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Though the chniate ckiring this season is not ahsokitely good, 

 its depressing effects on the constitution may to a great extent 

 be corrected by proper hygienical measures. This is stated by 

 Sir Patrick ]\lanson. who. writing on tropical diseases, says: — 

 " Acchmatization is less an unconscious adaptation of the physio- 

 logy of the individual than an intelligent adaptation of his haljits." 



Concerning the adaptation of the white race in this town. 

 Commander Hugo de Lacerda emphasises the similarity of the 

 climate to that of I)url)an. where the white race has adapted itself 

 to its climatic environment. The similarity is well known, and ma}- 

 be confirmed by the analysis of the meteorological elements in 

 both towns, where, as we have seen, the temperature and relative 

 humidity are closely identical, the amount of rainfall here being 

 considerably lower. 



During the cool season the climate ma}- be considered good, 

 especially from June to October, when the temperature and 

 lower humidit\- render these n:onths more agreeable and in- 

 vigorating. 



A brief consultation of the reports of the Chief Medical 

 Officers in the past, referring to the Health District of Lourenco 

 JMarques, also enhances the conviction as to the satisfactory 

 health conditions in the cooler ironths. During these months 

 the health "status "' is considered very good, espetially from 

 June to October. 



Finally, I shall i|Uote C(jmmander Hugo de Lacerda, whose 

 words support my own views regarding our splendid climate 

 during the cool season : — 



" In winter during the period of fine weather, and with the 

 south winds prevailing, the climate may be placed on a level with 

 the best in the world. There are days during this season that 

 are so pleasant and bright that they may well be designated as 

 glorious days, producing a wonderful feeling of satisfaction, 

 much to be appreciated. 



" The average temperature of Lourenco Marques during the 

 driest month of the year is approximately equal to the average 

 annual temperature of the Transvaal, and the average tempera- 

 ture during the months of June to October corresponds to the 

 average temperature of the months from November to April in 

 Middelburg. By coming down to what may be called the cote 

 d'acitr of South Africa, the inhabitants of those districts have, 

 therefore, a .place where they can easily go to in order to avoid 

 the rigours of the low tenijjerature of their altitudes." 



