At Canton, O.

An audience of six hundred people heard Edward A. Kimball, C.S.D., of Chicago, deliver a lecture on Christian Science at the Grand Opera House yesterday afternoon [May 11]. Many were present from Pittsburgh, Salem, Alliance, Massillon, and vicinity. As a preface, Warren E. Russell of Massillon, a member of First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Canton, spoke as follows:—

"Friends:—We have with us to-day Rabbi Max Wertheimer, Ph.D., C.S.B., of Dayton, Ohio. Rabbi Wertheimer is said to be the first rabbi of orthodox Judaism, since the time of Jesus Christ, to become converted to Christianity and to take open and public stand in reference to his change of belief. To better introduce the lecturer I now present to you with much pleasure Rabbi Wertheimer of Dayton."

The Rabbi spoke as follows: "Every nation on the globe has a divine purpose, an historic mission to fulfil, in the providential plan of earthly management. Just as soon as this purpose is accomplished, the nation has done its part, it is either set aside, and left in peace, or it is succeeded by a mightier one unfolding a still higher and clearer view. Thus, the Greek stood for art and philosophy; the Egyptian for invention and architecture; the Jew for monotheism; the Roman for jurisprudence and discipline; modern Europe for culture and music; America for liberty. This gigantic country of ours in God's inscrutable wisdom, has been divinely set apart to become the stage for the enacting of the greatest and most epoch-making drama of all the preceding centuries; the political and religious rights of man, woman, and child. But, after all, what is political and religious freedom, with slavery to sin, disease, and the woes of hell? The Bible indeed saith: 'Righteousness exalteth a nation,' but, what is righteousness? Right speaking, right doing, right living. But, understand, that there never can be any right speaking, or right doing, or right living without right thinking.

"Yes, but what is right thinking? How do you know you are thinking aright? The religious world to-day is confused with a babel of sects and contradicting theories. Atheism, agnosticism, and scepticism have their pet fads and hobbies; they are huckstered about our streets; the very air is full of such thought. Each and all want to be right and safe guides. Above the bewildering din of chaotic errors and the stormy uproar of tumultuous waves of thought there is heard amidst this dismal raging Christ's voice: 'Peace, be still,' 'I am the way, the truth, and the life,' 'Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.' Jesus Christ to-day is the way-shower to right thinking, not a human synod, nor academy, nor seminary, nor convention of worldly-minded men. It is this Christ knowledge, or Christian Science, that Spiritual Stone, which the Pharisean teachers of all ages have rejected, which is about to become the chief corner-stone of a regenerated race. Christian Science teaches how to be free indeed—'Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.' And liberty, bereft of the tyranny of disease, we want. All religions of the past did, and most of the present do, teach that man should be good; but no religion, except Christian Science, has ever uncovered the mystery of evil and its subtle, secret operations. Just think of that! Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, who has founded the Christian Science movement, has, through God's help, revealed this thing, and no one else has. Mind you, a thousand probabilities do not make one truth. We do not want 'perhaps' or 'may be,' we want facts. Hospitals are full of sick people; asylums full of demented ones; homes full of invalids; almost everywhere, suffering, anguish, misery, pangs, and skeletons in the closet. We are impatient and tired of mere phrases and words. When we are hungry we do not desire brilliant speeches and tinselled theories; we want bread. When we are thirsty we do not care for dogmatic nonsense and man-made creeds; we want water. The Bread of Life and the Water of Salvation alone will satisfy. In a calm, impartial, and unprejudiced way, let us thoughtfully inquire what is the remedy and how is it to be secured? The creeds tumble, the barriers break, the clouds drift, the morning dawns! What we need is a lightbearer; such an one is with us to-day. For the last sixteen years he has helped to pioneer and to champion the cause of Christian Science, the Science of right thinking; he speaks from conviction and experience, and hence with authority; for he is a living witness to the Truth he proclaims: he has been snatched from the almost certain jaws of death. Give him your unstinted attention. And now I have the pleasure of introducing to you this light-bearer, my esteemed friend and teacher, who will discourse on 'The Cause and Scientific Cure of Disease,' Mr. Edward A. Kimball, C.S.D., of Chicago."—Correspondence.

At New Bedford, Mass.

Carol Norton, C.S.D., of New York City, lectured in the Y. M. C. A. Hall, Tuesday evening, May 13, under the auspices of Second Church of Christ, Scientist, on the subject, "Christian Science is Applied Christianity," before an attentive audience of seven hundred, the hall's seating capacity, representing people of various denominations.

The lecturer was introduced by Lemuel T. Willcox, a leading attorney, in part as follows:—

We are here this evening by invitation of Second Church of Christ, Scientist. We are guests, and are bound in accepting the hospitality of our hosts to listen to the address of their speaker in a spirit of sympathetic appreciation, and not of invidious criticism.

This is the first meeting of the Church of Christian Science that I have ever attended, and so I am not familiar with either its faith or its methods. In the medical profession I can count many friendships as dear as those of my own profession. It would be ungrateful indeed in me to conceal the profound obligations I am under to certain of its members. But there is no lack of compliment or respect for that profession in stating that the doctor who can bring into the sick-room of his patient nothing better than medicine, is seriously unfitted for the discharge of its most important duties. The first duty in the sick-room relates rather to the character of the physician than to the health of the patient.

The best lawyer is the man who has the finest moral sense, and so is the best doctor. That doctor serves a better end who has behind his medicine something better than medicine; and without the better thing he will invariably fail. It is confidence in the healer that largely effects the healing. It is the moral sense and not medicine that in the sick-room makes the face of the true physician a benefaction, it is moral sense that makes his voice a benediction, and moral sense that makes his presence an inspiration. The work which goes on in the doctor's heart is the work that goes on in the patient's body.

