At Florence, Col.

The Opera House was filled Sunday afternoon, April 6, with an audience of representative people to hear Mr. Edward A. Kimball, C.S.D., of Chicago, lecture on Christian Science. Mr. Kimball held the close attention of his hearers for nearly two hours and in a lucid and logical address presented some of the basic principles of his religion in a way that appealed to all who heard him. No attempt was made by the speaker to persuade or influence any to accept the teachings of Christian Science, but there were few who heard him who were not better for it. It was shown that Christian Science is in entire accord with the Scriptures, upon which it is based, and that the healing which follows the efforts of its adherents is of divine and not human origin. The wide gulf that separates Christian Science from hypnotism, mind cure, and similar mental phenomena was clearly defined. Mr. Kimball can be assured of a warm welcome in Florence, should he return at any time, although this is his second lecture here and the fourth that the Scientists have given to the public of Florence.

After the lecture a number of the Scientists went to their new church building on Second Street, the foundation of which is completed, and without formality of ceremony of any kind, witnessed the placing of the corner-stone.

The Citizen, Florence, Col.

Mr. Kimball was introduced by Mr. W. R. Rathvon, First Reader, who said in part:—

Every great religion the world has known has had as its founder and exemplar, one whose life has been the ideal of its followers. For centuries past, Christians have turned to the record of the works and words of Jesus the Christ, for light and inspiration; they have woven the ethics of his teachings into their lives generation after generation; they have in its defence been prompted to noble deeds of self-sacrifice and heroism; they have faced the dungeon, the rack, and the scaffold in their devotion to their religion and their church; they have preserved inviolate the integrity of the accepted record of Jesus' life, the Bible of our Fathers, and they have been abundantly blessed therefor; the Christian Church from the day of its birth has rightfully insisted upon its members accepting, not only a part, but all of Jesus' words and works and teachings and admonitions for their standard of living, and to-day it vigorously disciplines any within its enrolment who would repudiate the authenticity of any of the gospel narrative—and yet, for more than sixteen hundred years this same Church has wholly ignored in practice the one feature of Jesus' mission on earth which appeals, and has ever appealed most strongly, to suffering humanity,—his work of healing the sick.

By pulpit and pew we are told with inexplicable inconsistency that through the power of God, Spirit, alone can sin be overcome, and yet for sickness we are to turn to man-prescribed drugs. This was not the Master's way. Note how much of his time was given to the benign ministration of liberating his fellow-men from the twin evils—sickness and sin; note, too, how emphatically he enjoined upon his disciples, those with him and those to come after him, to "heal the sick" as well as the sinful. By what course of reasoning, then, can a professed Christian justify his turning to God to be healed of sin and to man to be healed of sickness?

It is to the contemplation of these things that Christian Science invites your thought. As you will learn from what will be told you this afternoon, it yields to no other denomination of religious belief first place in loyalty to all the teachings of Jesus. With extended hands it comes to all mankind, Christian and pagan, Jew and Gentile, rich and poor alike, offering the cure for both sin and sickness.

Correspondence.

At Cambridge, Mass.

Judge William G. Ewing of Chicago, spoke to a large audience at Union Hall, Tuesday night [April 15], on "Christian Science: Physician and Redeemer." Judge Ewing is a member of the Board of Lectureship of the Mother Church of Christian Science in Boston, and spoke here under the auspices of First Church of Christ, Scientist, of this city. The hall was crowded, and the audience held attentive for an hour and a quarter.

In introducing the speaker, Hon. A. S. Apsey said:—

Ladies and Gentlemen:—Time was, and is not so very far distant, when any man who advocated either in public or in private any doctrine in the arts, in the sciences, or even in religion, which differed from those generally accepted by people was classed as a charlatan and as a doer of evil works.

We fondly believe that to-day, in the dawn of this twentieth century, we have come to a new and a higher understanding of what is right and just and honorable and what is proper for reasoning and thinking human beings to believe in. Not much more than two centuries ago we, here in Massachusetts even, beheld the spectacle of judges in our courts condemning innocent and defenceless human beings to be hung because they were charged with witchery. We believe that that era in the development of the human race is past and gone forever. We believe that we can now give a fair hearing to any man who honestly advocates what he believes to be the truth either in science or art or religion.

