Article April 13, 1899 Issue

The Lectures

with contributions from Jeannette Quick, Charles R. Crisp, Mrs. Betts

The Opera House was filled to almost its utmost capacity on Monday evening last, to hear a lecture on Christian Science by Mrs. Livingston Mims, C.S.B., of Atlanta, Ga., who is one of the Board of Lectureship appointed by the Mother Church of Boston. The audience was a thoroughly representative one and the profound attention given her every word was a just tribute to the culture and nobility of the woman and the forceful and spiritual character of her lecture. The stage was beautifully decorated with palms and tropical plants.

Hon. Charles R. Crisp, the son of the late eminent speaker of the House at Washington, Charles R. Crisp, introduced Mrs. Mims in the following well-chosen words:—

Ladies and Gentlemen:—You did not assemble here this evening to listen to a discourse from me, and I shall not inflict one upon you. You came to be entertained, delighted, and instructed by an address from one of Georgia's most distinguished and eloquent daughters, and I am confident I shall please you most by hastening that happy event. The honored and well-beloved visitor we have with us this evening is a lady of spotless character, whose reputation is national. Endowed from on high with a superb intellect. possessing rare attainments, many accomplishments, and great personal attractions, she numbers her friends and admirers only by the number of her acquaintances. I am certain I voice the sentiment of this audience when I say, while we may not all agree with her religious views, we applaud, praise, and commend her lofty and noble work in teaching mankind to emulate the life and character of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. I now have the honor, privilege, and sincere pleasure of presenting to you the orator of the evening, Mrs. Livingston Mims of the city of Atlanta.—

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