The first year of the Moteorological Service for tle China coast has boon rather year of preparation and organization than one of action, to grant us a lease for twenty which we cull be happy to council, and which we bell will most with their approval. terms the Governors consider that th justified in erect rect in connection with disinfecting chamber of the construction, Some difficulty was experienced in England in constructing chamber of a form suitable for shipment, but the difficulty as been overcome, and' the chamber la on board the Glenelg, and will shortly Earl erection of th sum will of the new building' including vailable for building purposes,
ug is estimated hat less 8,000, and toward expense it is hoped that the Council will consider that they are justified in subscribing a sum of Tls. 5,000. In the event of their acceding to our request, it Council to git 300,934.79
905,815.21
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