Bell News Vol 30 - 1912 - CCCBR

A Weekly Journal bf the Ringing Exercise; and Compendium of information fof tht Clergy and Churchwardens.

No. 1553.-F O L . XXX.] SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 1912. TPricb One P enny

G I L L E T T & J O H N S T O N ,

C R O Y D O N , S u r r e y .

C L O C K S — B E L L S — C A R I L L O N S .

W IM B O R N E M IN S T E R T E N O R (30 cw t.) O F T H E N EW R IN G O F 10 .

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JOHN P rT t GHARD,C H U R C H

B E L L R O P E ,

aOCK ISD GHlMUVe ROPEM a . n u f a o 1 : u r e r ,

LOUGHBOROUGH.t P. has had many years' experience

making Bellropes, and makes themonly of the best quality.

PBIC« USX 011 AFFUCATIONi

John Mey ani Stm, Ltd.HAVE HADE

B E L L R O P E S

Since the Reign of Qeorge III.

For Estimates send weight of Tenori and nnmber and length of Ropes required to

JOHN ASTLET & SONS, LtdRope Makers, C O V E N T R Y .

SILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, and other Goocis of oripnal design,

Beantifol Silk Peal Records, very attrao. tive. W. Matthews, ChaQge-Rineeri Bond|Straet.lMaccleifield.

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LLEWELLINS ft JAMES, l t d . c a s t l e g r e e n , BRISTOLChurch Bells êll Frames

Siiglf & ii Rings.Bells recast to Note

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■uHo art also accamtlishtd C H A N G E R IN G E R S, to examine Betts and FiUngs, and report thereon.

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Tubular BellsFOR CITOBCHES.

ru b u la r Bells are better and eheaper than the eld form ef Bell;

:3FEAL8 OF EIGHT BELLS- OsimI Sixo •• •• •• £160 Large do £810 to £260

Foi TeMimenlali and Pcoapeotni apply to

Harrington, Latham & Co.,EARkSDON, COVENTRY.

A New Singers' Badge or Medal,

In Gold, Silver,, or Bronze.This arrangsment of badge is io the form

of a Chnrcb Bell, of a trne and coirect sbape, and can be worn as a pendant, meaali brooch, or badgQ. On the waist of the bell fliere is a handsomely-engraved shield, suitable for an inscription.

The bell is ins. deep from headstock to clappet-fiigbt i three quarters of an Inch broadt and can be had with ring orpin attachment.

JPLB4IB Notbi—This handsome jewel is made in the CORRECT FORM of a CHDRCH BELL.Sllvar (^na iida) . . .C .„ M ii d M a llk a . _BrOOM .1 m. m. m. ^

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W. A B. are pnotioal riagan, and having had coasiderabla uperienee in Cbarch Bell Banging and Toning with confidence solicit the patronage of Clergy, Chnrchwardens and Ringers generally.

W. and B.'s Wrought Iron X Frames tor Chnroh Bells are acknowledged to be one o< the best kinds.

Towers inspected. Reports and Estimates given. Ellacombe Chime Hammers fixed. Bell Ropes snpplied.

W. and B. hang the Bells npon which the IxiDgest Peal yet ever rung single-handed, viz.,17,024 changes, time eleven hours fifteen minntes. Weight of tenor 26 cwt. Rnng at Kidh'ngton, May 22nd, 1S99, by eight members of the Oxford Diocesan Gnild.

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B A R N B Y D O N , D O N C A S T E R

CHDRCH BELLS hung with every description of the latest approved fittings,in

OAK OR STEEL FRAMES.HANDBELLS) of excellent tone, made to

diatonic and chromatic scales, in sets any number and to any sin.

F R E D E R IC K W H I T E ,

Church Bell Htmger,A|rP(.BTQN, BERKS.

J. WARN E R & SONS, Ltd.■V ROYAk WARRANT

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Haod-BoUa Id SaM, In DIataolo or Chiom allo Soaiei Q o o k t , B e lli, and CatiU oni in any i l i e or nambat.

B e lli o f a ’ory deiotiptlon and ilc e .A Large SeUaticno/Sell LUerature in Stock

t H B B B U B T H M O K . by W . H ai.i t , for obimint innea an Chnroh B e lli. Prloa. paper Dovari ] i . eaoh. C la th o o v e n 51.

T W B L T B O A I O U la r H andbell RIngeri, b y « H a u T , P rise II.

t l V O P U U I a m , for HaadbeU K lngari, by W H a lb t , P rice It.

t B B H a i D B U a T O tO K .— A Colleatlen of T n n ei for B or 10 b e lli. B y W . H a l i t , Price 11.

BELL ROPES. BELL ROPES.

T H « VKRY BKSTAre made by Messrs.

WM. SMITH & SON,(Established 1768.)

G O M E R S A L , L E E D S .

Our Ropoe are the First Favonrites of the Exercise.

Ringers a n invited to try Torkehite Ropes with Yorkshire Bnd-Pioces.

C O F F IN W E B S

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I t l l llthrs anil |liM ers'No. 1553. SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 1913. [Vol. XXX.

RESTORATION OF T H E B E L L S OF ST.M A TTH EW ’S, U PPE R CLAPTON.

An appeal was published in these columns some weeks back for subscriptions toward the restoration of the above bells, but unfortunale’y there were none to acknowledge. This, no doubt, is due to the fact that a good many other appeals have been issued of late, and it is only natural therefore that some of them should not be successful. However, owing to the generosity of the parishioners, a sufficient sum was received to justify the order being placed with Messrs. Mears and Stainbank, who have thoroughly strengthened the frame, and rehung the bells in new fittings. The louvres have also been boarded up a considerable distance, thus sending the sound fuither afield, and it is hoped that no complaints will now be received (as has hitherto been the case) from persous residing within the shadows of the tower. The re-opening took place on Christmas Eve. A choral celebration of the Holy Communion was held at g.30 a.m., at which the old custom of chiming a Sacring bell at the Consecration Prayer was carried out, so that the sound of one of the bells was first heard at the most holy part of the church’s services.

After the celebration, the clergy, choir, ringers, and as many of the congregation as could possibly be accomodated, ascended to the ringing-room, where the Vicar conducted a short service of benediction. After the hymn, " Lift them gently to the steeple ” had been sung, the bells were raised, and were kept going by the local ringers until the next service. A quarter-peal was attempted in the evening with Mr. J. Thomas ringing 2-3, but unfortunately this came to grief after ringing 35 minutes. A peal was hower scored on Boxing Day, in which four of the local band took part, and which is recorded in its proper place.

The “ g o ” of the bells is excellent, and reflects the highest credit upon Messrs. Mears. In fact it is no exaggeration to say that it would be impossible to make bells go better,

H O L W E L L , DORSETSH IRE.A good piece of bell restoration has been done in this

village. The old ring of five has been recast and rehung in a new steel andiron frame by Messrs. Gillett and Johnston, the well-known Croydon firm. The old inscriptions have been reproduced, v iz .;

1.— Anno Domini 1631. T. I. R. G.2.— 1646. T. G T C. R. B. R G.3.— J. Kingston. B ’Water 1827.4.— Bee Make and Lowly to hear the word of God.

A.D. 1609.5.— Drawe neare to God. Anno Domini 1604. W . P.On each bell is added, “ Recast by Gillett and John

ston, Croydon.”The bells were re-dedicated on Thursday, 21st Decem

ber last, by the Rev. Archdeacon Dundas, who gave a good address on the occasion. They are a fine ring In the

of E, the tenor being 14 cwt. In tb <‘ Qhyrch

Bells of Dorset,” the first three bells are giveo as blank. The fourth was evidently by John Wallis, of Salisbury. The W . P. on the tenor, no doubt means William Purdue, who probably lived at Closworth, not a great distance from Holwell.

T H E C E N T R A L COUNCIL.The First Session of the Eighth Council (twenty-

second annual meeting) will be held in London on Whit’ sun Tuesday, May 28th, 1912. Nominations for the office of President and for that of Honorary Secretary and Treasurer, as also Reports of Committees, Notices of Motion, and any other matter should reach me not later than Saturday, April 27th.

Honorary Secretaries of Diocesan or County Guilds or Associations are earnestly requested to forward the names with full postal address of each elected representative of their Associations as soon as possible, with a view to the early completion of the official list of the new Council; and in cases where no elections have yet taken place it is sincerely hoped that a meeting of the A sso ciation may be speedily summoned for the purpose, or that in any meeting shortly forthcoming this item may not be forgotten in drawing up the Agenda. A remittance o f 2s. 6d. is due for each representative, the rights of representatives being in abeyance until their quota has been paid. C h a r l e s D. P. D a v i e s , Hon. Secretary.

Fretherne, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, Janus ry, 1912.- Postal Orders should n o t be made payable at Stone*

house, which is six miles from Fretherne. ,

T H E L A T E JAMES H INTON, OF BR ISTO L.It has been proposed by a number pf ringers that an

appeal should be made for funds to erect a fitting memorial to the memory of the above-named ringer, who was for so many years the central figure in the ringing circle off Bristol and the neighbourhood, and well-known*also in: London andmany other nnging centres.

Mr. Hinton was an indefatigable worker for the Gloucester and ,Bristol Association, and the amount of work he did in helping young ringers, cannot be too highly praised.

It is greatly due to his energy and untiring patience, that ringing in Bristol has been raised to its present high standard. It is suggested that the memorial should take the form of a headstone, with suitable inscriptloiTjito the grave in Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol. Any contributions, however small, will be gratefully retelv6d, and. should be sent to Mr. C. E. D, Boutilower, 30, Broad Street, Bristol, who has consented to act aS Honorary Treasurer of the Fund.-;-J. B u r f o r d , C. H. H o r t o n , W. K n i g h t , R. J. W i l k i n s .'

I l k l e y (Yorks).—On Christmas Day, for momiog service at the parish church, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Trples. R. Richmond, A. Sooth, T. Warden, C. Strohonson,. W. Cook, T. W> Crawshaw. J. W. Birkin conductor, C, E, Spenco(,

506 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS RECORD. Jan. 6, igii.

ST. G EO R G E’S LEIC ESTE R .Certain persons and journals imperfectly acquainted

With the facts of the case have addressed to the Vicar and churchwardens of St. George’s, Leicester, solemn lectures on the criminal folly of under-insurance and the injustice of appealing to the Church at large for funds to rebuild the ruined nave, when they might have protected themselves and the Church by effecting larger insurances.

Now this is not only an unjust charge, but it is one which tends to prejudice the sympathetic aginst the appeal which is now being made. It is desirable, therefore, that the facts of the case should be set out in some detail.

The nave of the church before the fire, had no constructional parts except the aisle walls and the outer roof. The arnades and the ceilings were only of lath and plaster, erected underneath the roof after that had been completed The amount of timber used in these parts was very large, and gave great opportunity to tha fire. The plaster work was held in place by long ropes nailed to the timber cores. The arches and apparent walls over them were mere shells, only three-quarters of an inch thick. The arcade was supported by iron pillars. The wh ole thing was sham construction, typical of its period.

Now the cost of such a construction was fully covered by insurance. The Atlas Insurunce Company have met the claim in a liberal spirit. But they have only paid tor what was actually burnt or damaged. And no one to-day could think of replacing such work as perished in the same way. It would be futile to attempt to reinstate so unsubstantial a construction; therefore the cost of rebuilding the nave in honest work, even of a simple character, will be largely in excess of the sum paid over by the insurance company, for the church is large.

Mr. W . D. Caroe has prepared plans which oder the prospect of a dignified nave, admirably suited to the special needs of the congregation. They are limited, of course, by the necessity of using such parts of the aisle walls as remain standing, and of conforming to the plan of the old nave.

SU C K L E Y , W O RCESTER SH IR E.A clock striking the hours upon the largest bell in the

tower, with one 4-ft. 6-in. dial, has just been erected in the parish church tower. It has been made generally to the designs tof the late Lord Grimthorpe (the great authority on church clocks) and is guaranteed to keep time with great accuracy. Messrs. John Smith and Sons, Midland Clock Works, Derby, carried out the work, and they made large clocks a short time since for the churches at Martley and Wilden in the same neighbourhood.

BR ITA IN ’S O LD E ST B E L L R IN G E R .Stowed away in the little hamlet of Hutton Conyers,

near Ripon, is a’ venerable old man who holds the proud distinction of being the oldest bellringer in the British Isles. Mr. Joseph Baines, now in his ninety-first year, has performed many notable bellringing feats in his seventy years' connexion with Ripon Cathedral and the neighbouring church at Sharow. A year or two ago he was at the ropes for three hours and forty minutes.

WiCKitAM Skeith.—On Sunday moraing, December 31st, after Divine Service, 72s Burton Treble Bob Minor. D. Mayer, £. YooogB, T, Davey Kem , L. Last, W. Rote condqctor.

DEATH OF T H E REV. J. LAN GH O RN E.We regret to announce the death of tbe above, who

died at the vicarage, Lamberhurst, Kent, on a recent Sunday. With rare intervals for brief holidays, and with one exception, short abscences caused through illness, he has conducted the services at the parish church from September, 1895, till November 5th, 1911.

Born at Settle on December 5th, 1836, he was educated at Giggleswick school, and at Christ College, Cambridge, of which college he was a scholar. He was a pupil ot Shilleto, and a friend of Calverley and Besant. He left the University in 1859, bracketed 14th classic in the Tripos of which Hensy Sedgwick was the senior. In i860 he was appointed an assistant-master at Tonbridge School, where, as Form V. master, many old Tonbridgians will remember him, under the headmasterships ef Dr. Weldon and the Rev. T. Rowe. After seventeen year’s wotk at Tonbridge, during which he acted as curate at Hildenborough (1862-4), and at Tudely (1871-77), he was appointed headmaster of the King’s School at Rochester.

In 1893 he was presented by the Dean and Chapter of Rochester to the living of Lamberhurst, which he held till his death. He married first, in 1861, Henrietta, daughter of William Long, of Harston, who died in i860, by whom he leaves three sons. In 1871 he married, secondly, Frances Annesley, daughter of Captain J. C. Yorke, 5th Dragoon Guards, whose family of four sons and one daughter also survive him.

In addition to his parochial work, Mr. Langhorne took the greatest interest in the building of the new Infants’ School, also in the restoration of the church, when it had been struck by lightning. He was also well versed in the archaeology of the district. At the British Museum and elsewhere he searched out old wills and other documents connected with the locality, many of which were printed in the Parochial Magazine, and threw a most interesting light npon the state of the parish and its inhabitants some 300 years ago. He also compiled a most valuable list of the Vicars of Lamberhurst from the earliest days down to the present time. During the whole period of his incumbency he carried on the work of correspondent and chairman of the Manager of the Church School, and the educational experience gained in the earlier part of his career stood him in good stead.

It was in 1897 that he suftered from a severe attack of typhoid fever, caught at the sick bed of a cottager in the course of visitation undertaken to assist a neighbouring Vicar. For, in pursuance of his duties, he had no thought of sparing himself, but always persevered with tbe work he had in hand to the utmost of his ability.

He always took the greatest interest in the church choir and bellringers, and only recently he furnished the church with hassocks and cushions at his own expense. The sympathy of the parish goes out to his widow and family in their bereavement.

B u n y a n M e m o r i a l W i n d o w .— The Baptist memorial window to Bunyan which has been placed in the north transept of Westminster Abbey will, in accordance with the proposal of the Dean of Westminster, be unveiled on St. Paul’s Day, January 25th, after the ordinary afternoon service. The Dean will preach, and seats will be reserved in the stalls for the committee and officers of the funds. Six of their number, who in all probability will be Nonconformist ministers, have been invited to occupy seats in sacrarium, wearing acatjemic costume.

jan. 6. 1912 t l i i B iL L NEWS ilNGERS^ RBCO&D. 5o>}

AN A P P E A L .

A special appeal is being made to all members of the Oxford Diocesan Guild to be considerate and subscribe to a fund which has been started in connection with the condition of a brother- ringer, Mr. A. W . Reeves, of 78, Queen’s Road, Caversham, Oxon. Besides being nnable to follow his daily occupation for the past three years, two of which he has laid on his back suffering from that most dreaded disease Cancer. The time has now arrived when help is needed by all who can show their true sympathy for a brother in distress. Mr. Reeves has been a ringer for over twenty years, and his a member of the above Guild, and those of us who know him and have known him as a ringer< we feel it our bouden duty to bring the case before the readers of “ T h e B e l l N e w s ’ ’ with the hope that they and others if possible will willingly respond to this call which is made to us in this hoar of need. Having been absent from work so long, and only a working man, naturally there has been so little coming in that bis wife is at her wits ends to know where to get sufficient for the little extras needed in such an expensive time. Unfortunately Mr. Reeves has fallen into quarter pay from the Friendly Society to which he belongs, and the time is nearly due for him to pay up his quarter’s club money to enable him to receive the benefit. Therefore be is almost entirely dependent on the generosity of all who can afford it to stretch out an band to our worthy brother-ringer who is lying on a bed of sickness from which he can never hope to rise again. Let us help him while be has a little life spared him on this earth. I can assure you this is a most deserving case, and leave it to your brotherly consideration as to whether you will be one and perhaps induce others also to contribute to this fund, however small the donation may be, as it is not the amount which is important (tbough that is necessary if means will allow), but it is the cheerful giver who is to prove a true friend in a case like this. Trusting there will be many who will come forward with a good heart and give what they can, which will be most gratefully received by A. W . Osborne, Hon. Secretary and Treasurer to the Reading Branch, 17, Dorothy Street, Reading.

A further list of Subscriptions will appear next week.

L l a n g o l l e n . — On Sunday, December i6th, at St. Collin’s church, a quarter-peal of Stedman Triples, in 46 mins. *S. Davies, *T . Audley, *T . Ellis, T . James, J. W . Bailey, J. Davies, J. W . Davies, *J. R. Edwards. *First quarter-peal. Rung as a birthday compliment to the conductor, J. W . Davies.

L o n g E a to n .— On Sunday evening, New Year’s Eve, an attempt for a, peal came to grief after ringing 2 hrs. 53 mins. Miss M. E . Woolley, J. Andrews, A. H. W ard conductor, N. W . Widdowson, J. R. Ward, A. Hickton, R. Drage, J. Harrison.

O akh am .— On Saturday, December 30th, a quarter pfial of Grandsire Triples, in 47 mins, G. H. Towell, Ji J. Jackson, S.B. Higgs, P. E. Higgs, F. C. Towell, W . E. Higgs, J. T . Dyke composer and conductor, R. W . Baker. Also 546 and 238 in tbe same method, in which A. Jarman and C. Reeve took part, these being )heir first touches on eight bells.

P u tn e y .— On Sunday, December 22nd, for Divine Service a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 48 mins. H. Whanslaw, T . Bolton, S. Jones first quarter-peal, W . Honeyball, A. 'Jones,C. CoUis, jun., G. Honeyball first quarter-peal as conductor, C. Collis, sen.

N O T E T O P E A L .The peal at Aylesford.— W . Haigh’s 100 peals.— On six bells

in five methods 2, Bob Triples i, conducted i. Bob Major 4, conducted z , Union Triples t, Grandsire Triples 12, conducted1, Stedman Triples 14, conducted 3, Stedman Caters 10, Kent Treble Bob Major 32, conducted 13, Oxford Treble Bob Major2, Kent Treble Bob Royal 2, Double Norwich Major 14, conducted 3, Superlative Surprise Major 3, Cambridge Surprise Major 2, London Surprise Major (on treble) i. Total 100, conducted 23. The above includes 8000 Treble Bob Major, also the first peals of Oxford Treble Bob Major, Superlative and Cambridge Surprise Major by the Kent County Association.

A P E A L OF ERIN TR IPLE S.

B y t h e R e v . E. S. P o w e l l , Plymouth.

(5040). In six parts.12 3 4 5 6 1 3 4 5 6

4 5 2 6 1 3 s _ - _ _6 3 5 1 4 2 _ _ > _12 3 4 6 5 _ _ _ _

5 3 2 4 16 s - -4 1 3 6 5 2 s - - -2 3 1 6 4 5 s - -

6 4 3 5 2 1 s - - - -5 14 2 6 3 _ - _ _

3 4 12 5 6 s - -14 5 6 2 3 A

6 2 4 3 12 s - - - -3 5 2 1 6 4 _ _ _ -

4 2 5 1 3 6 s - -6 2 4 3 5 1 4 a

5 4 2 3 6 1 - -6 4 3 5 12 2A1 3 4 5 6 2 - - .

5 6 3 2 1 4 s - - - —2 4 6 15 3 _

3 6 4 1 2 5 s - -5 6 3 2 4 1 4 A

4 3 6 2 5 1 - - 6 3 5 1 2 4 A

R ep eat th s last 39 courses tw ice, onaitting s i in ttie first course.

5000 BOB ROYAL.

B y H. P r i c e .

23 4 5 6 w M H

5 6 4 2 3 *

3 4 5 6 2

5 6 3 4 2

3 5 2 6 4

4 ^ 35 6 - -

3 5 4 2 6 -

4 3 5 2 6

5 2 4 3 6 -

4 5 2 3 6 2 4 5 3 6

5 3 2 4 6 - 2 5 3 4 6

325 4 6 5 4 3 2 6 -

3 2 4 5 6 s

4 3 2 5 6

Repeat last twelve courses.* Bobs at 2 , I , I , r, 2.

Bob home first course.

FOR SA LE .— Peal of 32 handbells. Will sell cheap. Appyl— W . F o r s t e r , 24, Hadfiefd Street, Northwich,

508 t a E BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. ]an. 6, igi2.

HILLINGDON, MIDDLESEX THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON

DIOCESAN GUILD.Oh Saturia)!, Decmbtr 30, 1911 , »» Three Hours and Twenty-two Mimttes,

At the Cbnreb of St. John the Baptist.A P E A L OF STED M A N CA TE R S, 5043 CHANGES.

Tenor 2i^cwt,Albert W. Coles.. . . ..Treble. Richard Backland - . . . . 6.

Maurice F, R. Hibbert . . 7Bertram Prewett . . . . 3. Robert E. Stavert .. 8.Charles T. Coles . . . . 4. Joseph J. Pratt . . . . . . 9.George Spencer . . . . . . S Henry H. Chandler . . ..Tenor,

Compoied by C. Charge, and Condacted by J. J. Fratt.First peal of Stedman on the bells and first peal of Stedman Caters

as conductor.

BRIGHTON, SUSSEX.TH E SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION.

O h Saturiuy, December 30, ig ii, in Three Hours and Five Sfinutte,

At the Charch of St. Nicholas,A P E A L OP STE D M A N C A T E R S, 5040 CHANGES,

Tenor i6i cwt.William C. Hart . . ..TrebU .Richard Hoather . . . . 3.Albert D. Stone.................3.Richard Stredwick . . . . 4.Charles Palm er.................5

Composed by Cornelias Charge, and Conducted by Keith Hart.

George Ades .................6.John C a p p ........................7.Alfred J. T urner...............8.Keith H a r t........................g.William Palmer.................Tenor,

GREAT MUNDEN, HERTS,THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION.

On Satwriay, Dtcmber 30, ig ii, in Two Hours and Piftyseven Minutes,

At the Church of St. Nicholas,A P E A L OF MINOR, 5040 C H A N G E S;

Being 720 each of Double Oxford, City Delight, Duke of York, Woodbine. Oxford Delight, Kent and Oxford Treble Bob.

Nathan Patmore . . ..Treble. Frederick Williams . . . . 2. Barnard Patmore . . . . 3-

William H. Lawrence .. 4.Henry Wallace.................5,Arthur Woolston .. ..Tenor

The ringers of tbe treble, 3rd, and 5th are local men; those of the 2nd, 4th, and tenor bail from Little Manden, This peal was strictly non-conducted, not the slightest intimation being given as to when the bobs came, and is believed to be the first non-condacted peal of Minor rang, _______________________

A r m le y (Leeds).— On Sunday, December 31st (midnight) at Christ Chnrch, a date toncb of 1912 changes, comprising 112 Oxford and 600 each of Woodbine, Duke of York, and Violet, in I hr. 14 mins. *A. Coldrick, *G. A. Wilson, F. Gaunt, J. Peacock, M.^Broadbent, Jos. Thackray conductor. ^Longest

touch. _______________

I l k l e y (Yorks).— On New Years E v e a date touch of i g i i Grandsire Triples, with the bells mu£Sed, in i hr. 14 mins. R. Richmond, A. South, H. Verity. C Stephenson, W . Cook, J. R. Feather. J. W. Birkin conductor, C. E . Spencer. Composed C. Jackson (Hull).

POTTON (Beds).— On Tuesday, December a6th, a date touch of Minor, in i hr. 4 min^., in three mefhods, as follows ; 471 Bob Minor, 720 Single Oxford Bob, 720 Reverse College Single.F . Carter, W . Inskip, A . Bailey, C. A. Pratt, W . Compton, F. Blood conductor. First date touch by all except the ringers of the 4th and tenor, and on the bells.

Andrew’s chnrch, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 47 mins. W . Crandgn, J. Coram, E. Cox, J. Harris, W . Worgan, F. E. Francis first quarter-peal, G . Chamberlain conductor, E> Reed.

T H E O X FO R D D IO CE SA N G U IL D .

H a g b o u r n e .— On Christmas Day, a half peal of Grandsire Triples (the first half of H olt’s ten-part). W . Cox, T . East conductor, H. Bishop, W . Napper, E. Butler, J. Butler, J. S. Napper, W . Warwick. Longest touch by the ringers of the treble, 3rd and 6th.

T H E N ORW ICH D IO C E SA N A SSO C IA T IO N .

E ye (Suffolk).— On Tuesday, December a6th, 1008 Doable Norwich. F. Borrett, R. Whiting, J. Tann, W . Mobbs, E . Poppy, J. Betts, F. Smith, J. Souter.

T H E B E D F O R D SH IR E A SSO C IA T IO N .

B e d f o r d . — For Divine Service at St. Paul’sfchurch on November 19th, 66$ Grandsire Caters. D. Thompson, J. W . Barker conductor, C. Chasty, J. Chnrch, W . Lightfoot, W . Davison, H . Sharp. H. Harlow, H. Tysoe, H. Smith. On December loth 800 Cambridge Surprise Major. H. Harlow, E . Tingey, W . Lightfoot. F. Webb, H. Sharp, C. Chasty, J. H. Freeborn, J. W , Barker conductor. On December 17th, 736 Cambridge Surprise Major. J. Church, E- Tingey, H. Tysoe, W . Lightfoot, H . Sharp, H. Harlow, C . Chasty, J. W. Barker conductor. On December 34th 521 Stedman Caters. B . Finding, H. Sharp. J. W . Barker conductor, E . Tingey, W . Lightfoot, H. Harlow, C . Chasty, F. W ebb, H. Tysoe. S. Harlow. On December 25, 359 Grandsire Caters. H. Smith, H. Tysoe, H. Harlow, E. Tingey, J. W . Barker conductor, J. Charch, W . Lightfoot, F. W ebb, C. Chasty, T . Harlow. A so touches of Forward Royal and Stedman Triples.

T H E W IN C H E S T E R D IO CE SA N G U IL D .

B r a d i n g (Isle of Wight).— On December 31st, to ring out the old year, a quarter-peai of Grandsire Triples, in 46 mins. M. Pink, F. Ghaffey, E . Squibb, Cooper, W . Pain, C. Price, H. Jennings conductor, A. Pain. The new year was rung in with a touch in the same method, the ringers standing as above.

T H E K E N T C O U N T Y A SSO C IA TIO N .

M i l t o n - n e x t - G r a v e s e n d . — At the parish church of SS. Peter and Paul, on Sunday, December 24th, 720 Oxford Treble Bob. J. Allen, J. Buries, G. Jones, |G. Ambrose, T . Hayes, F. Mitchell conductor. On Christmas morning, 720 Plain Bob and 720 Canterbury Pleasure G. Collins, G. Ambrose, J. Buries, J. Allen, J. Fenwick, F. Mitchell conductor. On W ednesday, December 27th, 720 Woodbine Treble Bob. J. Fenwick, J, Buries, G. Jones, G. Ambrose, F. Hayes, F. Mitchell conductor, First 720 in the method by J. Fenwick and G. Jones, as conductor by F. Mitchell, and second on record on the bells. On Saturday, December 20th, 720 Oxford Treble Bob and 7*0 Kent Treble Bob. J. Fenwick, J. Buries, G. Jones, G. AmbroseF. Hayes, F. Mitchell condacter. On Sunday, December 31st, 720 Canterbury Pleasure. G. Collins, G. Ambrose, G. Jones, J. Buries, J. Fenwick, F. Mitchell conductor. In the evening, with the bells half-mu£fied, to ring out the old year, a quarter-peal of Minor, being 360 each of O x f ^ and Kent Treble Bob, and Canterbury Pleasure, and 180 Plain Bob. J, Fenwick, J. Buries,G. Jones, G. Ambrose, F. Hayes, F. Mitchell conductor. First quarter peal of Minor by all except F. Hayes. To ring the new year in 720 Plain Bob and 120 Grandsire Minor. G. Collins, J. Fenwick, J. Barles, F. Hayes, G. Ambrose conductor, F. Mitchell

B A TH AN D W E L L S D IO CE SA N A SSO CIA TIO N .

B urmham (SomMset).— On Saturday, December 23rd, at St.

B e l t o n (Rutland).— On December 31st, two 720s of Oxford Bob. J. Gtocock, C. Reeve, F. Bindley, T . Atkin, J. J. Jackson conductor, A. Jarman. Also 720 each of Oxford and Plain Bob, with J. T . Dyke in place of J. J. Jackson.

H o r n c h u r c h (Essex).— On Saturday, December 30th, for practice, 720 Cambridge Surprise Minor, on the back six. G. Chaplin, E; Hawkins, E. Butler, A. Chaplin, G . Playla 00a* doctor, W . Watson.

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The Ancient Society of College Youths.- Bstablished 1637.— Meetings for practice will be held at St. John's, Hackoey, on Jannary l6th : SoDtbwark Cathedral on the i2lh and 30th ; St. M^gnas on the i8th ; St. Paal’s Cathedral on the g 'h ; and St. Michael’s, Cornbill, on the 2jrd.

A district meeting will be held at St. Alphege, Greenwich, on March and.

W il l ia m T. C o c k b r il i , H oh. Sec.31, Bigeltt Road, Clafham, S . IV-

The London County Association late the St. James's Soc'ety.— The quarterly general meeting will take place at St. Clement Danes Strand, on Monday, |annary 8th. Tcwer open from 8 to 9 30 p.m. Basioess meeting to follow at The Cheshire Cheese. AU members ihonld endeavour to attend The society also meets the second Sunday in the month for gsrvice lioging at 10 a.m.

F. J . H a rd y , Hon. Sec.

The London County Associaiion late the St. James’s Society.— Established 1824.— Northern District.— The annual district meeting will be held at St Botolph's, Bishcps- gafe, on Sa'urday, January 13th. Bells available from 4.30 to 8 p.m. Business meeting in the parish room at 5.45, A social evening wilt also beheld in the parish room ot 8 T5 p.m, All ringers welcome,

W il l ia m J K e m p , Hon, Sec.177, Cbatsworth Road, N.E.

The London County Association late the St. James's Society.— Established 1824.— Southern Cistrict.—The annual mee’ing will be held on Saturday, jaonary 20th, at St. Margaret's, Westminster. Tower open from4.30 to 8.30 p.m. Business meeting at 5 30.

F. A. Smith, Hon, Sec.86, Gaskarth Road, Balham Hill.

The Middlesex Connty Association and London Diocesan Guild.— South and West District.— The annual meatiog will be held by kind permission of the Vicar (Rev. J. H. Champion McGill), at Isleworth on Satorday,

Kunary 20 h. Bells available from 2.3a. Tea kind invitation of Mrs. McGill in the

Hartland Road Mission Room at 6 o'clock.H. C. C b a n d l e r , Hon, Sec.

Church Road, Heston.

The Bedfordshire Association.-Quarterly Beetiog at Duns'able to-day, Sat., January 6th. A. R o s t . Ho», Sec,

The Lancashire Association.— Liverpool Btaoch.—A meeting will be held at St. Nicholas, Liverpool, to-day, Sat., January 6th. Bells read; at 5,30.

W a l t e r Huqhbs, Sec.

The North Notts Associction.-The next qnarterly meeting will be held at Worksop on Saturday, January 13th. Tea at 5 p.m.

B, D a r l b v , Hon. Sec,

The Kent County Association. — Maidstone District.— A quarterly meeting will be held at East Farleigh on Saturday, January X3th, Belfry open at 3.33. Short service atS.30. Tea at 6, followed by the nsual busin ess meeting. Through the kindness of the R«V| B, Littlewood, tea will be provided to

all meml>ers who notify me not later than Tuesday, January gth. May I taka the liberty of asking all to attend, as an important question will be raised in connection with the Association. G. M o o rb , Hon, Dis. Sec.

71. Florence Road, Maidstone.

Society for the Archdeaconry of Stafford. — Quarterly meeting at Wood Green on Saturday, January 13th. Bells available at 3. Service in church at 5 30 with address by the Pev. E. V. Cox. Tea in Church Institute at 6. Those intending to be present send word by Tuesday, January gth.

H, K n ig b t , Hon. Sec,15, Rugby Street, Wolverhampton,

Stoke Archidiaconal Association. — The next monthly meeting will be held at Si’ver- dale on Saturday, January 13th. Bells ready at 3 p.m. Tea at 5.30. Servive at 7. Will those who intend to be present please notify Mr. Thomas Bircb, Chapel Street, Silverdale, not later than January ^h.

Hon. Secs.R b v . C . B . D o n n e , J. JOHNSOH,

The Lancashire Association.-Manchester BraQch. —The next meeting will be he*d at Manchester Cathedral on Saturday, January 20th. Bells available from 5 p m. Meeting at 7 p.m.

W . W . WOLSTBNCROFT, Brarch Sec.

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A F am ous D e a n .— T he V e ry R e v . Canon T . B . D ick in s, l . l . d . , h as ju st resigned the deanery o fj W a rw ic k ; on the com p’e ion o f b is fifty years as V ic a r o f E m scote. E x a c tly h a lf a century ago, in 1861, D r. D ickin s built the church at E m scote, where he has m inistered ever since, and has been the only incum bent. T h is is the only case on record where a V ica r has built his own church, and rem ained as its pastor.

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THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION.On Thursday, December 21, ig ii , in Three Bours m d Twentv-six Uintttu

A t t b e C h urch o f S t , C l b m b n t D a n e s , S t r a n d ,A P E A L OP C A M B R ID G E S U R P R ISE RO YAL,

.Treble, A l f r e d W. G r im e s . .. 2. F r a m b B e n n e t t

• 3- tEDW iN B a r n e t t , s e n .• 4 - H a r r y F l a n d e r s . .

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Composed by W il l ia m P y b , and Conducted by F rank B b n n b it . *First peal of Royal. fFirst peal of Cambridge Royal. First b f

the Association.

THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD.

On Tuesday, December 26, ig ii, in Three Houri and Five MimtUs,

At t h b C b d r c h o f S t. M a t t h e w , U p p e r C la pto n ,

A P E A L OF G R A N D SIR E T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; G r o v e s ’s V a ria tio n o f P a r k e r 's T w b l v b - P a b t .

Tenor 13 cwt. 2 qrs. g lbs. in F.S t a n l e y H . C o o per ' J a m bs C . AoAMsf H b n r y j . K in g * H b n r y R u m e n s

..Treble, G b o r g e B . L u c a s , se n . . . 5,

. . 2 . F r e d C . M aynard . . . . 6 .

. . 3. tW iLLiAM J. K e m p . . . . 7,

. . 4. * H b n r y j . C antor . . ..T m tr ,

Condncted by W il l ia m J. K b m p ,•First peal. fFirst peal of Triples. {First peal of Triples with a

bob bell; also first peal as condactor. This is the first peal on the bells since being rehung by Mears and Stainbank.

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Sillwood Street, Brighton, to whom the'nnsold remainder hag been returned by tbe.pnblisberst

Jan. 6, 191a . THE BELL MEWS AMD RINGERS* RECORD. Sti

THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD,

On Saturiay, December 30, 1911, <» Three Hours and Nineteen Minutes,

Ac TBB C h o r c h o f S t . ]&m es, C l k r k b n w b l l ,

A P E A L OF CAM BRIDGE S U R P R IS E MAJOR,5056 CH AN G ES.

F h d C. M av h ab d . . ..TrebU. E r D b s i F v b . . . . . . 3 . Is a a c G . S h a d b . . . . 3. JoHM A u s t in .....................4.

Tenor 22 cwt.A l v r b d W , B r ig h t o n C b a r l b s R . L i l l b v H a r b v F l a n d b r s . . . . 7 . W i l l i a m F y b .................Tenor,

56.

Composed b y C. M id d lb to n , and Condncted b y W il l ia m F y b .

THE ST. MARGARET’S SOCIETY, WESTMINSTER. On Saturday, December 30, 1911, in Three Hours and Seven Minutes,

A t TBB C b u r c b o f S t . John, W a t b r lo o R o a d ,

A P E A L OF S U P E R L A T IV E SU R PR ISE MAJOR, 5056 CHANGES.

A b t b u r N. H a r d y . . ..Treble. F r b d ir ic k G. F brbim . . 2,E dw in F . F i k b .....................3.F r an k B b n n k t i . . . . 4.

Tenor 20 cwt.W a l t b r G . M a t i b b w s . . 5.

‘ F r a n k I . H a ir s .....................6,A l f r b d W . G r im b s .. . . 7- Jam es E . D a v is . . ..Tenor,

Composed by C. H . H a t t b r s l b y , ftnd Conducted by Jambs E. D a v is .

'First peal in the method.


On Ifonday, January i, 1912, in Three Hourt and Five Minutes,

A t C b r is t C h o r c b , S o u i b g a i b ,

A P E A L OF GRANDSIRE T R IFLE S, S040 C H A N G E S; F a b k b r ’s T w b lv b - P a r t , Tenor 25 cwt.

G b o b gb B e s t r r .................Treble,H b r b b t A b m s t b o n g * . . 2.F r an k A . M il n b . . . . 3.A lv r b d R. G la s s c o c k . . . 4 .

Condncted by J. A r m s tr o n g

*First peal of Grandsire with a bob bell.

W a l t b r S o e r .....................5.Jobn A r m s tr o n g . . . . 6. Jo h n E . M i l l e r . . . . 7 . A l f r e d D odson . . ..Tenor,

BEBINGTON, CHESHIRE.THE CHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD.

(WlBRAL BRANCB.)On Thursday, December 2 1 ,1911, in Two Hourt and Fifty one Minutes,

A t t b b C b o r c b o f S t . A n d re w ,

A P E A L OF G R A N D SIR E T R IP L E S , 5040 CH A N G E S ; F a rk br ’s T w e l v b - P a r t .

..TrebU.2.

R a lph W il l ia m s W a l t e r E d g b . .Jam bs H o u g h .....................3.F rank Jonbs . . . . . . 4.

PULHAM, NORFOLK.THE NORWICH DIOCRSAN ASSOCIATION,

On Saturday, December 23, 19 11, in Three Hours,

A t t h e C b u r c b o f S t . M a r y M a g d a l e n e ,

A P E A L OF T R E B L E BOB MAJOR, 5088 C H A N G E S;In t h e O x fo b d V a r ia t io n .

F rb d k , B o r r e t t . . ..Treble.C lavto m P a b n e l l * . . . . 2.C b a r l e s B a k e r . . . . . . 3W illia m R o o p b .....................4.

Composed by A. K n ig b t s , and Condacted by F. B o r r b i t

*First peal in the method.

Tenor 14 cwt. i qr. 12 lbs.’ G e o r g e B a x ter . . . . 5,

C h a r l e s R oopb . . . . 6.F r b d k . R o o p b .................7.T o w n so n A d c o c k . . ..T en w ,

f a r n h a m , s u r r e y .THE w i n c h e s t e r DIOCESAN GUILD.On Saturday, December 23, xgii, in Three Hours,

A t t b b C b u r c b of S t . A n d r e w ,

A P E A L OF STED M AN T R IP L E S , 5040 CH AN G ES; T b u r s t a n s 's F o o r - P a r t . Tenor 21 cwt.

A l f r e d J. L eC iiE rcq * ..Treble.G eo r g e U p s b a l l * . . . . 2.C b a r l e s H a z b l d e n . . . . 3.Ax f r e d H . P o l l in g . . 4.

’ R e g in a l d B l a k e . . . . g.T hom as U p s b a l l . . . . 6.

fCBARLEs E d w a r d s . . . . 7.’ W a l t e r S b e b f ib l d . . ..T « M r.

Ja m b s C l if f .....................5.E d w in B r e e z e , s e n . . . 6. T b o m a s St a r b v . . . . 7.Joh n H a s l a m .................Tenor.

Condacted by E, B r e i z e .

Rang in hononr of the marriage of the eldest daughter of the late Mr. William Watson, of Lanselyn, Spital, to Mr. Alexander McDonald Patterson, of Malvern.

APPLETON, B E R K S.-T H E OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. On Friday, December 22, 1911, in Three Hours andTwo Minutes,

A t t h e C h urch o f S i . L a w r bn cb ,

A P E A L OF G R A N D SIR E CATER'S, 5075 CH A N G E S. Tenor i4| cwt...

P .S tb d m a n WnrTE . . ..Treble.RiV. C. W. O. JBNKYN . . 2.E d g ar H u m f r b y . . . . 3.G b OBGB H oLIFIEtD, }UN . . 4.A l b e r t E. R e e v e s . . . . 5.

Composed and Conducted by G .'H o l iP I B ld , sbn

Rang after meeting short for Stedman Caters..

HARR11.M1LBS . . . . . . 6. W iL L iA « C - H e d g e s . . 7. G xo r g b H o l if ib l d , s b n . . 8. R ic ba r d W b i t b . . . . 9. ^ B l ) W b i t b . . . . ..Tenor.

Conducted b y C h a r l e s E d w a r d s .

’ First peal of Stedman. fFirst peal of Stedman as conductor.

CAVERSHAM, OXON.— THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD.

On Saturday. December 23, 1911, in Two Hours and Fifty-nine MintOes,

A t t h b C h u r c h o f S i . P b i e r ,

A P E A L OP CA M B R ID G E S U R P R ISE MAJOR,5056 C H A N G ES. Tenor 13 cwt.

W a l t e r A. W eb b . . ..Treble.H a r r y T u c k e r .....................2.H u b e r t H a i t o .....................3-Jo s e ph H a n d .................................

Composed by C. M id d le t o n , and Conducted by E r n e s t M bn d ay.

F r a n k T. M a b tin . . 5.G e o r g e E s s e x .....................6.R e v . C y r i l J e n k y n .. . . 7 . E r n r s t W . M e n d a y ..T enor.

MATHON, W ORCESTERSHIRE.TH E HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD.

On Sunday, Deeember 24, 1911, in Two Hours and Forty-five Minutet,

A t t h b C h u r c h op S t . Joh n t h b B a p t is t ,

A PEA L OF MINOR, 3040 C H AN G E S;Being 720 each of Woodbine, Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, Doable

Oxford, College Single, Oxford Bob, and Plain Bob. Tenor 8 cwt.

A n d r ew L a yto n A r t b u b H a d l e y C h a r l e s L a yto n

..TrebU.

. . 2.

. . 3.

D a v id H ormb . . W il l ia m T u r n b b G e o r g e Jordan

. . 4 -

..Tenor.

Conducted by C h a r l e s L a y t o n .

BEDFORD.—THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION.On Sunday, December 24, 1911, in Three Hours and Twenty seven Minutes,

A t t h e C h u r c h o f S t . P a u l ,

A P E A L OF T R E B L E B O B R O Y A L , 5000 C H AN G ES ;Tenor 38 cwt. 3 qrs. 6 lbs.

C h a r l e s M o r t im e r . . . . 6. C b a b le s C b a s t y • • •• 7* H e r b e r t L. H a r lo w . . 8.F r a n k W b b b .....................9.H e r b e r t S h ar p . . ..Tenor,

I n t b b K e n i V a r ia t io n .

H a r r y T y s o i .....................Treble.OBN W . B a r k e r . . . . 2.osEPB C h u r c h .....................3.S d g a r H . G. T in g b y . . 4.

W il l ia m T . L ig h t f o o t . . 5.

Composed and Conducted by Jobn W . B a r k b r .

This peal was rung after evening service, and is the first peal in tha method by the ringers of 5, 6 and 8.

MUSIC specially arranged in m ss. (if not in print) to suit almost any namber of ringers and bells. Terms, etc.,

on application from W M , G ORDON , 44. C e l t i c S t s e e t , W e » 0 LaHK, STOCKPOUTi

BELL n e w s j in. 6, igii.

SOBERTON. HANTS.THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD.

Oh Tuniay, D um ber 26, i g i i , m T wo Hours and Fifty-nine Minutes,

A t t h e C h d b c h 0 1 S t . F b ib r ,

A P E A L OF ST E D M A N T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; P n s T o w ’s V a j i v t i o n . T en o r 14 c w l.

W il l ia m W . G iffo r d JosiAH H a k b is . . . . L io n iii H . P a g e G b o k g e W il l ia m s . .

..Treble,

. . 2.

. . 3 -

. . 4 -

F r a n k B e n n b i t C h a b l b s E d w a r d s E dw in J. H a r d ik g O w en H . G i l e s . ,

. . 3 - . . 6.• • 7., , Tenor.

Conducted b y F r a n k B e n n e t t .

DERBY.— THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. O h Tuesday, December 26, 1911, in Three Hows,

A t t h b C a o R c a o f S t . A n d ie w , L i ic a u R c a ,

A P E A L OF STE D M A N T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S; H b y w o o d ’s N o . i . T en o r 20^ cw t.

A l b e r t H. W a r d . . ,, Treble.E d w a r d C. G o b b y .. . . z.N b v i l l b H. W id d o w so n 3.S a m d b l M a s s b b y . . . . 4.

Condncted b y A l b e r t H. W a rd .

R ich a r d D r a g s . . 5.W a l t b r W a l l a c e . . . . 6.E d m u n d W il l is . . . . 7.C q a r l b s D b a f j b . . ..Tenor.

SEDGLEY, STAFFORDSHIRE.SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD. On luesday, December 26, 19 11, in Three Hours and Seven Minutes,

A t t b b C a u R c a o f A l l S a in ts ,

A PE A L OF G R A N D SIR B T R IP L E S , 5040 C H AN G E S; G r o v e s ’s V a r ia t io n o f P a r k e r ’ s T w £ lv e - P a b t .

Tenor 16 cwt. 4 lbs.

C b a b lb s B a i l b y . . ..Treble.D a n ib l J o n b s .................2.C b a r l b s B b b c b . . . . 3. A n d b e w [ o n e s .....................4 '

G b o b q b C l a y b r o o k , . W il l ia m L a w l e y . . A tF tE D F a l lo n B x( jam in F d llw o o d

. . 3.

. . 6.

..Tenor,

Conducted by A. F a l l o n .

PAINSWICK, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN ASSOCIAIION.

(A n c ib n i S o c ie ty o f P a in sw ick ifoDTES.)

On Zuisiay, December 26, 19 11, in Two Homs and Fifty-nine lliHutes.

A t t b e C a u E c a of S t . M a b y ,

A P E A L OF Q R A N D SIR E T R IP L E S , 5040 CH AN G ES ; C a r t e r ’s li-P A R T . Tenor 26 cwt.

T b c m a s W r i g b t . . ..Tteble.W ill ia m H a l b .....................2.W il l ia m I r e l a n d . . . . 3.W il l ia m H a &i in g s . . . . 4.

C o n d u cted b y A l b b b t W r ig b t .

W il l ia m S i a i t b A l b e r t W r ig b t E r an k C o le H d b e r t H a n k s . .

• • 5 .. . 6.. . 7 -..Tenor

SUDBURY, SUFFOLK.THE ELY DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.

On Tuesday, December 26, 19 11, in Three Hours and Tmnty-stven Minutes,

A t t h b C b d r c b o f S t . P b t e f ,

A PE A L OF T R E B L E BO B MAJOR, 5088 CH A N G E S ;In t b b Kbni V a ilia t io n . Tenor 23 cwt. in £ flat.

A r t b o r ............................. Treble. fC aA B L S s W o o d c o c k . . . . 5.S tb d m an H. S ym o nds . . 2. R o b t, Jo b n P o o ls o n . . 6. F r b d k . D e w b l l * . . . . 3. T b o m as G a r r a r d . . . . 7.R o b e r t W iL D iK c f . . . . 4. Th om as P r y k e .................Tenor.

Composed by W. S o i i a n s t a l i , and Condncted by S. H. Sym ones.

'First peal in tbe method on tower tells. fFirst peal In the method

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WOBURN, BEDS.THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION.

On Tuesday, Dicember 26, i g i i , in Three Hours and Nireteen Minutes,

A t t h e C b u r c b o f S t , M a r y ,

A P EA L OP BOB MAJOR, 505S CH AN G ES.Tenor 24 cwt in D.

D o u g l a s H arris D a v id Ja n e s* . . , . F r b d k . G i l b y * . . . . M o r t im e b M a t t b b w s

S id n e y A vis CVBIL H a s BERT E r n b s t H e b b e b t

• W il l ia m T d r n b y

!! e!

..Tenor.

..Treble.. . 2.. . 3- . . 4.

Composed by ]. R. P r itc b a r d < and Condacted by D. H a r r is .

First peal on tower bells by an entirely Wobarn company, ’ First peal,

GREAT BENTLEY, E SSE X — THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. On Tuesday, December 26, 19 11, in Two Hours and Forty-four Minutes,

A t t b e CauFca o f St. M a r y ,

A P E A L OF T R E B L E BOB MAJOR, 5024 CH AN GES;In t b b K e n t V a r ia t is n . Tenor 8 cw t, ia A

P b r c y A lm o n d * . . ..Treble.R e v . W il l ia m C, P e a r s o n *.Ja m e s M o t t s .....................3.W il l ia m J. N e v a r d . . . . 4.

Composed by John Cox, and Conducted by jA M rs M o tt s ,

'First peal.

' A l f r e d A n d r e w s . . . . 5.lo s iP B B o w b l l . . , . 6.

' G e o r g e J e n n in g s . . , . 7.G b o r g e a . A n d r e w s ..Tenor.

B R ISTO L— THE ST NICHOLAS’ GUILD.On Tuseiay, December 26, 19 11, in Three Hours and Twenty four Minutes,

A t C h b is t C b o r c p ,

A P E A L OP G R A N D SIR B CA TE R S, 5021 CHANGES, Tencr 20 cwt.

W il l ia m W b i t b . . 7.F r e d k . O a k b i l l . . 8.

F b e d k . W . W a d b - . . . . 4 I s a a c L o n g .................... . . g.S a m u e l P b il l ip s . . . . 5- G i l b e r i W il t s b ir e . . ..T en ir .

Composed and Condacted by F r e d G. M a y ,First peal in any method by the ringer of the treble. First peal of

Grandsire Caters by ringers of 7 and 8.

FRAMLINGHAM, SUFFOLK.THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.

Oh Tuesday, Deeembir 26, 1911, m Three Hours aud Fovr Minuits,

At t b b CBnECB cv Sr. M ic b a b i .,

A P E A L OF T R E B L E BO B MAJOR, 3184 CH AN G ES ;I n t b b C xfo bd V a r ia iio n , Tenor 16 cwt.

..TrebU,. . 2.

W il l ia m O s t l b r W il l ia m B l o r y . .John H a l l ..................... , . 3.W il l ia m W ig b t m a n . . 4.

JoBN S e l f ........................3.William B u r g e s s . . . . 6. A lfre d S. Wigbiman .. 7. GbODGB WlGBTMAN . . ..TtHOT,

Composed by W. EvBKSFiBLr, and Ccndocted by G, Wigbtman,

COSELEY, STAFFORDSHIRE.

SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD Oh Tuesday, December 26, ig ii , <n Two Hoursand Fifty three Minutef,

A t tb x Parisb Cbubcb,A P E A L OF OXFORD B O B T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ;

Paekbh’s T bn-P art.B e > ja m in G o d g b S a m u e l B a k eB . . W i l l i a m F is b b r A l b e r t E. L a w

W il l ia m A. J e a v o n s ..T tebU .A r i h u r B a k e r .................2.Joseph R o b e r t s . . . . 3,S a m d b l P e a r c e . . . . . . 4,

Conducted by W ill ia m F is b b r .

First peal in the method by all except the conductor, method on the bells. Rang to celebrate the 28th anniversary of the Rev. W. Spencer, M.a., as Vicar of Coseley, and also the silver wed- cKng of Mr. and Mrs, H. Harper, relatives of tbe condactor,

. . 3-

. . 6,

..Tenor,

First io thff

Jao. 6, xgi2. THE S&LL AttO LINGERS ^BCOR^.

J ,

f .

COALBROOKDALE, SHROPSHIRE.TH E SALOP ARCHIDIACONAL GUILD.

On Wanesiay, December 27, ig n , in Two Hours ani Fifty-stveu MinuUs,

A t t b i C b o r c h o f T b k H o l y T r i n i t y ,

A PEAL OF ORANDSIRB T R IP L E S , 5040 CHAN GES. G b o v b b 's V abiatiom o f P a bx k k 's 1 2 -P a r t .

Tenor 19 cwt. 2 qrs. 10 lbs...TrebU.. . 2.

JOSBFB HAMLBY* Fram b s . D o w h in s H d g b R b y m o ld s A lb b b i Wooovinx

I;Twor.

] o b n B r a d n b y . . ..R e v . E . V . C o x

3. W i l l ia m Sadm dbbs ..4, W ill ia m Jombs . . .

Condacted by W illia m S a u n d e r s .

The Rev. E, V. Cox is the lirst clergyman to ring a peal in this Guild. Rnng in hononr of the doable wedding of the two elder daaghters of Mr. and Mrs. Howell, of Coalbrookdale, Eleanor Sybil to Tames Conrtney, of Leicester, Winifred Margaret to Albert W. Ashton, of Bronfield, Shropshire. H. Reynolds was proposed a life member befose starting. *First peal.

RINGWOOD, HANTS.TH E W INCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD,

0» Wtdiuiiay, December 37,1911, in Three Hours aiti Five Minutes,

A t b h b C b u r c b o f SS. P b t b b and P a u l .

A P B A L OF G R A N D SIR E T R IP L E S 5040 C H A N G E S ;Tenor ig cwt.

J. S . H u m m i n g .....................5.W ill ia m F o w lb r . . . . 6. G e o b g b P r b s to n . . . . 7. B e r t K e r l b y .................Tenor.

H o l t ’s T e n - P a r t .

F r b d F o b s v t b .................TrebU,H a r r y B b n m b tt . . . . 2.W a l t e r B d r b e y . . . . 3.H a r r y F . E l l io t t . . . . 4.

Condncted by G b o b g b P r e s to n .

Rang to celebrate the birth of a grandson to the Vicar, the Rev. W. D , Bodkin,

NEWCASTLE-QN-TYNE.DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Tuetiay, December 26, 1911, in Three Hours and Thirty-five Minutes,

A i TBE C a t b b d r a l C b o r c b o f S t . N ic b o la s ,

A P E A L OF STE D M A N T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S; T b d r s t a k s 's F o o r - P a r t . Tenor 37I cwt.

B en jam in E. D ix o n . . ..Treble,W iLUAM S t o r y .....................3.

10SBFB W. P a r b b b . . 3.OSBFB E. R. K b b n . . . . 4.

Cenducted by T. T. G o f io n .

Rnng alter meeting short for Caters.

E d w ar d A . H b r s . . 5.A l f r b d F , H i l l i b r . . . . 6.R o b b b t R ic b a r d s . . . . 7,T b o m as T . G o f t o m .. ..Tenor,

SOUTHAMPTON, HANTS.On Weinesiay, December 37, ig ii, m Three Hours ani Nine Minutes,

A t t b e C b o r c b o r Sr. M ic b a e l ,

A P B A L OF STEDM AN T R IP L E S , 3040 C H A N G E S:Tenor 16 cwt. in D,

F r a n k B e n n e t t . . . . 5.C . R a y n u ir d G la p o is s . . 6. W i l l ia m W . G if fo b d . . 7. O w en H . .. .........................Tenor.

T b d b s t a n s ’s F o d b- P a r t .

JoBH W . W b i t i n g . . ..Treble.G e o r g e W i l l ia m s . . . . 3.C barlbs H. Russell* . . 3.Cbaklbs Edward.............. .....

Coodncted by F b a n x B b n n e t t .‘ First peal.

BREDONS, NORTON. WORCESTERSHIRE. W ORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION,

(Southern Branch.)

On Weinesiay, December 3 7 ,1911, in Two Honrs and Thirty-five Mimtes,

Ax TBE P a r is b C b u r c b ,

A P B A L O F M INOR, 5040 CH A N G E S :Being four 720s of Plain Bob, two of Oxford Bob and one of Grand-

sire. Tenor 6 cwt.H a b r y C o l l e y . T b o m a s E d w in , ]« m b s H e m m in g

• • ..Treble,. . . . 3 .•• •• 3*

Condacted by llitst peal Ml the bells.

F r e d b | iic e J o b d an . . . . 4,H b s b b b t Jo rd an . . . . 5,H u b e r t S a l is b u r y . . ..Tenor.

am bs H bm m ikg,

ORMSKIRK, LANCASHIRE.THE LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN GUILD.

On Tuesday, December 37, i g i i , in Two Hours and Fifty-eight Minutes,

Ax TBE P a r is b C b u r c b ,

A P B A L OF STED M A N T R IP L E S , 5040 C H AN G E S; B u l w e r ’s F i v e - P a r t . Tenor 3jJ cwt.

JoBN H. S b o l i c a r ' . Jambs T a y l o r * . . .Ja m b s P a r k ..................C b a r l b s S b a r f l e s .

..Treble.. . 2.. . 3.•• 4 -

Conducted by J. M a r s b .

’ First peal of Stedman,

W il l ia m R im m e r John G a r d h b b . . Ja m b s M a r s b «. W il l ia m G ibbo n s

. . 5>

. . 6.

..Tenor.

HINXWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE.THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION.

(Biggleswade and District Branch.)On Thursday, Dicember aS, ig ii , m T ivo How s and Forty-seven Minutes,

Ax XBE P a r is b C b u r c b ,

A P B A L OP M INOR, 5040 C H A N G E S;Beiag two 720s each of Single Court, Single Oxford Bob. Reverse

College Single, and one of Plain Bob. Tenor g cwt.Jam bs H . In sk ip * . . G b o b g b W. i N s u p f . . A l f r b d O. B a i l b y * . .

C b a r l b s A . P r a t t . . t W il l ia m H . C om fxon * F r b d B lo o d . . . .

4 -

T m w .

..Treble.. . 3 ... a-

Conducted by F. B lo o d .

*First peal. fFirst peal in tour methods. First pea! as conductor. This is the first peal by the above branch, which was only formed oa December 16th, 1911.

IRTHLINGBOROUGH, NORTHANTS,TH E CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION.

On Thursday, December 28, ig ii , in Two Hows and Fifty-nine MintUes,

Ax TBB C b u r c b o f S t . P b t b r ,

A PEA L OF S U P E R L A T IV E SU R P R IS E MAJOR,5056 CH AN G ES. Tenor loj cwt.

A l f r e d H . M abxin . . . . 5 ,JoBN J. M a w b y .................Trti)le.F r b d W i l f o b d .....................3.J am b s T . W a r d .....................3.C b a r l b s W . B ir d . . . . 4.

Composed by G. L i n d o f f , and Conducted by W a l t b b P e r k in s .

D a v id J. N ic b o ls . . . . 6. F r e d e r ic k W . S a w f o o t . . 7. W a l t e r P e r k in s . . ..Tenor,

BRIGHTON, SUSSEX.THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION,On Thursday, December 28, ig ii, in Three Hours,

A t t b b C hurch o f S t . P a u l ,

A P B A L OF STED M A N T R IPL E S, 5040 C H A N G E S; T h u r s t a n s 's F o u r - P a r t . Tenor 13! cwt.

W il l ia m P a l m e r H e r b b r t R anm . . C b a r l b s P a lm er JoBM C a f f . . . .

..Treble... 3 .. . 3- . . 4<

G b o r g b A d b s . . P h ilip A l l f r e y K b i t b H a s i T r a v io n Je f f e r y

. . 5- . . 6.

..Tenor,

Conducted by KEna H a s t .

ECCLESTON, CHESHIRE.THE CHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD.

On Thursday, Decmber 28, ig ii, in Three Hours and Twelve Minutes,

A t t h e C a u B c a o f S t . M ab y x b b V ir g in ,

*A P E A L OF ST. C L E M E N T S BO B MAJOR, jo o S CH A N G E S. Tenor 37 cwt. in D.

I:S a m u e l J o n e s .....................Treble.G e o r g e Jo n e s ............................R o b b b t S p e r r in g . . . . 3.W il l ia m B i b b y .....................4.

Composed and Conducted by H b n r y W . W ild b .

This is believed to be the first peal of Mpjor ever rnng in this method,

R ich a r d Jo n bs . . Ja m b s M organ . . E d w in H . L bw is H e n b y W . W ild b ..Tener.

f k E BfiLL NEWS AtJb RIN GIr S’ pfiCORD. jan. igii.

DORCHESTER, OXON.TH E SALISBURY DIOCESAN GUILD.

Oh thunday, Decimber 28, i g i i , in Three Hour and 0 «« Minute,

A t t h e C h d b c h o f S t . P b ib k ,

A P E A L OP O R A N D SIR B T R IP L E S , 5040 CH A N Q B S ;H o l t ’s T rn-P a bi.

W . A. P a i n t e r * . . ..TrebU .T . P a g e ............................. 3.G. F. U f b i l l .....................3.C. B. H u«6T .................4.

Condncted by W. J. Bbngbr.•First peal. fFirst peal as condnotor.

Tenor 31 cwt,T . W o o l l b y . . 3.O . T . W h i t e .....................6.

f W . I. B b n g b r .....................7,T . H v d b . . .................T«Hor.

W EDNESBURY, STAFFORDSHIRE.SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD.

On Thursday, December 28, ig ii , tw Two Hours and Forty-seven MituUet,

A t t h e C h u r c h o f Sr. P a u l ,

A P E A L OF STEDM AN T R IP L E S , 5040 CH A N G E S ; C a r t e r 's N o . 33. T en o r 17 c w t.

B b s t H orton . . A m r e d J. W a l l a t e r E d g a r M a r l o w * G b o r g b P b a t e *

* E d g a r T . S m ith . . . . 5. C h r is t o p b b r W a l l a i b r 6. T h o m as J. E l t o n . . . . 7. H o w a r d W . C a t t e l l ..Tenor,

, , Treble.. . 2.•• 3 '• • 4 -

Condacted b y T h o m as J. E l t o n .

*First peal of Stedman. Rang as a birthday compliment to C. Wallater.

HALESWORTH, SUFFOLK.THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.

On Thursday, December 28, 1911, in Three Bours and One Minute,

A t t h e C h u r ch o f S t . M a r y ,

A P B A L OF D O U B L E N O R W ICH C O U R T B O B MAJOR. 5130 CH A N G E S. Tenor ig cwt,

F . G o r d o n Thom pson . . 5.N orm an R . B a i l e y . . . . 6.F r b d b . j . S m iih . . . . 7.C h a r l e s F . B a i l e y ..Tenor.

F r b d e . M. B A a E Y . . ..Treble,E d g a r H. B a i l e y . . . . 3.E r n e s t S. B a i l e y . . . . 3.Jambs M. B a i l e y . . . . 4.Composed by Jam bs P a g b t t , and Conducted by C b a b le s F. B a i lb y .

First peal in the method on the bells, which hang in a cnribas manner, the circle running i, 7, 2. 6 4, 5, 3. 8. Rung as a birthday compliment to the conductor. Quickest peal on the bells.

STOKE GOLDING. LEICESTERSHIRE.THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION.

On Friday, December 29, ig ii , in Two Hours and Forty-eight Minutes,

A t t h e C h u r c h o f S t . M a b g a r b t ,

A P B A L OP T R E B L E B O B M INOR, 5040 CH A N Q B S ; Being 730 each of Cambridge Surprise, College Bob iv., London

Scholars’ Pleasure, College Exercise, Woodbine, Kent and Oxford Treble Bob.

E d g a b V a l l a n c b . . ..Treble G b o fF r b y j . S s o n b lb y . . 2 W a l t e r J. H o r i o n . . . . 3.

Tenor 10 cwt.T h om as H . V a l l a n c k . . 4.E. H a r r y S t o n e lb y . . g,E. M a u b ic e A t k in s ..Tenor,

Conducted by E. H a r b y S t o n b lb y .

LEISTON, SUFFOLK.TH E NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.

On Saturday, Decmbest 30, ig ii, in Three Hours,

At the Church of St. Margaret,A P B A L OP CA M B R ID G E SU R P R ISE MAJOR,

5056 CH AN GES. Tenor 20} cwt.L e o n a r d P. B a i l e y . . ..Treble.C h a b lb s F , B a i l e y . . . . 3.E d g a r H. B a i l e y . . . . 3E rm b st s . B a i l e y . . . . 4.

N orm an R . B a i l e y . . J am bs M . B a il e y . . C h a b l b s S am son

5.6.

7-F r e d e r ic k J. S m iih . . ..Tenor,

Composed by C. Miodlbton, and Condacted by Charles F . B ailby .

AYLESFORD, KENT.THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION.

On Satnrday, December 30, i g i i , in Two Hours and Fifty-five Minutes,

A i TBR P a b ish C h u b c h .

A P E A L OP T R E B L E B O B MAJOR, 5034 C H A N Q B S ; Im t h b K e n t V a r ia t I n n . Tenor 14 ) cwt.

Jam es T u l b t t . . . . W il l ia m E a s i e r E d w a r d A . G. A l l e n T h o m as M a n n e r in g . .

..TrebU. . . 2.. . 3-. . 4.

W i l l ia m A. C o o k e . . . . 5. W il l ia m J, W a l k e r . . 6.W l il ia m H u n t .....................7.W i l l i a m H a ig h . . ..Tenor.

Composed by F . D e n c h , and Condacted by W . H a ig h .

Peal No. 1370, K.C.A. Report. This is W. Haigh's looth peal,-« list of which appears elsewhere. It is also W. Easter’s 50th peal, and J. Tnlett's 25th peal. W. Haigh rang his first peal on the same bell in 1887 to Grandsire Triples.

NORTH STONEHAM, HAMPSHIRE.TH E W INCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD.

On Saturday, December 30, ig ii , Two Hours and Fifty Minutes,

At the Church of St. Nicholas,

A P E A L OP S T E D M A N T R IP L E S , 3040 C H A N G E S ; P it s t o w 's V a r i a t i o n . Tenor g cwt. 36 lbs

G b o r g b W il l ia m s . . ..Treble.W il l ia m G , E d w ab d s* . . 2.H b n r y W . W il k e s . . . . 3.C h a r l e s J. F r a y . . . . 4.

Conducted by G e o r g b W ill ia m s .

*First peal of Stedman,

L i o n e l H. P a g e . . . . 5- W i l l ia m T . T u c k b r . . . . 6, W i l l ia m H . G b o ro b . . 7 OwBN G i l e s .................... Tenor,

BROMLEY, KENT.— THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION, (The Society of Bromley Youths.)

On Saturday, December 30, i g i i , m Three Hours and Four Minutes,

At the Church of St. Luke, Bromley Common, .

A P B A L OF Q R A N D SIR E T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; Parker’s i3'Part, Tenor 15 cwt,

A r t h u r B y g r a v e ..TrebU W i l l i a m S o m e r v i l l e . . s-A l b e r t H u m p h re y . . . . 3.G e o r g b H u x l e y . . . . 3.H u b e r t B l a c w e l l . . . . 4.

Conducted by G b o r g b D u r l i n g .

*First peal. The conductor’s 50th peal.

I s a a c E m b ry G e o r g e D u r l i n g . . . . 7.

* F r e d b r ic k S e a r . . ,,T e n » .

MIDDLETON,— TH E LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. (Rochdale Branch.)

On Saturday, December 30, i g i i , in Two Hours and Forty-three Minutes,

A t t h e C h u r c h o f S t . L e o n a r d ,

A P E A L OP G R A N D SIR E T R IP L E S . 5040 CH AN GES. Tenor is j cwl.

Edwin B. Shaw . . ..TrebU.Albert Clegg . . . . . . 2.James L e e s ........................3.Samuel Stott . . . . . . 4.

Composed by J. Hollis, and Conducttd by S. Stott. *First peal of Triples.

Samuel M. Butterworth'.. 5. James Hy. Bastcw . . 6.Isaac Schofield.................7,

•James G a rlish .................Tenor,

W EST CLANDON, SURREY.THE W INCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD.On Saturday, December 30, ig ii , in T hru Hours,

At the Church of SS. Peter and Paul,.A PE A L OF SU R PR ISE M INOR, 5040 CHANQBS i

Being 720 each of Canterbury, Carlisle, London, Wells, Dnrhami York, and Cambridge. Tenor 17} cwt.

Fredk. D ay........................TrebU. Joseph Goaeher................. a,Williat-------William Savage .

Henry Blackman2.

3 -/illiam Day

Fredk. Bennett. . : : t ^ .

Condacted by Fredkt Bennett,

Jan.. 6, igi2 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD 5 ^5-

ST. M ICHAEL, CO VEN TR Y.A very handsome oak Credence

Table has been recently designed for the above fine old Collegiate Church. It is in the Perpendicular style, and consists of two panels flanking a central niche cuntaining a figure of St. Michael, the patron saiut of the church, representing the Church militant. The canopy over the figure is richly carved, and the side panels are worked with crocket ted ogee arches with fine tracery above It deservas close attention, and is a proof that just as good work can now be done in the way of wood-carving as in the past. St. Michael is shown combating the dragon, the pose of the Archangel being particularly vigorous, while the crouching dragon seems to realise the

superiority of the heavenly being. The foliage in the small patteras and running string mould illustrates variety and beauty of design, and this with the finials and crocketa, shows that true artists have been employed.

A B E A U T IF U L D EVO N SH IRE SCREEN .

The Bishop of Exeter dedicated on a recent Monday the bells of Athering- ton church. North Devon, which have been rehung at a cost of At thepublic luncheon which preceded the service, the Bishop said that this was his first visit to Atherington, but he had long been familiar with the soaring dignity of its church tower as seen from the railway. Now he had been

J O H N T A Y L O R & C O . ,

LO UGHBOBO UGH, Leicestershire.P O U N D E R S of the Ring of B e lls for S T . P A U L ’ S C A T H E D R A L

the H eaviest Peal of 12 Ringing B e lls 4 n the W orld"T h is is nnqueationably the grandest ringing peal in England,and therefore in

the world." The late Lord Grimthorpe, K .C .— Tim es, Nov. so, 1878.

P O U N D E R S O F “ G R E A T P A U L / *

Tht Tmtr Btll, St. Patrhk't OalliMlral, D. HI*.

Also Founders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals at W orcester, Newcastle on-Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary’s), Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Christ Church, N.Z. Singapore.

Also " Great John ’’ and the ring of Ten at Beverley M inster; and the ring of Ten at the Imperial Institute.

Also the bells of Dundalk r .c . Cathedral, a n d “ Great Bede ” ot Downside Abbey, Also for the town halls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale,

Wakefield, Middlesbrough, Kendal, and Londonderry; and the Sydney and Adelaide Post Offices in Anstralia.

Also the chime et bells at Ames College, Iowa, D.S.A 4 Rid tbe n o iit " OrRiKiiioQi" of Eieitef

over the church, and was profoundly impressed with the exquisite beauty of the woodwork of the screen, second to none in the whole diocese of Exeter, famous as it was for its many beauti- chancel screens. They had a noble church, and he congratulated the parishioners on the perfect order in which they kept it. Although our churches had come down to us from a very long past, they would not now be what they were but for the generosity, self-sacrifice, and skill employed in restoring them in recent years. Ancient parish churches were in a sense the gift of generations long past, but also a gift we should not now be enjoying but for the hard work and self-sacrifice of people, many of whom were living to-day. In Atherington church the old and new wood carving blended, and all the old work had been preserved— very different from what would have been done in some churches— and harmonised with the new.

Bishop Robertson, whose work is incessant, and whose health is wonderfully sustained, will soon commence his tenth year in Exeter diocese. Yet, through no fault than the enormous size of his diocese, he has just seen Atherington church for the first time.

An interesting presentation to the new Bishop of Kensington was made shortly after his consecration in St. Paul’s Cathedral. The Rev. E. L; A. Hertslet, on behalf of himself and other curates who had served under the new Bishop at Bristol, presented his lordship with an episcopal ring.

THOMAS DOBLE & SON,Church Bell Hangers,

11, C A N O N S T R E E T ,

T A U N T O N . S O M B R S B T .

Bells hung with fittings of the most ap proved principle. Old Bells recast, new Bells supplied, Ropes of the best make. The Ella- combe Chime Hammers fixed. Towers inspected, and estimates famished.

T. D. & Son are change-ringers, and having had many years' experience in Charch Belt Hanging, with confidence solicits the patronage of tbe Clergy, Charchwardens, and ringeri eenerallv

“ Change-Binging: ”An Introduction to tbe Early Stages oi

the Art ofCH U R C H OR H A N D B E L L RIN G IN G

For tbe use of Beginners, by

C h a r l e s A. W . T r o y t e .[Fourth Edition.]

Complete edition, cloth, as. 6d. Small ^îtion (up to and including 6-bell rin gin|

5i6 t h e b e l l n e w s AND RIN6BRS* RECORD. Jan. 6.1911.

CHURCH CLOCKS.

TURRET CLOCKS.

TOWN CLOCKS.

JOHN SMITH AND SONS,Of the Midland Steam Clock Works, Derby

A re Clock Makers of the highest repute.

MAKERS OF

The gre£(.t Clock of St. PatQ’s Cathedral.

The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell.And many otlaers all over the empire, as the pages ol this ioiuual

fre q a e n tly te stify .

tR K BBLL RKWS AND RIMGEttS* KBCOR&

H.B.SALE£ .ln > i« a d .

B R O N Z E F O U N D E R S I

M e m o r i a l s ,

1 ’ l j l t e s , e t c .IN

C a s t B k o n z b „ C o p p e r '„ L e a d

E n g r a v e d o r R e l i e f L e t t e r s .

P e a l T a b l e t s M e m o r i a l „ F o u n d a t i o n „ R e s t o r a t i o n , ,

E T C .H e r a l d i c W o r k im C a r v e d , B e p o u s s i

AND E n a m e l .

D e s i g n s & E s t i m a t l sb U B M lT T E U .

B IRMINGHAM.jrUAU.

’ Pboks. 361 and S«S. Ckntsau

H E N R Y B O N D ,(BstabUibed HaU-a-Centoty.)

B e ll F o u n d e rhmu

OHqRCH BBLL HANGERBUBFORD, OXON.

a O H N 8UI.L.Y, C h u r o h B e ll Kianarer

Zino h, Stogum ber, Somaraet.M n a ol Belli to any namber bang on tbe moat approved

prluciplei. Old Belli re-cast. New Belli inpplled.

]. S., having bad lonsiderable ezparienoe lo Cbntob Bell banging, witb confidence aoliciu the patronage 01 the ilergy, oharobwardeni and clngeti generally THE BLLACOM BB CHIM B HAUM BRS F IZ B D

BBLL, ROPBS SU PPLIED .

ALFRED BOWELL,

CHURCH BELL FOUNDERIP S W IC H .

TO R IN G E R S AN D O T H E R S .

JOHN W. STEDDY,Hig:h S tre e t,

ED EN BRID G E, K EN T.U m ber 0/ tk* K m t. S ta v n , S w im , LoHion

Cinmty, t tm U r n , and Colkgc Youth SotictiMi

]. W. S. is open to sappi; lingeri on bei tenna, with all goods ia 0 Practical Tailoring, A loan'i Sbini, Veati. boots, 8heM.^ftQ, >11 S«ategap «M ii

itting, boots, Afl stock ol gentlo-

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This Peal ot T W E L V E B E L L S is now Rehnng in 'W A R N E R ’S IN D E P E N D E N T ” IRON AND S T E E L GIRDER

FRAM EW ORK.

WEIGHT OF TENOR

364 CWT.

WEIGHT OF PEAL

7 TONS, m CWT. 13 LBS.

JO H N WARNER & SONS, Ltd. Bell Founders to H.M. The Kingf,

CRESCENT FOUNDIfY, SPELMANIST./

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TO MEASOREAT HMT CUT.

9A Y1NO JKBIAILXB'B PBOITC O* 33 PSK OKNC. U M E S 't OENrS, I2|.M. 15i.M. CBIUBEN-S tr.B te

M va m P a ir a b s< iu M ii g u a ra n tee d m a r .CWiMt DmIih*. VanltlM .liod.1.. Latett LmUwib.

WALUNO AND DKESS BOOTS AND SBOES, SPOKTINQ, FIELD, BUNTINO AND DRIVINO BOOTS.

PUTTIE LEaaiN O S IN ALL LEATHERS.S«U Ur Oataiogue and sat-meomrement form* /rM,

The BOOT K A M U F A C T U R IN a D IR E C T S U P P L Y A S S O C I A

‘ MORTHAMPTOII.wmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Iv. THB BBLL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD.

H A N D B E L . L .

M U S I C .Th« lollowiag pieces are arranged as per list 4

in W. O '• Catalogue, viz., four octaves io tlie chromatic scale G, 35 to G 04. 8 ringers.

No. a. Selection “ Don Giovanni’’ . . 3s od. No. 31. Bine Bells of Scotland (3 varia

tions) ..............................................as. od.No. 89. Grand Selection " Der Friea-

ctaotz" ...................................4s, od.No. 136. The Blue Danube Walt* . . 3s. 6d. N o. 163. Chorus from Martha.. . . as. 6d.

Also the following can be had arranged as above, or for larger peals and No. of ringers: terms on application. Andante, Haydn’s Surprise Symphony, Last Rose of Summer (three variations and finale), Old Folks at Home, variations and finale, Vesper Hymn, variations u d finale, Woodstock March.

Ttao following are for 6 ringers, 12 bells, thns—Ho. 2O1. The Swiss Toy Girl . . is. 6d. No. a6a. Lammas Day (Welsh Air)., is. od. No. 363. Captain Morgan’s March . . is. od. No. 364. Norah, the Pride of Kildare

IS. 6d.

2S. 6d. 18. 6d.

IS. 6d.

IS. 6d.

IS. od.

Q4.and the Haael Dell........................

No. jog. The Angel's Whisper and g ^ th e Maid of Llangollen . .No. 330. The Mountaineers'Waltz..No. 331. The Rose of Allandale March is. 6d. No. 322. The Pilgrim of Love Galop is. 6d. No. 282 O come all ye faithful, and

Lol B e c o m e s ........................No. 308 Italian and German Airs

( l i v e l y ) ...................................No. 114 In my cottage near a wood,

varied ..OVER 300 PIECES IN STOCK.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

W I L L I A M G O R D O N ,44, Celtic Street, W ebb Lane,

Stockport.

Happy S tok es & Son,

mURGH BELL HANGERS,W OODBUBT (B.S.O.), DEVON.

H a h k y S t o k e s & S o n having had a considerable number of years' experience in Church Bell Hanging, with confidence solicits the patronage of the Clergy, Churcbwardens, and Ringers generally. T k t Ellacombe Chimiug Hammers fixed.

BBLL.ROPES. BELL-ROPES.Balere odiog for Bell-repei, write is

D A Y & C O . ,OHURGH BELL-ROPE MAKERS,

11. M A B E E T ST B E E T , OZFOBD, W ho nMHufacturt BeU-Ropet o f the very b a t

qmility,OOLD M E D A L E X H IB IT IO N 1851

The late Rev. H. T. E lla c o m b b , in writing to a distinguished ringer, said— “ The best m akar of bell-ropes is Day, of Oxford.”

MEARS & STAINBANK,W H I T E C H A P E L B E L L F 0 U N D R 7 .

B E L F R I E S A N D C L O C K T O W E R S I N S P E C T E D .

e r e c t e d COMPLBTB

IRON, S T E E L , OR OAK FR A M ES.Old Bells Tuned or Re-cast. Peals re-Stted and Rehung.

SOH'ÔL BELLS.

FOUNDRY

X VSIO AL HAND-BELLS.

------E8TABI.ISHKD A.D. 1BTO.-------3 2 , & 8 9 , W H I T B C H A P B I i R O A D , L O R D O R , R a

JAS. BA RW ELL,B e ll F o u n d e r .

40, Ot. Hampton St., BirminghamOHUROH BELLS, w ith a ll req jisita F it t in g and Framework singly or In Peals. CLOCK and CHIME BELLS to any ilz« and

note. SCHOOL BELLS w ith ringing arrangem ents, suitable fo r any

position. Ex.sting Peals econom ically and efficiently restored. C iA C K lD BELLS reoast, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS i«>

produced In fao-slmlle when required. ».en who are ringers sent to inspect Towers and report upon th«

tune and condition of Bells and Fittings. .MUSICAL HANDBELLS tuned In Dlatonlo and Ohromatift

Scales In sets o f any numbers.

PATENTEES AND CONTRACTORS TO

H.M. ROTAL ORDNANCE STORES, FOR BELLS

CHARLES CARR,■.■fed.,

BELL FOUNDERS,SMETHWICK, BIRMINGHAM

Gold Medallists a/nd Founders oj Maiden

Peals.

Recasting, Rehanging, RepatnA l l K in d s o f W<>rk U n d e rta k e n

Send for CATALOGUE and TESTIMONIALS Post Free.

Ptipt«d t>l ibe Proprietors, at tbeir OfiSces in Selbome Road, Waltbamslow, and Poblisbed by S im fu m , M « » s b a li . , BAyiLTOR,_K|ii*-4HP C o , u a ., 33, F9tera09tv Rq S>C|

3 ^ e c :o r b ^ :A WeeUy Journal the Ringing Exercise; and Compendium of Information for th»

Clergy and Churchwardens.

No. 1554 .-7O L . XXX.] SATU RD AY, JANUARY 13, 191a. [Pricb .Onb P enny

G I L . U E T T & J O H N S T O N ,


C L O C K S — B E L L S — C A R IL L O N S .

W IM B O R N E M IN S T E R T E N O R (30 cw t.) O F T H E N EW R IN G O F 10 .

E S T A B L I S H E D 1820

JOHN PRTt CHARD,C H U R O H

B E L L R O P E , CLOCK AID C H H ROPE

M a n u H P a o t i u r e r ,

LODGHBOROOGH.J. P . ha9 had manjr years' experience in making Bellropes, and makes them

iy of the best qqality.

P U O l USX e x APPUCATIOV;

Join Mey and Sons, LM.HAVB UADB

B E L L R O P E SSince the Reign of Qe«rce III.

For Egtimates seod weight of Tenor, and namber and ieagth of Ropes reqnired to

JOHN ASTLET Sl SONS, LtdRope M akers, C O V E N T R Y .

SILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, and other Goods of original design.

Beantifnl Silk Peal Records, very attractive. W. Matthews, Change-Singer, Bond|Stnet,tBfaocle8&eld.

eEORflEN.GOLDWELLM A K E R OF

IQHUROH, TU R R E T,a »

PUBLIC CLOeKfli M I B V I B L D , YO M K Si.

ESTIMATES rREE.

JAMES SHAW,SONftCaO H U B G H f t G A B H i I j O N

C H U R C H B I L L H A H G B R I^ .

L E E D S R O A D . B R A D F O R 1},.T O M I.,

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Belli oait Siuly or ia Rlagi.Sohool Bslli, and Factory Beyili

Chnroh Ballii rBeyili.

OLD BELLS RECAST OR RBHUNO.

Mnsioal Hand B ellsla Hti, Diatonio or Chromatio Soalar.

jKneSf™” " **Ihm ufac^ m SUmt Potur 0/ nerv ‘

JmmrnMlAtXMm mS

CHURCH TURRET * PHBOlf ozooxa.

P r t H u a t t and E i t i n a t M h n t .

Geeenleaf ft Tristram< t « n | X < U f i n i t n ,

And Q U A lO in B D BBIiZi T U N B B S H K R K F O R D .I

H i , a c i m i t f i i i'•iPW iM N IM

n iK BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORDS

IN

LLEWELLINS ft JAMES, ltd. c a s t l e q r e e n , BRISTOLGhnrch Bells Bell Frames

Sligl} £ m Rings.Bells recast to Note ^ a /n d Behimg.INSCRIPTIONS

'TRITHFULLY REPRODUCEOr

S T E E L ,

I R O N ,

i_ i_ b : w e i _ i_ i IN s J A M E . 3 b r i s t o i - .o r O A K .

mho are also accompUshed C H A N G E R IN G E R S , t*"l to aumine Bells and PiHngs, a»d report thereon.

HARRINGTON’SP A T E N T

Tubular BellsFOR CHURCHES.

Tubular Bells a n better and eheaper than the eld form ef Bell;

OF EIGET BELLS- di Sisa .. .. .. £160 Lw|t ao. .. .. £310 to £260F m TMtlmoolKis la d F iu im tiii a i^ y to

Hpsrrington, Latham & Co.»Vm RM D O N , COVENTRY.

Rinders’ Badge , . or Medal,

l a Oold, Silver, or Bronze.. Xbii arrangement of badge is in the fotm

ti a Charch Bell, of a trne and correct and cns Iw worn as a {nadant,

, brooeh, or badgg. On thewiiistof the bell tbars is a faaiidBomely-engraTed Airld, iidtabls/orsB iBBCttotion.

The bell is i|iat. deep from headatock to eiap pei-i^ S' Uuee flnarters of an inch broad t and oan< be had BttadMOMt.;JftJUBB H an I—This handsome jewel

ii made in the CORRECT FORM of a CHURCH BELL.

with ring orpin

S p s n s f a u T r I■ K B M H , i| MS M* M tW

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WEBB ft BENNETT,Chnrcli Bell Hangers k Timers,

M I k k S T R V H T .

E IDLIJfQTOJf, OXFOBD-W. A B. are pnctioal riagarg, and havine

had considerable ezperieaoe in Cbaroh Bell Hanging and Toning with confidence solicit the patronage of Clergy, Chnrchwardens and Ringers generally.

W. and B.'s Wronght Iron X Frames for Chnrch Bells are acknowledged to be one of the best kinds.

Towers inspected, Reports and Estimates given. Ellacombe Chime Hammars fixed. Bell Ropes snpplied,

W. and B. hang the Bells npon which the Longest Peal yet ever rang single-handed, viz.,17,034 changes, time eleven honrs fifteen minates. Weight of tenor 26 cwt. Rang at Kidlington, May aand, i8gg, by eight members of the Oxford Diocesan Gnild;

J . F. MALLABY & CO.

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CHURCH BELLS hang with eve^ description of the latest approved fittings,in

OAK OB STEEL FRAMES.HANDBELLS, af excellent tone, made to

diatonic and ohromatio soales, in sets any number and to any sin.


Ohmreh Bell H anger,AffPliBTOH, BERKS.

J. W A R N E R d SONS, Ltd.BY ROYAb WARRANT

TO m s MAJBIBTT TH B 8 3 1 7 0 ,

THB ORESCENT FOURDRT,S P E L M A N S T R E E T , L O N D O N , N .E .

B ia Be«," Lwdon.

Musical Bioll FonnderB.Htad-Belli in Seti, in Dltlonlo or Cbromatlo SoaluClookt, Bella, and Carilloni In any ilze or nnmber.

Bella of i-a ry deioilptioD and aiae.A Larg* SOteUoH o/Bell LUtraturi atmajn in Stock

TBE B IL L H TM I BOOK, by W . H a lit ,fo r obimbig inbea on Cburob Belli. Ptioe, paper ooveri ] i, eaob. Cloth oovera ]•.

IW B L V B oaB O L I lot Handbell WBgen, by W Halst , Prise la.

11 F O P O U B a iB I , lot Handbell RIngeri, by W H a u t , Price » .

IH B U B B B B B B IUIOB«—A CoUeolion ol Taoei for B or IQ belli. By W . Halbt, Price i i .

BEIiL ]R0PE2Sa BELL ROPES.

* T H K V K R Y B K 8 TAre made by Messrs.


Q O M E R S A L , L E E D S .

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l tU llttvs antt llhprs' flecir)).No. 1554 SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 1912. [V o l . XXX.

CH ESH U N T, H ERTS.The Bishop of Barking will dedicate the bells in Ches-

hunt tower on Saturday, January 20th, at 3 p.m.The six old bells have been recast and rehung by Messrs.

GiUett and Johnston, of Croydon, and two new bells by the same firm have been added. During the service itself the bells will be rung round by the Cheshunt ringers. Afterwards, until 4.30, a band of change-ringers from the bell foundry will ring : while after 4.30, for two hours, the tower will be open to visiting ringers.

T H E C E N TR A L COUNCIL.

The First Session of the Eighth Council (twenty- second annual meeting) will be held in London on Whitsun Tuesday, May 28th, 1912. Nominations for the office of President and for that of Honorary Secretary and Treasurer, as also Reports of Committees, Notices of Motion, and any other matter should reach me not later than Saturday, April 27th.

Honorary Secretaries of Diocesan or County Guilds or Associations are earnestly requested to forward the names with full postal address of each elected representative of their Associations as soon as possible, with a view to the early completion of the official list of the new Council; and in cases where no elections have yet taken place it is sincerely hoped that a meeting of the Association may be speedily summoned for the purpose, or that in any meeting shortly forthcoming this item may not be forgotten in drawing up the Agenda. A remittance of 2s. 6d. is due for each representative, the rights of representatives being in abeyance until their quota has been paid. C h a r l e s D. P. D a v i e s , Hon. Secretary.

Fretherne, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, January, 1Q12.Postal Orders should n o t be made payable at Stone

house, which is six miles from Fretherne.

T H E ESSEX ASSOCIATION.

During the past year the Dagenham Company, with visitors, have rung ninety-three 720s of Minor as follows:

Fffteen Cambridge Surprise, eleven Woodbine Treble Bob, eleven Kent Treble Bob, twelve Oxford Treble Bob, eight Double Oxford, six Double Court, ten College Single, twenty Plain Bob. The following took part in the ringing : G. Playle 92, conducted 64, A. Playle 84, conducted 1, E. Hawkins 83, F. Freestone 80, E. Butler 68, R. Miles 59, conducted 28, D. Chaplin 23, A. Chaplin 11, G. Chaplin 8, J. Hawkins 9, C. Rochester 7, R. Blake 6, and MissC. Playle. _________

THOM AS REYNOLDS.

This well-known ringer in Birmingham and the surrounding district passed peacefully away on Friday, the 5th inst. at the age of 59. Fuller details of his ringing Qareer may be expected in our ne t issue.

T H E L A T E JAMES HINTON, OF BR ISTO L.It has been proposed by a number of ringers that an

appeal should be made for funds to erect a fitting memorial to the memory of the above-named ringer, who was for so many years the central figure in the ringing circle of Bristol and the neighbourhood, and well-known also in London and many other rmging centres.

Mr. Hinton was an indefatigable worker for the Gloucester and Bristol Association, and the amount of work he did in helping young ringers, cannot be too highly praised.

It is greatly due to his energy and untiring patience, that ringing in Bristol has been raised to its present high standard. It is suggested that the memorial should take the form of a headstone, with suitable inscription, to the grave in Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol. Any contributions, however small, will be gratefully received, and should be sent to Mr. C. E. D. Boutfiower, 30, Broad Street, Bristol, who has consented to act as Honorary Treasurer of the Fund.— J. B u r f o r d , C. H. H o r t o n , W . K n i g h t , R. J. W i l k i n s .

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When bellfounding became a regular trade, some founders were itinerant, passing from place to place, whilst the greater portion had settled works'In large towns, among other places at London, Norwich. Bury St. Edmund’s, Salisbury, Gloucester, Colchester, Norwich and Nottingham. When roads weire bad and locomotion difficult, bells were frequently cast within the precincts of religious houses, and in churchyards, the clergy or monks standing round and reciting prayers and chanting psalms. Southey, in his “ Doctor,” says: “ The brethren stood round the furnace, ranged in processional order, sang the 150th Psalm, and then after certain prayers, blessed tbe molten metal, and called upon the Lord to infuse into it His grace, and overshadow it with His power for the honour of the saint to whom the bell was to be dedicated, and whose name it was to bear.” An instance of this occurred at St. Albans in the early part of the fourteenth century, when the great bell called “ Amphibalus ” being broken was recast In the hall of the sacristry. After the elaborate ceremonial of the middle ages attendant upon the casting of bells had been dispensed with, the founder and his men did not always neglect to ask God’s blessing upon their work at the critical moment of running the metal into the mold, for Thomas Hedderley, the fkmous Nottingham founder, joined bis men in prayer previous to any important casting.

POTTON (Beds).— On Tuesday, December 26th, a date touch of Minor, in i hr. 4 mins., in three mefhods, as follows : 471 Bob Minor, 720 Single Oxford Bob, 720 Reverse College Single. F. Carter, W. Inskip, A. Bailey, C. A. Pratt, W. Con^pton, F. Blood conductor. First data touch by all except the ringers of the 4th and tenor, and on the bells.

MUSIC specially arranged in m s s . (if not in print) to suit almost any number of ringers and bells. Terms, etc.,

on application irom WM. GORDON, 44, Cbi.TIC 3 t r b 9Ti Wb9« L a n b , S t o c k f o k t ,

5 i 8 THE BELL NEWS AMD RINGERS' RECORD. Jan. 13, igi2.

B I G B E L L S .

C A R I L L O N S A N D C H I M E S ; C A M P A N I L E S .

Bells of exceptional size, styled in Latin signa, are no new iavention of the founder’s art. It speaks much for the skill of the mediaeval craftsman that he should have been able to cast giant bells which not only rivalled the chefs-d’oeuvre of our own day, but, as objects of beauty, certainly surpassed them.

In the twelfth century a tenor was added by Prior Wybert to Prior Conrad’s great ring of five at Canterbury Cathedral, which bell, it is said, took thirty-two men to ring it. This was achieved by placing them on a plank fastened to a stock, by which means it was set in motion. It was, however, surpassed by another cast in 1316, in memory of St. Thomas of Canterbury. This weighed over 3i tons, but was broken in the fall of the campanile, 138a, and was replaced in 1459 by a slightly heavier bell, cast in London, and dedicated in honour of St, Dunstan. Its successor, a recasting by Lester and Pack, of London, in 1763, still hangs in the south-west tower, and is used for the clock and for tolling.

The cathedral of Exeter was furnished with two bells which deserve the title of great; but one, the tenor of the old ring of seven, does not strictly come within the limits of this chapter, which deals with single bells. All these old bells had names, sume derived from their donors, and tenor was called Grandison, from the bishop by whom it was given about 1360. Its successor, cast in 1902, by Taylor, of Loughborough, weighs about 3 tons. The other, Great Peter of Exeter, bangs in the north tower, and was the gift of Bishop Peter Courfenay in 1484. It has been twice recast, and the present bell is the work of Thomas Purdue, dated 1676. The founder attempted to preserve the old mediaeval inscription,

P L E B S P A T R I A E P L A U D I T D U M P E T R U M P L E N I U S A U D I T

“ The people of the country applaud when they' hear Peter’s full sound,”

but only found room for the first five words. From the style of the inscription we gather that it was originally cast at the Exeter fonndry. Its weight is given as 6 tons, but according to another estimate is not more than four.

There is a rival of Great Peter at Gloucester, and here the original bell still survives, the only mediaeval signuoi which’ we still possess. It bears the inscription,

U E F K C I T F I E l i l C O N V E N T U S M O M IN E P E T R I

“ The monastery had me made in Peter’s name.” together with two shields, one charged with three bells, the other with the arms of the abbey. It may have been cast by the monks, as it bears no known foundry stamps, but the expression " had me made ” seems to imply otherwise. Its weight is a tons 18 cwt. Yet another, but a modern “ Great Peter,” io that of York Minster, cast in 1845, and weighing i2| tons. It is the second largest church bell in England.

From " Great Peters ” we pass to " Great Toms.” Of these there are two famous examples, one at Lincoln Cathedral, the other at Christ Church, Oxford. The Lincoln Tom, which hangs in the central tower of the Cathedral. does not appear in records before 1610, iu which year it was recast by Henry Oldfield, of Nottinhham, and Rybert Newcombe, of Leicester. It was cast in the Minster yard, and weighed 4 tons 8 cwt. In course of time it was to be too heauy for the tower, and was clocked, or tied down, as a contemporary journalist describes it in i8o2r}( « He has lên chained and rivetted down, so that

instead of the full mouthful he hath been used to send forth, he is enjoined in the future merely to wag his tongue.” The result was inevitable, and in 1827 “ he ” was reported cracked, which led to his being recast.

Greet Tom of Christ Church, which now hangs in the tower over the gateway, originally came to the newly- founded House of Christ ” from the despoiled Abbey of Oseney. Six other bells were brought with it, of which two still hang in the “ meat-safe” belfry. Thrice unsuccessfully recast between 1612 and 1680, it is in its present form the work of Christopher Hodsou, a London founeer, who placed upon it a long inscription beginning with tbg Magnus Thomas (Great Tom). Oxonians will remember the ringing of the bell every night at 9 o’clock.

Among other grert balls of historical interest, we may mention that which hangs in the south tower of Beverley Minster. It survived from mediaeval times until so recent a date as 1902, when it was recast by Messrs. Taylor, of Lougoborough, the weight being no less than 7 tons. The old bell was probably cast at Leicester about 1330, and bore some of the most beautiful lettering ever designed by mediaeval craftsmen. Another of Messrs. Taylor’s great works is the great bell of Tong, in Shropshire, originally given by Sir Harry Veruon in 1518, to be tolled when any Vernon came to Tong. It was recast in 1729, and again in 1892, its present weight being 2f tons. It was dedica<- ted to SS. Mary and Bartholomew.

