The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-04

bOSLOn, Julle 4-lIdStlllS WOllu peace has it's roots in the permanent cy of divine laws and cannot be ex- pected to rise from the foundations of selfish desires and aims, The Christian Science Board of Direc- tors told the annual meeting of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, to- day.
 Commenting the efforts of the California peace conference to evolve practical basis upon which nations might outlaw war for all time, the Directors pointed out that these efforts would be successful insofar as they reflect the operation of Gods government in human af- fairs.
 The Directors message featured the fourth annual gathering of Christian Scientists to be held un- der the restrictions of wartime travel. The audience reflected the desire of the Directors that Mother Church members living beyond the 50-mile area of Boston should abide by the requests of the Office of De- fense Transportation and remain at home this year.
 Highlighting the meeting was the election of Mrs. Myrtle Holm Smith of Waban, Massachusetts, as President of The Mother Church for the ensuing year, succeeding Paul Stark Seeley, and the reelec- ton of Roy Garrett Watson, Treasurer, and Mary G. Ewing, Clerk.
 The Directors stated that mem bership in The Mother Church was now four times greater than it was 35 years ago. There is a growing awareness, they said, of the need for unselfish service to God and His law. Without frankness and honesty in the world, they added, we have whirlpool in which there is no steadiness and no rest"
 In tribute to the courageous struggle of Great Britain against the rising tide of Naziism, at and after the time when she stood alone in her armed resistance, and to those who held on in other lands, the Directors stated: Their conse- crated prayers and unceasing efforts have been rewarded with a glorious victory"
 The Directors also paid tribute to the faithful chaplainS and wartime ministers who are bringing com- fort, healing, and spiritual strength" to thousands of men and women .n the armed forces.
 Stating that the greatest catastro- phe to overtake the human race was the loss of the true import of Jesus life and teaching, the incoming President attributed that loss to Jesus followers reverting to their old way of thinking and living, 0r trying to graft the new onto the old" She cautioned against the hu- man race losing it's spiritual gains of more recent years for the same reasons.
 The assurance of the defeat of goddess evil seeking world domina- tion has made 1945 one of the most outstanding in human history, the retiring President said. While a great deal has been accomplished, he insisted, there was plenty still to be done. He impressed upon his audience, however, that the assured way of accomplishment lies within the leaven of spiritual truth im- planted in human consciousness by Christ Jesus nineteen centuries ago.
 That the religious rights of in- dividuals are beginning to be recognized by those outside Chris tian Science was revealed by the Committee on Publication which pointed out that recently in Cali fornla Christian Scientists were exempted voluntarily from pro- posed health insurance legislation sponsored by Governor Earl War ren and the c. I. O.
 Radio activities of The Mother Church have been extended, the Committee reported, as the result or weekly program launched over 148 stations, consisting of electrical tranScriptions recorded from the auditorium of the church. These are broadcast throughout the United States and in Canada, Hawaii, and the Canal Zone.
 Demands for Christian Science literature continue to increase, &C., cording to the Trustees Under the Will of Mary Baker Eddy. Mrs. Eddy's writings, for instance, were figured to have risen in sale B per cent from 1941 to 1922, 57 per cent in 1943, and 78 per cent in l944. The total sales for last year were said to be more than twice these of the last full pre-war Vecc 194O