At Milwaukee, Wis.

Mr. Bicknell Young of Chicago, lectured under the auspices of First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Milwaukee, on Sunday afternoon, November 1, at the Davidson Theatre. The house was full to overflowing, and many were turned away. It was a most helpful lecture, and the close attention given by the large audience was a delight to witness. We find with each lecture an increase of interest shown by the public, and feel that this means of reaching the general public is a most helpful one. Mr. C. F. Wieland, who introduced the lecturer, spoke in part as follows:—

You will all admit the pleasure you feel in making known to your friends anything which has brought you joy and comfort. It is therefore our happiness to share with you some of the knowledge which has come to and blessed us.

It is not claimed for Christian Science that it is some strange or new theory, but that it is the simple and comprehensive truth taught by Jesus, with a new light, in the effulgence of which we are able to follow and understand his teachings in a more demonstrable and practical way, overcoming sin and sickness.—Correspondence.

At Detroit, Mich.

An interesting lecture on the merits of Christian Science was listened to yesterday afternoon [November 1] at the Detroit Opera House by an audience which overtaxed the capacity of the building. The lecturer was Rev. Arthur R. Vosburgh of Rochester, N. Y., and he was introduced to his audience by Attorney Frank T. Lodge, who spoke in terms of eulogy concerning the believers in this religion with whom he had come in contact in his private and professional life.—The Detroit Tribune.

The introductory remarks of Attorney Lodge were as follows:—

Ladies and Gentlemen:—It has been frequently remarked, on occasions of this character, that public lecturers under the auspices of Christian Science Churches are nearly always introduced by members of other denominations. In our own city, a very eloquent Roman Catholic, Judge Murphy; a clear, cogent preacher of the Unitarian Church, Rev. Reed Stewart; and our own inimitable Mayor, who is a prominent officer in the Protestant Episcopal communion, have officiated upon former occasions of this kind. To-day, I consider it a high privilege to be invited to join this brilliant galaxy of oratorical stars, and, as a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to introduce to you that gifted speaker, who is to address you.

I am glad to see this interchange of courtesies among the different denominations. I hail with joy the growing spirit of tolerance and brotherly feeling which it indicates. Among the few things which I still remember of my study of the classics, is the remark of Cicero, that there is a certain bond of kinship among all the sciences. Were he living to-day, he would probably add that that tie has extended to the different creeds as well.

Every day sees a deeper and broader appreciation of the Scotch bard's strain, "The rank is but the guinea's stamp; the man's the gowd for a' that." Men feel more stongly, every day, that each one can best appreciate his own spiritual needs; that there is no single, select, and exclusive pathway to the great heart of God, but that the avenues to His mercy and love are as many and various as the differing hearts and souls of mankind; that the chief thing is not the rank, nor the road, nor the brand of his creed, but whether one loyally and lovingly lives up to his full spiritual measure and honestly works out his task in life as he understands it. For this reason, men are, in a sense, throwing down the spitefences of denominational exclusion, and are welcoming one another as guests in their worship, believing that the one thing is to love God, and hoping that they will both receive and communicate some light upon the great problems of the Soul.

My first experience with Christian Science was purely professional. It was my privilege to draft the necessary papers for the incorporation of this church,—to officiate at its legal birth. Since that time, I have, as an attorney, represented the church and several of its members in the legal difficulties, which are inseparable from our imperfect human state. We lawyers witness the seamy side of life rather than the perfect pattern. When our clients come to us, their passions are generally hot and their judgments warped by prejudice. I am glad, however, to say that, even in the fierce light of persecution and unjust criticism, these Christian Science clients of mine have borne themselves in such a calm, serene, and dignified manner as to win my high respect, not only for them, but also for the principles by which they profess to be actuated. To-day, I respect their creed for the "fruits of the spirit," which I have seen it bear.

The good book says, "By their fruits ye shall know them." Certainly, the meek and lowly lives of the early Christians contributed largely to the astonishing spread of Christianity in the first Christian centuries. It may be that like qualities of heart and soul are, in a measure, responsible for the wonderful growth of this new sect. From the little handful of devout believers who erected and dedicated the Mother Church edifice in Boston in 1895, they have increased in eight years, until they now have between six and seven hundred churches, and the Mother Church in Boston alone has a membership of twenty-eight thousand.

A part of their plan of work for the dissemination of information as to their peculiar beliefs is to send out lecturers from the central organization, who, from their original breadth and depth of view and the later deep draughts which they have drunk at the fountain of Christian Science inspiration, are qualified and authorized to impart truth and correct error among those who are interested in its teachings.

A member of this Board of Lecturers is Rev. Arthur R. Vosburgh, who graduated from the Presbyterian Theological Seminary, at Auburn, N. Y.; and for a time preached very acceptably to Presbyterian congregations. Becoming convinced of the truth of Christian Science teachings, he had enough strength of character to withdraw from his former church, and he has since been one of the prominent teachers, healers, and lecturers of this church.

I congratulate you, ladies and gentlemen, upon the privilege which is yours of listening to Dr. Vosburgh. I congratulate you, Dr. Vosburgh, upon your large and intelligent audience.

I now introduce Rev. Arthur R. Vosburgh of Rochester, N. Y.—Correspondence.

Lectures at Other Places.

Puyallup, Wash.—Judge Septimus J. Hanna, November 9

Aberdeen, Wash.—Judge Septimus J. Hanna, November 10.

Lawton, Okla.—Carol Norton, November 12.

Eugene, Ore.—Judge Septimus J. Hanna, November 16.

Burlington, Ia.—Bicknell Young, November 16.

Roseburg, Ore.—Judge Septimus J. Hanna, November 17.

Dubuque, Ia.—Carol Norton, November 20.

Mt. Vernon, N. Y.—Edward A. Kimball, November 20.

Fort Wayne, Ind.—Carol Norton, November 22.

Sylvania, O.,—Bicknell Young, November 22.