The Argosy — page 206: what you’re looking at

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Monkshood. 189 frequency of the heart’s action, but quickly reduces the temperature. It is valuable in erysipelas, in muscular rheumatism, in gout, in quinsy, in every kind of bad sore throat: but it must be given in the early stage of inflammation, when its power is almost marvellous, and it must always be given alone. It is especially serviceable in that chilliness, aching of the limbs, hot dry skin, and quick pulse which distinguish one of the most trying of troubles, ‘‘a dad cold all over.” The formidable poison has been reduced to so manageable a condition that those who have experienced its beneficent properties will gratefully echo the poet’s comfortable reflection— E’en the terror poison Hath its plea for blooming: Life it gives to reverend lips, tho’ death to the presuming, C. E. MEETKERKE. AB LER SPRING. By a thousand subtle signs, Fading cloud and brightening blue, By the beauty earth enshrines, Leaf and grass, and—peeping through— Flowers of dainty fashioning, Hither comes the laughing Spring. Now the birds begin their trill, New-found joy in every note ; Now the nodding daffodil Proudly dons his yellow coat, Like a gallant courtier, Bending low for love of her. Slender vine and rugged tree Smile beneath the touch of Spring ; Through the ice-bound Northern Sea Runs a thrill of wakening ; And the world is all astir, Jubilant for love of her. Banish fear and vain regrets, Else will life be little worth ; With the fragrant violets Rouse thee, Hope and harmless Mirth ; All the bliss the year can bring Hither follow laughing Spring. SYDNEY GREY. CONMMICMOOOKS.C©