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Hot Lakes Chronicle, Volume 4, Issue 212, 24 December 1896, Page 1

ROTO Rim .NEW ZEJiLJIJJD. 1) OTOIIITA. —This wonderful district is unparalleled in the known world for the number and variety of its Thermal Springs. I As a health resort its popularity is rapidly increasing, and that entirely on its own merits, as hitherto nothing has been done in the way of advertising. Patients suffering from Chronic, Articular, and Muscular rheumatism, Gout, Rhumatic Gout, Skin Diseases, Sciatica, Lumbago, Neuralgia, Nervous Exhaustion, Uterine Ailments, and tardy convalescence from acute diseases may rely upon obtaining immense relief, and in the majority of cases a complete cure. THE PRIEST'S BATH.—This is strongly acid, aluminous, sulphur water, acting as a powerful skin stimulant. Hot and cold showers, and douches are provided and comfortably enclosed dressing rooms MADAME RACHEL'S BATH.—This celebrated Spring is a Saline water with Silicates, and has an alkaline reaction. The water is also us ;d internally for its beneficial action on the kidneys. THE BLUE BATH.—This is the largest natural swimming bath in the Southern Hemisphere. It affords rheumatic invalids a means of taking painless exercise, which they highly appreciate. THE SULPHUR VAPOUR BATH.—This is a natural hot vapour, highly charged with sulphur gases, conducted into a properly constructed chest, in which the the patient sits, while sulphur in an impalpable form is being constantly deposited on the skin. THE NEW SULPHUR BATH.—This is a very strong acidic water of high temperature, and strongly recommended in cases of rheumatism and allied diseases. The bath house is divided into Ladies and Gei.tlomens departments and is capable of accommodating 400 bathers daily. LADIES' NEW SWIMMING BATH.—This is a recent annexe to the Rachel Pavilion. It is 50 feet long by 24 feet wide, its greatest depth is 4 feet and its capacity 20,000 gallons. It is filled with water from the Rachel Spring which is maintained at a temperature of 98 degrees. THE ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT.—This department is replete with the most modern appliances for carrying out various forms of medical electrical treatment in their entirety. THE HYDROPATHIC PACKING AND MASSAGE DEPARTMENT.—A series of rooms are furnished and set apart for each sex, in order to carry out this important adjunct to treatment. The services of a qualified Masseuse and Masseur are obtainable. Resident Engineer : CAMILLE MALFROY, Esq. Resident Medical Superintendent: ALFRED GINDERS. M.D. Two miles from Rotorua, adjoining interesting native settlement iFVQFR MMis UA TP I VJS 6 B W B I i fi W I 6™ L> ■ PAT R O N S ; Earl of Kintore, Earl of Onslow, Marquis of Drogheda, Lord Carrington. rpHIS HOTEL lias receutly been considerably enlarged, renovated, and refurnished regardless of expanse, and is X widely known for Its excellent .accommodation, Cuisine, &c. Here are the Chief Sights of the District. The Wonderful Steam and Hot Water Petrifying G-eysers playing nearly 100 feet high. Petrifying Geysers, Cauldrons of Boiling Mud and Oil. Spout Bath, Oil Bath, Alum Bath & Jack's Bath. Known for the extraordinary cures oE Eheuiuatisui, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Sciatica, Kidney, Liver and other complaints c. e. aelsoji. Guide Proprietor.

On the Direct Route to RotoruaFor Scenery, Curative Properties of the Baths and accommodation, EXCEL A.LL PLACES OF THE KIND IN THE COLONY. Those Springs, winch for their Curative Properties niul Comfortable Fittings, have been pronounced by all who have visited them second to none in New Zealand. The numerous testimonials received as to their cures and comfort should be sufficient to induce Tourists and others to visit them. No extra charge is made for the use of the baths to persons staying at the hotel. THE OKOROIRE SANAT O RIU M Is connected with the Telegraphic system of the Colony, the Telegraph Office adjoining the Hotel. All Telegrams promptly replied to. Coaches, Buggies, and Conveyances of all kinds leave this Hotel on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, or daily if required. Persons en route for Rotorua are therefore enabled lo visit tije wonders"of Okoroire, and enjoy the Natural Hot Baths and a day's rest previous to undertaking a journey to the Lakes. THIS HOTEL Has recently been erected, and is replete with every comfort for Tourists and Invalids. Note.—Tourists to Rotorua! Be sure to take your rai way tickets for Okokoike. Conveyances meet trains Okoroire, carrying passengers to Hotel free of charge. Manager

I tin Carrying .Her .Majesty's TAURANGA-ROTORUA LIXE. Tauranga, depart Tuesday and Saturday 8 a.m. Te Puke, arrive „ ~ 10.30 a.m. 2 OF COACHES. JWails as per Time-tables, Monday and Friday 10.43 a.m li p.m 7 a.m 12.30 p.m 12.43 p.m 3.15,p.m Rotorua Ateamuri Wairakei Taupo, Taupo, Wairakei Ateamuri, Rotorua, ROTORUA-TATJPO LINE, depart Wednesday and Saturday Thursday and Monday Special Conveyances arranged lor at the Shortest Notice. STABLES: Tutanekai Street, Rotorua, Buggies, Goacfyes arpd §addle or? tpii"© or? tl?e Shortest %>tiee. TEI=27U£S 7TODERHTG. Telegrams and Letters punctually attended to. NB. Please note address e. 'ROBERTSON 2 GO. Rotorua. contractors for .Messrs T. Cook & Son.