Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s letter of April 28th about the upcoming General Assembly in Glenview. He confirms that Smith is free to arrange the program for the Assembly banquet, however, there will be no public drinking of intoxicants as per the 18th amendment of the US constitution. There will be short morning services with Holy Supper administered as a separate service in the afternoon. Alex Lindsay of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s letter of May 8th. Pendleton has asked Will Caldwell to publish in the Life periodical all the reasons why it would not be feasible to shift the Corporation and Theta Alpha meetings to another day. However, Pendleton believes the matter of scheduling will be solved if Smith has the festivities begin at 4:30pm. Pendleton’s opening address on June 19th will “note the spirit of the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton congratulates Smith on the success of the General Assembly in Glenview and on the arrival of a new baby. He writes, “It sounds trite to say that it was a great Assembly, but certainly Glenview can be satisfied with having carried through a notable achievement for the good of the Church. This is in itself its own reward. I trust that Mrs. Smith is recovering her strength and that the Assembly baby is...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton discusses plans for the upcoming District Assembly in Glenview. He will be in Pittsburgh from Oct. 10th to 12th and will then travel to Glenview to preside over the Assembly from the 17th to 19th. After the Assembly, Pendleton would like to arrange a meeting with the members of the Sharon Church, perhaps on the following Monday or Tuesday evening. He is currently a bit “travel weary” but he will be...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton reminds Smith that he will be in Glenview “around and about” Sunday October 18th. He will depart from Pittsburgh on the evening of the 13th and arrive in Chicago on the 14th. He will leave Chicago for Denver on the 20th. He hopes to have one or two more meetings with the members of Sharon Church during his time in Chicago, and he will write to Mr. Gladish accordingly. Names mentioned: Mr. (Willis...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton informs Smith that the General Church will contribute $300 towards his travelling expenses if he is able to attend the 1928 General Assembly in London.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has delayed answering Smith’s last letter until the summer assignments for the theological students were finalized. If Smith approves, they will send Hendrick Boef to Glenview. Although there was initially talk of sending Victor Gladish, Pendleton is now convinced it will be better to assign him to Kitchener with the understanding that the society will provide board and lodging. Pendleton hopes Smith...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton regrets Smith’s choice not to attend the 1928 General Assembly in London and hopes this decision is not final. He writes, “At times the Church calls to us for a high idealism and an extraordinary effort. While I would not attempt to persuade you against your will, yet I am convinced that your real will is to go, and that the things standing in the way may prove removable.” He has already suggested...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton discusses plans for a series of upcoming fall Assemblies. He asks whether Sunday, Oct. 23rd will be satisfactory for the Glenview community. His tentative plan is Toronto on Oct. 16th, Glenview on Oct. 23rd, and Pittsburgh on Oct. 30th. Pendleton assumes theological student Hendrick Boef has arrived in Glenview by now; He asks Smith for his opinion of Boef and his ability as a minister. Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s last letter. He agrees with Smith that it would be a good idea to give theological student Hendrick Boef a token of appreciation for his work with the Glenview society over the summer. Pendleton concurs with Smith’s assessment that Boef “promises well” as a minister. Pendleton discusses details of the upcoming assembly in Glenview, including suggestions for who should preach and...