Important Announcement

The Mother Church Fund for Armed Services Activities and Postwar Emergencies

The Fund opened in January, 1942, known as "The Mother Church Wartime Fund," is now designated "The Mother Church Fund for Armed Services Activities and Postwar Emergencies." As heretofore, this Fund will be drawn upon to meet the needs of Christian Scientists in the armed services; to aid those willing to rely wholly on Christian Science for healing in veterans' hospitals; to conduct Christian Science services, give treatments, and help young Christian Scientists to become adjusted to their military experience.

Large quantities of authorized literature continue to be distributed to service personnel and veterans and placed in chaplains' offices, libraries, hospitals, and on board ship. Service editions of the Bible and "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy are also supplied free of charge. Aid is also extended from this Fund to civilians needing material assistance because of emergencies resulting from war. This includes appropriations for Christian Science literature sent to countries where monetary restrictions at present do not permit Christian Scientists to pay for it.

This Fund meets the salaries and expenses of Christian Science Ministers and other workers. The number of these workers is increasing; they serve in the United States, Canada, Alaska, Australia, Hawaii, Korea, and the Pacific islands, as well as in England, Germany, France, and Italy.

Last year approximately a quarter of a million dollars was expended by The Mother Church for this important work. Our deep appreciation goes to the Field for its loving support. The urgent need continues. We are confident that Christian Scientists will joyfully respond to the opportunity of maintaining and expanding these fruitful activities of our movement.

Contributions for this Fund will be gratefully received and should be sent to Roy Garrett Watson, Treasurer, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts.

Contributions

Contributions are most gratefully accepted by The Mother Church Treasurer from members and friends for the following funds: Promotion and Extension Fund
Radio Fund
General Fund
Relief Fund (For General Relief Purposes)
The Mother Church Fund for Armed Services Activities and
Postwar Emergencies
Charitable Institutions Fund
(The Christian Science Pleasant View Home
Christian Science Benevolent Association, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Christian Science Benevolent Association on Pacific Coast)

Please make all checks payable to Roy Garrett Watson, Treasurer, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Opportunities for Employment with The Christian Science Publishing Society

Christian Scientists who are trained in one or more branches of the newspaper and printing industry are welcome to inquire about employment with The Christian Science Publishing Society. Letters should give details as to experience and general qualifications and be addressed to Personnel Manager, One, Norway Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts.

New Card and Plaque of "the scientific statement of being"

The Trustees under the Will of Mary Baker Eddy announce with pleasure that "the scientific statement of being" from "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy is now available in an attractive colored card and plaque of identical design.

The card is enclosed in an envelope for mailing and is priced at ten cents.

The plaque is mounted on unbreakable material and is equipped with an eyelet for hanging if desired. It is finished on the back in a soft pleasing gray color which is carried over to the beveled sides. The plaque is priced at $1.

These items may be purchased at most Christian Science Reading Rooms or will be sent postpaid by Horace J. Carver, Publishers' Agent, One, Norway Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Notice to Correspondents

Officers of branch churches and individuals who have occasion to correspond with The Christian Science Board of Directors, with the Clerk and the Treasurer of The Mother Church, and with the heads of departments of The Mother Church Offices are requested always to place their addresses on their letters and to write their signatures plainly. Women are requested to use the title "Miss" or "Mrs." as the fact may be, and to use their Christian names. The co-operation of correspondents is solicited.

For Membership in The Mother Church

Membership in The Mother Church, together with membership in one of its branches, affords opportunity for participation in the worldwide healing and redemptive work of Christian Science, as provided for by the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy. Applications for membership in The Mother Church may be submitted at any time. They are acted upon by The Christian Science Board of Directors twice a year, in accordance with Article XIII, Section 2, of the Manual of The Mother Church by Mrs. Eddy.

The next date of admission is November 5, 1954. Applications to be considered on that date must reach the Clerk not later than October 4, 1954.

Application blanks and information concerning Church membership may be obtained at Christian Science Reading Rooms, from practitioners listed in The Christian Science Journal, from clerks of branch churches or societies, or from Gordon V. Comer, Clerk, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts.

Visitors Welcome

Chestnut Hill, Mass.—Mrs. Eddy's late residence at 400 Beacon Street contains an exhibit room on the second floor where items tracing the growth of the movement from its earliest days to the present are displayed. This house is open daily, except Sunday, from 1 to 5 p.m. It is closed on all holidays with the exception of April 19, May 30, June 17, and October 12. When these dates fall on Sunday, the house is closed on Sunday and open on the Monday observed as the holiday. Cards of admission required, obtainable at Administration Building, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston, Monday through Saturday.

Lynn, Mass.—The former home of Mary Baker Eddy at 12 Broad Street is open to visitors daily, except Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. During the months of December, January, and February the hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is closed on all holidays with the exception of April 19, May 30, June 17, and October 12. When these dates fall on a Sunday, the house is closed on Sunday and open on the Monday observed as the holiday. This house, including the little attic room where Mrs. Eddy completed her work on the first manuscript of "Science and Health," has been carefully restored to present the highest possible point of historical accuracy.

Washington, D.C.—The Exhibit Hall on the second floor of the Christian Science Building, 1601 I (Eye) Street, N.W., is open free to the public daily, including holidays, Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. On Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, and New Year's Day the hours are the same as on Sunday. Among the exhibits providing glimpses of the origin, scope, and healing ministry of Christian Science are the Vitaramas showing the world-wide activities of the Christian Science movement and the "listening chairs" in which visitors may sit and hear selected recordings not only in English, but in French, German, and Spanish.