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Horowhenua Chronicle, 10 June 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 '.he Fencing Act (5.7). The occupiers of adjoining lands not divided hy a sufficient fence are liable to join in er contribute in equal proportions to tho erection of a fence Detween such lands, although such fence may not extend along the whole boundary line. Hut no occupier is liable to contribute to any ienee which -is not, as far ss piacticable, oontinujus throughout its length. THE RULES OF THE ROAD. The Rule of the Road is a paradox quite; For in driving your carriage along, 11 you bear to tho left you are oure to go right, If you turn to the light you go wrong. But in walking the streets 'tis a different c.iso; To iho -light it is right won shojiil steer, On the left should bo left enough of clear space For the peoplo who wish to walk there. LEGAL TENDER. Tender of monew may legally be made—in the cas eof bronze coins, for any amount not exceeding Is; in the c;ise of silver coins, not exceeding 10s; in th ecaso of gold coins for any amount, unless coined prior to the reign of Queen Victoria (33 and 3J Vic. c. 10, sec. 4, and Royal Proclamation 22, Nov., 1890).. Bank notes are not legal tender in Xew Zealand, although made a first charge on the assets of the bank of •■fsne ("Bank Note Issue Act, 1893 " : sec. 3). STRIKING ROSE CUTTINGS. An important clement of success ii rtrikikng rose cuttnigs in summer is keeping them perfectly fresh—i-o , they must be just as fresh when placed in the soil as when cut from the trees; n fact, the work can not be done too quickly. If once the cuttings shrivel -and they shrivel rapidly—few will grow; hut if quite fresh, well selected, and rightly inserted, lew will fail. This esential of perfect freshness van oe maintained when the number of cuttings is limited. THE SEASONS.

Autumn begins on March 21st; Winter on Juno 21st (tlio shortest day); Spring commences on September 23rd; Summer on December 22ml (the loageut day). From observations, extend ing over a number of years, it appears that, on the average, tlie hottest period is from the 2lst to the 25th of January, and the coldest from the 20th to the 24th of July. These neriods, therefore, are the natural /nidsummer and midwinter.

IMPOUNDING CATTLE, ETC. All trespassing cattle may he impounded by the occupier of the land on which they are trespassing; but in the case of unfenced lan 3, the occupier is not entitled to claim any damages except fees for driving, or for giving no-ffce 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 ir. the Second Schedule, or he may claim and sue for the amount of actual damage sustaftied. 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. Berliji 1 23 a.m. Berne ... 1 0 a-m. Bombay 5 21 a.m. Boston 7 46 p in. Brindisi 1 12 am. Brisbane 10 30 am. Brussels 6 24 *m.