COON after his return from abroad he again entered the Rittenhouse Academy in Washington, where he continued to attend until the middle of 1868. The quarterly reports of his principal, Mr. O. C. Wight, show him to have been perfect in his studies and deportment during this period, with scarcely an exception. In August, 1868, he entered a private school in Philadelphia. Under date of August 15, he writes: "I commenced going to school yesterday: recited six lines in Virgil. I have taken up Greek and ancient history, besides spelling, Latin, geography, algebra, arithmetic, reading, and writing, so you see my time is pretty well occupied. I have practised on the piano this afternoon one good hour, and have yet to get three pages and a half in Greek grammar and a good lesson in Virgil. "I am very comfortably situated, have a beautiful room, very nicely furnished. Went to Sunday School last Sunday afterThe large room in the basement had about 350 in it. They use the Sabbath Carols, and a miserable, poor book it is. In the first place the children did not sing with a will, noon. Re-enters Enters a private school in Philadel phia. Gees to Suddenly taken ill in the street. and in the next place the good new tunes are few and far between. "I am in pretty good health. The other day I went to market with Mr. K. I felt very restless, and while crossing the street in front of the house I became as blind as a bat for a few seconds, but I got hold of Hampton, and after stumbling over the curb, I reached the steps, and then my eyesight began to return slowly. After resting for a while on the sofa, I was soon well enough to be about, but I have had slight touches of the attack ever since. "Remember me to Wesley [the coachman], and tell him to take the very best care of Nellie" [buggy horse.] BECOMES A CHRISTIAN. Philadelphia, Feb. 23, 1869. DEAR MOTHER Your letters of 10th and 22d inst., as also one from father received. Especially am I glad to hear so many young persons are coming to their blessed Savior. You may be surprised to read this from my pen, but, dear mother, the film has been removed from my eyes, the temple cur tain has been rent and the face of my Lord and Master is no longer hidden from my eyes. I rejoice in the strength of the Lord. He is mine and I am his. The change came over me last Saturday afternoon. I now take comfort in prayer, and pleasure in reading my Bible. I have gone right to work in the vineyard of Jesus. I am now using all the influence I possess to bring sinners to Christ. Mother, is n't it singular that I have put off my salvation so long? I used to think it was hard to become a christian, but oh, if I had only read my Bible more I would have discovered the delusion under which I was laboring. Tell all my unconverted friends to Come to Jesus;" tell them what peace I have found. What shall I do in respect to relating my experience, and being baptized? Do you want me to wait a little while? I believe that my sins are all forgiven, and I am ready to tell the people what God has done for me, next Friday night, and be buried in the baptismal water next Sunday morning. Mr. Kennard says that he dont see as there is any cause for delay on my part. Please advise me immediately. I should like to be baptized here, for there are a good many Becomes a christian. Wishes to be baptized. young friends of mine that begin to feel anxious about their sinful condition, and I think my example would encourage them; but it is as you say. Give my love to grandpa, father, and all who love me. Write soon to Your christian son WILLIE. Grandfather Kendall. He was baptized by Rev. J. S. Kennard, in the Tenth Baptist Church in Philadelphia, on the 14th March, 1869. His parents and grandfather had the satisfaction of being present, greatly to the joy of the obedient young christian. Notwithstanding this radical change of heart wrought by the Divine Spirit, no marked change was perceptible or possible in his outward conduct. Hitherto Will had been greatly blessed by the constant and intimate association with his grandfather Kendall, who watched with tender interest the development of his grandson's character. Mr. Kendall united with the Calvary Baptist Church, in Washington, April 2, 1865, and now had the happiness of seeing |