It was in the early spring of 1889 that a loyal student of Mrs. Eddy brought to Fairmont the story of the healing truth taught by the Master which had again been made available to mankind. Several cases were healed, and two classes in Christian Science were taught. The interest thus aroused could not be satisfied without further light, and weekly meetings for the study of the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," were held in a private house until June 6, 1891.
This date really marked the beginning of the public work, rooms in the Occidental Hotel which had been rented for services and the establishment of a dispensary being opened at that time. Every week-day from ten until five the rooms were kept open, and this was the means of bringing Christian Science in closer touch with the general public by way of visiting and distributing the literature, free consultation on the subject being offered to all. The dispensary, having fulfilled its mission, was disorganized March 6, 1900. It was in these rooms, on July 4, 1891, at a meeting of the Dispensary Association, that the subject of organizing as a Christian Science church was brought up. A committee of three was appointed to inquire into the feasibility of such an organization, and having reported favorably, the church was duly incorporated Sept. 28, 1891, with twelve charter members. The present official title was adopted on Aug. 14, 1897.
A fresh inspiration and counsel for guidance of this new branch of the vine followed close upon the organization of the church. In a letter to the newly elected pastor, dated at Concord, N. H., Oct. 11, 1891, Mrs. Eddy wrote:—
