From January 1, a new signal for 4 probable typhoon or a strong gale will "be introduced in Shanghai in accordance with the China Coast local signals. Instead of a black cross two black balls will be used to give warning of the approaching storm, The black cross signal has been in use only for the better part of a year, it being the signal employed by the Home Conference, but prior to the cross the hoisting of o signal Diack ball signified a probable typhoon or strong gale. The "North. China Herald" was informed on Tuesday (Dec. 4) that a black ball is the recognized signal in Chinese circles for bad weather, The signals are exhibited in three places: from the Signal Station on top of the Custom House, and at Lay Road, and from a mast sur~ mounting the water tower at the Ping An Dock. The signals are for local use and primarily for the purpose of warning small craft in the harbour. At night the signal for a probable typhoon or strong gale remains unchanged, two red lights in a horizontal line, while a black ball will still be hoisted by day as a signal for probable bad weather and by night one red light will be shown.
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