Assumes Presidency of The Massachusetts Metaphysical College in 1910
When Mrs. Eddy died in 1910, Judge Hanna, became president of the Massachusetts Metaphysical College, Mrs. Eddy having appointed him vice-president. He was the only person to serve as president other than by anyone except Mrs. Eddy. He retained that position until his death in 1921.
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