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He has just written to Canon Tonks re letter from him about Presbytery accounts. Believes misunderstanding exists. Writes to explain & goes into details.
Bishop annotation: "New bill will have to be put into a businesslike way by Canon Tonks. No extras may be ordered without leave of Bishop. June 12 1925."

Identifies the boy as son of Gordon Cleather. Boy suffered from night terrors, nerves and knew not the meaning of "obedience". Much improved situation. Understood that the boy would have been certified insane otherwise. In which case he could not have cared for him as he'd found out where he stood in law before taking him on. Would Bishop contact Dr Evison if in doubt.
Bishop annotation: "Don't let care of boy interfere with your duties as Missionary for March, Chatteris & Ramsay. ?? 12 1925".

Father Filmer is to give 10 day Mission in December at March. Asks for faculties for him if he has not already got them for the Diocese. 2 good Catholics moving to March. Town is growing at a huge pace.
Bishop "Fr Filmer already has faculties. Good luck & success with the Mission"

Gives Bishop good wishes for Christmas & coming year. Fr Filmer's Mission had rather poor attendance on some days but he believes results will be good as already three are under Instruction & possibility of more to follow.

Fr Page had told him Bishop would want to know if Church had a damp course. Fr Clare says it has. He would think builder would not bother to put one in a Granary.
Bishop annotation: "Thanks. But have you never considered future use of Barn - Church as a club room? Feb 23/26".

Encloses suggested plan (sketch) for new church. Anxious to start to find money now. Suggests making use of existing walls & to add on 30ft which would include sanctuary, sacristy & vestry for servers. Architect's rough estimate is £2,300. If Bishop approves he will get more detailed specifications and plans.

Asks for faculty for erection of new set of Stations of the Cross. They are the work of v. clever artist. He is publishing part of his grandfather's diary. Should he omit page re political conduct of some priests in Tipperary.
Bishop annotation: "1. Sent faculty to erect stations X. 2. Omit the part of the diary telling of actions of some of the priests up to no good, and bring work in for me. Leave this to lay historians or native Irish. As matter of Canon Law, send me matter and book before you publish a bomb as you have ?? unfortunately ??! July 19 1926".

Pleased that Bishop agrees with his proposition re Grandfather's diary and will send MS to him. Says it will only be of interest to those interested in Irish affairs. Several famous Irish people had read it and approve. Foreword is by TP Gill - he describes Gill as a Parnell supporter; an editor of "Catholic World" (1885-92) in America; gave up Irish politics an became known as "Neutral Gill"

Dispensation for mixed marriage. William Joseph Chaplin (22) to Lucy Hawkins (23)
Bishop annotation: "granted & sent Dec 2 1930. Gratis."

Requesting Decree of Nullity for marriage. between Edith Martha Heaton & William Kisby

Scaled plan of proposed re-building of Catholic Church, March.

They carried out work to Presbytery & Church at March at cost of £99 0s 11d. They have rendered account to Fr Page (Wisbech) who asked to do the work but get no reply to their letters. Asking Bishop to look into matter in view of early settlement of account.

Copy of the summary composite account for work executed at the Presbytery & Church at March.

Receipted account for work done (to Rev Page, dated Jan 1936) at Presbytery & Church at March. Receipt for Rev Tonks' payment of £99/0/11

Bishop responding to parishioners' letter asking for removal of Fr Dunleavy from the parish. Not a permanent appointment and the appointment of the Montfort Religious Fathers' Fr Lydiate is now arranged. He hopes parishioners will take Fr Lydiate into their affection. Unwell, the Bishop cannot yet visit the parish to give thanks to Fr Dunleavy & welcome Fr Lydiate. The house will now be put to better use with three priests staying there.

Bishop's secretary Noel Burditt writes: Bishop has had flu for 2 weeks; hopes to visit in a few weeks. Large number of Mass Intentions available if Fr Lydiate wants them. Old lady to be received into Church; Bishop suggests period of instruction, but would like to know details for the record. Reminder that the Baptismal records should be copied and sent to Northampton annually.

Bishop's secretary Noel Burditt writes: Petrol application is done via the Post Office (form RMS1). Advice on how to fill in the form with respect to amount of fuel required and monthly mileage. Bishop will provide letter in support. Glad to here Fr Lydiate is visiting Ramsey.

Bishop writes: Glad to hear Fr Lydiate is arranging a Mission with the Redemptorists; but do ensure he gets a hall large enough. Bishop's itinerary includes staying with Ollard in Wisbech & before that in Cambridge. Asks Fr Lydiate to be confessor for Wisbech Convent.

Bishop writes: Dispensation for Banns for Durkin & Clark; Not enough RC children for a teacher; visitation: after his holiday on 9 September & stay overnight, plenary indulgence to attend Mass, available for parishioners to talk to in private, simple rite, no throne.

Bishop writes: Herewith 60 mass intentions. Fr Burditt away. Addressing of envelope for Controller for petrol application. Dispensation for banns can be given but need names & other details & documentation. Fr Joseph Hury faculty. Southwark offers catholic teacher if you have enough children; contact Fr Ruddenham know. Visitation in September/ 15 October gets too dark early.