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Horowhenua Chronicle, 27 May 1915, Page 4

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FOR READY REFERENCE. THE FENCING ACT. ERECTION 01"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 extend along the whole boundary line. But no occupier is liable to contribute to any fence which is not, as far as practicable, continuous throughout its length. THE RULES OF THE ROAD. The Rule of the Road • is a paradox quite; For in driving your carriage along, U you boar to the left you are .iure 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 inonew 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 eeaso 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 of I issue ("Bank .Note Issue Act, 1893 ■ sec. 3).

STRIKING ROSE CUTTINGS. An important clement of success ii slrikikng rose cuttings in summer is keeping tliein perfectly fresh—i.e, lliey must be just as fresli 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 '--an oe maintained when the number of cuttings is limited. THE SEASONS. Autunm begins on March 21st; Winter on June 21st (the shortest day); Spring commences 011 September 23rd; Summer on December 22nd (the longest day). From observations, extend ing oyer 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 24tli 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 m 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. 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 damage sustained. TWELVE O'CLOCK AT NOON N Z. MEAN TIME. As compared with— Adelaide 10 0 a.m. Aden 8 31 a.m. Alexandria 2 58 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 im.