Another great mediaeval bell, lately recast, deserves mentioning, theegh strictly speaking, the tenor of a ring, and not a.signum. This is the magnificent tenor at Brailes, in Warwickshire, richly ornamented with shields, crowns, and other devices, cast by John Bird, of London, about 1420. It bore a beautiful inscription takeu from an old Ascension Day hymn. Grectfy to the credit of the local authorities, toe inscription and ornaments were exrctly reproduced from the old cracked bell on its successor. The bell weighs about 2 tons.

Among great modern bells, the hour bell at Worcester Cathedral, cast by Taylor in 1868, and weighing 4J tons, deserves special mention, as does a bell at Woburn, Bedfordshire, the work of Mears and Stainbank, in 1867, weighing nearly 3 tons. The former bears an inscription taken from Ephesians v, 14, and the letters tsed are copied from those on the beautiful Lincolnshire fifteenth century bells. But the chief masterpiece of recent founding is Messrs. Taylor’s *' Great Paul ” at St. Paul’s Cathedral, which holds the^reputation of the largest bell in England. It has however a rival in the hour bell of the same Cathedral, which has a more lengthy history. Thene was once at Westminster a famons bell known as “ Great Tom,” which hung in a clock tower opposite Westminster Town Hall, but was removed to St. Paul’s at the end of the 17th centuay. This bell was famous for its connection with the story told of a sentinel at Windsor Castle in the reign of William III., who was accused of sleeping at bis post. He def ended himself by stating that he had heard the Westminster bell strike thirteen at midnight, and this brought about his acquital. Though the truth of the story has often been doubted, the striking thirteen is, mechanically, quite possible. It is said that this bell was originally given by Edward III. in honour of the Confessor. On the way to St. Paul’s it was cracked by a fall, and eventually it was recast by Richard Phelps, ot Whitechapel, in 1716. It now hangs in the south-west tower, and is used for striking the hour, and for tolling at the death of various great personages. Its weight is 5 tons 4 cwt.

Great Paul it the masterpiece of Me^rs, Ta;| lor, •• one

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of Loughborough’s glories,” says Dr. Raven. It hangs in the same tower, below Phelps’ bell, and weight 16 tons 14 cwt., the diameter at the mouth being 9 feet. It was cast in 1881, and simply bears the founders’ trade mark and the words (said to have been selected by Canon Lid- don) from i Corinthians ix. 16:—

V A E M IH I S I N O N E V A N G E L I S A V E R O

“ Woe unto me if I preach not the Gospel.”It is used for a few minutes before Sunday services, and at certain other times.

A description of St. Paul’s bells is hardly complete without an allusion to the ring of twelve cast by Taylor in 1877. and placed in the north-west tower, the tenor weighing over three tous. They were given by the City Companies and the late Baroness Burdett-Coutts. In addition there are a service bell, cast in 1700, and two quarter bells of 1717 for the clock.

The old campanile at Westminster, built by Edward III. originally contained three “ great bells” ; it was pulled down in i6g8, and we have followed the history of one of these bells, but the others disappeared. They had no successor until 1856, when the late Lord Grimthorpe (then Mr. Denison), an enthusiast for clocks and bells, designed a great bell for the clock tower of the Houses •f Parliament, It was called “ Big Ben,” either after Sir Benjamin Hall, who was then First Commissioner of Works, or after a noted boxer of the time named Benjamin Brain. Its original founders were Messrs. Warner, but being sounded in Palace Yard with a hammer, for the amusement of the public before being hung, it was very soon cracked.. In 1857 a new bell was cast by George Meats, of Whitechapel, from an improved design, and containing less metal. Its weight is given at 13 tons. Shortly after its casting Big Ben gave way, buut after being quarter-turned, could be once more utilised for striking the hours. Its tone, however, is anything but satisfactory, and one is forced to the opinion that these excessively large bells, very difficult to cast and awkward to manipulate, are apt to prove great mistakes.

C h i m e s .

Sets of chimes, or arrangements for playing tunes on bells, existed in England even in mediaeval days ; but they are nowadays regarded as a speciality of Belgium, and the famous carillons of Antwerp, Bruges, and Mechlin are well known to many a traveller. But it is not our province to speak of these, and it may be of some interest to see what use has been made of such arrangements in Edgland.

Dr. Raven, in his fascinating book, “ The Church Bells of England,” tells us that the machinery of the carillon was a recognised thing in the middle of the fifteenth century, and quotes from the will of John Baret of Bury St. Edmund’s, who died in 1463, and gave directions for the playing of a “ Requiem aeternum” for his dirge at noon for thirty days after his death, and on each “ mlnd- day,” or anniveraary, to be continued during the octave. The sexton was also to take heed to the chimes and wind up the pegs and the plummets as required. The music of this Requiem, we are told, only cimpassed five notes, and must have been somewhat wearisome to the good people of Bury. In old churchwardens’ accounts, as at Ludlow or Warwick, we find frequent references to the repair or upkeep of the chimos.

The principle of the carillon is similar to that of a bar- k 1 organ or tnusiîil box, implying a barrel or drum, set

with pegs, and set :n motion by being connected with the mechanism of the clock. The pegs, as they turn, raise levers which pull wires in connection with the hammers which strikeon the bells. With the ordinary eight bells of an English belfry it is obvious that only a limited choice of tunes within the compass of an octave is possible, and fhat they can oely be played in oue key on single notes. The Belgian carillons have sometimes forty or fifty bells ’n communication with a key-board like that of an organ, and tunes can thrrefore be played on them in harmony. There are a few carillons of this type in England, the best known being at Boston, in Lincolnshire, and at Cattistock, in Dorset, but usually the ordinary bells are employed, as at Worcester Cathedral and in many towns.

At the Reformation chimes largely died out, but with the Restoration they revived, and we hear of them at Cambridge, Grantham, and elsewhere. Another kind of cnime which may here be mentioned:)is that employed for striking the quarters for the clock. Here of course no mechanism is required beyond the connecting wire which raises the hammer and drops it on the bell. Of such chimes the best hnown are the Cambridge quarters, put up in Great St. Mary’s churoh in 1793. They were composed by Dr. Jowett, the Regius Professor of Laws, assisted by the composer Crotch, who was then only 18. The latter is said to have adapted a movement in the opening symphony of Handel’s " I know that my Redeemer liveth,” for the purpose.

The practice sometimes adopted now-a-days of playing hymn tunes on bells by means of ropes tied to the clappers is a miserable substitute for the mechanical contrivance. It not only causes agonies to the musical ear by the unavoidable occurrence of false notts, bnt is ohly too likely to lead to the destruction of the bells altogether, as ths result of the clocking.

C a m p a n i l e s .

We have seen that it is the normal rule inlEngland^for bells to be placed in towers forming part of the structure of churches; or rather it should be said that towers for containing the bells were regarded as an essential feature in the construction of a church from the Saxon period onwards. Over the greater part oi the Continent the same also holds good; but in Italy we find detached towers, or campaniles, to be of frequent occurrence. The most familiar examples in that country are Ihe campanile of St. Mark’s at Venice, and that built by Giotto at Florence. There are many others in northern Italy, especially at Bologna, and at Ravenna, where the churches are of great antiquity.

Nor are such campaniles altogether unknown in England. In mediaeval times they were attached to several of our cathedral churches, as lor instance Old St. Paul’s, Chichester, Salisbury, and Worcester. The bells of Old St. Paul’s were traditionally gambled away by Heury VIII. in 1534, and the campanile at Worcester did not survive the Reformation, but that at Salisbury, a most picturesque structure, with a wooden upper storey and spire, was wantonly destroyed in 1777 because the bells were misused 1 That at Chichester alone remains, a fine Perpendicular erection, at the north-west angle of the Cathedral. At King’s College, Cambridge, a noble peal of five bells hung in a low wooden belfry on the north side of the chapel, which was destroyed when the bells were sold and melted down in 1754. Detached towers are not uncommon features of our parish churches, in some parts of England.

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T H E W IN C H E S T E R D IO CESA N G U IL D .

Hersram (Surrey).— On Sunday, January 7th, for evening service, a qasrter-peal of Stedman Triples, in 44 mins. G. Edser, sen., W . Shepherd conductor, A. F. Shepherd, G. B. Edsar. A. Woodrow, F. Shepherd, sen,, J. Emery, R. J. Polley. Composed by J. George, of Rugby.

T H E K E N T C O U N T Y ASSO CIATIO N .

CoBHAM.— On Wednesday evening, January 3rd, four members o f the Milton band walked over and paid a visit to their brother-strings at Cobham, and during the evening a 720 C anterbury Pleasure was rung by G . Mungean, sen,, J. Buries, G. Jones, G. Ambrose, F. M. Mitchell, G. Morrad conductor. First 720 Canterbury on the bells and in the method by G. Mungean, The Milton ringers were Messrs. F. Mitchell, G. Ambrose, G Jones and J. Buries.

T H E N O RW ICH D IO CE SA N A SSO CIATIO N .

L e i s t o n . — On Tuespay, January and, for practice, 504 Stedman Triples. F. W . Bailey first touch in the method, N. R. Bailey, J. M. Bailey, E. S. Bailey, F. J. Smith, C . Samsom, C,F . Bailey conductor, C. Button.

T H E H E R E FO R D D IO CESA N G U IL D .

B recon.— On Christmas Eve, at St. M ajy’s church, a quarter- peal of Stedman Triples, in 43 mins. R. Kinsey, S. Brooks, G. Brooks G. Giblin, A. Matthews, G. Hardwick. W . Hargent. W . Evans conductoj, S. Watkins. On Sunday, January 7th, for evening service, a quarter-peal of Stedman Triples (Haley’s Variation), in 44 mins. W . Hargent, G. Giblin, S. Brooks, R. Kinsey, G, Hardwick, W . Short, A. Matthews conductor, W . Evans. _________________ _______

B a r k s t o k (Lincolnshire).— At the residence of Mr. A. Mac- kears on Sunday, December 31st. a 720 of Bob Minor, in 17 mins. R. Scott, 1 - 3 : R. Richardson, 3-4; A. Mackears, 5-6. Conducted by R. Richardson. Firft 720 with a pair of bells by R. Scott and A. Mackears,

S t r o u d (Gloucestershire).— On Holy Innocent’s Day, D ecember 28th, 1008 Grandsire Triples, with the bells halfmuffled. H. Scrivens conductor, A. F. Cooke, E. H, Tribe, W , H, White, W . Faulk, W . Hastings, E. Paul, W . White. On Tuesday, January 2th, for practice, a qaarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 48 mins. H. Scrivens conductor, A. |F. Cooke, E. H. Tribe,H. Smith (first quarter-peal), W . Faulk, W . Hastings, E. Paul, W . White.

S t, N e o t s (Hunts.)— On Thursday, January 4th at “ L lsn- rock," Avenue Road, on handbells, 720 Bob Minor. P. Twigden I age la), i ; F . Smith (age 13), 2 ; S. J, Coleman, 3-4; G. D. Coleman, 5-6. First 720 by the ringers of the trebles.

AN A P P E A L .

A special appeal is being made to all members of the Oxford Diocesan Guild to be considerate and subscribe to a fund which has been started in connection with the condition of a brother- ringer, Mr. A. W . Reeves, of 78, Queen’s Road, Caversham, Oxon. Besides being unable to follow his daily occupation for the past three years, two of which be has laid on his back suffering from that most dreaded disease Cancer. The time has now arrived when help is needed by all who can show their true sympathy for a brother in distress. Mr. Reeves has been a ringer for over twenty years, and his a member of the above Guild, and those of us who know him and have known him as a ringer> we feel it our bouden duty to bring the case before the readers of “ T h e B e l l N e w s ” with the hope that they and others if possible will willingly respond to this call which is made to us in this hour of need. Having been absent from work so long, and only a working man, naturally there has been so little coming in that his wife is at her wits ends to know where to get ■ufficient for the little extras needed in such an expensive time. Unfortunately Mr. Reeves has fallen into quarter pay from the Friendly Society to which be belongs, and' the time is nearly

due for him to pay up his quarter’s club money to enable him to receive the benefit. Therefore he is almost entirely dependent on the generosity of all who can afto'd it to stretch out an hand to our worthy brother-ringer who is lying on a bed of sickness from which he can never hope to rise again. Let us help him while he has a little life spared him on this earth. I can assure you this is a most deserving case, and leave it to your brotherly consideration as to whether you will be one and perhaps induce others also to contribute Jo this fund, however small the donation may be, as it is not the amount which is important (though that is necessary if means will allow), but it is the cheerful giver who is to prove a true friend in a case like this. Trusting there will be many who will come forward with a good heart and give what they can, which will be most gratefully received by A. W . Osborne, Hon. Secretary and Treasurer to the Reading Branch, 17, Dorothy Street, Reading.

Amount ackn ow led ged ......................................Rev, G. F, Coleridge (C ro w th o rn e)...............Mr, R, Bishop (Reading) ...........................Mr, F. W. Hopgood (Reading)...........................Rev. F. J. C, Gillmor (St. Giles’ Reading) ...Mr. C. Higgs (Reading)......................................Mr. W . Hughes (Reading) ...........................Miss E. Goodship (Reading) ...........................The Cheddington Ringers by S. L . Gower ...The LJnslade Ringers by F. V ic k e r s ...............The Farnham Ringers by A. J. LeClercq ...Mr. W . Foreman (Greenwich)...........................Mr, R. K. Knight (Walthamstow) ...............Mr. W. Fuller. Wargrave Ringers ...............Mr. J. Slarke (Towcester) ...........................Mr, R. Sawyer (Reading) ...............The Edmonton Ringers by G. P a ic e ...............Boyne Hill Ringers by G. Martin The Frensham Ringers by H. ChaffeyMr. G. Boddiugton (R eadin g)...........................Mr. J, B, Hesse (Chertsey) ...........................Mr, R. Buckland (Beaconsfield) ...............Rev. R. P. Newhouse (St. Laurence, Reading) Mr. R. W . Jennison (Keighley, Yorks)Mr, J. J. Parker (Farnham Royal)Miss M, Chillingworth (Bradfield) ...............Great Marlow Ringers by H. Collins...Mr. L . Smith (Reading) ...........................A sympathiser ............... ...........................Mr. A. Barnes (Stockport) ...........................Chalfont St, Peter’s Ringers by J. BlackmoreMrs, F, Whittington (Cranleigh) ...............Mr. H. Coffee (Reading) ...........................Mr. G. Wheeler (London) ...........................Mr. H. Sighton (Eaton, G r a n th a m )...............The Shiplake Ringers by O. P o r t e r ...............Mr, W , Ireland (Painswick) ...........................The Tilehurst Ringers by R. Chapman Rev. Canon Lovett-Cameron (Mortimer) ...The Reigate Ringers byG . F. H o a d ...............Mr. E, F. Poppy (Eye, Suffolk)...........................

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£^3 2 6Donations, however small, will k ill be thankfully received by

Mr. A. W . Osborne, Hon. Sec. and Treasurer of Reading Branch, 17, Dorothy Street, Reading, assuring one and all that it is a most deserving case. Mr. A. W. Reeves wishes to thank one and all most heartily for their very kind consideration in his terribleaffliction.

L l a n g o l l e n . — On Sunday, December i6th, at St. Collin’s church, a quarter-peal of Stedman Triples, in 46 mins. *5 . Davies, *T. Audley, *T. Ellis, T. James, J. W . Bailey, J. Davies, J. W. Davies, *J. R, Edwards. *First quarter-peal. Rung as a birthday compliment to the conductor, J. W . Davies.

F O R SALE.— P ea l of 32 handbells. Will sell cheap. A p p ly — W. F o r ste r , 24, Hadfield Street, Nortbwich.

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The Ancient Society of College Yonths.- Established 1637.— Meetings for practice will be held at St. John’s, Hackney, on January 16th : Southwark Cathedral on the 12th and 30th; St. Magnus on tbe i8th; and St. Michael’s, Cornhil), on the 23rd.

A district meetiog will be held at St. Alphege, Greenwich, on Match 2nd.

W il l ia m T. C o c k b r i l l , Hon. S k .31, Bigtley Road, Clapham, S.W -

The London County Associaiion late the St. James’s Society.— Established 1824.— Northern District.— The annual district meeting will be beld at St Botolph's, Bishops- gate, to-day. Sat., January 13th. Bells available from 4.30 to 8 p.m Business meeting in the parish room at 5.45, A social evening will also be held in the parish room ot 8.15 p.m, All ringers welcome.

W il l ia m J. Kem p, Hon, Sec.177, Chatsworth Road, N.E.

The London County Association late the St. James‘s Society.— Established 1824,— Sontbern District.— The annual meeting will be held on Saturday, January 20th, at St. Margaret's, Westminster. Tower open from4,30 to 8.30 p.m. Business meeting at 5 30.

F. A. S m itb , Hon. Sec.86, Gaskaith Road, Balham Hill.

The Middlesex County Association and London Diocesan Guild.— South and West District.— The annual meeting will be held by kind permission of the Vicar (Rev. J. H. Champion McGill), at Isleworth on Saturday, January 20th, Bells available from 2.30. Tea by kind invitation of Mrs. McGill in the Hartland Road Mission Room at 6 o'clock.

H, C. CaANDLBK, Hon. Sec.Church Road, Heston.

St. Margarets Society, Westminster.— The annual meetfng will take place at St. Margaret’s on Frtday, January 19th, at 7.45.

Jambs E. D a v is , Hon. Sec,

The Royal Cumberland Youths. — The annual general meeting will be held at St. Martin's-in-tbe-Fields on Saturday, January aotb. Tower open at 3.30. Meat tea in tbe vestry ball at 5.30,. gd. per head to those who inform me of their intention to be present by the iSth ius^ F. Bbnnbtt, Hoq. Sec.

3, Margaret Terrace, Hart Lane, New Cross,

The North Notts Associotion.-The next qnarterly meeting will be held at Wotksop today, Sat., Jannafy 13th. Tea at 5 p m.

B, D a r l b y , Hon. Sec,

The Kent County Association. — Maidstone District.— A qaarterly meeting will be held at East Farleigb to-day, S a t , January 13th. Belfry open at 3.30. Short service at 5.30. Tea at 6. followed by the nsual business meeting. May 1 take tbe liberty of asking all to attend, as an important question will be raised in connection with the Association. G. M o o rb , Hon. Dis. Sec,

71, Florence Road, Maidstone,

Society for the Archdeaconry of Stafford. — Qaarterly meeting at Wood Green on Saturday, January 13th, Bells available at 3. Ser- viGR in oharcb at 5.30, with address by tbe

Rev. E, V. Cox. Tea in Church Institnte at6. H. K n ig h t , Hon. Sec.

15, Rugby Street, Wolverhampton,

Stoke Archidiaconal Association. — The next monthly meeting will be held at Silver- dale to-day. Sat., Jannary 13th. Bells ready at 3 p.m. Tea at 5 jo^ Servive at 7.

R e v . C . E . D o n n b , J. Jo h n so n ,

Hon. Secs.

The Lancashire Association.-Maucbester Branch.— Tbe next meeting will be held at Manchester Cathedral bn Saturday, January 20th. Bells available from 5 p.m. Meeting at 7 p.m.

W. W. WOLSHNCROFT, Brauch Sec.

The Midland Counties Association.— Bnrton-on-Trent District.-The annual meeting of this district will be held in St, Paul's Institute on Saturday, January 20th. The bells of St. Panl’s church will be available for ringing between tbe hours of 3 and 7, except during the meeting, which will commence at 5 o'clock. All members and friends invited.

H, Wakley, Local Hod. Sec.

The Sussex County Association -Eastern Division.— The next qnarterly meeting will be held at St. Mary's parish church, Eastbourne, on Saturday, January 20tb. Members who intend to be present at tea (which by kind invitation o( the Vicar, the Rev W. C. Streat- field), will take place at the Pitman Institute, opposite tbe church), must let me know by the leth inst, Ringing from 3 to 5.30. Tea at 6. Meeting to follow,

Geo. fl. Howsb, Hon. Sec.Kenilworth, Latimer Road, Eastbourne.

The Hertfordshire Association.-Northern District.— A meeting will be held at Baldock on Saturday. January 20th. Bells available afternoon and evening. Will those coming kindly inform me before January i8th.

B. H. T. Dsakb, Hon, Dis. Sec.29. Bancroft, Hitchin.

Worcestershire and Districts Association. — Northern Branch, — A quarterly branch meeting will be held at Rowley Regis on Saturday, January sotb. Service at 4 p.m. Business meeting after. Tea will be provided for all who send me their names by Wednesday. January 17th. Bells (8) available.

J. R. N bw m an, Hon. Sec.Bransford, Worcester.

The Kent County Association.-Lewisham District — The next meeting of this district will beheld at St Nicholas, Deptford, S.E., on Saturday, January 27th. Full particulars next week. T. G boom bsidgb, Hon. Dis. Sec.

The Surrey Association.— Annual meeting at Kingston on Satuiday, January 27th. at 3 p.m Seivioe at 5.15. Tea at 3.45, to be followed by business meeting, at which the Vicar will preside. Will unattached members intending to be present, kindly let me know on or before Wednesday, January 24th.

C y r i l F. J o h n s to n , Hon. Sec.Bell Foundry, Croydon.

The Midland Counties Association.-The next qaarterly meeting will be held at Hinckley on Saturday, January 27th. Tower open at 2.30. Committee meeting at 3.43. Tea IS. each, at 4.30, both in the Church Schools Tea will only be provided for those who notify Mr. F. Cotton, 4, Gladstone Terrace, London Road, Hinckley, not later than Wednesday, January 24th. The Committee will be much obliged if those members who have not paid their snbscriptioos up to the end of 1911 wil

do so at or before this meetiog.W. E. Whitb, Hon, Sec.

The Lancashire Association.-BlacUnm Branch.— The next meeting will be held at Holy Trinity church. Blackburn, on Sattlt- day, January S7tb. Bells ready at 3 o’clocki Meeting at 6.30.

J. W a ts o n , Branch Sac.

The Kent County Association .-Tonbrldgo District.—The annual meeting of this district will be held at Chiddingstone on Satardar, February 3rd. Tower open at 3 o'clock. Farther particulars next weak.

W. L a t t b r . Hon, Dis. Sac.

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Oh Sutwrday, ym uarf 6, igi2, in Two Hours and Party UinittK,

A t t h b C b o r c b o f S t . A n n , S t a m f o r d H i l l ,

A P E A L OF BOB M INOR, 5040 C H A N G E S ;Being seven 720s each called differently. Tenor 8 cwi, 10 lbs.

T h o m as C. R in g r o s b * F b an k E. R in g r o s b *HbRBBRT ARMSTRONGf

..Treble. fE o w iM R d s s e l l .................4.

. . 2. tWiLUAM BOTTRILL . . . . 5.

. . 3' A r m s tr o n g • • •• T m r .

Condccted by John Abmstbong.•First peal. fFirst peal on sis bells. {First peal of Minor as oon-

dactor. The ringer of tbe 4th was elected a member previons to starting. F. Riogrose is 17 years of age. Rang to commemorate the festival of tbe Epiphany,

THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION.On Monday, JawMty 8 , 1912, in Three Hours and Ten Minutes,

A t t h b C h u r c h o f S t . M a b g a r b t , B a r k in g ,

A P E A L OF T R E B L E B O B MAJOR, 5120 C H A N Q E S ;I n t h b K bm t V a r ia t io n ,

A r t b d b J. N b a l b . . . .T r e i le ,

Tenor 22J cwt. in £ flat. D 'O y l b y a . Simoms . . 5. .

*Jam bs N o k r is . . . . . . 6. A l b b r t C. H a r d y . . . . 7, H b n r y T o r b lb . . ..Tenor,

R b o b b n S an d br s . . . . 2,T h om as F a u l k n e r . . . . 3.W il l ia m H , T h b o b a l d . . 4,

Composed by J, R ib v b s , and Conducted by T h o m a s F a d lk n b b .

’ First peal in the method. Rang as a birthday compliment to Messrs. Neale and Sanders.

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RAINHILL, LANCASHIRE.TH E LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION.

Oh Monday, December 26,1911, in Two Hours and Thirty-seven Minutes,

A t t h b C h d r c h op S t . BARia0i.0MBW,

A P E A L OF M INOR, 5040 C H A N G E S ;Being three 720s of Single Oxford, and four 720s of Plain Bob.

Tenor 14 cirt. i qr. 18 lbs.H. A sb to n ........................ Treble.R. L b a t b b k ............................R. A. CARTWBiaHT . . . . 3.

}. A. CALt&ND.................4,G. Sakz ........................5.F. }. H ancock.................Tenor.

Conducted by F. J. H an co ck .

THORNE, YORKS.THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION.

Of! Saturday, December 30, ig ii, in Three Hours and Ten Minutes,

A t t b b P a r is b C b u b c b ,

A P E A L OP O R A N D SIR E T R IP L E S , 5040 CH AN G ES ; T a y lo r 's , Tenor 15 cwt.

. . ..Treble. H b r b b b i L u d k inG io r g b D a v is . . F r x d k . T a t b C b a r lb b W . K in g H. T a t b . . . .

•First peal.

2.3.4 -

J. C l a r k e ............................. 6.T h om as S m i t h .................... 7.

*josBPH D r a k b .....................Tenor.

Condncted bjr H. L ddkin.

WRINGTON, SOMERSETSHIRE.THE BATH AND W ELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.

Oh Saturday, December 3 0 ,1911, tn Three Hours and Forty Minutes,

A t t h b C b o r c h o f A l l S a in ts ,

A P E A L OF FO R W A R D ROYAL, 5000 CHANGES. Tenor 37 cwt in C sharp.

A l b b r t S i o w b l l . . ..Treble.. F r bd G . M a y . . . . . . 2. S a m u b l P h il l ip s . . . . 7.

C b a r l b s H . G ordon • • 3- W il l ia m S t o w e l l . . . . 8.W il l ia n L a n s d o w n . . . . 4. Jo h n H . H e s s e . . . .W il l ia m K n ig b t . . . . 3 - H e n r y H o w e l l . . . . ..Tenor,

Composed by J o h n C a r t e r , and Condncted by F r b d G. M a y .

First peal of Royal on the bells. First peal of Forward Royal in tb e coanty, and for the above Association. This is W. Knight's 100th peal, a list of which appears elsewhere.

SPELDHURST, KENT.TH E KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION.

On Saturday, December 30, 1911, in Three Hours and Jen Minutes,

A i t h b C b u b c h of S t . M a b y t b b V ir g in ,

A F B A L O F BO B MAJOR, 5036 CHANGES. Tenor 13 cwt.

JAMBS BaKBK . . . . ln d rb w M a r s b a l l . . A r t h u r M a y n a r d * . .

W a l t e r M a b s b a l l

G b o r g b T u b l b y J a m b s M a yn ar d C h a r l b s C b a f m a n W il l ia m L a i t b b

. . 5. . . 6.

..Tenor

..Treble,. . 2.•• 3- . . 4.

Composed by J o b n H o w e s , and Condncted by W ilu a m ^ t t b r .

*First peal in the method. For calling see K.C, A, Report for 1911, peal No. 1654. a farewell peal to the Rev. and Mrs. Mackin-non and Miss R. Macalpine Leny, who to the great regret of all the ringers in the district, were leaving Speldharst on New Year's Day.

L eytonbtone (Essex).— On Christmas morning, at tbe church of St. John the Baptist, 720 Plain Bob. A. Fiddis, F. Doran, S. Hayes, W. Miller, G. Dawson, J. Moule condoctor. On Sunday, December 31st, 720 Plain Bob. F. Doran, A. Prior, S. Hayes, W . Miller, G. Dawson, J. Monle ceodactor. First 720 w H h a bob bell by F, Doran and A, Prior. -

BRIDSTOW. HEREFORDSHIRE.THE HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD.

On Saturday, December 30, ig ii, in T m Hours and Fifty-eight Minutes,

A t t b e P a b is b C b u r c b ,

A P E A L OP M INOR, 5040 C H A N G E S:Being three 720s of G randsire, and fonr of Plain Bob.

..Treble.. . 2.

H b n b y M a r k l o v e E d w a r d S u m m ers F r a n k V o y c e . .

W a l t e r P o s to n . . . . 4. JossFB C a r t w r i g h t . . 3. W i l l ia m P o s to n i . ..Tenor.

Conducted by W il l ia m P o s to n .

WOLVERHAMPTON, STAFFORDSHIRE. SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD On Saturday, December 30, 1911, in Three Hours and Four Minutes,

A t t b b C b d r c b or S t . Luki,A P E A L OF G R A N D SIR E T R IP L E S , 3040 C H A N G E S;

G r o v e s ’s V a r ia t io n o f P a r k e r 's T w i l v b - P a b t .

Tenor to cwt...Treble.. . 2.

C b a b l b s B a il e y W il l ia m L a w l b y D a n ie l Jo n e s A n d r e w Jo n e s . .

G b o r q e C l a v b r o o k . . . . 5. B b r n a r d W. S m i t b . . . . 6.A l f r e d F a l l o n .................... 7 ,C h a r l b s D a r b v . . ..Tenor,

Conducted by A. F a l l o n

Rung with the bells half-ranfflad as a taibnte of respect to tbe late Hon. Mrs. Angnstos Legge, wife of the Bishop of Lichfield.

MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE.THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION.

On Saturday, December 30, igtz, in Three Hours and Eighteen Minute/,

A t t b b C b u r c b o f S t . M a r y ,

A P E A L OP STED M A N C A T E R S , 5043 CHANGES, Tenor 25J cwt.

C b a e l e s H. 1< o w le r ..Treble. Louis E . A l l e n . . . . 2.S a m u e l C o t t o n .....................3.F rb d k . H. D i x i e r . . . . 4. E b n e s t M o r r is * . . . . 5.

6.JosiAB M o r r is . . . .R ic h a r d H. B a b tra m E d w a r d R b a d b r . .A l f r e d M a r t in . . . . 9. T b o m a s T a y lo b . . ..Tenor,

7-8.

Composed by F rb d k . H. D e x t e b , and Conducted by E. R e a d e r .

*First peal of Stedman,

SEDGLEY. STAFFORDSHIRE.SOCIETY FOR TH E ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD.

On Saturday, December 30, 1911, in T m Hours and Fifty-six Minutes.

A t t b b C b u r c b of A l l S a in t s ,

A P E A L OP OXFORD B O B T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S : P a r k e r ’s T e n - P a r t .

..T reble.. . 2.

Frank W. PERRENsf Artbur Baker . . . josEFB Roberts William BAYLissf .

B enjamin Gougb . . Samubl Baker . . . . W illiam F isbbr

fBSNJAMIN F uLLWOOD

5-6.

..Tenor,

Conducted by W il l ia m F is b e b .

First peal in the method on the bells, f First peal in the method.-

COSELEY, STAFFORDSHIRE.SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD. On Sunday, December 31, 1911, in Two Hours arid Fifty-four Minutes,

A i t b e P a r is b C b u r c b ,

A P E A L OP G R A N D SIR E T R IP L E S 5040 CHANGES ; G b ovb b 's V a b ia tio n o f P a b k e r 's 1 2 - P a r t ,

..Treble,

. . 2.W il l ia m A . Je a v o n s A r t h u r B a k b r . . .W a l t b b G r i n s e l l . . . . 3. S a m u e l P e a r c e . . . . 4.

B e n jam in G o u g b S a m u e l B a k e r . . W i l l ia m F is h e r A l b e r t E. L a w

. . s .

. . 6.

..Tenort

Condncted by W illia m F is h e r .

Rung in honour of the birthday of the Rev, W. Spencer, m .a., Vicar of the parish, and Rural Dean of Himleyl

524 T H E B g L L mms Am k i i i G M s ' ]an. 13, ig ii.

:ij :

EYE, SUFFOLK,THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.

On Suniav, Duember 31, 19 11 , in Three Hours m i Nine Minutes,

A t IB B C h u r c h o r SS. P k t b b an d P a d l ,

A P E A L OF B O B MAJOR, 5040 CH A N G E S. Tenor 22 cwt.

..Treble,C . 2.

H u b e r t I . D a v . . . .A l f r e d E. B o w e l i . .E r n e st W . C l o v e r . . . . 3. G e o r g e E . D a y . . . . 4.

F b e d k . B b d n n in g . . . . 5,F r b d k . D a y .................... 6.T h o m as A . T u r n e r . . . . 7. E r n e s t F . Poppy . . ..Tenor.

Composed by C. C h a r q e , and Conducted by E . F , P o p p y . Rung after evening service.

BRISTOL.— THE ST. NICHOLAS GUILD.On Snnday, December 31, i g i i , in Three Hours and Fifteen Minutes,

A t t h e C h u r c h o f S t . N ic h o la s ,

A P E A L OF STE D M A N T R IP L E S , 5040 CH AN G ES.A l b e r t S t o w e l l . . ..Treble. F r b d k . W . W a d b . . . . z .C h a r l i s P e r r y .....................3.FÊd G. M a y .................... 4.

S a m u e l P h il l ip s . . . . 5. H b s r y H ow ELii . . . . 6.I sa a c L o n g ............................. 7.U b ia h B r a v e n .................... Tenor.

Composed by S i r A. P. H e y w o o d , and Conducted by F r e d G. M a y .

Reference elsewhere.

ANSTON, NOTTS.THE NORTH NOTTS. ASSOCIATION.

Oh Sunday, Deeetnber 31, ig ii , in Two Hours and Fifty-five Minutes,

A l TBE C h u r c h o f S t . James,

A P E A L OF T R E B L E BO B M INOR, 5040 C H AN G ES ;Being 720 each of Worcester Surprise, Chichester, Cambridge,

Norwich, Kitchener, Anston, and Baden Powell.Tenor 12 cwt.

F . S tb n to n .................Treble. R. S m i t h ........................ 4.H. T o r n e r ............................. 2. S . S m i t h .................................. 5.H. S te n to n ^ .....................3 C . F o w l k b .................................. Tenor,

'% • Conducted by H. S tb n to n .

Rung for. the departure of the old year, and finished at ix.59. This isêlieved to be a record for the nearest approach to midnight.

HOLBETON, DEVON.THE DEVONSHIRE GUILD.

On Sunday, December 31, 1911, in Three Hours and S ix Minutes,

A t t h e C h u r ch o f A l l S a in t s ,

A P E A L OF G R A N D SIR E D O U B LE S, 3040 CH AN G ES. Tenor 14 cwt,

H . L a p th o r n * W , W ill ia m s * W. D. James

, .T r M e . . . 2.. . 3.

*B. M i l l e r ............................. 4,R e v . E. s. P o w e l l . . . . 5.

* H . H e a r d ............................. Tenor.

Conducted by the R e v . E. S. P o w e l l .

'F irst peal. First peal as conductor. This is the first peal of Doubles rung in the county of Devon, consisting of forty-two 6-scores each called differently, and contained common Grandsire singles and bobs only.

BADSEY, WORCESTERSHIRE. W ORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION,

(Southern Branch.)On Sunday, December 31, 19 11 , in Two Hours and Fifty-five Minutes,

A t t h e P a r ish C h u r c h ,

A P E A L OF G R A N D SIR E T R IP L E S , 3040 CH A N G E S.E d w in K n ig h t * . . ..Treble.L e w is S p a r r o w * . . . . 2.AUGUSTUS D o r b . . . . 3.W il l ia m S p a rb o w * . . . . 4.

Conducted by F bank Cook.*First peal on eight bells.

F r a n k C ook .....................5.C h a r l e s K n ig h t . . . . 6.Ja m e s A d d is .....................7.A l l e n K n i g h t .....................Tenor.

NEWHALL, DERBYSHIRE.THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION.

On Sunday, Deeember 31, i g i i , in Two Hours and Forty-four Minutes,

A t t h e C h u r c h o f S t . Joh n ,

A PE A L OF B O B MINOR, 5040 CH A N G E S;Being seven 720s. Tenar 11 cwt.

Jam bs F. G o d f r e y John H o u g h H e r b e r t S h a r p e

..Treble.. . 2.•• 3-

Conducted by H . H ubdm an.

Rang with the bells mnfSed for the watch-night service.

G b o r g b B a s b lb y . . . . I. H e r b e r t H u r d m a n .. . . 5. D a v id L . C o t t o n . . ..Tenor,

THORNHAM MAGNA, SUFFOLK.THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION,

On Sunday. December 31, 1911, in Two Hours and Thirty-four MiniOes,

A t t h e C h u r c h of S t . M a r y ,

A P E A L OF T R E B L E B O B M INOR, 5040 CH AN G E S ;Being 720 each of College Exercise, College Pleasure, London

Scholars' Pleasure, Woodbine. Oxford, Burton and London Treble Bob. Tenor 10 cwt.. . ..Treble.. . . . 2.

C h a r l e s N unn . . E d w a b d Y oungs W il l ia m C l o v e r

A lp h a e u s B e r r y . . . . 4. G e o r g e C a t tb b m o lb . . s> W i l l i a m R o s e .....................Tenor.

Conducted by W il l ia m R o se .

Rung after the evening service. This is the first peal rung by E. Youngs since his recovery from an operation in Norwich Hospital in

FRAMLINGHAM. SUFFOLK.THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.

On Sunday, December 31, i g i i , in Three Hours and Two Minutes,

A t t h e C h u r c h of S t . M ic h a e l ,

A P E A L OF GRANDSIRE T R IP L E S, 3040 C H A N G E S; H o l t 's O r i g i n a l . Tenor 16 cwt a qrs. 4 lbs.

W il l ia m O s t l b r . . ..Treble.S t a n l e y B o n n ey * . . . . 2.E. H o b a r t S m ith G e o r g e E. Sym onds

tJoHM S e l f ............................. 5.W i l l o u g h b y E. M a u lo b n 6 .

3. W il l ia m F l o r y . . . . 7 ,4. { C h a r l e s B u t t o n . . ..Tenor.

Conducted by G b o r g b E. Sym onds.

’ First peal in the method. fFirst peal in the method away from the tenor. {First peal in any method, and was proposed a member of the Association before starting. Rung fully muffled as a farewell to ig ii, the bells coming round just in time to un-mulHe and ring a short touch in the same method eo welcome the New Year.

TIBENHAM, NORFOLK.

THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.On Monday, January i, 1912, in Three Hours,

A t t h e C h u r c h of A l l S a in t s ,

A P E A L OF T R E B L E B O B M INOR, 5040 C H A N G E S;Being 720 each of London Surprise, Cambridge Surprise, Nether-

seale Surprise, Evening Star, London Scholars' Pleasure, College Exercise, and Sandiacre Pleasure.

C l a r e n c e G ooch G e o r g e S m e llin g B e r t ie T u r n e r . .

..TrebU.

. . 2.3 .

Tenor 20 cwt.F r e d k . M a n s b r .....................4.John S n e l l i n g .....................5.F r b d k . S e a g b r ................ Tenor.

Conducted by F. M a n s b r .

BANGOR.— THE NORTH W ALES ASSOCIATION.On Tuesday, January a, igi2, in Two How s and Fifty-seven Minutes,

At the Church of St. David,A PEAL OF GRAN DSIRE T R IP L E S , 5040 CHANGES.

Groves’ Variation of Parker's 12-Part. Tenor 131 cwt. in F sharp,Frank A. Hobbs . Rev. T. Lewis Jones , Arthur E. Pegler , Albert J. Hughes

..T reU s. William Crane, jun............3,. . 2. James H, Midwinter.. . . 6.. . 3, William T. Pegler .. . . 7.. . 4. William Crane, sen............Twor.

Conducted by William T. Pegler,

Rang as a birthday compliment to the conductor, who receivad the usual eoDgratulationsj

]an. 15, xgi2. f i i t i i L L A ilid R IN G E R S R e c o r d . 52s

BARKSTO N, LIN CO LN SH IR E.

T H E LIN CO LN DIOCESAN G U ILD .(Sonthern Branch.)

0» UoHiav, fanm ry 1 , 1912, in Two Hourt and Fifty-thru Minutes,

At the Charch of St. Nicholas,

A P E A L O F M IN O R , 5040 C H A N G E S ;

Being 720 each of Cambridge Surprise, Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, Doable Court, Single Coart, Oxford Bob and Plain Bob.

Tenor 13 cwt.

JobnA dkinson.................. Treilt.Reginald S c o t t ..................2.Arthur P a lm e r .................. 3.

Conducted by A. Mackears,

First peal in seven methods by all except the conductor.

William Watson . . . . 4.Arthur Drury ..................5.Arthur Mackears . . ..Tenor.

H IGH W Y C O M B E .— T H E OXFORD DIOCESAN G U ILD . (East Berks, and South Bucks. Branch.)

On JTtdntsday, January 3 ,(ig tijin T hru Hours and, Twenty-five Minutes,

At thedhurch of All Saints,

A P B A L O F B R IN C A T E R S , 5076 C H A N Q E S.Tenor 32 cwt. in C sharp.

John E van s..........................6,George F. Williams . . . . 7. Arthur F. Ashman . . . . 8. James W . Wilkins . . . . 9. Frank W. Boxell . . ..Tenor.

Fred Hayes ..................TrebleFrederick G . Biggs . . . . 2,William H. Fussell . . . . 3.Ralph Coles..........................4.John Gransbury..................5.

Composed by James W . Parker, and Conducted by G eorgeF. Williams.

First peal of Erin Caters by all the band, on the bells, and by the above Guild.

C A R D IF F .— T H E LLA N D A F F DIOCESAN A SSO CIATIO N .

On Thursiuy, January 4, 1912, in Three Hours and Ten Minutu,

At the Church of St. John,

A P E A L O P B O B M AJOR, 5040 C H A N Q B S .Tenor 27 cwt. in D.

Clarence O. Hobbs . . ..Treble,John Harris..........................2.William B. B is s ..................3.Charles R. Lilley . . . . 4.

Composed by John Carter, and Conducted by Charles R. Lilley.

Rang after meeting short for Bob Royal.

William M il le r ..................5.Fred Chamberlain . . . . 6.Sidney Dawe .................. 7,William B o lto n .................. Tenor.

B U R T O N -O N -T R E N T , ST A FFO R D SH IR E.

T H E M IDLAND C O U N T IE S ASSO CIATIO N AND T H E ST . P A U L ’S SO C IE T Y , B U R T O N -O N -T R E N T .

On Thursday, January 4, 1912, in Three Honrs and Twenty four Minutes,

At the Chnrch of St. Paul,

A P E A L O F D U F F I B L D M A JO R , 5040 C H A N Q B S .

Tenor 26 cwt.

.Treble., 2.

Algernon P . G. Stone* George Robinson . . Edward I. Stone . . WiUiam C. Wakley . .

George Bull . . k.Albeit P. Wakley . . . . 6.

Joseph G r i f f in .................. 7.John H. Swinfield . . ..Tenor.

Composed by Sir Arthur Hey wood, and Conducted by Albert Wakley.

'F irst peal in the method.

I l k l e y (Yorks).— On Christm as D ay, for morning service at the parish church, a quarter-peal o f G randsire T rples. R. Richm ond, A . South, T . W ard en , C . Stephenson, W . Cook, T . W . Craw shaw . J. W . B itkin conductor, C. E . Spencer.

A D IA G R A M O F U N IO N T R I P L E S (1893), m ay be had gratis, on application by letter to W . H . T h o m p s o n , 5,

Sillwood Street, Brighton, to whom th e, unsold tem ainder has been retun ied by tbe.publisbei8.

CU R D R ID G E , H AM PSH IR E.

T H E W IN C H E ST E R DIOCESAN G U ILD .

On Friday, January 5, 1912, in Three Honrs and Elaien Minutes,

At the Charch of St. Peter,

A P B A L O F Q R A N D S IR EHolt’s Ten-Part.

Gilbert Boll* ..................TrebU.Edwin Wellsteadf . . . . 2. Frederick I. Newland* . . 3. George Williams . . . . 4.

T R I P L E S , S040 C H A N Q B S ; Tenor 26 cwt. in D.

William T. Ryves . . . . 5.Alfred Mears ..................6.Andrew M e a r s .................. 7.Caleb J o h n s o n ..................Tenor,

Conducted by George Williams.

’ First peal, tFirst peal with a bob bell. A ll except the condactor are members of the local band.

H O LBETO N .— T H E D E V O N SH IR E G U ILD .

(The Charles Parochial Society )

On Saturday, January 6, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-seveu Minutes,

At the Parish Charch,

A P E A L O F M IN O R , 504° C H A N G E S ;Being two 720s of Kent Treble Bob and live oi Plain Bob, each called

dififerently.

. . 4 .

y .T e lr .

Reginald Dobson William D. James Rev. E . S. Powell

..T reblt.. . 2.. . 3.

Conducted by WiUiam D. James.

'F irst peal of Minor.

•George R. Stroud Frank Hockaday Ernest W. Marsh

..Treble.. . 2. William Richards • • • • 7*•• 3-. . 4. William D. James •• •• 9*. . 5- Francis Purse . . . . . .Tmor.

P L YM O U T H — T H E D E V O N SH IR E G U ILD .

On Thursday, Jaamry 4, 1912, in Three Hours and Thirty-four Minutes,

At the Charch of St. Andrew,

A P E A L O F G R A N D S IR E C A T B R S , 5021 C H A N Q B S .

Tenor 35 cwt. in C.

Ernest W , Marsh . .George R. Strond . .William Ford . . . .Reginald A. H. Dobson Joseph W oodley.. . .

Composed by John Cox, and Conducted by Ernest W. M ar& .

’ First peal of Caters away from the tenor.

B O TT E SF O R D . L E IC E ST E R S H IR E .T H E LIN CO LN DIOCESAN G U ILD .

(Southern Branch.)

On Saturday, January 6, 1912, in Three Hours,

At the Chnrch of St. Mary.

A P B A L O P G R A N D S IR B T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N Q B S .

•Fred Turner ..................5.Albert C. Darnell . . . . 6.Sidney P ro cto r..................7.Thomas H. H all..................Tenor.

Ernest N idd.................. . . Treble,Harry Thorpe ..................2.David B. Overton . . . . 3.William G. Thorpe . . . . 4.

Composed by J. J. Parker, and Conducted by Sidney Proctor

•First peal. Quickest peal on the bells.

W ELLIN G BO R O U G H , N O RTH AN TS.

T H E C E N T R A L N O RTH A M PTO N SH IR E ASSO CIATIO N .

On Saturday, January 6, 1912, in Three Hows and Fourteen Minutes,

At the Church of St. Luke,

A P B A L O F S T B D M A N T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N G B S ; Bulwer's Variation of Thurstans’s. Tenor 30 cwt.

Robert F. Turner Edward Chapman Alfred Knight . .E . Maurice Atkins

..T reble. . . 2.•• 3.. . 4.

Charles W . Bird . . . . 5. Frederick W. Sawfoot . . 6,David J, Nichol................... ......Harry Pettitt .................. Tenor,

Conducted by David J. Nicbols.

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EVE SH A M , W O ItC E ST E R SH lR E .

W O R C E ST E R SH IR E AND D IST R IC T S ASSO CIATIO N . (Sonthern Branch.)

(The All Saints and St. Lanrence Gnild, Evashain.)

On Satnriay, January 6, 19x2. in T hru B onn ani Eltvm Uinutes,

At the Bell Tower,

A P B A L O F Q R A N D S IR E C A T E R S , 5021 C H A N Q B S .

Tenor 31 cwt.

Harry t i o l l e s * .................. Treble.Raymond Yoang . . 3.Thomas E d w in .................. 3.Herbert J o rd a n .................. ......James Hemming.................. 5.

'Frederick Johnson . . . . 6. Frederick Jordan . . 7.

tH enry J. Phipp................... ......Harry Middleton . . . . g. William Workman . . ..Tenor,

Composed by John Carter, and Conducted by Harry Middleton,

*First peal on ten bells. fFirst peal on ten away from the tenor.

B R E C O N . SO U TH W ALES.

T H E H E R E F O R D DIOCESAN G U ILD .On Saturday, January 6, tg ia , in Two Hourt and Fifty~niu$ Minutts,

A t t h e C b d r c b or S t , M a r y t b b V ir g in ,

A P E A L O P S T E D M A N T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N Q B S ; T h b r s t a k s ’s F o d r - F a r t . Tenor 17 cwt.

W ill ia m H a r c s s t . . . . 5. A l b e r t M a t t h e w s . . . . 6. W iLU AM E v a n s . . . . 7 .

' E r n e s t J o n e s ..................Ttnor,

S a m d sl .............................. Treble.S a m u e l B r o o k s ............................G e o r g e G i b l i n .................. 3.W ill ia m S b o r t .....................4.

Conducted by W i l l i a m E v a n s .

*First peal. First peal of Stedman as condactor.

N O TTIN G H AM .— T H E M IDLAND CO U N TIE S ASSO CIATIO N .

On Siturday, January 6,Ji9i3, in Three Hours and Thirty-eight Minutes,

A t t b e CaaR CH o r S t . M ab y,

A P B A L O P B O B R O Y A L , 5040 C H A N Q E S .Tenor 33 cwt.

T. C b a k i e s D ic k e n . . ..T reb le,JoBEFB W o o l l e y . . . . 2.A l b e r t H . W a r d . . . . 3.E r n e s t J. O l iv e r . . . . 4.W iLU A M B e l l a m y . . . . g.

J a m e s H . C l a r e s . . . . 6.F r a n k Jo b n so n .................. 7.S a m d e l W e s le y . . . . 8. H a r b y R. C o b b in . . . . g. F e r c i v a l P r i c e . . ..Tenor.

Composed by G . H a y w o o d , and Conducted by W m . B e l la m y .

First peal of Bob Royal by all except ringer of 8th. Rung as a fwawell to tbe ringer of the 6th, who sailed for Australia on Jan. 11.

W /.LSALL, ST A FFO R D SH IR E .

SO C IE T Y F O R T H E A R CH D EAC O N R Y O F STA FFO R D ,

On Satmday, January 6, igi2 , in Three Hours and Two Minutes,

A t t b b C b u r c h o f S t . M a t i b e w ,

A P E A L O P S T B D M A N C A T E R S , 5041 C H A N G E S . Tenor 24 cwt.

tCBRISTOPHER HICE . . . . 6.t W alter R. Hugbes . . 7. tGEoktiE P e a t b .................. 8.

A l f r e d Adam s* . . ..Treble. A l f r e d Jam es W a l l a i e b 2. W a l t e r H . H aw esw o o d * 3, C h e i r o f b e r W a l l a x e r . . 4, B d q a e T . SMixat . . . . s.

. . 9.

. . T mot.T b o m as j . E l t o n

tG lLBERT HaBDIMG

Composed by Job n C a r t e r , and Conducted by T b o s . J . E l t o n .

•First peal. fFirst peal of Caters. JFirst peal of Stedman Caters. Rung to celebrate the festival of the Epiphany.

C R A W L E Y , SU SSEX.

T H E SU SSEX C O U N T Y ASSO CIATIO N .

On Sunday, Jauuary 7, i g i i , in Two Hours and Fifty-four Minutes,

A t t b e C b u r c b o f S t . J o h n t b e B a p t is t ,

A P B A L O P T R E B L E B O B M A JO R , 5024 C H A N Q B S ; In t b b K e n t V a r ia t io n . Tenor 138 cwt.

JoBN R ic e . . . . F r e d s . W . R ic e A l f r e d D. M i l l s A l b e r t M i t c b e l l

..TrebU. . . 2.•• 3- . . 4.

A l b e r t H ar m a n . . . . 5,G e o c g e I l l h a h ..................... 6iA l b b b i E l l i s .....................7.O l i v e s S ip p e t ts . . ..Tenor,

Composed by Yo** Gkbbm, and Conducted by Olivbk Sippitxs.

S a n b b e l l ^ e a U

BU R Y ST . ED M U N D S, SU FFO LK .

T H E E L Y D IO CESAN ASSO CIATIO N .

On Monday, January i , ig i2 , in Two Hovrs and Thitty-eight Minutes,

In t h e B e l f r y or i b e N orm an T o w e r ,

A P E A L O F B O B M AJO R, 5036 C H A N G E S .

JOBN SeARROWF redk. D ew ell

1-2.3- 4-

A r t b o b E . M oore 'H o r a c e N orm an . .

5-6.7-8 .

Composed by C. F b n n , and Conducted by A r t b o r E. M o o rb .

Umpire— F. J. Levitt. fF irst peal away from the treble. 'F irst peal double-handed. Arranged for H. Norman, previous to going to Hereford.

PAD D IN G TO N , LONDON, W.

T H E W IN C H E S T E R D IO CESA N G U ILD .

On Wednesday, January 3 . 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-two Minutes,

A t 52, S b i r l a n d R o a d ,

A P B A L O F G R A N O S IR B C A T E R S , 5093 C H A N G E S .

M iss E l s i e L. B e n n e t t * 1 -2 . W i l l ia m S b e p b e r d . . 3-4

G e o b g e B . E d s b r . . 5 -6 . F r e d e r i c k A . H o ld e n 7-8 .

A b t b u r F . S b e 'p b e r d . . g-io .

Composed and Conducted by W i l l i a m S b e p b e r o .

*First peal of Caters, and first lady to ring a changing pair in the method. Umpire— F . G . Symonds.

D b f e c t i v e R e p o r t .— A peal of Grandsire Triples has been sent from Stoke-in-Coventry without any date being mentioned.

N O T E T O P E A L .

T h e P e a l a t S t . N i c h o l a s ’ , B r i s t o l . — T h is was the looth peal oi Stedm an rung in tow ers in G loacestersbire by the con. dnctor. T h e total is m ade np as foUows ;— Stedm an Cinques rnng 6, conducted 2 ; Stedm an C aters 59, conducted 4 1 ; Sted* man T riples 35, conducted 22 ; total rung 100, conducted 65. Included in tbe T iip le s Mr. M ay has conducted a di&erentcom< position from each working b e l l ; T hurstan s’ one-part, Thurs- tans’ five part; several o f Sir A rthur H eyw ood’s compositions, and also inost o f J. W . W ashbrook’s 'S ted m a n T rip les com positions are included in the list. N o other Gloucestershire ringer has ever reached this num ber in the Stedm an method only.

T h e P e a l a t W r i n g t o n . — Mr. W . Knight's 100 Peals.— Grandsire T riples 1, G randsire C aters 5, Plain Bob M ajor i , Plain Bob Royal 2, Plain Bob Maximus i , K ent T reb le Bob Major 3, K ent T reb le Bob Royal a. Forw ard M ajor 3, Forw ard Royal 2, Double N orw ich M ajor 8, Stedm an T riples 17, S tedman C aters 27, Stedm an Cinques 1, Superlative Surprise M ajor 4, Cam bridge Surpriss M ajor 8, Cam bridge Surprise Royal 12, London Surprise M ajor 3. T o ta l 100.

L o n g .E a t o n .— On Sunday evening. N ew Y ear’s E ve, an attem pt for a peal cam e to grief after ringing 2 hrs. 53 mins. Miss M. E . W oolley, J. A ndrew s, A . H . W ard conductor, N. W . W iddow son, J. R. W ard , A . H ickton, R. D rage, J. Harrison.

O a k h a m .— O n Saturday, D ecem ber 30th, a quarter peal o f G randsire Triples, in 47 mins, G , H. T ow ell, Ji J. Jackson. S.B. Higgs, P. E . H iggs, F . C , T ow ell, W . E . Higgs, J. T . D yke composer and conductor, R. W . Baker. A lso 546 and 238 in tbe sam e m ethod, in w hich A. Jarm an and C . Reeve took part, these being )heir first touches on eight bells.

P u t n e y . — On Sunday, D ecem ber 22nd, for Divine Servicoi a quarter peal of G randsire Triples, in 48 mins. H . W hanslaw, T . Bolton, S. Jones first quarter-peal, W . H oneyball, A , Jones,C . Collis, jun., G . H sneyball first quarter-peal as coodactor, C. Collis, sen.

Jan.. 13, 1912 f H E B E L L N E W S A N D RIN GERS* R E C O R D . 5^7

. ST. SA M PSO N ’S Y O R K S.The Archbishop of York was present

and preached at the service of thanksgiving for the completion of the work of restoration of the tower here. The cost was £1,850, a very large sum for so small and poor a parish. But by the hearty co-opstation of all concerned, the amount required was eventually obtained. The Archbishop said he was glad to be present and to share the joy of the people in the restoration of that holy house. To his mind mind there was no shame outside, outside the great and chiefest shame of sin, sadder than that which la^ on the conscience of churchpeople if they allowed the ancient and holy houses of God to fall into neglect and decay. He could never hear of a church being

allowed to slip, to crumble, to lose the beautiful features which it once possessed by the love and adoration of another age, without feeling, so to say, the central conscience of the diocese, a stab of shame and deep regret. Similarly, never could he feel a greater sense, outside the deep sense of joy and knowledge of human lives lived in the faar and love of God and loyal discipleship of Jesus Christ, than when he heard of God’s people showing their love for Him and thankfulness for the wonderful privileges of worshipping in those ancient and beauti- buildings in restoring to them that which was lost.

S t , C h a d ’ s T u N s x A L L .-T h e a c tiv e

JOHN TAYUOR &CO.,

L O U G H B O R O U G H , L e i c e s t e r s h i r e .

FO U N D E R S of the Ring of Bells for ST . P A U L ’S C A T H E D R A L the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the W orld

>' This is u n q u e s t i o n a b l y the grandest ringing peal i n England, and therefore in the w o r l d . ” The late Lord Grimthorpe, K .C .— Times, Nov. 30, 1878.

F O U N D E R S O F “ G R E A T P A U L * ’

Ttu T a w Btll,8t, PatrM't Oalludml, DvMn.

Also Founders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals oi Worcester, Newcastle on-Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary’s), Dublin (St. Patrick's), Christ Chnrch, N.Z. Singapors.

Also " Great John " and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster; and the ring of Ten at the Imperial Institute.

Also the bells of Dundalk r .c . Cathedral, and " Great Bede ” ot Downside Abbey, Also for the town halls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifoz, Rochdale,

Wakefield, Middlesbrongh, Kendal, and Londonderry; and the Sydney and Adelaide Post Offices in Anstralia.

Also tbe chime oi bells at Ames College, Iowa, U.S.A Aod Um nw it "GnadiioDi" of Entet Cstbadftl

wor- that is being carried on at the mission church of St. Chad’s has far outstripped the accomodation-for .worshippers, and while it is most pleasing to see crowded services, it is sad to think of numbers of worshippers turned away. St. Chad’s is the only place of worship in a rapidly growing district comprising some 5000 souls— miners and potters and their families- and is another remarkable instance of how the teaching draws the devoted

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Bells hang with fittings of the most ap proved principle. Old Bells recast, new Bells sapplied. Ropes of the best make. The Ella- combe Chime Hammers fixed. Towers inspected, and estimates famished.

T . D. Si Son are change-ringers, and having had maajr gears' experience ia Cbarcb Bell Hanging, with confidanoe solicits tbe patronage of the Clergy, Charohwardeni, and ringart eeoerall*

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BIRMINGHAM.Sai.b, B’kahc.

Phoiti. 361 and 369. Centhaz..

H ENRY BOND,(BitabUitaed Hall-a-CeDlncT.)

Bell FounderA»l»

GHURCH BELL HJIIGER B U R F O R D , O X O N .

J O H N 8UL.LY, ChurcK Bell Hanaror-

Zinoh, Stogumber, Somerset.U n a ol BelU to anv nnmber bnng on the moat approveo

priaciplei. Old Belli re-cast. New Belli inpplied.

]. S., bavioghad tansiderable sx{.erlenoe inChnicb Beil banging, witb oonfidsnce soliclti tbe patronage of tbe (lergy, ohDrcbwardens and ilngeri generally THE BLLACOM BB CHIM B HAMMBRS FIX BD

B E L L ROPBS SU PPLIBD.

ALFRED BOWELL,

GHURGH BELL FOUNDERIP S W IC H .

TO RINGERS AND OTH ERS.

JOHN W. STEDDY,Street,

E D E N B R ID G E , K E N T .Umber of tht Km t, Snrrty, £nmm, London

County, U idiU tM , tuii College Youth SotUtitti

I. W. S. is open to supply ringen on bes rms, with all goods in oatfitting, boots, fta. rutic^. Tailoring. A la tn i t o c l ol geatle-

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WEIGHT OF TENOR

364 CWT.

WEIGHT OF PEAL


JO H N W ARNER & SONS, Ltd. Bell Founders to H.M . Th e King:,

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WALKINQ AND DRESS BOOTS AND SDOES, SPORTINQ, FIELD, BUNTINO AND DKIVINQ BOOTS.

PUTTIE LEOQINOS IN ALL LEATHERS.S « U U r OotoJofliM ami S A f-m eatvrem ai* FarmM fn * .

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h. T H B B B L L N E W S A N D R IN G E R S ’ R ECO R D .

HAIMDBEL.I.M U S I C .

The toUowing pieces are arranged as per list 4 in W . G 'r CataIog!ae, viz., lou t octaves ia the chromatic scale G, 25 to G 04. 8 ringers.

No. a. Selection “ Don G iovan n i".. 3s. od. No. 31 Bine Bells of Scotland (3 varia

tions).. . . . . . . . . 3S. 0d No. 8g . Grand Selection " Der Friea-

ohntz" ..................................... 4s, od.No. 136. The Bine Danube W aits . . 3s. 6d. No. 163. Chorns from M ariba.. . . as. 6d.

'Also the following can be had arranged as above, or lor larger peals and No. of ringers; terms on application. Andante, Haydn’s Snr- prise Symphony, Last Rose of Summer (three variations and finale). Old Folks at Home, variations and finale, Vesper Hymn, variations and finale, Woodstock March,

The following are for 6 ringers, la bells, thns—No. 361. The Swiss Toy Girl No. a6a. Lammas Day (Welsh A ir)..No. 363. Captain Morgan's March . .No. 364. Norah. the Pride of Kildare

and the Hazel D ell..........................No. 309. The Angel's Whisper and gggth e Maid of Llangollen . .No. 330. The M ountaineers'W altz..No. 331. The Rose of Allandale March is. 6d. No. 333. The Pilgrim of Love Galop is. 6d. No. 383 O come all ye faithful, and

L o l B e c o m e s ..........................N o. 308 Italian and German Airs

(lively) . . . . •• ••No. 114 In my cottage near a wood,

varied .* •• «•O V E R 300 P IE C E S IN STOCK.

SE N D STA M P F O R CA TALO G U E.

W IL L IA M QORDON,44, Celtic Street, W ebb Lane,

Stockport.

Happy Stokes & Son,

CHURCH BELL HANGERS,WOODBUBT (B.S.O.), DEVON.

H a r r t S to k e s & Son having had a considerable number of years’ experience in Chnrch Bell Hanging, with confidence solicits the patronage of the C lergy, Chnrcbwardens, and Ringers generally. The Ellacombe Chim iug Hammers Axed.

BBLL-ROPES. BELLROPES.

IS. 6d. IS . od. IS , od.

IS . 6d.

IS . 6d. IS . 6d.

IS . 6d.

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Betera Ddlog for Bell-ropet, writs io

D A Y & C O . ,

OHUROH BELL-ROPE MAKERS,11. MABEET STBEET, OZFOBD,

HMNK/ncten Bell-Ropet of the verf bat qwMty,

a O L O M B D A L E X H IB IT IO N 1851

The late Rev. H. T . E lla c o m b k , in writing to a distinguished ringer, said— " T h e best

r of bell-ropes is D a y , of Oxford."

MEARS & STAINBANK,W H IT E C H A P E L B E L L F 0 D N D B 7 ,

BELFRIES AND CLOCK TOWERS INSPECTED.

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IR O N , S T E E L , O R O A K F R A H E S .Old Bells Tuned or Re-cast. Peals re-fitted and Rehnng.

SOH'ÔL B B L L 8 .

FOUNDRY

M V 8W A L H A JfD -B M LLa.

ESTABLISH KD A.D. ------------------82, & 84, WHITECHAPBL ROAD, LONDON, E.

JAS. BAK W ELL,B e l l F o u n d e r a

40, Gt. Hampton St., BirminghamCHUROH BELLS, w!th all reqjlslta Fittings and Framtwork singly or In Peals. CLOCK and CHIME BELLS to any siza and

note.SCHOOL BELLS with ringing arrangements, suitable for any

position.Existing Peals eoonomioally and efflolently restored.OSACKED BELLS recast, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS r#-

. produced in fao-simile when required.iKen who are ringers sent to Inspect Towers and report upon tha

p i n tune and condition of Bells and Fittings..MUSICAL HANDBELLS tuned In Diatonic and Ohromaitto

I Scales In sets of any numbers.

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P A T E N T E E S AND

CO N TR A CTO R S TO

H.M. R O T A L O RD N A N CE

ST O R E S, FO R B E L L S

CHARLES CARR,U d . ,


G o l d M e d a l l i s t s a n d F o u n d e r s o j M a i d e n

P e a l s ,

Recasting, Rehanging, RepainAU K iJ id B of WOrk Undertaken

Send for CATALOGUE and TESTIMONIALS Post Frea.

Ptintea by the Pfoprietors, at their Offices in Selbone Road, Walthamstow, and Published by S iufxin, B*|liLXOii,LKli«anc Co., Ltd., 33, Fatetnostet Ro Lmdon. EiC]

A Weekly Journal the Ringing Exercise; and Compendium o f Information for tk» Clergy and Churchwardens.

No. 1555. - 7 OL. XXX.] S A T U R D A Y , JA N U A R Y 20, 1912. [Pricb .Onb P bnnv

GILLETT & JOHNSTON. CROYDON, Surrey.

CLOCKS— BELLS —CARILLONS.

WIM60RNE MINSTER TENOR (30 cwt.) OF THE NEW RING OF 10.

ESTABLISHED 1820

JOHN PRITCHARD,C H U R O H

B E LL ROPE, CLOCK AHD CfilUilfi ROPE

M an u -F a o-tu rer.

L 0 D G H B 0 B 0 D 6 H ..P. has had many years' ezperietice

[n making Bellropes, and makes' them only of the best quality.

p u Q i USX eM applic a tio n :

M o Mley and Sou, Ltd.HAVE IfADK

B E L L R O P E SSince the Reign of George III.

For Estimates seod weight of Traor, and namber and length of Ropes reqnired to

JOHN ASTLET & SONS, LtdRope Makers, CO V E N TR Y.

S ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, and other Goods of original design.

Beantifal Silk Peal Records, very attrac* tive. W. M a tth e w s , Change-Ringeri BBnd|Stfeet.tMaccle8field.

BEORBEH.GOLDWELLMAKER OF

:OHURCH, TURRET,»■

PUBLIC CLOCKflVM IB FISLD , TOBK8,

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JAMES SHAW,SONftGo.C H U B C H Ai CABUjXiOH

CHURCH BBLL HAN0|(R8i L E E D S R O AD , B R A D F O R D ,

TOKU.i B s w * e L ia H « l A

Belli oait Stagly M Im Rtagi. ChiKh BaUi, SohoQl Bellii and Ftotory Belli.

OLD B E L LS RECAST OR REH U N d.

Masical Hand BellsIn leti, Diatonie or Chromatle Soaler.'

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Siiglf & in Kings.

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H A R R IN G TO N ’SP A T E N T

Tubular BellsFOR CHURCHES.

rubular Bells are better and cheaper than the eld tom ef Bell.

:nPEAL8 OF EIGHT BELLS- Oiul Slz6 •• •• •• dE160Large do •• •• •• £210 to £260

Foe TeitlmenlalB and Pcospeotns apply to

Haprington, Latham & Co.,K A R k S D O N , C O V E N T R Y .

A New Ringers’ Badge or Medal,

~ In Gold, Silver, or Bronze.This arrangement of badge is in the form

of a Cborcb Bell, of a trne and correct sbape, and can be worn as a pendant, med ali broecb, or badgi . On the waist of the bell there is a handsomely-engraved sbield, snitable for an inscription.

Tbe bdl is l i ins. deep from headstock• three qnarters of an inch

bjroad; uOi oin be bad with ring or pin attachntent.

JFlia s b Notbi— This handsome jewel is made in tbe CORRECT FORM of a CHURCH BELL.

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Mlbk STRKKT,K I DLIJVGTOJf, OXFORD.

W . A B . ate prutioal tiagen, and havinghad considerable ezperienea ia Chnrch Bell Hanging and Toning with conSdenoe solicit the patronage of Clergy, Chnrohwardens and Ringers generally.

W . and B.'s Wronght Iron X Frames lor Chnroh Bells are acknowledged to be one of tbe best kinds.

Towers inspected. Reports and Estimates given. Ellacombe Chime Hammers fixed. Bell Ropes supplied,

W . and B. hong the Bells npon which the Longest Peal yet ever rnng single-handed, viz.,17,034 changes, time eleven hoars fifteen rilinates. Weight of tenor 26 cwt. Rnng at Kidlington, May aand, 1899, by eight members of (he Oxford Diocesan Gaild.

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C H U R C H B E L L S bnng with eve^ description of the latest approved fittings, in

OAK OB STEEL FRAMES.H A N D B E L L S i »f escellent tone, made to

diatonis and chramatic scales, in sets any number and ta any siie,

F R E D E R IC K W H IT E ,

Chwrch Bell ELnmger,A P P L B T O M . B E R K S .

il. WARNER <& SONS, Ltd.B Y R O Y A k W A R R A N T

T O H I S M A J f l B T T T H B E l K Q ,

tHE CRESCENT FOUNDRT,S P E L M A N S T R E E T , L O N D O N , N .E .

T t U g t m f M e d U r t ^ - B io B««,” Ltadon.

MuBioal Bell Foanders.Band-Bella ia S ell, in DIatonio or Chromalio S o ilu CIbokt, Belli, and Carilloni la any lixe or nnmbn.

Belli of •'■ery deiorlption and rice.A L a rg e SOectUm of Bell LUtrature almajn in Sfoeh

THB M U B T H BOOK, by W . H&UT.fot ohlmbi( innee on Cbarch Belli, Frio*, paper ooveti aaob. Cloth ooven s i.

fW B L V B U B O U for Handbell Kineen, by W H a l b t , Prise i i .

11 POPULAB am , lor Handbell RIogeri, by W HaLiTi Price n .

IH B HaaDBBBB IDIOB.—A Collaotlon Of Tanai for B or 10 belli. B ; W. H a le t , Price l i .


THK VKRY BK8TAre made by Messrs.



Our Ropes are the First Favourites of tha Bsercisa.

Rinnra are invited to try Torkahiie Ropea with Yorkshire Bnd-Pieces.

C O F F IN W E B S 01 a iO M O otioa, n « i t ^ .

Sbt lell lltlns an!)No. 1555- S A T U R D A Y , JA N U A R Y 20, 1912. [ V o l . X X X .

T H E N O R W IC H D IO C E SA N A SSO CIA TIO N .

One of the most successful quarterly meetings ever held by this Association took place at Diss on Thursday, January n th . The bells of the parish church, and also those of Palgrave were open to the use of members throughout the day, and were largely patronised. First- class striking was the order, and all the ringing was superior to that usually heard at quarterly meetings.

Dinner was served at The King’s Head hotel, sixty-five sitting down to an admirable repast. In the unavoidable absence of the President, the chair was taken by the Rev.C. L . Kennaway, Hon. Treasurer of the Association, supported by the Revs. C. W . Peek and K. Mackinnon (of Diss), the Revs. C. F. Blyth, E. C. J. Bowen, Wm. C. Pearson, and E. Hopper, Messrs. J. Cadge, A. Coleman, and C. E. Borrett (Secretary) and representatives from many towers in the diocese.

The usual loyal toasts were honoured, as were also the toasts of “ Success to the Association,” the “ Diss Company of Ringers” and the “ Town and Trade of Diss.” The clergy were also thanked for the use of the bells.

The Secretary announced that Mr. Henry Hopson, the Secretary for the Beccles district of the Association, had, owing to advancing years, felt it necessary to resign the post he had so faithfully carried on since the division of the diocese into districts. He (the Secretary) had received this resignation with the greatest feeling of regret, for every member looked up to Mr. Hopson with affectionate regard and esteem.

The Chairman added warm words of appreciation for Mr. Hopson and the work he had done, and proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded him. This was enthusiastically carried, and Mr. Hopson made a very feeling acknowledgment.

The Secretary reported that the finances of the Asso- dation were in a satisfactory condition, and that the peal total for the year 1911 constituted a record.

The election of a number of new members concluded the business part of the meeting, and both tower bells and handbells were at once set going again. The thanks of the Association are due to the Diss company for so readily falling in with the suggestion that their own anniversary should be combined with this meeting. A most successful day was the result.

T H E N O R T H N O T T S . A SSO CIA TIO N .The first quarterly meeting of this Society for the year

was held at Worksop, on Saturday, January 13th, being the first held here since the restoration of the frame and re-adjustment of the bells last autumn. W e therefore expected an assemblage above the average to test the “ g o ” of the renovated peal of eight bells. Other meetings however clashed with ours and kept our Gainsboro' members away; but despite that there was a fairly good gathering, including a brother-string from the Midlands, Mr. W . H . Shepherd, of Wolverhampton, who took part in some touches of Bob Major. He and all who had a ûll were much pleased with the rua of the bells, which

had previously been in a very bad condition for some time, and all agreed that Mr. Haigh and his comrades, who gathered the money for the restoration, were to be highly congratulated on the success of their eftorts.

The tea and business meeting were held at the Waverley Rooms, the Vicar kindly presiding, and all passed ofl a« pleasantly as usual until the Secretary began to give vent to groans and lamentations concerning the difiSculty of getting in subscriptions. The production of a receipt book and pen had the efiect of a dynamite bomb; the brethren incontinently fled, and he was left lamenting!

S O C IE T Y F O R T H E A R C H D E A C O N R Y O F S T A F F O R D .

The last quarterly meeting of the Society’s year was held at St. Paul’s, Wood Green, Wednesbury, on Satur. day, January 13th, and was attended by upwards of forty members. Ringing progressed in various methods till 5.30, when a service was conducted and an inspiring address given by the energetic clerical secretary, the Rev.E. V. Cox. A splendid tea followed, and the little business transacted at the committee meeting held previously explained. A vote of thanks to the Vicar, the Rev. J. A. R. Wilkin, for the use of the church, bells and institute, to the ladies who looked after the comforts of the inner-maa, to the organist who gave his services to brighten the service, and to the Rev. E . V . Cox for his address, was heartily given.

The Vicar, in reply, gave the visitors a warm welcome. A move to the tower for more ringing ended a pleasant meeting. Nothing preventing, the aunual meeting will be held at St. Peter’s, Wolverhampton, on Easter Monday.

D O L T O N , D E V O N SH IR E .

During the past week workmen of Messrs. Stokes and Son, Bellhangers, of Woodbury, have been engaged in putting in order the church bells, which, after a period of twenty years constant use, required some overhauling. The treble bell has been provided with a new wheel and new bearings, while the bearings, clappers and other fittings connected with the remaining five bells have been duly attended to, and the whole peal provided with new ropes. The ringers who tested the work on its completion expressed themselves highly pleased with the result, and congratulated Messrs. Stokes and Son on the excellent way in which they carried out the work entrusted to them. The bells are now quite .in order, and visitors to the tower will be welcomed. The work just done ^»ill entail an outlay of over £ 2 0 .

N O T IC E O F L O N G P E A L A T T E M P T .

All being well six members of the Norwich Diocesan Association will attempt a peal of 10,080 Preble Bob Minor at ThornhamlMagna on Thursday, January 25th, starting at one o’c lo u .

53« T H B B B L L M EW S A N D RIN G ERS* R E C O R D . Jan. ao, igit.

T H E LO N D O N C O U N T Y A SSO C IA T IO N .The annual Northern District meeting of the above

Association, at which a large number of ringers attended, was held at St. Botolph, Bishopsgate, on Saturday last. The tower was open from 4.30 p.m. to 8 p.m., when some touches were rung in various metitods, including the following;— Double Norwich, Treble Bob, and Cambridge Surprise.

At 5.43 p.m, the members adjourned to the Parish Room for the business meeting, at which Mr. A. Barker (District Master), presided. On the election of officers being put before the meeting, Mr. Barker was unanimously re-elected as Master. Mr. W . J. Kemp being reluctantly compelled to resign office as Secretary, Mr. H. Hotten was appointed to fill his place, Mr. T . Walker was re-elected as Treasurer, and Mr. T . Askell was elected as Steward. Several new members were then elected, including the Rev. J. A. Bullock, curate at St. Botolph’s. A vote of thanks to the clergy and church- tvardens was then carried unanimously for the use of the tower and the Parish Room.

The Rev. J. A. Bullock, iu replying, said, in the name of the clergy and churchwardens he welcomed the ringers with all his heart, and wonld do all in his power for the welfaire of ringing and the Association, of which he was proud to become a member.

At the conclusion of the business meeting ringing was resumed until 8 p.m., when the members and their friends re-vislted the Parish Room to enjoy a musical evening, arranged by Mr. Barker, at which light refreshments were kindly provided by the Rev. J. A. Bullock. Miss E. Barker ably acted as accompanist, and during the evening played some excellent pieces. Miss Allen sang “ The Dear Home Songs,” and was called a second time to the platform. Godfrey Williams was undoubtedly one of the hits of the evening, being obliged to sing three songs including “ Because you're bandy.” Mr. H. Walters, a promising singer, sang “ I don’t care what becomes of ine,” which was much appreciated. In singing “ On the silvery sands,” and “ I want to mingle with the girls,” Mr. Barker proved to the company that ringing was only one of his accomplishments. Darlio (Mr. G. Cracknell), gave a most excellent display of juggling, and during the evening several touches were rung on handbells by Messrs. TafTender, Gowlett, Hardy, Barker, G. Faulkner, and T . Walker.

Grandsire being rung. During the evening the Ever- creech tower, by kind permission of the Rev. — . Dyne, was visited, and the fine peal of eight bells soon set in motion.

B A T H A N D W E L L S D IO CE SA N A SSO C IA T IO N .

A meeting of the Castle Cary Branch of the above Association was held at Batcombe on Saturday, January 13th, the following towers being represented : Batcombe, Evercreech, Bruton, Ditcheat, Castle Cary, W est Lyd- ford, and Shepton Mallett. A short service was held in the church, the Rev. — . Morrant, of Batcombe, officiating aud giving an interesting and instructive address. Tea was afterwards partaken of in the schoolroom, after which the business meeting followed, the rev. gentleman presiding, supported by Messrs. Vincent, Lock, Welchman, Creed, Milbourne, Cornell, W hite, and Bindon. Ten members were proposed, and Ditcheat was chosen for the next place of meeting to be held in’ May. Votes of thanks were accorded to the rev. gentleman for arranging the service, and also for the use of the bells at Batcombe, and to the choir and organist for their services. This concluded the business, and a move was thtn made t6 the tower wbcM MHs were eooa ^ in ttiotion, ^ md Bjob acd

T H E O X FO R D D IO C E SA N G U IL D .A very successful annual meeting of the Sonning Dean

ery Branch was held at Wokingham, on Saturday, Jan. 13th. Over fifty members were present at evensong in the parish church, when an excellent address was given by the Maater of the Guild, the Rev. C. W . O. Jenkyn ; while sixty-nine ringers and seven clergy and others attended the tea and subsequent business meeting. After passing the minutes of the last annual meeting and the accounts for 1911, the chairman, the Rev. R. H. Hart- Davis, expressed his sincere regret at the absence of the Revs. G. F . Coleridge and R. Tomlinson, the latter being laid up in a nursing home in London under treatment for a serious illness.

In reviewing the work of the Braiv:h during 1911, the Hon. Secretary, the Rev. E . Broome, congratulated the members upon their numbers, which are somewhat in excess of those in ig io , also upon the successful accomplishment of nine peals during 1911, and the eleven monthly meetings held at various towers for combined jwactice. These meetings were proved to be most helpful in many ways, and were admirably organised by the committee and their Secretary, Mr. Joseph W hite. The outgoing officers were re-elected, with two exceptions— Mr. H. Bunyan being chosen as foreman for Binfield, and Mr. Joseph W hite for Hurst.

The Master announced that the Annual Meeting would take place this year at Christ Church, Oxford, and also expressed an hope that Wokingham might be selected for the year 1913.

The meeting closed with the usual votes of thanks, and the members adjourned to the two Wokingham towers for ringing practice.

T H E L A T E JAM ES H IN T O N , O F B R IS T O L .

It has been proposed by a number of ringers that an appeal should be made for funds to erect a fitting memorial to the memory of the above-named ringer, who was for so many years the central figure in the ringing circle of Bristol and the neighbourhood, and well-known also in London and many other rmging centres.


It is greatly due to his energy and untiring patience, that ringing in Bristol has been raised to its present high standard. It is suggested that the memorial should take the form of a headstone, with suitable inscription, to the grave in Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol. Any contributions, however small, will be gratefully received, and should be sent to Mr. C. E . D Boutflower, 30, Broad Street, Bristol, who has consented to act as Honorary Treasurer of the Fund.— J. B u r f o r d , C. H . H o r t o n , W .

K n i g h t , R, J. W i l k i n s .

USIC specially arranged in m ss. (if not in print) to suit _ almost any number of ringers and beHs. Terms, etc.,

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T H E R O M N E Y M ARSH A N D D IS T R IC T G U IL D

The annual meeting of the above Guild was held at Appledore on a recent Saturday, Twenty-five members had intimated that they intended to be present, but owing to the rough and wet state of the weather, the number was reduchd to seventeen, which was very creditable under such climatic conditions.

Representatives attended from Appledore, Ashford, Iden, Rye, and Stone-in-Oxney, while delegates from Benenden, Hawkhurst, New Romney, and Tenterden were prevented from attending.

The bells were raised at 4.30 p.m., and 720 Bob Minor was rung.- Ringing continued until 6 o’clock, the methods practised being Grandslre Triples, Bob Major, and Kent Treble Bob Major,

An adjournment was made to The Swan hotel, and tea was partaken of. The Master (Mr. G. Billenness, presided, and was supported by Messrs. Player, Johnson (3), Kay, Lindridge, Kenward, Dunster, and G. J. Youngs hon. seeretary and treasurer.

Unfortunately, the President of the Guild (Rev, A. O. Scutt, Vicar of Appledore), was unable to be present at the tea, but attended the business meeting that followed, the Master vacating the chair in the rev. gentleman’s favour.

After the minutes of the previous meeting had been passed, the Hon. Secretary presented the balance-sheet, which shewed a balance of £ 2 8s. 4d. compared with £ \ los. 4Jd. for the previous year. Tbeir receipts for the year i g i i totalled;^2 4s. 6d, and their expenses £ \ 6s. yd, so on the year’s working they had cleared 17s. i id . He would compare that with 1910, in which year their income was £ \ ;7S. gd. They spent £ \ 5s. 3d.. and therefore in that year they only cleared 2s. 3d. The Secretary also went into detail on the igoS and igog accounts, and by his remarks it could be seen that the Guild has been steadily increasing its balance every year, and its mem- sliip as well. Thirty-seven ringers now belong to the society, an increase of eleven on the previous year.

The balance-sheet was unanimously adopted.The Master in presenting the annual report of the

Society, said that during the past year eleven meetings had been held. At Appledore, Iden. and Stone, the Guild had assembled twice, and at Beckley, New Romney, Rol- T en d en , Rye, and Woodchurch once. The attendance had been better than usual, and with regard to the quality of the methods practised, they were making headway, and their future prospects certainly looked considerably brighter. Wonderful achievements had been accomplished at Stone during the past few months, and he was •ure that every member present congratulated the Stone band on having mastered the intricate methods of Ken t Treble Bob Minor and Oxford Treble Bob Minor. Furthermore, it had just come to his kiiowiedge that a peal of Minor, in which were included those systems he referred to, had been rung by the Stone men, with the assistance of Mr. C. Tribe, of Tenterden. Another promising tower was Iden. At the beginning of the year the members of that tower could only ring Grandsire Doubles, but now they could ring several methods. New Romney and 4 ppledore could ring Grandsire Triples. Tenterden could ring that method, and also Stedman Triples, while at Rolvenden and a few other parishes they had several useful change-ringers. In the circumstances they all admitted that change-ringing at the present time had attained a higher standard in the area of the Guild than it bad done for some timje past. Although they were

climbing up the ladder there was still abundance of work to be accomplished. In the future they must keep that standard they had attained, and endeavour to improve on it, so that their record for ig t i might be evep better than the past year. Touching upon the condition of church bells in the neighbourhood, the speaker said the peal of six at Beckley and the five at High Halden had undergone complete restoration. At Northiam the balance of the Coronation funds were handed over to start a fund for the restoration of the bells at that tower, and at Witters- ham the question of rehanging the five bells and adding another had been discussed. Nothing however had been definitely settled, but as the church folk in that parish were very energetic, he thought that in time they would direct their attention to the bells. While their change- ringing had prospered during the past year, the work of restoration was going on as well, so they were gradually getting more churches at their disposal. Restoration was being carried out all over England, for week by week they read in the ringing journal of rings of bells being dedicated, and funds started for the restoration of others. But the difiiculty was to get the members of the towers in which- the bells had been restored to become members of the Association in the diocese in which they were situated. However, in the speaker’s opinion, this drawback would be greatly facilitated if the Benevolent Fund for Ringers was adopted. If an outsider was explained the benefits he would derive from a Benevolent Fund, he would want to contribute to it, and in order to do so would, in all probability, have to belong to an Association. The speaker hoped the matter would be taken up by all the Associations, and that it would be discussed at the next meeting of the Central Council. If it was brought into operation, he thought it would receive the unanimous support of the change-ringers, and be an inducement to those ringers not acquainted with the science of campanology to join an Association, and not only reap the benefits of the fund, but take up the art of change-ringing. He had not much more to touch upon, but they were all extremely grateful to the clergy for granting them permission to hold their meetings at the churches during the past year. In conclusion he wfshed them all a prosperous New Year,

( l o be'contmued.)

S ir ,— I n your edition of this week I see a peal o f G rand iire Doubles has been rung at Holbetoo, Devon, condacted by the Rev. E . S. Powell, and stated to be forty-two 6-scores each called differently, containing common G randsire singles and bobs only. I should hke to point out that this is impossible, as under these conditions only ten 6-8Cores can be produced.

M ight I also state that the qaarter-paal o f Grandsire Triples published by Mr. H . Price is a simple variation of one by Mr. Barnett, composed som ething like forty years ago, which is I believe the original one on this plan. T h e figures a re—

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F ive tim es repeated. *B ob in third and sixth parts. T his contains the twenty-four 6 -7 ’s. and is, I think, the best quarter- peal with these properties. B y starting the calling one lead later a quarter-peal containing the twenty-four 4-6’s is obtained, and oi course also belongs to Mr. Barnett. R, G . R ic e ,

532' T H E B E L L N E W S A N D KINGERS* R ECO R D . Jan. 20, ig id .

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T H O M A S R E Y N O L D S .

As briefly announced in our last issue, the above well- known ringer passed into the Great Unknown on Friday, January 5th, and by his death not only the St. Martin’s Guild of Birmingham, but Midland ringing circles generally have sustained an almost irreparable loss.

Born at Chipping Warden, in Northamptonshire, on September 16th, 1852, “ Tommy,” as he was affectionately called by his intimates, migrated with his parents to B irmingham when quite a tiny toddler. After leaving school he was for a time employed on a farm at Witton, which was held by a man named Short, a relative of the famous Joshua Short, who rang the tenor and called the 15,360 of Bob Major at Aston in 1793. Later young Reynolds obtained a situation wiih an old established firm of varnish manufacturers, with whom he remained for the rest of his life. As at ringing, so at his work “ Tommy ” was painstaking and thorough, and soon earned the entire confidence of his employers. He learned to ring at Perry Barr and Handswortb, and later went to Aston, where they had at that time one of the strongest bands in the country, and fan the “ Holt ” Society. (This Society was later absorbed by the St. Martin’s Guild.)

His first peal was Grandsire Cinques at St. Martin's, Birmingham, on Tuesday, January 28th, 1879, to which he rung the tenor. The peal is recorded on a board in the belfry, and of the twelve men who rang it only two are now left— John Buftery and Henry Johnson, jun. The latter has given up ringing for many years, and is not by any means now a “ junior.”

Thomas Reynolds became infatuated with twelve-bell ringing, and during his career of thirty odd years had rung no fewer than ninety-eight twelve-bell peals on tower bells, of which huge total eighfy-three were Stedman Cinques— his favorite method. This is the greatest number of peals on twelve bells ever achieved by one man, and is a record of which anyone nsight well be proud.

Mr. Reynolds was-a tremendously strong man, and in later years got verJr'Srotit, weighing at one time well over 17 stone, although he was rather short of stature. At first he did a bit of tenor ringing only, being in great demand when there was a tough job on hand. In the very nature of things, such a man could not for long be content with this, but, so exclusive was the St. Martin’s Society of that day, that when he had even rung the tenor to the long peal of Stedman Cinques (9238) on February 28th, 1881, and expressed a wish to ring inside, he was told he had “ better go somewhere and get some practice first, as they could not be bothered with learners at St. Martin’s ” ! However, he survived this treatment, and soon became one of the best men at the heavy end. He was equally at home at either end, and was, we believe, the first man to ring every bell in any one tower to a peal of Stedman Cinques, which feat he has done over and over again. He never troubled about calling, saying he did not care who called the bobs so long as the ringing was good. An excellent striker himself, he always expected those with whom he rang to do their best, and if that was not good enough, they could reckon on hearing about it very quickly. He was one of the oldest members of St, Martin’s Guild, and on the death of John Day, he was elected a Trustee, which office he held till the end. Of a lively disposition, he was always good company, and could sing a song, tell a tale, or give a recitation, just as the occasion warranted.

tie had some remarkable recokis to his credit, a few of

which may be of interest. He was the only many who rang in the two longest peals of Stedman Cinques ever rung, the 9238 on February 28 h, 1881, and the 1 1,111 on December 26th, igo i. He also rang in the only two short course peals of Stedman Cinques, the only peals of Forward and Duffield Maximus ever rung. The following is a complete list of his peals :—Stedm an Cinques ... 83 inclading 9238 and 11 i i i record G randsire Cinques ... 5 including 9020 then record Kent Maximus ... 5 Bob Maximns ... i G randsire M axim us... iDuffield Maximus ... i the only one ever rung Forw ard Maximus ... 2 the only two ever rung'K ent R oyal ................ 14Bob Royal ................ 3Duffield Royal ... i Stedm an Caters ... 48G randsire Caters ... 20 including 15 227 recordKent M ajor ................ 8B ob Major ................ 5Norwich Major ... 10Stedm an Triples ... 71G randsire Triples ... a6 one ‘ Thom as ” pealUnion Triples ... 2

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The long peal of Grandsire Caters was rung at Cheltenham, on Monday, April 22nd, 1889, and at the last Henry Johnson Comnjemoration Dinner, Mr. W . T. Pates, who called it, presented our old friend with a framed record of the performance and photographs of the band, of which he was very proud. Mr. Reynolds was a member of the Sunday ringing band at St. Martin’s, and was most regular in his attendance. His last peal was Stedman Cinques, rung at St. Martin’s on December 5th last. He was in his accustomed place ringing for service on Christmas morning, and on Boxing Day he started for a peal of Stedman Cinques, which however had to be abandoned on account of his ill heallh. On the following Saturday he took to his bed, and later pneumonia supervened, against which our poor “ Tommy ” was too corpulent to fight successfully. He breathed his last on Friday evening, January 5th, leaving a wife and five grown up sons to mourn his loss.

He was buried in the beautiful old churchyard at Aston on Thursday, January irth, not very far from the grave of the idol of his younger days— Henry Johnson, Six of his brother-ringers acted as bearers, and many others attended to pay their last tribute of respect. The floral tributes were numerous, among them being a wreath in the form of a bell from members of the St, Martin’s Guild. A course of Grandsire Caters was rung on handbells at the grave side by J. Buff'ery, A. Walker, T . Miller, J. E. Groves, and S. Reeves. Nothing, perhaps, is more touching than the sound of the handbells in these circumstances, and many a lump had risen in the throat— many an eye become moist— before the conclusion of the course.

At last it was over, and Thomas Reynolds, one of the most manly men it has been the writer’s good fortune to know, had been reclaimed by his Mother Earth. There we will leave him, sleeping his last long sleep, 'neath the shadow of the old tower he loved so well. Those of us who have been closely associated with him for many years and had learned to seek his advice and counset, will miss his burly form and ready wit— not for a while, but for all time.

His life was gentle, and the elements So mix’d in bio), that Natnre might stand qp. -

And say to all the world " This was a man ” 1—Shakk3»as<

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Tbe cbuge or tbe Insection oi notices In ibii page la oae Penn; pet line (five words may be reckoned to a Una). Repetitid&s at half tbat price, Notices should Dbqa to hand not liatpr than Wednesday morning,

T he A ncient Society o f College Youths.- Established 1637.— Meetings for practice will ba held at St. John's, Hacknejr, on January l6th : Sonthwark Cathedral on the i2th and 30th ; St. Magnus on tbe i8 th ; and St. Michael's, Cornhill, on the 23rd.

A district meeting will ba held at St. Alphege, Greenwich, on March and.

W il l ia m T. C o c k b k il l , Hon. Sec,3«, Edgeley Rtad, Clapham, S .W .

T h e London County Association late the St. Jumea's Society.— Established 1824,— SoQthern District.— The annual meeting will be held to-day, Sat.* January 20th, at St, Margaret's, Westminster, Tower open from4.30 to 8.30 p,m. Business meeting at 5 30.

F, A, SuiTH, Hon, Sec.86, Gaskarth Road, Balham Hill.

T h e M iddlesex County Association and London Diocesan Guild.— South and West District.— The annual meeting will be held by kind permission of the Vicar (Rev, J. H. Champion McGill), at Isleworth to-day, Sat , January 2oth, Bells available from 2,3a, Tea by kind invitation of Mrs. McGill in the Hartland Road Mission Room at 6 o'clock.

H. C , C h a n o l s b , Hon. Sec.Cbacch Road, Heston.

T h e Royal Cumberland Youths. — The annual general meeting will be held at St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields to-day. Sat., January toth. Tower open at 3.30. Meat tea in the veitry hall at 5.30,

F. B bhnett, Hon. Sec.3, Margaret Terrace, Hart Lane, New Cross,

T h e Lancashire Association,-Manchester Branch.— The next meeting will be held at Manchester Cathedral to-day. Sat,, January soth. Bells available from 5 p.m.. Meeting at 7 p.m.

W . W . WOLSIBNCROFT, Branch Sec,

T he Midland Counties Association.— Bnrton-on-Tient District.— The annual meeting of this district will be held in St, Paul's Institute to-day, Sat,, January 20th. The bells of St, Paul's church will be available for ringing between the hours of 3 and 7, except daring the meeting, which will commence at 5 o'clock. All members and friends invited,

H . W a k l b y , Local Hon, Sec,

T b e Sussex County Association -Eastern Division,— The next quarterly meeting will be held at St. Mary's parish church, Eastbourne, to-day, Sat,, January 20th, Ringing from 3 to 5,30i Tea at 6. Meeting to follow.

G e o . H . H o w sb , H on . Seo.Kenilworth, Latimer Road, Eastbourne.

T h e Hertfordshire Association.-Northern District.— A meeting will be held at Baldock to-day. Sat,, January 20th. Bells available kfternoon and evening.

B. H. T . D kakb, Hon. Dis. Sec.29. Bancroft, Hitchin.

W otcestershire and D istricts Association. .—Northern Branch, — A quarterly branch meeting will be held at Rowley Regis today, Sat., January 20th, Service at 4 p,m. Business meeting after. Bells (8) available,

J, R. Nbwmam, Hon. Sec.Woteestar.

T h e Oxford Diocesan Guild,-East Berks, and South Bucks, Branch.— The annual service and meeting will be held at Burnham on Saturday, February 3rd, at 4 30.

S id n e y W, V a l d o n , B ra n ch S ec.

The Kent County Association.-Lewisham District — The next meetlog of this district will beheld at St. Nicholas. Deptford, S ,E , on Saturday, January 27th. Bells at 3,30, Service, with address by the Rev. Arthur Hart (Vicar), at 5.30 p,m. Tea kindly provided by the Vicar in the Albany Institute, Business meeting to fellow. As important business will be brought forward, I hope for a good muster. Subscriptions should ba paid now Only those sending me their names by Wednesday, January 24th, will be admitted to the tea, T, G ro o m b rid g b , Hon. D is , Sec.

34, Adelaide Road, Chislehurst.

T he Surrey Association,— Annual meeting at Kingston on Satuiday, January 27th, at 3 p,m. Seivice at 5.15. Tea at j.4S, to be followed by business meeting, at which the Vicar will preside. Will unattached members intending to be present, kindly let me know on or before Wednesday, January 24th,

CvRiL F. J o h n s to n , Hon. Sec.Bell Foundry, Croydon.

The Midland Counties Association,-The next quarterly meeting will be held at Hinckley on Saturday, January 27th, Tower open at 2,30. Committee meeting at 3,45 Tea IS, each, at 4,30, both in tbe Church Schools Tea will only be provided for those who notify Mr. F. Cotton, 4, Gladstone Terrace, London Road, Hinckley, not later than Wednesday, January 24th. The Committee will be much obliged if those members who have not paid their subscriptions up to the end of i g i i will do so at or before this meeting.

W . E . W h i m , Hon. Sec,

T h e Lancashire Association.-BIackbnrn Branch,— The next meeting will be held at Holy T iicity church. Blackburn, on Saturday, January 27th. Bells ready at 3 o’clock, Meeting at 6.30.

J. W a ts o n , Branch Sec.

T h e Kent County Association,-Tonbridge District.— The annual meeting of this district will be held at Chiddingstone on Saturday, February 3rd, Tower open at 3 o'clock. Committee meeting at The Castle inn at 4,15, followed by general meeting, A s A e cost of the tea will be 6d. per head more than is allowed by the Associatioo, tbat amount must be paid by members attending. Arrange^ ments can be made (or conveyances to meet trains at Fenshurst Station at a reasonable charge il sufficient members signify their wish to be met. All members intending to attend the meeting are requested to notify the District Secretary, and if they require a conveyance stating what train they will ariive at Penshurst not later than Wednesday, January 31st. Members are requested to make an efiort to attend, as an important matter wiil be discusi,ed. W . L a t t e r . Hon. Dis. Sec.

