Extracts from Reports of Christian Science Committees on Publication

Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Three items which required correction appeared in the press during the year. Of the three letters sent to the respective editors, part of one was printed in a note by the writer of the item referred to; one was acknowledged privately by the writer of the article in question; and the third was not acknowledged, but the article which contained a misconception of Christian Science, written by a well-known authoress under a pseudonym, appeared in another paper under her own name but with all reference to Christian Science omitted.

Lesson-Sermon excerpts from the Christian Science Quarterly are sent to the editors of one city daily newspaper and seven weekly newspapers. They are printed regularly in five papers and occasionally in the others. During the year two lectures were printed in full in Lanarkshire papers, and several short synopses and brief forewords also appeared.

The Committee is indebted to the literature distribution committees of the Glasgow churches for their generous cooperation in supplying copies of The Christian Science Monitor to the editors of the Lanarkshire newspapers. Every editor received a copy of the Monitor of May 16, containing "An Editorial Letter to the Readers of the Monitor," in which the policy of the Monitor with regard to the war was clearly stated. Since that issue was sent out, several newspapers have quoted from, or referred to, articles in the Monitor in connection with the war.

On five occasions during the year items from the Lanarkshire press have appeared in the "Signs of the Times" columns of the Christian Science Sentinel. On each occasion a copy of the Sentinel was sent to the editor of the newspaper, and sometimes to the writer of the item as well. One of the latter, a well-known clergyman, sent a courteous acknowledgment to the office, expressing his pleasure and interest in seeing a copy of the Sentinel.

The recognition of the Church of Christ, Scientist, by the government in adding Christian Science to the list of recognized religions of which those enlisting in His Majesty's Forces may declare themselves adherents, is a proof of the growth of our movement.

North Carolina.

While only four derogatory statement regarding our Leader and our religion were reported during the year, to which replies were promptly printed, we have enjoyed a greatly broadened opportunity for the release of constructive news publicity regarding our many healing activities, including dignified published reports with reference to the history and growth of our great organization. Three columnists have favorably mentioned Christian Science in their columns during the year. One state medical officer publicly acknowledged the efficacy of our healing work; and a high official of the state, in an address before a large assembly of church folk, very cordially referred to Christian Science as "a religion of power."

Through our Monitor exchange for advertising plan available to reputable newspapers, we have been successful in building up a substantial and constructive relationship with many editors in the state. Around one hundred and seventy five copies of our paper are coming daily into North Carolina on this plan. Friendly editors are not only quoting frequently from the columns of The Christian Science Monitor, with due credit, but give praise to its well balanced news and editorial policy.

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