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Horowhenua Chronicle, 9 June 1915, Page 4

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4 FOll 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 (5.7).

The occupiers of adjoining lauds uot 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 uot extend along the whole boundary line. Bub no occupier is liable to contribute to any fence which is not, aa far ee 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, If you bear to the left you are jure 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 stoer, On the left should be left enough of clear space For the people who wish to walk there. LEGAL TEXDER. 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 10s; 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 Xevv Zealand, although made 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 it .«trikikng rose cuttuigs in summer is keeping them perfectly fresh—i.e , they must be just as fresh when placed in the soil as when cut from tlio trees ; u fact, the work can not be done too quickly. If onco the cuttings shrivel -and they shrivel rapidly—few will grow; but If quite fresh, well selected, and rightly inserted, tetv will fail. This esential of perfect freshness -an ue 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 23vd; Summer on December 22nd (the longest day). From observations, extend ing over a number of years, it appears that, on tho 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 periods, therefore, are the natural midsummer and midwinter. IMPOUNDING CATTLE, ETC. All trespassing cattle may be imI pounded 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. If the land is fenced, the occupier may claim tho trespass rates provided lin the Second Schedule, or he 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. Berliu ... 1 23 am. Berne 1 0 a.m. Bombay 5 21 a.m. Boston 7 46 pm. Brindisi 1 42 a 01. Brisbane 10 30 a xn. I Brussels 6 24 *m. I