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Notes on the Weather in July. [aug., 



stations demonstrating results in the cultivation of pedigree barleys 

 and hops ; educational exhibits, comprising collective exhibits of barley 

 and hops for countries, states, or sections; brewing materials; scien- 

 tific exhibits, comprising laboratory instruments and equipment, biologi- 

 cal cultures, drawings, analytical methods, &c. 



A subscription of $5 {£1 os. lod.) entitles to membership in the 

 Congress and a report of the proceedings. This should be received 

 by August 31st by the Secretary-General, 1508 Republic Building, 

 Chicago. 



The Congress will welcome delegates from the scientific institutions 

 and trade organisations interested, and the sending of exhibits by such 

 institutions and by growers of products that are suitable for the exhi- 

 bition, as well as the attendance of individuals interested in the 

 industry. Copies of the invitation to and rules of the Congress and the 

 rules and regulations for the Barley and Hop Prize Exhibition can be 

 seen at the Board's office. 



International Congress and Exhibition of Apiculture. — H.M. Consul at 

 Turin (Mr. J. H. Towse\') reports that an International Congress of 

 Apiculture is to be held at Turin, under the patronage of the Italian 

 Government, from loth to 12th September, In connection with the 

 Congress an International Exhibition of Apiculture will be held from 

 loth to 2oth September. Applications for space should be sent to the 

 offices of the Executive Committee of the Exhibition, 2 rue Po, Turin. 



Copies of the programme of the Congress and Exhibition may be 

 seen at the Commercial Intelligence Branch of the Board of Trade, 

 73 Basinghall Street, London, E.C., where also a few copies are avail- 

 able for distribution. — (Board of Trade Journal, July 13, 191 1.) 



During the first week, July 2-8, the weather was very fine over the 

 whole of England, and little or no rain fell. In Scotland there was rain 

 on several days, but by the end of the v%^eek the 

 Notes on the ^^^^ weather had extended there also. Warmth 



Weather in July. ^.^^ "unusual," rainfall "light" or "very 

 light," and sunshine "abundant" or "very abundant" almost every- 

 where. 



In the second week the weather was very fine and dry generally, 

 no rain being experienced except some slight falls in the north and 

 west at the end of the week. Sunshine was "very abundant" in every 

 district of Great Britain, and rain "very light" or "nought." Warmth 

 was "unusual" everywhere except in England N.E. and E., where it 

 was "moderate." 



During the third week the conditions were still very fine over the 

 greater part of England, but a little rain fell at times in the north- 

 western and north-eastern counties and in North Wales. The warmth 

 kept up, but sunshine was rather less than in the week before, and 

 below the average in Scotland and the north-west and north-east of 

 England. 



During the fourth week the weather in England, although mostly 

 fair to bright, was more variable than during the preceding week, while 

 in Scotland the general condition was unsettled and rain frequent. A 

 violent thunder storm occurred in parts of southern England, and others 

 ever the country generalh'. 



