Page 1 Advertisements Column 7

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 3778, 17 December 1907, Page 1

ONLY A BALL. AN inflated rubber bladder, a bom bastic heap of wind, A plaything for the girls—likewise the boys. , , You’ve a pin prick in your side and ' it’s let out all your gas, You’re no longer to be classed among their toys. Once you were bright and shiny (when the paint and all was new), And the youngsters would play with you all day. But now you’ve jiecn discarded and your windbag's had a fall. You’ve got dirty, and your use has passed away. I would not be a ball—a blown up heap of wind — But something more substantial, better made, Something with an inside, something with some vim. Something of a pin prick net afraid. May be the wound will heal, and you’ll again be strong. And your past will not d,well upon your fall. i Strive to be more useful, strive to do some good And be looked upon as something more than—ball. -MOBE POET. Refreshments a i* Afternoon Tea Mesdames r. baker and SULLIVAN notify the public that they have taken over Mrs Bradcock’s refreshment rooms, which they have specially fitted up for the convenience of patrons. Meals supplied at all hours. Afternoon tea, coffee, or cocoa. Hot pies. CHOICE SELECTION OP SEA. SONABLE FRUIT AND CONFECTIONERY. A Trial Solicited. Our premier TEAS SUR?A3S AUU OTHER 5 & -’jUfr jAlfc # # m # i W m m '/Tv The Handy Home Remedy. # # A box of BEECHAM’S PILLS should" # - W m # # always be kept In the house, as, like a “stitch In time,” they may save much future worry and expense. On the first sign of any derangement of the system a dose should be taken, and they will Invariably have the most beneficial effect. “Prevention Is better than cure,” we are told. Next time you feel “out of sorts' ’ ]ust take a dose of Beecham's Pills, and so prevent a seemingly small ailment growing Into serious trouble. BEECHAM’S PILLS prevent Illness as well as cure it. Most people take them to keep themselves In good health. These are wise and happy ones—they hardly ever know what 111 health Is. There Is no medicine In the world to compare with # A # BEECHAMS PILLS They will not harm the most delicate —and the strongest will benefit by using them. They are a tried remedy —the trusted friend of thousands of families all over the world. Women especially suffer from headache, bachache, loss of energy and spirits. Nervous Dyspepsia and many other ailments which make life almost unbearable. Every woman can bo immediately relieved of this suffering if upon the first sign of any. derangement she will take a dose of BEECHAM'S MLLS. Worth a Guinea a Box. Sold In boxes, price ibid., IJIi & 219, TIF vrv"