The University News Sheet. St. Andrews, N.B. March 3, 1886.


The Ballade of Tobacco.

When verdant youth sees life afar,

And first sets out wild oats to sow,

He puffs a stiff and stark cigar,

And quaffs champagne of Mumm & Co.

He likes not smoking yet; but though

Tobacco makes him sick indeed,

Cigars and wine he can’t forego:—