Rebuilding the Melrose Sanitarium
IN the last issue of the Atlantic Union Gleaner there appeared articles by Elder A. E. Place and Dr. C. C. Nicola, announcing the intention to rebuild the Melrose Sanitarium, recently damaged so seriously by fire. One paragraph in a letter from Sister White to Brother Place reads as follows:— Can you not do something to arouse our people in the East to arise and rebuild the sanitarium? I feel a deep anxiety that Boston shall hear the word of the Lord and the reasons of our faith. . . . Let us regard the fire that has destroyed a part of the sanitarium as a blessing in disguise. The Lord is in this cutting away the objectionable portion of the building. It was a fire-trap, and made but a poor representation. After considering the matter, I said, “Amen, and amen. Refined and purified by fire.” Our people in the East are to do their part in helping to rebuild the destroyed portion of the building. May the Lord impress the hearts of those who have money to come up to his help, and assist in the erection of a building that will be wholesome and safe and convenient. Work to that point. Subscriptions and legacies for the benefit of the sanitarium amounting to $7,525 are reported by Brother Place, and an appeal is made for further financial assistance. Donations or pledges may be sent to W. M. Lee, Melrose, Mass.