1900 : Mr G Pluckrose has an Enjoyable Evening at the
Angling Association's Supper

 


Title:   The Fishing Gazette, xli 454-455
Date:  15 December 1900
Place: Shepherd's Bush

Reports from Clubs

Shepherd’s Bush Angling Association, Goldhawk Hotel, Shepherd’s Bush, W. — The second supper of the season took place on Wednesday evening last1 . Several of the members who had signified their intention of being present failed to put in an appearance, consequently the attendance was not quite up to the average; but those who did attend were amply rewarded by spending a most enjoyable evening. Among the company were Mr. C. Benwell (president), in the chair, Mr. G. Pluckrose (vice-president), Messrs. Baldock, Brooke, Gray, Kerven, Ellis, Jenner, Wingett, Reid, Herbert, Lanark, Gash, Taylor, Heard, &c. Mention should not be omitted of the fact that the association had the satisfaction of welcoming the late president, Mr. L. S. Fountaine, who has done so much in the past for its welfare. It was the more pleasurable as, unfortunately, owing to long continued illness, Mr. Fountaine is so seldom able to be present at such affairs. The musical portion of the programme was excellent, the members having the invaluable assistance of Mr. Sidney Anning, who not only afforded much help to the vocalists, but contributed an exceedingly funny musical sketch, entitled “A Musical Family,” and also sang with great effect “When Father Laid the Carpet on the Stairs.” Among the members who assisted to vocally interest the company special mention should be made of the following: Mr. Herbert, who sang “The Last Muster” and “Anchored” in quite his best style; Mr. Baldock contributed in excellent manner “The Storm” and “The Mighty Deep”; Mr. Gray, an old favourite, “The Farmer’s Boy”; Mr. Brooke, who was in fine form, “The Wolf” and “Friar of Orders Grey”; Mr. Pluckrose, “Dame Margaret” and “The Death of Nelson” in a most pleasant manner; Mr. A. Reid convulsed the audience with a very amusing stump speech; Mr. Wingett sang “Then You’ll Remember Me” very excellently; the secretary, who obliged with “Nothing,” and last, but not least, the highly popular president, Mr. Benwell, who sang with telling effect “The Pilot.” The supper reflected the greatest credit on the proprietor, Mr. A. H. J. Heard. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Benwell for presiding, and to Mr. Sidney Anning for his services. The National Anthem closed the proceedings. A goodly number of members have ben out, and fair sport has resulted. The new silver championship cup is now to hand, and has been much admired. Next ordinary meeting Dec. 19. — C. E.

 

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