RHEUMATISM

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 7077, 15 March 1910, Page 10

RHEUMATISM

LUMBAGO AND SCIATICA. The attacks are generally brought on by chills when the body is overheated, o? by exposure to damp or cold draughts, which act, not upon the bones or muscles but upon the uric- acid in the blood, which is the cause of the disease. Uric acid is found in small quantities in many articles of diet, which, when consumed paSB into the blood. The failure of the liver and kidneys to filter and absorb this acid leads to an accumulation in the system, tends to clog the circulation, and harden the tissues forming tho blood vessels. Thus every movement of the affected parts causes you intense agony. The pains, are affected more or less by cold or heat. A damn day will double you up, or the warmth of the bed will intensify the pain. "I have been troubled with Rheumatism ever since I was a youth of 17 (I am now 46)." writes Mr Hugh Littleton. Aparimu, Southland, "and have tried almost every remedy advertised and otherwise, but it has remained for Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills to give me relief and hope of a permanent cure. I have taken two Indian Root Pills at bedtime every night for over twelve months, and with the exception of one or two slight attacks, I have been absolutely free for many months. Only those who have suffered from Rheutmatism can conceive the excruciating 1 pain and many a time I have had it so ' bad in the shoulders that I had to get someone to assist me on my clotheß or to take them off. Dr Morse s Indian Root Pills are indeed a wonderful remedy, correcting and regulating the whole, system. Other pills are no good thev eripe and scour your stomach and intestines, and a day or two after you are just as constinated a 8 ever. You have my full permission to use this." _ .. ~ In order to obtain permanent relief Dr Morße's Indian Root Pills and Comstock's Nerve and Bone Liniment should be used" as directed. Obtainable at nil chemists and stores, or will be posted by the W. H. Comstock Co., Ltd.. 58 Pitt-street, Sydney, on receipt of price. Pills. Is «d (6 bottles 6s 6d.), liniment. 2a 6d (6 bottles, 13s 6d.)

THE Y.M.C.A.

PROPOSED VIGOROUS WINTER'S WORK. A largeh- attended meeting of the board of directors of the Y.M.C.A. was held last evening, when important questions relating to the coming winter's work were decided. Mr ii-' W. Kersiey vice-presi-dent) presided. Each committee presented a statement of work to be attempted tor the coming winter. , , ~ The financial committee reported tnjn. the income had hardly met the cxpc-ndi-' fare for February. A sum of J:2M had been paid off the mortgage. On the recommendation of the executive convmittee it was decided to offer tiie position of toys' work director (rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr George W. Adair) to Mr EM. Ryan. A committee was appointed to draft a minute recognising Mr Adair's valuable services to the boys of the- Wellington association. ~ , , The membership committee nominated six new .member.-, and will conduct a vigorous campaign for new members utter Easter. . , The religious work committee reported that about ISO had attended the .strangers' tea during February. >pecral meetings are to- bo held in April with Dr. Henry, and with Mr Bradley, of Egypt, in Mav. Shop meetings are to bo held in various factories. A foreign work club will be formed to enlist sympathy in foreign work and hell) support a. worker in India. Bible classes wul be held each night, and devotional meeting on Saturday. The physical department is in an exceedingly' liealthv state. The cricket club hits eight teams, and the swimming club is strong. The gymnasium will open on April -Ith, with eleven classes. Basket ball, indoor athletic matches will be rarrang"d The board will inaugurate these activities hv a gymnasium men's reception on March 16th. Strang football and hockey clubs aro being formed. It is hoped to arrange a series of talks to athletic men by various medical men. The educational activities are. to be greatly increased. Arrangements are being -made to conduct classes in Civil Service for telegraph messengers. Shorthand, English, literary and debating, Maori, ambulance and tourist clubs will be formed. Popular science lectures and business talks by. successful men will be given. The boys' - department shows an increased -membership. A big camp will be held at Otakt at EasteT. A new boys' library has been opened. Ping-pong, lm-a telle and quoit tournaments- • are being held. Two hundred and three boys have now paid their membership fee to the department.