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Thames Advertiser, Volume XII, Issue 3212, 8 January 1879, Page 1

Mineral Water. PURIRI ' MINERAL _ WATER! BOTTLED AT THE NATURAL SPRINGS. COOL, EFFERVESCING, AND IN. VIGORATIKG. , rpHE CURATIVE PROPERTIES OF THB 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 aerated water it is unsurpassed, having a peculiarly pleasant flavour. v .', Medicinally the water is placed on the"; s market in its natural state, carefully'bottled' and wired. Below will be found the reportß and analyses, , also medical testimonies from gentlomen 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 solid matter consists of bicarbonate 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. 9 Solid constituents in grains per gallon: Soda, , 19901; potash, 2'587; lime, 11*088; mag. nesia, 8008;, iron,.traces; silicic acid, 2'772; sulphuric aci'd, 2*903; carbonic acid, 300 438; ;' . phosphoric acid, traces; chlorine, 13'313: iodine, traces. These elements are probably combined in the following manner:— Bicarbonate of soda ... 452*393 ditto of lime ... 28*506 ditto of magnesia' 25*625 Chloride of sodium ... 21*938 L Sulphate of potash ... 4*938 ditto of soda ... 0-940 Silica „. ... ... 2'772 lodide of magnesium ... Traces Phosphate of soda ... Traces r "537'112 Thames, September 24th, 1878 Having often visited the Pnriri 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 everage, it is unsurpassed, especially in the summer months. As a therapeutic aeent, considering the large per centage of carbonic acid, and from the close resemblanceirrits'soiid contentsyvith many of the mineral waters of Europe--'n«ably. those of . Kissengen in Bavaria, of Fachingen in and "Vichy in France (as testified by analysis), we may confidently expect the Puriri Water.to; be equally useful in all caßes in which similar , European waters would be prescribed; as a stimulating alterative on the digestive organs, in liver and abdominal diseases, in diabetes, and in gouty, rheumatic, andj calculus affection?. In sickness I have found it of great value, more especially in that of pregnancy, In sea Bickness 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 H. PAYNE, ;-: F.C.S., L.R.C.P., M.B.C.S. Auckland, October 17th, 1878. ' 1 have examined a sample of water furnished to me by Messrs Kelly and Eraser,' 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, e be very advantageous t) patients requiring ; " alkaline treatment. The appended analysis by Mr Skey is most full and complete. : " I have personally'given the water a trial, and believe it will prove valuable in cases suoh as those above-mentioned, ~ (Signed) CHARLES F GOLDSBRO, .RC.P. Thames, October Ist, 1878.' In reply to your request for an opinion of ' the Puriri Water, lam happy to'say that it promises to be a most useful addition to the means of cure at the command of persons .affec- . ted 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 Vicby. .■'. (Signed) JAMES KILGOUK, M.D. '_ Auckland, 14th October, 1878. If the Puriri Wateras taken in a methodic* : manner, with due regard to diet, exercise, &d it can be best compared in value to tne,celo> - brated mineral waters of Kissengen in Bavaria, -. which are beneficially used, in most: caßoa of ; diseases of the digestive organs. JErated,_ it is a refreshing and cooling drink,, although, in.|irijf t , opinion, preferable in its natural; state" for' J * medical purposes, >t (Signed) • R. SCHWABZBACH, . s, " " ■' M.D. DELIVERED IN CASES CONTAINING 5 DO ZEN. ■';■•■'•'■ An Oedebs Pbomptly' Attendbd m ~.. Office- :: ■ .; 10 POLLEN STRBET, SHORTLAND, 16 Opposite Shortland;Fot'el. ; i KELLY & ERASES, Proprietors. id ' ■■••-,.. w JUST LANDED, * AND id ' TO ARRIVE, PER'JOSEPHINE,' r " 00 CASES McCONNELL'S ,d Ad) HAMS AND BACON. QAA BAGS WOOD'S BEST 3 OUU ELOTJR. The above will be sold at Lowest Current Rates for Cash, and Cash Only, AT . THOMAS VEALE'S -i WHOLESALE ESTABLISHMENT, J POLLEN-STREET. jiAoQOWAH'S F08.3s TEA