Advising Bishop he has received letter from his New York House acknowledging his letter enclosing Proof of Claim against Mrs Ten Broeck's Estate for £680 10s with supporting papers. New York are filing Proof of Claim at once & will keep him advised.
Harrington, Bigham & EnglarCpt. M Middleton for Major-General i/c Administration Eastern Command writes that 126 RC soldiers stationed at Hemsby, Norfolk are without ministration the nearest church being at Great Yarmouth 7 miles distant. Asks the Bishop of he could suggest a means for the men to have ministration of a Priest of their faith as numbers do not warrant a full time Chaplain.
HQ Central Force & Eastern CommandSurrogate's Court on Executor's settling of the Estate of Mrs T. Broeck. Requesting ArchBishop Keating, Fr Louis Allen & other beneficiaries in the Estate to attend to show cause why Will of Mrs T. Broeck should not be judicially settled.
Surrogate's Court, NY, USAExpressing his long felt desire to become a priest and awaits the time when he will receive the greatest dignity at the hands of his lordship.
Banham, Cyril Norbert Rev (1887-1963)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, HunstantonDr G R Fox FRCS confirms Cyril Banham's current health to be good following an operation and a period of convalescence
Correspondent"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"
"The St Vincent de Paul Society is marking the 180th anniversary of its founding in London and 90 years of work in East Anglia.", story continues.
image caption: "Above are some of the East Anglian SVP members at a recent long service award presentation."
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"
Correspondent1 addressed and stamped envelope.
UnknownSuggests that Cyril starts at St Edmunds in Ware as it is within easy distance and on the "system" [train line?]. He will need good and plentiful food. Perhaps he will finish his training in Rome.
Banham, Frederick EWriting for 5 Crescent Place, Egerton Gardens, London SW3. F K Gregory is an early 20th century artist.
4 paintings were loaned to Fr Lockyer who had agreed to give them wall space at St Michael's house. Hearing that Fr Lockyer has left Huntingdon, he asked for the painting to be returned. They have been taken away by Fr Lockyer. These four painting are the gems of his collection and he needs them back in order to show them at the next Academy [Royal Academy of Arts annual exhibition?]. He has had a sketchbook returned (which he accidentally left in Huntingdon) and sees that some female friends' images have been scribbled on and a moustache added. He also understands that Fr Lockyer has taken books left by him as a library for the Church in Huntingdon. He asks the bishop to intercede and arrange for the return of his property in a timely manner.
manuscript annotation (in red ink): "Sent Fr Lockyer's letter - pictures at Huntingdon"
Acknowledging Bp Keating's instructions to act for Southwold Misson, as informed by Fr Mason. Will was dated 31 March 1910. Lists beneficiaries of the Will, including Southwold Mission - £3,000 for the erection of a church and residence for the priest; £100 per annum; £100 legacy for Fr Mason. Mr William Auld has requested the papers relating to the Will, but solicitor thinks it not proper to release them until the probate has been granted.
CorrespondentNovice Master at Manresa House [Jesuit house, Birmingham] suggested the approach regarding Cyril Banham training to become a secular priest in this Diocese. Always wanted to become a priest but was delayed following an operation in 1914 for empyema. Will support the cost of the training. Cyril saw Canon Drake recently on this matter.
Banham, Frederick E