THE WEATHER.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXXI, Issue 15488, 14 December 1910, Page 8

THE WEATHER.

MAGNETIC OBSEBVATORY. CHRISTCHURCH. Meteorological observations taken at 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13: Barometer—29.763; steady. Maximum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—67.4. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours —14. Temperature at 9.30 a.m.—Dry bulb 60, wet bulb 51. Maximum temperature in sun—l 36. Minimum thermometer on grass—4o. Kuruiditv per cent—s 4. Wind—S.W. Cloud (0-10)—4. Rainfall—.7ssin. At 5 p.m.— Barometer—29.77l; steady. Maximum temperature during day—62.3. Temperature at 5 p.m.—Drv bulb 59.1, wet bulb 51.0. Humidity per cent—.")". Maximum temperature in sun during day—--126. Wind—S.W. Cloud (0-10; —0.

THE WEATHER IX NEW ZEALAND. The following weather reports were received from New Zealand stations at 4 p.m. yesterday: Cape Maria van Diemen—Wind, E.. light; barometer 29.80, thermometer 6S; cloudy, sea moderato Bussell—Wind, W., fresh ; barometer 23.75, thermometer 72: fair, sra moderate.

Manukau Heads—Wind, S.W. breeze; bar ometer 29.80, thermometer 63; fair, sea moderate.

Auckland—Wind, S.S.W., fresh ; barometer 29.80. thermometer 69; fair. Tauranga—Wind, W. breeze; barometer 29.70, thermometer 70; fair, sea smooth. East Cape—Wind, S., fresh; barometer 29.71, thermometer 71; cloudy, sea considerable swell. Gisborne—Wind, S.E., fresh; barometer 29.72, thermometer 66; cloudy, sea moderate. Napier—Wind, S.E. breeze; barometer 29.65, thermometer 67; fine, sea smooth. Wellington—Wind, S.S.W. breeze; barometer 29.79, thermometer 60; drizzle.

Castle Point—Wind, S.E. breeze; barometer 29.80, thermometer 59; cloudy, sea heavy. New Plymouth—Wind, S.W., fresh; barometer 29.73, thermomotor 65; fair, sea moderate.

Cape Egmont—Wind, W., light; barometer 29.73, thermometer 66; cloudy, sea rough. Wanganui—Wind, S.E., fresh; baromoter 29.74, thermometer 68; fine, sea moderate.

Cape Farewell—Wind, W., light; barometer 29.78, thermometer 65; fine, sea moderate.

Cape Foulwind—Wind, S. breeze; baromoter 29.71, thermometer 65; fine, sea rough. Westport—Wind, S.W., fresh; barometer 29.73, thermometer 62; fine, sea moderate. Cape Campbell—Wind, S., fresh; barometer 29.76, thermometer 57; overcast, sea rough. Kaikoura,—Wind, S.E., fresh ; barometer 29.73, thermometer 63; overcast, sea rough. Akaroa Lighthouse—Wind, S.W. fresh; barometer 29.75, thermometer 54; hazy, sea rough. Port Chalmers—Wind, S. breeze; barometer 29.7", thermometer 58; overcast, sea smooth. Nuggets—Wind, N.W., fresh; barometer 29.78, thermometer 63; cloudy, sea rough. Bluff—Wind, S.E. breeze; barometer 29.79, thermometer 57; fine, sea smooth. COVERNMENT METEOROLOGIST'S FORECAST. Rev D. C. Bates's summary and forecast: The winds changed to southerly last night in most parts of the country. Thunderstorms were reported on the east coasts of both islands and rain has fallen in many parts. The barometer rose everywhere during the night. Present indications arc for a falling barometer everywhere shortly nnd probably low generally. Cloudy and hazy weather will probably increase and unsettled weather prevail again shortly. Winds will probably decrease from the southward end northerlies prevail and increase by to-morrow evening. MR PAULIN'S FORECAST. Mr Paulin's prediction, telegraphed yesterday afternoon, is as follows: Stormy south-east to north-east winds and electrical rain showers. MAIL NOTICES. Letter mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations: — M»il« per express to Dunedin and South close daily at 7 a.m. and 11.10 a.m.; late fee (i.e., letters bearing Id additional stamp), 11.25 a.m.; also mail van *tp to 8 a.m., and guard's van, 11.55 a.m. train. Books and newspapers, 7 a.m. and 10.10 a.m. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14.

For Continent of Europe and United Kingdom, via Monte Video and Teneriffe (dua London January 26j, per Mararoa, to connect with Ruapehu, at 6.15 p.m.; late '•• letters, 8.45 p.m.; guard's van, 7.40 p.m. train. Parcels and registered articles 6 p.m., books and newspapers 5.45 p.m.

For Dunedin, per Mokoia. at 11.10 a.m.; late fee letters, 11.25 a.m.; guard's van, 12.10 p.m. train. For Northern Porta and Weitport, perr Mararoa, at 6.15 p.m.; late feo letters, 6.45 p.m.; ruard's van, 7.10 p.m. train. For Kaikoura, por Wakatu, at 4.15 p.m.; late fee letters, 4.30 p.m.; guard's van, 5.30 p.m. train. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15.

For Australian States, etc., due Sydney December 20), India, China, Ceylon, Honp Kong-, Straits Settlements, South Africa, etc., also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom, via Brindisi (correspondence for the United Kine-dcm must be specially addressed via " Brindisi "), per Maori, to connect with Marama (due London January 20), at 6.15 p.ca.; late fee letters, 6.45 p.m.; guard's Tan, 7.40 p.m. train. Money orders 4 p.m., registered articles i p\ra., book packets and newspapers 5.45 p.m. For Cook, Tahiti and Penrhyn Islands; also, United States of America, Canada. Honolulu, Weal Indies, United Kingdom ar.d Continent of Europe, via San Francisco (due London January 16). per Maori, to connect with Aorangi, at 6.15 p.m.; lets fee letters, •5.-4-5 p.m.; guard's van, 7.40 p.m. train. Money orders 4 p.m., registered articles a p.m., parcels, books, and newspapers 5.45 p.m.

For Northern Ports and Westport, per Marama, at 4.15 p.m.; late fee letters, 4.30 p.m.; guard's van, 5.30 p.m. train. Also per Maori, at 6.15 p.m.; late fee letters, 6.45 p.m.; guard's van, 7.40 p.m. train.

Mails from the United Kingdom, etc., via Brindisi, which left London on November 11, are due in Christchurch on December 20, as follows:—Letter portion et 9 a.m., via Auckland; newspapers, 5.30 p.m., via the Bluff. Mails for Puysegur Point, Cromarty and Te Oneroa. per Invercargill, clo«e at Invercr.rcrill on Dereraber 15. at 10.30 a.m. Mails for Fiji, United States, Canada, etc., via A'ancouver, close at Christchurch on December 19. S. P. STEVENS, Chief Postmaster.