WAIPIRO HOT SPRINGS,

[To thr Editor op the Herald.]

Sir,,— l have just returned from an inspec tion torn- as far as the Waiapu river and found tho stock in a satisfactory condition, with the exception of some of the sheep in the Waiapu valley belonging to the Maoris, where tho country is overstocked ; elsewhere the sheep arc looking remarkably well and are yielding a very good clip. The country is very much burnt up, and unless rain comes soon the feed will bo very scarce indeed. On my return journey I called at the Waipiro hot springs, where I found Mi ami Mrs David Gordon, late of Matawhero, located. Mr Gordon went up there, he told me, a perfect cripple from rheumatism, but the hot baths have done wonders for him, he has almost ijuite recovered, and now suffers little or no pain. He has made a fine bath six feet square by three and a half feet deep, floored and slabbed it all round, with an arrangement to let ihe water off so that it can be kept beautifully clean. He has also built a high screen round the bath, leav ing ample room for dressing. I enjoyed two delightful baths there. Mr and Mrs ( iordon hitend remaining and opening an accom modation house for the benefit of tourists or health seekers. They are now building a house which they hope to have finished on New Year's Da}'. Mrs ((onion will then be able to provide board for any requiring it, also comfortable sleeping accommodation in tents.
