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It is possible that a study of the two accounts of the Creation, as found in Genesis, would be of interest to Christian Scientists who have not fully settled the subject in their minds. Certainly, it will be of interest to those few of your readers who seem to think we have no right to throw out a word or sentence found in Holy Writ, and who try to preserve the letter of the law at the expense of the spiritual part of it.

Delivered by Dr. E.

The fool hath said in his heart, "There is no God. "— Psalms xiv.

This took place at Chickering Hall, on Wednesday evening, April 13, on the first day of the National Association meeting, and many Association members, from many places, were present. The artists, accustomed to Boston audiences, said they saw few familiar faces among the audience.

The first annual meeting of this Association was held in Boston, at the Meionaon (Tremont Temple), on Wednesday afternoon, April 13, and was called to order promptly by the first Vice-president, at 2 o'clock. A very large number of representatives were present from various States, belonging to Associations which have received charters from this Association.

A large congregation was at Chickering Hall, April 24, to hear a sermon by Rev. M.

The regular monthly meeting of this Association was held in Odd Fellows Hall, on Wednesday afternoon, April 6, and was called to order, at two o'clock, by Brother Alfred Lang, of Lawrence. The usual impressive opening service was strictly observed, after which the regular business was transacted, in that quiet, harmonious, and satisfactory manner which is customary at these meetings.

At the second annual meeting of the National Christian Science Association, at the Meionaon, in Boston, on Wednesday, April 13, —after the regular business was transacted and officers elected,— Rev. Mary B.

" But who is mixing the fatal draught that palsies heart and brain, And loading the bier of each passing year with ten-hundred-thousand slain? Who blights the bloom of the land today, with the fiery breath of Hell, If the Devil isn't, and never was? Won't somebody rise and tell?" Certain individuals entertain the notion that Christian Science Mind-healing should be two-sided, and only denounce error in general,—saying nothing, in particular, of error that is damning men. They are sticklers for a false, convenient peace, straining out gnats and swallowing camels.

One cool bright day in early October, Dame Pig, who lived in a nice roomy pen in Farmer Allen's back yard, called her children about her, saying she had something pleasant to tell them. They came rushing and scrambling, pushing each other this way and that, for they were very happy, active children, full of fun.