tiles, up to a certain height, giving that clean
bright look which distinguishes the Spanish hos-
pitals from all others. At the end of each ward
was a little altar, where mass is daily performed
for the sick. There are fifty men and fifty women,
and the surgical department was carefiilly sup-
plied with all the best and newest instruments,
which the surgeon was eager to show oflf to the
doctor, the only one of the party worthy of the
privilege. The wards opened into a 'patio,' or
court, with seats and bright flowers, where the
patients who could leave their beds were sitting
out and sunning themselves. Altogether, it is a
noble institution; and one must hope that the
ruthless hand of government will not destroy it
in common with the other charitable foundations
of Spain.
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