The Lectures

At Montgomery, Ala.

The Montgomery Theatre was filled Sunday afternoon, January 26, with those who were anxious to hear the "other side," on the question relating to Christian Science, and its teachings.

The lecture was given by First Church of Christ, Scientist, which hold services at 16 1/2 South Perry Street, and they consider their efforts rewarded by the large and cultured audience and the close attention the lecturer. Hon William G. Ewing, received from them.

Judge Ewing is a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship of the Mother Church of Boston; and had for his subject, "Christian Science: Physician and Redeemer." Ex-Governor Thomas G. Jones, who was recently appointed to a Federal judgeship—being President Roosevelt's first Democratic appointee—introduced the speaker in the following words:—

Ladies and Gentlemen:—One of the best tests of the civilization, to say nothing of the religion, of a people, is their attitude toward those who differ honestly from them as to any old or received creed of human conduct.

Disagreeing widely, as I and perhaps many others of the audience do, from the beliefs of the speaker of the evening, if we correctly understand them, there is yet a common bond which unites this audience—that of respect and esteem for those who with unselfish purposes consecrate themselves to beliefs and works which have for their motives the uplifting of mankind, however much their advocacy may assail cherished opinions and beliefs of our own.

Discussion is the mother of just conclusions. The moral courage of those who unfold and uphold the faith of Christian Science which, at times, brings upon its adherents so much of intolerance, sneers, and ridicule, and separates them so widely from the beliefs of the masses of the people among whom they live, has a value to the community which reaches out far beyond the occasion which calls it forth.

We have with us this evening a distinguished man, sprung from the loins of the South and allied to it by ties of birth and association. He is a worthy member of a great family which has often illustrated all that is good in American citizenship in peace and war and civic struggles, and who himself has adorned the jurisprudence of our common country. I have the pleasure of introducing to you Judge Ewing of Chicago.

At Decatur, III.

One of the most intellectual-looking and best-appearing audiences that has assembled in the Opera House in a long time was there Sunday afternoon, January 26, when Edward A. Kimball of Chicago delivered a lecture on Christian Science. The parquet and a part of the dress circle and balcony were filled. There were in the house men and women from St. Louis, Mattoon, Sullivan, Terre Haute, and other cities, and their appearance showed that they were of the best people of their towns.

The lecture was interesting, for although it was an hour and twenty minutes long there was no sign of weariness, and many who were there expressed regret that it was not longer. The subject was "Cause and Scientific Cure of Disease."

Mr. George C. Kinsman, superintendent of telegraphs of the Wabash Railroad, presided, and introduced the lecturer, saying:—

Ladies and Gentlemen: —On behalf of First Church of Christ, Scientist, I extend to you a most cordial welcome. Your presence is in full accord with the spirit of the times. Thinking people everywhere are reaching out for the Truth. Nineteen hundred years ago one whose name is honored in Scripture left this message: "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."

To be free from sickness and pain, from sorrow and want, free from all that darkens the thought and hides the sunshine, is the universal wish to-day.

Christian Scientists believe in the Bible. They accept literally its statements that man was created in the image and likeness of god and given dominion over the earth. In other words, they believe in the reality of spiritual things. Paul said "the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal." The truth of this statement is by the logic of material events being forced upon our consciousness day by day with ever-increasing power.

Christian Scientists have a message of joy, a Principle which when applied in all its fulness and beauty makes for health and harmony, for business prosperity and for sunshine and love in the home.

Ladies and gentlemen, I take pleasure in introducing an official member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass., Mr. Edward A. Kimball of Chicago.

At Racine, Wis.

Guild Hall was comfortably filled Tuesday evening, January 28, 1902, with an eminently intelligent and welldressed audience and the ladies and gentlemen were about equally divided in numbers. The occasion was an address on Christian Science by Edward A. Kimball, C.S.D. From start to finish the adherents of the faith given to the world by Mary Baker Eddy, as well as those not adherents, paid the very closest attention to the speaker.

Mr. William Van Arsdale, First Reader of First Church of Christ, Scientist, introduced the speaker. He said:—

Ladies and Gentlemen:—On behalf of First Church of Christ, Scientist, of our city, I am glad to express the great pleasure its members feel in giving to you to-night a Christian Science lecture. These lectures are given that some of the misunderstandings and misconceptions regarding Christian Science may be corrected.

This Science has brought into many of our homes health, happiness, and peace, and every beneficiary in this Truth feels a desire to give to his friends, neighbors, and fellow-citizens the glad tidings of health and love.

