A resident of Pleasant Point, Mr W. H. Batchelor, when motoring through Burke’s Pass one night last week, had a peculiar experience (says the “Timaru Herald”). He was coasting down what is known as the Long Cutting when suddenly something .struck the windshield of the ea and shatter! it. Simultaneoiifdy, screaming like that of a child was heard, when it was seen that a. hare had caused the trouble. Evidently the hare had been sitting on the roadside, and, being frightened by the car, had leapt into the air to avoid it, but the lights of the car dazzled it. and it struck the windshield, and went through it, landing in the car,, out of which it attempted quickly to climb, when Mr Batchelor’s -son, who was in the back scat, caught and held it. When the hare leapt through the wnulsiiohl a piece of shattered glass struck Mr Batchelor on the forehead, inflicting a painful cut, which bled profusely; and the hare itself struck Mr Batchelor's companion on the mouth, cutting il had I v and breaking of a portion of one tool 11. A very complete range of travelling requisites to select from will lie .found at tin* Melbourne Ltd. Suit. cases, attache eases, lunch cases, cabin trunks, etc., in both fibre and solid leather makes that will give reliable wear. In every size, all marked to sell at the Melbourne's famous low price.—Advt. DOX’T HESITATE Never hesitate when you find your self constipated. When that condition exists your sj’stem is p rmeated with poison and quickly gets out of tone Besides, the constipated habit almost invariably gives rise to piles, which cause much suffering. Immediately von are at all constipated, seek the aid W Chamberlain’s Tablets. They will quickly relieve this condition and prevent. its recurrence. Chamberlain’s Tablets are unequalled for the relief of constipation and piles. Sold everywhere.—Advt.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 18 November 1927, Page 5
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