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scientific men would gladly hear that it was decided to utilize the
Metropolitan sewage, instead of casting such valuable material into
the sea.
Meteorology.—The mean temperature of the air during the
quarter was 63°.4. The highest temperature recorded was 94°.2 on
August nth, and the lowest was 42°.3 on July 26th. Rain fell upon
36 days, to an aggregate of 4.54 inches. The mean weekly reading
of the barometer, in inches, was 29.81. The weekly average of
registered bright sunshine was 35.4 hours. During the quarter
south-west winds prevailed.
I have the honor to remain,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
JOSEPH LOANE.
To the Board of Works,
Whitechapel District.