The Sun.
London, England, 1851-12-23 00:00:00

BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS
The following testimonial is another proof of the great efB•
cacy of this medicino :
" 157, Now Bond-street, London, October 12, 1850.

" Sir,—ln acquainting you with the great benefit which I have ex-
perienced by taking BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS,
I feel that I am but performing a duty to that portion of the public
who may be similarly affected.
" About twenty years since I was first attacked by rheumatic gout
in my hands and feet. I had previously been subjected to every va-
riety of climate, having served in Canada in the 19th Dragoons, and
in Spain, under Sir John Moore, in the 18th Hussars. I always pro.
cured the best medical aid, without obtaining any essential relief,
and my sufferings can be appreciated only by these who knew some-
thing of this disease.
" It was during one of those paroxysms, between twelve and thir-
teen years ago, that I was recommended to try BLAIR'S PILLS. I
lost no time procuring a box, and before I had taken that quantity
the pain had entirely ceased, and in a few days I was in perfect
health.
" From that moment, whenever I feel any symptoms of the dis-
ease approaching, I have instant recourse to this medicine, which to
ass is so valuable, that were it not that the days of magic have
ceased, I should certainly attribute the relief I obtain to that cause.
Moreover, I rejoice to say that my health has not in any degree suf-
fered, but on the contrary I believe the tendency of BLAIR'S PILLS
is towards its improvement.
" I have recommended the Pills to many friends, and the result
has always been of the most gratifying character.
" I am, Sir, yours respectfully,
"GARRET FOSTER GILL.
_

" To Mr. Prout, 229, Strand."
For every description of Gout and Rheumatism, Sciatica, Tic-dolo-
reux, Sec., &c., BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS are a
sovereign remedy, contain neither mercury, opium, or any other
dangerous drug, require no care whatever in their use, and for ra-
pidity of cure and complete safety have not their equal in the world.
Sold by Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London ; and all respectable
Medicine Vendors. Pr'ce 2s. 9d. per box.
Ask for BLAIR'S GoltlT and RHEUMATIC PILLS, and observe
that "Thomas Front, 229, Strand, London," is impressed upon the
Government Stamp.

D R E A
A few nights back, in health and spirits prime,
I went to rest about my usual time,
Nor did the clock a dezen minutes number,
Before I sank into a peaceful slumber.
And while I thus reposed upon my bed,
A sound of music floated round my head ;
For, understand, although I was asleep,
Some little consciousness I seemed to keep ;
So, when I heard the music, soft and sweet,
I knew the Christmas waits wore in the street.
I listened to their strains in various modes,
And f atily thought of Pope's and Dryden's Odes,
In which, by either poet, we are told,
Of what the famed musicians did of old ;
And while I heard the music of the waits,
I pictured harpers at the castle gates.
And many a fond romantic scene arose,
Till music steeped me in a deeper doze.
A curious dream then came across my mind,
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The abode of Father Christmas aspointed a pile day.
Precisely in the old baronial style ;
A noble English mansion did it seem,
And much did it delight me in my dream.
Thick on its lawn the holly bushes grew,
The smiling mistletoe and myrtle, too,
To vary pleasingly the winter green. were seen
While verdant bays and laurel boughs
BYAM arrived precisely to his time,
And found the "festive father" in his prime ;
His eyes were bright, his cheeks were full of glow,
Just as they were five hundred years ago.
" Good morning, sir (said Christmas), how d'ye do "
"Good morning, sir (said HYAM), how are you ?"
And thus the usual compliments were passed,
Till business things were introduced at last.
" I sent for you (said Christmas), to enquire
What stock you have of gentlemen's attire?
I'm rather anxious, Sir, for your reply,
As Christmas time'is now se very nigh,
A few more days, and we shall find it here,
With all its happiness and social cheer;
And I'm ambitious (said the good old sire)
Of seeing all appear in good attire.
A sumptuous feast is very well, I know,
And glad I am my subjects find it so :
I love the feast, the holly, and the log—
But what are these without a change of ' tog ?'
While we're attending to the inner man,
We ought to mind the outward all we can.
And, therefore, Mr. HYAM, do I ask,
How you, this season, have performed your taek?
I scarcely have a doubt (continued he),
That what you've done will be approved by me ;
But notwithstanding this, I wish to llear
What you've performed in your extensive sphere ?"
Here Christmas paused—nor need I tell you wby,
He merely paused, awaiting a reply.
" Father (said HYAM, with respectful bow),
If I was ever honoured, it Is now;
And I'm prepared, without one ' if or but,'
To answer every question you have put.
The preparations I have made (said HYAM),
Will satisfy the multitudes that try 'em.
All kinds of Christmas dress—designed anew,
At my Establishment are brought to view.
I've winter wrappers, good in make and cloth,
Fit to defy the winter's utmost wrath.
Such over-coats as those which I've in store
Are better than were ever Made before.
I've dress (said HYAM), in the various styles,
And first-rate suits for youths and juveniles ;
There's not a thing in which I've been remiss
At such a time of holidays as this,
And, Sir, (said HYAM), I would have you know
That all my goods are s al extremely low.
Economy has ever been my law,
And from this rule I never will withdraw."
" Hear, hear (said Christmas, rising from his chair),
That's famous, Mr. HYAM, I declare.
I wish you much success, nor do I doubt
That thousands will by you be well-rigg'd out.
I'll not omit to recommend your dress
To all my friends—l can't, in fact, do less.
I find that you adopt the very way
To realise success—good day—good day."
Here both shook hands, and bid a warm adieu,
Well pleased, of course, with such an interview.
And finding matters come to this decision,
I felt so happy that I lost my vision ;
But, should I have another, you shall know it,
For I'm a most communicative poet.

L. lIYAM and Co. beg distinctly to state that goods made by
them can only be obtained at their places of business, 36, Grace-
church-street, and 86, Oxford-street ; and at their Tariotts establish-
ments in the following towns : —Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool,
Leas, Glasgow, Hull, Dublin, Bristol, and Exeter.