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A few words of explanation to readers of the Journal seem desirable in reference to our efforts in behalf of the Church Building Fund. For some time the desirability of having in Boston a building for church services conducted in accordance with the teachings of Christian Science, has been apparent.

In regard to the responsibility of Scientists generally for excellence and welfare of the Journal, some points occur to me as worthy of consideration. In becoming the mouthpiece of an organized body, the Journal assumes more dignity and responsibility in every way.

The thought of many Christian Scientists is reaching out toward the healing of animals; naturally the next step after convincing demonstrations in the human family. I personally have been led to some striking demonstrations in the healing of animals; a few of which may serve as a helpful hint to inquirers in this line of thought.

Much is being done and much said in Christian Science circles about organization: Church Organization, Dispensary Organization, Sunday-school Organization, etc. , etc.

" I am sure it was the Lord that led me to church that day. The sermon was all about the eagle stirring up her nest.

"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

" There is no life, substance, or intelligence in matter "is a fundamental statement of Christian Science; and the one that directly follows it in Science and Health, "God is Spirit, and man is His image and likeness, therefore man is spiritual and not material "—is a light shining into the darkness of materiality. The general mortal consciousness is a supposition of life in matter—the blending of matter with mind in some mysterious way—and the belief results, that when this combination is dissolved by the change called death, all consciousness of life is lost.

The pure sense of the virgin Mother pierced the veil of flesh. From heaven's own light was caught a ray; and the spotless babe, Jesus, entered the habitation of the children of men.

No letters containing inquiries as to the management of other people's affairs will be read or answered by me or my secretary from this date, and no interviews for the purpose above named will be granted. The individual privilege sacrificed for twenty years I now claim.

Marion got separated from her mamma in a large crowd at the Exposition last summer. She was not at all frightened, but sat quietly in a corner.