The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-24
CLOSE OF ANNUAL MEETING.
Christian scientists Communion
Week Closed on Wednesday.

Wednesday, at go p. m. was -. ne
CLOSING service of the Christian SCH
lists for this annual CATHERINE. I v-1-
the Testimonial service such SIS = lid
il every town n city where Christie.
Science IS established. On this occasion
the great hall was crowded beyond Its
seating capacity 5000. hundreds stood
and 1000 had TO hold an overflow meet
ing III the adjoining exhibition hall. IN
order - give all a chance to even hear
the services.
Although the time limit was made
three minutes, but few comparatively
could tell their good news ever then;
often five or six would be on the floor
at the same time; so, as the time drew
its close, Professor Herring (whO,
by the way is a son Of DR.. Constantine
Herring. one Of the founders of Homoeo-
pathy in his country) asked all who
had been healed to rise If they wished
to bear their testimony TO the efficacy Of
Christian Science; and it was impress
sive to see the thousands who promptly
avaiIed themselves of the opportunity
TO express their joy in their Lord and
His delIVerance.
The diseases healed We're numerous
consumption, Brights disease, Asiatic
cholera. d~iphtheria, drink habIt. rattle
snake bite, agnOSticiSm; and one. a
former theological student, gave a most
beautiful tribute to his present under
standing Of life and the teachings of
Jesus as explained in Christian Science,
and TO the IOve-SO tender, so fOTgiVing
lived by Mrs. Eddy that all may
enjoy the fruit of her labOrs. 1t was
noticeable how many men testified to
victory not only over sickness but over
business discOuragementS n Difficult
ties, as we'll as Over gambling. drinking.
the use of tobacco and other bad hab-
its
Sydney. Australia. Manchester. Eng
land: Manila. p. l.: Berlin. Germany:
and other foreign countries We're rep
resented, as was every state in the un-
ion.
Judge Hanna. former editor of the
Christian Science Journal, testified to
the wonderful courtesy of the press to
wards his subject and himself during
his extensive lecture tour: and speak
ing for the cause and for every SC[e,
fist he made acknowledgements Oc iLe
public fair spirit in every way.
The press of Boston has been most
generous. as have all Yer the country.
III ~ : y 'LA1 I'NAEAo ~ ---A ~ 80 ~
news as it really is.
The trip to Pleasant View at Concord
y. H. the home of Mrs. Eddy. was the
browning event of his week. The great
crowd, estimated at 1000 people. was
the best handled mass of people the
writer ever beheld. The hospitality OF
the Concord people was marvellous;
homes were opened, the club house was
given over entirely to the Scientists,
tables and lunch supplied and one
member served the great company with
lemonade sent from nv own house. All
this evidence with What loving regard
Mrs. Eddy is held in her home town
Never did she look strong or happier
than as she greeted this multitude OF
happy. upturned faces, and her WORDS
were of sweetest counsel n constant
pointing of her people to God. They
were as follows:
Beloved Brethren: Welcome home to
your home IN my heart. Welcome to
Pleasant View, but not varying views.
| would present a gift to you today
only that this gift is already yours,
God hath given it to ali Ii
is his com. his currency, 1t hath MS
image and SupersCript5N". IhIS git Is
a passage of scripture. it is nv sacred
motto-and reads thus: Trust in the
Lord. and do good; so shalt thou dwell
in the land. and verify thou shalt De
fed. Delight myself also in the Lord
and he shall give thee the desires OF
hin heart Commit thy unto the
trust also in him; and He shall
bring il to pass. He shall bring forth
h righteousness as the light. and thy
Judgment rs the MONDAY.
Beloved. some of you have come q
long distances to kneel with US i'll sa-
cred silence i'm blessed communion. UNI
~ Of faith. understandings prayer anG
praise-and to return in joy bearine
. 800 80 - no I o
re- those deal members OF my
church, Trust in truth. and have nc
other trust. Today is fulfilled the pro
phecy of Isaiah: And the ransomed o
the Lord shall return. and come TO ZIoT
with songs and everlasting JOY upoL
their heads: they shall obtain joy anC
badness and sorrow and signing shall
flee away.
The business meeting on Tuesday wa:
full of interest to the Scientists show
ing that Christian Science has come u
stay. and its followers from all over
the world We're joyful in the report OF
growth. The membership of the moth
CT church is 2I.196: in December. 1884
il was 1881: the additions this veal
were 1886. an increase Of POI owe any
PREVIOUS year. Membership of tht
branch churches is 31.2O9: number Of
branch churches is $50. 4 gain of 80 tni:
year
Death rate in the mother church wa:
> "a gainS 2.S2 last wear: the
rate of Boston IN 1902 being 1913.
Rev. Irving c.. TomlinsOn. of Concord
Y. H. church was elected president
\ more joyful thrOng never has beef
seen IN Boston and all visitors viii eve
feel grateful to the Boston Scientist
for their royal hospitality and goo'
cheer.
The FOrPR of Example.