T is absolutely essential, in the selection of a site for a Sanatorium, that the surrounding landscape shall impart a feeling of rest, ease and peace to the patrons. In this particular, none of this class of institutions throughout the United States, is more favored than "ELMCROFT," which was established in 1890 for the care and treatment of persons suffering from nervous and mental diseases, and which has, under the management of Dr. Edwin Smith Vail, enjoyed seventeen years of professional

prosperity. Dr. Vail is peculiarly fitted to conduct an efficient institution for people with mental disabilities.

The Sanatorium takes its name from the typical old New England mansion, "ELMCROFT," which forms part of the institution and is the residence of Dr. Vail. It is of the usual quaint and restful construction with an emerald setting of beautiful foliage.

The Sanatorium building is a three-story structure and is thoroughly modern in all of its details,

No appliance that science can suggest for comfort or cure is missing. This building which is adjacent to the old mansion home of the Doctor, is placed in an elm-studded lawn, on a wide elm-shaded street in the beautiful old New England town of Enfield, Conn. The town is situated on the N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R., a direct route between New York and Boston, and between the cities of Hartford and Springfield. The electric railroad connecting these two cities passes the Sanatorium grounds. Fifty acres of shady lawns, orchards, meadow and woodland surround the buildings and make it an ideal resting place for nervous invalids who demand beauty of surroundings as well as quiet and retirement. The material care of the invalid has been thought of as well as the mental, for, attached to this model institution, there is a herd of Jersey cattle, kept constantly in a sanitary condition; a large poultry yard; a kitchen garden; fruit in abundance and everything that would go to make up a perfectly appointed country home.

The Sanatorium Buildings are attractive and of modern exterior design. steam, lighted by electricity, have open fireplaces and are finished in hard wood.

They are heated by
The first story has a

reception hall, billiard room, patients' parlor, dining room, consultation room, kitchen, etc., on the east and west sides of which are large verandas from which beautiful views can be had of the Connecticut River and Valley. The second and third stories are devoted to patients' rooms. They are two sizes12 x 14 and 15 x 16-all are light, airy and cheerful, with restful views of the surrounding country. There are large modern bath rooms at the end of each hall. These floors will accommodate fifteen patients, and this is the capacity of the institution.

Dr. Vail has practised for 25 years and enjoys the confidence and patronage of members of his profession because his institution is conducted along strictly ethical lines. He was for a time on the staff at Ward's Island where he made a study in the psycopathic ward of that famous institution.

Dr. Vail has surrounded himself with a staff of the State Inspector of Sanatoriums declares that of the best conducted institutions in this country. VAIL, Physician-in-Charge and Proprietor. P.

agreeable and competent nurses and attendants and Elmcroft" is the most pleasantly situated and one Applications should be made to DR, EDWIN SMITH O. address, Thompsonville, Conn.