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Thames Advertiser, Volume XI, Issue 3185, 4 December 1878, Page 2

Entertainment. ! ACADEMY OP MUSIC. THURSDAY, DECEMBER stu, 1878. j A GRAND MLVSTHEL PERFORMANCE, ' in aid of two Sick Members of the Naval Bri-g-idc, will be given by the fA VAL MINSTRELS on the above date, under the Distinguished Patronage of Colonel Fraskr, Major Murray, , Commodore Wiidman, Officers and Membeis ; of the various Volunteer Companies. Volunteers are requested to attend in Uniform , CIIAS. G. BROWNE, Hon. Pec, , Meeting. o . A, 0. P. COURT PRIDE OF PARtfELL, 4409 ' *C % X T nE fortnightly MEET4vfyJl£M B ING of the above Court be held at the Freemasons' 'lll^lif^Mll^'' 1 "' owen ' s * reet; i GrahamsYt'skwMl@ io wh o Q Thursday Evenm > December sth, at 7.30 1 f "W«* o'clock. Business—Nomination of officers, CHARLES AHIER, Secretary. Mineral Water. puriri MIIERAL_ WATER! BOTTLED AT THE NATURAL SPRINGS. COOL, EFFERVESCING, AND INVIGORATING. rjHBE CURATIVR PROPERTIES OF THE JL above WATER have been known for many years. The isolated position of the Spring has previously prevented the water from having been brought prominently before the public. It has been a specific amongst the aboriginals : for generations, and Europeans have camped in the vicinity to obtain its medicinal assistance. As an asrated water it is unsurpassed, having a peculiarly pleasant flavour. Medicinally the water is placed on the market in its natural state, carefully bottled and wired. Below will be found the reports and analyses, also medical testimonies from gentlemen well known in their profession. Extract from report by Dr Hector, Wellington. You will observe from the attached table of composition that by far the larger proportion of I solid matter consists of bi-carbonate of soda, giving to the water a strong caustic re-action. It therefore belongs to the interesting group of mineral waters known as the Alkaline, to which many of the Spas on the Continent of Europe belong, such as Vichy in France and Fachingen in Nassau, which were resorted to for the cure of diseases of the digestive organs, and especially for diseases of the kidney and bladder, and for removing constitutional tendency to gout, Analysis by Mr Skey, Wellington, Solid constituents in grains per gallon: Soda, 199 01; potash. 2'557; lime, II'088; mag. nesia, 8 00S; iron, traces; silicic acid, 2 772; sulphuric acid, 2 908 j carbonic acid, 300438; phosphoric acid, traces; chlorine, 13*313; iodine, traces, These elements are probably combined in the following manner:— Bi-carbonate of soda ~, 452*393 ditto of lime ... 28*506 ditto of magntsia 25*625 Chloride of sodium ... 21 938 Sulphate of potash ... 4 938 ditto of soda ... 0 940 Silica 2*772 lodide of magnesium ... Traces Phosphate of soda ~, Trreea 537*112 Thames, September 24th, 1878, Having often visited the Puriri Springs, and also having practically tested the water in a medical point of view, I have great pleasure in testifying to its general excellence. As a pleasant, agreeable, ■■ and invigorating beverage, it is unsurpassed, especially in the summer months. As a therapeutic aeent, considering the large per centage of carbonic acid, and from the close resemblance in its solid contents with many of the mineral waters of Europe—notably those of Kissengen in Bavaria, of Fachingen in Nassau, and Vicby in France (as testified by analysis), we may confidently expect the Puriri Water to be equally useful in all cases in which similar European waters would be prescribed; as a stimulating alterative ou the digestive organs, in liver and abdominal diseases, in diabetes, and in gouty, rheumatic, and calculus affection?, In sickness I have found it of great value, more especially in that of pregnancy. In sea sickness I should expect it to be of equal service. It is water which I would recommend frequently,' and that from a well founded belief in its excellency. (Signed) MARTIN 11. PAYNE, F.C.S., L.R.0.P., M.R.O. I '. Auckland, October 17th, 1878. 1 have examined a sample of water furnished to me by Messrs Kelly and Fraser, obtained from the Puriri Spring, I find it strongly alkaline, and as an antacid would be useful in dyspepsia, gout, and rheumatism, When charged with carbonic acid it forms an agreeable effervescing drink, which would be very advantageous ta patients requiring alkaline treatment, The appended analysis by Mr Skey is most full and complete. I have personally given the water a trial, anil beliete it will prove valuable in cases such as those above-mentioned. ' ■ (Signed) CHARLES F GOLDSBRO, R.C.P. Thames; October Ist, 1878, In reply to your request for an opinion of the Puriri Water, I am happy to say that it promises to be a most useful addition to the means of cure at the command of persons affected by gout in its various forms. Moreover, the water is extremely palatable, and may be advantageously employed as a beverage by all who are fond of a clear and sparkling drink. Its chemical constitution strongly resembles the celebrated waters of Vichy. (Signed) JAMES KILGOUR, M.D. Auckland, 14th October, 1876. If the Puriri Water is taken in a methodica manner, with due regard to diet, exercise, &c.l it can be best compaied in. value to the celebrated mineral waters of Kissengen in Bavaria, which are beneficially used in most cases of diseases of the digestive orgaus. iErated, it is a refreshing and cooling drink, although, in my opiniou, preferable in its natural state for medical purposes, (Signed) R. SCHWAEZBACH, M.D. DELIVERED IN CASES CONTAINING 5 DOZEN. Ail Obdeds Peomtlt Attended to. OemobPOLLEN STREET, , SHORTLAND, [ KELLY &.ERASER, Pitoi-niETOits. WANTED KNOWN-That the Cheapest 1 VV and Neatest CARDS may be had at the | TiiAHia Advertiser Office' Albert-street,