THE WEATHER

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2707, 29 February 1916, Page 4

THE WEATHER

SUMMARY A.ND FORECAST ' AT 4 P.M. YESTERDAY. Present indications arc for Strang southwesterly winds, backing to easterly in and northward of Cook Strait, and north-easterly winds elsewhere. Expect cloudy and mietv conditions generally, with rain probably following in the coursa of a day or two. Barometer fall everywhere soon. A westerly depression has been displaced during the past J6 hours by the centre of an anti-cycione in the south, the winds backing from north-west to south-east, with changeable and showery conditions. A storm area appeal's to be developing to tho north-westward of the Dominion. D. 0. BATES. Meteorological Office, Wellington, February 28, 1916. DISTRICT REPORTS. (Prom Our Special Correspondents.) Featherston, February 28.—Overcast; rain fell on Sunday night. v Jfasterton, February 28.—Fine, but cloudy.

The Miramar Town Hall was the scene of a social reunion of the Miramar members of tho National Reserve on Saturday evening. The function— a smoko concert—was presided over by Major F. Townsend, officer commanding O Company, 2nd Regiment, and a most enjoyablo evening was spent. Judging from the'atmosphere of goodfellowship that prevailed, and the sentiments expressed by various speakers, it seems safe to predict that dospito tho indifforenco revealed by some units of late,-not excepting Miramar, the latter unit will go aliead with renewed vigour, and the original aspirations of tlio founders be realised. A woll-ar-rnnged programme was provided, tlie chief contributors to Which wero: Messrs. S. Lascelles Exton, O. Haig, W. Houchen, and Corporal J. B. Paton. Besides beguiling those present with his well-known "Lauder" songs, Corporal Paton was listened to with deep interest when, in replying to the toast of "Our Boys," he modestly ..outlined his experiences at the Dardanelles. The chairman, ill a telling speech, revealing a deep patriotism, referred to tho solemn duties devolving upon all enjoying tho protection of Britain's flag and tlio necessity for greater enthusiasm in: tho matter of recruiting. Several new members were added to tho strength of the unit- during the evening. The supper and programme arrangements reflected credit upon tho committee, Messrs. Stone and Rowland.

Tho United States Navy regulations contain the sentence: "Tiio bancT shall play while coaling ship." No discretion is given to the commander or anyone else, so the band always plays throughout that most arduous, monotonous job. Uncle Sam lias found by careful experiment that about 30 per cent, more coal is put on with music than without. Other concerns that nave bands and find their playing at certain hours improves both qualify and quantity of work are the Elgin Watch Company and the Western Elec,tric Company,

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