The Lectures

with contributions from Mayor Barrett, C. H. Connick, Grover C. Walker, John D. Mackay

Gloucester, Mass.

An interesting lecture on Christian Science was given at City Hall before a large audience, the speaker being Bicknell Young. The introductory remarks of Mayor Barrett, who presided, were as follows:—

While I am not a Christian Scientist, I am free to say that I have taken a considerable interest in the work, as some of my nearest relatives and friends are members of this church. I have already accepted an invitation from them to attend the services in the near future, a promise which I certainly intend to fulfil, hoping by so doing that I may get a better and clearer understanding of the teaching, which I have seen exemplified throughout our city with such good results. I believe this is the era of free thought, when the wishes and will of intelligent people cannot be denied; and if Scientists utilize the spiritual sense which God has given us all, not only with benefit and help to themselves but for all humanity, certainly no one can say that their work has been in vain. I believe the time has come when all feel that the Christian Science church is a fact which is here to stay. As proof of this, one has only to recognize the gigantic gain in membership which it has attained during the past few years.—Daily Times.

Eureka, Cal.

The beautiful new church edifice of First Church of Christ, Scientist, at Eleventh and H streets, was filled to overflowing with interested people who gathered to hear the lecture on Christian Science by Clarence C. Eaton. Judge C. H. Connick introduced the lecturer, and in doing so said:—

The greatest minds of the ages have dedicated their highest service to the search for the hidden treasures of Truth. As was expressed by that wonderful woman, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, Mrs. Eddy, "the time for thinkers has come." "The wakeful shepherd beholds the first faint morning beams, ere cometh the full radiance of a risen day" (Science and Health, Pref., p. vii). What eye but seeks to scan the pages of the book of knowledge! Innumerable as the sands upon the shore are the unsolved problems of human life, but far above and beyond all others is that of man and his true relation to the eternal and infinite Mind.—Humboldt Standard.

Akron, Ohio

At the lecture on Christian Science by George Shaw Cook the introductory remarks of Grover C. Walker were in part as follows:—

Christian Science is not new. It has always existed and has been apprehended and practised to a greater or less degree by the spiritually minded in all ages. Yet although it is in strict accord with the teachings and practice of Christ Jesus, by some it will be misunderstood and misrepresented. This is not strange, in view of the fact that our beloved Master's sacred doctrine was not perceived by many in the first century. And although he proved his words by his works in healing "all manner of sickness and all manner of disease," there were still those who would not believe.

When questioned by Pilate, Jesus made reply: "To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth." So Christian Science today bears witness unto the truth, proclaiming that Truth has always corrected error and always will do so, whether that error be manifested as sin and sickness or as any other discordant condition.—Correspondence.

Quincy, Mass.

Virgil O. Strickler, who lectured on Christian Science at the Wollaston school hall, was introduced by the chairman of the school committee of Quincy, John D. Mackay, who said:—

Christian Scientists are highly esteemed in Quincy because of the fact that they mind their own business and mind it hard, never assailing or interfering with other sects. Even a slight acquaintance with them will convince any discerning person that they honestly endeavor to translate their doctrines into life and, as it were, transmute their ethics into character. The visible evidence of the practice of Christian Science challenges our admiration, even though we may not fully understand the modus operandi. It is therefore no wonder that I appreciate the honor you have done me in asking me to come here to introduce your lecturer.—Correspondence.

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