They were swapping "mean man" stories aboard the Rotorua express the other day. Presently the man in the corner said: "I was travelling from Lyttelton to Wellington awhile ago. In the smokeroom after dinner a well-dressed stranger asked me for a "lill." I handed him my brand new pouch. Later, feeling inclined for a whiff niyself, I ventured to remind this chap that he had not returned my pouch. He had the nerve to tell me he had given it back 'long ago.' A harefaced lie, of course. But I couldn't prove it. The pouch was full of New Zealand toasted tobacco. I smoke nothing else. There's no tobacco like Cut Plug No. 10. And as I couldn't get any on the boat, I had perforce to wait for my next smoke till I got ashore. Doesn't always pay to he too obliging, does it?" The tobacco mentioned hy this passenger is one of the four famous toasted brands the other three being Riverhead Gold, Cavendish, and Navy Cut No. 3. /FSSveisx \*jhealswak THE HIKER'S COMPANION A hiker last week was fortunate in having a far-seeking companion. Uncertain weather prompted his friend to carry a tin of Pulmonas. Showers and strong winds were favourable to the start of a cold, hut Pulmonas taken promptly held it at bay. To protect and relieve coughs colds, sore throats, etc., take Pulmonas. — 1/0 and 2/6 LATEST STYLES Spectacles and Eyeglasses j. w7~ewen Reg. Optician, Jewellfcr, Etc. ARAWA STREET m !■■■■■ " ■ » ■ vm\ WHEN YOU PACK YOUR KIT. Put in a bottle of Baxter's Lung Preserver. Wherever you are going there is always the chance of getting a cold and that would probably spoil your holiday for you. Thinlc of the 'feeling of security when you are miles from anywhere and you have "Baxter's" hand'y. "Baxter's" takes up so little room burt makes Such a big difference.
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Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 396, 3 December 1932, Page 3
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