However, it was only in 1884 that a signal mast, connected by telephone with Siccawei was erect-fed on the borders of the French Concession and International Settlement. Since then, the information service, for increasing security at sea, has, under the care and at the expense of the Municipalities, caried out its duties without interrupt tion and. the Observatory. gladly continues to give its time and attention to this work of universal But one must not overlook the fact that—many others have participated and are still generously participating to ensure its sue-cess. We have mentioned the Customs; after them, and follow. their example, some grateful observers gave their services, and from time to time, the neighbouring meteorological observatories, as they were gradually organized, vendered and" still render most valuable help.
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