Without confidence in the man, there can be no confidence in his medicine, and without confidence in both there can be no benediction, no benefaction, and no inspiration.

It is with extreme pleasure that I introduce to you the distinguished speaker, Mr. Carol Norton of New York City, and I wish to extend to him in advance your cordial welcome to our city by greeting him heartily with the right hand of good fellowship.—Correspondence.

At Scranton, Pa.

Mr. Carol Norton last night [May 8] addressed a crowded house in the Lyceum on the subject: "Christian Science is Applied Christianity." The lecture was followed with close attention by the large audience. Mr. Norton, who comes from New York, is a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, and although this is not his first visit to this city, the fact that he attracted such large numbers last night is proof that his efforts are highly appreciated. The lecturer was briefly introduced by Mr. McKee, First Reader of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Scranton.

Scranton (Pa.) Republican.

In introducing the lecturer Mr. McKee said in part:—

Friends:—On behalf of First Church of Christ, Scientist, I bid you a most hearty welcome. You are invited here to consider for a moment what the greatest thing in the world has done and can yet do toward easing all the sorrows and all the sicknesses of mankind. We wanted you to know that the Truth which has healed us in Christian Science can come also to every one of you with all its wealth of joy and peace.

In order of offset general misconceptions of Christian Science and correct them, our beloved Leader, the Rev. Mary Baker G. Eddy, has instituted and established the Christian Science Board of Lectureship of the Mother Church, of Boston, Mass. This Board is composed of persons she deems worthy and exemplary Christians, and in every way qualified to speak with authority on the great subject of Christian Science, and I now have the pleasure of introducing to you Mr. Carol Norton, C.S.D., of New York City, a member of this Board.—Correspondence.

At Detroit, Mich.

On Sunday afternoon, May 4, a large audience assembled in the church edifice on Alexandrine Avenue, West, to listen to a lecture by Mr. Kimball, his third in Detroit. The lecturer was introduced by Mrs. Knott, who said:—

Ladies and Gentlemen:—On behalf of First Church of Christ, Scientist, I bid you welcome to the lecture to be given by Mr. Kimball. He will tell you this afternoon something of what Christian Science work is, as distinguished from the many false opinions about it; he will also speak to you of the Discoverer and Founder of this Science and, perhaps, enable you to see why she is held in such reverence by the thousands who have been lifted out of sorrow and suffering through this blessed revelation.

A few weeks ago a gentleman from another city, who is a member of the dramatic profession, called at our reading room and said that not long before a friend had asked him why he spoke of Mrs. Eddy so frequently, and especially why he called her "Mother." He replied in touching tones and told of a life uplifted and ennobled by this Truth, and said, "I call her mother because I do not know of any name so dear; if I did, I would use it in speaking of her. I have heard men curse their fellow-men and blaspheme God, but I never heard a man blaspheme his mother, and so it is fit that we should speak of Mrs. Eddy by this endearing and sacred name."

The revelation of Truth which has come to the world through Christian Science is foretold in the Bible in the most unmistakable terms; for it is said therein that an era will dawn upon the world when pain, sin, sorrow, and death will disappear, and God will be known and recognized as dwelling forever with His people. The prophets in all ages have pointed to this period, and the poets have sung of it, but Christian Science is demonstrating its presence and harmony with us to-day.

It gives me much pleasure to introduce to you Mr. Edward A. Kimball, C.S.D., member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship, of the Mother Church, Boston.

Correspondence.

At Waterbury, Conn.

Whatever may be said of some other cities, there seems to be no lack of interest in Christian Science in Waterbury. The audience that greeted Carol Norton last evening [May 15], almost filled Leavenworth Hall.

Mr. Norton is a speaker of unusual ability and shows an extended knowledge, not only of the doctrines and practices of Christian Science, but of those of other churches and of Biblical and religious history. His lecture was remarkable for the tolerant spirit in which he treated the adverse criticisms made for several years by those who are hostile to the teachings of this church.

He was introduced by the Rev. S. E. Simonsen of First Church of Christ, Scientist, New Haven, who became famous some time ago when he left the Methodist Church in New York and joined the Christian Scientists. Among the interesting remarks that he made were the following:—

"I want to compliment you, and myself as well, that we live in a progressive age, an age in which men dare to investigate things without fear, an age in which men are seeking to advance on almost all lines. But have you ever noticed that there is one line in which men seem to be very slow to advance? It is the religious line.

"When it comes to religion they seem to be satisfied with that which their great-grandfathers believed in. There seems to have been a determined effort on the part of man to clog the wheels of progress when it comes to the question of progressive Christianity."

Mr. Simonsen also spoke interestingly of his leaving the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he had preached for more than twenty-five years, and joining the Christian Scientists.—Waterbury (Conn.) Republican.

Lectures at Other Places.

At Emporia, Kan.—Edward A. Kimball, March 18.

At Pocatello, Ida.—William G. Ewing, March 18.

At San Antonio, Tex.—Edward A. Kimball, March 27.

At Ouray, Col.—Edward A. Kimball, April 10.

At Elgin, Ill.—Edward A. Kimball, May 2.

At Akron, O.—Edward A. Kimball, May 12.

At Lorain, O.—Edward A. Kimball, May 13.

All the strength and force of man comes from his faith in things unseen. Strong convictions precede great actions. Clear, deep, living convictions rule the world.

James Freeman Clarke.