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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 45

Testimonials

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Testimonials.

The following testimonials speak for themselves. These are but a few out of many now in the hands of the proprietor, and are selected, not on account of their extra flattering nature, for all contain the same tale in other words, but because they are from visitors-whose homes are in England, America, Australia, and the various Provinces of New Zealand; although thousands of people have visited the Waiwera, and bathed in the Hot Springs, many suffering from most complicated complaints, there is not a single instance known of any person taking cold from the effect of bathing, or of any ill effects accruing; while, on the other hand, hundreds, aye, thousands have derived benefit from their visits.

A most remarkable cure was effected in 1872 that is well worthy of notice. A Mr. Gardinhire, who was in the war in the Southern States of America, after being six weeks constantly in the saddle, contracted a disease, which baffled the skill of all medical men he consulted; he travelled in search of health for years through Europe and America, visiting all the famous springs, but with no beneficial results. After three months' stay at Waiwera, he became thoroughly convalescent, and has had no return of his complaint, and enjoyed good health ever since.

Wakefield Street, Auckland,

Sir,—Having derived much benefit from bathing in your Hot Springs, Waiwera, I think it is a duty that I owe to the public—especially suffering humanity—that my case should be made known. Before I went to the Springs I suffered for months the most excruciating pain from Rheumatic Gout, had to be lifted in and out of bed, in fact, was unable to walk without the use of two sticks. It took me an hour to walk from Wakefield Street to the "Lady Bowen." After getting to the Springs I bathed twice a-day, and drank freely page 19 of the mineral waters, at least a pint each day, and after six days I felt quite well, free from pain, and can walk as well as ever I did. It is now eleven days since I left, and have had no return of pain. If this should induce any person suffering as I was to try the hot baths, I feel sure they will get cured, and if so, serve the object I have in writing to you.

I am, Sir, your obedient Servant,

Thos. Weaving.

Robert Graham, Esq.

Auckland,

Mr. Robert Graham,

Sir,—Understanding you are the proprietor of the Hot Springs at Waiwera, I think it is only due to you to give a short account of my successful experience of the efficacy of the Springs in the cure of Rheumatism. I had been suffering from Rheumatism since the year '69, contracted through cold and wet, working on the West Coast, and from that time until I left the Springs, I had suffered periodically from the same. The second bath I took brought back all the Rheumatic pains I had ever experienced in different parts of my body At the end of a fortnight I was free from all pains, with the exception of the ankles (which were always the worst part affected), and, with the exception of my feet being very tender from so much hot bathing, I am quite a new man; I have not the slightest pain of Rheumatism about me, not even in the ankles. To parties visiting the Springs I should advise them not to feel alarmed or disappointed if they find themselves worse the first day or two; according to the general opinion it shews the action of the waters. Also, I would recommend the drinking at least two or three glasses of water both on entering and leaving the bath; also, sweating in the blankets, for which accommodation is provided in each bath; and to parties affected with accute Rheumatism I think the more they use them the more speedy will be the cure.

I remain, sir, yours respectfully,

C. H. Willoughby.

Auckland,

Dear Sir,—In the interests of those who may be similarly afflicted, and in recognition of the benefits I derived at your sanitarium, the Waiwera (Hot Springs), I desire to record the efficacy of the baths and water in the cure of Dyspepsia, from which I had suffered many months. Thanks, however, to the virtues of the mineral waters, together with a free use of baths, I was relieved of the distressing symptoms, and have since enjoyed the best of health.

Yours truly,

Robert Graham

, Esq.

John Bent.

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Robert Graham, Esq.

Dear Sir,—Having suffered from Rheumatism for some time past, on the recommendation of my medical adviser, Dr. Turnbull, of Christchurch, I visited your Hot Springs. After three weeks' bathing, and drinking the mineral water, I am restored to perfect health. In fact, I have not felt so well for years as I am at present. The trip altogether has been a most enjoyable one. I found the Hotel comfortable; excellent table, attendance good, civil and obliging, pleasant for the invalid seeking health, or the man of business requiring relaxation. I know of no place in New Zealand where a person could pass a few weeks more agreeably than at your Hot Springs.

