Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. After receiving several letters from Europe upon his return from the Toronto District Assembly, Pendleton has decided to prolong his trip to Europe. Consequentially, he will miss the Fall District Assemblies in Pittsburgh and Glenview. The Consistory has appointed Mr. Doering as the Bishop’s representative for these assemblies. Pendleton was sorry to hear that Smith cannot come to the Ministers Meetings, and...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton is busy preparing to depart for his European trip. He informs Smith that the Joint Council “enthusiastically approved” of the Immanuel Church’s invitation to host the 1923 General Assembly. He writes, “I am greatly pleased and encouraged because of the spirit shown by the Immanuel Church in this undertaking. Bryn Athyn willingly divides the honors with Glenview. I wish it were possible for some of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has been attempting to bring Smith’s suggestion regarding the 1923 General Assembly before the Consistory for weeks, but has not yet been able to as they have been busy with other matters. Pendleton is personally unsure about Smith’s suggestion. He writes, “For myself, I see certain difficulties. If all articles, for instance, are published and distributed beforehand, a certain freshness of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Smith’s letter of May 16th containing suggestions for the upcoming General Assembly arrived shortly before Pendleton departed for the Canadian Assembly, and the Consistory has only now been able to discuss it. Unfortunately, before the Consistory could come to any conclusions, Mr. Alvin Nelson arrived with more pressing matters to discuss. Pendleton feels that several of Smith’s suggestions, including a “Grand...

Scope and Contents 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...

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 27th. He responds, “I dislike throwing cold water but from an episcopal standpoint and with a view to the rigid prohibition which prevails over this land, I feel that a call to unanimous prayer would be more appropriate, - - certainly it would be more feasible. However, and in any case, I do not find in my mind at the present moment the ‘message.’ Such things...

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...