Members of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, at Boston have
forwarded to Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy of this city, the founder of Christian
Science, a Testimonial which is probably one of the most magnificent
examples of the goldsmith's art ever wrought in this country. It is in
the form of a gold scroll, twenty-six inches long, nine inches wide, and
an eighth of an inch thick.
It bears upon its face the following inscription cut in script letters:
"Dear Mother,
"During the year 1894, a church edifice was erected at the intersection
of Falmouth and Norway streets in the city of Boston by the loving
hands of four thousand members. This edifice is built as a Testimonial
to truth as revealed by divine Love through you to this age. You are
hereby most lovingly invited to visit and formally accept this
testimonial on the 20th day of February, 1895, at high noon.
"The First Church of Christ, Scientist, at Boston, Mass.
"To the Rev. Mary Baker Eddy.
"By Edward P. Bates
"Caroline S. Bates.
"Boston, January 6, 1895."
Attached by a white ribbon to the scroll is a gold key to the church
door.
The testimonial is encased in a white satin lined box of rich green
velvet.
The scroll is on exhibition in the window of J.C. Derby's jewelry
store.
(_The Union Signal_, Chicago.)