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In a letter addressed to Christian Scientists Rev. Mary Baker G.

Pleasant View, Concord, N. H.

With our Leader's kind permission, the Journal is privileged to publish her letter of recent date, addressed to Mr. John C.

At the annual meeting of the Executive Members held in the Mother Church, Saturday, June 11, the following letter to Mrs. Eddy was unanimously approved and was forwarded to her by special messenger.

A gentleman with whom I recently conversed, took serious exception to the word idea , as used to explain God's creations, and especially man. He somewhat contemptuously remarked, "I hope I am more than an idea! Do you consider yourself only an idea?" I endeavored to explain the sense in which this term was used in the Christian Science text-book.

My Beloved Students :—According to reports the belief is springing up in your midst, that the several churches in New York City should come together and form one Church! This is a suggestion of error that should be silenced at its inception. You cannot have lost sight of the Rules for branch churches, as published in our Church Manual.

Decatur. Ill.

The following is a series of letters written by a young lady pupil to her former professor in a business college:— Letter No. 1.

Beloved Brethren :— Until recently I was not aware that the contribution box was presented at your Friday evening meetings. I specially desire that you collect no monied contributions from the people present on that occasion.

Italy. Some months ago you asked me to write concerning the work of Christian Science as observed by me while travelling through Europe.