METEOROLOGICAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9017, 2 January 1908, Page 4

METEOROLOGICAL.

UPPER PLAIN RAINFALL. Mr J. C. Boddington reports as follows : The rainfall on the Upper Plain for the twenty-four hours ending 9 a.m. on Ist January was 13 points. Rain fell on the Upper Plain on six days in December. The maximum fall in 24 hours - was 72 points on the 20th, and the minimum 1 point on 21st. The total for the month was 1.07 inches, as against 5.81, 3.42 and. 1.24 inches for December in 1904,, 1905 and 1906 respectively. The total rainfall for the past year' was 54.19 inches, as against 48.98; inches, 51.32 inches and 40.54 inches for 1904, 1905 and 1906 respectively.. In this connection it is interesting to note, in view of the present drought, that whereas November and December only yielded a trifle over half of the average for these months during the previous three years, the record fcr March and May was nearly double? the average during the same period. THE SEASON Is new at its height, and the summer showing of New Suitings at Mo.irisoix. and Penney's is finer than ever before. Every fabric that fashion decrees is here in select designs, tasteful colourings, and every piece is of the finest wearing quality. Better call and select your Summer Suit soon. Morrison and Penney suits are instinct with style, and the cash price means a considerable saving to yoii.—Morrison and Penney, 73 Willis Street, Wellington. A GREAT LAW SUIT DKCIDED. The Supreme Court, the People, have decided that Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery wins against Coughs, Colds, and Consumption. Price, Is 6d and 3s. Obtainable at H. E. 'Eton's, Chemist.