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 After the signing of the armistice in November, 1918, a review of the conditions in Great Britain and Ireland revealed the fact that there still remained work of great importance to be done on behalf of the men in the navy and army, and that new opportunities were opening before the Workers for presenting the availability and steadfastness of Principle in this time of transition. In the ensuing six months several Rooms were opened and although only in operation for a short period of time, they accomplished excellent results.

The first urgent demand for a War Relief Room came to the new Committee from the Highlands of Scotland, where a large American naval base was situated quite near the town of Inverness. In the vicinity there were also detachments of the Royal Defence Corps, Royal Army Service Corps, agricultural companies and a Canadian Forestry Headquarters. Most suitable premises were found just opposite the American Y. M. C. A. in the center of the town. The first Christian Science service held there was conducted by the Christian Science chaplain attached to the United States Navy, and was attended by American naval men of various ratings. Since that day in September, 1918, services were held regularly and conducted by the men themselves until the Room closed in April, 1919.

As there was no local Christian Science organization, a Worker from the north of England was appointed, and he and his wife set off as pioneers, in a true missionary spirit. They were equipped with