One more memorial now stands for the truth for these last days. The Arizona Sanitarium is located at 525 North Central Ave., Phoenix, Ariz. The building has been leased for two years, with the privilege of renewing, at the low rate of fifty dollars a month. It was put into good condition, and was partly furnished. We took possession February 1, and from the first the rent from the roomers who remained in the building was sufficient to pay our rent.
THE ARIZONA SANITARIUM
Patients waited several days for us to have things in readiness to receive them. Now there are several, paying from fifteen dollars to thirty dollars a week; and others have sent word that they intend to come soon. It is the only place in Arizona where our methods and principles are practiced. Many come to this climate to spend the winter, not only consumptives, but those suffering with other ailments; and some of these already know of our institution at Battle Creek or of the one at St. Helena, and are glad to find a place where they can have the same treatments and diet. We are between the East and the West, and feel sure that this work will succeed. We are already late in establishing it; but the outlook is encouraging, and we feel sure that it will do great good.
The Lord has blessed in every effort to establish this work. Through careful management and economy the donations of less than five hundred dollars have enabled us to begin operations without one cent of debt. The house, which has forty-one rooms, is not yet all fully furnished; but we are determined not to incur a debt. As fast as patients come to us, the Lord provides us with means, often from unexpected sources, with which to furnish rooms to accommodate them.
While the bath and treatment rooms are not large, they are neat, attractive, and convenient; and almost any treatment can be given that is given at our larger institutions. We have but one suite for both ladies and gentlemen, whom we treat at different hours.
This work is under the direction and supervision of the Pacific Medical Missionary and Benevolent Association. Dr. E. C. Bond has charge, and at the present time he has one good gentleman and one good lady nurse, both graduates from the St. Helena Sanitarium. These are earnest Christian workers, and the Lord is blessing them and their work. A good class of patients is coming in, and already some are interested in the truth, and one man has begun to keep the Sabbath, and is now connected with the institution as cook. The work of the conference is being encouraged and strengthened by this institution, and the church has an open door into which it is entering with a determination to work. We are all encouraged and cheered by the prospects which this work opens before us, by the blessings the Lord has given in starting it, and by the new life it is imparting.
Any of our people having friends coming to Arizona, or any already here, will help us, and them, too, perhaps, by referring them to this place and work. The doctor solicits correspondence. Address E. C. Bond, M. D., 525 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, Ariz. Do not forget to pray for this new enterprise.
