Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-18
the character of the men who compose the
rank and file about this point
THEY PAY FOR THEIR SPORT.

the character of the men who compose the
rank and file about this point.
THEY PAY FOR THEIR RsPoRr
Millions upon millions of dollars worth
of property and mountains of influence are
represented In the Pelee Fishing Club. 1t
is one OF the most exclusive institutions Of
! its kind in the world, and they pay more
for the sport they enjoy than any other
club In the United States, if not on earth.
There is also lesson in the fact that men
like Marshall Field and George M. Pull
| man, of Chicago, take time enough from
money grubbing to breathe awhile the
fresh air of freedom from business here or
elsewhere. Most rich men do not General
Schofeld has taken General Sheridan's
place as an honorary member, and he spent
part of this springs fishing season here
which lasts from the 18th of May until the
1st of June. He took in the spirit of the
hour very readily and enjoyed himself
There are only 25 membets of this exclu-
sive club organization which has been in ex-
istence for nine years. The number cannot
be increased for any purpose or under any
pretext There are 25 bedrooms in the
handsome and rather unique clubhouse,
each one of which is furnished according to
the taste and extravaganza of the membc
who occupies it, and at his expense. The
bylaws require them to fish from the 18th
of May until the 1st of June and from the
LIST of October until the 18th. Members
may go there with their families for reerea-
tion during the summer months if they
care to- But very few of them do.
LADIES ARE NOT WANTED.
The intent of the organization is for sport
and during the fishing season no ladies are
allowed on the premises to interfere with
the sportive tendencies of those who are to
enjoy themselves without restraint. Mem
bers bringing guests must provide for their
comfort by an extra bed or cot in their own
room. No extra provisions are made for
more than the mystic 25, who play in the
great game of material life at home, and in
the still more interesting pastime which
clusters about Pelee Island.
Great stories of the pleasures at Point
Sheridan during the fishing season are often
told. When these immensely wealthy men
are let loose from the exactions of their
everyday life they simply become boys
again, that they may take on new powers
for their labors at home. There are no
''don'ts" here, the utmost freedom of action
and caprice goes into the pool of the lux
urious life on this Canadian island, and men
who are all dignity in Chicago or New York
pull out the plug of restraint and let the
better sap of life run at its will. These men
are in love with black bass fishing, and no
other of the finny tribe is taken by them.
They have the money to enjoy this caprice,
and the record of Pe1ee Island shows that
men never enjoyed their outing more.
EVEN LUXURY IMAGINABLE.
What does all this luxury and fun cost,
did YOU say? Well, that is a sumner. But
nv friend answered the question as began.
Only one share of the stock has ever been
transferred, and that was on account of
death. The quiet price was $4,000 The
highest number of men who have ever
thrown o line under the charter of the
Pelee Clubs "a, and 102 people in the way
of servants, attendants, etc, are fed during
the fishing season to keep "a people or less
comfortable. There is no luxury that
money can procure that is not on the table
whenever called for, and the larder Is
claimed to be as complete as any in the
United States, not excepting Delmonico's
The liquid department is never neglected,
and the finest of wines and liquors are al
WAYS on hand, which is discovered by the
fact that the Canadian Government gets in
taxes and duties about S13, 900 year out of
this organization. The cost of a months
fishing for each member, while only $780,
is cheap enough for the recreation and style
he gets, and tne cnance tnls ASSOCIATION
gives him to brag to his friends of his won
derful exploits as fisherman. This is a
very dear privilegeto man whose penchant
is to cast the line and wait for bite. The
club is in the very height of its fall fishing
season now, which never equals that of the
spring.
THEY GO OUT IN A STEAMBOAT.
Strange as it may seem Pelee has its
daily routine, much as any other place
where sports Of the field and water are in
dulged in. EARLY rising is the rule. The
American Eagle, comfortable steamer
with small boats and an attendant for each
fisherman, is at the wharf, and every man is
on hand for the morning sport. The fresh,
bracing air and freedom from business has
given them good appetite, and away they
90 to some selected spot to see who can
catch the most bass. Frequent wagers
are made between members on the days re-
suits, and many good bottle is disposed of
after the days sports The steamer goes
quickly to the spot designated, but the
boats are dropped off and the members go
to work. If after fair trial the bites are
not numerous, the skiffs are reloaded, and
the fishermen move to another place.
Thus the day is spent, record being kept
of every fish being taken, its weight, tenn