Notices
Notice to College and University Students
A meeting of significance to Christian Science Organizations at colleges and universities will take place in the original edifice of The Mother Church in Boston on September 8 and 9, 1955. Approved by The Christian Science Board of Directors, the two-day meeting will consider topics of importance to these organizations and their members.
Christian Scientists who are members of The Mother Church and who were college or university students or faculty members this past academic year (or who will be so this coming academic year) are cordially invited to attend this meeting. Organization advisors are welcome as observers.
For further information write to:
Department of Branches and Practitioners
107 Falmouth Street
Boston 15, Massachusetts
Services at Vacation Resorts
Christian Science Sunday services and Wednesday evening testimony meetings will be held at vacation resorts as follows:
Banff, Alberta, Canada, in Masonic Hall,
Cariboo and Bear Streets
(June 5 through August 31)
Blowing Rock, North Carolina, in the Christian
Science church edifice
(June 5 through September 28)
Chautauqua, New York, in Hall of Christ
(July 3 through August 28)
Estes Park, Colorado, in Arthur Erickson Tourist
Home, Fall River Road
(June 12 through September 25)
Provincetown, Massachusetts, in the Christian
Science church edifice, Commercial Street
(June 19 through September 11)
San Bernardino National Forest, Lake Arrowhead,
California, in Christian Science chapel
Sequoia National Park, California, Giant Forest
Amphitheatre
(July 3 through September 4)
Yosemite National Park, California, in the
Church Bowl
(June 5 through September 4)
The hours of the services can be ascertained locally.
On Sunday afternoon, August 21, at 3.30, a Christian Science service will be held in the Cathedral of the Pines, Rindge, New Hampshire.
On Sunday afternoon, August 28, at 3.30, a Christian Science service will be held in the Church in the Wilderness, Ligonier, Pennsylvania.
Church Services and Reading Rooms
Boston, Massachusetts.—The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist. Sunday morning service at 10.45, Sunday evening service at 7.30 (evening service omitted during July and August), Sunday School at 10.45 a.m., and Wednesday evening meeting at 7.30 are held in the Church edifice at Norway, Falmouth, and St. Paul Streets.
Reading Rooms: 237 Huntington Avenue, open weekdays from 8.00 a.m. until 9.00 p.m., Wednesday 8.00 a.m. until 7.00 p.m., and from 8.30 p.m. until 9.30 p.m., open Sunday from 12.00 noon until 7.00 p.m., and holidays from 10.00 a.m. until 9.00 p.m.
At 84 Boylston Street (Little Building, corner of Tremont and Boylston Streets), open weekdays from 8.00 a.m. until 9.00 p.m., except on Wednesday, when it closes at 6.30, open Sunday from 1.30 p.m. until 6.30 p.m., and on holidays from 10.00 a.m. until 9.00 p.m.
At 8 Milk Street, open from 8.00 a.m. until 5.30 p.m. on weekdays, closed Sunday; Saturday from 8.00 a.m. until 3.00 p.m. and on the following local holidays only: April 19, June 17, October 12, and November 11.
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 a 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 12 noon. 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.
The Christian Science Periodicals
The following periodicals were founded by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, and are published by The Christian Science Publishing Society, One Norway Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts, U.S.A.:
The Christian Science Journal: Monthly in English; $4.50 a year, $2.25 six months, 40c a copy.
Christian Science Sentinel: Weekly in English; $4.50 a year, $2.25 six months, 15c a copy.
The Herald of Christian Science: Editions published monthly, $2 a year, 20c a copy: French and German. Editions published quarterly, $1 a year, 25c a copy: Dutch, Scandinavian (Danish, Norwegian, Swedish), Spanish-Portuguese-Italian, and English-Braille, Grade One and a Half.
Christian Science Quarterly: Quarterly in English, Danish, Dutch, French, German. Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish; $1.40 a year, 35c a copy. English edition is also available in vest-pocket size, $1.40 a year. 35c a copy; Readers' size, $1.65 a year, 45c a copy; in English-Braille, Grade One and a Half, $2.50 a year (12 issues), 25c a copy.
The Christian Science Monitor: Daily, except Sundays and holidays, in English (with religious article in one of twelve different translations); $16 a year, $8 six months, 5c a copy.