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Horowhenua Chronicle, 25 June 1915, Page 4

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♦ FOR READY REFERENCE. *" THE FENCING ACT. ERECTION OF FENCES. A fence o£ 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 tence are liable to join in or "contribute in equal proportions to the erection oi 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. f THE RULES OF THE ROAD. The Rule of the Road is a paradox quite; For in driving your carriage along, ft' you bear to the left you are dure 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 niouew may legally be made —in the cas col bronze coins, for any amount not exceeding Is; in the case of silver coins, not exceeding 10s; in th ecsise of gold coins for any amount, unless coined prior to the reign <>i Queen Victoria (33 and 34 Vic. c. 10, »sec. 4. and Royal Proclamation 22, Nov., 1890). Bank notes an; now legal tender in New Zealand and are still a first charge on the assets ol the bank of issue (' 'Bank Note Issue Act, 1893 " ! sec. 3). STRIKING ROSK CUTTINGS. An important element of succcss it ftrikikng rose cuttings in summer is keeping them perfectly fresh—i.e , they must be 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; but If quite fresh, well selected, and lightly inserted, lew will fail. This esential of perleet freshness can be maintained when the number ol cuttings is limited. - THE SEASONS. A u tun in begins on March 21st; Wiuter on June '21st (the shortest day); Spring commences on September 23rd; Slimmer 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 2lst to the 25th of January, and the coldest from the 20tli to the 21th of July. These periods, therefore, are the natural midsummer and midwinter.

IMPOUNDING CA'JTLE, ETC,

All trespassing rattle may be impounded by tho occupier of the land on which they are trespassing; but m the case- of uufenced laud, tho occupier is not entitle! to claim afcy damages excopt fees for driving, or tor giving notice of the detention of such cattle, as provided in tho Second Schedule. If the land is fenced, the occupier may claim the trespass rates provided in tho Second Schedule, or he may claim and sue for the amount of actnal damage sustained. TWELVE O'CLOCK AT NOON N Z. . MEAN TIME. Ak compared with— Adelaide ... " 10 0 a.m. Aden 8 31 a.m. Alexandria ... ... 2 28 a.m. "Amsterdam 0 50. a.m. Berlin v 1 23 a.m. Berne ... 1 0 a.m. Bombay 5 21 a.m. Boston 7 46 pm. Brindisi ... 1 42 am, Brisbane 10 30am. Brussels 6 24 •» m.