Article November 23, 1912 Issue

AMONG THE CHURCHES

CURRENT NOTES.

Houghton, Mich.—The Christian Science society has leased large new quarters to meet the needs of its growing attendance, and occupied them for the first time Wednesday evening, Oct. 2. The quarters, which will be known as Christian Science hall, are located in the Carkeek building, 160 Shelden street. This is the location of the society's first home, and a room was occupied there from the time of the organization of the local Scientists in 1905, until the growing numbers compelled a larger room, which was secured in the Leopold building at 92 Shelden street in 1909. This room has been occupied ever since, but the limit of its capacity had been reached. The new Christian Science hall is provided by removing the partition and throwing the smaller rooms into an auditorium that will seat over one hundred people.—Mining Gazette.

St. Paul, Minn.—Work is being rushed on the excavation and foundation of the new Christian Science edifice, in order that it may be completed before winter sets in. The building, which will be constructed of cream brick, Bedford stone, and terra cotta, is to occupy the half square bounded by Summit and Portland avenues and Grotto street, and calls for an outlay of one hundred thousand dollars. It will be ninety by one hundred and ten feet, and will have two entrances, one on Summit avenue and one on Grotto street. It will stand back sixty feet in the lot, which is one hundred by two hundred and sixty feet. The ample size of the site will make possible a dignified landscape setting. Work will be started on the building proper as soon as the weather permits in the spring.—Dispatch.

Washington, D. C.—The new edifice of First Church of Christ, Scientist, just completed at the southeast corner of Euclid and Champlain streets, at the intersection with Columbia road, is a distinct addition to the church architecture of the city. The building has an area of ninety-seven by one hundred and twelve feet and sets back about thirty feet from the front. The church has for the past eight years been holding services in its edifice at the corner of Fifteenth and R streets Northwest. The congregation has grown to such an extent that overflow meetings have been held at the Wednesday evening services in order to accommodate those who attend. A larger building became a necessity, and work on the new edifice was begun last year and was completed Oct. 5.—Washington Herald.

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