Although the _ state of the rivers ■ has prevented minnow and fly fishing, fair catches have been reported from the Ashburton, River near the town, when worms were used. Although^ it is difficult to form a serious opinion on the fish in the rivers this year, it is considered that, when the streams are clear again it will be found- that they are much better stocked than was the case last year.
"Drawingroom" is an abbreviation of "with-drawingroom," which was originally. the apartment in •- a house to which the- ladies- withdrew from the hall, which was the usual living and dining room. The custom .of withdrawing after dinner is derived from the Norseriien, for the Vikings always ; dismissed women from their drinking " bouts.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XL, Issue 9146, 31 October 1919, Page 5
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