AMONG THE CHURCHES

CURRENT NOTES.

Melbourne, Australia. —A correspondent who has recently returned to Melbourne, Australia, after a visit in Boston, writes us as follows: "We stopped off at Honolulu for a month and visited the Christian Science church, and were able to help them quite a good deal with our testimonies and experience in the work. We also visited the Christian Scientists in Auckland, New Zealand. They were very much pleased to hear of our visit to Boston and the great growth of the cause. Our own church in Melbourne is growing very rapidly; the attendance is increasing and we can see the growth of spiritual understanding. The hall is almost full on Wednesday nights, and since our return the proposal has been made that we take definite steps toward acquiring a church building. It was adopted unanimously, and it was decided to devote the collection on the first Sunday of the month to that purpose. The first Sunday there was a splendid response and members have taken quite a live interest in the matter. We had one donation of twenty-five hundred dollars."

Hot Springs, Ark.—The Christian Scientists of this city, having outgrown their former quarters at 127 Central avenue, have leased through their board of directors the church building standing on the corner of Quapaw and Prospect avenue, formerly known as the First Baptist church, and expect to establish permanent headquarters there. The building has been leased for a period of three years, with the option of extending the lease at the end of that time. The owners are making every improvement necessary to the comfort and convenience of the congregation. The Christian Scientists say that since the establishment of the organization here, three years ago, the interest and numbers have grown rapidly, and this growth has necessitated the finding of more spacious quarters.

New Era.

Evanston, Ill.—With the opening of the reading-room of First Church of Christ, Scientist, in the Y. M. C. A. building, a new and distinct feature has been given to Evanston. The change that has been made in the room formerly occupied by the Public Service company is remarkable. The entire atmosphere of the reading-room is one of rest. It was with this idea the church started the remodeling of the room, and it has been carried out in every particular.

One feature of the reading-room that has taken an immense growth since the new home has been opened, is the loan library. In this department one may secure a book free of charge for two weeks. If at the end of that time they wish it longer, it can be had for another two weeks. At the end of four months the book must be turned over so that some other person may use it. The demand for books has been greatly increased since the new room has been thrown open to the public.—Evanston News.

Los Angeles, Cal.—Members of Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist, have decided to commence work at an early date on their new edifice, to be erected on the lot on the cast side of Hill street, near the corner of First street, which was bought last February for approximately seventy-five thousands dollars. An architect has been commissioned to prepare plans for the structure, which, it is stated, will be one of the mot attractive places of worship in the city. The lot has wide frontage on Hill street. The estimated cost of the improvement is in excess of two hundred thousand dollars.—Los Angeles Tribune.

Jersey City, N. J.—The trustees of First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Jersey City, have just purchased a plot seventy by one hundred and nine feet on the north side of Harrison avenue, near Bergen, at a cost of eighty-five hundred dollars. The location is considered very choice, as it is accessible to several car lines, and many of Jersey City's leading citizens have their residences in the vicinity. The plot is clear of debt, and it is understood that a church edifice worthy of the location will be erected in the near future.—Hudson Observer.

Mankato, Minn.—First Church of Christ, Scientist, has purchased the Swedish Methodist church and expects to hold its first services therein Aug. 18. The auditorium seats one hundred and fifty. The basement is being fitted up for a reading-room, and other extensive repairing is going on which will make the church inviting and comfortable. The Christian Scientists of Mankato are very happy over this purchase, as the new location is in a much quieter section of the city.—Correspondence.

Glendale, Cal.—The newly organized First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Glendale has inaugurated services in Masonic hall, Brand boulevard, near Fourth street. Heretofore Scientists residing in Glendale and Tropico have been compelled to go to Los Angeles to services, and the news of the establishment of a local church has been gladly received.

Los Angeles Tribune.

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