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Evening Star, Issue 7337, 8 October 1887, Page 4

PUBLIC NOTICES. A SUCCESSFUL RECORD. r OW that I have attained the long- ., cherished hope of having my own premises, I think it might not he out of place to let my fellow-citizens know how my business has grown. It is now sixteen years since I first turned my attention to the study of herbs and their healing virtues. This system of medicine was almost unknown in New Zealand then. I was persuaded by an experienced friend to adopt it as a life work, which I did, and never regret having done so. In 18701 paid a visit toGlasiful herbalist and dentist. Returning in 1872, I waited the arrival of my first stock, which being delayed, I took a job with a horse and cart. My horse ran away one day, and in my attempt to stop it I was knocked down, run over, had three ribs broken, right lung ruptured, and almost killed. During the months that I was laid up I bad four doctors, who gave me little hope, as my lung was in a terrible state of corruption. Just at this time, when hope was almost gone, and death at hand, my herbs came from England, and I put on a mixture as soon although it was a fn}l month before I felt any benefit. When I began to mend slowly my lung healed, and now I feel no effects of it. My first start was in Caveraham, and the stock cost about L2O. Some botanical friends, hearing I had some herbs, came and bought, and reoommendod others, j was asked to see invalids and prescribe for them, and was, on the whole, very successful in curing them It was my ambition to get a shop in town, but being short of funds I could not, but took a house opposite the Hospital and put in my first advertisement in January, 1878. During the six months I stayed there I did fairly well but was out of the business centre, and I then removed to a small shop in George street, where I began to feel assured of success after being about twelve months in it. The Southampton Bnildinmt wern iimt hpincr finiaVmrl and T tcnlr one of the large double shops, which I fitted with partitions and doors at my own expense. (It was for taking away some of these things that I was sued by my landlord, and on points of law he acquired my property.) Since then my success has been steady. I commenced with about L2O worth of stock: now the stock is over L 1.200, and my business employs eight persons, besides the roots, etc, purchased from the farmers and others. My present premises, 74 George street, are freehold; have a frontage to George street of 35 feet and a depth of 165 feet. The Shop contains all manner of Medicines—Chemical, Botanical, Patent Proprietary, Druggists' Sundries, etc., etc. Storeroom No. 1, Extracts, Ointments, Bulk Stook, etc. Storeroom No 2, Tinctures and Perfumes. Store-room No. 3 is filled with parcels of Herbs, Roots, and Barks from all parts of the world. My laboratory is a large, well-lighted room, fitted up with machinery, condenser, etc Some of my machines are my own invention, and enable me to turn oat great quantities of goods. I can make 40,000 pills in one day. Behind ih« laboratory ia a large shed, wherein is the engine, kiln, and rootwasher, for preparing the Dandelion Coffee; and two large enamelled boilers for preparing decoctions. At the extremity of premises is my bond, where, under Government, I prepare Tinctures and Perfumes from spirit, free of duty I will conclude this short sketch by the pleasing information that the extensive premises cost me LlO a month less than Mr Throp's. My customers are invited to come and see for themselves the New Shop and Premises, No. 74 George street. The question is often asked Are you doing any good with, jour medioine? This is a very pertinent question, which I will allow my customers to answer. Now, I wish it to be distinctly understood that I did not bother my customers for testimonials; if I did, I could fill the Star with them. The following were freely given : From Mrs Calderwood, boarding-house-kefper, Oamaru, to Dr Neil. Sir,—For some years I was troubled with my kidneys. A friend recommended me to try your Liverwort Kidney Cure. I did so; and now, after using 6 bottles, I am thoroughly cured.—Yours, etc., Mrs Caldebwood. Mr (who does not care about his name appearing!in the paper) says:—For a long time I have been bothered with a pain in the back. It is cured now. Your Concentrated Hop Bitters have removed it entirely. It is a really good medicine. A gentleman, a commercial traveller, says : It is a pity that parents do not know of your Mothers' Friend Soothing Syrup. For my two children it has proved to be an excellent medicine ; it regulates their bowels, soothes their irritation, and keeps them in good health. Your Botanic Cough Syrup has not once disappointed us. It generally cures our child in a few doses. You ought to get these two mixtures pushed all over the Colony. These are at Is a bottle—a boon to poor people. A Printer on the 'Times' staff says:— Your Balm of Gilead is splendid stuff. I keep it in the house, and it invariably cures us. I am subject to billiouaness, but find your Dandelion Pills the best remedy, and am soon put right by them.

I could give more of the above, but some will say they' aro not genuine. I will give a fiver to any person who will prove them false. Oan refer to the persons. All Goods of good quality and moderate in price. J. NEIL, 74 George street, Dunedin. PETITION TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Every lover of Justice more than Law is desired to sign the following petition:—A law that allows a oovetous man to seize the goods of his tenant, simply because he is leaving his Colony. I have suffered in this way, and am not allowed to appeal to a jury, which I earnestly desire. Is it right that a man should have the arbitrary power to decide on points of an unjust law made many years ago in Europe? Please call at Nell's Botanic Dispensary, 74 George Btreet, and sign the petition. [copy. PETITION To the Honorable the Speaker and Mem- ' bers op the house op representatives. Gentlemen,— We, your petitioners, earnestly desire to see the present Resident Magistrates Act amended, so as to give the right of appeal to a jury or a Bench of Justices of the Peace, who will not be ruled by points of law, but try eaoh case on its own merits. Believing that some such change, or the establishment of a Court of Equity, would greatly further the ends of justice, we earnestly hope you will give effect to our petition. Yours, respectfully.