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Abstract

WE learn from the Times that the work at the Ben Nevis Observatory is to be continued for another year without change in its character. The Meteorological Council in London has agreed to continue its grant of 250l. to the low-level observatory at Fort William and the grant of 100l. to the high-level observatory. The proceeds derived from furnishing newspapers with meteorological reports and from other sources will amount, it is hoped, to about 150l., the sum hitherto yielded. The balance of the cost of maintenance, amounting to about 1000l., has been readily subscribed by the public. This satisfactory arrangement will enable the staff to prosecute its work without interruption until the Parliamentary Committee inquiry has reported.