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.
Woburn Sands
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Cyril is in a good place for him at Woburn Sands and will stay there for a good time. Good idea for his sister to move in with him and to get him out of "lodgings"
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Seems to have been a muddle about vestments, etc. which you asked for from Ass. Perpet. Adoration, Horseferry. Bishop has a list of items from Fr Phillips and is writing to the Assoc. It will come right. They seem to have been very generous.
Bishop grants faculties to the Jesuit Father who is going to stay with the Lyons at Christmas.
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.
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.
Writing to "Rev Mother" (no name or address) the Bishop explains that there is confusion about the contribution of vestments, etc. between Woburn Sands and Wymondham, both poor missions in his Diocese. He is writing to Fr Banham at Woburn Sands for more information. He ends by saying "I am extremely grateful for your generosity to my poor Missions."
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Vestments ready by Palm Sunday. Happy to see the old church (little hut) st St Neots passed to Fr Banham although he doubts it is worth it once the cost of disassembly, transport and reassembly are take into account.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Suggests Nov 24-30 for going to Woburn Sands. Will write to Canon Tonks. Supplying at Gillingham Hall; Mrs Todhunter hopes the priest will return on 22nd.
manuscript annotation: "Week 24-30 Nov will do very well. Let Canon Tonks know definitive date. Nov 20/29"
Writing from home in Beccles. Report enclosed. Wiser about not doing too much - even when there is a lot to do. Dr Helsham is improving. Supplied at Gillingham Hall, Fr Pillot CRP is back next week (currently in Holland with his sick father).
manuscript amendment:
- "Will tell you in a few days where to go to. Till then, be of use to Gillingham and Beccles; it will help to break you into harness again! Nov 8/29"
- "Wrote & told him to go to W. Sands [remainder illegible] Nov 12/29"
Bishop is sending Fr Banham to Woburn Sands and asked that he contact and see Canon Tonks about dates, condition, etc. Fr Banham will pack up ready to go once the supply duty at Gillingham Hall has completed.
Banham, Cyril Norbert Rev (1887-1963)Very grateful for the gift of vestments - especially the boys' cottas which can be used at St Neots. Fr Banham at Woburn has asked if he could have the little hut (used as current St Neots church). Fr Malone would like to give it to him.
Malone, John F Rev (-1970)Details of East Dereham's service, fear they are too late for Directory.
List sent by the Association of Perpetual Adoration is included - the articles themselves have not arrived - perhaps "Wymondham" was a mistake for Woburn". No Cope or Ciborium at Dereham - cannot afford to buy either. Help with a loan of a Ciborium please?
Mother and husband having recently died, she would like to make home with her brother Cyril in Woburn Sands - is he likely to stay there?
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