26, Dukes Road, Tunbridge Wells,

T h e W inchester Diocesan Guild,— Ports mouth District,— The annual meeting will be held at Fareham on Saturday, January 27th, Bells available from 3 p.m. Short service at the parish church at 5.30. Tea at the Temperance hotel at 6 o’clock. Meeting after. Members requiting tea kindly inform me by the 24th inst. J, W, WairiNG, Dis. Sec,

Fareham.

T he W arwickshire Guild.— The quarterly

meeting will be held at Warwick on Satarday, January 27th. St, Nicholas' tower (8) will be open from 4 to 5 o'clock Business meeting afterwards. St. Mary's (10) will be available after the business meeting. Tea will be arranged if a su£Scient number signify their intention of being present by Tuesday, the 23rd. Will conductors of peals kindly tear in mind Rule 15 whenever a peal is rang.

Shottery. R b v . C. C. Cox Hon. See,

T he Yorkshire Association,— The annual meetiog will be held at Fo'beck, Leedi, on Saturday, January 27th, when a presentation will be made to Mr, Wm Snowdon, the late president. Service in St. Matthew's ahurch at 4 p.m. For full arrangements see circnlar.

C l b u e n t G le n n , Hon. Sec.IT, Fisher Road, Sheffield.

N otice.— Practice is discontinued at St, John's, Deptford, during rehanging.

F. W . R ic h a rd s o n .

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This composition h a s th e 6 th bell at five course-ends each way in 5-6, also all th e 6-43 an d 5-6 S. The omission of th e 3 bob m b ra ck e tte d and th e3 H bobs bracketted, reduce th e composition to ten courses, which g iv e s a p ea l of Maximus, 5040 changes, h a v in g the 6th at th ree course-ends e a c h way in 5 -6 , and all th e 6-4S and 4 th , 5 th , and 6 th bells exclusively in 6 th s place a t course-ends.

B R A D D E N , B U C K S.A large clock is being erected on

the parish church, which will have one large dial and strike the hours. The work is being carried out by John Smith and Sons, Midland Clock Works, Derby, who are making a large clock for Maids Norton church, Buckingham.

A n a l l r o u n d s m i t h wants a constant job. Shoeing. Married Man,

40 years old. Good ringer. Eight or ten bells. T . K in g , g, Corporation Buildings, Soatb- wold, Suffolk.

534 B E L L N E W § A N D R IN G E R S ' R E CO R D . Jan. 20, ig i2.

T H E JA SP E R SN O W D O N S E R IE S .

f lR A N D S I R E ; at. 6i . , Enlarged. Now R eady.Qivei fnU iD itrnolion i lo t the beglnnet; many new peals: the APPENDIX

by the R*v. C. D . P. D a v ie s , M.A. ; and the THOMPSON PAPERS and OIAGKAMS, am bra fiog tbs w bole ot tbs Q ra n dtlie le ia a ro b e i si W. H. Tbohp aow, Baq.i M.A. («B4 pagei)._____________ _____________

C T E D M A N : ai. 6d, B t th b R iv . Chaxlbs D . P.O DAVIES, M.A., With an ArnaDix by Sii AkthbiHitwsod, B a » t .be lale Rev. H. B. Bulwbi, and W. H. TBOurion, Big. Ctmmanoes with Donblei and nni threngb la Cinqoei (17s denly pilntad pagei).

j ? O P E - S I G H T :P rice, as before, is . 6d.

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SA T U R D A Y , JANU ARY 20, 1912.

T H E C E N T R A L C O U N C IL .

The First Session of the Eighth Council (twenty- second annual meeting) will be held in London on W hitsun Tuesday, May 28th, 1912. Nominations for the office of President and for that of Honorary Secretary and Treasurer, as also Reports of Committees, Notices of Motion, and any other matter should reach me not later than Saturday, April 27th.

Honorary Secretaries of Diocesan or County Guilds or Associations are earnestly requested to forward the names with full postal address of each elected representative of their Associations as soon as possible, with a view to the early completion of the official list of the new Council; and in cases where no elections have yet taken place it is sincerely hoped that a meeting of the Association may be speedily summoned for the purpose, or that in any meeting shortly forthcoming this item may not be forgotten in drawing up the Agenda. A remittance of 23. 6d. is due for each representative, the rights of representatives being in abeyance until their quota has been paid. C h a r l e s D. P. D a v ie s , Hon. Secretary.

Fretherne, Stonebouse, Gloucestershire, January, 191a.Postal Orders should n o t be made payable at Stone>


K e n s i n g t o n .— O n Sunday evening, D ecem ber 31st, at S t. M ary Abbots church, 1040 Kent T reble Bob Royal. F , G. Sym onds, W . E . G arrard conductor, C . J. Dobbie, J. H aywardE , G . Stibbons, P. F. Miles, W . A . G arrard, H. G . Miles, R. Charge, C . Charge. On Sunday evening, January 14th, 1263 Stedm an C aters. A. V . Selby, W . E . G arrard conductor, H. D ains, J. H ayward, W . G . M atthews, C . J. Dobbie, W . A . G a t ' rard, J. R. Mackman. H . G . Miles, E . G . Stibbons,

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A P E A L O F S T B D M A N C IN Q U E S , 5019 C H A N G E S .

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This peal has the 6th twenty-foai courses at home, and is the first peal published with these qualities. See “ B e l l N b w s ," May n th , 1907.

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On Tuesday, Deeember ig, ig i i , in Two Hours ani Fifty-six Minvtes,

‘ A i TBR P a b ish C b u b c b .

A P E A L O F Q R A N D S IR E M IN O R , 5040 C H A N a E S ;

Being seven 720s each called diflerently. Tenor 174 cwt.

N orm an A l b o t t . . . . 4.Ja m e s F o w b l l .....................g.Jo h n H am m ond.....................Tenor,

R o b e r t W . A l b u t t ..Treble.C b a r l i s P o w b l l . . . . 2.G b o r s b M o r tb m o r b . . 3.

Conducted by Jobn H am nond,

First peal of Minor rung by a local band.

W ICKH AM SK E ITH , SU FFO LK.

T H E N O RW ICH DIOCESAN A SSO CIATIO N .

On Saturiay, December 30,1911, Two Hows ani Forty Minutes,

A t t b b C b o r c b o f S t . A n d r e w ,


Beifig 720 each of College Exercise, Woodbine, Kent and Oxford Treble Bob, College Single, Oxford Bob, and Plain Bob.

H b n r y C o l l in s G b o r g b K b m f . L bom ard L a s t .

. . , , Treble,•• •• 2.• • • • 3*

Conducted by G . C a t ib r m o lb

W il l ia m C l o v e r . . . . 4.T h om as D a v y .....................5.G e o r g e C a t t b r m o l i ..Tenor,

R U G B Y .— T H E W A R W IC K SH IR E G U ILD .(T h e S i . A n d r e w ’s S o c ie t y , R d g b v ).

On Monday, lanm ry i , ig ia , in Three Hours and Thirty-three Minutes,

A t t b b C h d r c b o f S t . A n d b ew ,

A P E A L O F L O N D O N S U R P R IS E M AJOR,5088 C H A N G E S . Tenor 25 cwt. in D.

W ill ia m T a y l o r . . ..T reb le.W a l t b r M a lin s . . . . 2.H a r r y O. W b i i b . . . . 3.JosBFB A . F e n to n . . . . 4.

C h a r l e s W . W b b b le b 5. A l f r e d J. H b s s ia n . . . . 6. JOSBPB B . F b n to n . . 7. John W , C b a n d lb r ..T en o r ,

Composed by Y o r k G r b b n , and Condacted by Josbpb B. F b n to n .

First peal in the method by the above Guild, and by all the band. After the peal the band were congratulated on the excellent striking by Messrs. George and Coleman, two late members of the above society.

P E N T R E , RHONDDA.

T H E L L A N D A F F D IO CESAN ASSOCIATION.

On Wednosday, January 10, igi2, is Three Hours and Ten Minutes,

A t i b h C h u r c b o f S i . P b i b r ,

A P E A L O F S T E D M A N T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N Q E S ; W a b b b ro o k ’s T b n - P a r t . Tenor 26 cwt. 3 qrs. 10 lbs. in E flat.

H a r r y P a g e .................... Treble.G b o b g b C r o s s ............................Tam is C r o s s .....................3 'T om P a g b . . . . . . •• 4>

Conducted by C. R. L i l l e y ,

T homas H a m lin . . . . 3,W il l ia m P a g e .....................6.C h a r le s R. L i l l e y . . 7. H e n r y C b a b b e ..................Tenor.

BO BBIN G , K E N T .— T H E K E N T C O U N T Y ASSO CIATIO N .

On Sunday, January 7, 1912, in Two Hours and Forty-five Minutes,

At the Parish Church,


Being 720 each of Double Oxford, Oxford Treble Bob, Canterbury Pleasure, College Single, Kent Treble Bob, Oxford Bob and

Plain Bob.

Thomas Tull..................William J. Walker . . William H. B. Wilkins

. . 4- •• 5-..Tenor.

It for the parish.

William J. Wood . . ..TrebU .Albert J. D a y ..................2.William T . Hyland . . . . 3.

Conducted by W. H. B. Wilkins.

This peal was rung with the bells half mufSad out of res, widow of the late Rev. Grayson Moor, formerly Vicar of this who was interred in the churchyard the previous Thursday. The ringers wdre kindly entertained to tea at the Vicarage after the completion of the peal by the present Vicar. First peal of Minor by the ringer of the treble.

K IN G STO N -O N -TH A M E S, SU RREY.T H E SU R R E Y ASSO CIATIO N .

On Wednesday, January 10, ig iz , inThree Hours and Twenty-sevenMinutee,

A t t b b C b d r c b o f A l l S a in t s ,

A P E A L O F S T E D M A N C A T E R S , 5043 C H A N G E S .

Tenor 33 cwt. in C.

Q b o rg b E . N a isb * . . ..Treble.John H o w es .....................2.A r t b o b F . S h r f b b r d . . 3. W il l ia m S h b f b b d . . . . 4. F br r is S b b p b b r d , s b n . . . 5.

Jo b n H . B. H e s s e . . . . 6 .G bo r g b S f b n c k r . . . . 7.G b o b q b W o o d iss . . . . 8.Jam bs N . F r o s s b l l . . . . g.Jam es C h a n d l e r . . ..T en o r.

Composed by G b o rg b T . D a l t r y , and Conducted by W . S b e f b b r d .

’ First peal of Stedman. First peal on the bells since the rehanging of the gth and tenor by Mears and Stainbank, the “ go ” of which is very satisfactory.

U X B R ID G E . M ID D LESEX .

T H E M ID D LE SE X CO U N TY ASSO CIATIO N AND LONDON DIO CESAN G U ILD .

On Wednesday, January 10, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-four Minutes,

A i t b e C h u r c h o f S t . M a r g a r e t ,

A P E A L O P S T E D M A N T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; T b o r s t a n s 's F o d r - P a r t . Tenor la cwt. 3 qrs.

G e o r g e H. G d t t b r i d g b Treble. A l a n R. M a c d o n a ldB e r t r a m P r b w e t t . . . . 2. JosBFB J. P r a t t . . . . 3. E d g a r H a n c o x .................... 4.

5.H e n r y H . C b a n d lb r . . 6. M a u r ic e F . R. H ib b b r t 7. T b o m a s S m i t b .................. Tenor.

Conducted by M a u r ic e F. R. H ib b b r i .

First peal as conductor. Rung as a birthday compliment to H. C, Chandler, Hon. Secretary of the South-Western district.

BU SH E Y, H E R T S.

T H E H E R T F O R D SH IR E ASSO CIATIO N.

On Tuesday, January 2, i g i i , in Two Hours and Fifty-eight Mimtes,

A t t b b C b u r c b o f S t . Ja m b s ,

A P E A L O F S T E D M A N T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; T b u r s t a n s 's F o u r - P a b t . Tenor 13 cwt.

M a u r ic e F . R. H ib b b b t 5. B b rx ra m P r b w b t t . . . . 6. F r e d k . E d w a r d s . . . . 7 . W il l ia m I. O a k l e y . . ..T enor,

Jo b b fh j . A l l e n . . , .Treble.R ic h a r d D a r lo w . . . . 2.T h om as R. S c o t t . . . . 3.F r an cis A . S m ith . . . . 4.

Conducted by F r e d k . E d w a rd s .

First peal of Stedman as conductor.

A N T E D .— “ B e l l N ew s a n d R i n g e r s ’ R e c o r d , " Vol. ’'V . 26, for the year 1908, in parts or bound; or Nos. 135,2

to tbe end of Vol. 26.— Edw. G.. Allen and Son' Ltd., 12 and 14 Crape Street, Shaftesbury Avenuei London, W C.

536 t H E B ^ L L N E W S Al^D RIN GERS* R E C U ^ D . |an. 20, xgi^.

ERD IN G TO N , W A R W ICK SH IR E.

T H E W A R W IC K SH IR E G UILD .

On Saturday, January i j , 1912, in Two Hourt and Forty-tmtH Minutes,

A t t h k C h d r c h o» S t . T h o m as,

A P E A L O F S T E D M A N T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; W a s b b r o o k 's N o. i . Tenor 15 cw t. in F.

B b s n a b d W itc h e iiL ..T reblt.W a l t e r 'M a l im s* . . . . 2.H a r r y O. W h i t e * . . . . 3.Josep h A. F e n to n . . . . 4.

Conducted by B e r n a r d WiicaBLL.

’ First peal of Stedman Triples.

E d w in } . S t r i n g e r . . . . 5. A lv k e d J. H e s s i a n . . . . 6.

•[OHN W . C«IANDLEB . . L.Jam es G e o r g e ..................Tenor.

M O RTIM ER B E R K S .— T H E OXFORD DIOCESAN GU ILD .,

On Saturiay, January 13, 19 11 , in Three Hows ani Five Minutet,

A t t h e C h o r c h o f S t . M a r y ,

A P E A L O F S U P E R L A T I V E S U R P R IS E M AJO R, 5056 C H A N G E S . Tenor i i jo w t .

W a l t e r A, W b b b . . ..Treble.C h a r l e s G i l e s ............................H e n r y T u c k e r .....................3.F r a n k J. M a r t in . . . . 4,

Composed by C. H . H a t t b b s le y , and Conducted by C , G i l e s .

*First pbal of Superlative. First peal in tbs method on tba bells.

G e o r g e E s s b x .....................5,*}0BN S w ain .....................6 .

A l v r e d W a tm o rb . . . . 7. C q a b lb s R. L i l l e y ..Tenor,

SW AN SEA, GLAM O RGANSH IRE.

T H E W E ST W A LES ASSOCIATION.

On Saturday, January 13, 1911, in Three Hour and One Hinute,

A t t h e C h c r c h o f Sr. M a r y ,

A P E A L O F Q R A N D S IR E T R IP L E S . 5040 C H A N G E S ; H o l t 's O b ig in a l . Tenor 19 cwt. 3 qrs. in E flat.

H o w e l l G w y n ..................TreHe.P h ilip K n e a i b ...................... .......R ic b a r o M o r s e . . W iLL iA w R ic e . .

Jo h n D a v ie s .....................5.C b a r l i s H o a r s . . . , 6. Jam es A. H o a s b . . . . 7 . H a r r y W il l ia m s . . ..Tenor.

Conducted by Jambs A. H o a r e .

T U R V E V , B E D S .— T H E B E D F O R D SH IR E ASSO CIATIO N.

On Saturday, January 13, ig i i , in Three Hours and Fifteen Minutes,

A t t b e C h u r c h or A l l S a in ts ,

A P E A L O F T R E B L E B O B M AJO R, 5088 C H A N G E S ; In t b b K e n t V a r ia t io n . Tenor ig cwt.

M iss E v x l y n S t b b l H e r b e r t L . H ar lo w

IOSBPB C b u r c b . . . . I b b b e r t S h a r p . . . .

..Treble. W ill ia m T . L i g b i f o o t . . 5.

. . 2. C b a r l b s C b a s t y . . . . 6.Jo s b p b C b u r c b .................... 3. H a r r y T y s o e .......................... 7.H b b b e r t S h a r p .....................4. John W , B a r k e r . . ..Tenor.

Composed and Conducted by Job n W . B a r k e r .

First peal of Major by Miss Steel. Remaining ringers are members of St. Paul’s, Bedford.

ST O K E G OLDING, L E IC E ST E R S H IR E .

T H E M IDLAND CO U N T IE S ASSO CIATIO N .

On Saturday, January 13, 1912, in Two Hours and Potty-four Minutes,

At the Cburch of St. Margaret,

A P E A L O F T R E B L E B O B AN D S U R P R IS E M IN O R , 5040 C H A N G E S ;

Being 720 each of London Surprise, Cambridge Surprise. College Bob iv.. London Scholars Pleasure, College Exercise, Kent and

Oxford Treble Bob,

G e o f f r e y J. S t o n e l e y ..T re b le .R ev . R. p . F a r r o w . . 2,W iU .T iR J. H o r t o n .

Tenor 10 cwt,

E d g a r V a l l a n c s . . . . 4,T hom as H , V a l l a n c e . . 5.E, H a r r y S i o n e l b y ..Tenor.

MACHEN, N EA R N EW PO R T, MON.T H E LLA N D A FF D IO CESA N ASSO CIATIO N.

On Saturday, January 13, 1912, in Three Hours and Six Miuutes,

A t t h e P a r is h C b u r c b ,

A P E A L O F G R A N D S IR E T R I P L E S . 5040 C H A N G E S ; C a r t e r ’s i 2 - F a r t . Tenor i,t cwt.

John B u t l e r .....................Treble.A r t b u b E , M o r g a n . . . . 2.F r a n k M o r g a n .....................3.John B d l l b n .....................4.

F r e d C b a m b k b l a in . . . . 5.Joh n W. J o n e s .................... 6.F r b d e e ic k A t w e l l . . . . 7. Joh n G o d d a rd . . . . . .T tn o r .

Conducted by Jo h n W. Jones.

First peal on tbe bells, which were recently rehung and augment^ from six to eight by Llewellins and James, the go and tone being, perfect.

H U GH EN D EN , B U C K S .-T H E o x f o r d D IO CESAN G U ILD . ( E a s t B e r k s , a n d S o u t h B u c k s . B r a n c h .)

On Saturday, Januaty 13, ig ia , in Two Hours and Fifty Minutes,

A x t h e C b v r c b o f S t . M ic h a e l a n d A l l A n g b l s ,

A P E A L O P S T E D M A N T R IP L E S . 5040 C H A N G E S ; T h u r s t a n s - s F o u r - P a r t . Tenor 12J ow t.

B en jam in P a g e .................. Treble.A r t h u r F . A sh m a n . . . . 2.H a b b y S t r a t f o r d . . . . 3.F r e d e . G. B ig g s . . . . 4.

Conducted by A b t h u r G. J a n e s

First attempt as conductor.

F r a n k B o r e h a m . . . • 5. R a lp b H. B i g g s . . . . 6.J ohn E v a n s .....................7.A r t h u r G, Ja n es . . ..Tenor,

H ILLIN G D O N , M ID D LE SE X ,

T H E M ID D LESEX CO U N TY ASSO CIA TIO N AND LONDON D IO CESA N G U ILD .

On Saturday. January 13, 1912, in Three Hours and Thirty-two Minutes,

A t t h e C b u r c h o f S t . Jo h n ,

A P E A L O F S T E D M A N C A T E R S , 5°43 C H A N G E S .

Tenor 31 c w t. 1 qr. aa lb s.

Conducted by E, Harry SioNEi«y,

G e o r g e S fb m ck r R ic b a r d B d c k la n d . A la n R. M a c d o n a ld JosEPB J. P r a t t B;

*R ev . R. C. M. H abvey . . 6.* E d g a r H a n c o x .....................7.

M a u r ic e F . R. H i b b e r t . . 8. Job n H . B. H e s s e . . . . 9, H e n r y H . C h a n d l e r ..Tenor.

..Treble.. . 2,. . 3- . . 4,

BRTRAM P rBWBTZ . . . . $.C o m p osed by C o r n e l iu s C h a r g e , and

C o n d u cted by B e r t r a m P r e w b t t .

’ First peal of Stedman Caters. R., Buckland’s lootb peal.

SO UTH W IG STO N , L E IC E ST E R S H IR E .

T H E M IDLAND C O U N T IE S ASSO CIATIO N .

( L b ic b s t e r B b a n c h .)

Oh Saturday, January 13, 191a, in Three Hours,

A t t h e C b u r c b o f S t . T h om as,

A P E A L O F D O U B L E N O R W IC H C O U R T B O B MAJOR, 5040 C H A N G E S . Tenor 14J cwt.

P . C. H a r o ld J e n n e y ..Treble.L o u is E . A l l e n * . . . . 2,J, L e o n a r d A l l e n * . . . . 3.F r e d H . D e x t e r . . . . 4.

S a m u e l C o t t o n . . . . 5. E b n b s t M o r r i s . . . . 6.JosiAB M o r r i s .....................7.C h a r l e s H. F o w l e r . . . .Tenor.

Composed by J. W . W a s h b r o o k , and Conducted by C. H, F o w lb b .

’ First peal of Double Norwch on an inside bell.

T u n s t a l l . — On Sunday evening, January 14th, for Divine Service at Christ Church, 1344 Double Norwich. J. Goder, J. Darlington, W . Thompson, H. Washbrook, G. A. Smith, J. W. Washbrook, jun., W . Washbrook, A. Clay.

W i s b e c h (Cambs).— On Sunday, Janbary 14th, at St. Peter’s church, 7*0 Plain Bob, with 7-8 covering. G. DufBeld, H. Goakes, H. B. Banham, G. Piggins, R. Narboroagh, G. Goakes, conductor, F. Hotson, H. Cheesewright. This was G. Duffield’s first 720, and tbe first on the bells since they have been r«< paired local workman.

jan. 20, igi^ . M L L l iE W s A itD R IN G E R S R e c o r d . 53?

B U IL T H W E L LS, B R E C O N SH IR E .

T H E H E R E F O R D D IO CESAN GUILD,

Oh Sntmiay, Januatf 13, 1912, in Two Hourt and Forty-five Minutet,

A t t h e C b u r c b o f S t , M a ry ,

A P E A L O P Q R A N D S IR B D O U B L E S , 5040 C H A N Q B S .

Fredk. S. Sparkes . . ..Treble, William Short . . . . . . 2. Charles P o w e ll.................. 3.

Fredk. R. Sparkes . . . . 4.Robert E. Sparkes . . . . 5.Edward Hay ton . . ..T««ior.

Condocted by Robert E . Sparkes.

First paal by the ringer of the tenor. First paal as condactor by be ringer of the 5th. Rung as a centenary peal, the old peal of six

being cast and hung by Rndhall, of Gloacester, in 1812, The ringers are all members of the local band except W . Short, who is the instractor to the above Gaild.

PA IN SW ICK , G LO U C E ST E R SH IR E .

G L O U C E ST E R AND B R IST O L D IO CESA N A SSO C U T IO N .

(The Ancient Society of Painswick Youths.)

On Satnriay, jM uaty 13, 1913, in Three Hours aM Twenty-four Uinutes,

At the Church of St. Mary,

A P B A L O P B O B M A ]O R , 5040 C H A N Q B S .Tenor 26 cwt.

T h o m m W r i g h t . . ..T rebU .OHN W iG M O R B ...........................OHN A u s t in •• •• •• 3'VlLUAM H a l b .....................4.

Composed by J obm C a r t b b , and Conducted by Jo bn A u s t in .

T h o m as B a ld w y n . . . . 5. A l b e r t W r i g h t . . . . 6. W ill ia m H a s t in g s . . . . 7, F r a n k C o l e ..................Treble.

R O LL E ST O N -O N -D O V E , ST A FFO R D SH IR E .


On Saiuriay, January 13 1912, in Two Hours ani Forty-eight Minutes,

At the Church of St. Mary the Virgin,

A P E A L O P M IN O R , 5040 C H A N G E S ;

Being 720 each of Double Court, Single Court, Doable Oxford, Oxford Bob, Oxford Treble Bob, Kent Treble Bob, and Plain Bob,

Tenor 12 cwt.

Herbert Hardman . . ..Treii«.Walter W h i t e .................. ......

oseph T . Dyke . . . . 4,ohn Hough .................. 5.

}avid C o t t o n ..................Tenor.Albert P. Wakley . . .

This was rung as an “ all-conducted " paal. The ringer of the treble condncted the 720 of Double Court, followed by the 2nd with Single Court, and the others in snccession. Each ringer conducted xao Bob Minor, First peal in seven methods on the bells.

H A N D SW O R TH . BIRM INGH AM .

ST . M A R T IN 'S G U ILD FO R T H E D IO C E SE OF BIKM IN G H AM .

On Saturday, Januaty 13, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-uven Minutes,


A P B A L O P S T B D M A N T R IP L E S , 3040 C H A N G E S .

Tenor 12 cwt,

Thomas Russam . . ..Treble.Frederick Dickens . . . . 2.John N e a l ......................... 3,Charles Dickens..................4.

Thomas J, Bratton . . . . 5.ames L. W e lls ..................6.

am esE. Groves . . . . 7. 3arry W ith e rs ..................Tenor.

Composed by James W . Washbrook, and Conducted by James E . Groves.

Rung with the bells half-muffled as a last tribute of respect to the late Mr. Thomas Reynolds.

.1

K e n n i n g t o n (Surrey),— On Sunday evening, January 7th, for Divine Service at the church of St, John the Divine, 1330 Graadsire Triples, taken from H olt’s Original, in 50 mins. £.S, Garnett, A. W atton, H. I. Walton. T , W . W yatt, A, S, Miller, A, T . Miller, G, W . Wild conductor, R. C. Wightman.

F O R S A L E .— Peal of 32 handbells. W ill sell cheap. Apply— W . F o r s t e r , 24, Hadiield Street, Northwich.

G R E A T T E Y , E SSE X .— T H E E SSE X ASSO CIATIO N ,

On Saturday, January 13, ig is , in Three Hours and Ten Minutes,

A t t h b C h u r c h o f S t . B a r n a b a s ,

A P E A L O P C A M B R ID G E S U R P R IS E MAJOR, 5056 C H A N G E S . Tenor 15 cwt, in G.

J ohn S a d l b b .................... 5.E k n b s t N bw m an . . . . 6. E b n e s t W . B e c k w it h . . 7. D a v id E l l i o t t .................... T<»or.

W a l t e r S a d l e r . . ..Treble.Jam es F l e o t v .................. 2.A n d r e w S h d f f le b o t h a m 3.F r a n k C la y d o n . . . . 4.

Composed by C. M id d le t o n , and Conducted by D a v id E l l i o t t .

First peal in the method on the bells. Rung as a birthday coffl- plimsnt to the conductor.

RO TH ERH AM , Y O R K S.— T H E Y O R K SH IR E ASSO CIATIO N.

On Saturday, January 13, 1912, in Three Hourt and S i* Minutes,

At the Church of St. Stephen, Eastwood,

A P E A L O F L I T T L E B O B M AJOR, 5000 C H A N G B S .

Tenor 12 cwt.

ohn W . J. Cottam *.. , , Treble.oseph A t k i n * ..................2.ohn T . Holmes* . . . . 3.

Clement G le n n ..................4

R. Wilfred Collier . . . . 5.James Evio&on . . . . . . 6.

’ William Dickinson . . . . 7.*Rapert Richardson . . ..Tenor.

Composed by E . H. L e w is , and Conducted by C lb h in z Glbnh.

*First peal in the method. First peal in the method on the bells,

W O R SL E Y, LA N C A SH IR E .

T H E L A N C A SH IR E ASSO CIATIO N .

On Saturday, January 13, 1912, in Three Honrs and Three Minutes,


A P E A L O F D O U B L E N O R W IC H C O U R T B O B M AJO R, 5024 C H A N G E S . Tenor 21 cwt.

James H, Ridyard Joseph Lowe Fred Derbyshire Arthur Ridyard*

..Treble. John W elsby ..................... 5,. . 2, Percy Derbyshire . . . . 6.. . 3. *Fred H a g e ........................... 7.. . 4. 'Joseph R id yard ................... Tenor.

Composed by H. D a in s, and Conducted by Josep h R id y a r d .

'F irst peal in the method. Rung on the 21st birthday of Miss A lice Yates, niece of the conductor.

LAW TO N , C H E SH IR E .

ST O K E A R CH ID IAC O N A L ASSO CIATIO N .

On Monday, January 13, 1912, in Two Hourt and Fifty-nine Minutes,


A P E A L O P S T E D M A N T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; Thurstans’s Four-Part.

..TrebU .George A. Smith Harry Washbrook Irwin Massey* . . James Wildblood*

2.3-4-

J. W. Washbrook. jan. . . 5. Walter Washbrook . . . . 6. James W. Washbrook . . 7. Alax B o o th ..........................Tenor,

Conducted by James W . Wasbrook.

*First peal of Stedman.

E R IT H , K E N T .

T H E K E N T CO U N T Y ASSO CIATIO N .

On Sunduy, January 14 ,1 9 1 2 , in Three Hours and One Minute,

At the Church of St. John the Baptist,

A P E A L O P B R IS T O L S U R P R IS E M AJO R, 5056 C H A N G E S . Tenor 18 cwt.

William J. Nevard . . ..Treble.Isaac G. S h a d e ..................2.George R. P y e ..................3.Thomas Groombridge, jun.* 4.

Composed by A. K n io h ts , and Condncted by W ill ia m P y b ,

*First peal in the method.

John H. Cheesman . . . . 5. ‘ Thomas Groombridge, sen. 6.Ernest P y e ..................* . . 7.William Pye ..................Tenor.

A DIAGRAM O F UNION T R IP L E S (1893), may be had gratis, on application bjr letter to W , H, T h o m p s o n , 5,

Sillwood Street, Brighton, to whom the unsold remainder b%Q been returned by the.publiBbers. /

538 T H E B E L L N E W S A N D R IN G E R S ' R E CO R D . jan. 20, ig i i .

S a n i t b e l l ^ « a l .

BO URN E, LIN CO LN SH IR E.T H E LIN CO LN DIOCESAN G U ILD ,

(Sonthern Branch.)

Oh Wediusiay, Janvary lo, 1912, in Two Hours and Two Minutes,

At the Residence of Mr. J. Osborn,

A P E A L O P M IN O R . 5040 C H A N G E S ;

Being 720 each of Oxford Bob and College Single, two 720s of Plain Bob, one 720 of Kent Treble Bob, and two 720s of Oxford Treble Bob.

John W. Lake..................1-2 { Rupert Richardson . . 3-4.James Osborn . . . . 5-6.

Conducted by John W . Lake.

Witness— Mrs. J. Osborn.

H ERSH AM , SU R R EY.

T H E W IN C H E S T E R D IO CESA N G U ILD .(Yorktown District.)

On Friday, January 12, 1912, in Two Hottri and Thirty Mirmtes,

In the Belfry of St. Peter's Church,

A P E A L O F Q R A N D S IR E T R I P L E S , 3040 C H A N G B S ;Holt’s Ten-Part.

William A. Woodrow . . 12 .William Shepherd.. 3- 4 '

Arthur F. Shepherd *John Loveridge

5-6.7-8.

Conducted by W il l ia m S h e f b e r d .

•First peal. Umpire— R. J P olle j,

LA V EN H A M , SU FFO LK .

T H E E L Y D IO CESAN ASSO CIATIO N .

(The St. James's Society, Bury St. Edmund’s.)

OuSaturday, January 1 3 ,1912, in Two Hours and Two Minutes,

In the Belfry of St. Edmund’s Church,


Being seven 720s each called differently.

Robert John Poulson . . 1-2. | Arthur Symonds . . . . 3-4.Stedman H . S y m o n d s ..................3-6.

Conducted by S. H. Symcnds.

First peal on handbells by all, also in I.avenham. Umpire— F. Poulson,

N EW CROSS, LONDON, S.E.

T H E K E N T CO U N TY ASSOCIATION.

On Tuesday, January 16, 1912. in Two Hours and Twenty-two Minutes,

At 3, Margaret Terrace, Harts Lane,

A P E A L O F B O B M AJOR, 5056 C H A N G E S.

Miss Elsie L. Bennett William Shepherd..

1-2.3-4.

Frank Bennett Frank J. Hairs

S-6.7-8.

Composed by John Howes, and Conducted by William Shepherd.

Mik f ie l d (Yorks).— On Sunday evening, January 7th, for Divine Service, a date touch of Rose of England T reble Bob, in I hr. q mins. S. Goodale, E . Crabtree, W . Clark, J. J. Clayton, H. Dransfield, W . Thom as, F . Robinson, W . B iearley. C om posed and conducted by F . Robinson.

T H E N O R T H N O T T S . A S S O C IA T IO N .

W orksop.— A t the quarterly meeting held at W orksop on Saturday, January 13th, 540 Grandsire Doubles. H. Haigh conductor, A. Johnson, C . Hudson, C . E . Peok. T . W ilson E. Clarke. 336 Bob Major twice. F. Hind, H. W arburton, G . R, W inter, A. Johnson, H. H aigh conductor, C . E . Peck, T . W il

son, W . H. Shepherd. 336 Bob Major. F . Hind, H. Warbnr- ton, C. Hudson, A. Johnson, H. H aigh coadactor, C . E . Peck, T . Wilson, G. R. W inter. 840 Union Triples. F. Hind, G . R. W inter, C. Hudson, A. Johnson, H. H aigh conductor, H. W a rburton, G . Wilson, C . Redfern. 240 Violet. G . R. W in ter. H. H aigh, H. Stenton cenductor, S. Eastland, B. Hall, F . H argreaves. An 730 K ent. J. Moore, R. Sm ith, J. Guest, F . H argreaves condnctor, H. M arshall, S. Easland.

T H E O X F O R D D IO C E S A N G U IL D .

H a r w e l l (Berks).— On T uesday, Decem ber a6th, 360 Bob Minor. E . Cox, G . C . Kice, T . H ughes, R. G . Rice conductor, V . R, Hichman, W . H itcbm an, On Sunday, January 7th, 360 Grandsire Minor. E . Cox, W . H itchm an, T . Hughes, V . R. H itchm ao, R. G . Rice conductor, G . C . Rice. On W ednesday, January 10th, 360 Grandsire Minor. C. Hitchm an, W . H itchman, T . Hughes, V . R. Hitchm an, R. G . Rice conductor, G . C . Ric? On Sunday, January 14th, 360 Grandsire Minor. E . Cox. W . Hitchm an, V . R. H itchm an, H. C . Mulford, R. G . Rice conductor, G . C . Rice. T en or i g i cwt.

B irmingham.— A t St. John’s D eritend, on Sunday, Jatmary 14th, after morniug service, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples S. Coley, A. F. Scrivens, E. L arge, J. Collett, W . E . Elliss, W . W ebb, J. Porter, T . Pearce. F irst quarter-peal as conductor by A. F . Scrivens.

B e d f o r d . — On January T5th, at St. P aul'sxhu rch , 1348 C am - Cam bridge Surprise Major. J. Church, E . T lngey, W L ig h t- foot, H. Harlow, H. T ysoe, H. Sharp, C . C h asty, J. W . Barker conductor. T h is is the longest length yet rung iu the county and by all the band.

E a s t M o l e s e y .— On Sunday, Decem ber 3rd, at St. M ary’s church for evening service, tea i20s of Grandsire Doubles, in 43 mins. F . Brown, W . J. H alit, W . H alls, J. Baldwin, J. Howes conductor, H. W aters. On Sunday, January 7th. for evening service, a qoarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 45 mins. H. G. Naish, W . J. H ailt, J. Howes conductor. Miss Eileen Fisher, J, H. B. Hesse, J. N. Frossell, G . Spencer, J. Chandler. First quarter-peal by Miss E . Fisher and W . J. Halit.

' A N A P P E A L .'* ,

A special appeal is being made to all members of the Oxford Diocesan Guild to be considerate and subscribe to a fund which has been «tarte1 in connection with the condition of a brother- ringer, Mr. A. W . Reeves, o f 78, Quefen’s Road, Caversham , Oxon. Besides being unable to follow his daily occupation for the past three years, two of which he has laid on his back suffering from that most dreaded disease Cancer. T h e time has now arrived when help is needed by all who can show their true sym pathy for a brother in distress. Mr. Reeves has been a ringer for over twenty years, and his a member of the above Guild, and those of us who know him and have known him ag a ringer’ we feel it our bouden duty to bring the case before the readers of “ T h e B e l l N e w s ” w ith the hope that they and others if possible will w illingly respond to this call which is made to us in this hour of need. H aving been absent from work so long, and only a working man, naturally there has been so little coming in that his wife is at her wits ends to know where to get sufficient for the little extras needed in such an expensive time. Unfortunately Mr. Reeves has fallen into quarter p ay from the Friendly Society to which he belongs, and the time is nearly due for him to pay up his quarter’s club money to enable him to receive the benefit. Therefore he is almost entirely dependent on the generosity of all who can afford it to stretch out an hand to our w orthy brother-ringer who is lying on a bed of sickness from which he can never hope to rise again. L et us help him while he has a little life spared him on this earth. I can assure you this is a most deserving case, and leave it to your brotherly consideration as to whether you will be one and perhaps iaduce others also to contribute to this fund, ho wever small the donation m ay be, as it is not the amount which is important though that is necessary if m eans will allow), but it is the cheer

ful giver who is to prove a true friend in a case like this. Trusting there will be many who will come forward with a good heart , and give what they can, which will be most gratefully received by A. W . Osborne, Hon. Secretary and Treasarer to the R eading Branch, 17, Dorothy Street, Reading.

Jani. 20, 1912 T H E B E L L M EW S AND R IN G E R S’ R E C O R D 539

B R IS T O L S U R P R IS E MAJOR.B y H . D a i n s .

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2 3 4 5 6 M w H

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24365 I 2

42563 2 2

65243 2 2

62453 I 2

26354 2 2

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64235 I 2

62345 I 2

63425 I 2

3 5 4 2 6 I 2

24536 2 2

2534^^ I 2

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This composition contains all the combinations of 3-4~5-6 in 5-6, the 2nd never in 6ths place at course- ends.

T R E B L E BOB MAJOR.

B y H. D a i n s .

5024.23456 M B W H

62534 2 6532426543 X

5426362453 I X 26354 2

JOHN TAYL.OR &CO.,

X O U G H B O B O U G H , L e i c e s t e r s h i r e .

f o u n d e r s o f th e R in g o f B e lls for S T . P A U L 'S C A T H E D R A L th e H e a v ie st P e a l o f 12 R in gin g B e lls in th e W o rld

“ This is nnquestionably the grandest ringing peal in England,and therefore in the world." The late Lord Grimthorpe, K .C .— Times, Nov. so, 1878.

F O U N D E R S O F “ G R E A T P A U L ”

THt Tutor asll, St. Fatrlch't OathKiral, Oitillii.

Also Founders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals ot Worcester, Newcastle on>Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary's), Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Christ Church, N.Z. Singapor?.

Also " Great John " and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster; and the ring of Ten at the Imperial Institute.

Also the bells of Dundalk r .c . Cathedral, and '■ Great Bede "ot Downside Abbey, Also for the town halls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale,

Wakefield, Middlesbrough, Kendal, and Londonderry; and the Sydney and Adelaide Post Offices in Aastralia.

Also the chimo of balls at Ames Collegei Iowbi D.S.A 4 ad tbe cflMit " Qruidisoai" q( Ssetw CaUted;*!

M B w H

23564 I X 2 2

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64235 I X 2

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63425 I X 2 2

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L A T E N O TICE.

T h e K e n t C o u n t y A s s o c i a t i o n . -

Canterbury District.— The next meeting will be held at Elham on Saturday, February 3rd. Particulars next week. E. T r e n d e l l , Dis. Sec.

C L E V E L A N D AN D N O R TH Y O R K S . A SSO CIA TIO N .

H e m i n g b r o u g h . — On Wednesday, January 17th, at the parish church, 720 Oxford Treble Bob Minor. E, D. Tune, Rev. W . P. Wright, A. Hatfield, J. J. Tune, G. C. Terry, M. T . Tune conductor. First 720 in the method for all except the ringer of the 2nd.

“ Bell ringing Close," at South LufFenham, in Rutland, was bought with a sum of money left by a lady who losing her way at the bottom of the common near to* Foster’s Bridge, was enabled to find her home by tbe sound of a bell at eight o’clock, probably the ancient Curfew.

THOMAS OOBLE & SOM,C hu/rch B e l l H a n g e r s ^

11, CANON STREET,TA U N TO N , SO M ER SET.

Bells hung with fittings of the most ap proved priDciple. Old Bells recast, new Bells supplied, Ropes of the best make. The Ella- combe Chime Hammers fixed. Towers inspected, and estimates furnished.

T . D. & Son are cbange-ringers, and having had many years' experience in Church Bell Hanging, w tb confidence solicits the patronage of the Clergy, Churchwardens, and ringeri generally

“ Change-Ringing: ”An Introduction to the Early Stages of

the Art ofCHURCH OR HANDBELL RINGING

For the use of Beginners, by C h a r le s A. W . T r o y tb .

[Fourth Edition.]Complete edition, cloth, as. 6d. Small

edition (up to aodiocludingG-bellrin |;io(

540 T U B B E L L N E W S A N D R IN G E R S ' R E CO R D . Jan. 30, i g i l .

CHURCH CLOCKS.

TURRET CLOCKS.

TOWN CLOCKS.

JO H N S M IT H A N D SONS,Of the Midland Steam Clock Works, Derby


M A K E R S OF

The great Clock of St. Paiil’s Cathedral

The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell.And many others all over the empire, as thejpages of this jouriial

fr^Tjently testify.

f lR K B S L L N E W S A N D R m C B llS '

II.B .S A IE

Memobials,Plates, etc.

INCast Bkonzb

„ C O P P E E Lead

Engraved or Relief Letters.

P e a l T a b l e t s . M e m o r i a l , , F o u n d a t i o n „ R e s t o r a t i o n , ,

ETC.H e r a l d i c W o r k in C a r t e d , B e p o u s s *

AND E n a m e l .

D e s i g n s 4t B s t i5ia t f .s S u b m i t t e d .

l«3 0 W tS 'W * 'W a ? X O M H X KtK*,

BIRMINGHAM.TBCsafiAt », iSiJ >St -*• kam.

P n o w s , S61 andl C b h tb a u

H E N R Y B O N D ,(BitaUlibed HaU-a-Centafy.)

Bell Founder ft**

CHURCH BELL HARGEBBU R FO R D , OXON.

J O H N 8 U L I.Y, C h u r c H B e ll H a n s e r

Zinoh,8togumber, Somerset.K io n Dl Belli to any nnmber bang on the most approved

p ^ c ip le i. Old Belli re-caat. lle w Belli inpplied.

I- S., bavlng bad loniiderable expetienos in Cbnccb Bell banging, witb confidence ioUclli the patronage oi the •largy, cbnicbwaidena and clngeri generally T H B BLLACOM BB CHIM B HAMMERS FIX BD

B B L L ROPBS SU FPLIBD.

ALFRED BOVELL,

CHURCH BELL FOUNDERIP S W IC H .

TO RINGERS AND O TH ER S.

JOHN W. STEDDT,Higrh Stpeet,

E D E N B R ID G E , K E N T .Umbtr of tkt Ktnt, Surrtv, 8utm, Lonion

County, i im t r n , oHi CoUege Youth Soaetitr.]. W . S . it open to inppl* ringect on be*

terms, with all goods in oatfitt'Practical Tailoring. A I men'i Sbirti, Vetrti, Hi Boom, 8boM.itJko. :AII|

ting, boots, ftf. ■tock ol gaatle-

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This Peal ol T W E L V E B E L L S is now Rehnng In ■WARNER’S IN D E P E N D E N T ” IRON AND S T E E L GIRDER

FRAM EW ORK.

WEIGHT OF TENOR

36i CWT.

WEIGHT OF PEAL


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JO H N W ARNER & SONS, Ltd. Bell Founders to H.M. Th e Kingf,

CRESCENT FOUNDRY, SPELMANIST.L O N D O N , N .E S

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HIGH-CLASS,HORTHAMPTON D U U I 9

TO MEASUREAT FieST COST.

b a t i k s k b t a h j u s P B o n x o f 33 p e r o s n * . UM ES’ t QBNrS, l«f.M., IZi.M. 15i.M. CBILDREN’g «•

B v ert Pair gnaranteed to wear.OortM* Dedcni, Psnltlen MMdL iM th m .

WAUINQ AND DBESS iOOTS AND SBOES, SPOKTINO, FIELD, BUNTINa AND DKIVINQ BOOTS.

PUTTIE LEOOINOS IN ALL LEATBEBS.Stmd U r Catalogue and Stif-meaeuremeHt farm e free.

The BOOT IflAIIUFACTURINa DIRECT SUPPLY ASSOCIANORTHAMPTON.

t B K B B L L M E W s AMD S IN G E K S ' R ECO R D .

HANDBEL.I. M U S I C .

The tollowteg piece* are arranged as per list 4 in W . O 's Catalogne, viz., fonr octaves io the chromatic scale G, 25 to G 04. 8 ringers.

No. a. Selection “ Don Giovanni” . . 3s. od. No. 31 Bine Bells of Scotland (3 varia

tions) •• • • •• •• •• 3S. od No. 89. Grand Selection " Der Fries-

chntz" ..................................... 4s, od.No. 136. The Bine Danube W alts . . 3s. 6d. No. 163. Chorns from M artha.. . . 2s. 6d,

Also the following can be bad arranged as above, or lor larger peals and No. of ringers: terms on application. Andante, Haydn’s Sar- prise Symphony, Last Rose of Sommer (three variations and finale). Old Folks at Home, variations and finale, Vesper Hymn, variations and finale, Woodstock March.

The following are for 6 ringers, la bells, thus—No. a6i. The Swiss Toy Girl . . is. 6d. No. 362. Lammas Day (Welsh A ir)., is. od. No. 263. Captain Morgan’s March . . is. od. No. 364. Norah, the Pride of Kildare

and the Hazel D ell.......................... is, 6d.No. 309. The Angel's Whisper and B ^ th e Maid of Llangollen . . . . zs. 6d. No. 320. The M ountaineers'W altz., is . 6d. No. 32X. The Rose of Allandale March is . 6d. No. 332. The Pilgrim of Love Galop is. fid. No. 282 O come all ye faithfnl, and

Lo 1 He c o m e s .......................... is. fid.No. 308 Italian and German Airs

( l i v e l y ) .......................... . • IS. fid.No. 114 In my cottage near a wood,

varied . . .• •• •• is. od. O VE R 300 P IE C E S IN STOCK.

SE N D ST A M P FO R CA TALO G U E.

W IL L IA M GORDON,44, Celtic Street, W ebb Lane,

Stockport.

Happy Stokes & Son,

CHURCH BELL HANGERS,W O O D B U B T (B.S.O.), D E V O N .

H a r r v S t o k e s & S o n having h a d a considerable number of years’ experience in Church Bell Hanging, with confidence solicits the patronage of the C lergy, Churchwardens, and Ringers generally. The Ellacombe Chim iug Hammers fixe i,

BELL-ROFES. BELL ROPES.Betore n d log (or Bell-rspei, write M

D A Y & C O . ,

OHURGH BELL-ROPE MAKERS,11 . M A B S E T S T B E E T , O XFO BD,

Who nuntt mHnn BM-Rofes of the very bat quMUfy.

a O L S M E D A L E X H IB IT IO N 1851

The late Rev. H. T . E llacombb, in writing to a distingnished ringer, said— "T h e best maker of bell-ropes is D ay, of Oxford."

■WEARS & STAINBANK,V H I T E C H A P E L B E L L F 0 D N D B 7 .

B K L F R IK S A N D CLO CK T O W K R S IN S P K C T K D .

geUa ® » b o t b d o o m p m t b

IR O N , S T B E L , O R O A K F R A M E S .Old Bells Tuned or Re-cast. Peals re-Stted and Rehnng.

aOH'ÔL BBLLS. MD8IOAL HAJfD-BELL8.FOUNDRY- ESTABI.I8HKD A.D. 1BTO.------

32, & 83, W H ITECHAPBL ROAD. LORDOM, B.

JAS. BARWELLi,Bell

SO, Ot. Hampton Sti, BirminghamCHURCH BELLS, with all reqjislta Fittings and Framiwork singly or in Peals. OLOOK and CHIME BELLS to any size and

note.sc h o o l b e l l s witiv ringing arrangements, suitable for any

position.Existing Peals eoonomloally and effiolently restored.CMCKED b e l l s recast, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS r«-

produced in fao-simlle when required.* iv.en who are ringers sent to inspect Towers and report upon th«

tune and oondltion of Bells and Fittings..flUSICAL HANDBELLS tuned in Diatonio and Ohromatlo

Scales In sets of any numbers.


C O N TR A CTO R S TO

H.M. R O Y A L O RD N AN CE

ST O R E S, F O R B E L L S

CHARLES CARR,k - f e d . ,


G o l d M e d a l l i s t s a/nd F o u n d e r s o j M a i d e n

P e a l s .

Recasting, Rehanging, RepainA il Kinds of WOrk Undertaken

Band foi CATALOGUE and TESTIMONIALS Post Fre«.

Printed by the Proprietors, at their Offices in Selbome Road, Walthamstow, and Published by S im« iHi M ab»h*I.L|AHP Co., Ltd., a j, Patwnoitef Ro Londoo, E .C ]

A Weekly Journal tff the Ringing Exercise; and Compendium of Information for the Clergy and Churchwardens.

No. 1556. - 70L. XXX.] SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 1512. [P r ic b^.On e P en n y

GII.L.ETT & JOHNSTON, CROYDON, Surrey.

CLOCKS— BELLS— CARILLONS.

WIMBORNE MINSTER TENOR (30 cwt,) OF THE NEW RING OF 10.

ESTABUISHED 1820

JOHN PrTt GHARO,O H U R O H

B E LL ROPE, CLOCK jUD CHIHIIIfl ROPE

M a .n u - F s o 't u r e r ,

LOUGHBOROUGH.J, p . has had many jears' experience In making Bellropes, and makes them

only of the best quality.

P U C I Iiisx 0V APPliICATIOVi

Jobn Uej and Stns, Ltd.HAVE HADE

B E L L R O P E SSince the Reign o f George III.

For Estimates send number and length of

it of Tenor, and ipes reqnited to

JO H N A S T L E T & S O N S , L t d

Rope M akers, C O V E N T R Y *


Beantifal Sillc Peal Records, very attrac* tive. W. M a tth e w s , Chanee-RineeriBond|Stre t,|«[M6te«fiBld.

iEORGEH.GOLDWELLMAKER o r

C H U R G H , T U R R E T ,I H

P U B LIC CLOCKS^M IB FIBLD , TOBK8,

■•TIMIATBS FRBB.

JAMES SHAW,SONftCftG H U B CH ie CABIXiliON

CH U R CH B B L L HiVNGKRSj

L E E D S R O A D , B R A D F O R D ,T M I*.,

B t Y A u i n r a M ,

BaUi oait S lu ly o( la RIh *- Chateh BaHlI Sohool Bells, Bad Faotot j Bells.

OLD B E L LS R g C A S T OR RBHUNO.

Mnsical Hand BelliiB sets, Dlatonle 0( Chromatta Sealeti

m u d M l o lo t t B r i t t ^ j O i u fUloM to

Mmni»eturm bjt Stum Powtr of toerv 4u e r i f t k n •/

CHURGH TURRET ft PURIH C L O C K S .

■....^ppiaa Liata and eatlmatat

Greenleaf & TristramC M

A n d Q U A I i i r m b B B I iI i OTUNBSB

H K R K F O R D .I

HI. a u n u w III • ra in ' aiperimM u Raptrii H d Sir

M. ¥ B B B E L L N E W S A N D RIN GEKS* RECORDe

LLEWELLINS ft JAMES, ltd . c a s t l e o r e e n . BRISTOLChurch Bells

Singly £ in Rugs.B e l l s r e c a s t t o N o t e

a n d R e h w n g .

INSCRIPTIONS TTVITHFULLY

REPRODUCED.

Bell Frames

who art also accomplished C H A N G E R I N G E R S , ><»< to examine Bettt and PUitigt, and report thereon.

H A R R IN G TO N ’SPATRH T

'Tubular BellsFOR CHDRCHEB.

rubular Bells an bettor and eheaper than the eld form ef Bell;

:iPiEALS OF EIGHT BELLS- ObuaS Sixo •« •• •• £160Large do......................... . . £210 to £260

Fot Teslimi I and Pioipeotns apply to

Harrington, Latham & Co.,' E A R k S D O N , C O V E N T R Y .

i New Ringers’ Badge s., or Medal,

In Gold, Silver, or Bronze.Jt: This arrangement of badge is in the form

of a Chnrcb Bell, of a trne and correct ^ a p e , and can be worn as a pendant, ^Seaal, brooch, or badgQ. On the waist of

the bell there is a handsomely-engraved shield, snitable for an fnscmtion.

The bell is l i ins. deep from headstock to clMpet-flight: three quarters of an inch broad; and can be had with ring orpin

j^ ^ hm en t.^ IPl k isb Note I— This handsome jewel is made in the CORRECT FORM of a CHURCH BELL.

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T H E B E D F O R D S H IR E A SSO CIA T IO N .

Notwithstanding the inclement weather a large number of ringers assembled at Dunstable on January 6th to take part in the third general meeting of the current year of the Society. During the afternoon, whilst some of the ringers were enjoying themselves by ringing on the beautiful bells, others improved their mind by examining the various antiquities connected with this historic church. The writer was pleased to observe that since his last visit the west front had been denuded of the scaffolding used for the restoration, and was exposed to the admiring gaze of all who love the beautiful. This front is considerad to be one of the most unique in the country, and certainly the Rector, the Rev. W . W . C. Baker, President of the Association, is to be congratulated on the amount of energy (hat he has displayed in securing the funds and accomplishing the restoration of the church.

About 5.30 the ringers present sat down to tea as guests of the President. After tea came the business discussion. The President occupied the chair, supported by Mr. E. Franklin, Mayor of the Borough, and a ringer, the Hon. Secretary, Rev. A. Rust, and Miss Evelyn Steele, the Society’s lady peal ringer.

The Hon. Secretary read the correspondence, and discussion followed on the forming and position of the Biggleswade district. Mr. J. W . Barker gave a brief resume of the events that led to the iormation of the district, and pleaded for the fullest facilities possible being given for the recognition and help of the district.

The President and Hon. Secretary expressed the pleasure it gave to them to find in that district a live body of ringers led by an energetic secretary, Mr. F . Blood, and that the difficulties connected with that district had partially been solved by the local men.

A committee of three was appointed to discuss and report to the general committee regarding the certificates, the block of which had somehow become destroyed. In replying to votes of thanks, the President and his Worship the Mayor, a member of the President’s band, made some humorous allusions to each other, and brought a very pleasant and successful meeting to a close.

During the afternoon and evening touches of Grandsire and Stedman Triples, Plain, Treble Bob and Double Norwich Major were rung. A satisfactory feature was the great progress that was shewn by members of the Duns- tabls, Leighton and Luton Companies.

T H E W O R C E S T E R S H IR E AN D A SSO CIA T IO N .

N o r t h e r n B r a n c h .

D IS T R IC T S

Owing to the weather the attendance at the meeting of this branch at Rowley Regis on Saturday, January 20th, was not so good as one could have wishod. The travelling in most places was bad, but no conditions could have been worse for a visit to that part of Worcestershire and Stafiordsbire, which, when visited with the weather and IPOads in such a state as last Saturday, gives one the Im?

pression that its name, the Black Country, is most apprc priate. The service was held at 4 15, the address beiq] given by the Vicar, the Rev. A. F. Dauglish. When tl was ended, tea, which was kindly provided by the Vic in the schoolroom, was disposed of in true ringer’s fashioo| At the meeting following the Vicar took the chair. T ^ minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed, the quarterly peal was arranged to be attempted at R o ^ ley Regis, conducted by Mr. R. Matthews. An invitatioi for the summer meeting was received from Wolverley, near Kidderminster, and was accepted. The new members elected contained the Vicar as a hon. member, and the Rowley Regis ringers as periorming members. Owing to a severe illness the branch secretary, Mr. E. J. Dowler, was unable to be present, and the general secretary, who took his place, was instructed to forward the vote of sympathy with him in his trouble, which was passed by tho meeting. A vote of thanks to the Vicar brought the meet* ing to a close.

During the evening the bells were kept going in touches of Grandsire, Stedman, Treble Bob, Double Norwich, Plain Bob and Superlative Surprise.

T H E L O N D O N C O U N T Y A SSO C IA T IO N .

The Annual Meeting of the Northern District was held at St. Margaret’s, Westminster, on Saturday, January 20th, which proved to be a record meeting since this dis> trict has been in existence, many old members attending. The ringing started a little later than the announced time, when good touches of Stedman Triples, Doubld Norwich, Stedman Caters and Treble Bob Royal wers rung. At 6.30 the business meeting commenced. A ft^ ' the minutes of the last meeting were signed as correct, and new members ratified, it was proposed that the next meeting be held the second Saturday in March at Mitchafio, failing that St. Mary’s, Battersea, or St. George’s, Southwark, the arrangement for the following dates of district meetings for 1912 to be referred to the general committ^4 The balance sheet was audited by Mr. T . H. Tafiender and found correct, who remarked on the progress of th* southern district. The next item was the election of officers for the ensuing year, all of which were unanimously re-elected and are— Mr. H. S. Ellis, Master; Mr.F. A. Smith, Secretary; Mr. H. Mance, Treasurer; and Mr. C. H. Hughes, Steward. After the business th» ringing was resumed till 8.30, which brought the meeting te a successful close.

S t o n e (Staffordshire). — On January 20th, 504 Grandsir^ Triples. F. Chell, sen,, W . Dawson, first 504, E. Copa, F . Chell, jnn., first 504, T . Cbell, J. Goodall, P. Preston conducior, J. Abberley.

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.The election of o£&cers was the next business.The Master moved thet the Rev, A. O. Scutt, who had

always taken a deep interest in them, be asked to accept the presidency again.; -JMr. A. Johnson seconded, and the rev. gentleman was

tl^nim ously re-elected.Win reply the chairman thanked them, and said it was a

g[reat pleasure to him to assist the Guild in any possible way. He was sorry that he had little, or no knowledge of Sellringing. He sometimes wished he had taken it up ysars ago, but it would be difficult for him to start now. He always took a great interest in ringers, but had many calls in other directions that prevented him from taking an active part in ringing. He, however, was always glad to Encourage them.

Mr. G. Billenness was unanimously chosen Master for the ensuing year, for the fourth time in succession, being dlroposed by Mr. C. Player, and seconded by Mr. G. Johnson.j The Master briefiy acknowledged the compliment.

Mr. A. Johnson, in moving the re-election oi Mr. G . J. Youngs as hon. secretary and treasurer for the third consecutive year, remarked that the Master and Secretary managed the affairs of the Guild remarkably well.

Mr. D. Johnson seconded, and Mr. Youngs, who was unanimously adopted, suitably returned thanks.

Mr. Butcher (Ashford), was elected a member, being proposed by Mr. A. Kay, and seconded by Mr. G. John- Bon. Mr. R. Cowley was enrolled as a member.

Mr. R. Dunster moved that the February meeting take place at Woodchurch on the first Saturday in that month.

This proposal, seconded by Mr, Kay, was agreed to.Mr. Player thought they had better select another tower

9S well, in case it was inconvenient to meet at Woodchurch. He moved they assemble at Bethersden if W ood- qhurch bells were unavailable.- Mr: D. Johnson seconded the motion, which was

approved of.’ On the proposition of Mr. C. Player, seconded by Mr.

A. Kay, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Vioar for presicing.

The rev. gentleman in returning thanks, again expressed what a great pleasure it was to him to be with them, and Qspecially now that the Guild was in such a flourishing condition. Their members had increased, the quality of their ringing had improved, and on the whole the Guild âs going forward, and he ofiered to them his most sincere congratulations. W ith regard to thanking the clergy, he mnst confess it was a great privilege to lend their towers to bellringers. Mostôf the clergy wanted more men to oome forward to assist, but bellringers, he thought, were always ready to do their part. Bellringers in a parish were a help in many ways. Bells were cheering and encouraging. The late Poet Laureate made reference to bells, which no doubt gave him a certain amount of encourage- ifaent, and cheered him when he heard them. Then the bells played a very important part in callihg men to dhurch, and, continued the speaker, many a man who did not attend church was touched by the sound of bells, which reminded him that praises and thanksgivings were about to be uplifted to God. Therefore they were very grateful to their bellringers. The Archbishop of Canter- Bury, a fortnight ago, said that one thing especially Yfas lacking In many parishes, and that was men workers.

Town parishes were better oflf in that respect than villages. Various organisations were a great help, and it was a privilege and honour to assist a Guild such as theirs. He was pleased to be their President, and hoped they would continue to prosper.

Songs were rendered by Messrs. Youngs, Johnson (2), Smith, Grant, and Dunster. A recitation was given by Mr, C. Player, and Mr. W r Grant, who was the accompanist, contributed a piano solo. Change-ringing was done on the handbells also.

A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to host Grant, and the proceedings terminated with the singing of the National Anthem.

S T O C K P O R T , C H E S H IR E .

On Monday evening, January 22nd, a large gathering of relatives and friends in commemoration of Mr. and Mrs. W m. Gordon’s golden wedding was held at Cropley’s Cafe, Market Place, Stockport, when between eighty and ninety sat down to a lirst-class tea, with the rector supporting the long wedded pair. After the repast the rev. gentleman made a few remarks suitable to the occasion, and said that he preached on Sunday morning on marriage, in anticipation of that assembly, and mentioned how pleased he was to know that all the ten ringers and two probationers were present, and all the nine grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon.

A very lengthy programme of music was gone through of solos, duets, part-songs, choruses, musical selections, recitations and gramaphone excerps, which occupied with a dance now and theu between the whole of the available time until i a.m., when the guests “ each took his homeward way,” with the thought that a very pleasant and profitable evening had been spent.

T H E L A T E JA M ES H IN T O N , O F B R IS T O L .

It has been proposed by a number of ringers that an appeal should be made for funds to erect a fitting memorial to the memory of the above-named ringer, who was for so many years the central figure in the ringing circle of Bristol and the neighbourhood, and well-known also in London and many other ringing centres.


It is greatly due to his energy and untiring patience, that ringing in Bristol has been raised to its present high standard. It is suggested that the memorial should take the form of a headstone, with suitable inscription, to the grave in Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol. Any contributions, however small, will be gratefully received, and should be sent to Mr. C. E . D, Boutfiower, 30, Broad Street, Bristol, who has consented to act as Honorary Treasurer of the Fund.— J. B u r f o r d , C. H. H o r t o n , W .

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E a s t M o l e s e y . — On Sunday, December 3rd, at St. Mary’s chBrob for evening service, ten 1203 of Grandsire Doubles, in 43 mins. F. Brown, W . J. Halit, W . Halls, J. Baldwin, J. Howes conductor, H. Waters. On Sunday, Janaary 7th. for evening service, a qaarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 43 mins. H. G. Naish, W . J. Halit, J. Howes condactor. Miss Eileen Fisher,H. B. Hesse, J. N. Frossell, G. Spencer, J. Chandler. F ir^ qaarter-peal by Miss £ . Fisher and W . J. Halit,

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Y A R M O U TH , N O R F O L K .

On a recent Friday, the Yarmouth ringers with a few friends were, by the kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Hammond, of The White Horse hotel, entertained at dinner. The repast, which was served up by the popular host and hostess, was of excellent character, full justice being done to the same by the company. Mr. Denison Hayward was in the chair, supported by Messrs. G. Lupson, G. Budding, W . Gamble, E . Frost, esq., the latter gentleman being a keen supporter of all things connected with bellringing, and in fact is considered by some to be a local authority on the same. Following the dinner an excellent social evening \ as spent, when numerous items were rendered by the ringers and visitors, interspersed by speeches of a complimentary nature to all concerned.

The loyal toast having been proposed by the chairman and honoured in the usual manner, Mr. Blyth proposed The Visitors, which was replied to in a hearty manner by Mr. G. Lupson. The toast of the ringers was proposed by Mr. W . Gamble, who assured them on behalf of himself and visitors present of the great pleasure he felt at being in their company. Mr. Frost having proposed The Chairman, the company present unanimously carried a hearty vote of thanks to the host and hostess for a most convivial and happy evening. Songs and items of enjoyable interest were rendered by Messrs. Bardery, Pidger, Pestell, Gamble, Hardwood and host Hammond, those given by the latter and Messrs. Frost and Pidgeon meeting with immense appreciation by the company, as also were some anecdotes related by Mr. Gamble.

H O R L E Y , S U R R E Y ,

The members of the Horley branch of the Sussex County Association held their annual supper on January 1st, at The Six Bells iun. The Vicar (Rev. T . Lewis), presided. Eighteen members sat down to an excellent supper, provided by Mr. S. Huey. The Vicar in giving the loyal toast, paid a tribute to the hard work of King George since his accession to the throne, in visiting Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and India, the most iniportant dominion oi the British Empire. “ The Church and State ’’ was proposed by Mr. Libley, and responded to by the Vicar, The chairman next proposed the toast of the evening— “ The Horley Parish Church Bellringers,” whose services he much valued, and which was responded to by P. Etheridge (foreman), and A. Spnghurst (secretary), the latter congratulating the band on their regular attendance for Sunday services, he also adding that every one would agree that their ringing had improved during the past year. During the year there had been rung 80,792 changes in four difierent methods— Grandsire Triples and Doubles, Stedman Triples and Doubles, Plain Bob Major and Minor, and Kent Treble Bob Minor.

The rest of tjie evening was enlivened with selections on the handbells and songs and glees by members of the company, a most enjoyable evening being spent.

K e n s i n g t o n . — On Sunday evening, December 31st, at St. Mary Abbots church, 1040 Kent Treble Bob Royal. F. G. Symonds, W . E. Garrard conductor, C. J. Dobbie, J. HaywardE , G . Stibbons, P. F. Miles, W . A, Garrard, H, G. Miles, R. Charge, C. Charge. On Sunday evening, January 14th, 1263 Stedman Caters. A. V. Selby, W . E. Garrard conductor, H. Dains, J. Hayward, W . G. Matthews, C. J. Dobbie, W . A. G arrard, J. R. Mackman. H. G. Miles, E. G.>5tibbons.

IN F O R M A TIO N .To those who are fortunate enough to possess the Rev.

W . C. Pearson’s book giving the principal rings of bells in the Eastern Counties, 1 send the correct size and weight of our two new bells put in St. Nicholas church, Great Yarmouth, last November, so that those who wish may keep their book correct and up to date. The iith — 50J inches, 21 cwt., i qr. 10 lbs. Tenor in C sharp, 57J inches, 30 cwt., 0 qrs. 12 lbs. They are two splendid bells, and to-day Great Yarmouth has a better peal of bells than ever it had before. To tell you how well they go, Mr. Ri" Christian, one of our smallest members, and over 70 years of age, rang the tenor in to a 576 Bob Major, without the least exertion, and I cannot over-estimate the praise and credit dne to the firm of Mears and Stainbank, for the way in which they carried out the work of taking down the old bells and replacing the new ones ready for ringing. This was done within fourteen days, and without disturbing the daily services, which are numerous, as all visiting ringers know that have had the pleasure of ringing on this grand peal; and may you all come again, and many more, is the true wish of your brother-string,— D e n is o n H a y w a r d , Belfry Warden, Great Yarmouth.

AN A P P E A L .

A special appeal is being made to all members of the Oxford Diocesan Guild to be considerate and subscribe to a fund which has been starte<] in connection with the condition of a brother- ringer, Mr. A. W . Reeves, of 78, Queen’s Road, Caversham, Oxon. Besides being unable to follow his daily occupation for the past three years, two of which be has laid on his back suffering from that most dreaded disease Cancer. The time has now arrived when help is needed by all who can show their true sympathy for a brother in distress. Mr. Reeves has been a ringer for over twenty years, and his a member of the above Guild, and those ot us who know him and have known him as a ringer* we feel it our bouden duty to bring the case before the readers of " T h e B e l l N e w s ” with the hope that they and others if possible will willingly respond to this call which is made to us in this hour of need. Having been absent from work so long, and only a working man, naturally there has been so little coming in that his wife is at her wits ends to know where to get sufficient for the little extras needed in such an expensive ,time. Unfortunately Mr. Reeves has fallen into quarter pay from the Friendly Society to which he belongs, and the time is nearly due for him to pay up his quarter’s club money to enable him to receive the benefit. Therefore he is almost entirely dependent on the generosity of all who can afford it to stretch out an hand to our worthy brother-ringer who is lying on a bed of sickness from which he can never hope to rise again. L et us help him while be has a little life spared him on this earth, I can assure you this is a most deserving case, and leave it to your brotherly consideration as to whether you will be one and perhaps induce others also to contribute to this fund, however small the donation may be, as it is not the amount which is important (though that is necessary if means will allow), but it is the cheerful giver who is to prove a true friend in a case like this. Trust- mg there will be many who will come forward with a good heart and give what they can, which will be most gratefully received by A. W . Osborne, Hon. Secretary and Treasurer to the Reading Branch, 17, Dorothy Street, Reading.

W e learn from tradition that an aged woman, who had lost her way in the Fens, recovered it by hearing the sound of the Tlmberland bells ; and that as a thankoftering she left some land, the proceeds of which were to be devoted to buying and keeping the bell ropes in repair. This land now realises a year, and out of it all the church expenses are paid.

544 t H B B E L L N E W S A N D R IM G E R § lÊCORD. Jan. 2% 1912.


The First Session of the Eighth Council (twenty- second annual meeting) will be held in London on W hitsun Tuesday, May 28th, 1912. Nominations for the ofiBce of President and for that of Honorary Secretary and Treasurer, as also Reports of Committees, Notices of Motion, and any other matter should reach me not later than Saturday, April 27th.

Honorary Secretaries of Diocesan or County Guilds or Associations are earnestly requested to forward the names with full postal address of each elected representative of their Associations as soon as possible, with a view to the early completion of the official list of the new Council; and in cases where no elections have yet taken place it is sincerely hoped that a meeting of the Association may be speedily summoned for the purpose, or that in any meeting shortly forthcoming this item may not be forgotten in drawing up the Agenda. A remittance of 2s. 6d. is due for each representative, the rights of representatives being in abeyance until their quota has been paid. C h a r l e s D. P. D a v ie s , Hon. Secretary.

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G R A N D S IR E D O U B L E S.

A year or two ago I publisded a 120 of Grandsire Doubles, obtained (as I pointed out at the time) from a five- part 720 of Bob Minor. I also pointed out that any 720 of Bob Minor would produce a five-bell method. Now strange to say my old friend Mr. H. Dains published in your issue for December i6th a 120 Doubles called Accident No. i. This is really the old 720 Bob Minor with thirty bobs and two singles (the last bob is not marked). This shews that Annable knew that little trick.

Concerning the question as to the nuthber of 120s of Grandsire Doubles to be had with common bobs and singles, your correspondent Mr. R. G. Rice seems to be under the impression that ten is the limit. This is not so,

fifty are obtainable. Here is a specimen with thplain hunt;—

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H a r w e l l (Berks).— On Tuesday^êcem ber 26th, 360 Bob Minor. E. Cox, G. C. Rice, T . Hughes, R. G. Rice conductor, V. R. Hichman, W . H itcbm aof On Sunday, January 7th, 360 Grandsire Minor. E. CoprT W. Hitchman, T. Hughes, V. R. Hitchman, R. G. Rice cj>(mactor, G. C. Rice. On Wednesday, January loth, 360 Giwfasire Minor. C. Hitcbman, W . H itcb- man, T. Hugfaes, V/R . Hitcbmao, R. G. Rice conductor, G. C. Rice. On Sandtr^ January 14th, 360 Grandsire Minor. E. Cox W. Hitchmap<Y. R. Hitcbman, H. C. Mulford, R. G. Rice con* duttor, Rice. Tenor ig i cwt.

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A R i n g e r s ' B e n e v o l e n t F u n d .

S i r , — Kindly allow me to express through your valuable paper a suggestion regarding a Benevolent Fund for assisting any brother ringer who unfortunately finds himself in distress through adversity and sickness. I am of the opinion that any fund must be organised and controlled by each individual Diocesan or County Association, as the cost of a ceatral fund working expenses would not only be very heavy, but could not be satisfactorily worked. The suggestion I venture to put is that the IS . annual subscription usually paid by probationary and ringing members should be supplemented by a penny per Benevolent Fund, and kept separate from the generaffunds, but administered by the existing committee. I know tbe Secretaries of ringing associations have plenty to do, but, Sir, some brother* ringer residing near him would be only too glad to receive the pennies and attend to the small duties involved. And then should the Secretary of any company (backed if necessary by their signatures, or say the Incumbent) make an application for benefit that would be sufficient to make a grant in relieving a brother deserving of a lift. If we take the various Guilds and Associations into accouat most of them would by the penny paid annually soon have such a boon to take tbe place of every genuine ringer's soreness when he reads of tbe many appeals, and cannot do more than pray for a speedy recovery. I trust you will find available space for this, and also hope the subject may receive further consideration. J. W . W i l k i n s .

G r a n d s ir e D o u b l e s .

S i r , — Some people, when they come across what is to them a novelty, are inpelied to cry out “ It can’t be done." It is not very polite, and is proverbially dangerous. If Mr. Rice will apply to Grandsire Doubles a similar principle to that by which Mr. Law James obtained seven true 720s in fourteen Minor methods, be will perhaps discover that tbe footnote to the Hoi- beton peal is justifiable. But can he justify tbe language of bis own letter by producing ten 6 scores of Grandsire Doubles ? In these parts we are only aware of the existence of two productions, Should any young conductor desire further information on unquestionably the most interesting way of ringing a peal of genuine Grandsire Doubles, I shall be pleased to afford it, either privately or through the medium of your columns.

Holbeton Vicarage, Plymouth. E. S. P o w b l l .

G r a n d s ir e T r i p l e s .

S i r , — The quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples published in yonr issue of the 13th inst. under the name of H. Price, was rung at Bangor as far back as January, iS gj, as my composition of 1893. I have in my possession a letter from the late Editor of “ T h e B e l l N e w s ” dated January 2 9 th , 1895, requesting the figures of this quarter-peal, in response to which I sent the figures, together with others having the same qualities. I cannot now give date of publication; but this quarter-peal has been repeatedly rung, and the figures given in various reports of the North W ales Association since its formation. I have no knowledge of any prior claim. It is usually rung as below

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N O TE T O P E A L .

T h e P e a l a t N o r b u r y .— This was William Gordon’s golden wedding peal. He was married at that church on Sunday, January 19th, 1862, and as tbe bridal party were leaving the church at ro.o a.m. they were greeted by a machine made wedding peal, there being then in place of ringers a rude and crude apparatus (not the Ellacombe) which shortly afterwards broke tbe tenor. This necessitated the recasting of the bell, the reinstalling of the ringers, and the relegating of the machinery* to the scrap heap.

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T h e Ancient Society o f College Youths.- Bitablished 1637.— Meetings for practice will be held at St. Magnus, Lower Thames Street oa February ist, 15th, and 291I1; at St. John's Hackney, on the 6th and 20th ; at St. Paul’s Cathedral on the 6th; at St. Giles, Cripple- gate, on the aoth ; at Southwark Cathedral on the 27th; also at St. Mary's, Walthamstow, mch Saturday at 7.30.

A district meeting will ba held at St. Alphege, Greenwich, on Match and. Tower open 4.30 to 8 p.m.

W il l ia m T . C o c k b r il i., Hon. Sec.3a, BigOt^ Roai, Clapham, S.W .

T h e M iddlesex County Association and trf>ndan Diocesan Qaild.— North and East District.— The next meeting will be held at Christ Church, Cubitt Town, on Saturday, February loth. Bells available from 3 30. Service at 5. Tea, 6d. at 3.30. Nearest stations, Poplar (North London), and North

Sreenwich (G.E.R.) from Fenchnrch Street. Members and friends cordially invited. Sub

scriptions lor ig ia are now due.C . T . C o l i s , Hon. Sec.

173, St. John's Road, Walthamstow.

T h e Kent County Association.-Lewisham District — The next meetiog of this district will beheld at St. Nicholas. Deptford, S.E ., to-day. Sat.. January 27th. Bells at 3,30. Service, with address by the Kev. Arthur Hart (Vicar), at 5.30 p.m. Tea kindly provided by the Vicar in the Albany Institute, Basiness meeting to follow. As important business will be brought forward, I hope for a good muster. Subscriptions should be paid now. T. G k o o m bk id g b , Hon. Dis. Sec.

34, Adelaide Road, Chislehurst.

T h e Salop G uild.— The next meeting will be held at Shifnal on Saturday, February 10. Riaging at 3 p.m. Basiness meeting rt 5 p.m Xe« at 5.30 p.m.

R b v . H. B. B bokwitb, Hon. Sec.

T h e Surr<y Association.— Annual meeting at Kingston to-day. Sat.. January 27th, at 3 p.m. Seivice at 5.15. Tea at 3.45, to be followed by business meeting, at which the Vicar wiH preside.

C y r il F. Jo h n st o n , Hon. Sec.Bell Foundry, Croydon.

T he Midland Counties Association.-The next quarterly meeting will be held at Hinckley to-day, Sat., January 27th. Tower open at 9.30. Committee meeting at 3.43. Tea IS . each, at 4.30, both in the Church Schools Tea will only be provided for those who notify Mr. F. Cotton, 4, Gladstone Terrace, London Read, Hinckley, not later than Wednesday, lanuary 24th. The Committee will be much obliged if those members who have not paid iheir subscriptions up to the end of 1911 will do so at or before this meetiog.

W . E . W h it i, Hon. Sec,

T h e Lancashire Association.-Blackburn Branch.— The next meeting will be held at Holy Trinity chnrch. Blackburn, on Saturday, January 27th. Bells ready at 3 o’clock, Meeting at 6.30.

J, W a t so n , Branch Sea.

T h e O fford D iocesao G uild .-East e s.

and Sonth Backs. Branch.— The annaal service and meeting will be held at Burnham on Saturday, February 3rd. at 4.30.

S id n e y W. V a l d o n , Branch Sec.

T he W inchester Diocesan Gui!d.-Guild- ford Distrfct.— The next quarterly will be held at Farnham on Saturday. February 3rd.3.30 — Bells available (8). 5.30.— Service— . Preacher— Rev. Neville Lovett, Rector. 6.13- Tea at Darracots's restaurant. Tea tickets 6d. eace: visitors is . Subscriptions are now dae, and should be paid at this meeting.

Jo h n J, To n e*, Hon. Sec.

T h e Kent County Association.-Tonbridge District.— The annual meeting of this district will be held at Chiddingstone on Saturday, February 3rd. Tower open at 3 o'clock. Committee meeting at The Castle inn at 4.15, followed by general meeting, As the cost of the tea will be 6d. per head more than is allowed by the Association, that amount must be paid by members attending. Arrangements can be made for conveyances to meet trains at Fenshurst Station at a reasonable charge if sufficient members signify their wish to be met. All members intending to attend the meeting are requested to notify the District Secretary, and if they require a conveyance stating what train they will arrive at Penshurst not later than Wednesday, January 31st. Members are requested to make an eftort to attend, as an important matter will be discussed. W . L a t t e r . Hon. Dis. Sec.

26, Dukes Road, Tunbridge Wells.

T h e W inchester Diocesan Guild.— Portsmouth D istrict.— The annual meeting will be held at Fareham to-day, Sat., January 27th. Bells available from 3 p.m. Short service at the parish church at $.30. Tea at the Temperance hotel at 6 o’clock. Meeting after.

Fareham. J. W . W h it in g , Dis. Sec.

T he W arwickshiro G u ild — The quarterly meeting will be held at Warwick to-day. Sat., January 27th. St, Nicholas' tower (3) will be open from 4 to 5 o'clock Business meeting afterwards. St. Mary's (10) will be available after the basiness meeting. Tea will be arranged if a sufficient number signify their intention of being present by Tuesday, the 33rd. Will conductors of peals kindly bear in mind Rule 15 whenever a peal is rung.

Shottery. R b v . C. C. Cox Hon. Sec.

The Yorkshire Association.— The annaal meeting will be held at Holbeck, Leeds, on Saturday, Janaary 27th, when a presentation will be made to Mr. Wm Snowdon, the late president. Service in S*. Matthew's church at 4 p.m. C l e m e n t G l e n n , Hon. Sec.

I I , Fisher Road, Sheffield.

W orcestershire and D istricts Association. — Western Branch, — A quarterly meeting wil beheld at St. John's, Worcester, on Saturday, February 3rd. Service at 4. Business meeting after. Tea will be provided for those who notify me by Wednesday, January 31st. Bells (6) available.

J. R. Newman, Hon. Sec.Bransford, Worcester.

T h e Kent County Association.— Canterbury District.— The next meeting will be held at Elham on Saturday, February 3rd, The bells will be available from 3 p.m. till g p.m. Tea, kindly provided by the local members, will be taken at 3 p.m. in the Vicar's meeting room. Will all those those who intend being present please notify the undersigned by Wednesday, January 31st. The usual travelling allowances will be paid to members pre

sent. The annual sabscription is now due, and it woald be a convenience if paid at this meeting.

£ . T b b n d b l l , Hon. Dis. Sec.Boughton, Faversham.

T h e Hertfordseire A ssociation.— Eastern District.— A meeting will be held at Hoddes- don and Broxbourne on Saturday, February loth. The bells of Hoddesdon will be open till lea time. Those of Brozbourne after. Tea at The Salisbury Arms at 3.30, 6d. to members, others gd. Business meeting after. All will be made welcome.

W . H . L a w r b n c i , Dis. Sec.

T h e Lancashire Association.— Liverpool Braach.— A meeting will be held at West Derby on Saturday,' February loth. Bells ready at 3, W a l t e r H o g b b s , Sec.

The Lancashire Association.— Rochdale Branch.— The next meeting wili be held at Rochdale parish church on Saturday, Feb. jotb. Bells ready at 3.30. Meeting at 6.30. All ringers welcome.

J. H. B a s t o w , Branch Sec.

N otice.— Practice is discontinued at St. John's, Deptford, during rehanging.

F. W . R ich a r d so n .

D O U B L E N O R W I C H M A J O R .

B y G . C r o s s , N orw ich .

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32564 25364 23564

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I t is s ta te d in th e re g is ter o f H a r - ' lingtoD c h u rch , M id d le s e x , u n d er d ate o f 1683, th a t h a lf an a c re o f la n d w as g iv e n to so m e p erso n , w h o se n am e w a s fo rgo tten . I t h a s a lw a y s been u n d e rsto o d th a t th is p ie c e o f la n d w a s » g iv e n for th e ben efit o f the b e llr in g ers o f th e p a rish , to p ro v id e them w ith a leg o f p o rk , for r in g in g on th e fifth o f . N o v e m b e r. I t is ca lle d th e P o r k A c re . ,

A n A L L ROUND S M IIH wants a constant job. Shoeing. Married Man.

40 years old. Good ringer. Eight or ten bells. T . K in g , g. Corporation Buildings, South- wold, Suffolk.

546 f t i E B & L L NEW lS KHD R ltiG B R S * R E CO R D . jan. 27, igii.

T H E JA SPE R SN O W D O N S E R IE S .

riR A N D SIR E ; ai. 6d., Enlarged. Now Ready.GWb« fDllinstnictlODi tor Ihe begionei; many new peals! the APPENDIX

a the R*v. C. D. P. D iv w s, M.A. i and the THOMPSON PAPERS and AGRAMS, embcaiing the whole of the Grandiica cau an h ai ol W . H. TBOMr ■o«, B iq.iM .A. (««4PagBi).______________________ ________________

STEDM AN ; as. U . B y th b R«v. C h a rlb s D. P.DAVIES, r.K.A.s. With an A r n m ix by S n A>nra> H ctw ood, B *«t.

be late R it . k . B. BoLwta, and W . H. Tnoiipao*. Bsg. Cammmiaai with Coablei and raoi tbroagh 10 Cloqaei (17s olaiMr ffioiad pam)>

R O P E - S I G H T :P rice, as before, is . 6d.

6 t h E d itio n : N O W R E A D Y .

Q T A N D A R DTwn»nn/sHT,v

M ETH O D S.— NOW READY.— T h o r o u s h l y R e v i s e d {5th) E d i t i o h : Contains seven

ennine M in o r S u r p r i s e P e a l s ; The complete work as. 6d.; Viagrams alone is. 6d.; Letter-press alone is. Gd.

REBLE BOB. F a i t L — is. 6d. Now Ready.X. Fart I. oonlalni initraotlana lar prloUng, tranapoiing, praTbig,

ooDdaoting peals; an euay po tbe in and of theI biitory of toe varloot cempeiltleni and perfbrmanoei. Pari Il.i

I K U t i L i l i t s u a . r A l T 1 .— IS . o a . m o w A e a a y . W ith* AppendixlitHpwfiHg, OH ______ ___ __ , _ .Bangea i and a blitory of toe varloQi compeiltloni — . ---------------

which very lew oepiea remain, ii not a loitable work for beglnneca ; aae notice on IbeocTeiof Part I.

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n mm. ibow dob,

SIR A R T H U R H E YW O O D 'S W O RK.

I 'n U F F IE L D :" A M d s i c a l M b t h o d f o r 8, 10, a n d^ It BsLLa. A Bnadibeet containing full dtaeclloDt lot rlnglni! tbe above

«ay ba obtained, gtatii, from Sic A ktbdk H itw o o s, B act.i Dnffiald, Defby- The pamphlet on thii method li now oni of print.)

s t a b l ia K e d IT60.

JOHN NICOLL,

an:!tr

Cluck PrafatteOT,

60, Q U E E N ’S ROAD, P e c k h a m , L o n d o n , s .e .

(Two minutes from Queen’s Road Station, L.B. d; S.C. Railway.)

Late 15s, Keeton’s Road, Bermondsey.



AJy'ans, Lincoln, Durham, Peterborough, Melbourne

(Australia), Rochester, Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Man


P e c t l T a b l e - f c s .-*MABBLETTE Peal Tablet give the great-

« 6 B t satisfaction to all-The following extracts f om testimonials received speak for themselves:

MABBLETTE Is the best material for Peal Tablets. It is a non-absorbent sabstance closely resembling Marble and has a highly polished black surface, which is not aflected by the atmosphere.The lettering is cat into the face and gilded with pare gold, prodacing a handsome and striking appear ance.

Sole M am facturers— C A S P A R & C o - i 33, King’s Road, St. Pancras, N.W.

Memorial Braaaaa, Stained Olasa W lndow i and Tablet Work of m t i deaoription.

anb Singers’

“ n t Tablet hat fivm n a y tim, and it admirtdby aU.”

" / like the tablet hnmmsely, ani 10 ie M who have teen U. We hate had U <m viem in a pnminml

Yho^^miMdom for a

"TouftforhUtuU e in onammt to the torch oj om Church."

SA T U R D A Y , JANU ARY 27. 191a.

V l t * S a e t v « r t > o U « .

T H E E SSEX ASSO CIATIO N .

Om Tuesday, ]xnuary 1 6 ,1 9 1 2 , in T m Hours and Fifty-six MiHuUt.

A t t b s C b d r c b o f S t . M a b g a b b t , B a b b im g ,

A P E A L O P S T B O M A N T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; H b yw o o d ' s V a r tatio n , Teoor 22 cwt.

T h om as F a u l k n e r . . A l b b r t C . H a r d y . . F b b d k . C. R o s s b l l . . C a l b b F b n n . , . .

G b o r g e C o i n s .....................5,G b o r g b W . F a u l k n e r . . 6. R e g in a l d B l a k e 7,D ’O y l y s . S im on s . . ..Tmor.

..Treble.

. . 2.

. . 3.• • 4i

Conducted by C a l e b F e n n .

First peal of Stedman by the ringer of the 3rd. Rung with the bells half-muiiled as a mark of respect to the late Francis £. Fitt, esq., who was a former member of the above society.

T H E LONDON C O U N T Y ASSO CIATIO N L A T E T H E ST, JAM ES'S SO C IE T Y ,

Oh 2 huniay, January 18, 1912, t» Two Sours and Fifty-nine Minules,

A t IB B C b u r o b o« S t . P a u l , H a m m b r s u it b ,

A P E A L O F Q R A N D S IR E T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ;A V ar ia tio n of P a r k e r ’ s T w b l v e - P a b t . T e n o r 15 cwt.

JoBM W . R o s s .....................Treble. C h a r l e s F . W . H u n t . . 3.E r n e st H , C ook . . . . 2, G b o b s e C. I l b s . . . . 6,H b n b v B a r r e i i * . . . . 3. F r a n k S k e v in g t o n . . . . 7,John W . K e l l b v . . . . 4'. ' W il l ia m ]. S b b l t o n ..Tenor,

C o n d u cted b y F . S k b v in g t g n ,

’ First peal. Rnng as a farewell peal to W . J, Shelton, who set sail for Anstralia on the igth inst.

\ ; ^ A N T E D . — “ B e l l N ew s V V ofi. fo r th e v e a r lo ftS . in

AND R in g ers ’ Record ,” Vol. 26, for the year 1968, in parts or bound; or Nos. 135,2

to the end of Vol. 26.— E dw . G . A lien and Son" L td ., 12 and 14 G rape Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W C .

jan. 2?, T H B B E L L N E W S A N D R IN G E R S ' R E CO R D . 54?

T H E LONDON C O U N T Y ASSO CIATIO N L A T E T H E ST. JAM ES'S SO CIETY.

On Saturday, ]antiary ig, igi2, m Three Hours and Seven Minutes,

Ax THB Church o f S t. G eo roe-th k-M artyb , Southw ark,

A P E A L O F S T E D M A N T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N Q E S ; Heywood's Transposition, Tenor 15 cwt. 3 qrs. 7 lbs.

T homas H, T affbkdbr ..Treble. SlDNBV B. W bathbrston* 3. C bristofhbr H. H ughes 3. JosBFH M ilner* . . . . 4.

H enry T. G owlett A rthur D. B arker. . F bbdk. ]. H ardy . . R obebi W, G reen . .

.. s-

. . 6.

. . 7-

..Tenor.

'F irst peal.Condacteed by T homas H . T afvbmder.

T H E M ID D LE SE X C O U N T Y ASSO CIA TIO N AND LONDON D IO CESA N G U ILD .

On Saturday, ]anmry 20, 1912, in Three Hours,

At the C hurch of S t . John of Jerusalbm, South H ackney,

A P E A L O F S T E D M A N T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N O E S . T hurstans’s F our-P art. Tenor 20 cwt.

A lb e r t W . C o le s . . ..Treble.Harold W . C lark . . . . 2.Isaac G. S hade W illiam P ye

H abry J, R anzbtta . . 5.Reuben Sanders . . . . 6.A lfred W, Q rimes. . . . 7.A lb b r t J. Baynes . . ..Tenor,

Conducted by W illiam P y e .

It was intended to ring Cambridge Surprise, bat meeting short had 0 result in the above.

T W E R T O N -O N -A V O N . SO M ER SETSH IR E.

T H E BA T H AND W E L L S DIOCESAN ASSO CIATIO N.

On Saturday, January 6, 1912, in Three Hours and Five Minutes,

A t t h e Church o f S t . Michaeii,

A P E A L O F B O B M A JO R , 5040 C H A N G E S . Tenor 13J cwt.

F redk. S k u s b ................ .Treble.T bomas F . K ing . . . . 2. A rihub K. H abrison* . . 3. George W . T emple . . 4.

C harles C oiiLier . . G ilbert H. H arding

*Samuel H ector W illiam J. P rescott

. . 5-

. . 6.

..Tenor,

Composed by ]. C arter, and Conducted by W ieliam J. P rescott, Rung in bonour of the wedding of the Rev. J. Noble Bonghton to

Miss E. E . Axford, at St, Mark’s, Purley, Croydon. *First peal of Major. H

Q U EE N BO R O U G H , IS L E O F SH E P PE Y , K E N T .

T H E K E N T CO U N TY ASSO CIATIO N .

On Saturday, January 6, igi2, {no time mentioned),

At the C hurch of T he Holy T r in iiy ,

A P E A L O P M IN O R , 5040 C H A N Q E S ;

Being 720 each of Double Oxford, Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, College Single, Oxford Bob, Canterbary Pleasure, and Plain Bob.

Tenor 6 cwt.

R ichard S. Staines G eorgb H. Spice , W illiam H yland

..TrebU.

. . 3,

. . 3-Conducted by W . N yb .

First peal on the bells.

Jambs Nyb ..................4.C h a r le s Tumbbr . . . . 5. W illiam N y b ..................Tenor.

N EW R O M N EY, KEN T.


On Tuesday, January 16, ig i j , in Three Hours and Eight Minutes,

A t th e Church o f S t . N icholas,

A P E A L O F G R A N D S IR E T R I P L E S 5040 C H A N G E S : P arker's T w elve- P art.

H igh WOOD S. Humphery Treble.E rnbst E. H utchinson. . 3.G borgb E . K b n n b ti* . . 3.S tbpben j , B odlden ... 4.

Coaducled by H ighwood S. H dmpheby.

*First peal. First peal on the bellh by an entirely local band.

*H ogh D. A ndbbsom . . 5.*Pbrcy P age ..................6.*Spbncbr Souihbbdon . . 7.

G borge B. Andbrson ..T en o r

B R IE R L E Y h i l l , ST A FF O R D SH IR E .

W O R C E ST E R SH IR E AND D IS T R IC T S ASSO CIATIO N , AND T H E D U D L E Y AND D IST R IC T G U ILD .

On Saturday, ]anuary 13, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-four Minutes,

A t t h e Church o f S t . M ich ael,

A P E A L O F G R A N D S IR E T R IP L E S . 5040 C H A N G E S ; T aylor’s. Tenor 144 cwt.

P ercy H arlbyJ . . ..Treble. fHaNRY M a rtin ..John LLOYDf .................. 2. E rnbsi P bbkinsJambs Whatmqrb . . . . 3. A rth u r Whatmore Vernon A llem * . . . . 4. * Jacob W illiam s

Conducted by Ebnbst Pbrkins.

fFirst peal with a bob bell. jFirst peal away from

. . s.

. . 6.

..Tenor.

•First peal, the tenor.

BIRM INGH AM .

T H E ST . M A RTIN 'S G U ILD FO R T H E D IO C ESE OF BIRM IN G H AM .

On Tuesday, January 16, 1912, in Three Hours and Ftfty Minutes,

A t THB Church o f S t. M artin,

A P E A L O F S T E D M A N C IN Q U E S , 5019 C H A N G E S .

Tenor 36 cwt. in C.Albert W alker . . ..Treble. Samuel G rove . . . . . . 7.C harles D ickens . . . . 2 E dmund J. H yland . . 8.F bedk, D ickens . . . . 3- E rnest Mansell . . . . g.P ercy O. L aflin . . . . 4. T homas Miller . . 10.Al f P addon Smith . . . . 5- James E . G roves . . . . II.John Nb a l .................. . . 6. S idney J. Jessop . . ..Tenor.

Composed b ; John C arter, and Conducted by Jambs E . G roves.

This peal has the 6th nineteen times behind the 8th in the inverted tittums, and eighteen times behind the 8th in the handstroke home position. Rung with the bells half-mufSed out of respect to the lata Thomas Reynolds, for upwards of 33 years a ringer at this church.

W ICKH AM SK E IT H , SU FFO LK .

T H E N O RW ICH D IO CESAN ASSO CIA TIO N .

Ott Tuesday, January 16, igii, in Two Hours and Thirty-six Minutes,

A t t h e Church o f S i. Andrew,

A P E A L O P T R E B L E B O B M IN O R , 5040 C H A N G E S ;

Being 720 each of Cambridge Surprise, College Exercise. London Scholars' Pleasure, Duke of York, Woodbine, Kent and Oxford.

Tenor 13 cwt.

R rgin ald L a st* . . ..Treble.Gborgb K e m p ..................3.T homas D a v y ..................3.

Alphabus B erry . . . . 4,W illiam R o s b .................. 3.Lbonard L a s t ..................Ten»r.

•First peal.Conducted by W illiam Ro se ,

B R IE R L E Y H IL L , ST/.FFO R D SH IR E .

W O R C E ST E R SH IR E AND D IST R IC T S ASSO CIATIO N, AND T H E D U D LE Y AND D IS T R IC T G U ILD .

On Tuesday, yanuary 16, 1912, in Two Hours and Forty-two Minutes,

Ax THB Church o f S t. M ichael,

A P E A L O P B O B M IN O R , 5040 C H A N S E S ;

Being seven 720s. Tenor 14 cwt.

Vernon A llb m ..................TrebU.John L loyd ..................2.Henry Martin. .

Jambs W hatmorb . . A kthub W baim orb. . E rnbsi P bbkins

. . 4.

..T enor,

Conducted by E rnest P erkins.

First peal of Minor by all the band except the conductor, and is his first peal in the method as conductor. First peal of Minor on the present bells,

MU S IC specially arranged in mss. (if not in print) to suit almost any number of ringers and bells. Term s, etc.,

on application from W M . G O R D O N , 44, C e l t i c S t k e e t , W e b s L anb. S to c k p c k t.

T 546 T H E f iB L L N fiW S A N D ItfiC O R D . jan. ^7, tgiii.

BEN N IN GTO N , H ER TS.T H E H E R T F O R D SH IR E ASSO CIATIO N.

On Weintsiay, Jamtn'y 17, 1912, fn Two Hours *n i Fifty-six Mimtes,

A t tb k Chukcb o* S t. Pbtbb,

A P E A L O P Q R A N D S IR E H o lt ’s T bn-Part.