Christian Science is no longer looked upon in our city as a questionable fad or a dangerous theology, and the justice and tolerance which has characterized the press and people of our fair city is appreciated by those who claim simply the right to worship God as conscience dictates, and the privilege of putting into practice the teachings and examples of the Master.

We would extend our heartiest welcome to all present. However different may be our opinions on some subjects, we know we all have one common desire; that is, to know more of Truth.

We are fortunate to have with us one who has a knowledge born of experience in Christian Science work, who will speak to us upon the subject "The Cause and Cure of Disease."

Let me now present Mr. Edward A. Kimball, member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston.

At Quincy, III.

The Christian Science cause received a decided impetus from the wise, judicious, impressive, and convincing presentation of their claims and beliefs given by Edward A. Kimball, the Chicago lecturer, Friday evening, January 24. Empire Theatre was well filled with a thoughtful, intelligent audience. They gave the closest attention for an hour and a half to the speaker, and went away with some substantial material for thought, regardless of the acceptance of the belief as expounded.

Mr. Kimball speaks without any gymnastics, either physical or mental. He enunciates distinctly and without apparent effort, and his sentences impress the listeners as forceful and emphatic. His language is simple, chaste, vigorous English. His thought is presented logically, connectedly, ably. He talks right on, hardly elevating or lowering his voice, but every sentence drops with an earnestness that is an evidence of his personal conviction of its truth, which cannot but bear weight.

His address last night was one of the best ever heard in Quincy, in so far as it appealed to the thoughtful and serious minded. There was just a trace of humor running through it, relieving at times the sombreness of the thought.

Mr. Kimball was introduced by Mrs. Martha I. Lambert, First Reader of First Church of Christ, Scientist.

At Braintree, Mass.

About five hundred people gathered in the Town Hall, Tuesday evening, January 28, to hear Rev. William P. McKenzie, C.S.B., of Cambridge, Mass., lecture upon "Christian Science: The Gospel of Love." The audience listened attentively to the able address of an hour and a half's duration. The two local papers devoted a column and a half to a synopsis of the same, with a kindly notice.

The lecturer was introduced by Mrs. Helen Andrews Nixon, C.S.B., First Reader of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Braintree, Mass., in a few well-chosen words, which were as follows :—

Friends: —It is my privilege this evening, to welcome you in behalf of First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Braintree, Mass. You have come to hear of the Gospel of our Master, Jesus Christ, as understood through the lens of Christian Science. That the public may gain the true idea of the spirit of Christian Science, the Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, has established a Board of Lectureship, the members whereof shall be qualified to present the subject justly.

We have with us this evening one of the members of this Board whom I introduce to you with great pleasure: Rev. William P. McKenzie of Cambridge, Mass., who will now address you.—Correspondence.

At Daytona, Fla.

The lecture delivered to a large audience by Judge William G. Ewing on Christian Science, at the Daytona Opera House Tuesday night, January 21, was a very interesting one.

His honor, Mayor Ludwig, introduced the speaker with a few appropriate words, at the close of which Judge Ewing held the close attention of the audience for two hours, no one leaving the room until he closed.

From the beginning his address, not written, was replete with eloquent sentences, full of reason and thought, and ably presented the cause of Christian Science.

No effort was made of a mere oratorical character, no appeals to transient emotional feelings, but always a clear and definite presentation of ideas and principles bearing on the question discussed, nor was there anything introduced to cause discord or contention, or of a dogmatic character.—The Peninsula Breeze, Seabreeze, Fla.

At Kansas City, Mo.

An auspicious event was that of a lecture given to Christian Scientists, delivered by Edward A. Kimball, C.S.D., of Chicago, III., in the church edifice of First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Kansas City, Mo., Saturday evening, January 11. Fully twelve hundred Christian Science students from Kansas City and Surrounding towns were present.

In granting this favor Mr. Kimball filled a long-felt want. The rapt attention of this large body of hungering and thirsting seekers for heavenly knowledge was most impressive. The lecture of an hour and three quarters seemed but a few minutes in duration. He closed his remarks by setting forth the nature of Love and its law, as imperatively needed in human affairs. Each one present felt the lesson to be personal, and the great responsibility resting upon them as Christian Science students in the exemplification of it in their daily lives.

At Rock Island, III.

The Illinois Theatre was filled with an audience made up of the intelligent people of the city Thursday evening, January 23, on the occasion of the second lecture here on Christian Science by Edward A. Kimball, C.S.D., of Chicago, a most earnest, interesting, and polished speaker, a gentleman whom it is a delight to listen to. Mr. Kimball was introduced by F.C. Denkmann.