Editorials

We have referred in recent issues to the methods of the Publishing Society in the sale and distribution of Christian Science literature, and shown the purpose and motive controlling the same.
Under the above heading the Washingtion News Letter republishes our correction of the falsehood published in the New York World, and follows it with the following editorial note:—
That many of the objections made against the price of Christian Science literature are honestly made by the immediate objector, we do not doubt; but, on the other hand, we are aware that these objections have their origin among those who are bitterly opposed to Christian Science, and who, by every means in their power, both audibly and mentally, keep up the argument of exorbitant prices.
In response to a request not long since sent out for photographs of the branch church buildings, several fine pictures were sent in.
The thirteenth edition, containing the names of all the members of the Mother Church, including those admitted November 7 last, is now ready.
The methods of Christian Science, from the inauguration of its literature, have been unique.
It will be noticed that the subject of the Bible Lesson for December 10, is "Sacrament.

Regrets

Without entering at all upon a consideration of the relative right involved in the war between Great Britain and the Boers, we cannot but express our deep regrets that so soon after the Peace Conference at The Hague, in which England bore so conspicuous a part, this unfortunate and bloody conflict should have ensued.
Christian Scientists are truly disciples of the "larger hope.

A Personal Word

I am compelled to announce that I am not subject to personal interviews relative to matters connected with the Board of Education.
The New England Magazine is one of the staunch monthly magazines of this country.
From the papers kindly sent us from all parts of the world, we note with satisfaction the many ways in which the press is proving itself the friend of fairness and the true exponent of the facts concerning Christian Science.