FLORENCE, COL.

An interesting lecture on Christian Science was given by Judge Septimus J. Hanna, Sept. 2, at the Houston Opera House. He was introduced by Judge Charles D. Bradley, who said in part:—

I am not a member of the Christian Science church, but like a world of others, I take great interest in the Christian Science movement. It is worthy of a most respectful hearing, and the people of Florence are under a debt of gratitude to First Church of Christ, Scientist, of this city for the public lecture on this subject to be delivered here to-day. We have reached the beginning of a new epoch. The world is athirst for a message that will satisfy its spiritual wants. This is not, as some assert, an irreligious age. I would rather call it an age of great religious awakening. The nineteenth century was a period of great mental activity—the whole realm of science in that time was most carefully traversed. The human mind had reached that stage when it would not be satisfied with anything because it was old, or because it rested on supposed authority. Never before had there been profounder religious investigation or acuter religious criticism. Never before had the researches of the savants been carried so widely to the doors of the multitude—the teeming press scattered broadcast among the people every discovery and every thought of the learned. No wonder, then, that the world had advanced upon all lines, and that now the science of religion—the science that reveals the true relations of man with the supreme power f the universe—should so deeply engross the attention of the human race. In the grand drama of present human events Christian Science plays no inconsiderable part. Its growth and progress is a wonder of the times—discovered only forty years ago by its now venerable expounder, Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, it is already a visible and potent factor in our civilization. Perhaps the message from this great woman is the message to lift mankind to a higher and truer spiritual living.

The Tribune.

DOVER AND FOXCROFT, ME.

A large audience gave the closest attention to an able and interesting lecture on Christian Science by Mrs. Sue Harper Mims of Atlanta, Ga., in Central Hall, Sunday afternoon, Sept. 2. The speaker's exegesis of Christian metaphysics was concise, comprehensive, and most helpful to her auditors. Mrs. Mims dwelt at some length on the practicability of Christian Science in the every-day affairs of life and of its regenerative influence upon mankind physically and morally. She also paid a beautiful and glowing tribute to Mrs. Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science. The lecturer was introduced by William R. Knox of Roxbury, Mass., who said in part:—

The object of this lecture is not to proselyte. As Christian Scientists we fully appreciate the fact that one is not made a Christian Scientist by merely listening to a lecture, but by the understanding and daily living of its teachings. Christian Science is to-day engaging the attention of thinking men and women, and why? Because of the marvelous works it is doing in healing all manner of disease and in regenerating and uplifting the lives of its adherents; because a perusal of its text-book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker G. Eddy, is awakening an interest in the Bible and revealing its practical import in the affairs of this present existence; because a study of these two books is unfolding to human apprehension the Science of God and man, and is supplying the spiritual understanding of divine Principle that is applicable to every human need, as it enables the student to know for himself that God is a very present help in every time of need.—The Piscataquis Observer.

FOND DU LAC, WIS.

An audience that comfortably filled the first floor of the Henry Boyle Theatre listened to a lecture on Christian Science Sunday afternoon [Sept. 9] by Judge William G. Ewing of Chicago. He was introduced by Attorney R. L. Morse, who said in part:—

There are some facts that appeal even to those of us who are skeptical, persuading us to give to Christian Science a hearing as impartial as the fetters of the philosophy of our early training will permit.

The followers of Christian Science are sincere and earnest. They live their religion every day. Their happy, smiling faces evidence one of the tenets of their belief—that the great universe of love and peace and harmony is their heritage. Those who live Christian Science not only find peace and harmony of mind, but seem to find bodily health as well. From their religion they get results, and unless a religion brings results there is something wrong with it.

The fairness of Christian Scientists in advocating their Cause, the high degree of intelligence of their followers, and the rapid, widespread growth of their philosophy, entitle them to respectful consideration.—The Commonwealth.

LIVERMORE FALLS, ME.

A very attentive audience gathered at the Universalist church Friday evening, Sept. 7, to listen to a lecture on Christian Science [under the auspices of First Church of Christ, Scientist] by Mrs. Sue Harper Mims of Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Mims was introduced by Rev. J. M. Paige, pastor of the church, who said in part:—

We are glad to welcome Mrs. Mims from the South, because our sectional prejudice is passing away and we need the help of one another in order to gain the best possible conception of the best possible life. Our minds are becoming more open to that which is good everywhere. The Universalist church has taught the conception of man as a brotherhood for more than a century. We have also tried to recognize the good in all religions. Many of the so-called refutations of Christian Science are only cheap harangues. As a matter of fact Christian Science is a help to many lives. We must examine the problems and possibilities of life scientifically. Although not a Christian Scientist myself, I gladly welcome you to this pulpit in behalf of this faith, and also in behalf of the community.

The Advertiser.

LECTURES AT OTHER PLACES.

Devils Lake, N. D.—Miss Mary Brookins, July 15.

Georgetown, Col.—Bicknell Young, July 27.

Oconomowoc, Wis.—Bicknell Young, Aug. 14.

Flandreau. S. D.—Judge William G. Ewing, Aug. 31.

Auburn, Me.—Mrs. Sue Harper Mims, Aug. 31.

Winnipeg, Man. (First and Second Churches).—Hon. Clarence A. Buskirk, Sept. 2.

Hurley, S. D.—Edward A. Kimball, Sept. 3.

Virden, Man.—Hon. Clarence A. Buskirk, Sept. 4.

Port Hope, Ont.—Judge William G. Ewing, Sept. 4.

Watertown, S. D.—Edward A. Kimball, Sept. 6.

Portage La Prairie, Man.—Hon. Clarence A. Buskirk,

Sept. 6.

Calais, Me.—Mrs. Sue Harper Mims, Sept. 9.