A Terrible State OF WEAKNESS.

Tuapeka Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 4928, 25 January 1902, Page 4

A Terrible State OF WEAKNESS.

Spells of Three Months Misery.

Thfl-Caee Of Mrs. C. F. PARKER.

(By a Reporter.)

airt. Clara Francie Parker, of No. 109 Forth-streetj Dunedin, on being inter*»ir»wtfcKby our reporter; related a very exceptional experience, which many readers may find personal advantage in reading; < -■ •

" Whilst living on the goldfields at

Queenstown," said Mrs. Parker, "I bei;cam 1 c a, martyr to periodical attacks of l^euralgial " My doctor said the cold the lake near which we lived were accountable for my ailment. Be that as it may, I am of the opinion that the terrible state of weakness into which I had sunk had a great deal to do with my misfortune. A dreadfully acute

paint) which made me frantic sometimes, started in the side of my face and spread *up to my forehead and temples. From there it pursued' its maddening career to the back of my head. The agony was so great that I could not think of doing my housework, and as the attacks usually lasted three months without abatement it is easy, to> conceive what a frightful wreck I became. At night the torture, was doubly severe, when I could do nothing but turn and writhe in pain!# I used to long for a few hours' sleep, but it never came,, and when morning arrived I feit it a relief to get up^ -although my trembling limbs were almost incapable of supporting me. My eyes had an> incessant burning sensation behind them, be.ng sometimes as red and hot aa csalscof fire." "How did you get through the day, Mrs. Parker?"

"In a state of distraction. My mental faculties were so affected that I what I was doing half the time. When the pains were a little moderate I felt an inclination to seep when, as soon as I lay down, the agonies returned with greater v'oience. Oh! what a miserable time I had. My jaw^ were made sore and tender \vi h a dull, dragging pain which put the thought of eating out of the question. Tlie only food I could take was of a nii'ky character, and ,-even that proved too difficult of digestion for my stomach to retain. I was thoroughly worn out jjnd jaded. My body pasted away and shrivel ed up till there -was hardly anything left of me, and my face had a terribly haggard ;appearance. I became s.o ne;vous that the least thing frightened me, and when ..the lights were out my mind was troubled with all sorts of fooiish fancies and fears. My hands were always shaking, and I had a continual dread of sqme eYiWisposed person standing beils^Mi jrie. I was awfully down-hearted MtLgHptful, for it appeared to me that I waiTdestined to suffer like this for ever." © ww * iM vrTry~ sttrTMrsr : Parker? Did your doctor refrain from encouraging * you with hopes of a cure?" to

"Not at all. He gave me plenty of assurances that my agonies would submit /to his. treatment, and that is all the comfort he gave me. But after taking his medicines week after week, and month after month, without any relief, I became quite hopeless and disgusted. Then I started taking a lot of advertised remedies. If possible" they were more worthless than the doctor's physic. They did not : even contain those properties which were necessary to clear away the bitter taste which was •in my mouth. . At length I happened to .read about Clements Tonic, being the experience of a person who had suffered like myself. I decided to try it, and the results were astonishing. The tormenting pains gradually went away, and my appetite came back with ravenous force. Again, I was able to sleep, ft'nd picked up strength remarkably quick. I could eat any solid food put in 'frent of me without feeling the least discomfort or pain. Clements Tonic 'beneficial effect on my nerves, which were settled and toned to perfection. There was not an ailment left nnhealed when I had taken ■ eeveral bottles of Clements Tonic, which |iH>|«Sithat ; it iß<a remedy both safe and'sure. 'Neuralgia has never since returned, neither have I been troubled nervousness or indigestion from the. time Clements Tonic cured me some years ago. I give you full permission to .publish these facts in any way you desire."

*W STATUTORY DECLARATION. I, Clam Fbakcik P*«Kjrß,< of log Forth. afreet Dnnedin, in the Colony of New Zealand, • ?.&£?* ""Jl^i* 1"*1 "* B ' ncerel y declare that I have care. I'WTOread (be annexed document, consisting of ,tw?^O"O«, tw ?^O"O« fnd consecutively numbered from one 10 J&?' .***- thal ll contains and is a true j andXjfcithtul *jccotfnt of my illness and cure j£J^3hnents - -Tpnic, and also contains my full per1 ™J3H? n tO . publish in any way my statements— which I *!• T <> lun *«"ly. without receiving any payment ; • f n .TiP lalte L lh ' g solemn declaration conscientiously ; bauagiiif the same to be true, and by virtue of the lU o **!? 0 ? °i ", n ? ct . of tho General Assembly ot . New Zealand, iatitulwl " The Justices of Peace Act i xlfa." «,

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Declared at Dnnedin, this twenty-ninth day o! :v£>«*i|Bilpjft > M« tbouMdd nine hundred, before me, L^__l ,„ jr. MONTAGUE. |.P,

of Franks Creek, Gibbston, opposite section 2, block 111, Kawarna district, on Bun No* 345/ alid runholder's content to the granting of the application. — Referred to Ranger Mackenzie for his report. The warden forwarded a report on the application of Dr Church to purchase land in blocks 111 and XVIII, Town of Naseby. — It was decided tmat on applicant paying survey fees, the land would be submitted to anction burdened with valuation for improvements and cost of survey, the upset price to be £10 per acre. Ranger Mackenzie forwarded''Mrs C. MoSat's license to occupy 50 acres, portion of reserve 2246, block XII, Wilkin district, and stated she- wished the license to be altered from grazing purposes to agricultural purposes. — It was decided that the right to culture must be withheld.

The board was requested to consider as to bow -sections 20 and 23, block X, Woodland district, at present lying open for application, shall now be dealt with. — It was decided to reduce the valuation for improvements by 25 per cent. Tbe Surveyor general wrote stating that Mr Henry Clark had been re-ap-pointed a xoember of the- Land" Board. — Received.

Ranger Hughan forwarded, valuation of improvements on small grazing run sections 1, 2, 3, 8, and 9, block 111, Waipori district, and suggested capital value.— Approved. Martin Franklin applied to be allowed to purchase section 80, block VI, Tuapeka West district.— The board decided that applicants occupation license must first be surrendered.

Applications to transfer were dealt with aB follows : — Elizabeth Hore to James Hore, lease in perpetuity over section 13, block 111, Maniototo district. — approved, subject to payment of rent. James P. Herlihy (deceased) to Mary Herlihy and J. P. Herlihy, lease in perpetuity over section 17, btock IV, Upper Taieri district. — Approved. John Bradbury to James Kirkpatrick, lease in perpetuity- over section 10, block IX, Greenvale district. — Referred to the ranger for report. George A. Chapman, administrator in the estate of of Alicia Eleanor Glenn (deceased)) to G. A. Chapman, lease in perpetuity over section 41, block 11, Maniototo district. — Consideiation deferred. William J. Macaulay to David M'Kenzie, lease in perpetuity over section 101, block 11, Awamoko district (Maerewhenua estate) . — Approved. Tbe next meeting of the board will be held on Thursday, the 30th inst.