The atmosphere is densest near the surface of the earth, because it has to support the weight of the whole column of air above it; which, owing to its being very compressible, compels it to occupy less space. This law of decrease in pressure being known, its application is made use of in the measurement of mountains; for the barometer will indicate a less pressure at the summit than at the base, though the decrease will not be in the simple proportion. THE GAME OF LIFE. Theer’s ups an’ theer’s downs i’ life an’ none ’ud deny it—but it’s a merry game enough, tak it all in all. —Halliwell Sutcliffe.
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Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20313, 24 May 1934, Page 16
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