Yours faithfully,

J. J. Fitz Gibbon.

Postmaster, Christchurch.
New Plymouth,

Sir,—I desire to bear testimony to the efficacy of the Waiwera (Hot Springs), and, as my case is a peculiar one, I shall briefly state it. About four years ago I had the spine of my back dislocated, in consequence of which I lost the power of my limbs from the back downwards—lost all feeling in them; also, wasting and loss of flesh on my legs. I was quite unable to walk, and was in this state for about three years—could not turn in my bed without assistance. Last October I went to the Hot Springs, Waiwera, and bathed twice each day, and drank at least 1¼ pints of the water daily. After six weeks' bathing I found the symptoms of life return to my legs. I could lift and use my legs as well as ever; got strong and healthy; all pain and weakness left me. Owing to the dislocation of my back I still use crutches, but I have no doubt I shall shortly be able to do without them altogether, as I can now walk 100 yards at a time without them. I consider the cure a most miraculous one, and feel sure thousands would visit the Springs if they only knew its valuable properties. I take this opportunity of expressing my grateful thanks to Miss Home for the great kindness I received while at the Springs, also Mr. Home for the kindness and attention paid to me by him.

I am, Sir, yours truly,

S. J. Joll.

Robert Graham, Esq.

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R. Graham, Esq.

Sir,—I beg to record my sense of the great benefit to my health by a short residence at your Hot Springs. I came here ten days ago suffering from Asthma—the result of a severe attack of congestion of the lungs—but from taking a hot bath daily, followed by 1 cold shower bath, and copious drinking of the water, the Asthma is gone, and my breathing become free and regular.

I am, &c.,

W. McKinstry.

Robert Graham, Esq.

Dear Sir,—Before I take my leave of Waiwera, allow me to testify to the benefits I have received from the use of the hot baths on your estate. I came here a fortnight ago almost prostrate and helpless, and required assistance in gaining both the steamer in Auckland and the shore and hotel here. My weakness has been from the effects of a severe attack of typhoid fever, which lasted for eleven weeks. On recovery, my doctors advised me to recruit my system by a residence at the Hot Springs. I now find myself thoroughly recovered, thanks to the virtue of the mineral waters and the purity of the atmosphere.

Yours, &c.,

E. Hadrill.

Waiwera Springs,

Dear Sir,—For four months I was laid up at the Thames with Rheumatism, contracted from working at the mines. Although not confined to my bed, I was unable to walk without the aid of a stick, and my body was bent nearly double. I may state, that all this time I was under medical treatment, without the slightest benefit. At the suggestion of some friends I was induced to try the Waiwera (Hot Springs); I bathed regularly three limes a day, and drank freely of the water; and I now find myself, after a fortnight's residence, quite cured; I am entirely free from ache or pain, and in as good health as ever I was. I am grateful to you, sir, for the benefits I have received, and would strongly recommend others similarly afflicted to throw physic to the dogs, which. I have proved to be useless in the case of Rheumatism.

Yours obediently,

Peter Martin.

R. Graham Esq..

Auckland,

Sir,—I desire to give publicity to the wonderful cure I had; while at your Waiwera Sanitarium. I was suffering from Rheumatic Fever; was six weeks in the Hospital under page 22 medical treatment for same. I suffered great pain with swellings and stiffness in my joints. I was unable to take off my own boots, and had to employ a cab to take me to the steamer when I had made up my mind to try your Springs. After one week's bathing, and drinking the water, I got as well as ever I was, and have had no return of the pain, although it is now two weeks since my recovery, which I look upon almost like a miracle.

I am, sir, yours respectfully,

George Beveridge.

To Robert Graham, Esq.

Thames,

Robert Graham, Esq.,

Auckland.

