THE WEATHER

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2749, 18 April 1916, Page 4

THE WEATHER

SUMMARY AND FORECAST AT « P.M. YESTERDAY. P . — r Present indications are tor high west to 11 south-west winds northward of Kawhia and East Capo, and south to south-, easterly elsewhere. , Expect cold and Btormy weather, rain probable generr ally, snow on higher levels and rivers i- rising. Barometer rise everywhere shortly. Atmospheric pressure has been low and unsteady everywhere, w(th dull and threat- " ening conditions, and rain in most parts of the country. ' D. 0. BATES. Uetcorclogical Office, Wellington, April 17, 1916. DISTRICT REPORTS. (From Our Own Correspondents.) Featkerston, April 17—Light rain. Greytown, April 17—Dull.

A sum of over £6 was realised by tlio collection, taken up nt Newtown Park yesterday by the Zoological Socioty in aid of their animal fund. The Waterside Workers' Band p(ayed at the park during the 'afternoon. The Masterton School Committee lias expressed dissatisfaction at tlio Wel- . lington Education Board combining the usual May vacation with the Easter holidays. It is of opinion that the usual holidays should have been ob- ~ served. The outbreak of infantile paralysis has not, says our jUastortou correspondent, affected in the least the • s attendance at the local schools. Miss Una Carter will lecture on "Dinner and Cakes" at the Wellington Gas Company's demonstration room at 8 p.m. to-nwrrow. Then will, be 110 lecture oa Thursday evening this week