We published in the Sentinel of September 13, an account of the New Hampshire State Fair, and of the visit of the Rev. Mary Baker Eddy thereto. We herewith republish a part of that account, including extracts from the Concord Evening Monitor and the People and Patriot and other papers.
Thursday, September 6, was set apart as "Governor's Day;" and on this day, as hereinafter related, occurred events which gladdened the hearts of Christian Scientists in an especial sense—this was the appearance of their Leader, the Rev. Mary Baker Eddy, on the grounds by special invitation of the management, the clearing of the race course for the passage of her carriage around the circle, her escort by the governor's aide and by the marshals and policemen on horseback and on foot, and her cordial and warmly spantaneous reception, full and graphic accounts of which were published in the daily press of the country, from some of which we below extract. These accounts are so full and generous that there is nothing to be added to them in the way of detail.
The writer and his wife were honored by an invitation to accompany Mrs. Eddy in her carriage, and were thus afforded the privilege of witnessing her delight at the demonstration of welcome and cordiality, as well as her lively interest in all that transpired while she remained on the grounds. There were two events that deeply impressed her because of the thoughtful consideration evinced: the announcement of her name and designation as the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, and the request by the management that anything in the nature of a boisterous demonstration should be avoided because of her well-known distaste for undue publicity.
