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Horowhenua Chronicle, 1 May 1915, Page 3

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+ FOR READY REFERENCE. THE FENCING ACT. ERECTION OF FENCES. A fence ol: any of tbe 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 fence are liable to join in or contribute in equal proportions to tbe 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 tence which is not, as tar as practicable, continuous throughout its length. THE RULES OF THE ROAD. The Rule of the Road is a paradox quite; For in driving yomr carriage along, If 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 walk there. LEGAL TENDER. Tender of nionew may legally be made—in the cas eof bronze coins, 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 31 Vice. 10, sec. 4, and Royal Proclamation 22, Nov., 1890). Bank notes are not legal tender in New Zealand, although mad© 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 ii strikikng rose cuttnigs in summer i.s keeping them perfectly fresh—i.o , they must be just as fresh when placed in the soil as when cut from the trees; u 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 be maintained when the number of cuttings is limited. THE SEASONS. Autumn begins on March 21st.; Winder on June 21st (the shortest day); Spring commences on September 23rd ;• Summer on December 22nd (the longest day). From observations, extend ing over a Jiuanber 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 midsummer and midwinter. J3I POUNDING 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 lan 3, 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. If the land is fenced, the occupier may claim the trespass rates provided in the Second Schadule, 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 U8 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 pm. Brindisi 1 42 am. Brisbane 10 30 am. Brussels ... 6 24 tm.