OUR SANATORIUM

Te Aroha News, Volume XI, Issue 1724, 23 March 1895, Page 2

OUR SANATORIUM

It is always a source of pleasure to us to learn what visitors and othors thifik of this district aftor paying a visit to our hot springa. A writer in a pamphlet j ust issued by the G-overnment on the the “ Health and ploasure resorts of New Zealand,” has the following: ‘ Tho pretty and picturesque township of Te Aroha is remarkable for the rapidity with which it has come into public notice and favour as a health resort. Ebw other places have proved themselves so deservedly popular as this orstwhile mining village, nestled under the shadow of “ The Mountain of Love,” near the estuary of the Thames river, in the Auckland Province. For many persons it affords a better opportunity for restful change, and for the recovery of health and strength, than others in the colony, owing to its easy access and nearness to centres of population. The cost of living is here decidedly moderate, and below similar charges elsewhere, while the accommodation is equal to that obtained in larger cities. Tho surroundings of tho township' are of the ■most attractive description, and the natural beauty of the place' is being augmented by tho energetic efforts of the local authorities. Extensive and varied views of the grandest mountain and river scenery are obtained everywhere without difficulty and at the cost merely of a little pleasurable exercise. The value of the waters and baths for medicinal purposes is daily becoming more apparent, and for skindiseases and rheumatic affections especially their efficacy has been wonderfully exemplified. Yery complete arrangements are being made by the Domain authorities, who have clxargo of the mineral springs, and medical advice and guidance is available for those who require it. Separate baths are provided for ladies, to whom also f acilities are given for the use of special baths.”