ROAD COURTESY.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20289, 23 December 1927, Page 10

ROAD COURTESY.

(From OUr Own Correspondent.) LONDON, November 16._ The Duko of York, addressing successful competitors in the school childrens essay competition on “ Safety First,” said: ‘‘Many of you here are or will eventually become cyclists, motor cyclists, or motor drivers. On you will fall the task of helping to make road traffic safe. Start early to cultivate a spirit of good fellowship on the road. We want more goodwill among the different types of road users; and more attention to setting a good example and appreciating the courtesies received than abusing the failings of a few. Perhaps many of you may go abroad to help build up our various dominions. The Duchess and I have recently returned from a tour of some of those dominions. When your time comes to travel, they will welcome you. They want men and women who can use their wits and eyes, and who can meet hardships courageously and overcome all obstacles. If you learn to cultivate these ideas now you will find all difficulties very much easier to face in the future. Your success in life will depend on the quickness of your eves, your ears, your brains. Always keep the true unselfish meaning of ‘Safety First’ before you and live up to the true English motto of ‘ Play up and play the game.’ If you will do these two things, you w-on’t go far wrong. Duchess and I w-ish you all good luck.