M. F. Thompson

M. F. THOMPSON, Homoeopathic Chemist, 17, Gordon Street, Glasgow ; and 97, Princes Street, Edinburgh.

    Amongst the many attractive establishments for which this great “City by the Clyde” is famed, we have pleasure in selecting for special distinction the well-known and highly popular Homoeopathic Pharmacy conducted by Mr. M. F. Thompson at 17, Gordon Street, which was established by this gentleman fifteen years ago, and has since the date of foundation steadily grown in public favour.

    The premises occupied by Mr. Thompson comprise handsome and commodious shop with large plate-glass window, very effectively utilised for the attractive display of a choice assortment of perfumery and other elegant specialities. The interior is of extensive proportions and appointed throughout in recherché style, the fittings being thoroughly in keeping with the high-class character of the establishment. In the rear are the warehouse, office, and dispensing department, providing ample facilities for the operations of the business.

    The establishment is fully stocked with a varied and comprehensive assortment of beautiful toilet requisites and perfumery, in which we must make special mention of the “Flowers of Scotland Bouquet”, which is tastefully put up in Tartan cases, and is one of the most delightful and refreshing perfumes yet introduced to the public. The pharmaceutical department is replete with every description of homoeopathic medicines and preparations of acknowledged superiority, which are supplied by Mr. Thompson of guaranteed strength and purity, every care being exercised both in the selection of the raw material and in conducting the pharmaceutical process. The leading speciality with which Mr. Thompson’s name will be for all time associated is his famous “Prize Medal Kola”, this gentleman having gained for this preparation the highest award and only prize medal at the Edinburgh Exhibition, 1890.

    And he has just had to start a large factory called the Lakola Works on the south side of Glasgow, the public having taken to it so well. The Kola Nut is procured from the West Coast of Africa, and has long been used by the natives to ward off fatigue and sustain them when on long journeys. It has recently been subjected to the most severe tests by several eminent French and German savants with such satisfactory results, that the German Government have decided to use it in the food of their army, and have ordered from the proprietor a quantity of thirty tons for this purpose. This preparation is five times more strengthening and nourishing than cocoa, without its detrimental effect in the digestion, and is invaluable in nervous and sick headaches, derangement of the digestive organs, &c. It is prepared in various forms for consumption, and under the denominations of “Lakola Paste”, “Lakola Chocolate”, “Lakola Essence”, and “Lakola Eucalyptus Jujubes”, as used by Madame Patti and other eminent vocalists, has attained an unprecedented popularity with the public. On account of the numerous worthless imitations, Mr. Thompson has had to register Lakola as a distinctive name. Mr. Thompson has established an extensive and influential clientele, including the elite of the citizens of Glasgow, and at his branch establishment at 97, Princes Street, Edinburgh, also enjoys a wide measure of substantial support.

    In conclusion, we may add that Mr. Thompson is widely known in his profession, in every branch of which he is facile princeps, and has contributed, in the form of a cleverly compiled brochure, “The Concise Guide to Health”, to the contemporary literature of the science of homoeopathy. This handy little volume contains a mass of useful information conveniently arranged for reference in the most concise form, with plain directions for the homoepathic treatment of common complaints, and a list of common remedies, the indications for their use, with suitable doses, &c. This admirable little work has already reached its ninth edition, and should find a place on the bookshelf of every household.

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