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No. 1396. SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1909. [Vol. XXVII.
BICKLEIGH, DEVON. with the words they uttered, so the ringers in their life should hold up an example worthy of those who exercised The Lord Bishop of Exeter visited Bickleigh parish the ministry of the Spirit in summoning all, high and low, church recently to dedicate two bells— one which had far and near, to join together in the worship and homage been recast (the third) and a new tenor. There is now a of Almighty God. ring of six bells instead of five, as formerly. The weight A procession was formed to the rin^ng chamber, where of the new tenor bell is 8 cwt. i qr. 14 lb. The peal has his lordship, having tolled a bell, recited dedicatory been rehung in a new oak frame on new beams and fioor, prayers. A short touch was rung, after which the form equipped throughout with new fittings. The clock has of evensong was conducted by the Bi&hbp pronouncing been made to strike on the tenor. The whole work, which the Benediction. cost about /200, was carried out by Mr. Harry Stokes, of During the evening the bells were merrily rung, the Woodbury, to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. ringers including some ladies. Tea was served in the The hymns at the dedication service were “ All people schoolroom, those assisting being Mrs. Arthur Gold, Mrs. that on earth do dwell,” “ We love the place, O God,” C. Gold, Mrs. Fouracres, and the Misses fowler. and “ Hark, hark, my soul.” The Rev. R. M. Germon read the lessons. The Bishop preached from the text “ For as we have BITTESWELL, LEICESTERSHIRE. many members in one body, and all members have not the same office; so we, being many, are one body in Christ, Saturday, December 19th, will live long in the memory and everyone members one of another.” Romans xii. 4-5. of the inhabitants of Bitteswell, for on that day they heard After showing the applicability of the text to parish and the sound oi a local ring of bells for the first time. The family life and to the ministries existing in the Church, he church of St. Mary (like its sister of LdtterWorth clOS6 said he thought that particular occasion came under the by) marks the landscape in proirffai^iat profilig. Its high main thoughts of the text. There was a time when the tower and stumpy spire attracts attention df traveller by ringers were hardly regarded as workers for the Church at ^ 1. Their part was to come and ring the bells, and go road, and is not omitted even when speeding alorig by the away without worshipping in the church, and many neighbouring railway London wards. Until recently there things used to go on in the belfries which were hardly hung in the tower four peculiar bells. Peculiar, because fitting. But we had learnt better, thank God, and had they were in a jminor key without a keynote ! Obviously come to recognise that, just as the clergyman in his place, it was the original intention to complete the peal at & and the members of the choir and everybody else who had later stage, but 200 years have gone by, and the com something to do in the House of God in their places, so pletion of the peal has only just been made. Henry Penn< the ringers had a ministry to discharge— a ministry which of Peterborough, has not many bells df his casting in contributed something not only to the external order of Leicestershire. The only merit of Bitteswell old bells lay the Church, but to its spiritual life. The bells of the in their antiquity, but from a muSic£il point of view their parish church vtere, by their sound, a witness to God, and tones were execrable. The fittings were rusted BeyOird a reminder to all who heard them of things unseen. In . repair, and therein lay a danger of falling and con^queint their ordinary use they were most obviously and directly destruction. It was therefore decided to rehang the fdifr, a summons to the hearers to worship God in His house— and to augment them by a rootnote (tfenor), ilso a treble not only the worship of individuals, but collective wor bell, making a ring of six. It was ultimately found tfeSft ship. Sometimes people were prevented from going to the best course would be to recast the old fottr, te|»rodn- the House of God, but on such occasions they should cingin fac-simile.the ancient inscriptions, and fit the pb^l never hear the bells without making some answer in their with all modern improvements. The work ^as entrifsted hearts in the form of a prayer, with some expression of to Messrs. Gillett and Johnston, the '^ell-lknooi^n dock- sorrow thjit they could not join in His worship. The makers and bellfoiinders, of CrOydbn, wh6 haVe" cafri^ sound of the bells was also bound up with many incidents out their contract with entire satisfaction, havittg tuned of human life. And bellringing in these days had be the bells upon the Simpson principle. come an exercise of the greatest technical skill, and one The dedication was fixed for Saturday, when a CotOpany in which therie was a great deal ot enthusiasm and in of ringers from Leicester and district assembled to opeft terest. That was all quite right, and as it should be, be the bells. At three o’clock the chdir, with the neigh^ cause there was nothing that was worth doing at all if it bouring clergy— the Vicars of Gilmortdn, Bittedw'ell, and was not worth doing as well as it possibly could be done. the Rev. Canon Walmsley, of Nottingharix— entered the But the music of the bells was not an object and end in church in procession, and the service commenced with thte itself; it had a further and higher purpose. Therefore, grand old hymn, “ O God, our help in ages past.” A!fter let ringers’ skill and delight, and interest be an oiFering the lesson and proper psalms for the occasion, the'cholf on their, part, laid at tire feet of Almighty God, in all and clergy proceeded down the aiste beneath*the toii'er, humbleness'^ hearty fi» HIS Elcceptance. And just as it when standing around the ropes'the prayers -and behoted ttfc^e who ^ijoker ftbito the pulpit or sung in the for dedication were said. to it tifet tMeit ip full hatm^6y.. ! A short touch was then riiB| u^an thgteHsj tihe txxxi 5i 8 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. Jan. 2, 1909.
BITTESWELL CHURCH, LEICESTERSHIRE. gregation standihg. As the initial ringing ceased Canon expected. Two steel girders carry the 3rd bell above Walmsley ascended the pulpit and delivered a most in the other five, and there is ample room to complete the teresting discourse. “ Bells,” he said, “ are the call to octave if required. prayer. In Eastern countries to-day, at,(he sound of the bell religious folk leave their work and turn to prayer. In AMERSHAM, BUCKS. our country the sounds of bells call up many memories— This tower was visited by the Chalfont St. Giles ringers sweet or sorrowful— but all for our own good; who shall on December 19th, and by kind permission of the Rector say bow many have heard the call of the church bell, ‘ ’tis the following ringing was accomplished on this heavy ring time to pray,’ and have constrained to answer.” Turning of six bells, tenor 23 cwts. Six 6-scores of Grandsire to the historical side, the rev. gentleman quoted how, at Doubles and several plain courses of Minor by Messrs. Armagh, in Ireland, reposes the bell used by St. Patrick, Reed, Emmett, Olney, Edwards, Chapman, Harding, how Charles I. of France put bells into convents and Hearne, and J. W. Wilkins, from High Wycombe, who, cathedrals, and how before timepieces were invented bells during the evening expressed the hope that this visit would were absolutely the clocks, being rung always at fixed be conducive to the Amersham ringers rejoining the Oxford hours of the day— the word “ cloche ” being still retained guild, and thus furthering the art of change-ringing in the on the Continent. district, and also that these neighbouring Chalfonts would After the sermon the offertory was taken, and the service be glad to receive them, and assist that object. The local concluded with the bell hymn, “ Lift them gently to the captain and ringers thanked the visitors, and promised to steeg^le.” The clergy, choir, churchworkers and ringers consider the matter. A pleasant evening was thus ended, afterwards sat down to tea in the parish room, when a vote with thanks for the use of the bells. of thanks was passed by all concerned for their share in the work of restoration, tunes upon the Lutterworth handbells by Mr. W. Willson (i, 2, 3, 4), Miss Lilian We have a few peals left over until next week. They will all Willson (5,6,7,8),’and Mr. G. Cleal (9,10,11,12), bringing appear in dae course, and oar friends will not have to wait long a very happy gathering to a close. for their publication. We find it impossible to publish touches Return ng to the tower the first 720 of Treble Bob in the current number, on accoont of the great quantity Minor on the bells was rung by J. Harris, D. Richards, C. received. We ask our friends to be patient, and to refrain from Johnson (Croycron), G. Cleal, A. Mason, W. Willson con grumbling because everything may not be in accordance with ductor ; also 360 Bob Minor, Stedman Doubles, dnd a course of “ London Surprise " by G. Cleal, D. Richards, their wishes. ______E. Jackson, A. Mason, T. Bottrill, W . Willson. It should C h a r l w o o d (Surrey).— On Sunday, December 6th, for Divine be mentioned that by moving the clock weights into another Service in morning. 720 Kent Treble Bob Minor. R. Brett, F. chamber the space hitherto occupied in the church by Wickens conductor, J. Akehurst, G. Illman, F. T. Hoad, jun., those unsightly objects now provides an excellent vestry A. Ellis. or belfry on the ground floor. U S IC specially arranged in m ss. (if not in print) to snit It was the unanimous opinion of ringers and the con M almost any number of ringer$ and bells. Terras, etc., gregation that thel workmanship of Messrs. Gillett and 00 application from 44. Stw et, JohnstoB lefi W tbi8| ^esired, an^ ef^cfeded what was Jan . 4 , 190§, ttlE SBLL NEWS Aiift ftiNGl;lls‘ RECOitt).
ELSTOW, BEDFORDSHIRE. oldest,' almost only, national music. Their voices reached across the centuries. When tbe poorer commons had littte to “ Here also they bad the city itself in view, and they tboagbt stir their imagination they found in the voiced of the bells some tbey heard all the bells therein to ring, to welcome them thing to appeal to their hearts, they wanted some form of music thereto.’’ for their emotions, and they found it in tbe bells, which most of These words were written by the most famous bellringer that them could ring, and all would understand. Bell-ringers in the Bedfordshire has produced, and to ail lovers of the works of past bore everything but the best of reputations. John Bunyan, in his early days, was one of the ringers of Elstow church. Bat that illustrious dreamer, John Bunyao, the following account of an employment which ought, from its sturdy exercise for the tbe dedication of a new treble and the rebanging and retuniog brain and body, to be a help was found to be an obstacle, and of the five old bells of Elstow will be of special interest. Not was abandoned by John Bunyan as he grew more thoughtful, long ago the Vicar, the Rev. C. F. B. Hawkins, distrusted the together with profanity, Sunday tip cat oh the green, dancing, safety of tbe old oak frame, which apparently dated from 1602, and evil company. and took steps which brought about an examination. The The Vicar then alluded to tbe old customs of spending fines in beer, and to the “ ringers' jugs,” giving several inscriptions result was that the frame was absolutely condemned. Danger that were on the latter. He then said that the present age o£ distinitly threatened the ringers, but they providentially escaped church restoration and the formation of ringing societies much tbe fate which John Bunyan seemed to have dreaded, though bad been done to improve matters in the belfry. Scenes of Dot for the same reasons. Action was promptly taken, and tbe boisterous merry-making are almost unknown. Bell-ringing ringing was only suspended for a few weeks. should be done to the Glory of God, and a reverent, earnest Toe old oak frame has been replaced by a wrought-iron frame. manner be seen in those men who gave up their time to senre God and His people in this way, and in this spirit be committed The cannons have been removed from the five old bells which the new bell and newly-fitted belfry to the loving care of the have been quarter-turned and retuned, and a new treble has Elstow ringers. been added. All the bells are hung from iron headstocks. The The choir rendered “ The Bells of Elstow ” in a highly work was carried out most satisfactorily by Messrs. Bowell and creditable manner. Afterwards a peal was rung by the Son, of Ipswich. The bells are all dated, with the exception of Bedfordshire Association. “the Bunyan bell,” which is now the fifth. This bell is also called the “ alphabet bell,” because it bears the following curious cryptogram A BCDEFG v BCDEhSIVM- One THE LLANDAFF DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. " Sherlock Holmes ” of the neighbourhood believes that the The Annual Meeting of the above took place on Saturday, letters A B C D E F G stand for the notes of the old notation ; December 26th, at Cardiff, and proved to be a very successful the W A T S R he believes is the name of an obscure bell one in every way. The Vicar of St. John's kindly let tbe mem founder “ Watts." Another critic thinks it aifords a clue to bers have the use of the ten bells the whole of the day, which Bunyan’s state of mind when he used to ring the bells. The was greatly appreciated, touches of Triples, Major, Caters and bell weighs 7 cwt. i qr. 10 lbs. With regard to the other bells Royal being rung. At 4 o'clock a service took place in St. John's church, and a the treble weighs 3 cwt. zi lb. and bears the inscription “ Alfred very interesting and able address was given by the Rector of Bowell made me 1908. Voco Benedicat. S. Whitbread, patron. Caerphilly. There was a large attendance of members at tbe C. F. B. H awkins, V icar, a.d. cm cviii." The and weighs 3 cwt. service, and tbe hymns sang were two of those chosen for I qr., and is inscribed “ Christopher Graie made me 1655.” The Christmas, the concluding hymn being “ O God out help in 3rd weighs 4 cwt. 4lbs., and is inscribed “ Praise the Lord 1602.” ages past.” The 4th weighs 5 cwt. i qr. 14 lbs., and is inscribed “ God Save Immediately following the service the meeting took ^lace, pre the King 1631.” The 5th is the bell attributed to John Bunyan, sided over by the Master of the Association, Mr. T. Dawe, in the and has already been described. The tenor weighs 8 cwt. 2 qr., unavoidable absence of the Vicar of the parish. and is inscribed “ Be yt known to all that doth me see that The minutes having been read and confirmed, the election of Newcombe of Leicester made me 1604.” officers for the ensuing year was taken, Mr. J. E. Morgan, of The Rev. C. B. F. Hawkins has been Vicar of Elstow about Newport, being unanimously elected Master. The Hon. Secre three years, and is the first resident Vicar. There has been no tary, Assistant Hon. Secretary, and Auditor were re-elected. vicarage in Elstow hitherto, but now the pleasant residence, for It was decided that the next Annual Meeting be held at All so many years occupied by Mr. Wigram, brother of the author Saints, Newport; tbe next Glamorganshire quarterly meeting at of “ Change-ringing Disentangled,” may be so regarded, since Llantwit Major; and the Monmouthshire quarterly meeting as the V icar is living there. already arranged, will be held at Monmouth. oThe Dedication and Thanksgiving service took place on Instructors’ reports were next heard, and was followed by tbe December 17th, the Vicar officiating. The church was well taking of subscriptions, and the election of new members. attended, and after a shortened form of evening service the A discussion on ttie rules next took place, and after it was Vicar dedicated the treble “ to the Glory of Almighty God and decided that a few alterations were necessary, new copies were to the sacred service of His people now and in years to come.” ordered to be printed, A few rounds were then rung, and a succession of short prayers Mr. J. W. Jones next read an appeal which had recently were offered for those who should bear the bells and those appeared in. the local paper and “ The B ell News,” in connected with the ringing. reference to a proposed new ring of bells for the new church During the address on "The Voices and Messages of the at Llanhilleth, and it was unanimously carried that in the event Bells ” tEfe Vicar alluded to the references in Exodus and in the bells being obtained, that £ s be subscribed to tbe fand Greek literature, to the evidences of bronze bells in Babylonia, from the Association. and of copper bells in Peru. After noting other indications of Mention was also made of a suggestion to increase the ring of the early uses o f bells, tbe V icar said that for fully a 1000 years six at Llantrisant to a ring of eight by adding two trebles, and it Christendom and England had heard tbe far-reaching tones of was decided that should this be carried out that £ 2 be sub the church bells. In all that time scarcely an event of interest scribed from the Association funds towards defraying tbe cost. in tbe life of the nation or of the individual had passed in which This concluded tbe business. A move was then made to tbe tbe tones of the bells had not mingled with tbe emotions that adjoining room, where an excellent meat tea was awaiting, and were aroused thereby. Bells must have been rung to do honour to which full justice was done. Tea over, a hearty vote of to Ihe crowning of twenty generations of kings. “ Ring out ye thanks was accorded the Vicar and churchwardens for their bells; burn bonfires clear and bright," was Shakespeare’s notion generosity, and coupled with their names tbe best thanks was of the accompaniment of a coronation. The bells have ever accorded Mr. Allen, the energetic sexton and steeplekeeper of been the voice of the people in joy and in triumph, even as they St. John’s church, who bad spared no pains in making all thQ teflect in other toues their moods of sorrow. They are our necessary arrangements. 52a THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* KfiCORD. Jan. 2, 1908.
HILTON, DORSET. the bells, they were a fine peal, bnt they needed some repair^ and alterations to make them in good ringing order. In the The old four (teDor i6J cwt., 1626), have been quarter-turned, first place, being a long draught of rope, some guides were rehung in stesl.frame, and two trebles added in memory of the wanted for the ropes. Also, all the bells wanted stays on them. late R/ey. John Marsh, Vicar from 1875 to 1900. The total cost The two large bells at present were the only ones stayed. With has been, oyer, £aoo, half of which has been given by the rela these few remarks he would like, on behalf of his fellow-ringers, to propose a hearty vote of thanks to the Rector and his wife for tives of t^be \%te Vicar. The work has been carried out by their very kind hospitality, and to the local ringers for meeting Meaers. Lewellins and James. The go is pronounced excellent, them. Mr. J. Slarke said how pleased he was to second the vote and the two trebles fit in well and powerfully. of thanks, remarking at the same time that be thought it was a The new ring was dedicated on December 14th by the Arch very unique event, inasmuch as never before had their bells deacon of Dorset, in the absence of the very Rev. the Dean of been rung by experienced ringers, either in his father’s or grand Sali^u^y, w|ha.wjis p i^ ^ e d by illness. The local band rang father’s life. Not only did he second the vote of thanks to the Rector and bis wife, but he also felt indebted to his fellow- for (he service,, vqhich was at 7 p.m. The Archdeacon proceeded ringers for coming over and ringjng their bells— he called them at once to the tower, followed by the Vicar, Rev. E. H. H. Lee, their bells because it was like coming home again. Mr. F, Revs. R. McC. Lee (Yetminster), H. T. Tilney-Bassett (Whit Hopper also supported the vote, which was given with acclama' church rural dean), J. H. Wilkinson (Metcombe Bingham), H. tion. The Rector, in reply, said he thought how much they P en toa (^5ilt¥ The Norwich Diocesan Association.—A DOUBLE NORWICH MAjOR. quarterly meeting will be held at Halesworth on Thursday, January 14th. Bells at Hales- S i x -P a r t . M a s o n , Shipton, The charge fot the inseition of notices in this page is worth. Chediston, Wissett, and Wenhaston B y Wm. L . available. Dinner at The Swan hotel, Hales one Penny per line (five words may be reckoned to a 5184. line). Repetitions at half that rata. Notices shoald worth, at i.o.p.m. Those attending kindly come to hand not later than Wednesday morning. send notice b y.jatu w y iiih . 23456 I 5 6 Charles £. Borkbtt, Sec. 10, Chester Street, Noruich. 43635 The Ancient Society of College Youths. The L^pcasJMre Association.— Liveroool 26435 Established 1637. Meetings for practice will Branch.—A meeting will be held at West 64235 32465 - be held at St. John’s, Hackney, on Janoary Derby on Saturday, January i6th. Bells 5th and 19th; St. Magnus, Lower Thames ready at 5. Walter Hdghbs, Sec. 34365 Street, on the 7th and z is t ; St. lohn’s, Soath 43265 Hackiiey, on the nth and 25th; St. Paul's T h e Lj^ac^asbire Asspciation.— Manchester 62345 - Cathedral on the i2th and 26th: St. Matthew, Branch.—The next meeting willl be held on 23645 Upper Cls^ton, on the 14th and 28th; St. Satniday, January i6th, at the Cathedral. Gile^, Crippl^ate, on the 19th; and St. Dun- Bells ready at 4.30. Meeting at 7. Call.singje at,i in last coQtsaofithe art} stan-in-the-East on the 28th ; all at 8 p.m. W. H. S b u k b p , Branch Sec, and 6tb parts. The sabscription of is. 8d. which entitles The 4tb, 5th and 6tb beUs Doly in 6tbs members who have not met twenty times in The Lancashire Asssciation. — Presion pUiseata cours«-end ; tbe^nd not above the previoas year to vote on matters of finance, Branch.— The next meeting will be held at the 4tbs place. is now due, and should be paid before parish church, Pjreston, on Saturday, January February 28th. i6th. B«)ls ready at 3 o'clock. Meeting in W illia m T. Cockerill, Hon, Sec. the belfry at 5 30. C la p h a m .— On Sunday, October 2Stb, 32, Edgeley Road, Clapham, S. W, R. Sakdbrson, Branch Sec. at St. Mary’s (e c.) a quarter-peal of Sted The Lpndon Coujniy Association late the The Yorkshire Aosociation.—The annual man Triples in 45 mins. T. H. Ta£fender St. James’s Society.—EstaWishad 1824— A nteeting will be held at Bolton, Bradford, on conductor, A. N. Hardy, A. Hibbert, S. meeting for united practice and sopial inter Samriiay, Jsg^ary 23T.d (the fonrth Saturday). Weatberstone, J. W. Cbapman, H. W. course will be held on Saturday, January 9(h, Service in St. James’s church at 4 p.m. Hibbert, F. T. Hairs, A. Flack. at the church of St. Lnke, Chelsea. The tower Circulars in due coarse. will be open for ringing from 4 till g p.m. A Clem ent Glemn, H oh. Sec. C r a n f o r d (Nortbants). — On Monday, business meeting aud social wjll afterwards 40, Percj! Steeet, Rotherham. November and, 720 Oxford Bob. O. Judd, takep^»oe. T . H- T&v»aNDE|i, Hon, Sec. B. J. Saddington, F. Lewin, J. Judd, T. 10, Selborne Road, Denmark Hill. The Essex Association.—A R e q u e s t .— Abbot, J. Hongbtun conductor. On Tues Members of the above Association whose day, November 3rd, for practice, toncbes figures are incorrect in the list of peals rung The Royal Cumberland Youths. — The of Woodbine, Oxford Treble Bob, Double Annual General Meeting will be held at St. by each member in Report igo7, are requested Martin-in-ihe-Fields on Saturday, January to send me their correct figures to December Court, and Plain. O. Judd, J. Jadd,.J. i6th, 1909. Tower open at 3.30 p.m. Meat 31st, 1907, as early as possible, so that a cor Lewin, F. Lewin, B. Saddington, J. Sad tea in the Vestry Hall at 5.30 p.m., gd. each to rect list may appear in the new Report. dington, B. J. Saddington. those who notify me by Thursday’ January H e n r y F. C o o p e r, Dis. Sec. 14th. A social will l>e held at The Bedford County O^icts, Chelmsford. D e e p i n g S t . J a m e s . — On Saturday, Head hotel at g o'clock. This being the first October 31st, at the parish cbnrcb, a occasion of the annual meeting betng held on St. Luke’s' Chelsea.— Practice wUI be dis- quarter-peal of Grandsire Doubles. E. continned until January 5th, 1909. a Saturday, it is particularly requested that Sneath. W. Bennett, J . W . Lakin, J . C. all members will endeavour to attend. J. P r y e b , Hon. Sec. Cunnington, G. Wells. F. B b n n b tt, Hon. Sec. 3, Harts Lane, New Cross. F o l k e s t o n e (Kent).— On Sunday eve SELBY ABBEY BELL FUND. ning, October i8th, for Divine Service at Leeds and District Amalgamated Society £ s. d. —The monthly ringing meeting will be held Previously acknowledged .. .. 13 9 6 the parish cburcb, a qtiarter-peal of Sted- at Bramley to-day. Sat., January 2nd. Peal Mr. F. A t k i p s o n ...... 0 1 0 man Triples. J. Binfield, W . Seeley, H. G. attempt at 2 30 p.m. Business meeting at The Collected by Mr. B. Prewett (2nd Petts, A. G. Kedwell, S. Binfield, F. Jordan, Cardigan Arms. Gbo. W. S la c k , Hon. Sec. instalment) ...... 0 2 6 W. H. Wood conductor, G. Miller, Com Mr. W . Wilson •...... 0 1 0 posed by James George. T he Bedfordshire Association.— The next St. Mary's, Barnsley .'. . . o 15 0 meeting will be held at Dunstable to-day. Eleven College Youths-Collected ITUATION wanted as Gardener by Sat,, January 2nd. A short service will be by Mr. W. T. Cockerill .. i 10 o held in the parish church some time during S experienced man. Excellent references. the afternoon. R e v . A. R u s t , ] „ Aged 30. Single. Ringer on 6, 8, or 10 belts. I. H i l l s , Apply — W .S., 3, Christ Church Terrace, NOTE TO PEAL. Cheitenbam. The Romney Marsh and District Quild. The Peal at Darlaston.—W. Fisher’s — The annual meeting of the above Guild will 100 Peals.— Grandsire Triples 24, conducted ANTED a situation as Iron Turner. be held at Appledore on Saturday, January 5 : Caters 4; Darlaston Bob Triples r ; Bob W Married. Aged 34 Can r/pg Stap-* 9th. Tower open at 3.30. Tea at The Swan Triples i, conducted i ; Major 14. conducted dard Methods on 8 and 10 bells. 4 pQ)yr-^H. hotel at 6 o’clock, followed by business 2 ; Royal 2; Kent Major 4, conducted i ; W. K ir t o n ,6 , Cromwell Street, Lin^In. meeting and smoking concert. All ringers will Oxford 2 ; Double Norwich Major 9 ; Double be heartily welcomed. The Rev, A. O. Soott Oxford I ; Canterbury Pleasure i ; Super r . PAU LI wishes to recommend hi^ h ^ kindly consented to preside at the tea and lative I ; Stedman Triples 23, conducted 3; D groom for a similar or bettw place. meeting. All ringera intending to be present, Caters 11, conducted 2 ; Cinques 2. Total— Four year’s good character. Age 18. Abstainer, please notify on or before Wednesday, January ip o ; conducted 14. Rang in 30 different ringer — Mlddleham, S. O., Yorkshire. 6th, to G. Joh n son , Hon. Sec. pro. tern. towers. Vtntss House, Appledort. ------«------ANTED a copy of Caaon Wigram’s Society for the Archdeaconry of Stafford Change of Address.- After January 8th W " Change-Ringing Disaotangled,” —The next quarterly meeting will be held a the address of C. T. Coles will be 228, St. State price to S. W right, 16, Carmelite Ter-, Smethwick on Satocday, January 9th. Shor- Wahhamstow. race, King’s Lynn, Norfelk. service in the parish church at 5. Tea will be provided.at 6 in the parish room for tho» Batte^sba.— On November 8th, at St, AN TED a set of handbells in the only whe notify me not later than January 5th. BJary’s church, 1260 Grandsire Triples, W. W chromatic scale. State what key, H. Knight, Hon, Sec. Essery, J. Pryer, G. Watkins, F. A. Smith' F. number of bells, and price to C. R. Pow e^ 38, Leicester Street, Wolverhampton. Davis, W. ]. Barber, H. Mance, W. Jackson. Water Street, Brindle, near Chorlejr. pnn'w.p WV-i'.'gw 522 tHE dkLL NfiWS ANt) ftlN6feRS‘ feECbRD. Jan. 2, igog. THE JASPER SNOWDON SERIES. Pes l I Tablets. MARBLETTE MARBLETTE {^RANDSIRE; at. 6d., Enlarged. Now R e a d y . is the best ma Peal Tablets Gives fDlUnttractloiK tor the beglnnec ; many new reals ; the APPENDIX terial for Peal give the great b y the R e v . C. D. P. D a v i e s , M.A. j and the THOMPSON PAPERS and D i a g r a m s , embtaeinf! the whole of the Grandslte ce>eatche> of W H. T b o m p Tablets. It is est satisfaction SOM, Bsq., H.A. (<64 pagei). a non-absorbent to aU- substance The follovnng TEDMAN : as. 6d. B y thb Rbv. Craklbs D. P. closely resem extracts from S D A V IE S , M.A., r.K .x .8. With an A r r n iD ix by S» A rthdi Hbtwood, Bart. the Ute R iv. H B . B d l w k , apd W. H. TnovrtoK, Bsg Csmmenaes irltb bling Marble testimonials re DonblM and raoa throngh to Ciaqaai (17] closely printed pa«es). and has a highly ceived speak for OPE-SIGHT : i$. 6d. NEW FI^H EDITION. polished black themselves; R Cemmeneoi b j explolnlni; bow to manage a bell: deals with CtaBnee-Riming surface, which The Tablet has m tteea,fawi, five, ill, ievaa and eight bella to the Plaiii Bob Mkthoo. giving is not aftected ffiven every satisfat- tonohea and peali In each oaie; uid otoses with chapters en coodaotlng, striking, tKion, and is admired ■ad tba splicing of bell-ropss; 147 pairas. by the atmos by all." phere. " I like the tablet OTANDARD METHODS.—NOW READY.— The lettering is immenselyj and so do T h o r o u g h l y R e v i s e d E d i t i o n all who have seen it. (5th) : Contains seven cut into the We have had it on genuine M in o r S u r p r i s e P e a l s : The complete work 2s. 6 d . ; face and gilded view in a prominent Diagrams alone is. 6d.; Letter-press alone is. 6d. shop window for « with pure gold, week.” producing a “ Your work is quite T reb le bob. PaktI.— i s . 6d. Now Ready. With handsome and an ornament to the Appendix. Fart I. contains instmatioiu lor pricUng, transposing, prevlog, porch of our Church.” Mmposing, « oondnoting peala; an essay an the In and OtU-oi-eomt ol the striking appear o ^ g e s ; and a history ol tM variooi oomposltians and performances. ance. ' Ofof w£ic¥w h ic h v---- e y* few------copies‘ ------remain, ■ 'is not a suitable «rarii for‘'begTnneta; see notice on Iheecvar SoU Manufactuyers- -CASPAR & Co., ftiwMdsti, Pen noatpi 01 n by arn. saowDoi, 33, King’s Road, St. Pancras, N.W. Hemorial Brasses, Stained Glass Windows and Tablet Work of eiery description. SIR ARTHUR HEYWOOD’S WORK. To beobUined,Post/ru,/rom Bbhrosb & Sons, Ltd., 4, Show “ A H a p p y N e w Y e a r ” to all our readers. The old year HiU, London, B.C. Remittance mnst accompany order) closed with a disaster which has horrified humanity. Or through mny Bookidler. , Without the least warning the inhabitants of one or two Special Terms to Asaociation Seccetanes fct Qaantitiea: places in the South of Italy have been engulfed by an earthquake of appalling immensity. We do not generally ' ..—On tbb Preservation of Bbllb, 189a .. .. 4d. refer to matters outside the area of the Exercise, but II.— R k f o r t on C a t a l o q u b o f F h a l » an d C a l l s , 1894 ...... ad occurrences of such a shocking character as the one in III.—G l o s s a r y o f T e r m s , 1901 ...... jd . question seems to outweigh every other consideration. IV.— M o d e l R u l e s fo r a n A sso c ia t io n igo2 •• •> •• ,, , , j(j. The calamity may in the realms of science be accounted /.-M o d e l R u l e s fo r a C o m p a n y , 1902...... 3d. for, though it is very improbable, as the study of seismatic VI. (a)— Colleotion Of Peals. Section I...... i s , VI. (b)— „ „ S ectio n II .. .. gd. theories is at a very low grade at present. “ God moves VI. (cj— „ „ S e ctio n III. .. .. is. in a mysterious way,” and no human being can fathom His VII.— C o ll e c t io n o r L e g it im a t e M e t h o d s. S ectio n I od. VIII.— R o le s and D e c is io n s of CooNaiL .. .. 6d. divine intentions : inscrutable and past finding out. Not Gabriel asks the reason why, N O W READV. Nor God the reason gives; Nor dares the fav’rite angel pry, P a r t XVIII. Beneath the folded leaves. ** AM ONG TH E B £ L L S .” Our highly-favoured land has been happily free from h e R in g in g C a r e e r of the R e v , F. E. R o b in s o n , m .a ., such calamities as earthquakes. “ He works His sovereign late Vicar of Drayton, Berks.; Master of the Oxford TDiocesan Guild. WriTtten by himself. will ” in accordance with His own bright designs, and up Edited by the R e v . T . L. P a p i l l o n , m .a ., Vicar of Writtle, to the present we have been spared, in mercy. While we .Essex, 33 pp.i illnstrated by si half-tone reproductions of are expressing “ the compliments of the season ” to our ^tographs of Chnrches and Ringers, with 18 descriptions of friends and kindred, we shall have more than a thought towards the sufferers by this Italian disaster. Whatever Price 6d. net, post tree, from the Rev. F. E. Robinson, Fair intelligence reaches us about it, we shall not be able to Home, Wokingham. Ol all newsagents and bookstalls, by fully comprehend the actual and terrible realities of the .