From Dr. Mary Sanderson, Springfield, Mass., comes the following:— “I would like to bear testimony to the fact that the medical work in Springfield has been of great value to the church, and has been instrumental in bringing quite a number to the faith. Some have gone to other towns, but are keeping the Sabbath, and are good workers where they are. When I started six years ago, the field was entirely untried in this locality, and the physicians in town prophesied failure, and were not in any way disposed to support such a work. During the first two years I found the question of diet aroused some prejudice; but the Lord has blessed us wonderfully, and given us every proof that loyalty to the standards he has set for us will assuredly bring success. Now we have the support of all the leading physicians, and they give testimony, both personal and by report, of our conscientious work and of the good results accomplished.” “The conference workers who have been sent to this locality have universally borne testimony to the assistance of the institution and to its work. I find it difficult to express in words the courage, the development, and the confidence that have come to me in my six years’ experience. If I needed anything to strengthen my faith in the third angel’s message and in the second coming of my Saviour, I have certainly had it; and the Lord has graciously brought here many hungry souls, who I feel were sent that they might come in contact with this truth. My constant prayer is that this work may be a continual means of helping people to understand God’s efforts to bring his people out of error.” Dr. David Paulson, of the Hinsdale (Ill.) Sanitarium, writes:— “The most interesting item in our institution is the general Bible class that we undertook at the beginning of this year. Up to that time we had only two regular Bible classes for our nurses. Now we have organized a Bible class for those outside of the nurses’ class,—chambermaids, dining-room girls, cooks, call-boys, etc. All, both nurses and these workers, study the same lesson. The interest taken is something remarkable. Practically every worker attends, and studies in a most earnest and prayerful manner. It is helping to fuse the whole family together. We are constantly emphasizing the importance of becoming Bible Christians,—people of the Book, as the early Christians were called.” “We are overwhelmed with patronage. Practically every room in the house is full. The Spirit of God is felt among us, for which we are profoundly grateful. We are only reaching up our hands for more, believing that we are in a time when we may expect the outpouring of God’s Spirit without measure. I am satisfied that the secret of success in our sanitariums is to give earnest attention to Bible study, and to follow its principles in all our work.” Dr. Isadore L. Green, of Watertown, N. Y., gives a brief account of experience in beginning work at that place, adding:— “Our work has been a modest undertaking, yet the Lord has signally blessed the simple efforts, and some good has been accomplished morally and physically. We had to change our location about two years ago, going farther out; and there being no street-car line near us, we have lost some patronage. The old patients have continued, however, and some new ones have come to us. My office work has been seriously influenced, as I earned considerable from transients, who also turned house patients toward us. We bought our present location, which needs some additions to enlarge our treatment-rooms, but, with less work and on account of running expenses, I have not deemed it wise to add to our indebtedness, so have turned my attention to relieving ourselves of debt as fast as possible.” “We pay an honest tithe upon every cent taken in, before any expense is considered. No matter what the source of income, one tenth has been taken out. We also keep up our weekly and annual donations, and endeavor to give something to every enterprise among our people. We are glad to be numbered with those who are doing their best, even though it may be small as compared in results with those who are doing more and have a larger constituency. The present year has been a trying one for me, but my heart is in the continuing of this work until the finish.” “I am glad that medical missionary work and sanitariums are receiving more consideration from our people. Perhaps we are learning to place a proper estimate upon the light God has given concerning health questions. I know of nothing needing more of a revival than to return to the simple truth given us long ago upon these vital questions. In this age of degeneracy and demoralization we must have the key to the situation,—temperance and self-control in all things.” Dr. Franklin Richards, medical superintendent of the sanitarium at Wahroonga, Australia, writes:— “For many weeks past, our sanitarium at Wahroonga has been filled with patients, and the outlook for continued patronage is good. The Lord is blessing in this institution, and for this the workers thank him and take courage. Both old and new patients who come, speak kindly of the sanitarium. Many others write appreciative letters. One former patient, a Sabbath-keeping sister, writes as follows:— “I am sending a small donation for the sanitarium, with my best wishes for its future good work. May God bless you. I am keeping well. We all have much to thank him for.” “A gentleman not of our faith remarked, as he was leaving:— “I want to thank you for your kindness. You have all been very good to me. My bad knee is as sound as ever, and I am perfectly well. Of course I know the Lord has done the healing, but you have been the instrument in his hands. I feel very thankful to you all, and shall always look back upon my visit with feelings of gratitude and pleasure.” “A Queensland judge and his wife, who have been with us for several weeks, are highly pleased with the treatment, diet, and general conduct of our health institution. During a recent consultation the judge remarked:— “‘Before coming to your institution, I had always associated vegetarianism with cabbage, turnips, and the like. I have been agreeably surprised. You have so many nice dishes, and such an abundant supply of what I call good ordinary food—milk, cream, eggs, bread and butter, fresh vegetables, and fruits. I am also surprised at the progress I have made.’” “This widely known and much esteemed judge and his wife are regular and interested attendants at the daily morning song and praise service and other religious exercises. Among many other remembrances received during the holidays was one from an old New Zealand patient who was with us several years ago. He never fails to wish us a ‘Happy New-year,’ and on this occasion his letter runs:— “A Happy New-year to you and your staff. I suppose there are not many there now of those I remember; but if there should be any, please let them know that I have not forgotten their kindness. I look back to the few weeks spent among you as the happiest in my life.”