W illiam H. ’L k 'nu m cE ..Treble,Fkbd W illia m s..................2.F sbdbkick W b it b * . . . . 3. Alfrbo T a l b o i..................4.

T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N Q B S ;Tenor 14 cwt.

*Abtbdk K itchbnbr . . . . 5. *JoBN W arner . . . . 6.

S amobl Pa g e ..................7.W a lt e r S m itb .. . . ..Tenor.

•First peal.Conducted by W illiam H. L awrbncb.

R O T H E R E IE L D , SU SSEX.

T H E SU SSEX C O U N T Y ASSO CIA TIO N .

Oh Wednesday, ]aiuary 17, 1912, in Three Hours and Sixteen Minutei,

A t tb b Parisb Cbubcb,

A P E A L O P G R A N D S IR E T R I P L E S . 5040 C H A N G E S ; P arkbr’s S ix-Part. Tenor 24 cwt.

F . Hammond ..................Treble.O. H olm w o o d .................. 2.E. B i s b o p ..........................3.F . M. E adb* ..................4.

H. R. B uncbbr . . . . 5.C. B kasibb..........................6.A. M a r t i n ................................ 7 .E. B ishop, sbn ...................Tenor.

Conducted by H. R B utcher.

’ First peal o f Triples. F. Eade was elected a member previous to starting.

T IBE N H AM , NO RFOLK.

T H E N O RW ICH DIOCESAN ASSO CIA TIO N .

On Thursdty, Janutry 18, 1912, in Three Hours and Two Minutes,

A t t b b C burcb of All Saints,

A P E A L O F S U R P R IS E M IN O R , 5040 C H A N G E S ; Being 720 each of York, Durham, Wells London, Norwich, Cam

bridge and Netherseale, Tenor 20 cwt.

..Treble.. . 2.. . 3-

Conducted by F. Manseb. -

First peal of Surprise Minor by all the band.

C larence G oocb G eorgb S nblling B brtib T ubmbb. .

Fbedk. Mahsbr . . . . 4.Jobn S n b llin g ..................5.F redk. S eag b r..................Tenor.

PU LH A M . N O R FO LK .

T H E N O RW ICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.

On thursday, January 18,1912, in Jhrie Hours,

At t b b C bubcb o* St . Maby Magdalbnb,

A P E A L . O F B O B M AJOR, 5040 C H A N G E S . Tenor 14 cwt, i qr. 12 lbs.

Frbdk. B o rb b tt . . ..Treble Edwabd D u ff ie ld * .. 2.HBNRV GARNBAMf . . . . 3.William R oopb..................4.

Composed by N, J, P itstow, and Conducted by F, Borrbtt.

*First peal. fFirst peal in the method.

’ W illiam C. D uffibld F redk, Roofs . . . . W illiam L , D uffield C barles Roope. . . .

.. s-

. . 6.

..T&nor

B L A C K B U R N .— T H E LA N C A SH IR E ASSO CIATIO N . (Blackburn Branch.)

On Thursday, January 18, 1912, in Three Hours,

A i t b b P abisb C burcb,

A P E A L O F G R A N D S IR E T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; V icars' Six- P art. Tenor 15 cwt. in F.

•F red P eacock . . . . John W atson . . . . W illiam E W ilson F rederick H andle . .

. . 5-

. . 6.•• 7...Tenor,

C b a rlb s BROCKLBBUBSTf Treble.W illiam B riggs . . . . 2,Em m anublD oteson.. . . 3- A rib u b Tomlinson . . . . 4.

Conducted by W . E. W ilson.

fFirst peal. *First peal with a bob bell. The treble man was proposed a member before starting.

CO G G E SH A L L . ESSE X .— T H E E SSE X A SSO CIATIO N .

On Saturday, ]anmry 20, 191a, in Three Hours and Ten Minutes,

At IBS C bdrch of St P btbr- ad- V incola,

A P E A L O F S U P E R L A T I V E S U R P R IS E M A IO R,5056 C H A N G E S . Tenor 19} cwt. in F.

W a lt e r S ad lkr . . ..Treble. Jobn S a d lb r ..................5.AMES F lE U T Y ..................2. CBASLBS NORFOLK . . . . 6.

W illiam Kbbblb . . . . 3, E rn e st W . B eckw ith . . 7 Fbank Claydon . . . . 4. David E l i i o t t . . ..Tenor.

Composed by N. ]. Pitstow , and Conducted by David E l l io t t .

W E ST LYD F O R D , SO M E R SET.

BA T H AND W E L L S D IO CESA N ASSO CIATIO N.

On Saturday, January 20, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-four Mtnnt«i,

A t tb b C bu rcb o f S t. P b tb r,

A P E A L O P D O U B L E S A N D P L A IN B O B .5040 C H A N G E S

J, Nbwport^G. C reed . .T. G. V iN C B N T

called differently. Tenor 17 cwt.

..Treble. H . M ilb o u r n b ..................4,. . 2 . E F . C rbbd .................. 5.. . 3 . G. Goddard ..................Tenor.

Conducted by E . F . C reed .

•First peal. First peal on (he bells. The ringers wish to thank the Rector for the use of the bells.

IP SW IC H . SU FFO LK .

T H E N O RW ICH D IO CESA N ASSO CIATIO N .Oh Saturday, January 20, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-seven Minutes,

A t th e C burgb of S t. Margarbi,

A P E A L O P D O U B L E N O R W IC H C O U R T B O B M AJO R, 5040 C H A N Q B S . Tenor cwt. in F.

H arry B a r t o n ..................TrOiU. H enry C. G illinghamW illiam Moits . . . . 2. R bv . W illiam C. Pbabson 3. W illiam H. Fussbll . . 4.

5Edgab Pbmbbbton . . . . 6. W illiam P. G arrb tx . . 7. Jambs M o tts ..................Tenori

Composed by A rthur K nights, and Conducted by Jambs Motts,

BA D SE Y, W O R C E ST E R SH IR E .

W O R C E ST E R SH IR E AND D IST R IC T S ASSO CIATIO N . (SooiHBRN B ranch.)

On Saturday, January ao, 1912, m T wo Hourt and Fifty Minutes,

A i THE Parish Cburcb,

A P E A L O P G R A N D S IR E T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; B rubrton’s T welvb-P art.

W illiam Sparrow . . ..Treble.F rank C ook .................. 2.James H emming . . ... 3.Thomas E d w in .................. ......

Conducted by F rank C ook. '

Rung after meeting short for Bob Major,

F redk. Jordan..................5.H b rb eri Jordan . . . . 6. H arry M iddleton . . . . 7. A lla n K n ig h t ..................Tenor,

T W E R T O N -O N -A V O N , SO M ERSET..

B A T H AND W E L L S D IO CE SA N A SSO C IA T IO N ..

On Saturday, January 20, 1912, in Three Hours,

At IBB C burcb of St . M icbabl,

A P E A L O F T R E B L E B O B M A JO R , 5088 C H A N G E S ; I n TBB K bnt V ariation. Tenor 13 cwt.

W illiam J. P rbscott Gborge W . T emplb G ilbert H, Harding E dmund K ing . . . .

..Treble. C h a rle s C o llib r 5.. . 2. H bnry W . B rown . . . . 6.. . 3. F rederick S kusi . . . . 7.. . 4. Thomas F . K ing . . ..Tenor,

Composed by A r th u r K nights, and Conducted by Thomas F , King,

This is the first peal ever rung ia the Bath diatrict by entiraljr locjil men.

Jan. 27, i g i4 - f H £ B £ L L t iS W S A N D R IN G B R S R B C O R D . 54d

SA L ISB U R Y , W ILT S.

T H E S A U S B U R Y DIOCESAN G U ILD .

Oh Saturday, January 20, 1913, i» T hru Hours,

A t tb b C b o ich o f S t . M&rtih,

A P E A L O F S T E D M A N T R IP L E S . 5040 C H A N G E S ; T hdrbians’s F odr-F art. Tenor 13 cwt. 3 qrs. 6 lbs.

SiDMBY M a c b v ..................TrebleF rbdk. Pb s c b y .................. 2.I0BM S. R dhming . . . . 3 L eohard H arris . . . . 4.

Condacted by G borgb W illiams.

G borgb W il l i\M3 . . . . 5.Robsbt p . K nights . . 6.W illiam W . G iffobd . . 7.A lb e r t Southby . . ..Tenor.

N O RBU R Y. CH E SH IR E .

T H E C H E ST E R D IO CESAN G U ILD

(Stocxfobi and B owdon B rakcb.)

0 » Satttriay, January 2 0 ,1912, in Two Hour* and Forty-eight Minutes,

A t tb b Church o f S t. Thomas,


Beiog 730 each of Gtandtire, College Single and Plain Bob, and two 720s each of Kent and Oxford. Tenor 9 cwt.

Wm. Gordon, SBN. . . ..Treble. Rbv. A. T . Bbbston . . a.G . D. W arbdrtom . . . . 3.

Jambs F bb k l b y ..................4.S idney H o u g h ..................gJ. W , H a r t lb y .................. Tetor,

Condncted respectivel} by Wm. Gordon, sen., Stockport St. Mary’s Graodsira; Rev. A. T. Beeston, New Mills, two 720s of Oxford ; G.D. Warbnrton, Stockpart St. George’s, K en t; Sidney Hough, K nuts- ford, Plain B o b ; J. W . Hartley, Norbary, College Single, in the follow ing order: Grandsire, College Single, Plain Bob, Kent, Kent, Oxford, Oxford. Farther reference elsewhere.

RO D M ER SH AM .— T H E K E N T CO U N TY ASSO CIATIO N .

Oit Sunaaj/t Jaimarji a i, 1912, in Two Bours and Thirty-fjur Mittutes,

Ax thb C hurch of S t. N icbolas,

A P E A L O F M IN O R , 5040 C H A N Q E S ;

Being 720 each of Double Oxford, Oxford Treble Bob, College Single, Keat Treble Bob, Canterbnry Pleasnre, Oxford Bob and Plain Bob.

. Tenor 9 i cwt.

FaxDiRicK Brown . . ..T re ile ,Fm dbbick S. Macby . . a,A lbbrx j . Day . . . . . . 3.

Conducted by W illiam Ny b .

Gborgb E astmam . . . . 4.Jambs Ny b .......................... 5.WiLUAM N y b .................. Tenor,

iQ a n lttb e U I d e a l .

O XH EY, H ER TS,

T H E H E R T F O R D S H IR E ASSO CIATIO N.

0 « Wednesday, January 17, 1912, in Two Hours and Twenty-two Minutes,

A t 43, H batb Road,

A P E A L O F S T E D M A N T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; T hdrstans’s F our- P art.

G borqb E. H owcbin W illiam H odgbits

G bobgb N. P r ic b . . . . 1-2.Hkmby Ho d g b tis. . . . 3-4.

Conducted by G borgb N. P ricb.

Umpire— Charles N. Leman.

“i -7-8.

K E T T E R IN G , N O RTH AN TS.

T H E C E N T R A L N O RTH A M PTO N SH IR E A SSO CIATIO N .

Oh Thursday, January 18, 1912, in Two Hours and Twenty Minutes,

A t I, C a r lto n S trb b t,

A P E A L O F B O B M A JO R , 5024 C H A N G E S .

A lb e r t N. 1nn« . . . . 1-2. ] . Edward Cbapmam . . 3-4.

D avid J. Nichols F r bds. W . Sawfoot

5-6.7-8.,

Composed by G. Lindoff, and Condacted by David J, Nicbols.

CA M BR ID G E .— T H E C A M BR ID G E U N IN ERSITY G U ILD .

On Monday, January 22, 1912, in Two Hours and Nineteen Minutes,

In M r. E. M. Atkins' Rooms, S t. C a th erin e 's C ollxqb .

A P E A L O F B O B M AJO R 5036 C H A N G E S

W illiam D. Iames* . . 1-2. Rb v . a . H. F . B oughey 3-4.

E. Maurice Atkins . . R eginald O. S t r e e t . .

5-6.7- 8.

Composed by J. R. P ritcbabd, and Condacted by R. O. Si r b i i .

Umpire— F. R. White. 'F irst peal on handbells away from the tenors. First peal as coadactor in the method, and on handbells.

T H E C E N T R A L N O R TH A M P TO N SH IR E ASSO C IA TIO N

G eddingto n .— On Tuesday, January 23rd, a date touch of 1912 changes, in i hr. 7 mins., being 4S0 Canterbury, 480 Plain Bob, 360 Antelope, 592 Grandsire Doubles, each 6-score called differently. G . Black, C . Cooper, C. Swan conductor, E. Reid, R. G. Black. First date touch on the bells and by the local band in foar methods.

'T H E O X FO RD D IO CE SA N G U IL D . H ugh enden .— On January 17th, after an unsuccessful attempt

for a peal of Stedman Triples, a non-conducted 504. F. Hayes,F. G. Biggs, J. W . Wilkins, G. F. Williams, R. Bnckland, R. Biggs, R. Coles, F. Boxall. It is proposed to attempt a silent peal at a fatare date.

T H E SU SSE X C O U N T Y A SSO C IA TIO N .H o r l e y .— On December 25th, for early morniug ser«rice, a

quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 43 mins. W. Taylor, S. Lanaway, J. Kenward. S. Kanward, G. Illman, A. Songhurst, J. Etheridge, C. Osborn. On December 31st, for the Boy Scouts’ Church Parade, a qaarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 43 mins. A. Etheridge, P. Etberidge, F. Sadler, A. Bashford, A. Songhurst, S. Kenward, A. Harman, C. Osborn. On New Year’s Eve, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 43 mins, W. T a y lor, S. Lanaway, J. Kenward, A. Songburst, G. Illman, S. Kenward, P. Etheridge, C. Osborn. Conductors— Messrs. S. K eo- ward and A. Harman.

T H E L A N C A S H IR E A SSO CIATIO N .L vtham (Lancashire).— On January 3rd, at St.John’s church,

720 Single Minor. C. Kerr, J. Fell, D. McLellan, E . Loose. J. Tipping, T . Allanson. On January 14th, 7*0 Superlative Surprise Minor. J. Fell, J. Tipping, D. McLellan, E. Tipping. J. Hardman, T . Allanson. Conducted by J. Tipping. On January 2ist, for morning service, 720 New London P.easure. C. Kerr, J. Fell, D. McLellan, E. Tipping, J. Tipping conductor, T . Altanson. For evening serviae 720 Grandsite Minor. C . Kerr, J. Fell, D. McLellan, J. Tipping, T , Allanson, E . Tipping. Conducted by J. Tipping.

T H E K E N T C O U N T Y A SSO C IA TIO N .

N ew Romney.— On Sunday, Januaey 7th, at St. Nicholas' charch, a quarter-peai o f G 'andsire Triples was rung for Divine Service in 47 mins. H. S. Humphery, E. E. HutchinsoDtG. E . Kennett, S. J. Boulden, H. D. Anderson, P. Page, S. Seutherden, G. B. Anderson. Conducted by H. S. Hamphery.

Sto ckport (Cheshire).— On Sunday afternoon, January zist, at St. Mary’s church, an attempt to ring Shipway’s ten-part peal of Grandsire Triples came to grief after ringing over 1000 changes. A. G. Clarke, H. Reynolds, J. H. Mason, P. Brickelli A. Gordon, Wm. Gordon, jun., A. S. Gordon condnctor, E . Edmands. Rung in honour of the golden wedding of Mr. Wm; Gordon, the steeplekeeper, and his wife, which took place at St. Thomas’s, Noabury, on January 19th, 1862.

U t to x et er (Staffs).— On Tuesday, January i6th, a quaster— peal of Grandsire Triples, in 47 Mins. W . Cope, F. Richardson, P. Cope conductor, E . Roberts, R. G. Lewis, H . Willisford, C . Smith, E. Green. First quarter-peal by the ringer o i tb« treble, whose age is 75.

550 T H E B E L L N E W S A N t) R IN G £ R S ‘ R E C O R B . ]an. 2 , i g i i .

5004 STE D M A N C A T E R S. B y F r e d k . H y. D e x t e r , Leicester.

16134265879 A

4 5 (562431978) B 261354164352 - -461253 - -163254361452 - -362154364251463152 • - - 462351 - -264153 - -2^3451561423 - - 162453563412 - -362415265413163425 - -365421261435 - - 165432562431 - -

(134265879) B 134562 s -132465 - -231564 - -234165432561 - -431265435162532164 - -235461 - -531462 - -135264 - -534261

Repeat the last twelve courses for 134265 a. Peal commences at the 4th change of this course. The calling as from the course-end, b, 2, 4, 11, 14 gives and six. The peal contains 21 courses in the tittums, with the 4th and 5th their in-course extent at home, with all the 9-5S and4-6-5s, i.e., twelve courses each ; also the extent of the inverted position. The peal gives every change of the two round blocks. If a single in place of bob at 4 is called in first course of tittum position and repeat the whole 21 courses the full extent of the 4th and 5th can be had, when the peal would be 7272.

A local tradition tells us that the cost of erecting Welston Church, in Northants., so drained Anthony Catesby of all his available money, that he had none to pay for the bells. He therefore sold a flock of sheep, and when he first heard the sound of the ring coming over the valley of the Nene to Ecton, where be dwelt, he said to his wife, “ H ark! Do you hear my Iambs bleating ? ” He died in 1553. If the tradition be true— and there is no reason to doubt it with regard to the great bell and the Sanctus bell— the good Squire ef Whisten had been anticipated in his pleasant humour by Zitholf of St. Albans.

-~He is said to have sold his flocks to supply the monastery with a belfry, and when he afterwards heard the bells chiming out from the tower, used to exclaim, “ Hark how sweetly my goats and my sheep are bleating.”

E R IN T R IP L E S .A V a r ia t io n o f P a r k e r ’ s T e n - P a r t ,

B y t h e R e v . E . S. P o w e l l , Plymouth.

5040.

123455 1 3 4 5 6

462513326541542136164352246315164325326514462531

s - -

365412 2A

Repeat these twelve courses four time!!, vrith si in the first course, getting—

123465 1 3 4 5 6

632415 - -134652 2A543612 614253 231564 413526 312654 A651432 s - - - -

Repeat four times, with s i in the first course. In this variation the calling of the ten parts, more symmetrical than in the peal as published by Mr. J. W . Parker.

1912 STE D M A N C A T E R S .— B y R. O. S t r e e t .

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W 643321978 (i) 462135

465231......................... 365142 - - -

563241 ■ - -36 4523 6 2 1 5 4

264153463^52364251 - -461253 164352

■ 162453 563412 - - - 365214 - -564132562431

{a) B y bobs a t 1, 6, 8, 9, 14, 15, 18, 19.- (J) B y bobs a t 5, 6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 18, 19.R o u n d b y b o b s at 3 and 8. C o n ta in s 23 s ix e s w ith 6 -8

b eh in d .

R e i g a t e (S u rre y ).— A t th e p a r ish c h u rc h , on Monday, J a n u a ry 22nd, for p ra c tic e , 83 o K e n t Treble Bob Royal.H. R e e v e s , F. T . H o a d , H . E w in s , A . Harman, O, Sip* p ets, O . G ilb e y , G . C r o u c h e r , T. S p a r k s , H. A . Hoad, G.F. H o a d co n d u cto r.

~ F O R S A L E .— P e a l o f 32 h a n d b elU . W i l l se ll chenp. A p p ly — W . F o r s t e r , 24, H a d fie ld Street, N o rtb w id ^ i

]ao.< 27, 1912, T H E B E L L N E W S A N D RIN GERS* R E CO R D . 551'

M E SSIN G H A M , L IN C O L N .The old clerk at the above place,

relates the following anecdote, which is given by Mr. North :— A traveller passing through Messiagham on a Sunday, a long time ago, noticed three men sitting on a stile in the churchyard and saying “ Come to Church, Thompson : Come to Church, Brown ” and so on. Surprised at this, the traveller asked what it meant, and was told that having no bells this was how they called folks to church. The traveller remarking that it was a pity so fine a church should have no bells, asked the men if they could make three for the church, promising to pay for them himself. This they undertook to do. They were a tinker, a carpenter, and a shoemaker, respec

tively. When the next visitor come round he found three men ringing the three bells, which said “ Ting, Tong, Piuft,” being made respectively of tin, wood, and leather.

W IT H A M -O N -T H E -H IL L ,L IN C O L N S H IR E .

In connection with the old tower at this place, a story is told to the effect that one Christmas E ve the ringers, for the purpose of partaking of some refreshments, left the bells standing, and adjourned to a tavern that then stood opposite. Oue of their number, a little more thirsty than the rest, insisted that before going back to ring they should have another pitcher of ale. and this being at length agreed to

JOHN TAYLOR & CO.,

L O U G H B O B O U G H , L e i c e s t e r s h i r e .

PO U N D E R S of the Ring of Bells for ST . P A U L ’S C A T H E D R A L the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the W orld

" T h is is anquestionably the grandest ringing peal in E n glan d,an d therefore in the w orld." T h e late L ord G rim thorpe, K .C .— Tim es, N ov. ao, 1878.


r»« rmor atll, St. PatrM ', OatllKlral, OaUlm.

Also Founders of the peals of Bells at the C ath ed rals ot W orcester, Newcastle on-Tyne, Edinburgh (St. M ary's), Dublin (St. Patrick 's), C h rist Chnrch, N .Z. Singapore.

A lso " G reat John " and the ring of T en at B everley M in ster; and the ring of Ten at the Im perial Institute.

Also the bells o f Dnndalk r.c . Cathedral, and " G reat Bede ” ot Downside A bbey,Also for the town balls o f M anchester, Preston, Bradford, H alifax, Rochdale,

Wakefield, Middlesbrough, Kendal, and L on don derry; and the Sydn ey and Adelaide f 08t Offices in Anstralia.

Als« the obime ol bells at Ames College, lowai D.S A And Qm noMl "OtMidUqai" of Sietec Cathe4t(l

by his companions, the party stayed to duly dram the last draught. This exira mug of beer saved their lives, for while they were drinking thje steeple fell. Whether this is merely a tapster tale, or the sober statement of a remarkable incident, we are not in a position to affirm.

B R IG S T O C K , N O R T H A N T S.

There is a tradition that John Barton, the donor of the third bell at this place, was one of the several plaintiffs against Sir John Zouch to recover their rights of common upon certain lands in the neighbouring parish of Benfield, and that Sir John threatening to ruin him if he persisted in claiming his right, John Barton replied that he would leave a cow which being pulled by the tail would low three times a day, and would be heard all over the common when he and his heirs would have nothing to do there. Hence the gift of the bell which was formerly rung at 4.

C L E V E L A N D A N D N O R TH Y O R K S. A SSO C IA T IO N .

H e m in g b r o u g h . — On Wednesday, January 17th, at the parish church, 720 Oxford Treble Bob Minor. E, D. Tune, Rev. W . P. Wright, A. Hatfield, J. J. Tune, G. C. Terry, M. T. Tune conductor.' First 720 in the metho 1 for all except the ringer of the 2nd.

THOMAS DOBLE & SON,C h u r c h B e l l H a n g e r s ^

11, CANON STREET,T A U N T O N , S O M B R S B T .

Bells bung with fittings of the most ap proved principle. Old Bells recast, new Bells supplied, Ropes of the besit make. The g lla - combe Chime Hammers fixed. Towers inspected, and estimates famished.

T. D ft Son are change-ringers, and having had many years' experience in Chnrch Bell Hanging, with confidence solicits the patronage of the Clergy, Chnrohwardens, and ringen generally

“ Change-Ringing: ”An Introduction to the E arly Stages of

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552 T H E B E L L N E W S A N D R IN G E R S ' R E CO R D . Jan. ig x i.

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TURRET CLOCKS.

TOWN CLOCKS.

JO H N S M IT H A N D SO N S,Of the Midland Steam Clock Works, Derby


M A K E R S O F


The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell.Aod many others a ll over the empire, as thejpages of this iourtial

Ireqaently testl^.

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Zlnoh,8togumber, Somerset.Rings ol Ball! to any nnmbar hang on tbe most approvtd

prtnoiplei. Old Belli re-cast. New Belli inpplied.

I. S.i having had loniiderable ezpeiienee in Chncoh Ball hangingi with oonfidence soliciM tbe patronage of the ilergy, ohnrcbwardeni and tingeri generally TH B BLLACOM BB CHIM B HAMMERS FIX E D

B B L L ROPES SO PFLIED .

ALFRED BOWELL,

GHURGH BELL FOUNDERIP S W IC H .

TO RINGER S AND O TH ER S.

JOHN W. STEDDT,Hig^h Street,

E D E N B R ID G E , K E N T .Umbtr of Kt>U, Sturrti, Suiiui, Lonim

Coinify, M U ikm , m i Collet YotUk Sotittiu:]. W. S. ic open to tnppW cingen on bes

temui with all goods ia oatntting, boots, fti, Fnotioal Tailoring. A larga ito u ol gealle- mea'i Shirti, Veatfi HoilMy, CoIIh i , Tin, Boot!, 8boM.^ta. '.AlUioodi nlnîoa.

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FRAM EW ORK.

WEIGHT OF TENOR

3 6 i CWT.

WEIGHT OF PEAL


JO H N W ARNER & SONS, Ltd. Bell Founders to H.M. Th e King,

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T H E M ID LA N D C O U N T IE S A SSO C IA T IO N .

The third quarterly meeting of the year was held at Hinckley on Saturday, January 27th, and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent there by those present, the weather being for the time of year ideal. The eight bells were available for ringing, as announced previously, and opening with a touch of Stedman Triples, were made good use of throughout the afternoon and evening.

A very nice tea was provided in the church schoolroom, and at 4.30 ample justice was done to the same. At the subsequent general meeting the vice-president occupied the chair, supported by the Rev. W . P. Hurrell, Vicar of Hinckley, Rev. J. F . Griflaths, of Holy Trinity, Hinckley, Rev. G. M. Edmonds, of Stoke Golding, Mr. E . D. Taylor, Mr. W . C. W akley, hon. treasurer, and others, from thirty to thirty-five being present.

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and signed, the chairman said that as the Vicar of Hinckley was obliged to leave immediately to fulfil an engage ment elsewhere, he would at once propose a hearty vote of thanks to him for his kindness in allowing the ringers the use of the bells and schoolroom, and for his presence at the tea. This was seconded by Mr. W . C, Wakley, and carried with applause.

The Vicar briefly replied that it .was a pleasure to him to welcotne the Association to Hinckley, and hoped each and all would thoroughly enjoy themselves.

Messrs. E . D. Taylor and C. Draper were appointed to audit the accounts for the past year ob the proposition of Mr. H. W akley, seconded by Mr. J. H . Swinfaeld.

The Chairman drew attention to the peals rjmg during the past quarter, fifty-three on tower bells a n ? ftree on handbells, which had been rung in thirty-four towers extending practically over the whole area of the Association, a 6000 of Kent Treble Bob Royal at Chesterfield being a record length in the method for the Association. The Revs. C. J. Sturton, Vicar of Orston, Notts., and E. Douglas Starey, Rector of Sharnford, Hinckley, and the Marquess of Anglesey were elected honorary members of the Association. Sixteen ringing members were also admitted. A vote of thanks to the chairman, proposed by Mr. B. Mitchell, and seconded by Mr. C. Draper, was unanimously carried, and a return was made to the tower where ringing was again enthusiastically indulged in.

T H E W A R W IC K S H IR E G U IL D .A quarterly meeting was held at W arwick on Saturday,

January 27th. A fair number of ringers attended, representing Allesley, Coventry, Rugby, W arwick and Str&t- ford-on-Avon, including two !a *y members, Miss Joyce Williams and Mrs, Hatton-F aenchel, who are making rapid strides in the Art. They are the first ladies to ring with the Guild.

The bells of St. Nicholas were rung from 4 to 5 o ’clock, and after the tea and business meeting, at which Mr. G. Dickins presided, St. Mary’s tower was available for the rest of the evening. The members decided to visit Bed-

worth for the next quarterly "meeting, and the month!; meetings were arranged for May and June, Hampton in Arden being chosen for May and Polesworth for June. Eleven new members were elected. On the propositioa of the Master a vote of thanks was passed to the Vicars of St. Nicholas and St. Mary’s for their kind permissioq to ring. The following methods were rung during the afternoon and evening: Grandsire Triples and Caters, Stedman Triples and Caters, Plain Bob Royal, Kent Treble Bob Major, Double Norwich and Superlative Surprise Major.

T H E E S S E X A SSO C IA T IO N .A bye meeting of the South Eastern District was held

at Springfield on Saturday, January 20th. The bells were raised soon after 4 p.m. and kept going till 5,30, whep al) adjourned to The Plough inn, twenty-six sitting down to a course or two of host Egerton’s composing. The business meeting followed with Mr. Edwards in the chair. The minutes of the annual meeting were read. Mr. W . J. Lay, of Springfield, was elected a member and Widford' selected for the next meeting (Easter Monday). A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Rev. F . S. Paynter and the Rev. C. Edmunds, Broomfield for the use of their bells. This ended the business. After a few selections on the the Association’s handbells by Messrs. Letch, Edwards* and Wood, and a course of Grandsire Caters by Messrs, Richell, Lincoln, Edwards, Cooper and Kirton, the tower was again visited and ringing indulged in till g p.m., when an adjournment was again made to The Plough and a social hour spefit in handbell ringing. The methods rung during the afternoon and evening on the tower bells ranged from Grandsire Doubles to Cambridge Surprise Minor. Broomfield, 2 miles away, with its recently rehung peal, were open for ringing, but owing to the wretched state of the roads, and the very dark night, not sufiScient ringers could be persuaded to undertake the journey.

ST. JOHN T H E B A P T IS T S O C IE T Y , L E Y T O N - ST O N E , E SSE X .

Thirty-nine 720s have been rung by the above sodetjr during i g i i in the following methods: Surprise methods^ York 6, London 5, Cambridge 4, Lincoln 3, IpsWtch 1, Norwich 1, Wells i, Durham i, Chelsea i, Carlisle i, Chester i. Oxford Treble Bob i, Kent Treble Bob Bob Minor 12. The ringing was done by the followin] members and friends: W . Miller 34, W. Theobald 31, H. Torble 29, G. Black, 24, G. Dawson 22, J. Moule 17, S. Goodenough 15, G. Hayden 14, W , Doran r2, F . Dorao A. Fiddes 8, L . Green, 6, A. Prior 3, S. Bird i, W . J* Nevard, i, W . Truss, i, T . Beedon i, G. Murton i, D. Brunning i, F , Squires i, R. Saunders i, F . J. NewmanI , B. Marks i . A, Lebbon i . Conducted b y W . Miller 23, G. Black 6, H. Torble 5, J. Moule 3, G. Hayden 2.

A D IA G R A M O F U N IO N T R I P L E S (1893), m ay be had gratis, on apphcation by letter to W . H. TflOMFSON,^,

S ill^ qodi^ ^ e^ , fo igh to n , to whom theânsold rem ainder been returnea b y thel|inbli8herf,

S54 T H B B E L L N E W S A N D R IN G E R S ' R E CO R D , Feb. 3, xgi2.

A SU G G E S T IO N

F o r C a l l in g P e a l s o f G r a n d s ir e D o u b l e s .

Mr. J. J. Parker’s note in “ T h e B e l l N e w s ” of Jan. 27th on the possibiHty of using other bells than the treble for -a plain hunt is interesting in that it avoids the intro. ductioD into the method of a second kind of single ob- ojectionable in itself, and still more objectionable through involving the presence of three kinds of call in one touch or peal. The same result can however be obtained by other means. The researches of the Rev. H. Law James into Minor methods have taught us among other things that (1) it is not necessary to complete the calling of a particular touch of some one methqd in a single block, and (2) any such block need not start from rounds. Apply these two principles to Grandsire Doubles, and you will find opportunities for a great variety of calling. An example will make this clear. Start by calling—

2345

25344325 s2543 -3425 s

and from this point call five 6-scores with the 4th as observation bell in exactly the same way as you would call 6-scores from rounds with the 3rd as observation. Complete the three-part 6-score above {5th observation) which will give a touch of 720 changes., A little experimenting will be found to yield an almost unlimited number of other examples. In conclusion I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to Mr. W . D. James, of Pembroke College, Cambridge, for the original suggestion to extend the calling of Grandsire Doubles by making the 2nd and 4th observation bells. E . S. P o w e l l .

T H E M ID LA N D C O U N T IE S A SSO C IA T IO N .The Annual Meeting of the Burton-on-Trent District

was held in St. Paul’s Institute, Burton-on-Trent, on S a tu rd a y , January 2oth. The Rev. J. J. Stockley, Vicar of St. Paul’s, and chairman of the district presided. Those present included the Rev. J. H . Martin, curate of H or- ninglow, Mr. W . C. W akley, hon. treasurer of the Association, and members from St. Paul’s and St. Modwen’s, Burton, Etwall, Newhall, Ashby, Uttoxeter, Horninglow, Rollestone, etc., and Mr. H. Walfley, local hon. sec. The following were elected to fill the various offices for 1912 : Chairman of the district, the Rev. J. J. Stockley; Committee, Messrs. E . I. Stone and E. W . Beadsmore; local hon. sec., H. W akley. Nominations for the general officers of the Association were as follows: President,Sir Arthur Heywood, Bart., vice president, Mr. J. W . Taylor, hon. treasurer, Mr. W . C. Wakley, hon. sec. Mr. Vy. E . W hite, delegate to the Central Council, Mr. J.

ST, M A R G A R E T ’S, L E E , K E N T .On Wednesday evening, January 13th, an interesting

ceremony was performed in the belfry, viz., the unveiling of a peal-board recording the ringing of Holt’s Original in honour of King George V. birthday last year. The belfry was packed, the Rector and his wife being present, the latter kindly unveiling the board.

The Rector, in the course of his remark?, told them this was his first appearance in this belfry, that he had often rung the tenor at Grimsby, and the 33 cwt. tenor at Louth in Lincolnshire. The members were all agreeably surprised, as bis ringing capabilities were quite unknown to them, and everyone watched the Rector ringing this tenor for the first time. He aftewards told them, that owing to an accident, he had injured one of his legs, in fact gave it out that he had only one leg, and fcr this reason could not mount the stairs very well.

The Rector’s wife, in a few well-chosen remarks, said it gave her great pleasure to unveil the board, which is now the fourth of its kind in this tower^

The ringers who took part in tHe peal were J. Crowder, W . Weatherstone, G . Simmonds, F . Richardson, T . Haw- kins, E, Richards, W . JeSries, and A. Fisher. The peal occupied 2 hrs. 50 mins., was conducted by W . Jeftries, a nd was the first to be rung on these bells during the rectorship of the Rev. R. Meddings, and was the first with a bob bell by G. Simmonds.

Griffin. The local secretary having given a report of the various ringing meetings held in the district during ig i i , a vote of thanks to the Chairman brought the meeting to a close. Before and after the meeting the bells of St. Paul’s church were kept going in various methods.

- " B e l l N ew s and R in g e rs ’ R e co rd ,” Vol. 26, for the year igo8, in parts or bound; or Nos. 135,2

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T H E G L O U C E S T E R A N D B R IS T O L D IO C E SA N A SSO C IA T IO N .

A meeting of the Swindon branch was held at Chippenham on Saturday, January 27th, when a large number of ringers from Bremhill, Grittleton, Marshfield, Stratton St. Margaret, Swindon, and Wootton Bassett met at St. Paul’s church at 3 o’clock, where ringing was indulged in for about two hours. An exoellent tea was provided, and a meeting followed, Mr. E. Bishop occupying the chair. The Rev. D. Barclay, Rector of St. Paul’s, was also present, and was elected an honorary member. A few, new ringing members were also enrolled. The next meeting will take place at Highworth in February. Tb« company then returned to the tower, and the bells were kept going to Plain Bob, Double Norwich, Grandsire and Stedman Triples until 8.30.

B E L L S A N D T H E IR M E SSA G E .The Bishop of Crediton dedicated last week at Tor

parish church, the mother church of Torquay, the three ancient bells, which have been rehung, together with three hew ones, making a ring of six. He recalled the abuses of bellringing and the drinking in church towers in olden days, and how the scandal had to be abolished in the church to which he was ordained forty-five years ago. In his North Devon parish Good Friday was at first disregarded, but at 3 p.m. on that day the chime was solemnly tolled, and people inquired throughout the village “ Who was dead ? ” They learned thus that Good Friday was not a day for pleasure, but the day of their Saviour’s death, and it led from that year onward to its reverent observance in his parish.

S to n e (Staffordshire). - G randsire____________ O n January 20th, 504 _______Triples. F . C h ell, sen., W . Dawson, first 504, E . C op e, F .

'C h ell, jun.,'fir8t^04, T . C hell, J. G oodall, P. Presto^ condaetot, }. Abberle^,

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W IT N E Y R IN G E R S A T R E A D IN G .On Saturday, January 27th, £ve of the above took

advantage of an excursion train to Reading, arrangements being made for an attempt for a peal of Grandsire Triples at St. Giles’ church, where they met their old friends Mr. F . Pounds and the Rev. C. W . O. Jenkyn, who were formerly ringers at Witney. The band was made up by Mr. A. W . Osborne, foreman of St. Giles, permission being readily granted by the Rev. F. Gilmor for the use of the bells. “ G o ” was called at 3 o’clock, and after 2 hrs. 57 mins. good striking, “ that’s all ” was the welcome call, all congratulating Mr. E . Brown, this being bis first peal. On descending the tower the ringers were invited to the Victoria Cafe with the Rev. C. W . O. Jenkyn, where a very pleasant hour was spent. Mr. J. Monk, in a jocular speech, thanked the Reading men for making th€m so welcome; also thanking the Rev. C. W . Jenkyn for his very kind hospitality in providing tea after the peal, which they were pleased was so successful. Mr. A. E. Reeves, the Secretary of the Guild, also joined them at tea. After a short look round train time arrived, the Witney men leaving for home by the 8.55 train, all agreeing it was a very pleasant half-day exciusion. The ringers take this opportunity of thanking the Rev. F. C. Gillmor, Vicar of St. Giles, for the use of his bells.

L E C T U R E ON C H U R C H B E L L S .

On Tuesday evening, January i6th, an interesting lantern lecture was given in St. John’s schools, Leicester, to a crowded audience, by Mr. William Willson, the well- known exponent of change-ringing. The lecturer took for his subject “ Church Bells, their origin, history, and literature.” At the outset he described the use of the bell among the ancient Egyptians, and the precise meaning of the text, “ Praise Him upon the well-tuned cymbals.” Proceeding, Mr. Willson gave excerpts from the poets, Tennyson, Gray, and Longfellow, The lantern views numberifig 115, showed the process of moulding, casting and tuning bells, also how they were rung, and the picture of the bourdon bells ranged from the Czar Kolozol of Russia— the largest bell in the world— Great Paul, Big Ben of Westminster, down to local peals. Among the views of cathedrals were St. Paul’s, Canterbury, Lincoln, and Exeter, and other views included Westminster Abbey, while these on the continent showed Milan, the leaning tower of Pisa, Cologne, whose spires are the highest in the world, 513 feet, Strasburg, and Amiens. The lecture concluded with a view of Tennyson’s church, and a picture of the recently erected bust of the poet was thrown on the screen.

C O R R IN G H A M , L IN C O L N S H IR E .

There is a tradition current in the above neighbourhood that many years ago a gentleman being lost on the then unenclosed moor, sometimes called Corringham Scroggs, and again finding his whereabouts by the sound of the church bells then ringing in the evening, he Itfc ten shillings yearly to the ringers to pay them for ringing during the winter months, and so to save others from being lost. In support of the truth oi this tradition, it may be mentioned that the bells were formerly rung from November 5th until February 14th, for which ringing the churchwardens allowed three pounds of candles, and ten shillings to pay for lots of beer at the public-house on November 5th, ChrMtnaas Day, Nsw Year’s Day, and May 29th.

C O N ISB O R O ’, Y O R K S.At the annual parochial gathering on a recent Tues

day, the Vicar explained the scheme which has been decided upon for altering the beautiful parish church, which with the castle ruins, form one of the landmarks of historic Conisboro. There in no more interesting spot than this in South Yorks.; the church is over 800 years old, and tourists come from all parts fo visit the Castle ruins. The Vicar explained to a crowded gathering that the church is worthy of preservation at all costs. The total expenditure upon the complete scheme would l)e ^2,100, and three years had been allowed in which to complete the work. They had now in the bank ; 'i,2o8, while the full amout promised to date was £ 1,4 3 3 . The fabric wanted restoring completely. More light was required, better accommodation for the choir, and the plaster was to be taken from the walls, leaving the original stonework bright and clean. It was proposed to lower the fioor of the church six inches, and to set up incandescent lighting. As to a peal of bells, the Vicar pointed out if they could secure a peal of eight, they might sell the present three cracked ones. The scheme has the hearty approval of the parishioners, who are supporting it to the fullest of their power*

T H E L A T E JAM ES H IN TO N , O F B R IS T O L .

It has been proposed by a number of ringers that an appeal should be made for funds to erect a fitting memorial to the memory of the above-named ringer, who was for so many years the central figure in the ringing circle of Bristol and the neighbourhood, and well-known also in London and many other nnging centres.

Mr. Hinton was an indefatigable worker for the Gloucester and Bristol Association, and the amount of work he did in helping young ringers, cannot be toe highly praised.

It is greatly due to his energy and untiring patience, that ringing in Bristol has been raised to its present high standard. It is suggested that the memorial should take the form of a headstone, with suitable inscription, to the grave in Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol.* Any contributions, however small, will be gratefully received, and should be sent to Mr. C. E. D Boutfiower, 30, Broad Street, Bristol, who has consented to act as Honorary Treasurer of the Fund.— J. B u r f o r d , C. H . H o r t o n , W . K n i g h t , R. J. W i l k i n s .

A beautiful memorial has just been erected at Seaford, Sussex, to the memory of the Rev. Edward Bickersteth Ottley, Canon of Rochester Cathedral, and for twenty^five years Vicar of the Church of the Annuciation, Bryanston Square. It takes the form of a Calvary cross, nearly 11 feet in height, in Cornish granite, with a crucifix in white marble finely carved in relief.

T H E L A N C A S H IR E A S S O C IA T IO N .L ytham (Lancashire).— On January 3rd, a t St.John ’s church,

720 Single Minor, C . Kerr, J. Fell, D . M cL ellao, E . Loose. J. Tipping, T . Allanson. On January 14th, 720 Superlative Surprise M inorr J. Fell, J. T ipping, D . M cL ellan, E . Tipping. J. H ardm an, T . Allanson. Conducted by J. T ipping. On January 2 ist, for morning service, 720 New London P.eaaure. C . Kerr, J. Fell, D . M cLellan, E . T ipping, J. T ipping conductor, T . Allanson. F or evening serviae 720 G randsice Minor. C . Kerr, J. Fell, D . M cLellan, J. T ipp in g, T , A llanson, E . T ipping. C o n - ductad by J. Tipping.

555 T H £ B E L L NfiW lS A N D R lM ^ E ftS ' Feb. 3, 1912,


The First Session of the Eighth Council (twenty- second annual meeting) will be held in London on W hit- SUd Tuesday, May 28th, 1912. Nominations for the office of President and for that of Honorary Secretary and Treasurer, as also Reports of Committees, Notices of Motion, and any other matter should reach me not later tean Saturday, April 27th.

Honorary Secretaries of Diocesan or County Guilds or Associations are earnestly requested to forward the names with full postal address of each elected representative of their Associations as soon as possible, with a view to the early 'c^ p letio n of the official list of the new Council; and in cases where no elections have yet taken place it is sincerely hoped that a meeting of the Association may be speedily summoned for the purpose, or that in any meeting shortly forthcoming this item may not be forgotten in drawing up the Agenda. A remittance of 28. 6d. is due for each representative, the rights of representatives being in abeyance until their quota has been paid. C h a r l e s D. P. D a v ie s , Hon. Secretary.

Fretherne, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, January, 1912.Postal Orders should n o t be made payable at Stone


W IN C H E S T E R C A T H E D R A L .

On a recent Wednesday at the Diocesan Conference, the Dean made a statement on the progress of the work at the cathedral, and said that although it had been impossible in the past to give an accurate estimate of the extent of the work and the amount of money required because of the hidden condition of the building, they had now been able to arrive at an accurate estimate of the cost. The total expenditure would not be more than

112,000, and since they had known what the estimate would be, they had been working by contract. Throughout they had been anxious not to get into debt, and as they had gone on they had been able to pay their way. T te work would be practically finished by Easter, but tliey would not be able to pay their way unless the public came to their help in their last appeal. They did not tirant more than /"3,ooo now to clear them. He was coh- fildent they would get that, and he appealed to the 576 parishes in the diocese to devote the mid-Sunday in Lent to an offering for the cathedral. July 14th and the following seven days had been fixed for thanksgiving services in connection with the re-openiug of the cathedral.

T H E SU SSE X C O U N TY A SSO CIA TIO N .

H o rle y .— On December asth, for early morning service, a qnarter peal of Grandsire Triples, in 43 mins. W . Taylor, S. Lanaway,J. Kenward, S. Kenward, G. Illmao, A. Songhnrst, J. Etheridge, C. Osborn. O0 December 31st, for the Boy Scouts’ Church Parade, a quaiter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 43 mins. A. Etheridge, P. Etneridge, F. Sadler, A. Basbford, A. Song- horst, S. Kenward, A. Harman, 0 . Osborn. On New Year’s •Ev«i a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 43 mins. W. Tay- tofi Si Lanaway, J. Kenward, A. Songhurst, G. Illman, S. Kenward, P. Etheridge, C. Osborn, Conductors— Mesws. S. Kenward and A. Harmao.

Twickenham,— On Saturday, January 27tb, at St. Mary's chtircb, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 48 mins. A. C. Limpus, F. Goddard, A. H. Winch, T . Beadle, W . New, A. iPeag, W . T . Elson composer and conductor, G. Spencer.

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F O R S A L E .— Peal of 32 handbells. W ill sell cheap Apply— W . F o r s t e r , 24, Hadfield Street, Northwich.

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Tbgcbatge or the taaecUon of notices In this page ia 00a Penny pec line (five words may be reckoned to a line). Ilepetitlons at half that price, Notices should eoma to band not later tban Wednesday morning,

T h e A ncient Society of College Youths.- Established 1637.— Meetings for practice will be held at St. Magnus, Lower Thames Street on February 15th, and zgth ; at St. lohn's Hackney, on the 6ih and 20th ; at St. Paul’s Cathedral on the 6th; at St. Giles, Cripple- gate, on the 20th ; at Southwark Cathedral on the •27th; also at St. Mary’s, Walthamstow, each Saturday at 7.30,

A district meeting will be held at St. Alphege, Greenwich, on March 2nd. Tower open 4.30 to 8 p.m.

W i l l i a m T . C o c k b r il i i , H oh, S k ,3a, E ig iltf Road, Clapham, S .W .

T h e Loudon County Association late the St. James’s Society.— The annual general meeting and election of officers will take place on Saturday, February lotb, at St. Clement Danes, Strand, by special permission of the Rector Tower open from 3.45 to 6 p.m. Tea in the Chnrch House at 6.15. Business meeting to follow at 7. Tea will be provided lo t a limited number only. W ill those intending to be present ktndly notify me as soon as possible. F . J. H ardy, Hon, Sec,

34, Guildford Road South Lambeth.

T h e M iddlesex County Association and London Diocesan Guild.— North and East District.— The next meetiog will be held at Christ Church, Cubitt Town, on Saturday, February loth. Bells available from 3.30, Service at 5. Tea, 6d. at 5.30. Nearest stations. Poplar (North London), and North Greenwich (G.E.R.) from Fenchnrch Street. Members and friends cordially invited. Subscriptions tor ig i2 are now due,

C. T . CoLBS, Hon. Sec.173, St. John’s Road, Walthamstow.

T h e Oxford Diocesan Q uild.-East Berks, and South Bucks. Branch.— The annual service and meeting will be held at Burnham to- Sat.. day, February 3»d. at 4-30.

SiDNBV W . V aloon, Branch Sec.

T h e W in chester Diocesan G uild.-Guild- fbrd District.— The next quarterly will be held at Famham to-day. Sat., Febinary 3rd. 3.30— Bells available (8). 5.30.— Service— Preacher— Rev. Neville Lovett, Rector, 6.15- Tea at Darracbts's restaurant. Tea tickets 6d. eaca: visitors is . Subscriptions are now due, and should be paid at this meeting.

JOBM J, loNBS, Hon, Sec.

T h e K ent County Association,-Tonbridge District.—The annual meeting of this district Will be held at Chiddingstone to-day. Sat., February 3rd, Tower open at 3 o'clock. Committee meeting at The Castle inn at 4.15, followed by genmal meeting, As the cost of the tea will be 6d. per head more tban is allowed fiy the Association, that amount must be paid by members attending. Arrangements can be made for conveyances to meet trains at Penshurst Station at a reasonable charge if snfficieut members signify their wish to ba met. Members are requested to make an efiort to attend, as an important matter will be discussed. W . L a tte*. Hon, Dis. Sec.

26, Dukes Road, Tunbridge Wells.

T he E ssex Association.— South-Western Division.— The next meeting will be held at Hornchotch on Saturday, February 17th,

Bells available from 3 30. Tea gd. per bead at The Bull inn at 5,30. Members are reminded that subscriptions for igi2 are now due,

H. R umens. Hon. Sec

W orcestershire and D istricts Association. — Western Branch, — A quarterly meeting wil be held at St. fohn's, Worcester, to-day. Sat., February 3rd. Service at 4, Business meeting after. Tea will be provided for those who notify me by Wednesday, January 31st. Bells (6) available.

J. R. Nbwman, Hon. Sec.Bransford, Worcester.

T h e Kent County Association — Canterbury District,— The next meeting will be held at Elham to-day, Sat,, February 3rd, The bells will be available from 3 p.m. till g p.m. Tea, kindly provided by the local members, will be taken at 5 p.m. in the Vicar's meeting room. The usual travelling allowances will be paid to members present. The annual snbscription is now due, and it woald be a convenience if paid at this meeting.

£ . T bbmdbll, Hon. Dis. Sec.Boughton, Faversham.

T h e Salop G u ild .-T h e next meeting will be held at Shifnal on Saturday, February 10, Ringing at 3 p.m. Business meeting at 5 p,m Tea at 5,30 p.m.

R b v , H. B. B eokwitb, Hon. Sec.

T h e Hertfordshire A ssociation,— Eastern District,— A meeting will be held at Hoddes- don and Broxbourne on Saturday, February loth. The bells of Boddesdon will be open till tea time. Those of Broxbourne after. Tea at The Salisbury Arms at 3.30, 6d. to members, others gd. Business meeting after. All will be made welcome.

W . H. L awkbhcb, Dis. Sec.

T h e Lancashire A ssociation,— Liverpool Branch.— A meeting will be held at West Derby on Saturday," February loth. Bells ready .at 3, W alibb HnaHES, Sec.

T he Lancashire A ssociation.— Rochdale Branch.— The next meeting will be held at Rochdale parish church on Saturday, Feb, lotb. Bells ready at 3.30. Meeting at 6.30. All ringers welcome.

J. Bastow, Branch Sec.

The Midland Counties Association.-Bur- ton-on-Trent District. — The next riogiog meeting will be held at Hornioglow on Saturday. February lotb. Bells available at 3 o'clock. Business meeting at 5.

H. W akley, Local Hon. Soc,

T he W inchester Diocesan Guild.— Winchester District.— A quarterly meeting will be held at Alton on Saturday, February loth. Alton and Froyle towers open at 2,30, Tea in Church Room at 5.30. Members intending to be present at the tea will oblige by letting me know by Tuesday, February 6th.

Jas. W. E lkins, Dis. Sec.20, Culver Villas, Winchester,

St. M artin's Guild for the Diocese of Birmingham.-Established i7S5.-The Annual Henry Johnson Commemoration Dinner will be held at Ye Olde Royal hotel, Temple Row, Birmingham, on Saturday, February 24th. Francis Edward Dawe, esq. in the chair. Tickets free to all fully qualified members whose subscriptions are paid up to date, to other members and friends 2s. 6d. each.

A. P addon Smitb, Hon. Sec,II , Albert Road, Handsworth, Birmingham

N o tice — Practice is discontinnfid at St. John's, Deptford, during rehangiog.

F . W . R ichabimom.

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Mr. E. Barnett, of Crayford, m ite s : The quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples given in your issue of January 13th, and claimed by both H. Price and M. J. Morris, appeared in “ T h e B e l l N e w s ” under my name as long ago as 13S3, and was no doubt then a very old composition.

The peal of Double Norwich Major in your last issue by G. Crosst belonito Sir A. P. Heywood, and is given

Collection of Peals,the Central section III.

N A L L ROUND SM IFH wants a don- staiit job. Shoeing. Married Map.A

40 years old. Good ringer. Eight or tan t e l l i . T . K in g , g, Corporation Buildings, Soatb- wold, Suffolk.

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r i R A H D S I R E ; as. 6 4 . , E n l a r g e d . N o w R b a d y .G lve« la llin stru ctlo in le t the beginnec i m any new Psals : » h e A P P E N D IX

by Ibe R ev . C . D , P. D a v ie s , M .A . j and the T H O M P S O N P A T O R S and D IA G R A M S, e m b n e io g the w bole o f tbe G randilce i s u a io b a i el W . H . THOMr ■OK, E iq ., M .A . («B4 pagei).___________________________________________ _______________

S T E D M A N : a i . 6i . B y t h b R i v . C h a k l b s D . P.D A V IE S . W.A., r.K .*.8. W itb an A rriM D ix by S n A k h o i H it w o o d , B m t .

b e late R i t . H E. B d l w ik , and W . H . T a o itra o ii. Bsg. C n u n e n o e i wItb bon b lM and n n i (brengb te C taq aei (17s o le ieU priaM d p « ie i ) .

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6 t h E d i t i o n : N O W R E A D Y .

C T A N D A R D M E T H O D S . — N O W R E A D Y . — T h o r o u g h l y R e v i s e d ( 5t h ) E d i t i o n : C o n t a i n s s e v e n

e n t i in e M in o r S u r p r i s e P e a u ; T b e c o m p l e t e w o r k a s . 6d . ; ' > ia g r a m s a l o n e i s . 6d . ; L e t t e r - p r e s s a l o n e i s . 6d .

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ompoiing, on cendncting peali; an enay an tbe In aHi OfU-of-totmt 9I tto i and a history of the varlona eompoiltleni and perfbnnancea. "Part II,DftDSes: Mia H uisigiy o( luo vMiuna uviu|i«hu«im «hm

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SIR A R T H U R H E YW O O D ’S W O RK.

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imperial Institute, Canterbury, Edinburgh, St.

A ’ ^«ns, Lincoln, Durham, Peterborough, Melbourne

(Australia), Rochester, Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Man-

Chester, and W orcester Cathedrals, etc., etc.

P e a l T a b l e t s .•M A R B L E T T E Peal T a b le t give th e g rea t-

« e s t satisfaction to aU-T h e follow ing extracts from teBtimonials received speak for th em selves:

The TttbUt ro o t aery tatbfac- tion, and it aim iiei '>y aU"

like the tahU {mmemeh, and so do lUmho have teen it. We ha»e had it en view in a prominent

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"Your work is gutte in ornament to the kiKk 0/ our Chnrch."

M A R B L E T T E is th e b est m ateria l for Peal T ab le ts. I t is a non-absorbent substan ce closely resem blin g M arble and h a s a highly polished b lack snrface, w hich is not afiected b y the atm osphere.T h e letterin g is c a t into the face and gilded w ith pore gold, prodncing a handsom e and striking appear ance.

Sole Manufacturers— C A S P A R & C o - i 33, K in g’s R oad, St. Pancras, N .W .

Memorial Brasses, Stained Glass Windows and Tablet WoA of aiaii desoTlptlon.

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T H E M ID D LESEX CO U N TY ASSO CIATIO N AND LONDON DIO CESAN G U ILD .

Om Tuesday, Januaty 23, ig ia , w T m Hours and Fifty-nine Mittutes,

A t th b Cbdbch ov S t . G ile s in t h e F ields,

A P E A L O F S T E D M A N T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N O E S ; T hdrstans's F our-P art. Tenor 18 cwt.

Redbsn Sanders . . ..Treble.Albert W, Coles . . . . a.I saac G. S hade . . . . 3.Alfrrd W. Qrimbb . . . . 4.

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H arbv F lan d ers .. .. 7. tH en ry B o x a ll . . . . ..Tenor,

Condacted by W illia m Pye.*First.peal with a bob bell. fFirst peal, Rang as a birthday

compliment to A. J, Baynes.

T H E A N CIEN T SO C IE T Y O F C O L L E G E YO U TH S.

On Saturday, January 27, 1912, in Three Hours and Fifty-eight Miuutes,

Ax th e Church o f S t . M ichael, C o r n h ill,

A P E A L O F T R E B L E B O B M A X IM U S, 5040 C H A N Q E S ;In ib e K ent V abiation. Tenor 41 cwt.

Challis F . W inney .Treble. *E rnbsi G. Stibbons: : I:

‘1‘ A rthur D . B arker. .

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' *îrst peal o( Maximns.

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MU S IC specially arranged in m ss. (if not in print) to suit alm ost any num ber of ringers and bells. Term s, e tc .,

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T H E M ID D LESE X C O U N T Y ASSO CIATIO N AND LONDON DIO CESA N G U ILD .

Oh Saturday, ‘-fanitary 27, ig is , in Three Hours ani One Minute,

At t b e C bdrcb of S t . N icholas, C hiswick,

A P E A L O F S in » E R L A T IV E S U R P R IS E M AJO R,Tenor 14 cwt." i qr. 21 lbs.

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The ringers desire to thank Mr. J. W . Kelley and friends for their kind hospitality after the peal.

T H E LONDON C O U N T Y ASSO CIATIO N L A T E T H E ST, JAM ES'S SO C IE TY .

0» StUurio), January 3 7 ,1912, in Two Hours and Forty-lout Minutes,

A t tb b Church o f S t. M ary, W illbsden ,

A P B A L O P T R E B L E B O B M IN O R , 5040 C H A N G E S ;Being 720 each of Cambridge Surprise, Neasden Delight, College

Exercise, Woodbine, College Bob iv. Willesdan Delight, and Old Oxford modernised. Tenor 9 cwt. 3 qrs. 25 lbs.

R ichard K ilby . . . . G borgb M. K ilby . . L awrbmcb B. Porter

..TrebU.

. . 2.

••Conducted by H arry K ilb y .

First peal in seven Treble Bob methods on the bells.

T bomas L angdon . . . . 4.H arry K i l b y ..................5.A lfr e d H i l l ..................Tenor,

H A N D B E L L PEA L.

T H E A N C IE N T SO C IE T Y O F C O L L E G E YO U TH S.

On Sunday, Jauuary 28, ig iz , in Two Hours and Twenty Minutes,

At the Residence of Mr. H, Laogdon, 70, Salterford Road, Tooting,

A P E A L O F S T E D M A N T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S . T horstans’s F our-P art.

H arry R. Passmore W illiam T. C ockbrill

H brbbrt L angdon . . 1-2.C hallis F . W innby . . 3-4.

Conducted by C hallis F . W imnby.

Umpire— F. J. Hardy. Witness— Mrs. Langdon.

5-6-7-8.

#rr<»»irini;e».

PU LH A M , N O RFO LK.

T H E N O RW ICH DIOCESAN ASSO CIATIO N .

On Wednesday, JauMry 17, xgi2. in Two Hours and Fifty-nine Minutes,

A t t h e C h orcb op S t . M ary tb b V irgin,

A PETAL O P N E W C A M B R ID G E S U R P R IS E M AJOR, 5056 C H A N G E S . Tenor 15 cwt.

Edwin W bitin g . . ..Treble. E rnest W bit ng . . . . 5. C harles Roopb . . . . 6.W illiam R oofi..................7.Chablbs B r ic e ..................Tenor.

F rbdk. B orrbtt . . . . 2.F bbdk. R o o p b ..................3.C harles B aker..................4.

Composed by C. H. H attbrslby, and Conducted by E dwin W biting.

First peal in the method as conductor.

R EA D IN G , B E R K S .— T H E OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD .

On Satwrdt^, January 27, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-stven Minutes,

At the Church of St. Giles,

A P E A L O F G R A N D S IR E T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; Carter’s Twelve-Part. Tenor 25 cwt.

Fredk. P o u n d s .................. Trtble.Albert E, Brooks . . . . 2. Edmond Tomlinson . . . . 3. Ernest 3 r o w n * ..................4.

Ambrose W . Osborne . . 5.John M o n k..........................6.Rev. Cyril W. O. Jenkyn 7. George B r o o k s ..................T««or.

Conducted by Ambrose W . Osborne. *Fi(st peal. Reference elsewliera.

H ESTO N , M ID D LE SEX .

T H E M ID D LESE X CO U N TY ASSO CIATIO N AND LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD .

On Friday, ]anuary 19, 1912, (m T wo Hours and Fifty-five iiinutes.

A t t h e C borch o f S t. Leonard,

A P E A L O F S T E O M A N T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; TauRSTANs's F oor- P art. Tenor 13} cwt.

Gbobgb H. G o ttb rid g e Treble. H enry W . Cow lby" . . 2. B ertram P rb w b it . . . . 3. C h arles S. Bird* . . . . 4.

'E rnest R. Gladmah . . 5. ,G eorge Spencer . . . . 6.

tSYDNBY C aBTER . . . . 7,A lan R. Macdonald ,,T tn or.

Conducted by Sydney Carter.

*First peal of Stedman. fFirst peal of Stedman as conductor.

E A R L SOHAM , SU FFO LK .T H E NO RW ICH D IO CESA N ASSO CIATIO N .

On Wednesday, yanuary 24, 1912, in Two Hours and Forty-five Minutes,

A t th b Chdrcb o f S t. M ary,

A P E A L O F M IN O R . 5040 C H A N G E S ;

Being two 720s each of Oxford Treble Bob, College Single, Oxford Bob, and 720 Plain Bob.

H. H a l l ..........................Treble,W. G. C rickmer . . . . 2.W . E. Mauldbn . . . . 3.

Conducted by W . G C rickmer.

Rung as a 83rd birthday peal to the conductor’s mother.

W . B orgess .................. 4.G. Stannard ..................5.G. B a l ls ..........................Tenor,

READ IN G , B E R K S .-T H E O XFORD D IO CESAN G U ILD .

(The St. Mary’s Society, Reading.)

On Wednesday, January 24, 1912, in Three Hour aid Twenty Minutes,

A t t b e Chdrcb o f S t. M ary,

A P E A L O P S U P E R L A T I V E S U R P R IS E M AJO R, 5056 C H A N G E S . Tenor 27! cwt.

W a lte r A. Webb . . ..Treble,C bablbs Gi l e s ..................2.Henry T u c k e r ..................3.F rank Ma b t i n .................. 4.

*Gborge E s s e x ..................j .JoBN S wain ..................6.A lfr e d Watmorb . . . . 7. Richard T . H ibbert ..T em r,

Composed by H enry D ains, and Conducted by C harles G il e s .

*i5oth peal. First peal in the method on the bells.

W A L S A L L , ST A FFO R D SH IR E .

SO C IE T Y FOR T H E /..RCHDEACONRY O F STA FFO R D .

On Wednesday, January 24, ig i i , in Two Hours and FUfty-seven Minute*,

A t th e Cburch o f S t . M attbbw s,

A P E A L OF S T E D M A N C A T E R S , 5017 C H A N G E S . Tenor 24 cwt.

A lfr e d Adams..................Treble.E dgar T , Smith . . . . 2. C brisiopber W allater . . 3.G bobqe P e a t b ..................4.Alfred J. W allaier . . 5,

John C, Ad am s. . . . W alter R. Hdghbs

'G ilbert H arding . . T homas J. E lton ■ . . Howard W . C attbll

. . 6.• • 7.. . 8.. . 9. ..Tenor.

Composed by (obn C arter, and Conducted by T hos. J. E lio n .

*First peal of 'Stedman away from the tenor. J. C. Adams' looth peal for the Society.

LLA N G A R R E N , H E R EFO R D SH IR E.

T H E H E R E F O R D D IO CESAN G U ILD .

On Wednesday, January 24, igi2, in Two Hours and Forty-two Minutes,

Ax TBB P arisb Cbdrcb,

A P E A L O P G R A N D S IR E D O U B L E S . 5040 C H A N G E S . Tenor 11 cwt.

Andrew P arry* . . ..Trrhle. ■ W illiam S h o r t..................4.R kgimald Dollam* . . 2 . I Hbnby K rmp ................. 5.'H bnry W balb . . . . • • 3 . ' Thomas A m o s ..................Tenor,

Conducted by W illiam S hort,'F irst peal.

5 0 t t l & S & L L M EW S A m t& C u lR D . iêb. 3, igii.

R Y E . SU SSEX.

T H E SU SSEX CO U N TY ASSO CIATIO N .(Romney Marsb and D istrict G uild).

Oh Wednesday, January 24, 1911, in Three Hows and Three Minutes,

A t th b Chorch or S t . Maby,

A P E A L O F Q R A N D S IR B H o lt ’s T b n -P a rt.

Edwin H. WoiTBMAHf . .T r M t . G eorgb Johnson . . . . 2 H a ro ld F . CobomJ.. . . 3 Joseph B. B b n n b tt.. / . 4.

. . 5-

. . 6.

"rr" ’ -..Tenor,

T R I P L E S . 5040 C H A N G E S Tonor ig 17 lbs

C harles P ricb. . .*Gbobgb K enward .G eorgb B illbnnbss G ilbert J, Y oungs,

Condixited by George B illbmnbss.

’ First peal on eight bells. fFirst peal away from the tenor. {First peal with a bob bell. Rang as a birthday compliment to C. Price, who is over 60 years of age. He has been verger at the above church for many years, and has been a ringer there for a longer period than any of the present Rye ringers.

H IGH W YCO M BE, BU CKS.

T H E O XFO RD DIOCESAN G UILD.(East Berks, and Soath Bucks. Branch).

On Wednesday, January 24, 1912, in Four Hours and Five Minutes,

At the C hurch of All S aints,

A P E A L O F T R E B L E B O B In th e Kbmi. V ariatio n .

John C. T ru ss . . . . ..Treble. Geobge F . W illiam s* . . 2.J. Armigbr T rollops . . 3.

'F bedk. G. B iggs* . . . . 4. Alfred W , G rimes* . . 5. G borgb Martin* . . . . 6.

M A X IM U S , 5088 C H A N G E S ;Tenor 32 cwt. in C sharp.

‘ Richard B uckland. . . . 7.*JoBM E vans ..................8*F red Hayes ..................g.W illiam W. G iffo rd 10.

’ James W. W ilkin s . . . . 11. •Rbv. C. W . O. Jenkyn ..Tenor.

Composed by G eorge H ayward, and Condueted by G. F . W illiams.

’ First peal of Maximus. First peal of Maximus on the bells and in the county of Bucks.

A U C K LA N D , SU R R E Y.

On Wednesday, January 24. igi2, in Two Hours and Forty-nine Minutes,

A t t h e Church o f St. M ary th e V irg in ,

A P E A L O P B O B M IN O R , 5040 C H A N G E S ;

Being seven 720S, each called diSdreotly. Tenor g cwt.

Edward Holman . . ..Treble. Henbv A. Hoad . . . . 4.W alter Hum ph rey. . . . 2. Hugh R. T horpb . . 5.OscAB G i l b b y .................. 3- Geobge F. HoAif . . ..Tenor,

Conducted by G eorge F. Hoad.

CR O YD O N . SU R R E Y .— T H E SU R R E Y ASSO CIATIO N .

On Tuesday, January 24. 1912, in Three Hours and Nineteen Minutes,

Ax THE CHURca o f S t. John th e Baptist,

A P E A L O P S T E D M A N T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; T hurstans's F our- P art. Tenor 32 cwt.

W altbr s . W ise .. D avid W right . . . T homas R . H bnsser C yril F , Johnston .

..Treble, Thos. Groombridge, sen. 5.. . 2. Amos W. C la r k . . . . 6.. . 3. A lfred T , Jones . . . . 7.. . 4. T hos Groombridqe juN..T«»or.

Conducted by W alter S. W is e .

Messrs. Hensher and Wright were elected members previous to Starting for the peal

H A R LO W COM M ON, ESSEX ,

T H E E SSEX ASSOCIATION.

On 7 hursdav, January 25, igi2, in Three H<mrt and Three Minutes,

A x IBB Church o f S t. M ary M agdalene,

A P E A L O F B O B M AJOR, 5024 C H A N G E S .

Tenor 12 cwt.

H \rry B o t t r i l l . . . .T r e llu W illiam T. Cook* . . . 2.H arey S m a l b ..................3R bv . W. S. W illett . . 4.

Composed by G. Lindoff, and Conducted by G. Dbnt.•fiist pe»l.

R ev . W. a E rrington. . 5.George D e n t ..................6.John Co r d e l l ..................7.John Smith .................. Tenor.

N O R W ICH .— T H E N O RW ICH D IO CESAN ASSO CIATIO N .

On Wednesday, January 24, 1912, in Three Hours,

At the C hubch of St . John de S epulchrb,

A P E A L O P B R I S T O L S U R P R IS E M AJOR,5088 C H A N G E S .

G eorge M ayers . . ..Treble.G eorgb P . Burton . . . . 2 John Snelling .'. . . . . 3.F rbdbbick Manser . . . . 4.

Tenor 10 cwt. E dwin W hiting G borgb S nbllibg . . E rnest W hiting F bbderick B orbbtt. .

.. s-

. . 6.7-

..Tenor.

Composed by Sam T homas, and Conducted by F. Borrbit,

First peal in the method in the city of Norwich. The ringer of the treble belongs to the St. John L'epolchre Guild ; and the 2nd to St. Peter Maucroft,

NO RTH STO N EH AM , H A N TS.

T H E W IN C H E STE R D IO CESA N GUILD .

On Thursday, January 25. 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-seven Minuiet,

A t t h e Church o r S t . N icolas,

A P E A L O F S T E D M A N T R I P L E S , 3040 C H A N G E S ; T hubstams's F our- P art, Tenor 9 cwt. 26 lbs.

W illiam T. Tucker ..Treble. ’ A lfr e d Mbars . .W illiam G. E dwabds . . 3.C harles H. R u sssll . . 3.C harlbs j . F ray . . . . 4.

Conducted by G borgb W illiams.

’ First paal of Stedman. Rung after meeting short for Major.

’ Albbbt Marks G bobgb W illiams OWBH H. G ilbs. .

• • 5. . 6.. . 7-..Tenor,

O LD W IN DSO R, B E R K S.

T H E M ID D LESEX C O U N T Y A SSO CIA TIO N AND LONDON D IO CESAN G U ILD .

On Friday, January 26, 1911, in Two Hours and Fifty-seven Minutes,

A t th b Pabish Chuboh.

A P E A L O F G R A N D S IR E T R I P L E S 5040 C H A N G E S ; Parker's T wblve-P abt. Tenor 11 cwt. 2 qrs. 21 lbs.

A lfbbd C. Limpds . . ..Treble. Lbonabd S t i l w c l l . . . . 3. W illiam C. P a k k b r.. . . 2. Gborgb H. G u ttb b id g b .. 6. W illiam W e llin g . . . . 3. John H. B . H bssb.. . . 7. A lan R. M acdonalo 4. Josbph G u ttrid g b . . ,.Tenor.

Conducted by W illiam W elling.

Arranged for A. C. Limpns, who hails from Vanconver, B.C.

P R E ST B U R Y , G T O U C E ST E R SH IR E .

CH E LT E N H A M AND D IS T R IC T G U ILD .

On Saturday, January 27, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty Minutes,

At the C hurch of St . Mary,

A P E A L O F S T E D M A N T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N a S S ; T hurstahs’s F our-P abt. Tenor 14 cwt. ,

W . T . P a te ........................ ...G. H. P hillott . . . . 2. A. W. HUMPHBIBk . . . . 3. D. F . G ib b o n s ..................4.

J. B a l l i n g e r ..................3.W . D y e r ..........................6.T . P b n d b y ..........................7.J. P a rso n s..........................Tetwr,

Conducted by W . Dyer .

D. F. Gibbons was elected a member previous to starting. Messrs. Mears and Stainbank have added two new trebles to make a peal of twelve, and erecting all in a new iron frame on steel girders at St. Mary's parish church, Cheltenham, the re-opening of which is £zed for February 25th.

T H E T F O R D , N O RFO LK.

T H E N O RW ICH D IO CESAN ASSO CIATIO N .

On Sunduy, January 28,1912, in Three Hours and Four Minutes,


A P E A L O F T R E B L E B O B M A JO R , 5088 C H A N G E S :In the Kent Variation.

Thos. Fitzjohn . .Chas, Woodcock Harrry R, Moora Chas. Carter

Arthur E. Moore . . , , Treble.Frank J. L e v it t ..................2.Walter R a d le y .................. 3.Fred 3 . D e w e ll..................4.

Composed by H. Dains, and Coodocted by Arthur E. Moore.

. . s.

. . 6.

..Tenor,

h

I I

f “eb. 3, igii t H E d i^ L L l i^ W s r i n g e r s ^ b c o r d . 5 1

B R E IR L E Y H IL L , ST A FFO R D SH IR E .

W O R C E ST E R SH IR E AND D IST R IC T S ASSO CIATIO N . (Nortbebn B ranch.)

On Saturday, January 27, 1912, in Thru H o h ts,

At the Church of St. Michael,

A P B A L O P T R E B L E B O B M AJOR, 5120 C H A N a S S ; In the Kent Variation Tenor 14^ cwt.

ohn L lo r d ..........................Trebli,oseph Fanlkner.. . . . . 2.

Barry H i l l ................................Victor H i l l ..........................4.

Walter Frestidge •• •• 5* Charles E. Perkins . . . . 6. Abraham Greenfield.. . . 7< Harry Price .................. Tettor,

Composed by A. Craven, and Conducted by Abraham Greenfield.

Rnng as a birthday compliment to the condoctor, the ringers wishing him many happy retams.

EA STW O O D . N O TTS.


On Saturday, Janmaty 2 7 ,1912, in Three Hours and Sixteen Itinutes,

At the Church of St, Mary,A P S A L O P S T E D M A N T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N a S S ;

Heywood’s No. i.

Albert H . Ward . . ..Treble.Neville H. Widdowson . . a.Allen R. Hickton* . . . . 3.] . Charles Dicken . . . . 4.

Conducted by Albert H. Ward.

*First peal of Stedman.

Tenor 19} cwt,

William Clifi'ord, sen. . . 5. Percival Price . . . . . . 6.Ernest J. Oliver.................. 7.Henry Fletch er. . . . ..T m or.

E C C LE ST O N , CH ESH IR E,

T H E C H E ST E R DIOCESAN G U ILD .(Chbstbr B ranch.)

On Saturday, January 27, igi2 , in Three Houre and Ten Minutes,

At ihe Church of St. Mary the Virgin,

A P E A L O F Q R A N D S IR E T R I P L E S , 3040 C H A N Q B S ; Taylor’s. Tenor 27 cwt. in D.

William Morgan* Robert Sperring. . Samuel Jones, sen, George Jones

I:..T r tb li. James Morgan . . . .. . 2. Henry W, Wilde . .. . 3. ‘ Percy H. Smith . . . . 7.

. . . . 4. John Thomas .....................Tenor,

Conducted by Henry W . Wilde.

Rnng as a welcome to the Rev. C. E . M. Wilson as Rector of the arish, who was inducted the previous evening by the Ven. Arch- iucott Barber. *First paal.

C A LV E R TO N , E E R K S.— T H E OXFORD D IO CESAN G U ILD . (North Bucks. Branch.)

On Saturday, January 27, 1912, in Two Bours and Fifty-*ix Minutes

At the Churph of All Saints,

A P S A L O F T R E B L E B O B M IN O R , 5040 C H A N Q B S ;

Bein|! 720 each oi Cambridge Surprise, College Pleasure, College Exercise. London.Scbolars’ Pleasure, Woodbine, Oxford and Kent.

Tenor 10 cwt.

Walter W . Bonham . . Thomas C. Tompkins Cecil A. Valentina . .

. . 4. • * _ 5- ..Tenor.

Alfred Clark* . . . . ..Treble.Herbert C. Edwards . . 2.Edwin Yates . . . . . . 3.

Conducted by Cecil A. Valentine.

'F irst peal of Treble Bob. Rung as a birthday compliment to H. C . Edwards, who attained his majority on the 25th inst., tbe ringers wishing him many happy returns.

PORTMADOC (Carnarvonshire).—On Thursday, January 25th, tit St. John’s church, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 47 idins. E. Buckingham first qaarter-peal, H. McMillan, S. Roberts, J. Owen conductor, E. Thomas, H. Wakefield, J. Parsons, J. P. Thomas. Rung to commemorate tbe laying of the foundation stone by Lady Harlech of tbe new chnich at Borthygest) Portmadoc.

T EYN H A M , K EN T.

T H E K E N T CO U N TY ASSO CIATIO N ,

On Sunday, January 28, 19x2. in Two Hourt and Forty Minutes,


A P B A L O P M IN O R , 5040 C H A N Q E S ;

Being 720 each of Doable Oxford, Oxford Treble Bob, College Single, Kent Treble Bob, Canterbury Pleasure, Oxford Single Bob,

and Plain Bob. Tenor 11 cwt.

H. Jewiss . . . . . . ..TrebU.G. Eastman..........................2.A. J. D a y ..........................3.

J. N y e ................................. 4.C. T n m b er..........................5.

W . Nye ..........................Tmar.

Conducted by W. Nye.

HORTON, BER K S.— TH E OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD .(East Berks, and South Bucks. Branch).

On Monday, fannary 2 9 ,1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-seven Minutes,

At the Church of St. Michael,

A P B A L O F B O B M IN O R , 5040 C H A M a S S ;

Being seven 720s each called differently.

Walter P. Cross* . George H. Gutteridge Leonard Stilwell*

..Treble, William Henley................. 4,. . 2. Thomas E . Glanville • • 5i . . 3. *William Welling . . ..Tenor,

Conducted by W . Welling.

*First peal of Minor. First peal of Bob Minor by all tbe band. First peal on the bells.

BRIG H TO N , SU SSEX.

T H E SU SSEX C O U N T Y ASSO CIA TIO N .

On Saturdtey, January 27,1912, in Three Hours and Twenty Minutes,

A t tb b Cburcb o f S t . N icholas,

A P B A L O F T R E B L E B O B R O Y A L , 5000 C H A N Q B S ;In tb b K bnt V ariation.

A iiBb r t D . S t o n e . . ..Treble. C b r l b s P a l m e r . . . . 2. W il l ia m P a l m ir . . . . 3.Hbrbbrt R a n n ..................4.O l iv e r S i p p b t is . . . . 5.

Tenor 16 cwt.

Gsorge A d b s ..................6.[OHN C a p p ..........................7.Frbdk. W . Ricb . . . . 8. A lfr e d J. Tdrm eb.. . . 9. K b its H a rt ..................Tenor.

Composed by W illiam B ooxb. and Conducted by K eith Ha st .

M A R SH FIE LD , M ONM OUTHSHIRE.

T H E L L A N D A F F DIOCESAN ASSO CIATIO N .On Saturday, January 2 7 ,1912, in Three Hours and Eleven Minuiee,

A t t b e C h orcb o f S t . Maby,

A P B A L O P B O B M AJOR, 5036 C H A N G E S .

Tenor 11 cwt.

W illiam Boltoh . . . . 3, JOBN CLnTTEBBDCE . . . . 6.SiDHBY D aW E ..................7.A lle n R o w le y ..................Tenor.

David Tbomas . . . . ..Treble.JoBN W. Jones. . . . . . 2.WiLUAM B. B iss . . . . 3.WiLUAM COOMBES . . . . 4.

Conducted by § . Dawe.

First peal as conductor. Rung on the occasion of the silver wedding of the conductor, and as a birthday compliment to W. Coombes, the band wishing them many happy returns.

H U R ST, B E R K S — T H E OXFO RD DIOCESAN G U ILD .

(Sonning Deanery Branch)

On Saturday, January 1 7 , 1912. in Three Hours and Pve MinuUs,

A t tb b C borcb o f S t. N icbolas,

A P B A L O P S T B D M A N T R IP L E S , 3040 C H A N O B 8 .

H. Bongav* .................. TrebU, J. Wadhams .................. 3., R a m c b* ........................... .. 2.os. W airB* .................. 3.W. Hornb . . . . . . . . 4*

W .J . 'P aicb 6.E. C L a m b b r t . ................ 7.

*J. Pbincb •• •• •• •• Tenor.

Conducted by E . C. L ambbrt.

First peal of Stedfflu as conductor. *First peal of Stedoan.

5 2 B £ L L N & W s A N b RIKG^RS^ R E C O ^ b . êb. 3, i g i i .

LEISX O N , SU FFO LK .

T H E NO RW ICH DIOCESAN A SSO CIATIO N .Oh Saturday, January 27, 1912, iti Two Hours and Fifty-eight Minutet,

A t tb b Chdbch or S t. M abgarbt,

A P E A L O F C A M B R ID G E S U R P R IS E M AJOR,: 5056 C H A N G E S . Tenor 20J cwt.

L OH/kRD P. Ba il e y . . C bablxs Samson E dgar H. B ailhy . . Jambs M. B ailey

..Treble. . . 2.. . 3.. . 4.

C hajlss F. B a il b y . . . . 5.Norman R. B ailby . . . . 6.E bkbst S. B ailby . . . . 7.F rbdbricbJ. S m ith .. ..Tenor,

Composed by C. M iddleton, and Cocdocted by C bas. F , B a iley .

Rung as a birthday compliment to J. M. Bailey,

K E T T E R IN G , N ORTH ANTS.

T H E C E N T R A L N O RTH A M PTO N SH IR E ASSO CIATIO N ,

On Friday, January 26, 1912, in One Bour and Fifty-eight Minutes.

At 7, The Broadway,


Being seven 720s each called.diSerently.

Reggie Chapman . . . . 1-2. | David Chapman . . . . 3-4. Edward C h a p m a n ..................5-6.

Conducted by Edward Chapman.

Umpire— W. Mace. First peal by the rioger of the triables, who is only 13 years i>f age, and who was proposed a member of the Association previous to starting.

A M B L E SID E . W ESTM O RELAN D ,

T H E LA N C A SH IR E ASSO CIATIO N .(Furness and Lake District Branch).

. On Suttday, January 28,1912, in One Hour and Fifty-seven Minutes,

In the Crypt of St. Mary's Church,

A P E A L O F B O B M IN O R , 5040 C H A N G E S ;

Being seven 720s, each called differently.

Edwatd Asplin . . . . 1^2. | Eric L. Benoett . . . . 3 4 . William R o b in s o n ..................5-6,

Umpire— Wilfred R. Blizard. First handbell peal by all, and first by the above branch.


B l e w b u r y .— O n W ednesday, Jau aarv 24tb, for practice, two l68s of Stedm an T riples. W . W ebb, T . feast conductor. F . Jam es, J. N apper, C . Gregory, R. jfaoAes, J. N apper, G . W elch. AUo 168 with M. Caoldw ell and H. Bishop ringing. F irst 168 on tower bells by all except the coodactor. On Friday, January 26th, for practice, two 168s of Stedm an Doubles. W . W ebb, T.. E ast condnctor, F . James, G . Rice, first 168, C . G regory, M. Canldwell, R. G . Rice, G . W elch. Also 168 with R. James ringing.

T H E N O R W IC H D IO C E S A N A S S O C IA T IO N .

PuLHAM.— O a T hursday, January 25th. at the cburcb of St. M ary M agdalen, a half-peal of Sfedm an T riples. C . Baker, F . Roope, C . Roopp, R. W hiting, E . W hiting, W . Roope, F . Bor- rett, A . Smith.

T H E L L A N D A F F D IO C E S A N A S S O C IA T IO N .

P e n t r e R hondda.— O n Sunday, January 28th, for morning service at St. P eter’s church, a quarter-peal o f E rin T riples, in 45 mins. H . Page, G . Cross, J. C ross, W . Page, T . Hamlin,G . W ines, T . Page, conductor, S. W eaver. F irst quarter-peal in the method on the bells and by the band.

K e t t e r in g (Northants).— On January asth, on handbells, 720

Bob Minor. Reggie Chapm an, 1-2 ; Lennie C hapm an, 3 : C ecil Chapm an, 4 ; Edw ard Chapm ad conductor. 5-6. T his is a family band of father and three sons, the ages of the lads being 13, 11 ,10 .

L ondon.— O n Sunday, January 28th, for evening service at the church of St. G eorge the M artyr, Southwark, a quarter-peal of Stedm an Triples, in 48 mins. R. W . G reen, E . G . Fenn, C .'H . H ughes, E . L ev itt first quarter-peal in the method, J. Milner, T . H. T affender conductor, H . W . H ibbert, T . A . Askell.

N orw ich.— O n Monday, January 29th, a t the church o f St. John de Sepulchre, a quarter-peal of Bob. M ajor (1264) in the tittums. B. Fry, A. H ubbaid com poser and conductor, W . Hem pel, W . Goodbourne, J. Freem an, W . M ayers, W . Curtis, G Cross.

S outh H a ck n ey .— O n Sunday morning, January 28th, a quarter-peal of G randsire Triples, in 42 mins. T . W alker, R. Elliott, W . J. Kemp, W . H . Hotton, J. Milner, A. J. Baynes, F . Hull conductor, A. Riley. Rung as a compliment to H ..J. M aynard, w bo'was married to Miss M. Ludlow at St. M ary's, W a lthamstow, the previous day.

H ugh enden .— O n January i^tbr after an unsuccessful attem pt for a peal o f Stedm an T rip l^ sfa non-conducted 504. F . H ayes,F. G . Biggs, J. W . W m a f , G . F . W illiam s, R.. Buckland, R. Biggs, R. Coles, F . R ecall. It is proposed to attem pt a silent p e a la t a future

N ew Romney.— O n Sunday, Januaey 7th, at St. N icholas’ church, a q u a rte r^ e a l o f G 'a n d sire T rip les was rung for D ivine Service in 47 mins. H. S. H um phery, E . E . Hutchinson,G . E . Kennett, S. J. Boulden, H. D. Anderson, P. Page, S. Seutherden, G . B. Anderson. Conducted by H . S. H um phery.

U tto x et er (Staffs).— On T uesday, January i6th, a quaster- peal of G randsire T rip les, in 47 Mins. W . Cope, F.. R ichardson, P. Cope conductor. E . Roberts, R. G . Lew is, H. W illisford,C . Sm ith, E . G reen . First quarter-peal by the ringer of the treble, whose age is 75.

A N A P P E A L .

A special appeal is being made to a ll m em bers of the Oxford Diocesan Guild to be considerate and subscribe to a fund which has been starter) in connection with the condition of a brother- ringer, Mr. A. W . Reeves, of 78, Q ueen’s Road, Caversham , O x o n .' Besides being unable to follow his daily occupation for the past three years, tw o of which he h&s laid on his back snffer- ing from that most dreaded disease Cancer. T h e time has now arrived when help is needed by a ll who can show their true sym pathy for a brother in distress. .M r, Reeves has been a ringer for over twenty years, and his a m em ber o f the above Guild, and those of us who know him and have known him as a ringer' we feel it our bouden duty to bring the case before the readers of “ T h e B e l l N e w s " w ith the hope that they and others if possible will w illingly respond to this call which is made to us in this hour of need. H aving been absent from w ork so long, and only a working man, naturally there has been so little coming in that his wife is at her wits ends to know where to get sufficient for the httle extras needed in such an expensive time. Unfortunately Mr. Reeves has fallen into quarter p ay from the Friendly Society to which he belongs, and the time is nearly due for him to pay up his quarter’s club m oney to enable him to receive* the benefit. Therefore he is alm ost entirely dependent on the ifenerosity of all w ho can afio 'd it to stretch out an hand to our w orthy brother-ringer who is lying on a bed of sickness from which he can never hope to rise again. L et us help him while he has a little life spared him on this earth. I can assure you this is a most deserving case, and leave it to your brotherly consideration as to whether you will be one and perhaps induce others also to contribute to this fund, however small the donation may be, as it is not tEe amount which is important (though that is necessary if means will allow), but it is the cheerful giver who is to prove a true friend in a case like this. T ru sting there will be m any who will com e forward with a good heart and give what they can, w hich will be most gratefully received by A. W . O sborne, Hon. Secretary and T reasurer to the Read* ing Branch, 17, D orothy Streeti Reading.

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Feb. 3, ig ia . T H E B E L L N E W S A N D R IN G E R S ' R E CO R D . 563

L I M E R I C K C A T H E D R A L .

T ra d it io n s a y s th a t fin e p e a l o f b e lls in th is c a th e d r a l w e re o rig in a lly b ro u g h t from I ta ly , h a v in g b een m a n u fa c tu re d b y a y o u n g n a tiv e , w h o d e v o te d h im se lf e n th u s ia s tic a lly to th e w o rk , and w h o , a fte r th e to il o f m a n y y e a rs , su cce ed e d in fin ish in g a sp le n d id w h ich a n sw ered a ll th e c r itic a l reqûirements o f h is o w n m u sica l e a r . U p o n th e se b e lls th e a r t is t g re a tly p rid e d h im se lf, an d th e y w ere a t len gth b ru g h t b y th e p rio r o f n e ig h b o u rin g c o n v e n t a t a v e ry lib e r a l p rice . W it h th e p ro ce e d s o f th a t sale th e y o u n g Ita lia n p u rc h a se d a little v illa , w h ere, in th e s tilln e ss o f th e e v e n in g , he co u ld en jo y th e soun d o f his ow n m elod io u s b e lls from th e c o n v e n t clifif. H e re h e g r e w o ld in th e b o so m

of h is fa m ily , an d o f d o m e stic h a p p in ess. A t le n g th , in one o f those feu d s com m on to th e p erio d , th e I ta lia n beca m e a su fferer a m o n g st m a n y o thers. H e lo st h is a ll. an d after th e p a s s in g of th e sto rm , h e foun d h im se lf p re se rv ed ' a lon e, a m id th e w re c k o f fortun e, frien d s, fa m ily , an d h om e. T h e b e lls too, h is fa v o u rite b e lls , w ere ca rried oft from th e co n v e n t, a n d f in a lly rem o ved to Ire la n d . F o r a tim e th e ir a rtificer b e ca m e a w a n d erer o v e r E u r o p e , and a t la s t , in h o p e o f so o th in g h is troubled sp ir it , be fo rm ed th e reso lu tio n o f see k in g th e lan d to w h ich those tre a sures o f h is m em o ry h a d been con v e y e d . H e sailed for Ire la n d , and p ro ce ed in g up th e S h a n n o n on a b e a u tifu l e v e n in g , w h ich rem in d ed him o f h is n a tiv e I ta ly , h is ow n b e lls from

JOHN TAYLOR & CO..

L O U G H B O R O U G H ^ L e i c e s t e r s h i r e .

f o u n d e r s of the Ring of B ells for ST . P A U L ’S C A T H E D R A L the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing B ells in the W orld

1 is nnquestionably the grandest ringing peal in E ngland, and therefore in le w orld ." T h e late Lord G rim thorpe, K .C .— Tim es, N ov. ao, 1878.


“ T h is the

Tht r«nor BtU,8t. Patrtfik't CatAMfpo/, OuMn.

Is of Bells at the C athed rals ot W orcester, N ewcastle ary ’s), Dublin (St. P atrick ’s), C h rist Chnrch, N .2 .

A lso Founders of the on-Tyne, Edinburgh (St<Singapore.

Also “ G reat John " and the ring of T en at Beverley M in ste r; and the ring of T en at the Im perial Institute.

A lso the bells o f Dundalk r .c . Cathedral, and " G reat Bede " o t Do-vtiside A bbey,A lso for the town halls o f M anchester, Preston, Bradford, H alii a , Rochdale,

W akefield, M iddlesbrough, Kendal, and L on d o n d erry; and the Sydn ey in d Adelaide Post Offices in Australia.

Also the chime of belis at Ames College, Iowki U.S.A tiiQ remt " OruidiiQn," of Exeter Ctthedt*!

th e to w e rs o f L im e r ic k C a th e d ra l s u d d e n ly s tru c k up on h is ear. H o m e and a ll its lo v in g ties, h a p p ia e s s , e a r ly reco llectio n s, a ll w a re in th e soun d, and w en t to h is h e a rt, H is fa c e w as turned to w a rd s th e C a th e d ra l in th e a ttitu d e o f in te n tly lis te n tly , b u t w hen w hen th e v e s s e l lan d ed he w a s fo u n d to be a co rp se .

O n th e e v e o f th e feast o f C o rp u s C h rts ti, to th e p resen t tim e it is b eliev ed , th e ch o riste rs o f D u rh a m C a th e d ral a sc e n d th e to w e r, and c la d in th e ir flu tterin g ro b e s of w h ite , sin g th e T e D eu m . T h is ce re m o n y is perform ed to co m m em o ra te th e m iracu lo u s e x t in g u ish in g o f a co n fla gratio n on th a t n igh t in th e y e a r 1429. T h e leg en d go e s th a t w h ils t th e m on ks w ere e n g a g e d in p ra y e r at m id n ig h t, th e b e lfry w as s tru ck b y th e e le c tr ic cu rren t a n d set on fire . T h o u g h th e flam es c o n tin u ed to ra g e u n til th e m id d le o f th e n ext d a y , th e to w e r e sc a p e d serio u s d a m a g e, an d th e b e lls w ere u n in ju red ; an e sca p e w h ich w a s im p u ted to the sp ecia l in terferen c o f th e in co rru p ta b le S t . C u th b e r t, w h o w a s en shrined in th a t C a th e d ra l. T h e s e are n ot th e b e lls w h ic h n o w re v e rb e ra te a m o n g th e h ouse to p s on th e stee p b a n k o f th e R iv e r W e a r , th e y h a v in g b een c a st b y T h o m a s B a r t le t t d u rin g th e s u m m er o f 16 3 1 .

T . W . — W e a re w ritin g yo u . R . T . — P le a s e sen d again .

THOMAS DOBLE & SON,C h w r c h B e l l H a n g e r s ,

11, CANON STREET,T A U N T O N . S O M B K S B T .

Bells bung with fittings of the most ap proved priaciple. Old Bells recast, new Bells supplied, Ropes of the best make. The Ella- combe Chime Hammers fixed. Towers in- s'pected, and estimates famished.

X. D & Son are chango-ringers, and having had many years' experience in Chnrch BellHanging, with confidence solicits the patronage of the Clergy, C.harohwardens and ringeri generally

“ Ch.ange-Kinging: ”An Introduction to the E arly Stages of

the A rt ofC H U R C H O R H A N D B E L L R IN G IN G

F o r the use of Beginners, by

C harles A . W . T ro yte .[Fourth Edition.]

Com plete edition, cloth, 2s. 6d. Sm all edition (up to a Q d in cIn d in |6 .b eIIrin gto |

5 6 4 tH E B£LL iqBWS AND RlKGBRS' R&CO&D. Feb. 3,1911,

CHURCH CLOCKS.

TURRET CLOCKS.

TOWN CLOCKS.

JO H N S M ITH A in ) SONS,Of the Midland Steam Clock Works, Derby


m a e :e!Bs o f


The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell.And many others all over the empire, as thejpages of this iourual

fcequently testily.

tut B IL L NtW S Ai9t> R!KGEtlS‘ K EeOtB

Memorials,Plates, etc.

INCast Bronze

„ Copper „ Lead


P k a l T a b l b t s . M k m o r ia l „ F o u n d a t io n „ R e s t o r a t io n ,,

ETC.H e r a l d ic W o r k in Ca r v e d , E epo u ss*

AND E n a m e l .

D bsig nb & E s tim a te s Su b m it t e d .

c O M S 'X 'K r r w z o M r xxxz<r<,

BIRMINGHAM.TftLXaftAUb, il HAM.

*PHOiri, Ml and 96S. CxivTBij:*.

H E N R Y B O N D ,(Bitabllibed Half-a-Cantacy.)

B e l l F o u n d e rMB

CHURCH BBLL HAHGER.

BURFOBD, OXON.~ J O H N 8 U L 1. Y ,

C h u r c h B e l l H a n a r e rZInoh, Stogumber, Somerset.

K ln p ol B e lli to any nnmbar hang on the mott approTed priiiciplea. Old B e lli re-cait. M ew B e lli inppUed.

I. S., bavlag had leniiderable experienoe in Chniob Bell hanging, with oonfideoce lolio ili the patronage ol (be ilergy, chorobwacdena and cingeri generally T B B BLLACOMBB CHIM B HAMMBRS F IX B B

B B LL ROPBS SDFPLIBD .

A LFR E D BOW ELL)

CHURCH BELL FOUNDERIPSWICH.

T O R IN O E R 8 A N D O T H E R S .

JOHN W . STED D T,Hig^h Street,

EDENBRIDGE, KENT.tUmbtr 0/ <*• Stn t, S u rm , S lu m , London

ComUy, UUdleuM, <md CeU^t Yontk SoeMkr.

1. W. S. it opea to n p p l* ringen on bei terms, with all good! ia oatfii 'Fraotical Tailoring. A Dea'i Shiiti, VeMi, H Booti. ShoM, *0. .Allli

Itting, boot^ ftc itodi ol gantle- , Collafi, TiW) nl«a;iog. M l

o V o o 'o V

TENOR BELL

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This Peal ot TWELVE BELLS is now Rehnng In ■WARNER’S INDEPENDENT” IRON AND STEEL GIRDER

FRAMEWORK.

W EIG H T O F T E N O R

36i C W T.

W EIG H T O F P E A L

7 T O N S , m C W T. 13 LB S .

JOHN WARNER & SONS, Ltd. Bell Founders to H.M. The Kingf,

C R E SC E N T FOUNDRY, S P E L M A N ^ S T .,^

ON

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k O N D O N , N .E i

o S b j D j O j ^p O O O O O O O O O O O O Q

NICK-GLASS,NORTHAIIPTON D U U I 9 TO MEASUIE

AT FIUT COST.

