1936 On the Continent

and the strong ultra-violet rays of the sun having a wonderfully stimulating effect not only on human beings, but also on the flora. The north of Sweden has a very fine flora, with many rare plants.
    Kiruna, also far within the Arctic Circle, is a famous mining centre, where the iron ore is quarried from the mountain sides. The estimated potential wealth of the Kirunavaara and the Luossavaara mountains is a billion tons.
    Abisko and Riksgränsen, the most northern tourist centres in Sweden, have beautiful scenery. Up here you will come across Lapps and reindeer, both “tourist ones” and the “real article.” You might also come across Johan Tuuri, the Lapp gentleman who created a written Lapp language. One of his books, dealing with his own people, has been translated into English. By the way, a Lapp will feel insulted if you call him by that name. “Sahme” is the name they favour. At Abisko you might also meet a certain Mr. Tirén, who has collected most of the existing Lapp tunes, numbering several thousands. For the Sahme are a musical race. But if you want to learn more about these extraordinary people of the North, you had better book your passage to Sweden.
Sweden for the Health Seeker
    How expensive it is to be ill—or convalescent—in London! In Sweden you get the best medical attention,the best nursing, and excellent convalescent treatment at a very low cost. Medicine in Sweden is of a very high standard, and doctors like Forssell, the great radium specialist, Key, the surgeon, Báràny, the Nobel Prize winning nose and throat specialist attached to Uppsala University, and Olivecrona, the great brain specialist, are famous all over the world. These, and many other leading surgeons, charge most moderate fees for their operations. There are also excellent hospitals and nursing homes. The Röda Korset (Red Cross) Hospital makes you think of a beautifully furnished private house, yet you get the best nursing and attention at a charge that you would pay at an ordinary private hotel in London.
    The famous cancer hospital in Stockholm is a model hospital. The day is not far distant when people in search of the best possible attention in health matters will be coming to Sweden.
Convalescent Hotels
    Now a word about the Swedish convalescent hotels. I will mention a few outstanding names: Tyringe (Scania), Mösseberg and Ulricehamn (Västergötland), Tranås (Småland), Saltsjöbaden (near Stockholm) and Fjällnäs (Härjedalen) Sanatoria. Please don’t let the word “Sanatorium” frighten you; it has nothing to do with the dreaded “T.B.,” in fact, such cases are not admitted. We in Sweden shy at the English word “Hospital,” which in our country means “Asylum.” But to return to the Sanatoria, they are beautifully situated convalescent hotels where you get the best medical treatment, the best food, special attention being paid to diet, at an inclusive charge of from three guineas per week. You have to live according to the special regime mapped out for you by the resident physician after your first overhaul, but apart from a few restrictions you are free to lead your own life. You will meet nice people of good social standing at these hotels, which count royalty among their clientele. Baths and massage are charged extra, but in Sweden your massage by experts is very cheap.
    There are also some very good spas and other health resorts in Sweden, complete with every kind of recognised treatment for heart, liver, kidney and nervous complaints,as well as anaemia, diabetes, arthritis and bronchial and asthmatic troubles, etc. There are also
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sanatoria for T.B. cases that are as well equipped and run as similar establishments in Switzerland. Bearing in mind the adage that the best cure for all ailments is to take your thoughts off them, these places also cater for the lighter side of life by means of recreations of every kind, including music, dancing and the less strenuous games and sports for those who feel up to it. Beautiful surroundings with lovely walks and dry, revitalising air are characteristic of the Swedish health resorts.
    Svenska Kurortsföreningen, Vasagatan 14, Stockholm, will supply all information on request.
For the Sportsman
    Are you a golfer, or are you keen on any other kind of sport? You will be able to indulge in almost any hobby in Sweden. Please do not think that Swedish Drill and gymnastic stunts are the only form of sport enjoyed by the youth of Sweden to-day. True,