Enclosing a copy of the will. Residue of estate after debts and fees (£631.7.4) is insufficient to pay legacies in full (£700). Hence there is a question of how the monies should be awarded. There are also questions relating to aspects of validity and intention of the deceased. For example, the trust for payment of income for the maintenance of Church or Mission at Hunstanton - what is the meaning of Church and Mission are they used in the abstract sense (a society) or is there a concrete church to be repaired?
Identical letters are being written to each legatee to ask them to confirm and determine a solution so as to avoid going to court and the cost that would entail.
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The Superior of the Brompton Oratory has waived all claims to any legacy that might accrue instead to Hunstanton Mission of the Monastery at Permaermawr. The Superior at the monastery has suggested that the executors should be paid in full and any balance be divided 40% to Hunstanton and 60% to them. If the Bishop approves, then they will proceed on that basis.
manuscript annotation: "Answered. Agreed to the proposal given in the letter."
Final details for settling the account results in a cheque for £152 for Hunstanton Mission. "In conclusion the executor had directed me to express his gratitude to those interested on the estate for the arrangements come to and for the avoidance of the necessity of applying to the Courts, and further, although not himself a member of your Church, to express the pious hope that the members of the Mission would sometimes remember in their prayers the soul of his late sister as would be her wish."
manuscript annotation: "Date of Death May 28/23."
Station Adjutant, RAF Bircham Newton: Situation no longer relevant as all Church Parades on Sunday 16 March are made voluntary. Fr Heptonstall's letter of 9th will not be forwarded to higher authority by the Commanding Officer.
manuscript annotation: "Please destroy DH [Fr Heptonstall]"
Sister M Aloysia: Requesting the consecration of a chalice given to the convent.
manuscript note: Consecrated & sent receipt for honorarium,. May 18/29."
Sister M Huberta (Superior) sends Christmas greetings to the Bishop and best wishes for improved health in the New year. Trusts they may have a visit before 1930 closes.
St Teresa's Convent, HunstantonWriting from 59, Lincoln's Inn Fields London WC. Advising the bishop that the College at Hunstanton is for sale. A good deal made be obtained. Fr Wrigglesworth may know a Lynn man to do the valuation. Describes the site with a chapel which could hold 70-80 people. Hunstanton is evidently progressing. Includes printed sale details.
CorrespondentThe priest asked her to assist with the singing. However one of the young ladies there treats her with rudeness and bad behaviour. Being told "to go to Hell" - and after the Summer season being told to clear out - so she did. Describes herself as "one of the fallen but I am not degraded." Being from a "Trocadero". "... in a mission where so little is done one's help is thrust aside, while non-Catholics are allowed their sway."
CorrespondentThe range was provided at cost. The original estimate did not account for the need to make a cylinder specially for the range - which also meant costs associated with new piping and more time from bricklayer and plumber. Requests Fr Heptonstall to meet him on this otherwise he'll be out of pocket.
RF SouthgateThree year appointment for Fr Bill Dobson enclosed.
Ward, Peter Rev CSSpWest Norfolk DC formally refuse planning permission for an application made on 11 July 1974 for a Bungalow on Sandringham Road. Reason: 1. site not deep enough; 2. Dwelling would bear an unsatisfactory relationship with existing dwellings in the area.
West Norfolk District Council (1974-)Letter advising Fr Moorcraft that the planning application for the erection of a bungalow on surplus land has been refused. Does he wish to appeal? Copy of refusal attached
Phelan & AgutterDiscussions with the Clerk of Hunstanton UDC regarding Notice served for payment/contribution to road to be constructed by Hunstanton property. 160 feet to be made up at 23/10.5 per foot - total cost to Diocese 190.16.0. Council have been friendly and helpful - exemption of cost is not possible since Fr Flynn has contented that the waste land will eventually be used to build a school.
Ollard & Ollard (1903-2013)The cheque for £201.5.2 has been received in respect of road charges and will be sent to the Clerk of Hunstanton UDC
Ollard & Ollard (1903-2013)Covering letter for a demand from Hunstanton UDC (Urban District Council) for fees outstanding for making up of road.
Ollard & Ollard (1903-2013)Liability in respect of the road was fixed, and accepted, at £190.16.0. Nothing to be done until asked for payment. The road has made a very great improvement to the Diocesan property and increased its value.
Ollard & Ollard (1903-2013)Invoice (paid on 23 November 1926) for work:
- Hunstanton Property (professional charges) - £2.2.0
- Wells Property (Miss Garwood, visit and conveyancing) - £25.0.0
- Miss Garwood Lease (purchase) - £5.5.0
- Disbursements - £43.5.9
- Credit - £10.0.0
Total £33.5.9
Concerned about the Mission in Hunstanton and Fr Flynn's poor state of health - he is not being attended to by a doctor. Congregation anxious and troubled about being denied Mass and the sacraments and have asked her to contact the Bishop. She relates that the congregation are asking for another priest until Fr Flynn recovers.
manuscript note on side 4: "9.4.21 / Dealing with matter thro' Fr Page - Hope all occasion for complaint & scandal will be removed."
Covering letter for estimates.
MJB Building Contractors LtdList of work to be done and an estimated cost, plus estimated costs for kitchen, heating system, electrics, nave floor.
MJB Building Contractors Ltd