THE WEATHER.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 98, 25 March 1939, Page 10

THE WEATHER.

(To the Editor.) Sir,—Some of your readers may have noticed that rumours of war tend '<> produce a panicky and feverish condition in iho population and it is manifested in the nations concerned. This condition of mind is reflected in the atmosphere and favours weather drier than normal till the fever is somewhat abated. The German menace, however, should not affect New Zealanders beyond increasing their determination to give full attention to their own affairs; the building up of a strong, healthy, and virile nation, controlling its own destiny, weather conditions included. If any reader can point to any other factor to which the present extreme drought may reasonably ho attributed, many will he very grateful. Meanwhile the productivity of the soil is resting, and sheep are exceptionally vigorous and healthy, but the threatened rain docs not come. The last rainfall recorded locally was 5 points on March 21 making the total for the month to date ,9oin. Beneficial rain is probable towards the end of the month provider! your numerous readers so direct their thoughts and expect rain with the drought completely expelled, otherwise this shortage may continue indefinitely. —l am, etc.. ~ C. H. MASON.