June 19, 1898 marks a triumph for Truth in Canada, it having been the day of the dedication of the First Christian Science church in the Dominion. Delegates came from many places in Canada, and also a number from across the line. The weather was exceptionally fine, the sunshine lending gladness to the occasion. As it was understood there would a great many attend during the day, three services were arranged for, the first at 10.30 a.m. When the writer went down nearly an hour before the time appointed for the service, crowds were standing at both entrances waiting for the doors to open, and ere the time came to begin the service every seat in the auditorium, and every available space of standing room, was filled. It was estimated that fully four hundred who could not get into the building went away from that service alone. At the afternoon service the church was full again, and in the evening the crowd again overflowed the capacity of the building. Policemen refused to allow any more to enter. This scene brought tears to many eyes, recalling the first year's work in this city, when the officers of the law were so many times sent to deliver summonses to the pioneer workers; now their services are voluntarily offered to protect, in any way they can, the harmony of the Scientists.
Great interest was manifested by all present, and we learn since, that all through the city and country, the dedication of this church and Christian Science is the topic of general interest. The public expressed their surprise that no collections were taken up that day. None were required, as sufficient funds had been provided to pay for the building.
Previous to the singing of the closing hymn, a welcome message was read from the dear Mother in Israel. When the Reader went to the desk with the telegram in hand, a happy smile went over the faces of the congregation; doubtless they suspected what was coming, and their love for the "Mother was marked in their eagerness to hear what she had to say to them. The message was as follows:—