^erder, from London agent. Mr. E. W. A l l e n , Ave Maria Lane, London. Parts I. to XVII. may also be had singly. Sub- situation in which the dreadful circumstance is embedded. ; Bcriptions of One Shilling may be paid for Parts X VIII. and XIX. DIAGRAM OF UNION TRIPLES (1893), may be had r i l H E RINGERS' ONLY TRUE BADGE.— In Gold. Silver 01 A gratis, on application by letter to W. H. T h o m p s o n , s , X Bronxe.—Clocks, Watches, and all kinds o f ]ewallery.- Sillwood Street, Brighton, to whom the unsold remainder bag ^DWBLL (Ringer), Mirfield. Yorks. been returned by the publishers. Jam i, l90§. filE fiiLL i«EWs Ai4D 5^3 S ite 3SKletvot>^ ORMSKtRK, LANCASHIRE. DARLASTON, STAFFORDSHIRE. THE LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN GUILD. SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD. Oh Monday, December 14, 1908, f» Three Hours ani Six Minutes On Tuesday, December 15. 1908, in Two Hours ana fifty-tight Minutes, At the Parish C h d b c b , At the Church of St. Lawrence, A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES; A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, J040 CHANGES; Hrywood’s Vafiation. Tenor 25! cwt. Pasksr’s Twelve-Part. Jam bs M a r s h ...... Treble. W il l ia m R im m er . . . . 5. John Simkin ,. . . ..Treble. William Smith .. .. 5- WiLUAH B bntbam . . . . 2. C b a r l b s S h a r p l e s . . . . 6 Georgb Hughes . . . . 2. W illia m .F jshbb .. .. f. WlLLJAM FAIRCLOOGH ..3. J o h n G a r d n e r ...... 7. T it u s L o w e ...... 3. Horace Belcher .. .. 7. Jam es R. P a r e ...... 4- W illiam Gibbons .. ..Tenor. Simeon J. BuTLSRf .■ . . 4. Edward U nitt ...... Tenor. Conducted by I a m b s M a r s h . Condacted by W illiam Fisbbr. First peal in the method ever roog by a local company. fFirst peal. Rung as a birthday compliment to Messrs. Belcher. Reeves, Fisher, and Hallsworth, sen. This is W . Fisher’s looth peal, a list of which appears elsewhere. DISS, NORFOLK. BLEWBURY, BUCKS.—th e OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Tuesday, December 15, 1908, in Three Hours and Ten Minutes, 0» Tuesday, December 15, 1908, in Three Hours and Thirteen Minutes. A t t h b C h u r ch o f S t . M i c h a e l , A t t b b C horch of S t . M a r y , A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; A Variation of Parker's Tw elve-Part. Tenor 21 cwt. S ir a . p. Hbywood’s Transposition of Thdrstams’s Four-Part. E r n e s t A l d r id g e . . ..Treble. A l f r e d R B o s l b y . . . . 5. Tenor 24 cwt. R ich a r d G . R ic e . . . . 2. W il l ia m J. G r a c e . . , . 6. E r n e s t P o p p y ...... Treble. George Archer . . 5- G . F r e d e r ic k Ja m b s I . . 3- E d m u n d B a n n is t e r . . . . 7 C le m e n t M o r e ...... 2. E llis Hayward . . 6 E r n e s t A . B u t l b r . . .. 4. 'Charles Grbenough . . Tenor. Wilham Ibeland .. .. 3- John Souter .. • • 7- Conducted by Edmund Bannister. William Salter .. .. 4- Arthur Lbbdeb ..Teuor. First peal. fFirst peal away from the tenor. Rung with the bells Condacted by John Sodter. balf-mufSed in memory of the late Eli Caudwell, Esq , Vicar's war Rang in honour of Ellis Hayward’s birthday. This was John den for the last thirty-nine years, whose interment took place on the Soater's looth Norwich Association peal. preceding Saturday. REDDISH. LANCASHIRE. BIRMINGHAM. THE CHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. THE Sr. MARTIN’S GUILD FOR THE DIOCESE OF On Tuesday, December 15, 1908, in Three Hours and Two Minutes, BIRMINGHAM. A t t h e C h u b c h o f S t . E l i s a b e t h , On Tuesday, December 15, 1908, in Three Hows and Forty-three Minuter, A PEAL OP FORWARD MAJOR, 3280 CHANGES. A t t h e C hurch of S t . M a r t in , Tenor i2j cwt. A PEAL OF BOB ROYAL, 5040 CHANGES. Hiram Mbakin* .. ..Treble. Ja m e s E e r z j l e y ...... 5. Tenor 36 cwt. A l f r e d B a r n e s ...... 2. 'E d w in H . L b w is . . . . 6. SVDNBY J. JESSOP* ..Treble. 'E d m u n d J. H y la n d . . 6. F rbd H o l t ...... 3. R e v . a . T . B e e s to n . . 7. b o r g b a r b u r t o n A l b e r t W a l e b r 2, S a m d e i. G r o v e ...... 7. G D . W . . 4. 'H arry Chapman i ..Tenor, T h o m a s R e y n o l d s . . 3. J a m e ^ H . S h e p h e r d . . . . 8. Composed by John Carter, and Conducted by R e v . A . T. Bbbstom. .. 4. Alf. Paddon Smith . . g. C h a r l e s D ic k e n s 'First peal in the method. First peal in the fliethod on the bells. T h o m a s R d s s a m . . 5. Joh n N e a l ...... Tenor. Composed by John Carter, and Conducted by Albert W alker. g'o SFORTH, NORTHUMBERLAND. *First peal of Royal. It was arranged to ring a peal of Stedman Cinques, but meeting short the above was rung instead. DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOQE§AN ASSOCIATION. On Wednesday, December 16, 1908, Three Hours, A t t h e C h ur ch o f A l l S a in t s , RYE, SUSSEX.—THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. A PEAL OF STEOMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; - On Tnesiay, December 15, 1908, (» Three Hours, Thurstahs’s Four-Part. Tenor 22J cwt. A t t h e C h u r ch of S t . M a r y , N orm an FLBCKf ..Treble. Robert W. Falconer .. 3. A P^AL o f GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, s°40 C H A N G E S . T hom as T . G ofton 2. ' G e o r g b W a r d l e . . . . 6. S . O . S a y b b ...... 3- John F o r e m a n ...... 7. Tenor ig cwt. 27 lbs. John F . B ir d ...... 4. . Jo h n S . R ic h a rd s o n ..Tenor. HAitPLD COBON...... Treble, Charles Tribe...... 5- Conducted by T. T. G o f to n . C h a r l e s P r i c e ...... 2. G ilbert J. ifouNGS.. 6 . A l v r e d Johnson . . . . 3. Geokge Billbness .. . . 7- t First peal. First peal in the method with a bob bell. C h a r le s W . P l a y e r . . 4. W i l l i a m H. J o h n s o n ..Tenor. Composed by the Rev. H. Law James, and LINCOLN.—THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. Conducted by George Billbnness. 0» Wednesday, December 16, 1908, in Three Hourt, W. H. Johnson was elected a member previous to starting. It was A t TfJB C h u r c h , of S t . PETftRTAT-AwaRS, bis first, peal. Ruqg as a birthday compliment to the conductor, his brother-ringers wishing him many happy returns. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5280 CHANGES; In THE Kbnt Variation. Tewrzocwt. H b n ry W. K ir to n .. ..Treble. George Chester . . . . 5. GREETINGS. George Flihtham .. .. a. 'E bN B ST VlCJlBRS . . 6. T om P y l e ...... 3. Jo h n W . W a t s o n . . . , 7. A Happy and ProsperoDs New Year to all friends both far John A . F r eem an . . . . 4. Stani,bv W olfe .. ..Tetur. and near is the sincere wish of B e r t r a m P r e w e t t . Composed by J. R e e v e s , and Conducted by H. W. K ir to n . park Home, New Bushey, Herts. 'First peal. First in the method as conductor. The figures of Christmas, 1908, this peal will be found in the Shipway Reprint, page 215, Jan. 2, 190^. f r i E M t t NiWS ftitbiifi. S4i BRISTOL. NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE. GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. (T b k S t . S t b f b b n ’ s G u il d .) On Thursday, December 17, 1908, in Three Hours and Thirty-si* Minutes, On Wedntsiay, Decanber 16, igo8, in T hru Hours WEST DIDSBURY, LANCASHIRE. LEISTON, SUFFOLK. THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN A^OCIAl^ON. On Wedneidtty, Decmbet 16, 1908, in Three Hours and Three Minutes, On Friday, December 18, 1908, in Three Hnurs and Two Minutes, At Cbxsi Cburcb, At tbb Cborcb of St. Margarbt, A PEAL OP BOB MAJOR, 5040 CHANGES. a ; p e a l o p DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, Tenor i8J cwt. 5008 CH AN GES. Tenor 20^ cwt. in E . Norman R. Bailby.. ..Treble. *Ernest s. Bailey .. 5. Harry Cbantlbr .. ..Treble. Tbomas Pbacock .. .. 5. Jambs M. B a i l e y . . . . 2. Cbaslks Samson .. .. 6. JpSBPB M e l l o r ...... 2. Frank Brickbll .. .. 6. Frederick J. Smitb .. 3. Edgar H. Bailey .. .. 7. W il l ia m H o l b r o o k . . . . 3. ]0BN Lbigb ...... 7. Gborgb Bebry ...... 4. Cba^lbs F. Bailey .. Tenor. H a r r y B r ic k b l l . . . . 4. Robert Davibs...... Tenor. Composed by Sir Artbub Hbywqod, and Composed by Pbtbr Bricebll, and Condocted by Robert Davies. Conducted by Cbarles F. Bailey. First peal by all except the condoctQr. First peal on the bells by a local company. Rung as a birthday compliment to Mr. William Taylor, of Babbing- ton House, Soutbwold, who is, and has been for many years past, a much-respected.member ofthe St. Mary's Society, Leiston, the band ;STANSTED, ESSEX.— t h e ESSEX ASSOCIATION. wishing him the usu,al compliments. *spitb-peal. On Friiay, December 18, 1908, inThree Hours and Two Minnies, A t S ;i. M a r y t b b V ir g ih , LITTLE MUNDEN, HERTS. A p e a l OF TREB;.E BQB MAJOR, 5088, C H A N O E a; THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. In tbb Oxfobd Variatmn. Tenor 13 cwt. On Saturday, December 19, igo8, in Two Hour* and Forty^eight Minutes, A r t b o r Jo b o a n * ..Treble. W illia m T. P r io r .. .. 5. H e n r y J, T d c s b r .. 2. G b o r g b Jo r d a n ...... 6. AT TBE CbDRCB o f ALL SaINTS, 1ob;i Ldpiby .. .. 3- Tbomas J. W aits .. .. 7. A PEAL OP MINOR, 5040 CHANGES: W a l x s b ?RIO|t . . William Watts .. ..Tenor. • • 4* Being 720 each of Woodbine, Kent and Oxford TrebifiBQb,.Doable Composedtby Frbdbrick Dbnch, and Conducted by W m . W a t t s Oxford, College Single, Oxford Bob, and Plain Bob. Tenor 13 cwt. * First j^eal of Treble Bob. H e n r y C a r t e r ...... Treble. George H. Barker.. .. 4. E d w a rd H. King .. .. 2. Barnard Patmore .. .. 5. PENCOMBB, IPIREFORDSHIRE. Frederick Williams .. 3. William I|, LAw^BMjSiB . THfi HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. Conducted by W illia m H. L a w r e n c e . On Prida]/, Deeemb^ 18,1908, in Two Hours and Forty-mne Minutes, Rang as a birthday compliment to the.coodnctor. A t tbb Cbdrcb of St. Jobn, A P S ^ OP QRANPSIRE QOVBLBS, 5040 CHANGES. PRIVEiTT, HANTS. Tenor 10 cwt. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. F r e d e r ic k Jones ..T^hU . Cbabl^ Jonks.. .. 4. On Saturifif, December,ig, tgo8, in Two Hours and F ort$ ^ne Minuta, W il l ia m C l b m b n t s .. . . 2. Stephen Clements.. .. 5. At tbb Parisb Cburcb, H d b c b t Jonbb ...... 3- William Sbobt .. ..Tenor. A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; Qon4 ucted by Willia,m Clembnts. Parkbr’s Twelve-Part. Tenor 12 cwt. 15 lbs. in F sharp. First peal by all except the,t«nor-man; also first peal 00 the bells W alter C. Trimmer ..Treble. \ Francis E. Dawe .. .. 5. Charles Edwabds .. .. 2. *Jobn W, R msbll .. .. 6. PENDLETON.—THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. F b b d e r ic k a . B a b ;)e t t . . 3 TBOMAS UPSBAI4. •• 7‘ \K^il l ia m B a s b f o r d * . . 4, Edward Clapsbaw On Saturday, December 19, 1908, in Three Hours and Two Minutet, ..T en or. Condncted by Charles Edwards. A t t b r Q b v b c b q» S t . T b o m a s, •First peal of Triples. A BEAL OF SUBERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, 3088 CH AN GES. Teaor 18 cwt. xo.U)s. JosBPB T o b n b b ...... TrMe, A l f r e d C r o s s ...... 5. new hymn fo r rin gers’ EESTIVAI-S.—Wcwda Edwin H. Lewis .. .. 3. G b o r g e E . T u r n b b .. . . e. A by Rev. H. C. W il d e r . M u^ic by Rev. J. H* M a t t h e w s . Henby W- Wh-d^^ .. . . 3* Jam b s M o b c a n ...... 7. E x t r a c t s fr o m R in g e r s ' L e t t e r s :— “ Your most excelleot Hbv. a. T' Boston .. 4, ;9 abry Cbapman .. ..Tetfor. hymn," “ Very saitable for ita parpose.” Coopps0 >by N . J. PiTSTow, and Cqadacted by E. H. L e w is . EfEBctivelgr sung at Beaconsfiel WOLVERHAMPTON, STAFFFORDSHIRE. HILTON, DORSETSHIRE. SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD. THE SALISBURY. DIOCESAN GUILD. On Saturday, December 19, 1908, in Three Hours and Sixteen Minutet, On Sunday, December 20, 1908, in Three Hours, At tbb Church of Si. Lukb, A t t h e P arish C h u r ch , A P E A L O F B O B M AJOR, 5184 C H A N G E S . A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; > W illi Ah Smith .. ..Treble. W11.L1&M F ish br • • 5- Being seven 720s of Plain Bob each called differently. Tenor t6| cwt. W il l ia m B a v l is s . . . . 2. G e o b g b H u g h e s . . 6, J. BBNGBBf ...... Treble. R. G. L e w is . . . . 4- Toh n P x r r y ...... 3. H o r a c e B b l c b e k .. 7. A . F. M artin SxawABif 2. fG- T, White .. . . 5 D a n ib l Jo n b s ...... 4. b r b b r t n ig h t H K ..Tenor. F. K b b c h * ...... 3. T. Thomas ...... Tenor. . Composed by Gborge Burrows, and Conducted by Hbbbert Knight. Conducted by T . T h om as. First peal of Major as condactor. Rung as a birthday compliment •First peal. fFirst peal of Minor. First peal of Minor in the to H. Belcher. diocese of Salisbury. WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTHANTS. BARNET, HERTS. THE CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND THE On Saturday, December 19, igo8, in Three Hours and Thirty-five Minutes, LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. At the Church of St. Lukb, On Saturday, December 26, 1908, in Three Hours and Two Minutes, A PEAL OF SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR. A t i h b P a bish C h u r c h , 5088 CHANOES. Tenor 30 cwt. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; Arthur Chapman .. ..Treble. A l f r e d H. Martin.. .. 5. Parker’s Six-Pabt Na. 18. Tenor 24 cwt. W illia m V . Newman .. 2. Charles W. Clabeb .. 6. R . R o f f e y ...... Treble. W a l t e r S o e r ...... 5. T h o m as R. H b n sh e r . . 3. A n d e rs o n Y. T y l e r . . 7. S. J. B i r d ...... 2. A l b e r t W . C o l e s . . . . W a l t b r P e r k in ...... F r e d W i l f o r d ...... Tener. T . C r a n f i e l d ...... 3. H. S . R b b v e s ...... 7. Composed by N . J. P it s t o w , and Conducted by F. W i lf o r d . R . S a n d b r s ...... 4. A r t h u r T. K in g . . ..Tenor. I {First peal in the method on the hells. Conducted by H. S. R e e v e s . ♦First peal in the method. DARTFORD, KENT.—THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, December 19, 1908. in Three Hours and Twelve Minutes, Defective Rsfobt, —A peal of Grandsire Triples ha^ been sent AT THE Church of The H o' y TBiNrrv, from Kidlington, Oxon., without any date. A PEAL OP CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE MAJOR, 3184 CHANGES. Tenor 19^ cwt. Harry Wabnett .. ..Treble. W il l ia m J. J e f f r ie s . . E dw in B a r n e t t , JUN. . . 2. W il l ia m H e w it t . . . . 6. p i { 4iceUaneon». F r an k B e n n e t t ...... 3. Tam e s E . D a v i s ...... 7. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. W il l ia m B il l b n n e s s . . 4. Edwin Barnett, sen. ..Tenor. Conducted by Frank Bennett. Y a t e l e y (Hants.)— On September 3rd, on the occasion of the Harvest Festival at St. Peter’s obnrcb, 616 Grandsire Triples. First This is Sir a ; P. Heywood’s variation of Middleton’s peal, G. Buncb, F. Hagley, H. Tice, W. Horne, S. Riddell condactor, peal of Cambridge on the bells. J. R. Bunch, G. .Bunch, B. Bunch. On Sunday morning, Sep tember 5th, for Divine Service, 518 Grandsire Triples. G. HANDSWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE. Butler, S. Riddell conductor, W. G. Bunch, H. Tice, F. Hagley, THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. G. Bunch, W. Horne. B. Bunch. For evenins; service a quarter- On Saturday, December 19, 1908, in Two Hours and Forty-six Minutes, peal in the same method. G. Butler, F. Hagley, H. Tice, W. Horne, S- Riddell conductor, J. R. Bunch, G. Bunch, A. Hear- At the Parish Cburch, man. On Sunday. October 5th, for Men’s Service, 616 Grand A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES: sire Triples. G. Butler, H. Tice, W. G. Bunch, S. Riddell, F. Brubrton's Twblvb-Part. Hagley condartor, J. R. Bunch. W. Horne, W. Filmore. For W il l ia m H . Jo n e s . . ..Treble. W illia m G. Ellis .. .. s- evening service 518 in the same method. G. Butler, S. Riddell C h a r le s S t a r k e y * . . . . 2. William F. Webb .. .. 6. conductor, H. Tice, F. Hagley, G. Bunch, W. Horne, W. Fil G e o r g e A . T a y l o b . . T hom as V e r r y ...... 7. more. For evening service 518 in the same method. G. Butler, Ja m b s H ofkin Stephen Danbv .. ..Tenor. S. Riddell conductor, H. Tice, F. Hagley, G. Ranch, W. Horne, Conducted by W illia m G. E l l i s , J. R. Bunch, B. Buncb. •First peal with a bob bell. Messrs. Starkey, Verry, and Danby .• THE DEVONSHIRE GUILD. were elected members of the Association previous to starting. P l y m o u t h . —On Sunday evening, 333 Stedman Caters. G. F. Williams conductor, E. W. Marsh, F. Dunaway, G. Stroud, CHESTERFIELD. DERBYSHIRE. W . Rundle, F. Hockaday, A. F. Wellington, W. H. Marsh, W. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. H. Hiscott, J. Woodley. On Tuesday, October 2otb, for (Sheffield and D istrict Society.) practice, 305 Grandsire Caters. R. Dobson, J. Woodley, W. H. Hiscott, F. Hockaday, W. Rundle, S. Fowler, A. F. Wellington, On Saturday, December 19, 1908, in Three Hours and Nineteen Minutes, E. W. Marsh conductor, G. F. Williams, G. Stroud. On Wed At the Church of St. Mary and A ll Saints, nesday, October 21st, for practice at Emanuel church, 224 Bob A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB ROYAL, Major, 240 Kent Treble Bob Minor, and 168 Grandsire Triples. 5040 C H A N G E S . Tenor 24^ cwt. J. Woodley, C. Eales, G. H. Myers, G. P. Williams, S. t'owler, Samuel Weslby* .. ..Treble. *W iLLiAM K e e b lb . . . . 6. W. Hobbs, F. Dunaway, A. F. Wellington. G k o r g b H o l l is ...... 2. David Brearlby* .. 7. Albbrt H. Ward* . . . . 3, Arthur Knights .. .. 8. “ THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. William Lambert .. .. 4 John F l in t ...... g S h e n l e y . — On August 30th. at St. Mary’s church, 720 Grand- Gborgf W. Bemrosb .. 5 Benjamin a. Knights ..Tenor. sirc! Doubles. H. Cameron, L. Meager, J. Higgins, W. Daniels, Composed by Arthur Knights, and Conducted by B. A. Knightsi G. F. Clarke, H. Sear conductor. On October 7th, 360 Grand ’ First peal of Double Norwich Royal. First in the method as con sire Doubles. H. Cameron, C. W. Burgessj S. Willett, W. ductor. Daniels, G. F. Ciarfce conductor, E. Willett. Oa October i4th| I Jan. 2. jgog THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. 527 720 Grandsire Donhles. S. Willett. C. W. HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. Reeves. S. J. Bird conductor, A. W. Coles. Bargeso, H. Cameron, W. Daniels, G. F. Old Windsor (Berks.)^On Wednes Clarke conductor, E. Willett. S t . A lb a n s (Herts.) — On Saturday, Decejnber igtb, m tbe belfry of St. Peter’s day, October 21th, an attempt for a THE SURREY ASSOCIATION. church, on handbells, 2562 Grandsire peal of Stedman Triples came to grief in the last course owing to the clap- E w e l l (Surrey).— On Sunday, October Triples. R. A . K irby, T . J. Hull. E . P. Debf-nham conductor, H. G. Lightfoot. . per of the tenor breaking. F. Richardson, iith, tor Divine Service at the parish B. Prewett, L. Stillwell, E. Hancox, J. church on the occasion of the Harvest Longest length on handbells by all double handed except the conductor. On Sunday, Merrick. W. Welling, G. H, Gutteridge, Festival, 504 Stedman Triples. H. Beams, R. E . Stavert. C. E . Read, H. Pe-jerirk, E . V . H arvey, S December 20th, for Divine Service at St. Wilson, H. Greenhill, John Beams con P eter’s church, 1260 Bob Royal iu 53 SUSSEX COUNNY ASSOCIATION. ductor, Jesse Beam s. And 504 G randsire mins. T. Seymour, A . Hull, E. Hull, B. Brewer, E. D. Livermore, T. J. Hull, R. C r a w l e y (Sussex).—On Sunday eve Triples. E . V. Harvey, B. Channell, ning, December 6th, for Divine Service, Jesse Beams, John Beams, H. G. Beams, A . Kirby, H. G. Lightfoot. J. Porter, H. J. 115a Kent Treble Bob Major. F. W. Rice, H. Greenbill conductor, S. Wilson, W. Fewell. Longest length in the method by all except A . and E. Hull. O. Sippetts, J. Akehurst, J. Rice, A. D. Sherman. After service 672 Stedman Mills, G. Illman, P. Tyler, F. T. Hoad, Triples. J. Beams conductor, H. Beams, THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSO jun. Rung with the bells half-muffied as H. Pederick, E . Grove, S. Wilson, H. CIATION AND THE LONDON a last mark of respect to Mrs. John God Greenhill, C. Read, W. Sherman. And dard, of The Elms, Crawley. 446 Grandsire Triples. Jesse Beams, DIOCESAN GUILD. John Beams, B. Channell, G. Grove con H a d l e y (Middlesex). — On Saturday, WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD, ductor, C. Read, H. Greenhill, H. Beam.°, December 26th, 720 Kent Treble Bob. K. R o m s e y (Hants).— On Sunday, October W. Sherman. Sanders, T. Cranfield, R. Roffey, H. S- 4th, for evening service, 1008 Grandsire Triples- J. Elcombe, C. Hayter, F. Pas- kins. F. Hand, J. Walker, T. Cole, W. G. Fowler conductor, W. Payne. And 672 JOHN TAYLOR & CO., Bob Major. F. Hand, C. Hayter, F. Pas- kins, J. Elcombe, R. White, T. Cole, J. Walker, W. G. Fowler conductor. LOUGHBOROUGH, Leicestershire. The Arts o f the Church. Edited by the Rev. Percy Dearmer, m .a. i6mo'. cloth, IS . 6d. n e t; POUNDERS of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL, the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the World CHURCH B£LLS. " This is nnquestiooably the grandest ringing peal in England, and therefore in B y H. B . W alters, m.a., f.s.a., author of the w orld." T h e late Lord Grim thorpe, K .C .— T«w«s, Nov. 20, 1878. “ Greek Art,” etc. FOUNDERS OF “GREAT PAUL.” With Thirty Nine Illustrations. One of a series of small volames written by ex perts aboat varions Arts which have clDMered round pablic worship in the Church. A. R. MOWBRAY & CO., L t d ., 34, Great Castle Street, Oxford Circus, London, W.: and 9, High Street, Oxford. pjO W to FORM and INSTRUCT a BAND of MUSICAL HAND-BELL RINGERS Price Sixpence. From W . H. G ig g l e , AshVille, Ossett, Yorks. TO RINGERS AND OTHERS. Tkt Tmar Btll, St. PaMnk't OatktHral, Oublln. JOHN W. STEDDY, Also Founders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals ot Worcester, Newcastle Hig^h S tre e t, oo-Tyne, Edinbnrgb (St. Mary’s), Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Christ Church, N.2 . Singapor?. EDENBRIDGE, KENT. Also “ Great John ” and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster ; and the ring cl Member of the Kent, Surrey, Sussex, LonioH Ten at the Imperial Institute. Couaty, Middtesex, and College Youth Sodetilti Also the bells of Dundalk r . c . Cathedral, and “ Great Bede ” o t Downside Abbey, W. S. is open to supply ringets on best Also for I he town balls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale, terms, with all goods in onlfitting, boots, Ac. Wakefield, MiddlesHrongb, Kendal, and Londonderry; and tbe Sydney and Adelaide |*08t OfBces in Aastralia, . . - Practical Tailoring. A large stocK of gentle men’s Shirts, Vests, Hosiery, Collars, Ties, Also the chime of bells at Ames College, Iowa, U.S.A, Boots, Shoes, &o, All goo4 « iQg, ^ 4 U»8 W W || '.I of carria|a 528 tHE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. Jan. 2,1909. CHURCH CLOCKS. TURRET CLOCKS. TOWN CLOCKS. JOHN SMITH AND SONS, Of the Midland Steam Clock Works, Derby Ave Clock Makers of the highest repu^. M A K E R S O'F The great Clock of St. PaisLl’s Cathedral. The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell. And, ia0»ny others all over the empire, as the pages o f this -[ourftal f^eque^t^y testify, THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. HI. filrLiJSNOlD 0 0 0 0 0 ^ 0 6 UIT LENGTHS UO O O O ^oooooooooooooo^ \ o 00c o' In Black and Blue Serges and Victmas, TE N O R BELL 14e., 160.. 218., & ‘ c. M scrnnifis ST. GILES’, Cripplegate. \ P ON WORSTED C O I M O This Peal 01 TWELVE BELLS now being Rehung in O O ‘‘WARNER’S INDEPENDENT” IRON AND STEEL GIRDER o STKIPE m S E R H , o FRAMEWORK. o From 6b. 3d. to 7 b< 6d. o o <0 Better Value. Any Len|^b o o Cut. o o |A11 Carriage Paid on receipt of Postal Order. o o RATTKRNS o WEIGHT OF WEIGHT OF o o TENOR PEAL o T. HAIGH, o o |14, Qeorare S-fcreoik, 36i CWT. 7 TONS, o o HUDDBRSFIELD. o 174 CWT. IlfiWisr of (.«« Colhg* Yo%thi M i YorkMre o AitOciMidn, o 13 LBS. o o o ’eeil B oA rd s o o n o o “ MMtBLiTTE o o I the best possible material for the above, o o t is durable, with a black highly polished Drfacc, and impervious to moisture, o o rffae letters are incised and gilded with re Gold, producing a most handsome o o 1 striking Tablet. o o I Send for Photographs of recently-fixed ds and prices. o o t Ixtracti from a letter rtcaved;— "T h e rlogers are al o o , ^nmgtaly satisfied with ttae work." " T hanking yon JOHN WARNER & SONS, ( what we call a splendid pieae oi wotk." so u MUSM Bell Founders to H.M. The King, / «KS«>AR a o » . CRESCENT FOUNDRY, CRIPPLEGATE, Vecoratire t a Workers, ■.ON DON, E.CS , Kings Rx>«d, St. Pancras, and (Qrtiysihn Road, Hclborti, Q_o. o_o. Q.Q_ 9 ^ ^ o 3 d ? o ? o London. LURCH BELL ROPES. JOHN 8UI-i.Y, MUSICAL HANDBELLS OHurcH Bell MtiLnjrer' Good qnality and tone at low prices. f PDrchase your BELL ROPES from the Zinoh, Stogumber, SomBrset. Old peals restored. grbat Yorkshire Maaa&ctory of Write for list and testimonials. Rings o( Bells to any nnmbar bang on theimost approved principles. Old Bells re-cast. New Bells supplied. BOW ELL & SON, Bellfounders, lem.WILLUIIISII]TH&SOjt, r. S., havlag had lensiderable experience In Ctantch IPSWTCH, Bell hanging, with confidence sollcils the patronage of GOMERSA^JLEEDS. the olergy, ^orchwardens and cingeis generally The very best Bell-Rope is only made. THB BLLACOHBB CHIMB HAMMERS FIXED ' sblished 1768. Oar establishment has BELL ROPES SUPPLIBD. HENRY BOND, ed Yorlrahire ChDrcbeB for over 100 H. BOWELL & SON, (Established HaU-a-Cenlniy.) Ringers are invited to try Toitshir Ropes with Yorkshire end-pieces. Bell Pounder' l4*SWIOM. «KB : EW YEAR’S PRESENTS.—Wilfrid OHURCH BBLI. BUQER, Vwudut Bini for Oiaoa VOSIIAH. Qkimiv Im n. BQBfOitS. QZON. W. THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. HAIMDBEUI. MEARS & STAINBANK, MUSIC. WHITECHAPEL BELL FODNDRT. Tbo following pieces are arrani;ecl as per list 13 io W G ‘s Catalogue, viz., two octaves in G BSLPRIKS AND CLOCK TOWERS INSPECTED. with F natara's and C sharps also, ig bells id all. No. 66 Blae Bells of Scotland (varied) is od. e r e c t e d c o m p l e t e No. 67 The Harp that once . . . . is. od. No. ^ Soldier’s |oy and off she goes ( l i v e l y ) ...... IS. 6d . N0.I73 The Villatre Chimes, a selection IRON, STEEL, OR OAK FRAMES. pf tnntfs and changes . . . . 2S. od. Contains I>ast Rose of Snmmer, Old Bells Tuned or Re-cast. Peals rs-Stted and Rehung. Handel’s Harmonioos Black smith, etc., etc...... No. 196 Christians awake and Hark!? 8 0 H 0 0 L B B L L 8 . MVaiOAL HAXD-BBLLS. the Herald Angels sing {new edn.) is. 6d. No. 240 Christmas Masic, Darnley FOUNDRY ESTABUISHKD A.D. 1STO.------and 3 others ...... 28. od. No. 314 The Seven Joys etc. etc. .. is. 6d, 32, & 84, WHITECHAPEIi ROAD. LONDOH, E.| No. 315 Christmas Carols, The first Nowell, etc., etc. .. . . is. 6d. No. 316 Christmas Carols, Bethlehem Sbepbprds, etc...... is. 6d. No. 317 Christmas Carols, Hark the JAS. BABWBLL, glad sound, etc...... is. 6d. The following are for 6 ringers, 13 bells, Bell Founder, tbos— C. D. E. F. G. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. 40, Gt. Hampton St., Bimaingtaain No. 62 Oft in the stilly night. My CHURCH BELLS, w!th all reqjisito Fittings and Framework^ Love she's bnt a lassie yet, and singly or in Peals. CLOCK and CHIME BELLS to any size ani) ' ilie^^mb’s fold Vale . . . . is. 6d. note. N o .m J ia m y cottage near a wood, SCHOOL BELLS with ringing arrangements, suitable for any varied ...... is. od. position. No. 282 O come all ye taitbfol, and Existing Peals economically and efficiently restoiM. Lo! He com es ...... is. 6d. CRACKED BELLS recast, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS re- i No. 308 Italian and German Airs produced in fac simile when required. 1 ( l i y e l y ) ...... IS. 6d . Men who are ringers sent to inspect Towers and report upon tht; OVER 300 PIECES IN STOCK. tune and condition of Bells and Fittings. < MUSICAL HANDBELLS tuned in Diatonio and Chromati«i SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE. Scales in sets of any numbers. WILLIAM QpRDON, 44, Celtic Street, Webb Lane, Stockport. PATENTEES AND H.M. ROYAL ORDNANCE HARRT STOKES, CONTRACTORS TO STORES, FOR BELLS Church Bell Hanger, (Sic., WOODBURY (B.S.O.), DEVON. CHARLES CARRV wardens, and Ringers generally, Th* kOacomit L A d . . CMmi»e Bammm fixed. BELL FOUNDERS, BELL-ROPES. BELL-ROPES. Before tending b r Beli-ropei, write ts SMETHWICK, BIRMINGHAM D A Y & CO., CHURCH BELL-ROPE MAKERS, Gold Medallists 11. MABKET STREET, OXFORD, Founders of Madden]] Who mmHufact%t* BeU-Ropes of the very best quality, Peals, GOLD MEDAL EXHIBITION <851 The late Rev. H. T. Ellacom bs, in writing to a distinguished ringer, said—"The bo!>t Recasting, Rehanging, Repaim maker of bell ropes is D av, of Oxford ” AH of Work Underts^en ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, and other Goods of original design for Christ masS Presents. — W. Matibisws, Change- Ripgeri Macclesfield. Send for CATALOGUE and TESTIMONIALS Post Free, f* iM I* M rwittKM •> ww II «9ib«a* swrraii * ci. uMm,.. A Weekly Journal < f the Ringing Exercise; and Compendium o f Information fo r tk$ Clergy and Churchwardens. No. 1397. WL. XXVII.] SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1909. [P r ic e O n e P e n n y . GII.LETT & JOHNSTON, GEORGE H.COLDWELL CROYDON, Surrey. M A K B R O P CHURCH, TURRET, Makers of th« Re-Hangers m in Great Clocks New Iron Frames PUBLIC CLOCKS, and Bells at of th« Peals at MIRFIELD, TOBK 8 , Toronto, canaaa. Leek, Btaim. ■STIMATBS FRKB. ! ■ Law Courts, Launton, oxoa. Loodon. JAMES SHAW,SONftGa Twyford, Bnoks. CH U B CH Sd CABIL.L.OM Birmingham, Art Oallarr. Wool, Doiiet. CHURCH BBLL HANOBRS.I Londonderry, T Worplesdon, LEEDS ROAD, BRADFORD, Cathedral. Biuiay. ro a n ., BBTaBUIHBQ M. BELL FOUNDERS & HANGERS, Bellt ean Sinriy or ia Rlagi. Charob Ballii Sobool BeUs, ana Factory Belli. CLOCK MANUFACTURERS, OLD BEVL8 RKu.ST OR RBHOMO. CARILLON MAKERS. Mnsical Hand Bells Id Hta, Diatonic or Chromatio Soalw. ESTABklSHED 1820 Johu Astley aud Soa», Ltd. Wuloal Oloej^Ui ^adjguMloaa to bjt StMm Power of every JOHN PRITCHARD, BAVB UADE im ritU M H tf CHURCH BELL ROPES CHURCH TURRET k PUBLIC BELL ROPE, Since the Reign of George III. CLOCKS. OMoa Liata a ad Eatln»«taa For Estimates send weight of Tenor, and CLOCK MD CHlMUiG HOPE nnmber and leuftb of Ropes reqaired to M an u-IPao't u re r>, JOHN ASTLET & SONS, Ltd Greenleaf & Tristram LOUGHBOROUGH. Rope Makers, COVENTRY. i K » 0 < r s 1, p . has bad many years' experieDce iLnd QUAI jI F I B D B B L iI j T U N H B S u) making Bellropes, and makes them ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, HKRKPORD. ,oply of the best quality. S and otber Goods of original design. Beautiful Silk Peal Records, very attrac Mf. O a » * i.iA r !• ■ gbMK«.tlii|et, aad luH bad ora tive. W . M a t t h e w s , Change-Ringer, IB yean' expprfeno* u Ball Haiinr lod Bail Tuaar' F i j g f PI? 4 PWQ 4 T 10^ . Bopd Street, MaccJesfielaij , if. THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. LLEWELLINS ft JAMES, l t d . SEND QA8TLE QREEN, BRISTOL. FOR CMCH BEUj, Singly and in Rings. BellRopes CBACKED BELLS RECAST TO NOTE AND BEHUNG. TO Bell Frames in Steel, Iron and Oak. CXPCRIENCCD BELLH ANGERS mM to examine mi nforl ntcm Church StUt and Fitings, ASTLET & m , The Ellacombe Cbiming Apparatus. Musical Handbells. OOVBNTRY. School Bells. Cast Bronze Commemoration Plates. Catalogue and Testimonials on application. HARRINGTON’S WEBB & BENNETT, J. W ARNER & SONS, PATENT Chnreh Bell Hangers & Toners, BY ROYAL WARRANT Tubular Bells Mlkk STRKKT. ^tU^^rassJinraliftrs FOR CHURCHES. E IDLIJVQTOJf, OXFOBD. TO m s MAJJBISTT THB KING, W . ft B. are practical ringers, and having THE CRESCENT FOUNDRY, Tubular Bells are better and cheaper had considerable experience in Cbarch Bell than the old form of Bell. Hanging and Toning with confidence solicit CRIPPLEGATE, LONDON, E.C. the patronage of Clergy, Churchwardens and Ringers generally. PEALS OF EIGHT BELLS- W. and B.'s Wrought Iron X Frames for OsQftl size •• •• •• JE160 Chnrch Bells are acknowledged to h« one of Large do...... £210 to £260 the best kinds. Towers inspected, Reports and Estimates TMgratkUAddrtui— B ia B ra ," London. given. Ellacombe Chime Hammers fixed. Poi TestimonlalB and Piospectiu apply to MuBical Bell Fonndera. Bell Ropes supplied. B u d -B e lli In Ssti, In Dlalonlo or Chromatic Soalai Harrington, Latham & Co., W . and B. hung the Bells npon which the d o o k i, Belli, and CarUlont In any tlie or onmbsr. BelU o fa 'a ry daiorlptlon and lUe. EARLSDON, COVENTRY. Longest Peal yet ever rung single-handed, viz., 17,024 changes, time eleven honrs fifteen A LanttStUeUoH of Bell Litwtthut alwayi i» Sloek minutes. Weight of tenor a6 cwt. Rnng at IHB MMLL BTMM MOK, by W. Ha l it , for ohiming tnnei on Chnrob Belli. Frio*, paper Doveri )i. eaob. Kidlington, May aand, 1899, by eight members Cloth ooveri ji. A New Ringers’ Badge of the Oxford Diocesan Guild. IVBLYB OtBOLI lor Handball Ringan, by W H a u t , Prise la. or Medal, 11 POPUUK U BI, lor Handball Rlngeri, by W Special Offer to Ringers only I H alb t, Price 11. In Gold, Silver, or Bronze. (HB HUDBBBB IUIOB.