Christian Science in Brooklyn. The history of Christian Science in Brooklyn dates from September 4, 1886.
At that time, Mrs. Leonard, having just completed the Normal course at the Massachusetts Metaphysical College, came to this city as a visitor. While here she was called upon to declare the Truth to one in the belief of suffering. The word carried conviction, and a few earnest seekers after the true Science of life, begged to know more of this new doctrine. The visitor stayed, and a small class was organized. Others were relieved of physical claims, and the field seemed so promising, that a few months later, the Students Christian Science Association of Brooklyn was formed, and in September 1887, the Brooklyn Institute was legally incorporated.
For two years the work has gone steadily forward. In that time over one hundred students have received instruction, about half of whom have become members of the Association.
