ACTS OF MISCONDUCT
CHARGES AGAINST RECTOR FUNDS FOR DEFENCE. ' (United Press Association.) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) LONDON, April 14. The Daily Express understands that the Rev. Harold Davidson, rector of Stiffkey, in order to secure funds for his defence, is considering returning to his former career of giving humorous recitals in public, similar to those of George Grossmith and Corney Grain. He says he used to earn £IOOO a year, but stopped giving them when he was ordained. Mr Davidson adds that he hates the idea of appearing in public with a hat in his hand, but if he can earn the money for his defence he will do so. The Rev. Harold Davidson, rector of Stiffkey, was charged before the Norwich Consistory Court, at the instance of the .Bishop of Norwich, with a grave series of acts of misconduct under the Clergy Discipline Act, including constant association with women of loose character.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 21621, 16 April 1932, Page 14
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