-A Colleotion ol Tnnoi T h e This arrangement of badge is in the foim for 8 or 10 belli. By W. Halbt, Price 11. of'a Chnrch Bell, of a trne and correct shape, and can be worn as a pendant, medal, brooch, or badge. On the waist of Royal B E L L Special ^e bell there is a handsomely-engraved A High Grade Cycle at a price within the reach o{ all. Built to following specification J. F. MALLABY & CO. shield, suitable for an inscription. Frame any siie to order. The bell is l i ins. deep from headstock Handle Bar any shape to order to clapper-flight; three qnarters ot an inch Wheels, a8 in. plated rims and spokes. broad; and can be had with ring or pin Saddle, best with plated springs. attacbment. Freewheel, ball bearings. HandlMll Fonnders, JPLBA8S No t e :— This handsoine jewel Brakes, Unity Combination Front and is made in the CORRECT FORM of a Back Rim, or Eadie's Combination Coaster Hub and BARNBY DON, DONCASTER CHURCH BELL. Phillips' Front Rim brake. - ~ • s ■ Best steel mndgnards, with plated stays. ~ .. * 3 0 CHURCH BELLS hung with every des irsfflafi.-BraOM , II rtm r .. . o i l Tyres, N.B. Chncher. cription of the latest approved fittings, in . _ I >a 0 Pr-loe £6 lOa. I .• — 0 II ■ FuUy guaranteed for xa mouths, inaluding a free inmraaoa tor^|£ioo or £ i per week if OAK OB STEEL FRAMES. rOBO. OOLDWELLi Sead lot->impla3Biaehine and oompara it tlJTMIiit •! Ml ttMiM JtMMMlI HANDBELLS, of esceUent tone, made to with aaa> wid at £'t moca aad yoi will be diatonic and chromRtio acales, io sets OBUBOI clook:iu db,.a«b both iifpiliK? and deUghted. any nnmbac and to any size. Kiagm* innllM. a. H. mJDKUlBXON (MnBbor al Um L mdlana Couitai. AModaliMY WviiQ8Si«MI, KlillifcP> iS emWlh ® |t H jIds atii fingers' No. 1397. SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1909. [Vol. XXVII. CROPREDY, OXFORDSHIRE. firmed. Reports from the various branches were read, and on the proposition of Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mr. D e d i c a t i o n o f t h e B e l l s a t t h e P a r i s h C h u r c h . Austin, were accepted and adopted. The branch secre Through the energy and devotion of the Rev. Maurice taries elected were confirmed, viz.: Bristol— Mr. F. Lea Maltby and Mrs. Maltby, the parish, with the aid of ker, Brighton Restaurant, Thomas’ Street, Bristol; Ciren churchpeople and others in the neighbourhood, have cester— Mr. S. Moore, 69, Chester Street, Cirencester; succeeded in raising nearly the whole of the ;^2oo re Gloucester— Mr. J. W . Davies, 5, Great Western Terrace, quired for the purpose of rehanging the bells. The sum Lydney. The Master, Treasurer, and Secretaries were already raised is about which is very creditable for re-elected, while the voting for representatives on the a country parish, and especially at a period of depression Central Council resulted in the Rev. H. A. Cockey and in trade. The contract was placed with the firm of J. Messrs. J, Austin and W, A. Cave being elected. Mr. C. Mawle and Sons, engineers, of Banbury, in conjunction J. Gardiner was appointed Instructor to the Wrooghton with Messrs. Warner and Sons, The whole of the old band. On the mot on of the chairman a vote of thanks wood framing has been removed and also the old Hoor, was passed to the Rev. S. E. Sw&nn for his admirable and iron and steel girders and framework replace these, to address. The annual meeting will be held at Swindon on which the bells are hung. The bells have been turned, Whit-Monday next. and new rope guides have been fixed, and in arranging the iron framework sufficient space has been left for the BANGOR, NORTH WALES. hanging of two extra bells at any future period. The present ring consists of six bells, and the remaining two, On Monday, December 21, a presentation took place in to complete the octave, will shortly be hung. the belfry of St. David’s church to Mr. A. E. Pegler, on The dedication sermon was preached by the Yen. Arch the occasion of his recent marriage to Miss A. Lewis, con deacon of Oxford, Dr. Houblon, and the other clergy sisting of a handsome fourteen-day clock, which bad been present were the Rev. M. Maltby, Vicar, Rev. H. B. subscribed for by members of the local company. Mead, curate of Banbury, Rev. S. R. Standage, Vicar of The Vicar, the Rev. T. Lewis Jones, on behalf of the Bourton, and the Rev. F. Symes Thompson, Vicar of ringers, in a few well-chosen words made the presentation. Claydon. There was a processional, and evensong was Mr. Pegler thanked all for their kindness on behalf of proceeded with as far as the third collect, and then the himself and wife. The band wish them every happiness. clergy and choir wall-ad to the belfry, where there was a service of dedication at which the Archdeacon officiated. After returning to the chancel the choir led the singing of TUNSTALL, STAFFORDSHIRE. a hymn of thanksgiving, “ Now thank we all our God,” A large clock has just been erected in the tower at the during which the Archdeacon ascended the pulpit and public park here. It has four large dials, and strikes the preached an eloquent sermon from the words “ Worship hours. The work has been carried out by Messrs. John God.” There was a large congregation, and a special in Smith and Sons, Midland Clock Works, Derby, who made vitation was given to all who could do so to attend the the large memorial chiming clock in Tunstall Market early Eucharist on the following morning. There were Place some years ago. twenty present at this service, and the Archdeacon, wear ing the vestments ordered by the Church, was the cele brant. The offertory on Thursday evening was £7. i6s., WAVENDON, OXON. and at the Eucharist los., and this money went to the bells fund. The Parish Magazine has the following:— “ The church bells have been overhauled by our local blacksmith and bolts and screws tightened, with the re GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN sult that the early morning peel was rung as usual on St. ASSOCIATION, Thomas’s Day, It is hoped that this may enable us to put The Anniversary Meeting of this Association was held ofl, for a couple or three years, the very heavy expense of at Bristol on Saturday, December 26th. Proceedings having the bells rehung and two bells recast.” commenced with a short service at the church of St, John Let us hope the “ peel’’ was enjoyed by all concerned. the Baptist, at 12 o’clock, when the prayers were read by Is this the village where the local blacksmith repairs the the Rev. C. D. P. Davies, the lessons by the Rev. Canon organ when necessary ? V. Holt, and a good practical address was given by the Rector, the Rev. S. E. Swann, on the text “ Whatever ye new hymn for ringers’ festivals.—Words do, do all for the glory of God.” A by Rev. H. C. W i l d e r . M u sic by Rev. J. H. M a t t h e w s . A hot dinner (to which forty-five sat down), was par E x t r a c t s f r o m R i n g e r s ’ L e t t e r s Your most excellent hymn." “ Very suitable for its parpose.” taken of at St. Stejphen’s resta^urant, Baldwin Street. The Eifectively song at Beaconsfield, Feb. znd, 1907$ ard-at business meeting immediately followed, the Master, the Saints, Boyne Hill, February 8th, 190& Rev. C. D. P. Davies, being in the chair. The election of Price—Words only 3s. per iqd.. With .Maaie, id. each,. }07 ordinary and te^ Jworary meppbers dnly con> «9d qo,i t(io, W »T "I " ■yjr-, ;;yv t c , ; 530 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. Jan. 9, igcg RESIGNATION OF THE REV. CANON PAPILLON. Oxford on the Essex Education Committee, and is the chairman of the Joint Advisory Committee for Higher Education in Chelms An Essex paper publibhes the followiog:— ford and the district. His high position as an educational expert The Rev. Canon T. L. Papillon, who has been Vicar of Writtle for nearly a quarter of a century, annoances m the found recognition by his appointment in 1908 as a member of January issue of the “ Writtle Parish Magazine ” his intention to the Moseley Commission which went to America to inquire into resign. and report upon American educational system. For over 20 The announcement will be received in the parish with great years he has served as one of the diocesan examiners of pupil regret, as Canon Papillon is held in the highest respect by all teachers in religious knowledge, and he has acted as a member classes. The reverend gentleman does not intend leaving of the Readers’ Board, instituted by the Bishop oi St. Albans. Writtle until June, when he will go to reside at St. Albans. Another subject in which he is interested is campanology. For some years he was hon. secretary, and he is now Master of the In bis annual letter to his parishioners Canon Papillon states : In June next I shall have been Vicar for 25 years. I have Essex Association of Change Ringers. already passed the age at which, in the public service, retire ment IS compulsory, and at which some think that parochial RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR. clergy, and even bishops, would do well to retire ; and I feel that I a;m entitled, in the closing years of my life, to some rest and [From The Manchester Guardian.] freedom from responsibility. I have therefore decided to ask What the birth of a new year is like without a “ touch ” of bell the Warden and Fellows of New College to accept my resigna music— there is no time for a full “ peal ” of so many thousand tion, and in June I shall leave Writtle to live at St. Albans, changes—in some cathedral, town, or village church I where, as you know, I have a position as Honorary Canon of confess I can hardly remember. There is, to my mind, only the Cathedral. one way of fully appreciating the last hour of the old year and You'will, I hope, believe that this step is not taken from a the first hour of the new, and that is to proceed to the town or mere wish to be idl6. or under the mistaken idea that idleness country steeple where the midnight theme of the bells is to be brings happiness. It is rather because I fe<%l that my work here Grandsire Quators, Grandsire Cinques, Oxford Court Bob, is done, and that a parish of this size and importance needs a Norwich Court Bob, Ebor Major, or a bit of Stedman. Failing Vicar more active, both in mind and body— not one who must this one can, of course, attune oneself to rural “ rounds,” to call now become each year less equal to its duties. These thoughts changes, chiming changes, silver changes, and golden changes. are not new; they have been in my mind for two or three years So, this New Year's Eve, carrying a dangling stable lantern in a past. Bat they have been brought to a bead by the loss of her kind of cage painted red, I follow old Towler, the sexton and who has always been my right hand, the inspirer and encourager steeplekeeper, up the worn steps of a spiral stone staircase in of any good that I have been able to do here, and I am sure that the west tower, our right hand being held up as high as possible a change is now best for myself and for the parish. and slid around the icy-cold newel-post, to which is attached a As I look back over twenty-five busy, happy ypars, chastened hand line. We pass through a low-browed doorway into the by more than one great sorrow, and by sickness that at one ringing-chamber, where Towler hghts an oil-lamp with the time brought me down to the very gates of death, I see very reflector bung on the wall, and two or three candles in the clearly the shortcomings of my work here. I have had neither window embrasures, whose wicks, being damp, sputter and go. taste nor capacity for the multitude of parochial organisations out at once. Not lingering here, we mount a second staircase, that church authorities nowadays expect to find in what they which is narrower, Roomier, end in worse repair than the coosider " a well-worked parish.” But I hope that foundations former, and we come presently into the draughty, cold, ghostly are laid upon which my successor may build. A new Vicar will bell cbamber, where the murmurs of bygone centuries seem to probably wish to make some changes and start fresh work; linger. Instead of windows there are four sound-holes, with there are, indeed, changes which ought to be made, and work louvres arranged obliquely to keep out jackdaws, owls, and bats. that remains undone. I hope, however, that such changes as The stneplekeeper prates about the curious Latin inscriptions he may wish to make for the good of the church and parish will whicb some of the bells bear, and which can only be deciphered be judged on their merits, and will not be opposed from any un with difficulty in this false light; nor is it easy work to get worthy suspicion of his own motives or from mere dislike of rubbings of them. Old Towler picks up a grease-can ; he vaults change. over a big horizontal beam or two and is lost amongst the bells, After references to the deaths of the Bishop of Colchester and their stays, and rope-wheels, swinging the whole six in turn, and Mrs. Johnson, and the opening of the Attwood Village Hall, applying grease to every bearing be can find. Happily the bells Canon Papillon proceeds:— have not been left “ set ” when last used, in readiness for begin The “ Waterhouse ” district has been transferred to the ning a riotous peal in a hurry without the labbur of “ raising ” Borough of Chelmsford, but nothing has been done to transfer them gradually, else I might have occasion to fear a disaster in the ecclesiastical responsibility which still rests on us, though these dying moments of the year. Many instances might be ^tbat district, always more town than country, is now altogether given of a big tenor bell weighing up to 15 cwt. being disturbed a part of Chelmsford. A commission appointed by the Bishop when thus left balanced against a stay and swinging down to of St. Albans to go into the matter met at Chelmsford, but did crush the steeplekeeper against a beam while he was engaged nothing, and did not seem as if it wished to do anything. Under oiling its bearings for practice-night or for Divine Service. these circumstances we have decided to give up the attempt to I descend with old Towler to the ringing-chamber. It is hold services and Sunday school there, and shall confine our square, the walls showing all the original masonry, which is selves to parochial visiting. Those who want to come to church about a yard thick, with small lozenged lights at the end of the or send their children to school in Writtle are no further off than embrasures. Set in ancient iron sconces, the candles gutter many of our own people are from our church and schools, and and splutter, showing their sensitiveness to draught, and appa a mission room and services at the “ Colony ” itself are very rently winking at one another as in rivalry they cast flickering little appreciated. The Bishop’s commission, I think, ought to shadows of the men, the bell ropes, and other objects upon the take the opportunity of a vacancy in the vicarage of Writtle to grey walls. Hanging thereon are two or three blackboards, on forward the wishes of the parishioners by making the ecclesi which bell-music scores are figured with chalk. astical boundary of the parish correspond with its civil A sextet of leading ringers representing the local parish guild boundary; but if so they mast not omit, as they did last time, are always present, some of them seated on a form beside a to ask New College, the patrons of the benefice, to take part in stone ja r of beer, others standing with their hands on the bell the proceedings. That omission recalls the mistake in an old ropes. Besides old Towler I recognise the village schoolmaster, fairy tale of not inviting an influential fairy to the christening of the son of a neighboaring farmer, the dusty-looking miller, the a princess. cobbler, a carter, and a farm labourer. With a wink from the Canon Papillon closes his letter with an expression of " very venerable captain of the team— Towler himself— these men at good wishes and grateful thanks for all the kindness that has once doff their jackets and hang them up on the pin-rail, reveal- been shown to me during my ministry here.” ing a strange variety of coloured shirts. Personally I like to edncationistBCanon Papillon in thnis one mnnfir of the best known ; .----: and ~ tmost:'-*-" experiencedr— — - 1 hear the old”year rung out slowly with a muffled peal, but Towler 10 tfte co«nt^. He represepta the Uwversity o f I m ^ea«n we BQt " ” % paffiing apparatus, eo they uq Jan. 9, igo§. fHE BEtL Atib kitaetfefes^ REcokb. 531 going to “ raise " the bells, and ring a few rounds and “ chiming TWO PEALS OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR AND changes during the last twenty minutes of the expiring year. BRISTOL SURPRISE. That is to say, they are going to persuade the unset bells to speak with increasing power as gentle pulls at the ropes become B y C h a r l e s H e n r y H a t t e r s l e y . more energetic, finishing with a maximum of sound and a (No 21.) (No. 28.) sudden stop by bringing the stays into requisition. Curiously enough, it is considered correct form amongst country bellringers A. B. to let the septuagenarian or octogenarian member of a band 5024. 5024. ring the heaviest— the tenor-bell; and that is just the position Mr. Towler holds to night. It is the florid little fellow with the 2 3 4 5 6 M B W H 2 3 4 5 6 M B W H appetite, muscular arm, and bright brown eye who sounds ten tatively and slowly the light treble bell. Before he has fairly 2 4 5 3 6 1 _ 2 2 5 2 3 6 4 2 * 2 2 started, he is joined by the second treble, and then the third 3 5 4 2 6 2 2 2 4 3 6 5 I 2 joins in quite unconcernedly, and so on all around the circle till 5 3 6 2 4 2 2 - I 2 it comes to Towler’s turn, the old gentleman having to stand 4 2 5 6 3 2 2 2 2 upon a stool. There is a strange solemnity about the whole 2 6 3 5 4 6 5 2 4 3 process, for never a man, be he giant or dwarf, deigns to look 4 2 5 6 3 2 I 2 5 6 3 4 2 - I 2 upward at his rope; he could only be a tyro if he looked any 2 3 5 6 4 I 2 5 3 4 6 2 I - 2 2 where else'than straight down at some figure chalked on the 2 5 6 3 4 I - 2 2 2 5 6 3 4 2 I 2 trap door in the centre of the floor. At about two or three yards off each rope-end there is a sallie, or hand-grip. of twisted cotton B y fixing the calling of a under b would complete peal b , and —red, white, and blue. Each sallie is pulled at in turn, and duly by fixing the catling of b under a would also complete that peal, taken up to the ceiling by the wheel it runs over as the bell re each having the 4th and 6th their extent in 5-6 in fourteen volves, and with it goes the full length of rope which has just courses. In dealing with peals in this form, it may very made a loop on the floor, the ringer merely holding it in his correctly be observed that they are merely variations of each right hand by a coil or a knot, and with this he pulls the sallie other, and that any genuine composition having a divisional back into bis left hand, making the pulley and the bell swing course-end may be treated in a similar manner. The original back with the help of the momentum gained. It is only the of these two peals having the 5th and 6th their extent in 5-6, novice who, grasping a bell-rope too tightly, is lifted to the was composed by the author in 1SS5, and published in “ T h e ceiling before he has time to cry out, and who, after suffering a B ell News,” February, 1886, which adm it! of a large number serious bump on the head, has to pay a fine to the captain for of musical variations. causing a hitch in the proceedings. At five minutes before the midnight hour Mr. Towler suddenly calls out, “ Set next round.” A few more strokes are delivered, A DATE TOUCH OF STEDMAN CATERS. then you hear a “ Whoa,” such as a carthorse might under B y F r e d k . H y . D e x t e r , Leicester. stand ; whereupon the bells stop dead in the stays jnst as they are about to revolve, although the dizzy cadences of sound are igog. for some time melting away from wall and louvre into thin air. 123456 4 5 16 The men mop their brows, breathe more freely, and take a sip from the large stone jar, which is under Towler’s chafge. Now whirrs OS' the parish clock without striking the hammer of the 562314 deep-toned tenor bell, which is set in readiness for the new 261354 year’s peal. Towler therefore has to toll it by hand, his solid 564321 face brightening when be remembers that it is his peculiar 462351 privilege first to convey the customary congratulations : “ A 562341 happy new year to you all.” Whereupon these stalwart recorders of the new year take a swig from the pewter loving- 261453 cup, sending it round irom lip to lip with an express wish that each other’s fortiines may be benefitted thereby. Without 263154 farther waste of time, the whole sextet expectorate on their 264351 hands, and grasp each tri-coloured sallie. The conductor shouts 564123 “ Go.” And the bells go with a great clanging crash overhead 563421 after five minutes’ cessation, change after change being rung in 561324 a manner which shows that the most stalwart and stolid country men can count the beats of time and swing their bodies grace 164253 fully thereto. Tumultuous, triumphant, heart-stirring is the music of the new year’s bells. 163452 Half-an-hour is too brief for the enthusiasm one feels over a ■162354 set of golden changes in a country steeple, The roar of the 562413 bells as they shake the walls, the frenzied leaping of the candles 563214 and the tri-coloured sallies, etc. 564312 And much more of the sort. The writer of this article in the above-mentioned paper is not known by name, at any rate, 214365 IIS among the Exercise. The foregoing may be intended for amuse First course produced by commencing with a quiek six and ment, and the circumstances related only a bare figment, for bobs I, 3,1 2 , 16, 18. certainly they can never all occur together m the present day, even in the most benighted village. The writer has failed this Stoke-on-Trent (Staffordshire) .-On Sunday morning, Novem time; be had better try some other subject for his next essay. ber 8th. for Divine Service, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples. S. J. Kynnersley conductor, H. Cardell, S. Chnrton, C. Page, T. ELL-RINGER'S HANDKERCHIEF.— Made in pure silk , with Mountford, F. Page, H. Page, J. Limester. B figures of varions-sized bells woven in. A splendid article foi Dse, and very snitable. for a gift to either sex.— Designed atid m a d e t>y a change-ringer for the Exercise. Price 3s. gd.; with name woven USIC specially arranged in m ss. (if not in print) to suit in 55. These goods have received the most flattering enconioms from M almost any number of ringers and bells. Terms, etc., ail those who have had them.—W ilfrid Matthews, change-ringer on application from WM. GORDON, 44, C eltic Street, \Yebb Macclesfield. PATTERNS FREE. Lane, Stockport. 532 fiiE BiLL N iw s AND RINGERS’ RECORB. Jan. 9, 1908. seventeenth century to be found in some other less important "A SHORT HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION OF BOW City churches. CHURCH, CHEAPSIDE," Compiled by Arthur W ol- There is a great deal of interesting information and illustra LASTON H u tton , m.a.. Rector. London: Elliot Stock, 1908. tion to be found between the covers of this book. Needless to This is the sort of book for the preparation of which the paro say, the stories of Bow Bells and of Whittmgton are dealt with, chial clergy, if they have the time and capacity, are peculiarly and on this subject we hope to speak anon. For to-day we will qualified by their necessarily special acquaintance with the stop with the expression of a hearty wish that the bells have churches with which they are connected, and the convenience with rnng in a Happy New Year for us all, not forgetting Mr. Huttou. which they have access to parochial records. This book is a com- j)ilation for which many people will have cause to be grateful to SAWSTON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE. Mr. Hutton. Apart from the interest this church presents to the Exercise, it is visited by crowds oi more or less intelligent persons Ringer’s W edding. — On Boxing Day, at the parish church, Waterbeach, the marriage took place between Mr. E. R. Free frott both sides of Atlantic, to whom such an account as he stone (late captain of the local ringers) and Miss Agnes Wye, of has given will be very welcome. Antiquaries can usefully consult Waterbeach. The already pretty church looked exquisite with old Jphn Stow’s Survey of London because, apart from the its Christmas decorations of arums, white chrysanthemums, and chai'iii of his book, they are able to correct for themselves, from evergreens. The ceremony was performed by the Vicar in the other sources, inaccuracies iato which he was unavoidably be presence of a large congregation. The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of a large number of useful presents. On trayed. But the majority of visitors to Bow church are not the arrival of the bride and bridegroom on Monday evening a much helped by a description of an older building which dis merry peal was rung on the bells by his brother-ringers. appeared in consequence of the Great Fire of London in the year 1666, nor do they, as a rule, peruse either large volumes of S u p p e r .— On New Year's Eve the local ringers and friends, numbering 22, held their annual supper in the institute com history and description of London as a whole, or more special mittee room, over which the Vicar, Rev. F. H. A. Williams, pre books dealing with its ecclesiastical buildings in general. Let sided. After a hearty supper, provided by Host Fuller, the ns see what of interest to members of the Exercise we can toasts of “ the King,” “ the Captain and vice-Captaiu,” “ Our extract from this useful little publication. New Members,” “ the Visitors,” and “ the Chairman ” were interspersed with gramaphone and handbell selections, songs, First as to the origin of the name. In full it is " St. Mary-le- &c., by Messrs. F. Hurry, F. Matthews, T. Leversham, J. Stub- Bow ” ; that is, the Dedication is to the Blessed Virgin Mary, bings, A. Nunn, W. Sykes, T. A. Lyles, &c., until 11.45, when an and the word “ Bow ” serves to distinguish this church from adjournment was made to the belfry. There each one had three others in the City of London similarly dedicated, of which there tolls as the last minutes of the old year were.fleeting. As soon are still some hsJf dozen, and were formerly several more. The as midnight had struck the bells were raised, and a merry peal word “ Bow" means arch, and the church is so described ushered in 1909, concluding by t^e “ firing " of the bells, after which a return was made to the institute to wish each other a because the old one, built before the year logo, was thb first in Happy New Year and a little more music, “ Auld lang syne " the City built over stone arches, most of which still remain in a bringing to a close a moat successful and enjoyable evening. crypt under the northern portion of the present building, in Mr. F. Fuller presided at the piano. which are to be seen some R^man bricks taken from a still earlier Roman building. An illustration is given of this crypt. The book contains a view of Cheapside about the year 1640, THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. showing us the old “ Cheap ” or Market Cross, as still standing Eighty-six complete 720s have been rung by the St. John between two rows of houses of very picturesque outline, and the Baptist Society, Leytonstone and friends during the year showing likewise the steeple of the old church. If the drawing ending December 31st, 1908, in the following methods: Surprise Minor— London 14, Cambridge 13, York 12, Wells 8, Carlisle 7, is to scale, it must have been a very imposing edifice, apparently Durham 72, Worcester 6, Chester 5, Chelsea 5, Norwich 3, of the late 15th or early i6th century. Above the bell chamber Chichester 2, Plain Bob 2. Oxford Treble Bob i, Kent Treble louvres is shown an embattled parapet with corner pinnacles, Bob 1. The following have taken part in the above :— W. Miller and a central pinnacle borne on flying buttresses, on the same 82, J. Moule 78, S. H ayes 72, H. T orble 56, S. Bird 55, G . Daw principle as we now see at St. Dunstan’s-in-the-East. This old son 46, G . H ayden 26, W . Doran 35, G . A. B lack 23, F. Squires steeple, according to Peter Mundy, contained a ring of twelve 16, T. Cranfield 11, P. A. Coard, 7, G. F. Margetson 3, — . Slater 3, H. J. Tucker 3, R. Saunders z, A. E. Lebbon 1, bells in the 17th century. Dvr. Peel, R.F.A. i, Mr. .Reeves i, W. Truss i, W. Smith i, The Great Fire of 1666 changed all this. All the central area — . Sykes i. G. Cornell i, G. F. Smith i. Conducted by W. of the City was laid waste, and Cbeapside was subsequently re Miller 54, S. Hayes 22, G. Dawson 5, J. Moule i, G. A. Black i, built much on the lines we now see; but Bow steeple and an old S. Bird I, F. Squires i. Total number of changes 61,920. house at the corner of Friday Street are the only buildings that have not been again rebuilt or refronted. SANDHURST, BERKS. Of the present steeple it is not necessary to speak now. An During 1908 the St. M ichael’s band rang 144 720s at the illustration of it appeared in “ The B ell News ” of April i8th, church in the following methods : Bob Minor 66, Kent Treble 1908, in connection with some remarks on steeples in Rome and Bob 27, Grandsire Minor 16, Oxford Treble Bob 12, Oxford Bob* London, and readers who wish for a detailed description can 9, Canterbury Pleasure 7, College Single 7. Ninety-three of refer to Mr. Hutton’s book. In the porch is a tablet (reproduced these were rung for services. The following members took in the book) recording the 5088 Treble Twelve rung by the part:—J. Moth 141, H. Watts loi, A. Payne 115, C. Doe 117, M. Goddard 99, J. Pitts 119, A. Woodeison 91, L. Goswell 60, A. College Youths on January 19th, 1907. The rest of the church, Prior 12, W. Batt 3, W. Horne 2, W. Price i. The last two were except the crypt already mentioned, calls for little notice here. visitors. The conducting was shared by J. Moth 114, A. Pavne Mr. Hutton has fully described it. The exterior is plain, and of 31, C . Doe 6| M. G oddard 3. the interior (of which he gives an illustration) he says it i$ striking and handsome on account of its admirable proportions P P L E S .—GOOD COOKING, DESSERT, hand-picked, a a i decorations. For some reason, perhaps the great cost of the A id. and ijd. per lb.: f.o.r.— Order early.— L o n g h e y , Stok* steeple, it lacks the rich wainscots and carvings of the late Lacy, Worcester. Ian. i9o§. tttfi: BfiLL NfiWg AMi) RlN6gftS‘ ttfiCORa 5^3 ito ifcM . Branch.— The next meeting willl be held on DOUBLE OXFORD BOB ROYAL. Saturday, January i6th, at the Cathedral. B y J o s e p h P i g o t t . Bells ready at 4.30. Meeting at 7. 5040. Tbe chaige foe the Insection of notices in lliis page is W. H. SauKBB, Branch Sec. Dse Penny pec line (five words may be leckoned to a 23456 M W H line). Repetitions at lialf that cato. Notices slioald The Lancashire Association. — Preston Dome to hand not later than Wednesday morning. Branch.— The next meeting will be held at the parish church, Preston, on Saturday, January 45236 - - i6tb. Bells ready at 3 o’clock. Meeting in 24536 the belfry at 5 30. The Ancient Society of College Youths. 5463a - R. Sandbrson, Branch Sec. Established 1637. MeetiDgs for practice will 64235 - 53246 - - - be held at St. John's, Hackney, on Jaonary The St. Martin’s Quild for the Diocese of 19th; St Magnns, JLower Thames Street, Birmingham.—Tbe usual quarterly meeting 25346 on the 2ist; St. John’s, Sonth Hackney, will be held on Tuesday, January igth, at The 32546 on the iith and 25th; St. Pani’s Cathe Tamworth Arms, Moor Street, Birmingham. Three times repeated; single for bob dral on tbe i2tb and 26th: St. Matthew, Chair to be taken at 8 30 p.m. As there is mid-way and end. Upper Clapton, on the 14th and 28tb; St. important business for transactton, it is hoped Giles, Cripplegate, on the igth; and St. Dun- that every member will make an effort to stan-in-the-East on the 28th; all at 8 p.m. attend. W. H G od d bn , Hon. Sec. THE LLANDAFF DIOCESAN The subscription of is . 8d. which entitles 61, R tlani Road, Handsworth, Birmingham. ASSOCIATION. ' members who have not met twenty times in tbe previons year to vote on matters of finance, The Yorkshire Association.—The annual M e r t h y r T y d f i l .-O u Sunday, October is now due, and sbonid be paid before meeting will be held at Bolton, Bradford, on 25th, for morning service at the parish February 28th. Saturday, January 23rd (the fourth Saturday). church, three 6-scores of Grandsire W illia m T . Cockbrill, Hoh, Set. Service in St. James’ s church at 4 p.m. Doubles on the back six. F. Chave, G. 32, Eigeley Road, Olapham, S. W, Circulars in due course. Seward, E. W. Thomas, H. Chamberlain, Clbment Glekn, Hon. Sec. A. E. Slatter conductor, J. Smith. For The London County Association late the' 40, Percy Steeet, Rotherham. St. James’s Society.