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Horowhenua Chronicle, 6 April 1915, Page 3

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—_—« FOR READY REFERENCE. THE FENCING ACT. ERECTION OF FENCES. A fence of any of the kinds mentioned in the Second Schedule is a sufficient fence within the meaning of the Fencing Act (5.7). The occupiers of adjoining lands not divided by a sufficient tence are liable Lu joiu in or contribute in equal proportions to the erection of a fence between such lands, although such fence may not extend along the whole boundary line. But no occupier is liable to contribute to any fence which is nut, aa far as practicable, continuous throughout its length. THE RULES OF THE ROAD. The Rule of the Road is a paradox quite; For in driving your carriage along, 11 you bear to the left you are sure to go right, If you turn to the riglit you go wrong. But in walking the streets 'tis a different c tse j To the riglit it is right wou should steer, On the left should he left enough of clear space ; For the people who wish to walk ! there. LEGAL TENDER. - Tender of inonew may . legally be made—in the cas eof bronze coins, for any amount not exceeding Is; in the case of silver coins, Hot exceeding 40s; in th ecase of gold coins for any amount, unless coined prior to the reign of Queen Victoria (213' and 34 Vic. c. 10, sec. 4, and Royal Proclamation 22, Nov., 1890). Bank notes are not legal tender in New Zealand, although made a first charge on the assets of the hank of issue ("Bank Note Issue Act, 1893," sec. 3). ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL. All eliilaren "Between the age of 7" and 14 years are required to attend school at least four times a week when the school is opened eight times, and eight times when the school is opened ten times, morning .and afternoon attendances being separately counted. STRIKING ROSE CUTTINGS. An important element of success in strikikng rose cuttnigs in summer is keeping them perfectly fresh—i.e , they must be just as fresh when placed in the soil as when cut from the trees; ill fact, the work can not* be done too quickly. If once the cuttings shrivel —and they shrivel rapidly—few will grow; but If quite fresh, well selected, and rightly inserted, tew will fail. This esential of perfect freshness can bo maintained when the number of cuttings is limited. THE SEASONS. Autumn begins on March 21st; Winter on June 21st (the shortest day); •Spring commences on September 23rd : Summer on December 22nd (the longest day). From observations, extending over a number of years, it appears that, on the average, the hottest period is from the 2lst to the 25th of January, and the coldest From the 20th to the 24th of July. These periods, therefore, are the natural midsummer 'arid midwinter. IMPOUNDING CATTLE, ETC. All trespassing cattle may he impounded by the occupier of the land on which they are trespassing; but m the case of unfenced land, the occupier is not entitled to claim any damages except fees for driving, or for giving notice of the detention of such cattle, as provided in the Second Schedule. Tf the land is fenced, the occupier may claim the trespass rates provided in the Second Schedule, or he may claim and sue for the amount of actual damage sustained. " TWELVE O'CLOCK AT NOON N Z. MEAN TIME. As compared with— Adelaide ... ... ... 10 0 a.m. Aden 3 31 a.m. Alexandria ... ... '2 "28 a.m. Amsterdam ... ... 0 50 a.m. Berlin 1 23 a.m. Berne 1 0 a.m. Bombay ... 5 21 a.m. Boston 7 46 p.m. Brindisi 1 42 a.m. j Brisbane ... ... .... 10 30 a.m. i Brussels 6 24 int. ( SEEDti REQUIRED TO SOW AN ' ACRE. Barley, 2i to 2£ bushels; beans, 2 to 2j bushels; buckwheat, or brank, li I bushels; cabbage (drumhead), to transplant, 1 lb; canary, 3 pkgs; carrot in drills, 8 to 12 lbs; clover, 14 to 17 lbs; furze or gorse, for feed, 20 to 24 !bs; do. for single-line fencing, to sow one mile, 3 to 4 lbs; kohl rabi (turniprooted cabbage), to transplant, 1 lb; do., drilled, 4 lbs; linseed, for flax, 2i bushels; linseed,--for seed, 1J bushels; lucerne, broadcast, 20 lbs; do., drilled, lo lbs; mustard, white, 1 pkt; mangold wurtzel, 5 lbs; oats, 3 to 4 bushels; parsnip, 10 lbs; rape 1 pkt; rye, 2J to 3 bushels; rye grass (if drilled, one-fourth less), 2 to 2\ bushels; sainfoin, giant, 5 bushels; tares, winter, 2J bushels; do., spring, 2 to 2J- bushels; trifolium incarnatum, 24 lbs; turnip, 2 to 3 lbs; turnip stubble, 4 lbs; wheat, 2i to 2i Dushels.

LAYING DOWN A LAWN

Wiieh it is desired to form a lawn, the gi'oinul should be trenched as directed lor the vegetable garden any time during the autumn. If the plot can be prepared in March, a season u:ay be gained by sowing the grass seed during that month; Clio surface must be thoroughly pulverised and trodden down firmly. The following is a good mixture, it procurable:— Crested Dog-tail, 21Bis; Festuea tenuiFolia, 41bs; Festuca duruscula, 21bs; Lolium tenuifolia perenne, 201 bs; AVhite clover ,21bs; Trifolium minor, 81bs; Poa Neinoralis and Sempervirens •libs of each. This mixture will -uffice for half an acre, and will form a very good lawn, and II kept cut close answers most .soils. Special mixtures tor laying down lawns may also bo had from any seedsman. Some of our native poas and other grasses would answer admirably lor lawn purposes. It the ground is of a retentive nature, sowing the seeds should be deferred till August. Commence to cut as soon as the machine will act. Some prefer the scythe for the hrst time of cutting. Roll previous to mowing; this will save the knives oi the mower. Cut at least once a fortnight.