Dear Sir,—I feel great pleasure in testifying to the benefits I derived by my visit to the Hot Springs at Waiwera, in the year 1868. For years prior to that time I had been subject to attacks of Rheumatism, which would lay me up for weeks at a time. The use of the Springs proved, after this lapse of time, to have taken the disease quite out of my system, having had no relapse since that time. For three months before going to the Springs, I had been totally unable to move without assistance, from an attack of Sciatica. My object in writing to you is that you may make this public, for the benefit of those who may be similarly affected, without knowing where to obtain relief. My experience leads me to believe the Waiwera Springs more efficacious for Rheumatism, Lumbago, or Sciatica, than all the medicine the doctors can give, and only requires to be made known to become the great sanitarium for the South Pacific.

I am, dear Sir, yours very truly,

Edward Honiss.

R. Graham, Esq.

Mangarei,

Sir,—I have much pleasure in certifying that I have derived great benefit from the baths, and drinking the Waiwera water, and I strongly recommend people suffering from Rheumatism, to visit the Hot Springs, Manurangi.

I am, Sir, yours truly,

David Finlay.

R. Graham, Esq.

Sir,—Having observed during my stay at Waiwera the good effects produced by the use of the water, both by drinking and bathing, I am convinced of its efficacy in many disorders, more especially in Rheumatism, Scrofula, and Gout.

J. Carey, L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S.

Waiwera,
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Sir,—I feel pleasure in recording my testimony to the great benefit I have received during my short visit to the Hot Springs. Ten days ago I was suffering the most intense pain from Rheumatic Gout in my knees and ankles, having been laid up and under medical treatment for some time. Being advised to visit the Hot Springs, I came down, and have taken the bath daily, and drank freely of the water, and now I have not the least feeling of Rheumatism, and am much better in health than I have been for some years. The Hotel is all the most fastidious could desire.

Claude F. Corlett,

Late Part Proprietor Thames Advertiser. Waiwera,
Waiwera, Auckland.

Robert Graham, Esq., J.P.,

Sir,—I understand that you purpose publishing a small book about your Hot Springs, and, for the benefit of those who have suffered similarly to myself, permit me to add my warm and willing testimony to their curative properties. I have been a sufferer from Seated Rheumatism for nearly 14 months, during which period I got very little relief, until my arrival here a few weeks back. Already the effects of the baths and the drinking of the water has almost completely restored me to health, and, judging from present appearances, I should think that I can leave here fully cured in another week, which only makes 4 weeks altogether since my arrival.

Yours obediently,

R. Graham, Esq.

George Scorgie.

Waiwera,

Sir,—Having suffered from a severe attack of Pleurisy, I was recommended by my medical adviser, Dr. Lethbridge, to visit the Hot Springs. I am happy to state that after 16 days residence, I find myself greatly benefitted by the use of the baths, drinking the water, and breathing a pure atmosphere. I have no hesitation in saying, that when once the curative properties of the Springs become generally known, that thousands of invalids from England, the Australian Colonies, and California, will be glad to avail themselves of the benefits to be derived from the Waiwera Springs.

I am, &c., Thames.

James Rae.

Auckland,

Sir,—On leaving your employ, as the manager, for two years, of the Waiwera establishment, I desire to place on record my certificate of the value of the Hot Springs water, not only with page 24 regard to its action in my own case, but to numerous invalids who went to the Springs complete cripples, and on their return have waited on me in perfect health. I firmly believe, from what I have seen, that the Waiwera Springs only require to be known to cause thousands of sufferers to visit them, and get relief where medicine has proved powerless.

James Stevenson.

R. Graham, Esq.,

Proprietor.

Mr. J. S. Sweeney, of Auckland, who visited the Springs on the 5th September, 1874, writes:—"I, as is well known to many in Auckland, had been suffering for about three months from a paralytic stroke, my right arm and leg being comparatively useless. By the advice of some of my friends, I was induced to try a course of bathing at the Hot Springs, and commenced on the 6th instant. I took a bath of about twenty minutes duration every morning and evening, and after each remained for about one or two hours covered with blankets. After the first three days a great improvement was noticeable, and on the 18th instant, I was convalescent."