HATING KSTAILBK’8 PBOITT OF 33 FSB OKNV. UBIES’taENrS, IO1.M., 121.M. IS1.M. CHILDREN’S ir.a ia

Jhwnr Ptiir abtMuMy guaranteed itt wemr.O oR M t D aricna. F a u lt lM illa d . l i . L a t w t L M tlM n .

WALKINO AND DRESS BOOTS AND SBOES, SPORTINQ, FIELD, BUNTINQ AND BRIVINQ BOOTS.

PUTTIE LEaOINOS IN ALL LEATHERS.Sfltd /n- Oatdlctu* and Sat-meonrement Form. frM.

The BOOT M AJIU FAC TUR IN a DIR EC T S U P P LY ASSOCIA‘ N O R TH A M P TO N .

•v;

If. tB B BIELL ftBWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD.

H A N D B E L L M U S I C .

Tha lolIowiDg pieces are arranged as per list 4 in W. O '» Catalogne, vii., four octaves in the chromatic scale G, 25 to G 04. 8 ringers.

No. a. Selection “ Don Giovanni” . . 38. od. No. 31 'Bine Bells of Scotland (3 varia

tions) ............................................. as od.No. 89. Grand Selection "Der Fries-

chatz '■ ...................................4a, od.No. 136. The Bine Danube Walt* . . 3s. 6d. N o . 163. Chorns from Martha.. . . as. 6d.

Also the following can be had arranged as above, or lor larger peals and No. of ringers: terms on application. Andante, Havdn’s Snr- prise Symphony, Last Rose of Summer (three variations and finale), Old Folks at Home, variations and finale. Vesper Hymn, variations and finale, Woodstock March.

T h e following are for 6 ringers, 12 bells, (hos—N a a6l. The Swiss Toy Girl . . is 6d N a 26a Lammas Day (Welsh A ir)... is. od. No. 263. Captain Morgan’s March . . is. od. No. 264. Norah, the Pride of Kildare

and the Hazel Dell........................ ..... 6d.No. 309. The Angel's Whisper and loath e Maid of Llangollen . . . . zs. 6d. No. 3ao. The Mountaineers'Waltz., is. 6d, No. 331. The Rose of Allandale March is. ed. No. 322. The Pilgrim of Love Galop is. 66. No. 282 O come all ye faithful, and

Lo I He c o m e s ........................ is. 6d.No. 308 Italian and German Airs

(lively) . . . . . . . . IS. 6d. No. 1*4 In my cottage near a wood,

varied . . «• . . . . is. od. OVER 300 PIECES IN STOCK.


W I L L I A M G O R D O N ,44, Celtic Street, W e b b Lane,

Stockport.

Harpy Stokes & Son,

CHURCH BELL HANGERS,W O O D B U B T ( B . S . O . ) , D E V O N .

H a r r y S t o k e s & S o n having bad a considerable number of years’ experience in Church Bell Hanging, with confidence solicits the patronage of the Clergy, Cbnrcbwardens, and Ringers generally. The Ellacombe Chim ing Hammers fixed,

B E L L -R O P E B . B E L L -R O P E S .

Balere Dding for Bell-repei, write la

D A Y & C O . ,

OHUROH B E LL -R O PE MAKERS,11. MABEET STBEET, OXFORD,

W ho mmttufMstur$ BeU-Ropes o f the verf be$t qmMy,

a O L D M E D A L E X H IB IT IO N 1851

Tbe late Rev. H . T. E lla c o m b b , in writing to a distinguished ringer, said— "T he best makw of befl-ropes is D a y , of Oxford."

MEARS & STAINBANK,W H I T E C H A P E L B E L L F 0 l ] N D R 7 .

B E L F R I E S A N D C L O C K T O W E R S IN S P E C T E D .

COMPLETE

IRON, STEEL, OR OAK FRAMES.

Old Bells Tuned or Re-cast. P ea ls re-fitted and Rehnng.

80H 0L BBLL8, FO U N D R Y

M V8I0AL HAJfD-BMLLS

KSTABblSHKD A .D . 1870.------32, & 34. WHITECHAFEIi ROAD, IiOHDOH, E.

JAS. B A R W E LL ,B e l l F o u n d e r ,

30, Ot. Hampton St., BinninghMnC H U R C H B E L L S , w ith a ll r a q j is lt a F ittin g s a n d F r a m e w o r k s in g ly o r In P e a ls . C L O C K a n d C H I M E B E L L S t o a n y s ize a n d

n o te .s c h o o l b e l l s w ith r in g in g a rr a n g e m e n ts , s u ita b le f o r any

p o s itio n .t x .s t i n g P e als e o o n o m io a ily a n d e fflo le n tly re s to re d .C ' A O K E D B E L L S re o a s t, a n d A N C I E N T I N S C R I P T I O N S re

p roduce d in fa o -s lm ile w h e n re q u ire d .

gt»e n w h o a re rin g e rs se n t to in sp e ct T o w e rs a n d re p o rt u p o n th e

tu n a a n d o o tid itiq n o f B ells a n d F it t in g s ..M U S I C A L H A N D B E L L S tu n e d in D ia to n io a n d C h r o m a tle

S c ales in sets o f a n y n u m b e rs .


H.M. ROYAL ORDNANCE

STORES, FOR BELLS

CHARLES CARR,B E L L FO UNDERS,

S M E T H W IC K , B IR M IN G H A M

Gold Medallists a/nd Founders o] Maiden

Peals,

R ecasting, R ehanging , R epa irs

A l l E i n d s o f W ° r k U n d e r t a k e n

Send fo r C A T A L O G U E and T E S T IM O N IA L S P ost Free.

|>f^ted hv tbe PfODiietcrs, at their OfSces in Selbcrrt Foad, Walthamstow, and Pnblished by Shjpwh, tdAKSBAtL. HAViLZOH,;^Kail .4HP Cp, Lid,, 83, P»te«Mte* RO t08d<W,5,Cl

A W e e k h J o u r n a l ( t f th e R in g in g E x e r c i s e ; a n d C o m p e n d iu m o f In fo r m a tio n f o v t h s

C le r g y a n d C h u r c h w a r d e n s .

No. 1558. V O L . XXX.] S A T U R D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 10, 1912. [ P ricb O ne P b n n t



CLOCKS— B E L L S — CARILLONS.


ESTABLISH ED tB20

JO H N P rT t CH A R D ,C H U R C H

B E L L ROPE, CLOCK UD CUIDil« ROPE

M a n M -F a o 't u r o r I

L O U G H B O R O U G H .. p . has bad many years' experienceJ- P-

In making Bellropes, and makes them only of the best quality.

PS IC I U 8T 0¥ 4PFliIC4TI0V,

John Mley and Sou, Ltd.HAVB MADB

B E L L R O P E SSince the Reign o f George I I I .

For EstimateB send weight of Teoori and namber and length of Ropes reqaired to

J O H N A S T L E T & S O N S , L tdRope M akers, C O V E N T R Y .

SILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, and other Gcx)ds of original design.

Beantifal Silk Peal Recotds, vet; attrao. tive. W. M a t t h e w s , Change-Ringeri BnndlStceetittfaccles&elcf,

GEORBEH.COLDW ELLMAKXR OF

CHURCH, TURRET,m

PUBLIC CLOCKt*M I B F I B L D , Y O B K &

E S T I M A T E S F R E E .

JAM ES SHAW,SONftCftG H U B C H Se G A B H i I i O N

C H U R C H B K L L H A N O K R I ,

L E E D S R O A D , B R A D F O R D tTO K U .i

■ IV A B U S im I4S.

B a l l i o u t SiM lf o r t o R i a g i . Ciiafeh B o l l i , S o h o o l B e l l i , a n d F t o t o r y B e l l i .

O L D B E L L S R E C A S T O R R E H U N t t ;

Masioal Hand BeUiI n M il, D i a t o a i o o r C b r o m a t io S ( A l e r .

V u t o a l j ^ f l u r U l o w to

Mmtuimim'm bv Sttm Power of tom

CHURCH T U R R E T f t P U B U I

C L O C K S ,

P r i a t L l a t a a i d E i t l m a t o a h r a a .

Greenleaf ft TristramX (U i n i i a i i

And Q U A IilF IB D BBZiIi T U M flR S H B R K F O R D . i i

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T H E B E L L S O F T O R MOHAM , D EV O N .

Thursday, January 25th (St. Paul’s Day) was a red- letter day for the parish of Tor Moham, the parish of that fashionable watering place so pleasantly situated with high hills around, except on the south, where it is open to the English Channel in the south of Devon called Torquay. The church of St. Saviour, one of the perpendicular style, contains many interesting relics and mementoes for the historian, and among them three bells, first a beautiful mediaeval casting bearing the stamp of the laver pots and trefoils; the second bears the date 1754, and the tenor 1673. The idea of restoring, completing and rehanging the bells originated with Mr. J. S. Woolland, people’s warden, who however was not spared to see the fruits of his labours, having died just as the work was completed. The old treble has been recast to have three trebles placed in front, and the whole tuned to scale. They are now hung on an iron frame with patent ball bearings, the result being that Tor has now a fine ring of six, tenor 8 cwt. i qr. 12 lbs. in A flat, which is a credit to the parish and all those connected with the work.

The bells were dedicated on the above date by the Bishop of Crediton, Archdeacon Trefusis, there also being present the Vicar, the Rev. J. T- Jacob, Rev. Dr. Jones, Rev. J. A. H. Nankivel, and a large congregation. After the dedicatory prayers the Bishop gave an address, in which he said the people of Tor had accomplished a good work, and that God had prospered them, although there was one who was not spared to rejoice with them, but was in the presence of his Lord, listening to purer music. There was no part of the Church’s fabric in which people so willingly contributed as they did to church bells, and throughout the length and breadth of the county this restoration was going on. His lordship traced the bell from its origin, and spoke of the duties of the priest and the ringers in carrying out their holy work for God and the Church.

The Devonshire Guild was represented by the Cocking- ton band, who rang some excellent Grandsire Doubles immediately after the service, when the newly-formed band at Tor, who had been tutored by the Cockington band, rang some very creditable rounds, after which the bells were handed over to visiting companies. The Vicar kindly invited the ringers to supper, and a right jolly time was spent, the course-ends turning up without a hitch. Some more Grandsire on the tower bells with Messrs. F. Davey and J. Richards, of Exeter, brought to an end a day which not only relieved the Vicar of what he called a “ pleasurable load,” but one which had been looked forward to by the whole of the parish, who rejoiced together

. with the fine peal they heard that day for the first time. The cost amounted to £300, the whole of which has been subscribed, the last moiety being given as a thank-ofiering.

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T H E K E N T C O U N T Y A SSO CIA TIO N .

The quarterly meeting of the Lewisham District was held at St. Nicholas, Deptford, on Saturday, January 25th. The bells were raised about 3.30 p.m., and were kept busily going in various methods by difterent bands. At 5.30 p.m. just over fifty members attended Divine Service in the church. A shortened form of service was read, three well-known hymns were sung, accompanied on the organ by Mr. F. W . Richardson, a well-known ringer of the district. The Rev. Arthur Hart (Vicar), on entering the pulpit, gave the members a very hearty welcome to St. Nicholas. He told them that since they last met there (three years ago), the London County Council had condemned the church as not being safe, which had caused them restoring it at a cost of ;^5,ooo, and when it was reopened ; '4,ooo of this had been raised. He told them of the noted people who had worshipped in, and were buried in and around the church; also of donations he had received from nearly all over the world for the restoration of the Mother church of Deptford— the cradle of the British Empire. He also gave the members a few stirring words on Faith.

An adjournment was then made to the Albany Institute where a splendid meat tea, kindly provided by the Vicar, was awaiting them. The business meeting followed, the Vicar presiding. The minutes of the last quarterly meeting were read and confirmed. Six new members were elected. The district representative then gave his report of the Central Committee meeting, and a hearty vote of -thanks was accorded him for the same. St. Margaret's, Lee, was selected as the place for the next quarterly meeting, the last Saturday in April. The Rev. F . J. O. Helmore’s Benevolent Fund scheme was then discussed and approved.

A hearty vote of thanks was then accorded the Vicar (with musical honours), for granting the use of the bells, for his address, far providing the tea, and presiding at the meeting. The Vicar, replying, thanked them for the way they had received his name; it had been a great pleasure to him, and as he celebrated his ten year’s vicariate the day before, they had been keeping it up, as he always felt at home amongst ringers.

S T O K E D ’A B E R N O N C H U R C H , S U R R E Y ,

A lage clock is to be placed In the parish church in memory of the late Sir Howard Vincent, the gift of Sir Edgar Vincent, and it will strike the hours upon a new bell, and shew time on one dial facing north. The work has been placed in the hands of John Smith and Sons, Midland Clock Works, Derby, who made the large clocks at Abinger Hammer and Abinger Hall, also in Surrey.

M o s s l e y (Lancashire).— On Monday, January 30th, at St. George’s ehorch, 720 Kent Treble Bob Minor. H. Jackson, iS. Winstanley, F. Welham, J. Welham, W. W. Wolstencroft, H, Mwns. First 720 of Kent by the md and frd rin ar ,

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5 6 6 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Feb. 10, 9QI2.

T H E W IN C H E S T E R D IO C E SA N G U IL D .The Guildford District of this Guild held a meeting at

Farnbam on Saturday last, and notwithstanding bitterly cold weather there was an attendance of about sixty members, representatives being present from Ewhurst, Black- moor and intermediate towers. At a service held in the parish church the Rector, the Rev. Neville Lovett, preached a practical sermon, in the course of which he pointed out that if the members had a cracked bell, or a bell out of tune in their tower, they would do their utmost either to restore or recast the ofiending bell. He urged it upon his hearers to adopt the same course with members whose reputations were cracked, and either restore or recast them. He was afraid that 100 years ago things were said and done both in belfry and pulpit which were far from being right, but he was very thankful to say that the Church of England had put her house in order, and things were vastly difierent now. Speaking of his own body of ringers he said be would not wish to have a better set of church workers.

Subsequently the Rector presided at the tea which was held afterwards at W atts’ restaurant,, and attended by several ladies, including Mrs. and Miss Sloman, who bad previously presided at the organ during the church service.

In welcoming the visitors to Farnham Mr. Lovett explained that owing to the inclement weather and his many engagements the Bishop of Winchester was not able to be present amongst them, although he thoroughly sympathised with the objects of the Guild.

The Rev. E. J. Pizey, of St. Nicholas’ Guildford, presided at the business meeting, and was elected with ten others as a prbbationer, two full members also being enrolled. It was decided to hold meetings for combined practices at Frensham on March gth, and Cranleigh on March i6th.

Mr. F . E . Dawe, of Woking, proposed a vote of thanks to the Rector for having arranged the service, and to Miss Sloman for her assistance at the organ, and congratulated the District on the position the Guild had taken in the Analysis. Largely owing to the eflorts of Mr. A. H. Pul ling and the Guildford men, for the first time in the history of ringing, the Winchester Guild stood in the proud position of being first in all England in the number and quality of peals which had been rung.

In responding, the Rector thanked the members for their kindness in inviting Mrs. and Miss Sloman to par take of their hospitality, and expressing good wishes for the Guild, he said there was no other diocesan institution more vigorous or one that showed greater unity and hearti ness ia its work. He only hoped that all kinds of church- workers would hold together as well as the ringers did.

R U M N E Y , N E A R C A R D IF F .On Saturday evening, February 3rd, the third annual

dinner in connection with the local ringers was held at The Rompney Castle, Rumney. The Vicar presided, anc after the usual loyal toasts the remainder of the evening was spent tn conviviality. Previous to the dinner a quarter-peal of Grandsire Doubles was rung at the parish church. F . Marshall conductor, D. Morgan, W . Stana- way, H. Giles, A. Cossam, G. Woodlands.

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T H E E L Y D IO C E SA N A SSO C IA T IO N .After a lapse of many years we are again able to

chronicle a visit to the old cathedral city of Ely, the headquarters of the Association and home of its founder.

On Saturday, January 27th, a district meeting for the Isle of Ely District was held. In spite of the bad weather, which had prevailed during the week, a good attendance "was secured, ringers attending from Cambridge, Bury St. Edmunds, Newmarket, Littleport, Mildenhall, Sutton, Wilburton, and the local ringers. During the afternoon the bells of St. Mary’s were set going to touches of Bob Minor and Kent Treble Bob, R. Lathbury, Newmarket, conducting. At 5 p.m. the company numbering twenty- two adjourned to The Minster tavern, where an excellent tea was provided. Here we were met by our hon. treasurer and founder of the Association, the Rev. K. H. Smith, who addressed the meeting in a few well chosen remarks, urging the members to show their appreciation of the Association and its officers by recruiting new members and aiming at the highest standard of ringing.

The report of the last district meeting at Newmarket was then read and carried. The election of new members was proceeded with, Messrs. W . Scott, G. Atkin, H. Vail, jun., F, Pilgrim (Ely), E . W . Cattell, G. Few, R. Pinch (Sutton), G. Staplehurst, G. Markwell and H. Sharp (Wilburton), being elected new members. The place of the next meeting was tben discussed, and it was finally decided to select Chatteris for the summer meeting.

The usual votes of thanks having been passed to the Rector, Dr. Punchard, for the use of the bells the meeting terminated. A move was then made to the belfry, where touches of Grandsire and Bob Major were indulged in, several taking part for the first time in sevea and eight-bell methods, Mr. R. Lathbury again taking charge of the conducting. E ly and district contains some promising ringers, and it is hoped that progress will be made in change-ringing, and the higher methods practised.

T H E K E N T C O U N T Y A SSO C IA T IO N .

The Canterbury district of the above held a meeting at Elham on February 3rd, and forty-five members sat down to a tea very kindly provided by the local ringers. After tea six new members were elected, and a letter was read re the restoration of the bells of Shoreditch parish church. Mr. W . E. Pitman at once offered to collect, and raised a small sum for that purpose. The Rev. F . J. O. Helmore briefly explained his ideas respecting a Benevolent Fund, which he hopes to bring forward in the near future. Amidst much applause he very appropriately thanked the Vicar for presiding and for the use of the room and b d k , and the local ringers for so magnificently providing refreshments.

The Vicar suitably replied, remarking he considered himself a ringer, though not a practical one, and was always ready to help in any way he could.

The tower was again visited and touches in the four standard methods and in Double Norwich were successfully accomplished.

ST . M A R Y A B B O T S G U IL D .On Sunday, January 28th, in the evening, at St. Mary

Abbots church, Kensington, 1263 Stedman Caters. F . Edwards, A. Cutmore, J. Hayward, G. B. Edser, A. B. Bennett, A. E . Bradley, W . A. Garrard, C. Charge 4i)9tor, W . E . Garrard, E . G< Stibbgns,

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R O M N E Y M ARSH A N D D IS T R IC T G U IL D .

The February meeting of the above Society was held at Woodchurch on Saturday last in wintry conditions, which somewhat afiected the attendance. Representatives attended from Appledore, Rye, Stone-in-Oxney and the local tower. Grandsire Doubles and Bob Minor were rung a 720 of the latter method being rung by Messrs. A. Johnson, G. Billenness, A. Daw, G. T. Youngs, G. fohnson, C. W . Playle.

The Master, Mr. G. Billenness, presided at the business meeting, at which the Rector (the Rev. S. H . Randall) was present. On the proposition of Mr. G. Johnson, seconded by Mr. A. Johnson, it was decided to hold the next meeting at New Romney on the first Saturday in March. Mr. G. Johnson also proposed, and Mr. A, Daw seconded that a peal of Grandsire Triples be attempted at Rolvendenon Saturday, the 17th inst. This was agreed to.

The Chairman, in a brief speech, moved a hearty vote of thanks to the Rector for the use of the bells. Mr. C. W . Player seconded, and it was carried unanimously.

The Rector, in reply, expressed what a great pleasure it aftorded him in granting permission to them to come and ring at his church. Bellringing was very interesting. He had done a little of it, but they were what might be termed professionals, while he was quite an amateur in the matter. He hoped to learn more about it and understand the various intricacies and departments of change- ringing, which he considered was far superior to round ringing. They had only a few change-ringers in Woodchurch, but be hoped to convene a meeting ot his ringers with a view to them joining the Kent County Association. He hoped they would fall in with the idea. As regarded the vote of thanks, he thought he should be grateful to the Guild coming to assist the Woodchurch ringers that evening instead of them thanking him. He was very much obliged to them for coming, and hoped the Guild would assemble again at Woodchurch when it was covenient for them to do so.

The proceedings terminated soon after 8 o’clock by lowering the bells in peal.

T H E B E D F O R D S H IR E A SSO CIA TIO N .A meeting of the Biggleswade and District branch was

held at Sandy on Thursday, February ist, when seventeen attended from the following towers: Potton, Clifton, Everton, and the local band, also Mr. A. Lowe, one of the local churchwardens, and who was elected chairman of tha meeting. Four new members were elected from Sandy, including the chairman as an hon. member; also four from Everton, making the total members of this new branch 16 performing members, 2 probationers, and i hon. member, and also several local gentlemen as hon. members.

After a vote of thanks to the chairman for coming among them, and taking so much interest in the branch, and helping the members to make it a success, the members again adjourned to the tower for more ringing, until time for getting homeward, all having been pleased with the result of the first meeting, and trust all the future ones will be the same.

A vote of thanks was passed to the Rector of Sandy for granting the use of the bells, and also the room to hold the meeting in, and for his kindness in coming to the meeting, and wishing the branch every success.

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R Y E , SU SSE X .

The annual meeting of the Rye society was held at the vicarage on Friday, February 2nd. The chairman (Rev.A. P . Howes (presided, and the following were present: Messrs. G. Youngs (captain), G. Billenness (conductor),C. Price, W . Bennett, E . Whiteman, H . Ticehurst, and A. Cobon (hon. sec). Messrs. Seers and J. Bennett were unavoidably absent.

The collectors (Messrs. Billeaness and Youngs), reported that the amount collected was a slight increase on ths previous year. Through removals and other causes they have lost several subscribers, but they had approached some of the new comets to the town, who had made a liberal response to their appeal; also a few of the old contributors had enlarged their donations, hence they had more money at their disposal than had been the case for several years. The task had not been as many would have imagined, an unthankful office, but, on the other hand they were well received by their patrons, who seemed to give with the greatest of pleasure.

After the distribution of the money, the following resolution was unanimously adopted : “ The Rye ringers beg to tender their grateful thanks to all those ladles and gentlemen who kindly contributed to their annual appeal.’’

Mr. G. Billenness (conductor), presented a short review of the past year, which taken on a whole had been very satisfactory. ’ They still upheld their reputation in being able to ring the various methods that they conld at the corresponding period of last year, and, although they had not introduced any fresh ones, an advancement and great improvement had been wrought by the fact that they had given their attention to theit probationers (P. Giles, D. Martin and D. Craig) who had made an excellent commencement, and who would, if they still continued , to take the same keen interest in the Art as they did at the present time, would be useful change-ringers in the near future. Their Captain (Mr. G. J. Youngs) had a very serious illness in the summer, and they were all very glad when he recovered, and was able to join them again. Had they not had that calamity fallen on them, they might have initiated themselves into more intricate methods, but, however, in the circumstances it was eminently satisfactory that their beginners had beea drilled into the rudiments of the art of change-ringing. As regards visitors to the tower, in March last they were favoured by the presence of that most skilful and efficient six-bell ringer in the person of the Rev. C. Sturton, who rang a quarter-peal of Bob Major with them, and who also rang a 720 of Bob Minor at Iden on the same day. Their other visitors were their Iden neighbours, who by frequently coming had gained a knowledge of eight-bell ringing, inasmuch that one of them rang a peal of Grandsire Triples recently. That was a very hopeful sign, and he thought they might look forward to great achievements between Rye and Iden during the present year.

{To he continued.)

From time immemorial a small piece of laud has beea in the hands of the parish authorities of West Rasen, in Lincolnshire, called “ Ding-Dong Piece, and at the enclosure an acre and a half was conveyed to the Rector and churchwardens in accordance with the original grant on condition that one of the church bells should be rung every night during the winter months. The name of the donor is unknown.

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On Saturday, January 27th, the annual meeting of the Axbridge Deanery Branch was held at Burnham, some twenty-three members being present. The following towers were represented : Burnham, Berrow, Brent, Knoll, East Brent, Congresbury, Weston-super-Mare, and Hunt- spill. Service was held in St. Andrew’s church at 4 p.m., and was conducted by the Rev. D. S. Gillmore, and a capital address was given by the Rev. G. Thwaites. Following the service tea was partaken of at The Clarence hotel, and the business meeting followed, the Rev. D, Gillmore being in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed. Two honorary and twelve performing members were duly elected. The balance-sheetwas accepted as read,^hewing a balance of £ y

ir. H . Thomps resignation as chairman of the Branch, and was receivedwas read from the Rev.

A letter Thompson, tendering his

with much regret, having held the position since the formation of the branch. The Rev. G. H. Lewis was elected chairman. Mr. A. H. Davies, the untiring hon. local secretary, also tendered his resignation, to the regret of all, he too having been Secretary since the formation of the branch. Mr. J. Harris was electee hon. local secretary, and Mr. G. Chamberlain was re-elected on the general committee.

Churchill was chosen as the next place of meeting, and Berrow for the intermediate meeting.

A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Vicar for the use of the bells; the Rev. D. Gillmore for arranging the service, and the Rev. G. Thwaites for his able address.

The Rev. D. Gillmore suitably responded. The bells were kept going till late in the evening with Grandsire and Stedman Doubles, Grandsire Triples and Bob Major.

T H E L A T E JAM ES H IN TO N , O F B R IS T O L .



It is greatly due to his energy and untiring patience, that ringing in Bristol has been raised to its present high standard. It is suggested that the memorial should take the form of a headstone, with suitable inscription, to the grave in Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol. Any contributions, however small, will be gratefully received, and should be sent to Mr. C. E. D, Boutflower, 30, Broad Street, Bristol, who has consented to act as Honorary Treasurer of the Fund.— J. B urford, C. H. H orton, W . K night, R. J. W ilkins.

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H ertford.— On Sunday, February 4th, at St. Andrew’s church, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples. H. Akers,H. Mansfield, H. Gray, W . Irons conductor, V. Neale, A. Creasey, G. Gray, A. Akers. First quarter-peal by the ringers of the treble, 5th, 6th, and tenor. First as conductor. All the ringers are members of the local band. £uEg in honour ot the safe home-coming of their Majesties the King and Queen.

ST E D M A N C A T E R S .

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B U R N H A M , SO M E R S E T S H IR E .

On Saturday, January 13th, the ringers had their annual supper at The Royal Clarence hotel. The chair was taken by Mr. W . Champion (churchwarden), and the vice-chair by Mr. W . Crandon, captain of the ringers. The Rev,D. S. Gillmore, the newly-appointed curate, was also present. Letters of inability to be present were read from the Vicar, the Rev. C. Dupuis, the Rev. — . Lewis, the Rev. — . Austen, the Rev. Thompson, and others. After ample justice had been done to the good things provided by host and hostess Pruen, the remainder of the evening was spent in the usual way with toasts, and some capital songs by some of the company. The party broke up just before 11 o’clock with Auld Lang'Syne, after having had a jolly time.

F O R S A L E .— Peal of 32 handbells. W ill sell cheap Apply— W . F o r s t x r , 24, Hadfield Straet, Northwieh.

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The charge or the losetUon o( notiees In this page la ooa Penny pei line (five worda may be reckoned (o a line). Repetitions at half that price. Notices ahonld some to hand not later than Wednesday morning.

The Ancient Society of College Youths.- Established 1637.— Meetings for practice will beheld at St. Magnus, Lower Thames Street on Febrnary ijtb, and ; at St. John’s Hackney, on the 20th ; at St. Gi’es, Cr pple- gate; on the 30th ; at Soathwark Cathedral on the 371h; also at St, Mary’s, Walthamstow, each 6atnrday at 7.30.

A district meeting will be held at St. Alphege, Greenwich, on March and. Tower open 4.3a to 8 p.m.

W i l l i a m T. C o c k b r i l l , Hon. See,3>, EigOev Road, Clapham, S .W .

The London County Association late the St. James’s Society— The annual general meeting and election of officers will take place to-day, Sat., Febrnary lotb, at St. Clement Dane?, Strand, by special permission of the Bector. Tower open from 3.45 to 6 p.m. Tea in tbe Church House at 6.15. Business meeting to follow at 7. Tea will be provided for a limited number only. Will those intending tp be present ktndly notify me as soon as possible.. Tbe tower will be open for ringing from 6 to 7. F. J. R a b d v , Hon. Sec.

34, Gnildford Road South Lambeth.

Tbe Middlesex County Association and London Diocesan Guild.— North and Fast District.— The next meutiog will be held at Christ Church, Cnbitt Town, to-day. Sat., February lotb. Bells available from 3.30. Service at 5. Tea, 6d. at 5.30. Nearest stations, Poplar (North London), and North Greenwich (G.E.R.) from Fencburch Street. Members and friends cordially invited. Subscriptions tor ig iz are now due.

C. T. CoLBs, Hon. See.173) St. John's Road, Walthamstow.

The Salop 3 uild.— The next meeting will beheld at Shifnal to-day, Sat., February loth. Ringing at 3 p.m. Business meeting at 5 p.m Tea at 5,30 p.m.

R b v . H. B . B e c b w i t b , Hon. Sec.

The Hertfordshire Association,— Eastern District,— A meeting will be held at Hoddes- don and Broxtourne to-day. Sat.. February loth. The bells of Hoddesdon will be open till tea time. Those of Brozbourne after. Tea at The Salisbury Arms at 3 30, fid. to members, others gd. Business meeting after. All will be made welcome.

W. H. L a w rb h cb , Dis. Sec.

The Lancashire Association.— Liverpool Branch.— A meeting will be held at West Derby to-day, Sat.. Febrnary 10th. Bells tead; ht g, W a l i e b H u g e b s , Sac.

The Lancashire Association.— Rochdale Branch.— The next meeting will be held at Rochdale parish church to-dayt Sat., Feb. lotb. Bells ready at 3.30. Meeting at 6.30. All ringers welcome.

J. H. B a s to w , Branch Sec.

The Midland Counties Association.-Bnr- ton-on-Trent District. — The next ringing meeting will be held at Horninglow on Saturday. Febrnary loth. Bells available at 3 o’clock. Business meeting at 5.

H. W a k lb v , Local Hon. Soc.

Ih o Winchester Diocesan Guild.— Win

chester District.—A quarterly meeting will be held at A ’ton to-day, Sat., Febrnary loth. Atton and Froyle towers open at 3,30, Tea in Cbnrch Room at 5.30.

Jas. W. E l h n s , Dis. Sec.30, Culver Villas, Winchester.

The Essex Arsociation.— South-Western Divifion —The next meeting will be held at Hornchnrch on Saturday, Febrnary 17th. Pells available from 3 30. Tea gd per bead at Tbe Bull inn at 5.30. Members are reminded that subscriptions for igia are now due.

H. R u m bn s. Hon. Sec33, Vernlam Avenue, Walthamstow.

The Lancashire Association. — Bolton Branch — The next meeting will be held at Deane on Saturday, Febrnary 17th, Bells available at 4 p.m. Business meeting at 6.30.

G. PiNCOTT, Br. Sec

The Lancashire Association.-Manchester The next meeting will be held at St. Peter's church, Ashton-under-Lyne, on Saturday, Febrnary 241b. Balls available from 4 p.m.

W . WOLSTKNCROFT, Br. Seo.

St Martin's Guild for the Diocese of Birmiogham.-Established i755.-The Annual Henry Johnson Commemoration Dinner will be held at Ye Olde Royal hotel. Temple Row. Birmingham, on Saturday. Febrnary 24th. Francis Edward Dawe, esq. in tbe chair Tickets free to all fully qualified members whose subscriptions are paid up to date, to other members and friends 25. 6d. each.

A. P add on S m -tb , Hon, Sec.I I , Albert Road, Handsworth, Birmingham

Notice.— Practice is discontinued at St. John's, Deptford, during rehanging.

F. W. R ic h a rd s o n .

1912 STE D M A N C A T E R S. B y R. O. Street.

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570 THE BELL NEW§ AND RINGERS' R&COitD. Feb. 01, igi4i.

T H E J A S P E R S N O W D O N S E R IE S .

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY lo. 1912,

THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION.Ok Wednesday, January 31, 19 12 , Thrie Hours and Twelve Miitttiu,

A t t b e C h d r c h o f S t . J o h n , W a t e r l o o R o a d ,

A P E A L OF B R IS T O L SU R P R ISE MAJOR,5088 C H A N G E S. Tenor 18 cwt,

F r e d e r i c k P b k r i n * . . } . A b m ig e r T k o l l o f e H e n r y J . R a s s b t t a F r a n k H a i r s * . . . .

..Treble. . . 2.. . 3- . . 4-

F e a n k B e n n e t t . . . .’ I s a a c E m e r y .......................6 .’ A l f r e d E. G r i m e s . . ; . 7 .

J a m e s E. D a v is . . Tenor,

Composed and Condacted b ; F b a n e B e n n e t t .

•First peal in the method. Rung as a birthday compliment to A. W. Grimes.


On Saturday, February 3, 1912, in Three Hours aiti Pifty-four Minutes,

A t t h e C h o r c h o » S t . M * r y - l e - B o w , C h e a p s id e ,

A P E A L OF STED M A N C IN Q U ES, 5005 CHANGES. Tenor 53 cwt.

G e o r g e R . P y e J o h n H . C h e s s m a n . B b r i r a m P r k w e t t . I s a a c G . S h a d e . . .

OBN A r m s t r o n g EDBEN S a n d e r s

.Treble. . 2.• 3'• 4.• 5- . 6.

H a b r y F l a n d e b s . . . . 7 ,J a m b s E . D a v i ................................A l b b r t W , C o l e s . . . . g . A l f r e d W . G r i m e s . . . . 10 .E r n e s t P y e .................... ....W i l l i a m P v b .......................Tejur,

Composed by 6 . L i ! « d o f f , and Condncted by W i l l ia m P yi,Tbe band wish to thank Mr. Albert Hnghes for greasing and raising

the bells for them.

X J ^ A N T E D . — “ B e l l N e w s a n d R in g e r s ’ R e c o r d ,” Vol.36, for the year 1908, iu parts or bound; or Nos. 135,2

to the end of Vol. 26.— Edw. G. Allen and Son* Ltd., iz and 14 Grape Street, Shaftesbary Avenue. London, W C.

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Oh Thursday, February i, 1912, in Three Hours and Twentv-two SUhuUs,

A i C h k is t C h o r c h , S o u t h g a t b ,

A P E A L OF LONDON S U R P R ISE MAJOR,5024 CH AN G ES. Tenor 25 cwt.

A lp r b d R. G la s s c o c k ..TrtbU . F b id k . G . T b g g * . . . . a.K i i t b H a r t .....................3.E r n e s t P y b .....................

‘ N orm an A . T om linson John A rmstrong

*JoBN E . M il l e b . . . . 7 W “t ILLlAM FYB ..Tenor,

Composed b y G . L in d o fv , and Conducted b y W i l l i a m P v b .

'First peal in the method.


On Saturday, February 3 ,1 9 1 2 , in Two Hourt and Fifty-six Minutes,

A t t h b C h u r c h o f S t , P a u l , H o u n s lo w ,

K P E A L OF G RAN D SIR E T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; G b o veb 's V a b ia tio n o f P a b k e r ’s 1 2 - P a r t . Tenor 8} cwt-

W iLLiAM J. W a ts o n * H b n r y C . C b a n d lb r CBARLBS S. BiB D f . . ]am i!s C h a vb ^ . . . .

..Treble, T hom as B e a d lb . . . . 5.. . 2. F r e d k . G . G od d ard . . 6.. . 3. G e o r g e S f e n c e r . . . . 7.

.................. 4. ’ D a v id G . A r c h e r . . ..Tenor.

Condncted by G e o b g e S f e n c e r .

*First peal. fFirstpealof Grandsire. First psal away from the treble. .Rnng as s welcome to the new Vicar, the Rev. H. M. Eyton Jones.

TH E ANCIENT SOCIETY OF COLLEGE YOUTHS.On Saturday, February 3 1912, in Threi Hours ani Fourteen Minutes,

A t t h e A b b e y C h u r ch o f S t . M a r g a r e t , B a r k in g ,

A P E A L OP B R IS T O L SU R PR ISE MAJOR,5024 CH AN GES. Tenor 22^ cwt.

A l b e r t C. H a r d y . . ..Treble.H u b e r t E d e n .....................2.G e o r g e N P r ic e . . . . 3.H a r r y R. P a sm o re * . . 4.

Composed by C h a b l e s H . H a t t e r s l e y , and Condacted by G e o r g e N. P r ic e .

*First peal in the method. First peal in the method on the bells.

* G e o b g b I b v i n e .....................5.F r e d e r ic k W . B r in k lo w 6.

*Thom a« F a u lk m b r . . . . 7. R ic h a r d T . H ib b e r t ..Tenor.

fR ije

PLYMOUTH.— THE DEVONSHIRE GUILD.On Tuesday, January 12, 1913, in Three Hours and Twelve Minutes

A t C h a r l e s C h u r c h ,

A P E A L OF GRAND SIR E TR IP L E S, 5040 C H A N G E S ; H o l t ’s T e n - P a r t , T en o r 22j cw t.

W il l ia m H oo per* . . ..T reble.WiBLiAM D . Ja m e s . . . . 2.WaRBEN HOLMBROOKf . . 3.R e g in a l d D obson . . . . 4.

Conducted by W , D . James.

'First peal. fFirst peal with a bob bell.

E r n e s t W . M a r s h . . . . j .W ill ia m R ich a r d s . . . . 6.G e o r g e R . S ik o u d . . . . 7.F r a n c is W . P u r s e . . ..Tenor.

RICKINGHALL, SUFFOLK.THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.

On Monday, JantMry 29, 19x2, in Two Hourt and Forty Minutes,

A t t h e C h u r c h o f St . M a ry ,

A PEA L OP MINOR, 5040 CHANGES;Being two 720s each of Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, and three of

Bob Minor.

S olomon M oulb O l iv e r B u ll m a n E d g a r B a il e y . .

.TrOtU. :. 2,. 3.

C h a r le s C h in e r y . . . . 4.G e o b s b B a i l e y .....................5.A r t h u r B a i l e y .................Tenar,

PAINSWICK. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.

( T h e A n c ie n t S o c ie t y o f P a in sw ic k Y o u th s).

On Saturday, January 27, 1912, in Three Hours and Fifty-three Minutes,

A t t h e C h u r c h o f S t . M a r y ,

A P E A L OP B O B MAXIM US 5016 CHANGES. Tenor 26 cwt.

..T rebli.. . 2.

3-4-a-6.

C h a r l e s L. S a d le r W i l l i a m H a l e . . . T h o m a s B a ld w y n . W i l l i a m S t a i t e W i l l ia m H a s t in g s . F r a n k C o le . . .

. . 7-

.. 8.. . 9.. . 10.. . I I . ..Tenor.

T hom as W r ig h t OHN W ig m o re . . e s s e G i l l e t t . .OHN A u st in Thomas N ew m an

A l b e r t W r ig h t

Composed by J. M o tt s , and Conducted b y Jo h n A u s t in .

First peal of Bob Maximus on the bells.

SUTTON COLDFIELD, WARWICKSHIRE.THE WARWICKSHIRE GUILD.

On Tuesday, January 30, 1912, tn Two Hours and Fifty-eight Minutes,

A t t h e P a r is h C h u b c h ,

A P E A L OP STE D M A N T R IPL E S, 3040 CH AN GESTenor 24 cwt. in E fiat.

G b o . R o b e r t s .................... s-T h o m as B l o o r s . . . . 6. B e r t r a m G. L b b d b am . . 7.I AS. R b y n o i iD s .....................Tenor,

W ash b b o o k ’s N o . i .

B e r n a r d W i t c h b l l ..Treble.Joh n Je n n i n g s .....................2.C h a r l e s W a it h m a n . . . . 3.G e o . P a r s o n s .................4,

Conducted b y B e r n a r d W . W i t c h b l l .

Rung as a birthday compliment to B. Leedham, the ringers wishing him many happy returne.

WOLLASTON, WORCESTERSHIRE.

WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION.(N o r ih e r n B r a n ch .)

On Tuesiay, January 30, 1912, in Two Hours and Forty Minutes,

A t t h e C h urch o f S r . Ja m e s ,

A P E A L OF M INOR, 5040 C H A N G E S;Being 720 each of Double Court, Double Oxford, College Single,

Oxford Bob, Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, and Plain Bob. Tenor 12 cwt.

F r ed B ea cb . .R o b i r t M a t t h e w s . . C h a b l b s F . W h it e . .

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. . 5 ...Tenor.

W a l t e r J. B r e t b e r t o n Treble.H ar r y P b ic e .....................2.A l f r e d D a v i e s .....................3.

Conducted by R. M a t t h e w s .

HORNCHURCH, ESSEX.


On Tuesday, January 30, 1912, in Three Hours and Twenty-five Minutes,

A t i h e C h u r c b o f S i A n d r e w ,

A P E A L OF CAM BRID GE SU R PR ISE MAJOR,5036 C H A N G E S. Tenorigicw t.

G b o rg b R. P y b . . A r t h u r CBAPLiNf E r n e s t P y e A l f r e d P y b

..Treble.

. . 2,

. . 3 . . 4.

H ab b y F. D a w k in s IR b u b e n S a n d e r s I J o b n D a l e . . . .

W il l ia m P y e . .

• • 5- . . 6.

..Tenor.

Composed by C. M id d le t o n , and Conducted by W ill ia m P yb.

fFirst peal in the method.

HUGHENDEN. BUCKS.— THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD.(E a s t B e r k s , a n d S ou th B u ck s. B b a n c b ).

On Wednesday, January 31, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-one Minutes,

A t t h e CauR CB o f S t . M ic h a e l an d A l l A n g e ls ,

A P E A L OP STED M A N T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S; H e y w o o d ’s No. I . Tenor i2| cwt. in G.

Condncted by A. B a iley .

James W . W ilk in s . . ..Treble,F r e d H a y e s ...........................John E v a n s .....................3,A r t b u r G . Ja n e s . . . . 4.

B en jam in P a g e . . . . g.R a l p h C o l e s .................... C.G e o r g e F . W il l ia m s . . 7.

* A r t h u r J. H o in g . . ..Tenor,

'F irst peal.Conducted by Gbobgb F. W illiam s .

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51^ tH E BELL I9£WS AI9D RlNOfiRS^ Feb. to, igi2.

OLD WINDSOR. BERKS.THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON

DIOCESAN GUILD.0/t Wednesday, January 31, ig i2 , in Two Hours and F ifty-tix Minutes,

A t t h e C h u r ch of S t . P e t e b ,

A P E A L OF BOB MAJOR, 5184 CH AN G E S.Tenor 11 cwt. 2 qrs. 21 lb s.

Josep h G o t t b id g e . . ..Treble. W il l ia m C. P a r k e r . . 2, W i l l ia m H b n le v * . . . . 3. G e o r g e H . G d t t e r i d g e 4.

A l a n R. M a c d o n a ld . . 5. ’ L e o n a r d S i i l w e l l . . . . 6.

John T b o m a s .....................7.W il l ia m W e l l in g . . ..T en or.

C o m p o sed by G e o r g e F . W il l ia m s , and C onducted by W , W e l l i n g .

fFirst paal of Major. 'First paal in the method. First p aal of Major as condactor.

DEBENHAM, SUFFOLK.TH E NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.

On Thurtday, February i , 1912, in Three Hours and Tttielvs Minutes.

A t t h e C h u r ch o f S t . M a r y ,

A P E A L OF T R E B L E B O B MAJOR, 5088 CH AN GES:I n t h e K e n t V a b ia t io n . T en o r 20 cw t.

W i£ lia m G r im e s . . ..Treble. W il l ia m W ig h tm a n . . 2. G e o r g e W ig h t m a n . . . . 3. W i l l o u g h b y E. M a u ld e n 4.

* E . H o b a r t S m ith . . . . 5. A l f r e d W ig h tm a n . . . . 6.

'W i l l i a m C. R u m sey . . 7. F e t b b L a f l i n .................Tenor.

Composed by A. K n ig h ts , and Conducted by W. G rim es.

'First peal of Treble Bob.

DENVER, NORFOLK STOW AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION.

On Thursday, February i, 1912, in Two Hours and Forty-seven Minutes,

A t t h e C h u r c h o f S t . M a ry ,

A P E A L OF BO B M INOR. 5040 C H A N G E S;Being seven 720s each called differently, Tsnor g i cwt.

J ohn M oore H e n r y R obinson J ohn D o u g h t y . .

..Treble. P o r ie b P e c k i t t . . . . 4.. . 2. H a r r y S t e v e n C o l e . . 5.. . 3. E d w a r d B a b k e r . . ..Tenor.

Conducted by E d w a r d B a r k e r .

First peal of Minor by all the band except the condactor. First peal on the bells.

EDENBRIDGE, KENT.THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION.

On Thursday, February 1, 1912, in Three Hours and Nine Minutes,

A t t h e C h u r c h o f S S . P e t e r a n d P a u l ,

A P E A L O P G R A N D SIR E T R IP L E S , 3040 C H A N G E S; Holt’s Ten-Part. Tenor 14J cwt.

E b n e s t L e ig h . . Jam es Heasman* E d w in SEA Lf . . W il l ia m L e i g h . .

..Treble.. . 2.. . 3- . . 4.

Conducted by Jam es H easm an .

*First peal as condactor. fFirst peal on eight bells, method on the new bells.

H e r b e r t M a r k w e l l . G e o r g e M a l y an A l b e b i B elto n E d w ard L e ig h • • • I

. . 5.

.. 6.

V.Tewr.

First in the

NORTH STONEHAM, HAMPSHIRE.THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD.

On Saturday, February 3, ig i2 , in Three Hours,

At the Charcb of St. Nicholas,A PEA L OF D O U B LE N O RW ICH CO U R T BOB MAJOR,

5184 C H A N G E S. Tenor 9 cwt. 26 lbs. in G sharp.J ohn W . W h it in g . . ..T reb le .L io n e l H . P a g e . . . . 2.H e n r y W . W il k e s . . . . 3.C h a r le s J. F r a y . . . . 4.

W ill ia m T . T o c k e b . . 5,W ill ia m W . G if f o b d . . 6.W il l ia m H . G e o s g k . . 7.G b o sg b W ill ia m s . . ..Tenor.

Composed by J. R. P r itch a rd , and Conducted by G eorg e W illia m s

This is the tfondactor's looth peal of Double Norwich.

MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE.THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION.

( L h ic e s t ib B r a n c h ) ,

On Saturday, February 3, 1912, in Three Hours and Thirty-five Miuutes,


A P E A L OF D O U B L E N O R W ICH CO U R T BO B MAJOR,5088 CHANGES.

C h a i l b s H. F o w l e r ..Treble. L o u is E, A l l b n . . . . 2.J. L eo n ar d A l l e n . . . . 3. A r t h u r P b t u t .....................4.

Tenor 25J cwt.F r ed H . D b x t e r . . . . 5.E r n e s t M o r r is .................... 6,R ic h a r d H. B a r tr a m . . 7. JosiAH M o r r i s ................ Tenor.

Composed by H e n r y Joh n son , and Conducted by C. H . F o w l i f ,

First peal of Major on the bells, and was rung muffled fcr the Iste. Duke of Fife.

ARKSEY, DONCASTER, YORKS.THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION,

Ou Saturday, February 3, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-three Minutes,

A t t h r C h u r ch o f A l l S a in t s ,

A P E A L OP M INOR, 5040 C H A N G E S;Being 720 of Violet, and two each of Oxford and Kent Treble Bob

and Plain Bob. Tenor 15 cwt...T reble, fFRANCis B ia r d s m o r e . . 4.. . 2. * F r e d k . C l a r k .....................5.. . 3. * H e n r y T r o u t .................... Tenor,

Conducted by Q. C l a r k .

’ First peal. fFirst peal of Minor, First peal on the bells by a local band.

SOUTHWOLD, SUFFOLK.THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.

On Saturday. February 3, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-tight Minutes,

A x iH E C h u r c h o f S t , E d m u n d,

A P E A L OP T R E B L E BOB MAJOR, 5088 CH ANGES :In t h e K b n t V a r ia t io n . Tenor 12 cwt,

C l a y t o n P a r n e l l . . ..TrebU.H a r r y B a r t o n .....................2.

G k o e g e C l a r k . . . .R e v . a . R h vs J am e s H e n r y W o o d h o u s e*

F r e d k . C h a n d le r Wm. H. F u s s e li i

F b a n c is N au n t o n . . . . 5.OHN O ’N e i l l .....................6.CBN L a r t b r .....................7.

T h o m as K i n g ............... .Tenor.

Composed by H, Daim s, and Conducted by H. B a r t o n .

Arranged for W . H. Fussel), of Slough.

DEANE, LANCASHIRE,

THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION.On Saturday, February 3, 1912, in Two Hours and Forty-nine Minutes,


A P E A L OF STE D M A N T R IP L E S , 5040 CH ANGES; W a s b b r o o k 's , Tenor 14 cwt,

T i t u s 3 a r l o w .................TrebU. G e o r g e P i n c o t t . .F r e d A b b o t t * .....................2. W i l l ia m PflNMiNOTONJo seph O g d e n * .....................3. Joh n P o t t e r

Joh n W e l s b y .....................4. R o b e r z A l l r e d . .

Condacted by J. P o t i i r .

*First peal. Arranged for J, Ogden, of Moorside, Oldham.

. . 7., , Tenor,

HARLOW COMMON, ESSEX.THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION.

On Saturday, February 3, 1912, in Three Hours and One Minute,

A t t h e C h u r c h o f S t . M a r y M a g d a le n e ,

A P E A L OP CAM BRIDGE SU R P R IS E MAJOR, 3056 CH AN GES.

H a r r y B o t t r i l l G . F. M a r g b ts o n W a l t e r H o b b s . . G b o r g e D e m . .

..Treble.

. . 3.

. . 3 -

. . 4.

Tenor 12 cwt.John L u c e e y .................... 5,T h o m as J. W a t t s . . . . 6. N a th a n J. P i t s t o w . . . . 7. W i l l ia m W a t t s . . ..Tenor,

Composed by C. M id d le to n , and Condacted by W illia m W axisi

Feb. 10, igi^. tH E BELL t)s w s AElD L in g e r s ^ b c o r o . S f i

CHESHUNT, HERTS.THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION.On Saturday, February 3, 1912, bt Three Hours,

A t t b b C b d k c b o f S t . M a b y ,

A PEAL. OP STED M A N T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N Q E S; H s y w o o d ’s V a r ia t io n o» T h d e s t a k s '* F o w i- P a b t .

Tenor ig cwtJ a m k P a r k b b .................Treble.G b o r g r R a d l b v . . . . 2. M is s E d it h K . P a r k b r . . 3. G bo r o b P a i c b .....................4.

3 qrs, 23 lbs.W il l ia m A l p s .....................5.C v b i l F . J o h n sto k . . . • 6. G b o b g b a . C a r d . . . . 7- H b n r y G . R o w s . . Tenor.

Condacted by Miss E d it h K. P a r k b r .Firsf peal on the bells which have been augmented to eight, and re-

hang by Messrs, Gillett and Johnston, ot Croydon, and the '* go " of them is excellent. The ringers of the 5th and 6th were elected members previons to starting.

POOLE, DORSETSHIRE.THE SALISBURY DIOCESAN GUILD.

' (E a s t D o rset B b a n c b ),

On Saturday, February 3, i g i i , m Three Hours and Nine Minutes,

Ax THB C h d r c h o f S t . Jambs,

A P E A L OF Q RA N D SIR E H o l t 's T b m -P a r t .

F b b d k .P b i l i . i f 8 . . ..Treble. F r b d . F o r s y t b * . . . . 2. C b a r lb b R. F o b f i t t . . 3.GXORSB H. jAM BSf . . . . 4.

T R IP L E S , 3040 C H A N G E S ; Tenor 19 cwt. 30 lbs. in F.* F r b d k s . C a s e .....................5.

E l i W a t b c s .....................6.C h a r lb s W. G o o d b n o d g b 7. A l f r e d O s m a n .....................Tenor.

Condacted by C b a r lb s W. G o o d b n o u g b .

tFirst peal. ’ First peal with a bob bell. Tbis was the qoarterly peal of the above branch.

WOOD GREEN. STAFFORDSHIRE.SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD,

On SaturdAy, Februaty 3, igis, in Three Hours and One Minute,

A t t b b C b d ic b o f S t . P a o l ,

A P E A L OP B R IN T R IP L E S, 5040 C H A N G E S ;J. W. P a r k b r 's No. 2.

E d o a k T . S m ith . . ..Treble, E d w » J. T v l b r . . . . 2. T h o m as H i l l . . . . . . 3. G b ob gb P b a t b .....................4.

Tenor 16 cwt. i qr. 17 lbs.B b r i H o r t o n .................5,C b r is t o f h b r W a l l a t b r . . 6. A l f r e d J. W a l l a t b r . . 7. H o w a rd W . C a t i b l l ..Tenor,

Condncted by A . J, W a l l a t b r .

First peal in the method by all the band, also in the method as condactor. First peal of Erin Triples by the society, and in the connty of Staffordshire. This composition is now rang for the first time.

CRAW LEY, SUSSEX.

THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION.On Sunday, February 4, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-four Minutes,

A t t h e C b u r c b o f S t . Jobn t b b B a p t is t ,

A P E A L OP G R A N D SIR B T R IP L E S 5040 CHANOBS ; A V a r ia t io n o f P a r k e r 's T w b l v b - P a r t . Tenor 13 } cwt.

A l b b r t E l u s .................Treble. A l b e r t H arm anF r b d k . W. R ic b . . . . a . Joh n R ic e . . .A l f r e d D. M i l l s . . . . 3. O l i v e r S ip p e t ts

A r t h u r T b o r n t o nA l b e r t M i t c h b l l . . . . 4.

Condacted by Joh n R ic e .

Rnag after meeting short for Doable Norwich.

• • 5'. . 6.. . 7-..Tenor,

Stoê (StaiFordsbire). On January zotb, 504 Grandsire Triples. F . Chell, sen,, W . Dawson, first 504, E. Cope, F. Cbeil, jan.) first 504, T . Chell, J. Goodall, P. Fêston coaductor, J. Abbeiley.

STREATHAM, SURREY,— THE SURREY ASSOCIATION. On Monday, February 5 ,1912, in Three Hours and Swentem Minutts,

A t t h e C b d r c b o f E m m an d b l,

A P E A L OP STE D M A N T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N Q B S ; t . T r a n s p o s it io n o f T b d r s t a n s ’s F o o r - P a r t . Tenor 18 cwt,

..Treble.Jo seph A . L a m b e r t

W a l t e r S. W isB . . . . 2L o u is A t t w a t b r . . . . 3.A l f r e d T. Jon ks •• •• 4*

Job n S . D a n i b l l c . . . . 3. S y d n e y R . R o p e r . . . . 6. T a o s . G ro o m b rid g b , jo h . 7 . H e n r y J. R u m b lk . . ..T enor.

Condacted by Josbp h A. L a m b e r t .

Rang with the bells fally maffled as a mark of respect to the late Duke of Fife.

CHISLEHURST, KENT.THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION.

On Monday, February 5, i g i i , «* Two Hours and Forty-eight Minutee,

A t t b b C b u b g h o f S t . N ic h o la s ,

A P E A L OF G R A N D SIR E T R IP L E S . 5040 CH AN G E S ; P a r k e r 's T w b l v e - P a r t . Tenor 17! cwt.

A l b e r t H u m p b rb y . . . . s, K o b b r t B s e t t - S m i t b . . 6.A l f r e d Ja m b s .....................7.H a r r y D o r l i n g . . ..Tenor.

H o r a c e W. K in b lb * ..Treble.T b o s . G ro o m b b id gb , s e n . a.G e o r g e F r e n c b . . . . 3- S p e n c e r M a r s b a l l . . . . 4.

Condacted by T b o s . G ro o m b rid g e , se n .

'First peal. Rang in honour of the safe retarn of their Majesties the King and Queen.

BOREHAM, ESSEX.—t h e ESSEX ASSOCIATION.On Monday, February 5 ,1912, In Three Hours and Four Minutes,

A t t b b C b u r c b o f S t . A n d r b w ,

A P E A L OP M INOR, 5040 C H A N G E S;Being 720 each of Cambridge Surprise, College Exercise, New

London Pleasure, Kent and Oxford Treble Bob, Doable Coart, and Plain Bob, Tenor 16 cwt. in F.

A b t b u r CBUBCBf . . ..Treble. A r t b d r E d w a rd s . . . . 2. P e r c y L e t c b * .....................3.

tjAM Bs W a l d b n .................4.'W i l l i a m A l l b n . . . . 3. •J o b n W ood . . . . ..Tenor.

Condacted by A r t b u r E d w a b d s.

fFirst peal. ’ First peal ia seven methods. Rang to commemorate the safe return of their Majesties from their visit to India,

WICKHAMBREUX, KENT.THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION-

On Tuesday, February 6, 1912, in Two Hours and Ftfty-tw> Minutu,

A t THB C h u r ch of S t . A n d r b w ,

A P E A L OP M INOR, 5024 CHANGBS.Being two 720s of Oxford, two 720s of Kent Treble Bob, and three

720s of Plain Bob. Tenor 13 cwt.J a b ez W a lt b b . . . . . . 4. S id n e y W a l t e r . . . . 5 , S t a n l e y W h i t e Tenor,

W a l t e r M a x ib d * . . , , Treble.Harsiso» Smith . . . . 2.W il l ia m W o o d .....................3.

Conducted by S t a n l e y W b it b .

’ First peal. Rung to celebrate the safe retarn of their Majesties the King and Queen from India.

KETTERING, NORTHANTS,THE CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Wednesday, Jamary 31,1912, in Two Hours and Thirty Minutes,

At 7. The Broadway,A PEAL OF BO B MAJOR, 5008 CHANGES.

R e g g ie C b a p u a n ’ . . 1-2. J. E d w a e d Chapm an . . 3-4.

D a v id J. N ic h o ls . A l b e r t V. Inms .

5-6.7-8.

Composed by Fbbdx. D sx ib b , and Condacted by D avid J. N ic b o ls i

’ Aged 13 ; first peal of Major. W itoess^Mrs. Cbapmaoi

sn ta fe BELL n e w s ANb RINGfeRS RECORD. êb. to, xgii.

PADDINGTON, LONDON, W.THE W INCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD.

On '/iursday, Februaty i, 1912, in Two Hours and luienty-thret MUutes,

At 52, Shirlacd Road,A P U A L OF BO B MAJOR, 5056 CH AN QBS.

F k b d b r i c k G . S y m o n d s * W i l l i a m S b b f h e k d . .

1-2.3-4

G b o r g b B . E d s b r . . F b b d k . G . W o o d iss

5 -6 .7-8.

Composed by C. H. M a b tin , and Condncted by W il l ia m S h b fh b b d .

*First peal on handbells. This composition has the 5th and 6th each twenty-tno courses in 6ths place.

DERBY.— THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION.On Wednesday, January 31, 1911, in Two Hours and Twenty-two Minutes,

In the Belfry of St. Andrew's Chnrch, Litchurch,A P E A L OF Q R A N D SIR E T R IP L E S , 3040 C H A N G E S;

P a r k e r ’s T w iiiV B -PA B X .

A l b e r t H . W a r d . . W a u e b r W a l l a c b

1-2.3- 4.

fARTBDR BRAINBS .. Charles D rafbr..

5-6.7-8.

Conducted by A r t h u r B r a in b s .

fAged 17, and is his first peal as conductor., and succeeded in achieving it at the first attempt. He is believed to be the youngest member of the above Association who has condncted a peal on handbells from an inside pair.

CROYDON.— THE SURREY ASSOCIATION,On Tuesday, February 6, 1912, in Two Hour* and Twenty-nine Minutes,

At the Residence of Mr. A. W, Clark, 135, Btigbton Road,A P E A L OP G R A N D SIR B T R IP L E S , 5040 CH AN G E S ;

R e e v e s 's V a b i a t i o n ,

T b o s . G b o o m b s i d g b , i u n . 1 - 2 .W a l t e r S. W i s e . . . . 3-4.

Condncted by A c s l a n d J . F b r k in s ,

First peal on handbells by Messrs Groombridge and Clark. Rnog as a compliment to the conductor on his Goth birthday. Umpires— T. Colburo and S. R. Roper.

A c k l a n d J . P b r k in s A m o s W . C l a r k . .

5- 6.7-8.

T H E L A N C A SH IR E A SSO C IA TIO N .— F y l d e B r a n c h .

A n s d e l l (Lytham).— On Tuesday, January 30th, at St. Joseph’s (r Cl) chutcb, a date tonch of Bob Major, tg ia changes, in I br. 12 mins., being the last 1912 changes of peal No. 70 C.C. Collection. C. H. Kerr, R. Johnson, R. Cardwell, W . Gillett,F. Gillett, W . Cardwell, W . Tomlinson; G. Maries conductor. This is a new ring of eight by Mears and Stainbank, and were rung for the first time on December 13th last, when a 720 of Kent Treble Bob Minor, with 7-8 covering was rung by C. H. Kerr, R. Johnson, R. Cardwell, W. Gillett, W . Cardwell, G. Maries conductor, F. Gillett, D. Gibbons. On the back six a 720 of Plain Bob Minor. G. Marias conductor, R. Johnson, C.H. Kerr, W . Gillett, F. Gillett, W . Cardwell. And 224 Plain Bob Major. C. H. Kerr, R. Johnson, R. CardwellJ W. Gillett, F. Gillett, D. Gibbons, W . Cardwell, G. Maries conductor. The go of the belfs is very fine, and are a great credit to the firm.

condnotor, C. Thomas. Rung on the occasion of the wedding of Mr. H. N. Day, Court Farm, Worle, and Miss Amy Bragg, of Milton Farm. ______ ____________

B e c k e n h a m .— On Sunday, February 4th, for evening service at St. George’s church, a quarter-peal o Stedman Triples, in 45 mius. C. H. Hughes, T . H. Taffender conductor, H. T . Gow- lett, W. Smith, J. Milner, J. B . Lovell first quarter-peal in the method, F. J. Hardy, F. J. King.

D a g e n h a m .— On Sunday, February 4th, after evening service, a quarter-peal of Bob Minor (1269 changes). D , Chaplin, Ai Chaplin, E. Hawkins, E. Butler, G. Playle conductor, F. Freestone. Rung with th e bells half-muffled as a token of respect to the late D u k e of F ife .

D o r g h e s t e r (Dorset).— On Monday, February 5th, at St. Peter’s church, a peal of Grandsire Triples, Parker’s is-part, was attempted, in celebration of His Majesty King George’s safe return from India, but after ringing i hr. 35 mins. it was brought round at 2688 changes, owing to a change coarse. J. T . Goodwin, S. G. Hodges, C. F. Uphill, T . Page, T . Woolley, C. B. Hurst, G. T . White conductor, W . J. Benger.

H u g g l e s c o t e (Leicestershire).— On Saturday, January 27th, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 45 mins. E . Saunders, H . Percival, G. Walker, P. Hadfield, J. Cadle conductor, G. Griffin, H. Powdrill, H . Cornford, Rung with the bells mu£9ed as a last token of respect to the late Thomas Bailey, who was interred in Hugglescote Cemetery the same day. The ringing was also continued on Sunday, an attempt for a peal of Grandsire Triples on the Tuesday following coming to grief after ringing I hr. 30 mins. P. Hadfield, H . Percival, G . Walker, ] . Cadle, G. Griffin, Rev. R. P. Farrow H. Powdrill, H. Cornford.

N o r w i c h .— On Monday, January 29th, at the church of St. Johnde Sepulchre, a quarter-peal of Bob Major (1264) in the tittums. B. Fry, A. Hubbard composer and conductor, W . Hempel, W . Goodbourne, J. Freeman, W . Mayers, W . Curtis, G . Cross.

AN A P P E A L .

B A T H AN D W E L L S D IO CESA N A SSO C IA TIO N .

B u r n h a m (Somerset).— On Saturday, January 13th, at St. Andrew’s church, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 47 mins., composed by H. W arnett. P. Cox first qnarter-peal, E. Cox, J. Harris, E. B . Crowder first quarter-peal as conductor,G. Chamberlain, W . Worgan, G. Praen, E. Reed.

K h w s to k e (Somerset).— On Wednesday, January 31st, at the

rrish church, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Doubles, in 42 mins. White, A. B. Badcock, J. W e a k ly , W . Thomas, A. Thomas

A special appeal is being made to all members of the Oxford Diocesan Guild to be considerate and subscribe to a fund which has been starte^l in connection with the condition of a brother- ringer, Mr. A. W . Reeves, of 78, Queen’s Road, Caversham, Oxon. Besides being unable to follow his daily occupation for the past three.years, two of which he has laid on bis back suffering from that most dreaded disease Cancer. The time has now arrived when help is needed by all who can show their trne sympathy for a brother in distress. Mr. Reeves has been a ringer for over twenty years, and his a member of the above Guild, and those of us who know him and have known him as a ringer' we feel it our bouden duty to bring the case before the readers of “ T h e B e l l N e w s ” with the hope that they and others if possible will willingly respond to this call which is made to us in this hour of need. Having been absent from work so long, and only a working man, naturally there has been so little coming in that his wife is at her wits ends to know where to get sufficient for the little extras needed in Such an expensive time. Unfortunately Mr. Reeves has fallen into quarter pay from the Friendly Society to which he belongs, and the time is nearly due for him to pay up-his quarter’s club money to enable him to receive the benefit. Therefore be is almost entirely dependent on the generosity of all who can afford it to stretch oat an hand to our worthy brother-ringer who is lying on a bed of sickness from which he can never h ope to rise again. L et ns help him while he has a little life spared him on this earth. I can assure you this is a most deserving case, and leave it to your brotherly consideration as to whether you will be one and perhaps induce others also to contribute to this fund, however small the donation may be, as it is not the amount which is important (though that is necessary if means will allow), but it is the cheerful giver who is to prove a true friend in a case like this. Trusting there will be many who will come forward with a good heart and give what they can, which will be most gratefully received by A. W . Osborne, Hon. Secretary and Treasurer to the Read* ing Branch, 17, Dorotby Street, Reading.

Feb. 10, igi2. THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD, 57s_

B e l l s a n d t h e i r i n s c r i p t i o n s .

It is usual for bells to bear inscriptions, be it only the date or name of the maker: but few who have not actually examined bells for themselves may have discovered that they are often richly or effectively decorated. W e do cot as a rule find them as highly ornamented as foreign bells, which often have every available space co^rered with inscriptions, figures and devices, or borders of ornament; but to some the greater soberness of the English method may seem preferable. Nor is this practice of ornamenting bells confinpd to the more artistic age before the Reformation. Some of our most richly decorated bells belong to the seventeenth century or even later ;

and it is only the character of the ornamentation which is changed.

In point of fact the earliest bells are usually the plainest, and the mediseval craftsman contented himself with devoting his skill to producing elegant and artistic lettering, beautiful initial crosses, or ingenious foundry marks. The latter were introduced about the end of the fourteenth century, when, the guild of braziers or “ belleyeteres ” were more readily organised. In the west and north of England such devices are rarer : but badges, such as the Bristol ship, or the Worcester Royal Heads, take their place. One or two of the London founders use the symbols of the four Evangelists. A favourite device is the merchant’s mark, a kind of monogram, or the

J O H N T A Y L O R & C O . ,

^ o t t t t b e t r s Sc g c t n f l e r a ,LOUGHBOROUGH, Leicestershire.

F O U N D E R S o f th e R in g o f B e lls for S T . P A U L ’S C A T H E D R A L th e H e a v ie st P e a l o f 12 R in gin g B e lls in th e W o rld

“ This is nnqaestionably the grandest ringing peal in England, and therefore in the world." The late Lord Grimthorpe, K .C .— Tim es, Nov. ao, 1878.

F O U N D E R S OF “ G R E A T P A U L »»

Tutor ant.it. PatrM't OalhtdnxI, DuUhl.

Also Founders of the peals of Bells at the (St. Mary's),

Cathedrals ot W orcester, Newcastle Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Christ Church, N.Z.on-Tyne, Edinburgh

Singapore.Also " Great John'' and the ring of Ten at Beverley M inster; and the ring of

Ten at the Imperial Institute.Also the bells of Dundalk r .c . Cathedral, and " Great Bede ” ot Downside Abbey, Also for the town halls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale,

Wakefield, Middlesbronghi Kendal, and Londonderry; and the Sydney and Adelaide Post Offices-in Aastralia.

Also the chime ol bells at Ames College, Iowa, D.S-Alof E«etet Catlêdicil

rebus, a pictorial pun on the founder’s name. John Tonne,,who worked in Sussex and Essex about 1520-1543, decorated his bells in the French fashion, with large florid crosses, busts and figures, and other devices.

Initial crosses are almost invariably found on mediaeval bells, and their variety is endless, from the plainest form of Greek cross which is found in the Midland Counties. The words were frequently divided by stops, carrying from a simple row of three dots, to such ^devices as a wheel, a rosette, or an ornamented oblong panel. Impressions from coins pressed in the mould are not uncommon.

B R IS T O L S U R P R IS E MAJOR, B y H. D ains.

5056.23456 M W H

35264 2 2 34562 2 I4 2 5 6 3 I 2

4562352643

1 22

25346 2 2 34256 I I 45236

Repeated.

Call the 6th her full extent in all positions at six course-ends, each waiy in 5-6.

TH O M AS DOBLE & SOM,

Church Bell Hafigers,11, C A N O N S T R E E T ,

T A U N T O N . S O M B E S B T .

Bells huDg with fittiogs of the most ap proved priociple. Old Bells recast, new Bells sapplied, Ropes of the best make. The Klla- comoe Chime Hammers fixed. Towers inspected, and estimates famished.

T. D. & Son are change-ringers, and having bad many years' experience in Chnrcb BallHanging, with confidenoe solicits the patronage of the Clergy, Charohwardens. and ringer* generally

“ Change-Ringing: ”An Introduction to the Early Stages of

the Art ofC H U R CH OR H A N D B E L L R IN G IN G

For the use of Beginners, by

C h a r l e s A. W . T r o y t e .[Fourth Edition.]

Complete edition, cloth, zs. 6d. Small edition (up to and including 6-hell r in g ia |

576 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Feb. lo. igii.

CHURCH CLOCKS.

TURRET CLOCKS.

TOWN CLOCKS.

JO H N SM ITH A N D SONS,Of the Midland Steam Clock Works, Derby


MAKiBBS OF

Tlie great Clock of St. Paul’s Cathedral.

The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell.

And many others all over the empire, as the pages of this lounjual frequently

f a s B t L L mms a u d r i h g e r s * r e c o i d

r-I '

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H.B.SAIEB R O N Z E F O U N D E R S I

M e h o k i a l s ,Pljltks, etc.

INCast Bkonze

„ Copper „ Lead


P e a l T a b l e ib . M e m o r ia l ,, F o u n d a t io n „ R e s t o b a iio n ,,

ETC.H e r a l d ic W o r k im Ca r v e d , B epo u s8*

AND B n a m e l .

Dbsions & Estimati.s Submitted.

I c o i ie iT iT x jT x o H r Mtir-x:-,g lRW m eHHM,

T*X.-»na-^MS, n ’HASL'PHOirs, ^ atid 308. CBifTRAU

H E N R Y B O N D ,(BMabllihed HaU-a-Csntacy.)

Bell Founder

CHURGH BELL HAHGER,

BUBFORD, OXON.a O H N 8 U L 1. Y ,

C l i u r o l i B e l l H a n a r e rZinoh,8togumber, Somerset.

RinB ol Belli to any nnmbet tanng on the moat approved principlei. Old Belli re-caat. New Belli inppUed.

J. S „ bBTlng bad loniiderable experienoe Jn Chncoh Bell banging, with oonfidence solicita tbs patronage ol the flergy, wnrchwardens and clngeri generally TH B SLLACOM BB CHIM B HAMMERS F IX B D

B B LL ROPBS SUFPLIBD.

A LFR E D B O W ELL,


TO RINGERS AND OTHERS.

JOHN w 7“ s t e d d y ,High street,

EDENBRIDGE, KENT.Umber of tk» S m i, Snrreii, Susie», London

Com iy, M iU U it*, and Celhgt Yentk SodeOcsi

1, W. S. is open to snpply rlngen Qn bei terms, with ail goods la ontfittine, boots, a t . Pnotical Tailoring. A Ians gaMto-men'i Sliirti, Votti, Hoibry, C ollu i, TIai; Boot!. ShMi.Iftn. ;AUj|ogdt fidaaîoi. MM U rtV P W I.

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This Peal ol TWELVE BELLS Is now Rehnng in ‘ WARNER’S INDEPENDENT” IRON AND STEEL GIRDER

FRAMEWORK.

W E IG H T O F T E N O R

3 6 i C W T.


7 T O N S , 174 C W T. 13 LB S .

JO H N W ARNER & SONS, Ltd. Bell Founders to H.M . The King:,

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AT FIKT GMT.

■ATm O U IA I U B 'S PBOFIT OF 33 PKB O B I«. I.AMES’ taE NrS , 12S.M. IS1.M. CHILDKEN'S lr.H <•

JhMnr Pair A utM tO t e^tanmtted kt wmt. Oom.»D«t(ni. Tua*lM>Modd>. Lat«t iMtbwt.

WAUCINQ AND DRESS BOOTS AND SHOES, SPOtTINO, FIELD, aUNTlNO AND DKIVINO BOOTS.

PUTTIE LEQaiNOS IN ALL LEATHERS.Stmd itr OaUiorut an i SAf-meamnmen* Ftrmt tn *.

The BOOT M A N U FA C T U R IN t D IR EC T S U P P LY ASSOCIA^ N O R TH A M P TO N .

THE BKLL HEWS AHD RINGERS’ RECORD.

h a 3

3S. od.

4S, od. 3s. fid.2S. fid.

D B E L L

M U S I C .The iollowing pieces ara arranged as par list 4

In W. Q '■ CataHogns, viz., foar octaves in the chromatic scale G, 25 to G 04. 8 ringers.

No. a. Selection “ Don Giovanni” . . 3s. od. No. 31. Bine Bells of Scotland (3 varia

tions) •> •> •• •• ••No. 89. Grand Selection " Der Fries-

o h o t z •• •• • • ••No. 136. The Bine Danube Waits . .

' No. 163. Chorns from Martha..Also the following can be bad arranged as

tbove, or for larger peals and No. of ringers: terms on application. Andante, Haydn’s Snr- prise Symphony, Last Rose of Sammer (three variations and finale), Old Folks at Home, variations and finale. Vesper Hymn, variations u d finals, Woodstock March.

The following are for 6 ringers, n bells, ffans—No. a6r. The Swiss Toy Girl No. 26a. Lammas Day (Welsh Air)..No. 263. Captain Morgan’s March ..No. 264. Norah, the Pride of Kildare

and the Hazel Dell........................No. 30g. The Angel's Whisper and g ^ tb e Maid of Llangollen ..No. 320. The Monntainears'Waltz..No. 321. The Rose of Allandale March isr6d. No. 33a. The Pilgrim of Love Galop is. fid. No. 282 O come all ye faitbfnl, and

Lo 1 He c o m e s ........................No. 308 Italian and German Airs

( l i v e l y ) ...................................No. 114 In my cottage near a wood,

v a r i e d ...................................OVER 300 PIECES IN STOCK.


W I L L I A M G O R D O N ,44, Celtic Street, W e b b Lane,

Stockport.

Harry Stokes & Son,


H a r r y S t o k e s & S o n having had a considerable number t>f years’ experience in Chnrcb Bell Hanging, with confidence solicits the patronage of the Clergy, Charcbwardens, and Ringers generally. T h t Ellacombe Chim ing Hammers Axed.

B E L L -R O P E S . B E L L R O P E S .

IS. fid. IS. od. IS. od.

IS. fid.

IS. 6d. IS. fid.

IS. fid .

IS. fid .

IS. o d .

Balore odlng lor BeU-ropei, write 10

D A Y & C O . ,

CHURCH BELL-R O PE MAKERS,11. MABEET 3TEEET, OXFOBD,

. Wko BeU-Ropes of the verf betiqtuUtty.

aOLD MBDAL EXHIBITION 1851

Ttae late Rev. H. T. E ll& c o m b b , in writing to a distingcisbed ringer, said— “ The best makw of bell-ropes is D a y , of Oxford."

MEARS & STAINBANK,W H I T E C H A P E L B E L L F 0 U N D R 7 .

B B L F R IK S A N D C L O C K T O W E R S IN S P K C T B D .

b m c t b d o o m p m t b

IBON, STEEL, OR OAK FBAHES.

Old Bells Tuned or Re cast. Pea ls re-Stted and Rehung.

aOH'ÔL BBL L 8. M V8I 0A L H AND ~BaLL8.

FO U N D R Y ------KSTABblSHKD A .D . 1BTO.-------82, & 82, WHITECHAPBL ROAD, LONDON, E.

JAS. B A R W E LL ,B e l l F o u n d e r ,

4 0 , O t . H a m p t o n 8 t i , B i r m i n g h a mC H U R O H B E L L S , w i t h a ll r e q jls lta F it t in g s a n d Fra m s w o rfc s in g ly o r In P e a ls . C L O C K a n d C H I M E B E L L S to a n y s ize a n d

n o te .S C H O O L B E L L S w ith r in g in g a rr a n g e m e n ts , s u ita b le f o r a n y

p o s itio n .E x .s t i n g P e als e o o n o m io a lly a n d e ffio ie n tly re s to re d .C L A C K E D B E L L S r e c a s t, a n d A N C I E N T I N S C R I P T I O N S

pro d u ce d in fa o -s im ife w h e n re q u ire d . i».en w h o a re rin g e rs se n t to inspe ct T o w e rs a n d r e p o rt u p o n t h «

tu n e a n d c o n d itio n o f B ells a n d F ittin g s ..M U S I C A L H A N D B E L L S tu n e d in D ia to n ic a n d C h r o m a tle

Scales in se ts o f a n y n u m b e rs .

PATENTEES AND

CONTRACTORS TO

H.M. ROYAL ORDNANCE

STORES, FOR BELLS

CHARLES CARR,k t d . ,

B E L L FO UN DERS,

S M E T H W IC K , B IR M IN G H A M

Gold Medallists cmd Founders oj Maiden

Peals,

R ecasting , R ehanging , R e p a in

A il Kinds of WOrk U ndertakm

Send fo r C A T A L O G U E an d T E S T IM O N IA L S P ost F re t ,

f>Tiiited by the Proprietors, at their Offices in Seltomt Road, Walthamstow, and Published by SiMrBiN. HAMi(.TQi>^^*aiCp., Lid., aj, Fatetnoster Ro __ _

A W e e k ly J o u r n a l b f the R in g in g E x e r c is e ; a n d C o m p e n d iu m o f In fo r m a tio n f o r th *

C le r g y a n d C h u r c h w a r d e n s .

No. 1559- VOL. XXX.] SA T U R D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 174 1912. [ P rice Onb P b n n t



CLOCKS— B E L L S — CARILLONS.

WIMBORNE MINSTER TENOR (30 owt.) OF THE NEW RING OF 10.

ESTABklSH KD 1820

J O H N P R IT C H A R D ,C H U R C H

B E L L ROPE, CLOCK HID CHlMINfi ROPE

M a .n u - F a o - t u r e r ,

L O U G H B O R O U G H .J. p . has had many years' experience In making Bellropes, and makes th«m

snly of the best quality.

r u o i U8X 0 » 4P?UGATI0ir(

M d M e ; aid Sois, Ltd.HAVE HADB

B E L L R O P E SSince the Reign of Qeorge III.

For EstimateB send weight of Teaori and nnmber and length of Ropes reqaired to

J O H N A S T L E T & S O N S , L tdRope Makers, C O V E N T R Y .


Beantifal Silk Peal Records, ve^ attractive. W. M atth ew s , Change>Ringeri B90d|StnetitllMclBifoU«

eEORBEH.GOLDW ELLMAKKR OP

OHURCH, TURRET,i n

PUBLIC OLOOKli M I B F I E Z D , T O B K a .

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JAM ES SHAW,SONftCokC H U B G H As O A B H iI iO M

CHURCH BBLL HAMQBRB}L E E D S R O A D , B R A D F O R D i

. T O B U .,■ IVASUMH M.

Belli east SiMdy or ta RIagi. Chmb BUM} Sehool Belli, and Futoff Belli.OLD BBLLS RBCAgT OR RBHUN«,

Mnsloal Hand BeBiIn nil, Dlatonle of ChronaH« Sealefi

VialMd Olett B«IU uA I*■laa M lliiBlMr.h Stmrn Pomm of «v«ry

CHURCH T U R R E T f t P U B L lfi

C L O C K S ,pplaa Liatt u d Eatlmataa

Greenleaf ft T ristran i€ \ * x ^ S t U I n i t n ,

A n d Q U A I i lF l l I D B B I iI i T U N B B I

H B R I E F O R D . i

n f n n ' npwlwm h B illB m n.M d Ban Tqmc) SipKn Hd BHImttH tanSbid. Tiiti lUHOiMi

THB BELL NBWS AND RINGERS* RECORD*.

LLEWELLINS ft JAMES, l t d . c a s t l e q r e e n , BRISTOLClmrcli M s

Sinsly & in Kiiigs.

Bells recast to Note flwte? Belmvig.

INkRIPTIoiirs T A I T H F U L L Y

Bell FramesIN

^ S T E E L ,

I R O N ,

R EP R O D U C ED . 1 - t - E W B t - L . l t N S cSt J A M E . 3 LL» B R I S T O L . . o r O A K .

who are also acamplishtd CH ANG E R IN G ERS, t«i( to examine Bells and Fitmgs, and report thereon.

HARRINQTON^PATR H T

T u b u l a r B e l l sFO R CH U RCH ES.

rubular Btlls a n b»tter and oheaper than the aid fbrtn af Bell

OF EIGHT B E L L S -OmuI Sise ,.•• •• •• £180 L u ge do.................. •. £210 to £260

F e i TeMinMoiaU »od P n I apply to

Hiuviniôii, Latham ft Co.■ A R k S D O N , C O V E N T R Y .


In Gold , Silver, or Bronze, fttrangement of badge is in the form

oi a Church Bell, of a trne and correct and ean be worn as a pendant,

, brooch, or badgQ. On the waist of the bell thjMw. ia a hahd«omeljr-engraTed shield, suitable for an mserjption.

The ball is bs. deep &om headstock to c^ppe(<flight; three qaarters of an inch broads u d can be had with ring orpin attMhment.

M en I— This handsome jewel is made in the CORRECT FORM of a CHDRCH BELL.SHVKMMMdal . _ _

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HVBOB CLaOK lUKU, AMI KlaguHlnnlKi,

W EBB & B EN N ETT,

Chnreh Bell Hangers k Tuners,Mlbk STRKKT.

KlDLIJV’GTOJf, OXFOBD.W. A B. are prutioal riagers, and having

had considerable experience in Church Bell Hanging and Tuning with confidence solicit the patronage of Clergy, Chnrchwardens and Ringers generally.

W. and B.'s Wrought Iron X Frames for Chnrch Bells are acknowledged to be one of the best kinds.

Towers inspected, Reports and Estimates given. Ellacombe Chime Hammers fixed. Bell Ropes snpplied,

W. and B. hung the Bells npon which the Longest Peal yet ever rang single-handed, viz., 17,024 changes, time eleven hours fifteen minntes. Weight of tenor 26 cwt. Rnng at Kidlington, May 22nd, iSgg, by eight members of the Oxford Diocesan Gnild.


Omrdi B«ll Haigtrs t lisieal

B A R N B Y ^ O N , D O N C A S T E R

CHURCH BELLS hang with every description of the latest approved fittings,in

OAK OB STEEL FRAMES.HANDBELLS, af eiceiient tone, made to

diatenic and chramatio scales, in sets any nnmher and ta any sise.


C h u r c h B e l l H a n g e r ,

J. WARNER (£ SONS, Ltd.B Y R O Y A U W A R R A N T

TO H IS MATJBBTT THH EZNG,

THB CRESCENT FOUEDRT,S P E L M A N S T R E E T , L O N D O N , N £ .

B»".” Lsnjon.Mnaioal Bell Founders.

Hand-Belli hi Sou, In Dlttanla or Cbtomalia Soalai Q ook t, Belli, and CarlUoni in any ilta or nnmbai.

Balli of • ’■oiT daiorlptloD and lise .A Lorgt Selection of Belt Literature almayt in Stock

IHB BBLL H T H l BMK, by W . Hu.BT,fot ohlmlns tonet on Cbniob Belli. Ftioa, paper oovati } i , aaob. Cleth ooveri s>.

IW B I .T B O A IO L I lo t H andbell R logen , by W Halit, P rise 11.

11 TOFDUIK A IM , lor Handbell Rlngari, by W H albt, Price l i .

t n s B U I D i n a IQ tO E .-A Colleotlon ol tnnoi for 8 o r io belli. By W . Halkt , Price l i .

B E L L ROPES.

B E L L ROPES.THK V KR Y BK8T

Are made by Messrs.

W M . S M ITH & S O N ,(Established 1768.)


Our Ropes are the First Favonrites of the Ezerdse.

Ringers are invited to try Torkshire Ropes with Yorkshire Bnd-Pieces,

C O F F IN W E B S 01 fither Gotioa, n «z, v

Wit § t l l It t h is an)> fin g e r s ' litc o rt).No. 1559. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, igia. [V o l . X X X .

T H E W O R C E S T E R S H IR E AN D D IS T R IC T S A SSO C IA T IO N .

A most successful and enjoyable meeting of the western branch was held at St. John-in-Bedwardine, Worcester, on Saturday, February 3rd, about forty members being present, representing nearly every town in the district, and including the clerical secretary, the Rev. Sidney Phillips, the Rev. J. F. Hastings, of Hartley, and the Master, Mr. T . J. Salter. At 4 p.m. the usual service was held, the address being given by the Vicar, the Rev. J. H. Waugh. A most enjoyable tea, provided by the Rev. and Mrs. W augh, was then partaken of, after which the Vicar, owing to pressure of work, was obliged to leave, a hearty vote of thanks being accorded him and Mrs. W augh for their kindness.

At the business meeting the Rev. S. Phillips took the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed, and the election of a branch secretary then took place, as the one appointed at the last meeting was unable to accept the office. Two names were brought forward, Mr. R- G. Knowles, of Madresfield, being elected by a large majority. It was decided to hold the next meeting at Hartley on July 6th, an invitation from Strensham being held over for consideration then. As usual the quarterly peal was arranged to be rung at the tower at which the meeting was held, and Mr. R. G. Knowles was appointed conductor. Several new members were elected, including the Strensham ringers, and the meeting closed With a vote of thanks to the chairman, organist and the Rev. and Mrs. Waugh.

The bells, a ring of six, tenor 16 cwt., originally cast by R . Sanders, of Bromsgrove, in 1707, were kept going during the afternoon and evening in various Minor and Doable methods.

T H E LO N D O N C O U N T Y A SSO C IA T IO N .

A very successful meeting of this Association took place on Saturday, February loth, about forty members being present. Owing to the late attendance of members the tower was unfortunately not used to its fullest advantage, the ringing not being commenced until three quarters of an hour after scheduled time. At 6.15 a move was made to the parish house, where an excellent tea was provided by the Rector, after which the business meeting was held, the Master, Mr. G. R. Fardon, presiding. The minutes were read and confirmed, three new members were elected, and the district officers were ratified. The auditors presented the balance sheet, shewing a satisfactory balance in hand on the year’s working of £2, 6s. 8Jd., but owing to the, coming expense of having new rule books no money will be placed in the bank. The Secretary read his report for the year, which shewed most satisfactory progress. During the year the Society had increased its activity by dividing into two districts, thereby giving more meetings and having more direct influence among its members. Fourteen new members had been elected. A most suc- ^ $ fu l coQcert was held In October; a record number of

tickets were sold, and a satisfactory balance added to the funds. Twenty-six peals had been rung, seven more than the preceding year, and eleven more than the year previous to that. The report was accepted, and the election of officers followed. Mr. H. S. Ellis was elected Master; Mr. C. F. Winney retained the office of Treasurer, and Mr. Hardy that of Secretary ; Messrs. A, E . Young andF . W ells were elected stewards for the year, and Mr. Ri A. Daniell and Mr. T . H. Tafiender trustees; the Rev. Pennington Bickford was elected Chaplain; four members were nominated for representation on the Central Council, Mr. A. E. Young and Mr. H. Ellis being elected. A vote of thanks was proposed to the outgoing officers for the way in which they had discharged their duties ; to the Rector for the use of the bells, the room to hold the meet', ing in, and for so kindly entertaining them to tea, also for the tower room and the safe for the better security of the Society’s property.

The Rector replied that it was a great pleasure to him to be able to meet the Society, and hoped it would continue to prosper in the future as it had done in the past.

The evening closed with a touch of Stedman Caters on the handbells.

T H E W IN C H E S T E R D IO C E SA N G U IL D .

The members of the Winchester District held a quarterly meeting at Alton on Saturday. November loth. Members attended from Winchester, TwyfordK Nortb Stoneham, Bishop Sutton and Farnham. Touches o i Treble Bob, Bob Major, Stedman and Grandsire Triples were rung on the bells during the afternoon and evening, Alton church has a good ring of eight bells, but they do not go well.

The Rev. W . E . Colchester, general secretary of the Guild, presided at the tea which was held in the church room. The district secretary mentioned the subject of a Ringers’ Central Benevolent Fund, and the members present were unanimous in the opiolmi that it is desirable to start such a fund. Mr. Edwards (Farnham) hoped the Guild would be able to give some help towards the improvement of the bells at Bentley. A vote of thanks: to the Vicar (Rev. C. Elvin) was seconded l y Mr. G. Williams and carried. The Rev. Canon Stenning, Rev. Canon Martin and Rev. Canon Smith have recently become honorary members of the Guild.

The many ringing friends of Mr. Charles R. Millway, of the Dover St. Mary’s band, will be sorry to learn that he was taken suddenly ill on Thursday last, and had to undergo a serious operation at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Dover, where he now lies progressing as well as can be expected.

MU SIC specially arranged in m ss. (if not in print) to suit almost any naiuber of ringers and bells. Terms, etc,,

on &pplieation from W M . G O R P O N , 44, C lL T ic @TiKKT, W sB f L ahs, S t o c w a ^ ,

578 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Feb. 17, igia.

ST. M A R Y A B B O T S G U IL D , K E N S IN G T O N .The annual supper of the above took place in the parish

hall on Wednesday, January 31st. The Vicar, the Rev. Prebendary Pennefather, presided, supported by Mr. W .E. Garrard, Mr. A. B. Bennett, and Mr. R. A. Daniell. Those present to the number of thirty-one having done justice to aa excellent repast, the Vicar called upon Mr. Garrard to present his annual report for 1911, in which he stated th a t:—

The condition of the Guild may be regarded as satisfactory ; the attendances on Sundays and at the practices throughout the year had been good; the quality of the ringing had never reached a higher standard; and owing to the fact that nineteen of the twenty-four members are Stedman Caters and Treble Bob Royal ringers, it is but very rare that the ten bells are not rung on Sundays. Most of their younger members have made good progress, and although they had a large membership it proved none to many, as it was often difBcult to get sufficient ringers at Easter, Whitsuntide, and during the summer holidays. He proceeded to give some interesting figures as to the attendance of the members. Only two peals had been attempted at St. Mary Abbots during the year, both of which were successful; the first a peal of Stedman Caters on Coronation Day, was the one of which they were most proud, being in commemoration of such a historical event in the history of our country. Although several peals were attempted in London on that day only two had proved successful, that at Sti Mary Abbots, and the other at Greenwich. The second peal was rung in September— Kent Treble Bob Royal— which was the first of its kind for four of the members. Referring to the annual outing they had pleasant memories of their visit to Exeter, the privilege of being allowed to ring on the famous Cathedral bells was much appredated. During the year the tower had been visited by forty ringers from various parts, amongst them being the Rev. Maitland Kelly, -Ae Rev. C. W . O. Jenkyn, Mr* C. H . Hattersley, etc. Speaking of new members they were pleased to welcome Mr. Holloway as honorary and Mr. Robert Warner and Dr. Flaxman as ordinary members. During the past year it had been necessary to call in the bellhanger to do a few repairs, the clapper stays had been put in order and are now in use, thus preventing a great deal of noise in raising and falling the bells. He was glad to say that anything required to be done was at once put in hand by the authorities.- The Vicar then rose and remarked that they had heard an able and interesting report from their leader (Mr. Garrard), and he agreed with him that the plan as now used would help to remove what they thought aSected people most, the raising and lowering of the bells, and he ventured to say that this was more disturbing to a sleeper than any ringing. He had noticed it so repeatedly during the past twenty-five years. There must of course be practices, but none of them wanted to create a nuisance to people, and he hoped that this year they would have an un-interrupted course of ringing. He was pleased to note that during the past year they had managed to ring two peals, St. Mary Abbots being the only London church which was successful on Coronation Day, as he would hardly consider Greenwich as part of London. He congratulated them as a Guild upOn their strength, and especially welcomed the younger recruits. It was to these that they must look to for the continuance of their work. It was a most healthy sign, and he was sure the older mem bets would help and encourage the yQunêr fecrîts.

Looking back over the past year he congratulated the Guild. He was extremely grateful, and hoped they would continue their services. Speaking on behalf of the churchwarden, he was sure they would help them in the necessary repairs of which their leader had spoken. He thought they were free to set aside any money for that pupose. He must express his sincere thankfulness to Mr. Garrard personally for all he had done in the past year, the leader was the secret of their success. He was glad also to welcome such old friends as Mr. Daniell and Mr, Bennett. Once again he begged them to accept his thauks for the splendid manner in which they had carried out their duties during the past twelve months.

Mr. Daniell, in responding,-said he thanked them for the privilege of being present once again. He was also pleased to see Mr. Dains with them, at whose side he worked thirty years ago. Though he could not lay claini to anything great accomplished, yet he was certain in those days they had done all in their power. He was sure it was a work which needed much patience as to details, of striving to continue in spite of failures. It was not only an education, it was more, as it combined education with physical exercise.

Mr. Garrard, in expressing the best thanks of the Guild for the kind interest shown towards them, said he looked forwerd to the day when they might have a peal o f bells moire worthy of St. Mary Abbots church. Judging from its importance the church might be called the Cathedral of West London. As they knew quite well there was an excellent peal of twelve in Southwark Cathedral, aind he hoped they might have a similar peal. The bearings and gudgeons of some of the bells were getting in a bad wayi and no doubt before very long something would have to be done. He ventured to say the best thing to do was to put the present bells into the'melting pot and have a peal of twelve, which would be more fitting to their beautiful church. He certainly believed, if the matter was taken up, they would receive the support of the parishioners. He mentioned letters of regret from the Rev. A. H. F . Boughey, Messrs. M. A. Wood, J. A. Trollope, W . G. Matthews and S. A. Godfrey; they were also sorry Mr. Cockerill was unable to be with them that evening, but they heartily welcomed Mr. Brundle of Ipswich.

A musical evening followed, those taking part including violin solos by Mr. Daubney, songs by Messrs. Bennett, Mackman, Daniell, Symonds, Holloway, Harris, Miles and Selby. Mr. S. A. W right very ably presided at the piano, and a course of Stedman Triples and tunes on the handbells were given by members of the Guild.

Mr. Mackman proposed the toast of The Visitors, to which Messrs. Brundle and Dains responded. A pleasant evening closed with the singing of Auld lang syne and the National Anthem.

F a r n h a m (Surrey).— On Sunday evening, February n th , a quarter-peal of Stedman Triples, in 46 mins. C. Edwards, Dr. T . E . Harwood, A. Smith, G. Upshall, F . A. Barnett, G. Williams, T . Upshall conductor, H . Kimber.

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{Continued from pagt 567.)The Hon. Secretary in presenting his report, reminded

them that for various reasons there was no outing last year, but they hoped a repetition would not occur this year. The past year was marked with many varied events, for which their services were called. Some of their engagements recorded joyous ceremonies, the chief of which was the Coronation, and they also rang in honour of the marriage of Mr. G. Fawcus, the Vicar’s stepson, and Miss Dawes, daughter of Mr. Walter Dawes, the Town Clerk of Rye. On the other hand they rang in muiHed tones to mark the passing away of two gentlemen of sterling character, both coming with very painful suddenness. One in that of the late Captain Edward John Cory, d .s o , of whom it could be said he truly bore out the words of Shakespeare— “ Here was a man.” They who knew him so well had and still had much reason to regret the loss of such a one. The other in that of the late Mr. E. H. Liddell, a man in whose hands wealth was rightly placed, for he gave freely to the glory of Him who is the source of all wealth, and realised moreover his position with regard to the wealth entrusted to him in relation to the needs of bis fellow-creatures. They both possessed equal virtues of high value, and left large gaps hard to £11 both in public and religious duties. He made reference to the ever-blessed memory of those two noble- hearted men, because of their close association with that body of which they were members.

The reports were sanctioned, and ordered to be entered in the minute book.

It was decided to keep the tower in union with the Sussex County Association, and the Secretary was instructed to forward the annual subscription, £ i is.

The officers weee re-elected as follows: Captain, Mr.G . J. Youngs; Conductor, Mr. G. Billenness; Hon. Secretary, Mr. H . F, Cobon.

The Vicar and Mrs. Howes subsequently entertained the party to supper, after which various amusements were indulged in.

Mr. C. Price proposed, and Mr. G. Youngs seconded a hearty vote of thanks to the Vicar and Mrs. Howes for their hospitality, also to the Vicar for presiding at the business meeting. The rev. gentleman briefly responded, and the company dispersed.

