Copy of Fr Phillips' list of articles sent by the Association of Perpetual Adoration (assumed Wymondham put instead of Woburn by mistake).
Note added by Bishop, dated 21 November 1930, saying unknown whether these have arrived, list was sent to Wymondham but no sign of the items.
Bishop's advice: "good to have a good supply of humility handy, and acknowledging one's weaknesses and worthlessness, put more and absolute reliance on Almighty God. But it is not good to cultivate what is known in the modern jargon, an 'Inferiority Complex'. That is never either useful or right. Go on quietly in your own simple way, and God, who alone controls these things, will give the increase."
As to the unexpected Vestments - take what you need for Wymondham and E Dereham and see whether Woburn Sands (Fr Banham) or N. Walsham (Fr Snowden) are in want. Let the Association know. It might just be a mistake since Woburn Sands have asked for such a selection.
Trusts that the chalice has been received safely and it complies with Fr Phillips wishes as to size. Record it in the Mission Book and Inventory. The other will be re-gilded and held for any other Poor Mission that is going begging.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Fr Maine received Fr Phillip's envelope with the Paten bill from Whitehouse. Bishop presumes the paten came at the same time and has paid the bill. Fr Phillips may look on the paten as a present from the Bishop.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)The Association of Perpetual Adoration have explained the muddle. List was not for favours to come but recording past gifts, in view of a request from you sent at the same time. Bishop has sent the Association a cheque to cover all the little Missions which they have helped. These little places should not be expected to pay since they are too poor!
White cope on its way to you.
OK for Exposition. Be sure to have sufficient watchers especially when you'll be away for a large part of the day. The boy is too young to take on just yet but keep an eye on him.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Permission for Fr Dreves to preach a missionary sermon given and granted him faculties. Cannot see how Fr Phillips can sell a consecrated Chalice. Offers to send one to the Mission if he returns Mrs Jump's Chalice to him for re-gilding.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Fr Phillips is the most patient and hard working man in this Diocese! Advertising in the papers provides not much hope; as need is pressing the bishop is sending a help. Say nothing, but use it for E Dereham.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Requests Fr Phillips to say 10 masses for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth Brown. If he cannot accept them please return the letter so they can be requested elsewhere.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)It does seem to be a mistake by Society [sic] of Perpetual Adoration. Bishop considers he should have realised when Fr Phillips told him about the list, that Fr Banham had asked for a quantity of things. He will write to them.
Bishop can supply a Ciborium - it comes from the old Hall Mission of Ashby-St-Legers, Northants. He'll also sort out a Cope of sorts. Notes the Dereham service times, and hopes it will not prove too much for Fr Phillips, or put the noses of Wymondham people out of joint.
Bishop has sent Fr Phillips education conundrum to Sir John Gilbert for an expert answer. Thinks that authorities can put children withdrawn from religious lessons to anything else they want to.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)