A motorist was showing off 'his car to an old sea captain, whose knowledge of recent developments on terra flrma is somewhat ha.zy. "How fast can she travel?" asked the captain. "Fifty miles an hour." "Off the wind?" "Eitheir on or off," said the owner. The old sea dog grunted dubiously. His eye caught the steering •wfltieel. "Is that yer wheel?" he inquired. "Yes." "Then whexe's yer compass?" "Don't use one." "Oh, she don't work like a Iboat, then?" "Quite different." Again the captain grunted as his eye wandered over the snorting contraption, until he caught sight of the extra tyre fastened on behind, when he demanded, triumphantly: "Now, if she ain't like a boat, why in the name of Davy Jones do yer carry that there life belt?" SILENT KNIGHT DAIMLERS. The great English motor ear, as used by all the crowned heads o' Europe. At English prices, plus importing charges. Cars from £425. Geo. Henning, -sol* *gm*%. Customa-itntt '«V— (AA,V
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Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 4, 5 January 1910, Page 8
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Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 4, 5 January 1910, Page 8
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