An Important Event

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 17, 1903

An Important Event

THE formal opening of the Sydney Medical and Surgical Sanitarium took place on Jan. 1, 1903, at 3:30 P. M. There were gathered together many lovers of the principles of reform for which the institution stands as a witness and memorial, the commodious parlors being well filled. A splendid program was rendered, which was heartily enjoyed by those present. Pastor E. W. Farnsworth, the chairman, made a few appropriate opening remarks, dwelling especially upon the struggles and difficulties which confronted the erection of the building. Prayer was offered by Pastor E. H. Gates. The opening addresses were delivered by Pastor G. A. Irwin; D. H. Kress, M. D., the medical superintendent; Dr. M. G. Kellogg; and J. A. Burden, business manager.

At the close of the opening exercises the friends were divided into companies, and escorted through different departments of the institution; then refreshments were served in the large and artistically arranged dining-room, under the supervision of Dr. Lauretta Kress. The great variety of simple and tastily prepared foods and drinks, which were greatly enjoyed by all present, testified that healthful foods and drinks may be prepared so as to be extremely attractive and palatable as well as nutritious. The refreshments were served by a happy and cheerful corps of nurses.

Upon the whole, it was pronounced by all as a most profitable and enjoyable occasion long to be remembered. We sincerely hope that this important institution will prove a blessing, not only to those in search of health, but to all who are brought in touch with its principles. —Australasian Good Health.