JACK FROST HOLDS CITY IN CHILLY EMBRACE.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17864, 4 June 1926, Page 4

JACK FROST HOLDS CITY IN CHILLY EMBRACE.

LAST NIGHT 14 DEG. WERE REGISTERED. Christchurch wrapped itseif in furs and mufflers this morning, and stalked abroad with chattering teeth. It was the coldest day this winter. Jack Frost's icy fingers left tell-tale finger-prints on the window panes, and he shed a gossamer gown of white over the city, a mystic gown which disappeared slowly with the coming of the sunbeams. Mr H. F. Skey, officer in charge, of the Christchurch Meteorological Observatory, says that last night's frost reached only 14 degrees, despite the assertions of a thousand and one other self-appointed weather men who confidently declare that the Observatory glass must have been left iii front of the office fire. Last year Jaick Frost paid many calls, but his chilly visiting card was never colder than the one he left last night Following is a table showing his best performances to date this year:

February 20 2.9 deg. February 2G , . . 3.4 .. March 25 2.5 March 28 4.1 Marc i 29 2.0 Apri 2 Apri 3 0.2 „ April 4 . . . 2 .6 .. April 7 0.6 Ma v 6 4.2 May 3.0 Mav 10 May 11 .. . 2.0 .. Ma v 13 7.S „ Mav 14 6.6 ,, Mav 15 .. . 13.8 „ Mav 16 8.9 .. May 17 . . . 12.6 May IS ... 12.6 „ Mav 19 9.3 „ Mav 26 2.0 „ Mav 28 ... 8.0 „ May 29 9.1 .. June 4 ... 14.0