The Health Reform Institute.
By Editor
In this number will be seen statements relative to a convention and hygienic dinner recently held at the Institute, also in relation to the buildings, rooms, grounds, &c. The editor of the Battle Creek Journal is a candid gentleman of decided ability, and reputation, who deals in statements of matters of fact, which will stand the test of rigid criticism. In his report he has, of course, given the views of those who were present who represented the intelligence of our city. This, friends, is the view that is taken of the Health Reform Institute at home by those who are not especially interested in it, only as it adds a trifle to the growth of the city. But when we take a view of the Institute more particularly from the inside, we can better understand its importance. Here the suffering sick are made well. There are many very remarkable cases of cure which should be reported to the world. And at no point of time has the Institute been so prosperous in the accomplishing of its objects as at the present time. There are now at the Institute nearly sixty patients. And it is a matter of no small encouragement that Bro. Ira Abbey of Brookfield, N. Y., has finally consented to act as superintendent. This event has given fresh courage to all connected. His energetic nature and decided financial ability promise success. The Institute is in debt not far from $8,000. And then, there are those who have stock in the Institute who are not able to hold it on the plan of a donation to the Institute, who must, sooner or later, sell it out to those who should take new stock. The sum of $2,000 in stock should change hands as soon as possible. This makes the sum of $10,000 to be raised immediately, in shares of $25.00 each. Pledges from western brethren have been given for about $2,000 to be paid this year. Eastern brethren will probably pledge $3,000 more, which will leave to Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, the sum of $5,000. Brethren, be ready as soon as possible to lift the Institute quite out of debt. It must be done during the year 1871. Let every one who is able take at least one share. We hold forty shares, and Mrs. W. holds twenty, and we do not expect to be the poorer for this charity to relieve the suffering sick.