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Horowhenua Chronicle, 10 May 1915, Page 4

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♦ FOR READY REFERENCE. THE FENCING ACT. ERECTION OF FENCES. A leiico of any of the kinds mentioned in the Second Schedule is a -sufficient fence within the meaning ot the Fencing Act (5.7). The occupiers oi : adjoining lands uot divided by u sufficient fence are liable to join in or contribute in equal proportions to the erection of a lence between such lands, although such fence may not extend along the whole boundary line. Rut no occupier is liable to contribute to any tence which if not, as tar as practicable, continuous tin oughout its length. THE RULES OF THE ROAD. The Rule of the Road is a paradox quit©; For in driving your carriage along, it 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 bo lelt enough of clear space For the people who wish to wall* there. LEGAL TENDER. Tender of nionew may legally be made—ill the cas eof bronze coints, for any amount not exceeding Is; in the ease of silver coins, not exceeding 40s; in tb cease of gold coins for any amount, unless coined prior to the reign of Queen Victoria (33' and 31 Vic. c. 10, sec. 4. and Royal Proclamation 22, Nov., 1890). Bank notes are not legal tender in New Zealand, although mado a first . charge on the assets ot the bank ol issue '/'Bank Note Issue Act, 1893." sec. 3). STRIKING ROSE CUTTINGS. An important element of success ii Ktrikikng rose cuttnigs m summer i.i keeping them perfectly fresh—i.e , they must bo just as fresh when placed in the soil as when cut from the trees; :u fact, the work can uot 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; Winter on June 21st (the shortest day); Spring commences on September 23rd; Summer on December 22nd (the longest day). From observations, extend ing over a number of years, it appears that, oil the average, the hottest* period is from the 2lst to tho 25th of January, and the coldest from the 20tli to tho 24th of July. These periods, therefore, are the natural midsummer and midwinter. J IMPOUNDING CATTLE, ETC. j All trespassing cattle may be im- ! pounded by tho occupier of the land j on which they are trespassing; but m * the case of unfenced land, tho occupier is not entitled to claim any damages except fees for driving, or ior giving notice of the detention of such I cattle, as provided in the Second Schedule. If the land is fenced, the occupier may claim tho trespass rates provided in the Second Schedule, or lie may claim and sue for tho 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 pm. Brindisi 1 42 am. Brisbane 10 30 am. Brussels ... 6 24 i tn.