BARTLESVILLE, OKLA.

Few lectures delivered in Bartlesville have aroused so much comment as did that of Frank Leonard, the Christian Scientist, at the Court House last night [Jan. 2]. This interest is the more intense, perhaps, because of the fact that the belief has been so bitterly attacked by other denominations, if indeed Christian Science can be called a "denomination." An evangelist who was here a year ago started the agitation by publicly denouncing the belief of the Scientist, though at that time there was no society here. He was especially severe in his arraignment of the doctrine taught by Mrs. Eddy, and since then other preachers have from time to time taken a "whack" at the teaching. It is believed that the bitter attacks of the so-called evangelist had much to do with arousing interest in the subject, and resulted in the formation here of a flourishing society. Mr. Leonard's address appears in full elsewhere in this issue, not because the Enterprise is ready to espouse the doctrine of this or any other religious teaching, but rather because it believes there are a large number of its readers who will be and are interested in the study of the teachings of a doctrine that has been so woefully misrepresented by those who should know of the truth or falsity of it, and for no other reason. It is not the first time this paper has been called upon to set the people right on religious and political questions.—Bartlesville Enterprise.

PLAINFIELD, N. J.

William D. McCrackan, M.A., delivered a lecture on Christian Science, Jan. 24, at the Hartridge Auditorium. He was introduced by Miss Corey, First Reader, who said in part,—

In inviting you to a lecture on Christian Science, we are inviting you to share our best possession,—namely, our point of view of Christian Science as an exact science, progressively unfolded to us, as we understand spiritual law. We hope that you believe with us that spiritual law did not disappear with Christ and his disciples, but belongs to the eternal order of things; that it exists now as it did when Jesus fed the multitudes, or Peter and John healed the lame man at the gate of the temple. We know that the Principle of this law is unchanging; hence it must be the human consciousness that changes, and when it rises high enough perceives the healing truth. There are some of us who believe that in the mathematics of Christianity two and two still make four, not five; and that whenever spiritual understanding is applied to human need the product now, as in Jesus' time, is a healed and comforted human being.—Correspondence.

GALVESTON, TEX.

"Christian Science: The Science of Salvation," was the topic treated ably and brilliantly at the Scottish Rite Cathedral Monday evening [Jan. 30] by Prof. Hermann S. Hering. The speaker of the evening was introduced by Donald J. MacGregor, who said:—

The audience this evening is an evidence of the increasing interest manifested in the teaching of Christian Science. It comes to the world with a message of hope and cheer, and a declaration and realization of the omnipotence, omnipresence, and omniscience of God. But while there are thousands testifying to its beneficent influence on their lives, there are many misconceptions and misapprehensions regarding its teaching. It is largely the purpose of this lecture to correct erroneous impressions and present the true concept of Christian Science.—Galveston News.

LOS ANGELES, CAL.

Four thousand five hundred people congregated to hear the address of Clarence C. Eaton at the Shrine Auditorium yesterday [Feb. 5], given under the auspices of Second Church. Senator-elect John D. Works presided, and introduced the speaker of the afternoon with the following remarks:—

We have gathered to listen to a lecture on Christian Science. These lectures are not controversial in their nature, they attack no man's religion or his motives. A Christian Scientist would regard such an attack as unchristian, as a relic of the ignorance, intolerance, and dogmatism of the dark ages. Our forefathers left their homes and friends and braved the hardships and dangers of a new and untried country to escape just such malicious persecution. Our government is founded on the principle of liberty and freedom of conscience; the Constitution of the United States guarantees to every citizen the right to serve God according to the dictates of his own conscience. Christian Scientists regard this right as sacred.

A Christian Science lecture is a message to the world of love, hope, and peace; an explanation and exemplification of a religion of Life, Truth, and Love; the religion taught and practised by the great Master; a religion of healing and regeneration, founded upon Jesus' injunction, "Love one another."—Los Angeles Herald.

MC ALESTER, OKLA.

The Hon. Clarence A. Buskirk delivered a lecture on Christian Science at the Busby Theater Sunday afternoon [Feb. 5], under the auspices of the local church. He was introduced by Harry T. Kyle, First Reader, who said in part,—

In every Christian Science church throughout the world, on Wednesday evening of each week, the members and adherents meet to exchange their experiences along the road of progress. This is done for a threefold purpose: First, that they may have the opportunity to make just acknowledgment of benefits received; second, that they may be mutually helpful to each other in imparting and acquiring knowledge concerning the truths they have proved for themselves; and lastly, and most important of all, that sincere inquirers may have an opportunity to learn regarding the truth which we have found good.

For similar purposes, the Christian Science organization has established its periodicals—quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily. For similar purposes, also reading-rooms have been established in connection with every Christian Science church. Besides this there has been established, in connection with The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, an official board of lectureship. The speaker of the present occasion is a member of this board, and comes to us duly accredited. All of these various means of making public the facts of Christian Science have one specific purpose primarily in view; namely, that "whosoever will" may avail himself of the operative good (as distinguished from speculative good) which Christian Scientists have found in the Bible. All forms of proselyting are sedulously avoided. Every member of the church obtained his membership because he asked for it voluntarily, and retains it only because he wished to do so.

McAlester News-Capital.

TORONTO, CANADA.

The Royal Alexandra Theater was well filled on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 19, with an audience which gave close attention to a lecture on Christian Science by Frank H. Leonard, and from time to time manifested its appreciation of the many excellent points made by the speaker. The lecture was delivered under the auspices of First Church of Christ, Scientist, and the lecturer was introduced by the premier of the province of Ontario, the Hon. Sir James P. Whitney, who said:—

I am very glad indeed to be present today, being actuated by the same motive, I suppose, as the most of those I see in front of me, namely, a desire to acquire information, and that being so, it gives me great pleasure to introduce to you Frank H. Leonard, who will deliver this afternoon a lecture on Christian Science.—Correspondence.