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CLIMATOLOGY. 



have frequently observed at this time, and later, a 

 wingless tipula (Chionea hiemalis) crawling about. 

 20th. Large rivers and the lakes often solidly 

 frozen ; strong rapids filling with ice, and setting 

 fast. American hares and ermines entirely white. 

 Swamps passable, and winter fairly set in. 



(Geo. Barnston.) 



The following abstract of temperatures, ascertained by 

 John Rae, Esq. in 1846-7, at Fort Hope, Repulse Bay, 

 62° 32' lat., 86° 56' long., which was accidentally omitted 

 to be inserted in Table XII., is placed here, the space 

 being convenient for its reception. 



The observations were made eight times in the twenty- 

 four hours, at equal intervals ; and the house was situated 

 only a few feet above the sea level. 



Mean heat of the year 1846-7 - - 6'14° Fah. 



Difference of hottest and coldest months - 75-64 

 „ summer and winter - - 64'63 



