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Horowhenua Chronicle, 25 May 1915, Page 4

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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 (e.7). The occupiers of adjoining lands not divided,by,a sufficient fence are liable to 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 ie not, aa far ae practicable, continuous throughout its length. THE RULES OF THE ROAD. The Rule of the Road is a paradox quite; For in driving ; your carriage aloug, If you bear to the left you are jure to go right; If you turn to the right you go wrong. But iu walking the streets 'tis a different case; To the right it is right wou 6hoald steer, On the left should be left enough oi clear space For the people who to walk there. LEGAL TENDER. . Tender or' monew may legally boinade—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 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 ot the bank oi .•ssue ("Bank Note Issue Act, 1893 " dec. 3). STRIKING ROSE'CUTTINGS.

An important element of succese ii .-Uikikng rose cuttnigs in summer is keeping them ' perfectly fresh—i-e , iliey must be just as fresh when placed in the soil as when cut from the trees; 'i 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 select* , '!. and rightly inserted,- tew will fail. This esential of perfect freshness 'jan oe 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 appeal's that,, on the -average, the hottest period is from the-21et to the 25th of-iJanuary,: and .the.coldest from the 20th .to the 24th of July. These periods* therefore, are-the natural midsummer and midwinter. IMPOUNDING CATTLE, ETC. All trespassing cattle may be 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 for giving notice of the detention of such cattle, ae 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 actiai damage sustained. TWELVE O'CLOCK AT NOON N Z. MEAN TIME. As compared with— Adelaide 10 0 ».m. Aden 3 31 a.m. Alexandria 2 U8 a.m. Amsterdam 0 50 a.m. Berlin 1 23 am. Berne I 0 a.m. Bombay 5 21 a.m. Boston 7 46 p ra. Brindisi 1 42 a tn. Brisbane 10 80 am. Brussels ... 6 24 hm.

SEEDS REQUIRED TO SOW AM ACRE. liarley, 2i to l>4 bushels; beiU)s, 2 to 2J bushels; buckwheat, or blank, li 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 lbe; kohl rabi (turniprooted' cabbage), to transplant, 1 'b; do., drilled, 4 lbs; linseed, for flax, 2* bushels; linseed, for seed, 1J bushels; lucerne, broadcast, 20 lbs; do., drilled, 15 lbs; mustard, white, 1 pkt; mangold wurtzel, 5 lbs; oate, 3 to 4 bushels; parsnip, 10 lbs; rape or cole, 1 pkt; rye 2J to 3 bushels; rye grass (if drilled, one-fourth less), 2 to 2J bushels; sainfoin, giant, 5 bushels; tares, winter, 2i bushels; do., spring, 2 to •2i bushels; trifoliunn incarnatum, 24 lbs; turnip, 2 to 3 lbs; turnip stubble, 4 lbs; wheat, 21 to 2i bushels. LAYING DOWN A LAWN.

WEen it is desired to form a lawn, the ground should be trenched as directed for the vegetable garden any time during the autumn. If the plot tan be prepared in March, a season n:ay be gained by sowing the grass seed during that month; the surface must be thoroughly pulverised and trodden down firmly. The following is a good mixture, if procurable:— Crested Dog-tail, 21Be; Festuca tenuifolia, 41bs; Festuca duruscula, 21bs; Lolium tenuifolia perenne, 201bs; White clover ,21bs; Trifolium minor, 81bs; Poa Nemoralis and Sempervirens 41bs of eacn. This mixture will fice for half an acre, and will form a very good lawn, and if kept out close answers most soils. Special mixtures for laying down lawns may also be nad from any seedsman. Some of our native poas and oth'er grasses would answer admirably for lawn purposes. If the ground is of a retentive nature, sowing the seeds should be deferred till August. Commence to cut as soon ae the machine will act. Some prefer the scythe for the first time of cutting. Roll previous to mowing; this will save the knives or the mower.