forenoon, and in order to accommodate those who could not gain admittance at that hour a second session was held at two o'clock in the afternoon. The meeting was opened by the President, Rev. William P. McKenzie, who read from the Bible and Science and Health as follows: —
| The Bible | Science and Health | |
| Isaiah 54 : 1-5, 10-15, 17 | 571 : 22 | |
| Revelation 19 : 1, 6-9. | 574 : 3-16, 27 The Revelator; The very | |
| 577 : 4. |
Then followed a short silent prayer and the audible repetition of the Lord's Prayer, in which all joined. The following list of officers for the ensuing year was read by the Clerk: —
President, Willis F. Gross, C.S.B.; Treasurer, Stephen A. Chase, C.S.D.; Clerk, William B. Johnson, C.S.D.
In introducing the new President, Mr. McKenzie said: —
When I introduce the incoming President, my modest
task will be ended. You will allow me, however, the
privilege of saying a few words of reminder and prophecy.
My thoughts revert to a former occasion, when it was my
pleasant duty to preside at an annual meeting when our
Pastor Emeritus, Mrs. Eddy, was present. We remember
her graciousness and dignity. We recall the harmonious
tones of her gentle voice. Our hearts were thrilled by her
compassion, and the memory lives with us. But even more
distinctly may we realize her presence with us to-day.
Why? Because our own growth in love and unity enables
us to comprehend better the strength and beauty of her
character.
