Chicago, Ill. (Ninth Church).—Virgil O. Strickler, lecturer; introduced by Mrs. Martha Cohn, who said in part:—

Throughout the whole world to-day there is a great yearning for peace. Men are seeking above and beyond things material as they never sought before. Why? Because the mighty problems that shake the world to-day have not been solved; the evils that have beset human existence for ages have not been alleviated. Physical sciences, materia medica, the various theological creeds and doctrines, have not opened the door to freedom, nor have they brought to mankind the much desired peace. And yet our great Master said: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

Christian Science occupies a unique position in the world to-day in that it differs wholly from all other systems or philosophies. Christian Science reestablishes the healing and redemptive Christianity of Jesus the Christ. It is indeed the promised Comforter. It is the dove that bears to all nations the olive branch of peace.

Long Beach, Cal. (First Church).—Prof. Hermann S. Hering, lecturer; introduced by Mrs. Inez Simpson, who said in part:—

To one who does not understand the teachings of Christian Science (and I speak from past experience), it seems mysterious and mystical, and, looked at from a material standpoint, impossible; but when once understood, it is so simple that a child can demonstrate it. Christ Jesus proved to the world, more conclusively than anything else has ever been proven, the power of spiritual thought over every material condition. Through the practical teachings of the Christ, as revealed to us through Christian Science, we are enabled to realize the ever presence of God—that "now are we the sons of God," "joint-heirs with Christ." It is our inheritance and birthright, more precious than gold and silver.

Richmond, Va. (First Church).—John Sidney Braithwaite, lecturer; introduced by Benjamin F. Chandler, who said in part:—

Epitomizing human experience, Job said: "Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble." His great need, then, is for a way to escape these troubles. In the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mrs. Eddy has written (p. 134): "Man-made doctrines are waning. They have not waxed strong in times of trouble." This may be because the very best that "man-made doctrines" have had to offer has been a hope,—a hope that somewhere, sometime, we may escape from the ills "that flesh is heir to," but not here or now. Christ Jesus said, "If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free;" from which we may deduce that that which does free is the truth. As Christian Science frees from sin and disease of every kind here and now, and has freed thousands during the last half century, just as Jesus said the truth would do, may not Christian Science justly claim to be the truth to which he referred?

La Porte, Ind. (First Church).—Clarence W. Chadwick, lecturer; introduced by Hobart M. Cable, who said in part:—

In this remarkable period of the world's history, one of the most notable developments has been the progress of Christian Science, not alone as a religion but especially as a means of healing. Jesus instructed the disciples in many things when they were about to go forth, but particular emphasis was given the point of healing: "And as ye go preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give."

Was ever a declaration more positive? Does it not carry with it a conviction of spirituality, of relief and freedom to humanity suffering in sickness and sin? And Christian Scientists to-day are putting into actual practice the very things enjoined upon the disciples by Jesus. The earnest seekers of this healing truth may find this haven of health and harmony, for Christian Science is world-wide as a religion and its chuches and societies are in every land.

The La Porte Herald.

Orange, N. J. (First Church).—William W. Porter, lecturer; introduced by Samuel J. Macdonald, who said in part:—

We read in the Gospel according to St. Luke how our Savior, in one of his discourses, made use of the story of a woman who had lost a piece of silver. After telling of her loss and of her vigorous and thorough search for the missing piece, our Savior proceeds: "And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost."

The members of this church are like that woman. They had, every single one of them, lost man's dearest possession, the knowledge of the only true God and of Jesus Christ whom He has sent. Their loss was manifested in many evidences of discord,—in sorrow, disease, lack, limitation, misery, bodily uncomeliness, unlovely environment; but, by the grace and mercy of God, and through the consecration and courage of a noble woman, Mary Baker Eddy, they have found that which was lost. They have regained, in some measure, the knowledge "of our Lord, and of his Christ," and in consequence their joy now knows no bounds. The inharmonies which during long and weary years appeared to encircle and imprison them have yielded to the omnipotent and invincible harmony of Truth and Love, which has brought with it the peace and joy which no man taketh from them.

Huron, S. Dak. (Society).—Charles I. Ohrenstein, lecturer; introduced by Mrs. Leah S. Robins, who said in part:—

Christian Science is not a new religion; it is the same truth which Jesus taught and practiced on the shores of Galilee and the hills of Judea. The world is still asking, "What is truth?" and the answer is found in Christian Science. Hundreds of thousands of people are daily offering thanks to the Giver of all good for freedom from the bondage of sickness and sin,—freedom attained through an understanding of this teaching. Because Christian Science is the best thing on earth to-day, we wish all mankind to enjoy its blessings.