A WeeMy Journal ntf the Ringing Exercise; and Compendium o f Information for Clergy and Chtirehwardens.

No. 1605.—FOL. XXXI.] SATURDAY, JA N U A R Y 4, 1913. P r ick O nb PENNT^i! GILI.ETT & JOHNSTON, ALFRED BOWELL CROYDON, Surrey. BELL f o u n d e r , CLOCKS—BELLS—CARILLONS. CHURCH BELL HANGER/ IPSWIOH. L e e d s V ic a r a g e , M a id s t o n e . August z th, ig i2 . T h e A u t h o r i t i e s w r i t e :— 6 D e a r M r . B o w e l l ,— I have ranch pleasnrel in tellingVyou Wimborne, Nov. 1911. our bells at Leeds .Chnrch (all lo withoat exception) rnn well, thanks to the most “ Our expert friends tell us efficient way in which you carried out the that we have a grand ‘ ring,’ of restoration of them. which the town of Wimborne Some So ringers were here at an Asso< may well be proud. ciation meeting this Spring, many of whom The old bells were so badly out have had many years experience, and of tune one with another, that it they one and all spoke of yonr work in a way which should make yon feel vproud of is a great pleasure to hear a peal it. I shall always be pleased to bear testi­ of ten so perfectly in tune as ours mony to yonr excellent work on Leeds now are on the Canon Simpson bells, which for many years 'had been in Principle.” snch a bad state, and to act £(s a reference W e are, dear Sirs, at any time yon should require if; as Ifeel I cannot speak too highly of the work you Yours faithfully, and your men did here. J a s . M. J. Fletcher, V k a f. I am, yours faithfnlly, H . R. H u g h e s . Frank Blount, ChurchwMrdens. T o m G o m e r , FIRST-CUSS WORK. WIMBORNE MINSTER TENOR (30 cwt) MODERATE PRICES. OF THE NEW RING OF 10. PERSONAL SUPERVISION.

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No. 1605. SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1913. [Vol. X X X I.

WHITCHURCH, OXON. congratulations to one of their hon. members (H. Browning, Esq.) on The gladsome sound of the church bells of Whitchurch attaining the high civic dignity of Mayor of Bedford. was heard onre again on the evening of Monday, Decem­ ber 23rd. They have not been rung for some time owing One of the members, Mr. W . T. Lightfoot, having to the uusafe condition of the old wood framing. It was determined to try his luck “ ‘neath the Southern Cross,’’ decided by the Rector (Canon Trotter) and churchwardens the meeting unanimously decided to tender to him its to entrust the work of making a new steel frame to the good will, and trusted that he might have the greatest well-known firm of Messrs. GUlett and Johnston, of Croy­ prosperity among our Australian cousins. As to the next don. It was at first intended to have the bells retuned, meeting place, a general desire was expressed for Car- but they having been supplemented at difterent times dington, and, after deciding to try there on January 25th, the bells were again started. with a result not pleasing, the wiser course was adopted of having the whole peal recast by the above-mentioned At the conclusion of a most delightful evening Mr, firm. Barker, on behalf of those present, thanked Mr. Cavej At the service on the 23rd, when the bells were dedica­ the leader of the Kempston company, for making the ted by the Ven. Archdeacon of Oxford, a selected band necessary arrangements as to the bells, and for his presence rang rounds after the prayer of dedication, and at the with them. He gave a very hearty invite to the Kempston close of the service a first-rate 360 Bob Minor. Subse­ company to meet the members on each and every quently other visiting ringers tried the bells with varying occasion a meeting was held, and sincerely hoped that success, the easy going—as a result of the excellent the meeting would be most beneficial to the Kempston company. workmanship of Messrs. Gillett and Johnston— puzzling some of them, who in the ordinafy course are used to bells that require more exertion to ring them. The band selected to ring the opening touch was: J. Nicholls (Pang- THE LLANDAFF DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. bourne), W. Lawrence (West Ealing), J. Abery (Theale), The annual meeting was held in St. John’s Schoolroom, A. C. West (Pangbourhe), C. F. Johnston (Croydon), J. Cardiff, on December 26th, Dr. A. J. H. Boyton taking Bower (Goring). Later in the evening the band was the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were entertained to supper at the kind invitation of the Rector. read and confirmed. Mr. J. Bullen was unanimously The first 720 (Bob Minor) was rung on the recast elected Master for the ensuing year. The Rev. Connop bells on Saturday, December 28th, by: J. Nicholls, W. L . Price and Mr. J. W . Jones were re-elected as Hon. Lawrence, Miss Mary Chillingworth (Bradfield), G. Secs., and Mr. Hobbs and Mr. Morgan re-elected auditors. Parsons (Theale), J. Abery and J. Bower. Several other All Saints, Newport, was chosen as the place for the Minor methods and Doubles were rung, the conducting next annual meeting, and Caerphilly for the next Glamor­ being shared by J. Abery, W. Lawrence and J. Bower. gan quarterly meeting. The question of having an annual The local band, who are to receive instruction from the report printed was discussed, and eventually it was last named ringer, will be in good hands. decided to have an amended balance sheet only printed in leaflet form. A monthly ringing meeting was suggested and it was decided as an experiment to hold one the last THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. Saturday in January at Caerphilly, to which all ringers are invited. (B e d f o r d D i s t r i c t .) The H o d . Secretary having explained what was The Xmas meeting held at Kempston on Saturday, suggested to be done with regard to St. Woolo’s bells, December 28th, in spite of tho bad weather, was a decided Newport, which have not been rung since Easier last, success. five pounds were voted from the Association funds to­ The fine ring of six bells was started off early in the wards the rebanging. afternoon and kept going, except for a break to enable New members were elected from Whitchurch, Pentre, those present to partake of a tea provided by a generous Llantrissant, Newport and Bridgend. An instructor was donor, asked for at Llantrissant tower. Mr. J. Clutterbuck The ringing was exceeding good, and ranged through a offered his services which were accepted. Subscriptions dozen or so of methods, from Plain Bob to London Sur­ were taken, and after a vote of thanks was accorded the prise. doctor for presiding the business meeting closed. Nearly thirty members sat down to tea, and, after par­ An invitation to tea was then given by Mr. Allen on be> taking most liberally, settled down to business under the half of the Vicar and churchwardens of St. John’s excellent chairmanship of the Vice-president, Miss E. Church. An excellent meat tea was provided, and at the Steel. The spirit of Christmas was in the a ir; members close a hearty vote of thanks was accorded them for their after congratulating themselves on meeting together at hospitality. The tower was then visited and the four such an excellent tea party, and asking the Vice-president Standard Methods rung until 9 o’clock. Then followed a to convey their thanks to the donors, requested the Hon. smoking concert at the Criterion Hotel, this bringing to a Sec. (Mr. J. W . Barker) to tender their most hearty clo£e a most enjoyable and successful meeting. 558 tftS BELL NBWS AND ftmGBRS' RECORD. Jan. 4, 19 3.

®ijri?*?e«^>onirence have invented anything of the kind. They are public property, and all composers make use of them in diflerent While gladly throwing our columns open for the discussion of forms as their ideas and brains happen to guide them. subjects of interest, the Editor does not hold himself responsible for Then he says, who does rounds belong to, accompanied by the opinions expressed by correspondents. such indiscreet expressions as “ hands ofi,” “ we should be atone another’s throats,” “ catspaw,” etc., etc. All this to my mind is ridiculous and vulgar nonsense. Mr. RE AUTHORSHIP OF PEALS. LindbiF also informs us that it is nothing fresh for one bob to dominate a peal, but surely he does not mean a com­ S i r , — I think you, Mr. Editor, and perhaps some of position. W e will take Mr. T . Day’s three-part peal of your readers also, will agree that I should have an oppor­ 16,608 of Treble Bob to illustrate one 0! such points. If tunity of saying a few words on this subject, viz., the you call one bob at home at the first part-end, it would be authorship of peals, and also in supporting my two col­ round at 5568 changes. This is of course domfnating a leagues Messrs. Pitstow and Dains. peal with one bob, but not a composition in the same This correspondence has almost reached the verge of method. Again, take any one of the 6048 peals of Super­ uselessness in prolonging the discussion, mainly brought lative and add bob before following the course-end 264351 about by Mr. LindofF introducing irrelevant matter quite would eliminate four courses and reduce any one of those unconnected with the points at issue. With your per­ peals to 5056. Should any individual after such a process mission, Sir, I will, in as few words as possible, refer to claim them as his own compositions I should rather think our letter of November 9th on the interpolating of the the whole Exercise would ridicule such a person for such one solitary bob at the Wrong, which is the keynote to all nursing of his own stupid and bigoted folly. this correapondence. Before doing so, however, I must We might continue this subject until it became distaste­ take exception to one or two very vindictive statements ful to your readers, therefore I conclude by stating that we made by Mr. Lindofi. The first is his describing the have indisputably proved our first charge, and, further, no four 6048 peals as useless compositions. W e know quite quibbling or irrelevant argument will ever upset qur as well as anyone else that these peals are close relations, minds and honest convictions. but there is no individual living who can say they are Yours, etc., not distinct compositions, and most useful and musical CHARLES HENRY HATTERSLEY. compositions too, and in their several variations also. I may be allowed to add that there are some special manipulations to be made, and had Mr. Lindofi made MEOPHAM, KENT. use of them it is more hkely than otherwise that the abstracts would never have been observed except by a On Boxing Day four members of the Milton-next- much closer scrutiny, as it was only by the nearest Gravesend band at the invitation of the Meopham riogeri!, chance that the peals No. i and 3 were at all -suspected, visited this fine old country village, the object being to try and I can truly state that this deducting or abstracting and ring a peal of Minor for two of the local band. We process was known to us a long time before publishing had to abandon the idaa of walking the intervening five our first letter. Mr. Lindofi then tells us there are only miles that divided the two districts, owing to the drenching two peals in the four we published. Although this may rain. Not to be discouraged, a conveyance was obtained, seem so, his statement is not quite correct, as the inter­ and the four were eventually landed at the Church an polating bob at the Wrong is contrarywise in each peal. hour late. Starting at 11 o’clock, five parts of Grandsire This is ocular proof that the four peals do not emanate was finely struck, when a change-course occurred, and . from the same source, and further proves that each of the another start was made. It was soon evident that a peal 6048 are distinct compositions. It should be noted that would not be rung, as another smash was experienced in all these compositions come under one category of Su­ Plain Bob. [A wedding taking place in the early afternoon perlative Surprise or New Cambridge Surprise. I rendered another try impossible, so a good couple of hours think that I may also correctly state that the greater were spent with the Meopham band in practising Plain portion of the most coveted compositions of 6048s and the Bob. This band, though a youag one, are keen on change- 5056s of Superlative with 4th and 6ths extent in 6ths ringing, and rendered a good account of themselvea, as place without 2nd or 3rd being there, were composed during the morning four of their number rang their first years before Mr. LindofF produced any such peals in this 720. The first was rung by P. Ashenden, H. Holden, E . method. A. C. Owen, and S. Brenchley, of Meopham, with the _ That being so, I trust he will give us a little credit for assistance of G. Ambrose and F. Hayes (conductor). knowing what we are talking about. Referring again to Another 720 in the same method was rung by S Brenchley, our first letter, the most vital question to settle lies in a H. Holden, P. Ashenden, G. A. Jones, F. Hayes, F. very small compass. Simply, did Mr. Lindofi deduct or Mitchell (conductor), thus enabling P. Ashenden to ring abstract his peals from No. i and 3, or did he not ; or, his first on a bob bell. A 360 of Grandsire concluded the what is equal to such a course, did he reproduce the ringing part of the programme. The visitors were then figures in composing. It must be either one or the other. piloted through the rain to the residence of Mr. Holden, Therefore the conclusions are that in either case he fails to where they found his good lady had ready a good old be the original author of the peals under discussion, as English dinner, which, needless to state, was thoroughly there is an unwritten law, that, abstractmg, splicing, and enjoyed, and our very grateful thanks are tendered to re-producing of compositions is illegitimate, and have an them for their kindness. , unworthy claim, unless indeed there were some very A very amusing experience was encountered, which is decided improvements in extents, etc., etc. Then again he worth relating. While waiting for the conveyance to drive is asking a most superfluous question. Do we claim to us home, we sought shelter from the elements in a well- have invented the working of the 6th her extent by means known hostelry, and naturally the topic of conversation of two portions, etc. Our answer is— We do not claim to was ringing. Among the company was one teriped “ Pill,” )an. , ^. 4 191 tiEig Bje:LL Aj^t) RiNG&ks !i&Cokb. m

NOTES. and judging from his appearance had got wet outside, and was going on well to repeat it inwardly. He laid Our readers we are sure will sympathise with the party of claim to be one of the finest ringers in the dfstrict; he Sydney ringer who, after journeying 583 miles to ring in Mel­ had a “ sistificate ” as he termed it for the longest ring— bourne towers, met with such angentiemanly treatment at the at a certain church in the district with six bells— which hands of some of the leading lights at one of the towers. lasted two and a quarter hours. With pride “ Bill ” spoke It is pleasant to record the fact when the efforts made by of his meritorious performances; of when one of the band gentlemen to improve bells and bellringing are recognised. got tired, and he tied the rope to his foot and finished his peal ringing two bells. Freddy flayes, to whom the tale In our present issue two such recognitions are chronicled— was told, could hardly keep his seat, but he managed to One at Machen (Mon) where Mr. J, W. Jones was the recipient ask-' Bill" what he was ringing, when he created roars of of a present ia recognition of bis assiRtance in securing the laughter by solemnly declaring they had rung on six bells, completion of the octave at the Parish Church in fhat town. The other was at Guildford, where the services rendered by Mr. “ There is a green hill far away ” for 2J hours wiihout a J. Hunt as conductor and instructor were recognised by a stop. Bill deserved his “ sistificate,” but a mnch more presentation on his leaving to take up a post at the Spitalfields suitable one will be forthcoming, admitting him to rhe Bell Foundry. order instituted by Ananias. In wishing him farewell “ Bill ’’ was urged to go on peal-tinging, but next time to try another tune. Thus a pleasant morning’s ringing finished with The ringer of the 2nd bell in the peal at Hernhill on December a tall yarn, and as we drove away “ Bill ” was beard to exclaim 13th, recorded on page 554, should be " Ivo ” Hadlow, not “ Jno.” "they know too much for me." The Milton ringers wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. Holden for so kindly providing dinner, the Rev. Owen for bis genial presence in the belfry, and the E rrata — In the special article " Ye Chronicles of Lough­ leader, Mr. Basil Owen and his band for such a pleasant time. borough Bell Foundry ” in our issue of December 14th, we F. M: regret that the name of Robert instead of John Taylor appears as starter of the initial establishment at Loughborough.

Dr. Earle, Bishop of Marlborough, formerly Bishop- SITUATION Wanted as Caretaker or Sexton, or any Sulfragan for West London, was eighty-five on Sunday. place of trust. Change-ringer and Conductor on 6, 8 or The vicar of Emmanuel, Lambeth, the Rev. C. R. 10 bells. Willing to learn a young band.— H e n r y ] . Lilly, has been appointed by the Bishop oi Southwark T u c k e r , Bishops Stortford, Herts. rural dean of Lambeth, in succession to Canon Bromfield.

B Y ROYAU WARRANT TO HER LA TE M A JESTY Q UEEN VICTORIA.— 1857-1901. HIS LATE MAJESTY KING EDWARD VII.—1901-1910. HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE V. JOHN WARNER & SONS, LIMITED, lell Jfranbm anb Spitalfields Bell Foundry, Spelman Street, LONDON, N.E,

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THE SURPRISE METHODS. . SYDNEY RINGERS VISIT MELBOURNE.

S o m e ' U n p l e a s a n t E x p e r i e n c e s . Contributed by W illiam Snowdon, Past President of the Yorkshire Association.) A party of ringers from Sydney, New South Wales, paid a visit to Melbourne in the early part of November last, C h a p t e r H. {Cotwluded.) arriving in the latter city on Saturday, the 2od, after a rail­ Before leaving these six bell examples we may perhaps be way journey of 583 miles. Here they were welcomed by allowed once more to review oar advance in approaching the Messrs. Halisey and Barnes, two Melbourne ringers, who Sorprise Methods. made the arrangements for the accommodation of the W e have all along, since Stedman’s time, been familiar with visitors. In the evening there was a meeting at St. Paul’s our old friend Oxford T. B, (and later, with Kent) whose T. B. Cathedral, where it was hoped the bells would be available hunt gives us the basis of the Surprise movements. The slow- for ringing. The visitors were, however, disappointed in" bell work; the scarcity of its places; its fre9 movements at front and back and in the middle ; together with its correct lead- this, and very much surprised to find that Mr. R. F. Deal ends; all tended to give it—Oxford—a simple and unique (who had attended at their request) bad been debarred by character of its own. the Committee of the St. Paul’s Society from ringing with Next we found the Westminster Bob class; with a mongrel them. Next morning (Sunday) a visit was paid to St. slow duty, performed by two bells, which blocked the work in Patrick’s, where they were heartily welcomed, and as np front and caused stagnation; complete with a full complement restrictions were in force some good touches ^ of Stedman of places; and with correct lead ends. All these points may be and Grandsire Triples were rung. In the evening the same, said to have assisted in the formation of a new class, without however making it a favourite. By the way, we should hardly tower was vfsited, and again several touches were brought term this a true example of what is nowadays termed a " broken round. lead "method; although Oxford's slow bell is here departed On Monday evening, the interdiction on Mr. Deal having from; to our mind a " broken lead ” example would be more been called off, a good touch of Grandsire Caters, conducted after the style of “ Kentish Delight ” as given on page 14 of by Mr. Deal, was got home at St. Paul’s. " Standard Methods ” revised diagrams—although this latter is A motor boat trip was the event of Tuesday, Mr. Guest possibly a very superior example. taking the party to Flemington to see the race for the Then, we next met Primrose, in 1702, which formed a grand example of a “ broken lead ” method ; with a full complement Melbourne Cup. The bookies rang the changes on them of places ; with great freedom of movement at the back; but so severely that they got nothing home out ot seven tries. with stagnation in the middle, and irregular lead ends. In the evening they were entertained at a “ Smoke Night,” Here the advance seemed a doubtful one, because, in par­ arranged by the St. Patrick’s Society, and arrangements ticular, of its irregular lead ends which were disturbing to the were then made to attempt a peal of Grandsire Caters on music of the tenors :— St. Paul’s bells the following evening, the bells being When, suddenly, the cloud is lifted and Cambridge Surprise is'reached, and soon after, London, and York; all three uniting placed at the disposal of the visitors by Mr. Guest^ the in' pointing out the very fine characteristics of the new family. captain of the St. Paul’s Society. But mark the result. The absolutely new features give us, at once, the maximum of Efforts were made to get together thei best team available, lively—that is non-stagnant—movements, interwoven with oue or two ringers who were known to be safe men beiug nearly everything that makes for good music, concurrent with specially invited to take part. Prior to starting a request full places and unique complexity—in fact, to once more quote was made that those who did not wish to remain in the " The Glossary,” we gain a method “ highly elaborated and tower during the peal would retire. Then, under the con- more or less difficult of execution.” ductorship of Mr. Deal, the first attempt at a peal in the C h a p t e r III. Southern Hemisphere was begun, the composition chosen being F. G. May’s 5039 Grandsire Caters, Everything Having dealt with Six-bell Surprises at some length we turn to the interesting question of developing Minor into Major. went smoothly for about half-an-hour, the striking being From Annable’s m s. we learn that he himself was puzzled in very good indeed for a band who had not practised together, the process of deahng with Cambridge, for we know that he, and was improving with every course. Suddenly a com­ ■ able man that he was, produced a treble-lead with an irregular motion was heard on the stairs, and an official of the Society lead-end, viz., 15837246. bounded across the belfry got behind the conductor, and, He seems to have been conscious (hat he had failed, for at in a loud, raucous voice, asked who locked the ddor and the side of the figures he wrote : “ This peal has the likeness kept the local ringers out of the tower. Now, considering of Cambridge Surprise on Six Bells as far as it is possible to prick it, therefore it justly may be called as it is ” (Cambridge that this august personage was present when the arrange­ Surprise jMajor). ments were made this seemed unnecessary. This ordeal [Annable’s figures will be given in our next.—E d .] was survived, and the interrupter having noisily departed the band continued to toll off the courses. But the try was not to succeed, for at the end of the eleventh course THE FRAMLAND SOCIETY. the 8th rope came down. Examination showed a straight B o t t e sfo r d — On Christmas E v e a qnarter-peal of Grandsire break suspiciously like a cut. Needless to say the visit to Triples, in 48 mins. T. Rawdin, R ev. C. S. Sturton, A. W. St. Paul’s was concluded as quickly as possible after this Ward. J. W . Kirton, M, Bend, R. Bend, S. Baker (conductor), H. Tborlby, On Christmas morning a quarter-peal of Grand- experience. sire Triples, in 48 mins. T. Rawdin, D, Gilden, W. Turner, A. To the St. Patrick's Society the band wish to tender W . Ward, M. Bend, R. Bend, S. B a k e r (conductor), H. Thorlby. their sincere thanks for the kindness and hospitality In the afternoon 672 Graudsire Triples. T. Rawdin, D. Gilden, extended to them, and regret that the bells in their tower A. W; Ward, W. Turner, M. Bend, R. Bend, S. Baker (con- are not in a condition to make it passible to get a peal on ductor), H. Thorlby. ______them. B E L L H A N G E R S required. Good wages, permanent employment. Change-Ringers preferred. Apply J o h n WANTED.— Peal of Eight Handbells, second-hand; W arner & Sons, Ltd., “ The Spitalfields Bell Foundry, tenor G.— Address R e v . F. M o l i n e u x , Colyton Vicarage, London. Devon. fan. 4, f f l £ ^ i L L Me W s a n d ^ 1N 6 £ R S ‘ 561

MACHEN BELL RINGERS’ GUILD. A DATE TOUCH OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES.

M e m b e r s E n t e r t a i n e d t o S u p p e r . B y C. J a c ls o n , Hull. The members of the Machen (Mon.) Parish Church 1913- Bell Ringers’ Guild, together with a few friends were en­ tertained to supper on Friday night, December 28th, at 1234567 the Volland House, Lower Machen, by the President of the Guild, Mr. D. T. Newton Wade, and Mrs. Wade. ^324576 After an excellent repast the company settled down to a 1235467 musical evening, Mr. Newton Wade presiding. 2134576 The Chairman gave the loyal toast, and Mr. McKinnon 1243756 proposed the toast of “ The Clergy.” The Clergy Were, 1427365 he said, at the present time passing through severe trials, 4123756 but he believed they would come through them all right. 1432576 The Revs. S. G. Morgan and D. Dudlyke responded. 1345267 Mr. Lloyd proposed the toast of “ The Bell Ringers,” 3142576 who, he said, were a splendid lot of young men. 1324756 Mr. Stratton, who seconded, said the bell ringers were a credit to the parish. 453267 3 Mr. Newton Wade proposed the toast of “ The In­ 534267 4 structor of the band, Mr. J. W . Jones, of Newport.” Mr. 235746 5 Jones had rendered splendid service in helping the bell 352746 4 ringers, and had it not been for Mr. Jones the parish 243567 3 would not at the present time have its ring of eight bells, 54736 P as when the rehanging was done it was only intended to "254736 rehang the old six ; but Mr. Jones strongly advocated for a special effort to be made to complete the octave, which 672354 they were all delighted bad been carried out. 546237 An interesting function then took place. Mr. George 635472 3 Cousins, as Leader of the band, presented to Mr. Jones, 246735 I on behalf of the ringers and friends of the Parish Church, 742563 5 a beautiful mounted oak tiray. 427563 4 Mr. Jones, in retuining thanks, said he was very grate­ 524376 5 ful to them for the lovely present, which he should always 245376 4 cherish. It was a pleasure for him to come to Machen at 572463 3 any time. 47326 P During the evening the ringers gave selections oa the handbells, and songs were rendered by the Rev. S. G. *From here to end three times repeated. Round at hand. Morgan, Messrs. Newton Wade, T. Jarman, A. McKinnon, D. C. Price, and J. W . Jones, Mrs. Wade being the accompanist. A n s t e y (near Leicester).— Oa Friday, December 27th, at St. Mary’s Cbuteb, a half peal (2530) Stedman Triples, with bells half muffled, as a tribute of respect to R. Martin, donor. M. Atkins, W. Willson (conductor), T. H. Hardy, A . Mason, E. RE ENQUIRY FOR LANTERN SLIDES. Jackson, E. Norman, T. W. Chapman, A . CulSin.

In answer to our enquiry of last week n above slides, B e d f o r d .— On Sundav, December 29th, before evensong at Mr. Henry Cooper, of Chelmsford, says :— If your corres­ St. Paul’s Cburcb, 1440 Kent Royal. H. Tysoe, H. Sharp, Miss pondent writes to Miss M. Simpson, 8, Mitchell Street, E. Steel, J. Church, H.'L. Harlow, E. Tingey, W. T. Lightfoot, West Hartlepool, he will no doubt be set up with what C. Chasty, F. Smith, F. Webb (conductor). Rung as a farewell he requires. I may say I have the slides booked for a four touch to W, T. Lightfoot, who is leaving shortly for Australia. day’s bazaar here in April next. S t r e a t h a m . — On Sunday evening, December agth, at St. Leonard’s Church, for evening service, a quarter peal of Kent Treble Boh Major, 1280 changes). H. Pates A. J. Perkins (con­ ductor), G. Edser, L J. Attwater, F. Pates, L. Attwater, C. THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. Daniells, F. Hardy. This qnarter peal is in three courses only, with the 4th in 6tbs place, and bobs at home fall. B r a in t r e e . — On Sunday, December aand, for Evensong, at the Parish Church, 1024 Oxford Treble Bob. H. Coote, H, S o u t h w a r k .— On Tuesday, December 24th, (midnight), at St. E. Hammond, F. Webb, G. Melbonrne, P. Holmes, W. H. George-the-Martyr, a quarter-peal of Stedman Triples in 47 Hammond, F. Eley, C. H. Howard. For the Early Celebration mins. F. J. Hardy, T. H. Tafifender (conductor), C. H, Hughes, of Holy Commanion on the Nativity of our Lord, it.88 Kent H. G. Gowlett, R. W . Green, A. Turner, A. D. Barker, E. J. Treble Bob. F. Webb, C. H. Howard, W. Grimwade, H. E. Edwards (first quarter-peal). Hammond, E. Newman, F. Eley, H. Coote, H. J. Collins. SITUATION WANTED as Verger, where a business G A R D E N E R S .— Wanted at once two men for private could be added. Carpenter and Joiner would instruct a place; age 18 for Greenhouses, 25 for Lawns, &c. band in change-ringing. All Standard Methods. 6, 8, or Churchmen and Change*Ringers. For particulars apply ; 10 bells. C. R. L i l l e v , Linley House, Cheddar, near C . E d w a r d s , Rldgway Road, Farnham, Surrey. TauntoH. 5§2 f^ lC B£LL AMD R&CORD. Jan. 4, 1913.

The liaspelr Snowdon Series. Peal Tablets. MARBLETTE is the o n l y satisfactory and l a s t in g KOPE-SIGHT. IS 6d„ sixth ed.; 150 pages; treats Plain Bob; commeoces on three bells. material for Peal Tablets. Read these few extracts from Tes> timonials, which were quite unsolicited.— GKANDSIRE. 2S. 6d. ; secona ed.; 264 pages; commences on five bells: complete with the Charts of W. H. Tbompson, Esq , “ I am pleased to be etc. able to inform yon that STANDARD METHODS, as. 6d.; fifth ed .; revised; Diagrams everyone who has seen it alone is. 6d.; 41 pages; Letterpress alone is. 6d.; 100 pages. is . very pleased with it. STEDMAN. as. Gd,; 275 pages, by the Rev. C. D. P. Davies, M.A., The Lord Bishop of Ro­ with an appendix by Sir Artbuk Hivwood, Bart., etc., etc. chester, who dedicated it TREBLE BOB. Part I. is. 6d. ; second ed.; with appendix ; 108 on Thursday last, ex­ closely printed pages. Part I I , sailed for Condnctors only ; pressed bis great admira­ very scarce; 2S. ijd ; 23G pages. tion of it." I am very pleased to DOUBLE NORWICH C.B. Major. At present out of print. inform yon that the tablet SURPRISE PEALS, Cambridge, Superlative and London; supplied gives every satis­ compiling. faction. The Mayor of All post free, on receipt of postal order; from Ludlow is very pleased that this work [,was en­ WM. SNOWDON, 24, Springfield Mount, Leeds. trusted to you.” “ I must say that the tablet gives every satis­ SIR ARTHUR HEYWOOD’S WORK. faction, everyone being very pleased wiih the (T^UFFIELD:" A M usical Method fok 8, 10, an d style of writing and the I t B b l u . a BtM diheat ooDtalniog fnll dbeotlans (ot ciORinf! ibe above way in which it is set ont. nay bs obtained, natli, rcom S » A r t b d b H r t w o o d , B a r t ., Daffleld, Derby. Thanking you for yoar The pampblet on llili method li now OBi ol ptint.) promptness in same.” T h e B e l l N e w s says : USIC specially arranged in m s s . (if not in print) to suit “ Marblette is practically M almost any number of ringers and bells. Terms, etc. ______impervious to decay. It on application from WM. GORDON, 44, C e l t i c S t r e e t , Wkbp never wears out. The invention of the material and the scien­ L a h b . S t o c k p o k t . tific method of lettering falls little short of the marvellous." Send for particulars and designs to The Sole Manufacturers—CASPAR & Co>i W£a't8.k>liaheol IT60. 33, King’s Bead, Loudon, N.W. Also Makers of ■•mortal BiMsei, Stained Qlasi Windovi and laUet WeA of Mwy JOHN NICOLL, deiorlptlon.

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IMPORTANT NOTICES. 9 ii* W^etvop0ll», Will correspondents please note that all communications for THE ANCIENT SOCIETY OF COLLEGE YOUTHS. insertion in “ T h e B e l l N e w s ’’ should be addressed to “ The On Thursday, Dccmltr 1912, in T h ru Hours *’*3 Fifty -Si* E ditor,‘T h e B e l l N e w s ,’ i , Selborne Road, Walthamstow.’’ At THE C athbdsal C buecb of Sr. S avijof, S outhwark, In the past some have been addressed to the Poblishers, thus being delayed, and not reaching us till too late for insertion in A PEAL OF STEDMAN CINQUES, 5019 CHANGES. the current issue. Tencr 50 cwt. All business communications should ba.addressed to "Mr. C h a i l ' s F . W i n n e y .. Treble. A rthcir d I ^ aeker . . ..7, Geo. Carter, i, Selborne Road, Walthamstow," T bomas H. T affbndbr , 2 . F rancis D aw e . . . . 8. T hom*s Faulknkr . . 3 - fTHOMAS GaOOMBalDGB, JON. 9, Notices of any kind, to ensure insertion in the current issue W a l t e r S. W isa 4 - C h ar les S B u r d e n .. . . 10. should reach ns not later than first post on Thursday morning Louis Attwatbb* i. 5. T hom as G r o c m b sid q s . . I I , F redbkick J. H ardy e. A l f r e d B . P e c k ...... T en or, Unless this is done we cannot insert them till the following week Composed by C harles-B. HATX3vst.EY, aad " T h e B e l l N e w s " will be sent to any address in the United Conducled by T homas H. T affende*. Kingdom for is. 8d. per quarter, or 6s. 6d.per year. *Ftrst peal on twelve tower be)U. tFirst peat oa twelve bells. An unfortunate breakdown of the Motive Power at our Works has caused a delay in publication ®ljc liTvooince#. which we most sincerely regret. W e are all light BRIGHTON, SUSSEX, now. ■ THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOeiATION-. On Monday, Decmbtr 16.1912. in Two Hours and Fifty two Minutet, §xll llietos anb Ai TBB Chdsch or St. Psxep, A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1913. TaiiRsrASs’ F our-Past,

William C, Hast .. ..Treble G eorg e A d b s ...... 5, John C a p p ...... 2. e t b a l l b n M u ch has been written recently as to the contrast in the B » C ...... 6. A r tb d b W . Gkavbtt .. 3 K s i ’ H H a r t ...... 7, courtesy of Englishmen to each other and that of our Philip Allfrby ------. . 4 T r a y to n ]srvBUY ..Tenor. Colonials, to the detriment of the former. We do not Conducted by Kbitb Hart. agree that, as a general rule, the stay-at-home is any more discourteous than his brother who has crossed the water in search of a living. Individual cases may be met with BRISTOL —THE ST. NICHOLAS GUILD. both at home and in the Colonies to support the contention On Tvtsday, Deembir 17, 1912, t» Three Hours atd Twinty-eight Minutes, that either is better— or worse— than the other, but this At the Church of St. Nicholas, does not prove snything either way. It would be extremely A PEAL OF STEDMAN C.VTERS, 5053 CHANGES. difBcult to conceive anything a gre^t deal more dis­ Tenor 36 cwt. courteous than the treatment meted oiit to the band of F r e d G. M ay . . . . Treblt, W il l ia m W h it e . . 6. ringers from Sydney, whose doings while on a visit to the Alfbbd E . R ebves . . 2. city of Melbourne are chronicled in another column. That A l b e r t S t o w e l l • 3 - G il b e r t W il t s b ih e .. . . 8. anything at all like it could happen in England is almost, F r bd k . W . W a d e , • 4 - Is\AG L o n g ...... 9. if not quite, impossible. No body of officials knowing that H b n r y H o w e l l . . . • S. a band of ringers had arranged to visit their tower to ring Composed and Conducted b y B bed G. M ay. in conjunction with the local band would sanction the use of This peal was rung as a farewall to tha Rev. Varnon Holt, Vioar of the bells but forbid the one local man whom the visitors had St. Nicholas, who has exchanged livings with the Rev, T. J. Bowen, of Tormatton, near Badminton, Gloucestershire. asked for to ring with them. That, in all conscience, is bad enough treament, but even worse than that followed. A day or two later, during the same visit, permission was LOUGHBOROUGH. LEICESTERSHIRE. given to attempt a peal of Grandsire Caters, the first peal THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. » attempt in the Southern Hemisphere, and the ban was On Wednesday, Dieember 18, 1912, in Two Hours and Foity-threi MinuUt, removed from the local man, who wks to act as conductor. A t IBB Bbll Foundby Towbb. W ith a vjLpw to being undisturbed during the attempt those A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES, who did not wish to remain in the tower were asked to Tenof 6J cwt. retire before a start was made. They did so and the tower AMES P a g s t t ...... T n b ’.e. C b a s l e s D raper .. s. door was locked. But the locals evidently had no wish OBU Oldham ...... 2. •G e o r g e F f e s b «e y . . e. that the attempt should succed, for our correspondent tells AMBS Hutcbby .. .. 3 E dw ard R e a d e r . . 7 - us that some of them, gathered at the foot of the tower, William Triqg ...... 4. Joseph P o w ell ..T en or, openly expressed a wish that the attempt would fail. In Composed by John Carter, and Coadocted by Jambs Pagett. the meantime a start was made, and all went smoothly •Knng as a birthday compliment to G. Freebrey^.it being his first for about half-an-hour, when suddenly the serenity was peal io the method. Wm. Trigg hails from Stanford-on-Soar; broken by an official who rushed into the belfry and in a iSlessts, J. Pagett, Diaper, and Freebrey from Derby. loud voice demanded the name of the individual who locked the door. This not being forthcoming, and the ringing P u t n e y .— On Snnday, December 32nd, for evening service at still continuing he left. Then a rope came down, and the the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 342 Stedman Triples. G. W. attempt, of course, failed. Bitterly disappointed the Honeyball, J. Herbert. B. Morris, C. Collis, jun„ J. Kent, T-. Bolton, A. Jones (conductor), H. Whanslaw. And for the same visitors returned to Sydney to reflect on the means some service 352 Bob Major. H. Whanslaw, A. Jones, W. floney- folks.will adopt to frustrate schemes with which they do baH,J. Kent, G. Collis, jan„ T.- Bolton, B. Morris, J. Herbert not agree. (conductor). 564 f i i f i M l . t it^#s AND RlliGERS' R£C6 ^5 . Jan. 4, ig ij.

HURSTPIERPOINT, SUSSEX. NETHERSEALE, DERBYSHIRE. THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION, Oit Weine$iay, Decmber 18, igia, i» Two Hours and Fifty Uinwtts, On Saturday, December ai, igia, in Three Hours and Two Minutes,

A t thb Chdrch op Th« Holy Tkinitv, A t t b b P arish C h u b c b , A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES. 5040 CHANOES; A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; T h cr sta m s' F ouk-P a r t . Tenor X4 cwt. T bu r s ta h s* F oor-P a r t . Tenor 11J cwt. loBH C a f f ...... Treble. G korgb A o e s ...... 5. JOBN H o o g b ...... Treble. H e b b b r t H ordm ah . . . . 5. W il lia m C. H a r t . . .. 2. B b r t C b a l l b n ...... 6. JOBN H. SWINFIBLD .. .. 2. R b v . E. V . C o x ...... 6. F r bd k. P r o t h b r o o g b . . 3 - K b it b H a s t ...... 7. W il l ia m J. S m it b . . . . 3. jdSBFB GRIFPIN ...... 7. P b i u f A l l f r b y . . 4. W il lia m S tbh n im g . . ..Tenor, W il lia m W . WoRTBiNGTOii 4. *Waltbr Hair ...... Tenor, Condacted by K b i i b H art. Condncted by osBFB G riffin. *First peal in the method. Rung on St. Thomas's Day. HORNCHURCH. ESSEX.-THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. On Thunday, DecemUr ig, igis, i» Three Hotm and SixUm MinvUs, BARROWBY, UNCOLNSHIRE. A t x b b C b u b c b or S t , A kdr bw , THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD, A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES. 3040 CHANGES; On Saturday, December 21, ig ia . tn Three Ho*r%, T b d b s ta n s ' F odr-P a r i , Tenor ig^ cwt. A t t b b C b u r c h o p A l l S a in t s , L b o n a r d A . P y b * ..Treble. G b o r o b R. Py b ...... 5. A PEAL OF MINOR. 5040 CHANQES ; W il l ia m A . P y b * . . . . a. A l f b b d P v b ...... 6. Being 720 each of Oxford Treble Bob, Kent Treble Bob, Donbte A b tb o k C . C b a f l im . . .. 3. E r n b s t P y b ...... 7, Court. Single Court. St. Clements. Single Oxford, and Plain Bob. Jo b r D a l b ...... 4. tCBARLBs B ablo w .. ..Ttnot. Tenor ii} cwt. Conducted by G bor gb R. P y b . *First peal of Stedman and first attempt; age 13 and 17 years A r c b ib S t o b r s ...... Treble. RBGINAIiD S c o tx .k . . 4. respectively, fFirst peal. R b v . C. J. S t d r t o n .. a. Actbhr Palmbb .. .. 5- A r t b o b M ackbars . . . . 3. }o sb fb L o r o ...... Tenor, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE. Conducted by Jo sb fb L o r o . THE YORKSHIRR ASSOCIATION AND THE ASHTON- First peat in seven methods as conductor. UNDER-LYNE SOCIETY. On Satmriay, Dtcmbtr ai, igia, in Three Hours and Thirty-five Uinutes, STOKE, COVENTRY. WARWICKSHIRE,

A t x b b C b u r c b or S t . M ic b a b l , THE WARWICKSHIRE GUILD. A PEAL OP TREBLE BOB ROYAL, 5130 CHANQES; On Saturday, December 21. igi2, « Two Hours and Fifty Minutes, I n t b b K bht V a r ia tio n . Tenor 27 cwt. A t t b b C b u r c b o f S t . M ic b a b l ,

H arry H e a p ...... Traie. B bnjamih G i l l ...... 6, A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES. 3040 CHANaSS: T homas Jakbmam . . • . 2. S a m u b l B o o t h ...... 7. G r ovbs' V ariation op P ar k br 's i 2 -F a r t . Tenor 13^ cwt. S a m d b l W ood ...... 3- A l b b b t A d a m s ...... 8. F rank E . P ib v in . . ..Treble. W il l ia m H. B runsdob. . 5. Joseph M b l l o r ...... 4- B bhjamin T b o b p . . 9. W il l ia m P b v c b ...... 2. A d o l f b d s R o b b r ts . . . . 6. G eo bg b G a r n b t t . . . . 5 Jam bs G b o i g b ...... Tenor. O sw ald J. H dmt . . . . 3. Jo sb fb H. W h it e . . ..7. Composed and Condacted by S am u el W o od, E ow abd H . Jobnson . . 4. C b a r l b s F r bbm an . . ..Tenor: Condacted by Jo ssfh H W b i t b , EAST HARLING. NORFOLK. Rang as a aist birthday compliment to the ringer of the and. this THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. being his first peal in the method; also his first peal with a bob bell. On Saturday, December ai. 1912. in T m Hours a^d Fotty-six MsnuUe, A t t h b P arish C b u r c q , TYLDESLEY, LANCASHIRE, A PEAL OF BOB MINOR. 5040 CHANQBS ; THB LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. Being seven 720?, each cailad differently, On Saturday, December ax, 1912, in Two Hours and Forty-seven MimOes, William Dumcan* .. ,,T tM e , Al/kbd Nswson .. .. 4. A t t h e C b u r c b of S t . G b o r g b . Tbomab FrrzjoBM .. .. 2. Frbdbbick C. Borrows.. 5. A PEAL OF QRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 3040 CHANQES; SiDNay Amnison .. .. 3. Cbablbs Cartbb .. ..Tenor. A sfin w a lls's S ix-P a r t , Tenor ii | cwt. in G. Condocted by F r bd br ick B orrow s, H a e r v A l l r e d * ...... Trtble. tPsTBR Crook ‘ First peal on the bells. Joseph R id y a b d ...... 2, t Robert ALt.BED.. .. I; W illia m T b b a y ...... 3. W illiam Pbhkington . . 7. JOSBFB G RBGORY . . . . ' 4. *Hbrbre Allsbd .. BURNLEY. LANCASHIRE. Condncted by W il l ia m P e n n in g t o n . THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. 'First peal in the method, fFirst peal in the method with a bob On Saturday, Decmber 21, ig ia , in Two Bows and Fifty five Uinutes, bell. Rang as a birthday compliment to the wife of the ringer of the A t IB S C b o r c b o p T b b H o ly TRtNriY, 5th, Quickest peal on the bells. A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANOfiS; Thurstans' Fonr-Part. Tenor i i f cwt. SOUTHOVER, LEWES, SUSSEX.

T om R b d m a n * . . ..Trtblt, A r t b u r T o m lin so m . . . . 5, THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. JOB!) F o u ld s JOBM W at^o m ...... 6, P. • • 2. On Saturday, December 21, igia. in Two Hours and Forty-seven Minutes, RliBNHiB i H a r t l e y * . . . . 3. W iLLiAMil l ia m E , W ilson . . 7. A l f r b d B rook* ...... 4. *T b o m as M odmcby . ..Tenor, A i IBB C b d r c b op S t . Jo bn t b b B a p t is t , Conducted by W. E Wilsom. A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES; First peal of Stedman on the bells. *First peal in the method. T b d b s ta n s' F od e-P a r t . Tenor 17$ cwt, Abtbur W Graveti ..Treble. G e o r g b A dbs JoBN C a f f ...... a. A l b e r t D. S to k e i: FITTERS & TURNERS required. Must be good F b b o k , P r oth br o d g b . . 3. K b ixb H a r t Cbange-Ringers. Apply John Warner & Sons, Ltd., PSILIF ALLPRBY . . .. 4. A l f b b d J. T d r n b r The Spitalfields Bell Foundry,” London. Conducted by Ksixh HarT; Jan. 4,1913 fH E Se l l n e W § a n d ^ b c o r d » 5^

BUSHEV, HERTS HEATHFIELD, SUSSEX. TH E HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCli^LTlON. THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. (The Basbey Society.) On Thursday, December 26, 1912, in Three Hours and Ten Minutes, OH Monday, Dtcmber 23, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-four Minutes, A t IBB C b d r c b o f A l l S a in t s , A t t b b C h d r c b o f S t . Jam bs, A PEAL OF BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANOES ; A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5024 CHANGES; Being seven 720s, each called difisrently. Tenor 12 cwt. In t b b K b k i V ariatioh . Tenor 13 cwt. W iLUAM J. B arrow * ..Treble. fAl-FBRD C. PANKaOBBT .. 4, C b a r l b s B r b t t ...... 2. ^WlIiMAM H. WiCKBR .. 3, W ltU A M S b b l e v ..Treble. B b be r a k F r b w b t t . . . . 5. O l iv e s C o l l i n s ...... 3. Artbdr R. Milbb .. R icb a b o D arlow 2. F r bd br ick E d w ar d s. . . . 6. lOSBFB J. AlLBM •• 3. F b an cis A. S h it b . . . . 7. Condncted by A b t b u r R. M i l b s , T bom ab R . S co n .. 4' M a o bicb F. R. HiBBBRT..remr. 'First peal of Minor. fFirst peal on an inside bell, Composed by A r t b o r K n ig h ts , and and first attempt. Conducted by B brxram P r b w b t t .

MONEWDEN, SUFFOLK. COTGRAVE, NOTTS. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. On WedMday, Dtcmber 23. 1912, in Two Hours and Forty-one Minutes, On Thursiay, December 26, 1912, t» Three Hours and Seventeen Minutes, A t t h b C b u r c b o f S t . M a r y , A i t b b C b u r c b o f A l l S a in t s , A PEAL OF MINOR. 5040 CHANGES; A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANQBS ; Beiog 720 each of Kent and Oxford Treble Bob, Doable Oxford In seven methods. Being 720 each of Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, College Single. St. Clement, Oxford Bob and Bob Minor. Doable and Single Court, Double Oxford, Oxford Bob and Plain Bbb. Tenor 6 cwt. Tenor 17J cwt. J am es W . L b b * .. ..Treble. W lLUAM WlGBTMAN . . 4 - D a v id B o b t o n ...... Treble. T b o m a s H. K ir b y .. . . 4, L b s l ib C. W ig b t m a n . . 2. Gborgb Wigbiman .. . . 5- W a l tb r W b i i b ...... 2, W il l ia m E . W b it b . . . . 5. GBORGB A . WiGBTMAN . . 3. A l f r b d W igbth ai« s . ..Tenor. R b v . C. J. S to r t o n .. .. 3. T bom as SeoiRBs .. ..T«i«r, Condacted by G b o r g b W i g b i m a n . Condacted by W a l t b r W b i t b . *First peal.

ARBORFIELD, BERKS. HULL, YORKS.—THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. On Thursday, December 26,1912, in Three Hours and Twenty-thru M^utes, (Sonning Deanery Branch). A t t b b C b o r c b o f T b b H o l y T b im it y . On Thursiay, December ^ 1912, in Two Hours and Forty-six Minutes, A PEAL OF QRANDSIRB CATERS. 5003 CHANOES. A t t b b CBDRea o f S t . B art b o l o m iw . Tenor 26 cwt. 2 qrs. 18 lb.

A PEAL OF MlNf^RTs^ CHANOES; F rancis D a l e * ...... Treble. *A b t b d r G i l l ...... 6. Being two 720s of Oxford Treble Bob, three of Kent, and two of A l f r e d N a y l o r ...... 2. C b a r l b b Jackson . . . . 7. Plain Bob, each called differently. Tenor 11 cwt. 2 qrs. 24 Ib. A r t b d r W a l k b b * . . . . 3. T bom as H a i s b ...... 8. A l b e r t F b ar m lby . . . . 4. *L bon abd R o d m b l l . . . . 9. H arold H a l b * ...... Treble, H arry B d n g a y ...... 4. E dw ard R ic b it t . . . . 5. G eo r g b H a r b ...... Tenor, JosBfa W a n a f...... 2. E r n b st C. L a m b e r t ALBSBT PlBRCB ...... 3. JoBN R an cb . . ..Tenor, Composed and Conducted by C. Ja ck so n . Conducted by ] obm R a n cb. *First peal of Caters. Rung as a complimentary peal to Mr. Arthur 'First peal. fFirst paal in three methods. First peaL on the E. West Sutton, an esteemed member of the Association, in hononr of his marriage to Miss Clara Amy Tottle, the ringers wishing them bells, which were recently rehnng in a new iron frame by Messrs. Webb and Bennett, and go splendidly, much happinese and joy.

HORLEY, SURREY. BIRMINGHAM, THE ST. MARTIN'S GUILD FOR THE DIOCESE OF THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. BIRMINGHAM. On Wednesday, December 25. 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-six Minute*, On Thursday, December 26, ig i2 , in Thtee Hours aud Thirty-eight Uimtes, A t t b r C b u r c b o f S r . BARTBot

DERBY—THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. LEICESTER,—THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. Oh Thursday, Dicember 26, 191a, in Three Hours arid Four Minutes, On Thursday, December 36, ig ia , in Three Hours arS, Sixteen Minutes, At the Cbdkcb of A ll Saimts, On tbb Royal Memorial B ells of St. John ibe Divine, A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES. A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, Tenor 28 cw!. S024 CHANGES. Tenor 21 cwt. Miss H ilda F . W ills o n * Treble. T hom as W . C b a fm a n Jamks P a g ett ...... Treble. Josep h D ykb ...... 5. . . 5. M l;s L i li a n A. W i l ls o n 2. Edward Jackson .. 6. G e o r g s B a sso n ...... 2. F r e d H i c k l i n g ...... 6. M a o r icb A t k in s . . . . 3. T . H e n r y H ar d y J ohn H . S w in h e l d . . . . 3. E d m u n d W i l l i s ...... 7. •• 7- A l b e r t M a s o n ...... 4. W il l ia m W illso n ..T en or. A'.b s r t H . W ard . . . . 4. W alter W allace . . ..Tenor. Composed and Conducted by W illiam W illson. Composed bT }obn Cabrbf, aod Condacted by Jambs Pagbtt. First peal of Stedman on the bells, also the quickest paal on the 'First peal of Major and first attempt in the method. bells. Tb6 ringers of 3 and 5 hail from Burton ; 6 from Duffield ; the rest local. ILKESTON, DERBYSHIRE. CLENT. WORCESTERSHIRE -THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION. On Thursday, December 26, 191a, in Three Hours and Eight Minutes, On Thursday, December 26, 1912, iit Three Hours and Four Minutes, A t tbb Cburcb of St. Mary, A t t h e C h o r c b o f S i . L e o n ard, A PEAL OP TREBLE BOB MAJOR. 3024 C H A N G B S ; A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES ; In tbe Kent Variation. Tenor 17 cwt. 9 lb. ia E . I n t b e O x f o id V a r ia t io n . Tenor 12J cwt. Isaac H u fton ...... TrebU. R ic b a k d D b a g e ...... 5. G so;ios P i g o t t ...... Trible. 'C harles E. P bekin s. . . . 5. W illia m T h o r n l e y . . . . 2. *Cbables Wilkinson.. .. 6. V icto r W h it e * ...... 2. ‘C b a sl e s F. W hite .. . . 6. JosBPB H a l l ...... 3. Edward C. Gobsy .. .. 7. W il l ia m S h o r t ...... 3. G oedon C heckitts . . . . 7. A r t b u r F r eem an . . . . 4. Henry Flrtcbbr . . ..T e n o r , J ohn B a s s ...... 4. Robbbt Matibews .. , , Tenor. Composed and Conducted by E; C. G o b b y. Composed by J. Reeves, and Conductsd by W . S b o r t , *F irst peal on eight bells. . ‘ First peal of Oxford. WALSALL, STAFFORDSHIRE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE. SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD AND THE DUDLEY AND DISTRICT GUILD. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. On Friday, Dicember 27, 1912, in Three Hours and Five Minutes, (Leicestbe Brakcb). At laE Cburcb of St. Mattbbw, Oh Thursdiy, D ember 26, 1912, in Three Hoars and Tkitieen Minutes, A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE CATER| 5037 CHANGES. A t tbb Cbuecb of St. Dionysius, Tenor 24 cwt. A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, 5280 C H A N G E S . Tenor 19 cwt. Georgb P eate ...... Treble: **B e b t H obton ...... 6. William Goodman .. 2. E d g a e T . S m itb . . . . 7. P.C. Ha-rold G. Jenney TreU e. A r t b u r P e t t i t . . 5. William Rock Small .. 3. Benjamin Googb .. .. 8. Samdbl' •Cotton .. .2 . Ernest Morris...... 6. Christofber W aliater.. 4. Harry Gsodman . . . . 9. Louis £. AlleM' .. 3, C a< B L ts H. F o w l e r .. 7. John Goodman, sen ...... 5. John Goodman, JON... ..Tenor. Fred H. DExtbe .. .. 4. Fred WtLFOBu ...... Tenor. Composed by the late Wm. M icklewbigbt, and Composed by F r e d H. D s x t e r . and ...... Condncted by Jobn Goodman, jdn. Condacted by C b a r l b s H . F o w lr b , Rung on ths Festival of St. John, and as a birthday compliment to First peal of Double Norwich in Maiket Hsrborough. This is F. Mr. Christopher Wallatter ; also as a welcome to Mr. Bert Horton, Dexter's 50th peal. wh3 was visiting his native town— Wednesbury. Mr. Wm, Goodman PORTMADOC. CARNARVONSHIRE. was proposed a member of the above Society previous to starting for the peal, and Mr, Bert Horton a' member of tha above Guild, Messrs, THE NORTH WALES ASSOCIATION. Peate and Smitb belong to Walsall Parish Church ; Messrs. Good­ On Thursday, December 26, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-seven Minute*, man to Dudley Parish Church; Mr. Wallater to Willenhall Parish At ibe Chubch of Si. John, Church; Mr. Small to Tipton Parish Church ; Mr, Horton to St. Matthew’s Cfiurch, Clapton, London; Mr. Gough to Coseley Parish A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES: Chnrch, Parker’s 12-Parf. Tenor 12^ cwt. FELTHAM, MIDDLESEX. J ack M cM il l a n * ..T re b le. Harry W akefield . 5. Harry M cMillan* . . . . 2. John Owen .. , .. 6. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON Rev. Cadwalade W illiams 3. tWM. Henry Evans , DIOCESAN GUILD. J ack P arso n s* ...... 4, *Id b is P . T bom as ..T en o r. On Friday, December 27, 191a, in Two Hours and Forty-four Minutes, Condncted by J o b s O w en . Ax IBS Gborcb o f St, Catbbrimb, *First peal of Triples fFirst peal with a bob bell. First peal of 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 ; Triples as conductor. Rung with the bells deeply mofQed as a last Tbdrstans' Foue-Fart. Tenor 11 Gwt. a qrs. ig lb. tribote ofrespect to the late Mr. F. S. Percival, donor of the tower and belLs and Vice-president of the above Association.- W illiam Sbepbebd . . ..T reb U Cbablbs D bll .. .. s- Jo s e p b J. P r a t t .. .. 2.a. W ill a m W e l l in g .. 6. Joseph L ock 3- A b t b u r H a r d in g . . 7. GREAT BADDOW, ESSEX—THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. B e r t r a m P r iw b c t 4. G e o b s b S p b n c b r ..T en or, On Thursday, Decmber 26, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty Minutes, Condncted by Bertram Pbewbtt, A t IB B C b d r c b of S t . M a r y , Rung on the anniversary of the dedication of the bells. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES;

Tenor 13 cwt. C r a w l e y (Sassex).— Oa Sunday, December 29th, at the Alfred Tarbun. jun. ..T reble. H e n r y F , C o o pe r . . . . 5. Church of St. John the Baptist for evening service, a quarter- H e n r y W . K ir to n . . .. 2, G eo rg e G r e e n ...... 6. peal of Grandsire Triples (1260 changes), in 45 mins. O. Sippetts, Henby R. Dawson .. •• 3 Harry Ricbell .. .. 7. F. W. Kice, H. J. Dewes, A. E. Mitchell, A- D. Mills, J. Rico H ab b y B osa ...... 4 - Alfred Ricbell .. , , Tenor. (condnetorV P. Tyler, A. Thornton. This was H. J. Dewey’s Com posed b y the Rev. fi. Bankes Jambs, and first quarter-peal with a bob bell, and was rung on his sixteenth Cpnducted by H e n r y F . C o o fb e . birthday. Jan. 4. 1913. THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD 567

^ a n b b e ll CoLESHiLL (Warwickshire).— On Christmas morniiie', at (he Parish Church, 730 Plain Bob Minor, in 29 mins. F. Jones, G. H. Williams, T. Goldby. C. Dale, C. Davies, W . Ratcliffe (con­ THE ANCIENT SOCIETY OF COLLEGE YOUTHS. ductor). On Sunday, December 15,1912, in 2 Hours and 32 Minutes, At the George IV.. Brunswick Street, Haggerston, N.E., H o l l o w a y , — On Sunday, December 29th, at the Church of St. Marv Magdalene, a quarter-peal of Kent Treble Bob, in 48 A PEAL OP STRDMAN TRIPLKS, 504-) CHA.NGBS ; mins. J. Barry, J. Cornford, H. Dains, A. Hart, R. Green, H. Thnrstans’ Four-Part. Ranzetta, A. Turner, G. Charge (conductor). First quarter- peal in the method by ringers of 2ad and 4th. Cballis F. Winney 1-2; Herbert Langdon 5 - 6 , Walter S. Wise... Alfred W. Grimes - . 3 - 4 - 7 8 L a n g p o r t .— On Sunday, December 22nd, for evening service, (No conductor mentioned) 720 Bob Minor, in 25 mins. T. Jeanes, W. Tout, T. W; Creed, Umpire— Frederick J. Hardy. A. Wheedon, G. Lock, T. J. Lloyd (conductor). First 720 Bob Minor on the bells by a local band.

FULHAM, LONDON, S.W. THE ALL SAINTS SOCIETY, FULHAM, BELL RESTORATION AT CHILHAM. On Monday, December 16, 1912, in 2 Hours and 40 Minutes. A F in e P e a l A v a i l a b l e A g a i n . In the Belfry of All Saints Church, On Monday, December 23rd, the fine ring of eight bells A PEAL OF Qi?ANDSIRE CATRRS, 5003 CH iNQES. (tenor 18 cwt.) of St. Mary’s Church, Chilham, near Miss Elsie L. Bennett 1-2. Louis Attwater...... 5-6. Canterbury, were re-dedicated, after being silent for some Wiljiam Shepherd ... 3-4. Frank I. Hairs ... 7-8. monthf. The 5th bell has been re-cast, and the whole James W. Driver ...... 9-10. ring re-tuned and re-bung in a special steel frame, with all Composed by the late Edgar Bennett, and the most modern fittings that science can devise. The old Conducted by William Shepherd. beams, which had become dangerous, have also been Umpires—A. F. Shepherd, A. W. Darlington, and W. J. cleared out, and massive steel girders have been substi­ Knights. tuted, and upon these a new floor has been laid. The whole of the woik has been done by Messrs John Warner LONDON. & Sons, of the Spitalfaelds Foundry, London, in an able manner, and the workmanship cannot be too highly spoken THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND THE LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. of. Before the service two leads of Grandsire Triples were On Monday. December 16,1912, in a Hours and 45 Minutes, rung by the following: E. Foremen (Treble), F. A. Nunn At the George IV., Brunswick Street, Haggerston, 2, — Wood 3, Rev. F. J. O. Helmore (conductor) 4, E. A PEAt-OP STEDMAN CATERS, 5041 CHANGES; Trendell 5, A. A. Andrews 6, G. Brett 7, G. Taylor ( Tenor). Bertram Prewett ... 1-2. Ernest Pye ...... 5-6. At the conclusion of the ceremony a quarter-peal of George R. Pye ...... 3-4. James Hunt ...... 7-8. Stedman Triples was rung by F. A. Nnnn, E. Trendell, Alfred W. Grimes ...... 9-10. — Wood, Rev. F. J. O. Helmore, A. A. Andrews, E. Composed*by G. Lindoff, and Conducted by George R. Pye. Foreman, G. Brett, — Buesden. The ringing wound up Umpire— T. King. with three leads of Kent Treble Bob by the same band. A very enjoyable supper, provided by Mrs. Hay, of PETERBOROUGH. Chilham, was afterwards partaken of. Messrs. John Warner & Sons were represented by four THE PETERBOROUGH AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION members ot the Kent County Association: W . J. Nudds, J. On Wednesday. December 25, 19*12, in 2 Hours, Hunt, F. A. Nunn and T. Groombridge, jun. At St. Mary’s School House, A PEAL OF QRAND 3IRE DOUBLRS, 5040 CHANGES. Being forty-two e-scores. PEAL CARDS. George Jlitson ...... 1-2. | John B. Haliifax ... 3-4. You want to keep a record of the peals in which you ring. John J. Jutson ...... 5-6. You can get them nicely printed on tinted bordered cards Conducted by George Jatson. from this Office at is. id. per doz., post free, if the First handbell peal by all. First double-handed peal for the order is sent accompanied by Postal Order when the peal ABSociation, and was rung at the first attempt. is sent for insertion ; otherwise the price is is. 6d. Send for I . specimens of new selection, which surpasses any others yet sent out. A Ringer writes:— “ I and the rest of the band BOURNE, LINCOLNSHIRE. are very pleased with such nice cards as you supply.” THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. (Southern Branch). W e can also supply Records of Peals printed on large Cards, tinted and with grandly illuminated borders, suitable Oa Sunday, December 29, 1912, in i Hour and 53 Minutes, for framing and hanging in your Ringing Chamber, at At the Residence of Mr. J. Osborn, 3s. 6 i. each. A PEAL OP MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; A customer w rites;— “ I must thank you for the Being three 720s of Single Oxford Bob, and four 720s of Plain Bob. beautifully printed peal-board of ‘ Newton peal.’ It was John W. Lake ...... i-a. | Rupert Richardson ... 3 4. indeed past tny expectations, and we are delighted with James Osborn ...... 5 6. it.” Conducted by John W, Lake, “B e l l N e w s ” O f f i c e , . Witness— Mrs. J. Osborn. I , S e l b o r n e R o a d , W a l t h a i &s t o w , L o n d o n , N.E. mm W

556 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Jan. 4, 1913.

GUILDFORD.—THE ST. NICOLAS GUILD. quarter-peal was arranged, and brought round on Sunday evening, December 22nd, by C. Willshire, jun,, A. Pulling, On Christmas Day, before ringing for morning service, S. Radford, W. Maulden, C. Willshire, sen., W. Loader, Mr. Heather, the senior member, on behalf of the mem­ M. Smithers, G. Steer, J. Hunt (conductor), E. Raddon. bers of the St. Nicolas band, presented Mr. J. Hunt with a handsome case of carvers, as a slight token of their appreciation of his services during his 15 year’s member­ THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. ship, many years of which he had acted as conductor, and H u l l .— On Christmas Day, for noorniDg service at Holy was also Secretary part of the time. In a neat little Trinity Church, 827 Grandsire Caters. F. Dale, A. Naylor speech he asked Mr. Hunt to accept the present, and spoke (Leeds), G. T. Miller, G. Dowliofr, F. Merrison, J. Higfield, C. of the loss his departure would be to the band, and wishing Jackson (conductor), T. Mortoa W, Brown, G. Hare. him success in bis new field of labour. THE LLANDAFF DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. Mr. Hunt, in accepting the gift, thanked the members for tbeir kindness, and was pleased to think they appre­ N e w p o r t ,—On Sunday, for evening service at All Saints ciated his services so highly. Church, 630 Erin Triples. A, V. Morgan, A. E. Morgan, J. A touch of Stedman Triples was then rung by H. Bullen, M. Selby, F, Charles, C. Greedy, F. Morgan (conductor), Burdock. S. Radford, E. Raddon, B. Chorley, C. Will- F, Stanbury. Longest length by all in the method, and on the bel'iS.______shire, jun., W . Loader, T. Radford, A. P ulling,]. Hunt (conductor), E . G. Heath. Owing to St. Nicolas’ bells not “T h e B e l l N e w s ,” post free, is. 8d. per quarter, or being pealable, a farewell peal was not attempted, but a 6s, 6d. per year

MR. G. LEWIS’S 100 PEALS. JOHN TAYL.OR & CO., Ou tower bells Conducted 4 Mhior Methods i ^owniitej^a Sc g a n a c r e , 7 Treble Bob Minor Methods ... 2 Grandsire Triples 4 LOUGHBOROUGH, Leicestershire. Stedman Trip es 13 Bob Major ... 7 FOUNDERS of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL College Single the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the World Major ,.. I " This is nnqnestionably the grandest ringing peal in England, and therefore in Kent Treble Bob the world." The late Lord Grimthorpe, K .C .— T im s, Nov. 30, t878, Majofd ... 9 Oxford Treble Bob FOUNDERS OF “GREAT PAUL* Major ... 2 Double Norwich Major ... 2 Superlative Major i Grandsire Caters 3 Stedman Catersi 4 Bob Royal ... i Stedman Cinques i Kent Maximus i On handbells. Conducted Grandsire Triples 9 Stedman Triples i Bob Major ... 19 ... 5 Little Bob Major i Oxford Major f Grandsire Caters 13 Bob Royal ... 4 i Total— 100; conducted 18. (a) Includes 6208 and 11,232 con­ ducted; {b) Includes 6591. n t.T m r »tll,St. />«»«*'• OaUtdral, OtUM. the on-Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary's), Dnblin (St. Patrick’s), Christ Chnrch, N.Z. SUCCESSFUL LONG PEAL Singapore. ATTEMPT. Also " Great John ” and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster; and the ring of The band of Norwich Diocesan Ten at the Imperial Institute. Also the bells of Dnndalk r.c. Cathedral, and “ Great Bede ” oi Downside Abbey, ringers who attempted the peal of Abo for the town halls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale, Minor, 10,080 changes, in 14 methods Wakefield, Middlesbrongh, Kendal, and Londonderry; and the Sydney and Adelaide at Thornham Magna on December Poit Offioea in Anstnba. 26th, succeeded in their effort, A in th L chime •! balta at Amu CsUage. Uwa, D.S.Aj| bringing (the peal round in 5 brs, 4 l|d tb i,n M if “ QrandiioQ.'' of Isctfec C«tbt

January iith. 1913. Bells ready at 3 o'clock. Meetii^t at 7.30 p.m, 33, Langham Road, Blackbnm. J. W a tso i*, Branch Sec.^ Tha charge for the insertion of Notices under this heading Is Sixpence for The Kent County Associat'on.-Caiiterbory District .-Preliminary 3S words, for the first insertion; repetitions at half that price. Notices should come to liand not later than Wednesday morning. Notice — I he next meeiing will be held at Selling on January i8tb. 1913. Further particulars next week.. E. T b b m d e l l , Hon Sec. Bonghton. Faversbam. The Ancient Society of College Youths.— KatAbiished 1637.— Meetings for practice will be held at St. John’s, f*ackney, on Janoarv The Kent County Association.— The next quarterl> meeting of 7th and 2ist; St. Magnos, Ijiwer Thames Street. 00 ibe i6th and the Maidstone District will be held at \ylnstord ott Satnrday, 30th; St. Paul’s rathedral on the 7th; St. Maty-le-Bow, Cbeapside. [anoary i8th, rgt3 Bells available at 3.30 p.m. Short service at on the 2tst: Sonthwark Cathedral on the 28th. St, Magnos 7.30 5 p.m., followed by the usual feuslnefs meeting. Snbscriptions are p m , the others at 8 p.m. Also at St. Mary’s. Walthamstow, on cow due. G. M o o se, Dis. Sec. Saturday evenings. A disirict meeting -will be beW at St. Mary 71, Florence Road, Maidstone. Abbots. Kensington, on February ist Tower open for ringing at The Warwickshire Gui'd.— V. quarterly meeting will beheld on 3.30. EvPDSonr at 5.30. T ^ in the Vicarage Hall at 6.15. Will Safur(?av, January 25'h. at Bishop Ryder’s C harch, Birmingham, niemberB iot^ndirg to be present kindly Set me knew by }annary 28th. Bells (8) available fr.^m 3.30 p.m. Tea will be arranged for those The sohscriplion of ip. 8d. which enlitles members to vote on matters attending who let me know by January 2oth. Subscriptions are now of finance is now doe, and shoold be paid before Febraary 28th. overdue, and should be paid at this meeting. Committee Meeting William T. Cockerill, Hon. Sec. a(ter tea. Rbv. C, Carew C ox, Hon. Sec. 32, Edgeley Road, Clapfaam, S.W. Shottery. The Ancient Society of College Youths.— Established 1637.— Notice is hereby given that a motion aifacting the Society’s rnles, will be brooght forward at tbe meeting to be held on January 7th, 1913. IN MEMORIAM. W illiam T. Cocukill, Hon. Sec. 32, Edgeley Road, Clapham, S.W. MR. H. WILKES, OF WORCESTER. The London County Association’ late the St. James's Society.— The qnarterly general meeting of the Association will take place on O b Sunday, December 15th,the death took place of one Monday, January 6th, T913, at Christ Church, Blackfriars, S.E. of Worcester’s oldest bellnngers, namely, Mr. H. Wilkes. Tower open from 7.45 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Business meeting to follow. He was 65 years of age, and had rung at the Cathedral All ringers welcome. F. J. Hardy, Hon. Gen. Sec. 34, Guildford Road, South Lambeth, S.W. for tbe past 40 years, being still a member of the Worcester Cathedral Guild at the time of his death. The Tha Society of Royal Cumberland Youths.— The annnal meeting funeral took place oa Wednesday, December i8th, at will lake place on Saturday, January m h . 1913, at St. Martin’s-ia- Ciaines Parish Church, his remains being borne to the the-Fields, Tower open at 3.30. Tea in tbe Vestry Hall at 5.30., at gd. each to those who inform me by tbe gth inst. ’ srrave by four members of the Guild, namely, B. S. Hill, F. BiNtiETT, Hon. Sec. G. Hinton, W . H. Johnson, and W . C. Jones. Many other members and ringing friends were also present, in> Tbe London County Association late the St, James’s Society.— Established 1824.— Northern District.— The General Meeting of this eluding J. Perry, J. Bretteil, W. Page, L. Longney, and distrtct will be held at St. Mary’s, Islington, on Saturday. January J. Bullock. After the service at the graveside, as a last i8th, 1913. The tower will be open from'4 p.m. to 8 pm . Business token of respect, a course of Grandsire Caters was rung on meeting at 8.13 p.m. at The Old King’s Head. All members and handbells, the ringers standing thus: W . C. Jones, i-2 : friends cordially invited. J. Cornfobo Hon. Sec. 70 Morgan Mansions, Holloway Road, N. W . H. Johnson, 3-4; G. Hinton, 5-6 ; W . Page, 7 8; L . Longney, 9-10, Mr. H. Wilkes had rung many peals, The London County Association, late the St. James's Society.- and was a safe conductor, the last peal he rang and con* Esiablisbed 1824.— Southern District.-Tbe annual meeiing will be ducted being the peal of Grandsire Caters rung at tbe will be held on Satunlay, January i8th, 1913. at St George's, South­ wark, Tcwer open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Business meeting to follow. Cathedral, with the bells muffled, to the memory of our F, A. Smith, Bon. See. late King Edward VH. He will be missed very much by 86, Gaskarth Read, Balham Bill, S.W. the members of the Worcester Cathedral Guild, having Tbe Lancashire Association, — Manchester Branch.— The next taken a great interest in the Guild for many years past. monthly meeting will be held at the Manchester Town Hall on Sator- day, January 4th, 1913 Bells ready at 4, Meeting at 7 p.m. Reports M id ' o m e r N o r t o n .— At the Parish Chnrch, on December can be had at this meeting on payment of current subscription. Life members on application. W. W. WoLSTBiicRorr, Branch Sec, 29th, for Evessong, a ^uatter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 45 mins. A. Speed, L B. Holmyard. Arthur Speed. F. Speed (con* The Essex Association — South-Western Division,— The nest ductor), F. Cbivers, J. Hambleton, W. Keevil, R. Jones, meeting will be held at St. Saviour’s, Walthamstow, on Satnrday, January nth, 1913. Beils available from 3.30 p.m. Short service with an address by the Vicar (Rev. G. H. Siddans), of St. ^vioor's. at 5.30, Tea in the Parish Hall at 6 o'clock, followed by business meeting. Members are reminded that annnal subscriptions for 1913 will be dne on January irth. H. R u m e n s, Hoa. Dis. Sea. J8NN SMITH & SONS, 32, Verolam Avenue. Walthamstow. N.E, MIDLAND CLOCK WORKS, The Lancashire Association. — Rochdale Branch. — Tbe next DERBV. meeting of the above branch will be held at Wbitworih parish church Telegraphic Address— ^— on Saturday, January m b, 1913 Bells ready at 3.30, Business Clocks Derby." meeting at 6.30. All ringers welcome. J. H, Bascow, Stanch Sec. Tel No. 569. CLOCKS & CHIMES 13, Norman Street, Northmoor, Oldham. ^ If*”'® Cathedial Stoke Archidiaconal Association.— The monthly meeting will be Beverley Minster, Selby Abbey, held at Newcastle on SatnrtJay, January nth, 1913. Tea will be Truro Cathedral, Thurles Cathedral, provided at 9d. each for those who notify Mr. A. Bailey. 137, Wat- 0 ..... Trinity College (Cambridge , Belfast Assembly, Unds View, Forthill, not later than January 6th. . ' Hall, Magdalen College (Oxford;, and many others %q R b v J. R e a y , LordGrimthorpe's designs. } . JOBNSON, Hon, Secs. In 1897, writing to the Yioar of Minohlnhampton, Lord Grimthorpe The Lancashire Association— Blackburn Branch — A branch said " Smith of Derby Will clock you in the best way, and «8 nea^ ipeetiag will be held at Holy Tijnity Cbiuch, Darweo, on Satnrday, eternity as possible," iV. BKLL NEy^ AHP RINGUSS' RECOKb. HANDBEI.I. HEARS & STAINB4NK, MUSIC. WHITECHAPEL BELL FODNDRT. Taa toltewlag’placM ara arrangsa as per list 4 in W. G 's Catalosrne, vi*., fonr octaves in BSLFRISS AND CLOCK TOWERS tNSPRCTBO. ’ th»^fomatio scale G, 25 to G 04. 8 ringars. No. a. Selection “ Don Giovanni” .. 3s, od. No. 31 Bine Bells of Scotland (3 varia­ ERECTED COMPLETE tions) •• • • •• •• •• *s. cd. ©ijtttrclr gicUe No. 89, Grand Selection "Der Fries- chntz “ ...... od. IRON, STEEL, OR OAK FRAMES. No. 136. The BJb9 Danube W alti .. 3s. ed. No. 163. Choras from Martha.. .. as. 6d. Also the following can be had arranged as Old Bells Tuned or Re cast. Peals re-fitted and Rehung. above, or for larger peals and No. of ringers: tarms on application. Andante. Haydn’s Sur­ prise Symphony, Last Rose of Summer (three aOEOOIi BSLL8. MUSIG^AL BAJrD-SSLLa. viriations and finale). Old Folks at Home, variations and finale. Vesper Hymn, variaiioos FOUNDRY-----K8 TABI.ISHKD A.D. IBTO.------and finale, Woodstock March. The following are for 6 ringers. la bells, 32, & S i, WHITECHAPEL ROAD, LONDOH, E. thus— No. 261. The Swiss Toy Girl .. is, 6d. No. 26a lemmas Day (Wel^h Air)., is. od. No. 263. Captain Morgan's March .. is. od. No. 264. Nbrah, the Pride of Kildare 'JIE?and the Haael Dell...... * . . is. 6d. JAS. BARW ELL, No. 309. The Angel's Whisper and Bell FoMncfer. the Maid of Llangollen .. .. IS . 6d . No. 320. The Mountaineers’ W altz.. IS . Sd . iO, Ot. Hampton Bti, Birmii^||j|pin. No. 321. The Rose of Allandale March is CHURCH BELLS, with all reqaisitaPittiagsand S'ra4 |w<»k No. 322. The Pilgrim of Love Galop is. 6d. s in g ly or in Peals'. CLOCK and CHIME BELLS tO.anf size No. 282 O come all ye faithful, and and note. Lo I He c o ra e s...... IS . 6d . SCHOOL BELLS, with ringing arrangements soitable for ai^ No. 308 Italian and German Airs position. ( l i v e l y ) ...... IS . 6d . Existing Pea1$ economically and efficieatly restored, No. 114 In ®y cottage near a wood, CRACKED BELLS recas*, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS varied •• •» •• •• o

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No. leoe.-FOL. XXXI.] SATURDAY, JANUARY ii, 1913. P ricb O nb P bnmy' GILLETT & JOHNSTON, ALFRED BOWELL CROYDON, Surrey. BELU FOUNDER, CLOCKS—BELLS—CARILLONS. CHURCH BELL HANGER, IPSWICH. L eeds Vicarage, MAtssTONE. August 26th, jgig. T h e A u t h o r it ie s w r i t e :— Dear Mr. Bowell,— I have mach pleasure m telling yon Wimborne, Nov. 1911. oar bells at Leeds Church (all lo without exception) ron well, thanks to the most ‘•Our expert friends tell us eiScient way in which you carried out the that we have a grand ‘ ring,’ of restoration of them. which the town of Wimborne Some do ringers were here at an Asso­ may well be proud. ciation meeting this Spring, many of whom The old bells were so badly out have bad many years experience. And they one and all spoke of your work in -4 of tune one with another, that it way which should make you feel prond of is a great pleasure to hear a peal it. I shall always be pleased to bear testi­ of ten so perfectly in tune as ours mony to your excellent work on Leeds now are on the Canon Simpson bells, which for many years 'bad been in Principle.” such a bad state, and to act as a reference at any time you should require it; as Ifeel I We are, dear Sirs, cannot speak too highly of the work you Yours faithfully, and your men did here. J a s . M. J . F l e t c h e r , Vicar. I am, yours faithfully, H. R. H u g h e s . Frank Blount.) churchwardens. T om G o m er, FIRST-CLASS WORK. WIMBORNE MINSTER TENOR (30 cwt ) MODERATE PRICES. OF THE NEW RING OF 10. PERSONAL SUPERVISION.

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No. 1606. SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 1913. [V o l . XXXI.

IN THE BELFRY AT FARNHAM. doing with the bells. No one in Farn'ham oould deny that A PEAL BOARD UNVEILED. if everyone wais as effectual, as regular, as enthusiastic as thle ringers, then all would be well, and speaking to them There was an interesting little ceremony in the belfry for the last time as their Rector, he desired to thank th«n of the Parish Church on Tuesday evening in last week, for the regularity, loyalty and enthusiasm which they tod when Mrs. Lovett, who was accompanied by the Rector shown towards the bells and through the bells to thie whole and the Misses Joan and Penelope Lovett, unveiled a peal parish. He might have other bands of ringers, as he had board, which has recently been bung in the belfry. The bad before, but he had never known, and could never Rev. C. A. Hamilton and Miss Kate Sloman were also know, a band that was more absolutely everything one present, and all the ringers. could desire them to be. He wais sorry to think he could The Rector, having read a short service, Mrs. Lovett not take them down to Southampton to ring the new W ls- drew the curtain which had been hung in front of the new which were to be put into St. Mary’s tower. Some of board, and having done so, said it gave her great pleasure them did walk a good distance every Sunday, but he was to unveil that record. She believed it was many- years afraid that not even their enthusiasm would allow them to since the bells were first rung in that tower, and they had go to and from SouthamptXDn every Sunday. He did been rung on many famous occasions— after the battle of hope, however, that some day in the summer they would Trafalgar and the battle of Waterloo—and she thought be able to go down to Soutbampton and that he and Mrs. those who had rung the bells since she and the Rector (bad Lovett would have the pleasure of entertaining them there. been at the Rectory were worthy descendants of those (Applause). ringers. (Hear, hear). It must heed perseverance and Mr. Edwards said the ringers would very much like the energy to make good bellringers, and she believed they opportunity of ringing the first peal on the new bells. had all got that. The people who lived at the Rectory The visitors then signed the record book, and the pro- sometimes found the bells a little loud, but then they lived ceedingis terminated after the band had rung one or two so very near, and she never heard anyone wihb lived at a touches. little distance from the church sj^ak other than highly of Farnham befls and Farnham bellringers. (Hear, hear). Mr. Edwards (conductor) then read the various records THE RECORDS. painted on the peal board, and commented on one or two of them. He also thanked Mrs. Lovett for sparing the The writing on the board is as follows, the various _ time to come and unveil the board, and said the ringers particulars being written in panels :— ■ . appreciated her kindness very much. He would also like On February 27th, 1909, in 3 hours, a peal of Grandsire ; to thank Misis Slbman for being present, and the Rector Triples, 5,040 changes, Holt’s Ten Part: 1, J. W. Russell; for all the kindness and consideration shown to them 2, C. Edwards; 3, F. A. Barnett; 4, W . H. Lowman; 5, during the time he had been Rector of Farnham. In E. Clapshlaw; 6, A. Baigent; 7, T. Upshall; 8, W . ^Sher- conclusion he would like to point out that the number of fieldi; conductor, T. Upsball. peals recorded on the board broke the record for the On February 19th, 1910, in 3 hours 5 minutes, a peal of number of peals achieved in the same space of. time. Grandsiiire Triples, 5,040 changes, Parker’s Twelve Part; (Applause). 1, W . H. Lowman; 2, G. Upshall; 3, F. W . Elliott; 4,, A. Baigent; 5, J. W . Russell; 6, T. Upshall; 7, C. Edwardsi; * ENTHUSIASM ACKNOWLEDGED. 8, W . Sherfield. Conducted by C. Edwards'. The Rector, in the course of a short speech, said he was On May 20tb, 1910, in 3 hours 25 minutes, a peal of Bob just going to remark that surely sucb another record couM Major, 5,040 changes : 1, A. J. LeClercq; 2, C. Edwards; hardly be found, and he attributed that to the enthusiasm 3, G. Upsball; 4, W..H. Lowman; 5, F. A. Barnett; 6, t . ' of Mr. Edwards. If everyone in Fambam put the same Upshall; 7, J. W . Russell; 8, F. W . Elliott. Conducted enthusiasm into their work as he did into his work ais by C. Edwards. Rung half-muffled as a token of respect ringer and conductor, and could enthuse other workers as to his late Majesty King Edward VII. he did the other ringers, there wouM have to be tablets On June 22nd, 1911, in 3 hours 3 minutes', a peal of all over Farriham commemorating the splendid achieve­ Grandsire Triples, 5,040 changes, Parker’s Twelve Part: - ments done. W hat they had done hiad been done only 1, A. Smith; 2, A. Baigent; 3, C. Edwards; 4, G. Upshall; because of their enthusiasm, and he was proiud to think 5, J. F. Laker; 6, E. Clapshaw; 7, T. Upshall; 8, H. that bis name wiouild go down to future generations Kimber. Conducted by C. Edwards. Rung in honour of attached to such a record as that. In some form or other the Coronation of King George V. and Queen Mary. that room was perhaps, with the exception of rooms at On December 23rd, 1911, in three hours, a peal of Stead,- ’ the Castle, the oldest room in Farnham, and the bells were man Triples, 5,040 changes, Thurston’s Four Part :. 1, put in that tower long ago, but hie did feel that the present A. T. LeClercq; 2, G. Upshall; 3, C. Hazleden; 4, A. H. ’ ringers did credit to thie traditions of the post and the Fulling; 5, R. Blake; 6, T. Upshall; 7, C. Edwards; 8, ' enthusiasm of the past. As they knew, he was one of W. Sherfield. Conducted by C. Edwards. those who valued very much the continuity of things and On August 7th, 1912, in 3 Hours 15 minutes, a.peal of of handing on from generation to generation whatever was j Grandsire Triples,, 5,040 changes, Parker’s Tw.elye P a rt; ' good in the past, and that was what they as ringers were | 1, C. Edwards; 2, G, Up^all; 3, F.'A, Barnett; 4, J. T, 570 THB BELL NEWS AND RINGBRS* RECORD. Jan. XT, 1913.

