Of Special Interest to College Students

A meeting to consider and further the mission of Christian Science organizations at colleges and universities, formed in accordance with Article XXIII, Section 8, of the Manual of The Mother Church by Mary Baker Eddy, is planned in Boston for September 3,4, and 5, 1959.

Similar meetings were held in 1955 and 1957, and the fruitage has been very apparent. The hundreds of students who attended came from England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Scotland, Canada, and the United States. The 1959 meeting will consider how the activities of college and university organization promote the moral and spiritual culture of the individual student; what Christian Science college organizations contribute to the spiritual enlightenment of the academic community and to the growth of the Church of Christ, Scientist; why organization activities are important in the development of world thinking.

The three-day gathering in The Mother Church will include a general workshop, panels and seminars devoted to specific topics, student papers and presentations, informal talks by administrative workers of The Mother Church and The Christian Science Publishing Society, sightseeing visits to points of special interest.

Any student who is a member of The Church and who is enrolled in a college or university during the academic year of 1958–1959 or who will be enrolled during the academic year of 1959–1960 is invited to attend. Also, members of The Mother Church who have faculty or instructor status in a college or university during either of the aforementioned academic years are eligible to be present. Organization advisors are welcome as observers.

Complete details regarding the September Meeting are being forwarded to the college organizations and to Christian Science college organization information committees in branch churches and societies. Inquiries may be addressed to the College Organization Division, Department of Branches and Practitioners, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Visitors Welcome

Chestnut Hill, Mass.—Mrs. Eddy's late residence at 400 Beacon Street contains an exhibit room on the second floor where items 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. to members of The Mother Church, of branch churches, and those who are accompanied by members. During the months of December, January, February, and March the hours are from 12.30 to 4 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.

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 3.30 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.