THE LECTURES

with contributions from G. J. Edgcumbe, C. W. Morrell, M. J. Sanders, John Stuart Coonley

BENTON HARBOR, MICH.

Mr. Bicknell Young delivered a lecture at the Bell Opera House, Tuesday evening, Jan. 15. He was introduced by Dr. G. J. Edgcumbe, President of Benton Harbor College, who spoke as follows:—

It may appear strange to my numerous friends and acquaintances of so many years' standing that I, a Methodist of somewhat pronounced opinions, should thus identify myself with this movement, but I assure you that I do so with pleasure, because these people are Christians and proclaim their devotion to the teachings that Christ promulgated; they love and serve Him whom I as a Christian love and serve. They are Scientists, and science has ever been my favorite study. Further, I hope some glad day to greet in the land beyond the river, Methodists, Baptists, Congregationalists, Catholics, and every other Christ-loving people, and among them all I am sure I shall find many a Christian Scientist. We shall there forget the sects and recognize only brothers and sisters. On these grounds, then, I clasp hands with these people and with you, and shall listen with pleasure to the presentation of the fundamentals of Christian Science.—Correspondence.

CHARLOTTE, MICH.

The lecture at Masonic Temple last Sunday afternoon [Jan 13] by Rev. William P. McKenzie, was given marked attention. Mayor C. W. Morrell, in introducing the lecturer, said in part,—

I am not a Christian Scientist, nor do I know much of their beliefs, but if I knew absolutely nothing of it the mere fact that it is attracting the class of people that it does would cause me to give the matter some attention. Christian Science is unlike many of the so-called religious movements which spread over the country, that simply attract the ignorant, the superstitious, and fanatics, but it numbers among its followers the very cream of our community and the country at large. If Christian Science will help to lighten our burdens, if it will cure the sick and heal the broken-hearted, if it will help to bring us nearer to Jesus Christ and cause a seven-day religion to exist where there may now be but a one-day religion, then we should seek to know the truth.—The Charlotte Leader.

NEW ORLEANS, LA.

A lecture on Christian Science was delivered last night [Jan. 18] at the Athenaeum by Edward A. Kimball of Chicago, under the auspices of Second Church of Christ, Scientist. A very large audience was present. The lecturer was introduced by Mr. M. J. Sanders, who said,—

When a committee of gentlemen called upon me a few days ago, requesting that I would preside upon this occasion, I objected to doing so, on the ground that I was not only not a member of the Christian Science Church, but in fact was somewhat antagonistic to what I had heard and read were its teachings. The Christian Science Church has long passed the stage where it suffices to shrug the shoulders and smile the indulgent pity which we feel for the weakened brother. A Church which numbers earnest, devoted adherents in the hundreds of thousands; that has over six hundred branch churches, many of them having edifices amongst the most beautiful and magnificent in our country; that comprises in its membership hundreds of the most highly educated and successful industrial men in our country, must have some serious claims to the earnest consideration of all who welcome and seek after truth. We are willing to seek after truth, and to give, what I know a New Orleans audience always does give, a courteous, attentive, and careful hearing to an earnest man. I have pleasure in introducing to you the lecturer of the evening, Mr. Edward A. Kimball.

Daily States.

CHICAGO, ILL.

Bicknell Young lectured on Christian Science Jan. 18 and 19, in Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist. He was introduced as follows by John Stuart Coonley:—

If in the strife and turmoil of our daily life—if amid the anxiety and fear that daily, yes hourly, beset us as to our health, happiness, and prosperity—we stop to consider the conditions under which we live, we cannot but be impressed with the pathos, sordidness, and even futility of it all, and it is often with difficulty we sustain our courage, for the questions occur to us, Where does it all lead to, is it worth the struggle? Past experience has proved to us that when the material goal has been attained, we find it unsatisfactory and illusive, and all that has really come to us is a greater desire for more; and therefore a greater struggle and increased discontent.

We all have these conditions to meet, and most of us are swept along in the general current without ever facing these problems intelligently. The very fact that these conditions are so distasteful, proves them alien to us, and we are naturally looking for some aid to assist us in the solution of them. Meanwhile we are still drifting along helplessly in the ocean of materiality and discontent, bruised and buffeted by the continual struggle to attain so-called success; and yet within the reach and grasp of each one of us, if we are but earnest and honest, lies that which will unravel the snarls and tangles of our lives, bring the correct answer to each and every problem that confronts us, no matter how small or how large, and guide us into the haven of harmony and peace. That which is accomplishing these very things to-day is Christian Science—it is simple and demonstrable, and a practical aid in every detail of life.—Correspondence.

CONNEAUT, O.

The lecture given last evening [Jan. 15] in the Opera House by Judge William G. Ewing, marked an epoch in the local circles of Christian Science. Attorney A. M. Cox introduced the lecturer, and said in part,—

It is hardly necessary for me to tell you that I have never investigated Christian Science, at least critically; I have noted some things, however, in regard to Christian Scientists, and one is that I rarely ever hear them complain about anything. There is another thing I have noticed, and that is, they never speak an ill word of any person, and I really believe if we were all Christian Scientists, and should adopt that as one of the tenets of our creed, the majority would be greatly benefited.

Conneaut News-Herald.

LECTURES AT OTHER PLACES.

New Haven, Conn. (First Church).—Edward A. Kimball, Oct. 22.

Sharon, Pa.—Mrs. Sue Harper Mims, Nov. 4.

Keokuk, la.—Mrs. Sue Harper Mims, Nov. 26.

Owosso, Mich.—Bicknell Young, Jan. 20.

Sacramento, Cal.—Francis J. Fluno, M.D., Jan. 20.

Chatham, Ont.—Bicknell Young, Jan. 21.

St. Louis, Mo. (Third Church).—Rev. Arthur R. Vosburgh, Jan. 22.

Lisbon, N. H.—Bicknell Young, Jan. 25.

Palo Alto, Cal.—Francis J. Fluno, M.D., Jan. 25.

Waterbury, Conn.—Bicknell Young, Jan. 27.

Rome, N. Y.—Bicknell Young, Jan. 28.

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