I take it that we are met here to-night to listen to one who will in good faith present for our consideration doctrines which he believes, and which many of us believe, to contain the truth. Here in Cambridge—in this city of Cambridge, which for more than a century has been the abiding place of the greatest university of America, which has had upon its shield the one word "Truth,"—we should listen with peculiar attention to such a man who has to present to us what he believes to be at least a part of the truth.

It is my pleasure to present to you to-night a man whom most of you probably know by reputation at least, a man who for many years has been engaged in the same profession in which I myself am engaged, a man who is an official lecturer of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Boston, the Hon. William G. Ewing of Chicago.

The Cambridge (Mass.) Chronicle.

At Chicago, Ill.

A lecture on Christian Science was given by Judge William G. Ewing at Second Church of Christ, Scientist. Monday evening, April 7. The church was crowded and the audience was most attentive and appreciative. The introductory remarks of Judge Chetlain, who introduced the speaker, were in part as follows:—

Ladies and Gentlemen:—I have been accorded the somewhat unusual honor of introducing to you to-night a gentleman who needs no introduction to a Chicago audience. His charming personality, his ability as a jurist, and his eloquence on the platform are known to you all. Indeed, an introduction might seem useless formality were it not for the character of the man, the gravity of the theme.

I take it for granted that in these days beginning the century we should all be earnest seekers for the truth, and be willing to give fair and patient hearing to every new cause, and welcome the discovery of new truths. As I look out upon the vast sea of faces beaming with intelligence, radiant with hope and faith and spiritual life, I cannot but feel that for you Christian Science is an inspiration. What it is I know not, but it seems to touch the heart and bring man into harmony with his better self and the universe. The realms of science in the natural world are being explored and discovery follows discovery in quick succession; everywhere in the broad domain of science we find progress and discovery. Is it unreasonable to believe that in the spiritual world new truths may dawn upon us to lift mankind into a higher and better life and develop attributes akin to the divine?

I am glad to be with you to-night. I look forward to the address of the evening with pleasurable anticipation, well knowing that the exposition of the subject by our able lecturer will be characterized by the depth of feeling, the sincerity of purpose, the mental grasp, and clear perception that distinguished his work upon the bench.

Ladies and gentlemen, I have the great pleasure of introducing to you the Hon. William G. Ewing of Chicago.

Correspondence.

At Colfax, Wash.

First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Colfax, Wash., is glad to report to the Field their pleasure in giving to the people of this vicinity an opportunity to hear a lecture on Christian Science. At the Court House, on Tuesday evening, March 11, Hon. William G. Ewing lectured to a large and interested audience. The room was filled, and close attention given to the entire lecture. Many students from other congregations were present.

Judge Ewing was introduced by Attorney R. L. McCroskey of this place in the following words:—

Ladies and Gentlemen:—In the year 1866, Mrs. Eddy promulgated a religious doctrine, founded, as she believed, upon the true principles transmitted by Christ to his apostles and followers as an eternal heritage. She called it Christian Science. To-day its thousands of followers, scattered over the whole civilized world, worship God in hundreds of temples, dedicated to Him in whose image man was made.

Among its followers are found those in high and lowly stations of life. And every day, in the crowded city, in the quiet country, the rich, the poor,—all who claim kinship with the Mother Church,—find consolation in their devotions to Him who called man his Son. Whether it is a doctrine that should be embraced, must be decided by each for himself. Certainly, the unobtrusive, unselfish Christian lives of those who worship at its shrine, its amelioration of the mental and physical ills of thousands of wretched human beings, its motto, "God is Love," should commend it to the most thoughtful consideration of all who believe in God, in His goodness and omnipotence.

It is with the greatest pleasure I am permitted to present to you this evening, one who, as lawyer, eminent jurist, and scholar, has made a profound study, not only of the great problems of life, but of Christian Science. He has made a practical test of its teachings. Ladies and gentlemen, I present Judge William G. Ewing.

