Article May 4, 1907 Issue

THE LECTURES

with contributions from Irving F. Baxter, Arthur J. Bolinger, V. O. Strickler, Samuel B. Adams

Hon. Clarence A. Buskirk lectured on Christian Science at the Boyd Theater, April 4. He was introduced by Judge Irving F. Baxter, who said in part,—

When I behold this large audience of thoughtful men and women, the inquiry naturally arises, Why are we here? Certainly not from curiosity, for the subject of the address to-night has long since ceased to attract the simply curious; but it does attract those who think and those who reason and all earnest seekers after truth. We Americans are essentially a people who claim the right to think and act for ourselves. The foundation-stones of our national government are freedom of speech and of religious liberty. Every one has a right to his opinion, but he must suffer the penalty if his opinion be wrong. It is well, therefore, that we should come to hear and to ponder what the speaker shall tell us. His message is fraught with "on earth peace, good will toward men." He will, no doubt, tell the story of a wonderful woman, of her wonderful sacrifices, and her more wonderful discovery. This discovery may seem new to many of you, while in fact it is only the rational application of the simple teachings of Jesus, and it calls upon us to know and recongnize the omnipotence of God.—Correspondence.

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