TURKISH BATHS.
To the Editor. Sir, —I am agreeably surprised to learn that the Baths company have secured an eligible site, as stated in their prospectus, and that no effort will be spared by the directors in providing baths suitable for the demands of this rapidly increasing City. A great deal of difference of opinion exists as to the usefulness of such an institution, and no doubt some who have never required a bath of that description, nor have seen such au establishment, are justified in expressing their doubts on the matter ; but that is not the question. We live in a moist and changeable climate, which is very searching and trying to the system, producing- a deal of rheumatizm, for which there is no simpler remedy. It is useless, therefore, to say they are net beneficial, when the evidence of thousands in various countries testifies to the contrary. New institutions of every kind have to contend with old prejudices, which are rapidly disappearing everywhere; sand there is no doubt that if the baths are placed in the hands of a thoroughly efficient married couple, the benefit they will confer on the community will need no advertising puffs. in order to obtain the public patronage. • Judging from the status of the directory, the public have a good guarantee of i:s soundness ; and as 1 am given to understand, a largo number of shares have been taken up by the principal citizens of Dunedin more for the sake of haviug an establishment of 1 that kind than as a payable investment—although it cannot avoid being payable, connected as it will be with a tepid bath, in which artisans and' all other classes can pleasantly regale tfcemselves after a day’s labor at a most reasonable charge, Boys can also be taught the art of swimming at all seasohs-of the year, without danger of drowning. This privilege alone will be a great boon to the rising generation, and become so general an exercise that deaths by drowning will bp fewer, and’ many parents’ hearts made lighter. Therefore I, as one citizen, heartily wish the company every success, and long to sec it in full working order.—l have, &c., _ Progression. Dunedin, May 27.
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Evening Star, Issue 3513, 27 May 1874, Page 3
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369TURKISH BATHS. Evening Star, Issue 3513, 27 May 1874, Page 3
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