Correspondence.

At Utica, N. Y.

In the Majestic Theatre yesterday afternoon [April 13], Hon. William G. Ewing of Chicago, spoke upon the subject of "Christian Science: Physician and Redeemer," under the auspices of First Church of Christ, Scientist, of this city. The attendance was large. All the seats on the lower floor were occupied and a number stood at the rail. In the balcony nearly all the seats were occupied. The audience was made up of fully as many men as women—a remarkable thing in a religious gathering. Throughout the address, which lasted over an hour, the most careful attention was given. Judge Ewing has a very quiet, pleasant, easy manner of delivery, and it was plain from the start that he is decidedly in earnest in his belief.

Judge Ewing was introduced by Professor Timothy L. Roberts, the supervisor of vocal music in the Utica schools, who, by way of preface, said:—

Eight years ago was organized in this city First Church of Christ, Scientist. The meetings of this church were then held in the parlors of the house 11 Rutger Street, and the congregation numbered twenty-five to thirty. Without dwelling upon the different stages of growth of this organization, which to the philosophical observer have been very interesting, let me come to my point at once and state that our congregations Wednesday evenings as well as Sundays come not far from filling the floor of the New Century Auditorium. What per cent of increase is this? One thousand to twelve hundred.

Christian Scientists know full well the cause of this wonderful growth, for they have received of its untold blessings. And that others may know of these blessings and learn how to secure them, these lectures are gladly provided.—The Utica (N. Y.) Observer.

At Dallas, Tex.

Edward A. Kimball, C.S.D., a member of the Board of Lectureship of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Boston, delivered an address on Christian Science at First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Dallas yesterday afternoon [March 30]. It was heard by many, who gave the speaker close attention. In introducing the speaker, Judge Gray said:—

Nearly a hundred years ago one of the foremost thinkers of this country, as the crowning act of his great life, established one of our foremost institutions of learning, nonsectarian and liberal, and over its portal caused to be inscribed these words from the gospel of St. John: "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." Upon this book and this sentiment has been built the faith of the ages. In all the magnificent triumphs of literature since then nothing yet produced has equaled the literary beauty or the dominant forcefulness of this book. Shakespeare's incredible genius will not, and the Institutes of Justinian, Bacon's Abridgement, and the Code Napoleon, though the works of masters, are distanced in comparison. I am, happily, I think, not a doctrinaire, and hence have the complete tolerance and liberality of Jefferson and yield to every man his heaven-born privilege of seeking truth and his freedom from a spiritual standpoint in whatsoever manner he may choose. If in his effort, be it new or radical, he lightens the burdens of life or brightens the way in front without violating the fixed sciences or the laws of his country, I freely bid him God-speed. I have the honor, ladies and gentlemen, and it is my distinguished pleasure, to introduce to you one of the leading advocates of Christian Science, Mr. Edward A. Kimball.

The Dallas (Tex.) News.

At Denison, Ia.

At the request of the local Christian Scientists on March 27, 1902, Mr. Carl F. Kuehule, a prominent attorney, introduced the lecturer, Hon. William G. Ewing of Chicato, member of the Board of Lectureship of the Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston. The Christian Scientists are very much encouraged, by the results of the lecture. Scientists from neighboring towns were well represented and all expressed themselves richly repaid. The Denison Bulletin said in part: "The Christian Science lecture by Judge Ewing at the Opera House last Thursday night was well attended by an intelligent and thoughtful congregation of people, and they listened to one of the most eloquent discourses ever delivered in Denison under any auspices."—Correspondence.

At Worcester, Mass.

Judge William G. Ewing of Chicago, spoke to a large audience last night [April 11] in Association Hall, on "Christian Science: Physician and Redeemer." Judge Ewing is a member of the Board of Lectureship of the Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, and spoke in Worcester under the auspices of First Church of Christ, Scientist, of this city.

He was introduced by Rev. Dr. Moses H. Harris, pastor of All Souls Church.—Worcester (Mass.) Telegram.