New-York tribune., 1909-06-08
MRS. EDDY IN THE FLESH
Il REVELATION MADE TO
BOSTON REPORTERS.
Christian Science Ledder Issues q
Reply to the Charges of
urS. Gilbert.

Boston, June ITO disprova the assertion
made by Mrs Della NJ. Gilbert. that Mrs. Eddy
lis either dead helpless. mindless puppet,"
Pa number of newspaper men, at the invitation
of Alfred Farlow, chairman of the Christian
Science Publication Committee, went to-day to
Mrs. Eddy's home, in Beacon street. Newton.
Leaving the cabs at the lower entrance, near
the stables where cameras also were left at the
request OF Mr.. Farow, the party admitted
by Mrs. Katharine Retterer. the housekeeper.
Inside the reporters were received by Adam H.
DfcRey. Mrs. Eddy's corresponding secretary,
and escorted into the library. There Mr.. Dckey
said that the newspaper men would have the op-
portunity of seeing Mrs Eddy as she started ON
her drive. He also gave out typewritten copies
Of the statement issued by Mrs Eddy concern
ing the allegations of Mrs. Gilbert This was as
follows:
Chestnut Hill. Mass, June :, 1909.
To whom it may concern:
have the pleasure to report to and all
of my beloved friends and followers that I
exist III the flesh. and seen daily by the
members of my household and by those with
whom l have appointments.
Above all this fustian Of either denying or
asserting the personality and presence of Mary
Baker Eddy stands the eternal fact of Chris
tfan Science and the honest history Of its dis
coverer and founder. 1t Is self-evident that
the discoverer of eternal truth cannot be a
temporal fraud.
The cause of Christian Science is prospering
eternal and demonstra BILE science, and do not
regard this attack upon trial. for when
these things cease to bless they will cease to
And we know that all things work together
for good to them that love God. 10 them who
are called according to His purpose.
What shall we then say to these things? II
God be for us, who be against US?
MARY BAKER G. EDDY.
Nov. gentlemen, Mrs. Eddy is ready to
start" said William Il. Rathbon. Of Boulder.
Col. who is studying with Mrs. Eddy. The
newspaper men grouped themselves in the
driveway as the carriage appeared
Mrs. EDDY a purple gown. AS the car
riage drew opposite the group Mrs. Eddy
leaned slightly forward. so that her face was
fully framed in the door of the carriage. She
lifted her white gloved had to wave to the
group Of newspaper men.
Her face vas extremely pale. and her white
hair was piled high above q broad forehead.
She wore white toque with a touch of violet
in its trimming.
The board Of directors Of the Mother Church
of Christian Science elected to-day William P
Mckenzie president; Stephen A. Chase. OF Fall
River. treasurer and John Y Dittemore of
New York. clerk. the latter succeeding William
3 Johnson. who resigned.
The following letter was received fronn nrs
Mary Baker 9 Eddy. addressed 20 the board of
directors.
Beloved students: I tha nix YOU for your Kind
invitation 70 be present at the annual meeting
OF the Mother Church Of June :, 1909. I will
attend the meeting. but not in propria persona
Watch and pray that God directs your meet
fncs and your lives snd your leader viii then
be sure that they blessed in their results
Lovingly yours. MARY BAKER G. EDDY.