Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

Clover Eddy. the discoverer and foun- der of Christian Science, Is dead An nouncement of tho passing of the Ven- erable leader, which occurred late last night at her home at Chestnut Hill, suburb, was made at the morning ser vice Of the mother church i'll this city today.
 "Naturai causes,7 Says Medical Exam
 iner.
 Natural causes explains the death, according to Dr. George l.. West, Q district medical examiner, who was summoned a few hours after Mrs. Eddy passed away. Later Dr. West added to his statement by saying that the more immediate cause was probably pneumonia.
 Announcement of Mrs. Eddy's Death.
 The news of Mrs. Eddy's death was made known simultaneously by Judge Clifford r. Smith, first reader of the mother church, at the close of the morning service and by Alfred Harlow, of the Christian Science publicat on committee. in a statement to the press
 According to MT Barlow Mrs. Eddy passed away at a quarter before Il o'clock last night.
 Fell Quietly Asleep Saturday Night
 she had been jndisposed for about nine dave said Mir. Farlow's state Tnent. "but had been up and dressed, snd as late as Thursday transacted some business with one of the officials of the Christian Science church. She took her daily afternoon drive until two days before her going. Saturday night she fell quietly asleep and those around her could hardly at first realize that she had gone. Her thought was clear until the last and she left no final messages.
 "No physician was in attendance. but she had the assistance of the students who comprised her household. With her at the time of her departure were Calvin A. Frye Mrs. Laura E. Sargent, Mrs. Ella S. Rathvon, Rev. Irving c. TOmlinSon. her corresponding secre- tary, William E. Rathvon, and her sec- retary. Adam H. Dickey.
 No Funeral Arrangements Yet Made.
 No arrangements regarding the time or the place of her burial have yet been decided upon. It is we'll known to her household that she be- iieved in simplicity on such occasions and in mpliance with this Knowledge it is expected that the service will be private and of a simple nature, con- Eisting probably of prayer and read iugs from the Bible with some brief selections from the Christian Science textbook. Only her relatives, her household and the officials of the church are expected to be in attend. ance.
 Medical Examiner Called.
 There having been no physician in attendance Dr. George L. West of Newton Center. medical examiner for the district, was called early Sunday morning. pr. West after investigation pronounced tine death due to natural causes and issued the customary cer- tificate.
 Son in South Dakota Notified.
 "A telegram was sent to her son, George w. Glover. of Lead. S. D., ap- 1ufr1 i'm rf hfar n4I q requesting Information as to his at tendance and that of his family.
 In Her soth Year.
 Mrs Eddy was born in Bow, N. H., July 16, 1921, and was therefore in her suth year." Announcement to Mother Church Con-
 sregation.
 There were few of the congregation at the morning service at the mother church today who knew that the life Of the leader and teacher had ended. The service was as usual and the two readers, Judge Smith and Mrs Leland T. Powers, presented the sermon of the day. God the Only Cause and Creator" with voices that were with out emotion and had no suggestion of sadness.
 The routine service, which closes with hymn the reading of the sci entihc Statement of Being" and the benediction, was strictly followed at khe mother church today until just be- e5ee the benediction Judge smith broke through the uusal form with the fol- lowing words:
 T shall now read part of a letter written by our revered leader and re- printed on page 135 of Miscellaneous Writings
 My Beloved Students: You may be looking 10 see me in my accustomed place with you but this you must no T T field of labor it was a departure, sO- cisliy publicly and finally from the routine of such material modes as so- clety and our societies demand. Ru rnors are rumors-nothing more. l am still with you on the field of battle, taking forward marches, broader and Hgher views and with the hope that yo1 will follow.
 "'All our thoughts should be given 10 the absolute demonstration of Chris ffan Science. You Cau well afford to give me up sincs you have in my last revised edition of Science and Health your teacher and guide
 Although these lines.' said Judge Smith were written years ago. they are true today and will continue to be true. But it becomes my duty to an nounce that Mrs. Eddy passed from our giCht last night a quarter before I1 o'clock at her home on Chestnut Hill"
 Many a Tear Shed.
 Only those who sat through the ser vice with the knowledge of the momen- tous event of few hours before heard the beuediction. Then the greater part e. the congregation left their seats silence. There were no words Of s0r- row. though many a tear was shed. The great organ pealed it's recessional as joyously and triumphantly as ever. No Change in Methods of Conducting
 the Work.
 Az the churchgoers scattered after fhs service the question of future lead ership was referred to with great re- serve by the leaders and others. Those who expressed a view said that thaTe would be no change In the methods Of carving on The work frhar Mrs Ed dy's teachings and Instruction would he implicitly followed and that the church that she founded would con- tinue to grow in the future as it had in the past IL was pointed out that with the exception of q. few routine Aaztte-s tho actual direction of the