She doubtless aspires to be considered a lady, but is really only a “lydy.” When she entered the smoke-car of the Christchurch tram she■, sniffed disdainfully. Tl./j only other passenger, a working man, noting he r vinegary expression, removed his from his mouth, and politely inquired; ‘‘Object to smoking, ma’am ?” With a supercilious smile she replied; “Y , 3S ) my gornl man. It« a disgusting ’abit,” “Well, there’s lots of room jn the other cai‘ —my good woman.’’ Threatening to ted the conductor she’d been ‘‘insulted'’ swept out of the car at the next stop. Quite a lot o.f th e £e superior people about—people who want to !be thought “18 carat’’ when they are only “rolled gold.” The old obiection to tobacco, that it’s rank aniT offensive, no longer holds good—at ally rate ill •Ve\v Zealand—bj ..cause most men in this country now smoky. toiyded tobacco—as pure and fragrant a s it is harmless. It’s toasted ' Bat there are only four brands, remember, of the genuine i article ; Navy Cut, No. 3. Cavendish, I Cut Plug No. 10, and ißivorhead Gold. —Advt.
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Hokitika Guardian, 24 December 1932, Page 3
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182Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 Hokitika Guardian, 24 December 1932, Page 3
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