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“The baths, of which there are two, each sufficiently deep and spacious to 
swim in, are supplied with water of the same quality as that used for drinking, 
and probably derived from the same source. One is warm, of the temperature 
98° ; the other tepid, is 10 degrees lower. 
“Taken internally, that used as a drink has been found serviceable in many 
instances of derangement of the stomach and intestines resisting ordinary 
treatment, and externally in the form of a bath in the cases of obstinate rheu- 
matism. 
“On exposure of the water to the air, when the carbonic acid it contains in 
part escapes, some of the carbonate of lime and silica dissolved—and, it may be 
inferred, by the agency of the acid—is precipitated, forming incrustations 
—which are found about the baths and also in the bed of the small stream, 
chiefly fed by the bath spring. 
“A building well constructed of stone, of three stories, with a spacious 
verandah or open galley, in front, erected by a philanthropist, a Mr. Huggins, 
for the use of invalids adjoins the baths. The middle story alone is now open 
as an hotel. It is capable of accommodating about 15 persons, has eleven 
bed rooms, a large common room, and a drawing room. Standing on a rising 
ground, it commands a pleasant view of part of the island of St. Kitts and of 
the intervening sea, and is considered healthy.” 
In view of Dr. Davy’s acount of the nature of the waters of the bath, it is 
interesting to read the following report by a modern expert of his analysis of 
a sample of them. 
Report on samples of water from the bath spring, Nevis, West Indies, by 
Joun C. Turesu. 
November 26th, 1908. 
Received duly sealed from Messrs. 
; GILLESPIE Bros. & Co., Lonpon. 
“The water closely resembles that from the Wildbad Thermal Springs of 
Wurtemburg, which are extensively used for chronic rheumatism and gout. 
“ There is no constituent which would render this water deleterious for drink- 
ing purposes. It is free from any signs of pollution.” 
(Signed) Joun C. THRESH. 
Respecting a sample of water from the bath spring, Nevis, West Indies. 
Particulars of Source: Spring. 
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION. 
Turpipity: Clear and Bright. Slight sediment of Sand. 
Cotour: Slight Yellowish Green. Opour: None. 
