THE CHRISTCHURCH SANATORIUM.

Greymouth Evening Star, 23 March 1911, Page 5

THE CHRISTCHURCH SANATORIUM.

MR. G. A. BRANDSTATER, MANAGER.

This ideal home for patients in search of a private hospital in which to recuperate their health is situated at Papanutt, about three miles north of the city of Christchurch, and is readied in a few minutes by electric trams which are timed to leave the Square every twenty minutes. It is on the most elevated part of the suburbs of Christchurch, and it is maintained on the most hygienic systems of modern days. .' Everything in the nature of good drainage, cleanliness and ventilation being provided and no contageous cases are ever admitted. Everything in the shape of profits goes direct into the maintenance fund, and the eight nurses are all fully qualified and certificated, while the management of the household portion of the home is carried out on the most systematic and up-to-date style, the patients diet bein<’ one of the specialties and which a chef of high qualification controls. Electricity is largely employed in the establishment for the cure of rheumatic ailments, where electric baths, massage, etc., have proved of such enor Tnoute value all the world over. Elec trie water baths, vapour baths, hot air baths, fomentations, salt glows, sitz baths, Swedish shampoos, packs, spray, local and general douches, arc seme of the means employed in the regular course of treatment. The Sanitarium is distinctively a health institution, not a fashionable resort. Regularity of life and freedom from noise and social excitement prevail. Rational recreation is provided for. A pamphlet containing all information respecting terms and particulars of treatment will be forwarded on application. Visitors will be met at the Christchurch Station if notice is given of the time of their arrival there.