CORONATION WEATHER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23107, 5 February 1937, Page 10

CORONATION WEATHER

EXPERT OUTLOOK <From Our Own Correspondent) (By Air Mail) LONDON, Jan. 13. People who are coming to England this-year—and even those who are not may be interested to know in advance something about the weather that we are likely to have during the month of May. , m , t . „ r According to a long-range weather forecast made by the eminent firm of experts, Messrs D. and K. Bartlett, of Fleet street, the beginning of May will be showery across the British Isles, but it will gradually improve towards the Coronation day, when—as if as a good omen for the coming reign—bright and warm weather will set in for a spell, with many long, line days until the end of the month. Coronation day itself will probably be cloudy, but this will be an ideal condition. with enormous crowds assembled. , ... , The weather forecasters mentioned send out detailed advance information up to 12 months ahead, their patrons including leading manufacturers all over the country, distributors and national advertisers, newspapers film producers, transport undertakings, caterers ano hotelkeepers. Many of these organisations are dependent upon certain types of weather for the success of their business, and as they repeat their orders, the reliability of the information given speaks for itself. Film producers, needing bright and fine weather for their outdoor shots, find this unique service invaluable Mr T. H. Grenfell, formerly of Auckland and Christchurch, now publicity manager of an important stores in Manchester. is extremely interested in the Bartlett Long Range Weather Service and he thought New Zealanders would appreciate having advance information about the weather that will probably characterise the period round about Coronation time. . The forecast for 1937 is one that will encourage visitors to the Old Country to sec some of its beauty spots during the festivities that will follow the Coronation.