Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Berlin (Kitchener), ON, Canada. Pendleton has received Odhner’s letter of May 8th. Pendleton addresses Odhner’s concerns about ordination into the pastoral degree of the priesthood. As Pendleton considers it orderly to be ordained into the pastoral degree without necessarily becoming the pastor of a society, he argues that there is no reason why Odhner should not be ordained into the second degree and continue to assist Mr. Waelchli as...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton acknowledges Odhner’s letter of June 4th. As Odhner has decided to accept the call of the Durban Society, Pendleton requests that Odhner present his resignation to the Kitchener Society in the Bishop’s name. Regarding the matter of a teacher for the Kitchener society school, Pendleton writes that they will do everything possible to retain a teacher. He tentatively suggests Vida Doering. Names mentioned:...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton finds the title of Odhner’s Assembly address interesting, and he looks forward to hearing it. Pendleton hopes Odhner has been able to secure Miss Dora Brown as a teacher for the Toronto church school. Regarding General Church schools, Pendleton comments, “I have always supported the idea that it is a better policy for our schools to do well what they undertake, rather than attempting more than they can...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner. Pendleton thanks Odhner for his confidential communication regarding an issue in the Toronto Society over use of the High School auditorium. Pendleton heard the other side of the story from George Schnarr while he was in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton has still not heard from Mr. David about whether the Kitchener Society will be able to host the next General Assembly, and he requests that Odhner inform him if he hears any additional news on this...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner. Pendleton discusses travel plans for his upcoming visit to Canada at the end of March. Pendleton reports that they recently enjoyed a successful Assembly in New York. Next week he will travel to Washington and Baltimore. Names mentioned: Mr. and Mrs. Carswell

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner. Pendleton is preparing to depart for Europe with Theodore Pitcairn to visit several New Church societies there. Pendleton confirms that Odhner will accept the call of the Toronto Society and will relocate in January. The current Toronto Pastor, Karl Alden, will be moving to Bryn Athyn at the end of the summer to fill the position of Principle of the Boys Academy and Housemaster of Stuart Hall. Mr. David will fill the Toronto pulpit in the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton acknowledges Odhner’s letter of August 20th containing an account of the reconciliation of the Brabys and the Forfars. Pendleton comments, “Bitter personal quarrels have been the bane of the Church, this in spite of the doctrine of charity. However, our purpose is intense and our numbers small. This condition is apt to make for exaggerations of some things otherwise small in our personal...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton has received Odhner’s letter of March 17th. Pendleton has not yet finalized his plans with the Kitchener Society, but he will be with the Toronto Society over the 24th of May. Pendleton approves of Odhner’s idea of going to Kitchener and having Mr. David come to Toronto for the upcoming meetings. Pendleton suggests Odhner present his paper on “Higher Criticism” to the Kitchener Society, and he will suggest...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton inquires whether Odhner will assist in the administration of Holy Supper in Kitchener during the Assembly. Pendleton has also asked Llewellyn (David) to assist and has suggested that they might borrow two flagons and four cups from Odhner for the service. Names mentioned: Llewellyn (David)

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton is glad to hear that Odhner’s efforts to have the General Church ministers in Canada recognized as marriage officers have been successful. Pendleton is preparing to vacation with his family in Ocean City until the start of school. He sends his wishes that Odhner have an enjoyable summer vacation in Muskoka as well. Names mentioned: Connie (Constance Waelchli Odhner)