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Regarding a translation of Tertullian's 'Apology' that he is undertaking.

Thanks Mrs Keynes for the photographs of Mrs Pearson's kitchen and children. Describes his experience of the Canadian coeducation system.

Congratulates them on their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Details the progress of his lectures in Madras. Writes about dining with John Sinclair, first Baron Pentland. Plans his onward journey, including a stay with the son of Andrew Fraser in Kandy.

Manuscript letter, in which Glove encloses the article which he described to Carlile. Carlile was not obviously responsive. Glover asks Carlile to note that Glover does not say who preached the sermon about wealth, nor where the church was in which he preached it. It was a crude effort, concluded with the point that art is not the first thing to spend money on. Other questions included whether it is a waste to buy a Kilmarnock Burns for £1000, and, if Glover was given the choice of saving a valuable painting by Raeburn or Janet, what he should do.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover thanks Carlile for his letter. Glover apologises for having let Carlile in for such a deluge of letters, but perhaps it suggests that the article was timely, if not overdue. For it has been taken for granted that Christ is so easy to interpret, so apt to emphasise the obvious. Asks whether Carlile ever wrote or preached on 'The Easy Christ and the Difficult Christ'? Glover wants to ask F.C. Byan for an article on the lines of the sermon he preached on 16th December on the subject of 'balance' in the teaching of Christ, the antitheses and clear vision of both aspects of what He teaches. Going back to the Pacifist article, Glover is pleased to find it approved by Rushbrook and Orwin Smith, who does not automatically approve of Glover. He has been shocked by the outburst elsewhere. Lagton Richards fell far short of what Glover expected from him; he would like to hear Ernest Brown speak on the matter. The fact is that Glover grows increasingly weary of the carking of the Baptist Union Council members and their new but not necessarily Christian orthodoxies. Now he must go and listen to L.H. Marshall. They are not any closer to getting a minister. The majority want Rendall for a second time; some want Schofield of Rugby; some, including Glover, would like a man with more experience.

Sends positive news of his progress in Canada. Hopes that books will soon be duty free.

Details of his journey from Madras to Ceylon and his reception in Ceylon, including his appearance in the local papers. Mentions that Sir Anton Bertram, formerly of Cauis, is Attorney-General in Ceylon. Records a local riddle starting 'Why is Ceylon a good place for a girl to come out to?'.

Details his sightseeing in Venice, including hearing Mr Robertson give a sermon and dining with Seward, a friend from Cambridge. Describes the voyage to Smyrna. Expresses his disappointment in Cambridge University, but gives reasons why he could not go back to Queen's University, Kingston. Quotes Macnaughton's last letter to him. Mentions his reading of an 'outrageously frivolous' book by Barry Pain. A few words on Smyrna.

Sends news of his wife, daughters and new baby boy. Mentions John Few.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover writes to Carlile from Kingston, in Ontario, Canada. He is surprised to read of references to a bank holiday heat-wave in Britain. Last Sunday, he preached in Ottowa, wearing an Indian silk suit. The 1st Baptist Church was remodelled during the pastorate of A.R. George; it is an attractive building with good, if unobtrusive woodwork. They have had good congregations, even with the noise of the trams outside and several spots where the preacher could not be heard properly. Despite the heat, Glover's summer in Kingston has been very pleasant. He remarks how curious it is that he should feel as if he has had more friendship in Kingston than he has had in the 34 years he has spent away from there in Cambridge. The university is much changed - larger, more students, more buildings, a better library. But those who were students in the old days have not formed a better staff body.