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NOTES FROM THE FIELD

JENNIE H. CROFT.

San Francisco is to have two Homes of Truth instead of one as formerly. The work of establishing these Homes is under the direction of those pioneer workers for Truth on the Pacific coast, Mrs, Annie Rix Militz and her sister Harriet Rix. One of these Homes of Truth is at 3099 California street, with Mrs. M. A. Wiggin and several co-workers in charge. The second is at 1109 Franklin street, near Geary. Miss Harriet Rix with her assistants will conduct this Home. Teaching, healing and weekly meetings will be held in the different Homes, but all will join together for devotional Sunday Morning services in the beautiful new Kohler and Chase Hail

From a letter written to us by Mr. E. T. Smith, who conducts the New Thought Class at 2220 East 97th street, Cleveland, Ohio, we quote the following: "Our class grows steadily in numbers and interest, and the attendance has been good notwithstanding the severe winter weather which has prevailed for many weeks. We are nearly through with the Lessons in Truth, of which we had one each week since the class was organized. with the exception of one or two, the members possessed copies of the book and had read and re-read it several umes, but a consideration of the lessons in the Class with interpretations and testimonies, seemed to give them new inspiration for ministry. Every meeting has witnessed a stimulus to the class in poise, in power, in zeal to become willing instruments of the Spirit, and to put into every effort the best that was in them. While we have no trained healers among our number we have regularly declared the word and concentrated our minds in demonstrating the Truth. We have mentally healed two serious cases where surgical operations were performed, and one has recovered with surprising rapidity and is now an eager student of the Truth. The other, worn out by excessive toil before operation, is slowly regaining her strength." This little Center is to be congratulated upon its success. The Spirit of Power is with them.

Mr. R. C. Douglass has been giving an advanced course of lessons in The Higher Metaphysics in Boston, Mass. This veteran writer and teacher is unfailing in his efforts to lead people into the light of Truth.

Prof. LeRoy Moore has opened a "Unity Truth Center"

at 414 LeMoyne Bldg., 40 Randolp1 street, Chicago, Ill. Regu lar classes Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, at 2:30 p. m. Healing Service every Wednesday at 2:30 p. m.

These new Unity Branch Libraries have been opened since last report. Dayton, Ohio, Daisy L. Freedman, Librarian: Venice, Calif., Mrs. M. M. Hunter-Jones, Librarian; Delta, Colorado, Mrs. Minnie Mooney, Librarian; Muscatine, Iowa, Miss Lena Freyermuth, Librarian. For the addresses, see the Metaphysical Directory in this issue.

Make your plans for the summer to include the Healing Lectures to be given by Col. Oliver C. Sabin, July 5th to 25th inclusive, at Atlantic City, N. J. These lectures are to be given in the Greek Temple, Young's New Million Dollar Pier. A full course of Healing Lectures absolutely free.

Mrs. Helen Russell Harmon and Miss Mary B. deWitt, who have been conducting a successful work in the "Center of Divine Ministry and Rest Reading Room" in Chicago, are contemplating a change to some smaller town where there is a need for earnest workers to show the Way of Life. We believe that there are many communities which would be only too glad to secure these faithful ministers of the Gospel of Truth whom we recommend most heartily. Address either one of these ladies at 4237 N. Robey street, Chicago, Ill.

The New Thought people of Los Angeles, Cal., are to have a Metaphysical May Festival, to be held in Blanchard Hall, 233 South Broadway, Monday, May 2d. Afternoon session at 3 o'clock and evening session at 8 o'clock. Fifteen minute talks will be given by prominent teachers and authors, and music will be an especial feature of the Festival. Christian D. Larson, editor of Progress Magazine will be guest of honor. Mr. Larson gives a course of lessons in Los Angeles during the first two weeks of May.

Mrs. Cora L. Thomas, at one time connected with Unity Society in Kansas City, has started "Unity Meetings" in her home, 2646 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, California. Mrs. Thomas is filled with the Spirit and is an earnest worker for Truth. These meetings are held every Sunday and Monday.

BOOK REVIEWS

JENNIE H. CROFT.

A NEW HEAVEN AND A NEW EARTH. By Charles Brodie Patterson. Published by T. Y. Crowell & Co., New York City. Cloth, 285 pp., price, $1.25, postage 10 cents.

Mr. Patterson has written a number of books along New Thought lines, but we deem this last work of his pen the best that he has written. As a prophet of the New Time he declares that the present universal unrest with its attendant inharmonies, is but the darkness which precedes the dawn of a new day for man. He also says that this is a divine unrest which must continue until a new light shall have come into the life of man. That light, having its center in the inner life of every individual, will radiate life and light to the very circumference of man's world. The whole book is an earnest appeal to man to awaken to nis opportunities and privileges nere and now for the unfoldment of the real self and the salvation of his body as well as his soul. We quote: "Death, as now understood, will cease to be. The time wil certainly come when the highly developed man will have the power to lay down or take up his life, through a conscious knowledge of the laws of eternal being and the direct application of these laws to his own life."

