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Hokitika Guardian, 10 December 1940, Page 6

The veteran seated in the smokeroom of the Lyttelton-Wellington “ferry” boat glanced with evident amusement at the youth smoking a huge briaf. The lad was quick to observe this and to resent it. “No offctoce, I. hope?” queried the ancient. “I was merely thinking of the changes I’ve seen in my time. My father wouldn’t allow me to smoke until I was five-and-twenty; you, I presume, are about 18 and responsible to nobody?” “We grow up faster than they did in your day, sir..” The old gentleman smiled again, “And what tobacco do you use if I may ask?” “Navy Cut No. 3, one of the toasted brands. Finest tobacco out, pure as they can be because "toasting eliminates most of the nicotine. You ought to try toasted ■ sir;. They are five brands, Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshend)Cavendish, Riverhead Clo.ld and Desert Gold, so you’re sure of getting something to ■ suit you.” The ,vcteram nodded. “It’s never too late;.to learn)’’’ he said, “thank you.”— i (30),