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A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

From the February 1886 issue of The Christian Science Journal


A meeting was called Jan. 29, at 368 Columbus Avenue, Boston, Mass., by J. A. Campbell, H. P. Bailey, Richard Palmer, W. H. Bradley, Mrs. Lawrence Brown, Miss Julia S. Bartlett, E. A. Bailey, Mrs. S. H. Crosse, Mrs. M. W. Munroe, Mrs. E. M. Bailey, Mrs. D. T. Manley, Mrs. M. J. Smith, and A. B. Dorman, for the purpose of forming a National Association of Christian Scientists. E. A. Bailey was elected chairman ofthe meeting, and A. B. Dorman, secretary. It was voted to found a National Christian Scientist Association, formed of the various Branch Associations. The purpose or object of this National Association is to place students' students on equal footing with others in Christian Science, and to promote unity and brotherly love. Charters will be granted by this National Association to minor associations. The following officers were elected:—

Mr. J. A. Campbell, of New York City, President; Mr. Roger Sherman, of Chicago, 1st. Vice-president; Mrs. Lawrence Brown, of Boston, 2nd. Vice-president; Miss Julia S. Bartlett, of Boston, Treasurer; Mr. C. A. S. Troup, of Boston, Secretary.

It was voted that a committee of three be chosen to draw up the By-laws of this Association, and Mr. W. H. Bradley was appointed chairman, with Mrs. S. H. Crosse and Mrs. M. J. Smith upon this committee.

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