— Established i824.^A evening service 168 Grandsire Triples. E. meeting for united practice and social inter- The Essex Association.—North-Western W. Thomas, W. D. Allen, T . A. Major, G. coarse will be held to-day, Sat., January 9th, Division.— The next meeting will be held at Seward, F. Chave, H. Chamberlain, A. E. at the church of St. Loke, Chelsea. Tbe tower Harlow Common on Saturday, January 23rd. Slatter condiictor, J. Smith. will be open for ringing from 4 till g p.m. A The bells of St. Mary Magdalene will be N e w p o r t (Monmouthshire). — On Fri business meeting and social will afterwards available all day. Tea will be provided for day, December 25th, at the church of All take place. T . H. Taffbndeb, Hon, Sec. those who notify me by Wednesday, January Saints, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples. 10, Selbornc Road, Denmark S ill. 20th. J o h n F. F b n n im g , Hon. Sec. H. Bishop, C. Bowen, J. Bnllen, J. Jonesf The Royal Cumberland Youths.— The The Lancashire Association.—Blackburn J. W. Jones, J. Pippin, A. E. Morgan con Annual General Meeting will be held at St. Branch.—The next branch meeting will be ductor, T. Baiss. Martin-in-tbe-Fields on Saturday, January held at Colne on Saturday, January 30th. i6th, 1909 Tower open at 3.30 p.m. Meat Bells ready at 3 o’clock. Meeting at 6.30. LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN GUILD. tea in the Vestry Hall at 5.30 p.m., gd. each to J. W a ts o n , Branch See. R a in f o r d .-O o Thursday, October 29th, those who notify me by Thursday’ January for practice, a quarter-peal of Grandsire 14th. A social will be held at The Bedford The Essex Association.—A R b q o e s t . — Triples in 46 mins. R. Woods, J. Whalley, Head hotel at g o'clock. This being the first Members of the above Association whose H. Hesketh, T. Ellard, S. Cadwallender, occasion of the annual meeting betng held on figures are incorrect in the list of peals rung M. Harris, J. W. Hall conductor, A. Jones. by each member in Report 1907, are requested a Saturday, it is particularly requested tbat First quarter-peal by all, and first on the alV members will endeavour to attend. to send me their correct figures to December F Bbnnbtt, Hon. Sec. 3ist, 1907, as early as possible, so that a cor bells by a local band. 3, Harts I^ne, New Cross. rect list may appear in the new Report. H e n r v F. C o o f b r , Dis. Sec. KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION, The Romney Marsh and District Guild County Offices, Chelmsford. U p c h u r c h (Kent).-On Sunday, October — The annual meeting of tbe above Guild will loth, for tbe Harvest Festival, a quarter* be held at Appledore to>day Saturday, Jan. peal of Minor, 720 Oxford Bob, 360 College gth. Tower oiMn at 3.30. Tea at The Swan SELBY ABBEY BELL FUND. Single, and 180 Doable Oxford. G . Mabbs, hotel at 6 o’clock, followed by business G. Turober, C. Bishop, S. Jarrett, V. A. meeting and smoking concert. All ringers will £ s. d. Previously acknowledged .. Jarrett, W. T. Hyland conductor. be heartily welcomed. Tbe Rev. A. O. Soott 13 Mr. F. A t k in s o n ...... o has kindly consented to preside at the tea and Collected by Mr. B. Prewett (2nd ITUATION wauted as Gardener by meeting. G. Jo h n so n , Hon. Sec, pro. tern. o experieneed man. Excellent references. Vtness House, Appledort. instalment) ...... Mr. W. Wilson ...... 0 AgedS 30. Single. Ringer on 6,8, or 10 bells. Society for the Archdeaconry of Stafford, St. Mary's, Barnsley o 15 Apply — W.S., 3, Christ Churcb Terrace, — The next quarterly meeting will be held at Eleven College Youths—Collected Cheltenham. Smethwick to-day. Sat., January gth. Short by Mr. W. T. Cockerill I 10 0 service in the parish church at s. ANTED a situation as Iron Turner- H. K n ig b t , Hon. Sec. W' Married. Aged 34 Can rfng Stan 38, Leicester Street, Wolverhampton. R a y n e (Essex).— On Sunday morniijg, dard Methods on 8 and 10 bells. Apply— H. December 13th, for Divine Service, 840 W. K ir to n ,6 , Cromwell Street, Lincoln. The Norwich Diocesan Association.—A Grandsire Doubles. H. Richardson, B. quarterly meeting will be held at Halesworth Ridgwell, J. Bloomfield, H. Ridgwell con r . PA U LI wishes to recommend hi® on Thursday, January 14th. Bells at Hales- ductor, T. Newman. For evening S erv ice D groom for a similar or better place- wortb. Chadiston, Wissett. and Wenbaston 480 Grandsire Doubles. J. Richardson, Four year’s good character. Age 18 Abstainer, available. Dinner at Tbe Swan hotel, Hales- H. Richardson, B. Ridgwell, H. Ridgwell ringer — Mlddleham, S. O., Yorkshire. worth, at i.op.m. Those attending kindly conductor, T. Newman. Rung with the send notice by January iith . bells balf-maffied for the late Bishop ot AN TED a copy of Canon Wigram’s C h a r lb s E. B o r r b t t , Stc, " Change-Ringing Disentangled,’' 10, Chester Street, Normch. Colchester. W State price to S. W rigbt, 16, Carmelite Ter WoRLiNGwoRTH (Suffolk).— On Wednes race, King’s Lynn. Norfolk. Tbe Lancashire Association.— LiverD ool day, December 23rd, 1008 Bob Triples. Branch.—A meeting will be held at West D. Collins, C. F. Ling, W . G. Crickmer Derby on Saturday, January i6th. Bells AN TED a set of handbells in the conductor, W. Flory, F. Day, G. Day, W. ready at 5. W altbr Hughbs, See. W chromatic scale. State what key, Burgess, J. Crowe. This touch was rung number of t>ells. and price to C. R P o w b r , The Lancashire Association.— Manchester in the place of 1008 Oxford. Water Street, Brjndle, near Chorley. f'v "W W I- 1^ !« THE BELL NEWS AUD RINGERS' RECORD. Jan. Q, tgcg. THE JASPER SNOWDON SERIES. P e s L i T a b l e t s . MABBLETTE MARBLETTE (^R AN D SIR E ; 2t 6d., Enlarged. Now Ready. is the best ma Peal Tablets Gives fnll ioatroctidni for ibe beeinnec ; many new peals: the A P P E N D IX terial for Peal give the great bj the R«v. C. D. P. Daviis, M.A. : and (he THOMPSON PAPERS and DIAGRAMS, embtoolDK ibe wbole of the Graadslta te^eanbot of W H. Thohv Tablets. It is est satisfaction ■ON, B aq., it.:I.A. (•64D* To be obUUnei, Pott Bbmkosb & Sons, Ltd., 4, Snotf THE CENTRAL COUNCIL. M, London, B.C. Remittance mnat accompany order) The First Session of the Seventh Council will be held Or through mny BoohteUer, at the Church House, Westminster, on Whitsun-Tuesday, June ist, 1909. Nominatioos for the Office of President Special Tetms to Asaociation Sectetanes fot Qnantities. and for that of Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, as also Re . . — Om t h e F iB SSK yA T ioii OP B b l l s , tSga . . . . 4d. ports of Committees, Notices of Motion, and any other II.— Rbport on Catalogob or Pkals and matter should reach me not later than Saturday* May ist. C a l l s , 1894 *• •• •• •• •• •• Hon, Secretaries of Diocesan or County GuiMs or Asso III.— G l o s s a r y o r T e r m s , 1901 ...... 5d. IV.— Mopbl Rdlbi vob an Association ciations are earnestly requested to forvi?ard the names with xgoz •» •• •• •• •• •» .. 3d* full postal address of the elected representatives of their y.— Modbl Rdlbs >or a C o m fa n v, ig o 3 ...... 3d. Associations as soon as possible, with a view to the early VI. (aj— CoLLBCTtoN or Pb&l*. Sbction I...... ts, completion of the official list of the new C u u l c iI ; and in VI. (b|— „ S b c t io h II . . . . g d . V i. (c)— „ S e c t io n III...... is. cases where no elections have yet taken place it is sin VII.— Collection of Legitim ate Mbthoos. Section I gd. cerely hoped that a meeting of the Association may be vni.—Rolr« a n d Oicisions or CoDNaiL .. M. speedily summoned for the purpose, or that in any meeting shortly forthcoming this item may not be forgotten in N O W RBADY. drawing up the agenda. A remittance of 2/6 is due for P a r t XVIII, each representative, the rights of representatives being in. “ AMONG THE B£LLS.*’ abeyance until their quota has been paid. C h a r l e s D . P . D a v i e s , Hon. Secretary.. T h e Rinqinq Carbbb o f tbe R e v . F . £ . Robinson, m.a., late Vicar of Drayton, Berks,; Master of tbe Oxford Fretherne, Stoneheuse, Gloucestershire, January, 1909. Diocesan Gaild. Written by bimself. (Money Order Office— Frampton-on-Severn.) Edited by tbe R e v . T . L . Papillon, m.a,, V icar -of W rittle, Eraex. 32 pp.) illnstrated by si balf-tone reprodnctions of photographs of Cbarcbes and Ringers, with 18 descriptions of WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION, Bells. N e t h e r t o n (Worcestershire).— On Sunday evening, Novem Price 6d. net, post tree, from the Rev. F. E, Robinson, Fair ber 15th, for Divine Service at St. Andrew’s church, 720 Bob Home, Wokingham. Oi all newsagents and bookstalls, by Minor with the tenor covering in 37 mins. W. Massey, H. Hill, order, from London agent. Mr. £. W. Allen, Ave Maria A. Greenfield, W. Prestidge, H. Hubble, A. Prestidge conductor, Lane, London. Parts I. to XVII. may also be had singly. Sab- B. Houghton. scriptions of One Shilling may be paid for Parts XVIII. and XIX. DIAGRAM OF UNION TRIPLES (1893), may be had n i H E RINGERS' ONLY TRUE BADGE — In Gold, Silver 01 A gratis, on application by letter to W. H. T h o m p s o n , 5, X . Bronse.— Clocks. Watches, and all kinds of ]ewellery. Sillwood Street, Brighton, to whom the unsold remainder has CotoW B LL (Ringer), Mirfield, Yorks. been returned by tbe publishers. Jan. 9, 1909. f t iE gfiL L NEWS ANf> RIHGERS* RECORD. 535 Slt« inetV0rt>0li«. PAINSWICK, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. THE LONDON COUNTY ASSOCIATION (LATE THE ST, JAMES’S SOCIETY. (T b s A n c ie n t S o c ie t y o f P a in sw ic k Y o u t h s .) (T h e S t . P a u l 's G u il d .) On Saturday, December 19, 1908, in Three Hours and Thirty-two Minutei, On Thursday, Dtcm htr 31, 1908, in Two Hown and Fiftv-four Minutes, At the Church or St. Mary, At tbs Chukch 0* St. Paul, HaUmbbsmitb, A PEAL OF QRANDSIRE CATERS, 5021 CHANGES. " A PEAL OF QRANDSIRE TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES; Tenor 26 cwt. in D. A Variation of Pabkbb’s Twblvb-Pakt. Tenor 13 cw t. T homas B a ld w yn Tenor. A l b e r t W r ig b t .. 6. A u s t in G w in n e t t 2. H u b e r t S c r iv b n s William C o o k* ..Treble. Albert Whittington .. 5. . . 7- W il l ia m I r e l a n d * 3- W il l ia m S i a i t e .. 8. B. R alph M a c k r il l .. 2. GbORGB C. iLBS .. .. 6 . John A u stin F r an k C o l e . . 9- William H . S t b v b k s .. 3. Frank Skbvinoton .. .. 7. ■ 4< G b o r s b M il b b a m *S y d n b y C o o k . . ..Tenor. C. Carbw Cox ...... 4- Charlbs F. W. Hunt ..Tenor. 5- Composed by Artbur Knigbts, and Condacted by Jobn Austin. Coodacted by Frank Sxbvingtob. 'First peal away from the tenor. Rang with the bells half-moffled *First peal. for the watch-night service, to mark the close of the old year. BREDENBURY, HEREFORDSHIRE. THE HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD, On Sunday, December 20, 1908, in Two Hours and Forty-nine Minutes, KIDLINGTON. OXON.—THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. At the Church of St. Andrew, On Saturday, December 5. igoS. in Three Hours and Twenty Uinutes, A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE DOUBLES, 3040 CHANGES. At tbb Parish Church, Tenor gj cwt. A PEAL OF OR a NOSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANQBS; W illiam Watkins . . ..Treble. W il l ia m S h o r t...... 4. T a v l o r ’s . Tenor 23J cwt. Herbert Lambert .. .. 2. A l f r e d T o m kin s . . . . 5- V. B b n n b t t * ...... Treble. W . S t o n b ...... S' Jambs C o o k ...... 3 W il l ia m Q u a r t e r l y ..Tenor, G. W . Bbbslby* .. .. 2. F r b d W b b b ...... 6. Condacted by W illiam Short. H. E. B b b s lb y * . . . . 3. H . G . J u d g e ...... 7. W. C. HBDGBSf .. . . 4 . W . J u d g e ...... Tenor. First peal on the bells and by all the band except the condactor. Condacted by H. G. I u o q b . ’ First peal. fFirst peal on eight bells. First peal on the bells since the restoration of the spire, the top, 45 feet, having been rebuilt. PONTEFRACT.—THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION, V. Bennett was elected a member before starting On Monday, December 21, 1908, in Three Hourt and Four Minutes, TIMBERLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE. A t t h e P a r is b C b u b c b , THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; (N o r t h er n B r an ch .) Thurstans’s Four-Part. Tenor 16 cwt. On Saturday, November 21, xgo8, in Two Hours and Forty-six Minutes, Clement Glenn .. ..Tenor, Albert C. Fbarnley . . 3. William Pearson .. . . 2. Ja m e s J a c k s o n ...... 6. At the Church of St. Andrew, HaBRY C. WALTERSf .. 3 Frederick Moody .. .. 7. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES ; S a m u e l B b o o k ...... 4 Thomas Holder ..Tenor. Being foar 720s of Oxford and three of Kent Treble Bob. Condncted by Clement Glenn. Tenor 13 cwt. fFirst peal in the method. WitLiAM Elbington ..Treble. A l b e r t W e s t ...... 4. F r e d e r ic k C u r t is . . . . 2. Charles F. West .. .. 5. F ran cis C o b b ...... 3 Geobge Elkinston . . ..Tenor. OSPRINGE, KENT.—THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Conducted by Geobgb Elkinston. On Monday, December 21,1908, in Two Hourt and Fifty-six Minutes, PALGRAVE, SUFFOLK. At tbe Church of SS. Peter and Paul, A PEAL OP GRANDSIRB TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES ; THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. H olt’s Original. Tenor 17^ cwt. On Thursday, December 17,1908, in Two Hours ana Fifty-seven Minutes, W . W o o d * ...... Treble. F . H u n t ...... 5. A t IBB Chubch o f S t . P e t e r , H, B a k e r ...... 2. E. T r e m d b l l ...... 6. A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, C. H. Dbake .. .. 3. E. E. F o re m a n ...... 7. 5040 CHANGES. Tenor 7 cwt. 3 qrs. e lbs. in A flat. E. J. D obbib ...... 4. T. Best ...... Tenor, James M o t t ...... Treble. G e o r g e A r c h e r . . . . 5. Condacted by E. T r b n d e l l . A r th u r L e b d e r . . . . 2. E l u s H a y w a r d . . . . 6. Rang on the 17th anniversalry of tbe dedication of the bells, *First E r n b s c F. P o p fy . . . . 3. C le m e n t M o r e ...... 7. peal. W il l ia m S a l t e r . . . . 4. John Soutbb . . ..Tenor, Composed by J. C a r t e r , and Condacted by J. M o tt s . PULHAM, NORFOLK. First peal in the method on the bells. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. TILEHURST, berks.—th e oxford diocesan GUILD. On Monday, Deumber 21, igo8, in Three Hours, On Saturday, December 19,1908, in Thne Hours and Twelve Minutes, A t t h e C b u r c b o f S t . M a r y t b e V ir g in , At the Cburcb of St. Michael, A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; 5040 CHANGES. Tenor 15 cwt. H olt’s Ten-Part. Edward Matthews .. ..Treble. E d w in W h it in g . . . . 5. C h a r l e s B a k b b ...... 2. •E r n e st W h it in g . . . . 6. H. T o c k b r ...... Treble. S w ain . . R o b b b t W h it in g . . . . 3. W il l ia m R oope . . . . 7. F. S w b e tz b r ...... a. . doODGEB k I: F r e d e r ic k R o o f s . . . . 4. FkEDERicK B o r r e t i . . ..Tenor, F. H a i n e s ...... 3. R . C h apm an ...... 7. C...... M . W a i t e ...... TeHor. Composed by F, P it s t o w , and Condncted by F. B o r r e t t . Condncted b y C. G il e s . *First peal in the method. 53^ tHfe fefeLL NEWS AND ftmGERS* RgCDRB. Jan. 9, igo§ BARKSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE. CAPEL, SURREY. THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. On Thursday, December 24, 1908, in Two Hours and Forty-four Minutes, Oh Tuesday, December 22, 1908, in Two Hours and Fift)>-four Minutes, At the Parish Church, At the Church of St. Nicholas, A PEAL OF BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES. A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; Being seven 720s each called diiferently. Tenor 7J cwt. Beiog four 720s of Kent Treble Bob, aod three 720s of Bob Minor. John Ruff* ...... Treble. •Horace Edwards .. .. 4. Charles Mitchell* .. 2. A k t h u r L i n t o t t . . . . 5. Tenor 13 cwt. FrBDK. R. TuLLETT, JUN. 3. Frbdk. R. T u llett, sbn. Tenor. Alfkbd Codd* TrAle. OHN W . W o o d ...... 4...... Conducted by Frbdk. R. T u llbtt. sbn. Arcbib Stokbs ...... 2. JOHN C ra g g ...... 5. Jo h n W A L D B » t...... 3. Arthur Mackbars . . ..Tenor. First peal by thn ringers of the treble, 2nd, and 4th, to whom great credit is due, they . having only began change-ringing about three Conducted by A. M a c k e a b s. inonths. •First peal of Minor. fFifst peal. WORLINGWORTH, SUFFOLK. ILKESTON, DERBYSHIRE. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. On Friday, December 25. 1908, in Three Hours and Sim Minutes, On Tuesday, December 22, 1908, in Three Hours and Twelve Minutes, A t t h e C hurch o f S t . M a b y , At THE Church of St. Mary, A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES; A PEAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5040 CHANGES. In the Oxford Variation. Tenor 12 cwt. in F. Tenor 16J cwt. W illiam D. Crickmbr ..Treble. •J oh n H a l l ...... 5. Jo sep h H. I l i f f e * . . ..Treble. *C b c ii. J. B a k e r ...... 5. Frederick Day .. .. 2. P e t e r L a f l i n ...... 6. Reuben Cufford .. . . 2. Samuel Wesley .. .. 6. George Murton .. .. 3. William Burgess .. .. 7. Joseph H a ll* ...... 3. Henry Harrison .. .. 7. W il l ia m F l o r y ...... 4 David Collins ...... Tenor. Richard Dragb* .. .. 4 fEowARD C. Gobby .. ..Tenor. Composed by ]. R b e v b s , and Conducted by D. Collins. Composed by A. K n ig h ts , and Conducted by E d w a b d C. G o b ey. •First peal of Major. First peal on the bells since their augmen This peal is now rnng for the first time by the Association. ‘ First tation to eight, which took place on December 23rd. The trebles peal of Major. fFirst peal as conductor on eight bells. First peal of were cast at the Whitechapel Foundry. Major on the bells by a local band. LINCOLN.—THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. KING’S NORTON, WORCESTERSHIRE. (Northebn Branch.) WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, Decehtbet 26, igo8, in Three Hours and Nine Minutes, On Wtdmdav, December 23, 1908. in Two Hours and Forty one Minutes, A t t h e C h urch o f S t . P b t b r - a t -A r c h e s , At the Parish Churcb, A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES; A PEAL OP STBDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES: In the Kent Variation. Tenor 20 cwt. Rev. C. D. P. Davies's Composition. G e o r g e F l in t h a m ..Treble. C ook W e l l s ...... 5. W illiam Palmer .. ..Treble. G b o bg e P ig o t t ...... 5. H e n r y W K irton .. 2. John W. Watson .. .. 6. F ran k W ith ers . . . . 2. S a m u b l G r o v e ...... 6. G e o r g e C h e st e r .. 3. Arthur Craven .. .. 7. Joh n W i t h e r s ...... 3. Ja m b s D o w l e k ...... 7. R ich ar d D awson ..4. George W. Bbmrosb ..Tenor. A r th u r C h a m b b r s . . . . 4. Sydney J. Jessop . . ..Tenor. Compooed and Conducted by Arthur Craven. Conducted by Samuel Geove. Quickest peal on the bells. ISHAM, NORTHANTS. IRTHLINGBOROUGH, NORTHANTS. THE CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION. THE CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, December 26, 1908, Three Hours and Three Minutes, On Thursday, December 24, 1908, in Three Hours and Five Minutes, At the Parish Church, A t t h e C h urch of S t . P e t e r , A P E A L O F BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES. A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, Being seven 720s, each called differently. 5120 C H A N G E S. Maurice Atkims . . ..Treble, G e o r g e B l a x l e y . . . 4. Jam es W a r d * ...... Tr^le. Alphaeus Perkins .. . . 5 .1 Frank Talbutt . . . . 2. W a l t e r T . W il s o n W alter German* .. . . 2, W alter Perkins • • o. ^ T homas B u t l e r * ...... 3. E dw ard C h apm an . ..Tenor, CpARLIE KELLERf .. 3- James Houghton .. 7. Conducted by Edwabd Chapman. ANDERSON Y. T y l e r ..Tenor. H u b e r t H o r n ...... 4r •First peal of Minor. Composed by J. P a g b t t , and Conducted by Anderson Y Tyler, *First peal. fFirst peal in the method. Rung for the midnight service. TIMBERSCOMBE, SOMERSTESHIRE. THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. GLOUCESTER. On Saturday, December 26, igo8, in Two Hours and Forty-eight Minutes, GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION, A t the Parish Church, AND THE ST. MICHAEL’S JUNIORS, GLOUCESTER. A PEAL OF BOB MINOR. 5040 CHANGES; On Thursday, December 24, 1908, in Thru Hours and Sixteen Minutes, Being seven 720s, each called differently. A t t h e C h u rch of S t . M ic h a e l , C. Sum m ebs ...... Treble. *E . P a b k b r ...... A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, W . H o y l e ...... 2. J. W a t t s ...... 3. ■ 5024 C H A N G E S . Tenor 20 cwt. in E. J.; S u l l y ...... 3. H . M o o r b ...... Tenor. Thomas Nrwman .. ..Treble. G e o r g e M il e h a h . . Conducted by H . M o o rb . Jbsse G illbtt .. , . 2. G e o r g e C ondick . . o. *First peal in the method. Thomas Baldwyn .. .. 3, E r n e s t E . D a v is . . . . 7- J ohn A u stin ...... 4. W il l ia m T . F e g l b r ..Tenor. Comg^sed by Edwin Barnett, sen., and Conducted by J. A u s tin . mal-Boards Jan. 9, 1909. Ttll MLL tilWs Atifi LEICESTER—THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. GUILDFORD.—THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. Ok Saturday, December 26, igo8, ht Three Hours and Fifteen Minutes, (G u il d f o r d D i s t r i c t .) A t tbb Cbdhcb of St. John tbk Divinb, On Saturday, December 26, 1908, in Three Hours and Eleven Minutes, A PEAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5072 CHANGES. At tbb Cborcb of Tbb H oly Trinity, Tener 21 cwt. in E. A PEAL OF SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, 3088 CHANGES. Tenor 25 cwt. Miss Lilian A. W illson* Treble. T b o m a s B o t t b i l . . 5. C barlbs W iiiLsbire, JUN. Treble, M a u b io b S m i t b b r . .. 5- Albert M ason ...... 2. AMBS H & k r is .. 6. H e n r y H u t t o n ...... 2. S b p t im o s R a d f o r d . .. 6. E d w a r d J a c k s o n . . . . 3. o bh T o m lin so n " 7- Cbarlbs W illsbire . . 3. F r a n k B l o n d e l l . .. 7- D a n i c l R ic h a r d s . . . . 4. W il l ia m W ill so n ..Tenor. H e n r y L . G a r f a t b . . . . 4 . A lFR B D H. PUI.LING ..Tenor, Composed and Condacted b ; W illiam W illson. Composed by J o h n R. S b a r m a n , and Conducted by A. H. P o l l i n g . First peal in the method on the bells. *First peal. Miss Lilian First peal of Major by the treble man. Willson is the fifteen year old daoehter of the conductor, and is the first lady to accomplish a peal in this Association. She was elected a member previous to starting for the peal. NORWICH.—THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, December 2 6 ,1908, in Three Hours anj Thirty-two MinuUs, At tbb Cburcb of St. Peter Mancroft, WRENTHAM, SUFFOLK, A PEAL OF STEDMAN CATERS, 5076 CHANGES. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. Tenor 43 cwt. i qr. 19 lbs. On Saturday, December 26, 1908, in Two Hours and Forty Minutes, F r e d e r i c k R. BoKann..Treble. HabryH a b r y jI.. Borrbtt B o r r b t t ...... 6, A i TBB Cbuscb of St. Nicbolas, J. Armigir Trollops . . 2. G e o b g e E . S y m o h d s A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; JoBN E. B u r t o n . . .. 3. F r e d e r i c k D a y . . . . A lbert G. W arnes . . . . 4. E r n e s t F . P o p p y . . .. 9- Being seven 720s of Plain Bob, each called differently. G b o r g b P . B u r t o n . . . . 5, C b a r l b s W . B u l l b n . . Tenor. Tenor lo j cwt. Composed by H ekry Hubb»rd, and George Bertram . . ..Treble, • G . E . N a o n t o n ...... 4. Condacted by G e o r g e E. S y m o n d s. A . J N a u n t o n ...... 2. T . K in g ...... 5. The figures ol this peal are on page 87 of Snowdon’s *' Stedman," F . W . N a b n t o n . . . . 3. J . L a x t b r ...... Tenor. with corrected homing course. Conducted by ]. L a r t b r . *First peal. CODICOTE, HERTS. THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. ICKLETON, CAMBS.—THE ELY DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, December 26, 1908, in T m Hours and Forty-eight Minutes, On Saturday, December 26, 1908, in T h ru Hours and Twelve Minutes, At the Church of St. Gilbs, A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; A t the Parisb Cbdbcb, A PEAL OF BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; Being 720 each of Duke of York, Woodbine, Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, Double Oxford, Oxford Bob, and Plain Bob. Being seven 720s. Tenor 18 cwt. Tenor 10 cwt. F r a n c e s W . B o w t b l l ..Treble. fFBRCV W ebb ...... 4. Arthur Pbillips . . ..Treble. Barnard Patmore .. . . 4. E u s t a c e W e b b ...... 2 . J oh n S t a l l b y ...... 5. Rbv. A lfred G. Langdon 2. Henry Wallace .. .. 5. P e r c y T a v l o r ...... 3. JBSSE Webb ...... Tenor. Frederick Williams .. 3. W illiam H. Lawrbnce ..Tenor. Conducted by P. W e b b . Conducted by W i l l i a m H. L a w r b n c b . First {wal of Minor by the ringers of the treble, 2nd, 3rd, and tenor- man. First peal on the bells. fFirst peal of Minor as conductor. First peal on the belts; an extremely difficult place to ring a peal, owing to the noise. The Vicar kindly entertained the 4iand to tea WRAYSBURY, BUCKS. TIMBERLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND THE THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. Om Saturday, December 26,1908, in Three Honn and Thirty-five Minutes. On Saturday, December 26, 1908, in Three Hourt and Eight Minutes, At tbb Cburcb o f St, Andrew, At tbb Cburcb o f St. Andrew. A PEAL.OF TREBLE BOB MINOR, 6300 CHANGES ; A PEAL OF SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, Being four 720s of Oxford, four of Kent, and 240 of Oxford. 5056 CHANGES. Tenor 10 cwt. Tenor 13 cwt. Iambs M errick...... T reble. B e r t r a m P r b w b i t . . . . 5. W illiam Pye ...... 2. J a m b s G e o r g e ...... 6 . W illiam Elkington ..Treble. A l b e r t W e s t ...... 4. C b a r l b s T . C o l e s . . . . 3. Frederick a, Holden .. 7. F r e d b r i c k C u r t i s . . . . 2. C h a r l e s F. W e s t . . . . 5. G e o r g e R : P y b . . . . 4. Jambs E. Davis . . ..Tenor. F r a n c is C o b b ...... 3. Gborgb Elkington . . ..Tenor. Composed by Gabribl Lindoff, and Conducted by W illia m P vb. Condacted by Gbokge Elkinston. First 6000 on the bells; and first by all the local band. OLD WINDSOR, BERKS. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND THE LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. DARLINGTON, DURHAM. On Saturday, December 26, 1908, in Two Hours and Fifty-nine Minutes, DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. At tbb Cburcb of Si. Petbb, On Saturdtt'!/, Deeemhtr 26,1908, in T m Hours and Fifty-six Minutes, A FEAL OF SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, A t tbe Cburcb of St, Jobn t^e Evangelist, 5088 CHANGES. Tenor 12 cwt. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES: Jambs M errick ...... Treble. J a m e s G b o r g e ...... 5. I n t b b K e n t V a r ia t io n . Tenor 10 cwt. 12 lbs. W i l l i a m P y b ...... 2. Bertram Prewbtt .. .. 6. C b a r l b s T . C o l b s * . . . . 3. Jambs E. Davis .. .. 7. Wm. B r o a d l e y ...... TrOU. lO BN G. H a l l ...... 5. G e o r g e R. P y b . . . . 4- Frederick A. Holden ..Tenor. H oB E R T B . R o b in s o n 2. J a m b s B a x t e r ...... 6 T b o m a s C l a r e ...... 3. T b o m a s W i c k ...... 7. Composed by G. Limdoff, and Conducted by Bbrtbam Psbw ett. J o h n S m i t b ...... 4 Thomas M bicalfe .. ..Tenor. *Fiftietb peal, Tbe band desire to thank Mr. E. Harwood for hia ComfxiseddJy J; P l a t t , and Condacted by Jambs Baxter. kind hospitality after the peal. 538 tH]s b&ll AMt) titMG&:ks’ kEcdkb. ]an. 9, 190^. ISLEWORTH. MIDDLESEX. PLYMOUTH, DEVON.-THE DEVONSHIRE GUILD. THE LONDON COUNTY ASSOCIATION (LATE THE On Saturday, December 26, 1908, i*Three Hours and Eighteen Minutes ST. JAMES’S SOCIETY.) At the Cburcb o f St. Andbbw, On Saturday, December 2 6 ,1908, in Three Hours and Fiv» Minutes, A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE CATERS, 3003 C H A N G E S. AT TBB Cbcrcb OF A l t . S a in ts , Tenor 35 cwt. in C. A PEAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; Reginald Dobson . ..Treble. W illiam Fobd .. .. 6. T h d r s t a n s ’s F ou r -P a r t . Teoor i8J cwt. W illiam G Hiscott . . 2, E r n e s t W . M a r s b . . 7- Fbsok. G Goddard .. ..Treble. *H a r r y M a n cb ...... 5. Frank Hockaday .. 3. I Cbarlbs R. Lillby .. 8. John H o w b s ...... C . C a r b w C o x ...... 6. Arthur E. Tomlins . . 4. I G. Harry Myers . . 9. K ic b a r d s , A l b e r t W b it t in g t o n . . 3. JoBN H. B. Hbssb .. .. 7 - W illia m .. 5 I JosBPB Woodley ..Tenor. F r a n k S k k v in g t o n . . . . 4. *Alfrbd Sbbard .. ..Treble. Composed by H . W. H a lb y , and Conducted by C. R. L i l l b y . CoDdacted by C. C ar b w C ox. *First peal o{ Stedman. Rung as a birthday compliment to Frank SkevingtoD. ROTHERHAM, YORKS—THE VORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. p 6 n TRE, GLAMORGANSHIRE. (S h e f f is l d D ist r ic t an d O l d E a s t D b r b y s b ir e S o c ib t y ) THE LLANDAFF DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Friday, December i8 , 1908, in Two Hours and Twenty-four Minutes, On Saturday, December 36, igo8, t« Three Hours and One Minute, At 10, W bllgate, A t TBB P arish C b d r c b , A PEAL OF GRANOSIRE TRIPLES, 5025 CHANGES. A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE TRIPLES. 5040 C H A N G E S ; Sidney F. Palmer 1-2. C l e m e n t G l e n n 5-6. Parkbb's One-Part. Tenor 27 cwt. A l b e r t C. F e a r n le y , 3- 4- W a l t e r C o a ib s 7- 8. Hbmry Page ...... Treble. T b o h a s P a g b ...... 5. Composed by H. Jobnson, and Conducted by Clement Glenn. W il l ia m ]. S e v i e r . . . . 2. G e o r g e W i m b s ...... 6. Umpire— G. Oakes W il l ia m P a g e ...... 3. Thomas Hami,in .. .. 7. I a m b s C ross ...... 4. Samdxl W eaver . . ..Tenor. HERSHAM, SURREY. Condocted by W illiam J. Sbvibr. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. First peal by all except the condoctor. Rang on the occasion of On itovAay, December 21, 1908, in Two Hourt and Thirty-nine Minutes, the wedding of Miss Weaver and Mr. Frost; also in bononr o f the above Gnild’s aonnal festival held that day in Cardiff. In St. Pbteb's Belfry, A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE CATERS, 5003 C H A N G E S . Cbarles f. Hamblin .. 1-2. Gbobqe Edsbr, jon. .. 5-6. TONG, YORKS.—THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. Arthur K. Shepherd.. 3-4. George Woodiss.. .. 7-8. On Saturday, December 26, igoS, in Two Hours and Fifty-seven Minutes, John E m e r y ...... 9-10 . AttbbCbdrcb of St. Jambs, Composed by G. Newson, and Condacted by George Woodiss. A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; Umpire— W. Woodrow, jan. First peal of Caters donble-handed Being 720 each of Mornioe Exercise, Royal Bob, Talip, College by all, and by the Guild. Tteblw. Duke of York, Violet and Oxford. Tenor 12 cwt C h a r le s J. S a l l a w a y '..Treble. G e o r g e B o lla m d . . . . 4. E d w ar d O d d v ...... 2. T bq m a s H b p w o r t b . . . . 5. S b o r g i L a m b b r t . . . . 3. SAMtJEL O d d y ...... Tenor. THE DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN Condacted by George Bollamd. ASSOCIATION. The above are also members of the Halifax and District Associa B e n w e l l (Newcastle).— On Tuesday, December 39th, a date tion and the Leeds and District Amalgamated Society. touch of Minor, igo8 changes, being 468 Plain Bob, 730 Kent Treble Bob, and 720 Kent Treble Bob, in i hr. 8 mins. M. WRITTLE. ESSEX.— t h e ESSEX ASSOCIATION. Thirlaway, M. Smith, H. Guthrie, J. Wishart, C. Dixon con On Saturday, December 26, igo8, in Three Hours and Twenty Mimtes, ductor, W. Sinclair. Longest touch on the bells. A t TBB C b u r c b of A l l S a in t s , THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. APPEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5184 CHANGES; F l e e t (Lincolnshire).— On Thursday, December 31st, at the In tbe Kent Variation. Tenor 18J cwt. in F. parish church, a date touch of Bob Minor, 1908 changes, in i hr. Gbobgb W. Sorrell ..Treble. Henry F. Coopbr .. .. 5. 12 mins. V. Fletcher, Rev. C. J. Sturton, A. Campling, W. H. R o b b r t W o o d ...... 2. B en jam in S . Tbom pson . . 6. Hilliam, G. R. Truss, J. B. Hallifax conductor. Longest length G e o r g e W a t e r m a n . . 3. William Lincoln .. .. 7. by the ringers of the treble and 4th. F r b d b r ic b G . R a d l e y . . 4. Tbomas Lincoln .. ..Tenor. Composed by Artbor Knigbts, and Conducted by Wm. Lincoln. H u l l (Yorks.)-On Wednesday, December 30th; at the parish church, a date touch of Grandsire Triples in i hr. 15 mins. J. For composition see E.A.C.R. No. 3. Highfield, T. Stockdale, C. Jackson c o m p o s e r and coDduclor, G. T. Marshall, J. Hodds, H. Rodmell, A. Naylor, L. Rodmell. PLYMOUTH. DEVON.