day temperatures ranged well into the 80's on several dates 

 and dropped to near 40° or somewhat below on a nmnber of 

 nights, but there were but few localities that experienced 

 freezing temperatures. The winds were generally light to 

 moderate, with the prevailing direction from the southwest. 

 There was the average amount of sunshine. The month was 

 well suited to harvesting, seeding, fall plowing and to gen- 

 eral outdoor pursuits. 



Special Telegkapisic Reports. 

 [Weather Bureau, Boston.] 



Weeh ending September 1. — Xew England, Boston: 

 There were copious showers, heavy in places, which were 

 decidedly beneficial, relieving the drought. The temj^erature 

 and sunshine were seasonable. 



^Yeelc ending Septemher 8. — Xew England, Boston: 

 The week was favorable, seasonable conditions prevailing. 

 Occasional showers occurred, giving moisture sufficient for 

 current needs. 



Week ending September 15. — Xew England, Boston : 

 The rainfall, as a nde, was small, temperatures were j^re- 

 vailingly low, and killing frost was general on the morning 

 of the 15th in the interior. 



Weelc ending September 22. — jSTew England, Boston: 

 Showers were frequent, and the M^eek's rainfall was above 

 normal. Temperatures were seasonable. 



Weeh ending September 29. — j^ew England, Boston: 

 There were copious rains during the first part of the week. 

 Afterward the weather was fair. Temperatures were sea- 

 sonable and conditions were favorable. 



Pluijcatioxs of the ^Ioxtii. 

 " Usefid Birds and their Protection." — The fourth edi- 

 tion of '' Useful Birds and their Protection," by Edward 

 Howe Forbush, State Ornithologist, is now ready for dis- 

 tribution through this office. The book has been partially 

 revised by the author, and there has been added an illus- 

 trated appendix explaining some of the latest European 



