Providing the cash value of the bonuses - £9.13.8. Send Policy & mortgage dated 13 March 1915 in favour of Rt Rev F W Keating and Very Rev J Tonks.
Century Insurance Ltd (1885-1918)Forwarding receipt to be signed by Rev F W Keating and Very Rev J Tonks. Cheque and relevant documentation to be returned upon return of the signed receipt
Century Insurance Ltd (1885-1918)Sisters came 23 July 1903 and for 3 or 4 months had a Dominican or secular priest for all the services. Bishop Riddell then sent Fr Garnett, requesting them to provide £40 per year (plus collection money from the Convent Chapel). Masses were held at the priest's house and when the "little church was opened" services were held their instead. 18 months ago Fr Garnett wanted a rest on Saturdays and masses would be held instead at the Church on a Monday. The writer lists all that they do (including pay the stipend) - there are only 9 parish people. The Bishop is asked to establish a regular service to the Sisters for good order at the Convent.
The Dominican Sisters Convent, Hunstanton"My Lord, Fr Flynn of this town has asked me to write to you as to his condition - This is the 2nd time I have been called in for the same trouble - gastritis gastric catarrh or nervous depression - He is now progressing well but I have advised to take complete rest to thoroughly restore himself - He is a very highly strung and neurotic patient - but has no organic disease to account for these attacks - I would be very happy to insure his life - I think I have cheered him up & that he will return practically fit from his holidays - Very faithfully yours D J Rygate Surgeon"
manuscript annotation: "Should a man of his temperament take alcoholic drink, or abstain from it rigorously under all circumstances, esp. fro whisky & other ardent spirits?"
CorrespondentW E H Bull saw Fr Flynn this week - he is ill with influenza and his nervous system is completely run down. Consider it a personal favour if the Bishop gives his request urgent consideration for Fr Flynn to have two months off for complete rest. Fr Flynn leads a lonely life and this is worse since his sister died in December.
Manuscript annotation: "Answered. as also Ketterer C report annexed"
Address in manuscript: "The Right Revd. / The Lord Bishop of Northampton DD / Bishop's House / Northampton"
Garnett, Ernest Edmund Rev (1872-1948)Envelope for telegram #121 Address: "Bishop Keating Bishop House"
Garnett, Ernest Edmund Rev (1872-1948)Address: "The Right Revd. / Bishop of Northampton / Bishop's House / Northampton"
Garnett, Ernest Edmund Rev (1872-1948)Address: "The Right Revd. / Lord Bishop of Northampton / Bishop's House / Northampton"
Flynn, Charles S Rev (-1943)Address: "The Right Revd. / Lord Bishop of Northampton / Bishop's House / Northampton"
Flynn, Charles S Rev (-1943)1 1/2d stamp; Addressed: "The Bishop of / Northampton / Bishops Palace / Northampton"
CorrespondentR S Flynn (Fr Flynn's father) writes to inform the Bishop that his son has Bronchitis following on from Influenza. He might not be able to say mass on Sunday - the doctor hopes that he will. Mr Flynn, Snr. feels his son is too limp and washed out. Fr Page has been asked to help,but it is thought he too may be ill.
Manuscript annotation: "Answered. Too late to find a supply. Better stay in bed rather than risk after effects of "Flu" if Fr Page cannot help him."
Visited Fr Flynn, found him in a very weak condition looking an absolute wreck. Quite clear that Fr Flynn is not drinking - despite some of the comments made by others; he also takes great pride in the church and his house, again contrary to others' comments. Believes that Mr Bull was mistaking a previous condition's consequences with Fr Flynn's current situation.
Ketterer, Constantine Rev (-1940)Advisory note to the Bishop. Visited Fr Flynn and found him very much down after the "flu". Doctor suggests he gets away for a short rest.
Eeles, Charles Rev (1868-1926)Apologises for the fuss caused and his "disappearance" rumour is due to misunderstandings. He is not very well but cannot now go to Comer and Fr Squirrell as it is full - but will go with Fr Page to Wisbech instead.
Flynn, Charles S Rev (-1943)Thanks the Bishop for his kind and sympathetic letter with its encouragement and advice. Feeling much better and will return from Wisbech to Hunstanton tomorrow. Fr Garnett has given the Bishop the wrong impression. Mass at 8 allows the men from the wireless stations to attend
Flynn, Charles S Rev (-1943)Still suffering from the results of Bronchitis and Influenza. Dr says must get complete rest. Has arranged with Bishop's Stortford for a supply on Sunday - would the Bishop grant faculties? Will be going to a convalescent house for priests in Brighton from 12th for a time.
Manuscript annotation: "Granted"
"I am at fault, and I must confess it. I have been ill for over a month and am only now recovering."
Provides an explanation for missing the three masses concerned: 2 when he was too ill; 1 when no-one turned up, the clocks having been changed. The family trouble (dad aged & sister dying through diabetes) was described with his inability to get to see his sister due to being needed in Hunstanton. Encloses a doctor's note.
Telegram sent 4.15 from Hunstanton received Northampton 5.5pm ; Message in pencil manuscript: "Bishop House Northampton / Rumour disappeared incorrect am sure but down with gastritis and could not say mass last Sunday and trying to get supply for next don't worry about cause am getting my doctor to write to you please write if you can send for Sunday next / Flynn"
manuscript annotation in ink: "Please return this to me + G. W. Bp. [??]"
The drainage system work will start soon. The council is making up Sandringham Road and will place a lamp outside the church (at no cost to us!). Fr Flynn has secured a promise for a Catholic burial ground in the new cemetery - a consecration will be required when they get started on that.
P.s. Fr Flynn had heard that the Canon had got as close as Lynn and suggests next time he comes a bit closer as there is always a room available.