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Horowhenua Chronicle, 15 April 1915, Page 4

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+ FOlt READ*." 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 lence are liable 10 join 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 noc, as far as practicable, continuous throughout its length. THE HULES OF THE ItOAD. 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 right you go wrong. But in walking the streets 'tis a different case; To the right it is right wou should steer, On the left should be left enough of clear space For the people who wish to walkthere. LEGAL TENDEIt. Tender of nioiiew may legally be made—in-, the cas eof bronze coin*, for any amount not exceeding Is; in the case of silver coins, not exceeding 40s; in th ecase of gold coins for any amount, unless coined prior to the reign of Queen Victoria. (33' and 3J Vic. c. 10, sec. 4, and Eoyal Proclamation 22, Nov., 1890). Bank notes are not legal tender in Now Zealand, although made a first charge on the assets of the bank of issue ("Bank Note Issue Act, 1893," sec. 3). 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; in fact, the work can not be done too quickly. Jf once the cuttings shrivel —and they shrivel rapidly—few will grow; but If quite fresh, well selected, and rightly inserted, lew will fail. This esential of perfect freshness can bo maintained when the number of cuttings is limited. THE SEASONS. Autumn begins on March 21st; WinI ter on June 21st (the shortest day); Spring commences on September 23rd ; Summer on December 252 nd (the longest day). From observations, extending over a number of years, it appears that, on the average, the hottest period is from the 21st to the 25th of January, and the coldest from the :20th to the 24th of July. These oeriods, therefore, are the natural m idsummer and midwinter. IMPOUNDING CATTLE, ETC. All trespassing cattle may he impounded by the occupier of the land on which they are trespassing; but/ in the case of unfenced land, the occupier is not entitled to claim any damages except fees for driving, or lor | giving notice of the detention of such cattle, as provided in the Second Schedule. If the land is fenced, the occupier may claim the trespass rates provided ir. the Second Schedule, or he may claim and sue for the amount of actual I damage sustained. j TWELVE O'CLOCK AT ' NOON NZ. : MEANTIME.

SIS lOCS REQUIRED TO BOW AN ACRE. liarley, 2J to % 2i bushds; [maim, 2tu 2J bushels; buckwheat, or brunk, 1} 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, lor 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, lor seed, li bushels; lucerne, broadcast, 20 lbs; do., drilled, 15 lbs; mustard, white, 1 pkt; mangold wurtzol, 5 lbs; oats, 3 to 4 bushels; parsnip, 10 lbs; rape or cole, 1 pkt; rye 2i 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; trifoliuin inearnatum, 24 lbs; turnip, 2 to 3 lbs; turnip stubble, 4 lbs; wheat, 2i to 2J uushels. LAYING DOWN A LAWN. When it is desired to form a lawn, the ground should be trenched us 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; flie surface must be thoroughly pulverised and trodden down firmly. The following is a good mixture, if procurable: — Crested Dog-tail, 21tis; Festuea teiiuii'olia, 41bs; Festuea duruscula, 21bs; Lolium tcnuifolia perenue, 201bs; White clover ,21bs; Trifoliuin minor, 81bs ; Poa Nemoralis and Sempervirens 41bs of each. This mixture will °uf- . lice for half an acre, and will form a very good lawn, and il kept cut close answers most soils. Special mixtures for laying down lawns may also he had from any seedsman. Some of our native poas and other grasses would answer admirably lor lawn purposes. If 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 first time of cutting. Roll previous to mowing; this will save the knives oi the mower.

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. Brisbane 10 30 a.m. Brussels "6 24 tin.