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1S50. February 6, a gale from N.'W. 



1852. July, Ross steeple struck during a violent storm. Woolpit spire 

 was destroyed by probably the same storm. 



1853. July 7, a very violent storm, from 1 to 4 a. m., at Ross. 



1854. August 10, a school-house struck and burnt down near Ipswich. 



1857. August 13, torrents of rain and violent thunderstorm at Ross. 



1858. Same day, a very violent storm at Ross, but extending not many 

 miles. 2.45in. in rain in 50 minutes. 



1859. Oct. 25, Royal Charter gale') This period was remarkable for its 



1860. Feb. 28, quite as severe > extraordinary gales, of which these 

 May 28, again nearly so ) three are only the most violent. 



1861. February 21, very similar to the 28th of last year. 

 1866. January, proved a succession of gales. 



To conclude, it thus appears that the periods from December 15 to the 

 first week in January ; from about the 20th February to March 10 ; and from 

 October 25 to November 22 ; are the times of the year the most productive of 

 gales of wind : that the most destructive hailstorms occur in May ; and the most 

 violent thunderstorms from July 12 to August 12. "Winter storms, however, 

 when severe often do great damage. 



Many remarks might be made and further conclusions be diawn from a 

 study of these records, but the length of this paper forbids longer comment. 



