One Hears— Of some Red Cross bargains.
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That the lt.A.C. is not remarkably suitable for Government offices.
That the second-hand merchants are leasing villas on the Bristol channel.
That it isn't a case of "pick and choose," but rather one of "pick and shovel."
That even at the Front, the "tanks" are shrouded in mystery and tarpaulins.
That amongst the most-useful tackle at the Front are the portable power-winches.
That equivalent in new-found war reputation to the "Caterpillar " tread is the four-wheel drive.
That the mudguards are too near the wheels on some war motor-bikes —so near, in fact, that they get, mud-choked to such an extent as to prevent movement.
From "The Evening News," "that women conductors on National motorbuses are now attired in khaki uniforms, with peak caps and puttees "—" now," mark you..
That it?s not the intention of the Government. to stop manufacture or repair of motor vehicles, but only tc know what is going on and to have the option of employing it. • That the 3rd November is the critical date.
That radiators are not an American strong point.
That disestablishmentarianism takes some beating as a word.
That some people think no repairs may be done, but that they are wrong.
, That it seems as though in relation to the Bosch Ock. the " C.M." performed the more-usual function Of "The Times."
That off-side seats in or on a bus are " off " when there's a choice—also because of the added risk of hitting something that side.
That railway rates will go up 10 per cent. in Ireland as from the 1st prox., but that more railway charges will only mean more motors.
That the real offence about "British built" is that it is usually intended to -make readers think it is equivalent to "Of British origin."
That coal-gas does not pit east-iron exhaust valves or valve-seatings, and that in the longest gas-engine experience the valve-seats are direct on the cast iron.
That both some police authorities and some motor journalists imagine that the char-à-bancs Order of the 18th August reads or "other light vehicle," whereas the true wording is "other like vehicle."