and, in respond- 
i jg to same, informed the members that the results of 
boxes was, for T, A. P, Society, >£1 8s., and the 
Angler.s’ Benevolent, Ss. Od. Tne toast “ lo our 
\ isitors,” was drunk and ably responded to by Hr. 
Allder. Some capital harmony was rendered during the 
evening by members and friends. A vote of thanks to 
