Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s letters of March 29th, April 1st, and April 3rd. Pendleton writes that Smith’s final decision not to hire Mr. Cranch as principal of the Glenview church school seems to be for the best under the circumstances; Hiring him would have upset the other teachers and, additionally, there were questions about his ability to manage boys. Pendleton discusses plans for the upcoming Assembly in Glenview. He has arranged for ministers to preach at all the necessary times, and these ministers will send Smith the relevant information about their sermons so that Smith can arrange the order of service, music, etc. Mr. Alvin Nelson has been chosen as toastmaster for the June 19th celebrations. If he accepts, he will select the subjects and secure speakers for the event. Names mentioned: Mr. Cranch, Alvin Nelson, Will Caldwell