—THE DEVONSHIRE GUILD. W olverham pton.— On Thursday, December 17th, at the Oh Saturday, December 26, 1908, in Three Hours and Ten Minutes, Collegiate Church, a date touch of Grandsire Minor, 1908 At Emmanuel Cborcb, changes, in i hr. 2y mins. A. Price, H. Dalton, A. Butler, J. H. Rowe, G. Tudor conductor, B. Dalton. Rung to commemorate A PEAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5040 CHANGES. the wedding of Miss Eleanor Gladys] Langley, daughter of Mr. Tenor 21 cwt. 2 qrs. 12 lbs. in E flat. F. T. Langley and Mrs. Langley, of Claregate, Tettenhall, to William Ricbarss .. ..Treble. William Rundle .. Lieutenant Geolfrey Layton, r . n . , of H.M. ship Forth. C b a r l b s R . L i l l b y . . . . 2. Fbank Hockaday JOSEPH WOODLBV . . . . 3. W illia m G . H i s c o t t CBN B. Hbssby^ .. .. 4. G. Harry Myers .. ..Tenor.* m icceUancasw. Composed by Wm. Sottanstall, and Conducted by G. H arry Mybrs. OLD EAST DERBYSHIRE ASSSOCIATION. *First peal in the method. A s h o v e r (Derbyshire).-On Monday, January 4th, for practice, )an. g. 1909 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. 539 a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples. W. lington, W. Rundle, L. Osborne, J. Wood MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION Hopkinsoa, H. Hopkinson, W. Buxton, ley. Also 644 Grandsire Triples (taksn WiRKswoRTH (Derbyshire).— On Mon Rev. J. B. Nodder (Rector), J. Hopkinson, from Holt’s Original), and 336 Bob Major day, November 3nd, at the parish church, T. Dent, Rev. R. P. Farrow (curate), con were rung, conducted by W. E. Pitman, to celebrate the home-coming of Lieut.- ductor, G. Garner. First qaarter-peal in of Lyminge, Kent. Colonel H. Chandos Pole Gell and bis the method, and all belong to the local bride, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples band. WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. in 43 mins F. Turner, B. Sowter, B. Hiluitcli, F. Johnson, W. Fox, G. Bowmer, THE DEVONSHIRE GUILD. Southampton.— On Saturday, October loth, at St. Michael’s church, an attempt B. Greatorex conductor. E. Allen. PLYMouTH.-On Tuesday, October 27th, was made for a peal of Doable Norwich LIVERPOOL DIOGESAN GUILD. at St. Andrew’s cburcb, on the occasion Major, bat time iiot allowing for its com of the Rev. Maitland Kelly’s visit to the pletion, the conductor brought the bells C roston.—O n Novem ber 3rd, 1260 tower, 305 and 270 Grandsire Caters, 180 round after ringmg 2768 changes in i hr. Stedm^n Triples in 44 mins. W. Dalton, Bob Royal, and 108 Stedm an Caters. 40 mins. J. W. Whiting, G. Smith, F. S. T. Whittle, W. Bannister, T. Dalton con «Rev. Maitland Kelly, W. Hiscott, E. W. Bayiey, H. W. Wilkes, W. T. Tucker, W. ductor, J. Hough, J. Ascroft, P. Ascroft, Marsh, G. F. Marsh, J. Woodley, A. F. H. George, E. J. Harding, G. Williams J. Cottam. ______Wellington, W. Parr, W. Randle, W. A. conductor. Fowler, VV. E. Pitman, G. H. Myers, C. Rickmansworth (Herts.)—On Tuesday. Bales. Oa Wednesday, October 38th, at A l t o n (Hants.)— On October 34th, a November 3rd, for practice, 120 Grand, the church of T h e Em anuel, 240 Treble quarter-peal of Stedman Triples in 47 sire Doubles. J. E. Jones conductor, H- Bob Minor, and 240 Stedman Triples. W. mins. F. E. Dawe conductor, E. Newell, Shire, H. Hodgetts. J. Reeves, J. Dola- A. Fowler, W. E. Pitman, G. H. Myersj T. Upshall, J. Capp. J. S. Goldsmith, H. more, J. Good. Also another 730 with E. E. W. Marsh, G. F. Williams, A. F. Wel White, C. Edwards, W. Bashfbrd. Thackham in place ot J. Reeves. First I30S by all on tower bells except the ringers of the treble and 3rd. JOHN TAYLOR & CO., C h a n g e o f AoDREss.-Arthur E. Pegler has removed to 2, Tan y Graig, Glanadda, Bangor, North Wales. LOUGHB OB O UGH, Leicestershire, The Arts o f the Church, Edited by the Rev. Percy Dearmer, m.a . i6mo. cloth, is. 6d. net FOUNDERS of the Ring of Bells for ST. 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STEDDY, Also Founders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals ot Worcester, Newcastle Hig^h S tre e t, on-Tyne, Edmburgh (St. Mary’s), Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Christ Church. N.Z. Singapore. EDENBRIDGE, KENT. Also " Great John " and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster; and the ring of M m btr of the Km t, Surrev, Skmmt, Lonitm Ten at the Imperial Institute. County, UiddUstK, and College Youth Sodetiesi Also the bells of Dundalk r.c . Cathedral, and “ Great Bede ” ot Downside Abbey, J. W. S. is open to snpply ringers op best Also for the town halls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale, terms, with all goods io outfitting, boots, *c. Wakefield, MiddlesHrongb, Kendal, and Londonderry; and the Sydney and Adelaide Practical Tailoring. A large stock of gentle post Offices in Aastralia. men's Shirts, Vests, Hosiery, Collars, Tim, Also the chime of bells at Atnes College, Iowa, U.S.^^j Boots, Shoes, All gog^s tW i tb« Graodisgi)," Qfttbedrali carriage paiai 5 4 0 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. Jan. 9, 1909. CHURCH CLOCKS. .'I TURRET CLOCKS TOWN CLOCKS JOHN SMITH AND SONS, Of the Midland Steam Clock Works, Derby Are Clock Makers of the highest repute. M A K E R S OF The great Clock of St. Paul’s Cathedral. The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell. iftainy others aU over the empire, as^the pages of»tliig jourrial frequeAtly testify. tH B BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. \ii SPLENDID 0 0 0 0 0 ^0000000000000^ U I T LENGTHS ( ^ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O q ' 'n Black and Blue ®0 Serges and Vicunas. TE N O R B ELL 14e.« 16o.« 2l8.( &c. fiOY SDITWeS ST. G ILES’, Cripplegate. w orn comes & This Peal 01 TWELVE BELLS now being Rehung (in o( "WABNER’S INDEPENDENT” IRON AND STEEL GIRDER o( m iF E TROUSERINeS, FRAMEWORK. o From 6s. 8d. to 7s. 6d. o |No Better Value. Any Length o Cut. o [All Carriage Paid on receipt of Postal Order. o RATTIKRNS_JPRKK. WEIGHT OF WEIGHT OF o T. HAIGH, TENOR PEAL o 36i CWT. 7 TONS, o 114, Qeorare Streot, o m CWT. HUDDERSFIELD. o i Mimber of the Collegt Youths »nd YorkMte Attociation, 13 LBS. o o o l P e a .1 B o a , r c l 8 o “ MARBLEnE ” o llB the best possible mttterial for tbe above, o [it is durable, witb a black highly polished [lurface, and impervious to moisture. o The letters are incised and gilded with o [Pure Qold, producing a m ost handsome [ ind striking Tablet. o Send for Photographs of recently-fixed o [ boards and prices. Sxtrads from a letter r e c e i v e d “ Tbe clngera are a) o , f Uioronghl]> utisSed witb tbe wark." "TbanUng yon JOHN WARNER & SONS, K what we call a tplendid pleas of work." SOLE MAXIkt Bell Founders to H.M. The King, CASPAR & CO. CRESCENT FOUNDRY, CRIPPLEGATE, 0 ° ' Decorative Olass Workers, LONDON, E.OS [ 33, Kings '^oad, St. Pancras, and 0 0 0 o 126, Grays Inn Road, Holbom, oWo^o' 000000000000 Q o_o_o_o o London. CHURCH BELL ROPES. JOHN 8UI.I.Y, MUSICAL HANDBELLS CHurch Bell Hanger Good qnality and tone at low prices. Parchase year BELL ROPES from tbe Zinoh.'Btogumber, Somerset. Old peals restored. great Yorkshire Mana£Eictdry of Write for list and testimonials. Rinra o( Bellt to any nnmber hnng on the moat approved priiiciplea. Old BeUi re^jaat. New Bella anppHed. BOWELL & SON, Bellfounders, n«88r8.wiLmMS)ini£S0ii, I. S., having had Mnaiderable experience In Chnccb IPSWICH. Bell hanging, with oonfidence aoIicUa tbe patronage of OOMKRSAL, LEEDS. tbe olergy, ^nrcbwaidena and cingera gsasrally The very best Bell-Rope ia only made. THB BLLACOMBB CHIMB HAMMERS FIXED Established 1768. Oar establishment has BELL ROPES SUFPUBD. HENRY BOND, sapplied Yorkshire Charches for over 100 (Eatabllabed Half-a-Centncy.) years. H. BOWELL & SON, Ringers are invited to try Torkshir Bell Founder Ropes witb Iforkshire end-pieces. V ^ lfv a tc it #»U jfinm bcir*. AMD EW YEAR’S PRESENTS.—Wilfrid GHUSCH BELL HINQER, 'N , 699^ Stem t. M&QQl%sfiQld roaadwi •! Hn Balls toir Gaa«» HOSIIAII. It tv. THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORIX HANDBELL MEARS & STAINBANK, MUSIC. WHITECHAPEL BELL FOUNDRT. The followioK pieces are arranged as per list 13 in W. G 's CatalOKne-, viz., two octaves in G with F natorals and C sharps also, 19 bells in BELFRIES AND CLOCK TOWERS INSPECTED. all. No. 66 Blue Bells of Scotland (varied) is od- b m c t b d c o m p l e t e No. 67 Tbs Harp that once . . . . is. od. No. 69 Soldier's ]oy and ofF she goes ( l i v e l y ) ...... IS. 6d. No.'79 The Village Chimes, a selection CRON, STEEL, OR OAK FRAMES. of tnnes and changes . . . . as. od. Contains Last Rose of Sammer, Old Bells Tuned or Re cast. Peals rs-fitted and Rehung. Haadel's Harmonioas Black -1 smith, etc., etc...... No. 196 Christians awake and HarkJI 80H00L BBLL8. the Herald Angels sing 'new edn.) is. 6d. No. 340 Christmas Mosic, Damliqr POUNDRY- ■8TABU8HKD A.D. 1BTO.------and 3 others ...... as. od. No. 314 The Seven Toys etc. e tc .. . is.C d. 32, ^ 84, WHITECHAPEL ROAD. LOHDOR, E. No. 313 Christmas Carols, The first Nowall, etc., etc. . . . . is. 6d. No. 316 Christmas Carols, Bethlehem Shepherds, etc...... is. 6d. No. 317 Christmas Carols. Hark the glad sonnd, etc...... is. 6d. JAS. The following are for 6 ringeirs, 13 bells, Founder. thns— C. D. E. F, G. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. 40, Ot. Hwmptoii Btii Riiroingham No. fia Oft in the stilly night, My CHURCH BELLS, with all raqjltlte Fittings and 'Framework Z Baton seDdlag b r BfU«spes, wrlla IP ^ e rE V IC K , BffiHIHGHAH D A Y & CO., OHUACM BEIL-ROPE MAKIR8, OvM Medallists a/nd 11. UAUOST STBEET, OZFOBD, Wkyumdem o f Maid&n^] Who mtmiftuUm Bttt'Ro^o/tktvtrf btU Peals. GOLD MBDAL^'Ie^ H IB IT IO N i ^$i The late Rev. H. T. E li.aco|ibp, io writing to a distiogoished ringer, said— ■> The best Beoasting, Behan^g, Bepairs maker of bell ropes is D av, of Osfevd ” A ll Kinds of Work XTndartaken A«*Ss HAN© I^C^lgFS, and of or it f^ Christi>* uuw Pretonta — W. [AfTBKWs, Change-, Rlngp^, | ^ n « « l d . vSood for CAlAiiOM: and Poit Fraa. fltewl M M W ‘««K W b t It w » w s Resd. Wsiib.mMMi h f i 3^tn0^r$’ 3^emrbr: A Weekly Journal kf the Ringing Exercise; and Compendium of Information for (h» Clergy and Churchwardens. No. T398.-FOL, XXVII.] SATURDAY, JANUARY 16,, 1909. [P r ic e O n e P e n n y . GILLETT & JOHNSTON, BEORGEH-COLDWELL M A K ER o r CROYDON, Surrey. CHURCH, TURRET, Makers o f tb « Re-Hangers m HD Great Clocks Nevlron Frames PUBLIC CLOCKS and Bells at MIBFIELD, YOBKS^ ot the Peals at Toronto, Canada. ■STIMATK8 FRKB, Leek, staim . Lav Conrts, Lannton, o * o n . London. JAMES SHAW,SONftCc Twjrford, Buck*. CHUBCH & CABH jX.OM Birmingham, Art QaUery. Wool, Doreet. CHURCH BELL HANQBRS« Londonderry, Worplesdon, LEEDS ROAD, BRADFORE Cathedral. S a rre ;. y o iu ., ■ ■ T A B U IH M I 4 I . BELL FOUNDERS & HANGERS, Belli out Singly or la Riagi. Chorab BefiD Sohool Bells, u d Faotory Belli. CLOCK MANUFACTURERS, OLD BEI.LS OR RBHUNd CARILLON MAKERS. Musical Hand Belli In Mts, Dlatonlo or Chromatlo Soalei. ESTABklSHeo 1B 20 Join) Me; and Sons, M Wwdoal ^ ^ O y lUoni to Mam^aeturm bf Staim Power of every JOHN PRITCHARD, HAVE MADB ia cr it* in n 9/ CHURCH BELL ROPES CHURCH TURRET k PUBUG BELL ROPE, Since the Reign of George III. CLOCKS. Prlaa Llata aad Eatlmataa hraa. For Estimates send weight of Tenor, and CLOCK m cfliMiJve rope namber and length of Ropes required to M a .n u-Pa.e-fe u r e ■*, JOHN ASTLEY & SONS, Ltd Greenleaf ft Tristrani L0 0 GHB0B0 0 6 H. Rope Makers, COVENTRY. C|nn|| 9«nftn, J. P. baa bad many years’ experience And QUAIilFIBD BBIiIi I 17NBB; UQ making Bellropes, and makes them ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, HBRKPORD. only of the best qaality. S and other Goods of original design. Beautiful Silk Peal Records, very attrac Ml. OKUIII.MF li ■ obinn-ridget, and bu bad ow tive. W . M a t t h e w s , Cbange-Ringer, PPQi m T Ql? 4PPyC4i:iON. Bond Street, Macd?»M4«, ' ' H. THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. LLEWELUNS ft JAMES, ltd i3cU ^imtUirer0, SEND CASTLE QREEN, BRISTOL. POR CHmCH BELLS, Sioglr and in Kings. CBACEED BELLS BECAST TO NOTE AND BEHUNG. TO Bell Frames in Steel, Iron and Oak. EXPEfllCNCED BELLHANaERB H>C to examine md rtp«t nKm Church 0iUl and Fitings, MXET & SOi\S, The Ellacombe C b im iD g Apparatus. MoEical Handbells. OOVHNTRY. School Bells. Cast Bronze Commemoration Plates. Catalogue and Testimonials on application. HARRINGTON’S W m B & B E N N E T T , PATENT J. WARNER & SONS, te e h IMI flangen iTnners, BV ROYAL WARRANT Tubular Bells MIkb 8TRKKT, FOR CHURCHES. RIDLIJV&TOJV, OXFOBD- TO HIS BSAJBSTT THB EIINQ, W . A B. are praotical ringats, and haTine TEE CRESCENT FOUNDRY, Tubular Beils are better and oheaper had considerable experience in Chnrch Bell tton the old form of Bell. Hanging and Toning with coBfidence solicit CRIPPLEGATE, LONDON, E.C. the patronage of Clergy, Chnrchwardens and RingerB generally. PEALS OF EIGHT BELLS- W. and B.'s Wronght Iron X Frames for OsQftl size •• •• •• JG160 Chnrch Bells are 'acknowledged to be one of Large do...... £210 to £260 the best kinds. Towers inspected, Reports and Estimates Bia B n ," lABdoo. given. EHacombe Chime Hammers fixed. Pot Testimonials and Ptospectns ai>plT to MiuieiU Bell Fonnfleps. Bell Ropes supplied Haad'Balli in Seti, in Diatooie or Cliromatio Soalsi Harrington, Latham & Co., W . and B . hang the Bells npon which the Clooki, Belli, and Carillons in any dfB or>Dnmber. Longest Peal yet evermng single-handed, viz., Bails of •"arjr dsscrlptien and siee. EARbSDON, COVENTRY. 17,024 changes, time eleven honrs fifteen 4 Larg$ SeUetion of BM Littrature alpmjn in Stock minntes. Weight of tenor 26 cwt. Rung at IH B B IL L H T H BOOK, by W . H*LST,fbr ebiming tones on Cbnrch Bells. Prica, paper oovers 3s. eaoh. Kkllington, May and, iSm, by eight members Clathoovenss. A New Ringers’ Badge Of 4he Oxford Diocesan Gnild. n n U V B U B 9 U far Handball Ringan, by W Halbt, Price is. or Medal, n POFnUI M M , lor Haodbeli Kingert, by W Special Offer to Ringers only! HuutT, Price IS. , In Gold, Silver, or Bronze. THB HUDBBBB TUfOR.-A Collectian oI Tnnes T h e This arrangement of badge is in the form for 8 or 10 belia. By W. Halbt, Price is. mf B Cfanrcfa Ball, of a trne and correct Bbape, and can be worn as a pendant, medal, brooch, or badge. On the waist of Royal B E L Special tiie bell there is a handsomely-engraved A High Grade Cycle at a price within the reach of all. Bnilt to following specification J.F.MM.LABY&GO. shield, suitable for an inscription. Frame any sise to order. * bell is l i ins. deep from headstock Handle Bar any shape to order to clapper'flight; three quarters of an inch Wheels, 28 in. plated rims and spokes. ChanliBdllbflgtnlilinalal ^^«MH};citnd can be hiul with ring orpin Saddle, best with plated springs. Freewheel, ball bearings. Handbell Fonnders, IPlbasx N on;—This handsome jewel Brakes, Unity Combination Front and is mads in the CORRECT FORM of a Back Rim, or Eadie's Combination Coaster Hnb and BARNBY DON, DONCASTER CHDRCH BELL. Phillips' Front Rim brake. s i Best steel mndgnards, with plated stays. fiSMSU- r r r I • s 0 CHURCH BELLS hung with every des o i l Tyres, N.B. Chncher. cription of the latest approved fittings, in Mi I SO 0 i v r l o e « e lOm, ilu lii COM IranT Z •» 0 I I • Folly gnaranteed for xa months, inslnding a lUUIVfMffVKnI I T fret kmiaMe for £ ic a at ;£ i fwr week if dlnbled. OAK OB STEEL FRAMES. r « 0 . H. OOLD¥irELi.| Sad loi’^Miivla^BehinB and compare it i w w u n irBfcBwmif j wiiimw HANDBELLS, of excellent tone, made to wKb naB> «gld at £ '• more aad yoi will ba diatonic and chromatic soales, in sets O m O H GLfKS: MAaB,lAWB both Md oelightsd. JUBcm' Imnltat, any nombar Mid to anj size. 0 t * i i i i b © s 3r 9 R « f i S ' g i ------i Trnnt CMtvlmtiifimipHm C k ^tU |Utos mill No. 1398. SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 1909. [Vol. XXVII. BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. There were ninety-four present, most of whom attended' The first annual meeting of the Axbridge Deanery Evensong at St. Paul’s church, when they received some excellent advice from the Rev. G. F. Coleridge, Vicar of branch of the above Association was held on Saturday, Crowthorne, regarding their duty as ringers. Tea pre January 9th, at Congresbury, the followiiag towers being ceded the business meeting, which was held in St. Paul’^, represented: Banwell, Burnham, Congresbury, High- parish room. At the election of officers the Rev. R. l i . ' bridge, Kewstoke, Weston-super-Mare, Winscombe, and Hart-Davis, who has been chairman for thelpast eighteen Worle. At four o’clock a service and address was kindly ar years, resigned in favour of the Master of the Guild, the Rev. F. E. Robinson, who is now residing at Wokingham. ranged by the Vicar, the Rev. Maunsell Eyre, assisted by He will, however, retain still his connection with the the Rev. H. J. Ker Thompson, of Burnham. branch, as its vice-chairman, much to ths satisfaction The bells were available early-in the afternoon, and all the members. Considerable progress has been made were kept going until the usual time for servicc. with the ringing during the past year, and some good Tea was provided in the schoolroom, when about forty work accomplished; a seven-method peal, rung at Sand sat down. Following the tea the meeting was held, the hurst by the local band in 2 hrs. 40 mins., on December Rev. H. J. Ker Thompson presiding. The first business 3rd, Mr. J. Moth conductor, being worthy of note. was to elect officers for the ensuing year. The Rev. H. J. Ker Thompson was re-elected chairman, and Mr. A. H. Davies as secretary and treasurer; Mr. G. Chamberlain was elected to represent the branch on the general com THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. mittee. Three honorary and twenty-three performing C h r i s t C h u r c h a n d S t . S a v i o u r ’s C h u « o h , B a c u p . members were duly elected, it was impressed on the The past and present ringers of the above towers met members present to do what they could to induce other on Saturday last to celebrate the 50 years ringing member towers in the deanery to join the Association. ship of one of their comrades, *Mr. Zebulpn Lord, until A very hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Rev. lately secretary of the Rossendall brapch, and a member Maunsell Eyre for granting the use of the bells, and for of the committee of the Lancashire Association of Change- arranging the service. The rev. gentleman suitably ack Ringers. nowledged the vote, and said he would be pleased to A capital meeting commenced with a good feed at The welcome ringers there at any time. Angel hotel, Bacup, and after full justice was done to the Several capital touches of Grandsire Doubles were rung good things provided a meeting was held, presided over during the evening, the tone and go of the bells being very by that well-known ringer Mr. Shepherd, of St. Saviour’s much admired. company. After a capital speech by that gentleman and a few old-time anecdotes from the old “ strings ” (one of THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. whom rang to celebrate the British victory at Sebastopol) occasion was taken to present Mr. Lord with an auto N orth B ucks B ranch.— T he aaaual meeting of this graph album and a purse of gold as a slight recognition of ■ branch was held at Bletchley on Saturday, December 5th, his services as ringer and conductor at Christ Church for when upwards of forty ringers were present from the fol forty years, and at St. Saviour’s for ten years. lowing towers : Bletchley, Emberton, Linslade, Loughton, The present ringers hope he will be spared to coQtinue Milton Keynes, Newton Longville, Shenley, Stony Strat his journey to his rope for many more years to cotne, and ford, Sympson, Olney and Old Bradwell. At 3 o’cloct hope to be able to celebrate his d^mond jubilee. service was held at the parish church, conducted by the Rev. F. W . Bennitt (Rector), a splendid sermon being preached by the Rev. C. W . O. Jenkyn (Deputy Master PULBOROUGH CHOIR AND RINGERS. of the Guild). Tea was partaken of in the schoolroom, and the business meeting followed. The Rev. F. W . The members of the choir and ringers connected with Bennitt was elected to the chair in the absence of the the parish church were entertained to supper at the Rev. J. R. Vincent, President of the branch, supported rectory, on Thursday evening, January 7th, by the kind by the Rev. C. W. O. Jenkyn, Col, C. B. Giles, Dr. Brad- invitation of the Rector, Canon Baggallay. 0 |her guests brook and F. W. Booth (hon. sec.) The business was of present were the churchwardens, the Rev. G. H. Milner, the usual routine. After the meeting Dr. Bradbrook gave Mr. Wilson Baggallay, Mr. F. C. Prescott, Rfr. W. A. a very useful aud instructive speech on bells, which was Greenfield, and Dr. Foot. After doing justice to the thoroughly enjoyed by all. good things provided the company adjourned to the During the afternoon and evening several good touches spacious hall, where the rest of the eveninj; was spent in of Treble Bob Major, Bob Major, Grandsire and Stedman songs, recitations and handbell ringing. Those contri Triples were successfully broH^ht round. buting songs were Messrs. W . Baggallky, L. N. Corden, :C. S. Child, P. H. Doick, E. H. Holden, A. Oliver, H. SoN N iN G B r a n c h . — This Branch, which includes Jennings -and C. Smart. Some amusing yaras were tQld eleven towers, thirty hoiRprfiry and 116 rii^gipg mepijiers, ibyMr. F. C. Prescott, while repi;^ati(^ were Byen by at Wokin|h^m gn sgth. iMr, A. C. Dewdney and ^|r, Greeiifie^, ’ 542 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. Jan. 16, igog NOTES AND COMMENTS. do believe, that the collapse, or separation, of either would Our friend “ J. F. P.,” who is on all hands allowed to be attended with the most alarming consequences. But be the first poet of the “ B.N.”— at any rate, so far as the step of separation has no doubt been wisely taken, for seniority goes— recently put a rhythmical question in none of us can stand against the decline of vigour which print. He asked what had become of several of the old old age brings. We shall all be glad to hear how our stagers who some time ago, i.e., in the ages that are past, dear old friend is getting on, and' are looking forward to used not only to amuse, but instruct and edify, the readers the hour when we shall see a line in our paper to the effect of our paper. Alas ! that I should say i t : they are all scat that he is improving in strength, with the probability of tered ! Let me be understood: they are not exactly defunct, his officiating again in Thurstans’s four-part. not joined the great majority, as it is called, but they are scattered; and not one of them is left on the staff but your We used to think that one of the greatest evils in exist humble servant “ P.S.” I have no doubt the enquirer ence was horse-racing, not the diversion of such racing in above alluded to would like to hear of that contributor itself, but its concomitants. I am afraid this evil is being who signed himself “ Joshua,” and would be glad to read run very close by another sport, i.e., “ football.” The more of his laughter-provoking statements. This writer vicious surroundings of this latter beats the former hollow. shone only for a season, so to speak, but during that time Certainly we were never in this country cursed with a it was said on very good authority that he made York- horse-racing Sunday; the racing authorities seemingly had shiremen roar (with laughter, of course), and I dare say some feeling of proprietry about them ; but now Sunday is others. But we have plenty of talent still among u s; permeated with football. Proprietors or tenants of versifiers of no mean order, and of whom we could almost meadow-land find it very lucrative to open their ground for wish that their talents were not hid under the “ B.N.” this purpose on a Sunday. The adjoining neighbourhoods ‘ bushel. But they, like your humble servant, are content thus become saturated with footballers and their slang, to write only for the behoof, and let me also say, the the latter of which is frequently not of the most refined admiration, of their ringing brethren. Ahem. And now description. This everlasting football talk is everywhere, we’ll turn to something else. no matter in what direction you may go on the Sabbath. The evil is spreading too rapidly. Another lady-ringer ! and from a quarter where I should have expected one to appear. Miss Lilian Willson, the Don’t think I object to football as a game of skill or 15-year-old daughter of William Willson, of Leicester, pluck. Not at all, if kept within bounds. But at the best has just rung her first pea]. Bravo, Lilian ! You will go it is pretty rough pla)', and decidedly unfit for those who along sharply now under the influence and tuition of your are not in the rudest of health. How many among its parent. I often reflect upon the quantity of lady-ringers votaries have been temporarily disabled by its roughness that we have. Running the rule over their names lately and violence ? Sometimes we read, too, that scrimmages I think that Mrs. George Williams is the only one among occur among the combatants and the motley crowd them who has rung a pair of working bells through a peal. assembled, when all has not been to their liking. To sum Yet handbell ringing would appear to be especially fitted up, football, I say, is getting low and unworthy of support. for them. And yet it has been compared with change-ringing, to the disadvantage of the latter. But those who held such ridiculous views will hardly be encouraged to express them Since I last had a chow with my friends the readers of again in this paper, for they had a justly-merited castiga- this paper, many things, interesting and non-interesting, tirn some time ago which they amply deserved. Exit pleasing and otherwise, have occurred. I have noticed that “ correspondence ” is still not always carried on with football. ______that cpurtesy which a newspaper discussion demands. I see that Bill Sevier— the prophet, magician, and W e have heard sometimes of people who are said to astrologer, whose predictions beats the ancient Chaldeans possess a temper called “ waspish; ” individuals of a all to fits— has had some of his prognostications dealt jump-down-your-throat or bite-your-nose-ofF disposition, ^ th by a London paper— the Daily News. This paper whenever they are contradicted, or cannot have everything did not appear to have a deal of faith in the well-known their own way. I am of opinion this disposition has been seer, but no doubt the writer was unable to rise to meta shown too frequently of late. The letters about London physics, or any other medicine. Then we must allow Surprise were not altogether so respectful, some of them, something for scepticism on such mystic subjects as “ the as they might have been. Writers who enter into news prophet ” deals with. On perusing the list of his wonder paper correspondence should have this important fact ful performances as a soothsayer, one wonders from where always before their eyes: the more courteous and respect he gets his knowledge. Does he, like Balaam of old, set ful they are in their language, the more strengthened will his face towards the wilderness and seek for enchant their case become. ments ? I should say there would be a good opening for him among the almanacks, in which we see prophecies not One of the greatest incidents which has affected us, and half so plain as those of Professor Bill Sevier, once of which has been the cause of very kindly talk, is the retire Gloucester. P l a in S p e a k e r . ment (partial, it is hoped) of the Rev. F. E. R o b in so n He has been compelled, literally full of years and honours, new hymn for ringers’ festivals.—words to take rest. It must have struck every one, from the A by Rev. H. C. W i l d e r . Music by Rev. J. H. M a t t h e w s . surrounding circumstances of the case, that such rest was E x t r a c t s f r o m R i n g e r s ’ L e t t e r s “ Your most excellent imperative, for he had to give up the benefice of Drayton, hymn." " Very suitable for its parpose.” Effectively sang at Beaconsfiield, Feb. 2nd, 1907; ard at All which act must have caused a " pang ” after so many Saints, Boyne Hill, February 8th, 1908. years’ residence. The Master and Drayton seemed to the Price—Words onW js. per 100. With Mosic, id. each, reader? of this paper to Ije inseparable; some thought, I Nqv9W> Wd C«>i 160, Wudonr Sh, lioodon, W jan. 1909. 5 4^ I n f o r m a t i o n W a n t e d . LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. S i r , — Could you enquire in “ The B ell News” for me the whereabouts of the tower and the name of the Master of the F l e e t . — During 1908 seventy complete 720s were rung on the change-ringing society in Melbourne, Australia. I believe it is bells of the parish church, viz.: Double Court 32, Plain Bob ii, Mr. Bames, but I am not certain, nor do I know his address Kent Treble Bob 7, College Single 6, Double Oxford 5, Oxford there, W alter Apperley. Treble Bob4, Oxford Bob 2, Single;Court 3, Grandsire i. The following ringers took part: J. B. Hallifax 70 (conducted 68), B r i s t o l C o u r t S u r p r i s e M a j o r . Rev, C. J. Sturton 70, G. R. Truss 69, A. E. Campling 63, H. V. S i r , — The following compositions are interesting in several Fletcher, sen. 56, T. Copeland 47, W. H. Hilliam 13, E. Adams ways, besides the pliability of construction and musical quali-. 6, H. V. Fletcher, jun. 5, W . G . Cross 6, A. J. F arr 4, W . Brook ties, as each example has the 4th, 5th and 6th bells the full ex 4, and also several visitors from Spalding and Bourne. tent in 5-6 each at six course-ends in the latter position, the znd and 3rd never there THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. A 5184. 5280. During the year ending December 31st, igo8, eigbty-eight complete 720s have been rung by the St. Mary’s Guild, Wood B W R 23456 M B R ford, and visiting friends in the following methods : Surprise— London, Wells, York, Durham, Chichester, one of each, Wor- X I I 26354 ^ I cester 5, Cambridge 14; Treble Bob— Woodbine la, Kent 26, I X 1 36524 I X I 2 3 25634 1 X 2 Oxford 13: Plain methods—Canterbury Pleasure 4, Oxford Single I , Bob Minor 8. The following have taken part: E. I X 53624 I X W ightm an 82, C . Morse 68,,G. F . M argetson 64, J. Kim berley X 32546 X 53, H. W . W ood 53, R. Trow 48, K. C. Fox 40, P. A. C oard 38, X I 2 23645 2 2 G . A. Black 30, G . C arter 14, S. H ayes 7, W . M iller 7, S. Bird 7, Each twice repeated. F. Squires 6, J. Rann 3, J. L u cas 3, S. H. Green 2, A. J. Neale i, As will be noticed, peal a contains ten of the twelve S-4S> R. Ward i, G. B. Lucas i. Conducted by E. Wightman 59, G. 8-5S, and 8-6s, and that peal b has not a bob at w in its com* A. Black 12, H. C. Fox 7, R. Trow 5, C. Morse 2, S. H. Green i, position. F. Squires i, R. Ward i. Now if the calling of the third course of peal b is used in the third course of peal a , changes will be reduced to 5088, the least possible in three equal parts for peals in this method. STEDMAN TRIPLES. Also, if the calling of the third course in peal a is used to the By J o s e p h W . P a r k e r , Sunderland. third course of peal b the changes will augment to 5376, that is, 5040. of course, if used in each part. T h e peals a and b are variations of each other by the use of 2314567 12345689 10 alternate calling in first, third and last courses, and these al ternate callings may be used almost at will, so that interesting 2371645 musical compositions can be made of any number from 5088 to 4672513 5376 inclusive. H. D a i n s . 3475126 s - s - 2173654 " R i n g i n g i n t h e N e w Y e a r .” 4276531 s - S i r , — I hope you will grant me the favour of inserting these 3475162 few lines regarding the statements made in the paragraph at 6371245 - s bottom of article under the above heading in last week’s issue. 4276513 In that paragraph the writer states that the article “ may be in 1475326 - s tended for amusement, and the circumstances related only a 2371654 bare figment.” May I inform him that the above circumstances 5276431 are almost identical with those which obtain on New Year’s 5271436 Eve at the parish church at Horncastle at the present time— Six times repeated. the greasing of the bells by the steeplekeeper, the ringing of call-cbanges before twelve o’clock, the striking of the tenor at This is the first seven-part peal composed with never more midnight (a duty I performed last New Year’s Eve), more call- than four consecutive calls. changes, the falling of the bells in peal, the little group of spectators wbo invariably find their way up the dark staircase THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. on these occasions— all truly depicted in the article above men tioned. Horncastle is a somewhat isolated town of 4000 in W est Clandon. — For Divine Service at SS. Peter and Paul, habitants, but certainly does not rank as a “ benighted village.” a 720 Surprise Minor, being 240 each of Worcester, Chichester, The only things that do not take place in our belfry are the and Cainbridge. G. Monk, H. Blackman, R. Blake, J. Goacher, drinking of beer and ringing from cbalk marks on the floor. W. Day, F. Bennett conductor. But I have seen changes written on slips of paper and placed on the floor at the foot of every bellrope in an eight-bell tower; “ THE BELLS OF BEVERLEY:” their weights, notes, and every ringer knows the practice of drinking in beUnes was diameters, and inscriptions. Illustrations of Beverlej^ Minster an all too-prevalent one not a great while ago, and probably and St. Mary’s church, and “ Great John.” Descriptive book exists in some few belfries to-day. May I respectfully suggest let, nicely got up, threepence. Post free, from Mr. W altj^is, that the writer of the paragraph would have done better to have G ibson, 3, Long LanCi Beverley. 