"poorly attended"
postponed election of officers; Guild in existence for 10 years - tried many things to increase interest and membership; suggestions as to barriers to membership; suggestions as to approach to gain members. "Home" of the statue, when delivered mid-year, discussed
Guild of St Felix and St Edmund. Lloyds Bank Ltd, Lowestoft. Statement of account showing 12 transactions from August 20 to December 31 1948.
Lloyds Bank LtdAgrees to missions with Fr Davidson one Sunday a month. Likes the plan for a Guild of St Felix and St Edmund.
Permission to offer Mass in the area - some advice on what to do - never use a bedroom to say mass in.
Saw that the ferry-boat had sunk so the railway reopening will be welcome.
Covering letter for the return of the Guild Constitution. Shilling enclosed as Bishop's subscription. Hopes to attend the Pilgrimage in August.
manuscript annotation: "Send back the Constitution, Schedules A, B."
Requests 3 additional copies of the East Anglian Guild magazine and places his order for 4 copies. 50 days indulgence included for the "devout recitation of the Guild prayer".
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Delighted that Fr Davidson in contemplating setting up a Guild and sends his most cordial blessing for it. The Holy Father has commanded that wherever it is possible that such Guilds be established in a parish. Provides some views on the value and effects of such a guild. Also cannot attend for the Annunciation, but will be there in spirit.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Will be there on 23rd March to inaugurate the Guild. Hopes it will do much good in spreading the Faith in Suffolk (and East Anglia) where Fr Davidson and Fr Mason have been doing such excellent pioneer work. What role is the Bishop to play? The sanctuary is a bit small for a Pontifical High Mass even if you could get the servers on a week day. We'll see what wonders you can manufacture out of the blue!
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Article reporting Guild weekend at Aldeburgh on September 24 to 27. Fr Jolly hoped to organise more.
Catholic HeraldReview of Pilgrimage Walk. Well supported - publicity worked. Future of Guild - redundant church, St Mary at the Quay as a shrine and ecumenical centre. Funding. Rosary and prayer groups need restarting. Estimates for the statue.
Johnson, Jean M Professor BD MThMeeting schedule agreed and detailed. Mr Smith advised Guild will be included in next Ipswich Town Guide with illustrations of the 4 plaques of Our Lady. Wolsey Walk to be published. Mayor is sending Ancient Charter of Ipswich to Nettuno with greetings.
Johnson, Jean M Professor BD MThHigh Mass on 25 March to inaugurate the Guild of St Felix and St Edmund. The Bishop's donation and enrolment as the first member pleased Fr Mason very much and encouraged us to go on with the Guild.
Davidson, Charles Madgwick Rev DD BAFr Mason will find it better to have own magazine [for the Guild of St Felix] but will give an honourable mention in the "Ransomer". Provides copy for insert [not present].
Filmer, John Henry Rev (1869-1959)Request from Jonathan Salt to establish a branch of the Guild of St Stephen at St Peter and All Souls, Peterborough. First branch for both sexes in the Diocese. Rules of the Archconfraternity require that the Diocesan Bishop makes the request in writing to the Cardinal. The National Director (in Wembley) will arrange for the parchment to be written for the Cardinal's signature and approval.
Healy, Richard RevHeading: "East Anglian Guild Magazine; The Northampton Diocesan Chronicle / Official Magazine of the Diocese of Northampton / Published by the Guild of St Felix and St Edmund / Quarterly 6d. Circulation over 1600 / Circulates among the Catholic population of Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, / Huntingdonshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire. / Editor Rev John Henry Thomson, 67, Cumberland St., Woodbridge, Suffolk."
Written to "Dear John" the letter discusses the copies delivered to Walsingham (unable to sell not allowed to), the accounts owed, the monies due, advertisements, etc. Fr Thomson is off on holiday to France and will return about 8 August and will then deal with issues. References to Miss M and the Mason Fund.
Thanks the Bishop for the Indulgence and order for the Guild magazine.
St Leger Mason, Henry Patrick Rev (-1940)Approved Guild rules enclosed [not present]. Inaugural High Mass and Dinner in Ipswich - lists a number of invitees. Asks the Bishop to be the first member of the Guild.
St Leger Mason, Henry Patrick Rev (-1940)Enclosed [not present] a copy of the proposed magazine for Guild of St Felix. Had been working with Fr Filmer of the Guild of Ransom regarding their magazine who will have a standing advertisement for their "Million Pound Endowment Fund for Church Extension". Fr Davidson and he hope to see the Bishop at Felixstowe next Sunday.
St Leger Mason, Henry Patrick Rev (-1940)Permission to exchange parishes with Fr Davidson one Sunday a month - to give parishioners variety.
Permission to establish a Guild of St Felix and St Edmund - draft included for Bishop's approval.
Permission to offer Mass in the houses of more distant parishioners who cannot get to church.
Railway reopening next Spring will be of great benefit.
Manuscript annotation: "Ansd Nov 26/29"
Acknowledge receipt of membership fee and subscription - recognises the Bishop as their first member. Will keep him informed of happenings.
St Leger Mason, Henry Patrick Rev (-1940)£100 cheque from Guild of Our Lady of Ransom grants to poor parishes. Please write to Fr Stark about how you use it.
Moorcraft, Gerald William Rev (1936-2011)