Wilmington, Del., June 24, 1889
Through the earnest solicitation of the friends of Christian Science, Mrs. Anna M. Smith decided to hold meetings to set forth Christian Science as taught by its Founder.
Since these meetings were organized, an increased desire to listen to her talks has manifested itself, and before the adjournment yesterday for the Summer, the necessity of a permanent organization was realized by those present, and the "Wilmington Christian Science Association" was formed, of which Mrs. Smith was unanimously elected President. A secretary, treasurer, and board of trustees were also elected and by-laws established, after which the meeting adjourned, subject to the call of the President.
The preamble to the by-laws is as follows:
"The object of the 'Wilmington Christian Science Association' is to enable its members and others to live purer lives through an understanding of the teachings of Jesus Christ, brought nearer to our consciousness by the teachings of Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, in her classes and through her book, Science and Health. With this understanding of the real object of the Association, we subscribe our names as members of the same."