54^ tHE BELL NEWS AND RIN g )ERS‘ Rg&Ol^£>. Jan. i 6 , iQ68. THE LATE MR. HENRY W. HALEY. Saviour’s, Sonthwark; 8 at Poplar; 7 at St. Clement Danes; 6 at St. Giles, Cripplegste; and 6 at St. James, Bermondsey. We have been furnished with an analysis of the peals rang by the late Mr. Haley, extracted from his own peal book, and we Twice only did he ring peals at St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, one for the St. J ames’s Society aud one for the College Youths. The pablish it, not only as a matter of interest to the Exercise, but in number of different towers in which he rang peals was 58. It is, memory of a man whose skill as a composer, as a conductor, and as a ringer is not likely soon to be forgotten. of course, well known that Mr. Haley began his ringing career as Mr. Haley's peals on tower bells commence with a peal of a Cumberland Youth, and ended as a College Youth. He was Stedman Caters, rung at All Saints’ Church, Fnlham, on May also a member of the St. James’s Society, and between these i6th, 1842, for the St. James’s Society, and closed with a peal of societies he divided his favours thus : Peals on Peals on Stedman Cinques, rung at St. Michael’s, Cornhill, on March Tower bells Handbells 14th, 1885. St. James’s Society...... 18 3 The following is the complete analysis Royal Cumberland Youths ... 21 i Ancient Society of College Youths 132 6 (i.) On Tower Bells. No. of petds Conducted Kent Tfeble Bob Major ...... 29 a6 To this must be added one peal rung at St. Clement Danes Oxford Treble B6b M ajor ...... 2 I with Mr. Henry Johnson and ?ome Birmingham friends, and the Kent Treble Bol> R oyal ...... 8 8 peal rung at Philadislpbia, U.S.A; Kent TreUe Bob Maximus...... II 7 It may not be generally known that Mr. Haley began his GrandsireiTriples ...... 33 29 career as a conductor of “ lapping ” peals. These are separately Grandsire Major ...... 3 3 recorded, and began in the year 1839, viz. Grandsire Caters ...... 7 7 Double Norwich Court Bob M ajor- I I G randsire Caters ...... 2 Superlative Sorprisei M ajon ...... 1 I Grandsire Cinques ...... 2 Stedm an Triples ...... 25 20 Stedm an Triples ...... i (Tebbs’s peal) Stedman Caters ...... 34 32 Stedman Cinques ...... 9 Stedman Cinques ...... 19 19 Oxford Treble Bob Maximus ... i Double Norwich Court Bob Maximus 2 173 154 (ii.) O tt Handbells. Total 17 Graadsire Triples ...... 3 Stedm an Tiripdes ...... 2 Stedman Caters 3 3 I ^edtnan Cinques...... 2 a THOMAS A. TEASDALE. 183 162 We regret to have to record the death of Mr. Thomas A. Ih this analysis is included a peal of Grandsire Triples (Holt’s Teasdale, of North Shields, Northumberland, which occurred Original), rung unconducted in the tower ot St. Giles-in-the- after s. short illness on December 4th, at the early age of thirty- F ields on O ctober 23rd, 1884, in the presence of Mr. G eo. two. Marriott (Royal Cumberland Youths), and Mr. F. E. Dawe Our deceased friend was connected with the Christ Church company. North Shields, for some seventeen years, joining the (Ancient Society of Goltege Youth's), and it is the only peal Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Association in 1892. For this Mr. Haley ever rang in that tower. It also includes a silent peal Association he had rung 29 peals, six of which be conducted. of Stedman Triples on handbells, rung for the St. James’s Society The last in which be took part was London Surprise a few on March 11, 1854, by Messrs. Cox, Cooter, Haley, and Wood, months before bis death. Mr. Teasdale was also a member of Mr. Haley also took part in the first peal of Stedman Caters the London County Society, and rang m one peal of Royal, so ever rung in hand, which was a peal for the Cumberland that altogether he had 30 peals to bis credit. The first part of the burial service took place at Christ Church, Youths, on December 19th, 1853, conducted by the late Mr. and during the time the funeral cortege was on its way from John Cox. Tynemouth a muffled touch was rung by members of the Mr. Haley tung several long peals, viz., Stedmaa Caters (6161 Durham and Newcastle Association. The final rites were per , changes and 7025 chan'ges)', Stedman Cinques (8580 changes), formed at Preston Cemetery by the Rev. J. B. Fry, Vicar of *"Kent Treble Bob Major (8448 changes, on three occasions), and Cullercoats and the Rev. J. M. Ballard. A number of ringers attended.the funeral from North Shields, the well-known peal of 15,840 changes, Grandsire Caters (6282 Newcastle, Whitley Bay, GosfOrtb, &c. changes.) Most of his peals were rung in London and the neigh- Full military honours were rendered to deceased, he having bonrhood, though he travelled as far as Philadelphia, and been for sixteen years a memhet of the Tynemouth Artillery conducted the first peal ever rung in the United States of Volunteers, in which corps he rose to the rank of sergeant. America. It was Holt’s lo-part peal of Grandsire Triples, and After the conclusion of the burial service three volleys in the air was rung at Christ Church, Philadelphia, on June gth, 1850. It were fired, after which the trumpeters sounded the “ last post.” It was intended to start for a muffled peal at North Shields may, perhaps, be of interest to give the names of the band : after the funeral, but owing to a service being held in the church Thos. L e Sage ...Treble. James Hewett 5- in the evening it was found that sufficient time would not be Chat, Rahill ...... 2. Wilhao) Lobb , 6. availaUefor a 5000. However, 1150 Kent Treble Bob Major were rung by representative ringers with the bells muffled at Frederick Wadfe ... 3. E. W. Sawyer 7- H. W. Haley ...... 4. Richard Dodd back stroke. John D avey Tenor. “ Tommy ” Teasdale was well known in the North, and the sincere sympathy of all his feltow ringers and colleagues is On September 27th, 1877, Mr. Haley conducted at Inverness respectfully offered to his widow and child) and to his parents Cathedral the first peal of Kent Treble Bob Major ever rung in and other relatives. Scotland. With these exceptions, however, his excursions from the Metropplis.and neighbourhood were few and far between. P P L E S .—GOOD COOKING, DESSERT, haad-picked. He tang 35 peals at St. Matthew’s, Bettoal Green; 13 at Sti A id. and i^d. per lb .: f.oj:.— Order eariy.— LonGNEy, Stoke Micbael’s, Cornhill; 13 at St. Dunstan’s, Stepney; 9 at St. Lacy, Worcester. > Jan. r6, 190^. THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD* 54^' The Yorkshire Association.—The annnal ciation will be held at St. Saviour’s, Waltham meeting will be held at Bolton, Bradford, on stow, on Saturday, January 30th, by kind Saturday, Jannary 23rd (the fourth Saturday). permission of the Vicar, the Rev. G. H. Service in St. James’s church at 4 p.m. Siddans. Tbe bells will be raised at 4 p.m., Tbe ehuga foi the ioaection of notioes in this page is one Peosy pet line (five words may ba reckoned to a For full particulars see Association circular. and the Hon Secretary will arrange for a line). Repetitions at half that rato. Notices should Clement Glenn, Hon. Sec. plain tea in the Parish Room on the nsnal come tq band not later tiuui Wednesday morning. 40, Percy Steeet, Rotherham. terms, if mtmbers will kindly notify their intention to be present. Members are re The Esses Association.—North-Western minded that subscriptions for 1909 are now Division.-The next meeting will be held at due. A r t h u r T. K in g , Hon. Sic. The Aticient Society'of College Youths. Harlow Common on Saturday, Jannary 23rd. 18, Raventeroft Park Road, Barnet. EstaWisbad 1637. Meetings for practice will M held at St. John’s. Haeknejr, on January The bells of St. Mary Magdalene will be available all day. Tea will be provided for The Ashton-under-Lyne Society.—The igth; St Magnus, Lower Thames Street, those who notify me by Wednesday, Jannary members of this society will hold their next on the 2 ist; St. John!s, Sooth Hackney, 20th. Joh n F. P e n n in g , Hon. Sec. quarterly meeting at the church of St. Thomas, on the 25th; St. Paol's Cathedral on the Pendleton, on Saturday. Jannary 30th. Bells 26th: St. Matthew. Upper Clapton, on the The Midland Counties Association.— ready at 4 p.m. Business meeting at 7 p.m. 28th; St. Giles, Cripplegate, on the 19th; and Derby Branch.—The next district meeting of All ringers invited. C b a s . B o w eks, How. S S46 tttE BtetL NteWS ANt) RINGERS* RECORD. Jan. 16, 196^. THE JASPER SNOWDON SERIES, Peal Tablets. MARBLETTE MARBLETTE (^RANDSIRE; ai. 6i., Enlarged. Now R e a d y . is the best ma Peal Tablets Gives fnll ioBtrnctlons for the beginner j many new peals j the APPENDIX terial for Peal give the great by the R e v . C. D. P. D » ibs, M.A. ; and the THOMPSON PAPERS and DIAGRAMS, embraeiDK the whale of the Grandslce ceieacohes of W H. T b o h f Tablets. It is est satisfaction SOH, Esq., M.A. (164 pages). a non-absorbent to aU- substance The following O T E D M A N ; as. W. By t h b Rbv. Chaklbs D. P. closely resem extracts from O DAVIES, H.A., r.K U.S. With an Am i>m x by S ii A k t h o iHstwood, B art. the laie Rs t . H. B. B dlwer, and W. H. THOwrsOH, Bsg Camixienoes with bling Marble testimonials re ConblM and cnat ihrongh io Claqnei (175 cloialy ptinted pages). and has a highly ceived speak for polished black E-SIGH T ; is. 6d. NEW FIFTH EDITION. themselves: R°i.Commancai by explaining hew to maoaga a bell; deals with Change-Rlnelng surface, which “ The Tablet has onlbrea, toDtrfive, ilx, seven and eight bells in lontudad, Poll riM. on Moalpt of nm lltuM , by WU. llO W D O a, 33, King’s Road, St. Pancras, N.W. U, BBilB Cr)UFFIELD: “ A M d s i c a l M e t h o d f o r 8, 10, a n d ^ It B b lu . a Bcoadsbeet containing ihil dicections loc tinging the above KxtiJ oiay be obtaioed, m tia , from S ir A rth u r Hbtwood, B art., Dnffield, Derby- The pamphlet on this mettiod is now om of ptint.) SATU R D AY, JANU ARY 16, igog. CENTRAL COUNCIL PUBLICATIONS. To be obUtMui, Pott B e m r o s e & Sena, L t d . , 4, Snow tiU, London, B.C. THE CENTRAL COUNCIL. Remlttanoe mnsi accompany aider) Or through a,ny Bookseller, The First Session of the Seventh Council will be held at the Church House, Westminster, on Whitsun-Tuesday, Special Terms to AsBociation Secretaries for Quantities. June ist, igog. Nominations for the Of35ce of President ..—O n THB F resbbvation o f BBt.LS, i8ga .. .. 4d. and for that of Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, as also Re II.— RBrORT OM Catalogdb or Fbals and ports of Committees, Notices of Motion, and any other C a l l s , 1894 ...... ad. matter should reach me not later than Saturday, May ist. III.— Glossary of Terms, igoi ...... 5d. IV.— Modbl Roles for an Associatiok Hon. Secretaries of Diocesan or County Guilds or Asso ig o s •• •* •* . . «, ** . . 3di ciations are earnestly requested to forward the names with /.-M o d e l R d Lb s fo r a C o m p a n y , ig o a ...... 3d. full postal address of the elected representatives of their VI. (a)— Collbotion of Pbals. Sbction I...... rs, Associations as soon as possible, with a vie w to the early VI. (b)— >, „ Section II . . . . gd. completion of the oflScial list of the new Council; and in V I. (c)— „ ,. S e c tio n III...... is. VII.— Collection or Legitimate Methods. Section I gd. cases where no elections have yet taken place it is sin VIII.— R d lk s *»d Decisions of CacNSii. . . . . 6d. cerely hoped that a meeting of the Association may be speedily summoned for the purpose, or that in any meeting N O W READY. shortly forthcoming this itend may not be forgotten in P a r t XVIII. drawing up the agenda. A remittance ot 2/6 is due for each representative, the rights of representatives being in “AMONG THE BJBLLS.’’ abeyance until their quota has been paid. h e Ringing Career of the R e v . F . E . Robinson, m.a., late Vicar of Drayton, Berks.; Master of the Oxford C h a r l e s D . P. D a v i e s , Hon. Secretary, TDiocesan Guild. Written by himself. Fretherne, Stoneheuse, Gloucestershire, January, 1 9 0 9 . Edited by the Rev. T. L . Papillon, m;a.. Vicar of Writtle, (Money Order Office— Frampton-on-Severn.) Essex. 32 pp., illnstrated by si half-tone reproductions of photographs of Churches and Ringers, with 18 descriptions of Bells. D efective Reports.— A paal of Minor rang by members of the Price 6d. net, post tree, from the Rev. F. E. Robinson, Fair Bedfordshire Association has been sent without the name of the place Home, Wokingham. Ot all newsagents^ and bookstalls, by where it was rung at.— \ peal of Bob Major rung at Beckington, order, from London agent. Mr. E. W. A l l e n , A ve Maria Somersetshire, has been sent without any conductor beiag mentioned. Lane, London. Parts I. to XVII. may also be had singly. Sub scriptions of One Shilling may be paid for Parts XVIII. and XIX. DIAGRAM OF UNION TRIPLES (1893), may be had n iH E RINGERS' ONLY TRUE BADGE—In Gold, Silver or A gratis, on application by letter to W. H. T h o m p so n , 5, JL Bronze.—Clocks, Watches, and all kinds of lewellerr.- Sillwood Street, Brighton, to whom the unsold remainder hae Cbt»W BLL (Ringer), Mirfield, Yorks. been returned by the publishers. Jan. i6, igo^. tttE BELL t4fiWS AND Ril4GERS‘ RECORD. 547 BOLSTERSTONE, YORKS. Site in«tvoi;»0U«. THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. (S h e f f ie l d D is t r ic t S o c ie t y .) THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, December 26, 1908, in Three Hours and One Minute, I Ox WedKcsday, Deumber 30,1908, in Two Hoitfs and Fifty-idiu Mmvits, At the Church of St, Mary, A t t h e C h o rch o f S t . Jo h n , W a t e r l o o R o a d , A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES; \k PEAL OP DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, In the> Kent Variation. Tenor 13 cwt. 5008 CHANGES, Tenor 20 cwt. W illiam Lambert .. ..Treble. John R Brkarley .. .. 5. IA itb u b H a r d y . . r a n k e n n b t t N. ..Treble. F B . . . . 5. D a v id BRBARLEvf .. .. 2. Jambs H. Charlbsworih 6. [William Billbnness T b o m a s L an g d o n . . . . 6. . . 2. Edward Robbins . . . . 3. ’H a r r y M oss ...... 7. I William Hewbtt .. F r b d k . H . H o l d e n . . . . 7. •• 3- J e s s e M o s s ...... 4- John F l i n t ...... Tenor, (Edwin Barnett, jun. . . 4. Jam bs E, D a v i s . . ..Tenor. Composed by Arthur Knights, and Conducted by W. L a m b eb t. Composed by F. B e n n b t t . and Conducted by Jam bs E. D a v is. ’ Fiftieth peal. t^SOth peal. Lists appear elsewhere. Rang after meeting short for Cambridge Surprise. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. LEISTON, SUFFOLK. (T h e S t . J o h n ’ s S o c ie t y , D e p t f o r d .) THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Thursday, December 31, 1908, in Two Hours and Fifty Minutes, On Saturday, December 26, 1908, in Two Hours and Fifty-eight Miuutes, At thb Church of St. John, Deptford, . At the Church of St. Margaret, A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES: A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5024 CHANGES; H olt's Original. Tenor 14 c w t. In the Oxford Variation. Tenor 20J cwt. Bbrt M illb b ...... Treble. F r e d k . W. Richabdson .. 5- George Berry .. ..TrebU. F r e d e r ic k J. S m ith •• 5. Victor P a v io r * ...... A lb e b t E. Goddabd .. 6. N o rm an R. B a i l e y .. 2. Stanford T. W olfe .. 6. Alfred G. Bennington.. 3, William J. Jeffries .. 7. Jambs M, B a i l e y . . 3. Cbables F. Bailey . . 7 H e r b e r t E. W h i t e . . . . 4. Joseph Law ...... Tenor. E b n b s t S. B a i l r y .. 4. E d g a r H. B a i lb y .. ..Tenor, Conducted by W illiam J. Jeffries. Composed by H. D a in s and Conducted by C h a r l e s F. B a i le y . ’ First peal. Second local peal by the society, but first by the S. Wolfe belongs to Lincoln, f.r whom this peal was arranged. present band, which was re-formed in November, 1903. Rung on the thirty-fourth anniversary of the opening of the bells. AKDLEXGH, ESSEX.—THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, December 26, 1908, in Three Home and Five Minutes, '^vovinsg*. At tbe Cburob of St. Maby tbe Virgin, A PEAL OP BOB MAJOR, 5040 CHANGES. HUNSTON, SUFFOLK. Tenor iji cwt. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. A r t b u r W. B a co n . . ..Treble. F r a n c is L. B u m p stead . . 5- Oh Monday, June 7, igo8, in Two Hour* and Thirty-six Minutes, W illiam J. Scbofibld .. 2. JosEPB Bowbll...... 6. E d g a r H . M e r c h a n t . . 3. JoBN Harrington .. A t t h e P a r ish C h u r c h , H e r b e r t W . B a c o n .. . . 4. A l f r e d G. R iv e r s . . ..Tenor. A PEAL OF DOUBLES, 5040 CHANGES. Composed by B. A n n a b le , and Conducted by A . G. R iv e rs . Being ten 6-scores each of The Fortune, Dream, St. Dunstan, and First peal by tbe ringers of the treble and 4th. First peal on eight twelve 6-scores of Grandsire. Tenor 7 cwt. bells by the ringer of the 6th; and first peal of Bob Major by tbe G. B a k e b ...... Treble. G. K in s e y . . ringer of the 2nd. G. M o r l b y ...... H. M o r le y H . D a v e y ..Tenor. SHOULD HAM, NORFOLK. Conducted by G . B a k e r . STOW AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, December 26. 1908, in Three Hours and Five Mimies, BRIGHTON, SUSSEX. A t t h e C hurch o f A l l S a in t s , THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. A PEAL OP BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; On Monday, December 7, igo8, in Three Hours and Seven Minutes, Being seven' 720s each called differently. Tenor 12 cwt. in G. At the Church of St. Petbr, W illiam Brown* ...... Treble. • K o b b r t H. B o w en . . 4. A PEAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; A l f r e d B a c o n ...... 2 O liver Staines Thurstans's Four-Part. Arthur E. Porter . . .. 3. Edward Barker ..Tenor. Hbnbv Stalham .. ..Treble. P h il ip A l l f r b y . . . . 5. Conducted by Edward Barker. A r t h u r W. G r a v b t t .. 2. G e o r g e A d b s ...... 6. First peal on the bells. "First peal. The 2nd, 3td, sth and tenot W illia m P a l m e r . . . . 3. K b it h H a r t ...... 7. Charles Palmer .. . . 4. Jambs Freeman ...... Tenor. ringers are members of the Norwich Diocesan Association. C o n d u cted by Keith Hart. CAMBRIDGE.—THE ELY DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION, GARBOLDISHAM, NORFOLK. On Saturday, December 26, 1908, in Three Hours and Four Minutes, THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. A t t h e C h urch o f S t . A n d r ew t h e G r e a t , Oh Thursday, Deumber 1 0 ,1908, in Two Hours and Forty-seven Minutes, A PEAL OF CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE MAJOR, At the Parish Church, 5056 CHANGES. Tenor 11 cwt. A PEAL OF BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; Frederick Pitstow.. ..Treble, Arthur F. James .. .. 3. R e v . A . H. B o u g h e y .. 2. Nathan J. Pitstow.. .. 6. Being seven 720s each called difTerently. Tenor 12 cwt. George Jordan...... 3. W illia m T. Prior .. .. 7. Solomon Moulb . . ..Treble. Jambs Bbnnett . . . . 4. W alter Prior ...... 4. Ernest Pitstow . . ..Tenor, Walter Bloomfield .. 2. AMBs B aso n ...... 5. Composed by C. Middleton, and Conducted by Fredk. Pitstow. Tbomas Lapey ...... 3. Alan Garnham ...... Tenor. This is the Srst peal rung in the town and University of Cam Conducted by J. B a so n . bridge. from which this parent Surprise method takes its name. 54^ THE BELL NEWS An £) ftlHGERS* RSeOk£>. jan. i6, igog HEATHFIELD, SUSSEX. STAINES, MIDDLESEX. THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND THE On Saturday, December 26, 1908, in Three Hours and Nine Minutes, LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. At the Chukch of A ll Saints, On Saturday, Dicember 26, 1908, in Two Hours and Fifty-four Minutes, A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE DOUBLES. 5040 CHANGES ; At the Church of St. Peter, Being forty-two 6-scores each called difiFerently. Tenor 11 cwt. A PEAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5056 CHANGES. Tenor 15J cwt. W, J. Babrow ...... Treble. G. A. T a y l o k ...... 4. W . B o o t h ...... A R . M il e s ...... 5. A . W i c k s ...... TrMe. A. J. R e d m o n d ...... 5. O. C o l l i n s ...... 3. J. L a v e n d e r ...... Tenar. W . W e l l in g * ...... 2. •J. P r e s t o n ...... 6. Condncted by A r t h u r R. M ile s . W. P a r k e r ...... 3. f. P h il l ip s ...... 7. E . C a s s b l l * ...... 4. F . R i c h a r d s o n ...... Tenor. Firflt peal of Doubles by all except the conductor. First peal by the ringers of the treble, 3rd, 4th, and tenor. All are local ringers Composed by F. H o lo b n , and Conducted by F. Richabdson. except the conductor. First peal on the bells. *First peal of Major. FYLINGDALES, YORKS. NORTH WINGFIELD, DERBYSHIRE. CLEVELAND AND NORTH YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, Decmbet 26, 1908, in Three Hours, (Sheffield District Society.) A t t h e C h ur ch o f S t . S t e p h e n , On Saturday, December 26, 1908, in Three Hours, A PEAL OP BOB MAJOR, 5056 CHANGES. A t t h e C h u r c h o f S t . L a w r b n c b , Tenor 10J cwt. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR. 5024 CHANGES; In thb Oxford Variation. Tenor 16^ cwt. Georse Welburn* .. ..Treble. • R e v . a . J. de Denne .. 5 George F. Alexander .. 2. tloHN W. Wilkinson .. 6. Benjamin A. Kmights ..Trebie. Joh n P . T a r lt o n . . . . 5. A r t h o r C o a te s * . . . . 3. ‘R ich a r d D u c k ...... 7. W a l t e r A l l wood . . . . 2, S a m u b l W b s l b y . . . . 6. Hewrv Ferguson .. .. 4. *JoHN W . Lowthbr .. ..Tenor G b o r o b C l a r k * ...... 3. G eo r g e A . T hompson . . 7. R e v . R . P , F a r r o w . . . . 4. Arthur Knights .. ..Tenor Composed by R. Pritchard, and Condncted by G. F. Alexander. ’ First peal. fFirst pe«l of Major. Composed and Condacted by Arthur Knights. *First >peal of Oxford. EATON. LEICESTERSHIRE. THE FRAMLAND SOCIETY. WORLINGWORTH, SUFFOLK. On Satnrdavi December 26, igo8, in Three Hours, THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, December 26, 1908, in Three, Hours, A t t h e P arish C h u r c h , A PEAL OF DOUBLES, 5040 CHANGES: A t t h e C h u r ch o f S x. M a b y , Being twelve 6-scores of Plain Bob and thirty 6-scores of Grandsire. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5184 CHANGES : In the Kbnt Variation. Tenor 12 cwt, in G. R. BuRioNf ...... Treble. H. S i n g l e t o n ...... 3. G . P e r r e l l * ...... 2 • W . W a l t h a m ...... 4. Jam b s M o t t s . . ..Treble. W illia m L, Catchpole.. 5. •T . E. Peabson ..Tenor. D a n ie l P r b n iic b . . 2. Charles Catcbpole .. 6. Conducted by H. S in g le t o n . E d g a r P em b b r t o n William J. Nbvard .. 7. D a v id C o l l in s . . Robert H. Brundle ..Tetior. •First peal. fFirst peal on tower bells. Composed by Daniel Prentice, and Conducted by J. M o tis . SAMLESBURY, LANCASHIRE. s t a n t d n - b y - d a l e ; D e r b y s h i r e . THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. T H E m i d l a n d c o u n t i e s ASSOCIATION. (P r e st o n B r a n ch .) On Saturday, December 26, 1908, in Two Houn and Forty-wne Minutes, On Saturday, Duetnber 26, 1908, in Three Hours and Two Minutes, At the Church of St. Michael and A ll Angels, A PBAL OP GRANDSIRB TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES: A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; H o l t 's T e n -P a r t . Tenor ig | cwt. Being four 720s of Kent Treble Bob, and three of Plain Bob, each Robert ]. Arhsxrong ..Treble. E dw ard A r m stro n g . . 5. called di&rently. Tenor iif cwt. A r t h u r B a il e y ...... 2. Ja m e s A rm strong . . . . 6. R o g bb M a r t i n ...... 3. T hom as A lm o nd . . . . 7. Cecil J. Baker .. ..Treble. Arthub Frbeman .. .. 4. J ohn B a il e y ...... 4. RiCBAitD Broughton ..Tenor. R e u b e n C l if f o r d * . . . . 2. Edward C. Gobby .. .. 5. Conducted by R. J. Armstrong. Jo se ph H a l l ...... 3. Thomas D. Thompson ..Tenor, First peal of Triples by all the band, and first peal by all except the Conducted by E d w a r d C. G o b ey. ringers of the 3rd, 5th and 6th. First peal on the bells by an entirely * First peal of Minor by this Association. local band, all being ringers at the above church. BRIGHTON, SUSSEX. SLEAFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE. THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. On Saturday, December 26, 1908, in Three Hours and Two Minutes, (N o r t b c b n B r an ch .) At the Church of St. Peter, On Saturday, December 26, igo8, in Thru Hours and Twelve Minutes, A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES; A t the Parish Cikjbch, In the Kent Variation. A PEAL OP STBDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES: A l f r b d j. T u b n b r . . ..Treble. Arthur W. Gravett .. 5. Heywood’s Ten-Part (No. 6.) Tenor 20 cwt. W il l ia m C . H a r t . . . . 2. Richard Strbdwick .. 6. Rev. H. la# James ..Treble. John W . W oo d ...... 5. W il l ia m P a l m e r . . . . 3- Albert D. Stone .. .. 7. JoiBN T . H o l m e ...... 2. JOHN R. Green .. .. 6. C h a r le s P a l m e r . . . . 4. Keith Habt ...... Tenor. AVih u r M a c k e a r s* . . . . 3. John C r a g g ...... 7. Composed by H . D a in s, and Conducted by Kejth Hart. F r e d e m c k W . S to k e s . . 4. WiLMAM' Townsend .. . .Tenor. Condncted by the Rev. H. Law James. •First peal of Stedman. Peal-Boards Jan. i6, iQb§. SANDIACitB, &BIiBVStnRE. BOLSOVER, DERBYSHIRE. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. On Sattrdaf, December 26, 1908, tK Two Hottri and Forty-eight Simutes, (Sbbppield D istrict Society ) At thb- Cbdrch op Si. Gilks, On Monday, December 28.1908, in Two Hours and fifty-five Minutes, A PEAL OP MINOR, 5040 CHANGES ; At the Cburcb of SS. Mary and Lawrence, BeiDg 730 each of Single Conrt, Oxford Bob, Oxford Treble Bob, A PEAL OP SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, two of Kent Treble Bob, and two of Plaia Bob, each called differently. 5056 CHANGES. Tenor 14^ cwt. 5- Rbdbbn C u F P O R D f .. ..Treble, A r t b u r F b b e h a n . . . . 4. Edward Robbins . . ..Treble. T b o m a s R il b v . . 5 6. Cecil J. Bakbr* .. .. 2. E d w a rd C. Gobby .. .. 5. }oBN F l i n t ...... 2 Jesse J. Moss ...... 6. JosBPH H a u ...... 3. TbOM as D. Tbom pbon ..Tenor. F r b d e . R. Kbttlbboro . . 3. William Lambert .. Harry Moss ...... 4. Benjamin A. Knigbts ..Tenor. r«wr. Conducted b y E ow A B b C. G ob b y. Composed by Artbur Knigbts, and Condusted by B. A. Knigbts. 'First peal in five methods with a bob bell fFirst pealin five methods. Quickest peal on the bells. GEDDINGTON, NORTHANTS. WAKEFIELD.—THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. THE CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION. (Sbbppibld and D istrict SociBty.) On Monday, Dectmier 28, 1908, in Two Hours and Fifty-seven Mimctes, Oh Saturiay, December 26, 1908, in Three Hours imd Thirty-nine ItiHutej, A t t b b P a r is b CauBGBt At tbb Catbbdral, A PEAL OF DOUBLES, 5040 CHANQ]£S; A PEAL OP STEDMAN CINQUES, 5021 CHANGES. Being six 6-$cores each' o f Chase. New Doables, St. Simon's, Tenor 31 cwt. Stedman's Slow Course, Old Doubles, Plain Bob, and GrandSire. Charlbs H. H Xtibrslby Treble. G b o r g b O l iv e r D ixon Tenor about 14 cwt. William Burgar . . . . 2. W i l l ia m W o o d b b ad :: l\ W il l ia m L o m a s . . . . 3 S id n b y F . P a l m b r . . . . 9. George Black* ...... Treble. W alter Robinson .. .. 3. ]oBN T b o r p b ...... ^ 4 . S am ^ b d ...... 10^ Artbur Kobinson .. . . 2. M attbias Hobbs . . 4. Cl b m b n t G l e n n . . . . 5. G b o r g b H o l m b s . . I I. F r e d k . j. T i t e ...... Tenor. ]oBN H o l m a n ...... 6. F r a n cis W o o d b b a d .. ..Tenor. Condtcted by M aItbias Hobbs. Composed and Conducted b)r W illiam Lomas. •First peal. First peal on the bells. Rung as a compliment to W. This composition has the 5th nineteen courses, and the 6th eighteen Moore, one of the local band, who has ruBg at Geddiogton on Christ courses in gths place at the course-ends. It is the first peal rung on mas Evie for this last fifty years, and never missed once. the twelve bells. ROTHERFIELD, SUSSEX. HARBORNE, STAFFORDSHIRE. Ott Siturda9, December 26,. 1908, in Three Hours Pour and i Minutes, WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION. A t tbb Parish Cburcb, On Monday, December 28, 1908, in Two Hours and Fifty-five Minutes, A PEAL OP ORANDSIREi TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES. At tbs Cburch of St. Peter, Tenor 24it:wt. A PEAL OP TRBBLB BO& MAJOR, 3184 CHANGES ; I n t b b K e n t V a r ia t io n . Alubrt Hobdbm .. ..Treble,. ALBERT R b b d ...... 5. Hb r b b r t R a m n ...... 2. William Jbnnrr .. .. 6. William Keys* .. ..Treble. * H a r r y G ro&v e n o r . . . . 5. Gborgb A d b s ...... 3. Bbnjamin Hobbs .. .. 7. Samubl GrovB ...... 2. G bo r g b H it c b m a n . . . . 6. Harry Jbhhbb ...... 4. Tbomas Deadmah . . ..Tenor. J a m b s D o w l b s ...... 3. jOSEPB P i g o t t ...... 7. JOBN B a s s ...... 4. George Pigott ...... Tenor, Composed by the R e v . E. B .'J a iib s , and Conducted by H . R an n . Composed by Hbnry Dains, and Conduoted by Josbpb Pisott. First peal of Triples on the bells. 'First peal in the method. This is J. Dowier’s loolh peal, a list of which appears elsewhere^ BOURNEMOUTH, HANTS. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. Ott Siturdd^, Dfcember 26, 1908, in Three'Hours and Seven Minutes, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK. TH£> NORWICH DI^E^AN ASSOCIATION AND THE AT IBB Cbobcb 0* S t . Jo h n , ST. MARY-LE-TOWER SOCIETY, IPBWICH. A PEAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; On Thursday, December 31, 1908, im Three Bowrs and Forty-iix Minutes Tborstans’s Four-Part. Tenor 16^ cwt. At tbb Cburcb of St. Mary-lb-Tower. W illiam W. GiPpoBD ..Treble, A. F. Martin Stbwart .. 5. A PEAL OF BOe MAXIMUS. 5016 CHANGES. G bo r g b P x b b t o n . . . . 2. William H. Gsorgb .. 6. John tu R tim iiim g . . . . 3. GMrsb Williams .. .. 7. Teaor 3* cwt. F rank B e n n b t t . . . . 4. *Hakry Bbnnbtt . . ..Tenor. C b a r l e s H. C l a r k e ..Treble. Henry C. 6ito.iNaBi(ii .. 7- Cobdocted by'GBORSB W ilu ah s. E d g ar P e m b e r t o n . . . . 2. C b a r lb s a . C a t c b p o lb 8. ’First peal. First peal oh the belli WiLUAM M o t t s .. 3. W illiam L. Catcbpole 9 - D a n ie l P r b n t ic e . . . . 4. LBWU W. WlFPBN . 10. A r t b u r T. B o a r . . . . 5. RbBEBt H*. B r u n d le . t i. SOUTHOVER, LEWES, SUFFOLK. WlLUAM p . GaI«ETT ..Tenori THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Composed and Coadueted by James M otts. On Satunlaii, December 26, 1908, in Three Hours and Thirty-one Minutes This-is the first pealof Plain Bob Maximus.by .aU the = above, and the composition is now rung tor the first time on tower bells. Ih e A t t b b C b o m b FORDINGBRIDGE, HANTS. glate THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. 0 » Sunday, December 27, 1908, in Thtee Hours and Eight Minutes, P a d ih a m (Lancashire).-Oa Thursday, December 3Sst, before A t the Cbdrch of St. Maby, the midnight service, a date touch of Bob M ajor in i tir. 17 mios. A PEAL OF STBDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; T. Duxbury conductor, E. ParkiDSon, G. Ainsworth, E. A. Pol R»v. C. D. P. Davibs’s Variation. Tenor 144 cw l. lard, F. W. Smith, E. G. Pollard, C. Parkinson, R. W. Fbank Bennbti ...... Treble. A. F. Martin Stewabt 5. Hargreaves. R o b e r t K n ig h t ...... 2. W alter Afpsrley .. .. 6. THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. JoBN S. Humm ing . . . . 3. W illiam W. Giffobd . . 7. D a g e n h a m (Essex).— On December 26th, a date touch 720 Cbaklbs Fokfitt .. .. 4. C harles W . QooDENOUGBTenor. College Single and 1188 Plain Bob, A. Piayle, C. Rochester, E. Conducted by F r a n k B e n n e t t . Hawkins, R. Miles, G. Piayle, J. Dale conductor. During the past year 64 730s have been rung, 44 Plain Bob, 4 Kent Treble LYMINGTON, HANTS. Bob, 3 Oxford Treble Bob, 4 Double Coart, 5 Double Oxford, 4 College Single. Those taking part: J. Dale 38, conducted 30; THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD G . Piayle 64, conducted 16 : R. Miles 39, conducted 7; A. Chap On Monday, December 28, 1908, in Two Hours and Fifty-six Minutet, lin 53, conducted 4; E. Hawkins 49, D. Chaplin 25, A. Piayle 22. A t the Cburch of St. Thomas 'a Beckbi, C . Rochester 39, R. W ard 4, conducted i, J. Hawkins 9, F. Free stone 2, J. Dear 10. A PEAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES. S040 CHANGES; Hbywood’s Variation. Tenor 20 cwt. E y n e s b u r y (Hunts.)