THE FAUNA AND FLORA OF NEW ZEALAND.

Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 75, 30 March 1899, Page 3

THE FAUNA AND FLORA OF NEW ZEALAND.

DISCOVERY BY A PROFESSOR.

. The fa.una and flora of the colony of N.Z. have formed the subject of much scientific inquiry and research. An interesting discovery hag been lately made by Mr. Evan Evans, who, being engaged by Mr. Percy Gillies, of Te Horo, N.Z., as gardener and milker, may fairly lay claim to some knowledge of the flora, and fauna of his colony. The account of Mr. Evans' discovery- is given in his own words : —

' I have been troubled with chronic rheumatism for the past 30 years, but in. July last was taken ill with rheumatic sciatica. The pains commenced in the left hip joint, and soon spread right down the leg to the foot. At night the pain seemed much worse, and I felt as if I were being flayed alive, and really thought that I should go mad. Owing to the excruciating pain, I could obtain scarcely any sleep at night, but lay in bed moaning and crying out in agony. During the first week I was afflicted I had to give up all idea of work, and for some time after this was hardly fit for anything. I tried several ointments, liniments, and plasters, but although-I fancied they did me a little temporary good, in a short time I was .even worse than before. I grew so bad that I contemplated a trip to the hot springs at Rotorua, being- of opinion that that was my only chance of recovery, having little faith ,in doctors. But I was in such a bad .condition that I thought I would not be able to stand the journey. It was after I had been, afflicted some three weeks —which seemed an age back — that I saw a pamphlet which a friend of mine had received,and read of a case which exactly corresponded with my own, and which Dr. Williams' Pink Pills had cured. I had often seen these pills advertised in the ' Otaki Mail' and other papers, and when I read of this case, I immediately sent to Wellington for six' boxes of the pills, and commenced taking them in strict accordance with the instructions on the wrapper. When I had finished the fourth box I noticed a marked improvement, and after taking the lot I got another six boxes. When these were gone I was almost, well again, but I procured six boxes more, and took these also. I have no hesitation whatever in saying that Dr. Williams' Pink Pills positively cured me of the most ncnte rheumatic sciatica which it is i sible for a man to experience. It is now some six months since I took the pills, and I have never felt the pains since. Indeed, I feel better now than I did before I was taken ill. I omitted to mention that I had also partial paralysis in my left foot for some years, previous to'taking Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, but am pleased to say that, this also is quite better. Indeed, my case has been a most complicated one, but thanks to this wonderful remedy, I am once more able to enjoy life. My health is better altogether, and my appetite has much improved." Truly Mr Evans' discovery was an interesting ODe, both to himself, and, let us hope, to readers similarly afflicted. Chemists and .storekeepers all over the colonies sell Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. They cure anaemia (bloodlessness), debility, biliousness, sleeplessness, headaches, indigestion, kidney and liver' troubles, gravel, chronic diarrhoea, pimples, vital weaknesses, all skin complaints, paralysis, locomotor at&xia, and all nervous disorders, imitations are dang-erous. If in doubt, enclose the price—3s. per box,- six boxes for IGs. 6d. —in postal note or stamps, and send direct to the Dr. Williams' Medicine Company, Wellington, N. Z. To secure the genuine, see that the full name —Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People (all seven words) —is printed in red on the white outside wrapper of each box.