SPIRITUAL HEALING. By Charles Edgar Pratuer, Ph. D., Editor of "POWER" magazine. Published by the rower Publishing Co., Denver, Colo. Price, Full leather, $1.25; cloth 50 cents; paper, 30 cents.

Spiritual healing is a vital truth, a living issue, and in the book under consideration Mr. Prather has brought to our knowledge many facts concerning healing which are necessary to a clear understanding of the principle involved and which cannot but convince the reader of the beautiful spiritual law manifesting in the whole man when he puts into active practice and use the forces underlying that wholeness. The Bible teaching upon the subject of healing is most forcefully elucidated. We are told that, "Healing is the awakening of consciousness in you, a change from belief in sin and disease to a knowledge of the Truth." This is the Truth which set us free, and an understanding of the truths contained in this excellent book will open the eyes of the soul to a recognition of the true and eternal State of Being.

THE MORAL PROBLEM OF THE CHILDREN. By Rose WoodAllen Chapman. Published by the Mary Wood-Allen Fund Committee, New York City. Linen, price, 20 cents.

The author of this timely book pays a glowing tribute to her mother, Dr. Mary Wood-Allen, who was one of the first brave enough to attempt to answer the question, "How may the story of life be told to the little children?" Most ably does the daughter follow in the footsteps of her mother in placing before the parents and educators of our children, the necessity of imparting knowledge of this most vital factor in the moral and physical welfare of the child. The mothers are, for the most part, eager to receive this message and to gladly avail themselves of suggestions as to the methods by which this knowledge may be presented. Conditions in our schools and among our children are such as to arouse grave apprehensions and to demand protection for the child from the present unhealthy moral atmosphere. This little book sounds the call for the parents to awake to their privilege, and to give such instruction to their children as will prove a bulwark against temptation and vice.

YOUR CHARACTER, A BIRTHDAY BOOK. Written and compiled by Elizabeth Towne and Catherine Struble Twing. Published by Elizabeth Towne, Holyoke, Mass. Neat paper cover and packed in dainty box, price, 75 cents.

This is a book of character delineations for those born at certain times of the year. There is a chapter of advice by Elizabeth Towne on how to make the most of the influences supposed to belong to the Sign in which one is born, also character-bunding great thoughts from famous people born in that Sign. Interesting, entertaining and withal helpful to him who would learn the source of certain propensities existing within himself and would find the way of their control and direction.

THE LIGHT THAT NEVER FAILS. By M. Eugene Bateman. Published by the Cochrane Publishing Co., New York City. Cloth, price, 60 cents.

A story of the transforming power of right thought and the influence for good which a single individual may exert in a community which has never been awakened to real "Spiritual Knowing." A young girl, into whose heart has come this awakening, is the cause of a complete change in the lives of many self-styled righteous friends, and who lifts an unfortunate soul from darkness into light. A story told most earnestly and

attractively, and with the purpose of drawing people into the light of love and truth, the Light That Never Fails.

JOY THOUGHTS FOR EVERY DAY. Edited by Helen B. True and Elcy M. Latimer. Published by the Progress Company, Chicago. Identical in style of binding with the Larson books published by this company, price, 50 cents.

A good thought for every day of the year, compiled from the great thoughts of our great thinkers. An excellent gift book.

TALKS ON THE KINGDOM. By Myra G. Frenyear. Published by the author, San Diego, Cal. Price, not given, but presumably 25 cents.

This booklet is a study of the parables of the Kingdom and is rich in counsel and aids in establishing the Kingdom Within. From years of study and experience in the practice of the Christ-life, the writer has produced these "Talks" which cannot fail in their purpose-the uplift of humanity. The symbolism of the parables of the Kingdom of Heaven is very clearly and beautifully brought out and is most inspiring.

HOW TO OBTAIN OUR OWN. Selected and arranged by Helen B. True. Published by Roger Brothers, New York City. Cloth, price $1.00.

This compilation of extracts from the writings of several well-known and accepted authors, is worthy of being used as a text-book for the casual reader. It contains a wide range of thoughts from all points of view, and will prove nelpful to all who even glance within its pages. A careful reading will assist in attainment.

NEW BOOKLETS

HEALTH HINTS No. 1 AND No. 2, are 32 page leaflets made up of items and short articles dealing with points that have come up in Silent Unity work. As they have proved helpful to many, and are of general interest we have collected them into form convenient for distribution. Price, 5 cents each; 40 cents per dozen, post paid.

HELPS ALONG THE WAY

A 32 page leaflet containing answers to questions of interest to those who are demonstrating Truth. This will be found especially helpful to beginners. Price cents each or 40 cents per dozen, postpaid.