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THE YOUNG LADY WHO WOULD GO TO A DANCE.

'1 went to such a delightful dance last night,' said a young lady, by name -\iiss Elsie Kelly, of 42, Palmerstreet, Darling-hurst, thereby disclosing the fact that life still contained pleasures and comforts for her. 'But,' continued she, 'less than a month ago, however, I never expected to be able to dance again, as 1 was suffering most virulently from a fearful attack of anaemia that threatened to cut my existence short. You see, I am in my teens, and am consequently at an a»'e that is critical to all Australian girls. My trouble began with indigestion in the most cruel form. Without apparent reason I found myself forced to live on small pieces of toast, water biscuits, bovril, and such light food, and even the digestion of these occasioned me the greatest pain. So bad was 1 that 1 was even unable to take vegetables. Excessive palpitation of the heart also distressed me acutely, and this became so exhausting- that even if I merely went up the stairs (a short flight) my heart would beat with such terrific force against my side that I could hear it plainly, and I was always compelled to sink into a chair for several minutes to recover my breath, and till the excited heartbeating quietened somewhat. I was even unable to walk up the hill on the eastern portion of the Domain, near Woolloomooloo, without support. My kneecaps swelled to an extraordinary size, and sharp, shooting pains would dart persistently down my leg-s if I essayed to walk. The agony was as unendurable as if I'd been struck with red-hot iron rods. Frequently I was compelled to put my legs off the ground on to a chair, so as to ease the awful pain in my knees. If I did go for a walk, when I returned, after suffering excruciating agony all the way, I would be 'quite unable to sleep — an I'mprecedented occurrence with me. At times, also, I was attacked by headaches, my face was always pale, dark rings came like stains under my eyes, which lost their lustre. I was also totally iinable to ride my bicycle. I had always a nauseating taste in my mouth, and my gums turned to a peculiar white * colour. My breathing was forced and difficult, while I alwaj'S felt so ill, so tired, and so thorough!}' "done up" in every way that I could neither go out nor remain at home with composure. These fearful sufferings continued for three weeks, and my mother, in a frenzy of fright, consulted a well-known doctor. "It's anaemia," he said, "and that is a terrible complaint. Her blood is poverty-stricken, and likely enough this is the first stage of consumption. My mother suggested a trial of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, as she had heard a most satisfactory account of them, but the medico merely shrugged his shoulders, looked imperturbable, and remarked, depreeatingly, "Try them if you like!"

' "She did like, and that, probably," said the young- lady, with a flash of spirit, "is the reason I am here today in perfect, health to tell you all about it. I took the pills according to directions, and shortly afterwards a change for the better resulted, whilst a little later on I found myself wholly and totally cured,, Pains, puffiness, heai-t-palpitation, indigestiou, headaches, sleeplessness,, the nauseous taste in my mouth, the restlessness and the constant feeling of despondency were all swept from my system. The blushes came back to my cheeks, the sparkle to my eyes, the sprightliness to my step, the buoyant feeling to my heart, the dark circles disappeared from under my eyes, and my gums regained their natural colour of red. In short, I was a new person, better and stronger even than before I had been iIL This is the first time I have ever had sickness in my life, and I only hope that if I should ever fall ill again I will have this complete, wonderful and sovereign remedy with me.' Mrs Kelly corroborated every word that her daughter had said, making many kindly references to Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, which she assured us she would recommend to all who came within her reach. Mr Kelly, who has a host of friends, is well and favourably known, especially in maritime circles, as the head stevedore of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, Limited.

Miss Kelly's words clearly showL that her cure is permanent. These Pills are not like other medicine, and their effects are permanent. They act directly on the blood, and thus it is that they are so famous for the cure of anaemia and rheumatism, ■weakheart, scrofula, consumption, chronic erysipelas and to restore pale and sallow complexions to the glow of health. They are also a splendid nerve and spinal tonic, and thus have cured many cases of paralysis, locomotor ataxy, neuralgia, St. Vitus' dance, and nervous headache. They are sold by chemists, and by Dr. Williams' Medicine Company, Wellington, N.Z., at 3s a box, or six for 15s 9d, but are genuine only with full name, Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. See that your chemist does not sub-; stitute something just as good when making your purchases. The just as good kind cost him less money, and he is looking out for his pocket, not your health.

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Auckland Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 256, 4 November 1897, Page 3

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THE YOUNG LADY WHO WOULD GO TO A DANCE. Auckland Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 256, 4 November 1897, Page 3

THE YOUNG LADY WHO WOULD GO TO A DANCE. Auckland Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 256, 4 November 1897, Page 3