— On Thursday, December 24th, at the C h a s . W . Goodenough ..T rA le. G e o r g e P resto n . . . . 5. parish church, a date touch of Minor in i hr- 6 rains., being 720 F r a n k S f a r s b o t t * . . . . 2. A. F. Martin Stewart.. 6. e ach of Canterbury Pleasure and Oxford Bob, and 468 of Plain F b a n k B e n n e t t . . . . 3, W alter Apperley . . . . 7. Bob. J. Irons, E. C. Chasty, S. J. Coleman, S. Peck, G. D. Charles Forfitt .. . . 4. Bert K erley ...... Tenor. Coleman conductor. H. Fields. First date touch by all the Conducted by Frank Bennett. band, and on the bells. ’ First peal of Stedman. K e n d a l . — On Tuesday, January 12th, {it the parish church, a date touch of Grandsire Triples, T gog changes, in i hr. 12 mins. KETTERING. NORTHANTS. R. Dennison, J. Salmon, W. Atkinson couducior, J. Braithwaite, THE CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION. F. Martindale, B. Walker, T. P. Jackson, J. Salmon. On Tuesiay, December 29, 1908, in Three Honrs and Twenty Minutes, At the Church of SS. Peeter and Paul, W t»cellaneB A PEAL OP SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, 5056 CHANGES. Tenor 24 cwt. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. Albert V. Innes ..Treble. Frederick W. Sawfooi.. 5. W hitchurch (Hants).— On Thursday, December 17th, 1908, Edward Chapman . . 2. H e r b e r t J. Ju l ia n . . . . 6. at the parish church, 720 Bob Minor. Wm. Leavey, Miss A. Charles W. Bird 3. M o r r is A. T u r n e r . . .. 7. White, W. Hunt, O. Smart, J. E. Ballard, H. White conductor. R o b e r t F. T u r n e r . . 4. David J. Nichols .. ..Tenor. Rung in honour of the wedding of Mr. Harry Leavey (brother of Composed by C h a r l e s H . HATTBRSX.BV, and the ringer of the treble), of Basingstoke, and Miss Ellen Field, Conducted by D a v id J. N ic h o ls . t of Freefolk, which took place at the latter placs on the same First peal in the method on the bells by a local band, First peal day. Also sotne i2os of Grandsire Doubles, with Mr. Bennett in the method by all except the ringers of 2 and 5. Rung as a birth and two or three others of the local band taking part. day compliment to H. J. Julian, the band wishing him many happy N orth Stoneham (Hants.)— On Sunday, August 30th, 730 returns. Oxford Treble Bob. C. Valentine. W. Rowe, C. Fray, W. H. George. W. Rowe, sen., W. fucker conductor. For evening RAUNDS, NORTHANTS. service 720 Kent Treble Bob. W. Tucker, W. Rowe, C. Fray, THE CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION. W. H. George, W. Rowe, sen., C. Valentine conductor. On Thursday, September 3rd, 720 Violet. W. Tucker, C. Valen On Wednesday, December 30, 1908, in Three Hours and Thirty Minutet, tine, C. Fray, A. Marks, W. Rowe. G. Williams conductor. On A t t h e C h ur ch o f S t . P b t e r , Sunday, September 27th, 720 Double Court. E. Mqndy, G. A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, Williams conductor, C. Fray, W. H. George, W. Rowe, 5184 C H A N G E S . Tenor 22 cwt. W. Tucker. On Sunday, October 4th, 360 Oxford Bob. Henry Stubbs ...... Treble. Walter Gilbert .. .. 5. E. Mundy, W. Tucker, C. Fray, W. H. George, W. Rowe. C. Frederick Stubbs . . 2. Charles W. Clarke .. 6. Valentine conductor. On Thursday, October 22nd, 240 London W h lia m j . G i l b e b t •• 3- ’Richard Dunkley .. .. 7. London Scholars. E. Dumper, A. Marks. C. Fray, W. H. Frank Kirk ...... 4. Fred G ilbert ...... Tenor. George, H. Wilkes, W. Tucker conductor. On Sunday, October 35th, 366 Double Court. E. Mundy, A. Marks, C. Fray, W. H. Composed by G. Lindoff, and Conducted by C h a r le s W . C la r k e . George, W. Rowe, W. Tucker.' ’ First peal in the method. Y a t e l e y (Hants.)— On Sunday, November 8th, 504 Grand sire Triples. G. Butler, C. Hilton, H. Tice, W. Horne, S. Riddell, P. Hagley, G. Bunch conductor, A. Hearmon. On Thursday, November 19th, in honour of the birthday of A. ROTHERHAM, YORKS.— T H E YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION, Hearmon, 360 Grandsire Minor. G- Butler, G. Bunch, W. (Sheffield D istrict and Old East Derbyshire Society ) Horne, H. Tice, F. Hagley, S. Riddell cpnd actor. On Sunday, December 20th, 504 Grandsire Triples. G. Butler, S. Riddell, On Tuesday, December 29, 1908, in Two Hours and Forty-three Minutes, W. G. Bunch, H. Tice, G. Bunch, F. Hagley conductor, J. R. At Id, W ellgate, Bunch, B. Bunch. On Christmas Day 518 Grandsire Triples. A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE CATERS, 5039 CHANGES. B. Bunch, G. Butler, W. G. Bunch, S. Riddell conductor, H. Tice, F. Hagley, W. Horne, A. Hearmon. S id n e y F. Palmer .. 1-2. C l e m e n t G l b n n . . . . 5-6. George Lewis .. .. 3-4. A l b e r t C . F e a r n l b y . . 7-8. THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. G e o r g e O. D ixo n •• •• •• D a g e n h a m (Essex).— On December zoth, 720 Plain Bob. D . Composed by A. Knights, and Conducted by Clement Glbnn. Chaplin, A. Piayle, E. Hawkins, A. Chaplin conductor, G. .^Umpire— Walter Coates, I Piayle, R. Miles, Jan. i6, igog THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. 5 5 1 NOTES TO PEALS. ward Royal 1 ; Kent i ; Duffield Major i ; Miles, A. Brown, D. Snelling conductor, A. 4; Superlative 8; Cam- Shrubb, A. Gower, P. Cooper. 420 Grand The Peal at Bolsterstone. — D. Bob Major 9. T o tal— 100; con- sire Triplet. A. Brown, J. Beams con [Brearley’s 150 Peals.— Seven Treble B o b bridge 5; London ductor, H. Channell, A. Gower, T. Self, A, I Minor peals 1 2 , conducted i ; Grandsire ducted 5. Shrubb, P. Cooper. [Triples 3; Caters i; Stedman Triples 6; [Caters 3; Bob Major 35, conducted 26; THE DEVONSHIRE GUILD. Royal I ; College Single Major 10, con- THE LLANDAFF DIOCESAN E x e t e r . — On Saturday, November 7th, I ducted 10; Kent Major 35. conducted 11: ASSOCIATION. on occasion of the autumn meeting of the I Royal 6; Maximus 3 ; Oxford Major 3; BRiDGEND.-On Sunday evening, Novem Guild the following touches were rang by i Royal 2; Double Norwich Major 1 1 ; Royal ber 8th, for Divine Service, a quarter-peal members from the Plymouth district. At f 3; Superlative 5; Yorkshire 7; Peter- o f G randsire Triples in 45 mins. J. Evans, St. Edmunds— 168 Grandsire Triples and I borough 2 ; London 2. T o tal— 150; con- A. J. Stanley, T. J. Evans, R. Evans, R. 240 Stedm an Triples. A t St. D avid’s— ! dacted 48. One of the Bob M ajor peals James, J. Cox, G. Roberts conductor, D. 168 Grandsire Triples, 216 Stedman Triples was on h an d bells; and one was 10,464. Powell. Kent Major peals included a 11.232; THE SURREY ASSOCIATION. Doable Norwich included a 7296. Change of Address. — H. Whittle has The Peal at Harborne. —J. Dowler’s E p s o m (Surrey).— On November iith, removed to 49, Coppice Road (off St. 100 Peals.— Grandsire Doubles, i ; Triples at the parish church, 420 Grandsire Ann s Well Road), Nottingham. II, conducted 2; Caters 2; Stedman Triples. C. Mayo, A. Mann, H. Channell, Triples 24; Caters i; Kent Major 16, J. Beams conductor, T. Self, A. Shrubb, QITUA.TION wanted as Gardener by conducted 3 ; Oxford 2 ; Double - Norwich A. E. Bassett, F. Coldman. 336 Oxford O experieneed man. Excellent references Aged 30. Single. Ringer on 6, 8, or 10 bells. i2 ; Double Oxford i ; Forward i ; For« Bob Triples. C. Mayo, J. Beams, T. Apply — W.S., 3, Christ Church Terrace, Cheltenham. ANTED a situation as Iron Turner' JOHN TAYUOR & CO., W Married. Aged 34 Can rfng Stan dard Methods on 8 and 10 bells. Apply— H. gjcU W. K i r t o n ,6 , Cromwell Street, Lincoln. LOUGHBOROUGH, Leicestershire. The Arts o f the Church, Edited by the Rev. Percy Dearmar, m .a. i6mo. cloth, IS. 6d. net FOUNDERS of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL, the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the World CHURCH BELLS. “ This is unquestionably the grandest ringing peal in England, and therefore in B y H. B. W alters, m.a., f.s.a., author o f the world." The late Lord Grimthorpe, K.C.— Tim es, Nov. ao, 1878. “ Greek Art,” etc. With Thirty-Nine Illustrations- FOUNDERS OF “GREAT PAUL.” One o f a series of small volumes written by ex p e rts alMJUt varioD S A r ts w h ic h h a v e c lu s te re d round public worship in the Church. A. R. MOWBRAY & CO., L t d . , 34, Great Castle Street, Oxford Circns, London, W .: and 9, H igh Street, Oxford. OW to FORM and INSTRUCT H a BAND of MUSICAL HAND-BELL RINGERS Price Sixpence. From W . H. G i g g l e , Ashville, Ossett, Yorks. Music arranged for bands of Handbell Ringers. Lessons given by post in Rudi ments of Music, Harmony, &o. TO RINGERS AND OTHERS. Tht Tenor Btll, St. fatrlak’t Cathearal, Dublin. JOHN W. STEDDY, Also Founders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals ot Worcester, Newcastle Hii^h Street, on JOHN SMITH AND SONS, Of the Midland Steam Clock Works, Derby Are Clock Makers of the highest repute. M A K E R S O F The great Clock of St. Paul’s Cathedlral. The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell. many others aU over the empire, as the J>ages of this ^ourn^jl ' "i THE BELL «EW S AND KINGERS’ RECORD. lit SPLENDID 0 0 0 0 0 '^o 0000000000000 O O O 0( UIT LENGTHS ^ 0 0 0 0 ^Xo 000o,/ tn Black and Blue o. Serges and Vicwnas, TEN O R BELL 1 1 4 a . . 1 6 a -> 2 1 s . , &c. lisGT SDirnes ST. GILES’, Cripplegate. w w m c e i H O This Peal ot TWELVE BELLS now being Rehung fin o k " WARNER’S INDEPENDENT ” IRON AND STEEL GIRDER O o mm TRonsEWS, O FRAMEWORK. o From 6s. 3d. to 7s. 8d. o o Ko Better Value. Any Lei^^h o o Cot. o o Carriage Paid on receipt of Postal Order. o o o WEIGHT OF WEIGHT OF o T. HAIGH, o TENOR PEAL o o 36i CWT. 7 TONS, o |1 4 , Geoi"fl:e Streo't* o o m CWT. HUDDERSFIELD. o ^ttmber o/ the CaUegt Youths and Yorkihire o Attooiatkm, o 13 LBS. o o o *eal Boatrdls o o o I) o “MARBLETTE o o I the best possible material for the above. o o I'is durable, with a black highly polished rface, and impervious to moisture. o o The letters are incised and gilded with o Oold, producing a most handsome o ind striking Tablet, o o Send for Photographs of recently-fixed ' I and prices. o o \ Sxlracts from a le fU i'r e c e iv e d " T h e tlngen are al o o. Jlaroaghly satisfied with tlis work." "TbsDkiag jroo JOHN WARNER & SONS, |tc wbat we call a splendid pleas of wock." SOLE HAKKRB Bell Founders to H.M. The King:, CASPAR & CO. CRESCENT FOUNDRY, CRIPPLEGATE, O Q LONDON, E.C! Deeorative Cllass Workers, p Kings Road, St. Pancras, and 0 0 0 0 ."O O 0 ^ 0 ; - 6, Grays inn Road, Holbom, 0 0 0 0 0 OOOOOOOOOOOOOGX- 000 O O London. BHURCH BELL ROPES. JOHN 8UI.I.Y, MUSICAL HANDBELLS ChurcH Bell Hanarei- Good quality and tone at low prices. I Parcbase yonr BELL ROPES from the Zinoh,'8togumber, Somerset. Old peals restored. great Yorkshire Manofiactory of Write for list and testimonials. Rings o! Bells to any namber bang on themosi approved principles. Old Bells te-casl. New Belle supplied. BOW ELL & SON, Bellfounders, |iw8.niLiMSiirrH&so]ii, I. S., baviag bad (eosiderable experienoe in Cbntch IPBWICH, Betl banging, with confidence solicits ttae patronage of GOME^^L^JLEEDS. tbe clergy,^nrcbwardens and tingers geoer^y The very best Bell-Rope is only made. THE BLLACOHBB CHIMB HAMMBRS FIXED BELL ROPES SUPPLISO. lEBtablished 1768. Onr estabUshment has HENRY BOND, ■BDpplied Yorkshire Cbarches for over 100 (Establisbed Half-a.Centnxy.) lyears. H. BOW ELL & SON, Ringers are invited to try Yorkshir DVII 'T W l IIUO b Ropes with Yorkshire end-pieces. #»U ll>SWIOH, r EW YEAR’S PRESENTS.—Wilfrid QEIDEOH BBLIi HAHQBB, 1 B 9p(J Jteuidun ti^JrtiUM M If Oatw WOBMAMi H HiMilll Isia^ SUBVOBS, OSON> iv. THE'BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. HANDBELU MEARS & STAINBANK, U8IC. WHITECHAPEL BELL FODNDRY.I Tbo following pieces are arranged as per list 13 in W. G 's Catalogae, viz., two octaves in G with F naturals and C sharps also, ig bells in BELFRIES AND CLOCK TOWERS INSPECTED. all. No, 66 Bine Bells of Scotland (varied) is od. No. 67 The Harp that once . . . . is. od. & , i j n v c i l c o m p m t e No. 6g Soldier’s Joy and oS she goes ( l i v e l y ) ...... IS. 6d. No.!73 The Village Chimes, a selection IRON, STEEL, OB OAK FRAMES. of tnnes and changes .. .. 2S. od. Contains Last Rose of Summer, Old Bells Tuned or Re cast. Peals rs-Stted and Rehung. Handel’s Harmonions Black smith, etc., etc...... No. ig6 Christians awake and Hark!^ 8 0 H 0 0 L B B L L 8 . M V8I0AL HAJfD-BBLLa. the Herald Angels sing (new edn.) is. 6d. No. 240 Christmas Mnsic,' Darnley FOUNDRY ESTABLISH BD A.D. 18TO.- and 3 others ...... 2S. od. No 314 The Seven loys. etc. etc. .. is. 6d, 32, & 84. WHITECHAPEL ROAD, IiONDOH, E, No. 315 Christmas Carols, The first Nowfll, etc., etc. .. .. is. 6d. No. 316 Christmas Carols, Bethlehem Shepherds, etc...... is. 6d. No. 317 Christmas Carols. Hark the diad sound, etc...... is. 6d. JAS. BAKWELL, The following are for 6 ringers, 1 3 bells, Bell Founder, thus— C. D. E. F. G. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. 40, Ot. Hampton St>, Birmingham No. 62 Oft in the stilly night. My CHURCH BELLS, w'th all requisite Fittings and Framework Love she's but a lassie yet, and singly or in Peals. CLOCK and CHIME BELLS to any size and the Lamb’s fold Vale . . . . is. 6d. note. No. 114 In my cottage near a wood, SCHOOL BELLS with ringing arrangements, suitable for any varied ...... is. od. position. No. 282 O come all ye faithfnl, and Existing Peals economically and efficiently restored. Lo ! He com es ...... is. 6d. CRACKED BELLS recast, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS re No. 308 Italian and German Airs produced in fac simile when required. ( l i v e l y ) ...... IS. 6d. Men who are ringers sent to inspect Towers and report upon thB OVER 300 PIECES IN STOCK. tune and condition of Bells and Fittings. SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE. MUSICAL HANDBELLS tuned in Diatonio and Chromatio Scales in sets of any numbers. WILLIAM GORDON, 44, Celtic Street, Webb Lane, Stockport. PATENTEES AND H.M. ROYAL ORDNANCE HIRRT STOKES, CONTRACTORS TO STORES. FOR BELLS Church Bell Hanger, &o., WOODBUBT (B.S.O.), DEVON. H ak it S t o u s having had a eonaideiable nnmbef at CHARLES CARR, n an ' experieooe In Chnrch Bell Hannng, with oon- fidenae w liciti the patronage of the Clergy, Chnrcb- wardem, and Ringers generally. The Rttaoombe Ltd., Chiming Hammm fixed. BELL FOUNDERS, BELL-ROPES. BELL-ROPES. Before UDdlag for Bell-ropei, write lo SMETHWICK, BIRMINGHAM D A Y & CO., CHURCH BELL-ROPE MAKERS, Gold Medallists and 11. MABEET STREET, OXFORD, Founders of Maiden Who nutmfactmri BeU-Rofet of the very best qtUilUy, Peals. Q O L D M E D A L E X H IB IT IO N 1851 The late Rev. H. T. Ellacombb, in writing to a distinguished ringer, said— “ The best Recasting, Rehanging, Repairs maker of bell-ropes is D a y , of Oxford.” All Eiuds of Work nudertaJoSn ILK W RAPS, H A N D K ER CH IEFS, and S other Goods of original design for Christ mas Presents. — W. M a t t h b w s , Change- Ringer, Macclesfield. Send for CATALOGUE and TESTIMONIALS Post Free. I« M VNirtMMi » m v x o m to 6*lbHa« said, WalthtmitMr. Md Pidilibrd tillR « uo» H ffMKMMM in. UMh aa ,5C^ T^ittqcrg* ^ecorb; A Weekly Journal < f the Ringing Exercise; and Compendium o f Information for th» Clergy and Churchwardens. No, 1399.— FOL. XXVII.] SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 1909. ' [P r ic e O n e P e n n y . GII.UETT & JOHNSTON, GEORGE H.GOLDWELL M A K E R O P CROYDON, Surrey. CHURCH, TURRET, Makers of th« Re-Hangers m t I D Great Clocks New Iron Frames PUBLIC CLOCKS, and Bells at MIBFIELD, YOBK 8 , of the P eals at Toronto, Canada. Leek, statrs. ■STIMATKS FREEi Law Courts, Launton, oxon. JAMES SHAW,SONftCo. London. Twyford, buoh. C H U B C H St CABILiliOM Birmingham, gieil Art Gallery. Wool, D orset. CHURCH PSLL HANQSRS,' Londonderry, Worplesdon, LEEDS ROAD, BRADFORD, Cathedral. Surrey. YOKKS., E»TfcBm H«D 141. BELL FOUNDERS & HANGERS, Belli oast Slariy or !■ RIagc. Chnroh Belli, Sahool Bells, and Ftoior; Belli. CLOCK MANUFACTURERS, OLD BEf.X.8 RKC.i.ST OR SBIlUNa. CARILLON MAKERS. Musical Hand Belli? Id lets, Diatonic or Chromatic Scales. ESTABL.ISHED 1820 MBSloal a io A BaUi aad OarlUons to M n M le; and Sons, Ltd. M u or HumbM. Mmmlmifum by Stum Power of every JOHN PRITCHARD, HAVE MADE iacription of CHURCH B E LL ROPES CHURCH TURRET ft PUBLIC BELL ROPE, Since the Reign of George III. C L O C K S. Prias Ltata aad Eatlmatea hna. For Estimates send weight of Tenor, and CLOCK m CHlHlNCi ROPE namber and length o{ Ropes required to M a . n uHPa.G'fe u r e r , & JOHN ASTLET & SONS, Ltd Greenleaf Tristram LOUGHBOROUGH. Rope Makers, COVENTRY. P. has had many years' experienci And QUAZilFlBD BBIiXi TUNS 1B 8 making Bellropes, and makes thea ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, HKRKPORD. t only of the best quality. S and other Goods of original design. Beautiful Silk Peal Records, very attrac Mf. GubkIiBW ii I obiaga-ilofeci tod bat bad a rt tive. W . M a t t h e w s , Change-l^in^er. a yeart' aiperiaaoe ai Ball Htnget and Bail Tuoar' Kapartt and Bitiinatei Cnmhhed, Tbs Bliaium* I 4 8 T 01? 4PPWqATiON. Bond Street, Macclesfield.^ OW»t KiMWOW asadl I 11. THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. LLEWELLINS ft JAMES, l t d . SEND CASTLE QREEN, BRISTOL. POK CMCH BELLS, Singlf and in Rings. BellRopes CRACKED BELLS KECAST TO NOTE AND REHUNG. TO Bell Frames in Steel, Iron and Oak. EXPERIENCED BELLHANOER8 >«■•' The Eliacombe C h im iD g Apparatus. Musical Handbells. OOVHNTKY. School Bells. Cast Bronze Commemoration Plates. Catalogue and Testimonials on application. HARRINGTON’S WEBB ft BENNETT, PATENT J . WARNER (£ SONS, Chnreh Bell Ilangcre & Tuners, BY ROYAk WARRANT Tubular Bells MILk STRKKT, FOR CHURCHES. KIDLIJfQTOJf, OXFOBD. TO H IS MAJJDST7 THM E JN a , W . ft B. are practical riagsrs, and having THE CRESCENT FOUNDRY, Tubular Beils are better and cheaper had considerable experience in Church Bell than the old form of Bell. Hanging and Tuning with confidence solicit CRIPPLEGATE, LONDON, B.C. tbe patronage of Clergy, Cbnrcbwardens and Ringers generally. PEALS OF EIGHT BELLS- W . and B.'s Wrongbt Iron X Frames for CJsnai Siz6 •• •* •• £ 1 6 0 Church Bells are acknowledged to be one of Large do...... £ 2 1 0 to £ 2 6 0 the best kinds. Towers inspected, Reports and Estimates iAiAUilTiUgratMcAUmt:— Bia B n," Lendoa. given. Ellacombe Chime Hammnrs fixed. Pot Testimonials and Piospectns applv to Masical Bell FonnderB. Bell Ropes snpplied. Hand-Belli in Sst>, in Diatonio or Chromatio Soaiei Harrington, Latham & Co., W . and B. bung tbe Bells npon which tbe C iocln, Belli, and Carilioni in any size or nnmliet. Longest Peal yet ever rnng single-handed, viz., Belli of •"ary deicrlptiOD and lice. EARkSDOK, COVENTRY. 17,024 changes, time eleven bonrs fifteen A Largi SeltefioH of Belt Literature almajn ttes anil ^ im r s ’ E tcori. No. 1399. SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 1909. [Vol. XXVII. Mr. W . R. Rudd, T h o r p e ...... 0 5 0 AN EXTRA BELL FOR ST. PETER MANCROFT, The St. John-de-Sepulchre Church Council and NORWICH. Ringers ...... 2 2 0 The Becoles Company of Ringers, per Mr. Hopson ... o to o Norwich has for years past been very badly off as The Thetford Company of Ringers, per Mr. FitzJohn 0 3 6 regards its bells. W ith the exception of the heavy ring of Mr. R.H. Haywavd, Marlesford ...... o 10 6 1 2 at St. Peter Mancroft, and the light 8 at St. John-de- Mr. James George, ...... 0 2 0 Miss Pestell, Stalham ...... 0 5 0 Sepulchre, every other ring is practically out of order, and The Rev. E. C. J. Bowen, Stoke A sh ...... 0 5 0 there seems no probability of thorough restoration work Mr. Arthur Hubbard, Fulham ...... ,110 being undertaken in the near future at any of these towers Messrs. J. and J. Colm an, Norwich ...... i i o which comprise one ring of 10, three rings of 8, four of 6, &c. Messrs. Steward and Patteson, Norwich ...... 1 i o Messrs. Youngs, Crawshay and Youngs, Norwich ... 0106 For 8-bell practice at St. Peter’s the only choice lies Messrs. Johnson, Burton, and Theobald, Norwich ... o 10 6 between the “ back 8,” tenor 43 cwt.— hardly a convenient Messrs. D. Hum and Sons, Norwich ...... o lo 6 weight for young ringers— or the unmusical “ middle 8,” Total to date £^0 (approximately). whose sound is alike irritating to those performing on A copy o f the appeal which has been issued, and which them, and to those who hear the bells outside. Complaints gives details of the scheme and of the bells of St. Peter have actually been made in the local papers of their “ false Mancroft, will be sent on application being made to any n o te .” one of the honorary secretaries of the Extra Bell Fund :— A determined effort is, however, being made by the Mr. Geo. P. Burton, 137, Newmarket Road, Norwich; enterprising voluntary ringers of St. Peter Mancroft to add Mr. D. O. Holme, Castle Chambers, Norwich ; Mr. Chas. an extra bell to the existing 1 2 , and thus to make a perfect E. Borrett, 10, Chester Street, Norwich. octave of the “ middle 8.” Norwich will then be the better off by a really fine ring of 8, tenor ig cwt., an advantage SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF which ringing visitors should much appreciate. STAFFORD. Many friends of ringing have already given their sup A quarterly meeting of the above society was held at the port to the fund which has been started, and it is evident old church, Smelhwick, on Saturday, January 9th, and a how many and how generous the friends of St. Peter Man good representative meeting it proved to be. croft are. k is estimated that about £115 will be wanted Ringing in various methods proceeded during the after noon, when a short service was held in the church. The to provide the new bell, frame and fittings. The following Vicar, Rev. Canon G. Astbury, read the prayers, and the are the subscriptions which have already been paid or Rev. Litting gave a helpful address, part of which consti p r o m is e d : tuted advice to ringers generally (especially those present) £ s. d. becoming members of the Church of England Men’s The Mayor of Norwich (Mr. E. G. Buxton) ... i i o Society. The rev. gentleman pointed out what a valuable The Sheriff of Norwich (Mr. F. G. Chamberlin) ... o 10 6 Sir Arthur Haywood, Bart., Duffield asset such a body of men would be to the Church if they Mr.-J. Sancroft Holmes, Gawdy Hall, President Norwich could only be induced to join hands. He asked those Diocesan Association ...... a o present to do what they could in their several parishes to Mr. William Soowdon, Leeds, President Yorkshire Asso form branches of the same, and where such branches ciation ID already existed to do what they could .in helping to Mr. John Dodson, Norw ich...... I strengthen therh. The Rev. F. J. M eyrick ...... 1 An adjournment was made to the parish room, where a Mr. Wallace H. King ...... 2 Mr. B. Knyvet Wilson ...... 10 very acceptable tea was provided by the Rev. Canon and The St. Peter Mancroft Ringers’ Guild ... 10 10 Mrs. Astbury. They, together with the assistance of their Mr. George P. Barton ...... I I son and two daughters, and that of the Rev. — Litting, Mr. D. O . Holm e ...... cjid what they could to satisfy the wants of the hungry, M r. C harles E . Borrett ...... who numbered over fifty. Scarcely necessary to remark, Mr. John E. Burton...... great advantage was taken of their kind hospitality. Tea Mr. H. J. Borrett ...... over, a vote of thanks was passed to the rev. Canon and Mr. George H arvey ...... The Rpv. E. J. Crosby ...... his good lady, to which he genially replied. A vote of Mr. Fredk. Saunders, E ton ...... thanks to the Rev.— . Litting for his address brought forth a The Rev. E. C. Hopper, Starston reply, in which he gave amusement ,by relating his The Rev. Wm. C. Pearson, Henley experiences in manipulating the rope. Mr. J. A. Trollope, Ealing ...... Ringing was again in evidence, when touches were rung Mr. W . J. N evard. Gt. Bentley ...... of the standard methods. Superlative and Double The Rev. C. F. Blytb, Richinghall Norwich. Mr. E. Poppy, E y e ...... The, Rev. C. L. Kennaway, Garboldisham ^r, A.'G. Berry, W em bley...... 10*6 554 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. Jan. 23, 1909 BRIGHTWELL, BUCKS. THE LONDON COUNTY ASSOCIATION (LATE At the decease of the late Rector of the above parish, THE ST. JAMES’S SOCIETY). it was decided that as a memorial to him, the ring of six A united practice and business meeting of the above bells should be rehung in a new frame, and the tenor re was held on Saturday, January gth, at the parish church cast. Mears and Stainbank have recast the tenor, which of St. Luke, Chelsea, S.W. Members attended from the parishes of Clapham, Chelsea, Deptford, Ealing, Fulham, is dedicated to the memory of the late Rector, and the Hammersmith, Holloway, Isleworth, Islington, Lee, South entire ring have been well rehung by Webb and Bennett, wark, and Willesden. The bells were raised in the of Kidlington, Oxon. afternoon, and touches were rung in difterent methods On Saturday, January 9th, six members of the Oxford till evensong, held at 6.30, which lasted half-an-hour. Diocesan Guild visited the parish, and rang 720 Grandsire The bells were again set going in touches of Grandsire Triples and Caters, Stedman Triples and Caters, Double Double?, 480 Bob Doubles, and 720 Bob Minor, the band Norwich, etc., till 8.30 p.m., when the business took place for the last being— G. Higgs, J. Wedge, R. G. Rice, G. in the tower, no other room being available. Parsons, J. Abery, J. Bower conductor. The weight of The Master (Mr. W . G. Matthews) presided, supported the tenor is about 10 cwt., and the •' go ” is now excellent. by a fairly good number of members. The minutes of the last meeting having been read and signed, Messrs. John B. Hessey (Chertsey), and W . Cook (Barnes), were THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. ratified as members, they having previously taken part m A quarterly meeting of this Association was held at a peal. Several financial matters were disposed of, and Halesworth on Thursday, January 14th, and proved a questions were asked why it was not possible to hold more gathering of an exceedingly genial and encouraging meetings of this kind. In reply, the officers said it was character. By kind permission of the authorities, the bells difficult to obtain the necessary permission, but it was of the parish church, and also those at Wenhaston, hoped more would be held in the future. Wissett, and Chediston were available throughout the It was announced that the Annual Meeting would take day, and were largely used by the visitors. place on Saturday, February 13th, at St. Margaret’s, Fifty-eight members assembled at The Swan hotel at Westminster, of which further particulars would b6 1.30 p.m. for dinner, under the chairmanship (in the un announced by notice, and in “T h e B e l l N e w s .” This avoidable absence of the Rector of Halesworth), of the brought the proceedings to a close, after a most successful Rev. W . N. Matthews, Vicar of Thorinston. Amongst meeting. those present were the Rev. E. C. J. Bowen, the Misses Stanford and LeacH, Mr. A. E. Smith (chairman of the District Council, Messrs. E. Hopson, D. Hayward, J. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Motts, Fenton T?hompson, and F. C. Lambert (District On Thursday, December 24th, at the church of St. John Secretaries), and C. E. Borrett (Secretary), and a very the Evangelist, Penge, the Rev. W . Smyly, Vicar, on the representative muster of members from twenty-four re-opening of the bells after undergoing thorough repair, towers in union. in his few encouraging remarks thanked the ringers for The toasts of “ The King,” and “ Success to the Asso their past services in church work, and wishing them every ciation,” were proposed by the chairman, and cordially success in their future ringing, hoping they would all have received, and the Secretary, in responding to the latter, a very prosperous New Year. He closed with prayer, gave a few particulars of the splendid peal performances when a 720 of Bob Minor was rung. of the year just closed. On all numbers of bells, from The work of repairing and rehanging the bells were Doubles to Maximus, 128 peals had been rung, the most carried out by Messrs. Warner, whose efforts have been notable of course being the peals of Cambridge Royal and most satisfactory, the bells going well. The bells were Maximus scored by the Ipswich band. It was difficult to first hung by Messrs. Warner in 1875. express the admiration all must have for the brilliant achievements of that talented company. To score peals on 8, 10, or twelve bells in seven diflerent methods— NOTES TO PEALS. Grandsire, Stedman, Plain Bob, Kent Treble Bob, Oxford The Peal at Barthomley (Cheshire).—This peal was rung Treble Bob, Double Norwich and Cambridge— was a to celebrate the Rector’s (Rev. G. W. Skene, m .a .) 64th birth record indeed 1 day, the ringers wishing him many happy returns. Before the A word of appreciation was also given for the enthu peal was commenced, a marblette peal-board was unveiled by siastic work by the Secretary for the Halesworth District— Miss Skene, to commemorate the opening of the peal of eight belis, and ths ringing ot the first peal on the bells, which took Mr. F. C. Lambert— who hsd done so much to foster the place on September 25th, 1908, which date also fell on a Friday art of change-ringing in the neighbourhood. The tablet was kindly given by the Rector. Mr. Micklewright proposed “ The Ladies,” and the The Peal at Dore.—J. Holman’s 100 Peals.— Bob Major 5; election of thirty-four new members brought the business Grandsire Triples 9; Major i ; Caters i ; Treble Bob Major 17; meeting to a close. Royal 7; Maximus 5; Stedman Triples 14; Caters 11; Cinques ------4 ------II; Forward Major i : Double Norwich 7; Superlative 7 : Lon don 3. On handbells—Grandsire Triples i. Total, 100. Rung B a r n e t (Herts).— On Sanday, November 8th, for morning service, at cbarch of St. John the Baptist, a quarter-peal Cam in forty-two towers in twelve counties. bridge Surprise Major, 1344 changes, in 45 mins. A. R. Glass cock, F. G. Tegg, N. A. Tomlinson, J. Armstrong, H. Miller, Change of Address.-F. G. Burleigh has removed to Dudley W . Pickworth, J. E. Miller, S. Wade conductor. First quarter- Road, Tividale, Tipton, Staflordshire. peal in this method on the bells. p p l e s . —GOOD c o o k in g ,D e s s e r t, hand-picked. ANDBELL MUSIC.