It is estimated that about three thousand Christian Scientists were present at Pleasant View, the home of Rev. Mary Baker G. Eddy, Tuesday, June 25. A large number of Scientists had gone to Concord the day before. Many of these—amounting, according to some estimates, to about seventeen hundred—remained over until the next day and were of course among those who were present. The others were conveyed to Concord by the regular trains and three special trains. It is needless to say, that the occasion was a most enjoyable one and deeply appreciated by all, but especially by those who for the first time looked upon our Leader's face and her beautiful and harmonious home.
The visitors went directly from the station to Pleasant View, so that from the early forenoon until evening the lawns and shaded walks about the residence were the scene of the life and activity manifested by the large numbers present.
At a few moments before two o'clock our Leader appeared on the northeast balcony of her residence, with erect form and sprightly step. She stepped out upon the balcony and smiled benignantly upon the great assemblage of those she loves, and who love her, and in clear and distinct tones, which were heard by all, she addressed them briefly, saying they had sufficiently heard from her through her message, and after looking upon their dear faces, she would return to her studio.
