I have always tried to avoid discussion as to the wrongdoingAs Written:wrong doing of anyoneAs Written:any one. but recently and almost unawares have made a statement concerning Mrs Hopkins and Mrs Plunkett which has led to some discussion. I had an inquiry As Written: enquiry from a neighboring Town as to the standing of Mrs H & P. My reply was that they were not recognized as "Christian Scientists" here or elsewhere. I know they are not here- but they or Mrs Hopkins in particular- says that you do recognize her and that you have given her the title of C.S.D. I did not believe it or if it was so- that you did not know of her work. I have it on good authority that she in an underhanded way influences her Students against you. and recommends the works of Dr Evans in preference to "Science and HealthEditorial Note: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy." which would not "pass Muster" according to BylawsAs Written:Bye Laws of the N. C. S. A. One of Mrs Hopkins's As Written: Hopkins Students here is teaching and Practicing what he calls Christian ScienceAs Written:C. S. he says to his students you can read S & HEditorial Note: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy but to omit the section. "Prayer and Atonement-" He takes the Hand of his Patient in treatment- which may be very soothing, but it is not ScienceEditorial Note: Christian Science. The text of his fourth Lecture, (when chemicalizationEditorial Note: Chemicalization is a term Mary Baker Eddy used to refer to a temporary stirring up of symptoms or process of “fermentation” as errors of various types are being destroyed. sets in as he says) is "Hush my dear lie still and slumber"– How do you think that text would look painted on the Banner of the National Association.? I do not say that Mrs H is responsible for all this trash but it shows that her Student is not well grounded in Science. Please tell me if Mrs Hopkins is recognized by you as a Christian ScientistAs Written:C. S. in good standing