Excerpt from The Curative Powers of Electricity Demonstrated

The successful use of electricity in the treatment of nearly every form of dis ease is a comparatively new thing in Canada. A little over two years ago, the above institution, situated on the corner of Jarvis and Gerrard Streets - the finest streets in the city - was opened in Toronto. Its operations were at first confined to a building not more than a quarter the size of the present one. Before many months had elapsed, the premises were found to be too small, and the adjoining building was secured. But so popular had the electropathic system of Prof. Bolles become, that in less than a year the remainder of the row of buildings was required, simply to accommodate during their stay in the city, patients residing at a dis tance from it. It was speedily found that further enlargement would be neces sary and at the time the institution was closed for the purpose, two months ago, many persons had long been waiting in vain for vacant rooms. We have pleasure in now presenting our readers with an illustration of the facade of what is prac tically a new building. This structure, which is sixty-seven feet long, has all the modern internal improvements and is thoroughly ventilated. An extensive dining room, with kitchen, pantry. &c., occupies the greater portion of the basement, the remainder being fitted up as servants' dormitories. At the north end of the build in is a large parlor handsomely furnished, while the rest of the floor contains commodious reception, consultation and treat gentleman's department is in charge of Dr. Experience. Both the upper flats are devoted ments of which every regard has been had feature of the building is a handsome verandah, extending its entire len western side, at the height of one story from the ground. Access obtained from the main hall.

The proprietors of this institution are ladies, Mrs. Jenny Kidd Trou E. Amelia Tefft, whose success in healing disease, acute and chronic something marvellous. Mrs. Trout is a native of Scotland. This cherished a only the he the first license to practice medicine and surgery granted to her sex in Canada.. She is still the only woman authorized to attach to her name the initials MD. And m.c.p. And S., Ontario. While the recent improvements were being made in the' premises, Mrs. Trout, in company with her husband, the publisher of the Monetary Times, visited her native land, from thence passing over to the continent, where she spent some time in acquainting herself with the methods in vogue in various medical institutions of note.

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