Article in The Irish Times reporting on Rev. H.J.L. Armstrong, Rector of Howth Parish Church, regarding his return from the Warsaw Peace Conference.

Typed letter from + Morris to + McQuaid. He is sorry for the distress he has caused + McQuaid by sending a representative to the consecration of Dr. Armstrong. In the circumstances he judged it was right to send a representative. + McQuaid’s annotation. 1 item Clogher

Handwritten minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. John Galhen, Secretary, British Communist Party, was invited to speak at the Trinity debate but was unable to attend. He was replaced by Bill Garritt. Shirley Armstrong and Sal Duffy elected to the new Fencing Committee. The group frequently goes abroad, including to Iron Curtain countries. Worth watching them. Sean O’Rourke, Lily O’Rourke and Geoffrey Palmer visited Moscow for the May Day Parade. Cutting taken from The Irish Times, 3 May.

Report on the Rev. Armstrong, Church of Ireland Rector, Howth. In C. of I. circles has the reputation of being a good churchman. Is a leading member of the Irish Anti-War Crusade and a pacifist with Communist leanings. His views not supported by his congregation. Saw Jesus as first pacifist and Church should follow his example. Several parishioners have refused to attend his services as a protest to his visit to Warsaw.

Letter from +Russell to +McQuaid. He thanks +McQuaid for his advice regarding the Armstrong ceremony which confirms his own feelings. ADDENDA Armagh