The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-03-24
THEIR PRAYER IN STONE.
Dedication OF the Christian Science
Temple In Boston.

Boston. March 1.-THE mother church
OF Christian Science. the splendid new
temple erected as a testimonial TO the dis
coyerer and founder OF the denomination.
ut the corner of Norway and Falmouth
streets, threw open its doors very recent
~ 10 receive its first congregation of wor
shippers. and 10 reveal 10 them its won
ders Of interior construction and ornamen-
tation. I'm which scarcely any church in
the country is more unique and interest
ing.
A very remarkable circumstance con-
nected with the erection OF this edifice.
and one which is peculiarly happy in con-
nection with its testimonial character. is
the fact that not only Is there no debt
upon IL, but that on the contrary. the
contributions continue 20 flow in despite
the fact that there are ample funds in
hand to cover its cost OF nearly ssn,ooo.
In order TO stop the inflow of money
from all countries where Christian Sci
entists are found. the treasurer. Mr.. Steph-
en- r. Chase. has been compelled to an
nounce that no sums except those al
ready subscribed can be received.
The occasion % the opening OF the edi-
fee for the first services was full OF In
tercst as well az OF great surprise and
wondermert IN all. The bright Sabbath
sunligh. streamed through the richly coll
ored pictorial windows upon a congrega-
ton which filed every one OF the laO
seats IN the great auditorium. and over
flowed into the spaces along ths walls.
Judge J \ Hanna. editor Of the Chris
tian Science Journal who. since last Aprh.
has been performing the duties Of pastor.
or4ciated IN that capacity for the last
time at the dedication Win him or the
platform sat Or. +. :. Foster Eddy. son
Of Rev Mary Baker Eddy. the reverend
founder Of the church. and three OF the
four rnenab ers Of the board OF directors
% the congregation. The platform was
beautifully decorated with cut flowers AMI
ported palms and rubber plants
The ground upon which the edince
stands. now valued at tt0eo. vas the gift
to the congregation OF Mrs Eddy. yet she
has never seen the temple erected upon
IT, and has given no notice OF when she
Viii Vlsi: e. very large number or
Christian Scientists from all over the
United States and Canada were present.
and the church was densely packed In
every portion. Notwithstanding this. as
late as January - & was impossible for
late conner 20 get seat except IN the gal
lery.
An familiar with the history Of this
church" Judge Hanna said know that
the mothers room was constructed with
the contributions 81 the little children
~ CHRISTIAN Scientists" This is one q
the most beautiful and touchinS features
% thtS grand demonstration % our faith.
In various WAYS they have raised 1teH.
Ia response % the last cali S. SO was
secured hy them la remarkably short
while. These ch{idrcn are known as the
..Tusy Bees" A. The close % Rev : J.
Wznna'S address, The clerk of the coaEre-
CATION read che names or ste newly ad-
sv,ttteA mem nsrs resident IN every sec ton
Of the United States and Canada This
addition makes the membership over teo.
Ths resident membership IS now 80 Any
Christian Scientist IA any part az ne
world NAV become a member - the moth
50 rhu~,.h 81 Boston Nv Masking applAca-
,fas, and signing the rules and tencts laid
down rs Mrs E35y.
A committee. sppciutsd fer re pEr-
pose. masses upon all applicants. ana II
;hev are APPROX 81. they are received mo
membership WITH no other Formally than
the simple reading % their names 10 the
congregation
Ia welcoming the uew members i1to ne
-huroe anon tats great day 81 its open
s~r Judge Eauna said that TIE method
y,s,rsuc4 Vas = demonstration o. fhe prtn-
r4rfas % Christian Science Many % tAe
members = 70 are received i've AZ s,icA
distance thai Shey cannot Re pTesea; N
rerson. hut though physically aose'at'
,hsv cau b. spiritually present.
re then announced his Retirement .sf'l'
NE rastorags. lie spoke tonchingsy % the
s.-v,,rathv and al walsh ne hAs reset gcf
g~,r,1 fhe sfFclaGs * the charch. ana said
,hat he -lssv Laid down kis responsible
- - - succeeded ~ TIE Era02e<t Entn-
ts..~ \ church cs9i3 h2Ne-shs Bfeie and
.-,s-ier-e ard Health. Mia hey 70 me
Scripture
Tse clerk read : series q y2ies, Trepar-
r. sy MIS-. E3cy. regulating TIE future