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were disappointed at finding the spot where they rise a wilder- 

 ness frequented by a few cowherds ; there were a few huts 

 near, and one scarcely habitable thatched bungalow^ tenanted 

 by a single European Sergeant, the only patronizer of the 

 mineral waters. The scenery was exceedingly pretty, although 

 the heat in the bottom of the narrow valley was of course at 

 that season of the year oppressive. Had these springs been 

 in any corner of Europe, a large village with hotels and 

 bathing rooms would long ere this have transformed the 

 appearance of this secluded valley, and Government and the 

 shop-keepers and gamblers, would be reaping a rich harvest 

 of gain. Such things are not of course to be expected in 

 India, but it might have been hoped that some small expence 

 would have been incurred, in the way of fitting up a hos- 

 pital and baths for the invalids of Landour, to many of whom 

 these wells might have been rendered of invaluable service. 

 Dr. Murray* s evidence is quite sufficient, even if it were not 

 supported by the experience of all Europe, to show that these 

 springs, especially the sulphuretted ones, may be extremely 

 useful in the treatment of chronic diseases, although an accu- 

 rate analysis of them is still a desideratum. But it so hap- 

 pens that Dr. Murray* s valuable hints have been quite over- 

 looked. 



After all, the springs labour under great disadvantages of 

 situation. If they had been on a level with Landour, or in 

 any part of India at a distance from the hills, nothing could 

 have prevented their coming into use, but unfortunately they 

 are about 4,000 feet below the Sanatorium, and eight miles 

 distant from it, and of course never enjoy so cool a tempera- 

 ture as the higher regions. Yet this offers no reason why, 

 for five or six months of the year, accommodation should not 

 be provided for those who are likely to benefit by their use. 

 Supplies are readily procurable from the Dhoon, to which 

 the access for mules is easy, and in many cases it would be 

 desirable to remove invalids in winter from the piercing 



