Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (First Church).—Frank Bell, lecturer; introduced by Capt. W. S. Lawson, who said in part:—

It has been said that the failure of Christianity to meet the needs of the human race is apparent to-day, but such a statement must include the assumption that Christianity in its history of nineteen centuries has received a fair and adequate trial. There are innumerable opinions as to what the term Christianity implies, as is shown by the numerous sects into which Christendom has become divided, a condition mainly brought about by the introduction of various doctrines, ritualism, and the literal interpretation of some of the Biblical allegories, which have beclouded the teachings of the master Christian to such a degree that quite one half of his statements have been rejected as being applicable only to the period in which he himself lived and not for all time.

The true or full meaning of Jesus' teaching has in consequence been lost for centuries, and the world had ceased to demand the practical proof, or signs, which he said would "follow them that believe." The demand for this proof, however, is being revived, and is becoming more insistent. This demand is being met by Christian Science, whose mission is capable of proof by demonstration, and is demonstrable in proportion to our understanding of its teachings. Accepting the inspired Word of the Bible, it reveals the possibility of attaining happiness and heaven, not in some future state beyond the grave only, but here and now.

Ottawa Citizen.

Caldwell, Idaho (Society).—Paul Stark Seeley, lecturer; introduced by Mrs. Daisy F. Vinson, who said in part:—

This is the doctrine of Christian Science,—this new-old religion,—that God is an ever present help, a God at hand, and not afar off, who, according to the psalmist, "forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases." Thousands all over the world are rejoicing in this better understanding of God and making practical use of it in their homes, in their offices, and in every environment and walk of life. Needless to say, never before has there been a greater need of this right apprehension of God and man's relationship to Him than there is now, and Christian Science has come to meet this need.—The Caldwell Tribune.

Saratoga Springs, N. Y. (Society).—Frank Bell, lecturer; introduced by Arthur H. Richardson, who said in part:—

The master Christian said, "If ye continue in my word, ... ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." It is because Christian Science is the truth that, in the fifty years since the discovery by Mrs. Eddy of its divine Principle and spiritual law of healing, this new-old religion has encircled the earth. It is because of this same truth that, in the troubled times of to-day, men are turning to Christian Science in such increasing numbers to find the healing of all manner of disease and surcease of sorrow and distress.

Hermosa Beach, Cal. (First Church).—Dr. Walton Hubbard, lecturer; introduced by Mrs. Artie M. Waggoner, who said in part:—

Christian Science is attracting unusual attention to-day throughout the world, and this may well be attributed to the fact that there has never been a time in the history of mankind when heart-sickened and suffering humanity has felt so much the need of something more substantial upon which to lean than mere creeds, doctrines, and human hypotheses. In the words of Job people are crying out, "Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat!" Jesus said, "If ye continue in my word, ... ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." Christian Science comes with a comforting message for all mankind, teaching us where and how we may find God, what this truth is, and how it makes us free.

London, England (First Church).—John Sidney Braithwaite, lecturer; introduced by the Hon. Mrs. Mabel Rowley, who said in part:—

Christian Scientists are often accused of giving their thanks to Mrs. Eddy too profusely. I thought so myself at one time. Now suppose that a man was dying of thirst in a weary land and that a stranger came to him bearing a pitcher of pure water and gave him to drink of that water and thereby saved his life. Would not that man feel the most unbounded gratitude to the kind stranger? True, it was the water which quenched his thirst and revived him, but that would not lessen his sense of thankfulness to the bearer of it. Further, supposing this friend showed the man where the well was to be found from which the water was drawn and encouraged him to draw the water for himself and thirst no more, would not that bring a still greater sense of gratitude? Now this is just what Mrs. Eddy has done for you and for me and for all mankind. She has led us to the wellspring of living water, which is to be found in the Bible, and she has marked out the pathway so clearly that none need miss it.

Charleston, W. Va. (First Church).—Charles I. Ohrenstein, lecturer; introduced by C. C. Wiley, who said in part:—

Mankind is becoming more and more aroused to the importance of a fuller understanding of God. It is seeking a stronger staff than worldly knowledge and human conjecture. Like the prodigal son, mankind is becoming dissatisfied with the husks of materiality, and is making ready to arise and go unto the Father. The infinite One, the God of the Scriptures, the ever present, all-powerful God, Love, "the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever," is the God of Christian Science, who "forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases."—The Charleston Leader.

York, Neb. (Society).—Clarence W. Chadwick, lecturer; introduced by J. G. Alden, who said in part:—

The world needs to-day the transforming touch of a teaching and practice which will not only reveal an all-powerful, ever present God who is Truth and Love, but the ability through the recognition of that Truth to purify human experience and banish sin and discord. Christian Science claims to be such a teaching, and it proves its teaching by the beneficent moral and physical results it accomplishes.

Chicago, Ill. (Fourteenth Church).—William W. Porter, lecturer; introduced by Miss Edith V. Watson, who said in part:—

All down the ages, since ever the world began, mortal man has been looking for a way out of pain and tears, and now more than ever, he seeks relief from what Mrs. Eddy so aptly terms "the jarring testimony of the material senses" (Science and Health, p. 306). Can the world be freed from bondage and torture? Christ Jesus said it could, and Mrs. Eddy, taught of God, interprets for us the "law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus," which Paul said made him "free from the law of sin and death." "God is no respecter of persons." His law is available to all, and Christian Scientists are learning to apply this law, learning to think as God thinks, and so to live in Him.

Newport, Kentucky (First Church).—Virgil O. Strickler, lecturer; introduced by Richard E. Lincoln, who said in part:—

In the fifth chapter of Matthew we read that Jesus said: "Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil,"—by demonstrating the power of God, or good, by preaching the gospel to every creature, and by healing the sick. About fifty years ago this law which Jesus was fulfilling, was revealed to Mary Baker Eddy, who after years of searching the Scriptures found the key which she knew would open the Bible for all sincere seekers of this truth, and which she has given to us in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures."

Pittsburg, Kan. (First Church).—Ezra W. Palmer, lecturer; introduced by S. E. Seymour, who said in part:—

All through the Bible are promises of health, strength, happiness, and peace. Christian Science is proving that we are able to bring these promises into our individual experience in proportion to our right understanding of God.