Heaaman; 5, W. Horne; 6, E. Clapshaw; 7, T. Upshall; and ringers from St. John’s Church, Leicester. The 8, A. R. Elkins. Conducted by C. Edwards. Rung fully Bishop of Leicester (the Right Rev. Dr. Clayton), con­ muffled as a token of respect to the late W. H. Lowman. ducted the consecration service, assisted by the Rev. On November 30th, 1912, in 3 hours 3 minutes, a peal F. H. Joscelyn (Blaby, Rural Dean), The Rev. W. D. of Oxford Bob Triples, 5,040 changes, Parker’s Ten Part: Thomas (Rector of Desford), and the Rev. C. B. Good­ 1„ W . G. Elkins; 2, H. Chaffey; 3, A. J. LeClercq; 4, C. acre (Thornton-Curtls). Among the congregation were Edwards; 5, G. UpshWl; 6, E. Clapshaw; 7, T. Upshall; Mr. and Mrs. Lacey, Mrs. C. B. Goodacre, Mr. H. 8, A. R. Elkins. Conducted by C. Edwards. Rung in Watters and Mr. R. Orton (Churchwardens), Mrs. honour of St. Andrews’ Day. Rev. Neville Lovett, Watters, Mrs. Orton, Mr. and Mrs. Burdett, Mr. and Rector; W , T. Coleman, A. H, Stevens, E. Kempson, Mrs. Cook, Mr. E. D. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Dilks, G. Elphick, chkirichwardens. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dilks, Mrs. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. To this thene might now be added the following : A peal Irwin, &c. of Grandsire TripJes, 5,040 chlanges, in 3 ihburs : 1, W . G. The usual form of evensong was conducted by the Elkins; 2, E. King; 3, A. J. LeClercq; 4, A. R. Elkins; Rector, the lessons being read by the Rural Dean and the 5, F. A. Barnett; 6, E. Clapshaw; 7, C. Edwards; 8, W. Rev. C. B. Goodacre. Prior to the service, the clergy, Sberfield. As a farew:eirto the Rev. Neville Lovett, Rector choir, and churchwardens proceeded to the belfry, where of Farnham. Dr. Clayton offered up the dedicatory prayers, which were It is interesting to note that Mr. E. Clapshaw, who,se followed by a brief peal by the ringers, and the hymn name appears several times on the board, has been a “ Lifted safe within the tower.” member of the Famhiam band of ringers for 47 years. The Bishop of Leicester, in his address, observed that it was one of the singular charms of England that it had such a large number of interesting and beautiful Parish DESFORD CHURCH BELLS. Churches. If one went abroad, into other European coun­ DEDICATION BY BISHOP OF LEICESTER. tries, one was in the habit of finding great cathedrals and large and magnificent town churches such as could equal, After a silence of some ten weeks the three bells in Desford if they did not surpass, anything to be seen in this Church, wlhiich have for 300 years performed their sancti­ country, but he did not think there was any other land fied duty witht>ut intermisision, were run again on Monday where the Parish Church was quite what it was in England. night, having been re-cast and reinforced to complete a In their own district in the Midlands t!hey were singularly peal of six. The chiurcb of St. Martin, which has only happy in that way. As a general rule the church was by recently been re-opened after undergoing restoration, bo e far the most beautiful building in the whole parish, and its brigfetest appearance under the combined influences of they could see at once, as soon as they looked at it, what renovated fittings and Christmas decorations, and a large it was intended for. There was nothing private about i t ; congregation assemblted to participate in a dedicating ser­ it was intended for everybody. And so, though each one vice which marked the completion of the scheme of had hi's own home, yet none the less each one felt, ‘ ‘ After renewal. Thie whole peal of bells was the gift of the all I have my place in the church; that is my home in the members of the Goodacre family,, whb for over 100 years highest of all senses. ’ ’ Thle parish dhurch had, generally resided at Desford Mill, and took a prominent part in local speaking, stood from age to age, and the affections of the affairs, and they are ascribed to the memory of Mr. Joseph people clung round it. Therefore it was not at all an un­ Halford Goodacre. The additions to the previous peal common thing to find in their churches all sorts of family consist of the tenor, fifth and first bells. The total weight memorials. It was only natural it should be so. Proceed­ of the peal is 36cwts., the largest bell measuring 3ft. 3in. ing, Dr. Clayton reminded his hearers that the purpose of in diaitpeter and weigliing lO^cwts. The supports are iron the present gift was (1) to give the church a voice; (2) to and steel framies with the latest and most approved fittings. preach, as it were, the great truths of the Gospel far and The quaintly-worded inscriptions on the bells read as wide by means of the bells as each great season of the follows Christian year went by ; and (3) to invite men to come into Treble— “ Ring in the true, in memory of Joseph Halford the courts of the Lard’s House to join in the services in Goodaore, 1912.” His sanctuary. 2nd— “ God saVe the King, 1675. Re-cast 1912, in The offertory on behalf of the general funds amounted memory of Joseph Halford Goodacre.” to ;£2 12s. 6d.—The .churchwardens received from Mr. 3rd— “ lesvs bee ovr speed, 1658. Re-cast 1912, in T. W. Everard (Bradgate House) a letter regretting in­ memory of Joseph Halfo^' Goodacre.” ability to attend, and enclosing a cheque for the renovation 4-tihi—“ Newcombe of Leicester made mee, 1609. Re­ fund. cast: 1912, in memory of Joseph Halford Goodacre.” After the close of the Service, the first 720’s of Treble 6th^—“ God bless His Church, in memory of Joseph Bob and Plain Bob Minor were rung by Miss L. A. Will­ Halford Goodacre, 1912.” son, 1; T. H. Hardy, 2; A. Mason, 3; E. Jackson, 4; Tenor— “ Guard and bless our Fatherland, in memory F. W. Herbert, 5; W. Willson (conductor), 6. of Joseph Halford Goodalcre, 1912.” The bellfounders entrusted with tWe work were Messrs. J. Taylor and Co., Loughiborough. GILLINGHAM, KENT. Of thte Goodacre family the district still possesses one meniiber in the person of Mrs. Lacey, of Newtown The bells of this ancient Parish Church, originally a peal Unthlank, a sister of Mr. Joseph Godd&cre. The deceased of five, were re-cast in 1700. In 1737 a treble was added gentleman’s brothers are thle Rev. C. B. Goodacre (Thorn- to make six, and in 1811 two trebles were added to com­ ton-Curtis, Ulceby), who assisted in the dedication service, plete the octave. Many attempts have been made to have them restored, without success, until at last it became and Mr. Thomas Goodacre, of Gorleston. Th!e congregation assembled during the preliminary dangerous to ring them. It was then decided, after nearly pinjing of thl9 t>ells by a party consisting of Mr. Wilson two years silence, to have something done, and tenders )an. It, 1915 THE BBLL AtID ItmG&RS ftlECORb. 5^1

were invited from several firms. After due consideration, thie Vicar and Churchwardens decided to place the order ANOTHER WORCESTER RINGER DEAD. with Mr. A. Bowell, of Ipswich. The whole of the bells and wood frame were cleared out Mr. THOMAS MALIN. and taken to the works. The two trebles have been re­ cast,, also the 7th>, which was cracked; the other bellsi have The funeral of Mr. Thomas Malin, one of W orcester’s been quarter turned and all canons reimoved, the whole well-known bellringers, took place at Astwood Cemetery tuned on the latest principle and hung in a new steel frame on Sunday. He was for nearly 40 years associated with resting on stout steel girders with all new fittings. campanology in the city, and for about 30 years rang the Sunday evening last, the 5th inst., was the time ap­ “ Curfew” at St. Helen’s Church, until btxlily infirmity pointed for the re-dedication. The Mayor and Corporation compelled his retirement. Besides members of his family and members of the Ancient Court Leet were invited to attending the funeral, there were present, to pay a last attend in state, who mustered in good force. Canon farewell to a departed comrade, Messrs. B. S. Hill, B. Hill, Denham (from Rochester Cathedral), the special preacher, A. Hill, J. H. Hill, W . C. Jones, H. Wilkes, W . Powell, gave a splendid address to a large congregation on “ The W . Banks, G. Hinton, J. Morris, J. Perry, T. Lane, C. Message of the Bells.” Gregg, T. Brown, W. H. Johnson, W. Page, G. Checketts, The bells, were rung dtiring the day, before and after W . Stone, N. Wale, members of the Cathedral and other each service, in various methods—good touches of Grand- Guilds of Bellringers in Worcester. At the conclusion of sire and Stedman Triples, Treble Bob Major and Bob the service at the grave side a course of Grandsire Caters Major being successfully brought round by members of on handbells was run, as a “ Last Post,’ by W . H. John­ the local band with friends from Chatham and Rochester. son, G. Hinton, W . Powell, W . Page, and G. Checketts. The ringing was much admired by the inhabitants, and The effect was very solemn and at the same time pathetic it is the general opinion of all that a great improvement and sweeit. The Churchwardens, Mr. A. Harding and has been made. The new bells blend beautifully, and the Mr. W . W . Harris (the latter having the charge of the way they are hung and the go and workmanship redound “ Curfew”) of St. Helen’s Church also attended. On to the credit of the firm and leaves nothing to be desired. Sunday for service at St. Helen’s Church the following This is the expression of all the ringers who tried them. ringers rang a quarter peal and other touches of Bob Major with the bells half-muffled as a token of respect to Mr. Malin : B. S. Hill, A. Hill, J. H. Hill, 'G. Checketts, " T h e B e l l N e w s ,” post free, is. 8d. per quarter, or J. Morris, 6. Hinton, L. Longney, W. Powell, W. H. 6s. 6d. per year Johnson, W. Edgington, W. C. Jones, W. Page.

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HOLY TRINITY GUILD, GOSPORT.

While gladly throwing our columns open for the discussion of G o e po r t.— For morning service at Holy Trinity Cbnrcb, on subjects of interest, the Editor does not hold himself responsible for Sunday, December 2znd, 310 Grandsire Triples. *G. Annells, R. Gardner, H. Slater, * . Neater, H. Ford, *E. Brown, H. the opinions expressed by correspondents. 0 Reynolds (conductor), J. White. '^‘Longest touch. On Christ­ mas day, for Evensong, 1200 Grandsire Doubles, being ten i20s, each called differently. *E. Brown, H. Ford, R. Gardner, H, SUPERLATIVE. Slater, H. Reynolds (conductor), J. White. Longest touch on tbe bells since igo8, the Guild having been reformed in May S ir,— In the Preface to the Collection of Legitimate last after a lapse of several years. Methods it states that Superlative, in common with all THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. other Double Treble Bob Minor methods, will not pro­ duce the extent of changes. This double method I append Milton next-Gravesend.—On Tuesday, December 3rd, 720 Plain Bob. G. Collins, H. Argent, J. Buries, F. Hayes, G. will produce a 720 w r w three times. Jones, F. Mitchell (conductor). On Sunday, Dec. 8th, 720 Grandsire Minor. H. Argent, F. Hayes, G. Jones^J. Buries, G. 123456 Ambrose, F. Mitchell (conductoi). On Tuesday, Dec. lO th , 730 Plain Bob, G. Collins, H. Argent, G. Jones, G. Ambrose, F. 214365 Hayes, R. Smith (conductor). On Sunday, December 15th, 720 124356 Plain Bob. G. Collins, H. Argent, F. Haye, J. Buries, G. Jones, F. Mitchell (conductoi). On Sunday morning, December 22nd, 213465 720 Oxford Bob. H. Argent, J. Buries. G. Ambrose, G. Jones, 231456 F. Hayes, F. Mitchell (conductor). The same evening, 720 324156 Plain Bob. On Saturday ' evening, December 28th, 231465 touches of London and Cambridge Surprise, Ox­ 234156 ford and Kent Treble Bob, Oxford Bob, Plain Bob and Grand- 324516 sire. In addition to the local band were Messrs. Holden, Brench- 235461 ley, and Ashenden from Meopham; R. Smith, Swanscombe; and F. Barton from Southwbld, Suffolk, an honorary nbn-fesi- 325416 dent member of tbe above Association, who was on a visit to 234561 the district. On Sunday morning, December 29th, 720 Oxford Treble Bob. G. Collins, G. Jones, J Buries, F. Barton (con- 325461 ductor), R. Smith, F. Mitchell. The same 720 Plain Bob, G. 234516 Collins, H. Argent, G. Jones, F. Hayes, J. Buries, F. Mitchell 324561 (connuctor). On Tuesday evening, December 31st, with the bells half mofBed, to ring out.j tbe old year. 720 each of Grand• 235416 sire Minor and t’lain Bob. G. Collins, G. Jones, J. Buries, F. 325146 Hayes, J. Avis, F. Mitchell conducting Grandsire, and J. Buries 321564 Plain Bob. This was the 50th 720 by J. Avis with the Milton 235146 ringers, and rung as a birthday compliment to Mrs. John Avis. -321546 At midnight, to ring in the new year, 720 Plain Bob. G. Collins, 312564 H. Argent, G. Jones, F Hayes, J Avis, F. MitcheH {conductor).

135246 D e p t f o r d .—On New Year’s Eve, December 31st, 1912, at St. 315264 Nicholas, an attempt for Holt’s Original collapsed at the 1694th 132546 change, owing to the sudden indisposition of one of the ringers. 135264 J. Law, T . W . Richardson, A. G. Bennington, T. Deal, T. H. Hawkins, A. J. Ford, G. H. Daynes (conductor), A. Papworth. Another method is produced by the 2nd leading instead At St. John’s Church, for watch-night service, a quarter-peal of of the 6th making 5th with treble behind, also the same Grandsire Triples in 41 rains. R. Fosdike, F. W. Richardson, with treble at l^ d . F. S. Bacon, J. Law, A. G. Bennington, T. Eatrterby, W. J. •Yeurs&c., Jefkies (conductor), W. Daynes. F. D EN C H . THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. H ig h W y c o m b e (Bucks.)— On Sunday, January 5th, tor eve­ ning service at the Parish Church, 1321 Stedman Caters in 56 mins. A. F. Ashman, G. White, W. Phipps, P. K. Biggs, E. Marlsfaam, R. Coles, J. W . Wilkins (conductor), S. T. Goodchild, B. Page, A. J. Hoing. On Monday, January 6th, for practice. JOHN SMITH S SONS, 516 Stedman Cinques, being rhe longest touch on twelve bells MIDLAND CLOCK WORKS, by a local band. R. Coles, S. T. Goodchild. G, F. Williams DERBY. (conductor), W. Phipps J. W. Wilkins, E. Marlsham, F. K. Biggs, Telegraphic Addresa— ______F. Hayes, J. Gransbury, G. White, B, Page, C. Ssakb. Clocks, Derby." ^ ° yCLOCKS & CHIMES Tel. No. 569. H o r n se y (Middlesex) — At the Parish Church on December for St Paul s Cathedral 31st, for watch-night service, 720 Plain Bob Minor (42 singles), Beverley Minster, Belby Abbey, in 28 mins. H. Smith, F. Riagroae, W. Diton A, Howell, M. Cathedral, Thurles Cathedral, Fensom, C. H. Ross (conductor). On January ist, to ring in the Trinity College (Cambridge;, Belfast Assembly, New Year, 720 Plain Bob in 27 mins. H . Smith, F. Ringrose, Hall, Magdalen College (Oxford*, and many others to W. Dixop, F. Fensom, M Fensom, C.»H Ross conductor). Lord Grimthorpe’s designs. In 1897, writing to the Vicar of Minohinhampton, Lord Grimthorpe WANTED.— Peal of Eight Handbells, second-hand ; saidSmith oi Derby will clock you in the best way, and as near tenor G.— Address R e v . F . M o l i n e u x , Colyton Vicdrage, eternity as possible." Devon. }an. It igi^. fU E BELL MfiWs a n d ^BCOftD. s n

PEALS OF LONDON SURPRISE MAJOR. TWO PEALS OF SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE.

By F r e d e r ic k D e n c h , London. B y t h e S a m e A u t h o r .

5088. 5-88. 23456 M B W H 23456 M B W H

52436 — 35426 - X 34625 - 35264 X 54263 - in & 5th 26543 - - 64-^35 X 32465 - 64352 X - 63425 24653 X - 26435 45236 X 46532 - 45362 X - 23564 - - - 25463 X - Twice repeated ; 4th, 5th and 6tb extent in 6ths. 56234 X X 63542 5088. 62345 X - 36245 - 23456 M B w H 23645 - 54632 - 42635 — 36245 - 36524 - - 42563 - 52364 - 36524 - - - 35264 “ 64523 - in & 51b 23564 - 42635 X 45236 X - - - 62534 34256 . 35426 - - Twice repeated. 42356 - 34256 23456 TWO PEALS OF TREBLE BOB ROYAL.

4th, 5th and 6!h extent in 6ths. B y H. P r ic e . 5120. 5056. 23456 M W H 23456 M B w H 56342 I 2 2 65432 - _— - 24536 - 65243 2 2 43526 - X 42563 ' 2 32465 X 2 X - 45623 52364 46253 2 36524 - - 23564 - Repeated; 3-6 extent in 6ths.

46532 - — — 5120. 25634 - - 53624 - X ■23456 M W H 32546 X 24365 X 62534 2 54263 X 26543 - - 26435 2 2 52643 - 34625 2 2 34625 - _ - 36245 I 2 23645 — 32465 I 2 Repeated ; 5-6 extent in 6ths. 54632 - _— 26435 - - 63425 - X THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. 32654 X PuLHAM (Norfolk).—On Sunday, December 29th, for morning 42356 X ■■ service at St. Mary Magdalen, 576 Superlative Sorprwe Majew, 35426 - - E. Borrett, E. Whiting, C. Baker, J. Allen, E. Whiting, W. 23456 - Roope, C. Roope, F. Roope. For evening service 784 Double Norwich. F. Borrett, A. Roope, A. Smith, C. Baker, W. Roope, 4th, 5th and 6th extent iu 6ths. F. Surridge, C. Roope, F, Roope, tHtC N&WS AND ItiMGEkS' RECORD. Jan. .II, 19x3.

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THE PEAL RECORD FOR 1912. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSCCIA.TION AND LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. W e desire to tender our congratulations to Mr. A. W. Grimes, of Haggerston, on his peal record for the year Oh Saturday, Dicember 28. 1912, f» Three Hours and ThiHv Minutes, just ended. To have rung 114 peals, mostly on tower A t t b b C b h s c h o f S t . M a r g a r e t , W e s t m i n s t b s , bells, is an accomplishment of no mean order, and one A PfiAL OF CAMBRIDGE SURPRISK ROYAL, which must have entailed a great sacrifice of time and an 5040 CKANGBS. Tenor 26J cwt. expenditure of energy which few men ot average physique C haslhs T . C o le s . . ..T reble. Rbubsh Samdbbs .. ., 6. are able to spare. The record stamps Mr. Grimes as Isaac G . S h a d e ...... 2. W altsr Pebkiss . . . . 7. E r n bst P y b ...... 3. JftMSs E . D a v is ...... 8. somewhat out of the ordinary run of ringers, and gives him F rank B e n n e t t ...... 4. Aifsbd W. Grimss .. .. 9. a position which it will be difficult to equal, much more to B kkteam PRgWBir .. .. s- William P v b ...... Tenor. excel. Not so many years ago the total number of peals Composed by John C a b t b v , and Coodacied by W il l ia m F ye. rung by all the bands in one year would not equal the 'First peal of Royal in the mathod, number in which he has rung. The first year of which a record is obtainable gives a total of 156 peals, and it is THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND THE quite conceivable that going back a few years from that LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. one would find that less than 100 peals bad been rung in a On Monday, December 30, 1912, in Thre» Hours and Sixteen Minutes, year. At any rate the performance of Mr. Grimes is a A t t b b CBUKca o p S t , Jim b s , C l k s k e n w e l l , meritorious one, and one which shows the great improve­ A PEAL OF BRISTOL SURPRISE MAJOR, ments which have been made in the method of hanging 5056 CHANGES. Tenor ax cwt. 3 qrs. 25 lb. bells, contributing as they do to their easier handling and Albebt Tubnee ., .. TrelU , R bubbn Sandsbs . . .. 5. better “ go.” Bbrib\m Prbwbtt .. .. 2. Aifeed W. Gbimhb .. .. 6. One other ringer, Mr. Bertram Prewett, has, we gather Cbarlbs T. Coles .. .. 3. Ja m b s E . D a v i s ...... 7. from a peal report published in our columns this week, Frank Bbmmett . . . . 4. Ernest Py« ...... Tenor. reached his century, a record on which we presume he will Composed by G abrijl Lindoff, and try to improve during this year. We shall expect to see Condncled by BsBTrAM Prkw ett. some others whose totals approach very closely to the 100, This is the lootb peaf ruog by the conducSor daring 1912. make eflorts to beat the record. SOUlhWARK, LONDON. THE ANCIENT SOCIETY OF COLLEGE YOUTHS. F u lh a m .— On December 31st, at midnight, a quarter peal of On Saturday, January 4, 1913, in Four Hours and Fifteen Minutes, Grandsire Caters (1259 changes), in 50 mins. W. Worsley (first quarter-peal in the method), E. A. Arthurton, R. Harvey, At T b s C a t b b o r a l C b u r c b o f S t . S a v io u r , H. G. Owen, L, Attwater, W. J. S. Knights (first quarter-peal A PEAL OF CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE MAXIMUS, with a bob bell), A. W. Darlington, W. J; Troughton, J. W. 5280 CHANGES. Tenor 50 cwt. Driver, G. F . Edwards. Composed by A. Spittle, of Dudley, E dw in H orrhx ...... T reble. W il lia m H. P asmore . . 7. and conducted by J. W. Driver. H arry R . P asm ore . . . . 2, FRSDBttCS D bmcb . . 8. C b a ll is F . W in n e y . . . . 3. F rederick J. H a r d y . . 9. SOUTHOVER (Lewes).—On December zgth, a quarter-peal of T homas F a u lk n er . . . . 4. JoBN W . G olding .. ..1 0 . Grandsire Triples, in 47 mins. G. Richardson, E. J. Pannett, H e r b e r t L angdon . . . . s. A l f r b d B. P eck . . .y 11, G. Piper, F. S. Sturt, A. J. Turner, R. J. Dawe (conductor), D, H b n b y R . N ew ton . . . . 6. W illiam T. C oce br ili. ..T « x o r , Turner, Composed by A. ]. Perkins. Composed and Conducted by F ^ bd br ick Dhncb. S76 f U E M l l ItfiWs At«6 RINGERS* Jan. l i , 191^-

®l7e $lvot»ince«. BABNET, HERTS THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON BRUTON, SOMERSET. DIOCESAN 3 UILD. BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. Oh Thursday, Decembir 26, 1912, i» Three Hours and Twelve Minutes, On Saturday, Diember 21, 1312, it Two Hourt and Fifty eight Minuta, At ths Church of St. John the B a p t is t , A t t b b P a b is h C e o k c b , A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 504'] CHANGES; A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE DOUBLES, 5040 CHiiNaES. P a r k br ’s T w b l v e -P a r t . Tenor 26| cwt Tenor 27 cwt. R o be bt R o f f b y ...... Treble. JoBN S o m p t b r .. .. ** 5. H. Millbournb...... Treble *T W b it k ...... 4. W il l ia m C h il d s . . . . 2. C b a r l b s J. T rickbr . . 6. W. Casdv* ...... a. E. F. CCEID ...... 5. F r a n k A . M ilnb . , . . 3 John A b m str o n g . . . . 7. T. G . V iN C B N T ...... 3 *T, M b k b i f i b l d ...... Tenor. H e n r y B d r l in g b a m ^ . . 4. W a l t e r S o e r ...... Teno*. Cocdocted by E. F. Crebo. Conducted by John A r m st r o n g . •First pea!. First peal on the belis. The ringers of the 2nd and •First peal of Grandsire; also his fi'st peal for 15 years. This is 4th belong to the Bruton company; i and 5 to the Castle Cary the first peal on tbe bells since being rehaag by Messrs. Mears and company; 3rd and tenor to the Ditcheat company. Stainbank, tbe ■' go " of them being all that can possibly be desired. FULBOURN, CAMBS. TIPTON. STAFFORDSHIRE. THE ELY DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD. AND THE DUDLEY AND DISTRICT GUILD. On Thursday, December a6,1912, in Two Ho»rs and Thirty-seven MintUes, (C.E.M.S. Peal). A t t h e C h or ch os» S t . V igor a n d A l l S a i 'it s , On UoHday, December 23, 1912, t* Three Hours and Two Minutes, A PEAL OF MINOR. 5040 CHANGES; Being 720 each of Cambridge Surprise, Double Court, Oxford and A t t h e P arish C h c b s b , Kent Treble Bob. Double Oxford, Oxford Bob. snd Plain Bob.' A PEAL OF GRANDSIRB TRIPLES, 5040 CHAN E S ; 3 Tenor 14 cwt. H o lt’s O r ig in a l . Tenor 12J cwt. H b n r y B a d c o c k .. Treble W il lia m S co tc h e r . . . . 4. H owabd F, SuiTa* .. ..Treble. H arry S. SM iia .. 5- L odis G M a l l io s . . . . 2. o s b p h P a g b ...... 5. W illia m R. S m all . . . . 2 A tF lB D R ow lbv 6 .. . John S t a l l b y ...... 3. Ja sil D. B o t t r b s s . . , , Tenor S a m o b l P e a r c e ...... 3. John S mith . . 7. B bnjamih G oogh .. .. 4. G b o e g b W il m a m s ..T en or. Conducted by B a sil D. B d t tb b ss . First peal in seven m'^thads by the ringers of the treb'e and 5th, and Conducted by Alfred Rowl^v, is believed to be the first on tbe bells. •First peal. First peal on the bells by the C.E.M.S. Enog with the bells half-mnfSed as a tribute of respect to the late Miss C. A. UCKFIELD, SUSSEX. de Vine, beloved sister of the Rev. Wilson Thomas de Vine, m a , THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCI.\TION. r .d , of Wednesbury, and Vicar of Tipton. The deceased was On Thursday, December 26, 1912, it Two Hows and Fifty Minutes, interred at Stevenage, Herts, on tbe above date. A t IBB C h d r cb o f T b e H o l y C boss, EALING, MIDDLESEX, A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CH AN G ES; THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCI.\TION AND LONDON Thurstans’ Fonr-Part. Tenor 12 cwt. DIOCESAN GUILD. GaoiiaB H. Howsa .. ..Trebh, G b or g b A d e b ...... 5. " J ambs L iver m obb, JUN. . . 2. B b b t C b a l l ^n ...... 6. Oh Ihmsday, December 26. 1912, in Three Hours and Twi Minutes, A l b e s t H abman .. .. 3. K bith H a r t .. .* .. 7. A t C hrist C h u b c h , Oliver Sippbtts .. .. 4, Alfred J. Tornbr .. ..t e n o r . A PEAL OF BRISTOL SURPRISE MAJOR, Conducted by Kbitb Hart, 5056 CHANGES. Tenor 13 cwt. 3 qrs. 21 lb. The above ringers represent eight towers in tbe Associitisn, G eo rg b S fb n cb r .. ..Treble. B brtram P r e w b t t .. 5- I saac G. S b a d b ...... W il l ia m P v e . . . . 6. BUXTED, SUSSEX. G bor qb R. P v b ...... 3 A l f b s o W . G b i u e s .. 7- THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. C b a r l u T. C o l e s .. .. 4. E b s b s t P » b . . . . On Thursday, December 26, 1912, in Two Hours atd Fifty-five Minutes, Composed by A it b o r K n ig h ts, aad A t t h e C b u r c b of S t , M a r g a r e t , Conducted by B e e t r a m P r b w b t t . First peal in the method on the bells. A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR; 5924 CHANGES. Tenor iG cwt. A l f r e d J. T u bnbr .. ..Treble. Oliver Sippbtts .. .. 9. LAVENHAM, SUFFOLK. Jam bs L iv b r m o x b , io n . . . 2. Albibt Harman .. .. 6. THE ELY DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. A s t b u b W. G r a v b t t .. 3 A lb e b t D. SroNB .. .. 7. G eo r g b H . H ow sb. . . . 4 Kbiih Hart ...... Tenor. On Thmday, December 26, 1912, in Three Hours a'-d NimteeH Minutes, Composed by G a b r ie l L in d o f f , and Conducted by K e ith H a r t . A t T3 B Chusch of SS. Peter and Paul, A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CH AN GES ; THORNHAM MAGNA, SUFFOLK. In t b s O xford V a r ia tio n . Tenor 23 cwt. in D flit. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. A rTBTJB SVMONDS . . ..Trtblt R o bert W ild in g . . . . 5. Oi Thursday, Dec.mbsr 26, 1912, in Five Hours and Ten Vi\utes, STBDMAN H. SVMONDS . . 2. W il l ia m F a y b bs . . . . 6. A t t h b C h urch o f S t . M ar y , W a l t e r R a d l e y . . . . 3, W . R . John POCLSOM . . 7. F r bd x, D b w b l l . . . . 4. T homas P e Y K E ...... Tenor. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MINOR, 10,080 CH AN G ES; Composed by J. R e e v e ;, and Conducted by S. H. S ym om d s. Being 720 each of Cambridge Surprise, Norwich Surprise, London, Burton, City Delight. College Pleasure, London Scholars' Pleasure, First peal in the method by 2, 3. 5. 6, 7 and tenor meo, and first peal in tbe method on tower belis by the 4th. College Exercise, Duka of York. Violet, New London, Woodbine, Kent and Oxford Treble Bob. C h a s l 'cs N un n ...... Trib’e. A lp h a e d s J. B e r r y . . .. 4. A u c k la n d (New Zealand)-— O n Sanday, November 24th, for E ow abd Y o on g s . . . . 2. L eo n a «d L a s t ...... 5. morning service, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples was rung W illia m C lo v b r • • • • 3. I Gbosgb Cattbrmolb ..T e u w , at St. Matthew’s Church. J. F. Colgrove, N. Smallwood, J. Conducted by G Cattbrmolb. Heather, E. J. Hamblin, O. Throssell, A. J. White, S. C. Ham­ First 10 080 in fourteen Treble Bob Minor methods by Uie Norwich blin (conductor), F, Barringer. Association, jan. ti, i g i i fiiE S^Ll i4e W § a i 4d r e c o r d .

PAINSWICK. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. WOLLK.STON, WORCESTERSHIRE. GLOUCRSTER & BRISTOL DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION. (The Ancient Society of Painswick Yonths.) On Friday, December 27, ig i2 . in Two Hours and Fortv-three Minutes, On TiiarBday, December a6, 1913, in 3 Hours and 12 Minutes, AT TBB CH D R Ca OF ST. JaMES, At the Parish Church, A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANQBS; A PEAL OF QRANDSIRE TRIPLES. 3040 CHAN

A t t b b C a o R e a o r S t . N i c b o l a s , A PEAL OF BOS MINOR. 5040 CHANGES; A PEAL OF PLAIN BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANQBS ; Being seven 720s, each called diffarently. Tenor 13 cwt. Being seven 720s, each called differently, F b b d k . s. W . B o t l b r ..TrebU. JoBN Cbarles Tinker .. 4. W illia m D ickbnson .. .. 2. JOBN T90MAS Laoo .. .. s- Tenor 16 cwt. 2 qrs. ia E. C h ar le s H bn r y B akrr .. 3. •HbrbbrtTorr ...... Ttnor. JoBM A. W b b s tb r * . . ..Treble. G eo r g b R. N ew to n . . 4. Conducted by F r bd k . S. W. B b t l b b , S t a r l b y H . G u f v im * . . 2. Jam bs R . G r ib v in . . . . 5. E r k a . W e b s t e r * . . . . 3. JoHM W a ltb b s ...... Tenor. 'First peal of Minor. First peal on the bells, and mug as a birth­ day compliment to tbe conductor. Condncied by G eo r g e E. N ew t o n . •First peal. T te land dedre to thank Mr, W. Webster for bis geaeiOQS bosplta'ity at the cooclosion of the peat. BELBROUGHTON, WORCESTERSHIRE. WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION. HUGHENDEN, BUCKS. On Saturday, December 28, ig i2 , *n Two Bom'S tt,^d F.jtv-one Msnutee, THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. A t t b b P arish C b d r c b , On Friday, Deotmber 2 7 ,191a, in Three Ho*rs, A P E A L OF MINOR, 5040 CHANQES; A t teTe C b o r c b o f S t . M ic a a b l and A l l A k g b l s , Being 720 each of Doable Oxford, College Singl?, Oxford Bob, A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, Canterbory, and Plain Bob. 3040 CH AN GES. Tenor 12} cwt, Tenor 13 cwt. W i l l i a m A. GABKAWAvf Tnbr«, E r n b s i C. L a h b b r t 5- W alteb J. Bsetbbbton ..Trible John B ass...... 4. W iL M A M H. F0S8BU. .. 3, John Evans .. .. 6. C b a r lb s E. P bbk in s .. 2, R o be r t M a tth ew s .. . . 5. Jbssb E ldridgb...... 3, Gboegb A lldbr •h W il l ia m S h o r t...... 3. Jo bn B a r b e r ...... Tenor, ^AHRY BuNOAVt .. .. 4, GsORfiB MARTm ..Tenor. Composed b y G. L i n d o ff , and Condactad G bosgb Conducted by W. Sbobt. 57§ tHE BELL NEWS AND RINGSRS' RECORD. Jan. t t , 1915,,

SEDGELEY, STAFFORDSHIRE. BRIGHTON, SUSSEX. THE DUDLEY AND DISTRICT GUILD. THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, December 28, igtz, in Three Hours ani ElevtH Minutes, On Saturday, Dicember 28, 1912, in Two Hours ani Forty-one Minutes,

A t t h e C h urch of A l l S a in ts, At thb Church of St . N ic h o la s, A PEAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5040 CHANGES. A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 d ^ A N Q B S ; Tenor i6Jcwt. T h d r sta n s' F our-P a r t . Tenor i6| cwt. am bs iv er m o r e R ich a r d S t s s d w ic k . . . . 5. F rb d b r ic k E v a n s * .. ..TreiZe, B b ' jam in G o u g h . . . . 5. J L , }0N. ..T reb U . ohn A i b e e i S t o n i ...... 6. , S a m u e l P a ARCS...... 2. John Goodman, s e s ...... 7. J C a f p ...... 2. D. Thomas Griffiths*.. .. 3. W il l ia m M il ls . . 7. C b a r e b s P al m e r . . . . 3. K e it h H a b t ...... 7. G eo rg e A des ...... 4. B e r t C b a l l e n ...... Ttnor, HBBBBST SBEPPARDt •• 4- John Goodman, JON .. ..Tenor. by K b it h H a r t . Composed by H H u b ba r d , and Conducted by John G oodm an, ju n , Conducied •First peal of Bob Major, -f First peal of Bob Major with a working bell. First peal of Bob Major as conductor. This peal was rung on BRIGHTON, SUSSEX. (be occasion of Holy Innocents Day. THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. On Monday, D;cemier 30, 1912, in Three Hours ani Sixetn MintUts, KILLAMARSH. DERBYSHIRS. A t t h e C h urch o r S t . P b t b r , THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. A PEAL OF SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR. (ShefHsld District Socfety.) 5088 CHANGES. On Saturday, December 28, ig ta , in Two Hours and Fifty Minutes, Philip A llfrey ...... Tr^h. R ich ard S t r b o w ic s . . . . 5. A t t b r C h d ech of S t . G ilbp, A rth ur W. G k a v e t t . , 2. A l b b c t H arm an . . . . 6, A PEAL OF SURPRISE MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; John C a p p ...... 3. W illia m C . H a r t . . . . 7. O l iv e r S ip p b t t s . . . . 4, K e it h H a r t ...... Tenor. Being 720 each of London, Wells, Beverley, Chester, Carlisle, York, and Durham. Tenor 11 cwt. Compased by N a th a n J, P its to w , and Conducted by K b it b H a r t . Frbderick Pass .. ..T r M i. Geobgb Bdbnham .. .. 4. H arry G r e a v b s . . . . 2. W. H . T u r to n ...... 5. T, A. H owbs-S m ixh .. .. 3. C haelbs S e ve r n .. ..T en o r.

Conducted by C. S b v e b n . First Surprise peal by the treble and 3rd ringers. SHEFFIELD, YORKS. THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. BELGRAVE, LEICESTERSHIRE. On Saturday, December 28, ig iz , in a Honrs and 40 Minutes, THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. At 31, Burgess Street, On Saturday, Decemler 28, 1912, in Three Hours ani Two Minutes, A PEAL OF BOB ROYAL, S040 CHANQBS. At thb Church o f S t. P e t s r , John Thorpe i-a. George Lewis 5 - 6 . A PEAL OP GBANDSIRE TRIPLES, 504D CHANGES; Clement Glenn Sidney F. Palmer... 7-8. G . W a ld ek ’s V ariation of J. J. P a r k bk's i 2 -P a r t . Tenor 14J cwt. R. Wilfred Collier 9-10. CaARLKs J. H u b b a r d ..T r e lU . E b n b s t M o r b is. . . 5- Composed and Conducted by George Lewis. S a m u b l C o t t o n . . . .. 2. F r bd Stan ifo b th . 6 .. . Umpire : T. O’Hara; Witnesses: J. Evinson and T. G. SareL A e i s u e j . B a l l a r d . • • - J0SI4H MOBRIS . . . • • ' 3 7 The coaductor’s and J. Thorpe's lootb peal. Also first peal on D ic k I l i f f b ...... •• - G eobgb a . W a lto n , ..T en or. 4 ten bells as conductor. Conducted by E r n e s t M orbis. Rung as a compUment to Mr. Cbas. Hubbard, who was 69 on January ist. FULHAM, LONDON, S.W. - THE ALL SAINTS SOCIETY, FULHAM, BURNHAM, BUCKS., On Monday, December 30,1912, in 2 Hours and 38 Minutes. THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. In the Belfry of All Saints Church, On Saturday, Dicemher 28, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-seven Minutes, A PEAL OP BOB ROYAL, 5040 CHANGES. A t THE C hubch of S t . P b t e r , A PEAL OP SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, Miss Elsie L. Bennett 1-2. Arthur F. Shepherd... 5-6. 5056 CHANGES Tenor 16 cwt. William Shepherd ... 3-4. Frank I. Hairs...... 7-8. James W. Driver ...... 9-10. Gbo5GE H. GuTTESiDGBt Trthle. t W il l ia m W e l l in g . . . . 5. W illia m A. GARRAWAVf., 2. Jesse E l d r i d g e ...... 6. Composed by Frank Bennett, and H b r e b r t C ox* ...... 3. G borg« M a r t in ...... 7. Conducted by William Shepherd. Joseph J. PARKERf . . . . 4. fQEORGS A l l d e b ...... Tenor, Umpire: W. J. S. Knights. This composition, now rung for Composed by John C a k t e b , and Conducted by G b o b s b M a e i i n . the first time, contains the 6th twelve times wrong and the same fFirst Surprise peal. 'First in the method away from the treble, number right. and was the first Surprise paal ou the bells, WISBECH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE. WALKDEN, L.'iNCASHIRE. THE PETERBOROUGH AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Tuesday, December 3 1 ,1912, in 2 Hours and 6 Minutes, On Saturday, Decmber 28, igi2, in Two Hours ani Fifty-seven Minutes, At "York Villa,” Wisbech, A t th b C hurch o f S t . P a u l ,’ A PEAL OP BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANQES. A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, Being seven 720s, each called differently. ' 3040 CH AN GES. Tenor 13} cwt. Arthur W. Wenlock... I, George Pincott* .. .. Ttebh. John W blsbv ...... j . *Thomas Haines ... 3-4. Robsrt Wallwork .. .. 2. TtTUS B a r l o w ...... 6. Horace Banham a. Stanley Andrews ... 5. Thomas W all WORK .. .. 3. John P o t t e b ...... 7. Ralph Narborough ... 6. Alfred Pottbr ...... 4. Joseph R id v a b d ...... Tenor. Conducted by Ralph Narborough. Composed by J, W . W ashbsook, and Condncted by {John F o itbb. *First double-handed 5000 and first ever rang in Wisbech in *First peal in the method. which one man rang a pair. -Jan. II, 1913, THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD 579

OXHEY, HERTS. WORK FOR SPITALFIELDS FOUNDRY. THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. A n o t h e r i o - B e l l P ea l for L an ca sh ire . On Wednesday, January i, 1913, in 3 Hours and 13 Miautes, At 43, Heath Road, Dalton-in-Furness, a Sown in Lancashire, with a A PEAL OF STEDMAN CINQUES, 5019 CHANGES. population of 15,000, will shortly be in possession of a fine ring of ten bells in its Parish Church. George N. Price ... 1-2. Geprge E. Howchin 7-8. Henry Hodgetts ... 3-4. Hubert Eden 9-10. The new peal is to be cast in the well-known Spital- William Hodgetts... 5-6. Charles N Lenman II-I 3 . fields Bell Foundry, London, by Messrs. John Warner & Composed by Charles H. Hattersley, and Sons, who have been instructed to proceed at onoe with Conducted by George N. Price. the casting of the back eight bells, the tenor of which will weigh 22 cwt., and v/ill be in the key of E flat. It is Umpire : Thomas L. Simmons. This composition has the 6th tweniy-fonr coarses in 6ths place, with the bells in the confidently expected that there will be sufficient fuids in ttttams position throughout. hand tn enable the authorities to place the order for the remaining two treble bells in time to be hung in position in the tower before the ceremony of dedication takes INTERESTING CEREMONIES AT GUILDFORD. place.

Prior to the dedication of the bells at Holy Trinity STOKE-ON-TRENT.-On Sunday eveniijg, December 29th, Church, recorded in another column, an interesting at the Parish Church, a quarter-psai of Grandsire Triples ceremony took place in the belfry. Mr. B. Chorley, on (1260 changes). C. Woodward, G. Bloor, J. Woodward, behalf of the ringers, presented the Rector with a hand­ E. Sandon, H. Page. S. Churton, G. F. Page (conductor), some silver-plated hot-w ater jug, as an appreciation of J. Simister. many kindnesses which they bad received. It was inscribed: “ Presented to the Rev. E. C. Kirwan, m.a., Rector of Holy Trinity, Guildford, by bis bell-ringers, on B E L L H A N G E R S required. Good wages, permanent the occasion of the dedication of the bellf, December 29‘h, employment. Change-Ringers preferred. Apply John 1912.” The Rector, who suitably acknowledged the gift, W a r n e r & S on s, Ltd., “ The Spitalfields Boll Foundry, then presented a 14-day clock in oak case, subscribed for London. by the ringers, to Mr. H. L . Gariath, a member of the band for many years, who has now left Guildford, and F IT T E R S & T U R N E R S required. Must be good resides at Croydon. The gift was a recognition of his Change-Ringers. Apply John W arner & Sons, Ltd., services to the band, a token of the esteem in which he “ The Spitalfields Bell Foundry,” London. was held, and an expression of the good wishes entertained by his ringing colleagues for his future welfare and prosperity. G A R D E N E R S.— Wanted at once two men for private After evensong, when the bells were again rung, Mr. place; age 18 for Greenhouses, 25 for Lawns, &c. Churchwarden Lunn unveiled an alabaster tablet in the Churchmen and Change-Ringers. For particulars apply: belfry, recording the first peal of London Surprise Major C. E d w a r d s , Ridgway Road, Farnham, Surrey. rung by a local band in the diocese of Winchester. This peal was rung on February 8th, 1910, by the Holy Trinity W A N T E D at once. General hand for Country Iron­ men, and the tablet was presented by the Rector aad monger’s Workshop. Used to Hot and Cold Water, churchwardens. Tinwork, Plumbing, etc. Permanency to good man. Must be a Change-nnger. Apply stating wages, references, Ilklev (Yorks.) — On Christmas Day, for morning etc., to F, M o r g a n , Ironmongers, Bell Street, Talgarth, service at the Parish Church, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Brecon. Triples was rung in honour of the 21st birthday of one or the local ringers. S. Rayner, A. South, W. Cook, C, Stephenson, T. W. Crawshaw, W. Stubbs, J. W. Biikin, PEAL CARDS. *C. E . Spencer. On New Year’s Eve a date touch of You want to keep a record of the peals in which you ring. Grandsire Triples, 1913 changes, in i hr. 12 mins. S. You can get them nicely printed on tinted bordered cards Rayner, A. South, H. Verity, C. Stephenson, R. R. Rich­ from this Office at is. id. per doz., post free, if the mond, W . Cook, J. W . Bitkin (conductor), C. E. Spencer. order is sent accompanied by Postal Order when the peal Composed by C. Jackson, of Hull. is sent for insertion ; otherwise the price is is. 6d. Sena for N orwich.— S t. Peter Mancroft, December 31st, for the specimens of new selection, which surpasses any others yet midnight service, a quarter-peal of Bob Major (1264 sent out. A Ringer writes:— “ I aad the rest of the band changes), in the tittums, on the“ Gibriel” eight, in 44 are very pleased with such nice cards as you supply.” mins. G . Day. D. G. Potter, A. Hubbard (composer and W e can also supply Records of Peals printed on large conductor), H. J. Borrett, F. H. Phillips, J. Freeman, G. Cards, tinted and with grandly illuminated borders, suitable Mayers, C. W. Bullen. First quarter-psal of Major by for framing and hanging in your Ringing Chamber, at the treble man. 3s. 6d. each. A customer w rites:— “ I must thank you for the SITUATION WANTED as Verger, where a business beautifully printed peal-board of ‘ Newton peal.’ It was could be added. Carpenter and Joiner would instruct a indeed past my expectations, and we are delighted with band in change-ringing. All Standard Methods. 6, 8, or it.” 10 bells. C. R, Lilley, Linley House, Cheddar, near “B e l l N e w s ” O f f i c e , Taunton, I, Selborne Road, W althamstow, London, N.E, 580 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. ]aff. 11^ 1913,

DEATH OF AN OLD COVENTRY RINGER. the tenor at Stoke Church, Coventry, to a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples. M r . W illiam G il b e r t . His funeral took place on Monday, December 30th, and The death of William Gilbert, which occurred on in the evening the Stoke band rang a peal of Stedman Christmas Eve after a short illness, takes away the last Triples with the bells half-muffled as a token of respect to survivor of the old St. Michael’s company of ringers, bis memory. Coventry, and thus one of the few links connecting this fine peal of bells with change-ringing is severed. HOLY TRINITY BELLS, GUILDFORD. He was 72 years of age, and had been a member of the St. Michael’s Company from an early age to the time the D e d i c a t i o n S e r v i c e . tower was declared unsafe (some 27 years ago), and since then had been steeplekeeper at Trinity Church up to his The bells of Holy Trinity Church, Guildford, have just death, and, assisted by his sons, used to chime the eight undergone restoration at the hands of Messrs. Taylor and bells of that Church, which are in a wooden campanile, Co., of Loughborough, who have recast the treble, 4th, and unsafe for ringing. 7th, and tenor, and have retuned and rehung the whole He only took part in one peal, that being when he rang peal in a heavy iron framework. A new floor has also the tenor of St. Michael’s on Easter Monday, April 17th, been laid down in the belfry, and various other improve­ 1877, to 5003 Grandsire Caters, conducted by the late ments carried out. Originally the Bishop of Winchester Henry Ba&table, of Birmingham, but he took a keen was to have bsen present to conduct the dedication service, interest in change-ringing, and about seven years ago rang but his lordship was prevented by illness, while the Bishop of Guildford was also un­ avoidably absent. Under the cir­ cumstances the ceremony was JOHN TAYLOR & CO., performed by the Rector and Rural Dean (Rev. E. C. Kirwan). After the dedicatory prayers, a course of Stedman Triples was rung by Messrs. C. Willshire, J. J. Jones, H. LOUGHBOBOUGHf Leicestershire. L. Gatfath, S. Radford, J. S. Gold­ smith, C. Hazeldea, B. Chorley, FOUNDERS of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL and A. H. Pulling. the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the World In the course of a brief address the Rector after congratulating the " This is unquestionably the grandest ringing peal in England, and therefote in parish on the completion of the the world.” The late Lord Grimthorpe, K.C.— Times, Nov. 30, 1878. work, gave a history of the effort made to raise the money necessary FOUNDERS OF “GREAT PAUL* to carry out the restoration, which had cost Of this had been subscribed in sums varying from id. to ;^50, leaving some £'35 still to be collected. Not only did the subscribers include members of their own congregation, bnt persons from other churches had con­ tributed, as well as some Noncon­ formists. The rev. gentleman also gave a short history of Church Bells and their uses, concluding with an appeal for a generous col­ lection to clear off the debt. Several touches were afterwards rung, the doyen of the Winchester Guild, Mr. John Heathorn (who will shortly complete his goth year), taking part.

AUSTRALIAN AMENITIES. Tkt T n m 3«ri.n. fa M ih ’t OaMtAo/, OuUlm. As a supplement to the report of Also Fonnders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals ot Worcester, Newcastle a visit of Sydney ringers to Mel­ on-Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary's), Dublin (St. Patrick's), Christ Church, N.Z. bourne, which we published last Singapore. week, Mr. R. F. Deal, a well known Also “ Great John " and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster; and the ring of ringer of the latter city, writes con­ Ten at the Imperial Institute. firming what was reported, and 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, regrets that at St. Paul’s Cathedral Wakefield, Middlesbrough, Kepdal, and Londonderry; and the Sydney and Adelaide where is the only ringable peal in Post Offices in AuatrAlia. Melbourne, no encouragement is Also th: chime oi belis at Ames Collegs, Iowa, U.S.A] given to ringing, and says that most Aod tlie.raQMt " Q najiw a!" of Etotef CttbedrtI of the ringers h^ve left the tower, Jan. I I , 1913. IH B SELL ilSW S AND RINQSRS* RBCOKD ili

the Maidstone District will be held at Aylesford 00 Satnrday, . Jannary i8th, 1913 Bells available at 3.30 p.m. Short service at 5 p.m., followed by the usual business meeting. Subscriptions are The charge for the Insertion of Notices under this heading Is Sixpence for DOW due. G. M oore, D is, Sec. 36 words, for the first insertion; repetitions at half that price. Notices slwuld come to hand not later than Wednesday morning. 71, Florence Road, Maidstone.

The Ancient Society of College Yaaths.— Established 1637.— The Lancashire Association. — Liverpool Branch.— A meeting Meetings for practice will be held at St. John's, HackoeT, on Janaarv wi 1 be held at St. Nicholas, Liverpool, on Saturday. Jannary i8th, 2isl; St. MagoDs, Lowar Thames Street, on the i6th and Be'ils ready at 5, Meeting at 6.30, W alisr Hdghbs, Sec, 30th; St. Mary-Ie-Bow, Cheapside. on the 2tst; Southwark Calha 3, Shrewsbury Place, Garston. dral on the 28th. St. Magnus 7.30 p m , the others at 8 p.m. Society for the Archdeaconry of Stafford.— Quarterly meeting at Also at St. Mary’s. Walthamstow, oa Saturday evenings. A Perry Barr, Saturday. January i8ih. Bells available at 3. Service, dis'.rict meeting will be hell at St. Mary Abbots. Kensington, on with address at 5.30. Tea at 6. Those intend ng to be present please February ist. Tower open for ringing at 3.31. Eveasons! at 5 30. send word not later than January 14th to Tea in the Vicarage Halt at 6.15. Will memberB ictending to be 15, Rugby Street, Wolvarhampton. H. K n i g b t , Hon. Sec, present kindly let me knew by January aSth. The subscription of 10, 8d. which entitles members to vote on m^tteis of finance is now due, Worcestershire a’ dOis'ricts Association.— Ncrthero Branch — and should be paid before February 28th The next quarterly meeting will he held at Oldbury on Satnrday, Jan. WlLtlAM T. COCKERILL, HOO. SeC. iSth. Service in tbe Parish Church at 4.45 p m. Bells available at 32, Edgeley Road, Clapham, S.W. 3 . p.m. Tea at the Talbot Hoiel at 5.31, is. 3d, each. Business maetitsg after Will all those intending to be present at tea kindly let The Society of Rcyal Cumberland Youths.— The annual meeting me know on or before January 15 b, E, J, DowbSi, Hon. Br. See. will lake place on Sainrday, January nth. 1913,3! St. Marlin’s-in- 9, Edward Road, Bcurnbrook, Birmingham, the-Fields. Tower open at 3.30. Tea in the Vestry Hall at 5.3'>., at gd.^ach to those who inform me by the gth inst. Oorking aod LeatherbeaJ Di trict— The annual meeting of the F . B b n n b t t , Hon. Sec. above district will beheld at the Church Room, Dorking on Satnrday The London County Association late the St. James’s Society.— January iSih, 1913. Bells open at 4 D,m. Tea at 6. fallowed by Established 1824.— Northern Distiict.— The General Meeiing of this general meeting. R. U. Fkbsman, Hon. Sec. distrtct will be held at S*. Mary's, Islington, on Saturday. January Rectory Lane, Sbere, Surrey. 18 h, 1913. The tower will be open from 4 p.m. to 8 pm. Business Tbe Lancashire Associatiun — Manchester Branch.— The next meeting at 8.ij p.m. at Ihe Old King’s Head. All members and moQtbly meeiing will be held at Manch ster Cathedral on Saturday, friends cordially invited. J. Hen Sec. C o r n e o b d January i8th, Bells avai ablg from 5 p.m. Meeting in the tower at 7, 7D Morgan Mansions, Holloway Road, N. Vi7. W . WotsTENCsoFT, Branch Sec, The London County Associat or, late the St. James's Society.- Tbe Hertfordshire Association — A disieict meeting will be held Eslablished 1824.— Soulhern District.-The annnal meeiing will be at Aldenham cu Saturday, January 25th. 1913. Bells available at will be held on Saturday, January i8th, 1913, at St George's, Soulh- 4 p.m. Tea at Tbe Chequers at 5.30., 9-5. per head. It is hoped that watk. Tower open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Business meeting to fol'ow, members will make an effort lo attend. All riniiers welcome. F. A . S m it b , B on . Sec. H. E d e n , Hon. Sec. Western Division, 86, Gaskaith Road, Balham Hill, S.W . 43, Heath Road, Oxhey, W atford, The Middlesex County Association and London Diocesan Qui'd. North and East District.— The annnal meeting will be held at South­ The Warwickshire Guild,— 4. quarterly meeting will be held on gate (by kind permission of the Kcv, C. F. Peplovt) on Saturday, Jannary 2i

The Essex Association — South-Western Divinon,— The next The Kent County Association.—Lewisham District.— The next meeting will be held at St. Saviour’s, Walthamsiow, on Saturday, meeting will bs held at Greenwich on Sslurday, January 25th. Bells January nth, 1913. Bells available from 3.30 p.m. Shcrt service available at 3 p.m. Service at 6 p.m. Farther particulars next W3ek. with an address by the Vicar (Rev. G. H. Siddans), of St. Saviour’s, 34, A.deUide Road, Chislehurst, T. GnaoMBtiDGE, Honi Dis. Sec, at 5.30, Tea in the Parish Hall at 6 o'clock, followed by business meeiing. Members are reminded that annual subscriptions for 1913 The Kent County Associalion,— Tonbridge District.-Preliminary will b e d u e on Jaooary irih. H. R d u b n s , Hon. Dis. Sec. Notice,— The annual meeting of this district will beheld at Bden- 32, Verulam Aveoae, W altham stow, N .E , bridge on Saturday, January 25th, 1913. Further particulars next week. W. LAtTBR, Hon, Dis, Sec. The Lancashire Association. — Rochdale Branch. — The next 26, Duke’s Road, Tunbridge W ells, meeting of the above branch will be held at Whitworth parish church on Saturday, January iiih, 1913 Bells ready at 3.30, Business The Mid’and Counties Aesociation.— Tbe next qnarterly meeting meeting at 6.30. All ringers weScome. J, H, B a s t o w , Biaach Sec. will be held at Whitwick on Saturday, January 251 h. Bells ready at 13, Norman Street, Northmoor, Oldham. 2.30. Committee meeiiog at 4. Tea (ts. each) 314.45, both in the National School Will’those who intend taking tea kindly notify Mr. Stoke Archidiaoonal Association.— The monthly meeting will be H. Pegg, Market Place, Wbitwick, by the previous Thursday. The held at Newcastle on Saturday, Jannary nth, 1913. Committee request that all subscription op to end of tgi2 be paid in R e v . j . R eav, at once. W . K , W h i t e , Hon. Sec. J. Johnson, Hon, Secs. Worcestershire and Districts Association.— Western Branch.— The Lancashire Association.— Blackburn Branch.— A branch A quarterly meeting will be held at Malvern Link on Satnrday, Jan. meeting will be held at Holy Trinity Church. Darwen, on Saturday, 2s(b, Service at 4 prompt. Business meeting afterwards. The bells January nth, 1913, Bells ready at 3 o'clock. Meeting at 7.30 p.m. will be available. Tea provided. The Branch Seeretary should be 33, iap gh am jRoad, Blackburn. J. W a t s o n , Branch Sec. notified how many tc expect by the Wednesday prevtous. Madresfield, Malvern. R, G. K n o w le s . Branch Sec. The’ Kent County Associat'on.— Csnterbury District.— A meeting •will be held at Selling on Saturday, January i8ih, 1913 Bells avail­ The Hertfordshire Association.— Fastetn Branch.—A meeting able from 3 pm . iDivine Service at 5.15 pm. Tea, provided by S. will beheld at Cheshunt on Jannary 25’h, when the bells will be opan at Neame, Esq., will be taken at 5 30 p.m. Will all those members who 3.30. Further particulars next week. intend bsing present, ktndly let me know by Tuesday, January 14th, W . H. L a w b b n cb . The annnal subscriptions are now due, and may be paid at tbis meeiing. B. T b b n d b l i, Hon. Sec, Drayton, Berks.— Tbe dedication of the screen in Drayton Parish Bonghton. Faversbam. Chnrcb, erected in memory of the late Rev, F. E Robinson, is fixed to take place on Satnrday, February ist. Further particulars will be The Kent County Association.—The next qaarterl; meeting oi given later. fiiv, C. W, O, Jbhkvh, it. t a S BKLL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. HANDBELL MEARS & STAINB4NK, MUSIC. WHITECH&PEL BELL F0UHDE7. T is leilo'tring pieces are arrangad ae per lis^4 its W. O 'i CataiogOB, vi*., font octpes ib BKLFRiaS AND CLOCK TOWERS INSPKCTKD. the chromatic scale Q, *5 io G 04. 8 ringars. No. a. Selection “ Don Giovanni".. 3s od. No. 31 Bine Bells of Scotland (3 varia­ BM CTBi) COMPLETE tions) •• •• •• •« •• as. od; No. 89, Grand Selection " Der Fries- chntz" •• •• •• •• 4 8 , od, IRON, STEEL, OR OAK FRAMES. No. 136. The Blue Danube Walt* .. 3s. fid. N o 163. Chorus from Martha.. . . —as. 6d. Also the following can be had arranged as Old Bells Tuned or Re-cast. Peals re fitted and Rehong. above, or ior larger peals and No. of ringers : tarms on application. Andante, Haydn’s Sur­ prise SymphotiT, Last Rose of SBmoier (three 80E 03L BBLL8. MUSICAL HAJfD-BSLLS. variations asjd finale). Old Folks at Home, variations and finale. Vesper Hymn, variations FOUNDRY- ■8TABI.ISHKD A.D. 18TO.------(tad finale, Woodstock March, t The following are for 6 ringers, la balls, 32, & S3. WHITECHAPEL ROAD. LOHDOR, E. thus^ No. 261. The Swiss Toy Girl 18. 6d. No. 262 Lammas Day (Welsh Air).. IS . od . No. 263. Caplain Morgan’s March .. IS . od . No. 264. Norah, the Pride of Kildare JAS. BARW ELL, Lim&nH the Hazel Dell...... 18. 6d. No. .'iog. Tha Angel’s Whisper atsd Bell Founder* the Maid of Llangollen .. IS, 6 d . No. 330. The Monntaineers'Waltz.. I ------S . 6d- . SO, Gt. Hampion Bt„ Birmingham. No. 321. The Rose of Allandale March is. 6d. CHURCH BELLS, with all reqaisite Fittings and Framework No. 322. The Pilgrim of Love Galop xs. 6d. singly or in Peals, CLOCK and CHIME BELLS to anjp size No. 282 O come all ye faithful, aad and note. Lo 1 He c o m e s...... is. 6d. SCHOOL BELLS, with ringing arrangements suitable for any No. 308 Italian and German Airs * position. ( l i v e l y ) ...... IS . 6d. Existing Peats economically and efficiently restored. No, 114 In my cottage near a wood, CRACKED BELLS recast, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS varied ...... ts.od . reproduced in fac-simile when reqoired. OVER 300 PIECES IN STOCK. Men who are ringers sent to inspect Towers and report upon ti ^ the tune and condition of Bells and Fittings. SEND STAMP FOR CATALOODE. MUSICAL HANDBELLS tnned in Diatonic and chromatic WILLIAM GORDON, Scales in sets of any nambers. 44, Celtic Street, Webb Lane, Stockport. PATENTEES AND CONTRACTORS TO H^M. ROYAL ORDNANCE STORES FOR BELLS. Harry Stokes & Son, GHURCH BELL HANGERS, CHARLES GARR, Ltd,, WOODBUSI (B.S.O.), DEVON. BELL FOUNDERS, Harry Stokes & Soh having had a considerable number of years' experience in Church Beil Hanging, with confidence SMETHWICK, BIRHINaHAH solicits the patronage of the Ciersy, Churchwardens, and Riagers generally. The Ellacoihbe Chiming Hammers fixtJ, BELLS for Schools, Churches, etc., singly or in Peals, BELLROPES. BELL-ROPES. CHIMES FOR CLOCKS. Before sending for Eell-ropes, vrite to FRAMES in Best Oak, Iron or DAY ^ CO., Steel. CHURCH BELL-ROPE MAKERS, CHIMING MACHINES. 11. MABEET STEEF.T. OXFOED, FITTINGS of all kinds. Who timmfaciurt BtlhRopti of the very best qmUty. Bell Ropes. SOLD MSDAL BSHIBITION iSst REPAIRS and REHANGING.

Tba lats Rev. H . T. E l l a c o k b e . in writing to a distingaished ringer, said— ■’ The best SEND FOR.CATALOGUE. Bell Hangers sent to Inspect and Report maker of beil-ropes is D a y , of Oxford.'’ on Bells and Towers.

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No. ifto7.— 7 0 L . XXXI.] SATURDAY, JANUARY i8, 1913. P r icb O n e P bn n y' GILLETT & JOHNSTON, ALFRED BOWELL OROYDON, Surrey. BELL FOUl^biR, CLOCKS— BELLS CARILLONS. CHURCH BELL HANGER, IPSWICH. ;:r L e e d s V ic a r a g e , M a id s t o n e . " ' August 26th, igii. T h e A u t h o r i t i e s w r i t e :— D e a r M r . B o w e l l ,— I have mncb pleasure in tellingl'yoa Wimborne, Nov. 1911. oar bells at Leeds Church (all lo without exception) ran well, thanks to the most '•Our expert friends tell us efficient way in which you carried out the that we have a grand ‘ ring,’ of restoration of them. which the town of Wimborne Some do ringers were here at an Asso­ may well be proud. ciation meeting this Spring, many of whom The old bells were so badly out have bad many years experience, and of tune one with another, that it they one and all spoke of your work in a way which should make you feel proud of is a great pleasure to hear a peal it. I shall always be pleased to bear testi­ of ten so perfectly in tune as ours mony to your excellent work on Leads now are on the Canon Simpson bells, which for many years 'had been in Principle.” such a bad state, and to act as a reference W e are, dear Sirs, a.t any time yon should require it; as Ifeel I cannot speak too highly of the work you Yours faithfully, and yonr men did here. Jas. M. J. F l e t c h e r , Vicar. I am, yours faithfully, H. R. H ughes. FIRST-CLASS WORK. WIMBORNE MINSTER TENOR (30 cwt.) MODERATE PRICES. OF THE NEW RING OF 10. . PERSONAL SUPERVISION. ESTABLISHED 1820 John M e; and Sons, Ltd. Thos. Doble&Son, JOHN PRITCHARD, HAVB MACK CHURCH BELL ROPES §tll fa itg rn , BELL ROPE, Since the Reign of George III. 11, CANON STREETj Foe Eatimatea send weight of Tenori and TAUNTON, SOMERSET. CLOCK iUID CHW ROPE number and length of Ropes reqaired ta anu-rao'feurer, Belis huag with fittings of the mostI ap. JOHN ASTLET & SONS, Ltd proved principle. Old Bells recast,recasi new Baus supplied. Ropes------of the best make. LOUGHBORODGH. Rope Makers, COVENTRY. combe Chime Hammers fixed, Towers in­ 1, P. has had many years' experience spected, and estimates Inmished. in making BellrdpeSi and makes them ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, T, D * Son are ohang^ngers, and having only of the best quality. S and other GoodB of original design. had manj y e a r s ’ , expenence in Chntch Bell Boautiful Silk Peal Records, very attrac- Hanging, with ooafidbaoe solicits the patron­ tive. W . M a t t h e w s . ChBnge-Ringer, age of the Clergy, Chnrchwardens, and ringeis f m * m T AM ^PMCATIOKI Band Stfeeti gaoar^Uf li. THE BBLL NSWS AND RINGERS' RBCX)Ra Jan. i8, 1913.

LLEWELLINS ft JAMES, ir a c a s t l e q r e e n . BRISTOL Chnrcli Bells Bell Frames - Blngii & in lings, Bells recast to Note and B e h u n g . INSCRIPTIONS FAITHFULLY REPRODUCED. i_i_e:w ei_uirss <& jAf>/iE,s ii«> B r i s t o l . PRmTJNG! PRINTING!! WEBB & BENNETT, BELL ROPES. BELL ROPES. Church Bell Hangers & Tuners, THH VKRY BKST GEO. CARTER Mibb STRBET, Are made by Messrs. I KIDLIJ^GTOJ^, OXFOBD. (The Printer of this Journal) is prepared to execute Orders for all kinds of W. aDd B, are practical riogers, and having WM. SMITH & SON, bad considerable experience in Choich Bell GENERAL & COMMERCIAL Hanging and Tuning with confidence solicit (Established 1788.) the patronage of Clergy, Churchwardens and QOMKRSAL, LEEDS. Ringers generally. W. and B .’s Wronght Iron X Frames for Chnreh Bells are acknowledged to be one of Our Ropes are the First Pavonritea of the PRINTING the best kinds. Ezereisa. Towers inspected, Reports and Estimates Riasua u e invited to try Torkshire given. Ellacombe Chine Hammers fixed. Ropea with Yorkataire Bnd-Pieeea. At Reasonable Prices, consistent with good Bell Ropes supplied. workmanship. W. and B. hoDg the Bells upon which the longest peal of Double Norwioh, 17,034 changes, COFFIN WEBS No Order too small and none too large. was rung at Kidlington, by eight members of Of either Cotion, Plaz, or Hemp. the Oxford Diocesan Guild, on May 32nd, 1899. Actual weight of tenor 23^ cwt. aOHN SUI.I.Y, RINGING ASSOCIATIONS ChuroH Boll Hanaror May depend on any Orders entrusted to J. F. MALLABY A CO. Zineh, 8toj{umb«r, Sttmtraet. him receiving prompt attention. M a n .1 Bails to any aombar hnogon Ih* matt in 'o r s d pilnciplai. OIdBsntr»«ut.nRawBanirappUed. Cliirdi M lhiigw8 i lasieal J. S., baviiii had iMilderBble axptrlmea la Cbniob BS^LRINGERS Ball biiaglDgi with oonfideBoe aoUolti tba patronaca ol Iba alargy, ohaiobwardena and (logaia (snerally Requiring Printing of any kind will receive H a n M foinders, THB BLJLACOHBB CHIHB HAMlfBBS nZBO the same attention. BBLL KOPBS SUFTLIBD. BARNBY DON, DONCASTER. Send along your Trial Orders, and give FREDERICK WHITS, him an opportunity to prove his words. CHURCH BELLS hong with every des­ cription of the latest approved fittings,in Church Bell M anffer, PEAL CARDS. OAK OB STEEL FBAMES, APPLETON, BERKS. Bands or Individual Ringers who desire HANDBELLS, e£ ezoeUeut teas, made to to keep a record of their peals may have diaiSQis &sd ehrtiSKiie soalesi is sets MUFFLERS. >nr Bambsr aad ta say lisa, them neatly printed on plain or fancy Clapper-Mufflers made of Best bordered Cards. Specimens will be sent on application. Materials by experienced Ringers. HENRY BOND, Firm of over Thirty Years’ standing. (BttibUibed Hall-i-Cmtnt;.) Have supplied Mufners for peals of all weights and numbers. Also “BELL NEWS” WORKS Bell Founder Leather Rope Protectors. aaB 1. 8ELBORNE ROAD, CHDKCH BJILL HJLMaBB, WAKLEY, VyALTHAMSTOW, LONDQN N t- BT7BFORD, OXON. 165, Waterlop Street, Burton-on-TMnt> tins ani>

No. 1607. SA T U R D A Y , JA N U A R Y 18, 1913 [V o l . XXXI.

BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. THE SOCIETY OF ROYAL CUMBERLAND A \-ery successfiul meeting was held at Wincanton on YOUTHS. Saturday, January lltb . Although the weather was ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. frightfully rough and wet, between 50 and 60 were present at the meeting representing the following towers : Bruton, The Annual General Meeting of the Society was held Castk Cary, Ditchcat, Queen Camel, Templecombe, Buck- at St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields on Saturday last, and, despite horn Weston, North Cberiton, South Cadbury, and Win­ the wretched state of the weather, was attended by up­ canton. A short service was held in the Church, the wards of 30 members. Considerable disappointment was Rev. H. M. Spackman, vicar of Wincanton, officiated, felt that, owing to the restrictions prevailing at St. and delivered a \'ery instructi\e address, taking his text Martin’s, there could be no ringing after 5.1.5. An ad­ from Psalm xxvi., “ Be Thou my Judge, O Lord, for I journment was at that hour made to the Vestry Hall, have walked innocently.” The Rev. Spackman, in the where an excellent tea was awaiting, which had been course of his address, pointed out the position which generously provided by the Vicar, Rev. L. Shelford,' thie ringers held. The choir being in attendance, some fine reverend gentleman also personally welcoteing the Society miisic was heard from them!, making the service as brighit to St. Martin’s. as possible. After the service the ringers were \ery Mr. J. Parker was chosen to fulfil the duties of Master kindly entertained to tea in the Sunday Schoolroom by for the present year. Messrs. Dains, Bennett, Hardy and the Rev. H. M. Spackman and his churchwardens, Mrs. Hairs being re-elected to their resipective offices. Mr. C. Spackman and other ladies presiding at the tea tobies. Austin (Edmonton) and Messrs. H. J. and A. E. Rfadley ■\fter tea tihe business meeting followed. The Rev. (Shoreditch) were elected members, and the elections of Spackman was heartily voted to the chair the minutes eleven members in various towers were confirmed. It was of the last meeting being read. Mr. T. G. \’incent, sen., decided to hold the next quarterly meeting at W est Ham'. of Ditchcat, was chosen as president to the Branch for The Siubject of erecting a headstone to the memory of the the year 19L3, and Mr. T. G. Vincent, jun., chosen as late Mr. Arthlur Jacob was discussed at some length, it hon. secretary. Twelve new members were proposed and being eventually decided to allow the matter to stand over one tower affiliated to the Association. Marston Magna till the next meeting. was chosen as the next place of meeting, to be held in A pleasant evening was afterwards passed in the Hall, May next. Votes of thanks were accorded the Vicar for enlivened by songs and courses of several nlethods on thIe the use of the Bells and arranging the service, also to hand-bells. him and his churchwardens for their kindness in entertain­ ing the ringers to tea. The Vicar returned thanks, saying ORSETT RINGERS AT SUPPER. he was pleased to think the Castle Cary Brach had chosen Wincanton as a place of meeting, and whenever they felt ENTERTAINED BY THE VICAR. inclined to arrange another meeting at Wincanton, they On Thursdays, January 9th, the Ringers of the Church would be accorded the same welcome as they had been of St. Giles and All Saints, Orsett, were entertained to given that afternoon. This concluded the business. A their Annual Supper at the Rectory by the Rev. W . C. move was then made for the tower, where the bells were Bishop (Rector) and Mrs. Bishop. kept going to various methods until 8.30, bringing to a After a substantial repast, the rest of thie evening w a s close a very pleasant meeting. spent in harmony, songs being sung by Messrs. A. Keel­ ing, W . F. Fox, A. Merchant, B. and W . Harrod, J. C. Bridge, and T. Kimmings, and a good comic recitation DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE ASSOCIATION. by the Rev. W . Tupper (Curate). Also the riiigers gave 'I'he Northerin District Practice, held on January 8th at a good selection, of songs, interspersed with tunes and North Shields, was attended by ringers from four towers. changes on the hand-bells, accompanied on the piano by Some ringers rang their first touches in Grandsire and Mr. A. Merchant. 'Preble Bob, and some good practice was put in at Sted- A vote of thlanks was proposed by Mr. W. F. Fox and man Triples. seconded by Mr. A. Keeling (Captain of the Ringers), One of tihie “ objects” of the Durham and Newcastle and a very enjoyable evening wound up with “ Auld Lang Association is to se<.:ure the recognition of ringers as Syne” about 11 o’clock. * church workers; it was consequently a satisfaction and Before the supper, the Ringers had a pull on the Tower a pleasure to have a visit in the belfry from the Vicar of bells, and rang several 1208 of Grandsire' EkmWes, also North Shields. He expressed his interest in the pro­ fired the bells 70 times in honour of the 70th'birthday of ceedings, and informed the ringers that he is connected the Countess of Shannon, who is one of their .good friends, by marriage with the late Jasper W. Stiowdonj whose and often stays at Orsett Hall, the squire, Major W hit­ naime is familiar to every ringer as the author of “ Rope- more, being her nephew. Her ladyship sent a very nice sight.” letter to Mr. A. Keeling, thanking the ringers for their The next practice will be held on Eriday, January 24th, kindness in ringing, and also for:liKir good wishes, and from 6.30 p.m. till 9 p.m., at Benwell, wished the ringers a Happy New Year and many more tq 582 tH E BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. Jan. i8, 1913.

follow. The ringers were A. Keeling, B. Harrod, W. show that, while several irregular methods will produce Harrod, H. Chinnery, H. Joslin, and T. Kimmings, all the extent, there are only three other regular methods members of the Essex Association of Change Ringers, which will do so. One is shown in the quarter lead already also H. Field, H. Plowright, and C. Bridge. given, with seconds and fifths when treble is in front and behind respectively. The other two are seen in the follow­ ing half lead, which permits of seconds and fifths, or a whole pull in sixths and at lead, when the treble is in front THE AUTHORSHIP OF PEALS. and behind ;— 123456 To the Editor. 214365 Sir,— Mr. Hattersley, in his letter, says that the 1st and 123465 2nd peals of New Cambridge Royal, published in fiheir 214356 first letter, are not the same. And, likewise, the Hrd and 241365 * ith peals. Therefore, if No. 1 is not the same as No. 2, then it is 241350 absurd to say that it is the same as their 6,048 Superlative 243165 Surprise Major. The same can be said of the 3rd and 4th 423615 peals. 246351 A little further on he asks whether I copied or repro­ 243611 duced his figures. . “ H is,” mind you, when he admits 426351 that twelve of the fourteen courses that I used were as much mine as his. Then take away the course that con­ tains the key of the whole situation, which does not appear Yours, &c., in his peal. JOSEPH W. PARKER. No, I no more reproduced Mr. Hattersley's peal than he reproduced J. Reeves’, when he composed that peal of Treble Bob Maximus I had the pleasure of ringing in Sheffield some years ago. DOUBLE GRANDSIRE TRIPLES. Are we to take it that they have one “ Code of Morals By Dr. A. B. C a r p e n t e r . for themselves and a second code for other people ? Vours, &c., 5040. C x . LINDOFF. 10, Everton Avenue, 234567 235476 N .C.R., Dublin, January I4th, 1913. 672453 I 762543 1 476325 5 567324 5 764325 2 365472 5 257436 I 653472 2 DOUBLE TREBLE BOB MINOR METHODS. 452673 5 456237 5 654327 5 254763 5 356742 752346 To the Editor. 5 5 563742 2 467235 I Sir,—The method published by Mr. Dench in your last 765234 5 674235 2 issue, is sure to revive thie interest in this form of method. 267453 5 276543 5 Possibly some with all the requisite knowledge and experi­ Each part to be five times repeated, with HoU’s Bob- ence will endeavour to supplement the initial contribution. Single at the end of the 5th and loth parts. Certainly many without such necessary qualities' will essay First rung at St. Mary-on-the-Hill, Chtster, on January the same task. For the benefit of the latter, I may be 6th, 1913, conducted by Henry W. Wilde. permitted to show the critical point in building such methods. From 123456 to row A in the following, or 123456 any other, quarter lead, no difficulty arises. 213546 The procedure is the same as for a single 126364 THE NORWICri DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. method. At this point, however, it must be 215634 remembere^that, whatever thte nature of row A 251643 Thornham Magna (Suffolk)-On Sunday, January i2ih, A (odd or even), so must be the nature of the B 526143 for evening service, a touch of Cambridge Surprise. Also next row B. Why this is so is explained by nfter service a 720 Cambridge Surprise Minor. W . the fact that that between B and C being the C 251634 Clover, L, Last, J. A. Berry, E. F. Poppy, G. Cattermole, centre of the half lead, the pairs in front and W . J. Nevard (conductor). Rung to oblige E. F. Poppy behind must do thfe same thing, if the method is to be (Eye), and W. J. Nevard (Great Bentley, Essex), who was Rouble. This being so, row C will always be of a different on a visit in this neighbourhood. nature to B. Then if A and B are different, A and C will be alike, as will also be the corresponding rows in the second half lead. Thus, unless A and B are kept alike, W est E a l i n g . — On Tuesday evening, January 7th, for all the rows with the treble in thirds place will be of like a special Mission Service, 504 Stedman Triples, G. nature, and thIe extent is not available. Spencer, J. Crocker, G. Harbonr.T. Beadle, F. Goddard. Finally, I would point out that my own investigations W. Lawrence, J. J. Pratt (conductor), C. Ednards, jan. i8, igij. ttlE feicLL AND RINGEkS HkCORD. 583

THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. HANDBELL PERFORMANCES.

(R o c h d a l e B r a n c h .) We had the pleasure, one evening this week, of listening to a capital programme of items on handbells and tubular The monthly meeting of the Rochdale Branch of the bells by a party of boys from the Stockwell Orphenage. Lancashire Association was held on Saturday last at the There is not the least doubt that they have been well and Parish Church, Whitworth. Members were present carefully trained by their conductor, Mr. W . Partridge, representing Whitworth, Rochdale Parish, Balderstone, and deserved all the enthusiastic applause which greeted Glodwick, Oldham Parish, Middleton, and Todmorden them. The programme included tunes, chimes and Unitarian. The business meeting was presided over by the changes ; the time in each being well kept, and the striking Rev. J. R. Schofield, who was elected a life member of the good. All the music was arranged by Mr. Partridge. Association. One other member was also elected, Miln- row was selected for the next meeting. Afterwards the bells were kept going to touches of Grandsire Triples, CHANGE OF ADDRESS. Plain Bob Major, etc. Among the visitora present was Mr. P. Shepherd, of Birmingham. We are asked to note that Mr. Geo. R. Newton has re­ moved to Mossley Hill Mews House, Liverpool, from 6, Aigburth Vale. THE JACOB APPEAL.

F u r t h e r S ubscriptions . The followiag further subscriptious have been received The three old bells in the tower of St. Plran’s Church, by Mr. Howell:— i s. d. Perranporth, have been recast, and three others added. The new tenor weighs i2f cwt. Amount previously acknowledged...... 5 The Finchley Ringers (per Mr. W. Tubb) 3 A faculty hes been granted in the Winchestsr Consistory Mr. B. Foskett ...... 5 Court for the erection of a marble tablet in East Wellow Mr. Barnard (Wood Green)...... 2 Church to the memory of Miss Florence Nightingale. Tptal— 10 15 6 W AN TED . A second hand Church Bell. Full par­ “ T h e B bll N e w s ,” post free, is. 8d. per quarter, or ticulars as to size, weight, price required, founder, and 6s. 6d. per year note to P. E. B e x , “ Gwynant,’’ Bexley Heath, Kent.

BY ROYAI. WARRANT TO HER LA TE M A JESTY QUEEN VICTORIA.— 1857-1901. HIS LATE MAUESTY KING EDWARD VII.-1901-1910. HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE V. JOHN WARNER & SONS, LIMITED, le ll Spitalfields Bell Foundry, Spelman Street, LONDON, N.B.

ESTABLISHED 1763. 9mm

584 THE BELL NEWS Al^t) ]^1NG£RS' EtECO&D. Jao. 18, 1913

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, THE SURPRISE METHODS. LEYTONSTONE. Contributed by W illiam Snowdon, Past President of the T h e Y e a r s ’ R e c o r d . Yorkshire Association.) C h a p t e r III. {Continued.) The above Company and friends have rung the following A n n a b le ’s A tt e m p t a t C am bridge S u rprise M ajor. sixty-eight 7aos during 1912 Surprise methods: Cambridge, 9; London, 7; York, Turning to Monk's edition of the London Scholar’s book (J D : C. M.) we find, in 1766, the same irregular 7; Lincoln, 5 ; Ipswich, 5 ; Wells, 4 ; Durham, 2 ; Car­ 12345678 figures as arranged by Annable with 15837246 lisle, a ; Chester, 2; Beverley, 2; Chichester, i ; Wor­ ------as tbs lead end, and it was only on the appear- cester, i; Chelsea, i ; Norwich, i, Kent Treble Bob, 10; 21436587 ance of the “ Clavia,’’ in 1788, that we first meet Oxford Treble Bob, i ; Plain ^ b , 8. 12463857 with Cambridge Major with the correct plain- In doing so the following members took part; W. 21648375 bob lead-ends of to-day. This correct attitude Miller, 5i; W . Theobald, 57; H. Torble, 49; J. Moule, 26143857 of the “ Clavis ” is both interesting and curious, 38;.G. Dawson,30; G. A. Black, 27; S. Hurry, 25; F. 62418375 for Annable had been clever enough to produce 62143857 the complicated London on six with correct Doran, 24; A. Fiddis, 21; W. Doran, 18 ; A. Prior, 12; 26418375 leadends, whilst the authors of the “ Clavis ” R. Saunders, 10; H. Saffell, 8; G. Hayden, 5; A. Neale, 62481735 had shown themselves lax on this very point, by 5; G. L.Toyce, 3: W . Smith, 3; G. Hull, 2; T. Cran- 26847153 allowing several of their Minor Surprise examples field, 2; F. Freeman, 1; J. Sykes, i ; Y. Green, i ; E. 28641735 to appear as failures with irregular lead-ends. Andrews, i ; H. J. Tucker, i ; H. Gowers, i ; H. Rumens, 82467153 Now here in Major we have Annable slanting 1 ; E. T. Wigg, I. 28647513 and the " Clavis ’’ setting him right. For these Conducted by W . Miller, 49; J. Moule, 6 ; G. A. Black, 82465731 experts not only extended Cambridge and 84256713 London Major correctly, but also presented us 4 ; S. Hurry, 3; H. Torble, 3 ; W . Theobald, 2 ; R, 48527631 with Superlative Major, which, as we all know, Saunders, i. ______84256731 was their own prodaction, and bad correct lead- ends from the first. TREBLE BOB ROYAL COMPOSITIONS. It may therefore be worth while noting the alterations made in Annahle’s Cambridge in order to bring it into true line, as there­ To the Editor, from we may gain a guiding rule for further extensions. The rule appears to ran thus:— Reproduce the characteristic scheme S ir ,— Both the peals of Treble Bob Royal by Mr. and position of all the places as correctly as you can (as Annable Price in your last issue are old compositions. The first did in bis Cambridge) and then supplement these wirb others was composed by myself, and rung by the Royal Cum- (as few as possible) to secure the correct lead-ends. For we find berlands at St. Barnabas, Pimlico, on the 8th of July, 1879, the " Clavis ” inserts an extra internal place, fifth’s, with the treble dodging in 3-4, besides balancing this with a whole pull conductcd by the late George Newson. The next given behind; and in the next two rows the bell behind is brought to will be found on page 103 of Snowdon’s Treatise, Part II., make sixth’s. So here we have the origin of four bells lying as composed by J. Shaw, and was rung at Sheffield in still in a Surprise row, which many have thought barbaric, and April 1834, conducted by its composer. doubtless Annable was one of them! Yours &c., As the question of developing any further Majors from our 47, Richmond Road, H E N R Y DAINS. correct Minors, is beyond the scope and scheme of these papers, Barnsbury, ______and as most of os are happy in the possession of the three great examples of Cambridge, London and Superlative, we would have turned at once to Royal bad it not been for tbe unyielding THE LLANDAFF DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. nature of Cambridge in the matter of peal composition. In some valuable papers contributed to “ The Bell News ” in P e n t r e R h o n d d a .— On Sunday, January 5th, for morning service at St. Peter's Chnrch, a quarter peal of Grandsire 1887, Sir Arthur Heywood. now the President of out Central Triples, in 47 mins.. B. Davies, G. Cross, H. Page, G. Wines, Council of Church Bell Ringers, pointed out a simple solution W . Paga, j. Cross, T. Page (conductor), S, Weaver. First of the difficulty. The figures involved are appended in an ex. qnarter-peal by the ringer of the treble. On Monday, January planatory form made to take the shape of a treble-lead-end, 6th, for practice at St. Peter’s Chnrch, a qnarter-peal of Kent ending and beginning with rounds, the asterisks showing tbe Treble Bob Major (1280 changes), in 50 mins. H. Crabbe, G. variations which are confined to the front three bells. This was Cross, H. Page (conductor), G, Wines, F. Chamberlain, W. first known as tbe Burton (on Trent) variation. Subsequently Page, J. Cross, T. Page. First quarter-peal in the method by all however attention was drawn to the fact that Thackrah, of the band, and on the bells. Dewsbury, had arrived at tbe very same solution, publishing it in his book in 1852. Following this Sir Arthur, at a meeting of the Central Council, suggested that it was hardly fair to York­ shire to retain tbe title of Burton, and it was agreed to designate it New Cambridge Snrprise. It was also pointed out that JOHN SMITH & SONS, Superlative could be treated in a somewhat similar way, but no MIDLAND CLOCK WORKS, substantial demand has been made by our composers for a New DERBY^ Superlative, and it is to be hoped— seeing that this composition Triegraphio Addrws— is not very cramped— that we shall be spared any variations that are found unnecessary. Clocks, Derby." MAKERS OF CLOCKS & CHIMES Tel. No. 569. N ew C am bridge S u rprise, tor St Paul's Cathedra Beverley Minster, Selby Abbey 52381746 12345678 =>'52318764 21436587 Truro Cathedral, Thurles Cathedral’ *^5137846 12463857 Trinity College (Cambridge), Belfast Assembly) 52317486 21648375 . ' — Hall, Magdalen College (Oxford;, and many others to 25134768 26143857 Lord Grimthorpe’a designs. 21537486 62418375 In 1897, writing to the Vioar of Minchinhampton, Lord Grimthorpe 12354768 *26148735 la id :— “ Smith of Derby will oloek you in the best \vay, and as near 21345678 *62417853 9t«mHy as posiible." 12436587 62471835 |an. 18, 1913. TH^ B iL L illW S AND RINGfiRS‘ MECORD. 585

IN MEMORIAM. service, 5.30. At the service the Vicar, the Rev. G. H. Siddans, gave an eloquent and helpful address from the M r . E d w in R o s s T o d d . words of Exodus xxix. 34. In opening the Vicar said this was the first time he had the privilege of addressing a The death has occurred at his residence, Mill Road, body of ringers, and he had found a difficulty to decide SouthtowD, Great Yarmouth, of Mr. Edwia Ross Todd what to take for a text. He had decided on the ouly text (one of the earliest members of the Norwich Diocesan in ths Bible which made mention of a bell. After dealing Association) at the age of 64 years. The deceased came with the building of the Tabernacle, the rev. gentleman to Yarmouth in igoo, and was shortly after bis arrival went on to describe the many ways in which bells were admitted to membership in St. Nicholas Belfry. He was used in the service of the Church, quoting many saying for a time Master of the Pettistree company, and a good connected with bells, the superstitions attaching to them deal of his ringing was done at that tower, Wickham and many other interesting facts. Among other things he Market, Ufford and Kelsale. Altogether he had rung in mentioned the belief that the ringing of the bells quelled twenty-eight peals, his first on ten bells being at Great tempests and thunderstorms, quoting an extract from the Yarmouth in March, 1912, a 5040 of Grandsire Triples, accounts of the churchwardens of Sanwich who made a in 3 hrs. 28 mins. His great interest in change-ringing payment for the ringing of the bells during a storm. He caused him to be very popular with his brother ringers, also said that bells were originally made of iron, and were by whom he will be very much missed. four-square. Also that in several parishes in Yorkshire the The funeral took place at Gorleston-on-Sea, on bells were tolled on’ Christmas Eve, to signify that the Wednesday In last week, and was attended by many power of the devil was broken by the birth of Christ. This ringers. Among the many floral tributes was one in the was. known as “Ihe Devil’s knell”. Mr. Siddans further shape of a bell, sent by his comrades. Both before and emphasised the ministry of ringing. Just as the ringiag of after the funeral service muffled peals were rung at Gor- the bell on Aaron’s garment announced that he was going leston-on-Sea and Yarmouth. into the holy place, so did the ringing of bells now signify that the priest was going into the Church to perform a service to God, and that the people should come SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR. up to worship. TEA AND BUSINESS MEETING. Bv H e n r y D a in s . These functions were held in the Parish Room, where a 5184. substantial spread was laid out on the tables and thoroughly enjoyed. 23456 M W R 4 5 2 3 6 The Vicar, on the invitation of the Master of the 25634 Division, Mr. G. A. Black, presided over the business 4 3 6 5 2 - meeting, at which one ringing and two non-rioging 5 6 2 3 4 - - 3 6 4 5 2 members were elected. For the place of next meeting 63542 B 6 5 3 2 4 Hornchurch was chosen. 5 4 6 3 2 - 3 2 6 5 4 Mr. Black proposed a vote of thanks to the Vicar of St. 6 4 2 3 5 - 6 2 4 5 3 Saviour’s for the use of the bells, for arranging the service, for the use of the Parish Room for the tea and meeting, 3 2 5 4 6 - - 5 4 3 2 6 and for presiding, a compliment which was emthusiastic* 4 3 5 2 6 2 5 3 4 6 ally accorded. 2 4 5 ?6 4 2 3 5 6 Mr. Siddans briefiy replied, saying that in these stirring - 63254 bustling times it was difficult to get In more than the 6 5 4 3 2 - ordinary calls on one’s services, iEle was glad to meet a body of ringers, and to welcome them for the first time to 34256 - - 52436 St Saviour’s. So far as he was concerned he would be 5 3 2 4 6 3 5 4 2 6 pleased to have them at St. Saviour’s oftener, but people 4 5 2 3 6 2 3 4 5 6 who lived in the neighbourhood objected to too much This composition is upon a new plan, having the 6th ringing, and so their fine peal of bells could not be used so brought up plain at six of the last seven course-ends of often as otherwise they might be. each of its two parts, and contains the full extent of the During the evening the officers for the year, including changes with that bell in the Home position. Mr. G. A. Black as Master, and Mr. P. Rumens as Secretary, were re-elected. THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. B E LLH A N G E R S required. Good wages, permanent S o u t h -W e s t e r n D iv is io n . employment. Change-Ringers preferred. Apply J o h n W a r n e r & S o n s , Ltd., “ The Spitalfields Bell Foundry St. Saviour’s, Walthamstow, was the point to which London. members of this district hied on Saturday last for their annual meeting. To say that the weather was unpro- F IT T E R S & TU R N ER S required. Must be good pitious is to use only a mild term. The rain and sleet Change-Ringers. Apply J o h n W a r n e r & S o n s , L t d ., came down in torrents all the afternoon and evening, “ The Spitalfields Bell Foundry,” London. making travelling uncomfortable in the extreme. Yet in spite of this some forty members gathered from various G AR D EN ERS.— Wanted at once two men tor private parts of the district, and enjoyed a good time place; age 18 for Greenhouses, 25 for Lawns, &c. together. The bells of St. Saviour’s were available at Churchmen and Change-Ringers. For particulars apply; half-past three, and were kept going till the time for C. E d w a r d s , Ridgway Road, Farnban), Surrey. SB6 THE BELL HBWS Eii^GiSi^S' RECOKD. Jan. i8, igii.

