WHANGAREI.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXI, Issue VI, 8 August 1903, Page 414

WHANGAREI.

Dear Bee, August 1. Among the visitors to the district just now is Dr. Wohlmann, Government Balneologist, who is inspecting the mineral springs of the North. He has been to Ohaeawai to see the celebrated mercucia! springs at that place, and is now at Kamo, the Vichy of New Zealand. Our Kamo springs are alkaline, ferruginous and highly charged with carbonic arid gas, and contain also minute traces of •arsenic. Like the “Source des Mesdames” and the “Puits Lardy” of Vichy, the mineral wafers of Kamo are invaluable in many of the chronic diseases of women, particularly in anaemic eases. Those acquainted with the French spa at Vichy, will know how very popular the place is with the gentler sex, having the reputation of not only curing diseases peculiar to women, but also of beautifying the complexion. Dr. Wohlmann’s visit should lead to important results, as his report, will indicate just what these waters are suitable for, which is a matter of great moment to those v.ho are in search of health, who want to know just where to go for their par-

ticular complaint. Hitherto people have drifted about from one place to another, not knowing which was best for their complaints, and wasting in this way lime and money. Kamo is entirely different to any other mineral springs district, in that the water is a natural soda-water. At the back of the springs is a large lake of soda-water, in which visitors can bathe. It is a charming place, and from one point of view the water has the peculiarity of looking the colour of blood. Mrs Gillon gave a very enjoyab'e "Poster afternoon” at her residence, “Rawhiti,” on July 31. It was given for married ladies only, and a greater novelty was given to the poster advt. in a prize for the best spent threepenny bit. The hostess received her guests, looking very nice in heliotrope, assisted by the Misses Drummond and Corns. Among the guests were Mrs Col. Goring, wno wen the prize, a silver thimble, for the most original poster. This poster was urique, the subject being an advt. for a loea’ undertaker. It was an artistic and bold presentation. Mrs Higginson was the winner of a prize (a vase) for guessing the greatest number of poster adyts. correctly. Mrs Struthers won the prize (a greenstone pendant) for the ‘ best-laid-out threepenny bit.” The following were some of the posters: Mrs Higginson, Royal Barlock Typewriter; Mr« Dalston, Hennessy’s Brandy; Mrs C. Thomas, Reckitt’s Blue; Mrs R. Thompson, Swan Soap; Mrs R. Mair, Potted Yarmouth Bloaters; Mrs L L. Cubitt, Perfect Typewriter; Mrs T. L. Drummond, Aseot Tobacco; Mrs Str itfte‘s, Lifebuoy Soap; Mrs Matheson, McIntosh’s Cream Toffee; Mrs G. Foster, "Northern Advocate”; Mrs J. Mackie, Fragrant Vanity Fair; Mrs Lockart, Maori Chief N.Z. Clothing; Mrs Gillon, Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills; Mrs W. A. M. Bain, Colgates’ Shaving Stick; Mrs Corns, Three Star Brandy; Mrs E. N. Boult, Y.Y. Ginger Stout; Mrs W. Carruth, Smith’s Premier Typewriter.

NGAIA.