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Horowhenua Chronicle, 9 July 1915, Page 4

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—:— / It'Oß READY REFERENCE. THE FENCING''ACT. erectionojT 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 liabie to contribute to any fence which is not, bm 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, if you bear to the left you are duro 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. Teuder 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 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 now legal tender in New Zealand and are still a first charge on the assets of the bank of issue ("Bank Note Issue Act, 1893 " sec. 3). STRIKING ROSE CUTTINGS. An importanv element of success ii strikikng 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 the trees; ■ti 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 selectfvi. and rightly inserted, lew will fail. This esential of perfect Freshness -jan be maintained when tho number of cuttings is limited. THE SEASONS. Autumn begins on March 21st; Wiuter on June 21st (the shortest day); Spring commences on September 23rd; Summer on December 22nd (the longest day). From observations, extend ing over a nlumber of years, it appears that, on the average, the hottest period is from the 2lst to the 25th o? January, and the coldest from +he 20th to the 24th of July. These periods, therefore, are the natural midsummer and midwinter. i IMPOUNDING CATTLE, ETC. All trespassing cattle may be impounded by the occupier of the land on which they are trespassing; but in tho case of unfenced land, the occupier is not entitled to claim any damages except fees for driving, or for • giving notice of tho detention of such cattle," -as provided in the Second ! Schedule. r If tire land is fenced, tho occupier > rr.a.y claim the trespass rates provided 5 in the Second Schedule, or he may claim and sue for the amount of act'inl damage sustained.