LIVES OF LEGISLATORS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CVI, Issue 12570, 3 August 1901, Page 9

LIVES OF LEGISLATORS.

No. I—AIR A. L. PETRIE, M.L.A. • No Queensland politician has been more noticeably connected with the commercial and political life of Queensland, than the subject of pur sketch —Mr A. L. Petrie, member for Toombul, He was born on June 26, 1854, and educated in the Normal and Collegiate Brisbane Schools. He was a member of the Toombul Divisional Board for five years, and in 1895 became member for Toombul in the Legislative Assembly. His representation of this electorate has been marked by such integrity and ability that he still holds his seat for Toombul. Whilst in conversation with Mr Petrie recently, he referred to the fact that his private life had not been without trials. Being questioned further, he said: For many years I have been troubled with rheumatism, which caused a dull, aching -pain in my -shoulders and limbs, and stiffness of the muscles. For years also my digestion was impaired. (My appetite quite deserted me, and although I forced mysell to eat, I could not relish my food;- after meals there was a sense of weight, discomfit and sleepiness. At times there was a bitter taste in my mouth. Headaches now and again troubled me, and my ill-health seemed to take away the activity which formerly characterised me. The medical skill available to combat •my complaints seemed to give me only slight relief. Having read good reports of Dr Williams’ pink pills I decided to try them. After using them for four weeks an improvement was noticeable, and from then onward my progress was rapid. Before long I was enabled to discontinue Dr Williams’ pink pills, as they had cured me completely both of rheumatism and indigestion. As it is over two years since I used them there is no doubt about the permanency of my cure. Several of my friends and relatives have obtained great benefit from them, and I can personally recommend Dr Williams’ pink pills to all sufferer's from rheumatism and indigestion.” The combination of rheumatism and indigestion from which Mr Petrie, M.L.A., suffered, is a condition often cured by Dr Williams’ pink pills. By enriching the blood and toning up the nerves they also cure ansemia, debility, consumption, pneumonia, bronchitis, poor-circulation, effects of whooping cough, weak heart, liver and kidney troubles, sciatica, paralysis, St Vitus’ dance, neuralgia, etc. The pills can be sent post free (three shillings per box) from the Dr Williams’ Medicine Co., Old Custom -House .Street, Wellington, on receipt of price, if they cannot be obtained from- the nearest retailer without tho customer being asked to buy useless substitutes. Dr Williams’ name on the wrapper is a