13 FEBRUARY 1932, Page 17

THIS WEATHER

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—One of the wonders of the year 1992 is the very high reading of the barometer. I have taken readings with is certified standard barometer for the Meteorological Office, at Totland Bay, for the past, forty-six years, with due corrections to sea level. The last fortnight has been the most remarkable. The nearest approach to it occurred in 1905 and 1907. The following is the contrast of the three highest fortnights :

Inches.

Jan. 26th-Feb. 8th, 1905. Mean of 14 readings 30.558 Jan. 11th-Jan. 24th, 1907. .. 30.634 • Jan. 22nd-Feb. 4th, 1932. „ . -.,30.702 Aston House, Tolland Ray. •