Mr. Charles Henry Witherby, states:—"Having being troubled with Rheumatism for about seven years, I have tried the Waiwera (Hot Springs) for five weeks, and, I am glad to say, with great success, not now having the slightest Rheumatic pain about me."

Auckland, 19th September, 1874.

Mr. Alexander Stewart

testifies as follows:— Waiwera,

Sir,—I have been a sufferer from Rheumatism for over two years, which had settled in my left thigh. Through stiffness and pain consequent thereon, I was unable to work. During the period of my suffering, I consulted medical men, who failed in any way to afford me relief. I was then recommended to try the Hot Springs, and found myself, after a few baths, much better. I leave now, after three weeks' use of them, almost free from sickness and pain.

Yours, &c., (Signed)

Alexander Stewart.

To Robert Graham, Esq.

Ashburton, Canterbury,

Dear Sir,—I feel much pleasure in testifying to the great benefit I derived during my stay at the Waiwera (Hot Springs). On the recommendation of my medical adviser, Dr. Mark, of Christchurch, I visited your sanitarium. I arrived there almost page 25 as helpless as a child, suffering from Paralysis, through a severe crush received in a grain store. After five weeks' bathing I got so far restored, that, with the use of two sticks, I can manage to walk about, and I have no doubt I shall shortly be able to do without them altogether. The trip has been a most enjoyable one; the hotel, table, and attendance being all anyone could wish for. I take this opportunity of expressing my sincere thanks to Miss Graham for the great kindness I received while at the Springs.

I am, Sir, yours truly,

Hugo Friedlander.

Robert Graham, Esq.

Waiwera Hot Springs,

Dear Sir,—Nearly two years and a half ago I was attacked by Paralysis of the most hopeless kind, termed by medical men Locomtor Ataxy, entirely lost the use of both legs, and was quite unable to move without assistance. I came to the Waiwera (Hot Springs), the end of November, 1877, and in less than six weeks could move about, with the assistance of an arm and stick, and can now walk with the help of two sticks without difficulty, and am able to ride on horseback with the greatest ease. I bathe twice a day, drink a moderate quantity of the mineral water, and find myself steadily acquiring strength, and co-ordination returning, and have not the least doubt that, with perseverence and time, my cure will be complete and permanent. I may add that my case was looked upon as perfectly hopeless by every medical man who I consulted, with one exception. I cannot conclude this without offering my very best thanks to our kind hostess, Miss Gaaham, for her unremitting attention, and the great comfort I have experienced while a resident at Waiwera, and in doing so, not only express my own feelings, but also reiterate the opinions of every visitor who has been here.

I am, dear Sir, yours very truly,

Thomas Adair.

Robert Graham, Esq.,

Ellerslie, Auckland.

Testimonial from Mr. John Conway, accompanying Australian Cricketers:—

Davidson's Star Hotel, Albert Street,

Dear Sir,—Though having stayed but a few days at the Waiwera, the far-famed Hot Springs, I can testify as to the efficacy of its waters upon a troublesome attack of Rheumatism. I could scarcely walk when I first went there, but by the aid of about half-a-dozen baths I could move about with freedom and without pain. While staying there I came into contact with page 26 many in search for relief from Rheumatics, Sprains, and other ills that flesh is heir to, and all spoke in the most glowing terms of the benefit they had gained by their bathing in the waters of Waiwera.

Yours faithfully,

John Conway.

The Hot Springs of Waiwera appear to be attracting attention in the old country, and deservedly so. We observe in a late London paper, received by the last mail, the following account:—"The Hot Springs of Waiwera, less than twenty miles from Auckland, deserve more attention than they have yet received. Their value as a hygienic and medical restorative is beyond question. The number of persons who have derived permanent benefit from a visit to them, and even a short residence in their neighbourhood, is very great. Those who have experienced this benefit are emphatic in their encomiums of the attention they received during their stay at the Hot Springs from the manager of the excellent Hotel which has been established at Waiwera. The proprietor of the land upon which the establishment stands is Mr. Robert Graham, who has, by means of a most liberal expenditure, improved the house and grounds, so that the accommodation provided shall be commensurate with all the requirements which would serve to give pleasure and comfort to the ordinary visitor, and ease and retirement to the invalid.

