SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 24, 1901

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

THIS is a land of flowers, with almost perpetual sunshine, and a beautiful climate tempered by the ocean breeze during the day and the mountain zephyrs at night. The heat never becomes unbearable, and sunstroke is practically unknown. The great abundance of semitropical fruit, together with a large production of nuts, grains, and vegetables, makes it a desirable place in which to live, and especially so for those wishing to subsist upon the natural products of the soil.

Notwithstanding these natural advantages, but few of our people have come to southern California, There are many towns in which not one is found. What a blessing it would be if some of our brethren would leave the large centers and settle in these needy fields. Their own souls would be watered, as they administered the everlasting gospel to those in darkness.

Southern California is one of the most favorable places in the world for medical missionary work. Thousands come here every year from all quarters of the globe. They find the climate even and delightful the year round, as the seasons differ but little. This is a place where they can escape the cold frosts of winter, and the scorching heat of summer. A constant stream of humanity is coming and going, and we feel sad to know we are not able to care for those seeking our services. In Los Angeles only one in ten of those who ask for admission at the sanitarium can be accommodated, while in San Diego we have no place at all where we can house and feed them. We are compelled to put our patients in the Catholic hospitals, where they are deprived of the gospel, the great message for these last days. It seems too bad to see so many turned away who might be brought into the light by proper surroundings.

Only a small amount would be required to start the work, as rent is cheap, and at present there are a few suitable buildings that could be obtained very reasonably. We have doctors and nurses, and only need some one with means to give the good work a start. A better investment could not be made, for the returns will be good here, and in the end souls for the great gathering day.

Are there not some who would like to settle here and put their means into the work? We have a church of about seventy-five members, made up of active missionaries, and others are constantly coming into the fold. They are all poor in this world's goods, and mostly women, but are ready and willing to co-operate with any enterprise that has for its aim the salvation of souls.

Any one wishing further information concerning the climate or other details will receive a prompt reply by addressing T. S. Whitelock, M. D., 561 Fifth St., San Diego, Cal. Please inclose stamp to pay postage.