The Jasper Snowdon Series. Poa.1 Tablets. M A R B LE T T E is the o n l y satisfactory a n d l a s t i n g ROPE-SIGHT. IS. 6d., sixth ed.: 150 pages; treats Plain Bob; material for Peal Tablets. Read these few extracts from Tes- commences on three bells. timoDials, which were quite unsolicited .— QKANDSIRE. 2S. 6d. ; second ed.; 264 pages; commences on five bells; complete with the Charts of W. H. Tbomfson, Esq . “ 1 am pleased to be etc. able to inform yon that STANDARD METHODS, as. 6d.; fifth ed .; revisad : Diagrams everyone who has seen it alone is. 6d.; 41 pages; Letterpressalooe is. 6d.; 100 pages. is very pleased with it. STEDMAN. as. 6d.; 275 pages, b y the Rev. C. D . P. D a v ie s , M.A., The Lord Bishop of Ro­ with an appendix by S ir A r t h o k H k vw o o d , Bart., etc., etc. chester, who dedicated it on Thursday last, ex­ TREBLE BOB. Part I. xs. 6d. ; second ed.: with appendix ; 108 closely printed pages. Part I I , sailed for Conductors only ; pressed his great admira­ very scarce; 2s. i}d ; 236 pages. tion of it." ‘ I am very pleased to DOUBLE NORWICH C.B. Major. At present out of print inform yon that the tablet SURPRISE PEALS, Cambridge, Superlative and London; supplied gives every satis­ compiling. faction. The Mayor of All post free, on receipt of postal order; from 12240 CH A N G ES Ludlow is very pleased that this work ^was en­ WM. SNOWDON, 24, Springfield Mount, Leeds. Ms.rCHARLES BOWER •7 "BEHJAMtN THOftP trusted to you.” 2*“GE-GEORGE,GARNETTRGE,GARNETT 8''‘BEN4AMlN.GILt 2 0 “ I must say that the S^'^JOSEPH MEUOR 9"’SAMUELBdOTH tablet gives every satis­ SIR ARTHUR HEYWOOD’S WORK. 4 " SAMUEL WOOD lO'^AlBERT^^DAMS 5'"JAMES WOOD ’ ; ll-’HARRY CHAPMAK faction, everyone being G'-WAITEB.W.-WOLSTEHCROFT TLNDi! JAMES GEORGE very pleased wifh the

THE CENTRAL COUNCIL.

C jp irtI m )i . P r e l im in a r y N o t ic e . The Second Session of the Eighth Council (23rd annual meeting), will be held at Newcastle-on-Tyne on Whitsun Tuesday, 13th May, 1913. Reports of Com­ mittees and Notices of Motion should reach me not later than Saturday, 12th April, in order that they may be forwarded in due course for insertion in the ringing papers. 60, QUEEN’S ROAD, P eck h a m , Hon. Secretaries of Diocesan or County Guilds or Asso­ ciations affiliated to the Council will kindly bear in mind that Affiliation Fees (2s. 6d. for each elected representative) London, s.e. become due on the ist inst., and should be forwarded to me without delay. The rights of representatives whose (Two minutes from Queen’s Road Station, L.B. & 8.0. Railway.) quota has not been paid are in abeyance until payment has been made. 1 shall be glad if they will at the same Late 155, Keeton’s Road, Bermondsey. time kindly inform me of any change in their own address since last year, or in that of any of their representatives, or of any change in the representation itself. C h a r l e s D . P . D a v ie s , Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. Maker to St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Fretherne, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. imperial Institute, Canterbury, Edinburgh, St. N.B.— Please do n o t make Postal Orders payable at Stouehouse, which is six miles distant. A)j>uns, Lincoln, Durham, Peterborough, Melbourne DIAGRAM OF UNION TRIPLES (1893), may be had Australia), Rochester, Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Man­ A gratis, on application by letter to W. H . T h o m pson, S, Sillwood Street, Brighton, to whom the unsold temainder bag chester, and Worcester Cathedrals, etc.. etc. been returned by the pubUsherai Jan. i8, 1913- i?HE B£LL NEWS AND ttSCOltD. 5^7

IMPORTANT NOTiClS. Will correspondents please note that all communications for CANTERBURY, KENT. insertion in “ The B ell News ” should be addressed to “ The THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Editor, ‘ T h e B e l l N ew s,’ i, Selborne Road, Walthamstow." OnThttniay, Dtctmber 26, 19 la, in Three Hours Twe»tv-sm» UintOu, In the past some have been addressed to the PubUshers, thus being delayed, and not reaching as till too late for insertion in At Christ Cborch Catbbdral, the current issue. A PEAL, OP STEDMAN CATERS, 5041 CHANOES. All business commun ications Should be addressed to “ Mr. Tenor 3a cwt. Geo. Carter, i , Selborne Road, Walthamstow,'’ F r b d k r i o s G. B r e t t ..Treble. E dwim G. Bobsobm .. .. 6. Hbnrv G. Faibbbass .. 2. F r a n k B b m n b t t . . . . 7. Notices of any kind, to ensure insertion in the current issue W 1L1.UM E . P it m a n . . . . 3. W il l ia m H b w s t t . . . . 8. should reach as not later than first post on Thursday morning CBABI.BS A. L b m a n . . . . 4. C b a r l b b W B r b t t .. . . g. Unless this is done we cannot insert them till the following week J. A r m iq b r T r o llo f b . . 5. Cbarlbs W. Plavbr.. , , Tenor. “ The B ell News " will be sent to any address in the United Composed by Jo b n C a b t b r , and Condncted by F ran k B b n i^b t t . Kingdom for is. Sd. per qaarter, or 6s. 6d. per year. Many correspondents when sending copy write a note asking CARHAMPTON, SOMERSETSHIRE. for insertion. This means that they have to pay id. for postage. BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. There is no need for this; if the copy is put m an unsealed en‘ 0* Thursiay, December a6,19x2, tit Two Hour* aad Fifty fourttinHtM, velope, with just the name oi the sender, we shall nnderstand- and a stamp will be sufficient. But the envelope must be A t t b b P arish C b d r c b , endorsed “ News copy only." A PEAL OF STEDMAN DOUBLES, 5040 CHANQES, Tenor 17 cwt. B. S t b v b m s ...... Treble. E. P ar k bb...... 4, iiiefaois an& lin g ers’ W a t t s ...... H, M o o r b ...... 5. S o l l y ...... 3. 'J. G r a d d o s ...... Tenor. SATURDAY, JANUARY i8, 1913. C ondncted by H. M oo rb; *First peal. This is the first pesl o{ Stedman Doubles rong by the Association. TiiE bibliography of Bell Ringing has just been added to by the publication of a work entitled “ Church Bells of HECKINGTON, LINCOLNSHIRE. England,” from the pen of Mr. H. B. Walters, m.a., f.s.a., THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. well known as one of the editors of " Church Bells of Oft Satwday, December 28, 1913, i» Three Hows »ml Eleven MimOes, Essex ” and " Church Balls of Warwickshire.” The book A t t h e C b u r c b o f S t , A m d rbw , is profusely illustrated with photographs and drawings, of A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES ; which there are some 170 oa its 400 pages. The writer, iM TBB K b»t V ariatiom . Tenor so cwt. who has had ovet twenty years study of Church Bells, has W a l t b r H . W ood* . . ..Treble. C b r is t o fh b r W ard . . 5. endeavoured to include within a convenient compass the R b v . H . L aw Jam bs . . 2. John T. Holmbs .. .. 6. more important aspects of his subject, which, perhaps, H ar r y T b o r p b ...... 3. SioMBY P r o c t o r . . . . 7, appeals to a more extensive class of readers than any A r th u r A n o bbw s* . . . . 4. W il l ia m D ickinson .. ..Tenor. other branch of English archaeology. Among the Composed by J. R b b v b s , and Conducted by tbe R b v . H. L av« Ja m b s. many branches dealt with are included an extensive 'First peal ofsTeble Bob Major. Rung on Holy Innocents' Day. Bibliograpyj an Historical Introduction; Technical PORTSMOUTH. Processes; Towers and Belfries: great Balls and Rings, their weights and sizes; Carillons and Chimes; Uses of THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. Bells and customs connected with them, such as their On Thmsiay, December 26, 1912, in Three Honrs and Twenty-three Minutet, Sunday use, their use at festivals and funerals, and their A t t b b C b d r c b o r S t . T h o m as ' a B b c k b t , miscellaneous use; Founders and Foundries, London, A PEAL OP DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, Provincial andpost-Reformation; the Dedication of Bells; 5040 CHANGES. Tenor 35 cwt. a qrs in D. Inscriptions; Loss and Destruction of Bells; and Cam­ JosiAB D. H a r r is .. ..Treble, W il l ia m T . T o c k b r .. .. 5. panology as a pursuit. Beside these it contains as an L io n s l H . P a g b .. .. 2. W illiam H . G bo r g b . . . . 6. l o s s S . R um m in g . . . . 3. E dw in J. H ar d in g . . . . 7. appendix a lengthy list of all the English bell founders A l a n R . M acd o n ald .. 4. G b o k g b W il u a m s .. ..Tenor, from the earliest period, and an index of names of persons Com posed by S ir A rth or P. HBywooD, B a b t ., and places mentioned. This latter makes reference to C o n d u cted by G bo r g b W i l u a m s . any particular place or person a matter of the utmost ease. This was the first peal on tbe bells after being recast and rehnng Those who are in any way interested in Church Bells, will with complete new frame and fittings by Taylor and Co. It is also find this work a valuable addition to the library, containing ttie first peal of Double Norwich in tbe boroogh of PortsmoDtb. as it does a veritable mine of information on the subjects enumerated. WALTHAM ST. LAURENCE. BERKS. The work is published by the Oxford University Press THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. at 7s. 6d. net. On Satnrday, December 38,1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-two SfinHtes, A t t b b P a r is b C b d r c b , SwiNDOM (Wilts).— On Sunday, January t2th, at Christ Church, A PEAL OP BOB MINOR, 5040 CHAN&ES; for morning service, 576 Kent Treble Bob Major. J. H. Odey, Being seven 720s, each called differently. O. W. Layng, R. W. Hyner, S. Palmer, E. Bishop, H. W. L. Wells, S. Hillier (Devizes), C. J. Gardiner (condnctor). On G. SiRiCKLANDt...... Treble. f F . R o bin so n ...... Tuesday, January 14th, for practice, 1344 Superlative Surprise J. COOFBR* ...... tR. DAHvitL ;|...... 5, Major. J. H. Odey, R. W. Hyner, F. Looker, W. G. Lan. V DARVILLf ...... 3. f W , M o b t i m o i b ...... Tenoy, caster, E. Bishop, G. W. Towiisend, G. Lancaster, C. J. Condncted by W . M o b t h io b b . Gardiner (conductor). Loagest touch io the method oa the fFirst peal. *First peal away from tbc tfeltrie. First peal 00 tba bells, bells by an entirely local band, 588 fuft BitL AilD fii^GERs* kicbttb. Jan. 18, igij.

HADLEIGH, SUFFOLK^ STOKE, COVENTRY. WARWICKSHIRE. THE ELY DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. THE WARWICKSHIRE GUILD. Oh SnUiriay, Deembtr aS. igi3, in Thrtt Bo»r* and TMrty-eigM UtHMta, On Monday, December 30, igi2, in Three Bours and Twelve Minufes, A t t b b C b d r ^b o r S t . M a k v , A t t b b C b d r c b o f S t . M ic b a b l , A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANQES; A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES. 3040 CHANQES; In tbb Oxford Vabiaxion. Tenor 26 cwt. in O. T b o r s t a n s ' F ou r-P a r t . Tenor 13J cwt. A u b o r SyMOMDs . . ..Treble. S t b d m a n H . S ym o n d s . . 5. Oswald J. Ho«t .. ..Treble, W il l ia m T. C ox .. .. 5. Artbdr Kikbu .. .. 2. T bo m a s R h o • • •• •• 61 Josbfh H. Wbitb .. .. 2. C b a r l b s F r b b m a n • « •• 6« F cBDE. a . POPLIOH.. 3. T b o m a s W . G ar r ar d . . 7. W illiam H. Bsunsdon .. 3. F r a n k E. P m v i n .. . . 7. W . R. JOBH PODLSOM . . 4. W illia m J. N b v a rd ,, Tenor, Adolfbos Robbrts .. .. 4. * W il l ia m M a u n d . . ..Tnnor. Composed by N. J. F itstow, and Conducted by A. SviiONDs. Conducted by F r a n k E. P b r v in . First peal in the method by the and, 3rd, 6th and 7th men. First ‘ First peal in the method. First peal la the method as condactor. peat of Treble. Bob as condactor. Rung with the bells half-maffled as a token of respect for the memory of Wm. Gilbert, who was interred in Coventry Cemetery on the above date. SEALE, SURREY. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. HESTON. MIDDLESEX. On Saiturdof, December 28. igia, in Two Hourt an4 Fifty-two IlittMtt, THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. A t t b b F a r is b C b d b o b , On Uonday, December 30,1912, tn Two Boun and Fiftf-six Uinutes, A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES: A t x b b C b d b c b o f S t . L bo n a r d . Being one 720 of College Single, two of Canterbnry, Oxford Single and Plain Bob. Tenor 8 cwt. A PEAL OF QRANDSIRE TRIPLES. 3040 CHANQES: C b a r u s E o w a b d s ..Treble, Aifrbd Croucbbr .. .. 4. J. J. P a r k b r ' s 1 2 - P a r t . Tenor 13 { cwt. B u b b r t C b a f f b y . . 2. G b o r g b F i s b b b ...... 5. Hbnry W. Cowley .. ..TrtbU. H e n r y C . C b a n d l b r . . s> f^LVBBDCBUIBR 3. W a l t b r M a b s b a l l .. ..Tenor, C b a r l b s J. E dw ard s . . 2. Sydney Cartrr ...... 6. Conducted by C. E d w a r d s. T hom as J. B a b k b r . . . . 3- E b b b s t R. G l a d m a n . . 7.. . •H b n b y W . G . C o o fb b ..Tenor, W. Marshall hails from Lamberborst, and was proposed a member C b a r l b s S . B ir d . . . . 4. previoDB to starting. Conducted bj^ S y d n b y C a r t b b . *First peal. Rang a»« birthday compliment to F. E, Becker, Esq., HASKETON, SUFFOLK. of Sutton Hall, Heston. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. BRISTOL.-THE ST. NICHOLAS GUILD. On StUwOay, DteenOer 28, i g n , in Two Bourt and Fifty-one tiinutes, On TMiiay, Deeemitr 31, 1912, in Three Bours tmd Eighteen Uinutei, A t tbb Cborch 0* St > i.iiORBw, A FBAL OF TREBLE BOB MINOR, 9040 CHANQES; A t C b r i s i C b o b c b (C i t y ), A PEAL OP ORANDSIRB CATERS. 5021 CHANQES. 120 .of Oxford Delight, two of Woodbine, and two each of Kent and Oxford Treble Bob. Tenor 20 cwt. C ba rlbs A b l r t . . . .TrehU. G b o r q b AstiiTT .. 4. W il l ia m H . W b r r b t t * ..Treble, F b b d k . W . W a d b . . . . 6. Hbnrv Br r c b ...... 2. WtLLiAte K i t i a ...... 5. D avid L b o o b t t ...... 3. C b a r l b s K i n g ...... Tenor, H b h b y T. H0WB1.L .. .. 3. GitABBT WH.TSBIRB .. . . 8. ISAAQ L o n g ...... • • 9* Conducted by C b a b l b b K in o ,

Composed and Condoctsd by F b b d G. M a y . OLDBURY, WORCESTERSHIRE. 'First peal of Grandsire Caters. THE miDLEY AND'DISTRICTS GUILD. On Uonioif, Detemtkr 30,1912, in Two Bonn md Forty-three Minutet, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE. A t tbb Parisb Cbobcb,- THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION, A PEAL OP OXFORD BOB TRIFLES, 5040 CHANQES; (She£Beld District Society.) Pabbbr's Six-Part; Tenor 10 cwt. On Tueeday, December 3 1,1912, in Three Botirs and Etghteen Ubiutes, M is s M ad d F ig o t t .. . .Treble, JosEBsFiaoxT . . . . A T TBB C b d r c b o f S t . M a b y an d A l l S a o H s . M iss S a b AB P ig o t t . . . . a. *RBDBBII fiA L L . . . . I: A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR. 3088 OHANQES ; G b o r q b P i g o t i ...... 3. *F b a h b G. Borlbigb.. .. 7. I n t b b K e n t V a r ia t io n . H orace H o w b u . . . . . 4. *]oBN F o r d ...... Teitor, Tenor 24^ cwt. W il l ia m B p r g a r . . . . 5. Coodacled by J o sx ph P ia o iT . G b o r o b W . B bm bo sb ..Xteble. F r an k Jaco bs .. .. 2. S a m d b l W b b l b y . . . . 6. ‘ Jg'irst peal in the method. First peal in the method on the bells. W il l ia m L a m b b r t .. .. 3. W il f r e d R. C c u iIbr • • 7* Ja m b s E vinson .. 4. Samdbl Tbomas .. ..Tenor. Composed by C b a r l b s H . H a t t b r b l b y . and DEANE. BOLTON, LANCASHIRE. Condncted by S am T b o m a s. THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. Rung after meeting short for Stedman Caters, as a compliment On Utoniay, December 30,1912, in Two Bonn and Fifty-two UiniOes, to the composer, it being.the 30th anniversary of his first peal, one of Stedman uaters. which was rung on these bells,^ December 31st, 1862 A t t b b C B d r c b o f S t . M a r v , he himself being the sole survivor of the band. Not being, well A PEAL OF STBDMAN TRIPLES. 3040 C H A N G E S: enough to ring, he was an interested listener to the peal. T b iib st a h s’ F oor-F a r z . Tenor 12} cw t.

Tboius .WOBSLRY .. ...Trrt2(. i JosBFS R id v a k d ...... Si F ib d A b b o x t ...... lOB^ P o t t b b ...... 6. SITUATION WANTED as Verger, where a businesa WIUJAH Tbbav* .. 3, T i t u s B a b l o w ...... 7. could be added. Carpenter and Joiner would instruct a G bo r o b PtHGoxT .i .. 4. W il l ia m Mbsz...... Taiori band in change-ringing. Ail Standard Methods. 6, 8, or Condncted by T it d s B a b l o w . 10 bells. C. R. L il l e y , Linley House, Cbeddar, near ; f in t peal io the method. First4?eai in the method as conductor Taunton. |an. 18,1913. THK fifiLL h e W^ AtJD Re c o r d . 5^9

HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKS. IPSWICH, SUFFOLK. THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION AND THE (The All Saints Society, Higb Wycombe). ST. MARY-LE-TOWER SOCIETY. (East Berks, and South Backs. Branch). On Tuesiay, December 31, ig i2 , in Three Hours ani Forty-two Minutes, A t TBB C b o r c h o f S t . M a r y - l b -T o w e r , On Tuetiav, Deemhtr 31, ig ia , in Thru Hours and Twinty-thm Minutes, A PEAL OF STEDMAN CINQUES, Soi^ CHANQBS. A t tbb Chdrcb or A ll Saihts, Teni» 32 cwt. A PEAL OF STEDMAN CATERS, 5004 CHANGES. Tenor 33 cwt. in 0 sharp. .Traie. W il l ia m M o c t s ...... 7. E d g a r P b h b b r to n . . . 2. H b n b y C . G il u n g b a m . . 8. Frkd Haybs ...... Treble. S idm bv T . G o d d c b il d . . 6. E d w a b d E v a k s . . . . • 3- C h a r l e s J. S b d g l b y . . g Ralph ...... W il l ia m P b i f f s ...... 7. R o b e r t H H avw abd . 4. P b t b b L a f l in . , . . . . 10. G bo ( g i F . W il l ia m s . . 3, Gboigb Wh i t b ...... 8. R o b e r t H . B sd n d l b • 5 W i l l ia m P . G a r b b t t . . I t . A b t b o r F . A s h m a n . . . . 4. B bhjamin Pa g b ...... g. H a r r y B&btom . . . . . 6. C h a r l e s A . C a c ch p o lb ..T m o t . EDWABD MAtKHAM .. .. s. Fbamb Boxall ...... Tenor. Composed by C. H. H attbrslby, and Conducted by Jambs M otts. Composed and Condacted by G b o i g b F , W i l u a m s . Rnng as a farewell to 191a by an entirely local company. DARLEY DALE, DERBYSHIRE. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. FULHAM. NORFOLK. On Tuesiay, December 31, tg i2 , i» Three Hours ani Two Minutes, THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. A t IB B C b u r c h o f S t . H e l e n , On Tuesiay, Decemher 31, ig;a, in Tkrte Htmn ani Twi MimUes, A PBAL OF STBDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CH AN Q BS: Tburscans' Foub-Part. Tenor 17 cwt. A t t h e C h c r c b on S t . M a r t K ^ g d a l b h b , A PEAL OF DO;UBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, Hugb Grbgoky* .. ..Treble. A l f i b d C. W rI& b x .. go88 CHANGES. Tenor 14 cwt. i qr. 16 Ib. Jamb* L. Wrisbt .. .. 2 E d w in B l a Ck w a l l . . :: i' Hbnby Gbbgory .. .. 3. W iLt-iAM T a y l o r Frbdx. Borrbtt .. ..Trebk, W illiam Roofb .. 5< T hom ab W b i t b ...... 4. J o h n W . D e r b v s b i r b Alfrhd Sm i i b ...... 2. F r b o b . S d r b ip g b 6 .. . Conducted by W . T a y l o r , E rmbst W biiihg .. .. 3. C h a r le s R oo fb . . 'First peal of Stedman. Rnng with the belle half muffled. C barlbb .Baber...... 4. F r b d e . R oofb . . ..Tenor. Composed by the R b v . H , E. B o lw e r , and Conducted by F. Borrbtt, LIVERPOOL.—THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Tuesiay, December 31, xgi2, in Three Hours ani Nine Minutes, AT TBB Cburch of St. Nicholas, LEICESTER.—THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. A PEAL. QF ORANDSIRE TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGBS. (The St. Martin's Society, Leicester.) Tenor 15J cwt. On Tuesiay, Deumber 31, igi2, in Three Hours and, Twenty-eight Minutes, Edwabd Caunce .. ..Treble, G ro rg e W o o d h a l l . . . . s> A t sbb-Cbctoh-of Ss. Martin, H e n r y F y l b s ...... 2. fTBOMAS M u r r a y . . . . 6, A PEAL OF STBSMikM^C^TBR^, 5141 CHANGES. G b o r g e R. Nbwxon.. .. 3. E d w in B r b b z b ...... 7. WiLUAM DaVIBS .... 4. *Edwabd W. Dutton ..T*m», Ttnor aii^cw>.v Composed.by Jobn Cabtbr, and Conducted by Gbobob R. Newsor. G eo r g e H o l m e s* . . Treble. A b t h u b s . I ^ t t ix .. 6, S a m u b b l C o tto n . . . 2. T . X . . 7. George-tbe^Martyr, Sontnwark, 672 Grandaire Triples. Miss C. H a r r y B o t t r il l . . . . 4, Habby SMAUt...... Tenor, Plavle (longest length on eight bells), A Piayle, C. H. Hughes, Composed by H . D aim i, and Conducted by G. D b d t. T. Hi Taffender, G. Playle, W . H. TafFender, F. J. Hardy, Tt tFirst peal of Oxford, Walker, The Messrs. Playle are from Dagenham, Essex, TH£ BELL HgWS Ali£> RmGtRS‘ RECORD. jan. i8 ,1913.

FARNBAM. SURREY. ERDINGTON, WARWICKSHIRE. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. ST. MARTIN’S GUILD FOR THE DIOCESE OF Oh Tueidav. Dumber 31, 1912, Three Hours BIRMINGHAM. As TBB Cboicb of St, Amdbbw, On Saturday, January 4.1913, in 2 Hours and 55 Minutes, A PEAL OF GRANDSIRB TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; At the Church of St. Barnabas, P a b k b i's T w blvb-P* r t . Tenor si cwt. A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; W illiam G. Elxiss.. ..Traie. F bbdx. a . B abmbxx .. 5. Sir A. P. Heywood’s Variation of Thurstans'. E bm bbt K in g * .< .. 3. E dward C l a f ib a w . . . . 6. Tenor 15 cwt. i qr. 15 lb. in F. Alvkbd !• Lb Clbbcq . . 3- C b a rlbs E dwards .. . . 7. A l f r b d R, E L K » S f .. . . 4- W alsbb S b b r iib l d .. Tenor. Charles Cottrell ...Treble 1 George Garrison ... 5 Thomas Russam ... 3 1 John Sanders Condaoted by C. E d w a r d s. William J. Meers ... 3 George F, Swann ... 7 *Fint pMl on eight bells. ^First peal with a bob bell. Rang as a Jonathan Prestoa ... 4 JohnE. Pywell ...Tenor foreweU peal to the Rector and Mrs. Lovett, who are leaving Farn- ham for St. Mary's, Sonthampton. Conducted by Geo. F. Swann. First peal in the method for the ringers of treble and tenor. LEISTON, SUFFOLK. First peal in the method away from the tenor for the riuger of the 4tb. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. (The St. Margaret's Society.) Oh WeiHttdtgi, Jfemary i , 1913, in Four Hours, STOKE GOLDING, LEICESTERSHIRE. A t TBB C b d r c b o r S t . M a r q a r b t , THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. A PEAL OP TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES ; ’ On Saturday, January 4 ,1913, in a Hours and 50 Minutes, In TBB KbHT VaRUTIOM. Tenor aoj cwt. In E. At the Church of St. Margaret, Jobn M. B o t t o n . . ..Treble. Gbobgb Wilson.. .. 5. A PEAL OF SURPRISE AND TREBLE BOB MINOR, L b o h a * d P. Bailby .. .. a. E d g a b H. BaiLBy .. .. 6. 5040 CHANGES. Tenor 10 cwt. ' CBAILBS SAIiSOM .. 3. }am bs M. B a ilb y .. .. 7. E b m b st S . B a il b y . . . . 4. Cbarlbs F. Bailby .. ..Teitor. In seven methods, viz.: London Surprise, Beverley Surprise. Cambridge S&tprise. College Bob iv., College Exercise, London Composed by Gabbibl Limdoff, and Scholars' Pleasure, and Oxford Treble Bob. Condacted by C b a r lb s F. B a ilb y Rang in hononr of the golden wedding of Mr. asd Mrs. J. M. Rowland O. Pollard ...Treble Walter J. Horton...... 4 Botton, of King’s Road, Leiston. Geofiiey J. Stoneley ... 2 Thomas W. Chapman 5 Thomas H. Vallance ... 3 E. Harry Stoneley ...Tenor GREENWICH, KENT. Conducted by E. Harry Stoneley. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Rung for the Festival of the Circumcision, and on the evfrof the Epiphany. Off Fnioy, JoHmv 3.1913, in T^hree Hours and TweHtf-mne MiuHtes, A t TBB Cborcb of St. Alfbgb, A PEAL OP 8TEDMAN CATERS, 5005 CHANGES, ROLLESTON-ON-DOVE, STAFFORDSHIRE. Tenor as cwt. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. A lfrb d W . G rim bs .. . .Tr«Us. WlUiIAM F obbman . . . . 6. Gn Saturday, January 4,1913, in Two Honrs and 51 Minutes, H arry H osbim* ...... 2. W illia m S bimmams .. .. 7. At the Church of St, Mary. GB^RGB HoLIFtHiO, JOB. . . 3. T bomas G roombridgb, s b n , 8. W il l ia m H b w b t t . . . . 4. T bomas J akeman . . .. 9. A PEAL OF STEDMAN DOUBLES, 5040 CHANGES i I . G b o b o b S b a d k . . . . s . W iL L u U B brr v ...... T m or. Being^forty-two 6-scores, called in fifteen different w a^ . Composed by Jobm C a r t b r , and Coodacted by W illiam Sbimmams. .. . Tenor la cwt. Rang as a birthday compliment to the condnctor. Herbert Hardman ...Treble Joraph T. Dyke • 4 Harry Wakley ... 2 Albert P. Wakley • 5 NUNEATON. WARWICKSHIRE. Charles Sanders ... 3 Philip Sudale ... ..Toooc THE WARWICKSHIRE GUILD. Conducted by A. P. Wakley. Oh Thursday, JaHHasy 2, ig ij, in Three Hours and Eleven Stinutes, First ^eal of Stedman Doubles by all, on the bells, and by the A t TBB C b d r c b o f S t . N ic b o l a s , Association. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5184 CHANGES; In TBB Kbnt Variation. Tenor 14} cwt. DUDLEY, WORCESTERSHIRE. R o w la n d .0 . P o l l a r d ..Treble. H a r b y A b g y l b ...... s. THE DUDLEY AND DISTRICT GUILD. Gboffbbv.J. Stomblby .. a. Jambs F. Claru, jun. .. 6. On Saturday, January 4,1913, in 3 Honrs and 13 Minutes, Waltbr Martin .. .. 3. Tbomas W, Cbapmam .. 7. R x v . R . p. F a r r o w .. . . 4. E. H arry Stomblbv .. ..Tenor. At the Chuich of St. Thomas, Composed by Gabbibl Lindoff. and A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE CATERS, 5057 CHANGES. Condacted by E Harry Stonblby. Tenor 2a cwt. This peal was rung with the bells half-mnfiSed as a mark of respect Gilbert Guest ...... Treble William Goodman ... 6 to Miss Nowill, Snperintendent of the Girl’s Sunday ScbosI for many WiUiam Mills ... 2 John Goodman, Sen.... 7 years, who died a few dayls previonsly. r . i . f . Samuel Spittle...... 3 Christopher Wallater 8 John Goodman, Jun. Benjamin Gough ... g Herbert Sheppard Charles Faulks ... Tenor W AN TED at once. General hand for Country Iron­ Composed by the late William Micklewright, and monger’s Workshop. Used to Hot and Cold Water, Condacted by John Goodman, Jan. Tinwork, Plumbing, etc. Permanency to good man. The above peal was arranged and rung as a birthday com< Must be a Change-ringer. Apply stating wages, references, pliment to Messrs. John Goodman, sen,^ Harry Goodman and etc., to F. Morgan, Ironmongers, Bell Street, Talgarth, Charles Faulks, who, at its conclusion, {recetv^ the cioiigratQ' Brecon. lations of their fellow-ringers. Jan. i8. 1913. THE BELL NEWS AND RIN6ERS' RECORD 591

EVESHAM, WORCESTERSHIRE. DOUBLE WORCESTER^BOB MAJOR. WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION. (Soatbern Branch.) > By J. PiGOTT, Smethwick. On Saturday, January 4, 1913, in 2 Hours and 58 Minutes, P lain L ead . At the Church of St. Peter, A PEAL OF B IB MINOR, 5040 CHANGE; 12345678 Being seven 7208, each called differently. Tenor lo^^ cwt. 21436587 Frank W itts* ...... Treble. *Hat»ey Streets ... 4. 24135678 Thomas Middletonf ... 2. fWilliam Gisborne ... 5. John Hamptonf ... 3. 42316587 James Hemming ...Tenor. 24361857 Conducted by James Hemming. 42638175 ' First peal and first attempt, i First peal of Minor. 46283715 64827351 46283751 ROLVENDEN, KENT. 64827315 THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. 46287135 (The Romney Marsh and District Guild). 64821753 O q Saturday, January 4 ,1913, in 2 Hours aud 58 Minutes, 68412735 86147253 At the Church oi St. Mary the Virgin, 81674523 A PEAL OP QRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; 18765432 Holt’s Ten Part. Tenor i6 cwt. in F sharp. 18674523 Cyril Wenham ...... Treble William H. Lambert ... 5 Alfred Johnson ...... 2 George Billenness ... 6 B or, Fredk G, Borden...... 3 Charles Tribe ...... 7 Alfred Daw ...... 4 Alfred Blackman...... Tenor 17864523 Conducted by George Billenness Messrs. Burden and Blackman belong to Rolvenden; Daw S in g l e . and Wenham to Stone-in-Oxney; Tribe to Tentercen ; Lamber 18764523 to Benenden; Johnson to Appledore; and Billenness to Rye. The peal was rung as a birthday compliment to Mr. F. G. Burden and bis veteran father, Edgar Barden, also a ringer. Their birthdays were on Christmas Day and Boxing Day respectively. The peal was to have been attempted the previous 5088 Saturday, but bad to be postponed on account of bad weather. 23456 W M H It was also a complimentary peal to C. Tribe, the Hon. Secretary of the Ashford Division, whose birthday was on January 3rd. 45236 - 24536 52436 CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION. 52364 B 43265 - - G e d d in g x o n (Notthants.)-On Friday, January 10th, a quarter- 64235 - peal of Grandsire Doubles. 126a changes, each 120 called differently. C. Cooper, G. Black, E. Reid. R. Black (conducfor), 36245 - C. Moore 'first quarter-peal). First quarter-yeal as conductor. 64352 B 34256 Five times repeated. Single for Bobs on 2-3 in corre­ PEAL CARDS. sponding parts. , You want to keep a record of the peals in which you ring. The above method, which is musical and lends itself You can get them nicely printed on tinted bordered cards well to composition, may be interesting to Double Norwich from this Office at is. id. per doz., post free, if the ringers. A peal has been rung at Selly Oak, and will order is sent accompanied by Postal Order when the peal remain in abeyance two weeks after publication of this, is sent for insertion ; otherwise the price is is. 6d. Send for pending any claim, &c. Failing such it will then be specimens of new selection, which surpasses any others yet published, under the above title, by J. PiGOTT. sent out. A Ringer writes :— “ I and the rest of the band are very pleased with such nice cards as you supply.” We can also supply Records of Peals printed on large Cards, tinted and with grandly illuminated borders, suitable Horley (Surrey).— On Sunday. January 5th, for evening ser­ for framing and hanging in your Ringing Chamber, at vice at St. Bartholomew’s Church, a quarter-peal of Grandsira Triples, Id 43 mins. F. Voice, J. Keoward, H. J. Dewey, A. 3s. 6d. each. Bashford, G. Illman, S. Kenward (conductor), P. Etheridge, A. A customer writes:— " I must thank you for the Songhurst. beautifully printed peal-board of ‘ Newton peal.’ It was indeed past my expectations, and we are delighted with it.” A Parish Charch is to be built for Durrington, Sussex, “B e i .l News” OpicE, from plans by Messrs. R. Slnginr Hyde and Son, m .u.s.a., I, Selborne Road, Wai>hams-|ow, London, N.R, [Cfiswel( Road, Worthing, at the estltnaten cnst of ^2,500. 592 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. Jan. 18, 1913!

NOTICES (Continned). ST. PETER’S, DRAYTON, BERKS.

QuHd for the Archdeaconry of Sa'op.— Tha next meeting of the D e d ic a t io n o f t h e R o b in so n M e u o r ia l S c r e e n . above Gnild will be held a* M i'iis on Satardav, February isi, 1913. Business meeting at 4.3 • p .u . T e 4 at 5.0 p oa. This will take place (d.v.) on Saturday, February 8th (instead Ridgemount, Sbrewsbary. H. B . B e c k w it h , Hoa. Sec. of February lat as previously annonnced). The ceremony will be performed by the Ven, W. M . G. Ducat, Archdeacon of Berkshire, at 4.0 p.m. Will all those interested kindly take this THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. as aninvitation to be present. Clergy are requested to bring their B ir m in g h a m .— At Bishop Ryder’s Charch, for evening ser­ robes. vice, on Saoday, January latli, 629 Grandsire Triples. S. Coley, The bells will be available for ringing betweeu 2 and 4, and J. Porter, A. T. Scrivens, J. T. Perry (conductor), G. A. Taylor, possibly later in the evening. Tea will be provided, after the E. Mullins, J B. Collett, G. Rastal (Aunsby, Lincs.) service, free for all those who send in their names by Wednesday, February 5th. Drayton ia two miles from Abingdon StatioB, and the same distance from Steventon. S t a i n e s ,— On December 8th, a quarter-peal of Grandsire C y r i l W . O. Jenkyn. Triples was rung at St. Peter's Church, ia 46 mios. A. G. But­ Broadlands, Caversham, Reading. ler, W. E Butler, H. Walter, W. C. Barker, T. Smith, J. H. Preston (conductor), J. Phillips, A. Pether.

S t r a t t o n S t M a r g a r e t (Wilts).—On Monday, January W AN TED.— Peal of Eight Handbells, second-hand; 13th, at St. Margaret’s Church, for practice, 7*0 London Sur­ tenor G.— ^Address R e v . F. M o lin e u x , Colyton Vicarage, prise Minor. A.J Gilbert, R. W. Hyner, F. Looker, W. G. Devon. Lancaster, G. Lancaster, C. J. Gardiner (conductor). JOHN TAYI.OR & CO., 1913 GRANDSIRE TRIPLES. By C. J a c s o n , Hull. g e U $ ( g a n e e r a , 1234567 1324576 LOUGHBOROUGH, Leicestershire. 1235467 2134576 POUNDERS of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL 2143756 the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the World 1247365 1423756 " This is nnqnestionably the grandest ringing peal ic England, and therefore in 4127365 the world." The late Lord Grimtborpe, K.C.— Times, Nov. ao, 1878. 4172635 I 1476253 2 FOUNDERS OF “GREAT PAUL* 1742635 2

427635 4 624573 5 476235 3 524376 I 245376 4 452376 4 634752 1 526473 2 735642 2 267435 I 732654 3 467532 I 734625 3 427356 3 564732 2 32476 3P This callfng, three times repeated, starting with bobs at 1-2 2 in both parts, gives rounds at band with the 7»i Tuor fatnik>t Oathtdral, BuUlm. twenty-four 6 7s. Also Founders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals ot Worcester, Newcastle ------4------oa-Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary’s), Dublin (St. Patrick's), Christ Church, N.Z. T u n s t a l l . — On December 31st Singapore. New Y ar’s Evr, at Christ Church, Also " Great John'' and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster; and the ring of Ten at the Imperial Institute, a quarter-peal of Superlativ3 Sur­ Also the bells of Dundalk r .c . Cathedral, and “ Great Bede "oi Downside Abbey, prise Major in 45 mlns. F. Smith, Ako lor the town balls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifex, Rochdale G. A. Snnit'n, J. Darlington, J. Wakefield Ifiddlaebrongh, Keodal, and Londondarryand the Sydney and Adelaide Godber, J. W. Washbrook, juo., PmI Office* 10 Aostriiitii W. Washbrooic, A. Clay, W, alfApe»,CoH«ge,}lmA, m SJi] Thompson. Conducted by G, A, Smith. Jan. 18,1913. iB% BKLL MBW8 AND RINQBRS' RKCORD. m

The Hertfordshire Association — A district meeting will be held , at Aldenham on Saturday, Jannary 33th, 1913. Bnlls available at 4 p.m. Tea at The Cheqners at 5.30., g&. par head. It is hoped that The charge for the inurtlon of Hoticei ander this heading Is Sixpence for members will make an effort to attend. All rintrers welcome. 36 words, for the first insertion; repetitions at half that price, notices shODid come to hand not iater than Wednesday morning. H. E db n , Hon. Sec Western Division. 43, Heath Road, Oxhey, Watford, The Ancient Society of College Youths.— Established 1637.— Meetings for pracltce will be held at St. John's, Hackoey, on Jannary The Warwickshire Ouild.-A. quarterly meeting will be hnld on 2ist ; St, Magnns, Lower Thames Street, on ihe 30th; Saturday, Jannary 25b. St. Msfinns 7.30 p m , the others at 8 p.m. attending who let mi know by January 30th. Subscriptions arc now Also at St, Mary's. Walthamstow, on Saturday eveoiags. A Dverdue, and should be paid at this meeting. Committee Meeting district meeting will be heH at St. Mary Abbots. Kensington^ on a!ter tea. Rbv. C, C&rbw Cox, Hon. Sec. February i»t Tower open for «iaging at 3.3a. EvensonK at 5.30. Shottery. Tea in the Vicarage Hall at 6.15. Will memberB iet-;ndiog to be The Midland Coiinties Aesociation.—The nest quarterly meetini^ present kiodly let me knew by January 23th. The subscription of is, will be held at Whitwick on Saturday, January 25th, Bells ready at 8d. which entitles members to vote 00 matters oi finance is now due, 2.30. Committee meeiiog at 4. Tea (cs. each) ai 4.45, both in 4he and should be paid before February 38th National School Will'those who intend taking tea kindly notify Mr. WiiLiAM T. COCKBSILL, Hon, Sec. H. Pe(!g, Market Place, Whitwick, by the previous Thursday, The 32, Edgeley Road, Clapham, S.W. Committee request that all subscription np to end of igia be paid in The London County Association late the St. James’s Society.— at once, W. E, W bit*, Hon. Sec Established 1824.— Northern District.— The General Meeting of this W orcesteTsbire and Districts Association.— ^Western Branch.— district will be held at St. Mary’s, Islington, on Saturday. January A quarterly meeting will be held at Malvern Link bn Saturday, Jan. 18 h, 1913 The tower wiU be opeo from 4 p.m to 8 pm, Business 25th, Service at 4 prompt. Business meeting afterwards. The M is meeting at 8.13 p.m. at The Old King’s Bead. All members and will be available. Tea provided. The Branch Secretary should b« friends cordially invited. J. CoRNroBD Hon Sec. notified how many fc exprct by tbe Wednesday prevtons, 7D Morgan Mansions, Holloway Road, N. Madresfiald, Malvern. R, G. K mowlbs, Branch Sec. The Kent County Association.— Lewisham District.— The next The London County Associat'on, late the St. James's Society.- meeting will beheld at Greenwich on Ssturday, January 25th. Bells Esiablished 1824.— Southern District.-The annual meeiiog will he available at 3 p.m. Tea at 4.4s p.m. in the Church Room, followed will be held on Saturday, January i8th, 1913. at St George's, South­ by bnsineas meeting. Service at 6 p.m., with address by the Rev. T, wark. Tower open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Business meeting to follow. R. H. Sturgess. Those intending to be at ihe tea must notify me not F A, Smitb, Hon. Sec. later than Tuesday, Jannary 3ist, Subscriptions are due, jtnd should 86, Gaskarth Road, Balham Hill, S.W. be paid at this meeting. T, G booubriogb, Hon, Dis. Sec. The Middlesex County Association and London Diocesan Qui!d. 34, Adelaide Road, Chislehnrst. North and East District.— The annual meeting will be held at South­ The Kent County Association.—Tonbridge District.-The annua^ gate (by kind permission of the Rev, C . F. Peplow) on meeting of this district will be held at Edenbridge on Saturday, Jan. on Saturday, January 35th. Bells ready at 3,30. Short service at 35th, 1913. Tower open at 3. Committee Meeting at 4. Service in 5.30. Tea at The Cherry Tree at 6 o’clock, 6d. each. Members and Church at 5. Tea in the Oddfellows Hall at 5.45.. followed by the friends cordially invited. Members are reminded that subscriptions general meeting. All members intending to be present at tea are for iQ'3 are now due. C. T. C o les. Hon. Sec. requested to notify the District Sscretary not later than Tuesday, Jan. 49, Wood Street, Walthamstow. 2ist. 6d. per head will be charged towards cost of the tea. The Kent County Association.— Canterbury District.— A meeting W. L attbr , Hon, Dis. Sec. will be held at Selling on Saturday, January i8th, 1913 Bells avail­ 26, Duke’s Road, Tunbridge Wells. able from 3 p,m. Divine Service at 5.15 p.m. ‘Tea,, provided by S. The Hertfordshire Association — Fastern Branch.—A meeting Meame, Esq., will be taken at 5 30 p.m. The annual subscriptions will be held ai Cheshant on Sat,, lan*35, whenthe^'balls will be avail­ are now due, and may be paitj at this meeiiog. able at 3.30. Tea at The Green Dragon, Church Gate, at 5.43. Bonghton. Faversfaam. B. T bbndbll, Hon. Dis. Sec. Members 6d., others gd. Business meeting after. The Kent County Association.— The next quarterly meeting of W. H. LAWRB^CB, Hon. Dis Sec. the Maidstone District will be held at Aylesford on Saturday, The Bedfordshire Association.— Bedfoifd District — The next January 18th, 1913 Bells available at 3.30 p.m. Short service at meeting will be held at Cardisgtm on«Satarday,;Januuy ajth. Eight 5 p.m., followed by the usual business meeting. Subscriptions are bells; Motor buses. Tea 5p>.m.i4^«ich. now due. G. M oorb, Dis. Sec. Jo b s W.^&ateR. Dis, Ste. 71, Floreuce Road, Maidstone. 34, St, Leonard's Avenue, Bedford. The Lancashire Association. — Liverpool Branch.— A meatinS Thu Winchester Diocesan Quild.—Portsmouth District,—The wi'I be held at St. Nicholas, Liverpool, on Saturday, January i8th. annual district meeting will be held at Fortsea on Saturday, Jannary Bells ready at 5. Meeting at 6.30. Walibk Hdgbbs, Sec 35th. Bells available from 3.30. Tea at Parish Institute at 5.30. 3, Shrewsbury Place, Garston. Meeting after. Short service at Parish Church 7.30. Members requiring tea kindly inform me by 21st. J. W, WaiTiMG, Dis, Sec. Society for the Archdeaconry of Stafford.— Quarterly meeting at Fareham. Ferry Barr, Saturday, January i8th, Bells available at 3. ServicSi Tbs Essex Association,— South-Eastern District.-A meeting will with address at 5.30. Tea at 6. H. K might, Hon. Sec> 15, Rughy Street, Wolverhampton. be held at Great Baddowon Saturday, February ist, 1913. Bells at 4, Tea and meeting at The King's Head 5.30 p m., 8d. each. Kindly Worcestersblre and Districts Association.— Northern Branch — give notice by Wednesday, 29th inst. The next quarterly meeting will he held at Oldbury on Saturday, Jan. County Offices, Chelmsford. H bnrv F. C oopbb, Dis. Sec. i8lh. Service in the Parish Church at 4.45 pm. BeDs avai'ableat Durham and Newcastle Diocssan As8ociation*Pre-Lent meeting 3 p.m. Tea at the Talbot I^otel at 5.30, is. 3d, each. Business will be held at Tanfield on Satordajr, Februiry ist. Bells available meeting after £. J. Dow(.«b, Bon. Br Sec afterncoo and evenln«. Committee M>ieting at The Pack Horse Inn g, Edward Road, Bournbrook, Birmingham, at 437 p.m. Tea at s p.m Members is , ; non-members is, 6d, Those intending to be present p ease notify Dorking and Leatherhead District— The annua! meeiiog of the C b a s , T odd, Hon. Sec. and Treasurer. above district wilt beheld at the Church Room, Dorking on Saturday Bracken Road, Darlington. January iSth, 1913. Bells open at 4 D.m. Tea at 6. followed by general meeting. R. H. Frbbm &n, Hon, Sec. The Surrey Association.— The annual meeting will take place at Rec ory Lane, Sbere, Surrey. St. Peter’s, Croydou, on Saturday. Fehrnary is». Parfsh ' hu'ch bells (8) open at a 30; St. Peter’s (10), at 3.30 p,m. Service at Tbe Lancashire Associatiun — Manchester Branch.— Tbs next Peter’s at s P.»i- I'M at 5.45 at St, Peter’s Hall. Burioess m<^etiag monthly meetiw will be held at Manchester Cathedral on Saturday, after. C y ril F. 6ec, Jannary i8th. ^ til$ av9>’abls from 5 p.m. Ueeting in tbe toi^Ir^if 7, Bell Fouodry, Croydon. W. W. WoLrFiNCROBT, Branch Sfc. (For other Notices see page THB BKLL NEWS AND KIKGERS’ RBtDKD. HANDBELL. MEARS & STAINB4M(, MUSIC. WHITECHAPEL BELL F0UHDR7 Ttta iollowing pieoM kn arranged aa per lin 4 in W. Q.'s Catalogue, viz., font octaves in BBLFRIKS AND CLOCK TOWERS INSPKCTBD. ~. the ohromatic scale Q, 25 to G 04. 8 ringers. Mo. 3. Selection “ Don Giovanni".. 3s. od. No. 31 Bloe Balls of Soollaad (3 varia­ ^ I j V t V C l j tions)...... O O M P M T B No. to. Grand Selection "Der Fries- ODOts" •• •• •• •• 4*> IRON, STBEL, OR OAK FRAHES. No. 136. The Bine Danube W alti . . 3s. 6d. No. 163. Cboms from Martha.. .. as.6d. ( 'Also the following can be had arranged as Old Bells Tuned or Re-cast. Peals re-fitted and Reh«n{. •bove, or lor larger peals and No. of ringers: letiQs on application. Andanta, Hardn's Snr- priM Sympbony, Last Rose of Snmmer (three aOHOOL BBLL 8. MUSIGAL HAND-BMLLS. variations and finale), Old Folks at Home, variations and finale. Vesper Hymn, variations FOUNDRY- ESTABI.ISHKD A.D. IBTO.----- •nd finale, Woodstock March. i»The following are for '6 ringers, la bells, 8 2 , & 3 S, WHITECHAPEI 4 ROAD. IiOHDOH, B. thns— No. 361. The Swiss Toy Girl IS. fid. No. a(Sa. Lammas Day (Welsh Air).. is, od. No. 363. Captain Morgan’s March .. IS. od. No. 964. Norah, the Pride of Kildare fSa^and the Haael D ell.. ... •• is. 6d. JAS. BARWELL, No. 509. The Angel's Whisper and Bell FoMnder, the Maid of Llangollen .. IS. fid, No. 330. The Monntaineers'Walt*.. 18------. fid. SO, Gt. Hampton Stu Birmingham. No. 33X. The Rose of Allaadale March is. 6d. CHURCH BELLS, with all reqoisite Fittings and Framework No. 333. The Pilgrim of Love Galop is. fid. siagly or in Feals. CLOCK and CHIiVIB BELLS to any size No. 382 O coma all ye faithfnl, and and note. Lol Hacomes ...... is. fid. SCHOOL BELLS, With ringing arrangements suitable for any No. 308 Italian and German Airs position. ( l i v e l y ) ...... IS. fid. Existing Peals economically and efHcieotly restored, No. X14 In my cottage near a wood, CRACKED BELLS recast, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS v a r i e d ...... is. od. reproduced in fac-simile when required. OVER 300 PIECES IN STOCK. Men who are ringers sent to inspect Towers and report upon the tune and condition of Bells and Fiitings. SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE. .^iIUSICAL HANDBELLS tnned in Diatonic and Chromatic WILLIAM GORDON, fj3A3.c Scales in sets of any hhmbers. 44, Celtic Street, Webb Lane, Stockport. PATENTEES AND CONTRACTORS TO H.M, ROYAL ORDNANCE STORES FOB BELLS. Happy Stokes & Son, CHURCH BELL HANGERS, CHARLES GARR, Ltd., WOODBUBT (R.S.O.), DEVON. A BELL FOUNDERS, H a rry S t o k e s & S o h having had a considerable namber of years' experience :A tiR S m e t h w ic k in Cbnrch Bell Hanging, with confidence SMETHWICK, BIRMINGHAM 1; I------— Bolicits the patronage of th e Clergy, Chnrcbwardens, and Ringers generally. The Ellacotiibe Chiming Hammers Axed, BELLS for Schools, Churches, etc., singly or in Peals. BELL-ROPES. BELL ROPES. CHIMES FOR CLOCKS. Before sending for Eell-ropes, write to FRAMES in Best Oak, Iron or DAY & CO., Steel. CHURCH BELL-ROPE MAKERS, CHIMING MACHINES. 1 1 . UABEET STREET. OXFOBD, FITTINGS of all kinds. Who uMHufMturt BeU-Rofet 9/ the «»■)> best gikiUfy. Bell Ropes. aOLD MBDAL BXHIBITiON (851 REPAIRS and REHANGING. . Tba late Rev. e . T. Ellacombb, in writing ID ft distingaMhed ringer, said— "Tha . bnst SEND FOR CATALOGUE. Bell Hangers sent to Inspect and'Report maker of bell-ropesjB Day, of Oxford." on Bells and Towers. ■

by t^e Ffopiietor, at his Offices in Selborne Krafl, Walthamstow, an aP n b li*rf bj'.SmPEii*, Co., Ltd,, Pateroo««Row; I^nflon, B.Q, I

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No. 1608. VOL. XXXI.] SATURDAY, JANUARY 25. 1913. P r ice O n e P en n y' GIL.UETT & JOHNSTON, ALFRED BOWELL OROYDON, Surrey. BELL FOUNDEIV CLOCKS— BELLS -CARILLONS. CHURGH BELL HANGER, IPSWICH. L e e d s V ic a r a g e , M a id s t o n e . A ugust 26th, igi3. T h e A u t h o r i t i e s w r i t e ;— D ear Mr. B o w e l l ,— I have mnch pleasure in telling' yoa Wimborne, Nov. 1911. our bells at Leeds Church (all to without exception) ran well, thanks to fbe moat “ Our expert friends tell us elBcient way in which you carried out the that we have a grand ‘ ring,’ of restoration of them. which the town of Wimborne Some 80 ringers were here at an Asso> may well be proud. ciation meeting this Spring, mai^ of whom The old bells were so badly out have had many years experience, and of tune one with another, that it they one and all spoke of your work in a way which should make yon feel proud of is a great pleasure to hear a peal it. I shall always be pleased to bear testi­ of ten so perfectly in tune as ours mony to your excellent work on Leeds now are on the Canon Simpson bells, which for many years liad been in Principle.” such a bad state, and to act as a reference We are, dear Sirs, at anytime yon should require it; as Ifeel I cannot speak too highly of the work yon Yours faithfully, and your men did here. Jas. M. J. F l e t c h e r , Vicar. I am, yours faithfully, H. R. H ughes. Frank Blount, Churchwardens. T om G o m e r , FIRST-CLASS WORK. WIMBORNE MINSTER TENOR (30 cwt) MODERATE PRICES. OF THE NEW RING OF 10. PERSONAL SUPERVISION. ESTABI.ISHED 182 0 John Me; aid Sons, Ud. Thos. Doble & S o n , JOHN PRITCHARD, HAVE MADK CHURCH BELL ROPES B E L L ROPE, Since the Reiga of George III. 11, CANON STREET, For Estimates send weight of Tuior, u d TAUNTON, SOMERSET. CLOCK m CHMIIIIO EOPI number and length of Ropes required to .Mctnu-Pa.o'feurer. Bells huog with fittiaga of the most ap. JOHN ASTLET Si SONS, Ltd proved principle. Old Bells recast, new Bells sopplied. Ropes of the best make. The Ella- LOUGHBOROUGH. Rope Makers, COVENTRY. combe Chime Hammers fixed. Tower* in­ |. p. has had manjr years' experieace spected, and estimates fnrnisbed. in making Bellropes, and makes then ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, T. D & Son ate change-tinger*. and having only of the beat qaallty. S and other Goods of original design. had maiiy years' ezpatieacs ip Chnrch Bell Beautiful Silk Peal Records, very attrac. Hanging, with cdnfidWBoe soHohs the patron­ tive. W. MiitHBws. Chaoge-Ringeri age of the Clw|y, Cttnohwardm. nD|(ffs rHQI UST «M ^PPUCATIONj Bood Stnati leowillf ii. tH K BBLL HEWS AND RIHGERS* RECORD Jan. 25, 1913

LLEWELLWS ft JAMES, ltd o a s t . . e o r e e n , BRISTOL Church Bells Bell Frames Siigif & in Riip. Bells recast to Note cmd Rehung. INSCRIPTIoiirS fAI^THFULLY F^rR0DUCEe. l_l_ELWE.l_l-tMS A JAME.S a.® BRISTOl-

PBftJTING! PRINTING!! WEBB & BENNETT, BELL ROPES. BELL ROPES. Churdi Beil Hangers&Timers, THE VERY BEST GEO. CARTER MIL.I. STREET, Ate made by M essrs. KIDLIJS-GTOJ^, OXFORD. (The Printer of this Journal) is prepared to execute Orders (or all kinds of W. add B. are practical ringers, and having WM. SMITH & SON, had considerable experience in Church Bell GENBRAL & COMMERGIAl Hanging and Tuning with confidence solicit (Established 1768.) the patronage of Clergy, ChurchMrdens and QOMERSAZ,, LEEDS. Ringers generally. W. and B .’s Wrought Iron X Frames for Chorch Bells are acknowledged to be one of Our Ropes are the First Favourites of th« PRINTING the best kinds. Szereiss. Towers inspected, Reports and Estimates R ingen are invited; to »y torkstiire given. Ellacombe Cbime Hammers fixed. Ropn with Torkshire Sad-Pieces. At Reasonable Prices, consistent with good Bell Ropes supplied. workmanship. W. and B. bnng the Bells upon which the longest peal of Double Norwich, 17,024 changes, COFFIN WKBS No Order too small and none too large. was rang at Kidliogton, by eight members of a t eithef Cotion, Flai, or Heiap the Oxford Diocesan Guild, on May 22nd, 1899. Actual weight of tenor 23} cwt. UOHN 8 U I.1 .Y , RINGING ASSOCIATIONS CHurch Boll Hansror May depend on any Orders entrusted to J. F. MALLAirftC^ Zinoh,8iogumber, Someraet. him rec^iymi; prompt attention. si Bella to bdt nnmbei li oa tba meat. roved ilei. Old Belli re-cut. law B«ili to dmreh Bidl Hangen it liisieal J. S., having bad •oniiderabln ezperlenoe Id Cbncob Sell hangiofi, w!tb ooofidsDce toUclti tba patronage o( the elorgy, ohnrobwardeni and lingeri generally ReqniriBt} PrkiUog of any kind will receive Handbell Foniiderg, THB BLLACOUBB CHIMB HAMHXKS PIXBD the same attention. BBLL ROPBS SUFPLIBD. BARNEY DON, DONCASTER. alonf.y9;^r Osders, and give FREDERICK WHITE, hi«ii to prove his woe&. CHURCH BELLS hang with eve^ dee- cription of the latest approved fittings, in Church Bell Htmger, P E A L C A R D S . OAK OR STEEL FRAMES. &PPLXTON, BERKS. Bands or Individnai Ringers who desire HANDBELLS, sf esaelleot tens, made to to k«iB0a CQQOri} o( their peals may have di&tenio aod chrsmatio scales, in sets MUFFLERS. any GGtnbsr aad !• u iy slse. them neatfy printed on plain or fancy Clapper-Mufflers made of Best bordered Cards. Specimens will be sent Materials by experienced Ringers. on application. HENRY BOND, Firm of over Thirty Years’ standing. (BiWbUitied HaU-a-Centt»7.) Have supplied Mufflers for peals of all weights and numbers. Also -BELL NEWS” WORKS Beii Founder Leather Rope Protectors. 1 , 8ELBORNE ROAD, CHURCH BBLL HAHGEE, WAKLE Y, WALTHAMSTOW, LONDON N.t. BURPORD, OXON. 166, Waterlog Street, Burtof^-on-TNint. this a n i

No. 1608. SATURDAY, JA N UARY 25, 1913. [Vol. XXXI.

THE LONDON COUNTY ASSOCIATION. E. V. Cox, and seconded by Mr. W . R. Small) for the use of the bells and room, as well as for his kindly SOUTHERil DISTRICT. address, and to the Rev. — Knight for presiding at the The Annual Meeting took place at St. George’s, South­ organ. The Vicar, in reply, expressed the pleasure it wark, on Saturday last, and there was some good ringing gave him to welcome those present, with the hope that in the various standard methods, and many notable ring­ he would meet them again ere long. ing members being present. At 8 p.m. an adjournment was made to the meeting room at the Southwark Tavern, when the Master, Mr. H. S. Ellis presided. It was OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD OF CHURCTI BELL decided to hold the next meeting the third Saturday in RINGERS. April at Battersea, failing that, Hammersmith. After new members had been made and the balance sheet read SONNING DEANERY BRANCH. and passed the next was the election of officers, when a A successful and well-attended annual meeting was contest took place for the Mastership between Mr. E. A. held at St. Paul’s, Wokingham, on Saturday. At Even­ Reeves and Mr. H. S. Ellis, in which the latter was duly song, the Rev. H. C. Wilder, Rector of Sulham, preached re-elected; the Secretary, Mr. F. A. Smith, and the Trea­ an appropriate sermon from St. Matthew v ., 16, to a surer, Mr. H. Mance, were unanimously re-elected. There large congregation of ringers. was also a contest for Stewardship, in which Mr. C. H. After high tea, held in the Parish Room, the Master of Hughes was re-elected. A pleasant evening was after­ the Guild, the Rev. C. W . O. Jenkyn, in the unavoidable wards spent, with touches on the hand-bclls, etc., brought absence of the Branch chairman, the Rev. R. H. Hart- the meeting to a close. Davis, from illness, presided over the annual business meeting. The General Secretary of the Diocesan Guild, Mr. E. A. Reeves, the Rev, E. E. Broome (Hon. Secre­ THE-NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. tary of the Branch), and several other Clergy were pre­ The first quarterly meeting of the year was held on sent. The Hon. Secretary reported a balance in hand Thursday last at Ufford, where the bells of the Parish of some £ .'0. The membership stood at 113 change Church, and also those at Wickham Market and Pettistree ringers, 10 life suibseribers, 16 probationers, with 5 life were at the disposal of visiting members throughout the members and 30 honorary members, an increase of 6 on day. Dinner was served in the Church Room by Mr. A. the last year. Ten peals were reported ^ having been Ward of the “ Lion Hotel.” The Rector (the Rev. W. J. rung during the year, while “ combined practices ”—a Wyon) presided, supported by Mr. William Ward (church­ great help to the members—had numbered twelve. warden), Messrs. F. R. Bornett, W. L. Duffield, J, Motts, The annual meeting of the Diocesan Guild was to be and C. E. Borrett (secretary), and representatives from held at Wokingham (Sonning Deanery) in July. a good many towers in the neighbourhood. After the The report and balance sheet were adopted. A vote of loyal toast, the chairman gave a very cordial welcome to sympathy with the Rev. R. H. Davis wasi unanimously carried. the visitors, expressing the hope that they would make the best use of the time and bells at their disposal. The The chairman and hon. secretary were unanimously Secretary gave a brief account of the position of the As­ re-elected, as were the usual committees. sociation, and the business meeting terminated with the Mr. Reeves gave some interesting details of the Guild election of new members. Various touches were after­ report for the past year—a balance in hand of Three wards brought round on both tower and handbells. new towers, Simpson, Beechampton, and Shinfield had been admitted, while one, Wood-Eaton, had dropped out. One hundred and' twenty peals had been rung during the SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF year, fifteen of them in the Surprise method, which showed advancement all round the Guild. STAFFORD. The chafrman then announced that the Memorial Screen The last quarterly meeting of the Society’s year was to the memory of their late Guild Master, the Rev. held at Perry Barr on Saturday last, when a fair number T’rancis Edward Robinson, had been oomipleted at Drayton arrived from Birmingham, Coseley, Lichfield, Perry Barr, Church, and that the dedication ceremony was fixed for Rushall, Smethwick, Tipton, Wallsall, Wednesbury, February 8th. West Bromwich, Wordsley, Wolverhampton, and Wood Archdeacon Ducat (of Berks) had consented to perform Green. the ceremony and to preach. A tablet to their late During the afternoon the bells were kept going in Master’s memory had, in the last week, been affixed' in various methods. At the Committee meeting, four new the cloisters at Christ Church (Oxford), recording that it members were enrolled. A sho’rt service was held in was ‘ ‘ erected to the memory of Francis Edward Robin­ church, when the Vicar gave a helpful address. The son, sometime Vicar of Drayton, and Master of the Rev. 15. V. Cox assisted by reading the lesson. A siub- Diocesan Guild of Bell Ringers,” stantial tea was provided in Christ Church Schools, after Sonning had re-hung their bells (eight-peal), while which a vote of thanks to the Vicar (proposed by the Rev. Twyforid exp^ted by Easter to have a pea! of eigh^. 594 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Jan. 25, 19 3.

The Rev. B. Long, Rector of All Saints’, Wokingham^, A return was made to the tower, where the bells were gave a cordial wel)o)me to the Guild in advance for the kept going in various methods, including attempts in July meet-ng'. London and Bristol Surprise Major. This brought a Votes of thanks to the Rector of St. Paul’s, the Rev. pleasant meeting to a close. H. M. Walter, represented by the Rev. S. J. Riehlards, to the organist, workers and ladies of St. Paul’s for their kindness, concluded a very successful meeting. THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. NORTHERN BRANCH. THE LONDON COUNTY ASSOCIATION. The annual meeting of the Gainsborough District was ANNlfAL GENERAL MEETING OF NORTHERN held at that place on Saturday, January 18th, but was poorly attended, only four visitors, three from S^nthorpe, DISTRICT. and one from West Stckwith, putting in an appearance The annual meeting of this District was held on Satur­ in addition to the local company. However, various day last, January 18th. The tower of St. Mary’s, Isling­ touches were brought round during the afternoon and even­ ton, was open for ringing from 4 p.m. to .5.30 (when an ing in the following methods ; Kent Treble Bob Minor, adjournment was made for tea), and again from fi p.m. Grandsire Triples, Plain Bob, Kent and Oxford Treble to 8 p.m. Some good touches in various methods were Bob Major. Shortened Evensong was held in the Parish rung. Church at 4.30, and an address given by the Rev. A. C. P. The business meeting was held at “ The Okie King’s Buries. Tea was provided at the Coffee Tavern, and fol­ Head,” at 8.15 p.m., and was very well attended. lowed by the business meeting, at which Mr. J. C. Tinker Mr. A. Barker was again chosen as Master for the presided. The whole of the District officers were re­ present year; and Messrs. Cornford, Walker and Porter elected, and the following places selected at which to hold were appointed to the offices of Secretary, Treasurer and District meetings during the ensuing year:—March, Steward respectively. Owston Ferry; Ma)% Stow; July, Brigg; September, The progress of the District for the past year was very Birton Lindsey; November, Upton; January, 1914 (An­ encouragifag, both as to finance and membership, but it nual), Gainsborough. A hearty welcome was given to is hoped this year to do decidedly better. the Scunthorpe visitors, and duly responded to. Votes A very pleasant time was spent at the close of the of thanks were passed to the Vicar and Churchwardens meeting, enlivened by handbells, songs, and recitations. for the use of the bells, the Pev. A. C. P. Buries, Mr. Montgomery (organist), and the Choir boys for,asisisting at the service; also to Mr. J. C. Tinker for presiding at WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS the meeting. ASSOCIATION. NORTHERN BRANCH. RINGERS AT THE FEAST. The first quarterly meeting for the year, in connection FRESSINGFIELD, SUFFOLK. with the above, was held at Oldbury, on Saturday, The annual dinner of the Fressingfield Society of Church January 18th. The attendance was not so large as ex­ Bell Ringers took place at the “ Fox and Goose” on pected, but it was full of enthusiasm. The member® were Monday, when over 40 members and friends partook of very pleased to see amongst them once again Mr. William an excellent repast, provided by Mrs. Matten. The Rev. Painter, after his long and severe illness. The following H. Raven-Hart (Vicar) occupied the chair, supported by towers were represented, viz., Oldswinford, Stourbridge, Messrs. J. Fisher and J. Ingate (Churchwardens), F. Rowley, Smethwick, Netherton, Clent, Wolaston, Kidder­ Day (Eye), J. Motts (Ipswich), J. Soutar (Diss), F. C. minster, Northfield, Edgbaston, Birmingham, Old Hill, Lambert (Halesworth)—District Secretaries of the Nor­ Halesowen, Wordsley, Selly Oak, King’s Norton, and wich Association of Ringers,—H. Berry (Vice-Chairman), Oldbury. J. Whatling, etc. Ringers attended from Great Bentley Service was held in the Church, the Vicar, the Rev. (Essex), Ipswich, Diss, Eye, Halesworth, Southwold, P. H. Birley officiating. He gave a very instructive and Wingfield, and Mendham, besides the local conlpany. practical address. Mr. Johnson, of Old Hill, presided at Change ringing^ both on the tower and handbells, con­ the organ, a service whichi was very much appreciated. tinued throughout th|e day, several well-struck touches The business meeting, which was hleld at the “ Talbot being brought round in the following methoids : Stedman Hotel,” was presided over by Mr. H. Mason, in the Triples, Double Norwich, Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, absence of the Vicar, who regretted that, owing to a, and Plain Bob Major on the tower bells, and courses of pressing engagement, he could not attend.—Bromsgrove Bob Major and Grandsire Caters and Triples on the hand­ was selected for the next quarterly meeting in June.— bells. The evening wais varied by capital songs and The quarterly peal is to be attempted at Oldbury.—Four recitations from Messrs. Lambert, Took, Tawn, Davy, new mejnberis were elected.— Mr. H. Smith, of Kidder­ Gibson, Barber, Ingate, and others, and one verse of the minster, suggested that it would be a great advantage to National Anthem and “ Auld Lang Syne” concluded a the Association if it could be arranged to have two or most enjoyable day. three ringing practices during the year. After discussion, it was resolved to bring the matter before the annual meeting at Stourbridge on Easter Monday.—A very Oxton, Birkenhead (Cheshire).— Oa Tuesday, January 14th hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Vicar for 504 Grandsire Triples- C. Owens, H. Brocklebank, J. Owens, arranging the Service and for the use of the bells, and R. Birchall, W. Haghes, J. Evans, H. Martin (coadnctor), S. to Mr. H. Mason for presiding.—This concluded the Mostyn. Rong on the occasion of the marriage qf Mr. Caine to ineetiog. Miss Hall. jan. 25, 1913. Ttlfe B&LL AKD RINGBtiS' R&COkD. 595

THE SOCIETY OF NORWICH SCHOLARS, once more bound to flourish in the city which has played not a small part in the history of the Exercise. The Society of Norwich Scholars speut a very enjoyable It is inieresting to note that the Sick Benefit Club run in evening at their naeeting-house, “ The Walnut Tree connection with the Society is doubly solvent, a fact which Shades,” on the occasion of their annual social gathering. Mr. S. Smith and bis colleagues can congratulate them­ The company included ringers, their wives and a few selves upon. friends, and the thanks of all are due to Mr. F. Knights for the arrangements he made. The programme was well sustained by Mr. Koights aud bis family, who delighted THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. everyone with their clever handball ringing and comic S o u t h -W e s t e r n D iv is io n . songs. Messrs. Swain and Larder also rendered yeoman service, their first-class singing being greatly appreciated. In our report of the meeting of this District last week, we Mr. R. Knights at the piano was not the least of the inadvertently fell into error. We stated that one ringing evening’s successes. This social evening has been an and two non-ringing members were elected; instead of annual event for 300 years, but last year, owing to a which it should have been one ringing member, one non­ variety of circumstances, was allowed to lapse. This year, resident tinging and one non-ringing member were elected. the outlook being brighter, it was resolved to continue the It was not the annual meeting so the oi&cers were nc^ old custom. elected at this meeting. There is pretty general knowledge of the trouble that arose a few years ago betweeu the authorities of St. Peter Mancroft and the society, since when the latter has had no A correspondent asks where he can obtain a com- tower for its headquarters, aud it says much for the position oi St, Clement’s Triples, Can any of our readers remaining members that they have kept the'society afloat. supply the information ? There is a probability cf the eight at St. Michael’s, Cos- land, being rehung shortly. That and the infusion of some B E LLH A N G E R required. Good wages, permanent fresh blood offers a fair prospect for the suceess of the employment. Change-Ringers preferred. Apply J o h n iamous old society in the future. W a r n e r & S o n s , Ltd., “ The Spitalfields Bell Foundry, Whatever were the rights and wrongs of the trouble at London. Mancroft it must be deplored that th e renowned twelve are so ssldom beard, and then invariably handled by visiting FITTE R S & TU R N ER S required. Must be good bands. It is to be hoped some steps will be taken to bring Change-Ringers. Apply John Warner & Sons, Ltd., about an amicable settlement. If this be done, the Art is “ The Spitalfields Bell Foundry," London.

BY ROYAL WARRANT TO HER LATE MAJESTY QUEEN VICT0RIA.-1857-1901. HIS LATE MAJESTY KING EDWARD VII.-1901-1910. HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE V. JOHN WARNER & SONS, LIMITED, '\tll Jfffttitto ani) Spitalfields Bell Foundry, Spelman Street, LONDON, N.B.

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RANDOM NOTES. ranks after one or two nights practices, others stayed away because the iustructor didn’t “ speak respectable By G. F. M. enough” though I generally did my best under the circumstances to be respectful of their failures. Others One or two readers of “ T h e B e l l N e w s ,” who I have the honour of esteeming friends, have expressed a desire were absent owing to a love engagement on the practice see me in print again. This request might be very night, for courting seems to take precedence of bell-rmging flattering to a writer thoroughly in love with himself and in all places. It seems more desirable to be loved than his lucubrations. But the fact is I am trying to gradually to be admired, and who can truthfully assert the principle wean myself of vanities, and the love of scribbling having to be wrong ? been described by the poet as “ the last infirmity of a noble mind,” I always feel a reluctance to impart to others I cannot close these few notes without a somewhat un­ my innermost thoughts. pleasant reference to the ringers of St. Mary’s, Chlgwell, neighbours of ours in the adjoining parish. Here, though they verbally belong to the Essex Association, are Most readers I know require news and not history— reluctant to co-operate with us in the art of change- something active and alive— something of the present ringing. As handbell ringers they are perhaps justly held moment, though perhaps the same thing has happened a to be par excellence, but their practices in the tower are thousand times. The same peals, the same methods, the infrequent and ftigned. The whole secret is they prefer same persons are constantly appearing, yet such is calkd the more social element connected with their handbells. “ news." A “ record ” dazzles the whole world. Why, The question is how are we to implant in their con­ here at the “ Sparrows’ Nest,” Owls’ Corner, Chigwell stitutions the preference for change-ringing? Perh'aps Row, we trouble not of news. Nobody seems to require someone with the eloquence and persuasive powers of St. the latest news. The fact that the sun has risen is enough Paul, might achieve snch a beneficial result, and here news for us to know that we must put away dreams for would be good news indeed, and a record beyond all that realities and earn another night’s repose. has yet been accomplished in the field of campanology. The latest news concerning bell-ringing, is that the ringers of this parish were entertained to a most enjoyable DOUBLE WORCESTER BOB MAJOR. supper at the expense of our Rector last Wednesday. Everything that cheers the heart of man was there to be To the Editor. fonnd, and when the Rector dismissed us at near mid­ Sir,—The figures published in this week’s ‘ B e l l night, I gave a sigh to thick that some of the ringers N e w s ,” and called Double Worcester Bob Major, are not would only spend two or three hours in bed after such a a legitimate method; the lead given is not a plain lead, sumptuous repast. Music enlivened the proceeding. We because it breaks the rule of method construction that brought forth the%andbefls, violins, and an Erard piano. “a plain lead must be symmetrical secondly, it isjiot The ladies danced with their gardeners, the bell ringers double. and the choir boys, which latter also played “ leap frog.” If Mr. Pigott will get “ Rules and Decisions of the Too old was I to join in either, though 1 now and then Central Council," published in 1904, and study the legiti­ felt an inclination to try my best at “ leap frog.” As to mate methods' report, on pages 16, 17, and IS, and the the dancing, ii4ce Pascal, 1 can see very little in life to figures on page 24, he will see where his figures fail, and make me dance for joy of it. It appears to be a vestige if he wants any further explanation, and likes to write to of the old uncivilized days we read of, when men were in me, I shall be pleased to answer any questions. their intellectual infancy. Yours, &c., H. LAW JAMES. Reading lately the report of the College \ouths’ dinner, Surfleet, Spalding. I could not but admire the Rev. G. Coleridge’s opinion of January 21, 1913. who was ttoe 'best ringer— the man who gave his evenings to the teaching of the village yokels. He must be a very good man who sacrifices himself so far, even though he be DOUBLE SURPRISE MINOR. unable to ring all the Surprise methods. Of course the To the Editor, rev. gentleman was speaking in a moral sense, and, in my present capacity of instructor, I could not but pat myself Sir,—Shortly after the “ Collection of Minor Methods ” on the back for being a good ringer, though not one of the was published, a member of the Midland Counties As­ best. It is a most difficult task to undertake single- sociation, whose name I have forgotten, sent me the handed. Where there are other ringers beside the ‘ ‘ Double Surprise Minor Methods ’ ’ (one of which Mr, instructor, and other towers to be found for practice, Dench has recently published), so that he is really entitled progress is possible and satis^ctory. But In a country to claim them. They are certainly interesting on paper, village, miles away kota any other tower, with men tired but from a practical point of view they all suffer from one after a heavy and long day’s work, no wonder is it that so defect, they bring the tenors up the wrong way at the little headway, is made in out intricate art. back. Yours, etc., Certainly there are to be found villages where a good H. LAW JAMES. band has been established, but seldom where a new peal Surfleet Vicarage, Spalding. of bells has been hung. The pupils of our parish, all January 21, 1913. chosen by the Rector, had never handled the bell-ropes previously, and were men nrttch -past boyhood, some “T h e ® e l l -N e w s ,” post free, is. 8d. per quarter, of itiarried, and Well on in years. One or two fell out of the 6s. 6d. per year p:

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THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. hind allow themselves to be placed with perfect regularity according to the requirements of the method. SILVER WEDDING CELEBRATION AT W e are glad to find our old and much analyBed ^end Cambridge doing so well in Royal and Maximus, as it has been ’ DUNSTABLE. severely bandied for its want of adaptability to peal compositioa in the Major. A clever writer of to-day has pointed out the On Saliinlay, January I 81K, the cx;casion of the silver ludicrous inconsistency of hewing in pieces everything that hai wedding of the hiyhly-esteemed Rector of Dunstable, the a disappointiog side, especially ^ hen the hewing is accompanied Rev. W. W. C. Baker, who‘ iis an ardent campanologist with the remark— “ I’ll teach you to be a toad.” and President of the Beds Association, a quarter peal of Kent Treble Bob Major, 1,312 changes, was rung in 51 CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE ROYAL. minutes. 12345678 90 W. Payne, 1; G. Healey, 2; G. Baldock, 3; J. Simms, i ; B. Wilson, 5; F. Hunt, 6; S. Dobbie, 7; A. King 21436 58709 12463 85079 (conductor), 8. First quarter peal in the method by 21648 ringers 2, 3, and 4. 30597 26143 85079 The ringers of 1, .5, 6, and 8 belong to Luton, and 2, 62418 30597 3, 4, and 7 to the Dunstable Band. 62148 03957 After tea at the Marchant Restaurant, the health of the 26410 89375 Rev. and Mrs. Baker was drunk with musical honours. 62401 83957 26048 1937s 20641 89735 02468 17953 THE SURPRISE METHODS. 20648 71935 02467 89153 (Contributed by W illiam Snowdon, Past President of the 04276 81935 Yorkshire Association.) 40728 69153 04276 C h a p t e r III, (Continued.) 89513 40728 65931 Beiore leaving Major we may add that Annable composed a 47082 56913 peal, for his attempted Cambridge, which will be fonnd in his 74805 29631 MS. book; so w e may gather that to some extent he was con­ 47082 56931 tented with his experim ent! We ace not here reprodacing Superlative and London Major, Lead-End, as their treble-leads are given in “ Standard Methods,” row for 1537294068 row, exactly as they first appeared in the •' Clavis.” 1573920486

ROYAL. C.^MBRIDGE SURPRISE MAXIMUS. Dealing now with Royal we find that, just as Cambridge was 1234567890ET first rung in the Minor, so it was the first to be rung in Royal— in 1822— and this, notwithstanding that Shipway had given us a 21436 5 8 7 0 9 T E treble lead of Superlative in his book in i 8i 5. One is inclined 12463 8 5 0 7 T 9 E to ask : Why this selection, seeing that Superlative led the way 21648 3 O 5 T 7 E 9 in Major ? 26143 8 5 o 7 T 9 E The answer will come quite clearly to anyone who carefully 62418 3 O 5 T 7 E 9 endeavours to extend the two methods; for Cambridge lends 62148 0 3 T 5 E 7 9 itself to the work in the most obliging way possible : whereas 26410 T E Snperlative, as we shall presently see, sets up some nasty 8 3 597 62401' 8 3 T 5 E 7 9 difficulties. Amongst those who took part in the Wakefield peal 26048 IT3E597 was Joseph Tebbs, of Leeds, and he may have influenced the 20641 8TE3957 choice of Cambridge. Tebbs was a man of ability, who had 02468 1 E T 9 3 7 5 sent Shipway several peals for his book, and would in all 20648 probability have a copy of the work. This being so we can E I T 3 9 5 7 o 2 4 5 E quite believe that be was not unduly impressed with Sbipway's 8 T I 9 3 7 5 O 4 2 E 6 8 I T 9 7 3 5 ifigurea. Anyhow Cambridge Royal was first rung in Wakefield 4 o E a 8 61-17953 in 1823, but no record has been left, that we know of, of the o 4 2 E 6 treble-lead used. The earliest figures known to ua are annexed 8x 71935 4 o E 2 8 67x9153 in the shape of a half lead, together with its lead en^). They are 4 E o 8 2 76x1935 m s . from an note-book in the possession of our friend Mr. Chas. E 4 8 o 7 2 x 69153 H. Hattersley, bearing date 1831, which had formerly bslonged 4 E o 8 2 7 6 x"^ 5 I 3 !to his maternal grandfather, the late Wm. Booth, of Sheffield. E 4 8 o 7 2 X 6 5 9 ^ 3 I The figures are very interesting, for they agree exactly with E 8 4 7 o X 2 5 6 9 . 1 3 (those sent us by our Cheltenham friends in i8g8, and again with 8 E 74 T o 5 2 9 6 : 3 I ithose recently published by our friend Mr. Henry Dains, of the E 8 4 7 oX 2 5 6 9 J 3 I Cumberland Youths, in writing on Superlative Royal; hence in every way they may be taken as the standard figures of to day. Lead-End. Bearing in mind what has been stated in regard to the adapta­ bility of Cambridge, we think it quite clear that these figures 153729426^x80 are the same as those used in the Wakefield peal in 1822. 157392E 4X .608 If the student will draw parallelograms round the places in Cambridge Major, Royal, and Maximus, on his copies, he will The standard figures of to-day- lind that the treble, in its jonrney from the front to (he back, is conducted through a perfect avenue of these places, without a W ANTED .— Peal of Eight Handbells, second-hand I Ibrtiak ekcept only when the treble dodges previous to going be­ R e v . M o lin e u x , hind, and this break he will find essential in Mraor, and common tenor G.— Address F. Colylon Vicaiage, to all. Further be willfiad that the wbole-pulls before and be­ Devon. )aa.|as, 191J. 598 m t 6SLL AND RBCOHD. The Jasper Snowdon Series. Pea.1 Tciblets. MARBLETTE is the o n l y satisfactory a n d l a s t i n g KOPE-SIGHT. IS. 6a., s ix th e d . ; 150 p a g e s ; treats Plain Bob ; material for Peal Tablets. Read these few extracts from Tes­ commences on th re e bells. timonials, which were quite unsolicited .— GKANDSIRE. as. 6d. ; second ed .; 264 pages; commences on five bells: complete with the Charts of W. H. Tbompson, Esq , “ I am pleased to be etc. • able to inform you that STANDARD METHODS, as. 6d,; fifth ed. ; revised; Diagrams everyone who bas seen it alone is. 6d.; 41 pages; Letterpress alone is. 6d.; 100 pages. is very pleased with it. Tbe Lord Bisboj) of Ro­ STEDM A N . as. 6d.; 275 pages, by the Rev C. D . P. D a v ie s , M.A., with an appendix by Sir A rtbhr Heywood, Bart., e tc ., e tc . chester, who dedicated it on Thursday last, ex­ TREBLE BOB. Fart I. is. 6d. ; second ed.; with appendix : 108 pressed his great admira­ closely printed pages. Part I I , sailed for Conductors only ; tion of it." very scarce; 2s. i}d ; 236 pages. ‘ I am very pleased to DOUBLE NORWICH C.B. Major. At present ont of print. inform yon that the tablet SUKPRISE PEALS, Cambridge, Superlative and London; supplied gives every satis­ compiling. faction. The Mayor of All post free, on receipt of postal order; from 12240 CHANGES Ludlow is very pleased that this work [was en­ WM, SNOWDON, 24, Springfield Mount, Leeds. CHARLES BOWER ' 7 'BWJAMIH THORP trusted to you.” a^GEORStGARNCTT 8 "8SN4^ 1N Gll-L “ I must say that the a'^JOSEPHSEttOR : 9'*SAMt!Et BOOTH: IO»ALBERT ADAMS tablet gives every satis­ 4 SAMUEL WOOD faction, everyone being SIR ARTHUR HEYWOOD’S WORK. 5-JAMES WOOD ll">HARRY CHARMAH 6" WAtI£R.W,WOlSlE«CROFt lob. JAMES GEQRGE: very pleased wifh the style of writing and the UFFIELD: ” A M u s i c a l M e t h o d f o k 8, 10 AND II BELti. A Btaadtheet oentalning full fliieotlBDi foe tlngtag thetbe aooYoabove way in which it is set out. be abtalnod, gtatii, ftom Si» A rih o r H rtw ooo, DniBeld. Derby. Thanking you for yoor Tbe pamphlet on tBli method li oow ont of ptini.) promptness in same." The B ell News says : U SIC Bpecially arranged in mss. (if not in print) to suit " Marblette is practically almost any nnmber of ringers and bells. Terms, etc. ______impervious to decay. It Mon application from WM. GORDON, 44. C eltic Street, Webbnever wears out. The invention of the material and the scien­ tific method of lettering falls little short of the marvellous." L am b .. S t o c k p o u t . Send for particulars and designs to The Sole Manufacturers—CASPAR & Co. I Ml8-ta.lallaheol IT60. 33, King’s Road, London, N.W. Also Makers of Memorial Braiiei, Btained eiaii Window! and labtat Work of nH y JOHN NIOOLL, deiorlption.

