THE WEATHER.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17472, 5 June 1922, Page 9

THE WEATHER.

WINTRY CONDITIONS ON SATURDAY. The weather during the latter portion; of last week was almost uniformly bad, and the gloomy skies and dripping: streets presented a most melancholy appearance. All outdoor activities were •adversely affected, and some had to be abandoned altogether. Signs of clearing became evident early, on Saturday evening, and before midnight the coldness of the air promised a return to. the frosty conditions of the first part ( of laSt week. Yesterday was a g.orious day, and the opportunity of a walk an the sunshin« was taken advantage or by very many people. Last night was clear and fine, arid at midnight the conditions indicated another beautiful day. At llangiora a similar change in the> weather as that experienced in Christchurch occurred, yesterday being a beautiful day.

LONG TRIP OF MABABOA. The north-easterly rain, which prevailed at Lyttelton on Friday changed suddenly in the early hours of Saturday morning, and a stiff south-westerly blew, with heavy rain showers. The ferry steamer Maori was delayed slightly by the gale, and the steamer Cygnet, which arrived' in toe afternoon from Nelson, received a buffeting us 6ho frorii Kaikoura to Lyctclton against a, strong head wind and heavy seas. Twp other vessels which were due, the Opihi and the Baden Powell, are probably sheltering along the coast'l'lie Alar.iroa did not arrive at' Lyttelton yesterday until 4.10 p.m., having encountered a strong southerly gale, with tremendous sesis, and aiso having beer delayed for 34 hours by engine trout'e. Captain B. Irwin states that the vessel lert Wellington at 7.45 p.m. on Saturday, and met with tlio full force of the gale right from Wellington Heads. From the Heads to Cape Campbell the Vessel was tossed by mountainous seas, and the distance of 39 miles took over live hours to accomplish. From Cape Campbell to Kaikoura, which was abreast at 6 a.m., the Mararoa. struggled against a stiff southerly. Just after passing Kaikoura, it wus discovered that the bottom end bearing on the crankshaft was, running hot. The vessel was accordingly stopped for 3i hours until a spare bearing was f.ttcd. The 96 passengers on board had a most trying time while the vessel rolled in the trough of the sea. Fortunately, the new bearing was successfully fit-ted, and the Mararoa made good time for the remainder of the voyage.