DISCOVERY BY A PROFESSOR.

Otago Witness, Issue 2359, 11 May 1899, Page 40

DISCOVERY BY A PROFESSOR.

The fauna and flora of the colony of N.Z. have formed the subject of much scientific inquiry and researc":.

An interesting discovery has 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's discovery is given in his own words : — ! " I have been troubled with chronic rheu- ! matism 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 T 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 hardlyiit 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 1 not be able to stand the journey. It was after I had been afflicted Home 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' Pinks 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 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 acute rheumatic sciatica which it is possible for a man to experience: It is now some six months since I took the pills, and I have neve>* felt the pains since. Indeed, I feel better now than I did before I was taken ill. I omitted to mention that I also had 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 Evana' discovery was an interesting one, both to himself, and, let ua hope, to readers similarly afflicted. Chemists and storekeepers all over the colonies sell Dr Williams' Pink Pills. They cure ansemia (bloodlessness), debility, biliousness, sleeplessness, headache, indigetion, kidney and liver troubles, gravel, chronic diarrhoea, pimples, vital weaknesses, all skin complaints, paralysis, locomotoi ataxia, and all nervous disorders. Imitations are dangerous. If in doubt, enclose the price — 3s per box, six boxes for 16b 6d — in postal note or stamps, and send direct to the Dr Williams.' Medicine Company, Wellington, N.Z. To Becure 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.

The Victorian imports last year totalled £16,769,90+ in value, against £15,454,482 for 1887.