Article November 29, 1900 Issue

The Lectures

with contributions from George T. Smith, James Husted

An audience that nearly filled the Opera House assembled Sunday afternoon (November 4) to hear the lecture of Judge Joseph R. Clarkson of Omaha, on the subject of Christian Science. For over an hour the speaker held the undivided attention of his audience and delivered a masterly address. Mr. Clarkson presents a fine platform presence and is a convincing speaker. He was introduced by Rev. George T. Smith, of the Christian Church, who by way of introduction said:—

To the weary problems which have surged through the hearts of the race many solutions have been offered during the ages. We can but welcome any one who endeavors to lessen the misery of the world and to add to its happiness.

Christian Science teaches men to be victorious, to bid defiance to sin, disease, despair, and doubt. Whatever may be our judgment as to the success attained, the aim is worthy of our praise; and after we have listened to one who is competent to make an able presentation of the theme we shall go out of this house with a deeper respect for those who are trying to lessen the miseries of mankind. I now have the honor of introducing to you Judge Clarkson of Omaha, Neb., who will address you.

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