The Honorable Samuel D. Hastings, of Wisconsin, U.S.A., having recently visited the Waiwera (Hot Springs), gives the following opinion of them:—

" I have visited baths of various kinds in Europe, America, and Australia, but have never found any more enjoyable than the Hot Baths of Waiwera.

" These baths are admirably arranged, the temperature of the water is most agreeable, and the effect is most invigorating.

" I went to the Hot Springs exhausted by the incessant labour of twelve months' constant travel through the colonies, speaking almost every evening, and I leave after a few days' experience of the baths, having gained more in health than I ever gained before in the same length of time.

" If the hard worked literary and professional men, merchants, and others of Auckland, and the other cities of New Zealand, knew the benefit they could derive from a short stay at the Waiwera (Hot Springs), I am sure the Hotel would soon be too small to accommodate those who would seek the advantages to be secured from the use of the baths there to be found.

"Samuel D. Hastings,

Wisconsin, U.S.A."
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Our local "Pool of Siloam" at Waiwera continues to deal out its health-giving properties, and persons benefitted by its efficacies are, to their credit, not slow to admit the advantages received in their wonderful recoveries to health and strength. No greater proof of this is needed than the testimonials of the Rev. Mr. Henderson, of Melbourne, who, sorely stricken, sought relief from his ailments in the flowing mineral waters of the Hot Springs; and he found it.

Clement's Park, Cambridge, Waikato, Proprietor Waiwera (Hot Springs).

To Robert Graham, Esq.,

Dear Sir,—Among the many invalids that have visited the Waiwera (Hot Springs), perhaps there is not one who has derived more benefit in so short a time as myself; and I think it is a duty I owe to others who may be similarly situated to make my case known. When I went to the Springs I was suffering great pain;—could not walk, but had to be carried, and when laid down on the sofa at Waiwera, suffered such excruciating pain, that I had to get brandy and water to keep me from fainting. My knee was swollen to twice its usual size. After fourteen days' bathing and drinking the water, I recovered; got rid of the pain, and felt in every way as well as ever I was in my life, which has continued; and I feel sure when better known, the Waiwera (Hot Springs) will be highly appreciated, and great benefits will be derived from such valuable medicinal springs. I have refrained from giving a testimonial till now, fearing the rapid cure could not be lasting; but is is now six months since I was cured, and not the slightest symptoms of a return of the pain, in fact I never felt better.

I am, yours faithfully,

A. Clements.

Ovalau,

Esteemed Sir,—You were good enough to invite the Captain and Officers of H.I.M.s. "Gazelle" to a visit to your Waiwera (Hot Springs), and, in conveying to you their thanks for the very great kindness and hospitality you shewed them during their stay there, I take this opportunity, in the interest of suffering mankind, to describe to you the impression which not only the visit to, and use of the Springs, but also conversation with the various patients, have produced upon me.

The Waiwera (Hot Springs) combine all the advantages of a climatic sanitarium, and possess an efficacious therapeutical degree of heat equal to that of blood heat. The communication with town is easy and comfortable; bodily comforts are provided by a well-kept Hotel and a well-furnished table. The locality is page 28 protected on nearly every side by wooded mountain ranges, and the surrounding country rich in natural beauties, with a glorious view of the sea.