T H E H E R T F O R D S H IR E A SSO CIA T IO N .

A district meeting of the above was held at Hoddesdon and jBroxbourne on Saturday, February loth, when a good number of ringers attended from Edmonton, including Miss E . K. Parker, Bishops Stortford, Harlow Common, Hammersmith, Stansted, Camberwell, besides the members of the local bands of Hoddesdon and Brox- bourne. Tea was propared at The Salisbury Arms at 5.30, the business meeting following, Miss E. K. Parker presiding. Several new members were elected, and the ustsal votes of thanks were passed. Some very good ringing was done in most of the Standard methods, including Cambridge and London Surprise, until train time, when each had to leave for their numerous destinations, after having spent an enjoyable afternoon and evening.

The total number of 720s rang during i g i i by the Little Munden society and visiting friends was 70 in thirteen methods, and again as for several years rang for both services on Sunday throughout the year.

CO M IN G O F A G E C E L E B R A T IO N .On Saturday, February 3rd, at the Bell Foundry,

Loughborough, the workmen were entertained by Mr. John W . Taylor, to celebrate the coming of age on the previous Sunday of his third son, Mr. Pryce Taylor, the grandson of the late Mr. John W . Taylor. Sixty-two sat down to a substantial meat tea in the large tuning shop, which was decorated with flags, etc. After tea an enjoyable concert was given. Mrs. John W . Taylor, accom; panied on the piano by Miss Taylor, rendered a solo, and the programme included songs by Messrs. Horace and George Lowe, also several of the workmen, viz., Mr. G, Edmonds, G. Bent, jutf., E. Ward, and others. Selections by Mr. A. Street’s string band were also given at intervals. During the evening Mr. John W . Taylor proposed “ The King and the Church.” The birthday present, a dressing-case suitably inscribed, from the employees, wa handed to the recipient by Mr. Wm. Street. Mr. R. F . Lane then proposed, and Mr. F . W . Glenn seconded, the health of Mr. Pryce Taylor, who expressed in terms of appreciation his thanks for the present, and good wished of the workmen. In addition to the employees, the following ladies and gentlemen were present: Mr. and Mrs. John W . Taylor, Miss Josephine Taylor, Mr. Arnold B. Taylor, Mr. E. Denison Taylor, Mr. C. Stuart Taylor, Mr. Owen J. Taylor, Mrs. Lea and Miss Lea, mother and sister of Mrs. J. W . Taylor (Manchester), also several friends of the guest of the evening, including Mr. Gerald Page, and Mr. Richard Hodson. A vote of thanks was given to Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor for their cordial hospitality, proposed by Mr. Samuel Wheatley on behalf of his fellow-workmen, and enthusiastically accorded with musical honours.

P R E S E N T A T IO N .

A very interesting presentation took place in the ringing room at the Town Hall, Manchester, on Saturday, February loth, when P.C. Scraggs was presented with a pretty silver flower stand, with the following inscription on i t : “ Presented to P.C. A. Scraggs as a mark of esteem by his comrades on his retirement after twenty-six year’s service, by the members of the Manchester City Police Town Hall Bellringers, February loth, 1912.” On making the presentation, the conductor, Sergeant Wm. Cartwright, spoke in high terms of Mr. Scraggs attention to his ringing during the twenty-fave years he had been attached to the ringers; also to his always being willing to assist young learners in the art of change-ringing, Other members spoke in high terms of Mr. Scraggs, who replied in a few well-chosen words, thanking one and all for their kindness and good fellowship which had always existed amongst them, and he would always treasure it. After wishing him long life on his retirement, the proceedings terminated with a handshake all round.

P u tn e y .— On W ednesday, February 7th, Jlor praetice at St. Mary’s church, a qaarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 48 mins. J. Herbert, A. Hubbard, W . Honeyball, H. Cook, C. Hunt, T. Bolton, W . T. Elson composer and conductor, H. Whanslaw. On Sunday, February n th , for Divine Service, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 47 mins. C. Collis, jun., J. Kent, S. Jones, W . Honeyball, G. W. Honeyball, T . Bolton, J. Herbert conductor, H. Whanslaw.

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SSo THB BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Peb. 17, igii.

ID E N , SU SSE X .

The annual dinner of the local company was held at The Bell inn on Wednesday in last week. The Rev. G. Lockington Bates presided, supported by the churchwardens, Messrs. Reeve and Kash.

After everyone had thoroughly enjoyed the excellent repast, the Chairman submitted " The Health of the King,” and remarked that he was In London on the previous day, when bells could be heard ringing from all directions in honour of the safe return of their Majesties from India.

The second toast was that of “ The Subscribers." An appeal is made annually on behalf of the ringers, whose services are voluntary. The Chairman, in proposing the toast, thanked the subscribers for kindly contributing, and was sure the ringers were well pleased at what had been done tor them. Addressing the ringers, he said that they had got on very well together in the past, and he hoped they would go on as well for many years to come. He was pleased that both the churchwardens were present that evening, and begged to couple the name of Mr. John Nash with the toast.

Mr. Nash briefly replied on behalf of the subscribers.The toast of " The Chairman ” was submitted by Mr.

G. Billenness, of Rye. In addressing the company, the speaker said he would like to place before them a few remarks upon change-ringing in the village. His association with the Iden ringers had always been of a very pleasant character. They seemed to perfectly underst and one another, and he hoped that his relations with them would always remain as cordial as they were at the present day. When he commenced visiting their tower, change-ringing was merely a tender plant. It had only just commenced to grow, and on examination it struck one that it would wither away, unless it received nourishment. They all fully recognised the gravity of the situation, and by tending it carefully, they had raised it from a small spinally plant into a tree with several branches, represented by the various methods of change-ringing now rung in the tower. Even the fowls of the air could come and lodge in the branches, or, in other words, if a visitor came along he had several methods to select from, and could take part in which branch he was desirous of ringing. They had made most satisfactory progress, but the tree of change- ringing in the parish was far from being fully developed. It was still in need of fertilization, so that the trunk might be firm and its branches numerous. They had given it their undivided attention in the past, and he was sure they would continue to do so, in order to keep up the rapid progress that was going on at present.

He had a motto to give them that evening, which was as follows: “ Look not into the past, it comes not back: wisely improve the present, that is thine; go forth to meet the future without fear, and with manly hearts.” He knew he had dwelt upon the past, and thought his message would be more suitable if it read, “ don’t^worry about the past,” for one could not help occasionally referring to bygone days. The second and third sentences were worthy of recommendation to every human being. If everyone were to strive to improve their present position, and meet the future without fear, he ventured to say the whole world would be the better for it. Therefore if^they applied it to their cbange-ringing they would always be in possession of a respectable tree that would bear the minutest examination of any gardeners of change-ringing that might visit their tower. 'B u t to return to the toast, j a the chairman they had a gentleman who took [as deep

an interest in change-ringing as any of the clergy in the neighbourhood. The Rev. Bates was frequently in the tower encouraging his ringers in their work. He managed the afiairs of the belfry in a very satisfactory manner. They were all pleased to see him there that evening. He had made an admirable chairman, and they thanked him for attending.

The toast was enthusiastically received, and accorded musical honours.

The chairman, in response, thanked them for the manner in which they had received his name, and announced the fact that Mr. Cloke and himself had been connected with ringing in Iden for the past twenty-two years.

During the evening songs were rendered by the chairman, Messrs. Wood (2), W ells, Richards, Mills (2), Dive,

. Theseveral glees.Swift, and Heath. Iden Glee Singers contributed

The concluding toast was that of “ The Host and Hostess,” submitted by the chairman.

Host Swift suitably acknowledged the compliment, and the proceedings terminated with the singing of the National Anthem.

T H E L A T E JAM ES H IN T O N , O F B R IS T O L .


Mr. Hinton was an indefatigable worker for the Gloucester and Bristol Association, and the ainount of work he did in helping young ringers, cannot be to« highly praised.

It is greatly due to his energy and untiring patience, that ringing in Bristol has been raised to its present high standard. It is suggested that the memorial should take the form of a headstone, with suitable inscription, to the grave in Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol. Any contributions, however small, will be gratefully received, and should be sent to Mr. C. E. D. Boutflower, 30, Broad Street, Bristol, who has consented to act as Honorary Treasurer of the Fund.— J. B u r f o r d , C. H. H o r t o n , W .

K n i g h t , R. J. W i l k i n s .

SC O T H O R N E , L IN C O L N S H IR E .

A small headstone in the churchyard at Scothorne, has the following epitaph, which is now almost illegible :—

Alas poor John Is dead and gone W ho often tolled the bell And with a spade Dug many a grave And said Amen as well.

“ Poor John ” was John Blackburn, who had served the office of parish clerk for a period of nearly fifty years. He died January 9th, 1739-40.

DoReHESTER (Dorset).—On Monday, February 5th, at St. Peter’s church, a peal of Grandsire Triples, Parker’s 13-part, was attempted, in celebration of His Majesty King George’i safe return from India, but after ringing i hr. 35 mins. it wai brought round at 2688 changes, owing to a change course, J. T. Goodwin, S. G. Hodges, G. F. UiSiill, T. Page, T. WooUey, C. B. Hurst, G. T. White conductor, W. J. Bengar.

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S“eb. 17, igia. THB BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RSCORD.

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The Ancient Society of College Youths.- Established 1637.— Meetings for practice will be held at St. Magnus, Lower Thames Street on Febrnary sg ih ; at St. John’s Hackney, on the aoth; at St, Gi'es, Cripple- gate, on the aolh ; at Soalhwark Cathedral on the 371b; also at St. Mary’s, Walthamstow, each Saturday at 7.30.

A district meeting will be held at St. Alphege, Greenwich, on March and. Tower open 4.30 to 8 p.m.

WiLu&M T. CocKBRiLii, Hon. Sto.31, BigOef Road, Clafhcm, S .W .

The Essex Association.— South-Western Divieion.— Tbe next meeting « 1)1 be held at Homchnrch to-day, Sat., February i71h. Bella available from 3 30. Tea gd. pet head at The Bull inn at 5.30. Members are reminded that subscriptions for igia are now due.

H. Rumbvs. Hon. Sec.3», Verulam Avenue, Walthamstow.

The Lattcashira Association. — Bolton Branch — The next meeticg will be held at Deane to-day. Sat., February i^th. Bells available at 4 p.m. Business meeting at 6.30.

G. PiwcoTT, Br. Sec.

The Lancashire Association.-Manchester The next meeting will be held at St. Peter's church, Asbton-nnder Lyne, on Saturday, February a4th. Bells available from 4 p.m,

W. WoLsiBNCROFT, Br. Sec.

St. Martin's Guild for the Diocese of Birmiogham.-Established i75S.-The Annual Henry Johnson Commemoration Dinner will Mheld at Ye Olde Royal hotel, Temple Row, Birmingham, on Saturday, February 24th. Francis Edward Dawe, esq. in the chair. Tickets free to all fully qualified members whose subscriptions are paid up to datf, to other members and friends as. 6d, each.

A. PasDOM SMiTB, Hon. Sec.I I , Albert Road, Handsworth, Birmingham

The Lancashire Association.— Blackburn Branch.— The next branch meeting will be held at Fadiham on Saturday, March and. Bells ready at 3 o’clock. Meeting at 6.30 p.m.

J . W a t s o n , Branch Sec.

Tha Dudley and . District Guild.— The annual meeting of the above Guild will be held at Dudley on Saturday, March and. Bells available at 3 o’clock. Service in church at 5 o’clock, conducted by tbe Rev. A. Gray Maitland (President), with an address by the Rev. H. C. Bnrnett. A free tea will be provided for those who notify me not laier than

-Wednesday. February 28th. Business meeting afterwcjrds. All past and present members and other ringing friends of the Guild are cordially invited.

Herbert Sheppard, Hon. Sec.66, Himley Road, Dudley.

Notice.— Practice is discontinued at St. John’s, Deptford, during rehangiog.

F , W . RtCHAROSON.

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An old friend has pointed out an error in the footnote to the peal of Cambridge Royal you published for me In your issue for January 20th, “ which gives a 5040 of Maximus.” This of course is impossible, except the tenors are parted. The above is the peal alluded to in that footnote, given in full.

Re the 5056 of Bristol Surprise in two parts you published for me in last week’s issue. Let me say the calling of the last course of each part is 2w, and that it contains the 6th the extent in all positions at six course-ends each way in 5-6.

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This peal has the 6th at home the full twenty-four courses without bob on the large bells in tbe tittums position, and also fourteen courses in the handstroke home position, with the six course-ends of5-6-7-8 at hand; treble a treble bell. Rung at St. Martin’s, Birmingham, on September 14th, 1909, conducted by J. E. Groves.

Mr. Carter w rites:— The calling of the peal of Stedman Caters published on February 3rd, for the middle course should be II instead of 10 six, and the main calling of the latter h^lf 2, 3, 9, 14, 15, instead of 3, 4, 10, 15, 16; and also omit bobs at 15 in the gth and itth courses after the single.

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THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION.Om Thursday, February 8, igi2, in Three Hours and Thirty-thru M im tu ,

A t tbb Churcb of St. Clem ent Danis. Strand,A P E A L OF C A M B R ID G E SU R P R ISE RO YAL,

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On Saturday, February 10, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-eight t l im tn .

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Composed by G a b k ib l L i n d o f f . and Conducted by W i l l u m P yk, ’ first peal in tbe method away from the treble.

D a g e n h a m .— On Sunday, February 4th, after evening servicei a qaarter-peal of Bob Minor (1269 changes). D, Chaplin, A. Cbaplin, E. Hawkins, E . Batler, G. Playle condactor, F. Free* stone. Rung with tbe bells half-muffled as a token of respect to the late Duke of F ife . .

Feb. 17, 1912 TH& BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. 583

TH E MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD.

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A P E A L O P Q R A N D SIR E T R IP L E S , 3040 C H A N G E S ; H o l t 's T b n - P a r t . T en o r 12} cw t.

QaoKGB W. JoLLV* . . ,,TrebU.A l b b r z W. C q l b b . . . . 3.T h o m a s C r a m » b l d . . . . 3, H a r o l d . W . C l a r k . . 4.

R b u b e n S a n d b r s . . . . 5.T h o m a s H . H a w k in s . . 6.E d w in B a r n b t t , sb n . . . 7.D a lb y H o d g so n . . ..Tenor,

•First peal.Conducted by E d w in B a b n e t t , sen .

FRIENDLY SOCIETY'S PEAL. WITHYCOMBE RALEIGH, DEVON.

THE DEVONSHIRE GUILD.On Saturday, February 3, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-four Minutes,

A t t h b C h u r c h o f S t . Joh n t h b E v a n g e l i s t ,

A P E A L OF Q R A N D SIR R T R IF L E S , 5040 CH AN G ES ; Holt’s Ten-Part. Tenor 18 cwt.

F. ......................................Treble.£ . S h b p h b rd .................2.

S k in n b r . . . . . . 3.S n o w ........................4.

C o n d u cted b y J. R . H a v u a n .

•First peal. This is supposed to be the first Friendly Society peal by members of the above Guild.

TIBENHAM, NORFOLK.THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.

On Monday, February 5, 1912, in Three Hov,rt and Four Minutes,

A t t h b C h o r ch o r A l l S a in t s ,

A P B A L OF T R E B L E BO B M INOR, 5040 CH AN G ES ; Being 360 each of York, Durham, London, Wells, Norwich, Annable's London, Cambridge and Netherseale Surprise, Evening Star, Sandi- •ere Pleasure. College Exercise, London Scholars' Pleasure, Kent and

Oxford Treble Bob. Tenor 20 cwt.

I.M . J. A.

A. H . S n o w .................5,W . H a v m an .....................6.} . R . H a y m a n .....................7.

•O. G a t t b r s .................Tenor.

C l a b b m c b Q oocb G b o r g b S h e l l in g B b r t ib T d r n b r

..Treble. . , 2.. . 3-

F r b d k . M a n se r . . 4,JoBN S h i l l i n g .....................5.F r b d k . S e a g e r .................Tenor.

Conducted by F, M a n se r,

WENHASTON, SUFFOLK.THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.

On Monday, February 3, 1912, »n Two Hours and Fifty-live Minutes.

A t t b b P a r is b C h u r c b ,

A P E A L OF M INOR, 5040 C H A N G E S;Being two 720s each of Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, and three

720S of Bob Minor. Tenor 14 cwt.F r b d k . C. L a m b e b t . .T r M i.H a r r y 3 a r t o n .....................2F r a n cis N ad n to n . . . . 3.

Conducted by F. C. L a m b e r t .

Rung in tfbnour of the return of the King and Queen,

T h om as K i n g .....................4.W ill ia m H . F d s s b l l . . 5. John L a b t b r .................Tenor.

PUDSEY, YORKS.—THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION.

Oh Tuesday, February 6, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-seven Minutes,

A t x b b C b o r c h of S t . L a w rb n c b ,

A PEA L OF T R E B L E BO B MAJOR, 5024 C H A N G E S; In t b e K e n t V a r ia t io n . Tenor 16 cwt. in F.

G b o. B . BolIiAHD . . ..Treble.W il l ia m B i r k s .....................2.R b v . C. B . D. F a b b o w . . 3. S a m o b l W a r d .................4.

E r n b s i M a n n .................5.R b v . R . p . F abrow . . 6.J. C e c i l B o o th . . . . 7. P r a t t C o r d in g lb y . . ..Tenor.

Composed by Hbnry Dains, and Conducted by Pratt Cordinglby,

COSELEY. STAFFORDSHIRE.SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD,

On Tuetdai, February 6, 1912, in Three Hours and Nine Minutis,

Ax THR P a b isb C h u b c b .

A PEAL OF BO B MAJOR, 5024 CH ANGES.W il l ia m Jea v o n s A r th u r B a k e r . . W a l t e r G rim skll S a m u e l P b a r c b . .

..T reblt. B e n jam in G o d g b . . . . 3.. . 2. W il l ia m F is h e b . . . . 6.. . 3. R ich a r d D u n n .....................7,.. 4. S a m u e l B a k e r .. .. ..T^nor.

Composed by S ir A . P . H e y w o o d , B a r t . , and Conducted by W il l ia m F is h e r .

First paal of Major by all except tbe ringers of the 5th, 6th, and tenor. First peal of Major by an entirely local band. Rung in honour of the return from India of their Majesties the King and Queen.

PULHAM, NORFOLK.THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.

Ou Wednesday, February 7, 1912, Three Hours and Four Minutet,

A t t h e C h u r c h o f S t . M a r y t b b V ir g in ,

A P E A L OF S U P E R L A T IV E S U R P R ISE MAJOR, 3056 CH AN GES. Tenor 14 cwt.

F r b d k . B o r r x t t E d w in W h it in g H e n b y G abn ham C h a r le s B a c k e r

..Treble. . . 2.•• 3- . . 4-

F r e d k . R o o p e . . . . . . 3, E r n e s t W h i t i n g . . . . 6. W il l ia m R oopb . . . . 7. C h a r l e s B r i c e .................Tenor.

Composed by A. K n ig h t s , and Conducted by F. B o r r b t t .

TONG, YORKS.—THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION,On Wednesday, February 7, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-seven Minutes,

A t t b b C b u r c b o f S t . Jam es,

A P E A L OF T R E B L E BOB M INOR, 5040 C H A N G E S; Being 720 each of London Scholars’ Pleasure, Arnold's Victory, City

Delight, College Pleasure, Duke of York, Violet and Oxford. Tenor 12 cwt.

G b o r g b B o l l a n d . . . . 4.C h a r l s s j . S a l lo w a y ..Treble.R e v . C. B . D. F a r r o w . . 2.R b v . R . p . F a r r o w . . . . 3.

Conducted b y G e o r g e B o l la n d .

E d w ar d O d d y .....................5.S a m u b l ODd y .................Tmot.

LYMINGTON, HANTS.THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD.

On Wednesday, February 7, 1912, in Three Hours and Seven Minutes,

’ At the Churcb of St. Thomas,

A P E A L OF G R A N D SIR E T R IP L E S , 5040 CH A N G E S : H o l t 's T b n - P a b t . Tenor 20 cwt.

M is s C. E . SPABSB0TT’ ..Tr«6;«. G e o r g b P r e s to n . . . . a. E d w a r d C. E l l i o t t . . 3. Jambs E . F ig g u b b s * . . . 4.

G e r a l d W. A r n o ld H e n r y F. E l l i o t t . . S a m u e l C l a r k e

• C e c i l G . M o r r is . .

. . 5.

.. 6.

..Tenor.

•First peal.Conducted by G b o r g e P b b sto n .

DRIGHLINGTON, YORKS.THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION.

On Thursday, February 8, 1912, in Three Hours,

A t t b e C b u r c b o f S t . P a u l ,

A P E A L OF GRANDSIRE TR IPL E S, 5040 C H A N G E S; P a r k e r ’s T w b lv b - P a r t . Tenor 16 cwt.

G b o r g e B o l la n d . . ..Treble.H a r o ld B row n .................... .......S m it b C o l l i h s o h . . . . 3- J a m b s C o t t r b l l . . . . 4.

C o n d u cted b y tb s R b v . R . P. F a b ro w .

•F ir s t peal as co n d u cto r.

S id n e y B a r r o n .................... 5 ,• K b v . R. p . F a r b o w .. . . 6,

Josep h B r o a d l b y . . . . 7 , H b n r y O d d y . . . . ..Tswor.

584 THE BELL NEWS AI^D RmoSRS^ RECORD. P e b . i 7 i i g i4 .

NORTH MYMMS. HERTS.THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION.

On Thursday, February 8, 1912, in Two Hours and Fottv-five Minutes,

A t t h k C h o k c h o f S t . M a * y ,

A P E A L OP MINOR, 5040 C H A N G E S;Reing three 720s of Plain Bob, and foar of Kent Treble Bob, each

called differently.

Rxv. B. H. T . D k a k b ..Treble.E s m b s t R a m d a l l . . . . 2 .J. T. B d l l . . . . . . 3.

Conducted by E . W b itb x b a d

*First peal of Minor.

H b n b y R b e v e s .................... 4.H a r b y H o l l i c k . . . . 5. E d w a r d W h itb « b a d ..Tenor,

OLD WINDSOR, BERKS.THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON

DIOCESAN GUILD.On Friday, February g, 1912, in Two Hours and Thirty-nine Minutes,

A t t h e C b d k c b of S t . F b t b r ,

A P E A L OF STED M A N T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; T b u r s t a n s 's F o u r - P a r t . Tenor 11 cw t. 2 qrs. 31 lbs.

B e r t r a m P r b w b t t . . . . Treble. Lb om ard S t i l w b l l . . . . 5.G b o r g b H. G o t t b r i d g b 2.W il l ia m W b l l im q . . . . 3.W lLlIA M H b n l b y ' . . . . 4.

Conducted b y B b r ir a m P r s w b t t ,

’ First peal of Stedman.

R ic h a r d B u c k la n d . . . . 6. A l a n R . M a c d o n a ld . . 7, JosBPB G u t t b s id g b ..T tn ot,

CLIFFE-AT-HOO, KENT.THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION.

0)1 Satutday, February 10, 1912, in Three Hours and Seven Minutes,

A t IB B C b u r c b o f S t . H i l b n ,

A P E A L OP CAM BRID GE SU R P R ISE MAJOR, 5056 CHANGES, Tenor 18 cwt.

E d w a r d A . G. A l l b h ..Treble.JOBN H. CBB E SM A N .. . . 2.I saac E m b r y .....................3.E b w iri B a b n b t t , j d n . . . 4..

Composed by C. M id d lh to k , and Conducted by F r a n k B b n n b tt .

First peal in the method on the bells.

F r a n r B b n h b it . . 5 -E d w in B a r n b t t , s b n . . . 6.Ja m es E. D a v is . . . . 7.A l f r e d W, G r im e s ..T « » sr.

EARL SOHAM, SUFFOLK.TH E NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.

Om Saturday, February 10, 1912. in Two Hours and Forty-four Minutes,

A t t h e P a r is b C b u r c b ,

A P E A L OF M INOR. 5040 C H A N G E S ;Being 720 each of Woodbine. Cambridge Snrprise, Kent and Oxford

Xteble Bob, Double Court, Oxford Bob and Plain Bob.

H a r r y H a l l .....................Treble.W i l l i a m G. C r ic k m b r . . 2. G b o r g b W iqbim am . . . . 3-

W il l ia m W ig b im a n W ill ia m B o r g i s s . . A l f r e d S. W ig b tm a n

• • 4- .. 5..T en o r .

Conducted b y G, W ig b tm a n .

BUNW ELL, NORFOLK.THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.

On Wednesday, February 7, 1912, in Two Hours and Forty-eightTUinutes,

A t t b b C h o r c b o f S t . M ic b a b i,

A P E A L OF SU R P R ISE M INOR, 5040 C H A N G E S; Being '720 each of York. Durham, London, Wells, Norwich, Cam

bridge and Netherseale. C l a r b n c b G o o c h . . ..Treble. G e o r g e S h e l l i n g . . . . 2. Q b r t ib T u r n e r .....................3-

Tenor 9 cwt.F r b d k . M a n s b r .....................4.JoBN S n e l l i n g .....................5.F r b d k . S b a g b r .....................Tenor.

FAVERSHAM, KENT,THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION.

On Saturday, February 10,1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-eight Minutes,

A t t b e C b u r c b or S t . M a r y o f C b a r i t y ,

A P E A L OF G R A N D SIR E T R IP L E S , 3040 CH AN G ES; P a r k b r 's O n e - P a r t .

H e r b e r t J. B a k b b . . S a m u e l R. G a r n e r . . C l a r b n c b H a d lo w . . A l f r e d T. W. B o n e s

..Treble.. . 2.. . 3- •• 4’

Conducted b y E. T r e n d b l l .

S id n e y F o x .................... .......H o r a c e G i l b e r t . . . . 6. E d w a r d T r b ^ id e l l . . . . 7. E d w a r d E . F o rem an ..Tenor,

ELM LEY CASTLB. W ORCESTERSHIRE. W ORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION.

(SOUTBBBN B rANCB.)

On Saturday, February 10, ig n , in Two Hours and Fifty-five Minutes,

A t t h e C b p r c b o f S t . M ab y,

A P E A L OP G R A N D SIR E D O U B L E S 5040 CHANGES. Tenor 20 cwt.

Tb o m as E d w i n .................... Treble.H a b r y C o l l i e .................2.Ja m b s H e m m in g . . . . 3.

C b a r l r s H a l f o r d . . . . 4. H u b e r t S a i is b u b y . . . . 3. W ill ia m B b n n e i i . . ..Tenor.

Conducted by H. S a l is b u r y .

First peal on the bells, and first by the lingers of tbe 4th and tenor. Messrs. Halford and Bennett were proposed members before starting.

SOUTHOVER, LEW ES, SUSSEX.THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION.

On Saturday, February 10, 1912, in Three Hours aud Twenty-four Minutes,

A i TBR C h u r c h o f Sr. Joh n t b b B a p t is t ,

A P E A L OF BO B ROYAL, 5040 CH AN G ES.Tenor 17! cwt.

..Treble. . . 2.•• 3- .. 4- •• 5.

G e o r g e A d e s .................... 6.R o b e r t J. D a w b . . >> .7 . A l b b r t D. S to n b . . . . 8,

K e it h H a r th'; . ..Tenor.

Conducted by F, Maxseb.

P h il ip A l l f r e y . . .Ja m e s L iv e b m o r b , j u n .C h a r l e s P a l m e b W il l ia m P a l m e r O l iv e r S ip p e t t s

Composed by E b!<bst M o r r is , and Condncted by K b it b H a r t .

BRIGG, LINCOLNSHIRE.THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD.

(N o r t h br n B r a n c b .)

On Saturday, February 10, 1912, in Two Hours and Ftfty-three Minutee,

A i t b e C e u r c h o f S t . Jo h n t b e E v a n g e l i s t ,

A P E A L OF M INOR, 5040 CH A N G E S:Being two 720a each of Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, and three of

Plain Bob, each called differently. Tenor 9 cwt.tJoHN T b o m as L a d d . . . . 4. t W i l l ia m D ic k e n so n . . ' 5<

W a l t e r A y r b . . . . ..T e te r .

C h a r l e s H b h r y B a k e r * ..T reile.Jo h n C. TiNKBRf . . . . 2.F b BDK. S . W . BUTLEBf . . 3.

Conducted by F r e d k . S. W. B u t l b r .

*Fir?t peal. fFiist peal of Minor. Fiist peal on ihe bells. Rung as a birthday compliment to W. Dickenson, tbe ringers wishing him many happy returns.

PULHAM, NORFOLK..TH E NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.

On Thursday, February 10, 1912, w Three Hiurs,

A t t b e C h u r c h o r S t . M a r y ,

A P E A L OF B O B MAJOR, 5056 C H AN G E S,Tenor 14 cwt. i qr. 16 lbs,

Jam bs D u f f i e l d * . . ..Treble.C h a r l e s B a k e r ...........................F b e d b r ic k R o o pb . . . . 3. W il l ia m R oo pb . . •• . • 4.

• F r a n k C o pem an . . . . 5 ,C h a r l e s R o o p i . . . . 6. W il l ia m L . D u f f ie l d 7.F r e d e r ic k B o r r b s t . . M T«M f.

Composed by J. C. Buitok, and Conducted by-F. Borrbit.’ First peal. Tbe ringer of the treble is eltven years of age.

Peb. 17, igii. f t iB B^LL DBWS AMD RINGERS RECORD. iSs

THORVERTON. DEVON.— THE DEVONSHIRE GUILD. Oh SdttffOay, February 10, 1911, in T m Hours ani Fifty-five BiinutH,

A t t h b C h d b c h o f S t . T h om as a B k c k b t ,

A P E A L O P Q R A N D SIR B T R IP L E S . 5040 C H A N O E S ; H o l t 's T e « - P a r t . T e n o r 14 c w t. in F.

A. W. S b a r l e .................5-*J . R i d l b k ..............................6.

F . T- D a v b y .....................7.R . B . F o«d .....................Tenor.

} . E d w o k t b y * .................Treble.A. MOKKLBy ............... .....P. J. M i l v o r d .......................3.F . G a r d n e r .....................4 .

Condncted b ; F. J. D a v b y .

’ First peal. Rang as a birthday compliment to the ringer of thefitba

GOOLE, YORKS.— t h e YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, February 10, ig ia , iit Three Hours and Six Uinutts,

A t t b e C h u e c h of S t . John,A P E A L OP Q RA N D SIR B TR IPL E S, 5040 C H A N Q B S ;

P a b k e r 's F iv e - P a r t .

G b o r g e D a v i .....................’treble.H b r b b b t L o d k ih . . . . a.F r b d e , T a t e .....................3-M a b e T a t e .....................4.

Tenor i6 i cwt.Ja m b s C l a r k e .....................s<

*Fbeds. Cr y b r .................6.Taos, S m ith .................7.Jo sep h D r a k e . . ..Tenor.

•First peal.Conducted by H. L d d k in .

HELMSHORE, LANCASHIRE.THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION.

On Sunday, February 1 1 ,1912, in Three Hours and Four Minutee,

A t s h e C b u r c b of S t T h o m as,

A P K A L OP D O U B LE N O R W ICH CO U R T BO B MAJOR, 5184 C H A N aS S,

OEM H. E n i w i s t l b ..TrebU.b ssrH B a n k s .....................a.OHM M c W ilt o n . . . . 3. OSEFH W o o d s .....................4.

Tenor 10 cwt.T b o m as p. B r a n d w o o d .. j . T hom as W a l l w o r k . . . . 6. R o b b r i W a l l WORK. . . . 7. Jambs H. B a n k ..................Tenor.

Composed by J. R. P r i t c b a r d , and Condncted by Jambs H. B a n k s,

Rang with the bells half-muffled as a token of deep respect for the late Joseph Foster, who was interred at the above church on Thursday, Febrnary 8th, and who was for many years a ringer with the local company.

GARSTON.— THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. (Liverpool Branch.)

Om M»nday, Ftibt%utry 12, 1912, in Three Hours and Three Minutes,

A t t b b P a r is b C b d b c b ,

A P E A L OF T R E B L E BOB MAJOR, 5184 CH AN GES : In t h e O x fo b d V a r i a t i o n . Tenor iz^cwt.

I0HM A llb m .....................Treble,G k o r g e W o o d h a l l . . . . 2, T h om as G ilm o d r * . . . . 3. H em ry F v l b s * .....................4.

G b o r g b R. N e w to n . . 5.E d w ar d C ao m cb . . . . 6.W a l t b r H o a sB S . . . . 7. Jam bs M a r t in . . . . Tenor,

Composed by G. L i n d o f f , and Condncted by W a l t e r H o g b b s .

'First peaj in the mstbod.

ELSTOW , BEDS.— THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Monday, February is, 1912, in Txvo Hours and Thirty-tight Minutes,

A t t b e C b o r c b of SS. H e le n a n d M ab y,

A P E A L OP MINOR, 5040 C H A N G E S;Bwng 720 each of Woodbine. Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, Double

Oxford, Double Court, Single Oxford, and Single Bob.Tenor g| cwt.

H o r a c e C o o p eb H e r b e r t S b a r f fsmm W. B a r k e r

..Treble. . , 2... 3«

H a r r y T y s o e .....................4.E dw ard W b i t i .....................5.F r a n k W e b b .....................Tenor.

Conducted by Frakk W e b b .

NEWPORT, MONMOUTHSHIRE.THE LLANDAFF DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.

On Monday, Februaty 12 ,1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-five Minutes,

A t t h e C h d b c h o f A l l S a i n t s ,

A P E A L OP STED M A N T R IP L E S , 5040 CH ANQES; H. W . W i l d ’s V a r ia t io n o f T h o r s t a n s ’s F o d r - P a r x .

Tenor 15 cwt.

i:F r a n c i s E. B. C h a r l e s C h a r l e s G r e e d y . . ..Jo h n W. J o n e s . . . . 7. Joh n G o d d a r d ................ Tmot.

A r t h u r E. M o rg a n ..TrebU,John B o l l e n .....................2.S a m u e l Jo n e s .....................3.F r a n k M org an . . . . .< 4.

Conducted by F r a n k M o r g a n .

First peal as conductor, and was rung at the second attempt. This peal was arranged specially as a farewell compliment to the conductor, who lo tbe regret of all the band is leaving Newport to take np an appointment at Swansea, the band wishing him every success.

GLODWICK. OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE.TH E LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION.

On Monday, February 12, 1912, in I m Hours and Fifty-three MituUee,

A t t h e C b u r c b o f S i . M a r k ,

A P E A L OP T R E B L E B O B MAJOR, 5088 C H A N a B S ;In t h e K e n t V a r ia t io n . Tenor 8| cwt.

A l b e r t C l i g g .....................TrebU,H a r r y H am pson . . . . 2. W ill ia m H o lb r o o k s . . 3. Jambs L e e s ........................4.

S a m u e l S t o t t . . . . . . s ,I saac S c h o f ie l d . . . . 6.H a r r y P a g e .....................7,R ic h a r d N e w to n . . „Tenor,

Composed by H . Johnson, and Condncted by H , Hampsom.

HARLOW COMMON, ESSEX.THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION.

On Thursday, February 13, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-five Minutes,

A t t h b C h u r c h o f S t . M a r y M a g d a le n e ,

A P E A L OP T R E BLE BO B MAJOR, 5088 C H A N Q B S ; In t h e K e n t V a r ia t io n . Tenor 12 cwt.

H a r b y B o t t r il l , .R e v . W . s . W i l l e t t ..Treble.W a l t b r H o bb ........................ 2.G e o r g e D i m t .................... 3.I s a a c C a v i l l .....................4.

Compcied by C. H . H a t t b r s l b y , and Conducted by Geobok D bmt,

.. 5.CBN Smith .< . . . . 6.oHN C o r d e l l .................7 .I arby Smale . . . . . .T mmt.

ASHTEAD, SURREY.— THE SURREY ASSOCIATION.On Tuesday, February 13 ,1912, in Two Hours and Forty-tight MimUet,

A t t h e C h o e c b o f S t . G i l e s ,

A P E A L OP G R A N D SIR B T R IP L E S , 5040 CHAI^GBS;H o l t ’ s O r ig in a l .

John W y a t t .....................TreiU,John H o y l e .....................2.G e o r g e C o ok* . . . . . . 3> JOBN C b a w fo r d .....................4.

Tenor 14 cwt.W ill ia m H. C o r b b x t • • 5* Th om as T u t t b • • • • •• 6e R ic h a r d K e n d a l l . . . . 7. W il l ia m C o o k .....................T « m r .

Condncted by W ill ia m H. C o r b e t t .

■First peal with a bob bell. Rung as a birthday compliment to Miss Crawford, eldest daughter of Mr. J. Crawford; also to G«or|«Cook.

D a n h b e U Ifieal,

CAMBRIDGE.— THE CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY GUILD. On Wednesday, February 14, 191Z, in Two Hours and Forty siM.Mimutee,

In the President's Rooms, Trinity College,A P E A L OP BOB R O YAL, 5040 QHANOBS.

R e v . a . H. F. B o d g h b y 1-2 . E. M a u r ic e A t k in s . . 3-4.

'R e g i n a l d O' S t r e e t . . s-6. R e v , H . s . T . R ic b a e d s o n 7-8.

R e v . B. H. T y r w h i i t - D r a k e . . . . 9-10

Composed and Conducted by E. M. A iiw s, •First psal of Royal. Umpire—F. R, White,

586 Tttfi BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. ffeb. 17,

T H E O X FO RD D IO CESA N G U IL D .

H i g h W y c o m b e .— On Sunday, Febraary 4th, for evening service, 973 Stedman Caters. R. Coles, F. Hayes, G. W hite, F. Biggs, E , Markham. J. Gransbary, G. F. Williams, J. W . W ilkins, conductor, B. Page, W . Hoing, longest touch.

H a r w e l l (Berks).— On Wednesday, January 17th. 720 College Single Minor. H. C. Malford, W. Hitchman, T. Hughes, V. "R. HitcTiman, R. G. Rice conductor, G. C. Rice. First 720 in the metKod by the ringers of 5th and tenor.

T H E L L A N D A F F D IO CESA N A SSO C IA TIO N .

N e w p o r t (Mon).— On Sunday, Februa'y n th , for evening service at All Saints church, a qnarter-peal of Stedman Triples, in 44 mins. V. Morgan (aged 14, first quarter-peal), A. E. Morgan, J. Bullen, S. Jones, J. W , Jones, C , ‘ Greedy, F. Morgan (first quarter-peal as conductor), S. Baiss.

D e p t f o r d . — On Sunday, Febraary irth, ffor evening service at St. John’s church, ten 6 scores of Grandsire Doubles, 6-4-8 cohering. R. Fosdike, W . J. Jeffries conductor, A. G. Bennington, C. Block, F. W . IRichardson, W . Daynes, J. Law, C. H. Macklin. This is the last ringing on the bells .previous to rehanging.

H o r n c h u r c h (Essex).— On Saturday, ‘ February loth, a quar- fer-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 50 mins. G. Chaplin, A. Chaplin, E. Hawkins, E. Butler, G. Playle, J. Dale, W . Watson condactor, C. Barlow, Composed by A. J. Perkins. First quarter peal by the treble and tenor men.

H o l l o w a y .— On Thursday, February 8th, at the church of St. Mary Magdalene, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, taken frbtb Parker’s twelve-part, in 45 mins. W. G. Darlington, E. Brett, A. Barkus, C. G. Jane, W . Bottrill, C. Charge conductor, G; Charge, A. G. Crane. All the above are members of the Metropolitan Police Force.

B e c k e n h a m .— On Sunday, February 4tb, for evening service at St. George’s church, a quarter-peal of Stedman Triples, in 4 mids. C. H'. Hughes, T . H. Taffender conductor, H. T . Gow- lett, W. Smith, J. Milner, J. B, Lovell first quarter-peal in the metbod, F .J . Hardy, F. J. King.

R IN G E R ’S G A T H E R IN G A T M A R P L E .An attempt for a date touch vras made at tlie parish

church on Saturday, February lotb, blit was unfortaiiately lost after ringing 1552 changes. T . Wood, F. Goodwin, H. Langley, J. Fernley conductor, T . Hodgkinson, J. W . Hartley. After the ringing an adjournment was made to The Ring of Bells, where a splendid table was laid for the. ringers and friends, who did full justice to satisfy thft wants of the inner man.

The dinner being concluded, a raid was made on tlie concert room, and the occasion was made a farewell parly to Mr. Smith, who is leaving the district. After a few kinn words on this matter by the chairman, songs and recitations were rendered by members of the local company, and a pleasant and jovial evening was spent. It is worthy of note that it is the longest length by the ringers of the treble, 2nd, and 5th.

^ D E A T H O F MR. A. W . R E EV E S.

W e regret to announce the death of the above, which took place on Saturday, February 3rd after four years of painful saffering from that dreadful disease, cancer, at the age of 53. Mn Reeves was a good ringer, having rung upwards of thirty peals in Grandsire, Plain Bob and Stedman Triples, Bob Major, TreblplBob Major and Double Norwich. T he last time he took a rope ,wap.in a course of Superlative Surprise. The funeral took place on Saturday, February loth, at Caversham Cemetery, where a large number of ringers had assembled to pay their last respect to one beloved by all. The Master of the Oxford Diocesan Gui!,d, the Rev. C. W . O. Jenkyn, impressively read the service. After the body was lowered to its last resting place a coarse of Grandsire Triples was rung on handbells over the open grave by C. R. Lilley, 1-2; W . A. Webb, 3-4; C. Giles, 5-6; A. W . Osborne, 7-8. During the evening touches were rung with the bells half-mufiSed at St. Giles’ and St. Mary’s churches, Reading.

P kal Corrkchon.— The name of the treble rioger io the peal of GraCdsira rung at Cbislefaurst, and reported io our last issne, should read Horace W. Humble, Hot Kimble — The ringer of the 41b in the peal of Treble Bob Major at Brierley Hill should be Victor White, «od not Victor Hill as published in the issae of Febraary 3rd.

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H u g g l e s c o t e (Leicestershire).— On Saturday, January a7th, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 45 mins. E . Saunders,H . Percival, G. Walker, P. Hadfield, J. Cadle conductor, G. Griiiin, H. Powdrill, H. Cornford, Rung with the bells mufiSed as a last token of respect to the late Thomas Bailey, who was interred in Hugglescote Cemetery the same day. The ringing was also continued on Sunday, an attempt for a peal of Grandsire Triples on the Tuesday following coming to grief after ringing I hr. 30 mins. P. Hadfield, H . Percival, G. Walker, J. Cadle,G. Grifi&n, Rev. R. P. Farrow H. Powdrill, H. Cornford. ‘

N o r w i c h .— On Monday, January 29th, at the church of St. Johnde Sepulchre, a quarter-peal of Bob Major (1264) in the tittnms. B. Fry, A. Hubbard compoSfer and conductor, W . Hempel, W . Goodbourne, J. Freeman, W.' Mayers, W . Cutti^ Gi Cross.

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T H E A B B E Y C H U R C H , B A T H .The following singular bequest,

made by Thomas Nash, of Bath, to the ringers of the abbey there, is contained in a codicil to his will, proved in Doctors’ Commons: “ I do hereby give and bequeath to the Mayor, the senior Alderman, and Town Clerk of Bath, for the time beings the sum of ;^5o per annum, in trust, payable out of the Bank Long Annuities, standing in my name at the Bank of England, for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the set of ringers belonging to the Abbey Church, Bath, on condition of their ringing, on the whole peal of bells, with clappers muitled,. various solemn and doleful changes (allowing proper intervals for rest refreshment), from eight

o’clock in the morning until eight o’clock in the evening, on the 14th day of May in every year, being the anniversary wedding-day: and also the anniversary of my decease, to ring a grand bob major and many mirthful peals unmuftled, during the same space of time, and allowing the same intervals as above-mentioned, in joyful commemoration of my happy release from domestic tyranny and wretchedness, and for the full, strict, and due performance of such conditions, they the said ringers, are to receive the sum of £50 per annum, in two payments of £ 25 each, on those respective days of my marriage and decease. And now that dear divine man (to use Mrs. Nash’s own words), the Rev. , of , may resume his

J O H N T A Y L O R & C O . .

LOUGHBOROUGH, Leicestershire.

f o u n d e r s o f th e R in g o f B e lls for S T . P A U L ’S C A T H E D R A L th e H e a v ie st P e a l o f 12 R in gin g B e lls in th e W o rld

•' This is nnqnestionably the grandest ringing peal in England, and therefote in the world." T he late Lord Grimthorpe, K .C .— Tim es, Nov. 30, 1878.

F O U N D E R S OF “ G R E A T P A U L ’*

riM r<niirfti»,8t./■atrtcA'i OaMtdraf, Sutfln.

Also Founders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals ot WorceBter, Newcastle on>Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary’s), Dublin (St, Patrick’s)', Christ Church, N.Z. Singapore.

Also “ Great John " and the ring of Ten at Beverley M inster; and the ring of T en at the Imperial Institute.

Also the bells of Dundalk r . c . Cathedral, and " Great Bede ” of Downside Abbey, Also for the town balls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale,

Wakefield, Middlesbrough, Kendal, and Londonderry; and the Sydney and Adelaide Post OfiBcea in Aastralia.

AIbo the chime ot bells at Ames CoIlegCi Iowa, D.S.A{] ttw NQIlf " QcM4ii!eai" Qf Esetar Cathi^drn

amatory labours, without enveloping himself in a sedan chair for fiear, of detection. I further will s&id dir t t that the aforesaid ringers: do ent^r upon office (for the first tim i only) the very next day following after my interment, and to receive £2$, one half year’s dividend for so doing. Written with my hand, the 14th day of May, 1813. Thomas Nash.”

5016 P L A IN B O B M AXIM US.

By H. P r i c e .

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TH O M AS DOBLE & SON,

Church Bell Hangers,11, CANON STREET,

T A U N T O N . S O M E R S E T .

Bells bung with fittings of the most ap proved principle. Old Bells recast, aew Bells supplied, Ropes of the best make. The Ella- combe Chime Hammers fixed. Towers inspected, and estimates famished.

T. D. & Son are change-ringers, and having had maajp years’ experience in Chnrch Bell Hanging, with confidence solicits the patronage of the Clergy, Chnrohwardens, and ringert generally

“ Change-Ringing: ”ofAn Introduction to the Early Stages

the Art ofC H U R C H O R H A N D B E L L R IN G IN G

For the use of Beginners, by

C h a r l e s A. W . T royte.[Fourth Edition.]

Complete edition, cloth, as. 6d, Small o4itioo (ap to andi^cludini 6tbellriQ |iog

s88 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Feb. 17, igii.

CHURCH CLOCKS.

TURRET CLOCKS.

TOWN CLOCKS.

JO H N SM ITH A N D SONS,Of the Midland Steam Clock Works, Derby


MAKERS OF


The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell.

And many others all over the empire, as the pages of this journal frequently tcistlfy.

fH B BELL NEWS AND RINGERS'* RECORD

BRONZE FOUNDERS!

M e m o r ia l s , P l a t e s , e t c .

inC a s t B r o n z e

„ ' C o p p e r „ L e a d

E n g r a v e d or xS,ELiEF L e t t e r s .

P e a l T a b l e t s . M e m o r ia l ,, F o u n d a t io n ,, R e s t o k a iio n ,,

ETC.H e r a l d ic W o b k ik Ca b v e d , R epo u ss*

AND E n a m e l .

DBSIGNS & EsTIMATf>. SUBMITTEII.

c o w r a r ir iT t l 'x io * * mxJUTU.^

BIRMINGHAM.JVJSASI.

'PBOITB, sn UiA 909. CSHTSiO* 1H E N R Y BOND,

(BitabUibed Half-a-Centn(y.)

Bell FounderMB

CiitJRCH BELL HANGER

BURFORD, OXON.n I O m U S U L L Y ,

C h u ro K B e ll HanarorZlnoh, Stogumber, Somerset.

BInn ol Belli to any nambat bDDgan tbe most approved prlnoiplei. Old Bella re-caa«. Mew Bella inpplied.

I. S., baviog bad loaalderable experience In Cbucb Bell bangiiiK, wilb confidence aolioha tbe patronage of tbe slergy, ahnicbwardens and tlngeri generally T B B BLLACOM BB CHIM B HAMMBRS F IX B D

B B LL ROPBS SDPPLIBD.. I ,

A LFR E D B O W ELL,


TO RINOERS AMD OTHERS.

JOHN We STEDDY,High Street,

EDENBRIDGE, KENT.Mw»4«r of th» Kent, Sm nn, SutsM, London

County, M iid lm x, and CoUtge Youth SotietiMt

]. W. S. is open to lapply ringeri on bei terms, with all goods in ontfitting, boots, fts. PrMtical Tailoring. A large itoek ol geatla- man’s Shiiti, Vaitt, HoKfeftr, Collan, Tlei, Booti, Shoei. ftQ. ;AUi|a«4i nlns;io>< iHrt

o ~q ' o ~o ~o" cT o o V o V o ~ ^ \ y QQoQoQ(

TENOR BELL

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This Peal ot TWELVE BELLS Is now Rehnng In ‘WARNER’S INDEPENDENT” IRON AND STEEL GIRDER

FRAMEWORK.

W EIGH T OF

TENOR

3 6 i C W T .

W EIGH T OF

PEAL

7 TO N S ,

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13 LBS.

JOHN WARNER & SONS, Ltd. Beil Founders to H.M. The Kin^,

C R E SC E N T FOUNDRY, S P E L M A N IS T .I .O N D O N , N .E i

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NIGH-GLASS, D f l f l T Q TO MEASURE NOmrHAMPTON D U U I d AT FIMT CMT.

BATiKo JuetAH jofs p s o n x or 33 p e b cmnr.UBtBS'ftQBNrS, lte.M^ l2a.M. ISt.M. CEILDREN'S in a te

MDen Pair akMltiMif twumtUed wamr.OoRWi Dm Icdi, FaultlMsllodaii. Latmt iM thnn.

WALHNQ AND DKESS BOOTS AND SBOES,SPOniNQ, FIELD, flUNTlNQ AND DKIVINQ BOOTS.

PUTTIE LEOaiNQS IN ALL LEATHEKS,SmuI /m- OaUlogu* u n i Sat-meatwrenumt JTomu fn t ,

Tlpe BOOT M A IIU FA C T U R IN I D IR EC T S U P P LY ASSOCIA 5 ^ N O R T H A M P T O N .

TH£ BSLL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD.

H A N D B E L . L

M U S I C .TiM loUowing pieces are arranged as per list 4

ia W. Q .'i Catalogoe, viz., foar octaves in the cbramatic scale G, 25 to G 04. 8 ringers.

Ho. a. Selection “ Don Giovanni".. 3s. od. No. 31 Bine Bells of Scotland (3 varia

tions) ........................ ..................... as. od.No. 89. Grand Selection “ Der Fries-

ohnts" •• •• *• «. 4 < cd* Mo. 136. The Bine Danube Walts . . 3s. fid. No. 163. Chorus from Martha,. . . as, fid.

Also the following can be had arranged as ibove, or for larger peals and No. of ringers; terms on application. Andante, Haydn’s Surprise Symphony, Last Rose of Summer (three variations and finale), Old Folks at Home, variations and finale. Vesper Hymn, variations and finale, Woodstock March,

The following are for 6 ringers, ia bells, tbufr“No. afii. The Swiss Toy Girl No. afia. Lammas Day (Welsh Air)..Ntf. 363, Captain Morgan’s March ..No. 364. Norah, the Pride of Kildare

and the Hazel D ell.. ..............Mo. 309. The Angel's Whisper and I Q th e Maid of Llangollen . .No7 380. The Mountaineers' W altz..Mo. 32X. 'The Rose of Allandale March is. 6d, No. 322, The Pilgrim of Love Galop is. fid. No. aSa O come all ye faithful, and

Lo I He c o m e s ........................Mo. 308 Italian and German Airs

( l i v e l y ) ...................................Mo. 114 In my cottage near a wood,

varied •• •• •« ••0V £R 300 PIECES IN STOCK.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOOUE.

W IL L I A M G O R D O N ,44, Celtic Street, W ebb Lane,

Stockport.

Happy Stokes & Son,

CHURCH BELL HANGERS,WOOPBUBT (B,S,0.), DEVON.

H a r r y S t o k e s & S o n having had a considerable number of years’ experience in Chnrch Bell Hanging, with confidence tolicits the patronage of the Clergy, Gharcbwardens, and Ringers generally, T k t Ellacombe Chim iug Hammers fixed.

B B L L R O F E S . B E L L R O F E S .

IS. fid. IS. od. IS. od.

IS, fid,

IS. fid. IS, fid.

IS. fid.

IS, fid,

IS. od.

Bslore Dding tor Bell-repei, writs to

D A Y & C O . ,

GHURGH B E LL-R O PE MAKERS,11. MABKET STBEET, OXFOBD,

Who MMffM/Mctttr* BeU-Rofet 0/ the very best qtutUfy,

9 O L D M K D A L E X H IB IT IO N 185X

Tbe late Rev. H. T, Ell&combb, in writing io a distinguished ringer, said— "T he best iu ln r of bell-ropes is Day, of Oxford."

MEARS & STAINBANK,V H I T E G H A P E L B E L L F 0 U N D B 7 ,

B E L F R IE S A N D C L O C E T O W E R S IN S P E C T E D .

COMPLETEERECTEDIN


Old B ells Tuned or Re-cast. Peals re-Stted and R ehanf,

SOHÔL BSLL8, MD8IOAL HjlXD-BBhUa.FO U N D R Y - BSTABLISHKD A .D . 1BTO.------

32, & 39. WHITECHAPEL ROAD, LONDOH,

JAS. B A R W E L L ,B e l l F o u n d o r a

SO, Ot. Hampton St,i BirminghamG H U R G H B E L L S , w i t h a ll r a q ils lta F it t in g s a n d F ra m e w o rK s in g ly OP In P e a ls . O L O O K a n d G H I M E B E L L S t o a n y s ize a n d

n o te .S C H O O L B E L L S w ith r in g in g a rr a n g e m e n ts , s u ita b le f b r a n y

p o s itio n .E x i s t in g P e als e c o n o m lo a lly « n d e ffic ie n tly re s to re d .C L A C K E D B E L L S r e c a s t, a n d A N C I E N T I N S C R I P T I O N S

produce d In fa o -s lm tle w h e n re q u ire d .M e n w h o a re rin g e rs se n t t o In s p e ct T o w e rs a n d re p o rt u p o n t N

tu n e a n d c o n d itio n o f B ells a n d F it t in g s .M U S I C A L H A N D B E L L S tu n e d in D ia to n ic a n d C h r o m a #

Scales In se ts o f a n y n u m b e rs .


H.M. ROTAL ORDNANCE STORES, FOR BELLS

CHARLES CARR,■.-fed.,

B E L L FO UN DERS,

S M E T H W IC K , B IR M IN G H A H

Gold Medallists <md Founders oj Maiden

Peals,

Recasting, R ehanging, R e p a in

A l l K in d s o f W ° r k U u d e r t ^ e n

Send f o i C A T A L O G U E an d T E S T IH O N IA L S P ost F re t .

m-•> |*«iBted by (ke Piopiietors, at their Ofices in Selbomc Bead, Walthamstow, and Published by SiMrmMi HAWiLTOM,l^î§

MP Co., Lid,, FaietBOfter Ro I«ai|t)oni BiQi ___

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No. 1560. VOL. XXX.] S A T U R D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 24, 1912. TPrice O ne P e n n y



C L O C K S — B E L L S — C A R I L L O N S .

GEORGE H.COLDW ELLMAKBR o r

OHUROH, TURRET,M B

WIMBORNE MINSTER TENOR (30 cwt.) OF THE NEW RING OF 10,

■STABklSHBD 1830

JO H N P rT t CHARO,C H U R C H

B E L i : R O P E ,

m sL Ain) m m ropeM a .n u -F a .o - t u r e r .

L O U G H B O R O U G H .1. p . has bad many years' experience tn waking Bellropes, and makes them

only of the best qaailty.

PUGI U8Z 0M AF?UCATIOVi

J<Ai Mey and Smh, Ltd.HAVE MADE

B E L L R O P E S

Since the Reiga of Qeorgc III.For EstimateB send wen number and length of

it of Tenor, and reqaired to

J O H N A S T L E T & S O N S , L tdRope M akers, CO V E N TR Y^


Beaotiihl Silk Peal Records, verjr attractive. W. MArnswB, Cbange-Rineeri B0nd|Stnet,tKM|Mto((^,

PUBLIC OLQCK^^M I B F I E L D ,

■ • T I M A T M l>RHB.

JAM ES SHAW,SONa Cil

GHUBCH & CABHiI iOM

C H U R C H B K L t H A N G S R S i

LEEDS ROAD, BRADFORb.TOKKt.,

BIVAaUM H M.

B a l l ! o u t S l u l y o r to R l a i i . Chinh B t i l i i S c h o o l B o l l s , aad F o o t o f f B o l ls .

O L D B E L L S R B C A S T O R R t t H l l l f t t .

Mnsioal Hand BelliIB sots, piatoBlo Of Chroaatle Boilla'

m io a l O l o ^ j ^ loi

Mmmluimm h Stum Pofeir 0/ wary

CHURCH T U R R E T f t PU SLIC

C L O C K S .

P r t n Lioto aad Eotimateo » i<ob.

Greenleaf ft Tristramliw r^ HiiU f x n ie r i i ,

And QU AIiU TDD BB IiIi TU N BBB H B R K F O R D . !

THB BBLL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD*.

LLEWELLINS ft JAMES, ltd . c a s t l e q r e e n , BRISTOL.Chiircli BellsB e l U r e c a M t o N o t e S T E E L ,tmdBelmng. v WuS B m liE - •IN S C R IP T IO N S

i r e i T H F U L L Y R E P R O D U C E O r l-U C .W E U l.lfS S BR IS 'rO U .. o r O A K .

t)hc are also accomplithed CHAf^GE RINGERS, ttnt to examine BeUt and PiUngs, and nport thereon.

HARRINQTON«PATBHT

T u b u l a r B e l l sFOR C ^ R C H E S .

rubular Balls a n better and eheaper than the eld form ef Bell;

(ffi* EtSHT BELL8- oiiul Sise •• •• •• £160Large do. ................... £210 to £260

F e t TeMlmeDlali and Fcolpeetiu apply to

Harrington, Latham & Co.,■ A R k S D O N , C O V E N T R Y .


. Xi),0 Ql(l, .Silver* or Bronze. TIA'iiiruiliement of badg9 isinthflfbim

of a €hnFGh BoU, of a troe and oorrect api bft worn a> « pondant.

mMnS, brooch, or badge. On the waist of the bell U m is a nandsomely-engraTed Bhirld. soitable for an inscription.

Tbe bell is i^bs. deep &om headstock to clMpec-fligbt! tbree qnarters of an inob broaai and can be bad with ring orpin attai4ii»Bnt>

JF u u n Notbi—This handsome jewel is made in the CORRECT FORM of a CHURCH BELL.

W EBB ft B EN N ETT,

Chureh Bell Hangers 4 ; Tnnere,MIkb STRKKT, '

R IDLIJfQTOJf, OXFOBD.W, A B. u e prutioal riagen, and having

had coiuiderable experiene& in Chnrch Bell Hanging and Toning with confidence solicit the patronage of Clergjr, Chnrchwardens and Ringers generally.

W. and B.'b Wronght Iron X Frames for Charch Bells are acknowledged to be one Of tbe best kinds.

Towers inspected, Reports and Estimates given. Ellacombe Chime Hammers fixed. Bell Ropes sappiied.

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llt t o an!) lingers’No. 1560. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1912. [V o l . XXX.

T H E K E N T C O U N T Y A SSO CIA TIO N .The Annual Meeting of the Tonbridge District was held

at Chiddingstone, and was well attended, nearly every tower in the district being represented. Ringing commenced at 3 o’clock. The committee meeting was held at The Castle inn at 4.15, when over thirty new members and probationers (including the Cowden band) were elected. The Rectors of Cowden and Chiddingstone and Miss M.E . Wilkinson, of Seal Chart, were elected hon. members. It was decided (subject to the approval of the members at the general meeting) that the meetings for the ensuing year be held as follows; spring meeting at Staple- burst, summer meeting at Seal Chart, autumn meeting at Penshurst, and the annual district meeting at Edenbridge.

At 5 o’clock the members attended a special service in church. The prayers were read by the curate (the Rev.E . Hayter Cox), the lesson was read by the Rev. F . L . Schreiber (Vicar of Shipbourne), the Rector’s wife (Mrs. Salmon) presided at the organ, and there was a good muster of the choir present. The address was given by the Rector, who took as his text i Corinthians 10-3. “ Do all to the glory of God.” The Rector said he gladly welcomed the ringers that afternoon as workers together for God’s glory, and the very fact of their beginning their proceedings that afternoon with a. service in the church shewed that they wished to keep before their minds a high ideal. T he rev. gentleman then proceeded to point out that change-ringing was a great Art, and required patience and and urged his hearers to be regular and puBctnal at the ringing for Sunday %rvices at their res- pibctive churches. H e thought that nothing sounded tM r^ than to bear only a few bells ringing instead of the iriiiole peal, and it gave the congregation an idea that there was. slackness or indifierence of the ringers. A little arrangement beforehand would prevent this.

SeirVlce over the members adjourned to The Castle inn, i ^ r e an excellent meat tea was soon being discussed. A f ^ tea |he general meeting was held, th r Rector prey i n g , supported by the Rev. F . L . Schreiber and L. Walters, esq., hon. members. The District Secretary read tetters of apology for non attendance from Col. H . Streat- fi^ d and P. C. C. Francis, esq., hon, members. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The District Secretary then read his annual report, in which be congratulated the members on the flourishing ccffidition of the district. It was with the deepest regret that he had to record the loss the district had sustained by the deaths of Mr. H . S. W ard and the Rev. J. Lang- borne, and also by the removal of their friends from Speld- hurst rectory.

Mr. W . Latter was unanimously re-elected district secretary, with the thanks of the members for past services. Mr. Latter briefly returned thanks for his re- election, and announced that Mr. D. Wright, late of Westerham, had left the county, and was therefore not eligible for re-election as district representative on the central committee. Mr. G. Edwards, of Chiddingstone,

i,;UnaQiixiottsly elected to that office. The Rev. F . J. O. s*« Benevolent Scbeoie was ttiea discusied, and

several suggestions made, and it was decided unanimously to support the scheme. The secretary reported on the testimonial fund to Miss Leny, saying that it was suggested that they could not let Miss Leny leave Speld- hurst without shewing some slight token of their esteem and appreciation of the many kindnesses they had received at Speldhurst for so many years past, and he was glad to say that nearly all the bands in the district b^d contributed to the fund. The present, which consisted of a gold bar brooch with eight miniature bells attached, was handed round for inspection and much admired. Great regret was expressed that Miss Leny was unable to be present owing to her being seriously ill, and the brooch will be forwarded to her, and hopes were expressed of her speedy recovery.

It was decided that the meetings for the ensuing year should be held as suggested by the committee, and that the next quarterly peal should be attempted af Edenbtidge, method Treble Bob, conductor the secretary. The district secretary reported on the central committee meeting held at Canterbury on November 18th last. There befag 00 other business hearty votes of thanks were accorded to |dl those at Chiddicigstone who had assisted at the service and had otherwise made the meeting such a success. Ttij^ was seconded by Mr. A. Laurence (Tonbridge), and j u ried unanimously. The Rector and Mr. L . Walter brie% replied, and the Rector undertook to convey their thanks to his wife and the choir.

This terminated the meeting, and the members ad-, joutued to the tower and the bells were kept gdiug .uQtil a late hour.

N O R TH IAM , SU SSE X .

The ring of six bells in the parish church o f Northiam, East Sussex, are sadly in need of restoration, and the church folk are endeavouring to secure the necessary ) money to have the work carried out. Two grand ent«> tainments were given in The Six Bells hotel assembly i room on Thursday afternocm and evening irclasi week, th«' proceeds being devoted to the bells repair fund and Northiam Boy Scouts. The ball is a fairly latfe buildiagi and at both per/ormances was packed to its utmost cap»« city, both objects receiving substantial suins.tts a rn o k of the undertaking. Ths programme consisted of verj^ classical music, which was greatly appreciated.; Amateur theatricals were also included, and those: who took part 'ta that portion of the proceedings acquitted themselves excellent style. .

H e r n e (Kent).— On Saturday, February 17th, at St. Martin’i church, a qaarter-peal of Bob Minor, in 48 mins. T.' Stone, F,. Jones, W . Sorrell, C. Holman, £. Hartop, E. Slingsby. Coit- ducted by F. Jones.

Fo r s a l e . — Church Bells of Devon, £1 is .; Buckingham, 103. 6d.: Suffolk, 8s.; Wilts, 3s. ,6d. ; Cambridge, 38. 6d.;

Cornwall, 3s. 6d.; and several other counties.— E. E. W ., Q, Spencer Road, Qotteohaip Park, Wimbledoo, S. W,

590 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Feb. 24, igia.

AN U N M U S IC A L DOG.Is it not strange, that the dog, which is the most in

telligent of quadrapeds, should be most adected by music ? Whether bis emotion is caused by a melancholy disposition or created by some vague instinct of a time when the world was fair, and his ancestors enjoyed the freedom of the woods, or music speaks to him as Richter tells us, “ of those things we have never found in our lives, and shall not find,” cannot be determined. It is at least a metaphysical problem. W as it not Plato who banished music from his republic ? And is it not a fact that some of the most remarkable men of genius have looked upon it with disfavour, or treated music with the greatest indiflerence ? Ask a change-ringer what is music, he may probably point to the bells. Ask the Highlander, and he tells you the bag-pipes. A mother, and she will say the voice of her own child. The poet Congreve wrote:—

" Music has charms to soothe a savage breast,To soften rocks and bend a knotted oak.”

Blit there is a dog on the farm close to our caravansary who goes into convulsions at the sound of our village bells, which reminds one of a certain journalist who would have all our throats severed. The name of the brute is Grow- ser. H is master finds him with free board and lodgings in a fieat little gabled one-storied house, to which he is aitached by a chain. The dog’s sole duties are to warn y s master and the farm of the approach of any suspicious jeiikracters, such as poachers or itinerant purloiners of 'djaimed property. He is always on the scent for nuisances, ia di apparently our weekly serenading at the church tower, peeping through the trees on to his lair, is one of hte^gilevances.

Mind you Growser never barks at those he fears, such as the farmer, from whom is the source of his sustenance.

. Like the newspaper critic he will not cavil at Mother Grundy. He wags his tail at those in power, but the “ insignificant nobodies ” are a particular mark for his displeasure. The other night when the sun had sunk behind the western skies,.there was quite a tumult at the farm, <Qrowser was frantic with rage and storm. It was not the

V b^lrihgeis this time. It was the hooting of an owl, which had -perched himself oh the ridge of the barn close to

' Gfowser’s freehold. He was completing semi-circles aroood his kennel as fast as we make changes on the bells. $ listened,ând intierpreted their languages, thus learning tlw cause of the hullabaloo* Owl. W hat ho ! W hat ho ! t)6g. Art thou a ghost or goblin doomed to make the night hideous with thy screams ? Owl. W ith music I cbeer the earth for the loss of the sun. Dog. Wretch that thou art, what music is there in thy dolorous notes ? Get the begone or my master, with his gun, shall lay thee loi7 for thy pains.

Owl. W hat h o ! W hat h o ! It is for thee, mad dog, to escape the source of thy sufferings. I do not complain of thee.

Dog. Don’t you see this chain about my neck ? How can 1 relinquish society ?

Owl. Then pay the penalty of thy follies with resignation. They who complain do but exhibit the measure of their ignorance. W hat ho 1 Good night. G. F . M.

B o l n e y (Sassex).—‘On Wednesday, February 14th, as a wel- Gome to the Rev. E. W. Mitchell, on being inducted to the living of Bolney, a qaarter-peal of Grandsire Triples. W. Vincent, T. Gasson, W. Wheeler, F. Stoner, W. H. Packham, G. êwry, W, Walder CQodactor, G. Pagkhaoi,

B O L N E Y , S U S S E X .The death of Mr. George Walder took place on Monday,

February 12th, at his residence at Bolney Street after a short illness, in his 89th year. The deceased was connected with the choir and ringers at the parish church for upwards of sixty-five years. In the forties the Bolney ringers were famed throughout the county for their excellent striking, in fact their pride in that respect eventually proved their downfall. In the early forties Mr. Walder, with several other young men, were anxious to learn something about ringing, but owing to the conservatism of the older men they never had a chance to do anything beyond raising the bells or ringing a few rounds. In 1847 the churchwardens granted the young men a separate practice night, and requested the older men not to molest them. Soon after this however the leader of the young men, with other members, joined the Mormon movement, eventually going to Salt Lake C ity ; and the hand of death was also busy among the older men, three being removed in one year. , Ringing at Bolney sank to a very low ebb for many years, but Mr. Walder stuck to the bells and obtained all the ringing that was possible. The present Bolney ringers’ society was formed in 1886, and provision made for regular practice, but it was not until 1894 that the first peal, Grandsire Triples, was achieved. This was Mr. W alder’s first and only peal, and was the first by a local band for upwards of forty-nine years. He was then in his 72nd year. On his 80th birthday his brother-ringers presented him with a grandfather’s chair, fitted with a book rest, and on his 85th birthday he assisted in ringing a 504 of Grandsire Triples in which three generations of the W alder family took part. H^ was appointed parish clerk in March, 1862, and held the oflSce until October, 1902 (46 years) when advancing years compelled him to resign. Owing to the; generosity of the late Vicar (the Rev. T . Austen Holcroft) and other leading gentlemen of the parish, he was enabled to end his days in comparative ease and comfort. He.7 was twice married and celebrated two silver weddings. He leaves a widow and four sons and two daughters b^ his first marriage. The interment took place at the parish church on Saturdayi the 17th, amid every token of symt?, pathy and riespect. The newly-appointed Vicar (the Rev,E . W . Mitchell) officiated. The coffin, which bore the following inscription— "G eorge Walder, died February 12th, age 88 years”— was borne from the house to tl^ , church and from thence to the grave by four of his brother ringers, and was lowered into its final resting. place by three sons and three grandsons. After the funeral the ringers engaged in ringing the bells half-mufiled as a token of their respect and esteem, a quarter-peal of Grandsire . Triples condiicted by W . Vincent being brought rounds also 504 and 168 in the same method.

Mr. C. Ridyard, of Worsley, near Manchester, w rites: “ I regret to have tointorm you of the death of my brother Richard Ridyard. The funeral will be at St. Mark’s church, W orsley, on Saturday, February 24th, at three o’clock.”

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l eb. 34,1912. THE BELL NEWS AMD RINGERS' RECORD. 59*

T H E O X F O R D D IO C E SA N G U IL D .The members of the Reading branch held their annual

meeting at Reading on Tuesday, February loth. The proceedings were marred by the funeral of one of its members, namely, Mr. A. W . Reeves, of Caversham, who was interred in Caversham cemetery in the aiternoon, and which naturally cast a gloom over all. The bells of St. Mary’s and St. Michael’s churches, Reading, were rung half-muflled. The whole pull and stand was rung at St, Giles. Service was held at St. Mary’s at 5 p.m. The sermon was preached by the Master, the Rev. C. W . O. Jenkyn, after which the meeting was held in St. Giles’s hall, Mr. W . P. Routh being in the chair. The minutes and balance-sheet of the last meeting were read by the Secretary, and passed as satisfactory. Mr. W . P. Routh was re-elected P resident of the branch, and Mr. A. W . Osborne as Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. Mr. W . Appleby, of Henley-on-Thames, was elected to serve on the Committee. The foremen of the respective towers gave their report of the year’s work, all with one exception being very satisfactory. The Rev. R . H. Hart- Davis also gave some very interesting information as to the progress of the General Guild, compared with twenty- one years ago. Members were present from Checken- don, Henley, Binfield, Caversham, and the three Reading towers, regret being expressed by Mr. Routh on the decease of their brother-ringer. He asked them to postpone their smoker and musical part of the evening on that account. It was proposed to do so, and hold the same at Henley-on-Thames on Saturday, April 20th. The members then dispersed and went to the three towers in the town, where ringing was indulged in till 9 p.m.

T H E D U R H A M A N D N E W C A S T L E D IO CE SA N A SSO C IA T IO N .

The Pre-Lent meeting of this Association wae held at Whickham on the 14th inst., and on this occasion a departure from the general rule was made, and the meeting held on a Wednesday instead of the usual Saturday. The change of day proved quite a success, as it enabled many members to attend who are not engaged on Saturdays, and now that the precedent has been established, no

. doubt at least one Wednesday meeting will be arranged eauh year.

It is a long continuous climb from Swalwell or Dun- ton to the village of Whickham, which stands on an

eminence overlooking the Tyne, but the hearty welcome given by the Rev. Arthur Allwork, removed any tired feeling, and those who attended spent a very pleasant afternoon and evening.

At 5 p.m. the members were entertained to tea at the rectory in a kindly manner, when amongst those present were Mr. J. T . Atkinson (churchwarden), Messrs. Rout- ledge, Stuart, Ferry, Rev. B. Jealous, and members from Newcastle, W est Hartlepool, Chester-le-Street, North Shields, and Gateshead, and the Hon. Secretary. In proposing a vote of thanks to the Rector and Mrs. All work for their hospitality, the President, Mr. RouUedge, mentioned that this was the first occasion upon which the Association had been so entertained at any of their meetings.

Mr. Allwork, in replying, expressed the great pleasure it was to himself and Mrs. Allwork to have the ringers there that day, as it was many years since there had been a meeting at Whickham.

The President announced that owing to pressure of

business the Secretary had asked for some assistance in his duties, and Mr. R. Stephenson, of Wast HartlepdOl, had been appointed Hon. Treasurer pro. tem.

The ringers at Hexham Abbey, and the new ringers at St. Aidan’s, W est Hartlepool, were elected members of the Association in addition to a new band at Wylam<on- Tyne. ________ _

CRO M ER , N O R F O L K ,

On Wednesday, February 14th, in honour of the w a ding of Miss L . A. Dowding, of Cromer, to Mr. C. Newdick, of Walsingham, the following touches were rung : 360 Bob Minor. J. Godfrey, G. Soame, E, Sufiling, J. Moy’ F. Elliott, G. Moy. And 120 with E . King on 4th A 720 of Oxford Treble Bob was lost in the last part. J. Moy, G. Soame, J. Godfrey, F . Elliott, E . King. G. Moy. For evening service 720 Oxford Treble Bob. J. Godfrey,G. Soame, E . Suflling, F . Elliott, E. King, G , Moy conductor. The bells are a nice ring of six, tenor about 12 cwt., but owing to opposition from one or two who do not like bells, are allowed to remain un-rung, except for chiming. The last occasion upon which they were rung was at the relief of Mafeking, excepting a not very successful attempt to ring for a wedding about five years ago, when the whole of the ropes came down once, at least, during the ringing. The band on the present occasion was got together by Mr. J. Godfrey, formerly: of Great Yarmouth, the other ringers being Messrs. J. ândG. Moy, of Aylsham, G. Soame and E . Sufiling, of Mar- sham, and E. King and F . Elliott, of Overstrand. The bells are in good order, apart from the ropes, and it is hoped that it will be possible to get permission for a local band to be formed, and the bells rung properly in the near future, there being practically a band of change- ringers in the neighbourhood.

O V E R STR A N D C H U R CH , N O RFO LK.

At a recent vestry meeting it was unanimoasly decided to apply for a faculty for the restoration and enlargement of the old parish church of Overstrand, which has stood in rains for many years. Already the growth of ivy has been stripped from the walls and tower, and the masonry has been found to be in far better condition than was anticipated. The removal of the ivy has disclosed four corbels in the chancel with carved faces, all in a very good state of preservation. The charch contains the tomb of the late Sir T , Fowell Buxton, Bart, His son, who died in 1858, also li^s buried in the chancel. The ruins of . the old chnicb date from the time of Richard II„ before wffieh a former bnilding bad been undermined by the «|ea. Standing in the midst of charming scenery, with the sea in full view, the ruins of Overstrand church present a picturesque appearance.

P u tn e y .— On Wednesday, February 7th, for practice at St. Mary’s church, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 48 mins. J. Herbert, A. Hubbard, W . Honeyball, H. Cook, C. Hnnt, T . Bolton, W . T . Elson composer and conductor, H. Whanslaw, On Sunday, February n th , for Divine Service, a qnarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 47 mins. C. Collis, jun., J, Kent, S, Jones, W . Honeyball, G. W , Honeyball, T , Bolton, J. Herbert conductor, H. Whanslaw.

D o r c h e s t e r (Dorset).— On Monday, February 5th, at St. Peter’s church, a peal of Grandsire Triples, Parker’s la-part, was attempted, in celebration of His Majesty King George’s safe return from India, but after ringing i hr, 35 mms. it was brought round at 2688 changes, owing to a change course, J. T , Goodwin, S, G, Hodges, C. F, Uphill, T , Page, T , Woolley, C . B, Hurst, G, T , White conductor, W . J, Benger,

59* T B S BELX> NEWS AND HtNGBRS' RBCOHD. Feb. 24, igia.

M A R P L E , C H E S H IR E .

An attempt for a date touch was made at the parish church on Saturday, February loth, but was unfortunately lost after ringing 1552 changes. T . Wood, F . Goodwin,H . Langley, J. Fernley conductor, T . Hodgkinson, J. W . Hartley. After the ringing an adjournment was made to The Ring of Bells, where a splendid table was laid for the ringers and friends, who did full justice to satisfy the wants of the inner man.

The dinner being concluded, a raid was made on the concert room, and the occasion was made a farewell party to Mr. Smith, who is leaving the district. After a few klnn words on this matter by the chairman, songs and recitations were rendered by members of the local company, and a pleasant and jovial evening was spent. It is, worthy of note that it is the longest length by the ringers of the treble, 2nd, and 5th.

S O W TO N , D EVO N .

You don’t see such a thing every day at Sowton. Yes, it was two year's ago the last wedding took place in St. Michael’s church, but this one has brought everyone to the church, foe “ Charlie ” is well known in the village, having taken part in most things that goes on in the parish, being one of the choir as well as a ringer. The Rector (Rev. C. R. Patey), performed the nuptial rite, the service being choral, Mr. J. Seager acting as best man. Presents were received from the Rev. and Mrs. Patey, and from the choir and ringers, the latter ringing a peal of Grandsire Doubles in honour of the event, and to cheer the wedded couple on their new start in life, it being the fervent wish that Mr. and Mrs. C. Scoble be favoured with a full share of this world’s blessings the remainder of their lives.

L L A N B A D A R N F A W R , R A D N O R SH IR E .

The Bishop of Swansea dedicated on the 14th inst., a peal t)f bells at the above church, which completes the restoration of this ancient and interesting church. The sacred edifice -was practicslly rebuilt by the late Misses Severn, of Penybout Hall in 1870, and in 1905 Miss A. Severn gave the organ and built a new vestry. The peal of bells was given by Mr. J. Greenway, the High Sherift of the county, and the Rector, the Rev. Albert Jordan.

E L Y C A T H E D R A L .

' It is well know i^ât the lantern of Ely Cathedral, which makes it unique in England, and was the conception of the talented Prior, Alan of Walsingham, was due to the fall of the central tower. The disaster happened on February 22nd, 1322, just 500 years ago, and is graphically described in a a little book on Ely, written by Dr. Stubbs, the retiring Bishop of Truro, who was, as Dean of E ly, a successor to Prior Alan of Walsingham, whom he greatly admired. _______________

H i g h W y c o m b e ,— On Sunday, EriSroary 4th, for evening set- vice, 973 Sfedman Caters. R . J ^ e s , F . Hayes, G. White, F. Biggs, E. Markham, J. Gcanjlrary, G. F. Williams, J. W . W ilkins, conductor, B, Page,3& Hoing, longest touch.

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êb. 24, ig ii . THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ ftSCORfi.

The chugs or the iosection of notices in this page is ana Peony pet iine (five words may be reclioned to a ifaie). rapetitions at half that price, Notices should eoma to hand not later than Wednesday morning.

T he Ancient Society o f College Youths.- Established 1637.— Meetings /or practice will be held at St. Magnus. Lower Thames Street on Febroary 29th; at Sootbwark Cathedral 00 the 27th; also at St. Mary's, Walthamstow, each Satnrday at 7.30,

A district meeting will be held at St. Alphegî Greenwich, on March and. Tower open 4.30 to 8 p.m.

W il l ia m T . C o c k b k il l , Hon, Ste,32, B igtlef Road, Clapham, 5 .17.

The London Connty Association late the St. James’s Society.— Established 1824.— SoDthern District.— A meeting for nnited practice and social intercourse will be held on Siatnrday, March §th, at SS, Peter and FanI, Mitcham. Tower o ^ n from 4 p.m. to 7.45 p.m, Business meeting at The Queen's Head at 8 p m . F. A , S mith, Hon. Sec.

86, Gaskarth Road, Balham Hill, S.W,

T h e Lancashire Association,-Manchester The next meeting will be held at St, Peter's cbarch, Ashion-under Lyoe, to-day, Saturday. February 24th. Balls available Itom 4 p.m,

W . W o l s ib n c r o f t , Br, Sec.

St. M artin's Guild for the Diocese of Birm iogham,-Established i755.-The Annual Henry Johnson Commemoration Dinner will beheld at Ye Olde Royal hotel, Temple Row, Birmingham, to-day. Sat., February 24th, Francis Edward Dawe, esq. in the chair. Tickets free to all fully qualified members whose subscriptions are paid up to date, to other members and friends 2s. 6d, each.

A. F addom S m it h , Hon. Sec.I I , Albert Road, Handswortb, Birfflinghaffl

T he Lancashire Association.— Blackburn Branch.— The next branch meeting will be held at Padiham on Saturday, March and. ]Bell8 ready at 3 o’clock. Meeting at 6.30 p.m.

] . W atson, Branch Sec,

T h e Dudley and D istrict Guild. — The aoD ual meeting of the above Guild will be held at Dudley on Saturday, March and. Bells available at 3 o’clock. Service in church at5 o’clock, conducted by the Rev, A, Gray Maitland (President), with an address by the Rev. H . C. Burnett. A free tea will be provided for those who notify me not laier than Wednesday, February 28th. Business meeting afterwards. All past and present members and other ringing friends of the Guild ate cordially invited.


Stoke Archidiaconal Association, — The next monthly meeting will be held at L«ngton on Saturday, March and. Please notify Mr. H. Stanley, Tower Secretary. 8, Berd- more Street, Fenton, of how many intend to be present on or before February 29th.

Rbv. C. E . D o N « B ,ig g g J. JoaSSOH, 004.S.

T h e Lancashire Association. — Furness and Liake District Branch.— The half-yearly meeting of the above will be held at Kendsil on Saturday, March gtb. The parish church iiells (10), available from 3 p,m, Meeting intbe school at 5 p.m,

Wm, R obin son , Br. Sec]

The Kent Connty Association.-Rochester District.— The next meeting of this district itill be held at Borden, near Sittingbourne, on Saturday, March i6th. Bells available from 3 p.m. Half rail fares up to as. allowgd at this meeting. Subscriptions are now due. It is hoped that all membeis who possibly can, will attend to discuss the proposed Benevolent Fund.

E d w a r d A. G. A l l b n . Han, Sec,

N otice,— Practice is discontinued at Si. John's, Deptford, daring rebangiog.

F. W . R ich ar d so n .

C b a n g b o f A d d b b sIi.— Albert Walker has removed to 81, Baker Street, Sparkhill, Birmingham. ______________

C A M B R ID G E S U R P R IS E R O Y A L .

B y H. D a i n s .

1 0 ,4 4 0 .

2 3 4 5 6 M W H

4 3 6 5 2 -

5 6 2 3 4 - -

2 3 5 6 4

5 2 3 6 43 5 2 6 4

25463 - 45362 -63254 - - 52436 - - 34625 - -

- 26543 - - 35642 - 6354256342

Thrice repeat the calling of the five first courses, and complete the composition. It contains the full extent of the*3rd, 4th, and 5th bells at six course-ends in 6ths place, and the 6th the full extent at six course-ends each way in 5-6 ,

It will be noticed that I have lengthened Middleton’s celebrated composition up to 29 courses. Of course it will lengthen in any part, but the qualities mentioned could not otherwise hold up. As thus extended, the composition runs up in Maximus to 15,312 changes. In my opinion, ere long, the talented young men of the present day will not be satisfied with 5000 of this method. That being so, we here have something more for accomplishment.

Dr. A. B . Carpenter writes to say that the peal of Double Norwich Major by H. Price, published this week on page 586 of “ T h e B e l l N e w s ,” is false, as the 4th lead of the first course is repeated in the 5 th course.

C A M B R ID G E S U R P R IS E R O Y A L .

B y the same Author.6120.

2 3 4 5 6 M W H

52436 - -64235 -36245

42563 - -

5 6 4 2 3 - -

45623 36524 -

52364 - -3526425463 -45362 -

23594 -

6253435426 - - 42356 - -

34256 23456

This composition has the 6th the full extent in 5ths at six course-ends, and at five course-ends at home. Allthe 6 - 4 S and 5 - 6 S .

5 0 1 6 P L A IN B O B M AXIM US.

B y H . P r ic e .

23456 w M H

42635 - - 34625. - 23645 -

6 2 5 3 4 - -

36524 -5 2 3 6 4 -

352642 3 5 6 4

4 5 2 3 6 - - -

2 4 5 3 6 5 2 4 3 6

4 3 5 2 6 -

5 4 3 2 6 3 2 5 4 6 -

5 3 2 4 6

2 5 3 4 6

42356 - 35426 - 23456 -

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Mr. F . Knights, of 15, Heigham Street, Norwich, asks throogh the medium of this paper, if Mr. Shaw, of the firm of James Shaw, Son and Co., of Bradford, Bellfounders, will com- municaie with him, as his letter has been returned through the Dead Let< ter Office.

5 9 4 TRK BBLL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. lêb. 24. igia.

T H E JA SP E R SN O W D O N S E R IE S .

riR A N D S IR E ; ai. 6i., Enlarged. Now R e a d y .Gives faUioslractiodi tor the beglnnec ; “ any now peate: the APPENDIX

by the Rev. C. D. P. D * vn s. M .A .j and the THOMPSON PATORS and DIAGRAMS, embtaiing the wbolt of tbs G ian diin taieafobai M W. H. T nou t ■OM, l ag., M.A. (««4PagM)._____________________________ _

Q TED M AN ! ai. 6<{. B t t h b B U v . C h a r l b s D. P.DAVIES, M.A., With aa A n iR D iz b f Si> A s n a i H btw m d, B m .le R»¥. B._________ _ b ; Boiw B*, and W . H. T a o i i r i o a , ^ . Cwamanoei with

Coiblai and null Ibnngb la CjaqBBi (17] o lanir piUMadba lata Ipaiaa).

R O P E -S IG H T :Price, aa before, is. 6d.

6t h Edition: NOW READY.

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M ETH O D S.— NOW READY.— THOROUGHI.Y R e v i s e d (5th) E d i t i o n : Contains seven

enuine M in o r S d r p r i s e P e a l b : The complete work ss. 6d. i ' aagrams alone is. 6d.; Letter-press alone ib . 6d.

I REBLE BOB. P a* t I.— i s . 6d. Now Ready. With^ Appendix. F an I. oontalni Inuractloni la i prIeUng, traupoiliig, prming, ompning, on oondnotlne peali; an euay an tba /• and Omt-cf-epimt al fto nangea; and a biitory af the varlou oampaiitlou and performanaei. P v t II.i

wbloh v e n lew captei remain, l i net a inltable work fcr beglnnen j aee notloe on tb ao tveco fP a rtl.

n i l IN«| Moalpi afNialMMaa, ky « ■ . iflOWDOB, H, BM iilhall I tm ti U « « i


(T ^ U FF IE L D :" A M o s i c a l M b t h o d f o r 8 , lo, a n dI) BiLLB. A Breadtbeet oantaloing fall dlceotloni lot ringing the above

nay be obtained, « a tii, from Sia Arthuk Hctwood, B a it ., DnlBeld, Derby- The pamphlet on tnii method li now oat of print.)

S ' f c a . b l l e h e c I I T 6 0 .

JOHN NICOLL,

^ ell anln

C k f e ^ a r a f a c t a r ,

60, Q U EEN ’S ROAD, P e c k h a m ,

L o n d o n , s . e .

(Two minutes from Queen’s Road Station, L.B. & 8.C. Railway.)




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f Australia), Rochester, Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Man-

Khester, and W orcester Cathedrals, etc., etc.

T a b l e t s .•M A R B L E T T E Peal Tablet give the great-

«eat satisfactiotl to aU-The foUowhut extracts from testliuonlals received speak for themselves:

" The Tablet Hm fiven every ioHi/m- lion, and it a im in t iy M."

" / like the tabUt hnmetiseî and to iUtiho have teen We hope had U view <« a tromin

" Yourw othitnU t in ornament to tkt torch oj <mr Chnreh,"

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P e a lM A R B L E T T E

is the best material for Peal Tablets. I t is a non-absorbent snbstanceclosely resem- ‘ ‘bling Marble and has a highly polished black surface, which is not afiected by the atmosphere.The lettering is cat into the face and gilded with pnre gold, prodacing a handsome and striking appear ance.

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Memorial Braaaaa, Stained Olaai W indows and Tablet Work o l a v a f f daiorlptlon.

l l e f o s a i t b % m Q t x B ^ je r 0 r tr .

SA T U R D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 24. 191a.

TOWEDNACK, CORNWALL.Two new treble bells to complete the ring of six, were

dedicated by the Bishop of St. Germans last week. For many years the church tower contained three cracked bells, and for more than half a century these bells were not rung. In 1905 the Vicar (Rev. W. Whittley), and his wardens turned their attention to the bells, the result being that the old bells were recast, and a fourth added, at a cost of ; 2oo. A few months ago it was thought that the time had come when an efiort should be made to complete the peal of six, which has now been accomplished, at a further cast of £80. The whole of the work was Entrusted to Messrs. John Warner and Sons.

$ tv o rsrin i;e« .

C H E ST E R .— T H E C H E S T E R D IO CESA N GUILD. ( C h b s t b r B k a n c h .)

Oh Tuesday, February 13 , 19 12 , in Three Hours and Ten Minutes,

A t t h b C h d r c b o f S t . M a r y W i t h o d t - t b b - W a l l s ,

A P E A L O F Q R A N D S IR E T R I P L E S , 3040 C H A N Q B S ; A V a r i a t i o n o f P a r k e r ’ s T w b i< v b - P a b t . Tenor 20 c w t .

S a m u e l J o n b s , s e n . ..Treble. J a m b s M o r g a n . .S f b r r i n g . . . . 2 . P bRobbbt Sferring . . . . 2.

WlUIAM SOOSCB . . . . 3,Artbub L . Smith . . . . 4.

Conducted by H bnrv W , W ildb.

Arranged for A, L . Smith, of Fenton, Staffordshire.

:: i .BRCv H . S m it h H e n r y W . W i l d e . . 7 . W i l l i a m T h o m a s • • • • Tenor

A DIAGRAM OF UNION TRIPLES (1 8 9 3 ), may be had gratis, on application by letter to W. H. T h o m p s o n , 5,

Sillwood Street, Brighton, to whom the unsold remainder baa been returned by the^publisbers.

■Feb. 24, 1912. THE BELL I9EWS AMD RINGERS’ RECORD. i 95

STO N Y STR A TFO R D , BU CKS.

T H E O XFO RD D IO CESAN GUILD,(N o r t b B u c k s . B k a n c b .)

On Tuesday, February 13, 1912, in T m Hours and Fifty-one Mimies,

A t t h e C b d r c h o f S t . G i l e s ,

A t»EA L O F T R E B L E B O B M ^ N O R , 5040 C H A N G E S ;

.B eiog 720 each of Cambridge Snrprise, College Pleasare, College fiz^rcise,. London Scholars' Pleasnre. Woodbine. Oxford and Kent.

Tenor 12J cwt.

A l i r b d C l a r k . . ..Treble, W & l t b r W . B o n h &m . . 4. g U B B B T J . T dok br* . . a. T hom as C . T o m pk in s . . 5.E d w in Y a t e s ..................3. C e c il A. V a l e n t in e ..Tenor.

C o n d u cted b y C e c il A . V a l e n t in e .

^First peal of Treble Bob Minor, First paal of Treble Bob Minor on tbe bells; also the first by a local band.

M ILT O N -N E X T -G R A V E SE N D , K EN T.


On Saturday, January 2 7 ,1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-eight Minutes,

A t tb b P arish Cbdbcb,

A P E A L O F M IN O R , 5040 C H A N G E S ;Being 720 each of Cambridge Snrprise, Woodbine, Oxford «nd

Kent Treble Bob, Canterbury Pleasnre, Plain Bob and Grandsire Minor. Tenor 14 cwt.

lOBii R. D . F e n w ic k joBH B v b l e s . .G oy R. A m bro se . .

..Treble.

. . 2.

. . 3-

F r e d k . H a y e s .................. .. 4.R ic b a r d a . C o n s t a n t . . 5. F b e d s . M . M i t c h e l l ..Tenor.

Conducted by F r e d k . M . M ix c h b l l .

< First peal in seven methods by the band, and on the bells, and first peal of* Minor by all except the ringer ot the 4th.

D A R L E Y d a l e . D E R B Y SH IR E .

T H E M ID LAN D CO U N TIES ASSO CIATIO N.

On Wednesday, January 3 1 ,1 9 1 2 , in Two Hours and Fifty-six Minutes,

A t t h e C b u r c b o f S t . H b l b n ,

A P E A L O F O X F O R D B O B T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; S b ip w a y 's S i x - P a r t . Tenor 17 cwt.

lOBW SiDDALL, JON.* ..Treble.F r e d T r a v is . . . . a.

tiAM ES L. W e ig h t . . . . 5. { E d w in B l a c k w e l l . . . . 6.

W il l ia m B l a c k w e l l . . 7. * G b o k g e C o o b e .....................Tenor.

H e n b y G r e g o r y . . . . 3 T h o m as W n iT E f . . . . 4

Conducted by W, T a y l o r .

*Fitst peal. jF irst peal in the method.

SOW TON. D E V O N .— T H E D EVO N SH IRE G U ILD .

On Wednesday, Februmry 14, 1912, in Two Hours arid Forty Minutes,

A t t h e C h u r c b o f S t . M i c b a e l ,

A P E A L O P Q R A N D S IR E D O U B L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ;

Being forty-two 6-scores. Tenor 9 i cwt.

W il l ia m Ho'Êf . . ..Treble *Jo b n T o t t e r d e l l . . . . 4.Jo b G oo din g .....................2. F r an k D a v e y ..........................5.W il l ia m V icB R Y* . . . . 3; H e n b y S e a g e r ..................Tenor.

Conducted by W il l ia m H o w e .

*First peal. fFirst peal as conductor. Rung on the occasion of the marriage of Charles Scoble. a member of the Sowton branch.

C R A N SL E Y , NO RTH AN TS.

T H E C E N T R A L N O RTH A M PTO N SH IR E ASSO CIATIO N .

' On Saturday, February 17 , 1912, tn Three Hours and Eight Mimtes,

A t IBB C aoR C B o f Sx A n d r e w ,

A P E A L O P M IN O R , 5040 C H A N G E S ;

Being 720 each of Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, Double Court. Oxford Bob, Grandsire, Canterbury, and Plain Bob.

D a v id J. N ic b o l s . F re-d k . C. W o o l l e y P e r c y J. L bnxon .

..Treble, G e o r g e H o lla n d . . . . 4.. . 2. A l b b r t E . W y k e s . . . . 5.

. . . . 3. H o r a c e W. S b a rm a n , , Tenor.

Conducted by D a v id J. N ich o ls .

First peal in seVen methods on the bells, and first in seven methods by all except the condnotor.

U T T O X E T E R , ST A FF O R D SH IR E .

ST O K E A R CH ID IAC O N A L ASSO CIATIO N .

On Saturday, February 17, 191a , in Three Hours and Seven Minutes,

A t x b b P a r is b C b u r c b ,

A P E A L O P G R A K D S IR E T R IP L E S . 5040 C H A N G E S ; C a b t b r ’s T w b l v e - P a r t . Tenor ao c^t.

H. WlLLISFORDJ. R ich ardson . . S. ]. K y n n e r s l b y A. P. C o p e . . . .

*First peal.

E . R o b e r t s .% s ,•W , L u nn . . . . . . . . 6.C . S m i i b . . . . . . . . 7!E . G r e e n . . . . . . ..Tenor.

..TrebU.. . a.

3-• • •• 4*

Conducted by S. J. K y n n e r s l b y .

First peal with a bob bell, and first as conductor.

LE ISTO N , SU FFO LK .

T H E N O RW ICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.

On Baturdiy, February 17, 1912, in Three Hours and Two M im tei,

A t t h e C b u r c b o f S t . M a r g a r e t ,

A P E A L O F T R E B L E B O B M AJOR, 5088 C H A N G E S : I n t b b K e n t V a r ia t io n . Tenor 20 cwt.

A l l e n F. B a il e y * . . ..Treble. J a m e s M. B a il e y . . . . jE “ ~C b a r l b s F . B a i l e y . .

F r e d k . W- B a il b y . . C b a r l b s S amson

2. E r n e s t S. B a il e y . . . . 6.3. N orm an R. B a i l e y . . . . 7.4. E d g a r H. B a il e y . . ..Tenor.

Composed by H. D a in s , and Conducted by N orm an R. B a i l e y ;

*First peal in the method, aged 15. First peal in the method aaconductor.

W O LVE R H A M PTO N , ST A FFO R D SH IR E .

» SO C IE T Y FO R T H E A R CH D E A C O N R Y O F STA FFO R D .