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'§ tE anlr P relim in ary N o t ic e . The Second Session of the Eighth Council (23rd annual meeting , will be held at Newcastle-on-Tyne on Ckfe PaiittfattttOT, Whitsun Tuesday, 13th May, 1913. Reports of Com­ mittees and Notices of Motion should reach me not later than Saturday, I2th Aprjl, in order that they may be forwarded in due course for insertion in the ringing papers. 6 6 , QUEEN’S ROAD, P eck h a m , Hon. Secretaries of Diocesan or County Guilds or Asso­ ciations affiliated to tbe Council will kindly bear in mind that Affiliation Fees (2s. 6d. for each elected representative) London, s.e. become due on the ist inst., and should be forwarded to me without delay. The rights of representatives whose (Two minutes from Queen’s Road Station, L.B. & S.C. Railway.) quota has not been paid are in abeyance until payment has been made. I shall be glad if they will at tbe same Late 15s, Keeton’s Road, Bermondsey. time kindly inform me of any change in their own address since last year, or in that of any of their representatives, or of any change in the representation itself. C h arles D . P. D a v ie s, Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. Maker to St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Fretherne, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. imperial Institute, Canterbury, Edinburgh, St. N.B.— Please do n o t make Postal Orders payable at Stouehouse, which is six miles distant. A’ o'ans, Lincoln, Durham, Peterborough, Melbourne DIAGRAM OF UNION TRIPLES (1893), may be bad Australia), Rochester, Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Man- A gratis, on application by letter to W. H. T h o upso m , 5, Sillwood Street, Brighton, to whom the ansold remaioder ba; fhester, and Worcester Cathedrals, etc., etc. been returned by the publishersi ]an. 2$, 1913. THE BELL ti&WS AND tttNGERS' RECOKD. 599 IMPORTANT NOTICES. THE ANCIENT SOCIETY OF COLLEGE YOUTHS. On Saturday, January .11, 1913, in Three Hours aod Fiftv-five Minutes, Will correspondents please note that all communications for insertion in "The Bell News” shoald be addressed to “ The A t thb Chdbch o f St.- Gilbs, Crifplbgaib, Editor, ‘ T h e B e l l N ew s,’ i, Selbome Road, Walthamstow.” A PEAL OF STEDM a N CINQUES, jooi CHANOBS. In the past some have been addressed to the Publishers, thus Tenor 36} cwt, in C. being delayed, and not reaching us till too late for insertion in H b n r y S f r in g a l l . . . .Treble. R o bbr x W . G r b e n . . . . - the current issue. 7 T h o m as L an gdon . . • • 9* All business communications should be addressed to “ Mr. F b b d k . j . H a r d y . . 9* Geo. Carter, 1, Selborne Road, Walthamstow,” Louis Attwatbb .. .. 4. F k a n c is E , D a w b . . • • zo. JaKBS SCBOLKS ...... 5- T bo m a s H . T a f f b n d b r • * XX. Notices of any kind, to ensure insertion in the current issue A r t h d b D . B a b k b r .. .. 6. W il l ia m I . J e f f r ie s .. should reach us not later than first post on Thursday morning Unless this is done we c&nnot insert them till the following week] Composed by F bbdk . D bn o h , and Coaductedby H b h sy S fr ih g a l l. Rung 00 the occasion of the 85th birthday of the Rector, the Rev. " The B ell News " will be sent to any address in the United Prebendary Albert Batff, m .a ., the ringers heartily wishing him many Kingdom for is. 8d. per quarter, or 6s. 6d. per year. happy retnrns. Great credit is dae to the tower-keeper, Mr. Charles Many correspondents when sending copy write a note asking H. Ward, for the exceedingly clean and well-kept state of the whole for insertion. This means that they have to pay id. for postage. belfry. Robert W, Green’s first peal on twelve balls. There is no need for this; if the copy is put in an unsealed en' velope, with just the name of the sender, we shall nnderstand- and a ^d. stamp will be suiBcient. But the envelope must be endorsed “ News copy only." THORNHAM MAGNA, SUFFOLK. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. ®|^e itefos anb lingers' ^etortr. On Monday, December 30, 191a, tn T m Hours ^ Thirty~five Mimttu, Ax THR C hurch o f S t . M ary, SATURDAY. JANUARY 23. 1913, A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MINOR, 3040 CHANQBS; Being 720 each of Cambridge and Norwich Surprise. College Exercise, London Scholars Pleasnre, Woodbine, Kent and Oxford. Arthur Bailby ...... Trt&b. A l f h a b u s j . B br r v . . 4- THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON E dw ard Y o u n g s . . . . 3, W il l ia m C l o v ir . . 5- DIOCESAN GUILD. Gborgb Bailby...... 3- W iLUAM R o s s . . • •Twor. (T e a S t . An n 's G u il d .) Conducted by W. R o se . Oh Uottiaf, January 5, 1913, in Two Hours and Fifty Minutes, Rung as a birihday compliment to Martin Stockiogs, who has been A t t b b C hurch or S t . A n n , S o u th T ottkmbam , Parish Clerk at the above Church for the last 31 years, A PEAL OP PLAIN BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; Being seven 720s each called differently. WICKHAM SKEITH, SUFFOLK, E rnbst D avidosn* . . ..TrebU. IA lfre d H owbiiL . . . . 4. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. FiBDK. ^DMN ...... 2. fRtCHAKD N. Runham .. 5, On Tuesday, Dtcmbcr 31,1912, in T m Hows and TMrty-seven Minutes, F rank E . R im orosb.. tCoARLBS H. Ross .. ..Tenor, •• 3 a t tbb Cburch of St. Andrbw, Conducted by C ha blbs H. R oss, A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANOBS; ’ First peal. fFirst pcal oa six bells. First peal as condactor. Rang as a birthday compliment to R. Rnnham, Befng 720 each of Cambridge Sarprise, Barton, London Scholars Pleasure, College Exercise, Woodbine. Kant aad Oxford. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCUTION AND LONDON C h a b lb s N u nn ...... Treblt. Gbobgb Catibbmolb .. 4. DIOCESAN GUILD E d w br d Y oungs . . 2. W illiam C l o v b r . . . . 5. On Tuesday, January 7, 1913, in Two Bouts and Fifty-nine Minutes, A l f b a b u s J. B b r r y . . .. 3. L e o n a r d E, L a s t .. ..Tenor, A t t b b CBORCa o f S t . M arv M agdalbnb, W oolw ich, Condacted by L . E. L a s t . A PEAL OF BRISTOL SURPRISE MAJOR, This is L, E. Last's hrst peal of Treble Bob Minor as condactcr; 5056 CH AN Q BS Tenor 13 cwt. also E. Youngs looth peal. A r th u r J. N b a l b ..TrebU R b d b r n S a n d b k s . . 5- E in b s t F y < .. 2. CHABt.SS T. CoL»8 .. 6. NORTH STONEHAM, HANTS. WlUiIAM M illbr .. .. 3, AIiVRBD W . G r im b s THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. Isaac G , S h a d e ...... 4. W iLUAU PVB .. ..Tenor, On Tuesday, December 3 1,1912, in Three Hours and One Minute, Composed by G abrul Lindovf, aad Condacted by W illiam Pvb. A t t b b C h urch o r S t . N ico la s, Rung as a birthday compliment to Messrs. Neale aod Sanders. It is also A. J. Neale's 150th peal, and the 25th anniversary of bis A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES ; marriage. In thb Kent Variation. Tenor 9 cwt. 0 qrs, 26 lb. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND THE George Williams .. ..Treble, Charlbs H. Russell .. S' LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. Henry W. Wilkbs .. .. i Charlbs J. Fbay .. 6, William G. Edwabds .. 3. Alan R. Macdonald On Saturday, January 11,1913, in Pour Hours and T m Minutes, A l b b r t M a b x s ...... 4. W illia m T. T ucub . ..Tenor, A i TBB Cburcb on St. M ary-lb-Bow, Chbafsidb, Composed by Gabbibl Limdoff, and A PEAL OF STEDMAN CINQUES, 5019 CHANGES. Condacted by Gborgb W illiams. Tenor 53 cwl. Birtram Pbbwbet .. ..Treble. Rbobbn Sakdkrs .. .. 7, G b ob gb R . Py b ...... J ambs E. Davis .. .. 8. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. Isaac G. Shadb .. .. 3. K bixh H a r t ...... 9, C h a r lb s T. Colbs .. .. 4. Alfred W. Grimbs.. .. 10. Birmingham.—At Bishop Ryder's Cfaorchi for Divine Ser. 0BM H. Chbbsmam.. .. 5. E r n b st P v* ...... vice, on Sunday evening, January 19th, a quarter-peal of Grand* 1OHH Armstrong .. .. 6. W illia m P v b ...... Tenor, sire Triples, S. Coley, G. A; Taylor,]. Porter, J. T. Perry, J. Bi Composed by John Cartbb, Aod Conducted by W illiam Pye. Collett, W. H. Carrodi A, T, Scnvens (condactor), T, Pearce, 6oo THE SELL ^gWS AND RmaEKS* Jan. 25, igi^.

STREATHAM, SURREY.—THE SURREY /.SSOCIATION. CRONDALL, HANTS. On Tuesday, January 7 ,1913 in Two Hours and Fiftv-four Minutes, THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. A t TBB CauKCB of St. Leonard, On Saturiay, January 4,1913, in Thtec Hours

'First peal Rung as a farewell to the ringer of the 4th, who is W il l ia m Y oung ..Treble. G b o r g e C o lem an .. 4. leaving the neighbAurhood for Elstree, Herts. F b b d L b g g o i i . . .. 2. W i-iLiAM B ar k e r .. 6. H b r b b b t T a y l o r .. 3- F r e d T a y l o b ..Tenor. GREAT WYMONDLEY, HERTS. Conducte'a by W illiam Barbb'r. THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. First peal by the treble and 2nd ringers. First peal of Minor by On Thursday, January g. 1913, in Two Hours and Forty-eight MintUes the ringers of the treble, 2nd, ^td, 4ift>, and tenor. First peal on the bells, and first ever rang in Frampton. The ringer of the 2nd (aged A t the Cborcb of St. Maby, 16), has learned change-ringing since the tells were augmented' A PEAL OF TREBLE BJB MINOR, 504a CHANG'e S ; from five to six on October .7th. ig is, by Messrs. John Taylor and- Being 720 ea;ch of London S&hdlars Pleasure, Westminster, Cam­ Co., Bellfounders. Loughborough, the " go " being excellent. bridge Surprise, Violet, Woodbine, Kent and Oxford. Artbur C roft ...... Tnblt. John H a r b ...... 4 Stratton St. Margaret (Wilts).—On January aoth, at St. Cbarlbs.V. 9 a r b . . . . 3. G b o r g b T . C ro ft . . . . 5 Margaret’sChurch, 720 York Sarprise Minor. A. J. Gilbert, R.- G * o rq b W otFi...... 3 W il l ia m J. C b o f t .. ..T«nor. W. Hyner, F. Looker, W. G. Lancaster, G. Lancaster (conduc­ Conducted by W illia m J, C r o f t . tor), C. J. Gardiner, First 730 in the metbod ou tbe bells. ]an .'25> igi^ . THE 6 e LL NEW§ AIlD RtNCrElftS’ RECORD; 6ot

B.VRNET. HERTS. COLNE, LANCASHIRE. THE ANCIENT SOCIETY OF COLLEGE YOUTHS. THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Thursday, January g, 1913, in Three Hours and Twento-four Uinutes, On Saturday, January 11, 1913 in Three Hours and Eleven Uinufes, A t thb CHnBOB of St. John tb i Baptist, A t tbb Cbdrcb of St. Babtbolombw, A PEAL OF BOB MAJOR, 3024 CHANOBS. A PBAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5040 CHANGES. Tenor 24 cwt. in D. Tenor 16 cwt. Abtbdr Hdgbbs .. ..Treble. |oHN Thomas ...... 5 < A l f k b d B koob ...... Treble. H arrv F o o l d s ...... 5, F kan x a . M ilm b 2. W il l ia m D . S h it s . . . . 6. SYDMRy L a n e . . . 2. Robb>t Fodlds ...... 6, F b b d k . R o u b m s ...... 3. ]oBti H. B. H b e sk . . . . 7. J am es E . F o d ld s 3. E dw ard M a llin so n .. . r 7. A l h e o W . G u m e s . , . . 4. A l b s b t a . H o o h b s ..Tenor. C h a r l b s M a l lin so n 4. JoBN P. F o d ld s . . ..Tenor, Composed by H . Daim s, and Condncted bjr John Thomas. Composed by H. Hubbard, and Conducted by J o bn P. F o u ld s. Rnog on the 25th birthday ot the youngest son of the ringer of the First paal by the rsngers of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th ; also first peal as 6th, residing in Sydney, Aastralia. conductor by John P. Foulds.

PUDSEY, YORKS. HESTON, MIDDLESEX. THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION, THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. (Laede and District Amalgamated Society.) On Friday, January lo, 1913, in Three Hours and One Miuute, On Saturday, January 11, 1913, in 3 Hours, At tbb Cbdscb ow St . L b o r a b d , At tbe Parisb Church, A PBAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, A PBAL OF TRBBLB BOB MAJOR, 5184 CHANGES: 8024 CH AN QBS. Tenor 13} cwt. la the Kent Variation. SVDNBV CABIBR* ..Treble. Bbbtbam Pkbwbst .. .. 5. Pratt Cordingley ...Treble John B. Jackson ...... 5 Hbdry W. Cowley* .. a. Alvreo W. Grimes .. .. 6. William Birks... a William B, Smith...... 6 Hbmby C. Cbandlbr* .. 3. William Welling .. .. 7. Fred W. Thorpe C b a b lb b S. Bibd* .. .. 4. W illiam Sbbphbbd .. ..Tenor. Edwin Wheater ...... 7 Sidney Keighley John Perfect ...... Tenor Composed by Gabbibl Lindoff, and CoBdocted by Bbbtram Prbweti. Composed by Obadiah Lang, and Conducted by £. Wheater. *First peal in tne method. Rung as a birthday compliment to Mr. y. C. Chandler, the Hon. Sec. of the Sonlh and West District of the ISHAM, NORTHANTS. above Association, First peal in the method on the bells. C E N T R A L NORTHAMPrONSHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, January 11, 1913, in 3 Hours and 45 Minutesi HEAVITREE, DEVON.—THE DEVONSHIRE GUILD. At the Church of St. Peter, (The Heavitree Society.) A PBAL OF MINOR, 3040 CHANGES; On Saturday, yanuary 11, 1913, in Three Hours and Thirty MinuUt, Being 730 each of Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, Doable Oxford, A t t b e P a r is b C b o r c b , St. Clements, Double Cofuil, Oxford and Plain Bob, A PBAL OF GRANDSIRB TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES; Tenor gi cwt. Holt's Te«-Pa*t. Tenor 26 cwt. Rex T. Buswall...... Treble George A, Blaxley • 4 R icbard H amilton . . ..Treble, Tbomas Lavbr .. .. 5, William C. Lewis ... a ^Joseph Farby ... • 5 ^BRBERT V. RlCBAROsf .. 2. Cbablbs G. Glass.. .. 6. Alberts Foust* 3 | E. MauriceAtkiflB .Tenor F b BI^K. W. RiCtlARDS .. 3. W anikM R.-B6t;^ftic>Y .. 7. Conducted by E. M. Atkins. lOBM R . S anoovbb .. .. 4. *Sgt.-M ajor C. Wabhbb ..Tenor, *First peal in seven methods. Condncted by H b b b e r t V. R ic b a b d s . Fitst {Siial. peal as'condactor. Ninth peal by the sociely. NEWPORT, MON. THE LLANDAFF DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. ^eLDSRSHOT, HANTS. On Monday, January 13,1913, in 3 Hours, THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. At tbe Cbuich of All Saints, On Saturday, January ii, 1913, in Two Hours and Fifty-eight Minutet, A PEAL OF STBDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANQBS : A t IBB Cbdrch or St. Micbabl, Sir A. P. Heywood’s Variation. Tenor 15 cwt. A PBAL OF MINOU, 5040 CHANGES; John Thomas ...... Treble John Butler ...... 5 Being two 730s of Canterbnry, two of Oxford Bob, and three of Arthur E. Morgan ... 2 Francis E. B. Charles... 6 Plain Bob. Tenor 8 cwt. Victor Morgan...... 3 JohnW . io n e s ...... 7 W illiam Fisbbb, sbm. ..Treble. Alfred Croocbbb . . 4- Charles Greedy...... 4 John G o d d ard ...... Tenor CSARLBS EdvIARDS .. .. 2. Gbobgb Fisbbr . . 5 - Conducted by John Tbomas. WiiiUAM Fisbbr. jon.* .. 3. H c b b t C b a f f b y ..Tenor. Coadacted by Cbarlbs Edwards. Arranged for J. Thomas, of Edmonton, who was hetis on a visit. The ringers of the treble, 3rd, 4th, and 5th are local men. ‘ First peal with a bob bell. First peal by Mr. Fisher, sen., aged 54, he having commenced cbsnge-ringing in ig ii. Rang as a birthday com­ pliment to H. Chafi^y. E l s t o w (Beds).— On Chiistmas morning, 7*0 Kent Treble Bob Minor. V. Cooper, Miss Dora Steel, J. W. Barker, F, Benson, A. Stffele, H. Cooper (conductor). Aldershot.—Ai St. Michael’s Cfaarch, on Suaday, Jaouary Sooth Hackney.— On Sunday, January t9th, for Evensong, at igth, for evening service. 730 Bob Minor by all local men, as a the Church of St. John of Jerusalem, 1380 Superlativte Surprise fatewell to Private J. HaH, who is leaving for Egypt, his brother- Major. E. T, Wigg, C. T. Coles (conductor), A. J. Neale, E. F. ringers wishing him every success. W. Fisher, A, Croucher, Pike, W . Pye, W. H. Theobald (first quarter-peal in the method), G. Fisber, A. Croucher, W. Fish6r, jun.j J. Hall (conductor). R, Sanders, H. Torbie. 604 tHB BULL Attb r IMG^ES' |a n . 4^ tg ij.

OXHEY, HERTS. NEWICK, SUSSEX. THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. On XueBday, January 14, 1913, id 3 Hours and 2 Minutes, On Wednesday, January 15, 1913, in a Hours and 50 Minntes, At the Church of St. Matthew, At the Church of St. Mary, A PEAL OF NEW CUMBERLAND SURPRISE MAJOR, A PEAL OF BOB MINOR. 5040 CHANGES : 5184 CH AN Q ES Tenor 8 cwt. i qr. 13 lbs. Being seven 720s, called differently. Tenor 5 cwt. in C. Thomas L. Simmons ...Treble George N. Price ... 5 George Richardson* ...Treble John Feist 4 Charles K. Leman ... 2 William Hodgetts ... 6 Ernest E. Bisb...... 2 Alfred J. Turner 5 Frank T. Martin ... 3 Hubert E d e n ...... 7 George H. Sturt ... 3 Albert E. Edwards .Tenor Henry Hodgetts ... 4 Frederick W. Brinklow Tenor Conducted by Albert E. Edwards. Composed by Frank Bennett, and ♦First peal of Minor. First peal on the bells, which are the Conducted by George N. Price. lightest peal in Sussex, and were augmented to a peal of six in First peal in the method in the coaaty, by the Associatioo, and 1867. by all the band.

BOLNEY, SUSSEX, 5040 BOB ROYAL. THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. On Wednesday, January 15,1913, in 2 Hours and 57 Minutes, By H. P r i c e . At the Parish Church, 234567890 w B 4ths in 11 A PEAL OF ORANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; Parker's 12-Part. Tenor 15 cwt. 234567089 Tbpma; Gasson ...Treble George Lewry...... 5 234567908 Wiiliam Vincent ... 2 *Ernest Attwater ... 6 423567890 - - Arthur Absolam ... 3 Frank Attwater ... 7 3542 - George Woods ...Tenor George Apps ...... 4 4352 Conducted by Ernest Attwater. 5243 ’ First peal as conductor. Messrs. Apps, Woods and the 4523 brothers Attwater hail from CnckfielJ; the rest belong to the 2453 local band. 5324 2534 READING, BERKS. 3254 THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. 5432 (Reading Branch.) 3245 On Wednesday, January 15,1913, in 2 Honrs and 55 Minutes, 4325 At the Church of St. Giles, Repeated. 6-7 undisturbed. A PEAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CH a NQES; Thnrstans’ 4-Part. Tenor 15 cwt. Leonard Osborne ...Treble | =^Charles Higgs ••• 5 Miss Ethel M. Goodship’i’ 2 f Frank Griffin...... 6 H alesw o r th (Sufiolk).— On Tuesday, January 21st, for Arthur E. Bailey ... 3 Rev. C. W. O. Jenkyn... 7 practice at the parish church, 1008 Stedman Triples. H. Ambrose W. Osborne... 4 =:=Leonard Smith...... Tenor Barton (conductor), J* Latter, C. Moss, A. Lee, J. O’Neill Conducted by Rev. C. W. O. Jenkyn. J. Howard, F. C. Lambert, J. Jolly. Also 336 Stedman =*‘First peal. fFirst peal of Stedman Triples. Miss £. M. Triples. F. Lambert, jun., J. Larter ; others as before. Goodship is the first young lady in Reading to ring in a peal.

BENHILTON, SURREY. THE CENTRAL COUNCIL. THE SURREY ASSOCIATION. On Wednesday, January 15,1913. in 3 Hours and is Minutes, LIST OF PUBLICATIONS At the Church of All Saints, A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, To be obtained, Post Free, from (and only from) the 5120 CHANGES. Council’s Fublishets, Messrs. George Allen & Co., Ruskin Leonard F Taylor* Treble Cyril F. Johnston 5 House, 44 and 45 Rathbone Place, London, W. Walter S. Wise... 2 =*=Edwin L. Miles 6 s. d. Dr. A. B. Carpenter 3 David Wright ... On the Preservation of Bells ...... 4 Charles Dean ... 4 T. Groombridge, sen. Tenor Report on Calls, 1894 ...... 2 Composed by Frank Bennett, and Conducted by D. Wright. Glossary of Terms ... .'...... 5 ’■‘First peal in the method. Rung as a birthday compliment Model of Rules for an Association...... 3 0 Mrs. Wright, wife of the conductor. „ „ Local Company ... 3 Rules and Decisions of the Council ... 6 Legitimate Methods...... g London.—On Sunday morning. January 19th, at All Hallows Barking, City, a qnarter-peal of Stedman Triples, in 48 mins. T Collection of Peals— Sec. I...... i 0 Cranfield, A. Scambler, J. Scholes, W. Theobald, R. Sanders „ I, Sec. II ...... g T.Langdon (conductor), H.Torble,T. Joyce. Rang as a birth „ „ Sec. I ll ...... I o day cotuplioient to T. Joyce, Bells, Belfries and Ringers, It Pf9 **> 1 Jan. 25.1913. THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD 603

“ CHURCH BELLS OF ENGLAND," tower-building Is close round about 1500. In some cases B y H. B. W a l t e r s . the church bell hung in the churchyard, in a frame, or even on a tree- ^ Continuing our article on this subject it is well-known Quarley, in Hampshire, and at Shenley, Herts., the that the Church bell of the larger type with which we bells hang to this day in frames in the churchyard. At are familiar, was not introduced until some centuries after King’s College. Cambridge, the five bells hung in a Christianity was established. Smaller bells date back to temporary bell-house till they were sold in 1755. The more ancient times, and have been a notable feature of next provision was the bell-cote, usually for one bell only, the worship and ceremonial of most creeds and races, one but sometimes for two. At Radipole, m Dorset, there is of the most notable exceptions being the Mohammedans. provtsioa for three. Som'times one can detect, as in some Thus much we learn from Mr. Walters’s book. Among of the Northamptonshire churches, the primitive bell-cota other things he tells us that the large bells we know built up in the east wsll of a later western tower. came into use some time during the Saxon period. No In many of the greater churches the campanile was towers now exisitng in England are older than the loth often detached, lest the safety of the central tower should century; but certainly bells large enough to be heard be jeopardised. Salisbury had a fine detached campanile thirteen miles away at Hackness, were in use at Whitby with a picturesque wooden top. That went the way of when Hilda died there in 680; and in the succeeding much else, during Wyatt’s restoration in 1780. St. Paul's century large bells wete presumably common enough iu had a campanile containing the Jesus bells, which was the churches of both provinces to evoke specific pulled down at the Reformation. Sir Miles Partridge, instructions frum both Primates as to their use. Soon gambling with that pious “ Defender of the Faith,” Henry after the Norman Conquest we find constant reference to VIII., won from him tke bells in the clochard of Old St. the casting of bells of increasing size and number, and by Paul’s aod had them broken up and sold for old metal. the reign ol Henry IH. great advances in the skill of the The finest detached campinile, and the only oae belonging makers is evident, and in the library of Corpus Christi io a cathedral that remains, is that at Chichester. College, Cambridge, there is a manuscript treatise of that Some of the ornamentation on bells especially the older reign by Walter de Odyngton, a monk of Evesham, on the ones (examples of which are illustrated in Mr. Walters’s whole process of casting and tuning. The bell bearing the book), is very elaborate, and show that the bell-founder is earliest date in England, 1206, is at Claughton, Lanca­ an artist of no mean order, and ranks as such on the shire ; but one at Caversfield, Oxfordshire, must be nearly same plane as the designer of stained glass windows and a century older, judging from ihe rude Roman or Saxon the mason. The book is exceedingly interesting right letters of its inscription. through, and no section more so than the one which deals We also get an interesting summary of the technical with ornamentation and inscriptions. processes of Bell-casting; of uses and customs ; of the Altogether Mr. Walters has succeded in gathering founders and foundries of all periods; and a lengthy list of together a vast amount of information about Church Bells, the English bell founders, in which many eminent names and presents it in a very readab'e form. occur. The ancient founders were modest folk. Occa­ sionally we find one of them styled “ campanarius ” or “ brasiarius ” but far oftener “ ollarius,” which, without G ainsborough (Lincolnshire).—On Wednesday, January 8th, ofience, Englished is “ tinker.” The word evidently had at All Saints Cbarch, a qaarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 48 no reproach In their ears, for so, with one or two ex­ mins. F. S. W. Butler (condactor), R. Dawson,A. H. Wheeler, J. C. Tinker, J. T. Ladd, W. Dickenson, H. Torr, S. Wilson. ceptions, every London bell founder styled himself till Rang with the bells balf-mnffled as a tribute of respect to Alfred quite late in the 14th century. In London the founders Betts, formerly a ringer at the above Cbarcb, who passed away mostly inhabited the district between St. Andrew Under­ at Sberton-le-Steeple, Notts., the borne of bis parents, on Sun­ shaft and St. Botolph, Aldgate, where BilHter, or day, January 5th. after a very brief iliness, which only com­ “ Bellyetre,” street still reminds us of their craft. In many menced the Friday previous. He was interred at that place on provincial town records— at Lynn, Bristol, Gloucester, the Wednesday. The whole pull and stand was rung at the Worcester, and elsewhere, we find bell founders men­ finish of the quacter-peal. tioned by their Christian Himes, with Bellyeter added as their surname, or descriptive appellation down to the 15th PEAL CARDS. century. Of the eminent modern founders,the last men­ tioned is that of the well-known firm of Warner & Sons, You want to keep a record of the peals in which you ring. whose reputation is unrivalled, and has steadily grown You can get them nicely printed on tinted bordered cards since 1780, when “ Old John Warner ” started the foundry from this Office at is. id. per doz., post free, if the in Fleet Street, which has long since disappeared. Speci­ order is sent accompanied by Postal Order when the peal mens of their work are illustrated, as are also those of is sent for insertion ; otherwise the price is is. 6d. Send for Messrs. Mears & Stainbank, whose existence dates from specimens of new selection, which surpasses any others yet 1570, and whose bells are to be found in all parts of the sent out. A Ringer writes:— “ I and the rest of the band world. Favourable mention is also made of Messrs. John are very pleased with such nice cards as you supply.” Taylor & Co., of Loughborough, and Messrs Gillett & We can also supply Records of Peals printed on large Johnston, of Croydon. Cards, tinted and with grandly illuminated borders, suitable There is also a chapier on “ Towers and Bt lfrii s,” of for framiug and haogusg in yoar R nging Chamber, at more interest, perhaps to architects than to tingvis. 3s. 6 J. e«n,h. Many of the early churches, both pre-Cooqu.st and A cubtumct wiites:— *■ I mubt ihauk yc-u /'-r iht Norman, bad central towers for bells, like Bartun-on- beautifully printed peal-bvJatU of ‘ Nc wiou p al.’ It Humber, and South Topham. But it was not till long indeed past my exptsctauons, and we-are aeut^hteu wiiii after that the majority of parish churches became posseesed it.” of bell-towers. Few are earlier than the 14th century. In “B bll N e w s” OPi>icB, Somerset un^ Deygn and Cornwall the great period I, SBLBORNB RoiW. WAI.THAUSTOW, LONDOCi, N>E, 6o ^ THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. Jan. 25, 1913.

ST. PETER’S, DRAYTON, BERKS. B . MITCHELL’S 50 PALS.

D e d ic a t io n o f t h e Rr>BrN=ON M e m o r ia l S c r e e n . Grandsire Triples ... 10 conducted i Grandsire Caters g — I on handbells. This will take place ( d v ) o n Saturday, February 8 t h (instead of February ist as previously annonnced). The ceremony will Stedman Triples 11 be performed by the Veo. W. M. G. Ducat, Archdeacon of Stedtnan Caters 6 Berkshire, at 4.0 p.m. Will all those interested kindly take this Kent Treble Bob Major ... i as aaiovitation to be present. Clergy are requested to bring their Kent Treble Bob Royal ... i robes. Duffield Major ...... i The bells will be available for ringing between a and 4, and Double Norwich Major ... 8 conducted i possibly later in the evening. Tea will bp provided, after the Superlative Surprise Major 3 service, free *or all those who send in their names by Wednesday, February 5th. Drayton is two miles from Abingdon Cambridge Surprise Major i Station, and the same distance from Steventon. Total 51, rung in 14 towers in three counties; 46 have C y r i l W. O. J e n k y n . been rung for the Midland Counties Association. Broadlands, Caversham, Reading. SITUATION W AN TED as Verger, where a business could be added. Carpenter and Joiner would instruct a W AN TED. A secondhand Church B ell. Full par­ band in change-ringiug. All Standard Methods. 5, 8, or ticulars as to size, weight, pr?ce required, founder, and 10 bells. C. R. L i l l k y , Linley House, Cheddar, near note to P. E. B e x , “ Gwynant,” Bexley Heath, Kent. Taunton. JOHN TAYLOR & CO., THE LEEDS SOCIETY. The monthly meeting'of the Leeds and District Society was held at Sc gangers, Pudsey on Saturday week. The attendance was not as large as usual, owing to the wretched state of the ZOUGHBOBO UGH, Leicestershire. weather. The following towers wer& represented; Bolton, Brad-, FOUNDERS of the Ring of Beils for ST. P A U L 'S CATHEDRAL ford, Calverley, Guiseley, Holbeck, the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the World Headingley, Mirfield, Shipley, Tong This is nnqaoationably the grandest ringing peal in England, and therefore in and the local ringers. A peal of the world.” The late Lord Grimthorpe, K.C.— Times, Nov. ao, 1878. Kent Treble Bob Major was rung in the afternoon by a mixed com> FOUNDERS OF ‘‘GREAT PAUL’ pany, and touches were also rung in the evening by visitors. The business meeting was held at the Golden Lion Hotel, Mr. J. Broadley presiding. Mr. F. Robin­ son, of Mit field, was elected a mem­ ber of the Society. The arrange­ ments for a peal attempt at Armley, on February 8th, were left to the Secretary, A vote of thanks to the Vicar and churchwardens of Pudsey and local ringers was proposed by Mr. J. B. Jackson, seconded by Mr. W. B. Smith, and carried amidst applause. Mr. E. Hoyle responded, offering a hearty welcome to all ringers and remarking that the bells were always available. Mr. T. Maude, in a brief speech, said he always enjoyed coming to Pudsey, and hoped that before long they would have ten bells instead of riH rmm StII.St. Pairlok't Oatiulnl, Out/In. eight. Also Fonndets of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals ot Worcester, Newcastle The remainder of the evening was on.Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary's), Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Christ Chnrch, N.Z. spent in handbell ringing. The Singapor?. nomination meeting will be held at Also " Great John ” and the ring of Tea at Beverley Minster; and the ring of Armley on February 8th, when a Ten at the Imperial Institute. good attendance is requested. Also the hells of Dundalk r .c . Cathedral, and “ Great Bede ” ot Downside Abbey, Alao tot the tom halta of Maoch^^r, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale, Wakefield, Middlesbroagh) Kendal, and Londonderry; and the Sydney and Adelaide Post Offices in AartMdi^ Several items of news are un­ avoidably held over till next week, Jan. 25,1913. IkRB BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Hi

Thn Winchester Diocesan Ouild.— Portsmouth District.— The annual district meeting will be held at Portsea on Saturday. Jannarjr 25th. Bells available from 3.30. Tea at Parish Institute at 5.30, The cbar^e for the Insertion ol Notices under this heading Is Sixpence for Meeting after. Short service at Parish Church 7.30. 36 words, for the first insertion; repetitions at half that price. Notices W. W hiting, should come to hand not iater than Wednesday morning. Fareham. J. Dis. Sec. The Ancient Society of College Yonths.—Established 1637,— Ths Essex Association,— South-Eastern District.-A meeting wi>l Meetings for practice will be held at St. Magoos, Lower Thames be held at Great Baddowon Saturday, February ist, 1913. Bells at Street, on the 30th ; St. Magnus 7.30 p m , the otbersat 8 p.m. 4. Tea and meeting at The King's Head 3.30 p m., 8d. each. Kindly Also at St. Mary’s. Waltbamstow, on Satorday evenings. A give notice by Wednesday, 29th inst. district tneefiog will be belj at St. Mary Abbots. Kensington on County OfiSces. Chelmsford. H b n s y F. Coopsr, Dis. Sec. February ist Tower open for ringing at 3.30. Evenson? at 5.30. Durham and Newcastle Dicossan Association Pre-L<^nt meeting Tea in the Vicarage Hall at 6.13. Will members intending to be will be held at Tanfisld on Saturday. Febrmry isl. Bells available present kindly let me know by January 28th. The snbscription of is. afterncon and evening. Committee Meeting at The Pack Horse Inn 8d, which entitles members to vote on matters of finance is now due, at 4 S'! p.m. Tea at 3 p.m Members is .,; non-members is. 6d, and shonid be paid before February 28th Those intending to be present please notify W i l l i a m T. Cockebill, Hon. Sec. Chas. Todd, Hon, Sec, and Treasurer. 32, Edgeley Road, Clapham, S.W. Bracken Road. Darlington. The Middlesex County Association and London Diocesan Guild. The Surrey Association.— The annual meeting will take place at North and East District.— The annual meeting will be held at Soath- St. Peter's, Croydou, on Saturday, February ist. Parish Charch gate (by kind permission of the Rev, C. F. Peplow). on bells (8) open at 2 30; St, Peter’s (10), at 3.30 p.m. Service at St, on Saturday. January 25th. Bells ready at 3.30. Short service at Peter’s at 5 p.m. Tea at 5.45 at St. Peter's Hall. Business meeting 5.30. Tea at The Ch»rry Tree at 6 o’clock, 63. each. Members and after. CvRic. F, JoHNSTON, Hon. Sec, friends cordially iovited. Members are reminded that sabscriptions Hell Foundry, Croydon. for iQ'3 are now due. ' C . T, C o l e s . Hon. Sec, 49. Wood Street, Waltbamstow. Guild for the Archdeaconry of Salop.— th e next meeting of the The London County Associat^OD, late the St. James's Society above Guild will be held at Malins Lae on Saturday, Febraary ist, The Annual General Meeting and election of offlcors will take place 1913. Business meeting at 4.30 p.m. Tea at 3,0 p m. on February 8th. The lowers of St. Sepulchre’s and St. Andrew’s, Ridgemouut, Shrewsbury, H. B. Beckwith, Hon. Sec. Holborn, E.G., wfll be open from 4 to 6 p.m. Tea at 6.30 at The King of Denmark, yd. yer head. Business meeting to follow. All The Hertfordshire Association — Northern District — A meeting ringers welcome. F. J. H a r d y , Hon, Gen. Sec. will be held at Baldock on Saturday. February ist. Tea an4 meeting 34, Guildford Road, South Lambeth, S.W. at Ths Whi!e Lion at 5.30 p.m. Will those coming kindly inform Mr. J. Cawdell, White Horse Street, before January 30th. The Hertfordshire Association— A district meeting will be held B. H. T. DB.4KB, Dis. Sec. at Aldenham on Saturday, January 23th. 1913. Bslls available at 4 p.m. Tea at The Chequers at 5.30., 9d. per head. It is hoped that The Midland Counties Association,— Burton-on-Trent Distriet.— members will make an effort to attend. All rineers welcome. The next monthly riogfng meeting will be held at St. Paul’s, Bnrton- H. Edbn, Hon. Sec. Western Division. on-Trent, on Saturday, February ist. Beils ready B t 3 o'clock. 43, Heath Road, Oxhey, Watford, Business meeting at 5, The annual meeting of the district for the election of officers, etc., will be held in St Modwen's belfry on Tues­ The Warwickshire Quild.— A quarterly meeting will be held on day, February 4th. Bells ready at 7 p.m. Meeting at 8. Saturday, January 25th. at Bishop Ryder’s Church, Birmingham. H arrv W aklby, Local Hon. Sec. Bells (8) available from 3.30 p.m. Subscriptions are now overdue, and should be paid at this meeting. Committee Meeting after tea. The Winchester Diocesan Quild,— Winchester District, — A Shottery. Rev. C. Carew Cox, Hon. Sec. quarterly meetiBg will be held at Alresford and Bishop Sntton on The Midland Counties Aesociation.—The next quarterly meeting Saturday, Febraary ist. Bells of both towers available from 2 30 will be held at Whitwick on Saturday, [auuary 25th. Bells ready at Tea in Alresford Chnrch Room at 5.30, Old Alresford beiis not 2.30. Commitfee meeting at 4. Tea (is, each) ai 4.45, both in the available. Winchester Cathedral tower will be open from 7.30 to National School The Committee request that all snbscription up to 9.0 p.m. J a s , W. E l k i n s , Dis. Sec, end of 1912 be paid in at once. W. E, Wbitb, Hon. Sec. Worcestershire and Districts Association.— Western Branch.— A quarterly meeting will be held at Malvern Link on Saturday, Jan. W AN TED at once. General hand for Country Iron­ 2Sth. Service at 4 prompt. Business meeting aftetwards. The bells monger’s Workshop. Used to Hot and Cold Water. will be available. Tea provided. Madresfield, Malvern. R, G. Knowles, Branch Sec. Tinwork, Plumbing, etc. Permanency to good man. Must be a Change-ringer. Apply stating wages, references! The Kent County Association.— Lewisham District.— The next meeting will be held at Greenwich on SRturday, Jannary 25th. Bells etc., to F, M o r g a n , Ironmongers, Beil Street, Talgarth, available at 3 p.m. Tea at 4.45 p.m. in the Church Room, followed Brecon. by business meeting. Service at G p.m., with address by the Rev. T. R. H. Stnrgess. Subscriptions are due, und should be paid at this meeting. T. Gboombbidgb, Hon Bis. Sec. 34, AdelRide Road, Chislehnrst. The Kent County Association.— Tonbridge District.-The annual j m SMITH & SONS, meeting of this district will be held ai Bdenbridge on Saturday, Jan. MIDLAND CLOCK WORKS, 2Stb, 1913. Tower open at 3. Committee Meeting at 4. Service in Church at 5. Tea in the Oddfellows Hall at 3.45.. followed by the OERBY. general meeting. 6d, per head will be charged towards cost of the tea. Telegraphic Address—• MAKEES OF W. L a t t e r , Hon, Dis. Sec. Clocks, Derby.” 26, Duke's Road, Tunbridge Wells, CLOCES & CHIMES Tel, No. 569. The Hertfordshire Association.— Eastern Branch.—A meeting for St Fan) s Cathedra will be held at Cheshunt on Sit.. Jan); 25, when the bells will be avail­ Et^eiley Minsier, Selby Abbey able at 3.30. Tea at The Green Dragon. Church Gate, at 5.45. V” . ' Tturo Cathedral, Thurles Cathedral Members M ., others gd. Business meeting after Trinity College (Cambridge , Belfast Assembly W. H. L a w k e n C b , Hon. Dis Sec. , Hall, Magdalen College (Oxford,, and many others to The Bedfordshire Association.— Bedford District.— The next Lord Grimthorpe’s designs. meeticg will be at Caidiogton on Saturdaj’, Janoary 25th. %gt)t In 1897 writing to the Vicar of Minohinhaiiitfton, Lord Grimthorpe bells; Motor basm. Tea 5 p.in., 6d each. said:—*• Smith of Derby will clock yon in fl^e > 8 t Way, and a,s new JoB» W. B a r k e r , Dis, Seq, 34, St. Leonard's Avenue, Bedford. eternity as possible." m

TU m BfeLL NBWS KII^GERS’ ftECOKB. HANDBEL.L HEARS & STAINB4NK, M U 8 I C . ffHITECHAPEL BELL FOUNDRY Tob tonowing pleoet ate arranged as pot H«i 4 in W O '* Catalogue, vi*., fenr octavos in B K LPR IB S a n d c l u c k t o w e r s INSPKCTXD. the Chromatic scale G. as ^ °4- 8 ringers. No. a. Selection “ Don Giovanni” .. 3* od. No.’3t. BlneBeHsofScottana (3 varia- ERECTED COMPLETE tioiis].. •• . - •• •• as od. No. 89. Grand Selection "Der Fries- IN ohatx" . . •• •• •• 4s> IRON, STESL, OR OAK FRAMES. N o . 136. The Bine Danube Walt* . . 3s. 6d. N o. 163-Choras from Martha.. .. as. 6d. iU«o the following can be had arranged as Old Bells Tuned or Re-cast. Peals re-fitted and Rehang. •bova, or lor larger peals and So. of ringers: terms on application. Andante, Haydn’s Snr- prise Symphony, Last Rose of Sommer (three SOEOOL BBLL 8. MUSICAL HAHD-BELLS. variations iSuid finfile), Old Folks at Home, variations and finals, Vesper Hymn, variations FOUNDRY-----KSTABkfSHKD A.D. ______«nd finale. Woodstock March. I The following are for 6 ringers, n bells, 3 2 , & 8 4 , WHITBGHAFEL ROAD. IiOHDOH, E, thas— No, 361. The Swiss Toy Girl .. is. 6d No. a6a Lammas Day (Welsh Air)., is. od. No. 363. Captain Morsran’s March ., is. od. No. 264. Norah, the Pride of Kildare ± JAS. HARWELL, rjUjfand the Ha«el Dell...... is. 5d. No. 309. The Angel's Whisper and Bell FoMncler. the Maid of Llangollen .. . . is. 6d. No. 330. The Moootaineers'Waltz., is. 6d. 10, Gt. Hamplon St., Binminghain. No. 331. .The Rose of Allaodale March is. 6d. a CHURCH BELL9 , with all reqaisite Fittings and Framework No. 333. The Pilgrim of Iwove G?lop is. 6d. singly o r in Peals, CLOCK and CHIME BELLS to any size No; 38a O come all ye faithfol, and and note. ^ ' L o ! He c o m e s ...... is. 6d. I SCHOOL BELLS, with ringiog arrangements suitable for any Nd. 308 Italian and German Aii:s position. ^ 0>vely) ...... • IS. 6d. Existing Peals ecoDomically and efficiently restored. No. 11410 niy cottage near a wood, CRA.CKED BELLS recast, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS varied ...... la- reprodoced in fac-simile when reqoired. OVER jjoo PIECES IN STOCK; Men who are riogers sent to inspect Towers and report' upon ■B the tone aod condition of Bells and Fittings. SEND STAMP FOR CATALOOUE MUSICAL H AN PBELLS tnned in Diatonic and Chromatic WILLIAM GORDON, ijJajA Scales in sets of any numbera. 44, Celtic Street, Webb Lane, Stockport. PATENTEES AND CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ROYAL ORDNANCE STORES FOR BELLS. Happy Stokes & Son, GiiURCH BELL HANGERS, CHARLES CARR, Ltd, WOODBUBI (R.S.ir.), DEVON. BELL FOUNDERS, Harhv Stokes & Son having tiad a considerable number of years’ experience CARR S m eth w ic k in Cbtirch Bell Hanging, with cuofideDce SHBTHWIGK, BIBHIROHAH solicits the patronage of the Clerey, Chnrcbwardens, and Ringers genera.ly. The Ellacombe Chiming Hammers Axid, BELLS foi' Schools, Churches, etc., singly or in Peals. , BBLL-ROPES. BELL ROPES. CHIMES FOR CLOCKS. Before sending for Eell-ropes, write to FRAMES in Best Oak, Ifon or DAY & CO., Steel. ■ CHUROH BELL-ROPE MAKERS, CHIMING MACHINES. IL MABKET STBEEI!. OXFORD, FITTINGS of all kinds. Wk» MUHM/Mtor* Beia-Reftt of the very best quHtUjf. • Bell Ropes. aOLD MSDAL EXHIBITION tSg* REPAIRS and REHANGING.

. Tbe latO) Rev. H. T. Ellacombi;, in writing lid a dIatiBgnlBbed ringer, said— “ The tiest SEND PORSCATALOGUE. Bell Hangers sent to Inspect and Eefport OiillmDfbul'rope« i>t>&y', bfOMbrd.^'^ on Bells and Towers.'

P»int*a ttw mpTiotor, 8t bis 0$iGe8 in Selbotne Kr ad, Writbamrtow, andPnbli^rf H*iiiwo». AMP Co,, L ip ., Patwnortor Row, L oo^ oo, K.G, A WeeklM Journal «f the Ringing Exercise; and Compendium of Information fo r th$ Clergy and Churchwardens.

No. ib tg .— V O L . XXXI.] SATURDAY, FEBR U AR Y i, 1913. P r ic b O n b P en n y' GH.L.ETT & JOHNSTON, ALFRED BOWELL CROYDON, Surrey. BELL FOUNDER, CLOCKS— BELLS —CARILLONS. GHURCIi BELL tjANGER, IPSWICH. L eed s V icarage, Maid sto n e. T h e A u t h o r it ie s w r i t e :— August i&h, 1912. D ear M r. B o w e l l ,— I have mnch pleasure ;a telling'you Wimborne, Nov. 1911. onr bells at Leeds Chiircb (all-io wit&ut exception) rnn well, thanks to the moat “ Our expert friends tell us efficient way in which you o^ried out the that we have a grand ‘ ring,’ of restoration of them. which the town of Wimborne Some 80 ringers were here at an Asso< may well be proud. ciation meeting this Spring, many of whom The old bells were so badly out have bad many years experience,. and of tune one with another, that it they one and all spoke of your work in a way which should make yon feel proud of is a great pleasure to hear a peal it. I shall always be pleased to bear testi­ of ten so perfectly in tune as ours mony to your excellent work on Leeds now are on the Canon Simpson bells, which for many years bad been in Principle.” such a bad state, and to act as a reference We are, dear Sirs, at anytime you should require it; as Ifeel I cannot speak too highly of the work you Yours faithfully, and your men did here. Jas. M. J. Fletcher, Vicar. I am, yours faithfully, H . R. H uqhesi Ckurck^ariens. FIRST-CLASS WORK. WIMBORNE MINSTER TENOR (30 cwt.) MODERATE PRICES. OF THE NEW RING OF 10. PERSONAL SUPERVISION.

ESTABLISHED 182 0 Mo Istler and Sons, Ltd. Thos. Doble&Son, JOHN PRITCHARD, BAVK UilDB CHURCH BELL ROPES B E L L ROPE, Since the Reign of Qeorge III. 11, CANON STREET, For Estimates send weight of Tenor, and TAUNTON, SOMERSET. CLOCK m CflliiSO ROPE nnmber and length of Ropes reqoired to ; M an u-Pao-t u r e r a Bells huBg with fittings of the most ap­ JOHN ASTLET k SONS, Ltd proved principle. Old Bells recast, new Bells Rope Makers, COVENTRY. siipplied. Ropes ol the best make. T^e^Ella- LOUaHBOROUGH. combe Ghime Hammers fixed. Towers in­ P. has had many jrears’ experience spected, and estimates fanishea...... I t making BellropeSi and makes them ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, T. D. & Son are chan^riacers, and having only of the best qaality. S and other Goods of original design. had mao; years' expeneace ia Cbarch Bell Beaatifni Silk Peal Records, very attrao. ng, with oonfidaooe soUoiti the patron­ live. W . M a t t b e w s , Cbange.Ringeti age of the Clergy, Cbnfobwardeni^ and rio|«t PHQI i m 9P AfPUCATlOir, Bon^ Streeti^MRoalwfeW*! ii. THB BBLL HBWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. Feb. 1, 1913

LLEWELUNS ft JAMES, i r a OA8TLE QREEN, BRISTOL Church Bells Bell Frames IB Bells recast to Note €md Behtmg. IRON, INSCRIPTIONS FAITHFULLY aEPRODUCEl). l_l_e.WEl_l_l M S A J A M E . S U-P B R I S T O L - or OAK. PRWT1KG! PRmiH^G!! WEBB & BENNETT, BELL ROPES. BELL ROPES. Churcli Bell HaDgers&Tnners, THK VKRY BB8T GEO. CARTER Mlkk STffitEET, Are made by Messrs. I KIDLIJ^GTOJ^^ OXFOBD. (Jfae fainter of this Journal) is prepared to execute Orders for all kinds of 1 W. and B. are prac'ical ringers, and having WM. SMITH & SON, had considerable experience in Cbarch Bell GENERAL & COMMERCIAl Banging and Toning with confidence solicit ^MsUitbed i9«8.) the patronage of Clergy, Cbnrch wardens and QOMSRSAL, LEEDS. Ringers generally. W. and B.'s Wronght Iron X Frames for Charch Bells are acknowledged to be one of Our Ropes are the First Favonritea of the PRINTING the best kinds. B xectfae. Towers inspected. Reports and Estimates Ringen «r« invited to tqr Torkahire given. Ellacoinbe Chime Hammers fixed. Ropes with TertMltfre rad-Pieces. At Reasonable Prices, consisten' with good Bell Ropes supplied. workmanship. W. and B, hang the Bdls upon which the longest peal of Doable Norwich, 17,024 changes, No Order too small and none too large. was rang at Kidlington, by eight members of Ot aifber Ooftcfn, ^ N n , -or H em p the Oxford Diocesan Gnild, on May 22nd, 1899. Actaal weight of tenor 23^ cwt. M H N SUM^y, RINGIN6 ASSOCIATIONS S i e l l May depend on any Orders entrusted to J. F. MALLABY ft GO. RIb b of BUI. to u * mmblir bong on Ibe moit >ppro*«d hw receiving prompt attention. p^cipln. Old Bell, re-cut. New Ball, rappliad. I. S., biTioK had •aaiidarkbln axpnlanoa la Cbuob BaU bmngiiu, witb oonfidanca loUoit. tba patiomga of the •laTgy,raDTOb«udenp «ndrove his words. CHURCH BELLS hung with every des­ FREDERICK WHITE, cription of the latest approved fittings, in Church Bell Manger, PEAL CARDS. OAK OB STEEL FBliMES, APPLETON, BERKS. Bands or Individual Ringers who desire HANDBELLS, »f esosUsnt tone, made to to keep a record of their peals tnay have diatsoio and chrtmatio scales, in sets A UNIQUE RECORD. t^eiSi ifiKtly piloted on plain or fancy any number and ta any sise. bbraefM Cards. 'SpeoimeoB wtll be sent From “ The Standard ” of Wednes­ on application. day we learn that Mr. A. D. Barber, HENRY BOND, of the Lincolnshire Bellrlngers’ Asso­ (BMtbUibed HaU-k-CenturO ciation, has walked or cycled 3326 Bell Founder miles, and driven a further 1291 miles “BELL NEWS” WORKS in order to ring at various churches during the past 50 years. He has rung 1, 8ELBORNE ROAD, GH UBOH BELL HAROBS in 65 churches, and in 58 different Y(AUTHAM8T0W, I.ONDON N t. BUIIFORD, OXON. towns. No. 1609. SATURDAY, FEBR U AR Y i, 1913. [Vol. XXXI-

KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. The Address, which is framed, read as follows :— ‘ The CANTERBURY DISTRICT. Kent County Association of Change Ringers—To Thomas John Groombridge, Honorary Secretary Lewisiham Dis­ A very representative meeting was held at Selling on trict. On behalf of the Lewisham District of the above January 18th,. attended by 53 members. Ringers appeared Association, we, the undersigned, desire to express our early and rang various methods before 5.15 p.m. When sincere thanks for the unfailing energy and enthusiasms the Vicar (Rev. C. Whitmore Foird) conducted a very you have shown in the execution of your duties as Hon. impressive service following the form prepared for the Secretary of the District during the past ten years. Association. At 5.30 the members adjourned to the During tiiat period the number of members has been almost “ White Lion ” for tea, very kindly provided by S. Neame, doubled, the standard of the ringing has been raised', Esq., who was also present. the spirit of association has ripened, and we gladly recog­ Subsequently, with the Vicar in the chair, the Rev. C. nise the fact that this conspicuous improvement has been Whitmore Ford, Rev. T. Harrison, and S. Neame, Esq., effected to a very great extent through your untiring hon. members, and 19 new practising members were duly efforts. We know that it 'has been with you a labour of elected, and Chilham and Littlebourne Towerisi were ac­ love; and we hope and trust that the Association may cepted into Union. Mr. E. G. Buesden was appointed continue to enjoy the benefit of your help and guidance instructor to Cbilhiam. for many years to come.—E. Barnett, I. Emery, C. H, Mr. C. H. Drake proposed and Mr. E. E. Foreham Walker, H. Warnett, J. Wbeadon, S. H. Keech, G. H. seconded a vote of thanks to the Vicar for the Service Daynes (Committee); W. J. Jeffries, Honorary Distri^ and the use of the bells, and Mr. W. E. Pitman proposed Representative; F. J. O. Helmore, Honorary General and Mr. A. H. Sasby seconded a vote of thanks for the Secretary.” tea; both gentlemen suitably responded. At the conclusion of the business Grandsire and Sted- Mr. Thomas Groombridge writes :— “ Tlie Kent County man were rung on handbells. Association—To the memt^rs of thte Lewisham District.— Further touches on the tower bells and refreshments Gentlemen,—Being taken so by surprise at the very kind afterwards brought a very successful meeting to a close. remarks of the Rev. F. J. O. Helmore at our meeting on Saturday, and the handsome present I received from LEWISHAM DISTRICT MEETING AT his hands through your kind generosity, I found it im­ GREENWICH. possible to thank you in a way 1 should like to have done, TESTIMONIAL TO THOMAS GROOMBRIDGE, Sen. and therefore take this opportunity of sincerely thanking The quarterly meeting was held at St. Alphege, Green­ you all for the handsome appreciation you have shown wich,, S.E., on Saturday, January 25th. The bells were me for the services I have rendered you as your District available from 3 p.m. About 80 members assembled in Secretary. The rev. gentleman’s account of the doings the Church Room at 4.45 for tea and business, the com­ and growth of the district was good recompense to me pany including Miss Christabel Airey and the Rev. for what 1 have donfe, but the handsome addressi will F. J. O. Helmore. The Rev. Sturgess occupied the chair. keep in my mind as long as I live the many happy hours The Secretary and District Representative having read we have spent togethw. Again, I most sincerely thianfc their repwrts, and several new members elected, Chisel- you all, and particularly those gentlemen whose names hurst was decided as the place for the next quarterly appear on the address for their exertions, also the Rev. meeting on the last Saturday in April. The Rev. F. J. O. F. J. O. Helmofe, who made the journey from Canterbury Helmore, who had come up from Canterbury, then rose especially for the occasion, thus conferring another greali and addressed the meeting, saying he had a most pleasant honour upon me. I trust this district, also the Associa­ duty to perform, viz., to ask Mr. Groombridge to accept tion, may continue to prosper. Yours sincerely, T. an address and purse as a token of appreciation of has Groombridge, Sen., Hon. District Secretary.” ten years’ work as Secretary. Mr. Helmore then gave a short history of the District’s , progress, and having read aloud the address itself, presented it to Mr. Groom­ WARWICKSHIRE GUILD OF CHURCH BELL bridge. Mr. Groombridge, on rising, was received most RINGERS. enthusiastically, and began by saying that “ we had taken For the first time in its history a quarterly meeting of the wind completely out of his sails, ’ ’ and in a few words the above Guild was held in Birmingham City last Satur­ thanked the members for what they had done. The usual day, Bishop Ryder’s Chiurch being the tower selected. votes of thanks were passed, and the company then Although so central, the number of members attending walked into churdhi to evensong. After service the belfry was not up to the average, indeed, was rather disappoint­ was again visited, and ringing continued until 8;30 p.m. ing. Albeit, a pleasant meeting resulted, and ringers At .9.0 p.mi. a convivial hour was spent in the “ Globe turned up in greater force after 7 o’clock. The places H otel,” with Mr. W. J. Jeffries in the chair, and Mr. represented were Coventry, Tamworth, Polesworth, Bir­ F. W. Richardson at the pianoforte. Songs were sung mingham, Rugby, Fenny Compton, Sutton Coldfield, by Messrs. Thornton, Walker, Wright, Davis, Jeffries, Erdington, King’s Norton, and Stratford-on-Avon. Tea §tnith, and Richardson. was partaken of at Treadwell’s R«St9urant in Corporatioa 6o6 THB BBLL NBWS AND RIMGERS* RECORD. Feb. I, 1913.

Street, and the business meeting followed, Mr. Jas. George tary, Mr. J. W . Barker, read a letter of thanks from (Master) presiding, supported by the Hon. Treasurer, the Mayor of Bedford; he read also an invitation from Hon. Secretary, and Mr. C. F. Johnston, of Croydon. the Sharnbrook ringers. Following a discussion, it was Places proposed for the April meeting were Sutton Cold- decided to hold the next meeting at Sharnbrook, and at fiel'd, Solihull, and Erdington, and the last-named was the desire of the District Secretary, it was decided to finally decided upon. Four new members were elected, matke it the General Business Meeting for the ensuing including Mr. C. F. Johnston as a life member, and a year. hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Vicar of Bishop It having come to the knowledgre of the members that Ryder’s for the use of the tower. The bells, a light ring the President, the Rev. W. W. C. Baker, had recently of eight, tenor 12 cwt., were kept going during the after­ celebrated his silver wedding, the Secretary was requested noon and evening in Grandsire and .Stedman Triples, tio convey the hearty congratulations of the meeting to Plain Bob, Kent Treble Bob, and Superlative Surprise the Rev. W. W. C." Baker. Major. By the kindness of Mr. W . Frank Webb, Steeple- Considering that the members so thoroughly enjoyed keeper of St. John’s Deritend, that tower was also thrown themselves, it need hardly be recorded that a very hearty o(>en to the members after tea, and Grandsire, Stedman, vote of thanks was accorded to the Vicar, the Rev. Plain Bob, and Double Norwich were rung upvon the bells. W. S. C. Seccombe, for giving facilities for the meeting to be held, and for granting the use of the bells. The Rev. Tyrwhitt-Drake then addressed the meeting BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. on a scheme of his for the recognition of thbse companies who make the best average attendance and progress AXBRIDGE DEANERY" BRANCH. during the year, and was promised the hearty support The annual meeting of the above was held at Congres- of those present. bury on Saturday, January 18th, and some 25 members N.B.—To antiquarians who visit the district, it may were present. The following towers were represented ; l>e interesting to add there is in south wall of the tower Burnham, Cheddar, Congresbury, Weston-super-Mare, the face of a very old sundial'. It was discovered when ^J/orle, Winscombe, and others. Service was held in the the Church was being rebuilt in 1898, and, though the Parish Church at 4.30, a capital address being g'iven by writer has been unable to verify the statement, he was the Vicar, the Rev. Maun sell Eyre. Tea was partaken and is assured by a local authority that it is the only in the Schoolroom, followed by the business meeting. known specimen of a Saxon sundial with a whole face. The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed as read. Two new honorary and twenty-nine new members were WI.^CHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. duly elected. It was proposed to hold the next quarterly meeting at Berrow, and the intermediate meeting at Ban- PORTSMOUTH DISTRICT. well. The balance sheet was accepted as correct, and A very successful meeting of the above was held at showed a balance of 8s. The Secretary’s report Portsea on Saturday last. The bells of St. Mary’s were showed that the Branch has made steady progress during raised soon after 3 o ’clock, and touchies of Grandsire and the year, three new towers having been added—Loxton, Stedman were rung at 5.30. The ringers adjourned to Cheddar and Bleadon. Five new honorary and twenty- the Institute for tea, over 40 being present, the follow­ six performing members were elected during the year. ing towers being represented : Titchfield, Portsea, Farn- The Rev. G. H. Lewis was re-elected president for the ham, Swanmore, Curdridige, Havant, Bishops Walton, ensuing year; Mr. G. H. Pruen was elected vice-president; Brading, Ryde (Isle of Wight), and Gosport. Visitors Mr. J. Harris was re-elected hon. secretary; and Mr. G. also from Lee-on-Solent, Twyford, and North Stoneham. Chamberlain re-elected representative. A very hearty After tea the business transacted and balance sheet vote of thanks was accorded the Rev. Maunsell Eyre for and yearly report and election of officers. The Rev. the use of the bells, arranging service, his able address, C. E. Mathews was again elected chairman; Mr. J. and presiding at the meeting. The rev. gentleman suit­ W hiting, secretary; Messrs. G. Chappel and E. J. Hard­ ably responded. The rganiist and choir were thanked ing, representatives; and Mr. J. Symonds, auditor. One for attending. During 1±ie afternoon and evening several honorary, two performing and nine probationers’ were good touches of Grandsire were rung on the fine peal of elected, also the whole of the Gosport Band, numbering bells. 18 members. Much satisfaction was expressed at the Gosport Band again becoming members of the Guild. THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. Votes of thanks were accorded to officers for so success­ fully transacting the business of the district; also to the BEDFORD DISTRICT. Rev. C. F. Garbett for the use of the bells and Institute. It was then announced that the bells of St. Thomas would At Cardington, a village still fragrant with the memory be available, so a band was arranged to pay a visit to of that great prison reformer—John Howard—a meeting that to>wer, where some Stedman and Grandsires were of the above District was held. rung. The rest of the company attended evensong at The weather on that date, January 2.5th, was not of St. Mary’s, where a part of the ringers’ service was the best, but notwithstanding, there attendecT a number used. After service the ringers kept the bells going till of ringers, representing eleven towers, and the beautiful 9.30 to Grandsire and Bob Minor. ring of eight bells was kept going to Plain Bob, Grand­ sire, Kent, Stedman, Norwich, and Cambridge. It was a very instructive meeting, and a number who attended SITUATION W AN TED as Verger, where a business derived a great advantage for iso doing. could be added. Carpenter and Joiner would instruct a A tea, arranged at or>e of the local inns, was partaken band in change-ringing. All Standard Methods. 6, 8, or of in the most fraternal and jovial spirit. ID bells. C. jR. L illby, Linley Hoiise, Cheddar, neaf A ^borit meeting followed, at which the District Secre­ Taunton. Peb. i, igi^. f k £ U k t L nbW^ Aili) RiNGkks' RECoftb. 6 0 7

DOUBLE WORCESTER BOB MAJOR. Now, as to the method as a wholte, if we proceed to page 20, we find the term Double (a) A descriptive adjec­ To the Editor. tive attached to the name of a method in which half the Sir,—Since the publication of the above, it has been plain course work of the bells in one direction is exactly pointed^ out by Mr. Carter that this niethbd is given in repeated in the opposite direction to form the other half. one of the old books (Hubbard’s, I think) as Double Surely the other C.C. publication does not contradict this ! Yonkshire Court Bob Major, and, in his opinion, possess­ If so, which may we take as correct? ing musical qualities superior to Double Norwich. I have Finally, I do not pi'opose to enter into any argumenlj not this book b)’ me for reference, but have compared on this subject, but just give the facts as they appear to it with the Yorkshire Court as given in standard methods, me. It is one thing to have “ ideas ” and another thing and find that if doubled this is without the least doubt to get other people to accept themi. The Stedman argfU- what it is. It is therefore only fair to withdraw any ment of some little time ago should be convincing proof claim to the design, so I am publishing the peal under of fchiis. I feel I can leave this to the judgment of the what I think will be admitted to be its proper title. ringing fraternity in general, and can only add that “ the Turning to Mr. Law James’ letter in last week’s issue. result is the thing ! ’ ’ and whether this method is legitimaet I have not Rules and Decisions of the C.C., 1904, by or not, it is generally agreed by the band that rang it, rne, so cannot refer to whiat he intimates. However, I as far superior, both from a musical and a ringing point have the C.C. Glossary of the same date, which I find of view, than many of the so-called legitimate methods. gives the following interesting information on page 8 :— Yours, etc., Lead (b).—Thie series of rows or changes beginning from JOSEPH PIGOTT. and ending with a whole pull right by the Treble in its Cemetery Road, natural position at the commenoement of the row or Smethwick. change, this bell having meanwhile occupied every place in the rows or changes the full number of times required by any given mode of producing permutations, etc., and N o rw ich .— On Sunday, Januarj’ 26th, for morning service at ending with.—The whole series is usually called a Treble St. Peter Mancroft, 720 Bob Royal, in 30 mins. G. Day, E. lead. Would this term have met Mr. James’ require­ Lubbnck, F. H. Phillips, A. Potter, J. Freeman, G. P. Barton, ments? If so, and we turn to page 13, we find— Plain.— H. J. Borrett, C. W . Ballen, J. £. Barton (condnctor), G. Mayers. Devoid of calls, unaltered by a call, etc. Again, page 14 Also before EvensonK 593 Bob Major on the back eight. A. Potter, J. Freeman, E. Labback, G. P. Barton, H. J. Borrett, gives : Plain Lead (a).—A a lead introduced without a F. H Phillips (conductor) J. E. Barton, C. W. Ballen. Tenor call, (b) The first Treble lead of the Plain Course, etc. 41 cwt.

BY ROYAL WARRANT TO HER LA TE M A JESTY Q UEEN VICTORIA.— 1857-1901. HIS LATE MAJESTY KING EDWARD VII.—1901-1910. HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE V. JOHN WARNER & SONS, LIMITED,

i t ll J f 0 t t t t k r s Spitalfields Bell Foundry, Spelman Street, LONDON, N.E.

ESTABLISHED 1763. t Me . IbM X n ^ w s a n d K s c O im . Feb t,igi^

W orcestershire a n d a d j o i n i n g d i s t r i c t s Consequently, the Vicar, the Rev. Prebendary Penne- father, accompanied by Frederick Leach, Esq., I.S.O., ASSOCIATION OF CHANGE RINGERS. Churchwarden, and thie Rev. H. W. Brown, Chaplain to WESTERN BRANCH. the Guild, together with some twenty-five members, as­ sembled in the tower for the purpose of unveiling two A good number of members attended the quarterly magnificent tablets, recording neals rung by members of meeting of MalVern Link on Saturday last, being rightly the Guild on the Coronation Days respectively of their chosen for the winter as being easily accessible by rail. Majesties King Edward VII. and King George V. Early in the afternoon the bells were set going to After having unveiled the tablets, the Vicar congratu­ Grandsire, Stedman Triples and Bob Major. Service was lated the ringers in their performance on two such' well attended at 4 o’clock, the Vicar of Malvern Link, historical occasions, and expressed admiration, which was the Rev. A. Day, giving a very practical and interesting shared by those present, at the design and workmanship address. of the boards. Tea at the “ Bakery ” followed, 42 members sitting Mr. W . E. Garrard, in thanking the Vicar for his down. Thte Vicar presided at the meeting. Minutes were presence, remarked that the peals were both first-class read and signed. The Vicar gave consent for the quar­ performances and were well struck, providing examples terly peal to be attempted at Malvern Link after Easter, to the younger members of the Guild of what could be R. G. Knowles being chosen as conductor. accomplished through perseverance and regular practice. Ombersley was selected for the next quarterly meeting, It was also observed that our dear old friend, J. Hayward, to be held June 21st. The Vicar was proposed and tli3 ringer of the treble in thte King George peal, whose unanimously accepted an hon. member. cheery g^ood nature is sadly missed, was the designer of After the usual votes of thanks, the meeting, which the Tablets, which are made of “ Wainscott,” pO'Iished included members of the Catliedral and St. John’s, Wor­ moulded bases and caps, and fluted pilasters and elliptical cester, Powick, Leigh, Ombersley, Suckley, Hallow, arched top withi panels of mahogany. The work is by Upton, Madresfield, and Malvern Link companies, closed. the author of both the compositions, H. Dains; and both A move was made back to the Church, when Oxford the performances were conducted by Williain E. Garrard and Kent Treble Bob were rung, thus ending a very —Stedman Cators and Treble Bob Royal respectively. suocess.ful meeting. The arched part of each tablet is adorned witW the royal coat of arms painted in colours, picked out in gold.

ST. PETER MANCROFT GUILD. DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE ASSOCIATION. At the sixth, annual meeting of the St. Peter Mancroft Guild, Norwich, thie Vicar (the Rev. F. J. Meyrick) pre­ RE-OPENING AT ST. PAUL’S, WHITLEY BAY. sided, and tiiie Hon. Secretary, in his report, referred On Saturday, January 25th (the Festival of the Con­ to the splendid work done by the Guild throughout the version of St. Paul), the new ring of eight bells at year past. They had regularly rung the bells for the Whitley Bay were dedicated and opened in the presence Sunday services, as well as on the early mornings of all of a numerous gathiering. The service was conducted by the great festivals of tte Church. At present there were the Rev. Canon Gough, of the Cathedral, New6astle-on- fourteen performing members on the books, but as this Tyne, assisted by the Rev. E. Smith' (Vicar) and local was somewhat below the average, the Guild was training clergy. The bells are by Taylors’, as under:— six very promising recruits, who were making good Treble.—Weight, 4cwt. 3qrs. 131bs. Inscription: “ Gift progress. of T. T. Gofton and Alice, hiis wife. 1912. ” The Treasurer (Mr. D. O. Holme) submitted the Second.—Weight, 5cwt. Iqr. 12lbs. Inscription: “ Gift balance sheet, which' showed a balance of ;^’6 10s. on the of T. T. Gofton, 1912, in memory of his father, who right side. This sum was earmarked for renovating the died 25th December, 1891.” peal boards in the belfry, some of which are the ^dest Third.—Weight, 5cwt. 3qrs. 41bs. Inscription; in existence. Mr. Hu J. Borrett was elected Ringing “ Robertous F. Wheeler, M.A., Presbyter Hiujus Eccle Master for thte ensuing year; Mr. F. H. Phillips, Hon. sise. Recast, 1912, in grateful memory of Robert Spencer Secretary; and Mr. D. 6. Holme, Treasurer. Story, 22 years President of the Newcastle and Dunham At the close of the business, the chairman thanked the Diocesan Association of Ringers. members, who are all volunteers, for the ringing they Fourth.—W eight, 6cwt. 2qrs. 251bs. Inscription: had done during the year. It gave him great satisfaction “ Donum. Alfredi Molineux Palmer. Recast, 1912. by to know that be could count on the bells of St. Peter the local ringers—T. T. Gofton, Master; J. A. Gofton, Mancroft being rung, not only on Sundays, but also on Secretary; R. Gofton; T, R. Percival; R. A. Gofton; any special occasions he might ask for. Arthur Payne; J. E. Gofton; T. M. Whitfield.” Fifth.—Weight, 7cwt. 2qrs. 2'2lbs. Inscription: “Donum. Carolii Palmer._ Recast, 1912, by the local • NVEiLlNG OF PEAL TABLETS AT ringers.” KENSINGTON. Sixth.—Weight, 9cwt. Iqr. 161bs. Inscription: The ringing of a peal in the Metropolis nowadays is “ Donum. Greorgii Robson Palmer. * Recast, 1912, by such a frequent occurrence that one seldom hears of a the local ringers. ” , pei^l tablet being erected thereabouts to commemorate Seventh.—Weight, 12cwt. Iqr. 41bs. Inscription i such a performance. “ Donum. Joh'annae Palmer, 1865. Recast, 1912, ill However, two occasions on which the St. Mary Abbotts memory of Hannah Relton Stobbs, daughter of DoddS Guild of Kensington rang peals were considered of sudi Edward and Isabella Stobbs, who died April 8th, 1901, historical interest that it was decided to have permanent aged 8 years.” records of them in the belfry. T e n o r . — W eight, ITcwt. Iqr. Inscription: “ Donum. t^elc. i, igi^ SILL ilfiWs k ^ t> RiNaMS' ^scd^o.

Caroli Marci Palmer. Recast, 1912, in oommemoration SUPBSLATIVE SURFKISB. of King George V., 22nd June, 1911. Edward Smith, Shipway’s Royal. M.A., Vicar; Robert Mason, J.P. (Chairman), Augustus Condemned. Whitehorn (Clerk), Urban District Council.” Immediately at the conclusion of the service, the follow­ 1234567890 ing members of the Durham and Newcastle Association rang a 1,260 of Stedman Triples in 47f minutes ;—Treble, 2 I 43658 709 C. Dodd; 2nd, T. T. Gofton (conductor); 3rd, W. Story; 1 24 6357 890 216 4538 709 4th, Jas. Gofton; 5th, A. F. Hillier; 6th, R. A. Gofton; 261 5 4 3 7 890 7th, T. M etcalfe; Tenor, J. A. Gofton. 625 1348 709 During the evening the bells were kept merrily going 2 6 I 5384 079 in Stedman, Kent, Bob Major, &c., great satisfaction 625 1830 497 being expressed at their tone and go. 265 8103 479 At 6 p.m. a si>ecial service for the ringers was held in 628 5014 39 7 the Church by the Rev. E. Smith, M.A., during the 682 5104 93 7 865 2019 4 7 3 course of whichi the Tablet erected by members of the 685 0291 Association and friends in memory of the late Mr. R. S. 4 3 7 860 5924 I 73 Story, who was connected with this tower for 30 years, 806 9 5*1 43 7 was unveiled. o 8 g 6254 1 73 806 9245 7 I 3 089 6427 53 I THE SURPRISE METHODS. 806 9472 5 I 3 o 8 9 6745 2 3 I (Contributed by W illiam Snowdon, Past President of the 806 9472 5 3 I Yorkshire Association.) Lead-end. C h a p t e r HI. {Continued.) 1537294068 The next example of Royal is Superlative, undertaken by the 1573920486 same clever Wakefield band, in 1826. As the figures of the treble-lead were in existence some thirty years ago we wrote to Wakefield hoping to glean some information, bat only met with S u p e r l a t i v e S u r p r i s e . disappointment. We then wrote to Birmingham, where the iate Mr. Snowdon had seen them-, again only to be disappointed. O u r O w n R o y a l . This shows bow transient is all information not carefully jotted Rejected. down, or, belter, sent to the Ringing Papers. This failure 1234567890 caused ns once more to search the Snowdon papers, this time with snceess, for we foood Ihe following in one of the ms. note 21436 58709 books. 12463 57890 “ Superlative Royal. In 1875 I visited Mr. Henry Johnson, 21645 38709 at 56, Newall Street, Birmingham, and amongst several in­ 26143 57890 teresting papers he showed me a Wakefield circnlar.” We 62415 38709 need not qnote farther, as the circular is dealt with later in the 26145 83079 historical section. Fortunately we fonnd the treble-lead had 62418 5 03 9 7 been copied, half of which is annexed, together with its lead end. 64281 53079 Those who have Shipway’s book will find that these are his 46825 10397 48621 53079 confess to some little disappointment, as these figures 84265 10397 never came up to our expectations—indeed we thought 48625 01937 them auite out of keeping with the Major. In order to probe 84260 5 9 173 the matter farther we drew up the accompanyiiig Royal which 48206 51937 we have marked " our own.” Now, on examination, this will 84025 69173 be found to agree with the Major in a far greater degree thaa 80426 59713 Shipway’s does, especially in regard to the interior places, and 08245 67931 the partial avenue of their parallelograms, if such be drawn. But 80254 76913 it will not pass muster, for, even if the curions mark-time places •08527 49631 of the and be overlooked, when we come to the adjacent full- 80254 76931 leads of the 6th and 4th we are compelled to admit it to be some­ thing inferior to our friend the toad who is so often hewn in Lead-end. pieces undeservingly in bis case, but who might be deservedly 1537294068 m such an attempt as oars. There are other variations to be 1573920486 bad, bat all have fatal defects, and our readers must understand please that the figures are merely introduced for the sake of Wm. Woodhead, who conducted both of the Wakefield peals showing this method’s want of adaptabihty. Turning to Ship- — composing that of Cambridge— seems to have been a man of way's figures, our own conviction is this : After he examined the many parts, for we find him in 1814 bent on a suocessful jaunt to placesy and found them- impossibly awkward, he gave them up Otley to secure Shipway’s longest length (at that time) of in their relationship to Major, and turned his whoie attention Treble Bob, 12,320 (stated to be the longest length of the to using them just when and where he wanted (hem to turn his times in any metho^. In this he rang his beU tfarooshoat, bells to the lead, etc., after the manoeir of Major. This he did but it was not a single-handed peal. See "Treble 60b, I." exceedingly well, but that is not extending a method ; so, alas, second edition. Gar iriend Joseph Tebbs, of Leeds. wiMftQOtber this relic of Shipway's must go and join the toads, properly con­ who joined in this Otley jaunt: but afterwards, be does nof seem demned however in this case. to have helped Wakefield, except in their CaMftridge, notil they Fortonately no one to our knowledge has expended energy on got into tronble over their first false peal of Snperlative, where- Sdp^rlative Royal since 1826. ^nd may we hope this cauilons upon he composed them a trne one. Tebbs was a composer of position will be maintained. Annexed are the two unsatisfactory some leputationr a composition of bis in Stedman being framed «xampte8 of Snperlative, in the Leeds (Yorks.) Tower. 610 f l B jSlSLL NBW§ AND RINGERS' RECORD. !Peb. 1, tgij.

The Jasper Snowdon Series. P eal Ta.l>leta. M A R B LE T T E is the o n l y satisfactory a n d l a s t i n g ROFE-SIGHT. is 6d., sixth ed.; 150 pages; treats Plain Bob; commences on three bells. material for Peal Tablets. Read these few extracts from Tes* timonials, which were quite uosolicited .— GKANDSIRE, 2S. 6d. ; second ed.; 264 pages; commences on five bells; complete with the Charts of W. H. Tbom pson, E sq., " 1 am pleased to be etc. able to inform you that STANDARD METHODS. 2S. 6d.; fifth ed .; revised; Diagrams everyone who has seen it alone is. 6d.; 41 pages; Letterpress alone is. 6d.; 100 pages. is very pleased with it. STEDMAN. 2S. 6d.; 275 pages, b y the Rev. C. D. P. D a v ie s , M.A., The Lord Bishop of Ro­ with an appendix by Sir Artbdr Hbywood, Bart., etc.. etc. chester, who dedicated it TREBLE BOB. Part I. is. 6d. ; second ed.: with appendix ; 108 on Thursday last, ex­ closely printed pages. Part II., suited for Condnctors only ; pressed his great admira­ very scarce; 3S. i}d ; 236 pages. tion of it." DOUBLE NORWICH C.B. Major. At present out of print I am very pleased to inform yon that the tablet SfUKPRISE PEALS, Cambridge, Superlative and London; supplied gives every satis­ compiling. faction. The Mayor of All post free, on receipt of postal order; from Ludlow is very t>leased that this work [was en­ WM. SNOWDON, 24, Springfield Mount, Leeds. trusted to you,” “ I must say that the tablet gives every satis­ SIR ARTHUR HEYWOOD’S WORK. faction, everyone being very pleased wifh the (T^UFFIELDi" A M usical Mkthod vox 8, 10, a n d style of writing and the ^ 11 B e lls . A BtoBdibeet oontalnlng fall dlceollaoi fo( clnisini! tbe abova way in which it is set out. nav be obtained, natla, from Sia Akthuk H stvo o d, B a it., Dnffield, Detb;> Thanking you for yoar Tb« pamphlet on ibU method ii now OBi at ptint.) promptness in same.” The B ell News s a y s: USIC specially arranged in mss. (if not in print) to snit “ Marblette is practically M almost any nnmber of ringers and bells. Terms, etc. ______impervious to decay. It on application firom WM. GORDON, 44, Celtic Street, Webp never wears out. The invention of the material and tbe scien­ Lahe,. Stockpokt. tific method of lettering falls little short of the marvelloas.” Send for particulars and designs to The Sole Mamfactunrs—C A S P A R & hSs’ta.bllahed ireo. Co.. 33, King’s Road, London, N.W. Also Makers of Hemoital Stained S ia n Wlndovi and tablet Work ot JOHN NIOOLL, deiorlptlon.

