Date: 24 August 1901
Place: Shepherd's Bush
SHEPHERD’S BUSH ANGLING ASSOCIATION
SEVERAL of the members of this association have recently been enjoying excellent sport, special mention being made of the following gentlemen:— Mr. P. Plumstead, who has weighed in a bream of 5lb. 9oz., a perfectly-shaped fish in grand condition, and Mr. E. W. J. Payne, who, fishing at Hemingford Grey and Huntingdon, has been rewarded with some fine catches of roach, rudd, and bream. Two of the roach weighed 1lb. 8oz. and 1lb. 8¼oz. respectively, and a rudd of 1lb. 15½oz., the latter a beautiful fish in the pink of condition. The annual launch party held a short time since proved an unqualified success, the president, Mr. C. Benwell, and Mrs. Benwell, Mr. Pluckrose, vice-president, and a large number of members, their wives and friends, journeying by special saloon from Paddington to Reading, and proceeding thence by the steam launch Duchess to Windsor, where the saloon was in waiting to convey the party to London. A delightful trip was experienced, and the thanks of all are due to the courteous proprietor, Mr. A. H. J. Heard, who carried out all the arrangements in a highly-satisfactory manner. The membership of the association is still increasing, five new members having joined within the past fortnight.
C. E.