DOMAIN BOARD. Interesting Particulars re The Various Springs.

Te Aroha News, Volume IV, Issue 179, 20 November 1886, Page 2

DOMAIN BOARD. Interesting Particulars re The Various Springs.

The usual monthly meeting of the Te Aroha Thermal Springs Domain Boaul, (which lapsed since firat Saturday in the month through lack of a quorum; was ! held in the Board room on Tuesday evening last. Present : Messrs G Wilson, (chairman) C. Airier, (secretary) G. Lipsey, T. Gavin, and E. Quinn. ' Minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed. Correspondence. — Copy of a, letter from the Chairman to l)r Hectoi, forwarding 3 ca-scs'containing 3 bottles of water each from 18 different springs within the Domain was read ; i'roni which the following 1 extracts respecting the temperature and supply of water at the different springs, will prove of J general interest : — No. 1 Bath (reserved excTusivey for ladies use,) 102 deg.inflow of water from spring daily, estimated at 1607 gallons. No.' 2. (the bath found so especially efficacious in curing .rheumatism/ etc.,) temperature 112 degs., 1725 gallons daily. No 3. (a reservoir from which the private baths in No, 3 bath house are supplied,) 112 degs., 3900 gallons daily, tne reservoir containing 15,000 gals. No. 4. 92 degs,, 1 1771 gallons daily. * No 5. I lOOiigg.,, 928 gals. daily. No 6, 104 ,deg,, 2660 gals, daily. ' No. 7. 86dgs. No. 8. Xo9degs., (known as the drinking fountain, covered in with an octagon shaped building, fitted up with seats, etc. . This spring has afforded wonderful r^Jiefc'to many sufferers from. dyspepsia). , No? BA. '95degs. No. 9.. ll&degs.' 1 No. 10.'96dogs\ " No. 11. 88degs. No. 12. 88dcgs. No. 13. 120degs. No. 14. 122degs. No. 15.139d0g'5. No. 16, cold spring. No. 17, do, No/18, cojd soda spring. .Respecting Nos. 9, 10, 11,,12,13,.14, 16, 17, and 18 little has yet been dene, "owing to lack of funds, to develope thorn. No. 15 ■is the' very favourite, drinking spring a little above No. 2 bath-houSe, tae water frohi which is very palatable and most efficacious in relieving those suffering from dyspepsia 'and liver affectibns. Visit of ' Inspection by Mr Gordon, Inspector of Mines. — The Chairman stated that 'Mr H. A. Gordon who ; .arrived at Te A roll a late ' the previous evening from Ohinemuri, having to. leave for Auckland by the 8.20 a.m. train that day, had early that mqrning accompanied by himself and r the' secretary, inspected the various springs, the reservoir, and various new works carried out, and also looked over the books and accounts of the Board, taking notes of all. He found no fault with any of the works carriod out, and on the whole

?xpressel himself as satisfied therewith. flc (the-<3liairmm) showed him the letter ' rMeive^froja[jth expands Depar.tmenb 7VS/p'kpehlitur£of'£soo, anu also! a copy of the' schedule "df most' urgept works totthafcuundunfc seat to Ministerjo? Lands, by his ''request ;' and m the full expectation' of getting 1 that "£5OO, the Board had gone into debt in carrying out improvements' He pointed out to Mr Gordon the cold water dam, and explained the intention of the Board to have a plug inserted where the water main terminated close to Whi taker Street; which would be available in case of fire. This Mr Gordon thought a very judicons thing to do, and alsothought additional pressure could be obtained by bringing in a further supply of water, which could be diverted from Lipsey's creek, if the occupiers of land affected made no objection, and put down £150 in his note book, as being sufficient to improve present dam an 1 effect this. Also made notes of other small sums much needed for carrying\)ut the following improvements. A building over No BA. spiing £70. For improvement of No 8 drinking spring, (which requires that the clay ba dug up a few feet and a concreted floor laid down) I £20 ; addition qf about 12 feet to one end of No 1 bath, and to line same, L5O for erection 6 earth closets in vicinity of various bath houses £GO, for erecting a building over the hot drinking fountain and improving same, £15, filling in various drains, etc., £30 ; for developing sulphur bath, and connecting same by pipe and pump to the ail joining bath house, etc., £15 ; and also various othor improvements greatly needed, the total amount of expenditure which lie strongly approved of amounting to £465. The chairman also explained to Mr Gordon that the Board weie £100 in debt, as they had gone on improving, having been led to expect £500, and were anxious to pay accounts due to tradesmen, etc, From what passed, the chairman said he believed Mr Gordon would strongly recommend Government granting the money for carrying out the impiovements mentioned, as being very urgently needed. The Use of Soap in Baths — The Secretary stated that in spite of the bye-law prohibiting the use of soap in any of fche baths, some parties were continually infringing the rule to the great annoyance of those who came afterwards, it being most unpleasant to have the clearness of the water thus a(L-cted, an 1 some strong complaints Iki 1 boon mule by bathers. Tue Caretaker had been keeping strict watch, and was prepared to lay a charge against certain parties. Mr Qdinn and the Secretary said they were of opinion that the fair sex were the principal of'fendeis. Considerable discussion took place as to the best means of detection to adopt, anil it was unanimously resolved that from this time forth the bye-law prohibiting the use of so ip should be strictly enforced, and the first offender prosecuted whether male or female, as it was a, gross injustice to other bathers for souio Lo use soap in defiance of the rules. The Chairman said that some persons seemed lo be under the impression that there was no objection to the use of soap in connection with the shower baths. He wished it generally known that any person known to use soap in any way icithin the bath houses would be prosecuted ; it was a duty the Boaid oweJ to those frequeiiting the baths, to see that their comfort was not interfered with. Appointment of a Medical Man — Some discussion took place re the great necessity for having a properly qualified man appointed to Te Aroha, whom invalids ",could "consult. ' The discussion arose through the reading of a letter to a private lesidcnt at To Aroha from an Auckland Doctor asking if the Board uould subsidise, etc. The Boaid whilst fully recognising thje' great necessity for having a good medical man at Te Aroha, generally agreed they could not assist in the way of subsidising. The Chairman said Dr Lewis when here •ou a $sit lejmtly, suggested to him the advisability of. having a weighing machine for the use of invalids, and also a douch bath. Earlier Opening of Baths. — On the motion of Mr Quinn it was resolved that the baths be opened an hour earlier in the mornings from this date, viz., at 6 o'clock. Notices of Motion. — Mr Quinn gave notice of motion that at the next meeting of the Board the matter of the sale and colour of tickets be taken into consideration, and remarked he. was of the same opinion npw_as_lormerly;, that the sale o.f the tickets should be- transacted altogether apart from the Domain office, or its employees. The Chairman gave notice of motion that at their next .special mooting the Board take into consideration the question of 'charges, which required revision, he c msidered. Special meeting.~lt "was resolved lo hold a special meeting on Saturday evening, 'November 20th at 7.80., ' " _ Special (hours focusing 1 Nos. 2 and 6.— The Chairman stated that it was highly desirable special hours be sot apart with respect tojNqs. 2 and-G baths for ladies aud gentleman. As at present; considerable inconvenience, . and loss of time was sometimes* occasioned through' lack of some such arrangement. s It was decided to discuss the matter at the special .meeting. . , , , Accounts. — Sundry small accounts amounting to about "Ll3 were passed for payment ; and the meeting, rose.

A juryman remarked : " May it plaze yer honour, I'm deal' in one ear." "..Then leave the box," replied the judge ; " a juior must hear both sides."