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P r e l im in a r y N o t ic e . The Second Session of the Eighth Council (23rd annual meeting , will be held at Newcastle-on-Tyne on Ckk Panufactaror, Whitsun Tuesday, 13th May, 1913. Reports of Com­ mittees and Notices of Motion should reach me not later than Saturday, 12th April, in order that they may be •forwarded in due course for insertion in the ringing papers. 60, QUEEN’S ROAD, P eck h a m , Hon. Secretaries of Diocesan or County Guilds or Asso­ ciations affiliated to the Council will kindly bear in mind that AflSliation Fees (as. 6d. for each elected representative) London, s.e. become due on the ist inst., and should be forwarded to me without delay. The rights of representatives whose (Two minutes from Queen’s Road Station, L,B. & S.O Railway.) quota has not been paid are in abeyance until payment has been made. 1 shall be glad if they will at the same Late 155, Keeton’s Road, Bermondsey. time kindly inform me of any change in their own address since last year, or in that of any of their representatives, or of any change in the representation itself. Charles D. P. D a v ie s , Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. Maker to St. Paul’s.Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Fretherne, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. imperial Institute, Canterbury, Edinburgh, St. N.B.— Please do n o t make Postal Orders payable at Stouehouse, which is six miles distant. Ai.>bns, Lincoln, Durham, Peterborough, Melbourne DIAGRAM OF UNION TRIPLES (1893), may be bad Australia), Rochester, Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Man­ A gratis, . on application by letter to W. H, Thompson, 5, SillwoodKid Street, Brighton, to whoni tbe unBold remainder hay chester, and Worcester Cathedrals, etc., etc. been retorned by the pobiisbers. l^eb. I, igi^. t B E Be l l n e w s a n d r in g e r s ' r e c o r d . 6 it

IMPORTANT NOTICES. Wit* ^voviuee0t Will correspondents please note that all commanicatioas for ORMSKIRK, LANCASHIRE. insertion in " The B ell News ” should be addressed to '■ The THE LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN GUILD. Editor, ‘ T h e B e l l N ew s,’ i, Selborne Road, Walthamstow.” On Uoniav, Jm ua\ 6,1913, tti Thret Hours, In the past some have been addressed to the Pablishers, thus being delayed, and not reaching us till too late for insertion in Ax TBB PaBISB CbDRCB, the current issue. A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; All business communications should be addressed to " Mr. Rbbvbs’s Vabiation. Tenor 25 cwt. a qrs. Geo. Carter, i, Selbome Road, Walthattstow,” AMBS T, S b o u c a r * ..T r a il. AM BS R . P a b k ...... 5. Notices of any kind, to ensure insertion in the current issue _0BN H. Sholicar •• «• 2* AMBS M a r s h ...... 6. should reach us not later than first post on Thursday morning ’ b t r r H. HAKVBy .. .. 3. OHM W . PlI.KII)OIGM . . 7, WiLLI&M RIMMBR . . . . 4. WiLUAM Gibbons .. ..Tenor. Unless this is done we cannot insert them till the following week Condacted by AM ES R. P a b b . " The B ell News ” will be sent to any address in the United Kingdom for xs. 8d. per quarter, or 6s. 6d. per yeiar. ’ First peal. The above was rang as a birthday compliment to the Vicar, Canon Woodrow a Vice-president of the Guild; also in bonoor Many correspondents when sending copy write a note asking of his recent appointment as Canon. for insertion. This means that they have to pay id. for postage. There is no need for this; if the copy is put in an unsealed en' velope, with just the name of the sender, we shall nnderstand- HUGHENDEN, BUCKS.—THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. and a stamp will be sufiicient. But the envelope must be (East Berks, aod South Bucks. Branch ) endorsed “ News copy only." On Wednesday, fm m ty 8,1913, in Two Hours and Fifty-eight Minutes, At tbb Chdrch or St. M ichabl and A ll Amgbls, A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES : anir Skgjers' In the Kent Variation. Tenor i i j owt. in G. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY i, 1913. G b o r g b H. Gottbridgb ..TreiZ«. W illia m H. F o s s b l l . . 5- R a l i b COLBSf 2. Ricbard Bucklamd .. 6. G b o r g b F . W il l ia m s 3. R obbr x H . Y oo n o 4. JoBN E v a n s .,. . . 9 k* <*vap0li0, JoBN G r a n sb d r y * . . Composed by Abtbur Knigbtb, and Conducted by Jobn Evans. THE LONDON COUNTY ASSOCIATION LATE THE *First peal in the method. fFirst peal in the method with a bob ST. JAMES'S SOCIETY. bell. First peal in the method as condnctor. On Weinesiay, Jmimry 1 5 ,1913, m Two ffours and Fifty-eight KimUu, At thr Church ow St. Jobh, W atbbloo Road, SMETHWICK. STAFFORDSHIRE. A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION.^ S0S4 CH AN Q BS. Tenor ao cwt. (Northern Branch.) A b t h u r N. H a r d v . . ..T rtb U . A r m ig b b J. T r o llo f b . . 5. On Monday, January 13 ,1913, in Two Hours and Fiftv-fine Minutes, Hakold Burtom . . . . a. F bam k H a ir s ...... 6. W il l ia m Hbwbxt .. .. 3. A lv r b d W. G rim b s .. . . 7. A t she Chobch of Ss. Joh n , E d w in F, Fikb • • •• 4* . Jambs E. D a v i b ...... Tenor. A PEAL OF DOUBLE OXFORD MAJOR, si&4 CH AN Q BS. Composed by Q. L in d o fp , and Condacted by Jam bs E. D a v is . Tenor 10 cwt. Rang as a birthday compliment io Mr. Trollope, wtth the nsnal Gborgb Pigott...... Treble. Morris J, Morris compliments. Miss Sabah Pigott.. ..a. W a l t e r 1 i g o t t I: H o racb H o w b l l G e o r g e F. w an n . . 7, THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON Samubl Gr IV.. ..Tenor. DIOCESAN GUILD. J ohn B ass . . r. Composed by Josbph Piggot, and Conducted Samubi, Grove. On Thursiay, ywwary 16. 1913,m ThreeBours andThirteeit Minutet, First peal in the method by all except the ringers af the traMe, 4th A t C h rist C h u r c b , S o d t h q a ib , and tenor, Rang as a birthday compliment to Mr, jeotge Pigoit, A PEAL OF STBDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; Sir A. Heywood's Variation of Thnrstans' Foar-Fart. Tenor 35 cwt. NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE, N orm ah a . Tomumsom ..Treble. Erhrst Brbzt...... 5. DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. M1S8 Edith K. Parkbr .. a. OHM E. MiLLBR.. .. 6 , (St. Nicholas Cathedral Gnild.) Hbrbbrt Armrirong .. 3, DBM i.RMSTR0H G .. JoHM W, C o rn fo b d .. . . 4. Llvbbo Q. Cramb ..lenor. On Wednesday, January 15,1913, in Thret Hours m i Forty Minuta, Conducted by John Armstrong, A t thb Cbobgh of Sr, N ic h o la s , The company wish to thaok Miss Parker for taking part in ihe peal A PBAL OF FORWARD MAJOR, 3084 CHANGES. at so short a notice, and so preventing a disappointment. Tenor 37I cwt. William W, Sinclair ..Treble. A r t h o b F. H i l l i b b . . THE ANCIENT SOCIETY OF COLLEGE YOUTHS, W iUiiAM S t o r y ...... JosBPB E, R, K b b n . . i: On Thursiay, Jam uy 16, 19131 in Three Hours u ii Twtnty-tm l/imttee, Erkbbt E, Fbbry .. .. 3. William H, Barbbb.. .. 7, B b fja m ih C. Dixon .. .. 4. Robert Ricbards . . ..Tenor. A t the Chobch of St. Domstan, Stbfmby. E., Composed by Jobh C a b t e r , and CondacteS by W illia m H. B arbbb^ A PBAL OF STBDMAN CATERS, 5006 CHANGES. First peal in the method on the tiells; also by all except the ringers Tenor 31 cwt. in D. of the 3rd, 6th, and 7th, Rnng as a birthday compliment to Mr. W . H enrv SrBiNGAi.L .. ..Treble. * R o b b r t W. Gbbbm . . . . 6. Story, and was rnng after meetfng short for Brin Caters. Thomas H. Taffbmdbb .. 3. fCHARjus W. R. G rim w ood 7. A r t b O r D. Barbbr .. .. 3. JFrbd*, f. Hardy .. .. 8. William Tboss ...... 4. EMmandbl Hall .. .. g. WANTED at once. General band for Countrjr Iron* Jambs ScBolbs...... 5. GboBgb Barbbu . . ..Tenor. monger’s Workshop. Used to Hot and Cold Water. Composed by Arthub Knigbts, and Tinwork, Plumbing, etc. Permanency to good man. Conducted by Thomas H. Taffucdbr. Must be a Change-ringer4 Apply stating wages, references, ♦First peal of Caters. fFitrt psal of St«dm>s Caters with an etc.) to F. M organ, Itonmonger, Bell Street^ Talgaitb, (aside bell. {Fiftieth peal, Brecon. fgg g&LL Hiws An d L in g e r s * ^eb. t, tgt^.

LIVBRPOOL.—THE LANCASBIRS ASSOCI/ITION. SOBBORY. SUFFOLK. On MoHdan, Jmuatv xj. n>i3> *« 7'nw flotiri ma Thirty-five Uinutes, THE ELY DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. At t b « C b o bc b o r S t . M *« y, GnssaNDALB, On Saturday, Jaimctry 19, 1913, in Three Hourt and Tvmty Miuutes, A PEAL OP MINOR, 5040 CHANQBS; At tbb Cbdrcb o f A ll Saimts, Beiog 730 each of Beverley aod Cambridge Surprise, Woodbine, A PEAL OP QRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANQBS; Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, Oxford Bob and Plain Bob, H olx' s T em-P a b i . Tenor 28 cwt. in D. W altbr Hugbbs* ..Tribt*. Eowabd Cadmcb . . . . 4- Syonby H owell .. ..TrM ». W a l t e r G o o d y ...... 5. T bomm Ibhmion . . 3. John T drnbr ...... 5. William Heard •« •• 2i William C. Lee .. .. 6. Gbw gb R. Mbwxom 3 JelbM A l l b n ...... Ttnttr, George Tatdm ...... 3. Cbablbs Clarke .. .. 7. Condacted by Gabaar R. Nbwtoh, ALFRBD F e rry ...... 4. W illia m C r o s s ...... Tenor, *Firsl peal on six bells. Rang as a birthday compliment to }. Conducted by S. H o w b ll. Tnrnet, First peal by the 4th, jtb, 6th, and tenor men. W. Goody hails from Great Waldingfield ; S. Howell belongs to All Samts, tte other stx belong to St, Peter's. Messrs. Goody and Lee were elected HULME, MANCHESTER. members previous to starting’. THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. OnThuridtty,J At tbb CBtmcB of St . Amdrbw,. A PBAL OF ORAHE>SlRE TRIPLESt 5040 CHANOES ; Holt's Tbm-P m s . Tenor cwt. BIRUNG, KENT. WjbUAM A P v B .. ..TfiMf. Gbpr«b R. P « » ...... 5. THE KENT COtAb«‘s43|Bptfardt ^ocifty,^ E d w abd H . H a w b in s* . . 3. AtVRBD ?frB ...... 7. B i w s x J. B d iM b * . . . . 4. C^Urlbs OilAow . . ..TffMT. On Saturday, Jamary 18,19131 in Two Houn and FortnHm Mimtki, Conduotad by A l f r b d P y b . At xbb Csdbcb of A&l Subis, •First peal of Groadsire Tri[dtt, a'PBAL o r aRAMDMRB TRIPLES, 3040 CHilMGSB: H olt's Obiginal. Tenor la cwt, Robert Fo sd iu .. ..T tA k FkBDKl W m . BXCBABBSOI.. S. LEAMINGTON, WARWICKSHIRE. F rrdb. s . Bacon* . . . . 2. lo siP B L a w ...... 6. THB WARWICKSHIRE GUILD. A lfre d G. BBNHitic(T9N.. 3> Wm. T, Jbi!9rw* W 1. W ittU M tt, DAVilkf*" .. 4. CtiABLBs H. M a C b lim ' ..Tutor, Jtmuary ifi, xgrj, ^ THta H am m i Twtntr Mimitef, Condneted by Fb^dk. W iluam RicBabdsom. At xbb Cburcb or A ll Saints, First peal on the bells, which 'were augmented Jrom sir to etght in A PBAL OP SUPE^BLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, 18^ . *FiiW peal^ with a bob bell. These b^lir^ tU dpiM te way 5088 CflAM OES. Tenor 12} cwt. to;thesnn.. Thisjwal was rung on thisaolh anaiwsaiy at Aedeaih W alAr Malihs' .. ..T r a k . W i l l i a h T. C o x ...... 5. of Canon Money, first Vicar of St. John's, Deptford, who was Vicar F r a b b E P b r v ih .. 2. CBARiii^ W. W bbblbr .. 6. ot Birling at the time of his death, and isliaried JoiSkiiag eharch- Aurm i J. HMmh* 4 . 3. JdAPS F>«ra« .. .. 7. All the ringers are nembers of St. Joha's band. Rev. C. Cabew Cox 4* Aoolvbus Roberts .. ..Tenor, Composed by Fb b m , Ptxaix>wv and ConHuAed by the Rev. C. Cabbw Cox. ra^TLBT, BAN^. First peal of Snrprise on tbe ^tls. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD, On Sat^daf, Jtmuary 18,1913, i» T*r« B oms and Five UinuUs, n o r t h STONEHAM, HANTS, AT TiBB CBO R tB O t STi MltlY, THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. A PEAL OP MINOR, 3040 CH a NOES; On Saturday, ^auuaty 18, 1913, in Two Houn im i, FottyreigM UimUt, Being 720 eachr o( Double Oxfoirt, Collefe Single, Canterbury, ' 'Zent TteUb Bot>,^OiiSRl Bob and Plain Bob. Ar?ni»<}ewk(» OF^rNieMSAtr Oxford and Kent TreUe Bot>,^OiiSRl i Tenor i2|«wt. 3i4n iS lbs.-in B. A PBAL Ot 8t*i)MAl» TRIPLltS, 5b40 CI^AtrGBS: THBHTSWT'FOtnpsPTO'; TBflW 9 i|fW."01IW.“J81W. C b a r l b s Et>WARDs .. ..Treble. HoBBSI CBAVnt . . 4. P

EPSOM, SURREY. BBISTOL. THE ANCIENT SOCIETY OF COLLEGE YOUTHS. GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On SatHriav, January 18. 1913, in Jiuo B on n ani Fiftv-six MituUet, On Satutdof, January 1 8 ,19 12 , in Four Hours and Stvtnitm MimUu, A t t b b C b d rc h of S t . M aktim, A i tbr Cbdbcb of St. Mary Rbdcliffb, A PEAL OP STEDM a N TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES ; A PEAL OP C^MBRIDQE SURPRISE MAXIMUS, T bobstans' Foub-P arx. Tenor 15 cwt. 5280 C...... H A N.. aS S Tenor 30 cwt. 2 qn. 31 Iba. CB A LU S F. WlMMBY ..TribU. JOBM WVATT ...... 5. Hbnry P orcb ...... TrAle. Hbnry Prino .. .. « 7- R aym o n d loBK W il k in s . . 2t I0BN Hovlb ...... 2. C b a r u s s . B d r d b n . . . . 6. W illiam Knight .. 8. H b n b y B row njobm . . . . 3. Gborgb Condicx, j(m. E o w a b d F, O ro v b . . • • 3- A l f r b d B . P e c k ...... 7. •• 9* William H. Cobbbtt •• 4- C b a r lb s E. R e a d . . ..Ttiur, A l b b r t S t o w b l l . . . . 4. William Stowbll .. • • xo. R ic b a r d C l a b k ...... 5. )0BN A. B o r f o b d • • zz. Condncted b ; A l f r b d B. F b c k . Al f r e d E .R bbv es . . . . 6 W illia m A. C a v b ..Ttnor This is believed to be the first peal of Stedman on the bells. Composed by the R b v H . L a w Ja m b s , and Condncted by W i l l ia m A C a v b . WHITWORTH, LANCASHIRE. Rung as a welcome home to the Vicar, the Rev. J. N. and Mrs. THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION AND THE ASHTON- Bateman Champain, daoghter of the Bishop of Kensington, who ware UNDER-LYNE SOCIETY. married at Christ Charcli, Lancaster Gate, on December aSth, 1913. On Saturday, ]aKuary 18,1913, in Thm Hours md Forty-teven Minutts, DUFFIELD, DERBYSHIRE. A t tbb Cborcb of St. Bartbolombw, THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION;: A PEAL OP TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 6048 CHANaSS IM TBB KbMT VarIATIOK. (Derby Branch.) H b r b b r s S t a k s f ib l d ..Tr«U<. G b o r q b G m m b t t . . . . 5. On Saturday, January iS, 1913, in Two Honrs and Fifty-five Minutes, T bo m a s Ja b e u a n . . 2. BBtijAHiN G i l l ...... 6. Ax TBB Cbdrch of St. A lk m d n d , C b a s . B d w b r . . . S a h o b l B O o r a ...... 7. .. 3- A P E A L O F QRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; SAMOBt; W ood . . . .. 4. Bbhjahih Tborf .. ..Tenor, Davies' Five-Part. Tenor 17 cwt. Composed^by Samubl Wood, and Conducted by SAinnii. Booth. Grorgb Tandy* .. ..Trebh, John Flower ...... 5. Rang as a birthday wmpliment to Benjamin Gill. George FRBBBRBYf .. .. 2. Georgb Bassoh ...... 6, E r n e s t H. Clarkb •• •* 3* I C h a r le s D r a f b b . . . . 7. W illiam Bates ...... 4. B a r t M ix c b r l l^ ...... Tenor, SHARNFORD, LEICESTERSHIRE. Conducted by Gborgb Frbbbrby. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. ’ First peal in any method. fFirst peal as condactor, {Fittietb On Saturday, Jantuirf 1 8 ,1 9 * 3 , in Two Hourt ani Poriy-«ight Uinutcs, peal, a list of which appeared last wdds. ATTBB CBtlRfiB OF St. Hblbn, A PEAL O^ IftAm MtNOlt, sa^o CHANti^; CHILVERS COTON, WARWICKSHIRE, In seven'msthoda, via.: Double Bob, St. Clement’s Bob, Doable Court, Single Conrt, Double Osford, Oxford Bob e^nd Plain Bob, THE WARWICKSHIRE GUILD. Tenor 12 cwt, On Saturday, January 18,1913, in 3 Hours and iMinutOi H b m r y I bom . . . . ,.TrebU. W altbr], Hortoh .. .. 4. At the Churdi of All Saints, E dgar V allam cb . . . a. E. Harry Stomblby.. .. 9. A P E A L O ^ superlative SU R PR ISE MAJOR^ T bom as H . V a l l a Mc b Gboffxby J. Stonblby ..Tenor, 5036 CH AN GES T6iior 19} cwt. Conducted by & HAatv Stomblby. Oswald J. Hunt .. Treble Charles Freleman The ringer of the treble was made a member of the above Associa­ Josejjfa H. White ... a William T. Cox ::: I tion in the tower, and this is fais'fiiM peal. William H. Brufisdon... 3 Walter Malite ... .. 7 Adolphus Roberts ... 4 Frank E; Pervin .*T8i0r Composed by C. H. Hatteraley, and BROUUlAlM, BEBSi— TH B BEDFOR&SHCRE ASSOCIATION. Conducted by William H. Bransdon. On S«tMd»ft Thfe$ HouriOHdO'tilenfy First peal ic t6e method as conductor. Ai ^ bb GtfORM of St. OMHV A PEAL OF MINOR, 3040 GMANGKS; WILTONi TAUNTON. Consisting of 720 changes in each of the folloNvilil; methods: Donbte‘Oitf((rd', Dobbltf Cotttt, Siagld* OxfaM. Plaitt> Bdtg Woodbinei BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. OxfoMl' and‘ XMitit TrtblsiBob, Tendt a j «wt. On Saturday, January 18,1913, in 2 Hours Md 52 Minutes, H b r b W t L. H A ttow * ..Tratf, loali W. BAksxs^ .. .. 4. At the Cbufch of St. George, Mm STSBb .. 2. RsaiNMW GaADmbb .. .. 5. A PEAL OP BOB I1IINOR, 5040 CHANGES : H a r r y T y s o b • • •• •• 3* H b r b b r t S b a r f ...... Ttnor, Coddncted by JoBM W. Barker. Being seven 720s. Tenor xs cwt. Walter Fudge...... Treble Hency J. C?eed».. ••• 4* LAMBERHURST, KENT. Thomas J. Lloyd . .. 2 *Arthur Wbeadon ... 5 Tom W. Creed...... 3 Isaac Creed ...... Timof THE KENT COUNTY ASSCIATION. Conducted by Isaac Creed.' On SatmUty, Jmuan 18,19*3. <* Boun and Fifty Uinutu, =^First peal of Minor. The band wish, tbrougb " A t t b b C b u r c b o f S t . M a r y , News,” to thank the Vicar for granting tbe use of tbe bells; U r. A PEAL OF MINOR, 3040 CHANQES; Mockridge for gettiDg~ permiBsion^ and Mr. Wright for having Being 720 each of Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, Oxford Bob, everything ready. College Single, iwo 720s of Plain Bob, aad one of Canterbnry Pteasarei GARDENERS.—Wanted^at aUWtWD?«ua^tori»rh>ate JoBM B a ilb y . . M ‘ .TrAW. AMDEEW MaRSBACL . . . . 4. ETaRbV Pricb .. .. •• 2. AHUMBt H b m l b y ...... 5 , place; age i& for OteenboiK^ 2^5- f(tf Sk. GBoaoB Fullbr.. •• •• 3< BAimthMaglff...... Ttnor. Churchmen and Cbai^^Riii|(erk Pof paf^icl^ts apply: Conducted by E dwin Lahbrit. C. E d w a r d s , Ridgway £i:(»d, f'arnbam, Surrey; mm

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MIDSOMER NORTON. WARKTON, NORTHANTS. BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, January i8,1913, in 2 Honrs and 58 Minntes, On Saturday, January 18, 1913, in 2 Hours and 55 Minutes, At the Church of St. John the Baptist, At the Parish Church, A PBAL OP 0R4ND<;IRB TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGBS A PEAL OP DOUBLES, 5040 CHANGES ; Holt’s 12-Part. Tenor 25 cwt. Being six 6-scores each of Stedman's Slow Course, St. Simon’s, Walter Farley ...... Treble John Hambleton ... 5 Chase, Canterbury, Old Doubles, Plain Bob and Grandsire. Isaac B. Holmyard 2 William J. Prescott ... 6 Tenor 10 cwt. Gilbert H. Harding ... 3 Thomas F. King ... 7 Horace Patrick...... Treble Robert Black ...... 3 Fred«rick Speed’ll ... 4 Robert Jones ••• ••• Tenor Matthias Hobbs ... 2 Edgar Reid ...... 4 Charles Cooper ...Tenor Conducted by Wm. J. Prescott. ‘ First peal wftb a bob bell. Conducted by Matthias Hobbs. First peal of Doubles in seven methods by all except the con­ MALDON. ESSEX.—THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. ductor. (Maldon and District Guild.) On Saturday, January 18, 1913, in 2 Honrs and 52 Minutes, AUTHORSHIP OF COMPOSITION. At the Church of St. Mary. To the Editor. , A PEAL OP T R E B L E 3 0 3 MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; Sir,— In reply to Mr. Lindoff, I wish here to say I Being 720 each of London Scholars' Pleasure, College Exercise, agree with' all that hlas been -said on this subject by my Cambridge Surprise, New London Pleasure, Woodbine, Kent confreres, Messrs. Hacierstey and Pitstow, in tbeir various and Oxford. Tenor 13 cwt. letters; while I consider Mr. Lindoff’s writings have been Ebenezer W. Finch ...Treble Frederick White ... 4 anything but commendable, for he has contorted our Alfred South ...... 2 Horace J. Mansfield ... 5 statements, misrepresented our meaning, and confused Harold Finch ...... 3 Fred Chalk ...... Tenor the point at issue in order, perhaps, to draw attention Conducted by Horace J. Mansfield. from the main question. While at the same time he has not advanced a single line of sound argument, pro or con, ROYSTON, HERTS. to our charges, and has never yet said the 5,040’s we THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. gave in our joint letter you published in your issue for (The Royston Society.) 9/12/12 are not shortened' variations of the 6,048’s we enumerated in the same letter. Consequently, with your On ^turday. January 18,1913, in 2 Honrs and 43 Minutes, permission, my reply will be as follows:— At the Church of St. John the Baptist, No. I. A PBAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANOBS; In his first letter, 16/11/12, he insinuated, before some Being 720 each o£ Cambridge Surprise, Woodbine, Kent and claim of ours not yet made, and concluded withi a generic, Oxford Treble Bob, Oxford Bob, College Single and Plain Bob. “ Who would Rounds belong to?” The reply to this is, Tenor I i i cwt> in F sharp. Rounds, like the other course leads, belong to any man Harry Bonnetf= ...Treble Robert Wilkerson ... 4 who can string enough of them: together in a true and Ernest Bonnett...... 2 Samuel £. Roberts ... 5 original 3040 composition, and so, Mr. Lindoff, rounds William L. Darlow ... 3 Robert G. King ...Tenor in New Cambridge Royal and in your London Royal do Conducted by Ernest Borrett. not at present belong to you, and in this you have so far This peal was rung in honour oi the wedding of Miss F. L. failed. Fordbam. of Royston, and Mr. H. Hnnt, of Farnbonrough. No. 2. Quickest peaf on the bells. ’'‘First pea] and first attempt, and In his letter of your issue, 21/12/12, he is a bit more a birthday compliment to W. L. Darlow. clear, and he tries to make us claim the full extent of the changes of the 6th bell. Mr. Hattersley told' him in GREAT BENTLEY. ESSEX. his letter, 3/1/13, that he did not claim to have invented THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. anything of the kind, and in this I fully agree. No, sir, certainly not. But what we do claim is to have pro­ On Saturday, January 18,1913, in 2 Honrs and 46 Minutes, duced original compositions which embody that quality, At the Church of St. Mary, and which) are not variations of any previous composition A P B A L OP 3 0 3 MAJOR, 5040 CHANGES. in this mthod', from which, by the simple, and well-known Tenor 2 cwt. process of shortening the 5,040’s in l i courses which! he George A. Andrewsf ...Treble fPercy Almond ... 5 published as his own, are taken from, and could be so Harry Cowell^ ...... 2 Joseph Bowell...... 6 obtained by any music composer, or anyone who knows Alfred Andrewsf ... 3 'George Jennings the calling which produces course ends. Ernest E ady* ...... 4 tWilliam J. Nevard ...Tenor No. 3. Consposed by B. Annable, and Conducted by Wm. J. Nevard. In subsequent letters he says that i and 2, and 3 and 4 ^First peal. fFirst peal in the method. |First attempt as 5040S in our joint letter are alike, which really is no conductor on eight bells. First peal in the method on the bells. business of his whatever, and is not relative to the original Rang at the first attempt. question. This likeness, whatever it is, was known to us before we published our farst letter. W e gave them with a bob, which he ignores, as showing that each comes D a r le y D a l e (Derbyshire).— On Wednesday, January 22ud> direct from a distinct source of composition, and shows at St. Helen’s Church, by the local members of the belfry, a date that the 6041s are not variations of one another. Now tonch, consisting of 1913 Grandsire Triples, in i hr. 8 mins. T. Mr. Lipdofi, as the 5040 No. i used in ringing your White, F. Travis, H. Gregon, E. Blackwall, J, W. DerbyBhire, A. C. Wright, W. Taylor. H, W. Gregory. CDmposvd by C. London Royal comes from Pitstow’s 6048, and No. 2 5040s J«9)iSon,and conducted by A. C. W iig b i comes from’ Washbrook’s 6048, you can claim one-half Peb. I. ig i3 THS BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD 6iS only of the 5040 you want. Thus it is by your own the calling and conrse-ends of the 5040 are exactly the showiog and quibbling you can only win 2520 changes, same as the first *• three” and the last ■* eleven ” courses of which are useless and ridiculous. the 6048. * B only excepted, and which cause the No. 4. changes to jump from course C to course D, by which the In his first letter, already alluded to, he told us he has 13 courses bracketted are cut out, as a glance at figures some half-dozen such peals, etc. This is amusing indeed. will show. Just fancy a man of talent and knowledge sending out a By adding a bob before following course-end A course- new method, aud then to bolster it up, send with it, for end B is brought up, and changes of the 6048 peal are its first perform ince, the composition of another composer. reduced to 5056 in number. It was thus rung as the When caught he boasts he has other compositions. This composition of H. Dains, on March 4th, 1904, at All gives ris& to the idea, that these half-dozen are as good as Saints, Edmonton, and conducted by Mr. Jas. Parker in written. Have you one, sir; if so, publish it straight Superlative Surprise method, and the same composition away ; if you do not, you know what everbody will say. I" was again rung on June 4th, 1905, reported as by the same you do, no one will bs more ready than the writer aud his composer, at St. Mary's, Lambeth, conducted by Mr. colleagues to compliment you upon your success. Bertram Prewett, in New Cambridge Surprise method. For this latter see Middlesex Report for 1905, page 531. No. 5. Whether this composition has been rung at other times is In his letter of the aist Dec., he tells us he has not the not known, and it seems rather curious that it has been 6048 Superlative peals in his possession .If this is so, how twice rung in reduced numbers, and reduced to 23 courses can he describe, discuss, and draw correct conclusions? under its Author’s name, but was reduced to 14 courses Therefore, in order, we hope, to enlighten our readers, and by Lindofi. He claims them as a new composition, perhaps Mr. Liiidofl on the subject, we will give the although published over 20 years ago. Well it figures in full of the composition which 5040 xMo. 3 comes has now again been shown conclusively that it does not from, and point out how It also reduces to a 5056, which belong to him. will enable anyone with composition knowledge to compare In his last letter, of the i8th inst., if ever any reader has and draw their own conclusions upon the merits of our seen such a conglomeration of mis-statements in reply to claim, etc. one of the most straightforward letters one could put S u p e r l a t iv e S u r p r i s e together, well, let him say say so; and then to conclude M ajor. with a comparison of morals, forsooth! This takes the prize. If we are to judge Mr. Lindof! by his letters 6048. upon this subject, he appears to have a decided habit of 23456 M W H seeking what compositions he can make variations of. In conclusion if Mr. LindofF should write a straight­ forward letter, and to the point, upon this subject, he will 45236 C a m b r id g e S u r p r ise N e w get a reply, otherwise hs may not. With many thanks 24536 RoyAL. 52436 - C Mr. Editor, on behalf of my colleagues and myself, 5040. ■Vours faithfully, - * -V 64235 The following 5040 is No. H. DAINS. A 26435 3 of our joint letter, and was 42635 rung on March 4th, 1903, at DOUBLE WORCESTER. St. Magnus, conducted by 56234 Mr. William Pye. See Sir,—^Just a word on the above method, which can be 25634 Middlesex Report for 1903, seen in “ Hubbard’s Art of Ringing, ” 1876 edition, as 63254 page 80. Reported as com­ “ Double Yorkshire Court Bob,” and which, in my B 26354 posed by Mr. Lindofi. opinion, is the very best method known away from the 32654 four standard methods, viz., Grandsire, Stedman, Plain 65324 23456 Bob, and Kent Treble Bob. 36524 Take “ Double Norwich,” for instance. As it is gener­ 53624 45236 ally supposed to be the most musical method known, we 24536 get in every treble kad eight perfect and eight foreign 46325 52436 C changes, whereas in Double Yorkshire there are twelve 34625 perfect and only four foreign changes to every treble lead, 63425 - D 63425 D maiking the method 25 per cent better than Double Nor­ wich for its musical qualities. 43526 - 43526 Yorkshire is a double method, as all the places are 62534 - - - 62534 made the isame from behind as they are from the front, but still it does not reverse true in itself ■ and this is the 35426 - - 35426 one thing which was forced through the Central Council, 42356 4^356 and is a defect, because some of the very best methods 54326 54326 are now called illegitimate. 32546 32546 To my idea this method is far more legitimate than 53246 53246 Grandsire, as all the changes are true from lead to lead, 25346 25346 whereas Grandisire is only true from lead head to lead 34256 34256 end. Yours, etc., 23456 23456 JOHN CARTER, The figures N.C.S.R. are given side by side with the 130, Walford Road, 6048, S.S. to save troulesome references, and to show that Sparkbrook, Birmingham., 616 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. Feb. I, 1913.

RACKENFORD CHURCH, balance brought forward, £2 is 4jd ; sire Triples to that method, keeping the DEVONSHIRE. Subscriptions: — Honorary Members, bob distances the same as in the 5s.; Ordinary Members, 17s.; Balance original peal, a ten-part penl will be A large clock has been erected in the from Dinner, is. Total— £ i 4s. 4^d. arranged. Reeves’ Variation ol Holt’s above Church. It is fitted with all the E x p e n s e s . — By balance-sheets and peal may be treated in a similar latest improvements, and generally dinner tickets, 5s.; B y Committee, manner. The former was first rung at made to the designs of the late Lord 3s. 8d.; By stamps and stationery, Chester on February 24th, 1911, con­ Grimthorpe. The work has been IS. lo d .; Balance in hand, £ 2 133. lo^d. ducted by Mr. E. H. Lewis, and is the carried out fay John Smith and Sons, Total— ;^3 4s. 4|d. Audited and found only peal of Triples yet rung in this Midland Clock Works, Derby, who cwrect, December 31st, 1912— H e n r y method. made the docks in the neighbouring C o o p e r . Churches of Huntsham, South Molton, SUPPLEMENTARY CATALOGUE and others in Devonshire. ST. CLEMENT’S TRIPLES. Handbell Music In reply to our query re above in last Published by WILLIAM GORDON. BOROUGH OF GLOSSOP week’s issue, we have received the Webb Lane, Stockport. RINGERS ASSOCIATION. following: These pieces consist of a tew re-arranged re­ Balance-Sheet for the Year ending If your correspondent will adapt the prints, such as 32 and 63, wiih tbeir As, Xs and December 31st, 1912. Income.— To calling of Holt’s ten-part peal of Grand- Ls. Additions to list 13, General Catalogae, for 6 Ringers, with ig Bells, via., G 18 to 64. Also two F sharps and two C sharps. No. 32 A B Home, Sweet Home, three varia­ JOHN TAYLOR & CO., tions, new arrangement . . 2S, (3d. (This piece will also do for List 16). No. 63 Glorious Apollo, glee bjr S. Webbe, new edition .. .. is. od. gell guneetr®, No 334 Ronssean's Dream one variation is. od. No. 335 The Dashing White Sergeant once a Belle Vne Contest piece xs. 3d. . LOUGHBOROUGH^ Leicestershire. No. 336 List to the Convent Bells, new arrangement...... is. 3d. No. 337 Ring, Ring de Banjo, etc , two POUNDERS of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL Negro Melodies .. .. 13.3d. the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the World Additions to List 3 General Catalogue, Bells from G 25 to G 04, Chromatic; seven ringers. " This is anqnestionably the grandest ringing peal in England, and therefore in No. 33 A Home, Sweet Heme, three varia- the world." The late Lord Grimthorpe, K.C.— Times, Nov. ao, 1878. ations, new arrangement .. 3s. 6d. No. 63 X L Glorions Apollo, Glee by FOUNDERS OF “GREAT PAUL* S. Webbe, new edition .. is, 6d. No. 334 X L Rousseau's Dream, one variation ...... is, 6d. No. 335 X L The Dashing White Ser­ geant, a recollection of Belle V n e ...... IS. 9d. No. 336 X L List to the Convent Bells, new arrangement .. . . is. gd. Additions to List 7 Gener2l Catalogue, Bells from C 2a to C i, Chromatic; six ringers. No. 32 Home, Sweet Home, three variations, new arrangement .. . . 3s. od. No. 63 X Glorions Appollo, Glee b; S. Webbe, new edition .. .. is. 3d. No 334 X Rousseau's Dream one varia­ tion ...... IS. 3d. No 335 X The Dashing White Ser­ geant. an echo of long ago .. is. 6d. No. 336 X List to the Convent Bellls new arrangement .. .. is. 6d. N.B.— Allthe above pieces may be rung with­ out higher bells than G 4, No. 268 Those Evening Bells, Polka by Lucy Anne Cobbe .. .. 2s. od. No. 325 Killarney, the well-known vocal p i e c e ...... is. 6d. No. 333 Selection, containing March from Tkt Tmr till. St. FaMnk't OaUtdW, OuUtt. Semiramide, with the songs Young Recrnit and Old Folks' Also Poondera of thepeala of Bells at the Cathedrals ot Worcester, Newcastle at Home ...... as. 3d. on-Tyne, Ediafonrgh (St. Mary’s), Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Christ Church, N.Z. With a view of reducing surplus stock Mr. Singaport. Gordon offers to allow any person who will Also " Great John" and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster; and the ring of forward him 7s. 6d. between now and the end Ten at the Imperial Institute. of Febrnary, the privilege of selecting Masio Also .the bells of JPundalk b .c . Cathedral, and “ Great Bede ” ot Downside Abbey, to the valne of los. 6d. from the above lists. Alsolbr tha townliaUs of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale, The following Nos. are included in the cSar, Wakeitfd, UiddleabroOi^, Kcifidal, and Londonderry: and the Sydney and Adelaide viz.: Nos. 2, 3, 95.136 iS3i 194 and 195, Post Offim in AiwMba. list 4; Nos. 23s and 25718 lisi 5; Nos. 29), 291, belli at Ames College. lewa, U.S.A] 296,310 and 720 in-list 7 : au d io s. 69.71,171 and 240 in liM 13. Aadtt4no««t " of W im AM GORDON, Webb L u » , Sto ck^ r Feb. 1 ,1913, iB K BELL MKWS AND RlftdtftS* RKCOtt). m

will be held at St. Paul’s, Walkden, on SfltiKdtv. Febmary 8th at 3 o'olock. Meeting at 7. G. WwoHn, l&aach Sec. 7, Primrose Street, Bolton. The chw^a for the inurtlOB of Hotioas under thli heating Is Sixpence for 3S words, fbr the flrat tnaertton; repetlOou at haK thtA ptloe. notices The Lancashire Association.— Uverpool Branch.— AtteoiiDg will should coma to hand not later than Wednesday morning. be held at West Derby on Satnrday, Febraary 8th, Brtls wady at 3.30 W aiiTxr Hoems, See. The Ancient Society of College Vonths.— Established 1637.— 3, Shrewsbury Place, Garsion. Meetings for practice will be held at St. John's, Hackney, on Febraary 4tb and i8th; St, Magans, Lower Thames Street, on Ibe 13th and The Lancashire Association.— Blackburn Branch.— A bnach 27th; St. Paol'a Cathedral on the 4th; St. MicAiael's, Corohill, on meeting will be held at Padibam on Satnrday, Febrnary 15th. Bella (be iStb , Soatbwirk Cathedral on the 25th. Also at St. Mary’s. reidy a* 3 o'clock, Mectieg at 6.30 p.m. J. W atso w , Br. S*c. Walthamstow, on Satorday evenings. St. Mafpius 7.30 p.m., ihe 33, Laogbam Road, Blackburn. others at 8 p.m. A district meeting will be held at St. Mary Abbots, Kensington, on Febrnary ist. Tower open (or ringing at 3.30. Evensone at 5.30. Tea in the Vicarage Hall at 6.15.. The snbscription of la 8d,? which entitles members to vote on matters d( ihnnce is now due, and sbon1d.be paid before Febmary 28th ST. PETER’S, DRAYTON, BERKS, W illiam T. C ockkrill, Hon. Sec. 32, Edgeley Road, Clapham, S.W. D e d ic a t io n o f t h e R o b in s o n M e m o r ia l S c r e e n .

The LondoH County Associat'oo, late the St. James's Society.- This will take place (d .v .) on Saturday, February 8th (instead The Annual General Meeting and election of officers will take place of Febraary ist as previously annonnced). The ceremony will on February 8th. The towers of St. Sepalchre’s and St. Andrew’s, be performed by the Ven. W. M. G. Ducat, Archdeacon of Holborn, B.C., wfll be open from 4 to 6 p.m. Tea at 6.30 at The Berkshire, at 4.0 p.m. Will all those interested kindly take this King of Denmark. 7d. per head. Business meeting to follow. All as aninvitation to be present. Clergy are reqaested to bring tbeir ringers welcome. F. ). Habdy, Hon, Gen, Sec, robes. 34, Guildford Road, South Lambeth, S.W. The bells will be available for ringing between 2 and 4, and Ths Essex Association,— Sonth-Eastern Oistrict.-A meeting wi!l possibly later in the evening. Tea will be provided, after the be held at Great Baddowon Satnrday, Febrnary 1st, 1913. Bells at service, free tor all those who send in tb0ir names by 4. Tea tma meeting at The K ite’s Head 5.30 p m., 8d. each. Wednesday, Febmary 5th. Drayton is two aiihiiJliem Abingdon County Offices, Chelmsford. Hbhkv F. C o o p e r, Dis. Sec, Station, and the same distance from Stevefiton. CiTRii. W , O. J e n k y n . Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Association Pre-Lent meeting Broadlands, Caversbam, Reading. will be held at Taofiald on Saturday, Febrnary ist. Bells available aftemcon and evenlne. Committee Meeting at The Pack Horse Inn at 4.30 p.m. Tea at 5 p.m. Members is.,; non-members is. 6d, Chas. Todb, Hon. Sec. and Treasnrer. Bracken Road, Darlingtoo. RINGERS HONOUR AN OLD INHii^BITANT. The Surrey Association.— The annnal meeting will take place at St. Peter’s, Croydon, on Satnrday, February ist. Parish Church On Monday last week the oldest le^BDt in Barowood, bells (8) open at 3 30: St. Peter’s (10), at 3.30 p.m. Service at St. Gloucester, the widow of the late passed Peter’s at 5 p.m. Tea at 5.45 at St. Peter’s Hall. Business meeting peacefully away at her residence, bai^ag attained the ripe after. Cvrii. F. J o h n sto n , Hon. Sec, old age of 96 years and 11 months. Her remains were Bell Fonndry, Croydon. interred in the parish churchyard on Thursday, and the Guild for the Archdeaconry of Salop.— The next meeting of the local band of ringers, assisted by Mr. J. Thomas, of above Goild will be held at Malins Lee on Satnrday, Febrnary ist. Gloucester, rang a muffled peal in the evening, which 1913. Business meeting at 4.30 p.m. Tea at 5.0 p m. consisted of one 6-score of Grandsire Doubles, the ringers Rtdgemount, Shrewsbury. H. B . B e c r w it b , Hon. Sec, standing as follows: A. A. Waite (grandson), i ; F. T. The Hertfordshire Association — Northern District — A meeting Waite, 2 ; A. E. Waite, 3 ; A. G. Waite, 4; J. A. Waite wilt be held at Baldock on Satnrday, February ist. Tea an4 meeting (great grandson), 5: H. Mitchell (coaductoi), 6. After­ at Ths White Lion at 5.30 p.m. 6, H. T. Dbabb, Ois. Sec, wards 1260 changes of Plain Bob Minor, being ihe number The Midland Counties Association.— Burton-on-Trent Disiriet._ of lunar months deceased had lived, was rung. The other The next monthly ringfng meeting will be held at St. Paul’s, Bnrton- ringers were Messrs. G. A. Smith, H. Gingell, and J. on-Trent, on Saturday, February ist. Bells ready at 3 o'clock. Parry. Before lowering the bells the i^e was tolled with Business meeting at 5. The annnal meeting of the district for the election of officers, etc,, will be held in St. Modwen's belfry on Tues­ the whole pull and Btand. It may be 4 lat, day, Febrnary 4th. Bells ready at 7 p.m. Meeting at 8. owing to the bad cendition of the ^ e Were Harry W akliv, I.,ocaI Hon. Sec. unable to complete (be riogicg wlf^oat assistance. The Winchester Diocesan Guild.— Winchester District. — A quarterly meeting will be held at Alresford and Bishop Sntton on Satnrday, Febrnary ist. Bells of both towers available from 2 30 Tea in Alresford Church Room at 5.30. Old Alrssford bells not JOHN SMITH & «WrS, available. Winchester Cathedral tower will be open from 7.30 to MIULAND CLOCK W0WiK, 9.0 p.m, Jas, W. E lk i n s , Dis. Sac, OCR BY. Thn Oxford Diocesan Guild.— Bast Berks, and South Bncks. Telegraphic Address- OP Branch.— The annual meeting will be held nt Boyn Hill, Maiden­ head, Berks., on Satnrday. February ist. Service, with sermon by the Rev C. W. O. Jenkyn (Master), at 4.15. Tea in schoolroom et 5. Tel. N o . 5 6 9 . tci St IeuIe Cathcdia Business meetii^ at 6. Bells ready at 3 o'clock, Mil tier, gelbj Abbey Snaefell, Priory Road. High Wycombe. R. C olrs, Hon, Seo. , Tiuio Cathedral, Thnrles Oictfaedral The Lincasnire Association. — Rochdale Branch. — The jjext '■ Trinity Cidl^e (Cambridge , Belfast ikesaobly msetiog of the above branch will be held at Mllnrow Pariah Ctarch Ball, Magdalen College (Oxford,, and mmy'sfhers to on Satnrday, Febmary 8th. Bells ready at 3.30 p.m. Business Lord Grimthorpe's designs. meeting at 6.30 p.m. All ringers welcome. In 1897, writing to the Vioar of Minchinhamntonj Lord Orimthorpa }. H. B astow, Branch Sw. I - f Said%nith ^ B e % wiU «lpok nettf Tke Lancashire Association — Bolton Branch.—The next )^?e ^ eternity as ponibl^." IV. fHB BELL NEWS ANt> RINGERS' RECORD. I . / •! HEARS & STAINBANK, WHITECHAPEL BELL FOUNnRY,

anh (^vecteb ^JdtnpUt^^ Old Bells & Fit-tinars Restorecl.

School b e l l s , b e l l r o p e s , m u sic a l h a n d b e l l s .

The 12 Bells at Southwark Cathedral were Rehung by us September, 1911. Since then 2 peals each of Cambridge Maximus and Treble Bob Maximus, and 5 of Stedman Cinques have been rung on them by various Societies.

FOUNDRY ESTABI.ISHKD A.D. 18TO.

Bonthvark Cathedral Tenor, 51 cwt. 32 & 34, W HITECHAPEL ROAD, LONDON, E. JAS. BARWELL, H ap p y Stokes & Son, Bell Fourider, CHURCH BELL HANGERS, 10, Gt. Hampion St., Birmingham. WOOD3UBI DEVON. CHURCH BELLS, with all requisite Fittings and Framework singly or in Peals. CLOCK and CHIME BELLS to any size Harry Stokes & Son having tm d a and note. coQBtderable number of years* ezperia&ce SCHOOL BELLS, with ringing arrangements saitable for any in Chnreb Bell Halnging, with cbnfidetvbe position. aoHoita the patronage of the. CtorKlTi. Existing Peals economically and efficiently restored. Churcbwardens, and Rin^rs geaeraUjr. CRACKED BELLS recas', and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS The EUacombe Chiming Hammers fixed. reprodnced in fac-simile when required. Men who are ringers sent to inspect Towers and report upon the tnne and condition of Bells and Fittings. MUSICAL HANDBELLS tanad in Diatonic and Chromatic BELL-ROPES. BELLROPES. ' Scales in sets of any numbers. Before lendln# for BeU-r6pel, srite to

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BELL FOUNDERS, rne late Rev. B . T. Ellacokbb, io writing 10 a distinguished ringer, said— “ The best SMETHWICK, BIRMINGHAM m aker ol is D ay, of Oxford' b e l l s for Schools, Churches, MUFFLERS. etc,, singly or in Peals. Clapper-Mufflers made of Best CHIMES FOR CLOCKS. Materials by experienced Ringers. FRAMES in Best Oak, Iron or Firna of- over Thirty Thirty" Years’ ■ studing. -■ _ Have supplied Mufflers. for peals of Steel. all weights and numbers. Also CHIMING MACHINES. Leather Rope Protectors. FITTINGS of all kinds. WAKLEY, Bell Ropes. 166. Waterloo Street, Burton oti>Trent. REPAIRS and REHANGING. Printed by the Proprietor at his Offices i_ Selborne fioad, Waltbamstovr, and Poblnhej SEND FOlliCATALOGtlE; Bell Hangers sent to Inspect and Report by SiMFH)'. M^abshaiiI. HAHiLtoi', Kbmt AM- . on BellMand.Towers. Co., Lso., Paternoster Row, J^ndon, E.C, A Weeklv Journal the Ringing Exercise; and Compendium of Information for ths Clergy and Churchwardens,

No. 1610.- 7 0 L . XXXI.] SATURDAY, FEBR U AR Y 8, 1913. P r ice O ne P gN iiy' GILLETT & JOHNSTON, ALFRED BOWELL CROYDON, Surrev. BELL FOUNDER, CLOCKS— BELLS —CARILLONS. CHURCH BELL IPSWICH.} ; LfeEDs V icarage, Ma id st o n e, T August i6th, igi2. T h e A u t h o r it ie s w r i t e :— D ear M r. B o w e l l ,— I have mncb pleasure ,in telling~ycKl Wimborae, Nov. 1911. our bells at Leeds Cbuych (alL lo wjthout exception) ron wdl(, than4s. to the nibst “ Our expert friends tell us eiBcient way in which you Carried out the that we have a grand ‘ ring,’ of restoration of them. which the town of Wimborne Some 80 ringers were here at an Asso­ may well be proud. ciation meeting this Spring, many of whom The old bells were so badly out have had many years experience, and they one and all spoke of your work in a of tune one with another, that it way which should make you feel prdUd of is a great pleasure to hear a peal it. I shall always be pleased to bear testi­ of ten so perfectly in tune as ours mony to your excellent work on Leeds now are on the Canon Simpson bells, which for many years 'had been in Principle.” such a bad state, and to act as a reference We are, dear Sirs, at any time you should require it; as Ifeel I cannot speak too highly of the work you Yours faithlully, and your men did here. Jas. M. J. Fletcher, Vicar. I am, yours bithfully, H. R, H u gh es, F r a n k B l o u n t , Churchwardens. T om G o m e r , FIRST-CLASS WORK. WIMBORNE MINSTER TENOR (30 cwt) MODERATE PRICES. OF THE NEW RING OF 10. PERSONAL SUPERVISION. ESTABklSHCD 182 O John Mle} and Semi, Ltd. Thos. Doble&Son, JOHN PRITCHARD, HAVE UA0 K CHURCH BELL ROPES B E L L ROPE, Since the Reign of George III. 11, CANON STREET, for EBtimates send it ot Tenor, and TAUNTON, SOWERSET. CLOd lie CAMP ROPE nambei and length of required to (ManH«aa>feui-eri JOHN AStLET & SONS, Ltd w------^ I.0U6HB0R00GH. Rope Makers, COVENTRY. combe Chime Hammera Towers in­ I[. P. has had maay years' experience spected. and. estimates tnipisM . i ^ ; B makiue Beliropes, and makes them ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, X. D & Son are changej-nagers, and hsnrmg only of the beat quality. S and other Goods of origiaal design. had many yean' esp ^ n cg in Cbarch Bell Beantifol Silk Peal Records, very attrac- Hanging, with oonfideiiee iolioits the patron­ tive. W. M a t t h e w s . Cbaag«'|E^ngeri age of the Clergy. C)ii!ro^ward«!9«( and rio|e(| f 9m idBT m Boad ^aiwE^I ' ii. T SB BBLL NEWS AND KINGERS* KECORD Feb. 8, 1913 LLEWELLINS & JAMES, Ltd, CASTLE GREEN, BRISTOL.

CHURCH BELLS Bells Tuned on the Singly or in Rings. Latest Improved BELL FRAMES Principles IN Cast Iron, Steel, and Initiated by the late Oak. Canon Simpson,

PRINTING! PRINTING!! WEBB & BENNETT, BELL ROPES. BELL ROPES. Chnrch Bell Hangers & Tuners, THE VERY BEST GEO. CARTER MIkU STREET, Are made by Messrs. KIDLIiN-GTOM, OXFORD. (Iho Printer of this Journal) is prepared to esecnte Orders for ail kinds of W. and B. are practical ricg;ers, and having WM. SMITH & SON, had considerable pxperience in Church Bell (btablished 1768.) GENERAL & COMMERCIAL Hanging and Tunicg with ronfidsnce solicit the patronage of Clergy, Charch wardens and GOMERSAL, LEEDS. Ringers generally. W. and B .’s Wrcnght Iron X Frames for Charch Bells are acknowledged to be one of Onr Ropes are the First FavoBritea Of the PRINTING the best kinds. Bxerriaa. Towers inspected. Reports and Estimates Ringara are iavitad to t t f TorkaUre given. Ellacombe Chime Hammers fixed. Ropea withTorktiiira Knd-Piacea. At Reaeonable Prices, consistent with good Bell Ropes supplied. workmanship. W. and B. hung the Bells upon which the longest peal of Double Norwich, 17,024 changes, COFFIN WEBS No Order too small and none too large. was rung at Kidlington, by eight members of 01 either CoUon, Flas, or Reaap ihe Oxford Diocesan Guild, on May 32nd, 1899. Actual weight of tenor 23) cwt, RINGING ASSOCIATIONS JOHN 8UI-I-Ys CHuroh Hanoror May depend on any Orders entrusted to J. F. MALLABY ft GO. hira rSQelving prompt attention. ZInoh, Stogumber, Somerset. M an of BaUi to any aombar bong on the maM apptMM prTnoiplei. OldBdlite-cutTNewBalliin^ad. BELLmiTGERS CliiiRl Bdl l u ^ k liuieal Requiring Printing of any kind will receive the same attention. THE BLLACOMBB CHIMB HAMHBKS PIXBD BARNBY DON, DONCASTER. BBLL BOPBS SDPPUBD. Sead along yonr Trial Orders, and give him ad 6pjM^nhity to prove his wdrds. CHURCH BELLS bong with every dea- cription of the latest approved fittings,in FREDERICK WHITE, PEAL CARDS. OAK OB STEEL FMMES, Chwrch Bell Hamaer, APPLETON. BERKS. Bands or Individnal Ringers who desire HANDBELLS, af eioellmit tone, made to to k«4|> & record of their peals may have diatanio u d obramatio loalei, io seti them neatly printed oil plain or fancy any nnmbar and is any lize. At Norwich, the i4

No. 1610. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1913. [V o l. XXXI

THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. (two of them ladies) joining later. The number of peals (R e a d in g B r a n c h .) had risen considerably, no less than 122 being rung in the year 1912. The Reading Branch were to be complimented The Annual Meeting of the above was held at Reading on ringing all the high-class methods. There was a slight OD Saturday, January 25th. Service was held at St. decrease in the balance sheet of the Mother Guild of Giles’ Church at 5.30 p.m., previous to which the bells of about Many members were In arrears', twenty-four St. Marjr’s and St. Giles were rung in touches of Stedman, in the Reading Branch. Bob Major, Bristol Surprise and London Surprise. The The Foremen of the towers gave their reports, which Rev. R. P. Newhouse, r .d ., gave a very appropriate were all very encouraging, showing progress all round. address to those present, taking as his text, St. Paul’s Mr. Wright proposed the toast of “ The Reading Branch,” words, “ Woe be unto me if I preach not the Gospel.” A coupling with it the names of their worthy President and capital supper, followed by a business meeting and the Secretary and Treasurer (Mr. Routh and Mr. smoker, was held at the “ White Hart ” hotel, fifty mem­ Osborne) saying he missed Jthe faces of many bers attending. Mr. W . P. Routh, the President of who used to attend these gatherings. He was very pleased the Reading Branch, occupied the chair. Mr. Routh to see Mr. W . Newell, the father of change-ringing in proposed the toast of “ The Church and King.” The Re­ Reading, was able to be with them that evening; also port and Balance Sheet for the year were read by Mr. A. the young men who were his pupils at St. Laurence's W. Osborne, the latter showing a very satisfactory Church. It was gratifying to see so many young men balance. On the proposition of Mr. A. J. Wright, coming forward and taking the place of those who had to seconded by Mr. W. Newell, they were adopted. Mr. stand down on account of age and infirmities. He w4shed W. P. Routh was re-elected as president, and Mr. A. W. the Reading branch every success, and with such officers Osborne as Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. Mr. Routh, as they had he was sure everything tended that way. responding, said he would much rather see some younger Mr. Routh, responding, said he thanked Mr. Wright for blood take his place, but as the members would not hear the flattering remarks he had made in reference to Mr. of it he would do his best to serve them again as he had Osbotne and himself. He urged the younger men to look done before. Mr. Osborne also wished them to make a well after their striking, especially the open handstroke change, bnt this the members would not allow, and he leads, and gave Mr. Newell special praise for the way he briefly thanked them for electing him again; and assured taught the young lads the proper way to handle the ropes. them he vvould do his best to further the interest of the He was pleased to say that a peal of Stedman Triples had Reading Branch. been rung at St. Giles’ in which a young lady (Miss Mr. Routh proposed the toast of “ The Master of the Goodship) had taken part. This was a credit to her and Oxford Diocesan Guild, the Rev. C. W . O. Jenkyn,” something to be proud of. It was pleasing to see the which was drunk with musical houours. The Master, Branch in a flourishing condition, but an effort should be responding, said he was pleased to be among them that made to get the outside members to attend the annual evening, but was sorry to know the Rev. R. H. Hart meeting, and thus show their interest. Davies, their respected Treasurer, was unable to be Some discussion took place regarding the cotfibined present through illness; also that the Rev. G. F. Cole­ practices which were not the success they might have been ridge was also absent, and that he must have some im­ during the year 1912, scarcely one of the country mem­ portant engagement to fulfil or he certainly would have bers coming into Reading to take part in any of them ; been amongst them. He was very pleased to welcome also that when one was arranged at their respective towers the Rev. R. P. Newhouse (Vicar of St. Laurence’s) their members did not turn up as wished. It was agreed and the Rev. R. Wickham Legge (Vicar of St. Mary’s). to call a meeting to settle what should be done in the He regretted very much the absence of the members from future. the outlying towers of the braneh. He was glad to wel­ At this point the Rev. F. J. C. Gillmor came into the come those, who were present from Shiplake and Maple- room, followed by his Worship the Mayor of Reading. durham, and urged the members of the respective towers Mr. C. G. Field. Mr. Routh rose and briefly proposed a to have their belfries open much earlier on their practice very hearty welcome to his Worship. This was accorded nights, to give some of the younger ringers a chance of with acclamation. The Mayor responding, said he was having a pull. When meeting so late in the evening there pleased to make the acquaintance of the riogers. He had was not time to get them all to take a rope. They were been to a Caledonian d*nner with the Rev. Gtllmor, who fortunate in getting such gentlemen as the clergy in the had brought him there just for a short while. He really four churches in Reading, who took a great interest in was obliged to them for the very hearty welcome extended their ringers. This did a great deal towards ensuring to him. He was sorry he would have to be leaving them smooth working. again so o d , but would promise to come to their meeting Mr. A. E. Reeves, in the absence of the Rev. R. H. on some future occasion. The Rev. Gillmor also ex­ Hart-Davies, gave some very interesting details of the pressed his pleasure at being amongst them for a short work of the Guild. He was pleased to say three towers while, and thanked them for the hearty way they had had joined the Guild during the year, namely Simpson, received the Mayor and himself. ^e^cbampton and Shinfield, Cookham, with ten tnemb9r§ Mr, 8o«tb |>ropose4 a very Qf thack§ 6i8 TBS BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Feb. 8, 1913.

the Rev. R. P. Newhouse for his splendid address to KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. them that evening at St. Giles’ Church, also the organist and choir for the tnusicdl part of the service. A n n u a l M e e t in g o f T o n b r id g e D i s t r ic t . Songs were sung during the evening by Messrs. R. The annual meeting of the Tonbridge District was held Doraier, L. Reeves, W . Dormer, W. Newell, C. Higgs, at Edenbridge. and was attended by upwards of fifty W . A. Webb, G. Goodship, J. Goodenough. The singing members from Chiddingstone, Cowden, Hadlow, Hever, of the National Anthem brought to a close a most success­ Horsmonden, Lamberhurst, Limpsfield Chart (Surrey), ful meeting. ______Penshurst, Seal Chart, Shipbourne, Speldhurst, Staple- hurst, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, and the local members. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. Ringers began to assemble at 3 o’clock, and the bells were W in c h e s t e r D is t r ic t . soon set going in various methods by mixed bands. A quarterly meeting was held at Alresford last Satur­ At 4 o’clock the Committee meeting was held, when day, and was well attended. Touches of Double Norwich, fourteen new members were elected, and places for the Treble Bob, Bob Major, and Stedman and Grandsire district meetings for the ensuing year were suggested for Triples were rung, and several members visited Bishop approval at the general meeting. Sutton and rang touches on the bells there. The Rector At 5 o’clock a special service was held in church, kindly (Rev. A. A. Headley), presided at the tea in the Parish arranged by the Vicar. The organist and choir very Room. There were also present the Rev. W. E. kindly gave their services, and the musical portion of the Colchester (Treasurer of the Guild), Rev. W. J. Crumpety, service was well rendered. The Association’s special form Mr. G. Williams (General Secretary), Mr. Wilfred of service was used, and the Vicar gave an excellent Andrews (Captain of the Cathedral band), and members address, taking his text from Colossians, 3rd chap., verses from North Stoneham, Twyford, Winchester, Bishop- 23 and 24. At the outset of his address the Vicar referred stoke, Upham, Farnham, Aldershot, Bishop Sutton, and to an old church where it was found, on making some Alresford. A letter was read from the President of the alterations, that there was an ancient tower built of heavy Guild (J. P. Stilwell, Esq.), acknowledging congratu'ations -oak posts filled in with clay and chopped straw. This sent to him by the Guild on his 8oth birthday, and had been encased in another tower built in the early another sent by him to the North Stoneham band, Norman period, so it was evident that even in those old thanking them for having rung a paal in honour of the times the churches had towers fjr bells to call people to same event. the church. He then referred to the di£5culties of learning The Rev. L. M. Haslope, Vicar of Owslebury, and the change-ringing, and said that to become an efficient new Rector of North Stoneham (the Rev. T. Salmon), change ringer one must study three points, viz-, applica­ have joined the Guild as performing members. Sincere tion to devote a considerable amount of time to study, regrei is felt in the district at the loss through illness of co-operation with his brother ringers, and obedience to the the late Rector of North Stoneham (Rev. E. K. Browne), call of the conductor, and he drew comparison of these who has always proved a true friend to ringers. three points-with the Christian life. The chairman in replying to a vote of thanks which had After service the members adjourned to thejOddfellows* been accorded him for presiding, and for the use ol the Hall, where an excdlent meat tea was provided by Mr. room and bells, said he was glad again to welcome the Symonds, of the King and Queen Inn. Guild to his parish, and glad to see his old rfnger, Mr. The Vicar presided, supported by the Rev. F. L. James Sait, sitting at the table, for he had been a ringer Schreiber, Vicar of Shipbourne. for many years, and for 57 years had not missed ringing The general meeting followed. The District Secretary out the old and ringing in the New Year on the Alresford read his annual report, in which he said that the ringers bells-' at two six-bell towers, Cowdon and Kilndown, had

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DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE ASSOCIATION. It was reported that an order had been placed with Messrs. Warner and Sons to recast the present ring of ten The Pre-Lent Meeting of the above Association was bells at St. Mary’s, Chelmsford, tenor 22 cwt., into a held at Tanfieldi County Durham, on Saturday last, and ring of 12, tenor 30 cwt., and hang the same in a new the few who were present thoroughly enjoyed the after­ Steel frame. The opinion was freely expressed that as noon’s outing in spite of the inclement weather which St. Mary’s is to be the Cathedral Church of the new prevailed. It is regrettable that so lew members attended diocese of Essex, the Association should present the new the meeting, probably the diflBculty of reaching the village treble bell. After considerable discussion as to how the had a good deal to do with it. money should be raised, the following resolution was The Committee Meeting was held at 4.30 p.m. at The carried unanimously: “ That this meeting recommends Pack Horse Inn, fourteen members being present, with that the Association should present the treble bell to the the President, Mr. C. L. Routledge, in the chair. A letter new ring of twelve for the pro Cathedral of the new of regret was received from the Rev. — . Archdale, Vicar diocese, and that it be paid for out of the reserve fund, of the parish, who had other duties to attend to. There which amounts to about /loo.” was no special business arising out of the minutes of the On being informed by the Master that notice would previous meeting, the chief discussion was on the success have to be given of special motion to be brought forward of the District Meetings. It was stated that this scheme at the next annual meeting to be held at West Ham on had already been the means of securing two more towers Whit Monday,Mr. H. F. Cooper (District Secretary, S.E. for the union, viz : South Shields, and St. George’s, Division) gave notice of his intention of doing so. Jesmond, Newcastle. The President announced the The methods rang during the afternoon and evening dedication of Bamburgh bells next Saturday, remarking that the Association was asked to appoint an Instructor were Grandsire and Stedman Triples, Kent Treble Bob for this tower. It was decided to leave this matter in his and Double Norwich. hands. The President was also asked to select a Com­ mittee to make arrangements for the reception of visitors at the Central Council Meeting to be held in Newcastle BOB MAJOR. on Whit Tuesday, May 13th. By Henry W. W ilde, Chester. An excellent repast was served at The Pack Horse Inn at 5 o’clock, which the 22 members present did ample 5056. justice to. Tho President, in a brief speech, thanked the Vicar and churchwardens; also the Rev. — . Lister for 23456 W 5 4 B M H the arrangements they had made for the comfort of the visitors. The Rev. — . Lister suitably responded. After 42356 the election of new members, the ringers dispersed to the 25346 - - - - neighbouring towers, where ringing was kept up till train 32546 time. 53246 24536 - THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. 52436 S o u t h -E a s t e r n D iv is io n . 35264 - _ _ _ A meeting for this district was held at Great Baddow, 23456 on Saturday, February 1st. Ringing commenced soon Five times repeated. Single instead of the two bobs after 4 p.m. and at 5.30 all adjourned to the King’s Head braced in the third and sixth parts. were the hostess, Mrs. Shorten, had prepared a bountiful This peal has all the combinations of 4, 5, 6 in 5-6. repast. Grace was said by the Rev. H. T. W . Eyre The 2nd is never in 5-6 and the 3rd is never in 6ths place (Secretary), others present including Messrs. C. H. at the course-ends. Howard (Master), C. Finch (churchwarden), chairman, A. Edward& (District Master), H. F. Cooper (District DOUBLE NORWICH MAJOR. Secretary), Messrs. Kirton and Walden (Boreham), Rain- By Henry W. W ilde, Eccleston, Chester. bird (Little Bentley, South Weald), Whight, Richell and Newman (Chelmsford), Lincoln, Edwards and Head 5184. (Writtle), Green and Sitch (Fryerning), Windley (Spring­ 23456 1456 field) and others. Mr. G. Rogers (Ingatestone) was elected a member, and Ingatestone tower in union with 53624 - - the Association. Rayleigh was selected for the next meeting, failing this Prittleweli. A bye-meeting will also 36524 be held in April at Little Bentley, South Weald. The 65324 Rev. H. T. W. Eyre proposed, and Mr. C. H. Howard 42563 - - seconded, a hearty vote of thanks to the Vicar of Great 43526 - - Baddow, also to Mr. Finch for presiding at the tea and 23546 s meeting, Mr. Finch responded, and assured those 34526 - present the Vicar would have joined them had he been 25436 - well enough to do so. As for himself it was a great Five times repeated. pleasure to be present and meet men he had known for so many years. He also hinted that in the near future Bob instead of single except in the 4th part. This peal. the authorities were going to turn their attention to the has the 4th eighteen times, and the 6th twenty-four times bells and improve upon the present ring of eight. in 6ths place at the course-ends. (T-

Feb. 8 1913 THE SELL itfiWS AMD RINGERS' EBCOItO.

ONE-PART PEALS OF BOB MAJOR. 5008.

By Geo. Lewis, Ecclesfield. 23456 W B M H Some few years ago an article appeared in “ T h e B ell News” fiona the pen of Mr. Trollope, giving in­ 53264 S structions on the composing of Bob Major. In the same 26345 - _ - - article he also stated that the only peals available to be 34265 - got were “ one-part extents in the minimum number of 23465 changes.’ Enclosed I send two compositions for Mr. 42365 Trollope’s criticism, if you will be kind enough to publish, 36254 - - - - 25364 - 5008. 32564 45326 - - - 23456 W B M H 34526 53426 52436 - 42536 - 43265 ~ - 54236 64235 - 23546 - 23645 - 52346 62345 35246 36245 24356 - 24365 - 32456 32465 43256 63254 - - 26^54 25436 - 3^654 35264 s - 53246 - - 63254 - 26435 - 25346 32546 43265 - 54326 - 24365 32465 35264 - - - 32654 - - 23564 53624 - 52364 62534 - 35426 - 42356 - 56234 34256 23564 - 32456 s 52364 43526 - - - 64325 - - - 54326 32645 - • 35426 63245 26345 42356 - 34256 34265 - 25346 - 23465 32546 42365 36254 - _ - - 53246 24536 - 23654 52436 62354 45236 43256 - - 23456 - 24356 35246 - Contains the 6th extent in 5-6, with 4-5-6 onljr in 6ths 23546 in the minimum number of changes. 52346 Rung at Eastwood, Rotherham, conducted by the 63524 - - - composer. ______26534 - 53264 - THE SURREY ASSOCIATION. 25364 C r o yd o n .— On Sunday, February and, for evening service at 32564 St. Peter’s Church, a quarter-peal oi Grandsire Caters (1259 45326 - - - changes ) H. Brooker, jun., H. Brooker, sen., A. J. Perkins, H. Lover, C . Dean, A. J. Plowman, G. Bart. W. S. Smith, E. L. 23456 - s Miles (onductor), C . Kitching. This is the first quarter peal on Contains the full combination of 4-5-6 In 5-6, with the bells; the first of Caters by three of the band, and was 4-5-6 only in 6ths in the minimum number of changes. specially arranged as a compliment to Mr. W. Ivee, whosa Rung at Norton, Derbyshire, conducted by Clement wedding took place on Sunday, and it was also the birthday *f Glenn. the ringer oi the 3rd in this quarter-peal, and the conductor’s first as conductor______T hanet.— O n Thursday, January 30th, at St. Laurence’s G AR D EN ERS.— Wanted at once two men lor private Church, 504 Grandsire Triples. A. Holford, I. G. Twymao, A. place; age 18 for Greenhouses, 25 for Lawns, &c. Gambrill, W. Birch, A. Jarman, W. Jarman, A. Curling, J. Churchmen and Change-Ringers. For particulars apply Jarman. Conducted by S. G. Twyman. First 504 by the ringer C. E d w a r d s , Rldgway Road, Farnham, Surrey. uf the 7th, and first inside by the ringer of the 3rd. 622 t B B BiSLL NEWS AND RlNGERS* RECORD. Peb. 8, i g i j .

The Jasper Snowdon Series. Pea.1 Tablets. BOFE-SIGHT. is. 6d., sixth ed .; 150 pages; treats Plain Bob; M A R B LE T T E is the o n l y satisfactory a n d l a s t i n g commences on three bells. material for Peal Tablets. Read these few extracts from Tes­ timonials, which were quite unsolicited .— Gi(ANDSIRE. as, 6d. ; second ed.; 264 pages; commences on five b e lls; complete with the Charts of W. H. T bomfson, E sq . “ I am pleased to be etc. able to inform yon that STANDARD METHODS. 2 S . 6d.; fifth ed. ; revised; Diagrams everyone who has seen it alone is. 6d.; 41 pages; Letterpress alone is. 6d,; 100 pages. is very pleased with it. STEDMAN. as. 6d.; 275 pages, by the Rev. C. D. P. D a v ies, M.A., The Lord Bishop of Ro­ with an appendix by S ir Ar th u r H bvwood, Bart., etc., etc. chester, who dedicated it TREBLE BOB. Part I. is. 6d. ; second ed.; with appendix ; 108 on Thursday last, ex­ closely printed pages. Part II., suited for Conductors only ; pressed his great admira­ very scarce; as. i)d. ; 236 pages. tion of g." DOUBLE NORWICH C.B. Major. At present out of print. ‘ I am very pleased to inform yon that the tablet SUKPRISE PEALS, Cambridge, Superlative and London; supplied gives every satis­ compiling. faction. The Mayor of AH post free, on receipt of postal order; from Ludlow is very pleased that this work [was en­ WM. SNOWDON, 24, Springfield Mount, Leeds. t«iitCHARlK BOWER i7^^EHJAMIN THORP trusted to you.” 2'^GEQRGEGARNETT 8"BENJAM1N GILL “ I must say that the 3 '“J0SEPH MELLOR 9'^SAMUEL b 60TIJ tablet gives every satis­ SIR ARTHUR HEYWOOD’S WORK. 4 " SAMUEL WOOD IO"’ALBERT ADAMS S*J A M E S WOOD M">J(ARRY CHAPMAN. faction, everyone being 6-WAlTtR.W.WOLSI£IIC80FI i[»i» JAMES fiEORGE very pleased wifh the I'TiUFFIELD:" A Mosical Method f o x 8, 10, a n c style of writing and the ' If BSLLi. A Btoadibeet osnialning fnll diceotieni fat rioKinf' the above POSEDtCOmmCTEPBYSAHUaWOOD ( way in which it is set out. nay be obtained, n atii, ftom Sik A stbuk Hbtwoob, Dnffield, Derb;. Tbe pampblet on tfiU metbod li now onl ol ptlnt.) Thanking you for your promptness in same.” T he Be l l News sa y s: USIC specially arranged in hss. (if not in print) to sait “ Marblette is practically M almost any number of ringers and bells. Terms, etc. ______impervious to decay. It on application from W M. GORDON , 44, C eltic Street. Webb never wears out. The invention of the inaterial and the scien­ Lamb.. Stockpokt. tific method of lettering falls little short 6f the marvellous.” Send for particulars and designs to The Sole Manufacturers—CASPAR & CO«* MCs-tctbllshed IT60. 33, King’s Bead, London, N.W, Also Makers of Memorial Braues, Stained Olais Windovi and Tablet Work of even JOHN NICOLL, deioriptlon.

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IMPORTANT NOTICES. of the treble bell, which might bear the inscription " The Essex Association of Change-ringers gave me.” and so Will correspondents please note that all communications for proclaim the fact to future generations of ringers, who insertion in “ The B ell News” should be addressed to “ The would be stimulated thereby to similar acts oi beneficence. E ditor,‘The B ell News,’ i, Selborne Road, Walthamstow." In the past some have been addressed to the Publishers, thus being delayed, and not reaching us till too late for insertion in The third comes from Shoreditch where the bells have the current issue. been taken down for restoration at the hands of the same All business communications should be addressed to " Mr. firm as are responsible for the Chelmsford peal. In this Geo. Carter, i, Selborne Road, Waltbamstaw,” ’ case the subscriptions reached a sum sufficient to warrant Notices of any kind, to ensure insertion in the current issue the authorities in commencing the work, but it is now should reach us not later than first post on Thursday morning found that the Treble, and, 3rd and 4th wili have to be Unless this is done we cannot insert theiA till the following week recast, as the bells are so “ choked with metal," that when “ The B ell News " will be sent to any address in the United the twelve bells are ringing, it will be impossible to hear Kinedom for is. 8d. per quarter, or 6s. 6d. per year. the trebles. Those who have rung in this tower know that Many correspondents when sending copy write a note asking this has been the case, and we all know how detrimental for insertion. This means that they have to pay id. for postage. There is no need for this; if the copy is put in an unsealed en­ this is to good striking. The extra work will cost some­ velope, with just the name of the sender, we shall understand, thing like £100, and the committee will be glad to receive and a stamp will be sufficient. But the envelope.must be contributions towards the cost. endorsed " News copy only.” Vlte inctvofroli*. § fll KVLti Eiitgers’ THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 8. 1913. Oh Baturday, January 25. 1913, in Thtte Hours aui Three Minutis, A t IB B CaattCH or St. Gborgb, Cambbkwbi.l, A PEAL OF LONDON SURPRISB MAIOR, RESTORATION APPEALS. S024CHANOB!i Tenor 14 cwt. Our columns this week contain appeals from no less than WtLLi&M Hbwbtt .. ..Treble, G b o b q b R . P v b . . 5. three distinct quarters for monetary assistance towards the AIiH B D W . G b im b s . . . . 2. W il l ia m F y b ...... 6. I sa a c G . S b a d b . . . . 3. *Maukicb F. R. Hibbbbt 7. restoration of bells. F r a n k B b n n b t t . . . . 4. Jambs E, D a v is .. ..Tenor, The first is from the Church of All Saints, Long Stanton, Composed by G a b b ib l LiH D otr, and Conducted by W il l ia m Pvb. where so receptly as .November last the bells were dedicated after a scheme of restoration had been carried ’ First peal in the method. out. Since then two peals of Stedman Triples have been rung and two others attempted and lost, one after ringing ® 1|« flvotHnce*. oyer three hours, the other well on in the third hour. Now a serious disaster has occurred to this peal, the tenor BELLY OAK, WORCESTERSHIRE. having cracked in the sound bow. This, of course, renders WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION. the bells useless so far as ringing-is concerned, and the (Norlbero Division.) authorities are seeking the aid of those ringers outside their Om Monday, Januaty 6, 1913, tit Two Hours and Forty-nini MinuUs, own circle who are able and willing to assist in the At tbb Cbdrcb of St, Makv, provision of a new tenor. There is still a debt remaining A PEAL OP DOUBLE YORKSHIRE COURT BOB MAJOR, on the former restoration, and a new tenor will entail an 5088 CHANGES. Tenorz2 cwt expenditure of something like £3^. This catastrophe is all W illiam Palmbk .. ..Treife. M o kb is J. M o rb is .. .. 5. the more to be regretted since a band of young ringers have JoBM B a s s ...... 3. S a m d b l Q b o v b ...... 6. got well into practice, and now their opportunity for H o racb H o w b l l .. .. 3. G b o r q b P ig o t t ...... 7. continuing the study of the art oi change-ringing has been G b o k gb F. S w an n .. .. 4. Josbfb P ig o it ...... Tenor, suddenly brought to " stand.” We commend the appeal Composed and Condncted by Josbfb Pigoxt. to those of our readers who have '* enough to go on with First peal in the mstbod by all the band, on the bells, and by the and a bit to spare," with the hope that some of the spare above Association. will find its way to Long Stanton, and thus help an earnest vicar and band of ringers to soon cry “ go ” once more. NORWICH.—THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Monday, Janmry 13, 1913, in Two Botus and Pifty-thrcc liinntes^ At tbb Cbobch of St. Jobn tbb Baptist and Tbb Holv The second appeal is from the Church of St. Mary, S b fo lc b b b , Chelmsford, where quite a diSerent though equally com­ A PEAL OP BOB MAJOR, 5024 CHANGES.. mendable reason is given for it. Here the church will be the Cathedral Church of the proposed new Diocese of Tenor 10 cwt. Essex, and it is proposed to recast the peal of bells Cbablbs BsundblIi .. ..Treble, , W illiam W. Goodboobn.. 5. JOBH F rK B M A N ...... 2. F r b d k . W. C d b tis .. 6. (tenor 22 cwt.), and make a peal of twelve (tenor 30^ cwt., G b o rg b M a y b rs • • •• 3* C b a b lb s W. B u llb m '•f' fu D). The work has been entrusted to Messrsi John A b sb d b C. T y r r e l l .. 4. Jobn E. B o r t o n ..Tenor, Warner and Sons, of ^pit^lfidds. Contributions for the Composed by F. E. W. M bad ow s. and work are being solicited from the inhabitants of the Condocted by Jobn E. B u b to h , county and others, who may be interested. A special C.C. Collection, No. 34. feature of this appeal, however, is the suggestion made at a meeting of members of the Essex Association, that the " The B ell News," post free, is. 8d. per quarter, 01 ringers should be asked to undertake to contribute the cost 6s. 6d. per year w w im ii

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STREATHAM, SURREY.—THE SURREY ASSOCIATION. HILLINGDON, MIDDLESEX. 0 » TtMtAiy, ^oNMii'y 14,1913, in Taw Hottrj atui Pifty-fivi MitmUs, THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND THE A t t b b Cbuicb or St. Lkomasd, LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. A PBAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES. 5040 C H A N Q E S ; On Tuesday, January 2 1,1913, in Three Hours and Pifttm Minutes, Hbvwood's Vabiatiom. Tenor 14 c w t. At the Cbubcb of Sr. Jobn the Bapsist, OSIFH A , L a u b b b i .. ..Treble, Robbrt Gbimwood .. .. 5. A PBAL OF GRANDSIRB CATERS, 5021 CHANGES. OHH L b b ...... 2. C a l e b D a n i b l s ...... 6. Tenor 32 cwt. OBH s. D a n ie l s 3. L o u is A t t w a t b b . . . . 7. Joseph J. Pratt .. .. 6 8AAO J. A it w a t b r .. 4. H e n r v ]. R d i i b l i .. ..Teiur. Gborgb Alldbr* .. ..Treble. , W il l ia m H e n l e y * . . . . 2, E d g a r H a n c o x ...... 7. Conducted by Louis A t iw a tb b . W iLUAM H . F u s s b l l . . 3. A r t h u r H a r d in g . . . . 8. Rung with the bells half-mofSad as a ttibnte of respect to the late WiLLUH WBLUNG*.. .. 4. Henry H. Chandleb .. 9. Rev. Heneage Horsley Jebb, m .a„ Rector ol Streatham, who was G bo r g b H . G d it b r io g b 5. William Honor .. ..Tenor, interred at Strealham Cemetery on the above date. Composed by E . E ls o n , and Conducted by Joseph J. P ratt. *First peal of Caters. THURMASTON, LEICESTERSHIRE. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. WOLVERHAMPTON, Oh Satiwday, JatuMry 18, 1913, in Two Hotwi atti Piftv UiUHUs, SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD. A t t b b C b u b c b o f S t . BIic b a b l a n d A l l A m o b ls, On Wednesday, January 3 2 ,1913, in Two Hours ami Forty four Minutei, A PEAL OF MINOR, 3040 CHANGES ; A t tbb Cburcb of St. Lubb, Being 720 each of Oxford Treble Bob, Kent Treble Bob, Double A PEAL OP GItANDSIRB TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; Conrt, College Single. Grandsire, Oxford Bob, and Plain Bob. Groves' Variaxion of Pareer's i 3- P a b i .1 F b b d B a l l ...... Trau. E d w ar d G b a r v ...... 4. Fredbrice Darball* ..Treble. W illiam H . L a w l b y V ictor G b a r y ...... E r n b s t M o r r i s ...... 5. H a r r y F a r l o w ...... 2. B en jam in C m b e I: G b o bg k H . G b a r y . . . . 3. Frbd STANiroRTB .. ..Tenor, T hom as O 'C onnor . . . . 3. H e r b e r t K r ig h i . Conducted by Ernbsx Morbis. D a n ie l ...... E dw ard M i x c b i l l . ..Tenor. First peal in seven methods. First peal on the bells by the above Conducted by Hibberx Knight. AsBociatioa. *First peal and first attempt. BIRMINGHAM. b r o m h a m , b e d s . THE ST. MARTIN'S GUILD FOR THE DIOCESE OF THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. BIRMINGHAM. On StUuriiiy, January 18, 1913, in Thru Hours and Twenty U im tu, On WefyMday, January 2 2 ,1913, in T m Honrs and Fifty-eight Minutes, At IBB Cbubcb of Si. Owbn, A t St. Chad’s (r.c.) Cathedral, A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANQBS: A PEAL OF CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE MAJOR, Consisting of 730 changes in each of the following methods: Doable 5056 CH AN G ES Johnson’s Variation, OBford, Double Court, Single Oxford, Plain Bob, Woodbine, Tenor xg cwt. in F. Oxford and Kent Treble Bob. Tenor 33 cwt Thomas M iller ...... Xreibk, John Cartee «. •• .. 5* H b b b b r t H a r lo w L. ..Trtble, JoBN W. B a rk b b .. .. 4. James P a g ett ...... 2. G b o r g b F . S w an n . . . . 6. Evblvn Stbbii .. Mist .. 2. Reginald Gabdnbr .. .. 5. Jobn H. SwiNFiBLD .. .. 3. A l f P addon S m it h . . . . 7. Harry Tvsob .. .. • • • • 3* ' Hbrbbrt Sharp ...... Tenor, Samubl Grove ...... 4. Jam es E. G r o v e s . . ..Tenor, Conducted by J o h n W. B a b k k r Conducted by Jam es E. G r o v e s . This peal was arranged for Mr. Pagett, of Derby, and Mr. Swinfieid CROYDON. SURREY.—THE SURREY ASSOCIATION. of Burton-on-Trent. 0« Saturday, ]anmry 18,1913,

HALE MAGNA, UNCOLNSHIRE. LONG EATON, DERBYSHIRE. THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN QUILD. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. (N o r t b k r n B u m c b .) On Saturday, January 25,1913, in Two Hours aid Fiftv-five Minutei, On Thursday, Januafy 33,1913, in Two H m n and Pifty-stveH Uinutes, A t tbb Cburcb or St. Lawrbncb, At tbb Cburcb ov St. John tbb Bapxibt, A PEAL OF DOUBUE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, A PEAL OP MIHOR, 5040 CHANGES; S088 CH AN GES, Tenor lo} cw t. Being 720 each of Cambridge Snrprise and Double Conrt. two each A lla n R. Hickton*.. ..Treble N b v i l l e H, Widdowsom.. 5. of Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, and one of Plain Bob. JOBN CBARLBS DICBBN .. 3. Ricbard Dbagb •• •• 61 W il l ia m C l if f o r d , s e n . .. 3, Pbrcy Price ...... y. Tenor 13 cwt. JOSBPB B a I L B Y ...... 4 ' A lb b b t H. W a r d . . ..Tenor, Robsbt SiswAKO* .. ..Treble. Tbomas T. Hombbbstone 4. Composed by S i r A . P. Hbywood. Baez,, and Cbbistopbbr Ward .. .. 3. William Dicbinson .. .. 5- Condacted by A l b b r t H, W ab d , Waltbb H. Wood .. .. 3. Rufbbt Ricbardson . . ..Tenor. ’ First peal in the method. Conducted by Rdpbbt Ricdabdson, •First peal. DERBY.—THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. CHERTSEY, SURREY. Oh Thureday, Jctmary 33,1913, in Three Hours and tfine WmUet, THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. At tbb Cburcb o f St, Andrbw, On Saturday, yantiary 35, 1913, m Thru Hours andTen Minutei, A PEAL OF NEW CAMBRIDOB SURPRISE MAJOR, At tbb Cbubcb of St. Pbtbb, 5036 CHANQES. Tenor 2oi cwt. A PBAL OF STBDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES, H a r o ld I h c b l b .. ..T r M e . B a b t M i t c b b l l Tenor 30 cwt. 0 qrs. 14 lbs. G b o r g b W ar d . . .. 2. A l b b r t H . W ard *•• • D.6 Cbarlbs Trickbb.. ..Treble. C b a b l b s } . H a m b l ik A r t b u b B r a in b s . . 3- I a m b s P a g b t t . . 7- H b r b e r t R. S tb v e n s * . . 3, *A i b b r t E , G b a y C b a r l b b E . H a r t .. 4. W aALTBR W a l l a c e . .Ttnor. i: F b b b is S b b p b b r d . . . . 3. W il l ia m S b b f b b b d . . Composed by /..btbur Knigbts, and F e r r is J. S b b p b b b d . . . . 4. * W il l ia m C b a b g b . . V.Tmr^ Condacted by W alter W allace. Composed by S » A. P. Hbywooo, Bart., and This is the first peal in the method by all the band and the first Condacted by W illiam Sbefbebd, rnng in Derby. 'First peal of Stedman. THORNHAM MAGNA, SUFFOLK. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. DUDLEY, WORCSSTERSHIRE. On Thwsday, January 23, 1913, m Two Hows and Thirtv-itim Minnies, THE DUDLEY AND DISTRICT GUILD. At tbb Cbdri» or St. Mabv A PEAL OF BOB MINOR, 504a CHANGES ; On Saturday, January 33,19 13, in Three Hours and Ten Minutes, Being 730 each Of College Exercise, Woodbine, Kent and Oxford A t tbe Cbobcb of St. Tbomas, Treble Bob, Doable Oxford, Doable Coart, and Plain Bob. A PBAL OF QRANDSIRB CATBRS,^ S003 CHANGES. Gborgb Caitbrm olr ..Treble. Alfbabus Bbbrv .. 4, G i l b e r t G u e s t ...... Treble. WxLLtAM Goodman .. .. 6. Edward Youngs .. . . 2. Frbde. Watlihg .. .. 5. JOBH Goodman, sen, .. .. 3, Jobn Goobmaw, jnR... .. 7. W iLUAM R ose William Cloveb ...... Tenor. Samuel Spittle . . . . 3, Benjamin Gougb .. «. 8. r o w n Habry Goodman •• •• * Conducted by Gborqm Catterm olb. JoBM A , B ...... 4. 9 W illiam F isbeb . . .. 5. Cbablbs Faulb ...... Teuor. Rang to oblige F.'Watling, who hails from Saxmnndham. Composed by Abtbob Knigbtb. and Conducted by ]obm Goodman, juh. STOKE GOLDING, LEICESTERSHIRE. Rung on the occasion of the Festival of the Conversion of St, Paal, THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION AND THE Mr. Brown belongs to Bilston Parish Chnrch; Messrs. Fish«r WARWICKSHIRE GUILD. and Gough to Coselsy Parish Church; tbe remainder to Dadtey PUisb On Saturday, January 35, 1913, in Two Hours and Forty Minutes, Church. A t t b e C b u b c b o r S t . M a r g a b b t , A PEAL SURPRISE MINOR, 3040 CHANQES; AUGHTON, LANCASHIRE. Beine two 730s of London Surprisei one each of York, Chester, and THE LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN GUILD. Bevetiey, and two of Cambridge Surprise. Tenor 13 cwt. On Saturday, January 2 5 , 1913, in Two Hours and fifty MimUu, Ebnbst Stone ...... Treble. GEOFrRBY J. STONBLSy .. 4. . A t C b r is t C b u b c b , Edgar Vallakcb .. .. 2. T b o m as H, Vallamcb .. 3. A PEAL OF STBDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANaBS; Waltbb ]. Hobtoh.. .. 3 - E. Habrv Stonblby .. . , Tenor. Hbvwood's Variation, Tenor 16 cw t. Conducted by E. H arry Stomblby. AMES Mabsb ...... Treble, Iobn Gabdsbb This peal was rnn^ for the festival of the Conversion of St, Paul, W)'ILLIAM F aIRCXiOUGB Apostle and Martyr. It was the first peal in five Surprise methods by AMBs T a y l o r ...... f: ViLLIAM R im m b b . . . . 3. E d w a b d C a u n c b . . . all tbe band, and by the Association. C b a b l b s S b a r p l e s . . . . 4, W il l ia m G ibbon s . ..Tenor, CONGLETON. CHESHIRE. Condacted by E C a o n c b , STOKE ARCHIDIACONAL ASSOCIATION. This was the conductor's looth peBl. E, Caance halls from On Saturday, Jamiary *5, 1913, in Three Hours and Nine Minutes, Grassendale, Liverpool; the rest ate local ringers, Ax tbb Cbubch or S t . P e t b b , A PBAL OF SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, 9133 CH AN QES. Tenor 14S cwt. CLEVELAND AND NORTH YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION G ^ b g b T u b h b r .. ..T rM e. W a l t b b R . W a sb b b o o e . . 3, H eminobrough (Yorks).— On WednoBday, janaary agthi at GBbBSB'A. SMlIB . . .. 3. T b ()m a s B o t t b il l . . . . 6. tbe parish church on bandbells, 720 St. ClemeM's. A< Hadsoni H aBRY WASBBROdB .. 3. H a b r y C b a p m a m ...... 7. E, D, Tune, M, T. Tnne, J. J, Tune, G, C. Terry, Rev. W. P. J am bs W . W a sb b k o o b . . 4. Jambs W. Wmbbboob ..T m er. Wright (conductor). First 720 in the method by all the band. Composed and Conducted by Ja m b s W . W a s b ib o o k Also the same on tower bells on Febroaiy and. The band hava This is the first peal of Sopetlative on the bells. also recently rung their first 120 of Stedman Doubles, ^26 T!t£ BMLt. ADt) Ri!t6]gRS‘ RECORD. #eb. 8, 1913.

LYDNEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. SILVERDALE, STAFFS. GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. STOKE ARCHIDIAONAL ASSOCIATION. Tom St . M icbabl's Juniors, Glodcbbtbb.. On Sunday, Jan. 26.1913, ♦» Tteo Hours and Fifty-eeven Minntes, On SaHmia/t, Jantmm * 5 ,1913, »n T h tu Hours ani Ten Mimtes, A t t b b C b u r c b o f S t . L u b b , A t IBB C bdbch or S t . Mabv, A PEAL OK SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, 3056 CH AN GES. Tenor 9 } cwt. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MA] 0 ]»t 5184 CH ANGES : Frbdbbick Smitb .. ..Treble Ja m b s W . W a sbbr o o k, bbm . 5. In tbb Kbmt Vabiation, Tenor 14 cwt. Habby Wasbbbook .. .. 2. W a l t b r R . W a sb b r o o k . . 6. B x - S b b g t . J. W iu iIa h s ..Treble. To b n A n s T iii...... 5. G b o b g b A . S m ftb . . . . 3. T b o m a s B o x t b il l . . . . 7. C b a b l b s L . S a d l b r . . . . s. T bom as N b w m a r ...... 6. Jambs W . Wasbbbook, jun. 4. H a r r y C b a p m a n .. ..Tenor. ) b s s b C i l l b x t ...... 3. JoBH W . D a i n s ...... 7. Composed and Conducted by Jambs W. Wasbbroob, sen. OBM W . JO M BS...... 4. W illiam T;Pb&lbr .. ..T m or, First in the method on the bells. Composed by Abtbur Knigbxs, and Condaoted by W illiam T, P b g lb r . BURNHAM, Bucks. LLANDEFEILOG-FACH, BRECON. THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. THE HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. On Sunday, January 26, 1913 • in Three Hours, On Saturiay, Janmry 25,1913, in Two B onn m i Porty-fioe Minutet, . A t tbb Cbobcb of St. Pbxbb, A t tbb Parisb Cbdbcb, A PEAL OP SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, A PEAL OP ORANDSIRE DOUBLES, 5040 CHANQES : S088 CHANQBS. Tenor 16 cwt. Being forty-lwo 6-scores. Tenor 9 cwt. W tLLiAM H b n l EY* . . ..TrebU . W illia m H. F u s s b l l . . .. 5. Jb s s b E l d b id g b .. 2. Artbur Martin ...... 6. Gborgb Giblin ...... Treble. JoBM H a m m o n d ...... 4. W il l ia m W b l l in g . . .. - George Mabtin ...... 7. S a m u bl B rooks . 2. CBARLBS POWBLL .. .. 5. 3 W il l ia m A> G a r r aw a y • • 4" G e o r g e A l l d e r ...... Tenor. A lb b r t - M a t t b b w s 3- W illia m E v a n s ...... Itnor. Composed by N. J. P it s t o w , and Conducted t y Gborcb Martin. Condncted by CBN H am m ond. ' First pedl CD the bells, vrhicb have recently been rebnngwiib new •First Surprise peal. fittings by Tames Barwell, Ltd . BirmiDgham, Rnog' as a compliment to F. D, Dickioson. Esq., Llandefeilog House, through whosa energy and perseverance the belli have been restored. HETHERSETT, NORFOLK. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. FOXEARTH. ESSEX —THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. On Sonday, January 26,1913, ia 3 Hoars, On Saturday, January 2 5 ,19 x3 , in Two B on n and Fifty-five Hinntes, At the Chorcb of St. Remigias, A t tbb Cbubob ov SS. Pbtbr and Paol, A PEAL OP TRBBLB BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES: A P E a L OP TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANQES; In the Oxford Variation. Tenor 10 cwt. IH TBB K bm t V a r ia t io n . Tenor 7 cwt. 17 lbs. George H. Cross ...Treble. Alfred Goodrnm ... Tbomas Cbinbbv .. ..Treble, P r r cy G r i d l b y ...... g. George Howchin...... 2. Fredk. J. Howchin I; SiDMBV G b id lb y .... 2. F r b d k . I n c b ...... 6. Robert Blake ...... 3. George Moore W altbr P. Gridlby.. .. 3. Artbor Taylor ...... 7. Ben S. Thompson ... 4. Albert G. Warnes ..Tenor. AiTBO R M a x im ...... 4. S a m u e l E v a n s ...... Tenor. Composed by Afthar KojgbtB, and Composed by W, SottaNstall, and Condncted by S . E v a n s . Condncted by George & Cross.

MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE. SUNBURY, MIDDLESEX. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. T b b S t . M a r t in ' s S o c ib t y , L b ic b s t b r . z On Stttufday, January 2s, 1913, in Three Hours and Thirty-four UinrUes, On Monday, January 27,1913, in Hours and 56 Minntes, A i tbb Cburcb or St. Mary, At the Church of St. Mary, A PEAL OF STBDMAN CATERS, 5x60 CHANQES. A PEAL OP STBDMAN TRIPLES. S040 CHANGBS ; Tenor 2 s i cwt. TauRstEANs’ F our-P a r i . Tenor 14I cwt. Fbbdbbick H. Dcxibr ..Treble. R ic b a b o H, B a rxram .. 6, Johu H. B. Hesse ...Treble. Bertram Prewett...... 5. S a m u b l C o t t o n ...... JosiAB M o r r i s ...... 7. John Howes ...... 2. William H. Fussell ••• 0« Louis E. Allbm...... 3 C b a b lb s H; F o w lb b . . .. 8. Fredk. G. Woodiss ... 3. William Shepherd P.C. Habold G. Jbhnby* 4. A l f b b d M a r t i n ...... g. Benjamin Morris...... 4. William Warne ...... Tenor. Artbub S. Pbttii .. .. 5. T b o m a s T a y l o b ...... Tenor, Conducted by Bertram PreW^ett. Composed and Conducted by F r b d . H. D b x tb r . First peal on ten bells, and first of Stedman away from the tenor.

WICKHAM SKEITH, SUFFOLK. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. LONDON. On Satnrday. January 2 5 , 1913. in Two Boure and Forty Mimtes, THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND At xbb Cburcb or St . A n o rb w , LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. A PEAL OF TBEBLE BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES i On Monday, January 13,1913, in 2 Hours and 44 Minutes, Being 720 each of Cambridge and Norwich Surprise, London At George IV., Brunswick Street, Haggerston, Treble Bob, Burton, College Exercise, Woodbine and Uxford. A PEAL OF STEDMAN CATERS, 5043 CH AN G ES. R b g im a ld L a s t ...... Treble. A lp b a b u s J. B b b r y Rev. A. H. F. Boughey 1-2. Bertram Prewett '... 5-6. E dw ard Y o u n g s . . . . 3. W illiam Clovbb George R. Pye ...... 3-4. Ernest Fye ...... 7-8. G bo rg b C a t t b b m o l b . . 3, Leonard E. Last William D. James ...... ••• Condncted by G. Cattbrmolb. Rusf as a birthday compliment to E. Youngs, who bails from Composed by J. Carter, and Conducted by George R. Pye, ^botobam Ma^oa, SbSolk. Umpire—W. Hewitt. Feb. 8. 1913. THE BELL NEWS AND RINGBRiS* RECORD 62>

THE ANCIENT SOCIETY OF COLLEGE YOUTHS. Also 378, conducted by H. G. Rowe. Rang on the afinivefBary On Snnday, Janaary 19, 1913, in 2 Hours and 28 Minutes, of the opening of the bells. On Sunday. January 26th, for morning service, 546 Grandsire Triples. D. Tucker, G. Andrews, At the George IV., Brunswick Street, Haggerston, H. G. Rowe (condoctor), H. Cornwall, C. Dilley, R. Stracey A PEAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANQES; (Letcbworth), H. Simmons, R. Smith. For evening service 630 Tburstans’ Four-Part. Grnedsire Triples. D. Tucker, G. Andrews, H. G. Rowe, F, Jelf, H. Cornwall (conductor), G. Maxim, H. Simmons. R^ Herbert Langdon ... 1-2. | Fredk. J. Hardy ... 5-6. Smith. On Sunday, February 2nd, for early service, Mr. H. G. Cballis F. Winney ... 3-4. | Affred Grimes...... 7-8. Rowe chimed a course each of Grandsire Triples, Bob Triples, Conducted by C. F. Winney. and Boh Major. Umpire—Waltet S. Wise. THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD.

H ig h W y c o m b e .—On Sunday evening. February 2nd, for Divine Ssrvice, 910 Stedman Cinques. A. F. Ashman, R. Coles, G. F. Williams, G. Twitchen, S. T. Goodchild, F. K. Biggs, E. SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD Markham, F. Hayes (conductor), J. Gransbury, W. Phipps, B. AND THE DUDLEY AND DISTRICT GUITD. Pag e, A. J. Hoing. Longest touch yet rung on twelve by the local company. C o sE L E Y (Staffordshire).— On Wednesday evening. January 22nd, an attempt was made to ring Tharstans’ four-part peal of THE WARWICKSHIRE GUILD. Stedman Triples, in honour of the Vicar’s (Rev. J. Arthur Price) S t o k e , C o v e n t r y .— On Sunday, February 2nd, for evening birthday, but after ringing 2 hrs. 50 mins. the bells ran into service, a quarter peal of Stedman Triples in 43 mine. A. rounds two blows too soon, through a cbange-course, which Roberts, *W. Price, W. H. Brunsdon (conductor), J. H. White. occurred in the conr^. B. Gougb, G. Hughes (Wednesbury), W. T. Cox. *W. Maand, F. Pervin, C. Freeman, *First quarts- S' Pearce, A. Little (Wofverhampton), A. Rowley (Tipton), S, peal in the method. Baker, W. Fisher, R. Dunn. Conducted by William Fisher. On .Sunday morning, January 26tb, the local band rang for Divine Service the following touches : 240 Bob Major and 210 Bow.— On Sunday, February 2nd, for evening service at the Darlaston Bob Triples. S. Pearce, A. Baker, L. Barnett, W. Church of St. Mary Stratford, Bow, 1312 Kent Treble Bob Grinsell, B. Gough, S. Baker, W. Fisher (condnctor), R. Dnnn. Major, in 46 mins- S. Sharpe (conductor), A. Scambler, T . For Evening Service two conrses of Bob Major, 224 Canterbury Cranfieid, Y. Green, E. Hall, W. Truss, R. J. Turner, R, Pleasure Major and 120 Darlaston Bob Triples, with J. Roberts Sanders. ringing the 5th. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. THE FIRST PEAL AT BIRLING. M i l t o n -n e x t -G r a v e s e n d . — On Sunday, January 5th, 720 Plain Bob. G. Collins, H. Argent, F. Hayes, J. Buries, G. Am­ To the Editor. brose, F. Mitchell (conductor). On Tuesday, January 7tb, 730 Cambridge Sarprise. G. Collins, G. Ambrose, G: Jones, J. S ir ,— In your last issue you publishad a peal from Buries, F. Hayes» F. Mitchell (conductor). First in the method Birling, Kent, as the first peal on the bells. The first peal by G. Collins and G. Jones. Rung to welcome home the only on the bells was rung on May lotb, i8gi. for the Middle­ daughter of the conductor, who bad an enforced visit to the local sanatorium for seven weeks. On Sunday, January 12th, sex Association by the All Hallows Society, Tottenham, 720 Plain Bob. G. Collins, H. Argent, J. Buries, G. Jones, J. Kent Treble Bob Major, conducted by G. B. Lucas; Avis, F. Mitchell (condactor). Rung in honour of the 87th myself also taking part, and was rung as the opening birthday, of Mrs. Hayes, mother of one of the local ringers^ On peal. Yours etc. Tuesday, January 14th, 730 Cambridge Surprise. G. Collins, G. WILLIAM SHORT. Hayes, G. Jones, J. Buries, F. Mitchell, R. Constant (condnctor). First as conductor in the method by R. Constant. On Sunday, January 19th, 720 Plain Bob. H. Argent, J. Buries, G. Jones, F. Hayes, G. Collins, F. Mitchell (condactor). First 720 on a bob bell by G. Collins. Also 720 College SiAglet H. Argent, G. Ambrose, G. Jones, J. Barles, F. Hayes, F. Mitchell (con­ PEAL CARDS. ductor). First in the method by H. Argent and G. Jones. On Saturday, January 25th, 720 Plain Bob. H. Argent, F Mitchell, You want to keep a record of the peals in which you ring. E. A. C. Owen, G. Jones, J- Buries, R. Smith (condnctor). E. You can get them nicely printed on tinted bordered cards Owen bails firom Meopham and R. Smith from Swanscombe. On from this Office at is. id. per doz., post free, if the Sunday, Janaary 26th, 720 Plain Bob. G. Collins, H. Argent, order is sent accompanied by Postal Order when the {)eal G. Jones, J. Buries, J. Avis, F. Mitchell (conductor). On Tues­ is sent for insertion ; otherwise the price is is. 6d. Send for day, January 28th, 720 Grandsire Minor. H. Argent, J. Barles, specimens of new sdection, which surpasses any others yet G. Jones, F. Hayes, J. Avis, F. Mitchell (conductor). On Sun­ sent out. A Ringer writes:— “ I and the rest of the band day, February 2nd, to celebrate the loth anpiversary of the weddings of Messrs. F. Hayes and G. Jones on January 31st are very pleased with such nice cards as you supply.” and February 2nd, 720 Woodbine Treble Bob. G. Collins, F. We can also supply Records of Peals printed on large Mitchell (conductoj), G Jones, F. Hayes, J. Buries, G. Ambrose. The same evening 720 Oxford Treble Bob. G. Collins, F. Cards, tinted and with grandly illuminated borders, suitable Hayes, G. Jones, J. Buries, G. Ambrose, F. Mitchell (condactor). for framing and hanging in your Ringing Chamber, at 3s. 6d. each. THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. A customer writes“ I must thank you for the C h e s h u n t (Herts.)—On Sunday, January 19th, for morning beautifully printed peal-board of ' Newton peal.’ It was service, a ouarter-peal of Grandsire Triples. 1260 changes, in 45 mins. D. Tucker, G. Andrews, G. Maxim, F. Jelf, H. G. Rowe indeed past my expectations, and we are delighted with I* *» * (condactor), C. Dilley, H. Simmons, R. Smith. Also for evening service 504, conducted by F, Jelf; On Monday, Janaary 2oth, 630 Grandsire Triples. F. Jeff, G. Aiodrews, G. Maxim, H. G, “ B b l l N e w s ” O f f i c e , Rowe, H< Qomwali ^conductor). C. pille^ H, Simmons, R, Smiths S elbo ^n s Roap, W alth am sto w , L ondon, N,E, UPPSSP

628 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. Feb. 8. 1913.

THE FRAMLAND SOCIETY. Ferris, R. B. Ford. Conducted by F. Jones, J. Bubb, E . Hartop, W . Curtis. J. Davey. The striking throughout Conducted by F . Jonos. Bottesford (Leicestershire). — On was exceedingly good. It was rung on Tuesday, January 28th, a date touch of a wedding anniversary of the 6th naan, 1913 Grandsire Triples in i hr. 14 mins. also as birthday compliment to the D. Gildes, Rev. C. J. Sturtoo, A. Ward, ringer of the 3rd. J. W. Kirson, M. Bend, R. Bend, S. S t r a t t o n St . M a r g a r e t (Wilts.)— SUPPLEMENTARY CATALOGUE Baker (conductor), H. Tborlby. Rang OF as a birthday compHment to Mr. On Monday, February 3rd, at St. Montague Vincent Jackson, on attaining Margaret’s Church, 720 Beverley Sur­ Handbell Music his 21st birthday. prise. A. J. Gilbert, R. W. Hyner, F. •J Looker, W .G. Lancaster, G. Lancastr Published by WILLIAM GORDON, (conductor), C. J. Gardiner. First 720 in the method on the bells. Webb Lane, Stockport. Thorverton (Devon.) — On Tues­ day, January 28th, at the Parish H e r n e (Kent)—On Tuesday, Feb. Church, a quarter-peal of Grandsire 4th, 720 Grandsire Doubles, with the These pieces consist of a few re-arranged re- Triples (1260 changes), in 44 mins. bells half-muffled as a tribute to the print9, such as 32 and 63, wiih their As, Xs and Edworthy, J. Pook, J. A. Martin, F. late Mrs. Daubeney, wife of the Vicar Ls. Additions to list 13, General Catalogne,, Davey, F. J. Milford, J. Ridler, of Herne. W. Bubb, T. Stone, F. far 6 Kiogers, with ig Bells, riz., G 18 to G4. Also two F sharps and two C sharps.

Ko. 32A B Home, Sweet Home, three variaj tions, new arrangement . . as. 6d. JOHN TAYLOR & CO., (This piece will also do for List 16). No. 63 Glorious Apollo, glee by S. Webbe, new edition .. . . is. od. No 334 Roossean'a Dream one variation if. od.. No. 33S The Dashing White Sergeant once a Belle Vae Contest piece is. 3d. LOUGHBOROUGH, Leicestershire. No. 336 List to the Convent Bells, new arrangement...... is. 3d. No 337 King, Ring de Banjo, etc , two POUNDERS of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL Negro Melodies .. .. 18.3d. the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the World Additions to List 5 General Catalogae, Bdls from G 35 to G 04, Chromatic; seven ringers. " This is anqnestionably the grandest ringing peal in England, and therefore in No. 33A Home. Sweet Heme, three varia- the world." The late Lord Grimthorpe, K.C.— Times, Nov. 30, 1878. ations, new arrangement . . 3s. M. No. 63X L Glorious ApoHo, Glee by S. Webbe, new edition is, 6d. FOUNDERS OF “GREAT PAUL’ No. 334X L Rousseau's Dream, one variation ...... is. 6d, No. 335X L The Dashing White Ser­ geant, a recollection of Belle V u e ...... IS. 9d. No. 336X L List to the Convent Bells, new arrangement .. . . is, gd, Additions to List 7 General Catalogue, Bells from C 23 to C t, Chromatic; six ringers. No. 33 Home, Sweet Home, three variations, new arrangement .. . . 3s. od. No. 63X Glorious Appollo.'Glee by S. Webbe, new edition .. . . it. 3d, No 334X Rousseau's Dream one varia­ tion ...... IS. 3d. No 335X The Dashing White Ser­ geant. an echo of long ago . . is. 6d. No. 336X List to the Convent Bells new arrangement .. . . is. 6d. N.B.— All the above pieces may be rung with­ out higher bells than G 4. No. 268 Those Evening Bells, Polka by Lucy Anne Cobbe .. . . as. od. No. 325 Killarney, the well-known vocal p i e c e ...... is. 6d. No. 333 Selection, containing March from Tin fatrl9k‘%Cath9dira{^ DuM%. Semiramide, with the songs Young Recruit and Old Folks Also Fonnders of the peals of Bells at the. Cathedrals ot Worcester, Newcastle at Home ...... as. 3d. on-Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary's), Dublin (St. Patrick's), Christ Chnrch, N.2 . With a view of reducing surplus stock Mr. Singapor?. Gordon offers to allow any person who will Also “ Great John " and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster; and the ring of forward him 7s. 6d. between now and the end Ten at the Imperial Institute. of February, the privilege of selecting Music Also the bells of Dundalk k .c . Cathedral, and " Great Bede "ot Downside Abbey, to the value of 10s. 6d. from the above lists. Also for the town halls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale, The following Nos. are included in the ofier, Waka&ald, Middtwi>roaghi Keadali and Londonderry; and the Sydney and Adelaide viz.: Nos. 2, 3, 95, X36, 153, 194 and 195, Officei in AnstnUia. list 4; Nos. 235 and 357 is list 3; Nos. 290, 391 396,3

SHOREDITCH BELLS. These bells have been removed to Messrs. Warner’s Tha charge for the insarUoB of Hoticei under this heading Is Sixpence for 3tworU) for the first insertion; repetitions at half that price. Notices foundry for repairs, and unfortunately it has been found should come to hand not later than Wednesday morning. that the four smaller bells will have to be recast. Fears have been expressed that when the twelve bells are The Ancient Society of College Youths.—E«abli8hed 1637.— Meetings for practice -will be held at St. Jobn'!>, Hackney, on Febrnary ringing, it wiil be impossible to hear the trebles. The i8»h; St. MagOQS, Lower Thames Street, on *he 13th and harmonic, or subsidiary tones overpower the fundamental 27th ; St. Michael's, Corohill, on the iStb , Sonthw^rk Cathedral note, or to use every-c’ay language, the bells ars too on the 25th. ANo at St. Mary’s. Walthamstow, on Saturday heavy; they are choked with metal. It has been decided evenines. Si. Magnus 7.30 p m . the others at 8 p.m. The snbscription of la 8d. which entitles members to vote on matters to have this work done. The trebles (i & 2) were given to oi finance is now doe, and shonld be paid before Febmary 38th the Church in >823 by the Royal Cumberland Youths, and W illiam T. Cockbvill, Hon. Sec. were cast by Messrs. Mears. The 2nd bell when it has 32, Edgeley Road, Clapham, S.W. been recast, will bear the following inscription: “ The tr'. ble and this bell were given by The Royal Cumberland The London County Associat'on, late the St. James's Society.- Tbe AnnDal General Meeting and election oi officers will take place Youths, 1823.” The 3rd and 4th bells were cast by Lester on February 8ih. The towers of St. Sepatcbre’s and St. Andrew’s, and Pack in 1765. It has also been decided to make pro­ Holborn, E.G.. wfll be open from 4 to 6 p.m. Tea at 6.30 at The vision in the new framework for an extra bell, to be placed King of Denmark. 7d. per head. Business meetioe to follow. All in the lower if a sufficient sum can be obtained, so as to ringers welcome. F. J. Hardy, Hon. Gen. Sec. 34, Guildford Road, South Lambeth, S.W. form a light ring of eight. Thus if a bell can be added, ringers will have a 13-bell tower in London. It may be The Lancashire Association.— Rocfadala Branch. — The next recalled that ringers who rang on these bells meeting of the above branch will be held at Milnrow Parish Church on Saturday, February 8th. Bells ready at 3.30 p.m. Business years ago, always complained that the trebles could not meeting at 6.30 p.m. All ringers welcome be heard. J. H. B astcw, Branch Sec. This new work will cost about £100 more, and subscrip­ tions are earnestly asked for, and should be se?it to H. J. The Lancashire Association.— Bolton Branch.—The next meeting Bradley, Clerk’s House, Parish Church, Shoreditch, who will be held at St. Paul’s, Walkden, on Saturday, Febmary Kh at will also be glad to supply collecting cards. 5 O 'clock, Meeting at 7. G. F in c o t t , Branch Sec. 7, Primrose Street, Bolton.

The Lancashire .Association.— Liverpool Branch.— A meeting will be held at West Derby on Saturday, Febrnary Sth, Bells ready at F in c h l e v (Middlesex).—On Sunday, Febrnary and, 720 5.30. W a l t b r H u g h e s , Sec. Oxford Bob G. Webb, W. H. Tnbb, F. Tubb, E. W. Tobb, 3, Shrewsbury Place, Garston. B. Tnbb, F. Barker (conductor). The Lancashire Association.— Blackburn Branch.— A branch meeting will be held at Padibam on Saturday, Febrnary 15th. Bells ready at 3 o'clock. Meeting at 6.30 p.m. J. W a tso n , Br. Sec. ST. PETER’S, DRAYTON, BERKS. 33, Langham Road, Blackbarn. D e d ic a t i o n o f t h e R o b in s o n 'M e m o r ia l S c r e e n . The Lancashire Association.—Rossen^ale Branch —The next branch meeting will be held at St. James's, HasUngden, on Saturday. This will take place (d v .) on Saturday, February Sth (instead February 15th. Bells ready at 3 o’clock, Meeting at 6.3a. of February ist as previously aunonnced). The ceremony will ]. H . H av d c c k , Branch Sec. be performed by the Ven. W. M. G. Ducat. Archdeacon of 31, St, Paul's Street. Bamsbottom. 6eTksbir«, at 4.0 p.in. Will all those interested kindly take this as an invitation to be present.Clergy are requested to bring their The Kent County Association — Ashford District.— K meeting of robes. the above will be held at Wye on Saturday, Febrnary 22nd. Bells The bells will be available for ringing between 2 and 4, and available at 3 o'clock. SpecinI service at 5 o'clock. An allowsnce of possibTy later in the evening. Tea will be provided, after the one penny per mile ooe 'way, maximum 3 S., w tll be paid to all members attending. Snhscriptious are now due, and will be gladly service, free (or all those who Send in their names by accepted at the meeting by C, Tribb, Hon. Dis. Sec. Wednesday, February 5th. Drayton is two miles from Abingdon British School Villas. Tenterden. Station, and the same distance from Steventon. C y r i l W . O. J e n k y n . The Kent County Association. — Canterhnry District.— The Broadlands, CaverBham, Reading. Spring Meeting will be held at Wickhambreaux and Littlebonrne on Saturday, Febrnary 22nd. Towers opened at- 3 p.m. Service at Wickhambreanx at 5 p m. Tea. kindly provided by the Rev. G. Hyde Smith, in the village CInb Room, at 5.50 p.m. Will all ihose who intend being present, kindly let me know by Tnesday, February i8ih. £. TKBMDELr., Bon. Dis. Sec. JOHN SMITH & SONS, Bonghton, Faversham. MIDLAND CLOCK WORKS, OERBY. St. Martin’s Guild for the Diocese of Birmingham.— Established 173$.— The annual Henry Johnson Commemoration Dinner will be Telegraphic Address— IfAKEBS OF he'd at Ye Olde Royal Hotel, Temple Row, Birmingham, on Saturday, Clocks, Derby.” CLOCKS & CHIME March ist next, at 6.30 p.m . Sir Arthur Percival Heywood, Bart., in Tel. No. 569. fci St Pan) s Cathedra the chair. Tickets free to fully qualified members whose subscriptions are paid up 10 date, to other members and friends 2s. 6d. each. Btverley Minsler, Selby Abbey A. Paddon S mith, Hon. Sec. Truro Cathedral, Ihnrles. Cathedral I I , Albert Road, Handsworih, Birmingham, Trinity College (Cambridge;, Belfast Assembly Hall, Magdalen College (Oxford,, and many otJiOTs to The Chester Diocesan Guild.— Grapp'^nball Qranch.— Mating will be held at St. Paul’s. Warrington, on Saturday, Febmary §th. Lord Grimthorpe's designs. ^Qrvice at 3.30. Tea and.meeting at Winwarleigh Cafa at 4.15. In 1897, writing to the Yioar of Minchinhampton. Lord Gtimthorpe p.in. Tea 9d. I. E. AfHcsoir, Hon. Sac. saidSmith of Derby will olook ran in fte way. and as new OfBce, Grappenhall. " - eternity as;poss^h^.'' ...... '' iv. THB BKLL NBWS AND RmGKRS* R u CO r B. MEAES & STAINBANK, WHITECHAPEL BELL FOUNDRY,

^ijnvckj anb (S^^mpUte* Old Bells & Fi-fctinss Restored.

SCHOOL BELLS. BELL ROPES. MUSICAL HANDBELLS.

The 12 Bells at Southwark Cathedral were Rehung by us September, 1911. Since then 2 peals each of Cambridge Maximus and Treble Bob Maximus, and 5 of Stedman Cinques have been rung on them by various Societies.

FOUNDRY ESXABUISHED A.D. 1STO.

32 & 34, W HITECHAPEL ROAD, LONDON,E. Southwark Cathedral Tenor, 31 cwt. JAS. BARWBLL, Happy Stokes & Son, Bell Founder, CHURCH BELL HANGERS, 40, Grt. Hampton St., Birminghajm. WOODBUBl (B.S.O.), DEVON. CHURCH BELLS, with all reqaisite Fittings and Framework singly or in Peals. CLOCK and CHIME BELLS to aoy size H a r r y S t o k e s & S o n having had a and note. considerable uamber of years' experience SCHOOL BELLS, with ringing arrangements suitable for an^ in Chqrch Bell Hanging, with coofideoce position. solicits the patronage of the Clergy, Exrstiog Peals economically and efficiently restored. phurcbwardens, and Ringers geineraliy. CRACKED BELLS recast, and ANCIENT INSCRIPriONS The EllacoPibe Chiming Hammers fixed, reproduced in fac simile when required. Men who are ringers sent to inspect Towers and re-port bpjc the tuee and condition of Bells and Fittings. ' MUSICAL HANDBELLS tuned in Diatonic and Chromatic BELL ROPES. BELL-ROPES. Scales in sets of any numbers. Before seadlng for Bell-ropei, writ* t«

PATENTEES AND CONTRACTORS TO DAY & GO., H.M. ROYAL ORDNANCE STORES FOR BELLS. OHUROH BELL-ROPE MAKERS, 11. MARKET STREET. OXFORD, mknitf0am>* Bell-Ropn 9( ihe vay Amt qmilitjf. CHAELES CARR, Ltd, aOLD MKDAL BXHIBITION 1851

BELL FOUNDERS, Tbe late Rev, H. T. Ellacomsb, in writing to a distinguished ringer, said— "T h e best SMETHWICK, BIRMINGHAM maker of bell-ropes is Day, of Oxford." B E L L S for Schools, Churches, MUFFLERS. etc., singly or in Peals. Clapper-Mufflers made of Best CHIMES FOR CLOCKS. Materials by experienced Ringers. Firm of over Thirty Years’ standing. F R A M E S in Best Oak, Iron or Have supplied Mufflers for peals ^ Steel. ail weights and nuopbers. Also CHIMING MACHINES. Leather Rope Protectoris. F I T T I N G S of all kinds. WAKLEY, Bell Ropes. 165. W aterloo Street, Burton-on-Trent. ^ P A IR S and REHANGING. Printed by the Proprietor at bis O & eea in Selbome Road, Walthamstow, and Pnbl^ad C L § P D FOR CATALOGUE. Bell Hanfcers sent to Inspect and Report b]rSiMP«i>, M a b s b a l i,, «Nn “ on Bells and Towers. Co , L td , Paiernostec Row, Loiid6n, E.C, > ...... - . . i Ba« BB^/ tr~^ T T l— n

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A WeeMv loum sl i ^ the Ringing Exercise; aru Compendium of Information for ths Clergy and Churchwardens.

No. 1611. VOL. XXXI.] SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1913. P r ic e O n b P bn n y' GILLETT & JOHNSTON, ALFRED BOWELL CROYDON, Surrey. BELL FOUNDER^ > CLOCKS—BELLS—CARILLONS. CHURCH BELL HANGER, IPSWICH. Leeds Vicarage, Maidstone, j] A ugust 26th, 1912. T h e A u t h o r i t i e s w r i t e :— D e a r M r . B o w e l l ,— I have ranch pleasure, in 'tellingrybn . Wimborne, Nov. 1911. oar bells at Leeds Church (all lo without exception) rnn well, thanks to the . most “ Our expert friends tell us efficient way in which you carried out the that we have a grand ‘ ring,’ oi restoration of them. which the town of Wimborne Some 80 ringers were here at an Assp- - may well be proud. ciation meeting this Spring, many of whom The old bells were so badly out have bad many years experience, and of tune on§ with another, that it they one and all spoke of your work in a way which should make you feel proud of is a great pleasure to hear a peal it. I shall always be pleased to bear testi­ of ten so perfectly in tune as ours mony to your excellent work on Leeds now are on the Canon Simpson bells, which for many years had been in Principle.” such a bad state, aud to act as a reference W e are, dear Sirs, at any time you should require it; as Ifeel I cannot speak too highly of the work you Yours faithiully, and your men did here. J a s . M. J. F l e t c h e r , Vicar. I am, yours faithfully, H . R. H u g h e s . Frank Blount, Churchwardens. T o m G o m e r , FIRST-CLASS WORK. WIMBORNE MINSTER TENOR (30 cwt ) MODERATE PRICES. OF THE NEW RING OF 10. PERSONAL SUPERVISION. ■STABklSHED 1820 John aad ta , lU. Thos. Doble i& Son, JOHN PRITGHARd, HAVE MADK CHURCH BELL ROPES fiaitjgersr B E L L ROPE, Since the Reign of George III. 11, CANON STRBfiT, for Estimates send weight of Tenor, and TAUNTON, SbWIERiSET. CLOCK m cfliNoe rope namber and length Of Ropes required to (M atiM -PaotM reri p«ii« hnog with fittings of tfae-most ap- JOHN ASTLET 3l S O N S , L t d iriaciple. . Qld Bells recMt, new BeUs J, Ropes pt the best make. The £ 1Ib- LOUGHBOROUGH. Rope Makers, COVENTRY. combV Chimd Hanimers fixed. - Totoerb . in­ I, p. has* had oaftny years' experience spected, and esticiates (nrnisbed. m making Bellropes, and makee them QILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, X. 0 & Son are oliaage-4 ii«giir(’. ii d having only of the best quaUty. >9 , and other Goods of ori^oal desigiD. had tnagy years' e x p e ^ cs in Chnrch Bell Beaptifnl Silk Peal Records, very attrac. «Haneiii6 frith ooaidMoe iolieita the patron­ tive. W . M a t t h e w s , Gbange-Ringer, age of the Clergy, Cbnrc|wtrdeBi. and ria^ei; P | i q f 6W T 9W 4TPMGAT10H, Bond St*eBt^MwqlM^%Wrf. ii. TBE BELL NBWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Feb. 15, rgij LLEW ELLINS & JAMES, Ltd, CASTLE GREEN, BRISTOL. CHURCH BELLS Bells Tuned on the Singly or in Rings. Latest Improved BELL FRAMES Principles IN Cast Iron, Steel, and Initiated by the late Oak. Canon Simpson*

PRINTING! PRINTING!! WEBB & BENNETT, BELL ROPES. BELL ROPES. Church Bell Hangers&Tuners, THm VKRY BKST GEO. CARTER MI1.L. STAEEX, Are made bf Messrs. KIDLmGTON, OXFOBD. (Ihe Printer of this Journal) is prepared to execute Orders for all kinds of Vf. and B. are practical tiogers, and having WM. SMITH & SON, . had considerable experience in Cbttich Bell (Established 1768.) GENERAL & COMMEKCIAl i Hanging and Tuning with confidence solicit I the palrondge of Clergy, Cbarch wardens and GOMERSAL, LSSDS. I Bingers generally, W. and B .'s Wrooght Iron X Frames for Chorch Bells are acknowledged to be one cf Our Ropes are the First Favoarites of tba PRINTING the best kinds. Bsereis*. Towers inspected, Reports and Estimates Ringera «r« invited to try Torksbira given. Ellacombe Chime Hammers fixed. Ropes with Yorkshire Bnd-Pieces. At Reasonable Prices, consistent with good Bell Ropes snppUed. workmanship. W. and B. haog tbe Bells upon which the longest peal of Doable Norwich, 1^,024 changes, COFFIN WKBS No Order too small and none too large. was rang at Kidlington, by eight members of CJf either Ootioo, rUx, or Usmp the Oxford Diocesan Gnild, on May aznd, i8gg, ActDal weight of tenor 23i cwt, RINGING ASSOCIATIONS UOHPi 8UI.I.Y, Chureh Bell HAnarer May depend on any Orders entrusted to J. F. MALLABY ft CO. Ztnoh, Stogumber, Somerset. him receiving prompt attention. M n a o( Bell, to anr omalwr bsogon the moM iwtovad (Aiireh Bell H u g m & Misical principle.. Old Belli te-cut. New B«U. rappUed. BELLRINGERS I. S., having bad lonriderabln experlMse ioCfaocob Bell huigine, with confidence .oUoiti tbs patronsge of Requiring Printing of any kind will receive the elergy, obnrcbwatdeos and cingsr. geaerally the same attention. HuM fonndtn, THB BLLACOUBB CHIMB HAMMBRS FIXBD BARNBY DON, DONCASTSK. BBLL ROPBS SOPPUBD. Send along yonr Trial Orders, and give him an opportunity to prove his words. CHURCH BELLS hting with every des­ cription of the latest approved fittings, in FREDERICK WHITE, PEAL CARDS. OAK OR STEEL FRAMES, Church Bell Ha/nger, applxton. berks. Bands or Individnal Ringers who desire HANDBELLS, af escaUeot tons, made to to keep a record of their peaJs may have distsslo aad chio^afis sodea, is sets them neatly printed on plain or fancy &ay nniiab«r and t# t s f else. The performance of Charles Watts, in bordered Cards. Specimens will be sent ringing the iront four in a course of Grand- on application. sire Triples on handbells, at Malinslee, as HENRY BOND, recorded In the report of the Quarterly (BiMbllthsd Hall'8-CeDttil7.) meeting of the Salop Guild, is oiie that << does not “ happen every day-in the BELL NEWS” WORKS Bell Founder county of Salop,” or anywhere else. *»» 1. 8EL6ORNE ROAD, GHUBOH BELL HiieBB. It is a performance as unique as it is meritorions, and is worthy of commen­ ^AtTHAMSTQW, LONDON N.k. BUBFOBD, OXON. dation. ingers’ §kor!>.

No. x6ii. S A T U R D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 15, 1913. [Vol. X X X I

ST. PETER’S CHURCH, DRAYTON, BERKS. his friends.” Further, it is not often that a memorial is inspired by such genuine and deep feelings of admiration, Dedication of Memorial to the Late Rev. F. E. of gratitude and afiection ; nor is it only personal interest, R o b i n s o n . in a unique degree, which belongs to this memorial; it On Saturday last the Ven. the Archdeacon of Berk­ has a very real importance in relation to the life and shire dedicated in’ the above Church, a belfry screen, as a worship of the Church of England. It testifies to a work memorial to the "late Rev. Francis Edward Robinson, accomplished by our friend, the effect of which upon a Master of the Oxford Diocesan Guild. large section of churchmen throughout the country will Long before the time of commencing the service, the never, we believe, be lost. The truth of this will appear Church, of which our late beloved Master was Vicar for as we proceed. And if the interest and importance of the nearly 30 years, was crowded with a large number of memorial be unique, its appropriateness is certainly ringers and friends from all parts oi the country. Among striking in more than one respect. the robed clergy were: the Ven. the Archdeacon of Berk­ 1. As to theof it. The place chosen for it is the shire, Rev. Cyril W. O. Jenkyn (Master of the Oxford Parish Church of Drayton, where he ministered for 30 Diocesan Guild), G. F. Coleridge, r . d . (Crowthorne): J. years; not any place of public resort, but his retired H. Sweet Escott (Kingston Bagpuze): A. L. Foultes village church. The choice is significant. It witnesses (Steventon); A. P. Hall (Markham); H. F. Mailtland to the fact that it was here, in the church, which was the (Abingdon); F. J. C. Chapman (Drayton); E. B. Mackay, centre of his deeply religious life, and in the home which J. N. K. Fortescue (Sutton Courttnay); E. Broome meant so much to him, that he received the inspiration (Hurst); H. Jackron (Milton); L. E. Lydekker (Woking­ week by week and day by day for his great and exacting ham). Members of the family present were: Mrs. work. It also may remind us that however busy he njrght Robinson, Miss Robinson (sister), Miss C. Robinson, the seem to be in promoting the Art of bellringing in the Misses Robinson, Mr. W . E. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. dioceses and throughout the land, he never forgot thar he Frank Robinson. was parish priest of Drayton, never neglected any part of The ringers present included: Messrs. Nevard (Great his duty to the people committed to his charge. As a Bentley, Essex); A. Gregory, H. Gregory, A. J. Gergory, friend who knew him and his work most intimately A. R. Kent (Wantage); E. Humfrey, H. Hohfield recorded at the time of his death, “ Few country parishes Abingdon), C. Hounslow (Oxford); G. Brooks, J. Monk have been more thoroughly worked than Drayton.” W itney): G. Holifield, sen., G. Hohfield, jun., R. W'hite 2. As to the form of it.— A carved oak screen under the Appleton); Gardener, Shepherd (Swindon); Lancaster tower, between the nave and the belfry. Nothing would Stratton St. Margaret’s); W. Pole Routh, H. Tucker, A. have pleased our friend more, for two reasons. F irst: It . Wright, J. Swain, W. A. Webb, C. Giles, W. Newell is an ornamant to the church, of the kind he liked. You Reading); J. W. Wilkins (High Wycombe); A. E. Lock remember how oiuch he did with his own skilful hands to Sutton Courtenay); G. Caudwell (Drayton); Miss M. adorn it with oak carving. The choir stalls, the organ Chillingworth (Bradfield); F. W. Woodwards (Chalgrove); case, the bench ends, are all his handiwork. Second ; It J. W. Taylor (Loughborough): S. Paice (Wokingham); is in the closest possible connection with the tower and T. East, W. A. Napper, J. Napper, W. Cox (Hagbourne): belfry of the church. Keen as he was about anything con­ F, Webb (Kidlington); and A. E. Reeves (Secretary of nected with any belfry, none could ever be to him what the Oxford Diocesan Guild). Drayton belfry was; not even Appleton with its ten bells The Service commenced by the singing of hymn 165, (two of which were his own gift), the scene of his greatest “ O God, our help in ages past,” and after the special feat, a peal of 15,041 Stedman Caters, in nine hours sixteen prayers for the occasion the clergy and choir proceeded to minutes; for it was his own belfry, and the prals rung the west end of the church, while hymn 221— “ Let there gave him the highest pleasure. Matjy tableis record saints on earth in concert sing ”— was sung. The screen them. You remember, among others we may recall to-day, was then dedicated by the Archdeacon, and as the clergy the£rst peal rung by members of Oxford University; the and choir returned to their stalls a course of Stedman first clerical peal, all tbe members of the band being in Triples was rung on the bells. This was followed by the Holy Orders ; the first peals of Double Norwich, London singing of hymn 550, “ Angels voices, ever singing.” Surprise Major, and other peals conducted by an incumbent on his.own bells; a Silent Peal of Stedman Triples, rung by T h e A r c h d e a c o n ’ s A d d r e s s , eight expert ringers, no word being spoken or sign given during the 5040 changes; and last, but not least, the tablet The Memorial which has just been dedicated to the which chronicles the completion of his own loooth peal, glory of God in memory of Francis Edward Robinson a record number. Is it not appropriate that the mark possesses an interest of importance which are altogether of their undying admiration of the gifted comrade who exceptional, if not unique. Seldom, if ever, has a memor­ performed these feats and many more, should be an ial of the kind been erected in a village church by so ornamental oak screen for his own tower and belfry in wide a circle of friends'. This one is erected in memory Drayton Church. of the late Master of the Oxford Diocesan Guild of 3. There is still deeper significance and appropriateness Church Bell Ringers “ by the bell ringers of Britain and in this memorial to the late Master of our Guild, It 630 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Feb. 15, igt3.

symbolises the religious character of the art of bellringing, and it commemorated the religious importance of the work RINGERS AROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD. which he did for the Church of England. A belfry screen ST. MARY ABBOTTS’ BELL-RINGERS SOCIETY. marks the sacredness of the belfry as does a chancel screen, in a higher d^ree, the sacredness of the chancel, and it ANNUAL DINNER. directs attention to the fact that a peal well rung, in a This function took place at the Parish Hall, Vicarage Gate, right spirit, is akin to an act of worship. That was the some thirty members and visitors being present. The Vicar view which, as Vicar and Master of th^ Guild, our friend (the Rev. S. E. Pennefather, D.D.), presided, supported by always took, and did all he could to impress upon other Messrs. Bennett and Garrard. ringers. Hence his custom of beginning peals with prayer Letters, regretting inability to attend, were received from Rev. A. H. F. Boughey and Messrs. Cockerill and Trollope. Following and ending them with an ascription of praise. Hence the the dinner, Mr. W. E. Garrard (Instructor), proceeded to give two Latin words on the tablets which record his great his Annual Report in which some items of interest regarding peals, “ Laus Deo,” ».«, " Praise be to God." The peals the Guild were noted :— were not only feats of skill by hand and eye and brain, “ He had pleasure in stating that they were in a satisfactory condition, although the past year had not been a very good one. they rang out God’s praise. They were not for self glorifi­ Since their last Annual Gathering they had lost by death a very cation, they were for the glory of the God and Saviour dear rriend and fellow member, Jarrold Hayward; four other Whom he loved and served. This was the secret of the members had left during the year, whilst two honorary and five wonderful change which he, with others, effected in the ordinary gaembers had been elected, making a total of twenty-six ringers. The Sunday ringing had been the most satisfactory part lowers and belfries of Britain and which has given to his of the years’ work, the quality of the ringing being very good, and work such a truly religious importance. In this Diocese the attendances of members regular and punctual. Owing to in particular he wrought a change which was nothing less illness near the Church, no practice was possible for over three than a moral and religious reformation. Abuses which months, which retarded progress both in the practice of more advanced method and in bringing their probationers to a state were not uncommon in old days, disappeared. Ringers of efficiency as ringers. This also had its effect financially as did their ordinary work as a piece of Chureh work ranking no steepleagc or fines were imposed during that period, and the at least as high as that of choirmen, reverently, and in funds of the Guild suffereu in consequence. Only one attempt order. They set themselves to learn the higher and for a Peal at St. Mary Abbotts was possible during the year, more diiiicult exercises of their art in the spirit of the this failing after ringing about half way owing to a change- course. They were more successful, however, at St. John’s, Master of their Guild. How then may this change be Waterloo Road, on April 24th, with a Peal of Double Norwich perpetuated, and still further extended among ringers who Court Bob Major. The other principal performances included have not yet come under its infiaence in the Diocese, or seven quarter peals, consisting of three Stedman Cators, three throughout the country ? Surely through the personal Kent Treble Bob Royal and one Double Norwich Caters. The Bells at the Parish Church had been rung on twenty-six efiorts of those of you who are ringers or who look forward occasions during the year for Royal Birthdays, Weddings, etc., to being so, and of others who have heard of Francis being eight less than the preceding year. Edward Robinson as a celebrated ringer, or who know Two tablets have recently been placed in the Belfry, recording him in his book "Am ong the Bells,” and ringers at the Peals rung in honour of the Coronation of His late Majesty King Edward VII. and His Majesty King George V. Both these Drayton will be helped in this as they pass through his lioi'ards were designed by Mr. J . Hayward and executed by memorial screen into the belfry under this inscription upon Mr. Dains. During the past year the Tower had been visited It: “ Laudatis Dominum in Sanctis Ejus,” »«., O praise by fifty-two Ringers from various parts of the country and one God in His holiness (Psalm cl. i.). from Australia.” Finally: Let us thank God for all our friend, by the The Chairman, in experessing his best thanks to the Guild, said, doubtless while some members were disappointed at the grace of God, was, as well as for all he was able to do. Let illness which prevented their ringing, he was certain that they us thank God for his stern sense of duty; for his self- were ever-ready to mak the self-sacrifice involved, and none denying, abstemious life; for his strong physique and robust would wish to do otherwise. He was glad they had a successful health, due, no doubt, to his abstemiousness; for his year, it was true they had lost a few men in the Guild, but they welcomed the younger members of it, as it was to them indomitable energy and powers of endurance; for his they must ultimately look to continue the work. Referring to kindliness and generosity ; above all for his strong religious the two boards which commemorated the Coronations, he trusted faith and devoted service to God and His Church. W e end, it might be a long while before it became necessary to place therefore, as we began, with a note of thanksgiving ; for you another in the Belfry. He begged to thank Mr. Garrard for all he had done by his kindness and efficient help in conducting will not forget that we began the service with the dedication and managing the Belfry, it ‘ was a consolation to know that of another ornament for the church— a processional cross, they had so many memb^s interested in this work. presented by two of your Drayton friends to Almighty God, The Rev. Harold Brown (Chaplain of the Guild)' duly pro­ as a thankoffering for His mercy. * Let that cross, as you posed the Toast of the “ The Visitors,” which was responded look upon it carried in procession, remind you of the banner to by Mr. T . Faulkner (Master of the Ancient Society of Co'IIege Youths), who said, on behalf of the Society which he repre­ under which, as Christ’s faithful soldiers and servants, we' sented :—He begged to thank those present for the hospitality are pledged to serve, and manfully to fight against sin, extended to he visitors. He noticed with interest the Vicar’s the world, and the devil. Let us learn to glory in the remarks with reference to the necessity of care for the younger cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, as the sign of our salvation, members of the Guild and also the exercise of self-sacrifice on behalf of the sick. He was certain that the objects of the Guild the pledge and means of the forgiveness of our sins, the made for true manliness of character, which was a point they power by which we can bear with patience any discipline must ever impress upon their younger members. He was glad of or trial with God, in his chastening love may lay upon us, the opportunity afforded him for a few remarks and wished after the example of Him by whose Cross and Passion, every success to the St. Mary Abbotts’ Guild. Mr. Daniels, speaking as an old member, begged to con­ God grant we may all be brought unto the glory of His gratulate the Guild upon the change-ringing accomplished, and Resurrection. expressed his warmest thanks to Mr. Garrard for the efficient manner in which he conducted the ringing. A r d l e ig h (Essex).— On Sunday evening, February and, a The Rev. C. S. Durham and Mr. Winney also reciprocated the quarter .peal of Kent Treble Bob Major (1152 chaiigeB). A. good wishes on behalf of the Visitors. Bacon, H .T . Pye, H. Bacon, W . Fenner (first quarter-peal in The remainder of the evening was spent in the usual jovial the method), E. Merchant, H. Evers, G. Polley, W. J. Schofield manner, many taking part in the entertainment which followed, (coQdnctor). ringers of 2, 6 and tenor belong to Colchester. under the presidency of the Rev. H- Brown- Selections on Feb. 15, igij. THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS RECORD. 63* handbell ringing, songs and music, etc., being continued until hoped his suggestion would fall on fertile ground. (Applause.) 11.0 p.m., when Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem (and I'he name of Mr. Franks, the captain of the Battle Band, much ehecring) brought the successful evening to a close. was coupled with the toast, and that gentleman in reply said the suggestion thrown out by Mr. Watson to increase tneir ring BATILE, SUSSEX. lo ten bells had made him more enthusiastic than ever. He sincerely hoped to see the ten bells. (Hear, hear.) As to their A very happy party assembled at the George Motel, When the ringing, they had done much during the past year and hooed to Battle Bellringcrs held their annual supper. do more next year. He felt as a momber of the Committe of Following the usual custom a merry peal of bells was first the County Association he held a certain responsibility, and rung on the fine ring in the Parish Church. should try and give a good account of himself. He had been At the supper table the company was presided over by the ably assisted in his work by other members of the band. Mr. Dean (the Rev. li. R. Currie), supported by his warden (Mr. Franks spoke of the Salehurst ringi;rs in terms of praise, and in R. B. Allwork), and Messrs. Chas. Martin, Albion Thorpe, conclusion, heartily thanked the subsribers for their excellent J. Hok, J. Soan, and G. A. Thorpe. There wiere also present support. Messrs. Walter Franks (captain), W. J. Thomas, J. 6mden, P. Carter, A. Rideut, J. Thomas and F. Mathis (Battle); Watson (secretary of the County Association), Medhurst, F. A. NEWS FROM THE ANTIPODES. Kennett, W. Alcock, S. Smith C. Smith, H. Denman, H. •RINGERS IN WEST AUSTRALIA. Watford, W. Wiggins (Christ Church, St. Leonards); E .Cruse, Thds. Muzzelle, J . H. Reeves, C. Stapley, F. ICdwards, W. Mr. A. Parker writes from Perth, \V..\. :—“ We are pro­ Beney, P. Butler and T. Hoad. gressing very satisfactorily in change-ringing and have just got After an excellent repast the loyal toast was honoured, and on to Grandsire Triples, both on hand bells and church bells. then Mr. Chas. Martin gave the toast of the “ Clergy and I also might mention, we play at ringers proper; we thoroughly Churchwardens,” to which Dean Currie responded. enjoy ourselves in various ways as the ringers do at home, Mr. Watson, a prominent county ringer, propoised the “ Battle which all tends to make the art more attractive and interesting. Bellringors.” They were happy to be witho their friends at On Boxing Day (26/12/12) we had a good day’s pleasure on Battle that evening and also pleased they had been to ring the the Swan river by motor launch and, thanks to the generoisity grand old bells of their town. Battle, he believed, prided itself of the Cathedral Chapter, we were well in a position to cater on its bells. They had not much to be proud of in Sussex in for the inner man, and as it was a very hot day, well, we took regard to bells. They had to go to the W est country— ^particularly that we thought we might want, but its very soon out of one in Exeter—where the tenor was heavier and they got more music again in Australia and, all being well, next Saturday evening we and tone out of the bells in consequence. But they had some have a spread in view at the invitation of the Dean, who, I three or four fine rings in the country, and if he were asked am very pleased tosay, takes a great interest in Ringing and which was one of the three best rings he would certainly say Ringers; but we do not share the pleasure and advantage of Battle. (Applause.) With regard to the belfry, he observed, if the ringers in old England, of visiting a neighbouring tower, one of their local resident princes would like to have his memory for this is the only peal in the state of Western Australia. perpetuated he would do well to add two new trebles to the ring “ The B ell News," post free, is. 8d . per quarter, of eight and then Battle would have the finest ring in Sussex. jLoua applause.) The cost would only be about ;^150, and he 6s. 6d. per year

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THE SURPRISE METHODS. both of Royal and Maximus, were quite as unsatisfactory as our own example of Superlative, and fully proved the extension an (Contributed by W illiam Snowdon, Past President of the impossible one. Yorkshire Association.) May we here add in favour of the College Youths figures, that we consider them a much better approach to London Major, C h a p t e r H I. [Continued.) than wasShipway’s Superlative Royal to its Major; nevertheless when all is said, it is only an approach, a real London Royal, Coming at last to London Royal, it appears that not until with correct lead-ends, being an impossibility ; a fact which will quite recently had any baud arisen possessed of the necessary be acknowledged by all unbiassed experts. The same, of course, grit and pluck for attempting such a difficult task. with Maximus. However, in due time this was CM tain to come about; more especially in these days of great performances. Hence it is not astonishing to find the College Youths with their old pluck and courage, setting themselves to work. They would appear to THE WARWICKSHIRE GUILD. have asked Mr. Gabriel Lindoff, of Dublin, one of their members presumably, to furnish them with the figures of a treble lead, On Saturday, February 8th, a party of the Stoke and together with the calling of a suitable peal; and on these points Allesley branches of the above Guild paid a visit to he seems to have obligingly met them. Following this up, the Berkesweli, and a most enjoyable time was spent. B y the peal became an accomplished fact in the fall of 1907. "Then was there war in the gates "— a veritable ‘ battle royal ” courtesy of the Rev. H. C. A. Back, m a .. Vice-president of — carried on in the columns of “T h e B e l l N e w s .” This was in the Guild, the bells were at the disposal of the visitors reality ouite a healthy commotion, inasmuch as it turned on the during the afternoon and evening. Mr. Allan James, the vary question in which we are interesting ourselves, viz., on the leader of the local ringers, having everything in readiness, extension of the treble-leads of Surprise Methods, especially that the visitors rang four 720s of Minor, two 720s of Plain of London, which bad to come up sooner or later for settlement. Bob, one 720 of Double Oxford Bob Minor, one 720 of The only weak place in the attack of the enemy is cleverly Oxford Treble Bob Minor, and several short touches of pointed out by the cynic, who stated that oaa or more of the critics had arrangements of their own, and, had any other treble- Bob Minor and Grandsire Doubles, conducted by Mess:s. lead been chosen, a similar wail would have gone up from the C. Freeman, J. H. White, W. H. Brunsdon, and A. other disappointed ones. Even so, but is not this human after Roberts. The ringers taking part were A. James, H. all, and, generally, out of honest opposition good makes its Kettle, M. Harris, W. Price, C. J. Hu-jt, C. Freeman, W. appearance. As a^result, and with good hopes ot a settlement, T. Cox, J. H. White, W. H. Brunsdon, and A. Roberts. the extended figures were brought before the Central Council in Mr. Allan James has rung bis first 720 of Minor on bis 1908, when it was agreed that London could not be extended satisfactorily beyond the Major. To prevent any misunder­ own bells and also having recently joined the most noble standing in the matter of appreciation, a very large number of order of Benedicts, received the congratulations of the peal-points were awarded to this very fine and unique perfor­ visitors, and the writer of these lines hopes the object of mance, the title of which was left to the College Youths to settle this visit may bear fruit, and that ringing may reach a for themselves. higher level than is at present maintained in this district. This unfortunately seems to have been somewhat distasteful to our friends the " Ancients,” who doubtless felt that the performance had been announced as London Royal, and that good, bad, or indifferent, London Royal it should remain ; the THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. more so since—they would probably argue— any other figures would have proved no easier to ring. Anyhow the Society (R o c h d a l e B r a n c h M e e t i n g .) booked it as London Royal, but whether they added a copy of the treble lead we know not, but we sincerely hope they did, if The monthly meeting of this branch was held at Mila- only for future reference. • row on Saturday last, about 30 members attending from The following is the announcement as given in “ T h e B e l l Rochdale Parish, St. Albans, Balderstone, Newhey, N e w s .” Moorside, Glodwick, Oldham Parish, Middleton, Whit­ On Monday, November iith, 1907, in 3 Hours and 38 Minutes, worth, Todmorden, and the local band. At the business At the Church of St. Dunstan, Stepney, meeting, presided over by the Rev. H. T. Wright, two A PEAL OF LONDON SURPRISE ROYAL new members were elected. Todmorden was selected for the place of next meering. 5040 CH AN GES. Tenor 31 cwt. After the usual votes of thanks had been passed, the bells William Truss...... Treble. Henry G. Miles ...... 6. were kept going till nine o’clock iu Kent Treble Bob Henry Hodgetls ...... 2. William E. Garrard ... 7. Minor, Grandsire Triples, and Kent Treble Bob Major. Hubert Eden...... 3. Alfred B. Peck ...... 8. George N. Price ...... 4. Henry R. Newton ... 9- Frederick W. Brinklow 5. John W. Golding ...Tenor. Composed by G. Lindoff, and Conducted by George N. Price. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND If the College Youths had seen their way to take the hint of LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. of the Council, they might have consoled themselves with the philosophy of our national poet (not our old friend Laughton W althamstow — On Sunday, February 9th, after Evensong this time!) who left us the ever enduring reminder, when at sea at St. Mary’s Church, 1263 Stedma’n Caters, in 49 mins. J. H. in the troubles of nomenclature, of Wilkins, F. Rumens, H. Rumens, C. T. Coles (conductor), *N, “ That which we call the rose Tomlinson, J C. Adams, *F. G. Tegg, J. Armstrong, F. C. By another name would smell as sw eet! ” Maynard, R. Maynard, sen *First quarter-peal on ten bells. We regret to state that all along we found ourselves joining in the condemnation of the figuies. We did not do so without Stourbwdge (Worcestershire).-On Monday, December asrd, thought or expenditure of energy, for at the time of " the war ” at St. Thomas’s Church, with the bells oiuffled as a mark of we built up treble-leads of our own on the rule already laid respect to the late Mrs. Newland, mother of the Vicar of St. down, viz , “reproduce the characteristic position of a l l the Thomas’s, who was buried that day, 504 Bob Triples. D. places as correctly as you can, and supplement them with others Heathcoth, W. A. Pugh, T. Heathcock, G. H. Pagett con­ (as few as possible) to secure the correct lead euds.” These, ductor), A. W. Dodd, J. Smith, W. Hand, t'eb. 15 1913 fHB B&LL NEWS RlKdSMS' ItBCbiD. 633

PETROCKSTOWE BELLS, DEVON. LONDON COUNTY ASSOCIATION.

T h e R e o p e n in g . A n n u a l M e e t i n g . On Shrove Tuesday the bells were re-opened after having A very successful meeting of this Association was held been silent for se\8. a' months owing to the unsafe con­ on Saturday, Feb. 8. The towers of St. Andrew and St. dition oi the fiinework. The new work has been satis­ Sepulchre, Holborn, were open during the afternoon, aod factorily carried out by Messrs. Harry Stokes and Son, of the bells were kept going till tea-time. Tea, to which Woodbury. The contract was to provide a new treble forty-two members sat down, being disposed of, four new bel), recast the tenor, and to rehang the peal on an iron members were elected. The concert balance sheet was framework for / 1 9 3 22s. Some extras brought the amount presented and shewed a balance of iis . 4d. The secretary up to just over ;^2oo. The inscriptions on the bells are:— j read his report for the year which proved most satisfactory. 1.— To the glory of God. Charles, 22nd Baron Clinton, The two districts were making progress, and good feeling patron ; W. E. Crosse-Crosse, Rector ; T. Brooks, J. existed throughout the society. During the year twenty Duity, wardens, 1 9 1 3 . Mears and Stainbak, Lond. new members were elected, an increase of six on the 2, 3, and 4 .— j.P , 1806, with three crowns. previous year. Death had removed several members 5.— J.P., 1810, with three crowns. including Matthew Wood, William Cooter, James Pettit, 6.— James Messenger, Rector, J.P.F., i8o6, also with Arthur Jacob, and Jarrold Hayward. The rule book had three crowns and two French medallions. been thoroughly revised and brought up-to-date and con­ The letters J.P. are the initials of James Pennington, siderable matter of interest added. The balance sheet the famous bell founder of Stoke Climsland. Up to the which showed a balance of iis . 6d. in the treasurer’s day of opening some ;^i50 had been raised, and the result hands was considered satisfactory. During the year, of a big effort on that day was to increase that amount by nineteen peals have been rung in eight methods, eight i f 2 4 . conductors and seventy-one members taking part. As About mid-day the-regular ringers opened with a very officers, Mr. T. H. TafFender was elected Master, Mr. T. J. creditable peal, and during the afternoon bands of ringers Hardy re elected Hon. Secretary, Mr. W. G. Matthews, from the parishes of Black Torriagton, Bow Buckland Treasurer, Mr. F. Wells, Senior Steward, Mr. G. M. Filleigh, Dolton, and Shebbear rendered some excellent Kilby, Junior Steward, Messrs. R. A. Daniell and T. H. samples of the art. A free lunch was provided for the Taflender were elected Trustees. The meeting closed liogers by the wardens, Messrs. T. Brooks and J. Dufty, with a vote of thanks to the outgoing officers, and to the in the Reading Room. At 3 p.m. the dedication service incumbents of the two churches for the use of their bells was held. The visiting clergy included the Archdeacon during the afternoon. The rest of the evening was spent of Exeter (the Ven. F. A. Sanders) and the Revs. F. E. in handbell ringing and harmony. Tones (Rural Dean), T. E. Fox (Shebbear), E. J. Jefirey (Merton), T. Hurst (Shepwash), R. Burkitt (Langtree), and H. D. Pollock (Little Torrington). A CORRECTION. The office of dedication was solemnised by the Ven. Archdeacon, who afterwards gave a most appropriate dis­ To tht Editor. course on the text i Cor. ix, 16. The|Rector, the Rev. W. S ir,— With reference to the peal recently rung at Birling, E. Crosse-Crosse, read the prayers, and I he Rural Dean the lesson. There was a crowded congregation. The Kent, will you allow me to make a correction to the footnote. The reason I put “ first psal on the bells ” was that I Right Hon. Lord Clinton, the Patron of the living, and thought it the best means of getting information. I had Lady Clinton were among those present. After the service the Archdeacon joined the ringers searched the Kent County records, and found nothing had been recorded, and there was no one at Birling to enlighten and rang the tenor in one of the touches. Tea was pro­ me. However, Mr. Geo. Lucas very kindly came over to vided In tjie schoolroom at 4 p.m., a feature of which was St. John’s this morning, and supplied the long wished for a cake, beautifully iced, made and given by Mrs. Crosse- information. He conducted the first peal on Birling bells, Grosse, which realised in a competition. Kent Treble Bob Major, for the Middlesex Association. An excellent concert was then rendered in the school­ So the footnote should read :— Second peal on the bells, room, many of the Items bringing encores. first in the method, and first by this Association on th e. The day was brought to a close by a cofiee supper pro­ bells. I wish again to thank Mr. Lucas for the trouble he vided in the Reading Room. The whole of the arrange­ took in coming to St. John.s.— Yours, etc., ments proved successful, and the Committee are to be 16 Harefield Road, F. W. Richardson. congratulated on having established a record in the way Brockley, S.E. of takings in one day, in this parish. The church of Petrockstowe has been long recognised as one of the Feb. 2nd, 1913. prettiest in North Devon, and this improvement in the bells will make it even more attractive. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION.

M e o p h a m .— On Saturday,‘Febtaary 8th. 720 Plain Bob. P. A8hen<)en, B. Owen, J. Buries. G. Jones, H Holden, F. Mitchell THE CHARLES’ PAROCHIAL SOCIETY. (conductor). First 730 Minor bv B. Owen. Also 720 in the same method. H. Argent, B. Owen, E. A. C. Owen, G. Jones, P ly m o u th .— On Sunday, February 8th, for evening service at H. Holden (condactor), F. Mitchell. First as conductor by H. Charles’ Church, a qaarter-peal of Grandsire Caters (1259 Holden, and rung as a farewell to E. A, C. Owen, who is shortly changes). T. Westcott, E. W. Marsh (conductor), W. Hooper, going to Canada. Messrs. Argaot. Barits, Jones and Mitchell R. Hornbrook, W. H, Marsh, W. Hornbrook, W. G. Hiscott, bail from Milton, and wish to thank the Meopha mband and G, R. Stroud, F. Hockaday. F. Purse. First quarter-peal by Mr. and Mrs, Holden for so kindly entertaining them to tea and ringer of treble, and first with a bob bell by rioger of 3rd. supper. 634 tHM; B E L L a n d BLli^GiSRS' RECORD. Feb. ts, iQij.

The Jasper Snowdon Series. Peal Taiblets. ROPE-SIGHT. is. 6d., sixth ed.; 150 pages; treats Plain Bob; M A R B L E T T E is the only satisfactory and lasting commences on three bells. material for Peal Tablets. Read these few extracts from Tes­ timonials, which w ere quite unsolicited .— GftANDSIRE, as. 6d. ; second ed ,; 264 pages; commences on five bells; complete with the Charts of W . H, T hom pson , E s q , “ I am pleased to be etc. able to inform yoa that STANDARD METHODS. 2S. 6d.; fifth ed .; revis3d; Diagrams everyone who has seen it alone is. 6d.; 41 pages; Letterpress alone is. 6d,; 100 pages. is very pleased with it. STEDMAN. as. 6d.; 275 pages, b y the Rev. C. D. P. D a v ie s , M.A., The Lord Bishop of Ro< with an appendix b y S ir A r t b o r H b y w o o d , Bart., etc.. etc. Chester, who dedicated it TREBLE BOB. Part I. is. 6d ; second ed.; with appendix ; 108 on Thursday last, ex­ closely printed pages. Part II .suited for Condactors only ; pressed bis great admira­ very scarce; as. i}d ; 236 pages. tion of it." DOUBLE NORWICH C.B. Major. At present oot of print. " I am very pleased to inform yon that the tablet SURPRISE PEALS, Cambridge, Superlative and London; supplied gives every satis­ compiling. faction. The Mayor of All post free, on receipt of postal order; from Ludlow is very] pleased that this work [was en­ WM. SNOWDON, 24, Springfield Mount, Leeds. trusted to you." “ .I must say that the tablet gives every satis* SIR ARTHUR HEYWOOD’S WORK. faction, everyone being very pleased wiih the r n u F F I E L D : A M o s ic a l M i t b o d roK 8, 10, and style of writing and the ■*-' IIBILU.___ ABco L Bcradtheet oontainlng fnll dhaoilou lot rioKiiii! the above way in which it is set oat. hay ba obtaloed, n a lli, bom S ii Akth d i Hitw o o s, Bakt., Daffiald, Detby- Thanking you for yo6r The pamptalet on tbia meihod !• now am of print.) promptness in same." The B ell News sa y s : M USIC specially arranged in m ss, (if not in print) to snit " Marblette is practically almost Miy nnmber of ringers and bells. Terms, etc. ______impervious to decay. It on application from WM. GORDON, 44, C eltic Street, Web^ never wears out. The invention of the material and the scien­ Lams,. Stookpokt. tific method of lettering falls little short of the marvellous.” Send for particulars and designs to . < The Sole Manufacturers— C A S P A R & MEe-tabllahed IT60. Co.. ‘ 3 3 , King’s Road, Loadon, N.W. Also Makers of ■•mortal BnuMOi, Itainod a i a n W ln d o v i and TabUt W w k o f a M if JOHN NICOLL, doiorlption.

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IMPORTANT NOTICES. Mr. Doran, in one of his happiest moods, compUmented the donor, and trusted the company woulde all t^rn up Will correspondents please note that all communications for again next year (Mr. Lebbon included). Mr. Doiran is insertion in “ T h e B e l l N e w s ” should be addressed to “ T h e always amusing with his Suflolk dialect and self-cojned Editor, ‘ T h e B e l l N e w s ,’ i , Selbome Road, Walthamstow." In the past some have been addressed to the Publishers, thus words, which causes even the most stolid cheeks to expand being delayed, and not reaching us till too late for insertion in like a concertina. Bravo, William ! the current issue. Through the rain and darkness we again moved to the All business communications sbonld be addressed to " Mr. belfry, where everyone, including the locals, had a chance Geo. Carter, i, Selbome Road, Walthamstow," of doing their best. But how quickly the moments fied! Notices of auy kind, to ensure insertion in the current issue Soon were eyes directed to the clock, and the time of should reach us not later than, first post on Thursday morning departing trains considered. Fortunately, or otherwfse, Unless this is done we cannot insert them till the following week we had all left our umbrellas with the landlord of " The “ T h e B e l l N e w s " will be sent to any address in the United Maypole,” and so had to worry him again. But he to. k Kingdom for is. 8d. per quarter, or 6s. 6d. per year. it ail as part of his business, and hoped to see us in better Many correspondents when;sending copy write a note asking weather. Whether or no, t»e Shall not remain ungrateful. for insertion. This means that they have to pay id. for postage The winter winds will pass away, and once more give There ia no need for this j if the copy is put in an unsealed en­ place to the soft zephyrs that sport among the tender velope, with just the name of the sender, we shall understand, leaves and blossoms of spring; that now dark line o{ and a stamp will be sufficient. But the envelope must be endorsed " News copy only.” Hainault Forest will again change into the splendours of summer. Tben shall we hope to see the Wanstead ringers again, and join in the universal praise by the ringing of our tuneful bells, whose voices honour the firm of Mears and. Stainbank, and glorify the Great Creator. When we get SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1913. the additional two bells, for which the frame has been built, the ringers of Cbigwell Row will be justly proud of their peal, which will rank among the finest in the county VISIT TO CHIGWELL. of Essex. Our Wanstead friends are not so fortunate. The Wanstead Society, despite the bad weather, the They have a poor peal bl bells, in fact— delay and infrequency of trains, the Insurance Act, and W hen first I heard the Wanstead chime, a thousand other ills to which flesh {is heii, paid a visit Methought it must be dinner-ttme, to the above place on a recent Saturday. Amongst the Low setting was the sun; company were Messrs. Lebbon (Sec.), Marks, sen. and Upou my seases there did steal ju D ., Cornell, Rumens (Dist. Sec.), and three veterans, A craving for another meal, Messrs. Sam Sharpe, Wm. Doran, and T. Newman, who But then I dined at one. all looked as fresh as the rain-drops that trickled down their furrowed brows, ready as ever to be at the bell-rope and ply the magic dance of figures. The writer was early on the road to meet them with a Site m stvatfoU*. welcome to the belfry he had put in order for the occasion. Here for an hour or so each ringer had the opportunity THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. oi choosing his favourite methods. Unfortunately we On Thursday, J a tm r i 30,1913, in Two B o w l and Fiftv-tix Uumtes, missed one in number for the Surprises. Had Harry At tbb Cbdrcb or St, Nicholas, DBPTroRD, S.E., Torble come all would have been well. A capital 720 of A PEAL OP QRaNDSIRB TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; Oxford Treble Bob was scored by Messrs. Lebbon, Sharpe, H o lt's Okigikal. Tenor ao cwt. i qr. i lb. Doran, Marks, sen., Margetson, and Marks, jun., who Wm. Wbatbb«stonb ..T ttb k , T b o m a s H aw k ih s •• |- conducted. TBOMAS G. DBAIi .. .. 2. JosBPB L a w ...... D. An adjournment was then made for tea at the “ May­ Isaac Gborgb Sbadb .. 3. G b o b o b H , D a v m b s . . pole,’’ where the landlord, a son of an old ringer (Reeves) F b b d x , W h. Ricbardsom 4. A l b b k t I a m b s F o b d . . having inherited from his grandsires a prejudice for bells Conducted by Frbdbrick W illiam Ricbardsob. and ringers, did everything in bis best style for our com­ Rnng after meetiog short for Stedman, and as a compliment to the fort in the way of a cosy room, a roasting lire, piano, and Vicar, the Rev. Arthnr Hart, on bis completing eleven years ministry in Deptford. such a table of provender that footballers never get, I warrant, when they seek his assistance and accommo­ dation. I am afraid his purse or till was not materially strengthened by our visit. But in the long run he will THE ANCIENT SOCIETY OF COLLEGE YOUTHS. win his medals, for we shall patronise him again. On Saturday, Fibrmry i, 1913, in Three Hours out Ttmtv-five M im ta, At the conclusion of tea, Mr. Lebbon told us that the At tbb Cburcb ov St. Dubstam. Stbfhby, E., day was the anniversary of bis birth and wedding days A PE A L O F STEDMAN CATERS, 5007 CHANQES. (two very important events in a man’s career through this Tenor 31 cwt. in D. vale of tears), and that, if we saw no just cause or im* Hbmrv Sfrihqalii .. ,.T r M » . William Tbuss ...... 6. pediment he intended to defray the expenses. Needless W il l ia m T an m br . . . . 2. S a m d b l Jo yc b ...... 7. to say there was n o impediment. Whether this was E dwim G ib b s ...... 3. T b o h a s H . T a b f b n d b r . . 8. known to anyone beforehand cannot be determined, but Hbrbrrt L angdon . . .. 4. Emanubl H a ll ...... 9. Jambs Scbolbs ...... Alfred Pbcb ...... Teno*, certainly the landlord's joints seemed to have an especial s- Composed by J. H. Barbbti, and Condncted by H. Sfringall. flavour and quickly vanished. Things do often taste Rung Es a birthday compliment to Mr. Tanner, who attained bis better when you get them free of cost. At least that is 64th year a few dass prevloos. It was also 33 years since Mr. Taooer my experience. rang a paal. 636 fits b£Ll itiWs ^ii^GERS' k£CdR 5 . Feb. 15,1913.

THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND THE CGLERNE, WILTS. LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. THE B*.TH and WELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Satm io). February i, 1913. tn Four B oun catd Seventen ttiH»tes, On Saturday, January 25,1913, in Two Hours and Fifty-6ve Minutes, A x T B i C a t b b o r a i. C a c s c B o f S t . S a vio o b, S o o t b w a b k , A t zbb CaoRca of S t . Jo bn x a u Baptist, A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAXIMUS, 5088 CHANGES; A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; iM TBB K e n t V a m a t io m . Tenor 50 cwt. H o l t ' s T b n -P a r t . Tenor 18 cwt. W il l ia m I- N d d d s . . .TrtbU. John H . C b b b s m a n . . .. T bo m as R o b b b t s * .. ..Treble. H oracb D , T aylo r . . . . 5, borgb y b R b o b b n S a n d b b s . . G R. P .. .. . 2. .. 8. F b a n cis W, C ah n in g s .. 2, C b a b l b s W^ B b l l ...... 6, JoBN S. G o l d s m it h * . 3 < •K b it h H a r t ...... 9. GBORGR jA N B S f...... 3, W il l ia m J, P r e s c o t t . . 7. A l f r e d W . G r im e s .. Isaac G Sbadb.. .. • 4 > . . 10: T b o m a s H o g b f l b s b . . . . 4, L c t b b r S m i x b ...... Tenor. Bbrtbam P rbwbtt .. . 5. E b n b s t Pyb ...... I I . C b a r l b s T. C o l e s *.. . 6. W il l ia m Py* ...... Tenor. Condacted by C b a r l r s W, B b l l , Composed by A b t b d r K n ig h t s , and Condacted by W il l ia m F y b . First peal of Triples. fFirst peal. *First peal of Mazimos. WEDNESBURY, STAFFORDSHIRE. SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD AND THE DUDLEY AND DISTRICT GUILD. ^V0»ittce0» On Monday, January 37,1913, in Two Sours and Fijty-six Minutes, MANCHESTER.—THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. A t TBB C b u b c b of S t . P a o l , W ood G b b b n , 0 » Tht^eiay, Immarv 33, 1913, tt Two Hows and Pifty-e^ht Minutes, A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; A t TBB CaoRCa o f S t , Jo b n , D b a n s s a i b , T b (;bstam s' F odr-P arx, Tenor 17 cwt. j qrs, 17 lb s, A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES. H o r ace B b l c b b r .. ..Treble, T bo m as H d g b b s S< C h r is t o p b b r W a l l a ib r . . 3, T h o m as B i l l 6. Harrv Chapmah .. ..T reb le Habbv W asbbbook .. .. 5. A l b b r t E . B l o n d b l l W il l ia m F is b b r WiLUAM Holbrook .. .. 2. W il l ia m C o o pbr...... 6. T b o m a b j . E lto n *T b o m a s Ju s t ic e .. Tmor. W a l ib b B r o w n ...... 3. Tbomas Boitbill .. .. 7. I*B. W m . W a sb b r o o b , sbh . 4. Ricbabd Nbwton .. .. TeHor, Conducted by W il l ia m F i s b b r , Composed and Conducted by } a s . W . W a s b b b o o x . s b m . ‘First peal of Stedman Triples. Rung on the occasion of the annual parochial tea. This is C. Wallater's soth peal. WARRINGTON.—THE CHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. TIPTON, STAFFORDSHIRE. 6 h Friday, January 34, 1913,»» Three Hours and Five Minutes, SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD AND A t t b k C b d r c b o f S t . P a o l , THE DUDLEY AND DISTRICT GUILD, A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; On Tuesday, January 28, 1913, in Two Hours and Ferty-four Minutes, Being 730 each o{ Oxford and Kent Treble Bob. St. Clement’s Bob, At TBB Parish Chdbcb, Dooble Oxford Bob, Oxford Bob, Double Bob, and Plain Bob, A PBAL OP BOB MAJOR, S040 CHANGES. Tenor 14 cwt. Tenor 12 cwt. Jaubs J. W ilsoh .. ..Treble. G bo r g b R N b w t o n . . 4 - jBisB SCRBBN ...... Treble. A l b b r t E. B l o m d s l l . . 3. WauAM B ib b v ...... 2, E dw in H . L a w is . . 5. A b t b o r B a k b b ...... 2, *T b o m a s H i l l . . . . G. R k v . a . T. B b ss t o n . . 3. H bm ry W , W il d e ..T tn o r. W il l ia m R o ck S m a ll . . 3. B bnjam im G o d g b . . . . 7, Condncted by E . H. L b w is . T b o m a s H d g b k s . . . . 4. J o b n G oo dm an , jo n . . ,,T m or. First peal on the bells, which were hang in 1840. Rung on the Eve Composed by H . H u b b a r d , and St. Paul’s Day. Conducted by Jo b n G oodm an, iu n , *First peal of Bob Major, Rang on the occasion of tha Vicar's RVE; SUSSEX. Bible Class Annual Social. THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. (The Romney Marsh and District Guild). HIGH WYCOMBE. 0 » Frtiay, January 2 4 ,1 9 13 , in Two Hours and Fifty-eight M '.nuUs, THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD, Ax TBB Cborch o f S t , M a r y , (East Berks, and South Backs. Branch.) A PEAL OF GRANDSIRB TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGbS, On Wednesim, January 39, *913, in Three Hours a»i Thirty Minutes, TBB C b u r c b o f A l l S ain c s, Tenor ig cwt. 37 lb. As A PEAL OF SIEDMAN CATERS, 5019 CHANGES. P la c iv A L F . G i l b s * (age 16} Treble , V iv ia n D . L a w r b n c b . . 5 - H a r o ld F, C obon 3. JOSRPB B. B b n n b t t . . .. 6. Tenor 33 cwi. in C sharp. A l f b b d Jo bn so n 3. G b o r g b B il l b n m b s s .. . . - 7 F b e d H a v b s ...... Treble. OBN G r an sbo r y . . . . 6. C b a r l b s P r ic e , 4. G il b e r t J. Y o o h g s . . ..T ttm , JohnC. Tbuss ...... 2. OBN E v a n s ...... 7. Composed by the R b v . C. D. P. Davics, and W il l ia m H , F d s s e l l .. 3. AMBs W . W il k in s . . . . 8. Londncted by G b o r g b B il l s n n b s s . Ricbard Bdcbland .. .. 4 - )b n }am in P a g b . . . . Rnne on the vigil o f the Festival of tha Conversion of St. Paul, and Gborgb F, Williams .. 5. R a l p h C o l b s . . . , , , Tenor, on the 38th anniversary of theesiablisbmentof the Sassex Association. Composed by F r b o H a y e s, and Condacted by fosN E v a n s. It .was also rung as a birthday compliment to Mr. C. Price, the esteemed verger, to whom the band tendered hearty congratulations. *First peal of Caters as Conductor. Rung to celebrate the coming 'First peal and first attempt, and elect^ a member of the Association of age of Miss A . E. Evans, second daughter of the conductor. previous to starting. Mr. A, Johnson comes from Appledore; the rest ate Bye ringers. W ollaston (Worcestershire).—At St, James's Charcb, on January 7th, with the bells muifledi after the funeral of the P lymouth.— On Sunday, February and, for evening service late Vicar, the Rev, G, Gilbanks, at which the Lord Bishop of at Cbatles’ Church, a quarter-peal of Grandaire Triples, in 48 Worcester officiated, 720 Bob Minor, C, Richards, J, Parsons, IU108. Captain C. F. Jerram, K.M.L i., R Dobsdo, W Horobrook, T, Parsons, F. Brace, W. Bretherton, G. H. Pagett (con­ F Hockaday, W. G. Hiscott, E. W. Marsh, W. H. Marsh, F, ductor). Deceased was the first Vicar appointed to the above Parse, Conducted by £. W. Marsh. First quarter-peal for Church, served as Vicar for fifty years, and was in bis noger of( rebie. S6tb year. ii-eb. 15. *9 i 5- fH B iiELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ kfiCORD. 637

COSELEY, STAFFORDSHIRE. SADDINGTON, LEICESTERSHIRE. SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION, Oh Wcinetiay, Janmry 2 9 ,1913, i» Three Hours ani Eight Mi»»Us, On Satwday, February 1, 1913, in Two Hours and Ihirtv-eight Minutes, A t t h e F a b is b Cbubsb, A t tbb Chorcb of St. Hblrn, A PEAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5024 CHANOES. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE DOUBLES, $040 CHANGES ; Tenor 11 cwt. in G. Being forty-two 6-scores called difiereotly. Tenor cwt. Gsobgr Hdgbes .. ..Treble, B en jam in G o o g b . . . . s- W alter Walpole .. ..Treble. Albbrt M orion ...... 3. W a l t e b M a ssr v ..... 2. }B8SE SCBBBN ...... 6. E r n b s i M o r r is...... a. F rbd S t a n if o r t b . . 5. E d g a s M a b l o w * . . . . 3. joSBPB FADLKNBR .. .. 7. A l f r e d B r y a n t ...... Ttnor. A l b e r t £ . B l u n d r l l 4. Alfred D avies ...... Tenor. Conducted by Ebnbst Morris. Composed by Gabribl Liddow, and First peal on the bells. First peal by the treble, 3rd, and tenor Conducted by Alvrbd Davies. ringers, who belong to Saddington, First peal on five balls by F, 'First peal of Bob Major. Rnng after meeting short for Kent Stanifcrtb, wbo belongs to Kibworth. The conductor bails from Treble Bob. St. Margaret’s, Leicestsr. STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. OXHEY, HERTS. (C.E.M.S. PEAL.) THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION, On Thursday, January 30,1913, in Three Hours On Saturday, February i, 1913, in Two Hours and Fifty-three Minutes, At ibk Parish Cborcb, A t tbb Parish Chdrch, A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANOES; A PEAL OF BRISTOL SURPRISE MAJOR, Parker's One-Part, Tenor 21 cwt. 5056 CHANGES Tenor 8 cwt. i qr. lbs, Robret W. W atts* ..Treble. A l b b r t W r ig h t . . . . 5. \^illib Koogbton .. ..Treble, E. Maurioe Atkins .. .. W ill ia m H a l e ...... a. H d b BRT SCRIVINS . . . . 6. Tbomar L. Simmons .. a. William Hudgetts .. .. 6. W iLUAM H a stin o s . . . . 3. *Edward P a o l ...... 7. Franb T. Martin .. .. 3. HobbrtEdbn ...... 7, Harbv Smith ...... 4. W illiam Ireland .. ..Tenor. Gborgb N. Price .. .. 4. Maorice F. R. H ib b b r t ..Tenor, Conducted by Albrbi Wbighi. Composed by C. H. H attbrslby, rnd 'First peal, The ringers of the and, jtb, and tenor are fron Condncted by Hobbrt Eden. Painswick; the rest from Stroad. 'First peal in the method Rnng in honour of the wedding of Mr. C. N, Leman, one of the local company, which took place at Stoke DARLEY DALE, DERBYSHIRE. Poges on the above date. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. On Saturiay, Pebntary i, 1913, m Three Hours ani Two Minutes, WALSALL, STAFFORDSHIRE. ^T TBR CBQRCH of St. HRLBN, SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD. A PEAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES. On Saturday, February i, 1913, in Thru Hours and T m Minutes, Tenor 17 cwt. A T t b b C b d r c h o f S t . M a t i b b w , Thomas W hite ...... Treble. W illiam Taylor .. .. 5. A PEAL OF STEDMAN CATERS, 5017 CHANGES. Boob Grrgorv...... a.. Edwin Blacrwall .. .. 6. Teno(^24Cwt. Hbnbv Gregorv .. 3. John W . Debbysbirk • • 7* Jambs L. Wrigbt .. .. 4. 'Alfred C. W rigbt.. ..Tenor, Cbristofbbr Hics.. ..Treble. 'W il l ia m A . C oopbr . . 6. G b o r g b P e a t b ...... a. W il l ia m T. PowBLL.. ,, 7. Composed by F. H op go od, and Condncted by A l f r e d C. W r ig h t . C h r isto p h er W a l l a t b r . . 3. 'B en jam in G odgh . . . . 8. 'First peal in the method, and first peal as conductor. E d g a B T . S m ith . . . . 4 T h o m as I. Eltoh .. .. 9, John C . A d a m s .. .. ., 5. 'Thomas Josiicb...... Tenor. KELSALE, SUFFOLK. Composed by John Caribr, and Conducted by Thomas J. E lton, THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. 'First peal of Siedman Caters. Rung on the vigil of the Parificatioo On SalMday, February i, 1913, in Thru Hours ani Two Mitmtes, of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A t t b b C b d b c b o f S t . P b t b r , A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5056 CHAMQES; MONEWDEN. SUFFOLK. In the Oxford Variation. Tenor i6| cwt. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. Allan F. Bailby . . .. Treble, F r e d b b ic k W . B a il b y . . 5. C* Saturday, February i, 1913, in Two Hours and Thirty-six Minuttt, E rm esx s . Bailey .. .. 2. H b n r y P h il l ip s ...... 6. A t t h e C h o rch o f S t . M ar y Charlbs F. Bailry .. .. 3. Jam es M. B a ilb y .. .. 7. Edgar H. Bailey .. .. 4. George Hardy ...... Tenor, A PEAL OF PLAIN MINOR, 3940 C»ANGES; Composed by R o b in so n , and Conducted by C h a s. F. B a ilb v . Being 720 each of Hereward Bob, Doiible Conrf, College Single Reverse, Doable Oxford, St. Clements Bob, Oxford Bob, and Plain The condactor has now called a peal on every bell in this tower. Bob. Tenor 6 cwt, HADLEY. Jambs W. Lee ...... Treble. W illiam Wigbtmah .. .. 4. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCUTION AND LONDON Lbslib C. Wiobiman .. 2. Gborgb WiGHTMAN .. .. 5- DIOCESAN GUILD. G b o rg b A, W ig h rm a n .. 3. A l f r b d s . W ightm am ..Tenor, On Saturday, February i, 1913, in Two Hours aui Fifty Minutes, Conducted by Gborgb Wightman. . A i THE CHnBCB OF S t . M a ry i b e V ir g in , A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; E a s t M o l e s e y (Sairey).—On January 5th, at St. Mary’a Being one 720 of Canterbnry Pleasure and two 720s each of Oxford tinrcb, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples in 46 mins. Fi Bob, College Single, Flain Bob. Tenor 11 cwt. :own, W. J. Halit, F. Smith. Misa E. Fisher, W . Halls, J, Gborgb WBbb .. ..Ireble WitbiAM W rb b ...... 4. Baldwin, J. Howes (conductor), H. Waters. On February 2nd, G r o r g b M. K i l b y . . 2. Bbrtram Tobb .. .. ,, 5. a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples in 47Inins. F. Brown, J. Fbbdbricb Tubb .. .. 3, Frbdbrick Barrbr .. , , Tenor, H. B. Hesse, F. Smith, J. Howes, W. Halls, J. Baldwin, G. Conducted by Frbdbbick Barker. Spencer. H. Waters. Conducted by J. Howes. Rung with First peal on the bells since they have been overhauled by Messrs. the bells half-muffled as a token of respect on the death ot one John Warner and Son s. The riogers ^of treble, 3rd, 4th, 5th and of the local band of ringers. William John Halit, wbo was boried tenor bail from Finchley ; the ringer of the and from Willesden, the previous day after only a week’s illness. 638 ttlB BfiLL ttfiWs Alti) R im t& S ' ^eb. 15, igi^

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PLYMOUTH, DEVON. THE SURREY ASSOCIATION. THE DEVONSHIE GUILD. The Annual Meeting of this Asociation was held at Croydon On Taeeday, February 4 ,1913, in 3 Hoars and 21 Minutes, on Saturday, 1st February, 1913, there being representatives from nearly all the towers in the district, including those in the At Cbarles' Church, newly formed Southern area. The new ring of ten at St. ^ tier’s, A PBAL OF GRANDSIRB CATERP, 5003 CHANGES. South Croydon, were in early request, and various tou hes of Tenor 23J cwt. in D. Grandsire and Stedman Caters and Treble Bob Royal were rung until five o ’clock, when the Rev. Arthur Reeve, the Vicar of Francis Porsp*...... Treble Frank Hockaday St. Peter’s, conducted a special service witli a capital address Walter H. Marsh 2 Ernest W, Marsh for the ringers. Tea followed at St. Peter’s Parish Hall (kindly Warren Hornbrok ••• 3 George R. Stroud lent by the Vicar and Churchwardens for the purpose), and to Reginald A.'Dobson ... 4 William Ford ...... 9 this some 65 set down. A short touch on hanilbells by members and friends, and an address of welcome (o Croydon by the William Rnodle ••• William Richards ...Tenor 5 Rev. Canon White-Thomson (Rural Dean and Vicar of Croydon) Composed by J. Reeves, and introduced the members to the annual business 'meeting. This Conducted by Ernest W. Marsb. was presided over by the Rev. Arthur Reeve, who was sup- ♦First peal away from tenor. Rung as a birfday compliment f c*-«ed by Mr. Percy Sylvester and Dr. Arthur B. Carpenter to Francis Parse. (Master of the Association), Messrs. Cyril Johnston (Hon. Sec.), Hy. Ewins (Southern District Sec.), Chas. Dean and Jas. George (Rugby), etc. The election of Committee and Officers resulted in all being re-elected except that Mr. Dean was appointed Auditor in place of Mr. Gowen, and it was decided to ask Mr. Daniels to reconsider his decision to retire from the post of OXHEY, HERTS. Assistant-Secretary. Epsom was chosen for the Easter Meeting, THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. Egham for the Summer Meeting, and Streatham for the Meeting in the Autumn, while Reigate and Redhill were selected for the On Wednesday, January 29, 1913, in 3 Hours and 7 Minutes, next Annual Meeting. A very hearty vote of thanks was passed At 43, Heath Road, to the V'icars and Churchwardens for the use of the bells to which the Rev. Arthur Reeve and Mr. Sylvester responded. In con­ A PBAL OP STEDM a N CINQUBS. 5^21 CH VNQES. sequence of illness close to the Church the Bells at St. Peter’s Hubert Eden ... 1-2 George N. Price ... 7-8 could only be rung for a short time after the Meeting, ko that William Hodgetts ... 3-4 ’-Frank T. Martin ... 9-10 those who had come long distances could hear them, hut the George E. Howchin 5-6 Frederick W. Briaklow 11-12 Bells at the Parish Church were available .'inrt some good touches were rung. Composed by John Carter, and Conducted by George N. Price.' Umpire— Thomas L. Simmons. *First peal on twelve bells. KENT RINGERS AT EDEN BRIDGE. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND PEAL BOARDS UNVEILED. LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. During the day two peal boards whach recorod the first On Thursday, Febreary 6, 1913, in 3 Hours and 27 Minutes, peals of Treble Bob Major and Stedman Triples on the bells At the George the Fonrtb, Brunswick Street, Haggerston, were formally unveiled, the inscriptions being :—(1) The Kent County Association. On Monday, June 17th, 1912, in three A PBAL OF TFEBLB BOB MAXIMUS, 5040 CHAN 3 BS; hours and twelve minutes, a peal of Kent Treble Bob Major, In the Kent Variation., 5,088 changes, tenor 14jcwt., R. Jeiiner 1; A. Beeton, 2; (;. Malyan, 3 ; J. Heasman, 4 ; \V. Latter, 5 ; T. Wallis, (i; J. W. George R. Pye ... 1-2 William Shepherd... 7-8 Steddy,7; Thos. Groombridge, tenor. Composed by H. Davies, William Pye ... 3-4 Arthur F. Shepherd 9-10 and conducted by T. Groombridge. (2) Kent County Association. Ernest P y e ...... 5-6 Alfred W. Grimes... 11-12 On Tuesday, December 31st, 1912, in three hours six minutes, Composed by Nathan J. Pitstow, and a peal of Stedman Triples, 5,040 changes, Thurston’s Four-Part, Coaducted by William Pye. J. Heasman, 1; A. Beeton, 2; R, Jenner, S; W. Leigh, 4; Ern. Leigh, 5 ; G. Malyan, 6 ; J. Steddy, 7; Ed. Leigh, tenor. Umpire—W. Hewett. First peal of Treble Bob Maximus in Conducted by J . W .Steddy. hand by all. A photograph of the members was taken outside the Church. OXHEY, HERTS. Copies may be had through Mr. Latter, 26, Dukes Road, Tun­ bridge Wells, at Is. 6d. each. THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Satarday, February 8,1913, in 2 Hours and 25 Minutes, At 43. Heath Road, ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH, GUILDFORD. A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES. We are pleased to be able to announce that the bells of St. Nicholas Church are going to be put in thorough repair. Willie Roughton ... 1-2 George N. Price 5-6 For a long time the bells have been going badly, the two tenor Hubert Eden ... 3-4 Frank T. Martin 7-8 bells being very difficult to handle, especially in Major or Roval Conducted ty George N. Price. and it was impossible to attempt a peal. So bad had they become Umpire— Francis A. Smith. the ringers though it was impossible to continue ringing, and notice was given to the Rector and Wardens that ringing would CROYDON, SURREY. have to be abandoned till something could be done to the bells. THE SURREY ASSOCIATION. It was decided, to stop after ringing for evening service on On Monday, Febroary 10, 1913. in 2 Hours and 35 Minutes, Septuagesima Sunday. On Sexagesima Sunday the Rector made an eloquent appeal for funds to put the bells in order, saying At the Repiderce of A. W. Clark, it would be a disgrace to himself and the congregation to have A PEAL OF OBAND&IRE TRIPLES, st'40 CHANGES ; the beUs silent for the Easter festival, and he hoped the necessary amount (about £ 7 0 ) would be subscribed. So generous was the Reeves’s Vfriation of Holt’s Ten-Part. response that more than the «um required was subscribed by Sidney R. Roper ... I-2 Walter S. Wise ... 5 6 the Tuesday following. Estimates wer easked for and that of Ackland J. Perkins 3-4 Amos W. Clark ... 7-8 Messrs. John Taylor & Co. Loughborough was accepted. Hopes are now entertained that the Beautiful peal of ten bells Conducted by Ackland J. Perkins. will be going again on Easter day. Umpire—Walter G. Rowe. Rung as a wedding copliment to Mr. and Mrs. William Ives, also to celebrate the 6ist t^rthday F O R S A L E .— Set of 34 handbells. Apply— w . T. of the conductor. Wbston, i6, 11tcM el4 Terrace, Recent Park, N.AjV, ^ ^ ^ s s m m r n m

64:0 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. Feb. 15, 1913.