On Saturday, February 17, 1912, in Three Hours and Fifty-two Minutes,

A t XHE C o l l e g ia t e C b u r c b o f S t . P e t b b ,

A P E A L O F S T E D M A N C IN Q U E S , 3019 C H A N G E S . Tenor 33 cwt. in C sharp.

R o b e r t P ic k e r in g * . . ..Treble.G e o r g e H u g h e s . . . . 2.Ja m e s E. G rovbs . . . . 3.T h o m as H. R e e v e s . . . . 4.W il l ia m F ish e r . . . . 5.R e v . E. V. Cox . . . . 6.

* W il l ia m G. H al l . . R o w l a n d C a r t w r ig b t H o r a c e B e l c b e r . .

*JoBN C . A d a m s . . . . fHERBERT K n ig h t *lsAAC P u r s e r . .

7.8.

. . 9.

. . 10,

. . I I .

. .T n u r .

Composed by J ohn C a r t e r , and Conducted by H b r b b r i K n i g b t .

*First peal of Cinques. fFirst peal of Cinques as condnctor. First peal on the bells since being recast and augmented by Messrs. Gillett and Johnston, of Croydon, the " go " being excellent.

M ID D LETO N .— T H E LA N C A SH IR E ASSO CIATIO N , (R o c h d a le B b a n c b )

On Saturday, Februaty 17, 1912, in Two Hours and Forty-six Mint^s,

A t t h e P ar ish C h u r c h ,

A P E A L O F G R A N D S IR E T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; P a r k e r ’s S ix - P a r t . Tenor i z i cwt.

Jo s e p h O g d En . . . W il l ia m C r a b t r e e , H u g h K e y n o l d s

T h o m as W b l l e m s , . . T ^ .

John H o l l o w s ..................T rM t.W il l i a m . S cao F iB L D .. . . 2.T h om as O l d h a m . . . . 3.H a r r y W h it b h e a d * . . 4.

Conducted by H u g b R e y n o l d s .

*First peal. The ringers wish to thauk Mr. and Mrs. Hollows who kindly entertained them.

STA N F O R D -O N -SO A R , N O TTS.T H E M IDLAND C O U N T IE S ASSO CIATIO N.

On Saturday, February 17, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty Minutes,

A t t h e C h u bch o f S t . John t h e B a p t is t ,

A P E A L O F G R A N D S IR E T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S .T en o r 16 cw t.

W il l ia m T b ig g . . ..Treble.G e o r g e W ilso n . . . . 2.H a r r y W h ii t l b . . . . 3-W il l ia m P b b v in . . . . 4.

John Y a t e s , s e n . *JoHM O l d h a m . . .

E dw ar d R e a d e r * W il l ia m T h o r l e y

• • 7- ..T otor

Composed and Conducted by H a r r y W h it t l e .

* First peal of Grandsire. Rung to celebrate the coming of age of the only son of the Rev. C. L . Vashon Baker, Rector of Stanford.

5 9 6 THE BELL I^BWS ADD ^mGERS^ RECURD. Feb. 24, igi«.

.Tenor, W ill ia m G oodm an . . . . 6.2. H b s b i r t S b b p p a r d . . . . 7-

• 3- B b n ja m in G ou g h . . . . 8.4 H a r r » G oodm an . . 9.5. C h a r le s F a u l k s ..Tenor.

D U D L E Y , W O R C E STE R SH IR E .

T H E D U D L E Y AND D IST R IC T S G U ILD .

Oh Saturday, Fibmary 17, igra, in Threi Hours and S ix Hinules,

A t t b k C h d r ch o f S t . T h o m a s ,

A PEA^, O F Q R A N D S IR E C iV rE R S, 5075 C H A N G E S . Tenor 22 cwt.

S a m o b l P b a r c b *John G oo dm ah , ju n .F sa m s G . B u k l ii q h . .

' S a m u e l S p i t t l b JoBN G oo d m an , sb n . .

Composed b y the la te W il l ia m M ic k l b w b ig h t , and Condncted b y John G oodman, j u n .

’ First peal of Caters. This peal was attanged and rung as a compliment to the churchwardens, Messrs. ] . W. Nayler and I, Nichols, tor tfaeit kindness in providing the ringers with a new set of bell ropes.

C R A W L E Y . SU SSEX.T H E SU SSE X CO U N TY ASSO CIATIO N .

Oit Satiiriay, February 17, 1912, in Two Hour* and Fifty-eight Minutes,

' A t t h e C h u r ch ov S t , Jo h n t b b B a p t is t ,

A P E A L O F T R E B L E B O B M AJOR, 5024 C H A N G E S ; I n t h e K e n t V a r ia t io n . Tenor 13} cwt.

A l b e r t M i t c h e l l F r b d k . W . R ic e H e n b y F . E w in s A l v r e d D. M il l s

A l b b b t H ar m an G b o r g b F . H oad G b o b g b I l l m a n O l iv b r S ip f b t t s

• • 5- . . 6.•• 7-..Tenor.

..Treble.. . 2,. . 3.. . 4 .

Composed by W . S o t i a b s t a l i , and Condncted by O l iv e r S i p p b t t s ,

L IV E R P O O L .— T H E Y O R K SH IR E /.SSOCIATION. '

On Saturday, February 17, 1912, in Three Hours and Fijty-five Minutes,

A t t h e C b u e c h o f S t . N ic h o l a s ,

A P E A L O P T R E B L E B O B M A X IM U S, 5040 C H A N Q E S ;Id TBX K b n t V a r ia t io n .

A r t h u r R. J acob . . ..TrebU.H a r r y B o w e r .....................2,G e o r g e H o l m b s . . . . 3.Jo h n T b o b p b ..................... 4W ttLIAM B u r g ar . . . . 5. G e o r g e R. N e w t o n * . . 6.

Tenor 39 cwt. 3 qrs. 10 lbs.

John H o lm an . .S am T b o m a s ,R ic b a r d N bw to n . . . . 9 W il l ia m D a v ie s . . . . 1 0F r e d S a l m o n s .....................11.H a r r y C b a p m a n . . , , Tenor

Composed by C . H . H a t t b r s l b y , and Conducted by H a r r y C h apm an

H ’ First peal on twelve bells. First pea) of Maximus ever rnng in Liverpool by twelve men only. This composition has the 6th its extent at home without the 2nd or third being in 6ths place.

BE CK EN H AM , K EN T.


On Saturday, February 17, 1912, in Three Hours and Three Minutes,

A t t h e C hurch o r S t . G e o r g e ,

A P E A L O F O X F O R D B O B T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; P a b k b r 's F i v b - P a r t . Tenor 14J cwt.

G e o r g e W ic k e n s * . G e o r g e D u e l in g G b o b g e W . C l a b k b * F b b d e r ic K in g . . .

..T reb le . F s e d k . T e s r y .................... 5.. . 2. J o h n B. L o v s l l . . . . 6.. . 3 W a l t e r S m it h ..................7.. . 4. tJoH N W i n n ..........................Tenor.

Condncted by W a l t e r S m ith ,

’ First peal in the method. fF irst peal. Rung in honour of the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. F. Terry.

BRANDON, SU FFO LK .

T H E E L Y D IO CESAN ASSOCIATION.

On Sunday, February 18, 1912, in Two Hours and Forty Minutes,

A t t h e P a r ish C h u r c h ,


Being seven 720s each called differently. Tenor 11 cwt.

F r e d e r ic k S a l t e r * . . ..Treble.A l f r e d M a c r o ...........................P e r c y F o r d b a m * . . . . 3.

’ A l f r e d T u r n e r . . . . 4. W il l ia m S t a n n a r d . . . . 5. T hom as F iiz jo h n ..Tenor,

Conducted by T. F iiz j o h n ,

.’ First peal. First peal on the bells, Mr. Stannard was proposed It mamber before starting.

W O LSTA N TO N , ST A FFO R D SH IR E .

STO KE A R CH ID IAC O N A L ASSO CIATIO N .

Oh Saturday, February 17, 1912. in Two Hours and Forty-seven Minutes,

A t t h e C h u r c b o f S t . M a e g a r e t ,

A P E A L O F Q R A N D S IR E T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; H o l t ’s S ix- P a r t . T e n o r 14 cw t.

E r n e st TiG w BLLf . . ..Treble. C h a r l e s P a g e . .Joh n F a r r e l l H a b r y R o b b r t s C b a r l e s B ishop

2.3-4-

• • S*John M o r l b y .................. .. 6.W il l ia m F it c b f o r d . . 7. A l f r e d B o w bbs . . ..Tenor,

Condncted by C. B ish o p .

’ First peal, f First peal on ei g h t'bells. First peal as condnctor. Rung on the sixteenth anniversary of his wedding-day. Rung as a birthday peal for the ringer of the scd. Quickest peal on the bells.

SU N B U R Y , M ID D LESEX .

T H E M ID D LE SE X CO U N TY ASSO CIATIO N AND LONDON DIO CESAN G U ILD .

Oh Monday, February 19,1911, in Two Hows and Fifty-four Minutet,

A t t h b C b u b c h o f S t . M a r v .

A P E A L O P S T E D M A N T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; T b u b s t a n s ’ s F our- P a r t . Tenor 14} cwt.

W ill ia m W e l l in g . . G e o b g e S p b n c b r . . A l a n R. M acdo n ald W ill ia m W abh b

r: I:'.'.Tmor.

B b r ib a m P r b w e t t . . ..Treble.JoBN H ow es ..................a.JOBN H . B . H b s s e . . 3.H e n r y C . C h a n d l e r . . 4.

Conducted by A l a n R. M a cdo n ald .

First peal o f Triples as conductor. Rnng as a welcome to the Rev. P. C. West, the new Vicar of Snnbnry.

EPSOM , SU R R E Y.— T H E SU R R E Y ASSOCIATION.

Of! Mondtet, February 19, igia , tn Two Hows and Forty-seven Minutes,

A t C h r is t C h u r c h ,

A P E A L O F Q R A N D S IR E T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; H o l t 's S ix - P a r t .

W il l ia m R o binson . . ..Treble,R ic b a r d K e n d a l l . . . . 2.T b o m a s G o f f .....................3,T b o m a s M i l e s .................... 4.

JoBN C raw fo rd . . T b o m a s T u t t e . . . . A l l a n G o w e b . . . . R o b e r t E t b b r in g t o n . T mot.

Conducted by A l l a n G o w b r .

N OCTON, LIN CO LN SH IR E ,

T H E LIN CO LN D IO CESAN G U ILD .(N o r t b b b n B r a n c b .)

On Tuesday, February 2 0 ,1911, in Two Hours artd Forty-tight Mimteti,

A t t b b C h u bch o f A l l S a in t s ,

A P E A L O F M IN O R , 5040 C H A N G E S ;Being 720 each of College Single, St. Clement’s, Doable Oxford,

Double Court, Single Court, Oxford Bob, and Plain Bob.

Tenor 8} owt.

G b o r g e D y k e s *John S e m p e r . . . . E d w a b d R. S b m p b r . .

..T reble. H a e v b y B ow cock . . 2. C h a r l e s S b m p b b . . 3. F r b o e . W . S to k e s

Condncted by F r e d s , W. S t o k e s .

’ First peal. First peal in seven plain methods by the above Guild. Rung as a birthday compliment, and farewell peal to the ringer of the4th, who is shortly leaving the neighbourhood. ---- -------ductor's 50th peal.

. . 4<• • 5 «, , Tenor,

This was the con-

T H E L L A N D A F F D IO C E S A N A S S O C IA T IO N .

N e w p o r t (Mon).— O n Sunday, F ebruary i i th , for evening service at A ll Saints church, a quarter-peal o f Stedm an Triples, in 44 mins. V . Morgan (aged 14, first quarter-peal), A. £ . Mor> gan, J. Bullen, S. Jones, J. W , Jones, C . [jGieedy, |F. Morgan (first quarter-peal as conductor), S . B aiss. ~

Feb. 124,1912. THE BELL N£WS AND RINGERS RECORD. l 97

PO R TISH EA D , SO M ERSET.

' B A T H AN D W E L L S D IO CESA N ASSO CIATIO N .

On Ttut4ay, Februaiy 20, 191a, in Thru H orn and Seven Minntes,

A t IB B C h u r ch o f S t . P b t b r ,

A P B A L O P B O B M A JO R , 5040 C H A N O B S .

Tenor x6 cwt.

W alt e r W a tt s* . . ..Treble. B r m b it G olvsion b . . . . a.F bame W . Ma y ..................3.Mni Mary Jukbs •• •• 4*

G b o r g b T ip p b t t . . 5. Jambs N i s b b t t . . . . . . 6. M iss N b l l i b Git<LiiiaHAM 7. W i l l i a m G ilu n g h a m ..T enor.

Conducted by Miss N b l l i b G il l in g h a m . -

*Fir«t peal. First peal of Major by all tbe band and the first peal o l Major rang on the bells b ; a local band.

K E T T E R IN G , NO RTH AN TS.

T H E C E N T R A L N O R TH A M PTO N SH IRE ASSO CIATIO N .

On Wtdnesia]!, February 14, ig ia , in Two Horns and Twenty-five Btinutes,

A t 7, THB B r o a d w a y ,

A P B A L O F B O B M A JO R , 5056 C H A N a B S .

R aoG iB C b a fm am . . . . i-a. ) . B d w a r d C h a pm a n . . 3-4.

D a v id ] . N ich o ls A l b e r t V. I nns .

5-6.7-8.

Composed by G . H. M a r t in , and Coniacted by D a v id ] . N ic h o l s .

Umpire— L , Chapman.

S H E F F IE L D .— T H E YO R K SH IR E ASSOCIATION.(The St. Peter's Amalgamated Societ}).

Oh T h m ia y , February 15,1912, in T m Houri and Twenty-nint Minutes,

At 31, Bargets Street,

A P B A L O F L I T T L B B O B M A JO R , 5040 C H A N Q E S .

John T h o r p b .................. i-a . I * G b o r g b L b w is . . . . 5-6.CLBMBNT GLBNM . . . . 3-4- I R" WitFRBD COLUBR . . 7-8.’ Composed by H . H d b b a r d , and Condacted by C l b m b n i G l b n n .

This is the first handbell peal to be rang in the method. *First peal in the method. Umpire— Joseph Atkin.

■I T H E K E N T C O U N T Y A S S O C IA T IO N .

L a m b e rh u rs t (Kent).— O n Sunday, F ebruary n t h , for evening service at St. M ary’s church, a date toncb of 1912 changes, in I hr. 8 mins., being 720 of College Single, 720 of Oxford Bob,

o f C anterbury Pleasure, and 112 o f Bob Minor. J. T app, ' G . Fnller, A. M arshall, W . M arshall, J. B ailey, A . Relfe con-

diictor.

B A T H A N D W E L L S D IO C E S A N A S S O C IA T IO N .

T a u n to n .— O n Sunday, F eb ru ary n th , at St. Jam es's church, B qoarter-peal o f Stedm an T rip les, in 45 mins. J. M eadows, J. M atthew s, H . J. Poole, W . S . Doble, T . Doble, W . E vans, E . E . B aigess conductor, W . T arr.

S A L O P A R C H ID IA C O N A L G U I L D .

COALBROOKDALE.— O n Saturday, F ebruary aoth, at H oly T rin ity church, a peal o f Stedm an T riples w as attem pted, but after ringing i hr. 50 mins. it cam e to grief. J. H anley, J. O verton, H . B ailey, J. E lcock, F . S . Downing, W . O verton conductor, W . Saonders, Aston.

T H E S U S S E X C O U N T Y A S S O C IA T IO N .

R ye.— On Sunday, F ebruary 18th, for E vensong at St. M ary's 'ch u rch , a quarter-peal o f G randsire Triples, in 46 mins. H . G . H ceh u rst, L . T . H . S eers, H. F . Cobon, J. B . Bennett, W . B en -

G . J. Youngs, G . Billenness conductor, E . H . W hitem an.


M a id s M o r e t o n .— On Sunday evening, F ebraary 4th, the bells in tbe parish church were rung half muffled, as a token of respect for Mrs. R. Niohols and family in their sad bereavement o f the loss of Mrs. N ichols' daughter, who was interred at Maids Moreton cburchyard on the previous day. A t Newton Longville a peal o f G randsire T rip les was attem pted but lost after ringing i hr. 30 mins. T h e ringers of Maids Moreton shewed their sym pathy for the sam e cause by ringing on Friday, F ebruary gth, a quarter-peal o f Doubles. A. Jones, H . }oneSi H. Jones, sen., H . Stopp, E . N ichols, H . H ayden.

B o t t e s f o r d (Leicestershire).— On T uesd ay, ifebruary 13th, a quarter-peal of G randsire T riples, in 49 mins. T . Rawdin, C . L am b, D. G ilden, A. W ard, M. Bend, R. Bend, S. B aker conductor, W . Turner. Rung as a birthday com plim ent to D. Gilden.

H o r n ch u rch (Essex).— On Saturday, February lo th , a qiiar* ter-peal of G randsire Triples, in 50 mins. G . Chaplin, A . C h ap lin, E . H awkins, E . Butler, G . Playle, J. Dale, W . W atson con* ductor, C . Barlow. Com posed by A. J. Perkins. F irst q a arter peal by the treble and tenor men.

H o l l o w a y .— On T hursday, F ebruary 8th, at the church of S t M ary M agdalene, a quarter-peal of G randsire T riples, taken from Parker's tw elve-part, in 45 mins. W . G . D ariin^ on, E . Brett, A. Barkus, C . G . Jane, W . Bottrill, C . Charge conductor,G . C harge, A. G . C rane. A ll the above are members o f the M etropolitan Police Force.

B e c k e n h a m .— On Sunday, February 4th, for evening service at St. G eorge's church, a quarter-peal ot Stedm an T rip les, in 45 mins. C . H. H ughes, T . H . Taifender conductor, H . T . G ow - lett, W . Smith, J. Milner, J. B . L ovell first quarter-peal in the method, F . J. H ardy, F . J. King.

T H E L A N C A S H IR E A S S O C IA T IO N .

O l d h a m .— A n interesting event took p lace on W ednesday evening, February 14th, in the Oldham parish church. T ho members and their wives along with the V icar, wardens ia d sidesmen assembled in the tow er a t 7 o'clock. A fter a short and interesting speech from the V icar he offered suitable prayers for the unveiling of the board, which has the following inscription : " L an cash ire A ssociation. On E aster D ay, A pril lOth, i g i i , the following members of the above Association rang a true and complete peal of G randsire C aters, consisting of 5003 changes; in three hours and nineteen minutes. Ringers— Sam uel Elson, treble, Sam uel Stott 2, W . Newton 3, H arry Ham pson 4, James H . Barker 5, Alfred W aites 6, Sam uel H . Butterwortb 7, H erbert E . Pulling 8, Isaac Schofield 9, Jam es G arlick tenor. Conducted by Sam uel S tott. Rev. G eorge P erry G ore, V icar, W illiam Aspden, Edw ard Mills, A lbert Ch«et- ham, J a n e s W hitm ore, W ardens, John Booth, A lbert B ro a d - bent, sidesm en." T h e new board is fixed next to one dated January, 1783, which goes to show that change-ringing in O ldham church is an old A rt. A fter the cerem ony the p arty adjourned to tbe C entral Cafe, where an excellent repast was enjoyed. T b e V icar took the chair and thanked the ringers for their services rendered to the church, and he hoped there would be m any more peals to follow. Messrs. Mills, Cheetham and Aspden also expressed their thsinks as w ardens. T h e rem ainder o f the evening w as spent in a social manner. Songs, recitationsi and courses on the handbells were given by several members of the com pany. T b e evenm g was brought to a close bp Messrs. Booth and Broadbent on behalf o f the wardens and sidesmen proposing a vote of thanks to tbe ringers for their hospitality, and Mr. S. Elson, oa behalf of the ringers, replied by thanking the V icar, wardens and sidesmen for their kindness in presenting the peal board. T hus ended one o f the most enjoyablo gatherings ever held by the ringers of O ldham parish church.

5^8 THE B£LL NEWS AND RINGERS RECORD. lêb. 24, ig i i .

M A R P L E , C H E S H IR E .

An attempt for a date touch was made at the parish church on Saturday, February loth, but was unfortunately lost after ringing 1552 changes. T . Wood, F , Goodwin, H. Langley, J. Fernley conductor, T . Hodgkinson, J. W . Hartley. After the ringing an adjournment was made to The Ring of Beils, where a splendid table was laid for the ringers and friends, who did full justice to satisfy the wants of the inner man.

The dinner being concluded, a raid was made on the concert room, and the occasion was made a farewell party to Mr, Smith, who is leaving the district. After a few

,kinn words on this matter by the chairman, songs and recitations were rendered by members of the local company, and a pleasant and jovial evening was spent. It is worthy of note that it is the longest length by the ringers of the treble, 2nd, and 5th.

SO W TO N , D EV O N .

You don’t see such a thing every day at Sowton. Yes, it was two year’s ago the last wedding took pla.ce in St. Michael’s church, but this one has brought everyone to the jchurch, for “ Charlie ” is well known in the village, having taken part in most things that goes on in the parish, being one of the choir as well as a ringer. The Rector (Rev. C. R. Patey), performed the nuptial rite, the service being choral, Mr. J. Seager acting as best man. Presents were received from the Rev. and Mrs. Patey, and from the choir and ringers, the latter ringing a peal of Grandsire Doubles in honour of the event, and to cheer tjie wedded couple on their new start in life, it being the lervent wish that Mr. and Mrs. C. Scoble be favoured with a full share of this world’s blessings the remainder of their lives.

L L A N B A D A R N F A W R , R A D N O R SH IR E .

The Bishop of Swansea dedicated on the 14th inst., a peal of bells at the above church, which completes the restoration of this ancient and interesting church. The sacred edifice was practicslly rebuilt by the late Misses Severn, of Penybout Hall in 1870, and in 1905 Miss A. Severn gave the organ and built a new vestry. The peal of bells was given by Mr. J. Greenway, the High Sherifi of the county, and the Rector, the Rev. Albert Jordan.

E L Y C A T H E D R A L ,

It is well known that the lantern of E ly Cathedral, which makes it unique in England, and was the conception of the talented Prior, Alan of Walsingham, was due to the fall of the central tower. The disaster happened on February 22nd, 1322, just 500 years ago, and is graphically described in a a little book on Ely, written by Dr, Stubbs, the retiring Bishop of Truro, who was, as Dean of E ly, a successor to Prior Alan of Walsingham, whom he greatly admired. _____________

H ig h W y c o m b e .— On Sun dgfT F ebruary 4th, for evening ser vice, 973 Stedm an Caters. Coles, F . H ayes, G . W h ite, F, Biggs, E . Markham. J. Gi^nsbnry, G . F . W illiam s, J. W . W il kins, conductor, B . Pag>^ W . H oing, longest toach.

T H E L A N C A S H IR E A S S O C IA T IO N .

O l d h a m .— An interesting event took place on W ednesday eveniDg, February 14th, in the O ldham parish chorch. T h e members and their wives along with the V icar, wardens and sidesmen assembled in the tow er at 7 o ’clock. After a short and interesting speech from the V icar he offered suitable prayers for the unveiling of the board, which has the following inscription : “ L an cash ire A ssociation, On E aster D ay, A pril lotfa, 1911, the following members of the above Association rang a true and complete peal of G randsire C aters, consisting of 5003 changes, in three hours and nineteen minutes. R in g e r ^ Sam uel Elson, treble, Sam uel S tott 3, W , Newton 3', H a iry Hampson 4, James H . Barker 5, A lfred W aites 6, Sam uel H . Butterworth 7, H erbert E . Pulling 8, Isaac Schofield 9, Jam es G arlick tenor. Conducted by Sam uel Stott. Rev. G eorge Perry Gore, V icar, W illiam Aspden, Edw ard Mills, A lb ert Cheet-^ ham, J a n es W hitm ore, W ardens, John Booth, A lbert B ro a d - bent, sidesm en” T h e new board is fixed next to one dated January, 1783, which goes to show that change-ringing in O ldham church is an old A rt. A fter the cerem ony the party adjourned to the C entral Cafe, where an excellent repast was. enjoyed. T h e V icar took the chair and thanked the ringers for their services rendered to the church, and he hoped there would be m any more peals to follow. Messrs. Mills, C h eeth am an d Aspden also expressed their thanks as w ardens. T h e rem ainder of the evening w as spent in a social manner. Songs, recitations, and courses on the handbells were given by several members oi the com pany. T h e evening was brought to a close bp Messre.- Booth and Broad bent on behalf o f the wardens and sidesnien proposiog a vote of thanks to the ringers for their hospitality, and Mr. S. Elson, on behalf of the ringers, replied by thanking the V icar, wardens and sidesmen for their kindness in presenting the peal board. T hus ended one o f the most enjoyable gatherings ever held by the ringers of O ldham parish church.

N O R T H IA M , SU SSE X .

The ring of six bells in the parish church of Northiam, East Sussex, are sadly in need of restoration, and; the church folk are endeavouring to secure the necessary money to have the work carried out. Two grand entertainments were given in The Six BellS hotel assembly room on Thursday afternoon and evening in last week, the proceeds being devoted to the bells repair fund and the Northiam Boy Scouts. The hafi is a fairly large building, and at both performances was packed to its utmost capacity, both objects receiving substantial sums as a result of the undertaking. Tbs progratiime consisted of very classical music, which was greatly appreciated. Amateur theatricals were also included, and those who took part in that portion of the proceedings acquitted themselves in excellent style.

H o l l o w a y .— On T hursday, F ebruary 8th, at the church oi St. M ary M agdalene, a quarter-peal of G rahdsire T rip les, taken from Parker’s tw elve-part, in. 45 mins, W . G . Darlington, £ , Brett, A. Barkus, C . G . Jane, W . Bottrill, C . Charge conductor,G . Charge, A . G . C rane. A ll the above are members of the M etropolitan Police Force.

B e c k e n h a m .— On Sunday, F ebruary 4th, for evening service at St. G eorge’s church, a quarter-peal of Stedm an T rip les, in 45 mins. C . H . Hughes, T , H . T affender conductor, H , T , G ow - lett, W . Smith, J. Milner, J, B. L ovell first quarter-peal in the method, F .J . H ardy, F . J. King.

Fo r S A L E .— C hurch Bells o f Devon, i s . ; Buckingham, 108. 6d . ; Suffolk, 8 s .; W ilts, 3s. 6 d .; Cam bridge, 38. 6d,;

Cornw all, 3s. 6d ,; and several other counties.— £ . £ . W ., 6, Spencer Road, Cottenham Park, W im bledon, S .W i

Feb. 24, igi2 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD 5 9 9

M IL T O N -N E X T -G R A V E S E N D , K E N T

T h e ringers and friends of the above, to the nuonbet of thirty, were entertained by the Rectdr and churchwardens to their annual dinner and concert on Saturday, February 17th, at the Institute, Miltoa. T he Rector w as in the chair, being ably supported by J. Russell, esq., and W J. Cham pion, esq., churchw ardens and vice- presidents. Ringers were present from the neighbouring towers Swanscom be, G ravesend, and Cobham . An excellent dinner w as served, and great amusement was\ caused by the menu, as each item had been arranged in bellringing te rm s ; roast beef being termed “ London,” mutton *• Canterbury,” pork “ K en t,” etc. and at times a poor waiter was lookmg nonplussed when a ringer asked for C anterbury, P la in ' Bob, and a smash up. But a w ay w as found out of the difficulty, and am ple justice was done to the various

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items. O ne thing not receiving a bellringing name on the program m e, was the refreshm ents that were so liberally served out, and that w as prom ptly dubbed by the father o f the Milton band, “ bell oil.” ‘

A fter the dinner a very pleasant evening was spent, and judging from the excellent speeches delivered, perfect harm ony reigns in the tower, and when there is any jangling, they are soon brought into rounds.

A fter the toast o f “ T h e King ” had been honoured as only ringers can, the President asked the com pany to drink to “ T he Miltoa Bellringers.” H e said in his experience he had never met a better lot of men than the ringers were at the church to-day. T h e y were good fellow s; had a sort of freem asonry am ong th e m ; good ringers, and above all that, good honest churchm en. H e remembered the day when the belfry w as not considered part o f the ch u rch ; he had been in the tower

JOHN TAYLOR & CO..

LOUGHBOROUGH^ Leicestershire.F O U N D E R S of the Ring of B ells for ST . P A U L ’S C A T H E D R A L

the Heaviest Peal p fu z Ringing Bells in the W orld" T h is is unquestionably the grandest ringing peal in E n glan d,an d therefore in

the w orld.” T h e late Lord G rim thorpe, K .C .— Tim es, N ov. go, 1878.

F O U N D E R S OF “ G R E A T P A U L ”

rm tr 0t//» 9I> PairM*$ CaUtdnU, DuWa,

A lso Fonnders of the peals o f Bells at the C ath ed rals ot W orcester, Newcastle on-Tyne, Edinburgh (St. M ary’s), Dublin (St. P atrick ’s), C h rist Chnrch, N .Z . Siogapor?.

A lso “ G reat John " and the ring of T en at B everley M in ster; and the ring of T en a t the Im perial Institi^te.

Also the bells o f Dnndalk r .c . Cathedral, and “ G reat Bede " o f Downside A bbey, Also for the town halls o f M anchester, Preston, Bradford, H alifax, Rochdale,

W akefield, M iddlesbrough, Kendal, and L on d o n d erry; and the Sydn ey and Adelaide Post Offices in A n stn lia .

AIbo the chime el bells at Ames College, Iowa, D.S.AI|4 nd tbe rocait " G caodifon ," of B ietp r C a th e d fil

and seen glasses containing— not w ater— but he knew such a condition of affairs was now doue aw ay with, and the belfry, was now recognised as part of the sacreJ ;- building. H e said he was proud to be the President of the band, as theyhdd provefd them selves worthy of it. Realising that new bell ropes were needed, they had taken the m atter out of the wardens hands and organised a social evening in the form of a whist drive and dance, and had made it so successful that they were able to purchase new ropes without any call whatever on the church. In conclusion the President said he was please^ with the progress of the band, but what he liked best was the regular nnging on Sundays, and urged the ringers to alwavs realise that above their ambition to rise in the art nf ringing, they should consider Sunday ringing their first duty.

Mr. F . Mitchell (leader), responded for the band, and after thanking the proposer for his kind rem arks, said he was pleased to report progress. T h is being the third year o f the present band, they had rung fifty-six 720s in eight methods, viz.. Grand sire Minor, Plain Bob, Canterbury Pleasure, College Sm gle, Kent, Oxford, and W oodbine T reble Bob, and Cam bridge Sup 'ise . T h e y had rung the first 720 of W oodbine on record on the bells, and the first pealof M icor by all except one of the band. He said they had also rung for a meeting o f the Church of England Men’s Society the band all being members of that body, and tapped off 720 Kent. T h ey were at present, be said, lacking in numbers, but lacked nothing in enthusiasm. He was glad to say they were more successful in their efforts to obtain new bell ropes, and had a balance wherewith* tib make some other addition to the belfry.

{To be contmued).

THOMAS OOBLE & SON,Church Bell Hangers,

11, CANON STREET,TA U N TO N . SO M BESBT.

Bells hung with fittings of the most ap proved principle. Old Bells recast, new Balls supplied, Ropes of the best make. The Ella- combe Chime. Hammers fixed. Towers inspected, and estimates fnrnisbed. .

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E n o k a t e d o r ■Re l i e f L e t t e r s .

Peal Tablets. Memorial POXTNBATION ,, Restoration,,

ETC.Heraldic Work in Carved, Repousse

AND Enamel.

Designs & Estimates Submitted.

I c s o B f a i ^ x w m o w b l z x s Ks^

e iRMINGHHM.T«LBOAAea, RA.LJI, J i'K A U .

$01 4nd StS. CKNTSAJCk

HENRY BOND,(BitabUibad HaU-a-Centniy.)

B ell F ounder

CHURGH BELL HAH&ER^ U B F O B D , O X Q N .

J O H N 8ULL.Y, C liM vcIi B o ll H a n s e r

2inoh, Stogumber, Somerset.Rlngi of Belli to any nomber hnngoa the moit approved

prlnoiplei. Old Belli re-caat. V ew Belliinpplied.

I. S.i baving bad loaiiderable experienoa Id Cbncob Bell banging, with oonfidence lollciti tbe patronage of the elergy, obnrobwardeai and rlngeri generally T H B BLLACOM BB CHIM B HAMMBRS FIX BD

B B L L ROPBS SU PFLIBD .

ALFRED BOWBLL,


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T O R IN Q E R8 A N D O T H E R S .

JOHN W. STEDDT,'Hig^h Street,

EDENBRIDGE, KENT.0/ tk* Kmt, Sumy, Stum , London

CoHnfy, MiiiUum, ani Colkgi Yotrih Sotietitti

]. W. S. it open to i temu, wiA all goods in Ptaotioal Tailoring. A ' nun'i Shiiti, Vestii L IkMti, Sboei.Ifte. lA iy

tingari on bei itting, boots, Ac. ■tou ol gealle-

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‘ WARNER’S INDEPENDENT” IRON AND STEEL GIRDER

FRAMEWORK.


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CRESCENT FOUNORY, SPELMANiSTk O N D O N i N .E I

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NORTHAMPTON BOOTS TO MEASUREATFIUTCMT.

BikTmO KBTAH.K&’B PBOf IT OF 33 PKB OmV. LAmES'kOENrS, lta.M., I2|.M. Uf.M. CHILDKBN'S fr*a fe

H»er» Pair AtUtUOt gumnmteei mmr. O m wtDnlciU i. TaalHMilloddji Latart iM thtt*.

WAUOMO AND DRESS BOOTS AND SHOES, SPOniNO, FIELD, ■UNTINQ AND DKIVINO BOOTS.

PUTTIE LEOOINaS III ALL LEATBEKS.S m i Imr Oatalorm and SAf-meanrtmtm* formM frm.

T h e R O D T M A M U F A C T U R I N a D I R E C T S U P P L Y A S S O C I A

J ' ^ ^ N O R T H A M P T O N .

Iv. TBK BSLL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD.

h a n d b e L u MUSI C.

The ioUowing pieces are arranged as per list 4In W . Q 's Cataiogae, viz., foar octaves in the chromatic scale G, 25 to G 04. 8 ringers.

No. a. Selection “ Don Giovanni” . . 3s. od. No. j r Bine Bells of Scotland (3 varia-r

tions).. . . ..........................as od.No. 80. Grand Selection " Der Fries-

obntc"No. 136. The Bine Danube Walt* N a 163. Chorns from M artha..

48, od. 3s. fid.

____ 2S. 6 d .A lso'the following can be had arranged as

•bove, or for larger peals and No. of ringers: terms on application. Andante, Haydn’s Surprise Symphony, Last Rosa of Snmmer (three variations and finale). Old Folks at Home, variations and finale. Vesper Hymn, variations gnd finale, Woodstock March.

The following are for 6 ringers, la bells, t|l8>—No. afii. The Swiss Toy Girl . . is. 6d. No. afe Lammas Day (Welsh A ir)., is . od. No. 363. Captain Morgan’s March . . is. od. No. 364. Norah, the Pride of Kildare

and the Hazel D e ll......................... is. 6d.U o. 309. The Angel’s Whisper and • S f t b e Maid of Llangollen . . . . is. 6d. No. 3‘<0‘ The M ountaineers'W altz., is . 6d. No. 331. The Rose of Allandale March is. 6d. No. 33a. The Pilgrim of Love Galop is. 6d. No. aSa O come all ye faithfal, and

Lo I He c o m e s .......................... is. 6d.No. 308 Italian and German Airs

(Kvttly) • • • • • • • • IS . fid. No. 114 In my cottage near a wood,

varied .......................... •• is. od.O V E R 300 P IE C E S IN STOCK.

SE N D STA M P F O R CA TALO G U E.


Stockport.

Harry Stokes & Son,

CHURCH BELL HANGERS,' W OODBUBT (B.S.O.), DEVON.

H a r r y S t o k e s & S o n having had a copsiderable num ber o f years' experience in C boreb B ell H anging, with confideQce ■olicits the patronage of the C lergy, Chnrcbwardens, and Ringers generally. Th« Ellacombe Chim iug Hammers fixed,

BELL-ROPES. BELL-ROPES.Belore ndlngJor Bell-iopei, write is

D A Y & CO. ,O HURGH B E L L -R O P E M A K ER S,

I L M A B K E T S T B E E T , OZFOBD, Who mtmufMtun Bttt-Ropet ef the very but

quMlity.G O L D M B D A L E X H IB IT IO N 1851

HEARS & STAINBANK,V H IT E C H A P E L BELL F 0 U N D R 7 .

B B L F R IK S A N D CLO CK T O W E R S IN S P E C T E D .

COMPLBTH

IRON, STEEL, OB OAK FRAMES.

Old Bells Tuned or Re cast. Peals re-5tted and Rehung;.

Tbe late Rev. H. T . E l l a c o m b b , in writing to a distinguished ringer, said— " The best

I of bell-ropes'is D a V , of Oxford."

BGE'ÔL BBL L8 . M V810A L H A ffP -B B L L a .

F O U N D R Y ----- B S T A B k l S H E D A . D . 1B T O . ------

32, & 84, WHITECHAPBL ROAD. LONDOH, E,

JAS. BAR W ELL,B e ll F o M n d e r.

SO, Gt. Hampton Stt, Binningliam.CHURCH BELLS, with all reqiilsita Fittings and Frameworicsingly or In Peals. CLOCK and CHIME BELLS to any siza arid

note.SCHOOL BELLS with ringing arrangements, suitable Ibr any

position.tx.sting Peals economically and efHolently restored.CLACKED BELLS recast, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS N -

produced in fao-simile when required.Alien who are ringers sent to inspeot Towers and report upon tbi

tutie and condltloi) of Bells and Fittings. ;.MUSICAL HANDBELLS tuned in Diatonlo and Ohrom«|M

Sollies in sets of any numbers.

PA T E N T E E S AND


H.M. R 0 7 A L O RD N A N CE

ST O R E S, F O R B ^ L L S

CHARLES CARR,

BELL FOUNDERS,SMETHWICK, BIRfflNGHAlI

Gold Medallists cmd Founders oj Madden

Peals,

Recasting, Rehanging, RepainA l l K i n d s o f w o r k U n d e r t a k e n

Send for CATALOGUE and TESTIMONIALS Post Frati

by tjie Proprietors, a( tbeir Offices in Selborne Road, Walthamstow, and Pnblished by Sjw bh . Mab«h*h , H*¥iLT0ii,llB&^(i«MP C o , aj, P a t m p ^ Ro iMaoOi ___

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A W e e k l y J o u r n a l k f t h e R i n g i n g E x e r c i s e ; a n d C o m p e n d i u m o f I n f o r m a t i o n f o r t h s

C l e r g y a n d C h u r c h w a r d e n s .

No. 1561. V O L . X X X .] S A T U R D A Y , M ARCH 2, 1912. [ P r ic e O n e P e n n y

GILLETT & JOHNSTON, OROYDON, Surrey.



ESTABklSHKD 1820

JO H N PRITCHARD,O H U R O H

BELL ROPE, CIM illD GHM ROPE

M a n u-Fa.O'fe u r-eriLOUGHBOROUGH.

I. p. has had many years’ experience 1 making Beilropes, and makes them

only of the best qaality.

P «Q I USX IN APPUCATIOFi

J o k D M «ia id S i> H ,U d .HAVE HADE


For EstimateB send namber and length of

it of Teaor, and opes ceqnired to

JOHN ASTLET & SONS, LtdRope Makers, C O V E N TR Y.

SILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, . and other Goods of original design.

Beantifbl Silk Peal Records, very attractive. W. M a t t h e w s , Change-Ringer, B»ad|Stneti),)faG clu& ol(’ i

SEORBE H. COLDWELLM A K E R O F

C H U R O H , T U R R E T p

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M I R F I M L D , Y O B K 8 ,

■•TIMATKS PRBB.

JAMES SHAW,SONftCo.C H U B C H & C A B H jI iO N

g le U

CH U R CH B I L L H A N Q B R Sj

L E E D S R O A D , B R A D F O R D ; r o » i . i

B I V A B L I H M M .

Belli ou t sindjp or ia Rlagi. Charoh Beliii Sohool Balls, and Faotoif Bells.’

0 |<D B E L L S R B C A 8 T OR RBHUKOft

Mnsieal Hand Bellila setii Dlatonle et ChfODalle Sealer; ’

<nsleal O te ^ B e m ^ g M rUIoM

It) SIMM Power o f a e r f 4u e r i ^ $ f

CHURCH TURRET A PUBLIC C L O C K S ,

pplaa Llata a id Eatlmataa i-raa.

Greenleaf & TristramA n d Q U A X i ir n D D B B I i I i T U N B B B

H K f t H P O R D k i

TBB BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORDi

LLEWELLINS ft JAMES, l t d . c a s t l e g r e e n . B R IS T O L

C M BellsSigl} & Id Kings.

Bells recast to Note R e h t m g .

fNSCRIPTIONS m i T H F U L L Y

REPR OD UCED .■ X P in i lN C E D B E L

B e ll F r a m e sIN

1 STEEL,

IRON,

l„ l_ E W E U U irN S U A M H .3 1X0 B R I S 'T O L . . or OAK.who are aho accomplished C H A N G E R IN G E R S , >«>< <o examine Bells and Filings, and report thereon.

H A R R I N Q T O N ’ 8

P A T B H T

Tubular BellsFOB CHURCHES.

Tubular Bails an better and eheaper than tlie eld form ef Bell.

OF EIGHT BELL8- OMiii S i n . •• iElSOLwga do. .« .. .. £210 to £260

Foe TaMlmaiiUJi and p tn ptetm tppir to

Harringtoii, Latham & Co.," M R hSD O N , COVKNTRY.

1 New Ringers’ Badge or Medal,

In Oold, Silver, or Bronze.T U a arrangement of badge is in the form

of m Cbncch of a trae and correct ■bwe. and eaa be worn as a pendant, medal, breoeb, be badge. On the waist ef tbe bell th e n is a handsomeljr-engraved •bleld, snltaUe for aa insoitotion.

T lie bell t e l l ins. deep m m beadstock to olappW'flic^t i three aoarters of an inch b tsa d i attd oaii be baa with ring or pin Rttapbment.

J l i i A n N o n i — This handsome jewel is made in the C O R R E C T FORM of a C H U R C H B E L L .

WEBB ft BENNETT. Chnrdi Bell Hasgen 4; Tnnere,

M I k i . S T R K K T ,

R IDLIJf&TOJf, OXFOBD.W . A B . u s pMotioal riagars, and having

tiad oonsidarable esperienea in Cliiuob Ball Hanging and Tnning with confidence solicit tha patroaaga of Claigy, Chorohwardans and Ringers generally.

W . and B .'s Wrongiit Iron X Frames (M CiiDrali Bells are acknowledged to be one of the best kinds.

Towers inspected, Reports and Estimates iven. Ellacombe Chime Hammers fixed, ell Ropes snpplied.W . and B . hnng the Bells npon which the'

Longest Peal yet ever rnng single-handed, viz.,17,034 changes, time eleven hours fifteen minntes. Weight of tenor a6 owt. Rnng at Kidlington, May 32nd, 1S99, by eight members of the Oxford Diocesan Gnild.

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n U B U 0L8CZ K A O B , 4 10

J . F. MALLABY ft GO.Choreh BeB Hangers t Hnsieal

Handbell Founders,B A R N B Y DO N, D O N C A ST E R

C H U R C H B E L L S hnng with every description of tbe latest approved fittings, in

OAK OB STEEL FRAMES.H A N D B E L L S, ef excellent tone, made to

diatonic and chromatic scales, in sets any nambec and te any sise.

F R E D E R IC K W H IT S ,

C h u r c h B e l l S t m g e r ,

APPI.BTON, BERKS.

J. WARNERS SONS,Ltd.■ V R O Y A L W A R R A N T

• s o m s M A J B S T T T H B K I N G l,

THE CRESGEKT FOUNDRY,SPELM AN STREET, LONDON, N £ .

iliWiiiBio B«», ' L a^ o n .

Haiioal Bell Fonndera.Band-Bslli In Sati. la Dtatonlo ot Chiomtlla SosIm C lookt, Bani, in d CariUoni la any ilie or aambat.

Bella of ■'ary daaoriplloo and alia.A Lorgt SilecHon o/BeU Litn’oture almaft in Stock

IH B U U B T B I HMK, br W . H a u r,fo r obhniac tonaa on chnrob B alh, Fcloe, paper Doveri sa. aacb. Clotb oovari 51.

( V B L V B o a iO L I let Handbell Kiagera, by W Ha u t , Prise 11.

U V O r o U K U M , lo t Handbell Ringer*, by W H au T , Pride la.

m U I B B I B a ( O I O I .- A CeUeotleo e l Taos* for 8 or 10 beila. By W . Ha l it , Prioe la.

BELL ROPES. BELL ROPEa

T H « V B R V B K S TAre made by Messrs.

WM. SMITH & SON,(Establisbed 176S.)

G O M SR SA L , L E E D S .

Our R opes are tha F irst Favonritaa of tha Exareisa.

R in g a n ata invited 10 try Torkshite R opas with Yorkshire B n d -P iacas.

CO F F IN W E B S 01 either Cotion, Flax, or B a a f ,

tins aidNo. 1561. S A T U R D A Y , M ARCH 2, 1912, [ V o l. X X X .

S T . M A R T IN ’S G U IL D F O R T H E D IO C E S E O F B IR M IN G H A M .

T h e H e n r y J o h n s o n C o m m e m o r a t io n D i n n e r .

This important annual event was held at “ Y e Olde R oyal’’ hotel, Birmingham, on Saturday, February 24th, and was, as usual, a great success. A company of over ICO sat down to an excellent spread under the able chairmanship of that most volatile personality— Francis E Dawe, esq. Among the guests present were the Rev. W . V , Chilwell, Messrs. Arthur W ade Edge, John S. Goldsmith, Harry Mason, A. E. Parsons, Francis E. Ward, W . T . Pates, and H. Knight. Apologies were received from the Vicars of Aston, Deriterid, Bishop Ryders, Erdington, and Boldmere, and the Rectors of Hands- worth, and Sutton Coldfield, Canon Wheatley, of St. Chad's ( r .c .) Cathedral, Sir Arthur P . Heywood, anc Messrs. C. H . Hattersley, W . T . Cockerill, Harry Chapman, W. Pye, E. P . O’ Meara, and R. A. Daniell. Mr. J. W . Taylor had accepted, but was prevented from coming by illness.

The loyal toast was duly honoured, and an interval 0: ten minutes announced for general conversation.

The toast of the evening— “ The Memory of the late Henry Johnson,” was proposed by the chairman in his own inimita ble style. Mr. Dawe is one of the fortunate men who had the pleasure of knowing and ringing with the grand old veteran, and being possessed, as most ringers are aware, with an extraordinary retentive inemory, and an eloquence unsurpassed, his speech was most enjoyable. He recounted many of his own unique experiences, which are many and varied, and told many anecdotes of Mr. Johnson that many Birmingham ringers had not heard before. He also took the opportunity of congratulating Mr. J. S. Pritchett on being elected an Afderman for the city of Birmingham, which is now the second city of the Empire.

“ Continued Prosperity to the St. Martin’s-Guild ” was proposed by Mr. Pritchett, who said how pleased he was to see such a large representative gathering once more on this historical occasion. The Guild was stronger numeric^ ally, than ever before in its long history.. H e referred feelingly to the loss of Mr. Thomas Reynolds, which was indeed a very great blow to all. Mr. Reynolds was in many ways a remarkable man. He had rang more twelve- bell peals than any other man, and he had not missed a single “ Johnson” dinner from the very commencement, being present at the first one, which was given to Mr. Johnson on his birthday at The Colonnade hotel. He congratulated Mr. Painter on once more being amongst them after a long and severe illness of fifteen months duration. H e coupled with the toast the name of Mr. A. P. Smith, the Secretary, who briefly responded.

“ Kindred Ringing Societies ” was proposed by Mr. W . H. Godden, and the “ Ringing Papers ” by Mr. Harry Mason, Mr. Goldsmith responding to the latter.

The health of “ The Chairman,” proposed by Mr. Pritchett, was drunk with musical honours, and on rising to reply, Mr. Dawe was enthusiastically cheered.

Purina; the evening selections on the h an d ^ s were

given by Messrs. C. and E. Starkey and E. Wood, and • course of Stedmah Cingues was rung by Messrs. Lailln, Russam, Carter, Miller, Groves, and Walker. Mr. H. Withers was, as usual, the “ Star ” with his dulcimer, on which he tapped to perfection courses of Stedman Caten and Double Norwich, and tunes galore. Two trios ou the Eupho. Baritone and Piano by Messrs. F. Banks (St. Martin’s tower-keeper), H. Banks, and Mrs. Tom Daâef, were greatly appreciated, as were songs by Mr. Milligan.

R IN G E R ’S O U T IN G TO CRO YD O N .

On Saturday, February 24th, by the kind invitation of Messrs. Gillett and Johnston, of Croydon, nine memben of the Crewe society visited Croydon for the purpose of Inspecting the new bells for Christ Church, Crewe. The old bells, the fittings of which had got into a very dilapidated condition, were continually breaking down, and the authorities at last determined to have them rehang In a more modern style. Three firms of repute were awed to tender, and after considering the diflerent estimates it was decided to aecept the tender of Messrs. Gillett and Johnston to recast the old peal of eight bells, make them into a peal of ten, and rehang the whole with new frame and fittings complete. The bells are now ready for returning to Crewe, and the ringers had the opportunity of seeing and hearing them, unfortunately C. J. Cooke, esq., the London and North Western Railway Ixicoiiiotive Superintendent, who is a very keen ringeir, and takes a great interest in the Crewe bells and ringers, was prevea* ted by business reasons froin accompanying the party-

On arriving at Croydon about noon, the ringers went to Mr. Johnston’s residence where lunch had been provided for them by the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Johnston, After doing full justice to the good things provided, which a four and a half hours railway journey made very acceptable, am ove was made to the works, and the iln g^ s were soon busy inspecting the new bells and fittings. Tlie bells which have been tuned on the Simpson’s prfnciple, were then chimed, so that they could judge of the tw sr etc., and the ringers were greatly pleased w ith ' the improvemeat on the old bells. They also inspected works, and saw different kinds of cioidu, some finiAed, and others in various stages of erection, and other things of interest to ringers. Messrs. Johnstoo-had also arrangra for a bell to be cast during their visit. *

At 4.30 tea was served to the visitors in the office at the works, and at 5.30 the ringers took their departure to London to spend a few hours before returning to Crewe, which was safely reached in the small hours of Sunday morning. Tne ringers wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. John- ston, also Mr. C. F . Johnston for their kind hospitality, and for the trouble they took to make the visit an enj(^« able one, they being very much pleased with their d a if t outing.

FO R S A L E .— Peal of 32 handbells. WUl s ll cheap Apply— W . FoiSTj|», 2i , Hadfield §tVMt, Nor ltiwiffli,

6o2 THB BELL NSWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Mar. 2, igi2.

C H E L T E N H A M , G L O U C E S T E R S H IR E , i The ringers who were responsible for the merry music with which Cheltenham was flooded after the re-dedica- iion of the parish church bells on Sunday had a very busy .'day. They preluded their operations in the belfry by iposing to a photographer, with them in a fine group being• Mr. Hughes, of the Arm of Hears and Stainbank, the firm responsible for the rehanging of the bells in their new steel and iron cage, and the casting of the two extra bells added to the top of the ring and bringing it to a total of

Ltêlve, a total only equalled by three churches in the ^ u n ty —Sf. Nicholas’ (Bristol); Cirencester and Pains- wick, and placing Gloucestershire, it is stated, on a level with the one county (Middletex) possessing four rings of twelve bells each. The Cheltenham ring, with its tenor of 22 cwt., is, however, the lightest in any church tower in the country. Musicians will be interested to know that the tenor is tuned to E flat.

Few in the large congregation at the parish church on Sunday morning knew now the men in that belfry got the tê cue which permitted them to strike up their peal so promptly the moment the dedication had been pronounced |>y the Bishop. The fact was that the ringers from up iheir place under the steeple were actually witnesses of the ceremony, for at their wish the rector and the churchwardens had kindly had the covering of the ringing floor tiemoved, allowing them and their visitors to see and take part, in the service, in which they heartily joined.

In the opening peal the twelve bells were rung in rounds by the members of the Cheltenham and District Quild. After the service the opening touch of Stedman Cinques was rung by W . T . Pates, G. H. Phillott, A. W . Humphris, W . Yend, G. Pearce, J. Ballinger, W . Dyer, F . Musty, T . Pendry, J. Parsons, E. Dean, R. Trigg. Ringing friends of the Guild were invited from Birmingham, Bristol, Cirencester, Evesham, Gloucester, Ilfracombe, Painswick, Stroud, Streatham, Sheffield, Salisbury, Tewkesbury and Wiltshire, and the majority of these places were represented. At the second meeting of the ringers at 2.30 for the afternoon service the visitors and local ringers, including Mr. Townsend, took part in the ringing. The bells were again set in motion after service, when visitors not used to twelve-bell ringing were invited to ring rounds on the whole peal, and were not slow to avail themselves of the opportunity.

iPlie next meeting was at 5.30 for evening service, when the bells were k^pt in changes until they were lowered In peal to allow the chimes to be heard during the service as arranged by the clergy. This took place after the third collect, when two rounds were chimed on the whole peal, one verse of the hymn tune “ W e love the place O God,” and again two rounds. For this chiming the captain (Mr. Pates) was responsible. After service the bells were a ^ in raised in peal and kept going until late in the evening.

Experts say that the two trebles presented by Alderman and Mrs. J. B. Winterbotham, whose generous interest thus shown is keenly appreciated, do the firm by whom they were cast great credit. The tone of the whole pâl has been much improved, with the result that the beautiful quality of their harmonics is thrown out with much greater power than was the case before they were re-tuned. The ringers also speak highly of the fine workmanship of the rehanging.

Some of the uninitiated in matters of campanology have, we ate told, been givltig voice to the ifotion that the ad-

.dition of two bells to the peal would render oecessary a

band of more accomplished ringers. W e are, however, informed that, thanks to the formation in 1892 of the Cheltenham and District Guild, even if two bands of twelve were required at the same time these could be rung by the Guild, which includes Cheltenham, Charlton Kings, Leckhampton, Prestbury and St. Mark’s. It has long been the ambition of Mr. Phdlott (belfry custodian), and Mr. T . Pates (captain of the Society) that before they retired from ringing the peal at the parish church would be complete, and ringers throughout the district, as well as the public who love the silvery music of the bells, will rejoice with them that their hope has now been realised, thanks to the kindness of a much-esteemed local family, whose long association with the parish and church has already been referred to. Cheltenham has now the lightest peal of twelve in England.

The whole of the ringing on Sunday was conducted by the captain of the Cheltenham Society, Mr. W . T . Pates.

G L O U C E S T E R A N D B R IS T O L D IO CE SA N A SSO C IA T IO N .

The members of the Swindon branch held their monthly practice meeting at Highworth on Saturday last. There was a small number of ringers present from Stratton St. Margaret, Swindon and Wroughton. The bells of St. Michael’s were rung at intervals during the afternoon, and at 5 o’clock an adjournment was made to Mr. W . T. Avery’s refreshment rooms, where a substantial tea was thoroughly enjoyed. Thn business of the branch was next dealt with. Mr. Ernest Bishop occupied the chair, and was supported by Mr. R. W . Hyner, branch secretary. The following gentlemen were elected honorary members : Lieut.-Col. Sir. Audley D. Neeld, Bart., c . b . , m .v .o . , J. I. Storrar, esq., and the Rev. C. N. W yld. The branch was also further strengthened by the addition of five new ringing members. Corsham was selected as the place of the

.next meeting, which it is hoped to arrange in March. At the conclusion of the business a vote of thanks was accorded the Vicar of Highworth, the Rev. J. F . D. Stephens, for granting permission to ring. The tower was again visited in the evening, and touches of Grandsire and Stedman Triples were rang.

T H E C E N T R A L N O R T H A M P T O N S H IR E A S S O C IA T IO N

R aunds.— On T h ursday, February 8th, 360 Bob Minor, H . Stubbs, F . Stubbs, R. Rendered, W . G ilbert, H . Copperw heat, F . Kirk conducted, W . J. G ilbert. 360 D oable Court. H . Stnbbs, F . Kirk, R. Pendered, W . J. G ilbert,. H . Copperwheat, W . G ilbert conductor, S. Bam ford. On Sunday, F ebruary n th , 1034 Kent T reble Bob Major. A . Kirk, F . Kirk, H. Stubbs, R. Pendered, H. Copperw heat, W . J. G ilbert, F . Stubbs, W . G ilbert conductor. On F ebruary 13th, 252 Bob Tridies. A . Kirk, W . J. G ilbert, H . ntnbbs. R. Pendered, F . K irk conductor, H . Copoerw heat, W . G ilbert, S. Bam ford. 360 Double Oxford. F. Kirk, W . J. G ilbert, R. Pendered, H . Copperw beat. W . G ilbert conductor, H. Stubbs, A , Kirk, S. Bemford. On February 20th 268 G randsire T rip les. A . Kirk, W . J. G ilbert, H. Stubbs, R. Pendered, F . Kirk, F . Stubbs, W - G ilbert conductor, S. B am ford. 224 Bob Major. A . Kirk, F . Stubbs, H . Stubbs, W . J. G ilbert, W . G ilbert, R. Pendered, H . Sharm an. F . Kirk conductor. • 128 Forw ard M ajor. H . Stubbs, F . Stnbbs, W . J. G ilbert, R. Pendered, F . Kirk, H . Shannon, A . Kirk, W . G ilbert, conductor. O n February 25th, 336 Bob Major, A, Kirk, W . G ilbert, W . J, G ilbert, R. Pendered, H . Copperwbeat, F . Stabba H . Stubbs, F . Kirk conductor. 224 Double Nouwlch. A. Kirk,F . Kirk, W .J . G ilbert, R, Pendered, W . G ilbert conduetar, 1 . Copperw heat, H . Stobbs, F , StobbS'

Mar. a, 1912. t ME b e l l k i w s a n d RINGERS' RECORD. 603

M IL T O N -N E X T -G R A V E S E N D , K E N T .

{Continued from page 599.)

Mr. Jack Fenwick proposed “ Our President and Vice- Presidents.” He said the band was proud to have such (gentlemen at their head ; with them nothing but success could crown the efiorts of the ringers. On behalf of all present he thanked them for so kindly providing such an excellent dinner, and enjoyable evening. The toast was was received with enthusiasm, and accorded musical honours.

The President thanked the company for the way they received his name, and said he was pleased to again meet his ringers and their friends at this function, and hoped to meet again under the same conditions.

Mr. John Russell said that who heard the bells ring, owed their gratitude to the ringers, for in these go-ahead times the sound of the pealing out reminded one of dear old England. He congratulated the band on their success, not only of ringing church bells, but handbells.

Mr. Guy Ambrose proposed “ The Visitors,” and said how pleased they were to have among them that evening one of the oldest and best of ringers in the county— Mr. Harper. He also thanked Mr. Constant, of Gravesend, for his ever-ready assistance to the Milton band, and was glad to see the three towers represented.

Mr. W . Harper, in responding, said he was thankful for the invitation to his colleague and himself, and urged the Milton ringers to try and get new blood, as they had not sufficient members. He urged the band to stick to their County Association, and said, speaking on the remarks of the President, the County Association had done much in the matter of belfry reform, and he was pleased to say that the state of aSairs that used to exist was now abolished, and the belfry was considered by all ringers as part of the church. He congratulated the band on their progress, and said he was sorry, owing to the nature of his business, that he was unable to visit them much.

Mr. R. Hall also responded, and remarked on the great pleasure it gave him to have been one of the ringers for the C.E.M .S. band, also to have been in the presnt bands’ first 720 of Cambridge Surprise, which was rung to commemorate the restoring of the belfry window by Mrs. Russell in memory of her husband, the late Mr. Churchwarden J. Russell, and said he hoped the present Mr. Churchwarden Russell would long be spared to support the Rector as warden.

After the toast of “ The Artistes ” had been duly honoured, proposed in a fluent speech by the curate, the Rev. W . Downes, the toast of “ The Chairman ” was enthusiastically received, and the singing of “ God save the King ” brought to a conclusion a pleasant evening.

During the eyening songs were sung by Messrs. Mitchell, Fenwick, Ambrose, Avis, and Sergeant. Mr. F . Axon fairly convulsed the company with his very humorous monologues, Mr. H. Champion accompanying on the piano, and selections on the handbells were given by the Milton ringers.

■ pO R S A L E .— Church Bells of Devon, is . r Buckingham , lo s. 6 d .; Suffolk, 8 s.; W ilts, 3s. 6 d .; Cam bridge, 38. 6 d .;

Cornwall, 38. 6 d .; and several other coanties.— £ . E . W ., 6, Spencer Road, Cottenham Park, Wimbledon, S.W.

B O B M AXIM U S.

The peal of Bob Maximus in last week’s " B e l l N e w s ” is not exactly as old as the hills, but a good deal older than any man living. Many years ago I wrote an article which you printed, in which I shewed that there is a limited number of touches with the 6th fixed, consisting of six, nine, ten and eleven courses each, and that by means of bobs at the middle you can get a very considerable number of peals, and by omitting difierest sets of three bobs at either or both of wrong and home you can get a large number of diflerent lengths. Once the touches given, and once it is shewn the way to connect them up and to reduce them, there is absolutely no more any chance of an original peal on the plan. The gist of my article is contained in the Central Council Bob Major Collection. I suppose it is utterly useless to tell these young composers that original peals of Plain Bob are very very few and far between, but if they only knew how foolish they appear in the eyes of people who know, they would take a little more care before they republished so many old compositions.

The touches I referred to above are as follows:—

w( l ) 4 5 2 3 6 - A

24536

53246 - 25346 34256 - 23456

W R(2) 45236 - A -

24526 52436 43526 -54326 A -

35426 42356 - 3425623456

(3) 45236 24536 53246 25346 32546 54326 35426 34256 23456

- A - (4) 52436 43526 24536 53246 25346 32546 54326 35426 42356 - 34256 23456

- A

- A -

Each can be reversed, putting w for r and r for w, and of course each can be started at any course-end. At the places marked a , and only there, you can call bobs at ^ without afiecting the 2nd and 3rd, and so get a number of three-part compositions, or you can join two or more of the touches together. It would require very little time and very little knowledge for any one to sit down and write out every one of the possible peals. The 5016 of Maximus consists of two reductions of No. i added to No. 4.

J. A r m ig e r T r o l lo p e .

It is stated in a curious and rare little pamphlet on Catholic Miracles, published in i82j, that a band of sacrilegious robbers having broken into a monastery, proceeded out of bravado to ring the bells, when, through prayers offered up by the holy fathers, a miracle was wrought, and the robbers were unable to leave their hold on the ropes. This state of affairs was depicted by the inimitable Cruikshank.

6o4 THE SELL NEWS AND RlNdERS' RECORD. Mar. 2, igiji.

9360 C A M B R ID G E S U R P R IS E R O Y A L .

B y H . D a i n s .

23456 M W H

64352 - 35642 63542 56342

36245 -

4256356423 45623

64523 54326 -

23645 - 64235 26435 42635

56234 - 23564 52364 35264 25463 -45362 -

63254

52436 - 35426 42356 34256 23456

This composition which is in twenty-six courses, has the 6th bell her fu ll extent at six course-ends each way in 5-6, and is the first published w ith the qualities in this method. By omitting to ca ll th e h bobs bracketted at a , 8, and c , changes a re re d u ce d to 7,200 in number, with

-all mentioned qualities re ta in ed in 20 courses. Again by omitting to call the b o b s h an d w bracketted at d and e , changes are reduced to 5040, b u t a bob h must be added at* to bring up course-end 23645 from 56342.

The full composition as g iv e n contains 13,728 changes of Maximus, omitting th e bobs h at b c , which reduce changes of Maximus to 10,590, The next reduction is by omitting calls at d, e , w h ich reduces the changes to 7392. Finally, to reduce the Maximus to 5280, omit calling btacketted bobs h and w at f andfe respectively.

N E W C A M B R ID G E S U R P R IS E M AXIM U S. B y the same Author.

5280.23456 W H

45236 - -

2453653246 - - 25346

32546

Repeated.

Has all the 4-6S and 5-6S at home throughout.

N E W C A M B R ID G E S U R P R IS E R O Y A L.

B y the same Author.

5040.23456 M W H

45236 - -245365243663425 - - -43526 -62534 - - -35426 - - 4235b - -

5432632546 - -532462534654652 - - 23456

This compooition has the 6th extent h at twelve course- ends, and the 2nd and 3rd never in 6ths at course-ends.

ST. A N D R E W ’S bO C IE T Y , R U G B Y .Minutes of the seventeenth Annual Meeting, held in the

Vestry of the parish church, Rugby, on Monday, February 19th. Present: Rev. H. C. Wanstall in the chair, Messrs. Brooke and Over, churchwardens, Watson, Chandler, Fenton, sen., Fenton, jun.. Cole, Malins, Wheeler, Hessian and the hon. sec. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The balance sheet was read, the adoption was proposed by Mr. Hessian, and seconded by Mr. Watson. Proposed by Mr. W hite, seconded by Mr. Chandler, that Mr. Fenton, sen., be re-elected ringing master. Carried. Proposed by Mr. Hessian, secon* ded by Mr. Fenton, sen., that Mr. White be elected hon. sec. and treasurer, also a vote of thanks for his past services. Carried. Proposed by Mr. Fenton, sen., seconded by Mr. Watson, that Mr, Hessian be re-elected deputy ringing master. Proposed by Mr. Hessian, seconded by Mr. Wheeler, that the committee remain as in the preceding year, v iz .: Messrs. Malins, Watson, Chandler. Carried. Proposed by Mr. Watson, seconded by Mr. Fentoo, sen., that Mr. Hessian be re-elected hon. auditor. Proposed by Mr. Hessian, seconded by Mr. Fenton, sen., the following addition to rule 9 :— “ Should any member through prolonged sickness, excessive Sunday diity, or other reasonable cause be unable to make the necessary number of attendances, he may, at the discretion of the committee, be allowed a sufficient number of marks to enable him to take part in the distribution of the Society’s annual grant.” Carried.

Proposed by Mr. Over, seconded by Mr. Brooke, a vote of thanks to officers and ringing members for their loyal. services to the Church. Carried. Proposed by Mr. Hessian, seconded by Mr. Fenton, sen,, a vote of thanks to the Rev. H. C. Wanstall for presiding. Carried.

N ew p o rt (Mon).— On Sunday, F ebruary n th , for evening service at A ll Saints church, a quarter-peal o f Stedm an Triples, in 44 mins. V . Morgan (aged 14, first quarter-peal), A . £ . Mor* gan, J. Bullen, S. Jones, J. W , Jones, C , 'G reed y, [F. M orgaq (first qaarter-peal as condactor), S. Baiss.

Mar. a, ig i l Tlt£ BELL NEWS ANl) RII46ERS' RBCOItD. ^ 5

TIm ehaiga or the iosectioa ol ooUoss In this page it ■M Penny pet iine (five words msy be reckoned to a Una). Repetitions at bait that price. Notices should

t to hand not later than Wednesday morning.

' T h e Ancient Society o f College Youths.- Bâblisbed 1637.— Meetings for piactice will ito held at St. Jobn'e, Hackney, on March 5th and ig th : St. Magnus, Lower Thames Street, bn the 14th and 28th; St. Michael's, Com - hill, on the jth ; St. Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside, on the ig th ; and Sonthwaik Cathedral on tbs a0th. SI. Magnas 7.30; the others at 8 p.m, ^90 at St. Mary’s, Walthamstow, on Satur^ day evenings at 7.30.

A district meeting will ba held at St. Alphege, Greenwich, to-day, Saturday, March ‘m a . Tower open 4.30 to 8 p.m.

W i l l i a m T. C o c k b b iu :,, Hon. Ste.3a, Rood, Clafham, S .W .

The London County Asscciation late the St. James’s Society.— Established 1834.— Sonthern Distiict.— A meeting for united m c tie e and social intercourse will be held on Saturday, March 9th. at SS, Peter and Paul, Mitcham. Tower open from 4 p.m. to 7.4] p.m, Badness meeting at 1 he Queen’s Head at 8 p m. F. A, S m it h , Hon. Sec.

86, Gaskarth Road, Baiham Hill, S.W .

T h e London County Asscciation late the S t. James’s Society.— Established 1824.— Notthern District.— A meeting will be held at St. Mary Magdalene, Holloway, on Saturday, March i6th. The toner will be open from 4 to 8 y.m. Business meeting at 6.1s p.m. Te;i will be provided at 5.30 p.m, at 6d. per heM for those who notify me not later than the 14th inst.

W ill ia m H o t tk k , H od,' Sec.4a, Thornhill Road, Batnsbury.

T h e Lancashire Association.— Bl&ckbuin Branch.— The next branch meeting will ba lield at Padiham to-day, Sat., March and. Bells ready at 3 o’clock. Meeting at 6.30 p.m.

J. W&isoM, Branch Sec.

T h e Dudley and D istrict Guild. — The ananal meeting of the above Guild will be held at Dudley to-day, Sat,, March and. Bells available at 3 o’clock. Service in church atS o'clock, conducted by the Rev, A, Gray Maill^nd (President), with an address by the Rav. H, C. Burnett. Business meeting afterwards. All past and present members and other ringing friends of the Guild are cordially invited.


Stoke Archidiaconal A ssociation. — The next monthly meeting will be held at Loog- lon to-day, Sat., March and.

Rnv. C . £ . D onne,J. JOBNSON,

Hon. Secs.

T he Bedfordshire Association.— Biggleswade and District Branch.—-A branch meeting of the above will be held at £vertoo, near Sandy, on Thursday. Match 7th, Meeting at6 30. Bells ready at 6 o’clock.

• F, B loo d , Hon, Sec, pro. tem.

T h e Lancashire Association. — Furness and Lake District Branch — The half-yearly 'meeting of the above will be held at Kendal on Saturday, March gth. The parish church ^ I s (io|, available from 3 p,m. Meeting in m school at 5 p.m.

Wm, R obin so n , Br, Sec,

T h e Lancashire Association.-Rossendale Branch.— The next branch meeting will be held at St. James, Haslingden, on Saturday. March 9'h. Betls ready at 3.30 Meeting at6 30, T, R o l l b r s o n , Br, Sec.

T h e Lancashire Association.— Liverpool Branch,— A meeting will be brid at St, Luke’s, Liverpool, on Saturday, March gth. Bells ready at 6, W a l i b r H u g b b f , Sec.

B ath and W ells Diocesan Association.— A quarterly meeting wi 1 be held at Dulverton cn Saturday, March i6th. Meeting at The Lamb httel at 3 30 p.m Tea to follow, Service at 6 p.m. £. E . B o b o b s s , Hon. Seo.

T h e Lancashire Association.— Rochdale Brance — The meeting of the above branch will be held at Oldham parish church on Saturday, March i6ih. Bells read; at 3.30 p.m. Business meeting at 7 o'clock. There will be a committee meeting on the same day.

J. H. B a st o w , Hon. Sec.

The Kent County Association.-Rochester District.— The next meeting ol this district will be held at Borden, near Sittingbourne. on Saturday, March i6th. Bells available from 3 p.m. Half rail fares up to as. alloWad at this meeting. Subscriptions are now dae It is hoped that all members who possibly can, will attend to discuss the proposed Benevolent Fund.

K d w a s d a , G, A l l b n . Han. Sec.

N otice.— Practice is discontinued at St. John's, Deptford, daring rehangicg.

F. W. R ich a k d so n .

SwiMDON (Wilts.)— On Tuesday, February 20th. fcr practice at Chtist Ckurcb, 252 Sted- man Triples. J. Butler, A. Lawrence, G. W. Townsend, R. Hyner, G. Lancaster, C. J. Gardiner, E. Oliver conductor, J. Briokworth. First touch of Stedman Triples on tower bells by J. Butler. Also a p'aih coarse cf Superlative Surprise Major A. Lawrence, C. W. Townsend, R, Byner, F, Looker, R. Tbomp- soD, E. Oliver, G. Lancaster, C. J. Gardiner. First course in the method by Messrs. G. Lancaster and Locker.


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“ C h a n g e - E i n g i n g : ”

A n Introduction to the E a rly Stages ol the A rt of


F or the use of Beginners, by

C h a r l e s A . W . T r o y t e .

[Foartb Edition.]

G R A N D S IR E C A T E R S.B y E. M o r r i s , Lticesttr,

5057-

23456789

34256798 I , 2S, 4s, 6, 7 , gs

45632 8th in a and 8-gs53642 8th in 365342 7th in 3

54362 8th in 335462 7th in 345263 8-724563 7th in 352463 7th in 342365 8-734265 7tb in 323465 7th in 343562 8-753264 8 725364 7th in 332564 7th In 3

Repeat the above twelve courses,

25463978

42563879 1-454263 8th in 324365 9-832465 8th in 343265 8th in 323564 9-852364, 8th in 335264 8th in 325463 9-545362 9-8

. 34562 8th in 353462 8th in 3

Repeat above twelve courses, calling first 8th in 3s, produces 34265879.

Rounds previous to last course-end.

R U G B Y , W A R W IC K S H IR E .The St. Andrew’s societ}', with the

Cambridge Street and Wood Street Mission choirF, were entertained to supper by the Rector, the Rev. Canon A. V. Baillie, and the Hon. Mrs. Baiilie in the Wood Street Mission Room on Tuesday, February aoth. Owing to a slight accident the Rector was unable to be present. After supper the usual loyal toasts was received by all singing the National Anthem, and then the handbells were brought into play by Mesers. Fenton, jun., Malins, Chandler, Hessian, and H. O. White. Needless to say the tune- playing, four-in-hand, Is quite a novelty, and also hard work for the fingers. Great credit is due to the progress Messrs. Fenton, jun., Malios, and Chandler have made, for this was their first appearance in public.

6o6 THE BKLL NBWlS AND RINGE^S RECORD. Mar. 2, igia.

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T H E LONDON C O U N T Y ASSO CIATIO N L A T E T H E ST. JAM ES’S SO C IE TY .

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A i t h e C b u k c b o f S t . L d k b , C b b l s b a ,

A P E A L O F G R A N D S IR E C A T E R S , 5003 C H A N G B S.

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’ W il l ia m A . B rooks ..T o w f. Composed by W . T . E l s o n , and Conducted by H. M a n g e .

fFirst peal on ten bells away from the*FIrst peal on ten bells, treble.

N E W C A S T L E -O N -T Y N E .

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Condacted by W il l ia m H. B a r b b b .

The composition was rang as a fiva-part. Rang with >the belli half m oSed as a token of respect to the fate Mr. W . D, CradM, d o i^ of the cbarch, tower and bells.

Mar. 2) 1912 •THE BELL liEWS AND ROGERS' RECORP. 6y j

BODM IN, C O R N W A L L — T H E D E V O N SH IR E G U ILD .

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A P E A L O F G R A N D S IR E H o l t 's T bm- P a r t .

W arrbm H orm bkoo s ..Treble. E b m b s i W . M arsh . . . . 2, R b g in a l d a . H . D o bso n 3. W a i t e r H . M a r s h . . . . 4.

T R I P L E S , S040 C H A N G E S : Tenor 16 cwt. 3 qrs. 18 lbs.

JOSRPH WOODLEV . . . . $• F r a n k H o c k a d a y . . . . 6.W il l ia m F o r d .....................7.G b o b q e R, S t r o u d . . ..Tenor.

Condncted by E r n e st W , M a r s h .

IP SW IC H , SU FFO LK .


Ox Saturday, [February 17, ig ia , in Three Hours,

A t t h b C h u r c h o r S t. M a r g a b b t ,

A P E A L O F T R E B L E B O B M AJOR, 5024 d H A N Q E S ; I n t h e K b n t V a r ia t io n , T e n o r 15^ cw t.

E d g a r F b m b b b t o h . . . . 5. Joh n C. G . H a g g a r . . 6. W il l ia m F . G a r r b t t . . 7. F r b d e b ic k D a y ..................Tenor.

Iahbs M o t t s .................. TrelU.W il l ia m M ot ts . . . . 2.C b a b l b s } . S b d g l b y 3.W iLLiAX C. G il l in g h a m 4.

Composed by A k i b u r K n ig h t s , and Condacted by Ja m e s M o t t s .

The ringer of the 4th has just retarned to his native town from Winnipeg, but he is shortly retnrning, accompanied by his bride.

B A C U P .— T H E LAN C ASH IR E ASSOCIATION.

On Sunday, February 18, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-tight Minutes,

A t C h r is t C h Ur c b ,

A P E A L O F T R E B L E B O B M IN O R , 5040 C H A N Q E S ;

Being 720 e?ch of Primrose, City Delight, Arnold’s Victory, Tnlip, College Exercise, Cumberland Exercise, and College Pleasure.

Tenor lo i cwt.

D a v id B a r n b s .....................T r ^ U .David B b i g g s .....................2.Ja m b s S m it h L o m a s . . 3.

R e u b e n W . ETBBntNGTON 4, J a m b s W il l ia m R a t c l i f f s 5. J ohn H e n r y B a r n e s ..T tnor.

Conducted by J. H. B a r n es .

S U R R E Y .— T H E SU RREY ASSO CIATIO N .

February 1 9 ,1 9 1 2 , tti Two Hours and Fifty Minutes,

A t t h e C h u r ch o f S t . M a r t in ,

A P E A L O F O X F O R D B O B T R IF L E S , 3040 C H A N G E S ; D r , C a r p e n t e r ’s S k - F a r t .

, . . ..Treble. A l f r e d B a s s e t t . . . . 5................... 2. T h o m as A . S b r u b b . . . . 6................... 3. D a n ie l l S h e l l in g . . . . 7.

.................. 4. *JOBEPH L a m p r il l . . ..Tenor.

Condncted by D a n ie l S nbiiLINg .

EPSOM ,

On Monday,.

P e r c y C oo per C h a b l e s M a y s T b o m a s S e l f A l f r e d B rown

*First peal.

H ILLIN G D O N , M ID D LESEX .

T H E M ID D LE SE X CO U N TY ASSO CIATIO N AND LONDON DIO CESAN GUILD .

On Tuesday, February 2 0 ,1912, in Three Hours and Twenty-eight Minutes,

A t t h e C h urch o f S t . J o h n ,

A P E A L O F S T E D M A N C A T E R S , 5<>43 C H A N G E S .Tenor 21 cwt. i qr. 22 lbs.

J o seph J. F r a t t . . ..Treble.A l a n R . M a c d o n a l d . . 2.G e o r g e S p e n c e r . . . . 3.B b r t r a m F r e w e t t . . . . 4.R ic h a r d B u c e l a n d . . . . 5,

W il l ia m H . F u s s e l l . . 6.John H . B. H e ss e . . . . 7.

' A r th u r H a r d in g . . . . 8iH a r r y F l a n d e r s . . . . g.H e n r y H . C h a n d l e r ..Tenor.

Composed by C . C h a b g b , and Conducted by J o sbph J. P e a t t .

'F irst peal of Stedman Caters with a bob bell.

A DIAGRAM OF UNION TRIPLES (1893), may be had gratis, on application by letter to W. H. T h o m p s o n , 5,

SiUwood Street, Brighton, to whom the aasold remainder has ttMO retnmed by tbejpablishersi

G R E A T YA R M O U TH . NO RFOLK.

T H E N O RW ICH D IO CESA N ASSOCIATION.

On Tuesday, February 20, 1912, in Three Hours and Twenty-four Minutes,

A t t h e C h u r ch o f S t . N ic h o l a s ,

A P E A L O F G R A N D S IR te T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S .

Tenor 30 cwt. 12 lbs.

R o b b r t C h r is t ia n C h a r l e s F id g e o n * C h a r l e s H a r d in g * E d w in R . T odd

..Treble.. . 2.. . 3- . . 4.

Conducted by D . H a y w a r d .

•First peal with a bob bell. Taken from tbe Clavis.

H a r b y W r ig h t .................... 5.D e n is o n H a y w a r d • • • • 6a F r e d e . F b s t b l l . . . . 7 . W m . j . L e e .....................T mmt,

B R O M LEY, K E N T .


On Tuesday, February 20, 1912, in TkrfC Hours and Two Minutes,

A t t h e C h u r c h o f SS. P e t e r a n d P a u l ,

A P E A L O F G R A N D S IR E T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ; F a r e b r 's T w b l v b - F a b t . Tenoo 19} cwt.

I;I saac E m b r y . . . .’ A r t h u r B y g r a v b . . fSPENCER M a r s h a l l • • •• 7*

G e o r g e H u x lb y . . ..T m m t.

A l b e r t H u m p h r e y . . ..Trehlt.A l f r e d Ja m b s .....................2.G e o r g e D u e l in g . . . . 3.F r e d s . S e a r * .....................4-

Conducted by S p b n c b r M a r s b a l l .

'F irst peal with a bob bell. tF irst peal as conductor. First peal on the bells by an entire local band for 62 years.

N ETH ER TO N , W O R C E STE R SH IR E .

W O R C ESTER SH IR E AND D ISTR IC T S ASSO CIATIO N.

On Monday, F ^ m r y 3 2 ,1912, in Two Hours and Forty Minutes,

A t t h e C h urch of S t . A n d r e w .

A P E A L O F E R IN T R IP L E S . 5040 C H A N G E S

Tenor 12^ cwt.

Jose ph F a u l k n e r . . ..Treble. A b r a b a m G r e e n f ie l d 2.H a r r y H il l .....................3.W a l t e r P r e s t id g e ........... 4.

H a r r y P r i c e •• •• •• 5*A l b e r t P r b s t id g b . . . . 6.A l f r e d D a v ie ....................... 7.R ic h a r d R ou n d . . ..Tenor.

Composed by J. W . P a r k e r , and Conducted by A l f r e d D avx bs.

First peal in the method by all tbe band, on the bells, in the conntjr and by the Association. All tbe above are members of the local band.

CH ED ISTO N , SU FFO LK .


On Thursday, February 22, 1912, in Three Hours and Seven Minutes,

A t t h b C h u r ch o f S t . M a r y ,


Being seven 720s, each called differently. Tenor 14I cwt.H e r b e r t P r a t t .....................4,TaoM AS C r a n e .....................5.C h a r l e s M o s s .................. .len er .

W il l ia m F ie r c e . . ..Treble.F r e d s . C. L a m b e r t . . . . 2.John O 'N e i l l .....................3.

Conducted by F. C. L a m b e r t .

Rung with the bells muffled as a last mark of respect to the late T . C. Read, for fifty years churchwarden of Chediston church, who was interred on that day.

K E L SA L E , SU FFO LK .

T H E N O RW ICH D IO CESAN ASSO CIATIO N.

On Saturday, February 2 4 ,1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-two Minutes,

A t t h e C h u r ch o f S t . P e t e r ,

A P E A L O F T r e b l e b o b m a j o r , 5088 c h a n g e s

In t b s O x fo rd V a b ia t io n . Tenor i6 icw t.

C h a b l b s F . B a i l e y . . ..Treble.G e o e g b H a r d y ............................F r b d k . W . B a i l e y . . . . 3. N orm an R. B a i l e y . . . . 4

G e o b g e W ilso n . . . . 5,E d g a e H. B a il b y . . 6.Ja m e s M. B a il e y . . . . 7 ,E r n e s t S. B a il e y . . , ,T tn w i

Composed by the late Rev. H. E. Bulwer, andConducted by Charles F. Bailby,

6 6 8 tH E BELL Ke WB AI^D RkcU^t). Kiar. 2, igi^.

A SH TEAD , SU R R E Y .— T H E SU R R E Y A SSO CIA TIO N .

O n S a tu tia y .F ^ m ry n , 1912, in Two Hants ani Fifly-seveit SliHMtei.

A t t h e C h u r c b o r S t . G i l e s ,

A P E A L O F S T E D M A N T R IP L E S , 3040 C H A N G E S ; T b o r s t a n s ’s F our- P a r t . Tenor 14 c w t.

T h om as H . C o l b o r n ..Treble. W a l t b r s . W is e . . . . 2.D a v id W r i g b t .....................3.T b o m a s G r o o m b r id g b , j d n . 4.

S y d n e y R . R o pe r . . . . 5. W il l ia m G r o v e s . . . . 6. T h om as G r o o m b r id g b , s e n . 7. Jo bm S . D a n ie l s . . ..Tenor,

Condncted b y W a l t e r S. W i s e .

Rang as a birthday coaipUmant to tha coadactor and Mr. E . H or- rexof London,

ED EN H AM , LIN CO LN SH IR E.

T H E LIN CO LN D IO CESAN G U ILD .(SouTBERN B r a n ch .)

Oh Saturday, February 24 ,1912, i» Two Hours and Fifty-five Minutes,

A t t b b C h u r c b o f S t . M i c b a e l ,


Being seven 720s: i. Double Coart and Single Coart, ii. Double and. Single Oxford Bob, iil. Double and Single Bob, iv. Collsge

V. Cambridge Surprise, vi. Kent Treble Bob, vii. Oxford Treble Bob. Tenor 13 cwt.

John W . L a k e .....................4,I a m e s O s b o b n .....................5.R d f e r t R ic b a r d so n . . Tinor.

JosEPB L o bd . . . . ..T reblt,R e g in a l d S c o i t * . . . . 2 A i i b d r I. H o l m e s . . . . 3.

Conducted by John W . L a k e .

•First peal in ten methods. First peal in ten methods as conductor. Rang on St. Matthias’s Day.

T E T T E N H A L L . ST A FFO R D SH IR E .

SO C IE TY FO R T H E AR CH D EACO N R Y O F STAFFO RD ,

On Satuiday, February 24, 1912, iit Three Hours,

. A t t b e C B U F ca o f S t . M i c b a e l a n d A l l A n q b ls ,

A P E A L O F G R A N D S IR E T R IP L E S . 5040 C H A N G E S ; G r o v e s ’ s V a r ia t io n of P a r k e r 's T w b l v b - P a r t .

Tenor 13 cwt. i qr

H a b sy DALTONt •• ••Treble.A n d r e w J o n e s .....................2D a n i s l [ o n e s .......................3 -Jam bs H. R o w s ’ . . . . 4.

fBEKjAMi.-j D a l t o n . . . . s. W ill ia m L a w l e y . . 6. A l f r e d F a l l o n . . 7.

tjOBN E v a n s ..................Tenor.

Conducted by A. F a l l o n .

Rung on St. Matthias’ Day, and aiso as a compliment to Mr, T . Gilbert, the donor of tha two new bells. fF irst peal in tha method. •First peal. First peal on the bells since their augmentation to eight.

BO U R N E, LIN CO LN SH IR E.

T H E LIN CO LN DIOCESAN G U ILD .(So u t b b b n B r a n ch .)

On Sunday, February 18, 1912, in Two Hours and Three Minutet,

At the Residence of Mr. J. Osborn,


Being 720 each of Double Bob, Single Oxford Bob, College Single, two 720s of Plain Bob, Kent Treble Bob, and one 720 of Oxford

Treble Bob.

Jo b e W . L a e b . . . . 1-2. | R d f e r t R icb a r d so n . . 3-4. J a m e s O s b o b n .................... 3-6.

Conducted by I o b n W. L a k e .

Witness— Mrs J. Osborn.

T A N T E D .— “ B e l l N ew s and R in gers’ R eco rd ,” Vol. 26, for the year igo8, in parts or boand; or Nos. 135,2

to the end o f V ol. 26.— E dw . G . A llen and S o n ' L td ., la and 14 G rape Street, Shaftesbury Avenue. Loadon, W C .

N E W CR O SS, LONDON, S.E.

T H E K E N T C O U N T Y ASSO CIATIO N.

On Sunday, February 25, 1912, in Two Hours and Tweny-four Minutet,

A t t b e RsiiDENCB o r M r . F r a n k B e n n e t t , 3, H a r t 's L a n k ,

A P E A L O P G R A N D S IR E T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S I H o l t ’s T b n -P a r t .

M is s E l i i b L . B e n n e t t F r a n k B b h n e it . . . .

5-6,7-8.

F r a n k I. H a ir s . . . . 1 -2 .W il l ia m S b b p b e r d . . 3-4.

Conducted by F rank B b n n b t t .

Umpire— Frederick G. Woodiss. First peal with a bob pair by Miss 3 enett, who is the first lady to ring two different pairs in any method, and is the first lady to ring 5-6 to a peal.

CR O YD O N , SU R R E Y.— T H E SU R R E Y ASSOCIATION.

On Monday, February 26,1912, in Two Hours and Thirty Minutet,

A t 19 . C b o m w i l l R o ad ,

A P E A L O F G R A N D S IR E T R I P L E S , 3040 C H A N G E S ; H o l t 's T e n - P a r t .

*. 5-6. . . 7-8.

A c k l a n d j . P e r k in s W a l t e r S. W i s e . .

S y d n e y R , R o p e r . . 1 -2 .T b o s . G r o o h b r id g e , jo n . 3 '4 .

Conducted by W a l t b b S. W i s e .

Umpire— David Wright. First peal with a bob bell by T. GroCm- bridge, jun. First peal in band by S. R. Roper.

T H E N O R W IC H D IO C E S A N A S S O C IA T IO N .

T hornham Ma g n a .— O n M onday, February 19th, at St. M ary’s churcb, a date touch o f 1912 changes, being 720 each of Oxford and K ent T reb le Bob and 473 o f Plain Bob, C . R ose,E . Youngai W . Clover, A. J. Berry, C . Nunn, W . Rose conductor. Rung in honour of the golden wedding o f Mr. and Mrs. M artio Stocking, who has been parish clerk for nearly thirty years. T h e ringers were afterw ards entertained to supper.

M i r f ie ld (Yorks).— On Sunday, F ebruary 25th, for evaning service at St. M ary’s churcb, a date touch, o f Kent T reb le Bob Royal, 1912 changes, in i hr. 15 mms. R. Ellam conductor, P. G ott, T . Cranshaw , A. N oith, J. Hooson, J. P. Lapish, W . Milner, J. E . Da wsoa, C . Grayson, F. T horpe. Longest length by all tbe band and all the bells.

T H E C E N T R A L N O R T H A M P T O N S H IR E A S S O C IA T IO N

R aunds.— O n T hursday, February 8th, 360 Bob Minor. H. Stubbs, F . Stubbs, R, Pendered, W . G ilbert, H. Copperw heat, F . Kirk conducted, W . J. G ilbert. 360 Double Court. J I. Stubbs, F . Kirk, R. Pendered, W . J. G ilbert, H. Copperwheat, W . G ilbert conductor, S. Bamford. On Sunday, February n th , 1024 Kent T reble Bob Major. A . Kirk, F . Kirk, H. Stubbs, R, Pendeted, H. Copperw heat, W . J. G ilbert, F . Stubbs, W . G ilbert conductor. On February 13th, 232 Bob Tridles. A . Kirk, W . J. G ilbert, H. ntubbs. R. Pendered, F. Kirk conductor, H. Copoerwheat, W . G ilbert, S. Bam ford. 360 Double Oxford. F. Kirk, W . J. G ilbert, R. Pendered, H. Copperw heat. W . G ilbert conductor, H. Stubbs, A . Kirk, S. Bemford. On February 2oth a68 G randsire T riples. A l Kirk, W . J. ^Gilbert, H. Stubbs, R. Pendered, F . Kirk, F. Stubbs, W - G ilbert conductor, S. Bam- ford. 224 Bob Major. A . Kirk, F . Stubbs, H . Stubbs, W . J, G ilbert, W . G ilbert, R. Pendered, H . Sharm an. F . Kirk conductor. 128 Forw ard M ajor. H . Stubbs, F . Stubbs, W . J. G ilbert, R. Pendered, F. Kirk, H. Shannon, A . Kirk, W . G ilbert, conductor. On February 25th, 336 Bob Major. A . Kirk, W . G ilbert, W . J. G ilbert, R. Pendered, H . Copperwheat, F , Stabbs H, Stubbs, F . Kirk conductor. 224 Double Nouwich. A . K uk, F . Kirk, W .J . G ilbert, R. Pendered, W . G ilbert conductax, I I . Copperw beat, H . Stabbs, F . Stubbs,

iitar. a, igiik. fM b b &l l iIb Ws a n d r in g e r s Re c o r d . 609

THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION.L u t o n ,—On Saturday, February 17th, at the parish church,

ft quarter-peal of Kent Treble Bob Major, in 51 mins. W. Pvyne, H. Walker, B. Wilson, B. Jarman, F. Hunt, C. Wing, J. Rookwood, A. King conductor. Rung in honour of the safe retarn from India of their Majesties the King and Queen.

T H E KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. T u n b rid g e W e l l s . — On Sunday, February iStb, for evening

•ervice at St. Peter's church, 588 Stedman Triples. H . Porter. A . Jarvis, S. Faithfatl, G. Thompson, W . Smith, F. Laker, S. Perkins conductor, J. Muggridge. On Tuesday, February 20th, for practice, 560 Double Norwich Major. J. Muggridge, G. Thompson, W . Latter, A. H . Verralls, W . Smith, F. J, Laker,F. White, S. Perkins conductor.

T o n b r i d g e .—On Wednesday, February, February 21st, at the parish church, a quarter-peal of Stedman Triples. G. Thompson, A. Lawrence, F. J. Laker, W. Latter, W. Steed, F. White, S. Perkins conductor, S. Corke. Rung with the bells mnffled as a mark of respect to the late A. H. Beeching, formerly head of the banking firm of Beeching and Co., now incorporated with Lloyd’s. Rung after an unsuccessful attempt tor peal in the same method.

L o k d o n .— On Sunday, February 25th, at St. George-the-Mar- tyr, Southwark, for evening service, 1280 Bob Major. S. B. Weatherston, T. H. Taffender conductor, C. H. Hughes, H. W. Hibbert, E. J. Ridler (late of Bristol), J. Milner, A. D. Barker,F.J. Hardy.

L u t o n .— On a recent Sunday, at the parish church, for Divine Service, 704 Kent Treble Bob Major, in 28 mins. W. Payne, J. Kookwood, B. Wilson, C. Wing, F. Hunt, H. Shepherd,H. Walker, A. King conductor. Longest touch in the method on the bells by an entirely local band.

T h o r n h a m M a g n a .—On Sunday, February 25!, for Divine Service, 720 Arnold’s Victory. C. Nunn, £< Youngs, W. Clover, G> Kemp, G. Cattermole conductor, L. Last.

THE LATE MR. A. W. REEVES. F i n a l L i s t o f S u b s c r i p t i o n s .

Amount acknowledged..................................Mr. W. Newell, ReadingSt. Laurence ringers, Reading........................Miss Mason, Caversham ........................M. J. Cheesman, Greenhithe........................Mr. A. W. Pike, Reading ........................Oxford change-ringer ...Mr. W. Paice, Wokingham ........................Mr. S. Paice .........................................Mr. Sowerby, Kew ..................................Basingstoke ringers, per W. Leavey.............A. W. Osborne and Sons, Reading .............Mr. S. E. Bristow, Reading ........................Chipping Norton ringers, per Mr. F. BarlowH- S., Colchester ..................................Mr. H. Tucker, Reading ........................Mr. W. H. Inglesant, Broughton AstleyMr. A. Cbeeseman, Stow ting........................Mr. W. Cheeseman „ ........................Afr. E. Cheeseman ,, ••• •••Mr. A. Cbeeseman „ ............ .Mr. W. E. Marriagton, Dawley .............Mr. F. Dentry, Twyford ........................Mr. W. Coldrey, Reading ........................Mr. A. E. Bennett, Caversham .............Caversham ringers, per E. W. MendayWitney ringers, per J. M o n k ........................JSi. A. Pether, C Icw er..................................Rev. S. Winter, Medmenham VicarageRev. H . C. Wilder, Sulham Rectory.............Rev. W. B. Bnrnes ••• ••• ••• Atchdeacon of O x fo rd ........................

£13

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0 10 60 5 0

••• 0 3 60 2 6

••• 0 2 0•

• •• 0 5 0• •• 0 I 0

0 I 0• •• 0 I 0. . . 0 6 0. . . 0 2 0. . . 0 0 9

0 6 6. . . 0 I 0. . . 0 I 0. . . 0 I 0••• 0 2 6• •• 0 2 0• •• 0 2 0. . . 0 1 0

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R ev. R. H . H art-D avis, C a v e r s h a m ..............Mr. E . Frankum , M apledurham ..............T h e Sandhurst ringers, per H . W attsRev. E . Broome, H u 'st V icarage ..............Rev. G . Blam ire Rrown, Monks RisboroughRev. W . H . Ackw orth, T w yford ..............A . N. W ., Bedford ........................................Rev. B. L on g, W okingham ...........................S. S., D e v e n p o rt....................................................Mr. A . W . Neville, S h i p l a k e .......................... .Badfield ringers, per A . Parris...........................Mr. J. H . B . H esse, Teddington ..............Mr. A. Palling, Guildford ...........................Mr. E . Thom pson, Reading ...........................Mr. and Mrs. G . W illiam s, Southam pton ..Mr. W . Gifford, Salisbury ...........................H igh W ycom be ringers, .per F . H ayes H am pstead Norris ringers, per J. L o n sley .. Beaconsfield ringers, per R. Bnckland Darlington ringers, per Mr. W . H . Porter ..Pangbourne ringers, per J. N ic h o lls ..............T h e Brothers B radley, F o lk in g h a m ..............A Bereaved M other, F a l h a m ...........................Mr. W . J. Nevard, G reat Bentley ..............

0 5 00 I 0a 10 00 5 0I t 00 10 00 5 00 5 00 2 00 2 60 3 00 2 60 I 00 0 60 2 60 2 C1 I 00 5 00 8 00 9 60 8 00 3 60 3 60 2 0

£ 3 6 3 9Mr. Ernest F. Poppy, of Eye, Suffolk, wishes to state that the

amount sent by him was from the Eye ringers. Mrs. A. W. Reeves wishes through " T h e B e l l N e w s "to thank all those who so kindly contributed to the above Fund, which has been such a substantial help to her in her bereavement. The above is now closed, and I wish to thank one and all for the hearty response to my appeal. A. W. O s b o r n b .

