GLENDALE is the name of the new sanitarium located amid orange, lemon, and olive groves in one of the most beautiful and fertile valleys of Southern California. It is only nine miles from Los Angeles, and one mile and a half from the main line of the Southern Pacific, which runs from Los Angeles to San Francisco. A branch of the Salt Lake road runs within two blocks of the sanitarium, and the Glendale and Tropico electric line carries passengers from the Arcade depot in Los Angeles to the sanitarium door. So while the institution is located in the country, it has convenient access to the city and to all parts of the outside world.
THE GLENDALE SANITARIUM
The Fernando Valley, in which the sanitarium is located, affords an excellent supply of fresh fruits and vegetables. There are acres of strawberries and other small fruits, beside the beautiful groves of oranges and lemons. These are interspersed with alfalfa fields, vineyards, and vegetable gardens.
The ocean breezes blowing over the low range of foot-hills that hide the waters of the broad Pacific from view, fan the valley by day; and the cool mountain air by night is conducive to refreshing sleep in the warmest weather. Surrounded by hills and mountains, with an altitude of six hundred feet, Glendale Sanitarium possesses natural advantages found only in this great sanitarium country.
A thirty-minute ride on the electric line takes one to Los Angeles, and in an hour and a half the cars convey the visitor to Long Beach or any of the other sea-side resorts. A few miles from the sanitarium the mountains rise several thousand feet. An abundance of pure mountain water is conveyed in pipes to the different rooms of the building, and also to the grounds, which are planted with trees, shrubs, and flowers.
The building is a three-story structure, and contains seventy-five rooms. As it now stands, it cost over forty thousand dollars, and the grounds are worth five or six thousand dollars. The Lord gave us the entire property for twelve thousand five hundred dollars. To tell of the remarkable way in which he did it would be a long story. Most of our readers have probably read with interest what has been said through the spirit of prophecy for the past three years in reference to the medical work in Southern California. We were also told that buildings suitable for sanitarium work could be obtained at low prices.
Some time ago the Glendale property was favorably considered by the sanitarium committee. The owners held it at twenty-six thousand dollars. At that time there was no electric car line to the place. Later, the property was offered at seventeen thousand dollars. The price was regarded low, still no definite action was taken to secure the place. Last spring the electric road was completed. The committee was still considering the question of the sanitarium. After prayer and consideration, it was decided to present the nature and object of our medical work to the owner, and ask him to make a concession in the price on behalf of the work. As a result, the property was purchased on easy terms for twelve thousand five hundred dollars. At the camp-meeting held in Los Angeles, September 1-12, a resolution was passed by the conference to purchase the Glendale hotel, and to equip it for a sanitarium. Over five thousand dollars was raised by the brethren and sisters present, in donations and pledges, and over three thousand five hundred dollars in cash deposits to start the work. We trust this good beginning will continue until many more will have a part in establishing this memorial.
As Southern California is fast becoming the great sanitarium of the world, may we not look for help outside the conference? A sanitarium in a field like this is of more than local interest. There are a variety of ways in which we can assist the institution now struggling to get a start.
The Lord has spoken so definitely concerning the establishment of the medical work here that we are sure he has the means in the hands of his people to make it a success. All we desire is to open the way for him to move upon the hearts of his people to co-operate with him in carrying the enterprise forward. Donations of money, time and furnishings are always in order. These are among the best ways to help the cause of God. A large amount of furniture, bedding, linen, etc., will be required to furnish the institution. It will greatly lessen the expense of fitting up if those who can will donate something. Others might greatly assist in starting the work by depositing money without interest, or by loaning it at a low rate of interest. We shall be pleased to correspond with any who can help in this way. All can assist by calling the attention of friends and neighbors who may be in need of the benefits to be derived at the sanitarium, and last, but not least, by praying for its success.
If the Lord wills, we hope to be ready to receive patients about the middle of November; but the formal opening will probably take place a little later.