Grandsire Triples were brought round, LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD- number of years as Treasurer, is retiring on account of deafness. The and closed a very happy meeting. E a s t e r n B r a n c h , presentation took the form of a hand­ The Annual meeting of this branch some timepiece, Mr. Barber, in was held at Leiston, when a short acknowledging the presentation, serviee was held in the Church of SS. thanked the members for the general Peter and Paul, conducted by the kindness he had always received from SUPPLEMENTARY CATALOGUE Vicar (Rev. E. S. Palmer). After tea ringers— from the highest to the ’ OF had been discussed, the business lowest. He had rung in 58 towers, meetine; was held, the President, the and during the lapt twelve years had Handbell Music walked or cycled 3326 miles and ridden .5 Rev. M. Jennings, occupying the chair, Published by WILLIAM GORDON. among others present being the Rev. by train or other conveyance, 1291 E. S. Palmer, and the Rev. — . Hulbert miles, making a total of 4617 miles. Webb Lane, Stockport. (Frampton). The officers for the The clock would, always remind him of ensuing year having been elected, the many happy hours he had spent Parten, near Spilsby, was chosen for with them. These pieces consist of a few re-arraagad re­ the next meeting. Following thi?, a The tower was then visited, and prints, such as 3a and 63. wi h their As, Xs and pleasing presentation was made to Mr. touches of Treble Bob Major and Ls. Additions to list 13, General Catalogne, for 6 Ringers, with 19 Bells, viz., G i 3 to G4, A. O. Barber, who after serving a Minor, Bob Major and Minor, and Also two F sharps and two C sharps.

No. 32A B Home, Sweet Home, three varia tions, new arrangement .. 2s, 6d. JOHN TAY1.0R & CO., (This piece will also do for List i6). No. 63 Glsrious Apollo, glee by S. Webbe, new edition .. .. is. od. No 334 Roasseaiy's Dream one variatioa is . od. No, 335 The Dashing White Sergeant once a Belle Vae Contest piece is, 3d, No. 336 List to the Convent Bells, new LOUGHBOROUGH, Leicestershii^e. arrangement...... is. 3d. No 337 Ring, Ring de Banjo, etc , two Negro Melodies .. .. is. 3d. FOUNDERS of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL Additions to List 5 General Catalogue, Bells the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the World from G 25 to G 04, Chromatic; seven ringers. "Thie is nnquestionably the grandest ringing peal in England, and therefore in No. 32A Home, Sweet Heme, three varta- the world." The late Lord Grimthorpe, K.C.— Times, Nov. 30, 1878. ations, new arrangement .. 3s. 6d. No. 63X L Glorioas Apollo, Glee by S, Webbe, new edition .. is. 6d, FOUNDERS OF “GREAT PAUL’ No, 334X L Rousseau's Dream, one variation ...... is, 6d, No 335X L The Dashing White Ser­ geant, a recollection of Belle V a e ...... is. gd. No. 336X L List to the Convent Bells, new arrangement .. .. is. gd, Addi'ionsto List 7 General Catalogne, Balls from C iS to C r, Chromatic; six ringers. No. 32 Home, Sweet Home, three variations, new arrangement .. .. 3s. od. No. 63X Giorions Appollo. Glee by S. Webbe, new edition .. .. is. 3d.' No J34X Rousseau's Dream one varia­ tion ...... IS. 3d. No 335X The Dashing White Ser­ geant, an echo of long ago .. is, 6d. No. 336X List to the Convent Bells new arrangement .. .. is, 6d. N.B.— All the above pieces may be rung with­ out higher bells than G 4. No, 268 Those Evening Bells, Polka by Lucy Anne Cobbe ... .. as. od. No, 323 Killarney, the well-known vocal p i e c e ...... is, 6d. No. 333 Selection, containing March from Th» Unor ^^atrhk't Oathttlfxu, iniMB. Semiramide, with the songs Yonng Recroit and Old Folks Also Founders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals ot Worcester, Newcastle at Home .. .. as. 3d. on-Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary’s), Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Christ Chnrch, N.Z. With a view of redncing surplos slock Mr, Singapore. Gordon cffars to allow any person who will Also " Great John " and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster; and the ring oi forward him 78. 6d, between now and the end Ten at the Imperial Institute. of Febroary, the privilege of selecting Music to the value of los. 6d, from the above lists. Also the bells of Dondalk r.c . Cathedral, and “ Great Bede ” oi Downside Abbey, The following Nos. are included in the offer, Also for the town balls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifu, Rochdale, viz.: Nos. 2, 3, 95, 136. 153, 194 and 195, Wakefield, Middlesbrongh, Kendat, and Londonderry: and the Sydney and Adelaide list 4; Ncs, 235 and 35718 list 5; Nos. 290, 391 Post Offices in AostraUa. 296, 310 and 730 in list 7 ; and Nos 69.71,171 Also the ohime at bollB at ^mea College, Iowa, D.S.A|! and 340 in list 13. ren it " Graadiiog ’ o» iRijirteT WILLIAM GORDON. WebbLane, Stockport Feb. IS, 1913. 1 9 K BELL HSWS AND RtRGSRS' RBCditO. !fi

The Oxford Diocesan G uild.— North Backs. Branch. — The next quarterly meeting will be held at Stony Stratford on Saturday, March 1st next. Service at 3 o p.m. T bos. B est, jon . Sec. The charge for the Iniertlon of Motloes ander this heading Is Slxpense for Bletchley. 36 words, for the Ont Insertion; repetitions at halt that price. Notices should come to hand not later than Wednesday morning. GOLDEN WEDDING. The Ancient Society of College Yoatbs,— Established 1637.— Sm*h .-Parbott.— On Snnda>, February 8th, 1863, at All Saints Meetings for practice will be held at St. John's, Hackoey, on February Church. Moxtey, Wednesbnry, by the Rev. Patrick Wil son, William 18th; St, Magnns, Lower Thames Street, on the 27th St. Rock Small to Martha Jane Parbott, both of Wednesbnry, Michael's, Corohill, on the iSth, Sonthwark Cathedral on the 251(1. Also at St. Mary's Walthamstow, on Saturday eveoiags. St. Magnus 7.30 p.m . the others at 8 p.m. The snbscription of la. 8d. which entitles members to vote on matters STOURBRIDCE, WORCESTERSHIRE. of finance is now dne, and shopld be paid before February 281b W illia m T. Cockbrill, Hon. Sec. On Wednesday, January 22nd, the St. Thomas's 32, Edgeley Road, Clapham, S.W, Church ringers were entertained to supper at the residence of O. C. Galimore, Esq., of Norton Grange. The band of The Lancashire Association.— Blackbnrn Branch.— A branch twelve ringers, together with W. Fiddiau, Esq., Vicar’s meeting will be held at Padibam on Saturday, February 15th. Bells ready at 3 o'clock. Meeting at 6.30 p.m. J. Watson, Br. Sec. warden, and the verger, sat down to an excellent supper, 33, Langbam Road, Blackbnrn. which was much enjoyed. During the evening Mr. Fiddian thanked the band for their services, and con­ The Lancashire Association.— Rossendale Branch.— The next branch meeting will be held at St. James’s, Hasliagden, on Saturday. gratulated them on the improvement they had made February 15th. Bells ready at 3 o’clock, Meeting at 6.30. under the leadership of Mr. G. H. Pagett, who had taken ]. H. Haydock, Branch Sec. such a great interest in them, and to whom they were 31, St, Paul's Street. Ramsbottom. greatly indebted for his services. He was pleased to see The Kent County Associaticn— Asbford District.— A meeting of so many of their young men taking part in the the above will be beld at Wye on Saturday, February 22nd. Bells Church woik. available at 3 o'clock. Specinl service at 5 o'clock. An allowsnce of Mr. Galimore (People’s warden), in the absence of the one penny per mile one way, maximnm 2s., will be paid to all members attendiog.. Subscriptions are now due, and will be gladly Vicar (Rev. S. M. Newland), who was away from home, accepted at the meeting by C. T u b s, Hon. Dis. Sec, awarded the Vicar’s prize, part of which consisted of British School Villas. Tenterden. “Standard Methods” and “ Rope-Sight,” 10 W . Meredith The Kent County Association. — Canterbury District,— The for best attendance and progress made during the past Spring Meeting will be beld at Wickhambreanx and Littlebonrne on year. Satarday, February 22nd. Towers opened at 3 p.m. Service at A. hearty vote of thanks was accorded, through the Wickhambreaux at 5 p.m. Tea, kindly provided by the Rev. G. Hyde Smith, in the village Club Room, at 5.30 p.m. Will all those leader, to Mr. and Mrs. Galimore for their kindness and who intend being present, kindly let me know by Tuesday, February continued interest. . iSth. E. Trbndbll, Hoo. Dis. Sec. Mr. Galimore, in reply, said it was a great pleasure to Bougbton, Faversbam, him and Mrs. Galimore to have them to spend a pleasant The Winchester Diocesan Guild, — Guildford District. — A evening together, and he hoped to have them in the district meeting will be beld at Craoleigh on Saturday, February 22nd. summer to play a game of bowls with him. 30.— Bells (8) available. 50,— Service, The Rector will address the During the evening tunes on the handbells, and a course ringers, s-4 S'— schoolroom. Chairman : W. Welch, Esq , C.A., I.P. Tea tickets, Members 6d., Visitors is. Subscriptions are of Triples were rendered. now dne, and should be paid at or before the meeting. The three back bells have been rehung by Messrs. Morth Street, Gnidford. ]orn ].Jones, Hon. Sec. Mears and Stainbank, and they have carried out the work The Lancashire Association — Manchester Branch.—The next in a most satisfactory manner. The electric light is meeting will be beld at White field on Saturday, February 22nd. Bells installed in the ringing-chamber; these improvements available at 5 30. Meeting at 7 p m. being carried out during the above gentlemen’s term of W. W. WOLSTBNCKOFT, Branch Sec. oflSce. The Bedfordshire Association. — Luton District.— The annual meeting will be held at Luton on Salurdwy, February 22nd. Bells B i l l e s d o n (Leicestershire),— On Tuesday, February 4th, at available from 9.0 p.m. to 8,0 p m. Will all members kindly make it the Parish Cburcb, 480 Bob Doubles, being the first on the bells convenient to attend. A. K ing, Hon. Sec. 5, Tavistock Crescent, Luton. and by all except the instructor. J. Norton, £. C. Kitchen, W. Willson (conductor), F. Payue, A. C. Kitchen. Tenor 15 cwt. The Bedfordshire Association,— Bedford District.— The annual meeting of the above district will be held at Sbarnbrook on Sarurday, February 22nd, Bells (6) at 3.30 p m. Tea at 5,30p.m., 6d. 24, St, Leonard's Avenue, Bedford. J. W. Bakkbr, Dis. Sec. JOHN SMITH & SONS, The Kent County Association. — The aaooal meeting of the Maidstrne District will be held at Maidstone on Saturday, March ist. MIDLAND CLOCK WORKS, Bells available at 3 p.m. Short service at 5 p.m. Meat tea at the DERBY. Maidstone Restaurant, Bank Street, at 5.30 pm . A charge of 3d. Telegraphic Address— per member will be made for tea. All members intending to be MAKERS OF present a* tea must notify me not later than Tuesday, February 25th, Clocks, Derby." CLOCKS * CHIME All subscriptions dne at this meeting. , Gbo. Moorb, Dis, Sec. Tel. No. 569. ill St F a n is Cathedra 71, Florence Road, Maidstone. Eeveiley MiEster, Selby Abbey St, Martin’s Guild for the Diocese of Birmingham.— Established Truro Cathedral, Thurles Cathedral 1735.— The annual t.enry {ohnsm ‘ ommemotaiion Dinner will be Trinity College (Cambridge , Belfast Assembly be d at Ye Olde Koval Hotel, Temple Row, Bi;mingbam, on Saturday, Hall, Magdalen College (Oxford,, and many others to March ibt next at 6.30 p.m., bir Arthur Percival Heywood, Bart., in Lord Grimtborpe’s' designs. the chair ■ ickets free to inlW qualified members whose subscriptions are paid up to date, to other members and friends as. 6d. each. In 1897, writing to the Vicar of Minohinhampton, Lord Grimthorpe A. PADooti Smitb, Hon. Sec. said;— " Smith of Derby will olook in the hest vay, and os neu II, Albert Road, Handsworib, Binninghain. etemi^ as possible,” w. THB BILL NEWS A’^D RJ^GERS- RECORD MEARS & STAINBANK, WHITECHAPEL BELL FOUNDRY,

® Jjuvclj ^^11* antt ^cimpleie* Old Bells & Fit-tinss Restored.

SCHOOL BELLS. BELL ROPES. MUSICAL HANDBELLS.

The 12 Bells at Southwark Cathedral were Rehung by us September, 1911. Since then 2 peals each of Cambridge Maximus and Treble Bob Maximus, and ^ 5 of Stedman Cinques have been rung on them by various Societies.

FOUNDRY ESTABUISHED A.D. 15TO.

. 32 & 34, W HITECHAPEL ROAD, LONDON, E . Southwark Cathedral Tanor, SI cwt. JAS. BARWELL, Happy Stokes & Son, Bell Founder’s CHURCH BELL HANGERS, 40, Ot. Hampton 8t,, BirminghftiKi. W OODBUBI (B.S.O.)i DEVON. CHURCH BELLS, with all reqaisite Fitting and Framenrork singly or in Peals. CLOCK and CHIME BELLS to any size H a r r v S t o k e s & S o n having bad'a and note. considerable number of. years' experieiu^ SCHOOL BELLS, with ringing arrangements saiiable for any in Church Bell Hanging, with confid«ice position. Bolicits the patronage of the Ciergjr, Existing Heals economically and efficiently restored. Chnrcbwardens, and Ringers generally. CRACKED BELLS recas*, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS The Ellacontbe Chiming Hammers Axed, reprodnced in fac-simile when reqaired. Men who are ringers sent to inspect Towers and report npjn the tune and condition of Bells and Fitticgs. MUSICAL HANDBELLS tonad in Diatonic add Chromatic BELL-ROPES. BELL-ROPES. Scales in sets of an> nambers. Before sending for Bell-ropes, write to

PATENTEES AND CONTRACTORS TO D A Y & CO., H «. ROYAL ORDNANCE STORES FOR BELLS. JHUROH BELL-ROPE MAKERS, IL l^ S E t STREET. GXFOl^, WkoMiHutf»clnr$ Bell-Ropet of the verf but qiuMfy, CHARLES CARR, Ltd, aOLD BISDAL BXHIBITION 1891

BELL FOUNDERS. The late Rev. B . T. Ellacombi, in wrhiog 10 a distineaished ringer, said— "T h e best SMETHWICK, BIRHIN6HAH aiakar of b«l-ropes is Day, of Oxford."

iBELLS for Schools, Churches, etc., singly or in Peals. M U F F L .e R 8 ^ Clapper-MufHers made of Best CHIMES FOR CLOCKS. Materials by. experienced Ringers. F R A M E S in Best Oak, Iron or Firm of over Thirty Years’ standing. Have supplied Mufflers for peals of Steel. all weights and numbers. Also . CHIMING MACHINES. Leader Rope Protectors. F I ’T T I N G S of all kinds. WAKLEY, , , Bell Ropes. 15S, Waterloo Street.-Burton-on-Trant. IEPA IR S and REHANGING. Printed by the Proprietor at his Offices in Selborne Road, Walthamstow, and Pnbliihed' SEND FOR CATALOGUE. Bell Hangers sent to Inspect and Report by SiMFXiN, MABSB«t,L, Hamiltoh, K bmt avd ILon Bells and Towers, Co , Ltd., PaterooslMt Row^ I^i^on, E.C, ■) ■

A Wseklv Journal s f the Ringing Exercise; and Compendium o f Information for th$ Clergy and Churchwardens.

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THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSQCIATION. RINGERS AT THE FEAST.

Burton-on-Trent District. MILTON-NEXT-GRAVESEND, KENT. Twenty-eight ringers and friends of the above Tower met to A ringing meeting of the above district was held at St. partake of the annual dinner, at the invitation of the Rector Paul’s, . Burton-on-Trent, on Saturday, February 1st, the and Churchwardens. Previous to the dinner, the tower vva» following towers being represented : St. Paul’s and St. Modwen’s opened at 4, and touches of Cambridge, Oxford Bob, Plain Buxton, Sti. Andrew’s, Derby, Lichfield, Nethersca^S, New- Bob, Bob and Grandsire, were rung. The neighbouring hall, Hugglescote, Grantham and Ro'leston. Touches of toAvers ' of Gravesend, Swanscombe, Cobham and Meopham, Grandsire land Stqdman Triplfcs, Double; NorwicJij (Duflfiield, were represented. The tables being cleared, the company settled Superlative Surprise, and new Cambridge Surprise Major dowh to an evening of toast and song. The President (The were rung on the excellent ring of eight which have just Rector), presided, sunnarted by t^hurchwardens J. Russell ami been recast by Messrs. Taylor and Co. The Chairman of the W. J'. Champion, and Mr. Noel Kershaw. After the (oast of District (The Rev. J. J. Stockley), presided at the business “ T he K ing” had been duly honoured, the President proposed meeting which was held in the belfry. The minutes of the “The Milton Bellringers." He was very pl<-as(-d lo si-c the previous meeting having been passed, one new ringing member brotherly feeling ihat existed in the present band, and during was elected, and Newhall was se'ected as the place of the next his 12 years’ experiejice at .Milton, he had never lieanl better meeting to be held on March 1st. At the conclusion of the ringing. He was cognisant of llie fact that their first object was meeting, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Rev. J. Sunday ringing, and urged them' to always remember that J. Stockley, for the use of the bells and for presiding at that came first in their art. It gave him inuch pleasure to wel­ the meeting. come them, especially the visitors from neighbouring towers. The annual meeting of the District was held in St. Mod- He likenc-d bellringing to freemasonry, and hoped it would wen’s jbelfry, Burton-on-Trent, on Tuesday, iFebruary 4th. always continue. He wished them all health and happiness in Owing to the unavoidable absence of the Rev. J. J. Stockloy, the future, and hoped he would meet all again and he.ar of Mr. W. W. Worthington was voted to the chair. The minutes fresh records. a having been read, the following ofTicers and committee wore The leader of the Band (.Mr. F . Mitchell), responded. This elected for the ensuing year Chairman, The Rev. J. J. was their fourth year as a band, and considering they were all Stockley; Committee, Messrs. E. J. Stone, and H. Hurdman; new hands, with exception of Mr. Fred Hayes, their progress Local Secretary, Mr. H. Wakeley. The following were then was very good. He was proud to be their leader, and attributed nominated as officers of the Association :—President, Sir Arthur their success to the whole-hearted way in which every one Heywood, Bart. ; Vice-President, J. W. Taylor, Esq. ; Hon. entered into their ringing; every man tried hard to keep pace Treasurer, Mr. U. C. Wakeley; Hon. Secretary, Mr. W. E. with the rest. Outlining the ringing during the past year, the White. A vote of thanks to the Local Secretary was carried, leader reported 10l720’s in ten methods, as follows :—Cambridge on the proposition of Mr. W. W. Worthington, seconded by Surprise 5, Woodbine Tieble Bob 9, Oxford Treble Bob 13, Mr. G. Bull. The usual vote of thanks to the Chairman for Kent 17, Canterbury Pleasure 13, Plain Bob 21, Oxford Bob 7, presiding, brought the meeting to a close. During the evening (irandsire Minor 12, C:ollege Single 2, Double Oxford 2. touches of Triples .and Major were rung in various methods Th(;y had rung 4 peals during the year, the first in 7 methods on the tower hells. at Milton, Ihc tirst of minor at Cobham, the first at Meopham, and .another at Milton in Noveml>er, which enabled every mem­ ber attached to the Tower, with one exception, to ring his THE RECORD PEAL AT ASHTON-UNDER- first peal in the same year. In addition to this, they had rung LYNE. a quarter peal in 4 methods and a date touch of 1912 in six. He considered that a very good performance for so young a band, C ommemorative B o a r d U n v e i l e d . and doubted whether a better record could be shown in the county, by six-bell ringers attachele evening, the ringers winding up with a touch the Rector and Wardens pleasure to help them in any way, of 600 Kent Treble Bob Masimus. Mr. Noel Kershaw also replied, 642 TRB BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. Feb. 22, 19*3.

The toast of “ The Visitors” was entrusted to Mr. G. Ambrose, BELLRINGER’S GOLDEN WEDDING. and he remarked on the pleasure of having four towers repre­ sented, viz., Swanscombe, Gravesend, Cobham and Meopham. I n t e r e s t i n g C e l e b r a t i o n . He thanked them for the kindness and hospitality that had been extended to the Milton Band when visiting these towers, Among tha many well-known ringers in the Black on various occasions, and hoped the same good feeling would Country, few, if any, are better known than Mr. Wm. always exist. Rock Small, of Great Bridge, Tipton, whose golden Mr. W. Harper (Swanscombe), replying, said thci Milton Band must be proud of their President and Vice Presidents, and weddipg anniversary has just been celebrated by his thanked them for their kind invilation. brother-ringers in a way that proves him to be one whom Mr. R. Tall (Gravesend), .ilso replied, and said it gave Mr. they delighted to honour. Mr. Smail has perhaps done A. Constant' and hiinself pleasure to bo with them that more than most men to bring change-ringing to its present evening. the last toast “The Cliairman,” was entrusted to Mr. G. high state of perfection, and his influence in early years was Jones. He said the Rector was a man everyone respected. He exerted on the side of uplifting and ennobling the art of had read “The best work of God was a man,” and Milton had ringing. For the largest part of that period Mr. Small that in their Pre.sident. has visited belfries in various parts of the country, and The toa“tt was accorded musical honours, and after a response by the Chairman, “ God Save the K ing” concluded^ one taken part in many ringing tours. of the most pleasant evenings yc-t spent by the Milton Batid. So much is Mr. Small esteemed by the ringing fraternity, During the evening songs Jwrtre sung b)' i|M«ssrs. )Avis, that when it became known that he was approaching the Hadlow, Holden, K. Owen, E. Axon, while Mr. Frank Axon jubilee of his wedding day, it was determined to mark that was well received with his “ Glimpses of L ife.” Mr. H. Cham­ event by a presentation, in which not only ringers in pion being an able accompanist, together with Mr. G. Jones. Tipton, but those from the surrounding districts were anxious to join. Saturday, the 8th inst., was the date of DEATH OF A GAINSBOROUGH RINGER. the anniversary, and that day being most convenient for the presentation, it was fixed on, and a gathering took T homas Pattinson. place in St. Martin’s schools, Tipton. The function was It is with regret that wc record the death of the abox'o-named preceded by a special peal, which was published last week'. ringer, which took place on Friday, February 14th, at the The company numbered about eighty, those present •advanced age of 83. He was for upwards of 50 years a mem­ including the Vicar (Rev. W . T. de Vine, m.a.). Rev. F- N. ber of the Gainsborough Parish Church Company, and being of a cheerful and genial disposition, was greatly respected by all Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rock Small, Alderman who knew him. He only took part in one peal (Holt’s Ten Pritchard (Birmingham), Mr. John Godfrey (Pershore), Part, rung on March 23rd, 1887), which was the first by all the Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jones (Blakenhall; Mr. and Mrs. band, also by the North Lincolnshire Association, which was in Ben Gough (Coseley): Mr. and Mrs. Russam, Mr. and existence previous to the formation of the Lincoln Diocese Guild. The interment took place on the Monday at the General Mrs. Davis (Birmingham); Mr. J. and Mrs. Bailey Cemetery, and in the evening, at the Parish Church, as a tribute (Ocker Hill); Mr. H. Withers (Bournbrook); Mr. and of respect to our old comrade, the bells were rung half-muffled Mrs. J. C. Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. E . Harris, Mr. J. Smith, a quarter peal of Grandsire Triples (1260 changes), being and Mr. G. A. Banner (Tipton); Mr. and Mrs. J. Groves, brought round by the following: C. H. Baker, 1 ; J. C. Tinker, 2; F. S. W. Butler, 3; W. Dickenson, 4; J. T. Ladd (con­ and Mr. John Carter (Birmingham) ; Mr. James George ductor), 5; H. Torr, 6; G. Wilson, 7; A. H. Curtis, 8. It was (Rugby); Mr. Harry Mason (Haden H ill); Mr. Samuel also rung as a token of sympathy with the relatives and friends Spittle (Dudley); Mr. Samuel Reeves (Christ Church, of those who have lost their lives in the Antarctic disaster. West Bromwich); and several other local ringers and their wives. PEAL BOARD UNVEILED AT DOVER. TH E v i c a r ’s SPERCH . On the afternoon of Wednesday, February 12th, a peal-board The Vicar said a very pleasing duty devolved upon was unveiled by Miss Elnor, in the belfry of St. Mary’s Church, him. They were all aware that their dear old friend, Mr. Dover. Amongst those present were the Vicar (The Rev. 'W. G. Rock Small, was celebrating his golden wedding that day, F,lnor), Rev. C. P. Dale, Rev. E. C. Heell, Mr. W. Baker an event which it was granted to few men and their wives (churchwarden), and representatives of tlie various branches of workers at the Church. The Peal-board records .a peal rung on to enjoy. He was quite sure that In their case t'-e affection the 30th October, 1912, when eight Dover ringers were suc­ begun fifty years ago had not been lessened, but had rather cessful in ringing in three hours the first peal in the history of increased by age. Mr. Small was known not only in local campanology. Those taking part in the peal were : R. the little tower of that Church—which was rather a Stevens (Treble); C. R. Millwav, 2; A. H. Roberts, 3; H. J. Saunders, 4; H. C. Saywell, 5; G. Saunders, 0; C. Turner, 7; noted tower—but to belfries all over the country. Mr. and W. Corteen (Tenor), conducted by C. Turner. After Small had worked well all through the archdeaconry the unveiling the ringers were entertained to tea by Miss Elnor, for the bell-ringing fraternity. Their towers were now very followed by a pleasant hour spent in ringing changes and tunes difier-nt to what they used te be in years gone by. There on handbells, and songs, those contributing to the harmony was now a friendly feeling between congregation and the being Messrs. H. J. Saunders, G. Saunders, C. Turner, W. Cort^n, W. Sheaff (accompanist), also a selection on the piano bellrlngers. although the towsrs were not visited by friends by Mr, W. E. Pitman (Lyminge). in the congregation so often as they could wish, but there was now ~a feeling that the choir and the bellringers were on the same footing in. helping on the work of God. AN APOLOGY. The ringers not only rang people to church, but they came to church themselves. Such men as Mr. Small had been To tht Editor, the means, under God, in causing a happy change in this direction to take place. The ringers, with a commendable S i r , — The peal of Stedman Caters ru n g ar Stepney on spirit, wished to keep the idea of the presentation entirely February ist, I am sorry to *say is false through my to themselves, but he (the Vicar) felt that be wanted to join neglect, and I humbly apologise to the band who took in. They had met to do honour to Mr. and Mrs. Rock part In it, Yours etc., Small, and hoped they would live many more years happily BARRETT. ogether. Feb. is, 1913. T B fi B&LL N&W S a HD ringers RECORD. 643

The Vicar then banded to Mr. Small an illuminated Dudley, of which Mr. Small was the treasurer. He address, beautifully framed, two framed portraits (Mr. and had no doubt that the illuminated address would recall to Mrs. Small) and a Bible. Mr. Small many interesting reminiscences of the past. Mr. Harry Mason, of Haden Hill, said there was no MR. s m a l l ’ s r e s p o n s e . ringer in the Black Country or the Midlands that they Mr. Small, in thanking all those who had subscribed! delighted to honour more than Mr. Small, whose enthusiasm remarked that a good deal that evening had taken him by for the art of change-ringing was such that even now he surprise, although he had an inkling as to the pictures. could tire out the youngest. He gave place to no one in enthusiasm for change-ringing, Mr. W . H. Godden (Pershore) bore testimony to the and he had done all he could to further it. As many were very kind way in which Mr. Small had encouraged him in aware the ringers oi the present day and of times past his younger days. were diilerenl classes of men. Through the instrumentality Mr. Mason proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the of some who were present that evening they had tried to Vicar for presiding, the donors of the tea and those who improve bell-ringing and bell-ringers, and had been fairly prepared it, and to the secretary and treasurer of tbe successful. He and his wife had reared a family, and the presentation fund, Mr. John Smith, who was the right men youngest— a bell-ringer— was in the room. Fifty years ago in the right place. that day they went to Moxley and got married, and Mr. John Smith, in reply, said that Mr. Small was worth neither had regretted it. Then were as happy now as ever all they had done for him. Forty years ago Mr. Small they were, and had no cause to regret the day. came to the belfry there, and found the ringers with their Aldermen J. S. Pritchett (King’s Norton), added a word bottle and pipe, but tbeir friend altered all that kind of on behalf of St. Martin’s Guild. He observed that the thing. The ringers now attended the service. In the longer he knew Mr. Small, the more he respected him. belfry there was a record of Mr. Small’s enthusiasm. Mr. He was a man whose band anybody would be proud to Small had erected two stone tablets himself, and handed grasp. He congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Small on having them over to the Vicar and wardens. One was placed in enjoyed fifty years of a happy, useful life. the body of the Church, and was the only memorial in Mr. Samuel Spittle said be was proud to express his Tipton to the late Queen Victoria. gratitude to their good old friend, Mr. Rock Small, for the The Vicar also replied, remarking that they could not assistance he had received from him in the art of change- wondet at the interest he took in ringing when they heard ringing. They had been together for a nnmber of years in that the belfry was swept and garnished, and that prayer the Worcestershire Association, although five or six years was ofiered before and after ringing. ago they formed an association for the district around The proceedings were interspersed with musical items.

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THE SALOP GUILD. THE SURPRISE METHODS. (Contributed by W illiam Snowdon, Past President of the Q u a r t e r l y M e e t i n g a t M a l i n s l e e . Yo. kshire Association.) Oa Soturday, February iith, a very successiul meeting C h a p t e r III. (Continued.) was held at the above Church. It was inteuded to go to Before closing our review of this very interesting case, we may BerriDgtoD, but the Rev. H. 6 . Beckwith ezplained that say— lest a casaal survey of the circnmstancea might incline an the bells were in a bad state, so it was decided to meet at outsider to regret that the College Yoatbs did not aabmit the Malinslee, the Rev. E. Parry, Vicar, saying they wonld be figures for examination— that it was a fortunate thing that the peal was first secared, lest criticisms might have led to the very pleased to welcome the Guild there. About twenty abandonment of the attempt,and the consequent non-achievement attended from Shrewsbury, Dawley and Coalbrookdale. of this fine performance. Such in our opinion would have been Good ringing was done in Bob Minor, Stedman, Grand- a much greater disaster than the subsequent non-acceptance of sire, and Plain Bob Doubles. Mr. Woodbine, captain of the figures as being a correct extension of the Major. The the local band, collected enough money to provide an successful accompiisbment of a peal attempting a solntion of excellent tea, which Mrs. Woodbine and several other London Royal, with its admixture of whole pulls, both wrong ladies dispensed in fine style, and they were afterwards and right, absolutely redeema everything else, so that the accorded a vote of thanks. The busintss meetsng, over plucky College Youths deaerve our aympatby, whilst they equally command our respect. which the Rev. E. Parry presided, supported by the Rev. As a matter of fact any method that seeks Plain Bob below C. B. Crowe, r . d . (Vicar of Coalbrookdale), and the Rev. the places in the track of the treble, with Treble Bob movements — . Terrot (resident curate at Malinslee), was afterwards above such track, was doomed : the wonder was its satisfactory held. The Rev. H. B. Beckwith read the minutes of the extension from Minor to Major! last meeting. One honorary member was elected. The The system of development which accompanied the remark Guild’s peal-book came in for much admiration. Some “ I’ll teach you to be a toad ” does not here apply, iod , handbell ringing was done, including a course of for the “ Rcse-by-another name ” Surprise Method ia in itself admirable, but, alas, it does not assist us in pubUshing a grandsire Caters, and several courses of Grandsise Triples Standard treble lead of London Royal, in one of which Charles W atts rang the first four, a thing So in the end it appears that of all our Interesting Surprise which does not happen every day in the county of Salop. specimens, the only one that survives in its ettension to Royal It was decided to hold the next meeting at Church and Maximus is our first and well tned friend, Cambridge, to Stretton, failing that, Whitchurch. Tracks were then which method all honour, notwithstanding that we do not know— made for the tower again, where ringing was kept up till oddly enough— whom to thank for it! Lest anyone might think that we are making too much of this g’clock. The Secretary announced that Mr. E. R. question of the correct building up and extension of a Surprise Trevor Corbett had written to him saying Mr. C. R. Method, it may be well to remind our readers that only com* Lilley was now living in Shrewsbury. It Is hoped that paratively recently a valued official of our Central Conncil— who this will be th&meus,of g^tiiu the ring of twelve at St. did yeoman service for us in his day be it remembered—framed Chad’s, and arao afe b e a ^ fu r ring of ten at St. Mary’s a Major Surprise Method (so called) and furnished the Exercise rarg regularly. Shrewsbury ringers will appreciate this with many suitable compositions of his own which ought to have we feel sure. given it a fair start— one only of which, as far as we know, was ever rung. Yet, to-day, so much has our knowledge of thffir subject ad> vanced, no one with any claim to special knowledge would ARRANGEMENT OF 14 SURPRISE MINOR METHODS class it as a Surprise method. IF our memptji serves us the IN SEVEN TRUE 720s. method was New Cumberland Surprise, and it broke down— as a Surprffiq^l^f^^f j^f itf undoubted Treble Bob relationship R ung a t S u n d e r l a n d on F r b r u a r y 13TH, 1913. with certain blows behind. It bad, by the way, as one of its The compoBitiona were the usnal tbree-part, tenor observation. strong points a clear proof scale— a quality we think unattain­ The first 720; In, Out, In, and the remainder w. r. w . able in the genuine and curiously developed Surprise family. The figures below the methods show the number of the leads rang in tne se c^ ^ THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSQCIATK^N. L4ACA8H1RE AND S t a m f o r d . T h e B a t t l e S o c ie t y . 6, 7i 8, 9, 10, 1 6 ,1 7 , 18, 20, 22,24, 26,27, 28 and 30. Munden and Chester, Tuesday, February iith, being the Annual Meeting, before proceeding with the election of officers regret was expressed 16 to 30 inclnsive. that the Secretary, Mr. W. H. Eldridge, was still unable to ' SuRFL§ET AND B e v ERLEY. work alter bis accident in August, 1911, a^d a letter of regret 16 to 30 iqclasive. w a s ordered to be writt^Bh to him; it W s also resolved that he be elected a life member of the ^ciety. Mr. Franks was re* C a n t e r b u r y an d N e w c a s t l e . elected as Leader, and F> Mathis as Secretary. The lattera 3i 4i 5. 7i 8. 10, i3> 14. 18. 19. *3 i 34. 27 and 28, address is 16, Upper Lake, Battle. Y o rk AND D u rh am . 3. 4> 8, 9.13. H- 18,= 19, 23, 24,25, 26, 27, 28 and 29. THE CHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD, L ondon an d W e l l s . 2, 3- 4> 7> S ,,9, , i 2, »3. iS> 23. 27 and 28. S t o c k p o r t (Cheshire). — On Synday, February 16th, for LiGrtTFOOT AHD WfeARMOUTH. Dtivine Swvicp in the evfning at th^ ■ch of St. Mary the Virgin, a date touch of 'Q rkiid8i#e^i^s. (1913 changes), in 3 .4 . 5i 6. 9, to, 1 4 ,1 5 ,1 7 , 19, 20, 24, 25, 29, and 30. I hr. 13 mins. A. G. Clarke, W . Gordon, a6n.,J. H. Mason, J< A. Gocdon, A. P. Brickell, A. S. Gordon, E. A. Hulme< Tenor 24 cwt. in E flat. The touch was arranged from Holt’s A DIAGRAM OF UNION TRIPl^^(i 893). may be had teU'part (^ndpcte^ ^ W. Gordon, sen., and the bells were gratis, on application by letter* t» W . H. Thompson, 5, half‘mnffled odt of respect for Captain Scott and his brave Sillwood Street, Brighton, to whom the unsold remainder ha? band of Britons, whose lives were sacrificed in the caun of be«q returned by the pnblisbers. science near the South Pole last March. ^eb. 22, 191 j THE SSLL NEWS AND RINGERS' RBCO^. ^45

THE LONG STANTON TENOR. D O U B L fi l4dSW lCft' MA/OrS.

S ubscriptions A cknowledged . B y H. P r i c e . The Vicar and Churchwardens acknowledge with many thanks the following donations to the fund for recasting 5216, the tenor b ell:— 23456 I 4 5 6 W . and N., £ s ; H. E. N., ; A. H. F. B., £ i is .; W. C. P., £ 1 IS.: F. S., £ i IS.; H. B. W., is.; C. A. 43652 - P.,;^i IS.; C. W . O. J., lOF.; G. F. C., los.; S. A. C., 42635 - los.; C. W. B., 5«.; E. V. C., 53.; T. E. B., 2s. 6d.; T. 26435 - Fitz J.. 2s. 6d.; J. W . S., 2s. 6d. ; O. W . L., 2s. 6d.; 64235 - A. P. W ., IS. ; W .W ., IS.; H. K., is. Also from the 32465 - _ following bands: Meopham (Kent), 7?. 6d.; St. Botolph’s, 24565 - Lincoln, 4'. 6d.; Portsea Parish Church, 3s. 6d.; Selby 63425 - Abbey, 4s. 6d.; Cambridge University Guild, £\ i6s. 6d.; 34625 ... Seal Chart (Kent), 6s. 2d.: Skipton (Yorks.), 5s.; Tyne­ 46325 mouth Parish Church, 3s. 6d.; Blackburn (Lancashire 62345 - Association), 2s. 6d.; Great Munden (Herts.), 5 s.; Cran- 43265 - leigh, IS. ; Scarborough, 7s.; Castle Ashley, 3s. 6d.; 36245 - total ;^’20 8s. Amount required £^^. Donation^ will be thankfully received by the Vicar, or Repeat is— Mr. W. Doggett or Mr H. Croot, Long Stanton. 65324 THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. 54326 - - - C h e b h u n t (Herts.)— On Tharsday, February 6th, for p'actice, - several courses of Stedman Doubles. G. Radley, G. Maxim, F. 435'i6 Jelf, H. G. Rowe. H. Cornwell, C. Dilley. H. Simmons, D. 35426 - Tucker. Also two courses of Bob Major, C. Dilley, G. 24536 - - Andrews. H. G. Rowe, H. Cornwell, F. Jelf, W. Saban, G. 45326 s - Maxim. G. Radley. Also on Thursday, February 13th, several 53426 - courses oi Oxford Bob Triples. D. Tucker, G> Andrews, H, 34526 - G. Rowe, E. Jelf, G. Maxim, C. Dilley. H. Sioiinons, R. Smith. 25436 - - First in the method by a local band. Also on Sunday, 54236 - February i6th. for morning, service, a quarter-peal of Grandsire - Triples, 1260 changes, in 45 mins. D. Tucker, G. Andrews. G- 32456 - Maxim, F. Jelf, H, G. Rowe (conductor), C. Dilley, H. 24356 - Simmonsi R. Smith. And for evening service 504 conducted 43256 - by F. Jelf, Messrs. Radley and Saban belong to Broxbourne ; the rest to the local band. Repeat iast 12 courses, calling first 1-6.

CRANLEIGH, SURREY. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD, (Guildford District,) ; 5040 BOB ROYAL, On Monday, February 17,1913, in 3 Honrs and 10 Minutes, At the Charch of St, Nicolas, By the satlie Author, A PEAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5040 CHANQES j 23456 w M H Mrs, R. Whittington ...Treble Ciwil Charman S Robert Whittington ,.. z Alwyn Cbarman.,, ... 6 ~ _ Horace Charman ... 3 Thomas Worsfold 64235 - Harry Tidy ...... 4 William Charman ...Tenor , 26435 - Composed by J. Hunt, and Conducted by W. Charman. 42635 - 63425 - - First peal of Major by the ringers of treble and 5th. First - of Major with an inside bell by the ringer of 3rd. It was rung as 46325 a birthday compliment to Walter Whittington, son oi the ringers 3 4 6 2 5 - of treble and znJ. 6 2 3 4 5 “ 3 6 2 4 5 - 24365 - - - GRANTHAM, LINCOLNSHIRE. 32465 43265 - THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD, 26345 s - (Southern Branch).^ - On Tiiesday, February 1 1 ,1913, in i Hour and 58 Minutes, 34265 - 23465 - At 72, Bridge'End Road, A OP^ MINOR, 5040 CHANaeS; Repeated. Being 720 of College'^ngte. and two 720s each of Single S-6-ss and 5-5-65. Court, Oxfordifiob, an&Plain ^ b . Hacry Thorpe ... i^ai | William: F. Thorpe 3-4 Sidney Proctor ...... 5-6 Conducted by Sidney Proctor. FOR SACE.—Set of 24 liandBells. Apply—W. J. First peal of Minor io four methode iu band by all. W e s to n , 16, Titchfield Terrace, Regents Park, N.W. I'MW

646 THE BELL NEWS A^lD RINGERS’ RECORD Feb. 22, 191^.

The Jasper Snowdon Series. Pea.1 Tablets. ROPE-SIGHT. is. 6d., sixth ed.; 150 pages; treats Plain Bob ; MARBLETTE is the only SATisFACTORy and lasting commeDces 00 three bells. material for Peal Tablets. Read these few extracts from Tes< timooials, which were quite unsolicited.— GKANDSIRE. ss. 6d. ; secopd ed.; 264 pages; commences on five bells; complete with the Charts of W. H. T bompson, Esq , “ I am pleased to be etc. able to inform you that STANDARD METHODS. 2s. 6d,; fifth ed .: revised ; Diagrams everyone who has seen it alone is. 6d.; 41 pages; Letterpress alone is. 6d.; 100 pages. is very pleased with it. STEDMAN. 2s. 6d.; 275 pages, by the Rev. C. D. P. Davies, M.A., The Lord Bishop of Ro­ with an appendix b ; Sir Artbdk Hsywood, Bart., etc.. etc. chester, who dedicated it t r e b l e b o b . Part I. is. 6d ; second ed.; with appendix ; 108 on Thursday last, ex­ closely printed pages. Part I I , sailed for Condoctors only ; pressed his great admira­ very scarce; 2s, i}d ; 236 pages. tion of it." DOUBLE NORWICH C.6. Major. At present out of print ■' I am very pleased to inform yon that the tablet SURPRISE PEALS, Cambridge, Superlative and London; supplied gives every satis­ compiling. faction. The Mayor of All post free, on receipt cf postal order; from 1 2 2 4 0 / CHANGES Ludlow is very pleased that this work 'was en­ WM. SNOW DON, 24, Springfield Mount, Leeds. CHARLES BOWER • 7'"BEHJAMIN THORR trusted to you.” "^GE RGE CARNETS; S tpENJAWIN Glt,L 2 0 “ I must say that the 3'yOSEPHMEtlOR ' 9"SAMUEL BOOTH ' tablet gives every satis­ SIR ARTHUR HEYWOOD’S WORK. 4'" SAMUEL WOOD ID "ALBERT ADAMS 5'“JAMES WOOD ir HARRY CHAPMAN faction, everyone being -6'’WAlTER.W.WOlSTENCROn Tt«oR JAMES GEORG£ very plea Slid with the cr)UFFl£LD: ” A M d s ic &l M ithod fok 8, 1 0 , a n d style of writing and the I I Bs l l s . a Btoadtheei aanlalaiog foil dlcaotioai loi cloKlce the above way in which it is set out. la y be obtained, n atli. bom Si« A n B u t Hxtwooo, Bart., Daffield, Derby. Tbs pamphlet on toll method l> now oat of print.) Thanking you for yonr promptness in same." The B ell News sa y s: M USIC specially arranged in m ss. (if not in print) to suit " Marblette is practically almost any nnmber of ringers and b«lls. Terms, etc. ______„ . impervious to decay. It on application from WM. GORDON, 44, Celtic Street, Webb never wears out. The invention of the material and the scien­ Lamb. Stookpokt- tific method of lettering falls little short of the marvellous." Send for particulars and designs to The Sole Manufacturers—OA8PAR & Co«* Mts-feabllehed IT60. 33, King’s Road, London, N.W. Also Makers of Mamorisl Brawei, Stained Sian Wlndowi and fablst Work at JOHN NIOOLL, duerlptlon.

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Ckfe Haimfactofr, To be obtained. Post Free, from (and only from) the Council’s Publishers, Messrs. George Allen & Co., Ruskin House, 44 and 45 Ratbbone Place, London, W. 60, Q UEEN’S ROAD, Peckham, s. d. On the Preservation of Bells ...... 4 Report on Calls, 1894 ••• ••• 2 London, s.e. Glossary of Terms ;...... 5 Model of Rules for^an Association...... 3 (Two minutes rrom Queen’s Road Station, L-B. & S.C Railway.) „ „ Local Company ... 3 Rules and Decisions of the Council ... 6 Late 155, Keeton’s Road, Bermondsey, Legitimate Methods...... g Collection of Peals— Sec. I ...... i o I, II Sec. II ,,, ... g I, ,) Sec. Ill ...... 1 0 Bells, Belfries and Ringers...... r Maker to St. Paul’sXathedral, Westminster Abbey, imperial Institute, Canterbury, Edinburgh, St. W A N T E D at once. General hand for Country Iron* monger’s W orkshop. Used to H ot and Cold Water. Aii>'ans, Lin coln, Durham , Peterborough, M elbourne Tinwork, Plumbing, * etc. Permanency to good naan. Australia), Rochester, Dubhn(St. Patrick's), Man- M ust be a Change-nnger. Apply stating wages, references, etc., to F, M o rgan , Ironmonger, Beil Street, Talgarth, fl^ester, and W orcester Cathedrals, etc., etc. Brecon. F'eb. 22, 1913. TbE BELL AND R^OR&. 647

IMPORTANT NOTICES. brother strings eager, if invite'), to join them at their meetings, and so avoid the belfry, which for all time, by Will correspondents please note that all communications for the nature of the occupation, bas properly been regarded insertion in “ T h e B e l l N e w s ’’ sbonld be addressed to “ The as a special sanctum for men. In connection with hand­ Editor, ‘ T h e B e l l N e w s , ’ i , Selbome Road, Walthamstow." In the past some have been addressed to the Pablishers, thus bell work, might I just be allowed to direct attention to being delayed, and not reaching ns till too late for insertion in the great possibilities of deriving profitable enjoyment in the current issue. the family circle or amongst coteries of friends in clubs, All business communications should be addressed to " Mr. etc., by the practice of the wonderful art of change- Geo. Carter, i, Selborne Road, Walthamstow,’’ ringing— so mysterious to the uninitiated ? ” Notices of any kind, to ensure insertion in the current issue Althongh we give the letter in extenso, we do cot should reach us not later than first post on Thursday morning necessarily endorse the opinions of “ Grandsire,” but Unless this is done we cannot insert them till the following week believe the Ladies’ Guild has come to stay. There are, dt " T h e B e l l N e w s ” will be sent to any address in the United course, two sides to every question, and other ringers Kingdom for is, 8d. per quarter, or 6s. 6d.per yeu. desire to ventilate their opinions; if so, our columns are Many correspondents when sending copy write a note asking open to them. for insertion. This means that they have to pay id. for postage. There is no need for this; if the copy is put in an unsealed en­ A complaint has reached us that for some weeks a velope, with just the name of the sender, we shall understand, and astam p will be suificient. But the envelope must be reader has not received his “ B e l l N e w s ” until a week endorsed " News copy only.” after date. We are investigating with a view to ascer­ taining the reason for this unaccountable delay, for which neither printer nor publishers are to blame. The delay § jcI1 Hjefcos atxtr Eingtrs’ ^ttorb. has occurred somwhere between the time the papers have left the publishers’ hands and that- of teaching the cus­ SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 22, 1913, tomer. Since the paper came into our hands in March last we have made a point of getting it out so that our readers should get it by Saturday evening at latest. IS THE BELFRY A PLAGE FOR LADIES ? If there are any readers who do not receive their copies This question is raised, by a writer sigoing hinaself by that time we should be obliged if they would send us “ Grandsire,” in a letter to the “ Hants and Berks. word so that steps'msy be taken to prevent a recurrence. Gazette ” of last week. Comtnenting on the subject, he asks '■ What can possibly have induced ladies to take up Mr. Geo. Stacey, of Minehead, Somerset, supplies this strenuous and essentially men’s work in the belfry,’’ ringers with Bell Pendants for the watch chain. Will and goes on to contond that “ although it is a very our correspondent who recently enquired about this healthful exercise, and a splendid body developer, and a please note ? This inforthation may be useful to other matter in which skill is the most important factor, it does ringers. ______require a good deal of stamina to be a successful bell- ringer. I honestly say I view this intrusion with not a The attention of handbell ringers is called to the little concern. In fact, I am quite unable to understand advertisement of Mr. William Gordon, on another page, why ladies should prefer to leave their many womanly more especially to the last paragraph, in which he offers pursuits and pastimes, and to range themselves with a facilities for obtaining a siipply of music at reduced rates. number of men in a belfry to manipulate a huge bell of so The offer is only good for this one week, so that those who many hundredweight. We of the sterner sex rightly take desire to take advantage of it should send their orders at a pride in doing some big, strong and manly work, once. especially when it is serving a good purpose, but I trust the day is far distant when any great number of ladies will unnecessarily seek to imitate us in that respect. But, again, 1 ask why is it that this new idea is being brought THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND THB so prominently before us ? Is it because there are no men LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. wiUing to take up this useful and scientific work ? No ; I Oh Tuesday, FOruary 4, 1913, in Thru Hours uni Tkm Uimatt, am absolutely certain that is not the case. Is it because ' A t t b b C h u r ch o f S t . J ohn, W A T n L o o R o a d , S .E ., the men welcome the ladies’ advent into the belfry ? So PEAL OP DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, far as my experience goes it is quite the reverse. 1 be­ 9072 CHANGES. Tenor 20 cwt. lieve the fiact is that when a lady has been anxious to loBK H. B. Hbssb .. ..TrtbU W lIiU AH H b w k t t . . . . 5 learn to ring (and I am glad to say that up till now such F r a n k I. H a i r s ...... 2 E dw in F . P u b ...... 6 A l v r b d W . G r ih b s . . . . 3 B er tr a m F r b w h c t . . . . 7 instances have been very few and isolated), it has been re­ H a r o l d B u r t o n ...... 4 Jambs E. Davis ...... t m r garded by the ringers as merely a freak. The aspirant Composed by J am e s W . W a s b b r o o k . and has been brought in under the aegis of the conductor— Condacted by A l f r e d W. G b im b s . perhaps she was the parson’s daughter or a relative of This is Edwin F. Pike’s 50th peal. the conductor— and the innovation was hardly noticed. But now, behold a Ladies’ Guild of Change-Ringers ! Well, all I can urge now, and I do so most earnestly, is that B r o u g h t o n A s t l e y (Leicestershire).— At the Parish Chnrch if the ladies must form a guild and desire to advance the art a quacter-peal of Graodsite Doubles, 1260 changes, being ten of change-ringing (and there is not the slightest reason why 6-scores each called differently, and a 60, m 54 mioa. G Wood, G. Fretter, C. H> Briggs, J. Brunt, W. H. Iliglesant (conductor). they should not, and, indeed, become very expert in the Tenor igl cwt. Mr. C- H. Brigge bails from Stoaey Stanton: Exercise), let them procure some sets of handbells and Mr. G. Wood iiom Sbarniordi This qaarter-peal was rung for piusue their practice in a comfortabie room or shady nook a practice, and npon the occasion of Mr. Wood and Mr, as the case may be, and doubtless they will find their Briggs visiting Broughton Astley. f m i£LL AiSD gli^G^RS’ k£CORD. Feb. 22, igij.

THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON ILKLEY.—THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. DIOCESAN 3 UILD. On Saturday, February i, 1913, in Three Hours, On Saturiay, POtmwv 8, 1913, in Two Bonn a»i Fifty-fow Mi»utet, A t t b b P a r is b C h o b c b , A t t b > C b o b c b o f S t . G il r s - in - t b b -F ik l d s , A FBAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5056 CHANGES. A PEAL OF SUPBRLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, Tenor 18 cwt. 5056 CH AN OBS Tenor 18 cwt. Cbablbs R alfb.. ..Treble J am b s W . B i b x i n ...... 5 Cbmlbs T. Coles .. ..TrebU W il l ia m P v b . 5 Gbobgb Tbobhtoh .. 2 W illia m B. C L o a o B .. . . 6 Bbktbaii Phwbtt .. .. 2 R b o b ih S a n d b k s .. . 6 J. Jackson* .. I s a a c G. S b a o b ...... 3 B a b t M i t c b b l l . . B. .. 3 Jambs H oknb b ...... 7 W illia m B. S m itb .. 4 W illia m E. H. A sa .. ..Tenor A l b b u t H , W a b o . . . . 4 A l v r b d W . G m m b s .Tenot Comoosad by G abiibl Lwdovf, and Composed by J. A. T b o l l o f b , and Condncted by W . B. S m ith . Conducted by Cbablbs T. Colbs, *5oth peal. J. W . Birkin’s first psalia the method. The ringers Messrs. Ward and Mitchell bail from Derby. of the treble. 2nd 6th and 7th belong 10 Ottley; 3rd and 4(hto Gaiseley; 5th to Ilkley; tenor to Lrads, Rang as a birthday compliment to W. D. Clongh, the ringers wishing him many happy returns. Aftei; the THE LONDON COUNTY ASSOCIATION LATE THE peal the band were kindly entertained to tea by Mr. and Mrs. Bitkin. ST. JAMES’S SOCIETY. The ringers thank the Vic?r, Rev.’ F. Link, for the use of the belts. On Satufdaf, Fibruary 13,1913, t« Thru Hours Ax SBB Cbobcb OB SlT. Gbomb-tbb-Mabtyr, Soutbwabb. S.E.. BARCOMBE, SUSSEX. A FBAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5036 CHANGES. On Tuesday, FOruary 4,19x3, in Two Hours and Fifty MintOcs, Tenor 15 cwt. 3 qrs. 7 lbs. Ax TBB Cborcb of St. Maby, Tbdkas W alkbb...... Treble R o b b b t W. G b b b n .. .. 5 Tbonab. H. Tapfbhdbb .. 2 Abtbob H. Falmbr .. .. 6 A PEAL OF GRANDSIRB DOUBLES. 5040 CHANGES; CBbistopbbb H. Hogbbs 3 A b t b u b D. B a b k b b .. .. 7 Being forty>two 6-scores. Tenor 7 cwt. 2 prs, g lbs. R ic b a k d N. Rdmbam 4 Fbbdb. J. Hardy ...... Tenor SiDNBY B. Ricbards* ..TrebU Albbbz E. Anscombb . . 4 Composed by J. R. Pbitcbabd, and F b rd b . j. M abiim .. .. 2 tjA M B s M o b l e y ...... 5 Conducted by Tbomas B, Taffrndbr, W illia m H, B a n k s .. . . 3 *Habby FonnbiiL...... Tenor First peaf In the method by aU except the condnctor, 4th and 6th Conducted by A lb b b t E. Anscom bb. ringers. RnBg as a 73rd birthday compliment to the steeplekeeper, Mr. G. Wcodage._____ . ______*First peal. 'First peal with a bob bell. The conductor's first attcnq^ to c«Ul4i peal. The peal was rung as a birthday eompHment OB the 80th anniversary of the birthday of J. Burder, Esq.,BdN for iR I je )Hv0trfnjce0. 33 years has been churchwarden, and for 35 years bad re:^ tt» lessons at the above Church. This is the first peal ronfcby a local NOftWICH.~THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. band, who have all learnt to ring since Easter ig<2, without their 0* Uonittf, yuMMfy 13, 1913. in Two Honrs and Piftv-three Utnmtes, insttnctor, Mr. A. E. Edwards. A t tbb Cbdbcb of St. Jobm tbb Baptist akd tbb H oly Sbfulcbbb HORSMONDEN, KENT. A P E A L O F B O B MAJOR, 5024 CHANGES. Xenor u cw t. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Cbarlbs Bbohobll .. .. T ra it W i lli a m W. G oodboorm .. 3 On Tuesday, FOruary 4, 1913, in Three Hours and Eight Minutes, JbBN F tB U A M ...... Frbdbbick,W. Cdrsis.. . . 6 A t t h b C b u b c b of S t . M a r o a b b x , Gbobgb HAyBBs...... 3 Cbablis W. Bdllbm .. AllttDR C. T vrbbll .. . . 4 JoBM E. Bobtob ...... T mot A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANQBS; Composed by F . E. W . Mbadows, and Beingsne 720 of College Single, four of Oxford Bob, and one, each of Condncted by Jo h n E. B o rto m . Plain Bob and Cantefbnry Pleasure. W^LUAM A, B o ys* .. ..Treble FR|WBRI0K . BsqCCBBR . 4 FranbTdbk., ...... a R ic b a b d H o p b YAXLEY, SUFFOLK. J im B b a c b ...... 3 E d w in L a m b b r t . . .Tenor THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. Conducted by Edwin Lambbrt. On Xuicday, fanunrv a 8 ,19x3, (m Tteo Hoprs and Forty-five Minutes, 'First peal. A t t b b C aaB C B o f S t . M a r y A PEAL OF M|NOR» 5040 C^ANOES; NORWICH —THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION AND THE ST. PETER MANCROFT GUILDi BetDg;.;m e«|^h o{ Vfood^pe. Kent Treble Bpb,,a4d D ^ble Conrt, aAd two 730S each o f Oxford Tirable Bob and Pf^a B&h* On Tueeiof, February 4 , 1913, in Three Hours and Thirty~»» Minutes, Tenor ir cwt. At tbb Cbdrcb of St. Pbtbr Mancboft, C^RLRft.N«NBi...... Trtbk At«B««BS ;Bsbry...... 4 A PEAL OF BOb ROYAL, 5040 CHANGES. Edward Yodmqb .. .. 2 L bo n a r o L a s t ...... 3 WlLUAM Clovbr .. 3, Ebbdi^, W atlinq ...... Tenor Tenor 43 cwt. i qr. 18 Ihs. Condacto&l^ F. W a x lih o . GBOBGB.R. Day .. ..Treble. Gbobgb P. B(}«z9H .. . . 6 This is the seooBd peal on the bells by the above Association. Albxamdbb PoTZR|t .. . . 2 Habby j. Bobbbzx .. .. 7 Waltbr G. C!otb0sb .. 3 C bablbs W .B ullbn .... 8 FrAMK H. PaiLLIFS .. . . 4 JoBM E. BOSTON...... g BIRdB-J^-RUS|HOLB*E. MA^QpESTER. C bablbb E. Borrbte...... 5 Gborgb Maybrs . . .. - ..Tenor TH E LANCASHIRE ASSQCJIATION^ Con^xised by J. A. T r o l lo e b , and Conducted by John E. B d r t o n . On SiUnrdav, Ptbrvaty i, 1913, in Two Ho»n end Fifty-five Minutes, Fiistpeal of Bob Royal on the bells. A t tbb Cbdbcb of St. Jambs, WiBBECH.-For evening service, February i6th, 720 Bob'Minor • 9 •• T ra U F b b d ^ I ck P a q b .. witli 6-8 covering. G. Doffield^ R. Narbi^ag^, tt. Piggins, St Wt^FRID j. M6ss .. .. 2 'FBANB^'BBI^Bi^f. :: I Andrews^ T . Haines^ H. HBabaoi (cflndoetoi^i T . B ai£ aia, H. WtkSBBBOOB, s m . 3 RtCMBVilB^TOM 7 Cbeeiewrig|it. After semes, tbe bells WMKhali-maffled. aodia T b o m a s B o t t r il l . . . . 4 RonRTDAviBs .. ..Tenor touch of c)i8«>gesi being: lao of . Grandsire Doobl^Sr and u o Cpn|>|(pse^^d.6ondncted by W. W a s^ b b o o b . pf Plain Bob weiiCHWig in memory of tbelteroic bahd »tbatlo0 *Firsipeafia the method. T ^ ,riu(^ ,t« j^ this,,apporhim(ir tpt lives , Soath Fple. H, Piggins, S. Andrews, T. thank the Vicar for thense of the bells: ^so Mr. the Haines, H. Banbam, R. Nafborougb (conductor), H. Cbeese- ltoB|phkeeper, for having; all io readioess. wrigbt. Feb. 22,19x3. fH B feEtL NEWS AND FINGERS’ RBCO^Bi

THORNHAM MAGNA, SUFFOLK. BRIGHTON, SUSSEX. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Oh niwsiay, Pibrwuy 6,1913. in Two Hours and Forty StituUes, On Saturday, February 8, 1913, in Three Hours and Eighteen Minutes, At tbb C bdrcb ov St . Maby, A t t b e C h o i c b o f S t . P b t b b , A PBAL OP TRE 3 LB BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANOBS; A PBAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, Being 720 each of 'ambtidge Surprise, London Treble Bob, Bar­ go24 CH AN G ES. ton, College Exercist, London SnhoUrs Pleasnre, Kent and Oxford Philip Allfrby ...... T rebh JoBN C a f f Treble Bob. Hbbbbbt R ann ...... 2 Gbobgb Adbs .. C h a r le s N unm , ..T n h li A l f b a b o s B b r r v ...... 4 W i lli a m C. H a e t .. .. 3 A l b e r t D. S t o n b .. E d w ar d Y o u k o i . .. 2 W il l ia m C l o v b b ...... g H bm rv S i a lh a m ...... 4 Kbitb Hart .. ..T m or L io n a r d E . L a st W illia m R o sb ...... Ttnot Composed by Gabubl Lindoff, and Condacted by Keith Habt. Condncied by W. R osb. Rang with the bells balf-mnffled af;er the memorial service to the late Major-General the Hon. Arthur Henniker Major. LIVERPOOL —THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION AND THE ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE SOCIETY. MARTLEY, WORCESTERSHIRE. On Saturday, February 8, 1913, in Three Hours mid Thirty-five Minutes, WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION. A t t b e C b u b c b o f S i . N ich o la s, (W b s t b r n B b a n c h .) A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE CINQUES, 5037 CHANOBS. Oh Thursiay, February 6, igi3>»« Two Hours and Fifty Uinutts, Tenor 38 cwt. A t tb r CaoRCB of Si . F b t b r , H b b b b r i S t a n s f ie l d ..Treble J08BFB R id y a b d ...... 7 A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; H a r b y H b a f . . . . «• i B xojam in G i l l ...... 8 _ 720 each of College Single, Canterbnry Pleasure, Graadsire T b o m a s J ak bm an • • 3 S a m o b l B o o t b . . . . 9 and two of Oxford Bob and Plain Bob. Tenor 12 cwt. T om W i l d b ...... • • 4 W il l ia m D a v ib s ...... iq JONATBAM B b OADBBNT Sam obL’ W o o d ...... i t SamoblI. Eatoh* ..T rO l» WiLUAM Rahvord .. .. 4 G e o r g e W o o d b a l l . . Bbdjam in T b o r p ...... Timm ERMBSTE. BABEERf . . 2 W iLLUM S b o r t ...... g R bv. J. F. Hastings . . 3 Euvbst Gibbs ...... Tenor Composed and Condncted by Samuel W ood . Condncted bjr W illiam. Sbort. First peal of Grandsire Cinqaes by Messrs. Davies, Woodh^* and Ridyard. Rung as a birthday compliment to Mr. Daniel Heap, of 'First peal. tFirst peal of Minor inside. Rnng in honpnr of the wedding of Mr. Harold Gardener and Miss Moore, of Stamford-on- Ashton. • Teme. MAR^IELD, MON^PUTH^I^E. LEEDS, KENT, THE LLANDAFF DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. THF KENT COUNTY AS^CIATION. On Saturday, February 8, X913, in Two Hours and Fifty-one Uinutts, Oh Saturday, February 8, 1913, in Three B ou n and Fifteen Minutes, At tBB,CBURCB OF St . NlCBOlLAII, A t C^OBpa OjF S t . M a r v , A PEAL CF STBDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CQANQES: A PBAL OF BOB ROYAL, 5040 CHANQBS. Pitstow’b Variation. Tenor 11 cw t. Te^or 20 cwt. JOBM W . JoNBs .i .. ..T r M e JoBK Botlsb •• •• •• 5 E dw in B a r n e t t , ju n . ..T r M e fFRBDEBlSKW. Rk BABDSON 6. W il l ia m B . B ib s * . . . . 2 F r b d C b a m b b r l a in . . . . 6 Edwin Babmett, sen, .. 2 Gbo,rge H. Daynes .. JOBN B d llb m •• •« •• 3 E. M oroam . . .. 7 Reginald BRooaq.* .. .. 3 *EbwA«li A. Q, , . , A . V ict o r M o r s a n . . . . 4 fFitBSBRic Sianbdry .. ..Tenor T boma^ M^Inserimg .. .. 4 William J.'riFFM n.. .. 9 Condacted by Artbor.E. Morgan. GEORafe MooREf...... g t W illi Ate HXi«^ .. ..T t n s t $ang as i birthday compliinent to Miss Lilian Biss, daughter of Composed by ]. A, T r o l w ^^UI^ the ringer of the and. First peat of Stedman on the bells. ‘ First Condacted by Edwin Barnett, sen. peal in the method. tFirst peal, *First peal on ten bells. fFirst peal of Royal. Also first peal of Bob Royal by all the band, LAVENHAM, SUFFOLK. THE ELY DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. TIPTON, STAFFORDSHIRE. Oh Saturday, February 8, X913, in Three Hours and Twenty-tight Minutes, SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD AND Ax TBB Cbdrcb of SS. Pbtbb and Paul, THE DUDLEY AND DISTRICT GUILD. A PBAL OF TRBBLB BOB MAJOR, 5088 CJiANQES: On Saturday, February 8, 1913, in Two Hours aM Fifty-fonr Minutes, In tbb Kbnt Variation. . Tenor 23 cwt. in D flat. A t tbb Parisb Cbubsh, Abthdr Svmonds .. ..Treble, FrbDx. G. DswBjti. .. .. 5. A PEAL OFSTEDMAK TRIPLBS, ^040 CHANiaBS W . R . ]oBN POOLSOM . . 2. C b a r l i b W c o d c o c k .. 6. C a r tb r - 8 Gborgb Lambbbi .. 3. Tbomas W. Garrard .. 7, No. 33. Tenor i2^ cwt, W il l ia m F a y b r s T bo m a s P r y k b ..Tenor, }OBH C a r t b k ...... Treble B bn jam in Gouaa .. .. 5 Samuel Rbbvbs .. .. 2 A l f b b d R o w l b y ...... 6 Composed by the late Wm. Gabbbtt, of Ipswich, and W illiam R. Smakl .. .. 3 Iam bs E. G bovbs . . . . 7 Condocted by A^ Sym om di, W illia m H. G o d d eh ■Harry R ^ i t b .. ..T en tf BHNNINGTON, HERTS. C o nd u cted by Jobm C * R T m ,' THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. *First peal of Stedman. The above was r n f to oalibfate> th« golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. William Rock Small. Sm page On Saturday, February 8 ,1913, in Two Hours and Fifty-one Minutes, At t b b C b d b c b o f S t . P bx br , A PBAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLBS, 5040 CHANGES; THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASgOqi^TiQJti

Carter's TwblV^Part. Tenor 12 cwt. B a t t l e .— On Suqday, February *JOBV B aLB.,. . . .. g sary of tbe Dean's birtb, a quaiter-oea), 1 ■ •• •• a CtecewB G b a y ...... 6 was rung in 47 mios. J. Thomas, JV ------1 RfjGwv, .. 3 , - ^ W a w w * ...... % P. Carter, A. Rideojit, J. Sind^n, W . Fi^aDte 1 ...... Tenoo Leimis. Later tile Dean, tbei Very ReV7 £d' CondMt«di6y.ALavD T a u q Ic, D.D., sent a message of thanks over from tbe Deanery to tt)« 'First peal. First peal as condi ctor. ringers in the tower. tso tH £ BBLL NfiWS AMD RIMGBRS' RECORD. Feb. 22, 1913

ERDINGTON, WARWICKSHIRE. SUNDERLAND, DURHAM. THE WARWICKSHIRE GUILD. DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. 0» Saturday, P A m arvS, 1913. iH Thru Hours and Forty-nine Uinutes, On Thursday, February 13,1913, in T m Hours and Fifty-live Minutes, A t th b Abbbv Cbdkcb o* SS.Tbomm md Edhuhd A t IB B P ar ish C b u r c b , A PBAL OF STBOMAN TRIPLES. 3040 CHANGES; A PBAL OF SURPRISE MINOR. 5040 CHANGES; HiywooD’c Tsahsposition. , Tenor 15 cwt. Being 360 each of the following 14 methods in seven true 720s : i. 5i Bbsmmd W, WiTCBBLi. , , Treble G b o r g b R o b b r t s ...... 5 tAncashireand Stamford ; ii, Mnnden and Chester; iii, Suifleet John [k h n ih o s...... a T hom as B l o o b b ...... 6 and Beverley ; iv, Canterbnry and Newcastle ; v, York and Durham; E dwih Stbingsk...... 3 B b k sb am G . L b b d b a m . . 7 vi, London and Welts; vii, Lightfoot and Wearmouth. GkokgbFaisoms...... 4 Jacob S e a b o r n ...... Tenor Tenor 13 cwt. Condncted by Bbrmard W itcbb!.!.. W il l ia m A . C arr ..Treble o b n W a l b b b . . . .. 4 All the band are service ringersi four at the above church and four Ja m b s A y b r s . }d n . . .. 2 OSBPH W. P a RBBB •• 5 at the Parish Cborch, Satton Coldfield. The peal was rnog in honour M ic h a b l F . H arrison • • 3 R o b e r t L . P a tter so n ..T«Nor ol the golden wedding cf Mr. W. R. Small, of Tipton, Staffs. Both Condncted by J W. P a r k b b . ' bands offer hio] their congratulations and best wi ' Fir» peal in fonrteen methods by all, and rung at the first attempt. It is the first peal in fourteen methods in seven 730s by tbe Association Further reference to this peal will be found on page 644. BEDDINGTON, SURREY.—THB SURREV ASSOCIATION. Oh Sainrday, February 8, 1913, in Three Hours md Eighteen Minutes, A t t b b C b o r c b o * S t . M a r y , ERITH, KENT. A PBAL OF STEDMAN CATERS, 5091 CHANaES. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. Tenor ao| cwt. in E flat. On Saturday. February 1 5 ,1913, in Three Hours m d Three Minutes, Frahb HoIiObr .. , ..TrebU W il l ia m S S m ith • • 5 A t t b b C b u r c b o f S t . Jobm t b b B a p t is t . Jambs W. T r a p p it t , .. 2 E d gar H ancox . . . . 7 Dr. B. C a bpbh tr b •• 3 A l f r s o J. T r a p p it t .. 8 A PEAL OF LONDON SURPRISE MAJOR, 5056 CHANGBS, WitliMM H. JOIMBR . .. 4 ] osBPB f . P r a t t . . Tenor 18 cwt. A lb v b d C l a y t o n • • S C h a r lb b K iffbm . . ..Tenor. A b t b u r j . N b a l ...... Treble C b a b l b s T . C o l e s . . . . 5 Compoeed by E d g ar B b n n r t t , and Condncted hy F r an k H o l d b b . I saac G . S b a d e ...... 2 *R b d b b n S a n d b b s ...... 6 Jobm H. C b b b s m a n .. .. 3 E r n b st P v b ...... 7 Massrs. HancoK and Pratt hail from Hillingdon, and were elected members of the above Association previous to starting. A l f r e d W . G r im e s . . . . 4 W i l l ia m P y e ...... Tenor Composed by G a b r ie l L in d o f f , and Conducted by W i l u a m P y b , 'First peal in the method with a bob bell and first attempt. Rung UFFORD, SUFFOLK. on the 26th anniversary of A. J. Neale's first peal, THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. 0 « SutuUgi, February g, 1913, in Two Howe and Porty~eigM llinvtes, BUNGAY, SUFFOLK. At tbb Cbobcb of St. Mabv, THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. 5040 A PBAL OF GRANDSIRB TRIPLES, C H A N Q B S : On Saturday, February l y 1913. in Three Bourt T m Minutee, H o l t ’s O r ig in a l . Tenor 14 cwt. A t t b b C b d r c b o f S t . M a b y , Jambs Motts ...... Treble W lLU AM B u r g b s s .. S G boROB E. SVMONDS .. .. 2 CBA aiiBS E. FISBBB .. 6 A PBAL OF BOB MAJOR. 9040 CHANGBS. 16 4 Robbh H, Havwabd.. .. 3 H . W il l ia m B a l d b y Tenor cwt. i qr. Ibfi, Alpbbd E. Acfibld .. . . 4 H a b r v R. S m it h . . . ’.Tenor T hom as B b c b b t t * .. ..Treble G e o r g e B a x t b b ...... 9 C l a y t o h P a b n e l l . . . . 2 Conducted b y G b o r g b E . S y m o n d s, *C b a r l b s W oods H o b e r t D a y ...... 3 *H a b b y L in g ...... 7 E r n b b t L in c o l n ...... 4 F b a n c is W . N ad n to n ..T ekof SMETHWICK, STAFFORDSHIRE. Composed by J. R b b v b s , and Condacted by F r anois W , N aunxon. WORCESTERSHIRE A.ND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION. First peal of Major as conductor. *First peal in the method. Rung (Northern Branch). in honour oi the birth of a daughter to the wife of the conductor. On Thursday, February 13, 1913, in Two Hours OMd Forty-tight MimOet, A t t b b O l d C b d b c b , COALBROOKDALE, SHROPSHIRE. A PBAL OP STEDMiiN TRIPLBS, 5040 CHANGES; THE SALOP ARCHIDIACONAL GUILD. S ib a. p. H b yw o o d ’s V a r ia tio n o f T burscans^. On Saturday, February 15, 1913, in Three Hours and Seven Minntes, M»8 Sabah Pigost.. ..TrOne 'H or ace H o w e l l A t t b b C b o r c b o f t b e H o l y T b i n i t y , Gborgb Pig^tt .. .., . . a Mo r r is J. M orris :: I E rnbst E. Barbbb ... . . 3 W il l ia m P a g e . . • • 7 A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 C H AN O eS ; JOSBPB PlGOTT . . . 4 G bo r g b F. S w ann ..Tenor Sir A. P. Heywood's Transposition o( Thurstan's Four-Part. Condncted by W. P a g e . Tenor 19 owl. 2 qr. 10 lbs. in E. *Fifst peal of Stedman. Thfs peal was arranged specially for A r ih d b N bw som b ..Treble Bebbeam Hb a d ...... 5 Messrs. E. Barber and W. Page, who bail from Malvern Link and OHN O v e r t o n . . .. 2 WiLFRROOVBRTON 6 Worcester respectively, and whose best thanks are tendered to iVfr. J. I?b r b b r t K n ig b t •• 3 Wm. Sa o n d e b s...... 7 Pigott for making arrangements and the rest of the band for attending. H b r b e b t B a il b y .. 4 •John G a r r b t t ...... Tenor They especially experienced £teat pleasure in ringing a peal with Condncted by W i l f s b s O v e r t o n , Miss Pigott, Mr. John Overton attained his 62nd year on the above date, the band wishing him many happy returns. Great Yarmouth (Norfolk).— On Tuesday, February iitb , at tbe Parisb Cbuch, a quarter-peai o» Bob Major (1280 changes) H. Hammonds, W. T. Blytb> G. Clayton, R. Chnstian, H. I-OHPOH.— O a Sunday, January, 25th, for evening service at Wrigbt, F. Pestell, D. Hayward (conductor), W. Lee. And 304 St-t. Giles, Camberwell, a quarter-peal of Kent Treble Bob Major Grandsire Triples. H. Wrigbt, W. T. Blytb. G . Clayton, H, (laSo cbanfes)j^ T. H. TafiFender (conductor), C. H. Hughei. HammoQdB, D, Hayward (conductor). W . Lee, F. Pestell, G, Rev. H. S. T. Ricbardson, W. H. Taifender, R. W, Green, R. ^ion. W. Grimwood, A. D, Barker, F. J. Hardy Feb. 22. 1913 THE BBLL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD 651

MALDON, ESSEX.—THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION HEADCORN, KENT. (Maldon and District Guild). THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. On Ssturday, Febrnary 15,1913. in 2 Honrs and 55 Minntes, On Saturday, February 15, 1913, in 3 Hours and 9 Minntes, At the Church of St. Mary, At the Church of SS. Peter and Paul, A PEAL OF TREBLB BOB MINOR. 5040 CHANGES; A PEAL OF BOB M*JOR, 5056 CHANGES. Being 720 each nf London Scholars Pleasure, Collei;e Exer­ cise, Cambri dge Snrprise, New London Pleasure, Woodbine, Tenor 24 cwt. Kent and Oxford. Tenor 13 cwt. Fredk, Hodgkin ...Treble William H. Lambert ... £ John D. Bnckingham ...Treble Fredk. White ... 4 Charles Tribe...... 2 Fredk, Butcher .j. 6 Alfred S o u t h ...... 2 Fred Chalk ... Tom Saunders ... 3 Jim Beach ...... 7 Harold F in ch ...... 3 Horace J. Mansfield •...Tenor .r 3 Edwin Lambert ... 4 Philip Hodgkin ...... Tenor Conducted by John D. Buckingham. Composed by Frank Bennett, and Conducted by Edwin Lambert. BRIDGEND, GLAMORGANSHIRE. For calling see K.C.A. Report, 1912, page 75. THE LLANDAFF DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, February 15,1913. in 3 Hours and 7 Minutes, ERDINGTON, WARWICKSHIRE. At the Church of St. Illtyd, WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRI CTS ASSOCIATION. (Northern Division ) A PEAL OF eOB MAJOR, 5''40 CHANGES. On Saturday, February 15, 1913, in 3 Honrs and 5 Minutes, Tenor 16 cwt. At the Church of St. Barnabas, William Smith . ...Treble | David R. James ...... 5 , obn W. Jones . Richard Evans ... 6 A PEAL OF DOUBLE YORKSHIRE COURT BOB MAJOR. ] ohn Davies* . Fred Chamberlain 5088 CHANGES. T en o n s cwt. io F. Sidney Dawe . John Cox ...... Tenor Walter Pigott...... Treble Samuel Grove ... 5 Composed by W. H. Thompson, and John Bass ...... 2 Morris J. Morris...... 6 Conducted by John Cox. Horace Howell...... 3 George Pigott ... Joseph Pigott ...Tenor "First peal, hails from Cowbridge, and was elected a mem­ George F. Swann ... 4 ber before starting. Rung as a birthday compliment to R. K. Composed by Morris J Morris, and Pritchard, Esn., donor of the bells. Conducted by Joseph Pigott. First peal in the method in the connty. MACCLESFIELD.—THE CHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD (Macclesfield Branch). On Saturday, February 15, 1913. in 3 Hours and 7 Minutes, LAVENHAM, SUFFOLK. At the Chureh of St. John, THE ELY DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. A PEAL OF ORANDSIRE TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES; On Saturday, February 15,1913. in 3 Honrs and 28 Minutes, Matthews’ 12-Part No. 2. Tenor 18 cwt. At the Church of SS. Peter and Paul, Wilfred Matthews ...Treble Matthew J. Davenport 5 A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES ; Frank Stoneley .. 2 Thomas Mottershead... 6 Tenor 23 cwt. in D flat. Arthur Burgess ... 3 *John Moss ...... 7 In the Oxford Variation. Andrew B. Lomas ... 4 *Matthew Birch...... Tenor Arthnr Symonds ...Treble Charles Woodcock ... 5 William D en t ...... 2 *William Payers ... 6 Composed and Conducted by W. Matthews. Harry Crick^= ...... 3 Thomas W. Garrard ... 7 *First peal; they are local men; the rest hail from Maccles­ George Lambert^= ... 4 W- R. John Poulson ...Tenor field. For figures of this composition see C.C. Collection, page Composed by J. Nicholl, and Conducted by A, Symonds. 63- EWHURST, SURREY. First peal in the method. Rung with the bells deeply muffled, in deepest syinpathy and as a token of respect, in memory of THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. the heroes who lost their lives returning from the South Pole, (Guildford District.) On Saturday. February 15, 1913, in 2 Honrs and 51 Minntes, GILLINGHAM, KENT. At the Church of SS. Peter and Panl, THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. A PEAL OF BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; Being seven 720s, each called diffarently. Tenor 11 cwt. On Saturday, February 15,1913, in 3 Honrs and 3 Minutes, Mrs. R. Whittington ...Treble John LuiT ...... 4 At the Parish Charch, Alfred Francis ... 2 Robert Whittington ... 5 A PEAL OP TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5120 CHANGES; William Tidy ... 3 William D en yer...... Tenor In thb K rnt Vakiatigh. T en o r i i j cwt. Conducted by W. Denyer- William A. Cooke ...Treble William J. Walker ••• 5 First peal by the ringers of 2nd and 4th. First of Minor by William Easter ... 2 James Tulett ...... 6 the ringers of treble and tenor, and first peal as conductor. It is Edward A. G. Allen 3 William Hunt ... also the first peal ever rang on the bells by an entirely local Ricks Paine ...... 4 William Haigh ...... Tenor company. Rung as a birthday compliment to Miss Ada Denyer, Composed by A. Knights, and Condocted by W. Haigh. sister of the conductor, on her 15th birthday. First peal on the bells since they have been rebnng in a new steel frame, and the 7th and two treblesirecast by Mri A. Howell, of Ipswich. The ringers of the above wish to express their THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. satisfection at the splendidway the bells ran, the work being a H u l l .— On Sunday February i6th, at the Parish Church, a credit to theifirm.______Memorial Service was held for Captain Scott and his comrades of the Antartic Expedition, and a date touch of Grandsire W arwick.— O n Mondw, Febniary loth. at St. Mary’s Csters was rung with the bells hali.mnffied. F. Dale, C. Jack­ Church, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 47 mine. Miss son (conductor), A. B. Cook, G. Dowling, F. Merrison, J. High- M. Williams, Miss J. T. WilliamSi E. H. Adains (coadtictot), fiel^, J , M9floa, T , MiUer, D. W , Brown, J, Cba^erlain, w , Male, E. parriugton, T . Standly, T , Male, G , L,%pwortb, hsi THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. feb. 22, 1913.

DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE have beaten last year’s score by over , to fourth place, but their total number ASSOCIATI<0 N. 200 points: they have rang 79,000 ! of p6ints is lower; they are now changes in nineteen methods, seven* S u n d a y S e r v i c e R i n g i n g . ringing three Surprise methods, and teen being Surprise. This is a Splendid appear likely to rise further. The followiag is extracted from the record, especially when we remember Aonnal Report of this Association:— that this tower has lost one of its best Nineteen belfries have made returns ringers. In view of the increase at this against twenty-one last year; Win- tower, it will be interesting to see SUPPLEMENTARY CATALOGUE iaton, ^ra’nton, Shildon, and Benweil whether St. Ignatius will be the first OF dropping out, and Cramlin£!ton coming eight-bell tower to carry od this Handbell Music in for the first time, and West Hartle­ certificate. North Shields' score is pool (St. Oswald’s), after an absence of practically the same as last year; Published by WILLIAM GORDON. two years. The average number of London Surprise, Stedman Caters and .points per belfry shows a slight increase Triples being their principal methods, Webb Lane, Stockport. being 492 against 473. The first three Darlington St. John's have increased places are taken by ist— Sunderland their score by about sixty ; they have a St. Ignatius, 2,192 points; and-Notth well varied sheet njade up of Stedmar, These pieces consist of a few re-arraomd re­ Double Norwich, Treble Bob, and prints, socfa as 33 and 63, with tbei« As, Xs and Shields, 1,765 points; 3rd— Darling- Ls. Adaitionii to list 13, General Catalogne, too St. John’s, 923 points, St. Ignatius Grandsire. Hurworth have crept up for 6 Riogers, with 19 Bells, viz., G 18 to G4. Also two F sharps and two C sharps. No. 32A B Home, Sweet Home, three tions, new arrangement .. as. JOHN TAYL.OR & CO., (This piece will also do for List 16). No. 63 Glorious Apollo, glee by S. Webbe, new edition .. .. is, od. No 334 Roasseaa'a Dream one\ariation is, od. No, 335 The Dashing White Sergeant once a Belle Vne Contest piece is. 3d. LOUGHBOROUGH^ Leicestershire. No. 336 List to the Convent Bells, new arrangement...... is. 3d. No. 337 Bing, Ring de Banjo, etc, two POUNDERS of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL Negro Melodies .. . • is, 3d. Additions to List 5 General Catalogue, Bells the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the World from G 35 to G 04, Chromatic; seven ringers. “ This is nnqaestloaably the grandest ringing peal in England, and therefore in No. 33A Home. Sweet Heme, three varia- the world." The late Lord Grimthorpe, K.C.—Times, Nov. so, 1878. ations, new arrangemeat .. 3s. 6d. No. 63X L Glotions Apollo, Glee by S. Webbe, new edition .. is. 6d, FO0NDBRS OF “GREAT PAUL’ No. 334X L Rousseau's Dream, one variaUon ...... is, 6d, No. 33jX L The Dashiog White Ser­ geant, a recollection of Belle Vue •• •• •• IB, Qd« No. 336X L List to the Convent Bells, new arrangement .. is. gd. Additions to List 7 General Catalogne, Bells from C as to C i. Chromatic; six ringers. No. Home, Sweet Home, three variatfons, new arrangement . . . . 3s. Od. No. 63X Glorious Appollo, Glee by S. Webbe, new edition .. I S . 3 d . No 334X Rousseau's Dream one varia­ tion «• •• •• •• IS. 3d. No 33jX The Dashing White Ser­ geant, an echo of long ago .. IS. 6 d . No. 336X List to the Convent Bells new arrangement .. .. IS . 6 d . N.B.— All the above pieces may bo rung with- ont higher bells than G 4. No. 368 Those Evening Bells, Polka by Lncy Anne Cobbe .. .. as. od. No. 3*5 Kiltarney, the well-known vocal p i e c e ...... is. 6d, No. 333 Selection, containing March from Tfit ttii Si, Patrick'* CathMtra:. OitMtt. Semiramide, with the songs jToQci; Kectail aud Old Folks Also Founders oi the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals ot Worcester, Newcastle: at Home .. .. :• 33.3d. on-Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary’s), Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Christ Chdrch, N.Z. With a vi4w of reducing surplus stock Mr. Singapore. Gordon c£f«rs to allow any person who will AIm " Great John " and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster ; and the ring ot jTward him 7s. 6d. between now and the end Ten at the Imperial Institute. of Febrnarv, the privilege of selecting Music Also the bells of Dnndalk r .c . Cathedral, and ‘'Great Bede‘’ol Downside 4 blHo and 720 in list 7 ; and Nos 69,71,171 i t Ii fuid 340 ia list i3< W iy u A M G o r d o n , webbXjHtrt, s t o c k y . Feb. 22, 1913. i a x SKLL MBW8 AND RINQKRS' RBCOKD; il!

Cbnrcb on Saturday, March 8th. Bells ready at 3 o’clock. Busioess NteMfog at^ 0'd0(A. sAcH ringers welcome. The Committae nucTat 'TodBfbrden on the same day. J. H. B*STCfw, BruichiSae. The ohartfa for the InMrtlon of Hotlon under this heading Is Sixpence for 36 words, for the flntt -iawitlwi; MSMtttlons at half that price, notices The Oxford Diocesan Ouild. — North Bucks. Branch. — The should «ame to hand not later ihBn«r«anssday morning. nest quarterly meeting will be held at Stony Stratford on Saturday, March ist next. Service at 3 o p.m, Taos. Bbst, ioi« , Sec. The Ancient Society of College Yooths.—EMablisbed 1637.— Bletchley. Meetings tor practice will be beM at St. Magnns, Loiiwer Thames Street, on ibe aytb ; Soatbwark Cathedral cm the ajtb ; The Midland Counties Association.— Bnirton-on-Trent District. Also at St. Mary's Walthamstow, on Saturday evenings. — A rinsing meetinz will be held at Newhall on Satardav, March ist. St. Magnas 7.30 p m , (he others at 8 p.m. -The subscription Bells ready at 3 o’clock. Habbv Waklbv, Local Hon. Sec. of 18 d. wbi .b entitles members to vote on matters of finasce is 8 ^toke Archldiaconal Association — A meeting will be held at now dne, and ahenld be paid before February aSth Kidsgrove on Saturday. March ist Please notifv Mr. J. A. Cotdc, 14 W il l ia m T, C o c k b b il l , Hon. Sec. 33, Edgeley Road, Clapham, S.W. Wesley Street, Kidsgrove, of how many intedd to be present not later' than Febroary 24th. R bv. ]. R*ay,\ „ ‘ J.JoHKson, Hon, Secs The Midd'esex County Association and London Diocesan Guild.— The annual meeting will be held at St. John the Baptist, fiillingdoD. on Saturday, March 29th. Full particulars will be announced later. C, T. Colbs, H. C. COANDLBB. Hon. Secs. 49. Wood Street. Walthamstow. THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. Church Road, Heston. R o c h d a l e B r a n c h . The Kent County Association.— .\sbford District.— H. meeting of the above wilt be held at Wye on Saturday, February 22nd. Bells St. Luke’s ringers, Heywood, are making an appeal for available at 3 o’clock, SpecinI service at 5 o'c'ock, An allowsnce of help for an old ringer, Mr. John Harrison, who is seriously one penny per mile one way, maximum 2s., will be paid to all ill, and has been for some time. Subscriptions will be members attendirg. Sobscriptioos are now due, and will be gladly accepted at the meeting by C. Tribe, Boo. Dis. Sec. thankfully received and acknowledged. All letters to be British School Villas Tenterden. addressed to the Hon. Secretary, Mr. Jos. Tattersfield, 8, Longton Street, Heywood, near Manchester. The Kent County Association. — Canterbury District.— The Spring Meeting will be held at Wickhambreaax and Littlebourne on Saturday, February 22nd. Towers opened at 3 p.m. Service at Wickhambreanx at 5 p m. Tea. kindly provided by the Rev. G. Hyde Smith, in the village Club Room, at 5.30 p.m. THE DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN E. T rbndsll, Hon. Dis. Sec. Boughtoo, Faversbam. ASSOCIATION. The Winchester Diocesan Guild. — Guildford District. — A The help given by the experienced ringers in readily district meeting will be held at Cranleigh on Saturday, February 22nd. helping the learner at the district practices is evidence of 3 o.— Bells (8) available^ 5.0.— Service. The Rector will address the a spirit which should ensure the future success of com­ ringers. 5.4s.— Tea in the schoolroom. Chairman : W. Welch. Esq., C.A . i.P. Tea tickets. Members 6d., Visitors is. Subscriptions are bined practices in the Northern District. DOW dae, and should be paid «t (x before the meeting. Already over thirty individual ringers have taken part North Street, Gnldford. Jokn J.Jonbs. Hon. Sec. in the three practices so far held, the last of which was The Lancashire Association — Manchester Branch.-The next at Benwell (six-bell tower), where fourteen ringers meeting will be held at Whitr field on Saturday, February 22nd. Bells attended. available at 5 30. Meeting at 7 p m. The curate of Benwell was present at the commence­ W. W. WOLSTBNCROPT, Branch Sec. ment, and the Vicar (the Rev. R. E . Shewell), visited the The Bedfordshire Association. — Luton District.— The annual belfry during the evening. meeting will be held at Luton on Saturduy, February 22nd. Bells A somewhat unlooked for result of these practices is the available from 5.0 p.m. to 8.0 p.m. Will all members kindly make it way in «hi(^ the claims of change-i^ii% and the work convenient to attend. A. K ing, Hon. Sec. 5, Tavistock Crescent, Luton. of the Association are being brought td the notice of the clergy of the difierent churches visited. The Bedfordshire Association.— Bedford District.— The annual On Saturday, February 22nd, 1913, at 6 p.m., a district meeting of the above district will be held at Sharnbrook on Sarorday, practice will be held on the fipe new peal ^ ^ l^ t, tenor February 22od. Bells (6) at 3.30 p m. Tea at 5.30 p.m., 6d. 34, St. Leonard's Avenue, Bedford. J. W. Babkhb, Dis. Sec. 17 cwt., at Whitley Bay. The Kent County Association. — The annual meeting of the Maidftrae District will be held at Maidstone on Saturday, March ist. BaHs «t*ailtbl« at 3 p.m. Slwrt service at 5 p.m. Meat tea at the Maidstone Restaurant, Bank Street, at 5.30 pm . A charge of 3d' per member will be made for tea. All members intending to be JOHN SMITH & S0N8, present at tea must notify me not later than Tuesday, February 25th. MIDLAND CLOCK WORKS, All subscriptions doe at this meeting, Gio. Moosb, Dis. Sec. D I £ R B Y . 71, Florence Road, Maidstone. Telegraphic Address- MAKERS OF St. Martin’s Ouild for the Diocese of Birmingham.— Established C ocks, Derby. CLOCI^ ffc CHIME 175^.— The annual r enry JohiMon f'ommemota^ion Dinntr will be Tel. No. 569. f a gt faul s Cathedia he!dat YeOlde Royal Hotel, Temple Row, Bi-minghan^n Saturday. March 1st next at (5.33 j).m Sir Arthur Percival Heywood, «art., in Beveilej Mineter, Selby Abbey the chnir • ickels free to fuUt qualifiei m*;mr>ers ■» host- sU' scription? Truro Cathedral, Xhurles Cathedral art) paid op 10 date, <0 other memDnrs a-^d friends js, 6d each. The ' ~ Trinity College (Cambridge', Belfast Assembly belli of St Marrin’s (t2), and St fohu’-, Derii-nd iS- wi'l -6 avail­ Hall, Magdalen College ^Oxford, , and many dpIKB to able from 3 to 3 o'clock. A. P»onos Sm'TH; Hon. Sec. LordGriffithorpe's deeigns. I I , .\lbert Road, Handsworth Birmiagfaam. In 1897, writing to the Viear ol Minohinhampton, Lord Grimthorpe The Lancashire Association — Rochdale Branch. — The next saidSmith ol Derby wiU dock yon in the way, and as nett meetin| ^ the aboy« t>r|nch will te held at Todmordw eternity as0.0 possibly.nAoaihlA *• . IV. tB s b&LL nBWh ^l^^GEkb kkcOWL MEARS & STAINBANK, WHITECHAPEL BELL FOUNDRY,

•h m t ^ & vecieh ^0tnpUte* Old Bells & Fit±insrs Restored.

SCHOOL BELLS. BELL ROPES. MUSICAL HANDBELLS.

The12Bellsat Southwark Cathedral were Rehung by us September, 1911. Since then 2 peals each of Cambridge Maximus and Treble Bob Maximus, and 5 of Stedman Cinques have been rung on them by various Societies.

FOUNDRY ESTABLISH ED A.D. 15TO.

32 & 34, W HITECHAPEL ROAD, LONDON, E. Southwark Cathedral Tenor, 31 cwt.

JAS. BARWELL, Happy Stokes & S o n , Bell Founder. CHURCH BELL HANGERS, 40, Qt. Hampton St., Birmingham. W O O D B U Sl (B.S.U.), DEVON, CHURCH BELLS, with aH reqaisiie Fittiofisand Framework singly or in Peals, CLOCK and CHIME BELLS to any size Harry Stokes & Son having b a d a and note. coanderable number of years' exjpwience SCHOOL BELLS, with ringing arrangements saitable for an\ in Church Beil Hanging, with confidence position. solicits the patronage of the Ciwgy, Existing Peals ecoDomicalljr and efficiently restored. Cfanrcbwardens, and Ringers generallyi CRACKED BELLS recast, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS The Ellacotnbe Chiming Hammers Axed, reprodnced in fac-simile when reqoired. Man who are ringers sent to inspect Towers and report np the tnne and condition of Bells and Fittings. MUSICAL HANDBELl S toned in Diatonic and Chroma tc BELL-ROPES. BELL-R 0 PES. Scales in sets of any numbers. Before Beading for Bell-ropM, write to

PATENTEES AND roNTR--TORS TO D A Y & CO., H.M. ROV’L ORDNANCE SrORES FOR BELLS. UHUROH BELL-ROPE MAKERS, 11. JCASIXT STBEET. OXFOlU), Who vutrnfttOttrt BM-Ropet •/ the verf but

CHARLES CARR, Ltd, SOLD MBOAL EXHIBITION 1851

BELL FODNDERS, ftie late Re». H. T. E llacombi, in writing to s dislingnisbed ringer, said— "T h e twst inakar of tte ll- n ^ is Dmt, of Oxford." SMETHWICK, BIRMINGHA 5S

B E L L S for Schools, Churches, etc., singly or in Peals. MUFFI.ERS. Clapper-Mufflers made of Best CHIMES FOR CLOCKS. Materials by experienced Ringers. F R A M E S in Best Oak, Iron or Firm of over Thirty Years' standing. H ave supplied Mufflers for peals of Steel. all weights and numbers. Also CHIMING MACHINJES. Leather Rope Protectors. F I T T I N G S of all kinds. WAKLEY, Bell Ropes. 166, W aterloo Street, Burton-on-Trant. REPAIRS aad REHANGING. Printed by the Proprietor at his Offices in Selborne Road, Walthamstow,.a|id Pnbli«hed S^ND FOR CATALOGUE. Bell Hangers sent to Inspect and Report by SiMPBiv, M a r s b ^IiL, H a m ilzo ii, a n d ;.on ?ells and Towers, Co , Lid , Paternoster Row. LondM.S.'C. A Weekly Icmtnai 4./ ike Ringing Exercise; avd Compendium oj information for th$ Clergy and Churchwardens.

No. 1613.- 7 0 L . XXXI.] SATURDAY, MARCH i, 1913. P rick O nb P bn n v' GIL.LETT & JOHNSTON, ALFRED BOWELL CROYDON, Surrey. BELL FOUNDER, CLOCKS— BELLS —CARILLONS. GHtlRGH BELL HANGER, IPSWICH.

L e e d s V i c a r a g e , M a i d s t o n e . August 26th, igi2. T h e A u t h o r i t i e s w r i t e ;— D e a r M r . B o w e l l ,— I have much pleasure m telling' you Wimborne, Nov. 1911. our bells at Leeds Church (all lo without exception) ron well, tbaijks to the moat “ Our expert friends tell us efficient way in which you carried but the that we have a grand ' ring,’ of restoration of them. which the town of Wimborne Some 80 ringers were here at an Asso­ may well be proud. ciation meeting this Spring, many of whom The old bells were so badly out have had many years experimce, and of tune one with another, that it they one and all spoke of your work in a way which should make yon feel proud of is a great pleasure to hear a peal it. I shall always be pleased to bear testi­ of ten so perfectly in tune as ours mony to your excellent work on Leeds now are on the Canon Simpson bells, which for many years tiad been in Principle.” such a bad state, and to act as a reference W e are, dear Sirs, at any time you should require it; as Ifeel I cannot speak too highly of the work you Yours faithfully, and yonr men did here. J a s . M. J. F l e t c h e r , Vkav. I am, yours faithfully, H . R. H u g h e s . FIRST-CLASS WORK. WIMBORNE MINSTER TENOR (30 cwt.) MODERATE PRICES. OF THE NEW RING OF 10. PERSONAL SUPERVISION.

BSTABE.ISHED 1820 JohD Astley and Sons, Ltd. Thos. Doble & Son, JOHN PRITCHARD, HAVK MADB CH U RCH BELL ROPES § t l l BELL ROPE, Since the Reign of George III. 11, CANON STREET, For Estimates send vaigbt of Tenor, and TAUNTON, SOMERSET. CLOCK m C H » ROPE nnmber and length of Ropes required to JMa.nufa.oiiwir'er, Bells hung with fittings of the most ap­ JOHN ASTLET Sl S O N S , L t d proved principle. Old Bells recast, n«w Befte supplied, Ropes of the best make. The £lla- LOUGHBOROUGH. Rope Makers, COVENTRY. oombe Chime Hammers fixed, Towers id- I[. p. has had many years' experience spected. and estimates furnished. n Tnaking Bellropes, and makes them ILK WRAPS. HANDKERCHIEFS, T. D & Son ate chan^riqgers. and having had many years' expenence in Chnrch Bell Oiuy o f the best qaaiity. M and other Goods of original design. Beaatifni Silk Peal Records, very attrac­ Hanging, wjti) ooafi^ oe solMts the patron­ tive. W . M a t t h e w s , Change-Ringer, age of the Clergy, Chnrqljw^rii^?, rinstei? W 9 M APPUCATIOVi Bond Stceat,fMw^a|e'5l«rj ii. turn BBLL RKWS AND KIHGSRS* RBC»RD. Mar. I, 1913 LLEW ELLINS & JAMES, Ltd, CASTLE GREEN, BRISTOL. CHURCH BELLS Bells Tuned on the Singly or in Rings. Latest Improved BELL FRAMES Principles IN Cast Iron, Steel, and Initiated by the late Oak. Canon Simpson*

PRINTING! PRINTING!! WEBB & BENNETT, BELL ROPES. BELL ROPES. Church Bell Hangers&Tuners, THE VERY BEST GEO. CARTER MILL STREET, Are made by Messrs. KIDLIJfGTOK OXFORD. (Pbe Printer of this Journal) is prepared to execQte Orders for all kinds of W. and B. are practical ringers, and having WM. SMITH & SON, bad considerable fxperience in Chorch Bell (Established 1768.) GENERAL & COMMERCIAI Banging and Tuning with confidence solicit tbe patronage of Clergy, Cbnrcb wardens and GOMBRSAL, LEEDS. Ringers generally. W. and B.'s Wrought Iron X Frames for Chnrcb Bells are acknowledged to be one of Onr Ropes are the First Pavonriiea of the PRINTING tbe best kinds. Bzerdsa. Towers inspected, Reports and Estimates R in gen are invited lo try Torkatairs given. Ellacombe Cbime Hammers fixed. Ro^« with Torkshire JiBd-Piacea. At Reasonable Prices, consistent with good Bell Ropes supplied. workmanship. W. and B. hang the Bells upon which tbe longest pealofDonble Norwich, 17,024 changes, COFFIN WEBS No Order too small and none too large. was roDg at Kidlington, by eight members of dt either Cotiou, Ptas, or Heap tbe Oxford Diocesan Guild, on May 22nd, 1899. Actual weight of tenor 23^ cwt. RINGING ASSOCIATIONS JOHN 8ULLY, CHuroli Bell Ha.naror May depend on any Orders entrusted to J. F. MALLABY ft CD. Zinoh, Stogumbep, Somerast. him receiving prompt attention. of Bell. 10 any amnbar 00 the moM anno*MI iln. OUBelltra-oait lew Bells tapped. ;bellringers digreli BtD langtn i lineal I. S., baTinibad HMiderBbln azpaclMae laCbrioh Bell tiangim, with oonfidaDceiolioItt tbe purooaia oi Requiring Printing of any kind will receive the alergr, ohaiobwardens and ilngsra gaBerall; the same attention. TBB BLLACOIIBB CHIMB H&MMBRS FIXBO BARNBY DON, DONCASTER. BBLL ROPB8 SDPPUBD. Send along yonr Trial Orders, and give bfm an opportunity to prove bis words. CHURCH BELLS bong with every des­ cription of the latest approved fittings,in FREDERICK WHITE, ChMTch Bell Hanger, PEAL CARDS. OAK OB STEEL FBAHES. 4 PPLCTON, BERKS Bands or Individual Ringers who desire HANDBELLS) af eioellent tane, made to to keep a record of their peals may have diatwoio u d ebramatio scales, in sets them neatly printed on plain or fancy any nnmber &nd ta any eiaa. bordered Cards. Specimens will be sent The Bishop of London will dedicate on on application. the afternoon of Majr 2nd, the tower and HENRY BOND, spire of St. Jode-on-the-Hill. tbe chorch (Bnaimibed HaH-i-Cantnt;.) of tbe Hampstead Garden Snburb, which Mr. E, L. Lutyens has added since its con­ “ BELL NEWS” WORKS Bell Founder secration two years ago. The spire, ana which forms a landmark for miles aroand, 1 . 8ELBORNE ROAD, OHURQH BBLL HABOBR has been given by friends of Mrs. S. A, Barnett, to commemorate ^er 6otb ^A^THAMSTOW, W NPONi N.fc. OXON. day. ^ ( 1 1 H tte anil liingtrs’ |ltcorb.

Na. i6i3. SATURDAY, MARCH i, 1913 [V o l. XXXI.

DURHAM AND NEWCASTI.E ASSOCIATION. WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD OF CHANGE- RINGERS. Under the able leadership of Mr. T. T. Gofton, vice- A meeting of the Guildford District of the above was president of llie Associalimi, a very enjoyable Northern held at Cranleigh on Saturday, February 22, and w'as at­ district practice was held on Saturday, February 22nd, tended by ringers from Guildford, Clamdon, Woking, at Whitley Bay. From the outset, it was apparent that Haslemere, Shalford, Ewhurst, Godalming, Dunsfold and the Whitley band were determined to make the oppor- other towers. Owing to the funeral, the bells were not tu^iity one of useful practice for the visitors, w'ho left, rung till just before service at five o’clock. This was con­ after a .strenuous evening of Kent, Plain Bob Major, and ducted by the Rector (Rev. P. Cunningham) who gave a Stedman Triples, well pleased with the new bells. Matty practical address on the dignity and value of the ringers’ were safely piloted through their first touches by Mes.srs. office in the church. The rev. gentleman afterwards pre­ Brothers Gofton. There was a very good attendance. sided at tea, which was held in the school room. A busi­ On .Saturday, March 8th, at 6 p.m., the next practice ness meeting followed, at which the hon. secretary (Mr. w’ill take place— the last before Easter. By kind permis­ John J. Jones) read the items from the balance-sheet, sion of the Mayor of the historic town of Morpeth, the which had been audited by Mr. H. Tunnell, of Merrow. It use of the peal of eight in the ancient W'atch Tower has appeared that the district was in a most flourishing condi­ been granted for the practice oin that date. The Watch tion, and after paying all expenses had sent ;£'I1 16s. 7d. Tower, one of the few places where the Curfew' is still rung, to the general secretary, being the largest balance of any is hardly less interesting than the town itself, though sent by the seven districts into which the Guild is divided'. visitors to tihe tower miss the relics of bull-baiting days, Seven new members were elected, including two ladies. which now have a place in the museum. Between the The rep>ort of the Peal Master (Mr. A. H. Pulling) was of Watch Tower, standing in the Market Place and the River a euligistic nature, special refererfce being being made to Wansbeck, is the house once occupied by Lord Coling- Godalming, Cranleigh and Ewhurst Towers for the p>eals wood, who on Lord Nelson’s death at Trafalgar, assumed rung by local men. The next combined practice was de­ command of the Br'tish Fleet. cided to be held at Whittey in April, and the next district meeting to take place at Bins ead, in iJiie same months Mr.R. Whittington then read an account of the misforlnine THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. which have attended the Vicar, and ringers of Long Stan­ ton, which showed that after increasing their peal of three LUTON DISTRICT. bells to one of eight, the old tenor had become cracked, and must be re-cast. He ended by proposing that some­ The first annual meeting of this district was held at one should tafke the hat round'. The Rector, picking up Luton oin Saturday, February 22nd, and was a most suc­ his colfege cap, said it was generally agreed that the cessful one the ringing being of first-class order. Members clergy were good beggars, and he would go round himself. were present from Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Wo­ On returning, he announced that the sum of exactly 10s. burn, Husborne Crawley, Hitchin, Harpenden, and the had been subscribed', which he hoped would cheer them^ up local company. The bells were kept busy during the after­ at Long Stanton. The bells were kept going in various noon and evening in the following methods : Grandsire and methods during the evening, and brought a most enjoyable Stedman Triples, Plain Bob Maior, Kent Treble Bob and meeting to a close. Double Norwich Court Bob Major. The business meet­ ing was held in the evening, Mr. E. Herbert,of Woburn, occupying the chair in the absence of the president, Rev. DEDICATION OF CROSS AND BELLS AT W . W . C. Baker, who was unavoidably absent. The Hon. Secretary gave a brief retrospect of the meet­ ST. IGNATIUS-THE-MARTYR, SUNDERLAND. ing held since the division of the Association into districts, On Sunday, February 23rd, a processional cross, and and it was the unanimouis opinion of the members present the two new treble bells added to complete the ring of that the monthly meetings held were a decided success, and eight, were dedicated after Moraing Prayer. The original helped to promote the art of change-ringing. The follow­ ring of five bells was the gift of the late Mr. D. H. Haggle ing officers were elected for the year:— President, Rev. and family, in memory of their parents. The belte were W . W ^ C . Baker (Dunstable); Hon. Secretary, Mr. A. dedicated on Easter Day, i8g8. In the following year King (Luton). Committee, Messrs. C. Herbert (Woburn), the number was increased to six by the addition of a treble M. Lane (Aspley Guise), H. Smith (Husborne Crawley), J. bell. This was the gift of the Rev. Edgar Boddington, as NicboH (Leighton Buzzard), G. Healey (Dunstable). a thank-ofleriDg for God’s mercies to him during his It w’as resolved to hold the next meeting at Woburn vicariate, 1889 to 1899, and was dedicated on July 2nd. during' April. The two bells now added are the gift of Mr. Stanley M. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the chairman Ritsoo, and are in memory of his mother, Mrs. M. A. for presiding, and to the Vicar of Luton for the use of Ritson, whp entered Into rest on St, Day, the beHs, 24th, jgia; - - , ,, 654 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Mar. I, 1913.

The procesional cross' is of bronze, with five silver A F A N C Y . panels. In the centre “ The Lamb," in blue enamel; in Once, many years ago, it was my lot to select and in­ the four arms the symbols of the four Evangelists. The vite an All-England band to attempt a five thousand of whole is richly chased, and the bosses of the base are set Stedman Cinques at a very famous tower. The peal was with amethysts. This cross is the gift of Mrs. F. M. not rung; misfortune dogged it from the start. Some, of Sykes, wife of the Vicar, and is a memorial to the late those invited could not stand in, and some would not, pre­ Mrs. M. A. Ritson, her mother. ferring to walk abroad and listen. Then a dispute arose The Dedicatory Service was performed by ths Vicar, about the composition, and part withdrew in indignation the Rev. Edward Sykes, the trebles being sounded and protest. The vacant places were filled up with lesser separately and the eight rung in rounds. An appropriate men, but trouble was not yet at an end, and it was no sermon was preached by the first Vicar of the parish, the surprise when something less than an hour’s indiflerent Rev. Edgar Boddiogtoo, whose presence was much ringing brought the attempt to an unhonoured end. It appreciated, especially by the remaining original members was a pity the selected band could not have started. of the Ringers’ Guild. During the day the ringing was Never did such a band meet for a p eal; they were the done by the members of the local Guild, and included 504 very cream and .pick of the Exercise ; every one a con­ Stedman Triples after morning service and also for ductor of ability ; many of them famous composers; and evening service. The whole of the bells are the work of all had made their name in more than one branch of ring­ Messrs. John Taylor and Co., of Loughborough, and they ing. Yet I doubt if they would have rung a first-class have made a perfect splice, the ringers’ verdict being peal. A good local band like St. Martin’s, Birmingham, that the ring is qnite up to the top standard of the St. Mary’s, Ipswich, or St, Paul’s Cathedral, used to Loughborough firm.. It is intended to have a gathering ringing together, will always do better than a scratch band of the members of the Durham and Newcastle Diocesan of stars, and partly probably because a man whose repu Association on Easter Monday to celebrate the com­ tation is in the making is a better man than him whose pletion of the ring. reputation is made. I shall not give the names; you may supply them from your imagination; it is rather fascina­ ting fancy to pick out the best twelve men in England to OBITUARY. settle the point whether Brown’s outstanding abilities as M r. G e o r g e E d w a r d B o o r m a n . a composer give him the preference over Jones who is in the first rank as a conductor, or whether both should be On Tuesday, January 7thj the funeral took place at St. passed over in favour of Robinson, who is neither com­ Laurence’s Church, Mereworth, Kent, of Mr. George poser nor conductor but a sound ringer and accurate Edward Boormaa, who passed away very suddenly at 3 striker. a.m. on New Year’s morning, his death coming as a great But how if one could pick a band from the heroes of old shock to his wife and family. Mr. Boorman had for many time, could the shades of the Great Departed revisit years been treasurer for the ringers, and had rung a great the scenes of their former triumphs ? For such a peal many 720s of Plain Bob, Grandsire, Treble Bob, etc. He there is only one tower— St. Saviour’s, Southwark— St. was also a member of the St. Michael’s band at East Martin’s, Birmingham, and St. Peter’s, Norwich, alone Peckham, a member of the Kent County Association, could hope to rival it in historic interest; the others are secretary for the Local Gardener’s Society, and an Odd­ nowhere. The method would have to be, I think. Treble fellow. He had only a short time before his death been Twelve, for we should like to see how the old ones could ringing out the Old Year, and seemed delighted he had turn in a big bell. And if Treble Bob, then Oxford. We accomplished that task for 50 successive years. He was could not leave Annable out of the band, and he would estate carpenter on the Yotes Court Estate for 27 years, think mighty scorn of such new-fangled stufi as Kent. and Lord Torrington and many of the inhabitants of Old Ben, by right of his position as the Grand Old Man Meieworth and neighbourhood were present at the funeral. of ringing would be the first to be solicited, and we could The Burial Service was read by the Rev. — . Crawford, not do less than ask him to call. Indeed I doubt if other­ who has been acting as priest-in-charge for some time. wise be would stand in. There is only one man for the The ringers rang 720 Plain Bob, and 720 Grandsire Minor tenor at St. Saviout’s in Treble Twelve, and that is John with the bells half-muffled, and a large number of wreaths Marden. His rival, Samuel Moggeridge, might come to were sent by sympathising friends. Mrs. G. E . Boorman listen and criticise, but we cannot spare a rope for hin. John and family desire to thank the many kind friends and Reeves shall have a place; and so shall Geo. Groves if anly neighbours for their expressions of sympathy in tbeir sad to represent the Cumberlands; and we owe too much to John bereavement; also the ringers for their tribute to their Holt to pass him over. W e will have Samuel Thurston to departed comrade, who was in his 67th year. represent the old Norwich Scholars, but not without a [This report came to hand so long after the event, that we protest from Melchior, Lindsay, and Cheshunt, who want decided not to publish it. Our correspondent, how­ to know why they should be passed over in favour of a ever, writes asking for its insertion as a special favour, younger, and to their minds, inferior man. I should like and we, on this oecaslon, comply with the request,— E d .] to include Jonn Garthon, the composer and conduator of the first peal ever rung, but he never had any opportunity THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION of hearing twelve bells in his lifetime, and it is doubtful if he has had any practice since. He shall come, an L i t t l e M u n d e n . honoured guest to listen, and so shall Fabian Stedman to The total number of 720s rung by the Litrle Munden see how the good seed be sowed has grown and flourished. Society and visiting friends duricg the year 1912 was 74 in From Birmingham we will invite Henry Johnson, a mere .14 methods. As for a number of years past, the Ltttle lad among the others, and Thomas Ttiurstans on the Munden band rang for both Sunday services throughout strength of his peals of Stedman Triples. Thenor);h shall the year, send Booth and Jasper Snowdon will be there, not to ring, iSar. I, ig ij. * t a k h k t h N^ws At«D RiNGSks* REtokb. 65s but to tell us all about it afterwards. Tough old James the Rector and Mrs. Blagden, and ill a few well-chosen Barham shall have a rope, and from the west we will have words wished them long life, much happiness, and good William Estcourt. But it will be well to give him a health, and hoped they would find Rugby and its sur­ gentle hiat to be careful of his striking, or he is pretty roundings as interesting as Oxford. sure to be told of it sharply enough. There is one rope The Rector in reply said that Mrs. Blagden and him­ left, and we will give that to a man still living, who has self always enjoyed a ramble in the country, and he felt become little more than a name to the rising generation, sure that they would enjoy leafy Warwickshire. but whose extraordinaoy genius for ringing make him a An adjoarnment was made to the study where, in the space fit companion for the great ringers of all time. That were of one or two intervals, some sixteen or seventeen volcanoes a band to see, and a psal indeed to hear; but, perhaps, if were sending forth not lava, bat smoke. there are any bells in the Hall of Walhalia, they have Courses of Grandsire Caters and Triples, together with some already met and rung it. J. A. T. tune-playing upon handbells were rendered by Messrs. Fenton. Matins, Chandler, George, Hessian, and White. A quick six in Stedman Triples is not to be compared with RINGERS ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD. the pace at which this very enjoyable evening passed away.

R u g b y S t . A n d r e w ’ s . The ringing members of the St. Andrew’s Socicty were ST. ANDREW’S SOCIETY, RUGBY. the guests of their President and Mrs. Blagdon at the A n n u a l M e e t i n g . rectory recently. In proposing “ Long life and prosperity to the Society,” and to members, the Rector said that both At the eighteenth annual meeting of this society, held at St. Andrew’s Church, the Rector (Rev. Claude M. Blagdon) presided, Mrs. Blagdon and himself felt very thankful on the day supported by Messrs. W. Brooks (churchwarden), Fenton (Ring­ that they arrived at their new home, to hear the beautiful ing Master), White (Hon. Sec.), George, and other members. bells ringing out a hearty welcome. He would like to ■ Mr. Fentop was re-elected ringing master, Mr-Hessian deputy take the opportunity of congratulating the ringers that ringing master and auditor, Mr. Chandler hon. sec. and took part in the peal. treasurer, E. Watson, W. Malins, and H. O. White (committee); The Ringing-Master (Mr. J. B. Fenton), expressed their Mr. Fenton said the society had had a very successful year, sincere thanks for the kind hospitality extended to them. having rang three complete peals, one of which was the 500th peal rung by Mr. James George, who is one of the Society’s They were pleased to meet their new Rector and Mrs. oldest members. The peal was rung at Sonth Wigston. Blagden, and hoped they would be spared to live amongst A vote of thanks to the Fresideut for presiding, coucluded them for many years to come. He proposed the health of the meeting.

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T H E S u r p r i s e m e t h o d s . A verbal description would run thus:—The treble-lead of a Treble Bob hunt is divided horizontally into four sections of Contributed by W i l l i a m S n o w d o n , Past President of the eight rows each— rounds forming the first row of the first Yorksliire Association.) section— and these in turn are divided vertically in halves, so C h a p t e r IV. that we get eight groups of four bells in each row. The bells in all these groups work busily away, quite independently, but are We come at last to the class of intricate metboJ-bailding alertly ready to pass and interchange bells at the cross-sections previonsly referred to, viz., the clever modern development of a in 5- 6 of the various “ Eights,” as they may be termed, so that Major type which has been so far erroaeonsly termed a Sarprise. the “ circulation " may be kept up and congestion avoided The This we are thankfal to say is not thrown together in qaite the neat way in which the treble crosses and recrosses in 5-6, up happy-go-lncky, trial and error selected, but nevertheless and down, without losing its treble-bob step, is worthy of wonderfal, style of the old and genuine family. admiration; and equally of course, that of the interchanging The new system may he described as being without a working bell which has to fall m with this movemet. Again, when the bell setting out from the front and wondering— if we may so pat treble leads and lies we get the same interchange in 5-6 be- itv-whether it will ever reach the back, or vice versa. Because tween two working bells— another neat feature. in the new class—to state the matter broadly—its exact Beside a reversed front and back relationship between the temporary movements amongst the front four bells, for instance, Eights, there are other similar relative movements, direct and have been arranged from the very first, and then, after accom­ reverse, between them; bat all will be best impressed _ on the plishing these, it passes to the back and there has an innings mind by a careful analysis of the given lead. Our title “Triumph," amongst the fonr behind, and so on. As we are unable to class comes in with full force, when we notice the Treble Bob be- this as a Surprise we have, endeavouring to be thoroughly haviour of the bell in front and behind, when the treble lies and appreciative, given it the name of a “ Triumph ” in our dealings leads, because this bars any claim for Bristol's enrolment in the with it, both here and in our note books, for we view it as being old Sarprise family. But apart from this—which may be more than equal to,—we mean better in every way than—a avoided in some Triumph variations—the system does not be* Snrprise. long to the Surprise family, which, in the language of the pro­ The only specimen we intend to deal with here, a very excel­ fane, is “ quite up another street,” as we shall show as we pro- lent one, is Bristol, i.e., Bristol “ Triumph,” no relation of course ceed. to the discarded Bristol Minor of the " Clavis.” Its talented We do not know how many variations Mr. James has ob­ author, the Rev. E. Bankes James, has not to our knowledge tained on his system, but as we are not writing on Triumphs we attempted any extensions to Maximus, which, as it seems to us, are obliged to leave the subject in this interesting state of in­ is probably the sole and only ground for further possibliities; it completeness. would indeed be a double Triumph if he were able to so extend, Bristol has a clear proof scale— a quality not obtainable, in it ; contract it he cannot. At least this is our view. our opinion, in any genuine Surprise method; bat on the other We annex a plain lead, divided into sections, which best hand some of the Triumph variations get entangled, we believe, shows the admirable system on which the method is built; and with internal falseness, and possibly become more interesting to beneath we give the treble’s lead of a bob. some on that account. This remark must not be held as non- B r is t o l T r iu m p h . appreciative of Bristol’s clear proof scale, as that in itself is a real " triumph ” in a method of such complexity; nor must it 13 3 4 5678 6587 be read as meaning that internal falseness qualifies for a 3143 Sarprise. 1834 6857 8675 A feature of Bristol Triumph is its Treble Bob graciousness 2143 in the matter of its calls. Any new method—not being of the 3413 6857 6587 Treble Bob class itself—that gives ua such callings as 8M, 2W, 4231 2H, is not to be overlooked, for this has always, from the musical 2413 5678 5768 point of view, been held to be the crowning beauty of Treble 4231 Bob. This at once differentiates Mr. James’ new method from 1786 the Surprise family, who cannot raise a dual bob—in the same 2435 place—amongst them. It may interest the student to note that 2345 7168 1786 this dual-bob qualification arises from the fact that, when the 3254 treble leads ordinarily, the bell behind in Bristol lies fall—just 3524 7168 76x8 as in Oxford and Kent Treble Bob— hence a bob throws the 5342 bells behind one lead back, ready immediately for another bob. 3524 6781 7618 We congratulate Mr. James on bis musical choice, but it puts 3254 him in this dilemma : his ordinary lead-ends are those of Treble 2345 6781 Bob, and are not those of a Sarprise method, whose bells behind always dodge at the treble’s lead, whether plained or 2436 5871 4263 8517 bobbed. Therefore, as Bristol is immeasurably superior to Treble 4623 5871 Bob, and yet does not comply with the movements of the Sur­ 6432 8517 prise family, it must belong; to a new class, and that class we are terming “ Triumphs.” 4623 8157 4263 1875 2436 8157 2346 1875 T u n s t a l l (Staffs.)—At Cbrist Church recently for practice) I ISO Superlative Surprise On Sunday, February 23rd, for 3241 6857 Divine ^rvice, 448 and 400 in the same method. F, Smith, G. 2314 6587 A. Smith, J. Dar ington, J. Godber, W. J. Washbrook, jun., W 3241 5678 R. Wasbbrook, A. Clay, W. Thompson. Conducted by G. A, 2314 5768 Smith. 2134 7586 H o l l o w a y .— At St. Mary Magdalene on Sunday, February 12 4 3 5768 i6th, a quarter-peal of Kent Treble Bob in 48 mins. A Hart, 2 I 34 5678 R. Green, L, Porter, A. Brooks. J. Corniord, H . Ranzetta, A< 12 4 3 6587 Trener, G. Charge (conductor).

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There is no need for this; if the copy is put in an unsealed en­ velope, with just the name of the sender, we shall understand, and a ^d. stamp will be sufficient. But the envelope must be endorsed “ News copy only." THE SOCIETY OF ROYAL CUMBERUVND YOUTHS. Oh Saturday, Pciruary 8, 1913, in Three Hl to a successful HBHBV SPRIXaALL ..T rt& b XOBH N. OXBOBROW . . . . 7 issue, the band has established a record which will not CBALLIS F. WlMHBV . . a FRBOBRtCX Dbm cb . . . . 8 be easily beaten. Harry R. Pasmorb 3 A l f r b o B. P b c r ...... 9 Now that the record has been made, other bands will HbRBBRT LAhOOON JOBN W. Goloimg .. .. 10 Hbmry R. Nbwtom W illiam T ., C 0CBBBI1.L . . x i be anxious to emulate the performance, and no doubt some T homas Faclbmbb W i lli a m H. P asm o rb ..T en or will succeed ; but there will be no taking away the laurels Composed by Frbobrick Dbncb, and NoH-CoMoncTBO. from those who had the temerity to attempt the task. A Umpires— Henry Dains, Royal Comberland YouthsG eorge Wild, conducted peal of Stedman Cinques is a performance of no Ancient Society of College Yontbs. This peal was rong strictly ander mean merit, and entails on those who attempt it an the rules governing snch performances; no word, loo^ sign, recog­ amount of energy, zeal, intelligence, and patience, which nition, gestnre or iatimation whatever being made or given dnriog t u makes the selection of a band to accomplish such a perfor­ ringing. It is the first peal on twelve^ tower bells rang under these conditions. The band wish to tender their thanks to the nfflpiies tor mance, a matter of extreme difficulty. their kindness and self-sacrifice. Every member of the band is well-known throughout the tinging fraternity as a conductor of no mean order. THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. Individually they represent the crme dc la crmc of the On Satwiay, February aa, 1913, ii» Three Bours, Exercise—collectively they cannot be e:£Celled: it is extremely doubtful if they could be equalled. A t t b b C b o r c h o f A l l S a in t s , E om ontom , The likelihood oi the genuineness of the peal being A PBAL OF STBDMAN TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES i questioned was guarded against by the selection of two Hbvwooo’s Variation of TaaRsiAMs' Four-Fart. umpires of unimpeachable veracity. They represent the Miss Ediib K. Parur ..Treble William A. Alps .. .. two great branches of the Exercise, and their selection is Miss Margbky F, Sampson a Wilby J. Hazbll .. ..6 Cbarlrs H. Aostin.. .. 3 JamBs Pabkbb ...... 7 sufficient to put a stop to all cavil on the subject. They E. Maoricb Atkins .. .. 4 Gborgb Paicr ...... T m r are prepared to certify to the genuineness of the perfor­ Condocted by Miss Edits K. P a r k b r . mance, in every condition laid down as essential. They *First peal in the method. The peal was arranged for the Misses deserve, and have received, the hearty thanks of the Belcher and Sampson, and was attempted in th e afternoon at Waltham band for their services, which must have entailed a great Abtiey, but owing to illness near the Charcb, bad to b e abandoned. deal of self-sacrifice. We congratulate all concerned, and Miss Belcher was unable to stay for the peal at l^monton. have no doubt that the whole fraternity of ringers will feel the prouder for the feat, which, while it places the GOOD OPENING for steady, reliable, Jobbing performers on a higher plane, sets an example for others Mason. Change-Ringer. Apply— Uolnicote, Iborveiton, to follow. Devon. f l^E g itt AI9D RiNGiSRS' uEC6k&. Mar. i, tgi|.

THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON CURDRIDGE, HANTS. DIOCESAN GUILD. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. On Sattirilav, February 2a, 1913, m ThretHown and Twentv-eight Uinutes, On Saturday, FOruary 22, 1913, in Three Hours and Twelve Minntes, A t the Chdbcb of St, Dumstan-in-tbx-East, A t tb r CaoRCB or S t . P e t e r , A PEAL OP BRISTOL SURPRISE MAJOR, A PEAL OF ORANDSIRB TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES: 5056 CH AN QBS, Tenor 34 cwt. H o l t ’s T bn -F a r t . Tenor 26 cwt. E d w m d T , W xgo ..T rtbU R b v b b m .S m s b b s . . .. 5 Edwin W bllstbao .. ..Teeble G e o b q e W il l ia m s . . .. 5 BB tlBAM P k e w b t t . . 2 A l f r e d W . G k u ie s .. 6 William J. Ryvbs .. .. 2 *C b a r l b s H . R u s s e l l . . 6 I sa a c G . S b a o e . . Ja m e s E . D a v is . . . . 3 A l p r b d M b a r s ...... 3 A n d r e w M b a b b ...... 7 C b a u .e s T . C o l b s W il l ia m P v E ...... Tenor • • 4 H b n r y W , W il k e s . . . . 4 Gilrert B u ll ...... Tenor CoDHposed by HBMRy Dains, and Condacted by W illiam Pye. Conducted by Georgr W illiams. The above is the £rsl peal on the bells for over twenty years, and is ‘ First peal of Grandsire. the first peal in the method ever rang in the City of London, ASHTEAD, SURREY. 9tv0«ince«. THE SURREY ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, February 22, 1913, in Two Hours and Fifty-five Miitutes, NORTH STONEHAM, HANTS. At tbb Cburcb of St, Giles, THE w i n c h e s t e r DIOCESAN GUILD. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; Om Tuuioji, Februm 18 ,1913, in Two Hours mtd Fifty-fivi Minutes, H olt’s Original, Tenor 14 cwt. A t tbb Cbdrcb of St. Nicolas, W illiam Robinson .. ..Treble W illia m H. C o rb b tx A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, JOBM H o y lb ...... 2 G e o r g e C o o k ...... 6 8034 CHANGES. Tenor g cwt. o qrs. a6 lbs. John C r a w f o r d ...... 3 Ricbard Kendall .. .. 7 WULiAM G. Eowaids* ..Treble C b a b l b s J. F b a v ...... 5 W il l ia m C o o k ...... 4 David Anscombb ...... Tenor H b b b v W. WiLBEs .. .. a William H. Gborgb .. .. 6 Conducted by W illia m H. C o r b e t t . G b 61igB W illiam s .. .. 3 Cbarles Edwards* .. .. 7 A la b R. M acdonald.. .. 4 W illum T. Tdcbbe .. ..Tenor Rung in honour of tbe 2ist birthday of Mr. James Wyatt, son of Mr. John Wyatt, Captain of the local bandi also as a birthday com­ Composed by HEDRy Daihs, and Condacted by George W illiams. pliment to Mrs. W. Cook, ■First peal of Donble Norwich, and was especially arranged for Mr. C. Edwards, of Farnham, it being his 50th peal, PRESTON. LANCASHIRE. THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. CROWLAND, UNCOLNSHIRE, (Blackburn and Frraton Branches.) THE PETERBOROUGH AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION, On Saturday. February 23,1913, in Three Hours and Four Minutes, OnThurtiay, February 20, 1913, in Three Hours mii Fifteen Minutes, A t t b b P a r is b C h u r c b , At tbe Abbbv Cbdbcb of St, Gdtblac, A PEAL CF STBDMAN TRIPLES, S040 CHANGES; A PEAL OP BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANQBS : T b d r st a n s' F o u b -P a r t . Tenor 23 cwt, Being seven 720s called diflerently. Tenor cwt. Tbomas W ilson.. ., ..Treble James Abmstrong . . .. 5 Artbur Tomlinson .. .. 2 Edward Armstrong .. 6 ...... 4 ALFRBiy H o l l a b d * ..Treble Jobm J. Jutsom E. Roger Martin .. .. 3 WILLIAM'E, Willson .. 7 E dw in T il l b y . . .. 2 ‘ Isaac P, Bemnbtx . . . . s Frbdk. Hindle .. .. 4 JOBN W atbom ...... Tenor W m uAM W aldrom . . 3 GBgRGX JOTSOM...... Ttnor Conducted by W illiam E. W illson, Conducted by Gborqe Jotsom, First peal of Stedman by the ringer of the treble. *First peal: proposed members before siarting. This is believed to be the first peal on this ancient ring of bells, tbe tenor being last re­ cast in 1464. HANDSWORTH, BIRMINGHAM. ISLEWORTH, MIDDLESEX. THE ST. MARTIN’S GUILD FOR THE DIOCESE OF BIRMINGHAM, TBE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. On Satwedo), February 32,1913, in Two Hown ani Fifty MitaUts, On Thunit^/, Febrmv 20, ig i3. Two B ow s and Fifty-stem Minutes, At tbe Parisb Cbubcb, A t sbb Cbdrcb of A ll Saints, A PBAL OF CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE MAJOR, A PEAL OF STBDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANQES; S0S6 CHANGES. Jobksons's Variation. Tborstans’ Foor-Part. Tenor 18 cwt, Tenor 13 cwt, in F sharp. GSotOE SfENCBR .. ..Treble JoBN W . K e l l e y ...... 5 J o b n N b a l ...... Treble Morris J. Mo sbis...... s Frbderice G. Goddard .. 2 Cbarlbs F. W. H d n t . . .. 6 A lf Paddon Smitb .. .. 2 S a m u e l G r o v e ...... 6 Jambs E. Groves .. .. 3 T b o m a s M i l l b r ...... 7 T b o m a s B b a d l b ...... F b a n b S b b v ifc s o n • • • 7 W iLLU M N e w ...... 4 G e o r g e W, C combes .. . .Tenor Albebt Walker...... 4 J AMES G e o r g b ...... Tenor Conducted by F. Sxevinoton. Conducted by Jambs E. Groves. First peal in the method as conductor. Rsng as a birthday com­ pliment to Messrs. George A. Ransom and F. G'. Goddard : also to the'yonngest daughter of C. F. W. Hunt. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION,

Kenhinghall (Norfolk).—On Tuesday, February 19 th , for THE WEST WALES ASSOCIATION. practice, 252 Bob Triples. S. Gaskin, J, Saye, H. Haylett, J. Fulcher, S. Anninson, W. Mears, F, Burrows. And 1000 Bob S w a n s e a .— ^AtSt. Mary’s Cburcb, on Sunday, February 23rd, Major, S. Gaskin, J, Saye, ’•=H. Haylett, ’"J. Fulcher, S. Annin- for momiDg service, 504 Stedman Triples. F- Curtis, P. son, J. Cunningbam, W . Mears, F. Burrows (condnctor)^ Knaatb, J. Davies, A. E. Morgan, F. Morgan, C. Hoare, J. ’^‘Longest length in the method. Hoare (condpctor), E, Pavies. For eirening service, a quarter- ]peal of Stedman Trip^Bs. T . Cnrtis, t . Kneatb, J. Hoare, A, £ . MOr^D,;}. N. DaVies, C> Hoftre, F. Morgan (conductor)> £■ FOR SALE.—Set of 24 handbellsi Apply—.Wr J, l>«vieB. W eston, 16, Titchfield Terrace, Regents Park, N.W. P"' T 1^1At. 1, igi^. fliB iELL NEWS AND ^BCORD. 661

BOLDMERE. WARWICKSHIRE. ELSTOW. BEDS. THE ST. MARTIN’S GUILD FOR THE DIOCESE OF THH BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. BIRMINGHAM. On Monday, February 24,1913, in Three Houri On Saturday, Ptbnm y 22 1913, in Two Bow s and Pifty-im Minutes, A t tbb Chdrch or SS. Mary and Hblbs, Atcbb Cbdrcq or St, M icbail, A PBAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; A PBAL OP STBDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANQES : Being one 720 of Wosdbine two each of Oxford and Kent Treble Sir A. P. Heywood's Transposition of Tharstan's Fonr-Fart. Bob, and oaa each of Oxford and Plain Bob. Tenor g} cwt. Cbarlbs Cobibbll .. ..TrtbU Grorgb Garrison .. 5 H a r r y T y s o b ...... TreUt. M iss E v e l y n S t e b l .. 4 W illiam J. Mbbb ...... ‘Thomas W ills .. .. 6 Miss Dorothy D, Stbbl 2 R e g in a l d G abd n b b 10BN Sandrbs ...... 3 G so x q b F, S w an n John W. Barker .. .. 3 E d w ard W b i t b . . ..Tenor ONATBAM FBBSTON . . *« 4 *WiLUAH G. Ahkbr ..T tn of Conducted by Habiv Tysob. Conducted by G b o. F. S w an n . First peal by Miss Dorothy Steel. First peal as conductor. 'First peal in the method. This peal was specially arranged ior Mr. Thomas Wells. Parish Clerk ot Erdioglon, and also as a birthday compliment to Mr. Wm. G. Anker, towerkeeper of Boldmere.

^ LAVENHAM, SUFFOLK. LEICESTER.—THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. THE ELY DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, February 15, 1913, in Two Hours and Thirty-one Minuttt, On Saturday, February as, 1913, in Thru Hours and Twenty-four liinuUs, A t 4, Kbytborfb Street. At tbb Cborcq of SS. Pbtbb and Padl, A PBAL OF BOB ROYAL, 5024 CHANQBS. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 3024 CHANQES; Edgar Vallancb* .. .. 1-2 I W illiam W illson .. . . 5-6 In tbb Kbnt Variation. Tenor 23 cwt. in D flat, E Maurice Atkins .. 3-4 I W illiam W illson (nephew) 7-8 Artbor Svhonds .. ..TrtbU H arrv B arton ...... 5 Composed by W. W illson, and Conducted by E . M, A tk in s . Stbdman H. Symonds .. 2 W iLtHKFuisbll 6 Arranged for the conductor, who hails from London. First hand­ Gborsb Lambbrt .. .. 3 Tbpmm W. Garrard .. .. 7 bell paal by the ringers of 1-2, and 7-8. First peal of Bob Major. loBN O. Neill ...... 4 W illia m R. Jho. Podlson Ttnor Composed by A. K n ig h t s , and Conducted by H. B a r t o n . This was arranged for Messrs. O. Neill, Barton and Fnssall of Halesworth. Sonhtwold, Soffalk, and Slough, Bucks., respsctively, who were elected previoaa to parting. This is the con­ THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD, ductor's 130th peal. Rung on the anniversary of the birth of George Washington. Merrow, Guildford (Surrey).—At the qaarterly district meeting 720 Plain Bob Minor. G. J. Nichols, H. Stovell, S< HUGHENDDN, BUCKS, Fetter, A. J. Hamblin,Haa • • A. ■ E. Grey, k . J. BonifiAce. Conducted THE ANCIENT SOCIETY OF COLLEGE YOUTHS. byA.J. Hamblin First 720 by S. Fetter. (Established 1637.) ' On Saturday, February 22,1913, in Two Hours and Fifty-eight Uinutts, THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Ax TBB Cbubcb or St. M icbabl and A ll Angbls, Salehurst.— On Tuesday evening, February 18th, a quarter- A PBAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLBS. 5040 CHANQBS; peal of Grandsire Triples, in 53 mins. F. Morgan (first quarter- Tborstans' Foor-Pabt. Tenor 12J cwt. peal), E. Mills, W . Cramp, W . Robinson (first quarter-peal), T . Booth, W. Hoad, W. Franks, J. Goodsell. Conducted by W. Tbomas H. Tavfbbdfr ..Trehle v a n s JoBN E ...... 5 Franks, of Battle, who hopes soon to get the band through a Cbristofbbr H. Hdgbrs a R a l f b B ig g ...... Hbnrv T. Gowlbtt.. .. 3 F r b d k . J. H a r d y ...... 7 5000. F b b d k . G. Biggs .. .. 4 Arthur G. Jambs .. ..T en tr B a t t l e . — On Wednesday evening, February 19th, a quarter- Cradacted by F r b d b . J. H a r d y . peal of Stedman Triples, in 47 mins. J. Smden, W . Alcock, F. Rang as a birthday compliment to Mrs. Carter, of Vale Cottage, A. Kennett, P. Carter (longest length in the method), W. Franks Downley, W. J. Thomas, G. Watson, H. Denman. Conducted by G. Watson. TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENTI THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION, On Saturday, February 22, 1913, in Three Hours and S ix MinuUs. S o u t h w e l l (Notts.)—At th&Cathedral on New Yeay’s Eve, with the bells balt-mo£9ed, 447 Grandsire Triples. A, J. A t t b b C b o r Cb o f S t . P b t b r , Chamberlain C. H. Chamberlain. A. H. Wilson, G. Padgett, G. A PBAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 3024 CHANGES; Beckett, H. F. Clulow, E. Foster, Rev. H. S. T. Richardson In tbx Kbni Variation, Tenor 14} cwt. (conductor). On New Year’s morning, 630 Oxford Bob Triples. Gbobqb Thompson .. ..Treble G b o r o b T o r l b y ...... 5 Rev. H. S . T. Richardson, C. H. Chamberlain, G. Padgett, A. A l b e r t B b l t o n ...... 2 *JOSBPB M i l n b b ...... 6 J. Chamberlain, G. Beckett, H. F. Clulow (conductor). E. H b b b b r t M a b b w e l l .. . . 3 Cbarlbs Cbafman .. .. 7 Foster, F, Pickard. On Sunday evening, February 9th, for STBFBXN I, FBBBlI»i ]0N. .. 4 Stxfbbm Psbbims, sbm. ..Tenor evenning service, 630 Oxford Bob Triples. T, Foster, G, Pad- Composed by A. K m ig b ts, and nett, A. H. Wilson, H. R. Berrisford, A. J- Chamberlain, H. F. Condncted by Stbfhen Pbbbins, sbn, Clulow, C. H. Chamberlain (conductor), F. Piclord. On Friday, * First peal in the method. This peal was arranged as a birthday February 14th, with the bells halt-muiiledi as a tok;en of respect tompliment to Mr. W. Latter, but be was nhwell ^nd nnable to stand to the late Captain Scott and other heroes who perished in the in, and Mr. Perkins kindly nnderloolttotakefab placfr at short notice. South Pole expedition, 630 Oxford Bob. A. J. Cbambarlain, T. Foster, A. H. Wilson, H. R. Berrisford, G. Beckett, E, Fosteri C, H. Chamberlain (conductor), H. F, Clnlow. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION, COBIMM.— At the Cl^iucji pf St. Mary Mi^ ^alBoe, 730 Grand- A DIAGRAM OF UNION TRIPLES (1803), may be had sire Minor. R . Argent, H. Holden, G . 1 Inngeam, J, Borles gratis, on appbcatiqn by letter to W, if. T h o m p s o n , 5, (conductor), J. Wood, G, Morrad. Messrs, Bntlea ana Argent SiUwood Street, Brightoni to whom the onaold remainder bat bail from Milton : Holden from Meopbam. been returned by the publishers. titig 8£LL NMWS ANb RtHGliRS' RftCOl^D. Mar. 1 , 1913

®i>ws«t»0n>eni;e I do not profess to have much knowledge of what goes on in the belfry at the present day, but from past experience While gladly throwing our columns open for the discussion of I cannot agree with the writer of the letter in the “ Hants subjects of interest, the Editor does not hold himself responsible for and Berks Gazette.” the opinions expressed by correspondents. It is said that cycling is a healthy recreation: so is ringing. Who is there that would debar the ladies from the use of the cycle ? What would be said of the man LADIES IN THE BELFRY. who did such an injustice to the fair sex, in which there are so many graceful riders ? To the Editor. Churchmen in general have to depend upon ladies to S ir,— In your issne of the 22nd you refer to an article carry on so many parochial and Church organisations that in the “ Hants, and Berks. Gazette,” by a writer signing one fails to see how, in justice, the line can be drawn, at himself “ Grandsire ” (he might have bad the courage to any rate the shutting of the belfry door against them would sign bis own name), in which he raises the question, “ Is be most unfair. Guilds, working parties, temperance work, the belfry a place for ladies ? ” district visiting, Sunday schools, excursions, and many I say yes, just as much a place for ladies as for men, other organisations depend, for their very existence, not and no really sensible objection can be raised against only for carrying out, but for funds, upon ladies, and, as them. All objections sb far made against them, have sometimes happens, not only do they assist in the musical been so much nonsense. part of the services, but a lady is at the organ. Why draw He asks : " What can possibly have induced them to the line at the belfry door ? take up such a strenuous and essentially men’s work in There is, however, another point my experience teaches the beffry ? ” me. That i s , that the presence of ladies, or even one I would ask " W hat could possibly have first induced lady, it matters not where among a body of men, raises the men to ta|ce it up ? ” When he has answered one question whole tone of the surroundings, be it in the he has answered both. tower' or otherwise : therefore for one I hope ladies will He ^oes on to say that “ he views this intrusion with continue to show their, skill, and there has been some not a little concern.” Why should it cause him so much extraordinary skill shown by tinging upon tower bells. concern ; Is it that he fears that he may be outstripped Romford, February 24th, 1913. B. K E E B L E . by the ladies; that be may have to take a back seat, as a former objector said ? I would not be surprised if such D e a r S i r , — I was highly delighted with the letter were the real cause of his objection. Again he asks: signed “ Grandsire,” which you quote in this week’s “ Why is it that this new idea is being brought so prom­ inently before u s ; is it because there are no men willing B ell N ew s, and I should especially like to confirm one to take it up ” ? No. Is it because men welcome the statement. Ringers, as a body, do not welcome the advent ladies’ advent into the belfry ? So far as his experience of lady ringers. They would much rather they stayed goes it is quite the reverse. If such is his experience I away. There are several reasons, and all are sufficient. may say that I do not believe that he has had by any That does not alter the fact that when we do meet lady means a wide experience, as I have always landed that ringers we treat them as ladies. Notwithstanding tlhe men are eager to welcome them, and most of us would be brand new “ Guild,” and the advertisement, I hope and glad to see their ranks largely augmented. He advises, trust it is a merely a passing fad. Meanwhile I hope that If they wish to advance the Art of Change-Ringing, to ob­ the rather blatant champion of lady ringing will drop, tain some sets of handbells, pursue their practice in some proclaiijiing that the exercise will be so much better by comfortable room pr shady nook, as the case may be, and the presence of w'omen In the belfry. It savours of an so avoid the belfry, which for all time has been con* insult. I shall be told I asn a coward; 1 know; neverthe­ sidered the special sanctum for men. No doubt it has less, I am for the present going to sign myself merely, always been so considered by himself and the very few PLAIN BOB. others who hold similar views. In conclusion he directs attention to the great possi* bilities of deriving enjoyment in the family circle, amongst THE SURPISE METHODS. coteries of friends, and in clubs, etc., and here I begin to To the Editor. wonder what etc. means. Does it mean pubs and the like, and does he really intend this for the ladies ? S i r , — For some time past I have been reading articles Mrs. Grundy would certainly not be more outraged by in B ell ATews,supposed to deal with the Surfwise methods. the appearance of ladies in the belfry than by their In 1904 the Central Council published a report drawin up appearance in, say a club, concert room, or the like. by the Legitimate Methods C6mmittee on methods, and Yours etc., in 1907 a collection of minor methods, based upon the „ H. SHARP. system of classification, presented by the committee to 47, Dudley Street, Bedford. the council, and adopted by the latter at the meetings in London in 1906. Siii>— I fear your invitation to ringers to ventilate their In this system a Surprise Methiod has places made at opinions upon this question may lead to considerable cor­ all cross sections, and the 41 Surprise Methods in the col­ respondence, andi as you remark, there are two sides to lection all conform to this rule; moreover, they are the every question, there will doubtless be expressions of only methods which are free fromi the blemish of 5th place opinion in both the affirmative and the negative. May I when the Trebl is not in .6th, .such do so ; toey are there­ express a hope that whatever correspondence takes place fore. according to the definition of tfae council, the only oot one word will be written to gfve any lady who has Surpri^ Mjnpr Methods, and, moreover, they are Siirprise tjkkeu up the scicnce upon tower bells the slightest offence Methods. Mar. 1 . 1913. THE BELL MEWS AND RtNGBit^ 663

At the council meeting at Exeter, Mr. Snowdon, who THE DANGER OF “ CLOCKING.” has written the'Se articles, attem,pted to upset the defini­ To the Editor. tion of a Surprise Method and substitute his own defini­ tions for it, but his motion was lost, and so the definition S i r , — One often hears or reads a lot about the above, accepted in 1906 still holds gcKxl.' Now, Sir, Mr. Snow­ but is not the chiming apparatus just as bad ? What bells don is^ quite within his rijjhts in trying to put forward his have been cracked by “ clocking ” ? I know many places own views upon the subject, but he has no right to in^ where it is done and no harm has resulted. In fact I know sinuate, as he has done in these articles, that the collec­ a peal which has been hung for “ clocking" by a well- tion is of no authority. known firm, the clappers having ropes attached to them. Before leaving this part of the subject, allow me to point Can anybody, in face of this, reasonably object to out that Treble Bob Minor Methods fall naturally into “ clocking.” ? Yours &c., three groups only. One of these groups contains Cam­ A R IN G E R . bridge Surprise and London Surprise and 39 other methods, which can only be separated from Cambridge and London by arbitrary rules, such as Mr. Snowdon has TWO NEW METHODS. drawn up. Which is better, the natural system which B y H. G . R o w e , Chesbunt, Herts. the council has adopted or a set of arbitrary rules varying 1234567 according to difTerent people’s fancies. 2143576 I turn next to Cambridge Surprise Royal and Maxi­ 2413756 mus. The figures were first writteni out by my brother, 4231765 the Rev. E. Bankes James the first performance brought 4327156 round in the method was ,j040 of Royal, by .S. Michael’s 3472516 Juniors, Glbucester, on Cheltenham bells, January 21st, 3745261 1898, and the stories about a Wakefield peal require to be 7354621 proved. Where are the figures? I have asked for tlh^em 7536412 several times, but they have never been produced. 5763142 I turn next to Superlative Surprise. Shipway took the 7561324 Major and produced Royal, the same system of extension 5716342 produces Maximus, by the same rule you can write it out 5173624 on 14, 16, 2t>, 2x X 2 bells, etc. Mr. Snowdon 1537264 marks it condemned, and producer an alternative which 1352746 is not even a double method. The method is the same throughout, or the proof of the Binomial theorv is false. Which? H. LAW JAMES. 1234567 2143657 RE AUTHORSHIP OF PEALS. 2416375 4261735 S i r , — Mr. Dains finds it hard to believe that more peals 2467153 can be obtained on the plan. Well, just to let him see 4276513 that I am not like himself, given to idle boasting, I enclose 2475631 two more, and at the same time remind them that all this 4257361 class of peal was originated by me, a n d m in e t h e y w i l l 2453716 REMAIN. I am not to be bounced by them or anyone else. 4235176 Nor shall I trouble to answer any more of their croaking. 2431567 5 '^4 0 - 5040- 4213657 2 3 4 56 M W H 23456 M W 4126375 1462735 42356 52436 1647253 35426 - - 63425 - - 43526 24536 - - Mr. Rowe sends the above two methods which he has 62534 - - - 32546 had among his Collection since 1892, but has not seen 52436. - 43526 them in either of the ringing papers. 63425 - - - 62534 - - 24536 - - 35426 - - 32546 42356 WANTED.— Peal of Eight Handbells, second-hand, 54326 - - 54326 tenor G.— Address R e v . F . M o l i n e u x , Colyton Vicarage, 25346 25346 Devon. 34256 - - 34256 - - 0 53246 53246 In the Parish Cborcb Geetingthorpe, Essiex. is a memorial 45236 45236 to Captain Oates, one of Captain Scott's party, who walked out into a bizzard and perished, rather than be a harden to his 23456 - - 23456 compaoions. The memorial consists of 2 bells, placed in the In these two peals, like in my two previous ones, the tower by bis mother, as a tbankoffetTing for bissaie retain from the Boer War. calling may be started after course-end 32546, when they would retain the same qualities, and same author. “ T he B ell N ews," post is. 8d. per quarter, or Publin, F^brjjary 17th, 1913. G. LINDOFF; 6s. 6d. per year m

664 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGE]R$' RECORD. Mar. I, 1913.

KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. the village Club Room, provided and the Benevolent Fund, and after a few presided over by the genial Rector, the remarks from the Rev. F. J. O, Hel­ The Cantetbury District held a very Rev. G. Hyde Smith, who gave the more, at once gave a donation towards successful meeting at the pretty village members a very hearty welcome, and it. This is believed to be the first of its of Wickbambreaux on Saturday, Feb. hoped they wiere enjoying themselves. kind. 22nd. The bells of Littlebourne were The applause which followed was a Mr. H. Castle then proposed, and not available, as there was a case of sufiBcient reply in the affirmative; how­ Mr. D. Verrier seconded a very hearty very serious illness in a house near the ever the Rev. F. J. O. Helmore vote of thanks to the Rector for the Lych Gate. . Members attended from formally thanked the Rector for his able and interesting manner in which Boughton, Canterbury, Chislet, Deal, great kindness on this and many other he conducted the business. Dover, Hernhill, aird Lyminge. The occasions. bells go remarkably well, reflecting The new Rector of Adisham attended great credit upon the ringers for their to obtain information respecting the SUPPLEMENTARY CATALOGUE ‘ careful attention to them. Grandsire, Association, and to become an honorary Stedman, Kent and Oxford Treble member.. Mr. Smith, late of Triog, o r Bob, and Oxford Bob, with Violet by who has come to Sandwich, was very Handbell Music the local company were successfully heartily welcomed, and duly elected a rung. Service in this very pretty member. Three probationers were also Published by WILLIAM GORDON, parish church was followed by tea in accepted. The Ractor enquired about Webb Lane, Stockport. .

These pieces consist of a few re-arranged re­ JOHN TAYLOR & CO., prints, such as 33 and 63. with thfir As, Xsaod Ls. Additions to list 13, General Catalogae, for6 Riogers. with rg Bells, viz., G iS to G4. geii ^ ganger®, Also two F sharps and two C sharps. No. 38\ B Home, Sweet Home, three vatia tions, new arrangement .. as. 6d. LOUGHBOBOUGH, Leicestershire. (This piece will also do for List i6). No. 63 Glatiam AppDo, glee by S. Webbe, new ediffeii iv .. i«, od. POUNDERS of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL No 334 Rousseaa's Dream one variation ts. od. the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the World No, 335 The Dashing White Sergeant " This is nnquBBtionably the grandest ringing peal in England, and therefore in Once a Belle Vae Contest piece is, 3d. No. 336 List to the Convent Bells, new the world." The late Lord Grimthorpe, K.C.— Timet, Nov. ao, 1878. arrangement...... is. 3d. No 337 Ring, Ring de Banjo, etc, two FOUNDERS OF “GREAT PAUL* Negro Melodies .. .. 13.3d. Additions to List 5 General Catalogne, Bells from G 25 to G 04, Chromatic; seven ringers. No. 3aA Home, Sweet Home, three varia- atioo!’, new arrangement .. 3s. 6d. No. 63X L Glorions Apollo, Glee by S. Webbe, new edition .. is. 6d, No. 334X L Roasseau's Dream, one variation ...... is. 6d. No. 33jX L The Dashing White Ser­ geant, a recollection of Belle V u e ...... gd, No. 336X L List to the Convent Bells, new arrangement .. .. is. gd. Additions to List 7 General Catalogue, Bolls from C 23 to C I , Chromatic; six ringers. No. 3a Home, Sweet Home, three variations, new arrangement .. 3s. od. No. 63X Glorions Appollo, Glee by S. Webbe, new edition .. IS. 3d. No 334X Rousseau's Dream one varia­ tion IS 3d. No. 335X The Dashing White Ser­ geant. an echo of long ago .. IS. 6d. No. 336X List to the Convent Bells hew arrangement IS. 6d. N,B.— All the above pieces may be rung with­ Tht Tmw BtlkSt. 1‘atrliik'i OalluinU, OuMm. out higher bells than G 4. Also Foanders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals ot Worcester, Newcastle No. 268 Those Evening Bells, Polka by on-Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary's), Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Christ Church, N.Z. Lucy Anne Cobbe .. as. od. Singapore. « No. 32s Killarney, the well-known vocal p i e c e ...... is, 6d. A lso'■ Great John " and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster; and the ring of No. 333 Selection, coDlaioinK March from Ten at the Imperial Institute. Semiramide, with the songs Also the bsUsdf Dundalk r.c. Cathedral, and " Great Bede " ot Downside Abbey, Young Recruit and Old Folks ^80 lor the town balls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale, at Home ...... as. 3d. Wakefiald, Middlestiroagh, KendU, and Londonderry; and the Sydney and Adelaide Terms— Nett Cash with the order for Music. Post Officei in Aostrataa. Discount at the rate of 10 per cent, allowed on Ain the etttOM «l beUs at Amea GoUegei le«arUiS.id all orders of los., and at 15 per. cent, on |ad tip rwiMt " <^^«ter^itbe^ orders of 40S. and upwards. WILUAM GOBDQN, W ^b Lwe, Sto c Vpor Mar. ii 1913. THK BBLL HBWS AND RINGBRS* RBCORD. Hi

THE LONG STANTON TENOR.

S ubscriptions A cknowledged. The etwr^a for the intertleii of Hatloee under this heading U Blxpenee for 3 8 «erd*i fM the Ont tneertian; remtltions at halt that prioe. Hottcei ■hould come to hand net later than Wednesday morning. The Vicar and churchwardens acknowledge with many thanks the following further donations to the fund for re­ The Ancient Society of College Tonths,— E^iablishRd 1637.— casting the tenor bell:— C. H. C, los.; V. Y. J. is. Also Meetings for practice will be held at St. Jobn’ii, Hackney, on from the following bands: Winchester Diocesan Guild March . J. H. Bastow, Branch See. 3 Grandsire Triples ... 14 The Oxford Diocesan Oni’d .— North Bucks. Branch. — The 7 next quarterly meeting will be held at Stony Stratford on Saturday, Oxford Bob 2 T March ist next. Service at 3 o p.m. T hos. B bst, jom.. Sec. Stedm an . . . 6 ... I Bletchley. B ob M ajor 5 2 Kent Treble Bob Major 0 The Midland Counties Association.—Burton-on-Trent Distrirt. 3 — A ringing meeline will be held at Newball on Saturday, March ist. Double Norwich I 0 Bells ready at 3 o’clock. H a s i y Wakmv, Local Hon. Sec. Grandsire Caters I • •• 0 St'^kc Arcbidiacooal Association.— A meeting will be held at Kidsgrove on Saturday. March ist. 50 26

The Liverpool Diocesan Guild.— Tbe next meeting of this Gnild V'll be held at St. Nicholas, Liverpool, on Saturday, March 15th. JOHN SMITH & SONS, Particulars by circular. Rev. W. T. Botprr Hon. Secs. W. B v vt bam , MIDLAND CLOCK WOBt[S, DERBY„ The Essex Association.— North-Eastern District — A meeting will be held at ''olchester on Easter Monday. Tbe bells of St. Peter's (8), Telegraphic Address— MAKERS OP which have recently been recast, and All Saints (5) will be available Clocks, Derby.” ^CLOCKS * CHIME frnm 11 o'clock till 7. Tea. is. each, followed by meeting, will be Tel. No. 569. ^ ^ ' f^r St Panl s Calbtdia held in the Parish Room adjoining St. Peter’s at 4.30. I wish to remind those iatendittg being present, the neceFsity ol sending notice - Beverley Mirsftr, Belby AbBey not la'er than the 20th, as tea will only be ordered for number Trnro Cathedral, Tbttrks Catiiedral • endine notice A. SnrFFU'BOTBAM, Dis. Sec. Trinity CoU ^ (Cftmbridge , Belfast AUseoAly Sandpit Road, Brs'ntree. Hall, MagdaJen GoBege .Oxford , and msny-ii>lliis^io Dud'ey «nd District Guild.— In consequence of the Hon. Ser. Lord Grimtborpe's designs. beitog in hospital soffaring from severe borus, the 'nnaal meeting is In 1897, writing to the Yiear of Minohinbsmpton, Lord .Grimthorpe postponed. Notice will be gtvea when date is fixed. %idSmith of Derby will dodc ]wa in iw^, md M ne«e Qtre»t Fill, Dndley, S, S f i n u , eternity as possible.” IV. T H B BKLL N8WS AND RIM6 B 1RS' R B C O m MEARS <& STAINBANK, WHITECHAPEL BELL FOUNDRY,

®rtsit axxh ^vecUh Old Bells & Fii-tinars Restored.

SCHOOL BELLS. BELL ROPES. MUSICAL HANDBELLS.

The 12 Bells at Southwark Cathedral were Rehung by us September, 1911. Since then 2 peals each of Cambridge Maximus and Treble Bob Maximus, and 5 of Stedman Cinques have been rung 6n them by various Societies.

FOUNDRY ESTABLilSHED A.D. 1 5 TO.

32 & 34, W HITECHAPEL RO AB, LONDON, E. Southwark Cathedral Tenor, si cwt. JAS. BARWELL, H appy Stokes & 'Soii, Bell Founder, GHURCH BELL HANGERS, 40, Ot. Hampton Bti, Birmingham. WOODBUBY (B.S.O.), D E7 0 M. CHURCH BELLS, with at.) requisite Fittiags and Framexvork singly or in Peals. CLOCK and CHIME BELLS to any size Harry Stokes & Scat having, h a d a and note. considerable n am b e r o f years’ eiqperieiK» SCHOOL BELLS, with ringing arrangements soitable for an; in Church Bell Hanging, with' coafidence position. sdicits the patronage of the Ck Existing Feals economicaUy and Ffiicieotly restored. Charcbwardens, and Ringers gene CRACKED BELLS recas>, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS The Ellacotnbe Chiming Hammers iixeds reprodoced in fac simile when required i i Men who are ringers sent to inspect Towers and rrporl op^r the tone and condition of Bells and Fittings. MUSICAL HANDBELLS taoed in Diatonic and Chromatic BELL ROPES. BELL-ROPES. Seales ia sets of any numbers. Before for BeU>rop»«, v ctte to

PATENTEES AND CONTRACTORS TO D A Y & CO., H.M. ROYAL ORDNANCE STORES FOR BELLS. JHURGH BELL-ROPE MAKERS, IL MARKET STREET^ OJJOVD, IVkt nmmfatMun of the veiy but qunUtj), CHARLES CARR, Ltd., a O L D MXDAL BXHIBITIOH x^i

BELL FOUNDERS, The late Rev. B . T . Bixacombc, Id writing CO a distingnished ringer, said— "T h e best SMETHWICK, BIRHINGHAU maker of befl-ropes is t>AY, of Oxford.'’

B E L L S for Schools, Churches, etc., singly or in Peals. MUFFLERS. Clapper-Mufflers made of Best CHIMES FOR CLOCKS. Materials by experienced Ringers. F R A M E S in Best Oak, Iron or Firm of over Thirty Years’ standing. Have supplied Mufflers for peals of Steel. all weights and numbers. Also CHIMING MACHINES. Leather Rope Protectors. F I T T I N G S of all kinds. WAKLEY, Bell Ropes. 155. W aterloo Street, Burton-on-Trant. REPAIRS and REHANGING. Printed by tbe Pr^iprietot at his Offices in Selborne Road, WaUhamstow, and Pnt>UstMd L 8 1 ND POB Befl Hahgei%' sent to Inispect and Report bjr Silm H ', Hamilsioi), K ^ix anb "on BeHs and Towew. Co . L i d , PalemostM. Row, Lpndon, E .C , >