Article August 9, 1900 Issue

The Secret of Long Life

Under the above heading appears an editorial in the Boston Herald of August I, which is of interest as it recognizes at least one of the phases—although a comparatively unimportant one—of Christian Science teaching and practice.

We quote from it;—

There was much comment in the newspapers a few months ago upon the rules which Dr. Pearsons of Chicago had adopted, in order that he might live to be a hundred years old, he being now eighty or thereabouts. Many of these rules were such as only a person having abundant means and complete command of his time could observe. Lately a woman, Miss Mary Yardly, died, at the age of 105, having a green and vigorous life in her later years. She left behind a set of rules which she considered largely responsible for prolonging her existence. They differ in many particulars from those prescribed by Dr. Pearsons. She thought that she owed much to the fact that she always preserved an even temper and a cheerful disposition, never worrying about her physical condition. She made it a point to be always occupied about something. She was not especially rigorous about her diet, except to take care that it was suitable in kind, and sufficient for the needs of her body.

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