WEATHER AND CROPS

Evening Post, Volume XC, Issue 92, 16 October 1915, Page 6

WEATHER AND CROPS

♦ ■ A little rain fell on the east coast of the South Island last night; not much, it is true. In other parts of New Zealand conditions are of the kind which people not concerned directly with crops and stock describe as too good to last. The meteorological report and forecast indicate that the perfect weather is really transient, though no violent or sudden change is anticipated. Improved conditions, probably of a temporary nature, were reported in most parts of the country this morning-, though rain was still falling at a few places, notably Cambridge, East Cape, and Nelson. A little rain fell also on the east coast of the South Island last night, but the low pressure which developed in this direction yesterday has departed eastward. A further decrease in pressure_ is expected before a decided rise, which is anticipated after from 24 to 36 hours. Mild and hazy conditions are predicted, but the skies are likely to cloud over and rain follow generally. Moderate to strong westerly winds will prevail and back to southerly.

, The Wellington South-Berh'ampore-Island Bay sections of the Reserve had a most successful route march 'through the town last Tuesday, headed by the Tramways Band. To-morrow, the Wellington South section will have the first of their all-day cfrflls. The company will fall in at Wellington College at 10 a.m. The Rev W. Fancourt will hold a short religious service, and the company, with arms, will then be taken out to the hills, where the officers will instruct the men in various defensive work. It is proposed to operate on the hills from Wellington College down to the coast at Island Bay, and back again, returning to town about 4 p.m. The Marine Department has been advised that the training ship Amokura is still cruising in Cook Strait. She was to have left Picton this, afternoon on her cruise to the southern outlying islands, and will call at southern ports en route. Messrs. E. Johnston and Co. will sell oak furniture ; also a billiard dining table, in their rooms on Wednesday at 1 p.m. On Tuesday next, in St. Mark's Schoolroom, a concert arranged by Miss Watkins will be given, as advertised. The subject of Mr. R. Semple's address at the People's Picture Palace to-morrow ovonin«r will be:— "What the J?uwn oo> vcEflment Bt*ad» For.