According to an analysis now before me, the Springs abound in salts, which, according to their relations to the chief factors of circulation of the blood and bodily reorganization, as well as their experimentally and empirically proved effects, are apt to produce in their very composition an effect at once regulating, tonical, and purgative, and capable of re-establishing the normal condition of the human organization which may have been disturbed by internal or external influences, and to invigorate its stability. It is a very happy combination of a number of heretogeneous factors, such as locality, climate, medicinal qualities, and temperature of the waters, which makes the Waiwera (Hot Springs) worthy of every consideration in the widest circles, and vouchsafes to them an important future. It is not my intention, nor am I in a position to lay down special instructions and directions about using the baths and the waters; careful examination and observations would be necessary to do that; but this much is certain, that a brief and proper use of the Baths as well as the Springs, under careful observations of indications, will produce the most salutary effects in a great number of diseases of the more important organs and their consequent weaknesses, but more especially in rheumatic and arthritic complaints of all sorts.

Accept the assurance of my very highest appreciation and esteem, with which I have the honor to remain, yours,

Huesker, M.D.

Assistant-Surgeon H.I.M.s. "Gazelle."

To Robert Graham, Esq.,

Auckland.

We call the attention of sufferers from Rheumatism and other kindred ailments, to a letter in another column, written by Mr. Wm. Rae, of the Stoney Creek Hotel, from the Auckland Hot Springs. We all know how much and how long Mr. Rae suffered, and we now know his cure. We may add that many have been cured by the same remedy, and have no doubt that as the efficacy of the Hot Springs become better known, they will be very extensively had recourse to.—Cleutha Leader, 23rd June, 1876.

Sir,—You will be doing me a great favour by publishing the following:—I am well known in the district, and the public know how much I have suffered through Rheumatism, and to what expense I have been put by the doctors. I left your district some time ago with the intention of going to the Palmer diggings, but when I arrived in Sydney my old complaint returned with page 29 full force, and I was obliged to remain in Sydney sixteen days, attended by the doctors, who did me no good; and, as the last resort, I came here. I had to be carried from the one boat to the other, and when I arrived here I could not bear anybody to touch me, I was in such pain. After a fortnight bathing in the hot springs, I am almost restored to health, and can walk, talk, and eat my meals with the other visitors. I have taken no medicine since I have been here, and attribute my cure to the waters alone. The short time in which I have been restored to health has struck everybody with surprise, and I should strongly advise anybody suffering from a like disorder to pay a visit to the Springs. I hope my old friend Mr. Telford, of Otanomomo, will see this, and take advantage of the "waters," as I can strongly recommend them.

I must not close this letter without thanking Mr. Robert Graham (proprietor of the Springs) and his employees for the kind attention they showed to me whilst at the Springs.

I am, &c.,

Wm. Rae.

Waiwera,

It is very gratifying to learn that many officers of Her Majesty's ships, formerly stationed in New Zealand, take a lively interest in the welfare of Auckland, and prosperity of New Zealand generally. The following letter was received by the last mail from Rear-Admiral Drury, formerly on this station:—

"Nice, France, February 26th, 1876.—Dear Sir,—Your pamphlet on the Waiwera Springs has been forwarded to me from Cheltenham. I am much obliged to you, for anything connected with the prosperity of Auckland, or New Zealand in general, affords me pleasure. When visiting the locality, in 1852-3, it did not require much prescience to forsee the importance of these Springs as the Colony advanced, and I congratulate you in having developed their resources. In all our English spas medical supervision is considered necessary, and I hope it will soon be so with you. Your name is very familiar to me.

I remain, yours truly,

Byron Drury,

Rear-Admiral.

Robert Graham, Esq."

Auckland,

Dear Sir,—I desire to add to the many flattering testimonials in your pamphlet, concerning the Waiwera (Hot Springs), my unqualified testimony of the great benefit I have derived in my own ease by the use of the baths, as well as drinking freely of the water.

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Whilst sojourning at the Springs, I may with truth say that I have witnessed the most extraordinary recoveries, more especially in cases of Rheumatism and Rheumatic Gout, and I am only surprised that they are not more largely resorted to.

For the invalid seeking health, or the man of business requiring relaxation, I know of no place in New Zealand where a few weeks could be more agreeably and profitably spent than at the Hot Springs.

I may add that your commodious Hotel, and the way in which it is conducted, is in every respect a credit to the Colony.

