This was despite a petition by Haydock's Whitby parishioners to Smith expressing "regret to hear your Lordship's intention is to remove from us our most worthy and most beloved Pastor The Rev'd Geo Leo Haydock".
Despite a petition by Haydock's Whitby parishioners to Smith expressing "disappointment at hearing your Lordship's intention is to remove from us our most esteemed and cherished Pastor The Rev'd Geo Leo Haydock".