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Thames Advertiser, Volume XII, Issue 3236, 5 February 1879, Page 1

Mineral Water. PUB I HI MINERAL _ WATER! BOTTLED AT THE NATURAL SPRINGS. COOL, EFFERVESCING, AND INVIGORATIiNG. The curative fropertiks op thb above WATER Lave 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 rarated water it is unsurpassed, having a peculiarly pleasant flavour. Medicinally the water is placed on the i market in its natural state, carefully bottled and wired. • , Below will be found the reports and analyses, alao 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 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 s Soda, 199*01; potash, 2-587; lime, 11*088 mag. nesia, 8 008; iron, traces; silicic acid, 2*772; ' sulphuric acid, 2*903; carbonic acid, 300'438; phosphoric acid, traces; chlorine, 13*313; iodine, traces. These elements are probably combined in l the following manner:— Bi-carbonate o£ soda 452*393 • ditto of lime ... 28*506 ditto . of magnesia 25'625 Chlorideof-sodium ... 21*938 Sulphate of potash ... 4*988 ditto of soda ... 0*940 Silica 2*772 lodide of magnesium ... Traces Phosphate of soda ... Traces- . , 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 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 resemblance in its solid contents with many of the mineral waters of Europe-notably those of Kissengen in Bavaria, of Facbingen in Nassau, and Vichy 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 on the digestive organs, in liver and abdominal diseases, in diabetes, and in gouty, rheumatic, andj calculus affections, 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 H, PAYNE, F.C.S., L.R.C.P., M.B.C.S; Auckland, October 17th, 1878. I have examined a sample of water furnished to me by Mfssrs Kelly and Eraser, obtained from the Puriri Spring. s I find it strongly altaline, and a3 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 ti patients requiring alkaline treatment. The appended analysis by Mr Skey is most) 1 full and complete. I have personally given the water a trial, and believe it will prove valuable in oasea such as those above-mentioned, (Signed) CHARLES F GOLDSBRO, RC.P. Thames, October let, 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 commaud of persons affected by gout in its various forms. Moreover, the water is extremely palatable, and may be advantageously employed aa a beverage by all who are fond of a olear and sparkling drink. " Its chemical constitution strongly resembles the celebrated waters of Vichy. - (Signed) JAMES KIL9OUR, n M.D, li Auckland, 14th October, 1878, If the Puriri Water is taken in a methodic* j manner, with due regard to diet, exercise, &0,l it can be best compaied in value to the celebrated mineral waters of Kissengen in Bavaria, which are beneficially used in most oases of , diseases of the digestive organs.' Skated,_ it is ' a refreshing and cooling drink, although, in my opinion, preferable in its natural state for medical purposes, (Signed) R. DELIVERED IN CASES CONTAINING 5 DOZEN,Am, Ordees Pbomptly Attendbd to. 3 OffiobPOLLEN STREET, SHORTLAND, Opposite Shortlandßotel. 5 KELLY & FRASER, Proprietors. NOH O R |_k OTE L, Queen Steket, Auckland. j J ADAM?, late of the Queen's Hotel, f', Upper Symondq-street, has much pleasure in informing his Thames Friends that he has TAKEN THE ANCHOR HOTEL , and made such alterations that he can offer tliem the BEST ACCOMMODATION in Auokland, and especially to Families arriving from the Thames, !, The Billiard Boom is supplied with one of the Best Billiard Tables in the Colony. J. A. would also call special attention to his Selection of Wines and Spirits. PRICES MODERATE, ) FOE 3s TEA