The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-13

q Tree lecture on Christian Science b,
Hon. William f.. Ewing of Chicago
who Is member OF the Internationa
Board of Lectureship OF the Mother
church of Christian Science, the Firs
church OF Christ. Scientist. in Boston
Mass. The audience, which occupied
every seat in the vast hall and great
ueal or the standing room. was "A par
ticularly Intelligent one, and IL inclu6
ed a large number OF representative
citizens and their families.
Irlof 10 lect re a short but excellent
organ recit was given by Mr. Rob
erts. "a ppr of Organist Wilbur. and II
o'cle-k the lecturer was escorted 70
the platform by Mayor Baker and a
number OF we'll known local profession
al and business men, As soon as quiet
was restored Mayor Baker. who had
been selected as the chairman of the
evening, arose and spoke as follows:
MAYOR BAKERS REMARKS.
Ladies' and Gentlemen: a few nights
ago a delegation OF gentlemen-and |
use that tern advisedly. for they wei-
representative men OF this town, Of
nigh standing I'm the community--called
upon me and asked me to be present at
this meeting and Introduce 10 you the
speaker OF the evening" l did not
hesitate long 20 grant their request. for
severa' reasons. In the first place,
wanted TO meet In person the speaker
whom ] had already known by reputa-
ton. That pleasure has been afforded
me this evening. and I am sure that I
am not disappointed I'm him.
I'm the next place | wanted to
hear what he had ID say up
on this subject. which seems
To be such a soothing theme 10 some
OF our people. and such an irritating
one to all the rest. | wanted To lean
from one i'm authority something I'm re-
gard To- this modern doctrine-iG IN
deed, IL Is modern. which has such ar
dent deVotees and such bitter critics
called Christian Science. l had read,
or course, many OF the criticisms that
are published I'm relation to this doe
trine: therefore, my natural love ,or
fair play. my desire TO learn the truth,
and 10 get IL at whatever cost and from
any source. urged me To come mere
thi sevening and listen to his argu-
ments in it's favor.
so far in my life ! have been what
] might term hopelessly well and nave
had very little interest in the various
healing avis, but now that advancing
age is coming upon me, and l am fast
approaching that period OF life when
the grasshopper VIII become
burden and rapidly moving along
that circle which grows mar
10 point where all things stand still.
IL is not strange that i find my interest
awakening 20 matters akin To the sub
ject Of tonighlt's lecture, but that IL not
all. ! wanted to come here because |
am always proud to Introduce strangers
10 a Providence audience: proud be-
cause present them 10 "a body OF peo-
pie representing the highest order OF
intelligence and enlightenment. whp !
love the truth and are diligently !
searching for 1t; people OF broe1
and catholic minds. whose dearest in |
heritance Is that which they have re- |
ceived from the founders of thIs state \
and this city. AN indomltable love for |
freedom. of Thought and speech, and |
an unflinching hatred of all that is |
narrow and -hignted and mean. whose /
chief Characteristic is liberation Of
other peoples views. a dlguiiied re-
spect for other peoples opinions.
THE gentleman whom ! shall intro
duce TO you tonight comes 20 us from
the West. hut that need rot alarm YOU.
he does not come after Eastern money.
he has no mining stocks or Western /
to unload upon You. ! am
informed that he comes here bringing
10 YOU as he earnestly and sincerely |
believes. a boon of priceless value. free
lnd w9hout ray. His reputation I'm the
part OF tho country from which he
comes. and that Is the place to GO 70
ind cut a mons worth and what he
mounts to, Is such as would command
The most respectful hearing from
my audience upon any subject
ipon which he was inclined TO
speak. He is man who has
held high Offices of trust and honor that
nave been conferred upon him by the
people Of his own state and by the for
7er chief executive of this great ma
ION He IL a gentleman Of distinction
whose words may well have weight with
,ou He comes TO you tonight with no
,ther purpose than 20 address himself
,ntirelv to your intelligence and 20
70nr reason. He is n member ~ the
Board of Lectureship or
he Mother Church Of Christian Sci
nee. Boston. Mass. I now take peas
IRE ia-4niroducing 70 you Judge VIII
lam c. Ewing OF Chicago. lE.'
JUDGE EwING's LECTURE.
Judge Ewing. who was received with
,eaItV applause, then spoke as follows:
There could be ~ clearer demonstra- !
ion of the intelligence and cosmupoli-
an thought of this communty than
mis- magnificent assemDlage OF men
nd women OF all phases OF religious
chef. intent upon candid inNtsu-
alton of the intellectual, Scriptulal,
nd scientific equipoise OF christian
c.ence. This NJ, citing is an omen Of
our profound interest in all questions
)uching the active relationship of the
rcature TO the Creator, and man
resent and eternal welfare. ! fully
ppreciate the courtesy OF your pres
nee and shall present 10 you my Views
non the subject of Christian Science |
.ith the earnestness OF my convictions.
trust. but at the same time with such
ue regard for your rights OF opinion
: will lead us ALL as members OF u
nmmon brotherhood, with one origin
nd one destiny, 10 reason together
bout me things Of eternity aud with
ne simplicity and heroism OF truth.
, "hoid fast TO that which is good"
N hough we stand alone. amid the dis
,antled beliefs Of our fathers.
III is safe % assume that nlne-tenths
this audience are Christian reli-
iorists " some school that you are
onest and sincere in your church as
,eiatl1n and your religious tencts.
mere fore IL must not be expected that 4
on will surrender the convictions YOU ,
ave concerning God and your duty
, Hi-n. unless your reason Is convinced Z
nd your conscience satisfied that to !
, 60 is az once your greatest privilege :
nd highest duty {
I am horc tO throw. II | can. a ray OF :
ght upon your pathway; 10 add. N }
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