SrgwanT.— Establishment of a Sanatorium in Rotorua District. 481 
The facility with which refrigeratmg operations can now be carried on, 
and the abundance of water-power in the Puarenga, suggest a further 
application of the forcing system in horticulture, viz., the possibility of 
obtaining a perfect winter crop of tropical fruits by resting the plants during 
the summer by means of an artificial winter. This could be easily pro- 
duced in any degree of severity by circulating cold air under the glass and 
iced water in the ground pipes. 
The general characters of the Whakarewarewa waters are pretty well 
known; anyhow, a detail description of them here would be superfluous. 
It may suffice to say that of all places in the district they have been most 
resorted to by invalids for residence at the baths, and numbers of very 
wonderful cures have been effected. It would be easy to compile a large 
and authenticated list of these extending: over the last seven or eight years. 
The supply of agricultural and pastoral produce will be abundant as 
soon as wanted. It is not so now, however, but the necessary and indis- 
pensable prelude to this establishment is the completion of railway com- 
munication between Auckland and Rotorua. That means the settlement of 
many thousands of acres of admirable agricultural land with a population 
of small farmers who, with steady markets at both ends of the line of 
railway, will form a prosperous community. 
We may now proceed to sketch the outline of the several features form- 
ing the scheme in contemplation, with only such details as are necessary to 
explain the working and purposes of some of them. 
Baths.—A very faint outline only can be sketched of the variety possible 
to be obtained in baths at Whakarewarewa. The subject expands in capa- 
city every time it is considered. The waters would be collected into suitable 
reservoirs, having a natural appearance given to them. Pipes, chiefly 
earthenware, would lead to baths situated along both sides of the stream, 
wherever convenient, taking care to have ample room for extension and 
improvement, as experience would be gained of the direction of popular 
favour. Bathers would have a choice not only of the kind of water, but the 
temperature and manner of use. Tepid and cold swimming baths ought to 
be attached to each set, and separate sets enclosed and set apart for ladies. 
These bath buildings must be designed with great care, and present the 
most thorough ventilation and at the same time freedom from draughts. 
The architecture of the whole bathing arrangements, including reservoirs 
and conduits, should harmonize with the voleanic and eruptive surround- 
ings. 
The general bathing arrangements should be open to visitors and in- 
valids from any part, and not confined to those living at the sanatorium, 
but the more medicinal and highly curative of the springs should be under 
