Among the Churches

Current Notes

Hartford, Conn.—At the reading-tent maintained by Second Church of Christ, Scientist, at the state fair, Charter Oak park, Sept. 7 to 12, there were 1,510 pieces of literature distributed. The success of the undertaking is not to be judged alone by the amount of literature distributed. The presence of the tent at the fair; the conscientious work done by those in attendance; the atmosphere of peace and harmony, which was commented on by many who were not Christian Scientists; the opportunities for an impersonal declaration of the truth, and the fact that many left the tent refreshed in body as well as in spirit, are proofs of the "signs following" of which Jesus spoke so often. It was with much gratitude that the public availed themselves of the privileges here offered, and the literature was readily accepted and read.—Correspondence.

Eugene, Ore.—The contract for the construction of the new Christian Science church at Twelft and Pearl streets has been let. The structure is to be completed by Dec. 15. The main auditorium will seat three hundred and fifty persons.—Eugene Guard.

Salem, Ore.—At the state fair held in Salem from Sept. 28 to Oct. 3, a Monitor booth with reading-room was maintained in the Educational Building. Last year a tent was erected on the grounds; this year space inside was secured. The week's work proved the wisdom of the change. We feel, too, that making the booth a Monitor booth instead of a denominational one, was a wise step. On the walls of the reading-room were displayed pages from the Monitor, each properly designated and mounted upon a gray mat. This enabled us to show the visitor at a glance the scope of the paper's work. Pages representative of the following departments were shown: International, Foreign, South American, Special Articles, Fashions and Household, Children's, Sports, Financial, Home Forum, Editorial, Advertisements. A show-case contained an exhibit of Mrs. Eddy's writings, while Christian Science literature for free distribution was made easily available.

In distributing the Monitors, those who passed and seemed at all interested were offered free sample copies, a word of explanation of the purpose of the paper being given whenever opportunity offered. A Wednesday issue was given to those who had children. A month's free subscription was offered to any who desired it, and one hundred and fifty-three people availed themselves of this privilege. They were almost without exception serious, thinking people, earnestly desirous of knowing more of the Monitor. Almost two hundred copies were delivered each day to farmers' families camping outside the grounds during fair week. Tables with Monitors were placed in the Salem hotels with card signs inviting the guests to take copies.

Looking over the activity this year, we find much more literature distributed, more people reached, more visitors in the reading-room, and a very noticeable increase of kindly feeling toward Christian Science from the public as a whole.

Correspondence.

Missouri.—A soldiers' reunion, at which there is always quite a large attendance, is annually held in the village of Glenwood. The reunion this year was held the latter part of August, lasting four days. As Christian Science is but little known in this part of the country, a few Scientists concluded it would be a good opportunity to maintain a reading-tent. We had a cot for every one who needed it; also for the use of mothers with sleeping babies. Our chairs were occupied most of the time, and we could have used as many more. Several of our visitors made the remark that this tent was the best thing on the ground. We gave away 377 Sentinels and 183 Monitors.—Correspondence.

Roxbury, Mass.—Contracts for the erection of the Christian Science church at Elm Hill avenue and Howland street have been awarded. The building will be one story high, with pitch roof, 95 by 106 feet ground measurement, and will have a basement and mezzanine floor.—Boston Transcript.

Lancaster, Ohio.—As is the custom with the Christian Science denomination, the exercises today [Oct. 1] attendant on the laying of the corner-stone of the beautiful new church on North Broad street were of a very simple nature.

Lancaster Eagle.

Kokomo, Ind.—During the Prosperity exposition held in this city the first week in September, a reading-tent was maintained on the grounds by First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Kokomo. All of Mrs. Eddy's writings, as well as copies of the periodicals and pamphlets, were on the tables for reading, and pictures and mottoes adorned the walls. Many persons visited this attractive reading-place, and over five hundred copies of free literature were distributed.

Correspondence.

Monticello, Ark.—The Christian Science Society maintained a well arranged and conducted reading-room on the fair-grounds, and they deserve commendation.

Monticello Advance.

New York, N. Y.—During the third quarter, ending Oct. 1, the Mission Yacht Association distributed 96,250 Christian Science periodicals to the seamen of 4,250 ships in New York harbor.—Correspondence.

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