E C T O N , N O R T H A N T S.

In the belfry at Ecton there is a picture painted In colours on the plaster representing six ringers all in a row and each with his bell raised. They were attired— in the dress of a century and a quarter ago— in knee-breeches, stockings, and buckled shoes, with the shirts well opened at the necks. The central figure is distinguished byj a frilled shirt, white stockings, and a bunch of keys hanging from his “ fob.” On a bench to the left of the ringers stand a huge jug, a mug, and five d ay pipes, with, what appears to be, a tobaoco pouch. The remainder of their clothes appear on the floor.

Near Raleigh there is a valley said to have been caused by a earthquake several hundred years ago, which swallowed up a whole village, together with the church. Formerly it was the custom of the people to assemble in this valley every Christmas Day morning to listen to tê ringing of the bells of the church beneath them. This,' it was positively asserted, might be heard by placing the ear to the ground and listening attentively. As late as 1827 it was usual on this morning for old men and women to tell their children and young friends to go to the valley, stoop down, and hear the bells ring merrily. The villagers really beard the ringing of the bells of a neighbouring church, the sound of which was communicated by the surface of the ground, the cause being misconstrued by the ignorance and credulity of the listeners.

M USIC specially arranged in m ss. (if not in print) to suit almost any number of ringers and bells. Terms, etc.,

on appUcation from W M . GORDON, 44. C b l t i c S t u b t , W m »$ L a n b ,. S t o c k p o k t .

^10 tH fi BELL i4EWS An5 RINCERS^ RECOIlD. Mar. ig i i .

T H E K E N T C O U N T Y A SSO C IA T IO N .The quarterly meeting of the Ashford Division of the

above Association, was held at Tenterden on Wednesday, February 21st. Nearly forty ringers attended frosn the following places : Ashford, Appledore, Biddenden, Faver- sham, Hawehurst, High Halden, Rolvenden, Rye, Smar- den, Stone-in-Oxney, Tunbridge Wells, and the local tower. Ringing coaimenced soon after 3 o’clock, Grand- sire and Stedman Triples and Bob Major being successfully rung.

At 5 o’clock a service, conducted by the Vicar (Rev. J. Babington), was held in the church, very appropriate prayers being used ; Mr. P. W ard, one of the Rolvenden ringers, and who is organist at Rolvenden church, presiding at the organ. Service over, the company adjourned to Goldsmith’s Temperance hotel, and sat down to an excellent meat tea, kindly provided by the Vicar, who presided. Mr. C. Player voiced the thanks of the company to the rev. gentleman for his kind hospitality, the use of the bells, and for arranging the service.

T he Vicar, in response, extended to them a hearty welcome. He offered a few words of congratulation to them on their ringing that afternoon. He had taken a walk in a direction in which the bells could be heard to the best advantage, and expressed the opinion that the ringing sounded very well. He was sorry he could not stay to their business meeting, as he had another service to attend. Lent being a very busy time.

Mr. Allen (Tenterden), was unanimously elected to preside. The following new members were admitted in the Association: Messrs. Woodgate, Milton, Hawkins (2), and Read, of High H alden; Holmes and Meadows, of Cheriton ; Bottle and Ledger, of Headcorn ; Prebble, of H yth e; Hope, of Folkestone; Allen, of Tenterden ; Wen- ham, of Stone-in-Oxney ; Underdown, of Rolvenden ; and Waterman, of Biddenden. The Rev. B. W . Gilpin, of High Halden, was elected an honorary member.

The next business for consideration was the proposed Benevolent Fund for the Association, outlined by the General Secretary, the Rev. F. J. O. Helmore, and which the rev. gentleman is anticipating to bring forward at the next annual meeting of the Association.

The divisional secretary (Mr. C. Tribe), said Canon Helmore was desirous that they should answer the following questions, (i) W as the formation of a Benevolent Fund desirable? (2) If founded, by what means would the necessary contributions be supplied ? (3) W hat persons would be eligible for relief, and who would consider their apjpHcatfons ? (4) By what form and to what extent would relief be given ? From the rev. gentleman’s letter, it appeared that the finances of the Association at present ate in a very flourishing condition, inasmuch that he thought, in order to work the scheme, the members annual subscriptions need not be increased. They would

•still pay 2s. each year, and a penny, twopence, or threepence of that, as might be arranged, would be set aside for the Benevolent Fund. B y taking the membership at 900, and fixing it at 3d. annually, £ 11 5s. would be paid in each year. In addition to that he proposed to deduct 6d. off each honorary members contribution, and by so doing a further £-1 6s. 6d. could be placed in the fund. The offertories at the annual meetings could be devoted to the object, and they would, no doubtf find generous supporters making special gifts. He thought a scheme estab- blished on this basis, would produce an annual income of /15 . That was without taking into considerationjâny Wterest accruing from the Post Office Savings Bank. He

hoped they would discuss the matter, and make any sugr gestions they deemed necessary. The members unanimously decided, without the slightest hesitation, that a Benevolent Fund was essential. As to the second question it was agreed that twopence be deducted from the members contribution. It was thought that sum would be sufficient. The third point, the management of the fund, was easily dealt with. It was resolved that a committee be appointed for each division of the Association, and one delegate be elected from each tower in uniou with the society. The last question, as to the extent of the remuneration was not settled upon, the members thinking it best to leave it over until the annual meeting, when members from all parts of the county would assemble, and some solution would, no doubt, be arrived at at that meeting. It was thought advisable to hold a bye-meeting before the next quarterly meeting, and the members agreed to meet in conjunction with the Romney Marsh and District Guild at Bethersden on the last Saturday in March.

This concluded the business. The tower was again visited, Grandsire ond Stedman Triples being rung. The bells were lowered in peal about 8.30 p.m., and a very satisfactory meeting terminated.

W e are told by the Rev. Patrick Stuart, minister of Killin parish, Perthshire, that in 1778, there was a bell belonging to the chapel of St. Fillan, that was in high reputation among the: votaries of that saint in olden times. The bell seemed to be of some mixed metal. It was about a foot high, and of an oblong form. It usually laid on a gravestone in the churchyard. Mad people were brought to it to efiect a cure. They were first dipped into the “ Saint’s Poyl,” when certain ceremonies were performed, which partook of the character of Druidism and Popery. The bell was placed in the chapel, where it remained, bound with ropes, all night. Next day it was placed upon the heads of the lunatics with great solemnity, but with what results “ deponent sayeth not.” It was the popular opinion that if stolen, this bell would extricate itself from the hands of the thief and return home, ringing all the way; For some years the bell was locked up, to prevent its being used for superstitious purposes.

O V E R S T R A N D C H U R C H , N O R F O L K .

A t a recent vestry m eeting it w as unanimously decided to apply for a facu lty for the restoration and enlargem ent o f the parrish church o f O verstrand, w hich has stood in ruins for many years. A lready the growth of ivy has been stripped from the walls and tower, and the masonry has been found to be in k r better condition than was anticipated. T h e rem oval o f the ivy has disclosed four corbels in the chancel with carved faces, all in a very good state of preservation. T h e church contains the tom b o f the late Sir T . Fow ell Buxton, B art. H is son, Wbo didd in 185S also lies buried in the chancel. T h e ruins o f tha old church date from the time of Richard II., before which a former building had been undermined by the sea. Standing in he midst of charm ing scenery, with the sea in full view, the uins of Overstrahd church present a picturesque appearance.

M i r f i e l d (Yorks).— O n Sunday, F ebruary 25th, for evaning service at St. M ary’s church, a date touch, of Kent T reb le Bob Royal, 1912 changes, in I hr. 15 mins. R. Ellam conductori P. G ott, T . Cranshaw , A. North, J. Hooson, J, P . L apish, W . Miln e r ,] . E . Dawson, C . Grayson, F . T horpe. L ongest length by all the band and all the bells.

Mar. 2, 1912 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD, 611

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E N G L IS H B E L L F O U N D E R S .In the fifteenth century (with which

we may include the whole period down to the Reformation), the bell foundries increase not only in importance but in numbers, and those already mentioned find rivals spring up at Reading and Wokingham, Exeter, Bristol, Leicester, Norwich, Nottingham, Bury St. Edmunds, Salisbury, and Worcester. The character of the inscriptions now changes, and in cases (though now in^fariably) we find black tetter smalls, with initial caps, substituted for the old Gothic capitals used throughout. There is also a great increase in the number and variety of the crosses and other ornamental deu ce s used by the founders, and many introduce foundry shields or trade

marks, with quasi-heraldic devices. The London foundries, however, still maintain their place ct the head of tho craft, and their bells are found all over England, from Northumberland to Cornwall. Tw o founders of the fifteenth century, Henry Jordan and John Danyell, cast betweed them tv/o hundred bells still existing, ffhey are adorned with some beautiful and curious devices, such as an elegant cross surrounded with words, and the Royal Arms surmounted by a crown. Jordan’s foundry shield bears, among other devices, a bell and a laver-pot as symbolical of his trade, and a dolphin with reference to his membership of the Fishmongers Company. Thomas Bullisdon is remarkable as having cast a ring of five bells for the

JOHN TAYL.OR & CO.,^ o ttn b ie rs t ^ g c tn ^ e tr a ,

LOUGHBOBOUGH, Jjcicestershire.F O U N D E R S o f th e R in g o f B e lls for S T . P A U L ’S C A T H E D R A L

th e H e a v ie st P e a l o f 12 R in gin g B e lls in th e W o rld" This is unquestionably the grandest ringsng peal in England, and therefore in

tho world." The late Lord G rim tborpe, K .C .— Tim es, Nov. ao, 1878.

F O U N D E R S O F ‘ G R E A T P A U L ’’

TH* U n o r B§ti, S i . P a t r h h ‘ § O a ih td ra lt DuM m.

Also Fonnders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals ot Worcester, Newcastle on>Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary's), Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Christ Chnrch, N.Z. Singapore.

Also “ Great John ” and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster; and the ring of Ten tt the Imperial Institute.

Also the bells of Dnndalk r . c . Cathedral, and “ Great Bede ” oi Downside Abbey, Also for the town balls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale,

Wakefield, Middlesbroagh, Kendal, and Londonderry; and the Sydney and Adelaide Fost Offices in Aoatralia.

Also the chime ol belia at Ames College, Iowa, D.S.A[| ttiQ “ Qrudisoae" of Enter Calbedrii

Priory of St. Bartholomew in Smith- field about 1510, all of which stiB. exist there. To tell of the works of Roger Landen, of Wokingham, Robt. Henley of Gloucester, John of Stafford Robert Norton of Exeter, or the Bras- yers of Norwich, would require a volume.

T R E B L E B O B R O YA L.

B y G. C r o s s .

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5 0 0 0 .

W M H

3 2 6 5 4 2 2

3 6 5 2 4 I 2

3 4 6 2 5 2 I

2 3 6 4 5 I

3 2 5 4 6 2 2

3 5 4 2 6 1 2

2 3 5 6 4 2 2 2

3 2 4 6 5 2 2

4 2 f 3 5 2 I

2 3 4 5 6 2 2

S w indon On Tuesday, Februaryaotb. for practice at Christ Church, 252 Sted- man Triples. J. Butler, A. Lawrence, G. W , Townsend, R. Hyner, G. Lancaster, C. J, Gardiner, B. Oliver condnctor, J. BrinW orth, First touch of Stedman Triples on tower bells by J. Butler. Also a plaih coarse of Supdr^, lative Surprise Major. A. Lawrence, G. W . Townsend, R. Hyner, F. Looker, R. Thompson, E. Oliver, G. Lancaster, C. J. Gardiner. First coarse in the method by Messrs. G, Lancaster and Looker.

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11, CANON STREET,T A U N T O N . S O J y T B R S B T .

Bells hung with fittings of the most ap proved principle. Old Bells recast, new Bells, supplied, Ropes of the best make. The Ella- combe Chime Hammers fixed. Towers inspected, and estimates furnished.

T. D. & Son are change-riogers, and having bad many years' experience in Chnrch Bell Hanging, with confidence solicits the patronage of the Clergy, Churchwardeos, and ringer* generally

“ C h a n g e - R i n g i n g : ”

An Introduction to the Early Stages of the Art of

CHURCH OR HANDBELL RINGING For the nse of Beginners, by

C h a r l e s A. W. T r o y t e .

[Foarth Edition.]Complete edition, cloth, 2s. 6d. Small

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TUB BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. Mar. 2, ign.

CHURCH CLOCKS.

TURRET CLOCKS. TOWN CLOCKS.

JOHN SMITH AND SONS,Of the Midland Steam Clock Works, Derby


MAKERS OF

Tlie great Clock of St. Paul’s Cathedral.

The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell.And many others all over the empire, as the pages of this jouTmal

frequently tieatlfy.

¥ B E B S L L RICWS ANI3 R IK 6B !lS‘ R i e O t ^

M e m o r ia l s ,P l a t e s , e t c .

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E n g r a a ’-e d o r R e l i e f L e t t e r s .

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Designs & EsTfTir at ;JSrKMITTED.

HfENRY BOND,(BuabUibed Hall-a-CsntniT.)

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CHtiltOH BELL HAHGER.: ^ B F O B D , O X O N .

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ZInoh, Stogumber, Somaraet.K laa ol Belh to any nombai bnns on the moat approved

prlDciplea. Old Bella re-caat. New Balia aopplied.

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TTb b i -l BOPBS SDFPLIBD.

ALFRED BOWELL,

GHjjHGH # L L FOUNDERIPSWIGH.

T O P I N G E R S A N D O T H E R S .

JOHN W. STEDDY,High Street,

EDENBRIDGE, KENT.M m b» oi (ha Sm t, Sstrm, StatM, ZmUoh

ComOf, M U ikux, m i CoOtgt Yimth SotitHui I . W . S . is opau to la p p l? tin g e n on b e i

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FRAMSWOEK,


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7 T O N S , 174 CW T. 13 LB S .

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WAUUNO AND DKESS BOOTS AND SHOES, SPOniNQ, PIELO, BtlNTINa AND ORIVINO BOOTS.

PUTTIE LEOOiNOS IH ALL LEATHEKS,Sami ftr OataUiav* and SAt-meatvrtmemt Form* frm.

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H A N D B E L LM U S I C .

The loUowing pieces ate arraogsd as per list 4 in W . O 'R Catalogne, viz., four octaves if the chromatic scale G, 25 to G 04. 8 ringers.

No. a. Selection “ Doa Giovaani” . . 3s. od. Ho. 31 Bine Beils of Scotland (3 varia

tions) ................................................. as. od.No. 89, Grand Selection " Der Fries-

ohotc" .......................... •• 4s, od,No. 136. The Blna Danube Waits . . 3s. 6d. N o . 163. Cborns from M artha.. . . as. 6d.

Also the following can be had arranged as above, or for larger peals and No. of ringers : letms on application. Andante, Haydn’s Surprise Symphony, Last Rose of Sommer (three variations and finale). Old KoSks at Home, VKiations and finale, Vesper Hymn, variations and finale, Woodstock March,

The following are for 6 ringers, 13 bells, Ihna—No. a6i. The Swiss Toy Girl . . is. 6d. No. a6a. Lammas Day (Welsh A ir)., is. od. No. a63. Captain Morgan's March . . is. od. NO. 364. Norah, the Pride of Kildare

and the Hazel D ell.. .. . . . is. 6d. No. 309. The Angel's Whisper and E g t h e Maid of Llangollen . . . . is. 6d. No. 3ao. The Monntaincers’ W a ltz ., is . 6d, No. 3ax. The Rose of Aliandale M^rch is. 6d. No. 33a. The Pilgrim of Love Galop is. 6d. No. a8i O come all ye laithfal, and

Lo I He c o m e s .......................... is. 6d.No. 308 Italian and German Airs

(lively) •• . . •• •• IS. 6d. Mb. 114 in my cottage near a wood,

varied .......................... . . is. od.O VER .300 P IE C E S IN STOCK.

SEN D STA M P FO R CA TALO GU E.


Stockport.t'l " ' ■ ---------

Happy Stokes & Son,


H a r r y S t o k e s & S o n having had a em siderable number of years' experience is, Cbtirch B ell H anging, with confidence ■dicits the patronage of the Clergy, Cbnrchwardens, and Ringers generally. T h i JEUaambe Chim iug Hammers axed,

BELL-ROFES. BELL-ROPES.! for Bell-ropea, write 10

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11. M A B S E T S T B E E T , OZFOBD, Who mmuifucUirt Bell-Rofet 0/the very bett

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B E L F R IE S A N D CLO CK T O W E R S IN S P E C T E D .

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Scales in sets of any numbers.



H.M. R O Y A L O RDN AN CE

ST O R E S, F O R B E L L S

CHARLES CARR,b t d . .

BELL FOUNDERS,SMETHWIGK, BIRMINGHAM

Gold Medallists and Founders oj Maiden

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Recasting, Rehanging, RepabfftA i l K in d s o f W O r k U n d e r t a k e n

Sand fof CATALOGUE and TESTIMONIALS Post Fra#.

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No. 1562. - 7 0 L . X X X .] S A T U R D A Y , M ARCH 9, 1912. [Pmcb O ne P bnnt

GILLETT & JOHNSTON, CROYDON, Surrey.



ESTABLISHED 1820

JO H N PRITCHARD,O H U R C H

BELL ROPE, CLOCK ABD CfliMIM ROFi

M a . n u -F c i .O 't u r e r ,

LOUGHBOROUGH.1. p. has had many years' ezperiecce In making Bellropes, and makes them

only of the best qaallty.

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For Estimates sead weight of Teoor, and camber and length of Ropes required to

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Beautiful Silk Peal Records, very attractive. W. Matthews, Change<Ringer, BondfStnet^Bfuciesfield,

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PUBLIC QLOtKm

M IB FJELD , TOBKa.

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Ball! ou t S i i d j or in RIagi. 6h«eh BaM« Soheoi Bella, and Factory BcilU.

O LD B E L L S R B C A S T OR R B H U H d ,

Mnsioal Hand Bell#In leti, Dialonle or Chromatlfi Scalar.

VBilaal G l a t t B ^ a ^ ^ O ^ l o u to

Mmu tuiurm bjf Stum Power of tuer d a e r if t k n t f

GHyRGH TURRET A PUBLIC C L O C K S ,

p p iio Liata and E atim ataa i>nia.

Greenleaf ft TristruirXtU i m i m .

A n d Q U A I i U 'Z B D B B I iI j

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THB BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD;

LLEWELLINS ft JAM ES, ltd . c a s t l e q r e e n , B R IS T O L

Clmroli BeilsSiggij & in Hings.

Bells recast to Noteand Behung.

I C S . , — IN S C R fP T IO N S

I R O T H F U L L Yr e p r o d u c e d :

K X P K R IC N O C D B E L L n .

B e ll F r a m e sIN

S T E E L ,

I R O N ,

or O AK.»ho are also accomplahed C H A N G E R IN G E R S , ttnl to examine Bells and Fitings, and report thereon.

HARRINQTON’8P A T B N T

T u b u la r B e llsFOR CHDRGHES.

Tubular Belts ar» better and eheaper than the eld form ef Bell;

" niPEALB OF EIGHT BELLS-Onial Size .......................... £180Large do. *. . . . . £210 to £260

Fn TM thneniali and Pco>paotiii apply to

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A New Ringers' Badge OP Hedal,

In O o ld , S i lv e r , o r B r o n z e , t b i i un n gem en t of badge is in the foim

ei''« Cbnrch Boll, of a trae and correct ■bapoi and can bs w o n as a pendant, maaal) brooch, or badg^ On tbe waist of tbe bell there is a baStdsofflely-engraved

VEBB & BENNETT, Ckiireli Bell laogeni 4:Toiien,

M l k k t t T R K K T ,

R IDLINQTON, OXFOBD-W . A B. are practical riHB**, and havlBe

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W. and B .'s Wroagbt Iron X Frames for Chnrch Bells are acknowledged to be one of the best kinds.

Towers inspected, Reports and Estimates given. Ellacombe Chime Hammers fixed. Ball Ropes snpplied.

W. and B. hnog the Beils npon which the Longest Peal yet ever rnng single-handed, vi*., 17,024 changes, time eleven honrs fifteen minntes. Weight of tenor aC cwt. Rnng at Kidiington, May sand, iSgg, by eight meml of the Oxford Diocesan Qnild.

•bipldi •oitable for an inscription.T b e bell ia l i i n i , deep from beadstock

to c lM i^ 'f lig h t! three qnarters nt an Inch b n M i in d can be bad with ring w p in Mttuhment.

JP tB A n This bandaome jewelia made ia the C O R R E C T FORM 0! a C H U R C H B E L L .

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B IG G L E S W A D E , B E D F O R D S H IR E .

S u g g e s t e d P e a l o f E i g h t .

A meeting to consider the renovation and restoration of the Biggleswade church bells and clock, was held at the small Town Hall on a recent Tuesday evening. Mr. W .F . A. Fletcher presided, and amongst those present were the Rev. R. S. Bagshaw, Mrs. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. H. Franklin, Miss Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. L . C. Franklin, Messrs. F. Gee, E. B. Winch, E. Marsh, W . Chambers,G. W . Brittain, W. Cobb. F. Biood, J. A. Brown, F. Skilliter, S. Ell, D . M. Spong, T . Wilkinson. F. Matson, C. W . Elliott, M. Bennett, Mr. and Mrs, A. H. Blake, Messrs. L . Blake, W . Medlock, Miss Beavis, Miss N. Smith, Mrs. Sole, Mrs. Crookes, Nurse Brown, Miss Thompson, Miss Giffen, Miss Crouch, Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, Miss Pledger, Mrs. P. Clark, Mis. Jeeves, Miss Cbaundler,'Miss Bartlett, Miss Sandon, Miss Medlock, and many others.

The Chairman, in opening the meeting, said he was in tbe chair in a way as a usurper, for Mr. H. M. Lindsell had been originally asked to preside, but owing to his absence ahroad he was unable to do so. He could only say he was sorry Mr. Lindsell was not present. The object of the meeting was to consider the renovation of the parish church bells and clock. The Vicar and the churchwardens were primarily responsible for the upkeep of the church, as a whole, but their view had been, and he confessed he shared it, that the question of the church bells appealed to tbe interest of the parishioners as a whole. A public meeting had therefore been called. The church bells were used for the parish as a whole, on all occasions of national rejoicings, and also for national sorrow and mourning. He believed the bells were also available to any private individual far either rejoicing or mourning, the formal perigisslon of the incumbent having been first obtained. He preferred, however, to appeal to those inresent to look at the matter from a broader aspect, that of the love of parishioners, for the parish, and all interesting things belonging to it. They had, therefore, called that meeting, because they considered it only right that when they were asking people to support an object, they should have the opportunity of hearing the proposals as to wbat was going to be done.

Continuing, Mr. Fletcher said a preliminary committee had been formed, and this would nc doubt be added to, of the churchwardens and Messrs, H. Chaundler, C. Soundy, F . C. Kitchiner and himself, also F . Blood. He regretted that the other members of the Committee were unable to be present. Another gentleman who was interested in the matter was the Rev. W , W . C. Baker, Rector of Dunstable, who was an expert ringer.

The history of the Biggleswade I 11s were somewhat obscure, and a great deal of it was s rmised; he did not not think, however, there was anyoi: present who could contradict it. It was believed that th<a four bells, leaving out the tenor bell, were cast in 1721, and it is probable tbey were hung in the same year, and they had hung

ever since. The chime was knewn as a " maiden

peal.” The church tower was burnt down in 1720, and so they had strong circumstantial evidence that when the church tower was rebuilt, the next year the bells were also hung. The tenor bell was cast by Taylor, of Loughborough, in 1895, that name was familiar to any one connected with bells, as they were the firm responsible for the bell known as “ Great Paul.” So it had an interesting connection. The other four bells were inscribed •' John Russell, of Wootton, made me in 1721, a .o .”

That was all that was known about their history. The Vicar and churchwardens had sought expert opinion on tho matter of their renovation, and had two firms’ advice. The gist of the two reports was that the bells were iq about as bad a condition as they could be, and they had cause to congratulate themselves that no accidents had so far occurred. The first idea was that the five bells should be re cast, and another bell added, thus making a ring of six, but it had since been suggested that the bells should be recast, and three more added, thus making a full octave. So far as the money went, in order to make a new framework and recast the present five bells, and add three new ones, the cost would be about £350. Then there was the question of the clock, the repair of which was also a necessity, and this would cost from /17 to £0.0,

The difference between the six bells proposed, and the eight bells would be about ^'75, and it seemed a pity when they had the opportunity to have a full octave and a really good peal, that they should let it slip for the sake of that small sum. Assuming they were “ going the whole bog,” they would want, roughly, £370. Mrs. Sarrel had most generously promised ;îoo, as a nemento to the late Mrs. Barnett, the condition being that one of the bells should be inscribad as a memorial. The members of the family; of the late Mr. Charles Lindsell had also promised to become responsible for one bell, at a cost of to the same conditions. In addition Mrs. H. M. Linds«H had contributed ten guineas, and a similar sum had beea ofiered by Mr. B. Franklin and family. Another t ^ guineas had also been promised. They had therefor^ toward the fund, £x&& los. 6d. It was proposed to have a house-to-house collection, and he hoped {people who could afford it would contribute handsomely, and that others would contribute their shillings.

The Vicar also spoke in support of the proposition, and said it was proposed to have Westminster chimes to the clock, and to those who lived close by that would be w e l come. It was also proposed to so fix the chimes that they would be heard all over tbe town.

Mr. F. Gee, in moving the resolution, said he was very pleased indeed to know they had had such an excellent start. W ith regard to the old church bells and the old Mother church, he believed they were appreciated by the Churchmen and Nonconformists alike. The Church had stood there many years, and the bells would be still further appreciated if they rang out in more melodious toues. He hoped they would be all be at one in the parish on this matter, and if they could not give a pound, give a shilling. He had m«ch pleasure in moving the following resolution: “ That this public meeting authorises and

014 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Mar. g, igia.

requests the committee to take steps for the collection of subscriptions for the recasting of the present five bells in the parish church tower, and for the addition of three other bells, and also for the renovation and restoration of the parish church clock.”

This was seconded by Mr. W . Chambers and supported by Messrs. M. Bennett, C. W . Elliott, T, Wilkinson and W . Medlock.

The resolution on being put to the meeting was carried unanimously.

A vote of thanks to the Chairman, proposed by Mr. Gee, seconded by Mr. Wilkinson, and supported by Mr.H. Franklin, was also unanimously accorded.

T H E A L L S A IN T S ’ S O C IE T Y , F U L H A M .The Annual Meeting of the above took place at head

quarters on Saturday last. During the afternoon ringing took place on the famous ten bells at All Saints’ church, and at 6 o'clock the company assembled for tea, which the President of the Society kindly provided for them. Tea being over the Vicar said how pleesed he was to be able to mMt them once more, for being unable to get into the belfry the occasion of their annual meeting was the only time when he could meet them.

The Vicar took the chair at the business meeting, but having to hurry away in the middle of it his place was taken by Mr. J. W . Kelley, who filled the breach in a very able manner.

The Annual Report was read by the Hon. Secretary, who reported that four peals had been rung; one of Grandsire Triples, one of Double Norwich on tower bells, and one each of Redman Cinques and Grandsire Caters on handbells. The peal of Triples was conducted by Mr.

{. W . Driver, and the other three by Mr. W . Shepherd, t is worthy of note to mention that the peal of Caters

was rung at the Crystal Palace during the Festival of Empire, being the first ever rang there. It was also the century peal by the Society.

The balance sheet was read and adopted, and six hon. members were elected, including Miss Elsie Bennett, of New Cross. A long discussion followed with regard to the alteration of some of the rules, and at length the meeting agreed to two alterations. The election of o£5cers resulted as follows: Master, Mr. J. W . D river; Secretary, Mr. Knights ; Treasurer, Mr. W . J. Troughton ; Steward, Mr. Harvey, sen. ; Trustees, Messrs. A. Jones and L . Attwater.

Votes o l thanks concluded the meeting, and the tower was again visited, where more ringing was indulged in.

T H E L A N C A S H IR E A SSO CIA T IO N .

A meeting of the Blackburn branch of the Lancashire Association was held at Padiham last Saturday, when a large number of ringers from Blackburn, Colne and Burnley met at St. Leonard’s church at 3 o’clock, where tinging was indulged in for about two hours. After tea a meeting followed, Mr. Wm. Heaton (Branch President), occupying the chair. Mr. T. Redman proposed a vote of condolence be conveyed to Mrs. Ridyard and her family.Ît was proposed to hold the next branch meeting at Holy Trinity Church, Burnley, on Saturday, March 30th. A vote of thanks was accorded the Vicar and wardens for the use of the bells, also to the local company for having all in good order. After the meeting the bells were kept going to Stedman and Grandsire Triples, Kent and Oxford Treble Bob Major.

B E L L S IN E A R L Y TIM E S.Bede mentions that there were large bells in England as

early as 670.Benedict, Abbot of Wearmouth, brought a bell from

Italy for his church about 680. In the ninth century bells came into use in the east; and two centuries later in Germany and Switzerland. These were handbells. Examples of these are still in existence in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. They were made of thin plates of hammered iron, wedged-shaped. Some of the Irish examples are enclosed in costly and rich cases, elaborately decorated with designs in relief and enamel, and set with valuable stones.

Belfries did not come into use until the seventh century^ when Alfred erected a tower for bells at Athelney. Bells were not always hung in one tower, or in a tower adjoining the church. Some were fixed in a frame-work in the churchyard, as at St. Helene, a sixteenth century in one of the out-of-the-way corners of Brittany.

The first tuneable peal was however not used in England until 945. Turketul, Abbot of Croyland, in Lincolnshire (who died in 975) had presented his Abbey with a great bell before this time, which he called Guthlac, to which Egelric, his successor added six other, which were named Pega, Bega, Bettelin, Bartholemew, Tatwin, and (after the Abbot), Terketul. There was an especial good reason for naming one after St. Bartholomew, for consecrated bells were believed to have had a virtue against thunder and lightning; and the identical thumb with which that apostle used to cross himself when it thundered, was among the relics of the monastery, having been presented to Tutketul by the Emperor. It is not improbable that these bells were founded by the monks of Croyland, for at this period and for several centuries later, bell founding was a craft which was carried on by monks.

Ingulph places it on record that Dunstan was a skilful artificer, and presented bells to the western churches in the tenth century.

The bells of the Middle Ages were longer and narrower than those of modern make. The Rev. H. T . Ellacombe, a great authority on church bells, states that the oldest known dated bell in England, is at St. Chad’s, Claughton, and bears the date of 1296. Pre-reformation dated bells are of rare occurence. W e are told that the first Englishman who followed bell founding as a trade w as' Roger Ropeforde, of Paignton, in Devonshire, who in 1282 was employed to make four bells for the north tower of Exetor Cathedral.

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On a board in the ringers’ chamber of Newark parish church are the following “ orders,” framed about the Close of the eighteenth century :—

“ If you a hindrance to ye ringers be.Twopence for it must be ye sexton’s fee;W ith hat or spurs on don’t begin to ring;Twopence you forfeit if you touch a string;Don’t swear nor curse : shun these stumbling blocks. The law gives twelvepence, or else go to the stocks. W ho brawls or wrangles, whom ye major part Fines to be guilty shall pay his quart;W ho rings an hour-bell, be it night or day.If he o’erthrows, he shall his sixpence pay.”

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• A n o t a b l e A N N IV E R S A R Y .On Friday, March 8tb, the Society for Promoting

Christian Knowledge— the Church’s oldest missionary society at home and abroad— celebrated its*2i5th birthday. It was founded on March 8th, 1698, by five Churchmen, Lord Guilford, Sir Humphrey Mackworth, Mr. Justice Hook, Dr. Bray, and Colonel Colchester. The first- named was the son of the celebrated Sir Francis North, afterwards first Baron Guilford; the second was an English country gentleman of some renown ; the third was an Irishman and law yer: Dr. Bray was a country clergyman : Colonel Colchester was a soldier, who had already founded a charity school. These were the five men who, in the midst of “ the visible decay of religion in this kingdom,’ ’ coupled with the “ monstrous increase of deism, profaneness, and vice,” began their humble edorts to raise the nation from its degradation. Such an anniversary should not be allowed to pass without at least recalling their names, and the debt of past and present generations to their faith, foresight, and zeal.

T H E C O A L S T R IK E .

P r a y e r s F o r P e a c e .

The Archbishop of Canterbury has sent the following letter to all diocesan bishops in England and W ales;

Lambeth Palace, S.E., March 7th, 1912.

“ My dear Bishop,— The Archbishop of Yor6 and I agree in recommending that in the services on Sunday next the prayers of all congregations should be specially invited for a blessing upon the efiorts of those who are endeavouring to bring to an end the existing industrial strife. A special character might, in this connection, be given to our ordinary services, and all will desire that we should remember in our prayers those who, without any fault of their own, are suffering acute distress in consequence of the dislocation of labour and of trade.

“ Even if the controversy be brought speedily to an end, this sufiering must needs be widespread, and it is difficult to |over-estimate its gravity if the strike should be prolonged. In that case it may become our duty next week to issue for general use special forms of service, and possibly to set apart a day for such prayer and intercession, both public and private. Yours very truly,

R a n d a l l C a n t u a r . ”

The dedication of the new entrance gates at St. George’s ehurch, Deal, as a memorial to King Edward VII., will take place at noon on Monday. The Bishop of Dover tvill perform the ceremony.

H A L E S W O R T H , S U F F O L K .On Sunday evening, March 3rd, for Divine Service, two

courses of Stedman Triples, and two courses of Treble Bob Major. W . Pierce, F. Lambert, jun., C. Mos?, J; O ’Neill, A. H. Took, J. Howard, F. C. Lambert, A. Lee. On Tuesday evening, March 5th, for practice, six courses of Stedman Triples. W . Peirce, F . Lambert, jun., C. Moss, J. O’Neill. H. Barton (Southwold), A. Lee, F. C. Lambert, C. Barnes. Also on handbells three courses oi Stedman Triples, and a course each of Bob Major and Grandsire Triples. A. Lee, 1-2; H. Barton, 3-4: F. C. tam b ert, 5-6; J. O ’Neill, 7-8.

N E W T E S T A M E N T R E V ISIO N .A suggestion for a fresh revision of the New Testament

has been before the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Archbishop refused to take any authoritative action at the present time, but made an alternative suggestion to the committee which had put the matter before him.

The Revised New Testament was issued thirty years ago, but has never Tvon any general popularity. Its public use in churches and chapels is still the exception. It has some enthusiastic clerical advocates, but few lay admirers. This is probably due to the fact that the public mind was too deeply saturated with the familiar phrases and cadences to accept drastic verbal alterations, recommended by however great a weight of scholarship.

This popular instinct happens to coincide with the view of an important body of critical opinion. Its contention is that the revision of the New Testament was undertaken in the wrong spirit, not confining itself to th.8 emen- datiu of errors, but putting forward practically a new translation, in which characteristic qualitiea; of the Authorised Version were destroyed. The revisers of the Old Testaments, these critics urge# have shown .ti»t }t is possible to correct the Authorised Verslpn- without changing the spirit of the original..

These views were sst forth at Lamheth palape by a deputation which included the Bishop of Rtp6ii| the Dean of Norwich, Sir Henry Craik, M.P., Dr. Rendall (late head master of Charterhouse School), Dr. Field tnaster of Radley), Mr. Robert Somerville (Harrow School), Dr. Gow (Westminster School), Dr. A. C. Bradley, Dr. H. G. Woods (master of the Temple), Mr. F. W . Bourdillon and Mr. J. St. Loe Strachey (editor of the Spectator). They presented a memorial, signed by a large number of heads of colleges and public schools, and other scholars.

One suggestion made was that a committee to consider the corrections in the Revised Version should include representatives of Noacanf jrtnity.

The Archbishop said there was much of the views of the deputation which would be in complete accord with the mass of public opinion; but he criticised several statements made, especially one to the tfleet that the version had b e e n altered unnecessarily, and for the worse. That was a sweeping assertion, and he did not agree with it. W hile he was prepared to go a long way with those who desired revision, he did not think this was an opportune moment for an authoritative endeavor to do the work suggested.

The Archbishop said he would like to see a few men of acknowledged scholarship take the bopks and say what should be done as between the Revised and - the Authorised Versions ; and then having before them such works of voluntary critics, they would be in a better position to judge whether it was desirable to seek to give the imprimatur of authority. That was the course he would prefer at the present time rather than to attempt authoritative action— which he would hesitate to do until textual criticism and research had gone much further.

V IL L A G E B E L L S .

Oh, merry are the village bells that sound with soothing chime

From the dim old tower, grown grey beneath the shadowy touch of T im e; . , j

They give a murmur of delight to earth, and sky and seast That mingles with the running streem, and floats upoa

the breeze. ^ ^C a rrw g ion t

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E N G L IS H B E L L F O U N D E R S .(Continued from pagi 611.)

W e can only note some interesting features of the work. The Brasyers seem to have been the most successful workers outside London, and no less than one hundred and fifty of their bells still exist in Norfolk. Their trade mark was a shield with three balls and a crowo, which after the Reformation went to the Leicester foundry, and some of their inscriptions, in rhyming hexameters, are very beautiful. A Bristol founder of about 1450 used for his mark a ship, the badge of his native city. The Bury fbORders were also gunmakers, and place on their trade lAatk a bell and a cannonj with the crowa and crossed arrows of St. Edmund.

Very few bells of this period are dated; but we find eSaTtirpIes at Worcester, perhaps cast by the monks there, sfifh tim dates 1480 and 1482. For a long period very little churcflbTJilHing was done, and it would appear that at some tinriig daring the latter half of the fifteenth or early in the sis:feT61rtB SSiStOfJ? bells w ere r imoved from some churches aiid afttribtited among others. The statement that only onie bell was left In each parish church is not borne out by facts, as hiany ch u rc h e s still possess three or four mediaeval bells w h ic h must have hting untouched in their towers since before the reign of Edward V L

Contemporaneously with the lapse of church-building there would also appear to have been a slackness in bell- founding, though this was not general; the foundries at Leicester, Nottingham, Bury St. Edmunds and Reading actually seem to have received a new lease of life, and 1560-1600 is almost their most flourishing period. This is especially the case at Leicester, where a well-known family named Newcombe were at work, succeeded by an equally celebrated founder named Hugh Watts, whose fine bells were deservedly famous. At Nottingham we have the aynasty of the Oldfields, lasting from 1550 to 1710; and

t Reading a series of founders of difierent names ending n a succession of Knights down to 1700. The Hatches, of Ulcoinbe, in Kent, were another prosperous family, as were he Eldridges, of Chertsey.

At Bury St. Edmunds one Stephen Tonne reigned from 1560 to :58o. His foundry was, however, destined to yield to the sway of that at Colchester, which begins with Richard Bowler, about 1590, and reached its culmination between 1620 and 1640, under ttte great Miles Graye, who has been called “ the prince of bell-founders.’* Numbers of his bells remain in Essex and Suflolk, his masterpiece being, by common consent of ringers, the tenor at Laven- ham, in Suftolk. At Colchester, as in other foundries, the seven years of storm and stress— 1642-1649— whUe the Civil W a r between Charles I and the Parliament raged in England, practically put an end to bell-founding. Siege and other troubles certainly hastened the end of old Miles Graye, who died in 1649, worn out by privation and bodily sufiering. His grandson Miles kept on the foundry till i 586.

Turning to the W est of England, we find the foundries at Bristol, Gloucester, Worcester, and Salisbury still in a flourishing condition. At Bristol, George Purdue, a native of Taunton, was followed by Roger and William Purdue in the seventeenth century; the latter migrated to Salisbury about 1655, where he carried on the work of John W allis and John Danton. Thomas Purdue, the last of the family, died at Closworth, in Somerset, in 1711, and on his tombstone are the words:—

H ere lies a Bellfounder, honest and true,Until the ReiurrecUon, named Purdae.”

In the West of England their plat:e was filled by the Penningtons of Exeter, the Evanses of Chepstow, and the Bilbies of Chtw-stoke, Somerset. The Keenes of Bedford and Woodstock, John Palmer of Gloucester, and John Martin of Worcester, all did good work in their day, as did the Clibuiys of Wellington, in Shropshire. Another important Midland firm was that of the Bagleys, of Char* combe, in Northamptonshire, whose foundry was opened in 1631, and flourished till the end of the eightee^h century; though in the latter period its owners becan^ restless, and settled temporarily in London, Witney a m other places. In the North, York was again the chfef bell-founding centre, and Samuel Smith and the Sellers were famous exponents of the a rt; in the East of England we have, beside Miles Graye, first the Brends, of Norwich, then John Darbie of Ipswich, and Thomas Gardiner ,pf Sudbury. ;

Several founders between 1560 and 1700 were mê journeymen, who went about from place to place, doing jobs where they could. Of such was Michael Darbie, of whom it is said : “ one specimen of his work seems to haê been enough for a neighbourhood.” At Blewbury, in Berkshire, a local man attempted to recast a bell in 1825. He failed twice, but was then successful, and placed on his work the appropriate motto, “ Nil Desperandum.” Apart: from this it was not at all uncommon for bells to be cast oni the spot, as were Great Tom of Lincoln^ and the great belli of Canterbury, or at some convenient intermediate place.

In 1684 a fresh start was given to the Gloucester foundry, then fallen on bad days, by William Rudhall, perhaps the most successful founder E ngland has known. He and his descendants cast alfogetBer 4"33iDells dowu to 1830, and their fame spread all over the West of England, from Cornwall to Lancashire, and even over the seas. Most nf the big rings of bells in the W est Midlands are their work. The foundry finally came to an end in 1835, when the business was bought up by Mears, of London.

In London itself bell-founding seems to have come almost to an end between 1530 and 1570. But about the latter year arose one, Robert Mot, who set on foot what Is, now the oldest-established business of any kind in England.. The foundry in the Whitechapel Road, now only a short distance removed from its original home, has always uphel(fi its reputation throughout the 300 years and more during which it has been continuously worked. Several of Mot’s bells still remain in London, and many others in Kent and Essex. In the seventeenth century the foundry was in the hands of Anthony and James Bartlet, who cast many bells for W ren’s churches after the Great Fire. In the eighteenth century, under Phelps, Lester, Pack and Chapman, successively its reputation gradually increased, and in 1783 began a dynasty of Mearses, lasting down to 1870. The name is still preserved by the firm of Messrs. Mears and Stainbank, though neither a Mears nor a Stainbank now owns a share in the business.

Their great rivals, the Taylors of Loughborough, cainnot emulate them in antiquity, though they can still boast a respectable pedigree, dating from Thomas Eayre, of Kettering, in 1731. After moving to St. Neots, Leicester and Oxford, the film finally settled, in 1840, under John Taylor, at Loughborough, where his grandsons now carry on the business.

F o r s a l e . — Cburch Bells of Devon, i s . ; Buckingham, lo s. 6 d .; Suffolk, 8 s .; W ilts, 3s. 6 d .; Cam bridge, 38. 6d.j

Cornw all, 38. 6d.; and sevecal other counties.— E . £ . W i, G( Spencer Road, C o ttw h am Park, W im bledon, S.W ,

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B to hand c o t later than W ednesday maraiog.

T h e Ancient Society of College Youths.- Batablished 1637.— Meetings (or practice will be held at St. JohnV, Hackney, on March 19th: St. Magnus, Lower Thames Street, OD the 14 h and 28th; St. Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside, on the igtb; and Soathwark Cathedral on the 26^h. S(. Magnas 7.3a; the others at 8 p.m. Also at St. Mary’s, Wal- t^m stow, cn Saturday eveciogs at 7.30.

W i l l i a m T . C o c k k k il i i , Hon, S k .33, EigOt^ Road, Clafham, S .fe .

The London County Asscciation late the St. James's Society.— Established 1824.— Southern D istiict— A meelirg (or united

' OtMtice and social intercoarse will be held to- : M yi Sat.I March 9th, at SS. Feter and Paa), 'llitcham . Tower open from 4 p.m. t3 7.43 p.m. Business meetiog at 1 he Queen’ s Head •t 8 p m. F . A, S m ith , Hon. Sec.

86, Gaskatth Road, Balham Hi 1, S.W.

T h e London County A ssrciation late the S t. James’s Society.— Established 1824.— Northern District.— A mteting will be held at St. Mary Magdalene, Hollowaf, on Saturday, March i6ih The tower will be open frcm 4 to 8 y.m. Business meeting at 6.15 p.m. T«a will be provided at 5.30 p.m. at 6d. per head for those who notify me not Uter than the 14th inst.

W il l ia m H o t ie j j , H od. Sec.42, Thornhill Road, Batnsbury.

T h e Lancashire Association. — Furness and Lake Distiict Braoch —.The half-yearly meeting of the above will be held at Kendal to-day. Sat , March gth. The parish chuich bells (10), available from 3 p.m. Meeting in the school at s p m,

Wm. R o bin so n , Br. Sec.

T h e Lancashire Association.-Rossendale Branch.— The next branch meetiog will be held at St. James, Haslingden, to-day, Sat.. March 9ih. Bells ready at 3.30 Meeting at 6.30. T . R o l l b r s o s , Br. Sec.

T h e Lancashire Association.— Liverpool Branch.— A mteling will be held at St. Luke’s, Liverpool, to-day. Sat , March gth. Balls read y at 6. W a l x b r H u g b b !’ , Sec.

Bath and W ells Diocesan Association.— A quarterly meeting n i l be held at Dulvertoo on Saturday, March i6th. Meeting at Thel.amb hotel at 3.30 p.m Tea to follow. Service at 6 p.m. E . E. B c b q e s s , Hon. Sec.

T h e Lancashire Association.— Rochdale B ran ce— The meeting of the above branch will be held at Oldham patish church on Saturday, March i6vh, Bells ready at 3.30 p.m. Business meeting at 7 o'clock. There will be a committee meeting on the same day.

J. H. B a s t o w , Hon. Sec.

The Kent County Association.-Rochester District.— The next meeting of this district « ill be held at Borden, near Sittingbonrne, on Saturday, March i6th. Bells available from 3 p.m. Half rail fares up to as. allowod at this meeting. Subscriptions are now doe It is hoped that all membeis who possibly can, will attend to discuss the proposed BMevolent Fund.

E d w &k d A . G . A l l b n . H * n . Sec^

T h * Lancashire AssociationvM aochestsr Branch.— The next meetins will be held at Brookfield, Gorton, on Saturday, March 23rd. Pells available from 3 p.m. Meeting at 7.

W . W . WOLSTBKCROFT. Branch Sec.

Notice.— Practice is discootioued at St. John's, Deptford, during rehangiog.

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Mr. H. Dains writes: The Fev. H. L . James writes to say the lengthened peal of Middleton’s celebrated composition you published for me about three weeks ago, was published by him in the latter part of the year 1910, therefore the discovery that this would splice up to 29 courses, and 10,440 Cambridge Royal does not belong to me.


11, C A N O N S T R E E T ,

TA U N TO N , SO M BBSBT.

Bells hung with fittings of the most ap proved principle. Old Bells recast, new Bells supplied. Ropes of the best make. The Ella- combe Chime Hammers fixed. Towers inspected, and estimates furnished.

T. D A Son are chanê-riagers, and having had many gears’ experience in Church Bell Hanging, with confidence solicits the patronage of the Clergy, Churchwardens, and riiêri generally

“ C h a n g e - E i n g i n g : ”

An Introdnction to the Early Stages of the Art of

CHURCH OR HANDBELL RINGING For the use of Beginners, by

C h a r l e s A. W. T r o y t b .

[Fourth Edition.]Complete edition, cloth, as. 6d. Small

edition (ap to| and bicladiag t^beB riagiDg

■1

6i8 tH 6 SELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Mar. g . igi2i

T H E JA S P E R SN O W D O N S E R IE S .

f l R A N D S I R E ; a i. 6 i . , E n larg ed . N o w R e a d y .GItA fall InstrnoUoni (or the beginnet; many new peals: tbe APPENDIX

bT Ibe Rev . C. D. P. Da t v s , M.A. ; and tbe THOMPSON PAPERS and DIAGRAMS, embcaaing tba whole o( the Grandiite m eatobei o( W. H. TBOiir ■oa, E>q., M.A. (it4 pagei).f ' ■ ■■' , I j . , , . ....... ........ !■ , ■ ■ ■

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enaioe M in o r S u r p r is e P e a l s : T b e complete work 2s. 6 d .; Viagrams alone is . 6 d .; Letter-press alone is . 6d.

I R E B L E B O B . P a r t I .— i s . 6d. N o w R e a d y . W ith^ AMiendix. Fart I. aoataini InNrwjdou far prioking, traairoilng, p r ^ g , empoaing, on oandnotlnz peali; an anay an the lo an* Outof-eonru t l the nangei; and a blitary of tlia varloni oampailtleu and parfbnnanaei. Part II.,

which »ere few oeiêi remain, li not a iDliabla.work ter baglnnea; lea notloa an MiaocTeiofPartl.

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A M o s i c a l M e t h o d r« R 8, 10 , amd______ i Braadibeat oantalning fnll dtaectlena (at ringing! tbe above

ba obtained, giatli, bom S » Akthdk Hbtwood, Biax., DniBeld, Derby* The pamphlet on £ li method li now out of print.)

tt-ta.bll8hecl IT60.

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AJii«ns, Lincoln, Durham, Peterborough, Melbourne

(Australia), Rochester, Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Man-

- thestef, and W orcester Cathedrals, etc., etc.

Peal Table-fcs.M A B B L E T T E

is the best material for Peal Tablets. I t is a non-absorbent substance closely resembling Marble and has a highly polished black surface, which is not afiected by the atmosphere.The lettering Is cat into the face and gilded with pnre gold, producing a handsome and striking aDpear ance.

Sole Manufacturers-

33, King’s Road, St. Pancras, N.W.Hemorlal Brauei, Stained Olaai Wlndowi and Tablet Work of a>air

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'M A R B L E T T B Peal Tablet give the great-

« e st satisfacttott to aU-The followlns extracts from testlmonlalB r e ceived speak for them selves:

"T k t Tablet Ml fipai aery taiUfai- lim, and it oOmiM*iy aU."

“ I Ukt fkt M U himaaely, amt to i t M »ho Have tern it. We Hate had U om

viem in a prominent %\ho windom for #

"YourmorliUitMe m ornament to th* torch oj our Chmvh,

-CASPAR & Co.,

mid l in g e r s ’ ^W0rlr.SA T U R D A Y , M ARCH 9, ig ia .

V H 9t v 0 p 0 l im ,

T H E K E N T C O U N T Y A SSO CIA TIO N .

Of* Saturday, February 34, igi2 , <m Three Hotirs and S i* Minutes,

A l TBB CBDRCH of S t . Gn.B8 IN TBB FIELDS,

A P E A L O F S U P E R L A T I V E S U R P R IS E M AJO R, 5056 C H A N G E S . Tenor 18 cwt,

W illiam B e rry . . , , Treble. A lfr e d W . G rim es.. . . a.F rank I. Hairs..................3.Isaac E mery ................. 4.

F r a n k B e n n e t t . . . . j . ' H u b e r t J . B l a c k w e l l . . 6 ,

A l f r e d P y e . . . . 7 , j J a m e s E . D a v i s ............. Tenor.

Composed by J a m e s P a r k e r , and Conducted b y F r a n k B e n n i t t .

*First peal of Surprise with a bob bell.

T H E M ID D LE SEX CO U N TY ASSO CIA TIO N AND LONDON- D IO CESA N G U ILD .

On Thnrsiay, February 29, ig ia , in Three Hours and Twenty-six Uiiuites

A t t h e C b d r c b o p S t . C l e m e n t D a n e s , S t r a n d ,

A P E A L O F C A M B R ID G E S U R P R I S E R O Y A L ,5040 C H A N G E S . Tenor 24 cwt.

C h a r l e s T. C o l e s . . ..tr e b le . Jo h n H. C h e e s m a n_________ . . 6,2. * R b d b e n S a n d e r s . . . . 7,3- tJoH N A r m s t r o n g . . . . 8 .4. E b n e s t P y e .......................g ,

5 . W i l l i a m P y e ...................... Ttmat,Composed by J o h n C a r t e r , and Conducted by W i l u a m P y b ,

'F irst peal in the method away from the treble. fFirst peal W Royal in tbe method.

E d w in B a r n e t t , s e n . B e r t r a m P r e w e t t . . E d w in B a r n e t t , j d n . Jo h n S . G o l d s m i t h .

l ^ A N T E D . — “ B e l l N ew s and R in g e rs ’ R e co rd ," Vol.* ” a6, for the year 1908, in parts or bound; or Nos. 1,35a

to the end of Vol. 36.— Edw. G. Allen and Son, Ltd., la and 14, Grape Street, Shaftesbury Avenae, London, W . C.

Itfar. 9) 1912 THE BELL HEWS AitD EtNGERS' RECORD. 6i§

T H E K E N T CO U N TY ASSO CIATIO N .On Thmsday, Februaty 29, ig ia , in Turn Hours and Fifty-four Minutes,

At I B B C hubcb o f St . M a r y . L b w is b a m ,

A JPBAL O P S T E D M A N T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S :T h u r s t a n s ' s F odr- P a r t .'

W tL£j*M H e w i t t . . ..T reb le.X e o ifA s G r o o m br id g b , s b n . a.I m a c jQ. S b a d b . . . . 3.IlAAC. E m rb v .................... 4.

Condacted by G. H, D a y n b s ,

F in t peal in the method as condnctor.

Tenor 222 cwt, in E flat.

F r a n k B b n n b t t . . . . 5>A l f b b d W . G r im b s . . 6.G b o r g b H . D a y n b s . . . . 7.J a m b s E- P a v ib . . ..Tenor,

T S E iii lD D L E S E X C O U N T Y ASSO CIATIO N AN D LONDON D IO CESA N G U ILD .

On Saturday, March 2 ,1 9 1 2 , in Three Hours and Fifteen Minutes,

A t t b b C b u r c h o r S t . M a r y , W a l t h a m s t o w ,

A. P E A L O F S T E D M A N C A T E R S , 3017 C H A N G E S .

Tenor 19 cwt.

..Treble. G e o b q b R . P y e . . . . 6.. . 2. A l f b b d P y b

. . 3- W il l ia m P y e . .

. . 4. H a r r y F l a n d e r s •• • • 9*

. . 3. A l f r e d C h apm an . . ..Tenor.

F b b d . C . M a y n a r d . .H bm by J. M a y n a r d . .R o b b b t M a y n a r d , ; u n .E k n b s t F y b . . . .

Composed by G a b r ib l L in d o f f , and Conducted by W il l ia m F y b .

T H E M ID D L E SE X C O U N T Y ASSO CIATIO N AND LONDON D IO CESAN GUILD .

On Monday, March 4, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty Minutes,

A t C b b is t C b u r c b , C u b it t T o w n ,

A P E A L O F S T B D M A N T R I P L E S , 5040 C H A N Q E S ;T h o r s t a n s ’s F o ur- P a r t .

C h a r l e s T . C o l e s . . ..Treble,T b o m a s C r a n f ib l d . . . . 2.H arold W . C l a r k . . . . 3.A r s b u r ] . N b a l b . . . . 4.

Tenor 12 cwt. i qr. 4 lbs.

B b r ib a m P r b w b t t . . . . 5. R e u b e n S a n d e r s . . . . 6. A l f r e d W . G r im e s . . . . 7. C h a r l e s J. C l a r k . . ..Tenor.

Conducted by B e r t r a m P r b w b i i .

Rung as a iarewell peal to Charles J, Clark, who is leaving for Canada.

T Y L D E S L E Y . LAN CASH IRE.

T H E LA N C A SH IR E ASSOCIATION.(B olto n B b a n c b .)

On Saturday, February 24, 1912, in Two Hours and Forty-nine Minutes.

A t IB B C h u r c b o f S t . G b o r g b ,


Being seven 720s each called differently. Tenor i i f cwt. in G.

H o g b W a t t s . . . . ..TrebU ,H b r b b r t A l l r b d . . . . 2.J a m b s A l l r b d H a r r y A l l r b d

fW iLLM M P e n n in g t o n . . 5. R o b e r t A l l r b d . . . . 6. loBN T . A l l r b d . . . . 7. OSBFH W a t t s .....................Tenor,

Conducted by R o b e r t A l l r b d .

Rnng after meeting short for Bob Major. The ringer of the tenor was proposed a member before starting, 'F irst peal in any method. fF irst peal of Minor.

L IT T L E M U NDEN, H ER TS.

T H E H E R T F O R D S H IR E ASSO CIATIO N .

On W'^nuday, February aS, 1^12, in Two Hours and Fory-nine Minutes,

A t THE C b u b c b O f A l l S a in t s ,

A P E A L O F T R E B L E B O B M IN O R , 5040 C H A N G E S ;

Being 720 each of City Delight, New London Pleasure, Duke of Vork, Oxford Delight. Woodbine, Oxford and Kent. Tenor 13 cwt. N a t b a n P a tm o r b . . ..T re b le , • A r t h u r P h i l l i p s . . . . 4. B a r n a r d P a tm o r e . . . . 2. A r t h u r W o o ls io n . . . . 3.FskD W il l ia m s .....................3. W i l l ia m H. L a w r b n c b ..Tm of.

Conducted by W il l ia m H. L a w r b n c b .

*FifSt peal in seven Treble Bob methodSi

IP SW IC H , SU FF O LK .

T H E NO RW ICH D IO CESAN ASSOCIATION. AND T H E . ST. M A R Y-LE-TO W ER SO C IE TY , IPSW ICH .

On Tuesday, February 2 7 ,1 9 1 2 , in Three Hours and Fifty-five Mitmtes,

A t IB B C b d r c b o f S t . M a r y -l e -T ow br ,

A P E A L O F T R E B L E B O B I n ,IB B K e n t V a r ia t io n .

Ja m b s M o t t s .................. Treble.W i l l ia m P . G a r r e t t . . 2. C h a r l e s J. S b d g l e y . . 3. W il l ia m C . G il l in g h a m 4. E d g a r P b m b s r t o n . . . . 5. F r b d k . W a t l in g . . . . 6.

M A X IM U S, S040 C H A N G E S ;Tenpr 32 cwt. in Q sharp.

*JoHN C . G. H a g g a r . . 7, C h a r l e s A. C a t c h p o l b . . 8, A r t h u r S. B oar . . . . g. W il l ia m M o t t s . . . . 1 0 . E dw ar d E v a n s . . . . . . 1 1 .F r b d k . D a y ..................Tenor,

Composed and Conducted by J a m e s M o i t s .

*First peal of Kent Maximus. W , Gillingham is shortly retarning to Winnipeg, and A. Boar is leaving bis native town tQ reside at Cheltenham. This is the first peal on the bells since their reBtoration-

BIRM IN G H AM .

T H E ST. M A R TIN 'S G U ILD F O R T H E D IO C E SE O F BIRM INGHAM .

On Tuesday, February 27, ig it , m Three Hours and Forty-two M inutu,

A t IB B C h u r ch of S t . M a b ii n ,

A P E A L O F S T E D M A N C IN Q U E S , 3019 C H A N Q B S J

; Tenor 36 cwt. in C.

T hom as R ussam . . ..Treble, P b r c y O. L a f l in . . . . 2. A l b b r t W a l k e r . . . . 3. F r e d e r ic k D ic k e n s . . . , 4. A l f r e d P addon S m it h . . 5. C h a r l e s D ic k e n s . . . . 6.

S a m u e l G rovb . . Ja m b s H. S b e p h b b d

John N e a l ....................F r a n cis E . D a w e . , Jam bs E . G r o v e s . . H a r r y D ic k e n s . . . .

2;•« g.. . 10.. . 11 .. .Itn o r ,

Composed by C h a r l b s H b n r y H a t t b Rs l b y , and conducted by F r a n cis E d w a r d D a w e .

Rung on the occasion of the “ Henry Johnson Celebration."

R O T H E R F IE L D , SU SSE X .

T H E SU SSE X C O U N T Y ASSO CIATIO N .

On Wednesday, February a8, ig ia , in Three Hours an4 Eighteen Minutts,

A t t h e C h u r ch o f S t . DBMt’s,

A P E A L O F B O B M A JO R , 5040 C H A N G E S .:

Tenor 24 cwt.

F. E a d e s * ..............................TrebU.G . T hompson . . <• . . 2.F . H am m ond* .....................3.H. R. B u t c b b r * . . . . 4.

Composed by H . H u b b a r d , and Conducted by K b i t b H a b t .

*First peal of Major, members of the local company.

* E . B i s h o p ..............................g,*C. B r a s ie r ............................. 6,

A . T u b n e r ............................. 7.K b i i h H a r i .....................Tmot.

C R A N L E IG H , SU R R E Y.

T H E W IN C H E S T E R D IO CESA N G U ILD .

(G u il d f o r d D i s t b i c i .)

On Thursday, February tg, 1912, in Three Hours and Four Minutes,

A t t b b C h u e c h o f S t . N ic h o l a s ,

A P E A L O F G R A N D S IR E T R I P L E S , 3040 C H A N G E S ; G r o v e s ' V a r ia t io n o f P a r k e r ’ s i 2 - P a b t . Tenor tg cwt.

M rs . R . W h it t in g t o n ..Treble.R o b e r t W h it t in g t o n . . 2.H o r a c e C h arm an . . . . . 3-ALWYN CBARMAN . . . . 4

C e c il C h abm an . . . . 5, T b o m a s W o r sfo ld . . . . 6. W il l ia m C b a r m a n . . . . 7 . H a r r y L e d g e r .................... Ttnor,

Conducted by W il l ia m C b a r m a n .

First peal by the ringer of the treble, and first paal by a lady resi* dent in the district. Rnng as a birthday compliment to the ringer of the 5th, aad to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the wedding of iha ringers of treble and 2nd. This is believed to be the first p ^ ever rung on tower bells with both husband and wife taking part.

F O R S A L E .— Peal of 32 handbells. W ill sell cheap Apply— W . F o r s t e r , 24, Hadfield S treet, N o r tk w i^ ,

c620 THE BELL NEWS Am) id S C tl^ . intar. 9, ig i i .

N U T F IE L D , SU RREY.

On Thuriiav, February 29, i g n , in Tuo Horns and Foriy-niitt tiinutet,

A t I B S C h u r c h o f SS. P s t b b a n d P a u l ,

A P E A t . O P T R E B L E B O B M IN O R , 5040 C H A N G E S ;

Being 720 each of Catnbridgd Surprise, College Exercise, Violet, Woodbine, Merchants Return, Oxford and Ken», Tenor i i j cwt.

L o k b K i l l i c k . . F g M K H a w k i n s

' F m p . B a s b v o r d *

•First peal.

..T reb lt. ' W il l ia m C b s b s h a m . . 4. . . . 3. W il l ia m B a s h v o r d . . . . 5.

. . 3. Joh n T h om as . . . . ..Tenor.

Condncted by J. T h o m as .

First peal of Treble Bob in seven methods by all.

T IBE N H AM . NO RFOLK.

T H E NO RW ICH D IO CESA N ASSO CIATIO N .

On'Thmsiay, Pebntarji ag, 1912, in Two Hours ani Fifty-five UiHutes.

A t THE C h d rch OF A l l S a in t s ,

A P E A L O P S U R P R IS E M IN O R , 5040 C H A N G E S ; Being 730 each of York, Dnrbam, W ells, London. Norwich, Cam

bridge, and Netherseale.

C h a r l e s E . B o r r b t t ..Treble, G i o r g b S n b l l in q 2.B b r t ib T o r n b r . . . . 3.

Tenor 20 cwt.

F r b d k . M a n sb r . . , . 4. To b r S m b l l in g .> . . . . 5. F r b d k . S b a g b r ..................Tenor.

Cqndocted by F. M a n s b b .

Arranged for the ringer of the treble, who wishes to thank the band for enabling him to score a peal on the beamifnl ring of six at this

•Church,. . . . . .

SAXLIN G H AM N E T H E R G A T E , NO RFOLK.

T H E N O RW ICH D IO CESA N ASSO CIATIO N .

. , On Saturday, 3/arch a, 1912, in Three Houri and Four Minutes,

A t t h b C b p r c h o f S t . M a r y ,

‘1A k E A L O F T R E B L E B O B M AJOR. 5056 C H A N G E S ; I n t b b K b n t V a r u i i o n . Tenor 8 cwt. i qr. 20 lbs.

John A l d is , s b n .................Treble.JoBN F . W ils o n . . . . 2. W iu iA M S t b B l * . . . . 3- F b b d b r ic k J. H o w c b in . . 4.

G e o s g b H o w ch in . . . . 5.John A l o is , jd n . . . . . 6. G B o i g * P o v n t z . . 7.B b r t ib J. H o w c h in . . ..Tenor,

Composed by A . C b a v b n , and Condticted by W m . S t b s l b .

BECKENHAM ., KEN T.

T H E K E N T CO U N T Y ASSO CIATIO N .

On Saturday, Hatch 3, 1912, in Two Hours and Fiftyseven Hinutes,

A t t h b C h o r ch o f S t. M a b ii n ,

A P E A L O F O R A N O S IR B T R IP L E S . 5040 C H A N G E S P a b b b r 's T w b l v b - P a r t . ■ Tenor i i i cwt.

T h o m as B o o k b b . . ..T reble.I sa a c E m b r y . . . . . . 2.F k a n k G a t b s * . . G BrSG B D drlim g

'F irst peal.

H D BBRT J . BLACKW BIiL . . 5. R b u b b n B a l d w in . . . . 6 .

W a l t e r S h iih ..................7.W il l ia m W e s t .................... Tenor.

Condncted by W a l t b r S m it h .

M ELTO N M O W BRAY, L E IC E ST E R S H IR E .

; T H E m i d l a n d C O U N T IE S ASSO CIATIO N.

On Satmiay, Harch a, 1912, in Three Hours and Thirty-four Minutes,

A t t b b C h u r ch o f S t . M a r y ,

A. P E A L O F S T E D M A N C A T E R S , 3069 C H A N G E S .

Tenor 2j^ cwt.

C h a r l e s H. F o w le r ..Treble. F r r d H. D b x t e b . . . . 6.Loois E . A l l e n . . a. JosiAB M o r r is ’ . . . . . . 7.E r n b s t M o r r is . . . . 3. R ich ard H. B a r tr a m . . 8.T. L bo n a r d .l l b n . . . . 4. A l f r e d M a r t in . . 9.A r s b u r s . P e t t i t t . . . . 3. ' W a l t b b Ja m b s . . . . ..Tenor,

Composed and Conducted by Fbbdbrick H. Dixtbs.* irsi [Mll'of Stsdman,

IP SW IC H , SU FF O LK .T H E NO RW ICH DIOCESAN A SSO CIA TIO N AND T H E

ST. M A R Y -L E -T O W E R SO C IE T Y , IPSW ICH . ‘ '

Cn SatH*d«f, March a, ig i 2 , in Two Hours a<td.Pifty-four Minutes,

A t t b b C b u r c b o f S t . MARGARBr,

A P E A L O F Q R A N D S IR E T R IP L E S , 3040 C H A N G E S ; H o l t ’s T e n - P a r t . Tenor i s i cwt.

Ja m b s M o i t s . . . . ..Treble. W il l ia m P. G a b r b ix I-C b a r lb s j . S e o o lb y . . - 6 . C h a r l e s P a s x e b . . . . 7.John C . G . H a c g a b ..Tinor.

E d g a r P bm bbr t o m . . . . a,W i l l u m M o n s . . . . 3.W ill ia m J. N b v a b d . . . . 4.

Condncted by Ja m b s M o t t s ,

Airanged and' rang to celebrate the wedding of Mr, William C. Gillingham and Miss May Kathleen Fenton, of Ipswich, w.ho are leaving England for Winnipeg, - Canada; and also Mrs. Harriet Motts' 84th birthday, which she celebrated on March jth, the mother of James and William Motts. Birthday congratn'ations were convejed’ to Mrs. Harriet Motts, and also to tbe l:ride and bridegroom.

M A R K E T D R AYTO N , SH R O PSH IR E.T H E C H E S T E R D IO CESA N GUILD.

(CfBW B B b a n c b ) '

Cn Saturday, March a, 1912, in Two Hours and Forty-seven Miuutes,

A t t b e P a r is h C b u b c b ,

A P E A L O F Q R A N D S IR E T R I P L E S , 3040 C H A N O B S ; G boVb s ’ s V a r ia t io n o f P a r k e r 's T w b l v e - P a r t . Tenor 17^ cwt.

A r t h u r M o s b l b y . . . .T r ^ U . A l b e r t C r a w l e y . . . . 5, R ich a r d T . H o l d in g , ju n . 2. R ich a r d T . H o l p in g , s e n . 6.T h o m as T u d o r .....................3. W il l ia m W e a t b b h b y . . 7.T h om as W . P e a k e . . . . 4. G b o x g e H a l l . . . . ..Tenor.

Conducted by W il l ia m W EATH BrBr,

First peal as conductor.

N E W C H U R CH , LA N C A SH IR E .

T H E L A N C A SH IR E ASSO CIATIO N .

On Saturday, Match a, 1913, in Two Hours and Fifty-two Minu^s,

A t t h b P a e is b C b u r c b ,

A P E A L O F T R E B L E B O B M IN O R , 3040 C H A N G E S ! Being seven 720s each called differently. Tenor g f ewt.

W m L b a t b e ib a r r o w * G b o r g e P o w n a l l . , A r n o l d N u t t e r

..Treble, f E d w in L b a t h b b b a r r o w . . 4,. . a. Jo seph L e a t h b b b a r r o w . . 3.. . 3. ' J a m b s O r m b . . . . ..Tstwr.

Conducted by Jo sbph L e a t b e s b a r r q w . .

'F irst peal. fFirst peal, with a bob bell. First peal of Treble Bob by all the band and on the bells. All belong to the local company.

W ID FO RD , E 5&EX.— T H E E SSE X ASSO CIA TIO N , *

On Saturday, March a, 191a, in Three Hours and Nine Minutes,

A t THE C h u r c h OF S t . M a r y , '

A P E A L O F S U P E R L A T I V E S U R P R IS E M AJO R, 5088 C H A N G E S . Tenor I I ) cwt. in Fshkrp.

P e r c y L b i c b . . A i t h d b E d w a r d s H e n r y F . C o o per A r t h u r H e a d . .

F r e d k . G . R a d l b y . . ..T reb le,A l f b e d T a r b u n . . . . a.T hom as L inco ln . . . . 3.W il l ia m L in c o l n . . . . 4.

Composed by H e n r y D a in s , and Condncted by A r th u r E d w ard s,

First peal in tbe method by all the band except tbe second man, who had previously rung the treble.

. . 3.6.

. . 7 ...Tenor,

W isb ech .— O n Sunday morning, M arch 3rd, at the parish church, 720 of Bob Minor, with 7-8 covering. R. Narbotoagh,H. G oakes, A . G oakes, G . Piggins, C . G oakes, C . G oakes, jaa., conductor, T . Haines, H. Cheesew right. F or evening servico 7Z0 Bob Minor, with 6-8 covering. H.-Piggins, T . H ains, W . H. Freem an, H. Banham , C . G oakes, G . Piggins, R. Nacboroogh,H. Cheesew right. C on dactad by R alph Narborongh..

"iKSur. 9| igi^. tH B BELL NEWS AMD EINGEI^ ftSCORD.

SW ANSCOM BE, K EN T.T H E M ID D LESEX C O U N T Y ASSO CIATIO N AND LONDON

D IO CESAN GUII,D.

On Saturiay, March a, 1912, in Three Hour* and Ten Minutes,

A t t b i C bcrcb of SB. F btbr and Faol,

A P B A L O P S U P E R L A T I V E S U R P R IS E M A JO R .5088 C H A N Q E S . Tenor 18 cnt. 5 lbs.

JOBM H. C hsbsman. . . . s<Ca&KL'kB T. CoLBs . . . . 6.Edwin B a k n itt , sbm, . . 7.B brtbah P k b w b tt . . ..Tenor,

ti^BOBQB H a v b b . . . . ..Treble.U W IM B aBNBTT, JON. . . 3.E d w im F . P i k b ....................... 3.WlLUAM I- K bmf . . . . 4.

Composed by G a & r i b l L i m d o f i , and Condncted by B e r t r a m P r b w b t t .

First peal in the method on the bells,

A R D L E Y , H ERTS.

T H E H E R T F O R D SH IR E ASSO CIATIO N .

Saturday, Mareh a, ig tx , in Two Hours and Thirty-five Minutes,

A t t b b C b d s c b o f S t . L a w b b h c b ,

K P E A L O F M IN O R , $040 C H A N a E S ;

BMag 730 each of Oxford Delight. Woodbine. Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, College Single, Oxford Bob, and Plain Bob.

Tenor 9 cwt.

Matham Patmobb . . ..TrebU,B abnabd P atmobb . . . . a.A rtbob C abtbb . . . . 3.

Conducted by W illiam H. L awsbncb.

Firct pMl npon the bells.

A btbdr P hillips . . . . 4. Abtbur W oolston . . . . 5, W illiam H. L awbbncb ,.T«Mr.

C R A W L E Y , SUSSEX.

T H E SU SSE X CO U N T Y ASSO CIATIO N.

On Sutulay, March 3, igta, in Three Hours,

A t t b b C bobcb of St . obh t b b B aptist,

A P B A L O F D O U B L E N O R W IC H C O U R T B O B M AJO R, 5120 C H A N Q E S . Teaor 13$ cwt.

Au b r t ElStiss . . Albbbt Mitcb bll A lbbbx H abmanOUVkB SiFPBTIS

..Treftfc.. . 3 .

. . 3-• • 4.

Composed by F bbdx. D bmcb, and Condacted by F bbd s. W . R icb,

]oBN R i c b ..........................5,F rancis T . Hoad, jdh. . . 6. A lfrbd D. Mills . . . . 7. F rbdk. W . Ricb . . ..Tenor.

A PP LE T O N , B E R K S.— T H E OXFORD D IO CESA N GUILD .

On Monday, March 4 , 1912, in Three Hows and Five Minutes,

At t b b C bdbcb of Sx. L awbbmcb,

A P B A L O F S T B D M A N C A T E R S , 5017 C H A N O B S .

Tenor 14 cwt.

G bobgb P barcb. . . .G bobgb H. P billost W itxiAM T. P atbs . .Alfbko H. P olling OBORea Holifibld . .

Composed by Jobn C artbr, sad Condacted by A. H. P ulumg.

Rang to commemorate the ninety-foarth anniversary of the Appleton Society.

.TreUe. E dgab H omfrby . . 6.. 2. Albbrt E . R bbvbs . . . . 7-• 3- R b v . C yril Jbnbym . . . . 8.• 4- R ichard W b i i e . . . . . . g.• S- C dtbbbri G. W hitb . .Tenor.

S a n b b e U

N O R W IC H — T H E NO RW ICH DIOCESAN ASSO CIATIO N .

On Sunday, March 3 ,1912, in Two Hours and Forty-three Minutes,

At the Residence of Mr. H. F. Cross,

A P B A L O F B O B M A JO R , 5056 C H A N Q B S .

^BBTia J. Howchin . . i-a . I Gborgb H. C bois . . 5-6. WttUAM A. H bmpbl . . 3-4. I F bbdb. j . C bois . . . . 7-8,

Composed and Condacted by Gborgb C ross.

Umpire— B. Fry. First handbell peal by all. This handbell w iq ia n y was formed in November 1911. and their average age is 19} i n n .

T H E A N C IE N T S O C IE T Y O F C O L L E G E Y O U T H S .

L on don .— On Sunday, M arch 3rd, for morning service at the following Cathedrals and Churches, touches of Stedm an Cinques and C aters were rang. St. P a a l’s, Cathedral, three W orses of Stedm an Cinques. E . Horrex, E . G ibbs, A. B. Peck, R. French,H. Springall, E . W allage, C . S. Burden, C . F . W inney, S. E . Joyce, H. Laogdon, W . T . Cockerill, conductor, H . R. Newton. Southwark C athedral, seven courses of Stedm an Cinqaes. W . E . G arrard, conductor, F . G . Sym onds, A. V . Selby, j . Hay> ward, W . A. G arrard, A . E . Bradley, W . J. Daabneyt £ . 6 . Stibbon, J. R. M ackm an, H. G . Miles, A . F . Harris, F . Red* knap. St. Magnus the M artyr, London Bridge, C ity, five cooiM a o f Stedm an Caters. 0 . H. H aghes, C . F . W iiiney, T . H . Taffender conductor, R. W . G reen, H. T . Gowlett, E . J. RidietiH. Langdon, F . J. H ardy, A . D. Barker, J. Milner. Also tWo courses, with J. Milner, 6, and E . J. Ridler, tenor. F or noon service at St. P aul’s Cathedral, three courses o f StedOftmn Cinques. A . B. Peck, A . Jones, W . E . G arrard, H . R .lftt« td n ,H. Springall, E . W allage, C . S. Burden, H . Langdon, S. Joyce. T . H. Taffender, W . T . Cockerill, conductor, W . Prime MM T . Langdon.

T H E L L A N D A F F D IO C E S A N ’ A S S O C IA T IO N .

N e w p o r t (Mon.)— On T hursday, February 29th, foir y iH lillle , at All Saints’ church, a quarter-peal o f Stedm ao Xd|»M i mins. E . Morgan, V . M organ.J. W . Jones, B. Millard, S .JO B M ,C . G reedy, F. E . B. Charles, conductor, T . Max. P in t peal in the method by B. Millard, and first q u u ter-p eal iti ductor in the method.

T H E W I N C H E S T E R D IO C E S A N G U IL D .

H er sh am (Surrey).— On Sunday, M arch 3rd, for even iM M t* vice, a quarter-peal of Stedm an Triples, in 43 mins. G . ^ s e r i sen., F . Shepherd, W . Shepherd co n d aetor,J . E m ei:y^ * Wood> row, A . F . Shepherd, F . J. Shepherd, R. J. Pofiey. TraiB ter-peal contains all odd bobs.

T H E E S S E X A S S O C IA T IO N ,

D a g e n h a m .— On Sunday, M arch 3rd, for morniajg 720 Grandsire Doubles. Miss C . Playle, E . Hawkiiis, G . t^faap* lin, F . Freestone, G> Playle, * W . Palm er. F or Children's ter* vice another 720 with A . Playle 4, *F . Chaplin tenor, tile n i t i a s before. For evening service 730 C ollege Single. M m C . Playle, E . Hawkins, A . Piayle, E . Butler, .G . Playle, F . R * e - stone. A fter evening service 720 W oodbine Treble Bob,A. Chaplin, treble, the rest as before. A ll condacted by 'G i Playle. *First 720.

T H E C H E S T E R G U I L D .

R uncorn . - On T uesd ay, M arch 5th, at the parish charCh, » quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 44 mins. T . logbatn, G . M eredith, H . M eredith, J. Scrutton, B. T revitt, S . B o e lb r T . M ather, E . Sherlock conductor, B. T revitt.

B ir m in g h a m , — On Sunday, M arch 3rd, at Bidiop for Divine Service, a quarter-peal o f Grandsire TrijpSmine, & Coley, E . L arge, G . w V T aylor, A . T . S e n vena,Perry, W , H. Carrod, J. Collett first quarter-peal as condti^tori T . Pearce.

P bal Corrbciion.— In the handbell peal at Boame. repotted last week, the methods sboald have read, '* being 720 each of D Z ^ Ie Bob, Single Oxford Bob, College Single, two 730s of Plain- S<%«nd one 720 each of Kent and Oxford Treble Bob.”

MU S IC specially arranged in mss. (if not in print) to suit almost any number o f ringers and bells. Term s, H e .,

on application from W M . GORDON>.44i C s L t ic 9 x m 7i^WlMim Lams,. SrocEfOKT.

THE 6ELL liEW s AND RINGEftS‘ RECORD. Mar. 9, zgi .

C H U R C H N E W S.^he Church Army has received a gift of a quantity of

patent peat fuel, in response to its special coal fund Appeal, and it is being distributed among poor families.

On Monday evening the Archdeacon of London inducted the Rev. Gerald Keith Stirling Marshall to the living oi the city church of St. Nicholas Cole Abbey, 0 ueen Vrctoria Street., Thte Rev. Harold John Smith, Rector of St. Mark, W est

Gorton, Manchester, has accepted the ofler of the living ^ St. Silas, Blackburn, vacant by the transferring of the

\Rev. E. J. Bardsley to Nottingham.The Archbishop of York has appointed a diocesan com-

mittee to facilitate the exchange of benefices within his îocese under his Grace’s advice and authority. It con- •ists of the Archdeacons and ten other clergy and laymen,

' jvith Mr. A. V. Hudson, diocesan registrar, as secretary.

' The 'annual reception of Colonial and Missionary Church workers by the two Archbishops, under the auspices of the Central Board of Missions, will take place OD l%lirsiiay, June 6th. The Reception Committee have published a statement drawing attention to the principle

; on which invitations to this ceremony are issued.- T h e annual meeting of the Central Church Defence .Committee has been fixed by the Archbishop of Canterbury td take pluce on Friday afternoon, April 26th, at the Church House, Westminster, and the proceedings are likely to prove of exceptional interest. It is in contem- platiou to hold a large popular gathering in the evening of

■ same day.• .*',The ReV. E . Page, of The Birks, Branksome Wood■ Road, Bournemouth, has died at the age of fifty-two. He

graduated from Jesus College, Cambridge, in 1885, was ordained in 1886, and after serviug as a curate at Battersea, was Rector of Whitchurch, Herefordshire, from 1890

Jill 1897, and Rector of Spridlington, Lincolnshire, from3t8,9$ till 1910.

The observance of St. Gregory’s Day, which falls on .'Tuesday next, has been arranged for by the Gregorian >Association, and there will be a Solemn Eucharist at St. -John’s, Red Lion Square, at 11 o’clock, when the musio frill consist entirely of Plainsong, and will be rendered by

• the Priests’ Choir of the Association without organ accom-

Kniment. At the conclusion of the service a sermon will preached by the Rev. J. G. Adderley, of St. Gabriel’s,

. Birmingham.., The death has occurred suddenly ai Rishangles rectory

. near Fye, of the Rev. Jordan Soden, incumbent since 1894. H e was a scholar of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, (Junior Optime), B.A. in 1854, and M.A. in 1857. He t)ecame second master at Coventry Grammar School and Citrate of Binfield, passing in 1883 to the vicarage of

X. Little Melton, Norfolk, where he remained till his transference to Rishangles. He wrote on religious and social subjects.

The Rev. H. Chittenden Rogers, Rector of Narborough, Norfolk, has died after a severe operation, at the age of sixty-five. He graduated from Christ Church, Oxford, in 1B60, proceeded M.A. in 1874, and was ordained in 1875. He had been an assistant master at Reading School, and

■ Head Master of St. Michael’s College, Tenbury. He was chaplain of Christ Church, Oxford, and Head Master of the Cathedral School from 1879 till 18S4. Mr. Rogers was Rector of Wood Norton from 1884 till i8g6, and

of Westacre, Noifolk, from 1897 till 1899.

B IS H O P G O R E A N D F A S T IN G .The Bishop of Oxford writes as follows in reference

applications for dispensations from fasting: '< I receive a number of applications to grant dispensations ’ froin fasting. Even where the practice of fasting is well established and well observed with a clear understanding of what it means, even so I think its observaiice in our time must be left mainly to the individual conscience and jtnlg- ment. General dispensations seem only to proinbte general laxity; and. particular dispensations to be given whenever they are asked for. W ith us it is especially true that we must appeal to the individual conscience. It seems absurd for a Bishop to grant a dispensation to an individual to modify a rule which has not been enforced for centuries. W hat is wanted is to promote a fresh recognition on all hands of the duty and value of fasting and abstinence. Medical opinion is a great help in this. And the clergy can make useful suggestions for its observance in detail in view of the needs of their parishes. B at the circumstances of individuals vary so widely that practically the question of what can be done in detail must be mainly determined by the individual.”

T H E W A R W IC K S H IR E .G U IL D .

S t o k e C o v e n t r y .— On Sunday, March 3rd, for Divine Service,-a quarter-peal of Double Norwich Court Bob Major, 1280 changes. O. J. Hunt, J. H. White, F . Smallwood, E. H. Johnson, W . T. Cox, F. Pervin, C. Freeman, A. Roberts conductor. First quarter-peal in the method,^ by all except the ringers of the Sth . ^ d tenor; also first quarter-peal in the method in the city of Coventry by a local band. . w

L IV E R P O O L C A T H E D R A L . •

At the last meeting of the Executive Committee it was reported that four large stained glass windows for the chancel are being presented in memory of the Rev. R. Leicester, Sir Hordman and Lady Earle, Sir Alfred Jones and Mr. W . E . Gladstone. These are being executed by Messrs; James Powell and Son. A letter was read from Mrs. James Barrow, of Waterloo, offering to contribute a further sum of ;^5,000 towards the building of the organ, this generous gift making her total contributions for the purpose the sum of ^15,000. Several smaller gifts were announced to the Cathedral Fund. One of these were from a lady who bequeathed her jewellery, which will be realised, and the proceeds given, to the Building • Fund.

STO N EY STAN TQ N . L E IC E ST E R S H IR E .

T H E M ID LAN D CO U N T IE S ASSO CIATIO N . (Hincklbv D istrict.)

Ok Saturday, Marih 2, ig is , in Two Bourt and Fiftv-uvtn UinuUt,

A t t h e Chdrcq or S t . M icbabl,

A P E A L O F G R A N D S IR E T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N Q B S .

Tenor 14 cwt.

G k o b g i W o o d * .....................TrebU,C b a r Lb s H. B R ia o s f . . a.H a R B Y W R l G B l f . . . . 3.

F b b d C o t t o n * .....................4-

Composed by the R e v . E . B ankbs ] ambs< and Conducted by W . H yob Ihglm am t,

*£irst peal. fFirit peal of Tiiples.

W . H yde IN&LB8ARTtJOBH Gabratt ..................6.

Gbobgb Tbohfbon . t . . 7. *Ndnm W a lx b b .................. Itnor,

Mar. 9, igi9 TH£ BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. 624

A t the quarterly meeting of the Council, o f the Bishop of St. A lbans’ Fund for E ast London “ O ver the Border,” held under the presidency o f the Bishop of Barking, the andito'rs’ statem ent o f accounts showed that the income for i g i i included a legacy of £s,ooo from the late Rev. M. E . W elby and a donation of ;fi,ooo from Viscount Iveagh to be used as capital. T h e total re c e ip ts ' am ounted to £ ig,252, and the office afid working expenses to £8g2. In v ie w of the rapid growth of the population the Council appeal for increased support to help them to meet the spiritual needs o f this vast area. * '

T h e next session of the London Diocesan Conference will be held in the Church House, W estm inster, on W edn esday and Thtirsday, M ay 8th and 9th. A s usual the Bishop of London will preside.

A gift of £1,000 has been m ade by the patron of the living, Mrs. P resco tt, to

augm ent the stipend of the vicar of D alton, Lancashire. T h e Bishop o f Southwell has also late ly received an anonymous gift of £1,000 for various diocesan societies.

T h e Bishop of St. A lbans expected to be at Cairo on Saturday last. From there he proposes going tor a fortnight to the H oly L an d. H e expects to be back in London by April 3rd. H e writes in excellent spirits.

Mr. E van s Griffiths, Secretary of the Southw ark D iocesan C .E .T .S ., has just received from an anonymous donor the sum o f £200 tow ards the building o f a new house for the B o ys’ Shelter Home. T h e old house is in so dilapidated a condition that a new building must be erected this year. Contributions m ay be sent to Mr. Griffiths at the Home, 134, Cam berw ell Road, S .E .

A t a m eeting o f the Com m ittee of the Poor C lergy R elief Corporation held on

JOHN TAYL.OR & CO.,St gdttflwe,

LOUGHBOROUGH, Leicestershire.F O U N D E R S of the Ring of B ells for ST . P A U L ’S C A T H E D R A L

the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing B ells in the W orld" T h is is unquestionably the grandest ringing peal in E ngland, and therefore in

the w orld ." T h e late L ord G rim thorpe, K .C .— T in u s, N ov. 30, 1878.

P O U N D E R S OF “ G R E A T P A U L ”

V*. Tutu Bill, at. Patrlnk’t OiMvirol, DuUlm.

A lso Founders o f the peals o f Bells at the C ath ed rals of W orcester, Newcastle on-Tyne, Edinburgh (St. M ary’s), Dublin (St. Patrick 's), C h rist Church, N .Z . Singapore.

A lso ■' G reat J o h n " and the ring of T en at B everley M in ster; and the ring of Ten at the Im perial Institute.

A lso the bells o f D undalk r .c . Cathedral, and ■' G reat B ede ” ot Downside A bbey, A lso for the town halls o f M anchester, Preston, Bradford, H alifax, Rochdale,

W akefield, M iddleshroogh, Kendal, and L on d o n d erry; and the Sydn ey and Adelaide Post Offices in A astralia.

A b o the chimc ol bells at Ames CoUegei Iowa, U.S.AQ And tbe c0Q«it " 6raadiiOQi" of B n le r Catisedrsl

Tuesday, the sum o f ;^33o was distributed amongst eighteen clergym en, nine widows, and four orphan daughters. < H oliday grants am ounting to w ire a|so lmad& in addition to gifts of ctothiQgln.37 cases| T h e total am ount distributed was £415..

T h e Bishop of L ondon left Cairo on T hursday in last w eek for the Holy Land, via Jafia. D uring his visit to Cairo he preached several times at All Saints’ Church, and held a Confirmation at St. M ary’s Church. During his stay he visited the aged Coptic Patriarch, w itji’w hom he conferred, em phasising the friendly ties that existed between tbe twi> Churches^ T h e reports which appeared in'one or two papers as to a breakdown in health were m uch exaggerated. H e was laid up at L u xor for a couple o f days, but the slight attack of fever soon passed off.

L L A N E L L Y P A R IS H C H U R C H .

A lich-gate, which was erected by Mr. Arteur D . Davies, o f G oring Place, at a cost o f about £500, in com m em oration of the rebuilding of the parish church, was recently dedicated by the Bishop of Sw ansea. T h e design is of the L a te Decoratod period, and is a beautiful arch itectural addition to tbe parish church and the town o f L lan elly , and in every w ay w orthy of its purpose and o f its muni* ficeat donor. Mr. A rthur D avies, who is now seventy-six years of age, has been connected w ith tbe parish church all his life* and was the largest subscriber to> wards the rebuilding fund. T h e work has been carried out by Mr. W illiam Clarke, of LlandaiT, from the-designs of l^r. E . M, Bruce Vaughan.

THOMAS DOBLE & SON,Ch/wrcU Bell HangerSt

11, CANON STREET,T A U N T O N . S O M B R S H T .

Bells hung with fittioga of the most ap proved principle. Old Balls recast, new Bells sapplied. Ropes of the best make. The Ellit- combe Chime Hammers fixed, Towers inspected, and estimates (arnished.

T. D. d! Son are chan|e-nBgers, aad baviag had many years' experience in Cbarch Bell Hanging, with confidence solicits the patronage of tbe Clergy, Charchwardens, and tittgeri generally

“ C h a n g e - R i n g i m g s ”

A n Introduction to the E arly Stages of the A rt of


F o r tbe use o f Beginners, bji'

C h ar lbs A . W . T royxb,

[Fourth Edition.]

Com plete edition, cloth, 2s, 6d. SmaH edition (up toj and includin|; ^ be)l

824. THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECX>RD. Mar. 9, igri.

CHURCH CLOCKS. TURRET CLOCKS.

TOWN CLOCKS.

JOHN SMITHOf the Midland Steam Clock Works, Derby


MAKERS OF


The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell.Aiid many othiers all over the empire, as the pages pf this iourual

YBB BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD

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GHUBCH BSLL HAH6BB B U B F O R t ) , O X O N .

J O H N 8 U I.I.Y , C h u r o h B e ll H an arer

ZInoh, Stojumber, Somerset.Moa oi Balli to any nmcbar bniig on the moat approved

prlaeipln. Old Belli le-caitTMew Belli ioppUed.

i J. S., hartng bad Mnaidsrabls ezparleaoe in Cfauob ( Bell bangtau, wilb oonfidence aollciti the patronage of I Ibe aieriir, worebwardena and tingen generally i THB BLUCOMBB CHIMB HABIMBRS FIXBD

BBLL ROPBS SUPPLIBD.

ALFRED BOWELL,


T O . R IN Q E R 8 AN D O T H E R S .

JOHN We STEDDY,High Street,

EDENBRIDGE, KENT.U m btr of th4 Kent, Stinev, SmsM, Loniou

C m ^ , and CoUegt Youth SoeUHtv.

]. W . S. is open tc >appif ringen OjS bei termB, with all goada ia cstfiiUng, boots, fta, Fraotioal Taiioring. lu g e clock oi geBtle-

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7 T O N S , 174 C W T. 13 L B S .

JOHN WARNER & SONS, Ltd. Bell Founders to H.M. The King:,

CRESCENT FOUNDRY, SPELMAN ST.,

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JHen Ptrir AtUtdOt guaranteei Im wemr.Ctemt DMifiia, F.tiltlMl Uodeli. LatMt ImOmt*.

WAUONO AND DBESS BOOTS AND SHOES, SPOniNQ, PIELD, ■UNTINO AND DBIVINO BOOTS.

niTTIE LEOaiNOS III ALL LEATBBBS. Omtalcetu ant aAf-muatvrtmti* Wtrmt frm.

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HANDBELL. MUSI C.

iBllowing ideeei a n arranged as per list 4 in W , Q ' l Catalogne, viz., fe a t octaves in the chromatic sc&ie G, 35 to G 04. 8 ringers.

Mo. a. Selection “ Don G iovan n i".. 3s. od. Mo. 31. Bine Bells of Scotland (3 varia

tions) •• •• •• «. . .Mo, to, Grand Selection "D e r Fries-

ehats" ...................................Mo. 136, The Bine Danube Walt* . .Mo. 163. Choms from M artha..

Also the (ollO\7ing can be had arranged as above, or for larger peals and No, of ringers: tarms on application. Andante, Haydn’s Snr- n ise Symphony, Last Rose of Summer (three variations and finale), Old Folks at Home, variations and finale, Vesper Hymn, variations and finale, Woodstock March,

The following are for 6 ringers, la bells, thus—.*Mo.a6z. The Swiss Toy Girl No. a6a. Lammas Day (Welsh A ir)..No. 363. Captain Morgan’s March . .Mo. »6^. Norah, the Pride of Kildare

and the Basel Dell..........................Mo. 309. The Angel's Whisper and B X th e Maid of Llangollen . .No. 390. The Mountaineers’ W a ltz ..No. 3ai. The Rose of Allandale March is . 6d. Mo. 3aa. The Pilgrim of Love Galop is. 6d. No. 38a O come all j e faithful, and

L o l Becom es . .Mo. 308 Italian and German Airs

( l i v e l y ) ........................ ..Mo. 114 In my cottage near a wood,

varied *• *• •• ••O V E R 3«> P IS C E S IN STO CK,

SE N D STA M P F O R CA TALO G U E,


Sibckport.

Happy Stokes & Son,

GHORGH BELL HANGERS,WOODBTJBT (B.S.O.), DEVON.

H a r r y S t o k e s & S on having had a considerable num ber o f years' experience ia Chnrch B ell Hanging, with confidence ■olicits the patronage of the C lergy, Charcbw ardens, and Ringers generally, Th$ EUacomhe Chim iug Hammers fixed,

iflLLSOPES. BELL-ROFES.Beiert oding tor Batt-repei, write M

D A Y & C O. ,OHURGH BELL-ROPE MAKERS,

11. M A B E E T S T B E E T , OZFOBD, Who uMHufacturt Bett-Ropst 0/the very best

a O L D M E D A L . E X H IB IT IO N 1851

f b e h ie Rev. H, T . E l la c o u b i , in writing to a distinguished ringer, said— "T h e best

r of beU-ropes it D av, of Oxford."

MEARS & STAINBANK,V H IT E C H A F E L BELL F 0 D N D B 7 .

B E L F R IE S A N D C L O C E T O W E R S IN S P E C T E D .

b r b o t b d o o m p l e t h


Old Bells Toned or Re-cast. Peals re-Stted and Rehanf.

SCHOOL BEL LS.

F O U N D R Y

X V 8 IO A L H A JfD -B SLLS.

K S T A B L I S H K D A . D . 1B T O . -

32, & 39, W HITEGH APBZi ROAD. LOMDOH,

JAS. B A K W E LL,-B e ll F o u r td e r .

SO, Ot. H am pton S t„ BirmfnghiUBtGHUROH BELLS, with all reqjisita Fitting! and Fnmewort! singly or in Peals. OLOOK and OHIME BELLS to any siza md

note.8GhOOL bells with ringing arrangements, suitable for any

position.Ex.sting Peals eoonomically and efflolently restored.OiAOKlD BELLS reoast, amt AN eiEN r iNSORlPTlOHS r*-

produoed in fao-simile when required.».en who are ringers sent to inspect Towers and report upon thir

— tuna gmn roimition of Buiig rina Finmga..MUSICAL HANDBELLS tuned In Diatonlo and Ohromatia

Scales In sets of any nurobers.



B .M . R O Y A L OROMAMGB


CHARLES GARR,l - t d . .

BELL FOUNDERS,SMETHWICK, BISMINGHAK

Gold Medallists and Founders o/ Maiden

Peals.

Recasting, Rehanging, Repaira

A i l E iu d s o f W O xk U n d e rta k e n

Send ClTALOaUE and TESTIMONIALS Post

Frinted by the FropiiAtoii, at their Offices io Selborne Road, Walthamstow, and Published t>y SjtfFW*'4kp Co., l , td „ 33, FateiMitet Ro Loadooi S iC j — .

Bell News Vol 30 - 1912 - CCCBR

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