[As published in the Christian Science Sentinel, January 10, 1948]
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Christian Science Publishing Society has continued to experience the heavy increases in wage, paper, and other production costs which are still general in the publishing industry, and must now reluctantly make effective its first increase in the subscription rate of the Christian Science Quarterly in many years.
Our readers are familiar with the increases which have been made effective generally by various periodicals in recent months.
Effective April 1, the annual subscription rate for the Christian Science Quarterly will be increased from $1 to $1.25 per year, and single copies from 25 cents to 35 cents.
As a result of the above changes, those receiving their periodicals on the Quarterly Payment Plan will find their rate increased 10 cents per quarter, beginning April 1.
The new rates will be reflected in all renewal notices issued by The Christian Science Publishing Society for periodicals to be delivered April 1 or thereafter.
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP AND INDIVIDUAL PROGRESS
The following statement came to us from one of our new members: "Experiences have proved overwhelmingly to me the vital part that membership in The Mother Church plays in an individual's progress from sense to Soul!"
This member evidently realized that affiliation with The Mother Church is one of the footsteps referred to on page 253 (lines 32-2) of the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy: "The divine demand, 'Be ye therefore perfect,' is scientific, and the human footsteps leading to perfection are indispensable."
Twice each year applicants are admitted to membership by The Christian Science Board of Directors (see Manual, Art. XIII, Sect. 2). Applications to be considered for the next admission must reach the Clerk not later than April 26, 1948. The admission date is June 4, 1948. If those who wish to take this step will forward their applications as early as possible, rather than wait until near the closing date, it will greatly facilitate the work in the Clerk's office. Approvers are responsible for the accuracy of the applications and for securing the necessary countersignatures. An Instruction Folder which explains simply and thoroughly all that is required in applying for membership accompanies each application. Please give special attention to the paragraph on page 2 of this Folder entitled "Form 2."
Application blanks for membership in The Mother Church may be obtained from practitioners listed in The Christian Science Journal, from clerks of branch churches and societies, or at Christian Science Reading Rooms. Applications may also be obtained from Gordon V. Comer, Clerk, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts.
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS
Officers of branch churches and individuals who have occasion to correspond with The Christian Science Board of Directors, with the Clerk and the Treasurer of The Mother Church, and with the heads of departments of The Mother Church Offices are requested always to place their addresses on their letters and to write their signatures plainly. Women are requested to use the title "Miss" or "Mrs." as the fact may be, and to use their Christian names. The time spent in the offices in searching out this information can be better spent in replying to the letters or in keeping necessary records. The co-operation of correspondents is solicited.
TREATMENT FOR VETERANS
Christian Science treatment from authorized Christian Science Workers is available, without charge, to veterans in government hospitals who are interested in Christian Science. Relatives and friends may send in the name of a veteran in a hospital to Manager, Camp Welfare Activities, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts, and this information will be promptly sent on to the Worker calling at the specified hospital.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Quite frequently checks and money orders are received by the Publishing Society with nothing to indicate whether the remittance is to be applied to subscriptions, advertising, or Journal cards, to mention a few of our accounts. This means that sometimes days are spent trying to find out where the money should be applied, and in the end, perhaps, the sender has to be asked for further information. It will enable us to handle orders more promptly and correctly if instructions always accompany remittances.
NOTICE TO CLERKS OF BRANCH CHURCHES
The printing of introductions to lectures was discontinued on August 14, 1943. Therefore, as announced in the Christian Science Sentinel of that date, Clerks need no longer send these introductions to the Editorial Department. February, 1948]
