A TRUE STORY

Otago Witness, Issue 3102, 27 August 1913, Page 71

A TRUE STORY

Writing from Bamawrn, Victoria., Mr William John Youill, late of Harveytown, Eaglehawk. Victoria, says; “In regard to the statement I gave you some years ago as to my cure of kidney complaint. 1 may say that a short time since 1 had occasion to be medically examined and was entirely free fiom any complaint.” Mr Youill’a original statement was as follows: “I feel it a duty I owe to you and to suffering humanity to send you this letter, in the earnest hope that others who may b© suffering as I was from that dread complaint, Bright’s Disease of the kidneys, may take courage and learn from my experience to adopt the same method of treatment that I did. feeling sure that by so doing they will bo saved much pain and misery, and, perhaps, an early grave. This may seem to some a remarkable statement tj make, but it can be substantiated by anyone who will take the trouble to inquire for themselves from me or of my friends who wejo with mo at the time. Despite all the skill and attention bestowed on me by the hospital doctors and nurses, 1 gradually grew worse, the doctors having diagnosed my complaint as Bright’s Disease. The doctors gave me up as incurable, and gave mo but a few weeks longer to live. I was then taken from the hospital to my home to die (as my friends thought), as my father did not wish mo to die in the hospital. But I had a feeling within myself that there was hope whilst there was life, and unlike my friends, I did not give up in despair. On the way home my father procured a bottle of Warner’s Safe Cure, but on arrival I was in a state of collapse from the shaking I had undergone on the way. My father, thinking that the Safe Cure would do mo no harm if it did me no good, gave mo a small dose, continuing to do so at intervals throughout the dav. I felt a little bettor, the agonising pain being less severe. I continued to take Warner’s Safe Cure and was soon able to got a little rest and sleep, and my strength very gradually returned. My friends began to have hopes of my ultimate recovery. Each day my urine, when analysed, showed less albumen. Mv health steadily improved. . Each bottle of Warner’s Safe Cure I took hastened by recovery. I was then able to get up and about, and in less than throe months was restored to perfect health and strength. From that time up to the present I have had no return oi the disease, and for six Tears have been in constant employment in the mines.” Warner’s Safe Cure is a wonderful remedy in cases of kidney and liver disorders, and complaints arising from inefficient action of the kidneys and liver, such as rheumatism, gout, lumbago, neuralgia, sciatica, blood disorders, anaemia. indigestion, biliousness, jaundice, sick-beadache. general debility, gravel, stone and bladder troubles. Warner’s Safe Cure is sold by chemists and storekeepers everywhere, both in the original lbs) bottles, and in the cheaper (2s 6<!) “ Concentrated,” non-alcoholic form.

approval of the members before publication. Out this out, and use it for future reference : September 2. —Debate: “Is Marriage a Failure?” September 16. —Magazine Evening. September 23. —Debate: “ Should the Suburbs Amalgamate with the City? September 30. —Open Meeting. ORIEL, Secretary.

COUNTRY MEMBERS’ REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT. Dear Comrades, —At our last meeting, on Tuesday, 19th inst., Francis, on behalf of the club, had the pleasure of extending a cordial welcome to our patron Indian Chief. The item set down for discussion was the debate, “Which Wields the Greater Power — Heredity or Environment?” Silverdale opened 'fire with sonic very good arguments in favour of Heredity. His chief point was “ individuality is man’s sole point. Nought can rob him of that. A man can rise above anything.” Possum, in favour of Environment' said environment moulds our character. Each has an influence over the other for good or evil, and it’s the stronger will that rules the weaker. She also dealt with the physical side of the question. Orscn failed to put in an appearance, so Billy Buriow kindly consented - to support Silverdale impromptu. He cited the case of two brothers and the lives they led. One led a vicious life, while the other was an upright man. Ho claimed that the difference Lay in hereditary traits, the father being a bad man while the mother was a good woman. Bimbo supported Possum, and. among other arguments, cited the case of a well-known man in Dunedin who was brought up in a respectable homo and highly educated, and yet through mixing with bad companions had become a social wreck. Francis was the only other speaker for the affirmative side. His chief argument was that good men go among bad men and yet retain their goodness and also uplift the other men. Indian Chief spoke for the negative side. He claimed that environment has the greater power because Adam and Eve, being perfect, were surrounded by the spirit of sin, and succumbed to evil when tempted. Duncan Gray’s paper was the strongest link in a strong chain of arguments for the negative side. Ho explained the meaning of “ environment,” and went on to show the influence it had. Lot me quote from his paper. Speaking of education, he said: For as wo are born, not with morals, nor knowledge, nor capabilities, but only with the rudiments of such, it is plain that our goodness or otherwise, our ignorance or knowledge, depends largely on the teaching we received.” Thank you, comrade for your valuable assistance. Dewdrop showed the influence our rescue homes had over those placed inside their protecting walls. “ I must say that the success of those homes proves conclusively the great power environment wields over mankind.” Thank you, comrade, for your support. Billy Buriow kindly read your paper. Indian Chief read Pat’s paper, which pointed out the effect environment had on the self-made man and his children. The early environment clung to the father, while the children were a direct contrast. Thank you, Pat; please write again. Francis read the Last Rose of Summer’s paper. She .‘bowed the effect environment had on material Nature, and quoted a sweet tittle poem showing that the seasons even affected us. In speaking of spring, she said. “ Winter maketh the light heart sad, but thou! thou rnaketh the sad heart gay.” Thank you, comrade. Please write again. As all the arguments wore in favour of environment, and the debate seemed uneven. Possum waived the rijjht to reply, and on the vote being taken won by seven voces to two.

On .September 2 there will be a debate on “Is Marriage a Failure?” Francis, supported by Dnloio, champions the affirmative side, while Possum, supported by Duncan Gray, leads for the negative side. Please send in papers; all are welcome. Possum nominated, and Oriel seconded, the acceptance of Duncan Gray as a member of the club. Indian Chief and Francis also spoke in favour of the nomination, and the motion was carried unanimously. The balance sheet of the social was also presented, and showed a credit balar.ee of £3 Os 6d

Ate, if vou will send me your name and address. I shall give you the information vou asked for.

Will country members please send their names and addresses when writing for information, ns I cannot post the replies without the addresses.

Your paper to hand, Shining Sunbeam. Many thanks. Imp and you must have l>een dreaming when you wrote the notes. Neither Woodland Lassie nor Mountain Violet was present at the “ trial.” I think you meant Longwood Blossom, Hawthorn Bell, and Starlight Violet. Don’t forgot to cut out syllabus, and keep it by yon for reference. Our secretary will publish it.—Yours sincerely, POSSUM, C.M.R. (Agnes Winder, Kaikorai.)