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Horowhenua Chronicle, 26 May 1915, Page 4

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THE FENCING ACT.

FOR READY REFERENCE

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 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 uxtend along the whole boundary line. But no occupier is liable to contribute to any fence which is no i, as far as practicable, continuous tlnoughuut its length. ** TUli RULES OF THE ROAD. Hit l ilule of the Road is a paradox quite; For in driving you-r carriage along, It- you bear to the left you are jure t<j go right, If jon turn to the right you go \VTOU£. Uul m walking the streets 'tis a different c;ise; To Llie light it is right wou should steer, Ou the left should be left enough of clear space For the people who wish to walk there. LEGAL TENDER.

Tender of muuew may legally be made —in the cas oof bronze coins, for any amount not exceeding Is; in the ?ase of silver coins, not exceeding 10s; in tli ecaso of gold coins for any amount, unless coined prior to the reign of Queen Victoria (33' and 31 Vic. c. 10, sec. <1, and Royal Proclamation 'I' 2, .Nov., 1890). Uauk notes are not legal tender in New Zealand, although made a first charge on the assets ot the bank of ■ssiK' ("Bank Note Issue Act, 1893 see. 3). STRIKING IiOSK CUTTINGS. An important clement of success u ,-t.rikikng rose ciittiiigs in summer is keeping tliom perfectly fresh — i.e , they must be just as fresh when placed in the soil as wlieu cut from the trees; •: 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 selectH. nnd rightly inserted, lew will fail. This esential of perfect Freshness van ue maintained when the number of cuttings is limited. THE SEASONS. Autumn begins on March l 2lst; Winter ou 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, on the average, the hottest period is from the 21st to the 25th of January, and the coldest from the 20fch to the 24th of July. These periods, therefore, are the natural nidsununer and midwinter. IMPOUNDING CAITLE, ETC. AH 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, as provided in the Second Schedule. ff the land is fenced, the occupier may claim the trespass rates provided ir ;hp Seoond Schedule, or he may claim nnd sue for the amount of act'iai damage .sustained. TWELVi: O'CLOCK AT NOON N Z. MEAN TIME. As compare" ••.•ith— Adelaide ... 10 0 a.m. Aden ... 8 31 a.m. Alexandria 2 28 a.m. Amsterdam 0 50 a.m. Berlin 1 23 a.m. Berne 1 0 a.m. Bombay ... ... ... S 21 a.m. Boston 7 46 pm. Brindisi ... ... ... 1 42 a oi, Brisbane 10 30 am. Brussels »! 24 Im.