ASHBURTON.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18263, 23 December 1924, Page 9

ASHBURTON.

PERSONAL. W. A. Flemming, of the local branch of Pyne. Gould, Guinness. Ltd.. is to take over the management in place of Mr E. A. O'Malley." who lias been transferred to Waimate. Mr Fleniming was connected with the firm's Kaikutin; branch for two years prior to being transferred to Asiiburton. On the eve of his departure Mr 1-.. o'Mailer was the recipient ol' :i handsome cheque at the hands of the staff of Pyne. Gould. Guinness. Ltd., as a token of esteem. Mr H. A. Lloyd made the presentation. The Weather. The weather during the week-end was idea!. Yesterday morning broke fine, but earlv in the afternoon loud peals of thunder were heard. their origin being in the vicinity of the hills. A light shower was experienced about 3 p.m. General, The Ashburton Borough Council's new steam road roller has arrived, and it is understood that the week's free trial in terms of the contract will commence on Januarv sth. Although fishing was fair at Hakatere during the week-end, only comparatively small fish were secured. Anglers who visited the Eangitata mouth were more fortunate, however, for fish up to 101b in weight were landed. Mail Notices. MaiU close to-day: For northern ports, at -.43 p.m.; lata fee letters, 3.10 p.m.; guard's van, 3.30 p.m. For northern porta, at 5.15 0.m.; late fee letters, 5.40 p.m.; guard's -van, G p.m.