I am, dear Sir, Yours faithfully,

Robert Graham, Esq.,

Edward S. Willcocks.

Auckland.
Auckland,

R. Graham, Esq.

Dear Sir,—For the benefit of sufferers who may be similarly afflicted, I desire to give publicity to a remarkable cure effected through bathing in your valuable Springs at Waiwera. Dr. Wadding ton, 01 Te Awamutu, recommended my wife to try your Hot Springs for a long-standing disease which had been pronounced incurable. It was her last resource, and I am happy to say that having bathed at the springs several months, she is leaving them to day perfectly cured, and as well as ever she was in her life. I consider it my duty to give as much publicity as possible to this proof of the great medicinal value of the Waiwera Springs.

Yours faithfully,

G. Thomasson.

Remuera,

Having suffered most severely from Gout for fifteen years, and having frequently visited the Waiwera Springs, I can bear testimony to its extraordinary curative powers; I am now free from all pain and well in my health, and have the firm use of my hands and feet, which I had not previous to taking the baths. I feel it my duty to add my testimonial to those already published.

William Young, J.P.

Ex-Collector of Customs.

R. Graham, Esq.,

Proprietor, &c, Waiwera Shrings.
Auckland,

To Mr. Robert Graham.

Dear Sir.—I have much pleasure in testifying to the benefits my wife derived from a visit, or rather two visits to the Hot Springs. I took her there, in the first instance, in a most critical page 31 state; she had been in bed nearly three months with Rheumatic Fever, which left her completely crippled in both arms and legs, she suffered frightfully from Rheumatic pain; she found immediate relief in the bath. She continued the use of the baths for seven weeks, at the rate of one bath a day; the result was a very decided improvement in her general health. After a couple of weeks in town I took her down again, and stayed several months, and followed the same plan. The improvement was surmising; her health was quite established. I have no doubt the Hot Springs saved her life.

I am, dear Sir, Yours obediently,

Samuel White.

Waiwera,

Robert Graham, Esq.

Sir,—Two years ago I was very much troubled with Lumbago, for which I tried your Hot Springs. After bathing for some time I got completely cured, and have never been subject to them since.

I am Sir, Your obedient Servant,

Charles Matthew,

Omaha.
East Tamaki,

Robert Graham, Esq.,

Dear Sir,—Hearing that you are about to publish some account of the Hot Springs at Waiwera, it has occurred to me that you may think my experience of their healing qualities worth relating. I left England for New Zealand in the year 1851; during the voyage out I was attacked by Rheumatic Gout; I was so ill that I could not walk, and had to be carried from the boat which landed me at St. George's Bay. Seeing a very well written notice in the Auckland newspapers, which described, in the George Robin's style, the virtues of your Hot Springs, and the beauties of the surrounding neighbourhood, I, although an unbeliever in these kind of advertisements, resolved to try the healing effects of the Waiwera (Hot Springs) on my Rheumatic Gout. Communication with the different parts of the coast was not then as it is now, and I had to wait for more than a week. At last, Captain Daldy was kind enough to take me in his boat to Waiwera, and I was most kindly received by the persons who were then in the occupation of your cottage. The result of my visit was much beyond my expectations, for, what with the virtues of the Springs, and good nursing, I, who for some weeks before could not walk, was, after a ten days' sojourn at the Springs, able to take part in a cricket match the day after my return to Auckland.

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During my stay at Waiwera, I remember a lady of the name of Videl, come down there; her case was much worse than mine, for she had lost the use of her limbs; I used to see her carried on a litter to the bath. After a few weeks stay at the Springs, I met her walking about Auckland, and no one would have known that she had ever been ill; I believe she never experienced a return of Rheumatism.

The community have to thank you for the spirited manner in which you have undertaken the task of rendering these Springs a benefit to invalids; and I hope that the enterprise will not only be a benefit to the sick, but also to yourself, in a pecuniary point of view.

I am, yours, &c.,

Albin Martin.