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Dr. Morris became Archbishop of Wales in 1957 but still found time to visit the Guild meetings, bringing Mrs. Morris for a cup of tea, when they both took a keen interest in the work in progress. The A.G.M. was always held at Bishopstow and this continued with Bishop Thomas as President and is still held there under Bishop Derrick Childs with Mrs. Childs as Chairman of the Council. Members look forward to the meeting followed by tea and also to the annual outing. This is usually to a church or cathedral where vestments and em- broideries can be studied and appreciated. Another social occasion and source of inspiration is the annual service held each year at a different church, usually one which has taken advantage of ordering linen, vestments or tapestry during the year. Various exhibitions have been held over the years, sometimes to coincide with a special anniversary date. The last one was of more modern vestments and this brought great interest and quite a few new members as well. With more women doing part or full time jobs it is difficult to get enough workers. When Dr. Morris retired in December 1967, the Guild presented a patchwork quilt to him and Mrs. Morris (see illustration). This was made from cuttings of beautiful brocades and damasks in the liturgical colours and was a real family heirloom. In return he composed a prayer for the Monmouth Diocesan Guild of Church Needlework which is used at the annual service and on other occasions. The Diocese will never forget Dr. and Mrs. Morris and the page of history they started to write in May 1950.