—Write to W. Gorpon, of Stockport, A ;d. and i^d. per lb,: f.o.r,—Ordey farly,—Lons^ipy, StQk?i beat selecti^sj ia woiW, Lacy, Wwwateti jan. 2^, igo§. fHE 6kLL Kkws ANt) kiNGEks' kkdofeb. ssi THE CENTRAL COUNCIL. THE ROYSTON (HERTS.) SOCIETY. The First Session of the Seventh Council will be held During the year 1908 the members of this society rang at the Church House, Westminster, on Whitsun-Tuesday, 5-score 720s in 23 methods. This is the greatest number of members rung by any minor band in the county in one year, and June 1st, igog. Nominations for the OiHce of President was composed as follows:— 13 Surprise, 49 Treble Bob, and 38 and for that of Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, as also Re in Plain methods. The following is the complete list;—Cam ports of Committees, Notices of Motion, and any other bridge Surprise 9, Superlative Surprise 3, Primrose Surprise i. matter should reach me not later than Saturday, May ist. City Delight 2, College Pleasure i, College Exercise i, London Hon. Secretaries of Diocesan or County Guilds or Asso Scholars Pleasure 4, V iolet 5, Duke of York 6, New London ciations are earnestly requested to forward the names with Pleasure 3, Woodbine 9, Oxford Delight 4, Kent 6, Oxford 8, full postal address of the elected representatives of their Double Court 5, Double Oxford 3, Single Court 3, Canterbury P.easure 2, College Single 10, Oxford Bob 7, Grandsire 2, Associations'as soon as possible, with a view to the early Double Bob 2, Plain Bob 4— total 100. The above were rung by completion of the official list of the new Council; and in the following members and frie n d s:— R. King 99 (conducted 43), cases where no elections have yet taken place it is sin A. Wilkerson 95 (conducted 4a), R. Wilkerson 87, A. Gilbert 86, cerely hoped that a meeting of the Association may be E. Bonnett 86 (conducted 4), W. Darlow 65 (conducted 11), H. speedily summoned for the purpose, or that in any meeting Wilkerson 53, S. Roberts 24, Messrs. H. and W. J. Croft 3 each. shortly forthcoming this item may not be forgotten in drawing up the agenda. A remittance of 2/6 is due for each representative, the rights of representatives being in abeyance until their quota has been paid. C h a r l e s D . P. D a v i e s , Hon. Secretary. THE REV. H. T. SLODDEN. Fretherne, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, January, 1909. The death of the Rev.H. T. Slodden, of Worksop, came as a (Money Order Office— Frampton-on-Severn.) painful surprise to the ringers of the North Notts. Association. The deceased gentleman, in the midst of his many duties, was a keen supporter aud took a great interest in the ait of change- ringing, aud was one of the founder* of this Association in the year 1886, holding the office of Secretary many years, and vice- W hilt allowing the utmost freedom for the expression o f opinion, it mnst never be president after his resignation in 1894. The quarterly and considered that we are in any way bound to statements made by correspondents. annual meetings were invariably honoured by bis presence, and To the Editor of "The B fll News and Ringers' Record. he always spoke kind and encouraging words to a band of strangers, and was ever ready to place at their disposal the bells C a t i i s t o c k B e l l s . of his own parish church. As late as Dec. 23rd, when it was S i r ,— Your correspondent, Mr. Fred. Gilbert, will find all the known bis illness was very grave, and the ringers had orders not information he wants in “ Ttie Charch Bells of Dorset,” by the to ring, bis dying wish was to hear the sound of the bells he late Canon Raven, pp. 49 and 159. The tower contains a set of loved 60 dearly, and accordingly the ringers were got together 33 bells, eight of which form the peal, and the rest are carillons. and a quarter-peal of Kent Treble Bob Major (1280 changes) They were cast by Severin van Aerschodt and Son, of Louvain. was rung by the following (and bis wish gratified): C. Watkinson, The tenor of the peal weighs 19 cwt. 3 qrs. 3 lbs., note E, the H. Marshal), B. Ball, T. Bartholomew, H. Haigh conductor, Gi treble 2 cwt. i qr. 21 lbs., and the smallest carillon bell 23 lbs. Watkinson, W. Marshall, and T. Thorpe. I am told that to bis It will be seen that the weight of the treble is out of all reason last the Vicar liked to hear the bells of his church, nor is it to be able proportion, as is always the case with bells cast by conti wondered at, for he loved their sound at all times, and was wont nental carillon founders, who know nothing of the requirements to show that he liked their sound. Once I learned how pleased of ringers. he was when one Christmas time some years ago children came 1 may add that the inscriptions on the peal, given on p. 49,to the dyor singing— are reversed ; that assigned to the treble should be the tenor, “ And all the bells in Heaven shall ring and the rest in like manner. They should be taken backwards On Christmas Day in the morning." to be correct. J. R. J e r r a m . He told me that perhaps there would be bell-ringing in that T h a n k s . place, and he seemed to imply, “ If not, why not ? ” S i r , — I should like, through the medium of “ T h e B e l l The deceased gentleman passed peacefully away at 1.30 on N e w s ,'' to thank very much, on behalf of my wife and myself, all January 2nd after hearing the bells usher in the New Year, and my.riDgiog friends, especially those whom 1 have not bad the the muffled bells on Sunday, January 3rd, told out the sad opportunity of thanking personally, who have so kindly sub tidings that the North Notts. Association had lost one of its scribed to the two nice presents I have received from members most loyal and faithful supporters, and the following touches of the Exercise on the occasion of my recent marriage. were rung for morning and evening service as a mark of condo St Ma,ry Gray, Kent Isaac Emery. lence and tribute of respect to bis memory 1—640 Kent Treble Bob and 1376 of same by the following—C. Watkinson, H, Maidenhead (Berks).— On T hursday, January 14th, 1909, at Haigh conductor, B. Ball, T. Bartholomew, W. Marshall, G. the church of All Saints, Boyne Hill, the following was rung Watkinson, C. He'eley, H. Marshall. The interment took place with the bells half muffled, out of respect to the late Hon. M. at Brookwood Cemetery, Woking, on Wednesday, 6th inst.,when Eden, a member of the above guild, aud a very liberal supporter the commital portion of the service was said by Canon Massey. of the above church, who was buried at All Saints church that The Vicar was buried in the grave of his mother, Mrs. Charlotte day:— a quarter-peal of Cambridge Surprise Major, 1280 changes Slodden, who died in the year 1886. Muffled peals were also in 48 mins. Albert Walker, Percy W. Witham, George Martin rung on the Shireoaks and South Anston bells as a sorrowful conductor, Herbert Cox, Charles Smith, Arthur Walker, Thomas tribute of respect and esteem for the deceased. H. H. Price, Jesse Eldridge. Afterwards the usual whole pull and stand, seventy-two times. new hymn fo r RINGERS’ festivals.— words by Rev. H. C. W i l d e r . Music by Rev. J. H. M a t t h e w s . ELL-RINGER'S HANDKERCHIEF.— Made in pure silk, with A figures of varions-sized bells woven in. A splendid article for Extracts from Ringers’ Letters :— “ Yotir most excellent use, and very saitable for a gift to either sex.— Designed and made b; hymn." " Very suitable for its purpose." a change-ringer for the Exercise. Price 3s. gd.; with natne woven Effectively sung at Beaconsfield, Feb. 2nd, 1907: a-d at All in 5s. These goods have received the most flattering enconinms from Saints, Boyne Hill, February 8th, igo8. ail those who have had them.— W ilfrio M a t t h e w s , change-ringer, Price— W ords only 3s. per 100. W ith Music, id. ea:h . (Macclesfield. PA TTE R N S FREE. N o v e l l o and Co., 160. Wardour St.i London, W mm 556 fHE BELL i^iWS AND Rli^GfeRS' KEC0 i 5 . Jan. 23, I A VETERAN’S RECORD. on hand, intimating he would not eat his supper without doing some deed of valour, and, rather than rouse his ire, four noble On another page will be found a report of a peal just rung at followers (real mad this time), with thoughts of the good things St. Matthew’s, Bethnal Green, London, in which Mr. Matth ew to follow, put on a brave front and assisted him to reel off A. W ood, now in his eighty-third year, took part. The following “ another,” just to satisfy his— what would you call it, ambition, account of the performances of this distinguished ringer will be craving, or appetite. It was rather irksome work, forcing a of interest. His pea! list is: march on an empty stomach, but our captain, with strenuous Rung Conducted efforts and a noble example, kept us up to concert pitch until the goal was safely landed, and victory “ number one ” was ours. Grandsire Triples (i non-conducted) loi 41 Time, however, would not permit ns lo taste of the usual Grandsire Triples on Handbells ... 4 fruits (or juices) of victory, so we wended our way to one Stedman Triples ...... 83 11 house of refuge ” to find savoury joints done to a turn, and Stedman Triples on handbells (one hostess “ Jackets,” with her accustomed courtesy and welcome being non-conducted, the first ever smile (one that won’t wear off at that), anxiously waiting to r u n g ...... 2 reward us for this deed of valour done. Grace having been Grandsire Major ...... 5 said, we set to with a will, and soon polished off that lovely Kent Treble Bob Major ...... 55 6 chicken (it was not from Bermondsey, the writer can vouch for Double Norwich Court Bob Major... 3 that) as well as knocking a hole in one or two other good things, Superlative Surprise Major...... 2 washing the same down with a draught of the good old “ bevy,” London Surprise Major ...... 3 which was followed up with the inevitable “ dumpling and dip ” Cambridge Surprise M ajor...... i to fill all vacant cracks np. Never was a heartier supper par Grandsire Caters ...... 10 i taken of, nor with such jolly company, and every credit is due Stedm an Caters ...... 47 to our hostess and assistants for the admirable manner in which Stedman Caters on handbells (one it was served. Thus we claime 1 victory “ number two.” being the first ever rung)...... i To enable a clearance to be made for the next encounter, a Grandsire Royal ...... i short visit was made to one “ William, The Cleaver,” to regale Oxford Treble Bob Royal ...... i him with some Grandsire Triples and Caters, much to his Kent Treble Bob Royal ...... ig 2 delight, and to drink his health with all good wishes for the Grandsire Cinques ...... 1 coming year. Returning with a firm resolve to do the “ hat Stedm an.Cinques ...... 25 trick ” we laid ourselves out to uphold our reputation and Stedman Cinques on handbells (one honour both in name and deed. being the first ever rung)...... 3 Commencing with the usual toast the fun waxed fast and Kent Treble Bob Maximus...... 12 furious, “ the captain ” showing the way. After the usual com pliments to one another, special toasts were given to the “ Mad 380 Band,” Fanatical Gluttons,” and “ ------’s Bijou Troupe,” and all These peals have been rung in eighty-five different towers, and satirical remarks (good humoured though they be) were washed with 355 different men. Mr. Wood rang his first peal on down with gusto. February i8th, 1846, at St. Giles-in-the-Fields. This was The time had now arrived when we deemed it becoming to transform ourselves for the time being, and live up to the latter Grandsire Triples, conducted by the late George Stockham. title bestowed upon us, and we set about it right merrily. Un He has also rung a peal on every ring of twelve in London, and fortunately, no accomplished musician was amongst the com has rung every bell from the treble to the tenor in a ring of pany (nor instrument either, as a matter of fact), but someone twelve, to a peal. He was the first man who rung the tenor to a unearthed a small mouth-organ from the depths of his capacious peal of Maximus, at the same time calling it, this performance pocket, and, not to be outdone, our versatile captain soon learned the scale and the “ pom pom ” notes, so that in a very taking place at St. Michael’s, Cornhill, on March 17th, 1866. He short time he was able to play the orchestra to all and sundry; also took part in the long peals of Stedman Cinques (8050 neither would he be content until he had given us the “ Halle changes) at St. Michael's, Cornhill 7524 changes at St. Giles’s, lujah chorus,” and selections from the opera all on his own. Cripplegate, and the 15,840 of Treble Bob Major at Bethnal Carols, glees, and songs followed one another in quick suc Green. cession, and so the time went rolMng on, until some (only some) Mr. Wood’s father was steeplekeeper at Bethnal Green for suggested home. Here again our worthy captain was in evi dence, as he volunteered to see them safe home, and accom fourteen years, and his grandfather, who took part in the 10200 panied by (never mind whom, for herein hangs a tale) he shortly of Oxford Treble Bob Royal at St. Leonard’s, Shoreditch, in returned with, it is said, some knowledge of astronomy. 1777, was steeplekeeper at Bethnal Green from 1752 to 1784. Again the harmony was renewed with vigour, until at last our Mr. Wood has rung 144 peals at St. Matthew’s, Bethnal noble captain, weary but not sad, fell asleep in the arms of Green. In the year 1851, at Christ Church, Spitalfields, a local Morpheus was it ? to leave the remnants of this gallant band to devour the remaining spoils of the fray. Thus was victory bnilder offered £ s to the ringers if they would ring a peal of “ number three ” duly accomplished, which ended one of those Grandsire Triples non-conducted at the first attempt. This was glorious deeds so beloved by Yorkshiremen during the festive done, Mr. Wood ringing the 7th. season. Our old friend is, we think, the oldest member of the Exercise All have been heard of since, with the exception of one who can still stand in a 5000. He still keeps up his attendance who travelled some distance, and it would be interesting to know at the City meetings, and takes his place in Stedman Cinques as if he met “ that charming young widow in the train.” One may well as ever. conjecture from whence these good things cometh, but don’t be too inquisitive is the tip of B o b M a j o r . THE DOINGS OF THE “ MAD BAND." L a n g l e y (Bucks).— At the church of St. Mary, on Sunday, In accordance with recent custom, quite an interesting event December 20th, and Monday, 2ist, igo8, a half-muffled peal as a took place in Sputh Yorkshire on Tuesday, December 29th, mark of respect to the late Rev. J. P. Jones. H. Joys, E. Essen, where, at the invitation of “ the captain,” the available members W. Essen, W. Keen, G. Essen conductor. Tenor ao cwt. of what IS termed locally as the " mad band ” and a few friends met for a supper and social evening, just byway of a change from the ordinary routine of peal ringing, aud need it be said USIC specially arranged in m ss. (if not in print) to suit that all proved loyal and equal to this occasion as all others. M almost any number of ringers and bells. Terms, etc., True to time all arrived at the usual rendezvous ; but, lo and on application from W M . G O R D O N , 44, C eltic Street, Webb behold, our gallant captain gave the order for a peal of Caters Lane, Stockport. Jan. 23, tgo^. THE BELL NEWS AMD RINGERS* RECOftfi. 557 i t a t i c c * . 6d. each for those who order from me by January 27th. Subscriptions for the year are Jannary 23th. J. C otterbll, Hon. Sec. now due, and can be either paid at the 302, Hopwood Lane, Halifax. meeting, or sent to the District Secretary, The charge for the insettion of notices in this pagi is W. Latter, Hoh. Dis. Sec. one Penny pec line (five words may be teckoned to a Worcestershire and Districts Association. 26, Dukes Road, Tunbridge Wells. line). Repetitions at half that rata. Notices shoald — A quarterly meeting will be held at Nether- some to band not later than Wednesday morning. ton on Satnrday, fannary 30th. Service, with The Middlesex County Association and address by the Vicar (Kev. S. J. Marriott), the London Diocesan Guild.—South and will be held in the church at 4.15 prompt. West District.—The usual monthly meeting Business meeting afterwards. The bells will will be held at Staines on Saturday, January The Ancient Society of College Youths. 30th. The bells of St. Mary's will be available Established 1637. Meetings for practice will be available during the afternoon and evening. Tea will be provided free for for a short time from 4 o’clock, and those of be held at St. John’s, Sonlh Hackney, St. Peter's from 6 o'clock. Will members on the 25th; St. Faal's Cathedral on the those sending me their names before Wednes day, January 27th. please note that subscriptions for 1909 are 26th: St. Matthew, Upper Clapton, on the now due ? To facilitate the distribution of 28th; and St. Dunstan-in-the-East on the J. R. N ew m a n , Hon. Sec. Bransfoid, Worcester. annual reports unattached members would 28th ; all at 8 p.m. greatly oblige by forwarding their addresses to The subscription of is. 8d. which entitles The Midland Counties Association.—The H. C. C h a n d l e r , Hon. Sec. members who have not met twenty times in next quarterly meeting will be held at Bir Church Road, Heston, Hounslow. the pcevions year to vote on matters of finance, mingham on Satnrday, Jannary 30th. The is now due, and should be paid before bells at the parish church, Aston, and at February 28th. The Winchester Diocesan Guild.— Bishop Ryder's church will be open from Portsmouth District.—A quarterly meeting W illiam T. Cockerill, Bon. Sec. 2 p m., and at St. Martin’s from 3 30 p.m. 32, Edgeley Road, Clapham, S. W. will be held at Titchfield on Saturday, January Committee meeting at 4 45. Tea (is. 3d. 30th. Bells available at 2 30. Tea at parish each), at 5.30. both in the Bull Street cafe. room at 5. Short service at 6. Members re The London County Association late the Will those who intend taking tea kindly notify St. James’s Society.— Established 1824.— quiring tea kindly inform me by the 26th. Mr, Godden, Gi, Roland Road, Handsworth, Fareham. J. W. W hiting, Dis. Sec. The eighty-fifib Annual General Meeting will not later than the prevtons Thursday. The be held on Saturday, February 13th, &t St. Hon. Secretary has received notice that the The Oxford Diocesan Guild.— East Berks Margaret’s, Westminster, The tower will be following alteration of Role 14 will be pro open for ringing from 3.45 to 5 p m , and from and South Bucks Branch.—The annual meet posed, v iz. to substitute “ annual meeting” ing will be held at Farnham Royal on Satur 7 p.m to 9 p m. Business meeting at 5.30 at for " third quarterly meeting ” The Princes Head, Princes Street, opposite day, February 6th. Service in church 4.30. W. E. Wbitb, Hon. Sec. Tea and meeting afterwards. Bells of Burn the Abbey. Ringers attending to ring till Co/grave, Notts. 5 p.m. are requested to be there not later than ham, Slough, Stoke Poges, and Farnham 4 p>m. sharp, as the church doors will then be The ;Middlesex County Aasociation and Royal, open to members after 2 p.tn. Motors be closed. T. H. Taffbndeb, Hon. Sec. London Diocesan Guild.— A meeting of the leave Slough Station for Farnbam Royal at to, Selborne Road, Denmark Hill. North and West District of the above Asso 1.15. 3'2S> and 5.35. Return 6.25 and 7.55. ciation will be held at St. Saviour's, Waltham All coming should send names to The Yorkshire Association.— The annual stow, on Saturday, January 30th, by kind Farnham Royal, Slough J. J. P a r k b r . meeting will be held at Bolton, Bradford, permission of the Vicar, the Rev. G. H. to-day, Saturday, Jannary 23rd. Service in Siddans. The bells will be raised at 4 p.m., The Hertfordshire Association.-Eastern St. James’s church at 4 p.m. For full and the Hon Secretary will arrange for a District.— A meeting of the above will beheld particulars see Association circular plain tea in the Parish Room on the usual at War® on February 6th. The bells will be Clbmsnt Glenk, Hoti. Sec. terms, if mtmbers will kindly notify their ready at 3 30. Tea at 5.30, with a business 40. Percy Steeet, Rotherham. intention to be present. Members are re meeting after. All members and friends will be heartily welcome. The E ssex Association.— North-Weste>'n minded that subscriptions for 1909 are now due. A k t h u r T. K in g , Hon. Stc. W . H. L a w r e n c e , Hon. Dis. Sec. Division.— The next meeting will be held at Little Munden. Harlow Common to-day Saturday, January 18, RavsHteroft Park Road, Bamet. 23rd. The bells of St. Mary Magdalene The Ashton-undtr-Lyne Society.—The The Ely Diocesan Association.—A district will be available all day. members of this society will bold their next meeting of the above will be held at Whittles- John F. Fbnning, Hon. Sec. quarterly meeting at the church of St. Thomas, ford on Saturday afternoon, February 6th, Tea at 5 o’clock. P. W e b b , Dis. Sec. The Midland Counties Association.— Pendleton, on Saturday, Jannary 30th. Bells Derby Branch.— The next district meeting of ready at 4 p m. Business meeting at 7 p.m. this Association will be held at Alvaston, near All ringers invited. Cbas Bowers, Hon. Sec. Central Northamptonshire Association.- Derby, to-day, Satuiday, Jan. 23rd. Ringing The Leeds and Districts Ama'gamated Quarterly meetings will be held at liothwell from 2 till 5 p.m. The bells of St. Andrew’s, Society.— The next meeting will be held at on January 30th: Aldwinckle on February Derby, ^vill also be open to visitors in the Pudsey on Saturday, January 30th. Peal 6tb : Boughton on the 13th ; Higham Ferrers evening from 7 till 9 p.m. The election of attempt at 2 30 Refreshments at The Royal on the 20th ; all at 3 o’clock. officers for the ensuing year will take place at hotel. Business meeting at 7.30. F. W i l f o r d , General See. this meeting, therefore it is hoped that all G e o . W. S la c k , Hon Sec. members'will endeavour to attend. The Hertfordshire Association.-Norlhern The Kent County Association.-Lewisham Division.— A meeting will be held at Baldock A. H. W a r d , Dis. Sec. District.— The next quarterly meeting will be 168, Normanton Road, Derby. on Saturday, February 6tb. Bells available held at Bromley on Saturday, January 30th, during afternoon and evening. Tea at 5.30 at Bells available from 3 p.m. to g p.m. Service The White Lion. Those intending to be T h e W arw ickshire Guild. — The next and address by the Rev Donald Tail (Vicar), quarterly meeting will be held at Bedworth present please notify Mr. J. Cawdell, White at 3 30 p.m. The Vicar has kindly promised Horse Street, Baldock, by Thursday, Feb to-day. Saturday, January 23rd. Bells ready at to provide tea at the Parish Room for those 3.30 p.m. Committee meeting at 5 30 p.m. ruary 4th. J. F. Foster, Hon, Dis. Sec. who send me their names by Wednesday, 82, Grove Raad, Hitchin. Arthur L. Coleman, Hon. Sec. January 27th. Subscriptions are now due, I , Billon Road, Rugby. and should be paid at this meeting. The Susssx County Association.— Eastern T, Groombridge, Hon Dis, Sec, Division.— The next quarterly meeting will be The Lancashire Association.— Blackburn 34, Adelaide Road, Chislehurst. Branch.— The next branch meeting will be held at Rotherfield (eight bells) on Saturday, held at Colne on Saturday, Jannary 30th. The Kent County Association.-Tonbridge February 13th. Ringing 2 30p.m. Serviceat Bells ready at 3 o’clock. Meeting at 6.30. District.— The annual meeting of this district 5 o'clock. Tea 5.30, by kind invitation of the J. W atson, Branch See. will be held at St. Peter’s, Tunbridge Wells, Rector, Rev. F. W. Champneys, m .a. Mem on Satnrday, January 30th. Tower open at bers wishing to be present at tea must let me Halifax and District Association.—The 3 o’clock. Committee meeting at 4 30. Tea know by February 9th Trains from East next quarterly meeting and eight-bell contest at 5.30, followed by General Meeting in the bourne 12.40, F o lia te 12.51, Hastings 11.50, will take place at Lightcliffe parish church on Parish Room, North Street. All members in arrive Rotheriield 1.44. Saturday, January 30th. Draw for order of tending to be present at tea must notify the Geo. H. Housb, Hon. Sec, ringing at 2.45 p.m. Tea will be provided at District S%retary not later than Wednesday, 2, CarltoH Rood, Eattbourne. 558 fM6 fifeLL NEWS aMd kiNdkits* Rkddkl3. jant 2^, igo^. T H E 7ASPKR SNOWDON SERIES. Pe s l I T a b l e t s . MARBLETTE MARBLETTE (^.RANDSIRE ; as 6rf., Enlarged. Now R eady. is the best ma Peal Tablets Gives fnillnstwi'tlons for the hegionet j many new peals : the APPENDIX terial for Peal give the great by the Rev. C. D. P. Davies, M.A. ; and the THOMPSON PAPERS and DIAGRAMS, embc8aiDi> the wbale of tbs Grandsite teuaiobes o< W H. Thohp Tablets. It is est satisfaction SON, Esq., M.A. (XS4 oaeea). a non-absorbent to all- substance The following TEDMAN : 2s. 6d. B y t h b Rbt. Chaklbs D. P. closely resem extracts from D AV IE S, M.*., F.II * 8. With an A rm oix by Si« AktbukHctwood, Baht. tbeS late Rst. H E. Bui.wiir, and W. H. TBOiirsoii, Bbq. Cammeooes with bling Marble IN THiS TOWER WAS RLM4C, testimonials re Lonbies and tnm thj-ongh to Ctnqnws («7j closely pcinled pagei) and has a highly AP ealof ceived speak for polished black STEDMAN T riples themselves: 0 ]^-SIGHT : IS. 6 d . NEW FIFTH EDITION. ON THURSOSY ftpRIl i >'./ » « CammeQcee b; oxptatoing bow tc manage a bel!: deals with ChacKP-Riiieing surface, which IN 2 hOUH .. VjN II "T h e Tablet has R given every satisfac^ 00 three Jocr. five. six. leven and aUbt bella id tb e P l a i k B o b M b t h o d , givin g is not afiected toncbes and peali Id each oave: «n tT^UFFIELDs" A Musical Method f o r 8 , 10, a n d § d l K n a E m g e r s ’ 13 B ells. A Broadsbeet containing itill directions foe ringing tbe above jaay be obtained, natis, from Sir Artbuk Hbtwood, Babt., Dnffield, Derby* The pamphlet on tbia method is now oat of print.) SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 19 3 9 . CENTRAL COUNCIL PUBLICATIONS. To be obtained, Post free, from B e m r o s e & S o n s , L td ., 4, S«oi» T h e bells of St. Peter Mancrofc have generally been mi, London, B.C. regarded as the most musical ring of twelve bells known Remittance mast accompany order | to the Exercise. All readers and others interested in Or through any Bookseller. church bells, will therefore be pleased to hear of the Special Terms to Asaociation Secretanes for Qnantities. attempt which is being made to add an extra bell to this . . — O n t b e Prbsekvation or B blls, 1893 . . . . 4d. famous peal, in order that another complete and handy II.— RsroRT ON C a t a l o g d b o r F s a l s a n d ring of eight may be provided in connection with them. O&LLSi 1894 ** ** ** ** *■ ■* sd. We all know that a ring of twelve bells comprises only III.— G l o s s a r y o r T e b m s , i g o i ...... 5d. IV.—Model Rules vok 4N Association one peal of eight, and this being among the back heavy 1903 *• •• •• •• •« *• .. 3d, bells, it is a disadvantage somewhat when eight bells only /.— Model Rdlbi wok a Company, 1902...... 3d. V I. (a)— COLLBOTION o r Peals. Sbction I ...... js , are required to be rung. But by the provision of an extra VI. (b)— • „ „ S ectio n II .. .. gd. bell the difficulty is surmounted, and at comparatively VI. (c )— „ „ S e c t io n III ...... is . VII.—C o l l e c t io n of L e g it im a t e M e t h o d s . S ectio n I gd. small cost, these famous bells may be augmented so that VIII.— Roles AMD Dbcision* or C o o N c ii i5d. such additional ring of eight may be provided. On another page full particulars of what is intended may be N O W READY. seen. A fund for such a splendid object has been set P a r t XVIII. going, and the secretaries of such fund will be happy to “AMONG THE BELLS.” give any further information respecting it to any bell- h e Ringing Career of the R e v . F . E . Robinson, m.a., enthusiast who will write to them. late Vicar of Drayton, Berks.; Master of the Oxford T Diocesan Guild. Written by himself. It is a wonder that such an addiiion to the St. Peter’s Edited by the R e v . T . L . P apillon, m.a., Vicar of Writtle, Mancroft bells has not been thought of before this. But Essex. 32 pp., illustrated by ai half-tone reproductions of now it is taken in hand, we think it imperative that it photographs of Churches and Ringers, with 18 descriptions of should be completed at the earliest possible moment. Bells. Price 6d. net, post tree, from the Rev. F. E. Robinson, Fair All bell-lovers, all good ringers anxious for bell-extension, Home, Wokingham. Ot all newsagents and bookstalls, by especially those who fondly admire the celebrated Norwich order, from London agent. Mr. E. W. A llen, Ave Maria Lane, London. Parts I. to XVII. may also be had singly. Sub peal, should help this movement with zeal and pleasure. scriptions of One Shilling may be paid for Parts XVIII. and XIX. It is a sacred work to be employed in. The three gentle men named on another page will be glad to receive the n iH E RINGERS' ONLY TRUE BADGE—In Gold. Silver or smallest contribution towards it, and all sums so received JL. Bronze.— Clocks. Watches, and all kiqds of Jewellary.- C o i d w b l l (Ringer), Mirfield, Yorks. will be acknowledged in this paper. Jan. 23, 1909. fr fi M ^ s Afiri ftfiCORO. QPite THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIiTION AND THE ELSTOW, BEDS. LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. Oh Saturday, Jcmttary 9. igog. in Three Hours and Twelve Minutes, On Thursday, December 17,1908, in Two Hours ana Thirty-five Minutes, At thb Chdkcb of A ll Saints, Poplar, At the Chubch of S 3 . Maby and Helena, A PEAL OF STEDMAN CATERS, 5043 CHANGES. A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES: Tenor 23 cwt. Being 720 each of Woodbine, Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, Double A l b e r t W . C o l e s . . ..TrebU R e u b e n S a n d e r s . . 6. Oxford, Double Court, Oxford Bob, and Plain Bob. Tenor 8J cwt. S g t . M ajor a . P y e .. . . 7. H a b r y G . W e l b a m . ..Treble. John W. Barker .. .. 4. Isa a c G. S h a d e .. . . W il l ia m P ick w o bth . . 8 . C h a r l e s C b a s t y . . 2 F r an k W e b b ...... 5. Tobm J. L am b . . . . Jam e s G e o r g e ...... 9. H e r b e r t L . H ar lo w .. 3. Harry Tysoe ...... Tenor. S a m u e l J. B i r d . . . . •• 5. F r e d W ilfo r d ...... Tenor. Conducted by Jobn W. Barker. Composed bjr J o s n C a r t e r , and Conducted by W illiam Pye. Rung after the dedication and thanksgiving services held on that Rung as a birthday complimeot to R. Saaders, his brother-riogers day, wishing'him many happy returns. BARTHOMLEY, CHESHIRE. THE CHESHIRE DIOCESAN GUILD. THE ANCIENT SOCIETY OF COLLEGE YOUTHS. On Friday, December 25, 1908, in Two Hours and Fifty-five Minutes, On Sxturdav, Janmry 16, 1909. in Three Hours and S ix Minutes, A t t b e P a r is h C h u r c b , A t t b s C hurch o r S t . M a t t h b w , B b t h n a i. G r e r n , A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 504a CHANGES; A PBAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES; Rbbvbs's Variation. Tenor 14 cwt. in E. H o l t ’ s T e n -P a b t . Tenor 14 cwt. John B r a ssin g t o n * . . ..Treble. William Cartwright .. 5. A r th u r A llm a n . . 2. J a m b s H e n r y R id in g . . 6. G . D o r r i n g t o n ...... Treble. M a t t h e w A . W o o d. . . . 5. G e o r g e KsNNBRLBYf . . 3, R ic h a r d T. H o ld in g , SEN. 7. A . H d g b b s ...... H u g h H il l s ...... 6. T h om as C a r t w r ig h t .. 4. John Baxter ...... Tenor, A . H u g h e s , ju n ...... 3. S. E. J o y ce ...... 7. D. F. G i b b o n s ...... 4. C , K e n n e d y ...... Tenor. Conducted by Ricbard Thomas Holding. Conducted by A. Hughbs, jun. "First peal. fFirst peal away from the treble. Further refereLce elsewhere. Rung to celebrate M. A. Wood’s eightieth year of residence in Charch Row, and sixty-sixth year as steeplekeeper at the above WORTLEY, SHEFFIELD, YORKS. church, Mr. Wood now being in his eighty-third year. THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION, (S h e f f ie l d D is t b ic t S o c ie t y ) On Saturday, December 26, 1908, in Two Hours and Fifty-one Minutes, THE ANCIENT SOCIETY OF COLLEGE YOUTHS. At the Church of St. Leonard, On Saturday, January 16, 1909, t» Two Hours and Fifty-eight Minutes, A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR. At thb Church op St. Mary, Battersea, 5024 CHANGES. Tenor 12J cwt. A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR. David BrbarleyI .. ..Treble H a r r y M oss ...... 5, 5088 CHANGES. Tenor 14 cwt. Samubl Harrison* .. .. 2. JoBN F l in t ...... 6, Arthur W. Cutmorb ..Treble. E r n b s t G . S t ib b o n s ' 5. Edward Robbins .. .. 3. *J0HN R. Brbarley .. .. 7. A l b e r t V . S b l b y . . . . 2. W il l ia m E . G a r r ar d . . 6. J e s s e M oss ...... 4 W illiam Lambert .. ..Tenor, H b n r y S. E l l i s . . . . 3. Jam e s R . M a c k m AN .. .. 7. Composed by A. C b a v b n , and Conducted by David Brearlbv. R e v . H . s . T. R ic h a rd s o n 4. Albbrt B. Feck .. ..Tenor. *First peal of Double Norwich. fFirst peal of Donble Norwich as Composed by W illiam W illson, and conductor. First peal of Double’Norwich on the bells. Condncted by the Rbv. H. S. T. Richardson. For figures see " B b l l N e w s ” for Jooe 4th. 19^4 OLD WOLVERTON, BUCKS. THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. T^E MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND THE (N orth B u c k s. B r a n c b .) LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. On Saturday, December 26, 1908, in Two Hourt and Fifty-eight Minutes, Oh Saturday, January 16, 1909, in Two Hours and Fifty-five Minutes, At thb Church o f Thb Holy Trinity, At the Church of St. Stbpben, Coleman Street, A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE DOUBLES. 5040 CHANGES ; A PEAL OF LONDON SURPRISE MAJOR, Tenor 14! cwt. 5024 CHANGES. Tenor 14 cwt. E . P u r se r *...... Treble. W . E. B u l l ...... 4. AMBs G b o b g b ...... Treble. George R Pyb •• 5- C . B e a l * ...... 2. *E. B e c k e t t ...... 5. OBN J. L a m b ...... 2. Bertram Prbwett .. 6. W . B e a l ...... 3. *H . C l a b k ...... Tenor. SAAC G . S h a d b ...... 3. John Armstrong . . 7- Conducted by W. B e a l . C h a r le s T . C o l e s * . . . . 4. William Pye .. ..Tenor, * First peal, First peal as conductor; also on the bells by the local Conducted by G. L in d o ff , and Condncted by W illiam Pye. band. ’ First peal in the method. EDENHAM, LINCOLNSHIRE. THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. J. M o r g a n .— If you will send a stamped addressed envelope (S o u th bbn B ran ch ,) yon can receive a reply. On Saturday, December 26, 1908, in Three Hours and Five Minutei, W . H . Inglesant.— For one only; which will you have ? A t t b b C b u r c b o f S t . M ic b a e l , Superlative.— If you send direct to the ringer concerned, he A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; 'Will give you the information. Being 720 each of Double Court, Single Court, Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, and three 720s of Plain Bob. Tenor 13 cwt. D IA G R A M O F U N IO N T R I P L E S (1893), m ay be had George H. Sentence ..Treble. Thomas L. Bainbridgb.. 4. A r t b u r j . H o lm es . . . . 5. gratis, on application by letter to W. H. T h o m p s o n , 5, Henry Cunnington.. .. 2. ASillwood Street, Brighton, to whom tbe unsold remainder hasJohn W . L a k e ...... 3. Charles Nbavbrson ..Tenor. i3een returned by the publishers. Conducted by OHN Wm. Lake. 560 t m BELL NfiWs AND RINGEftS' RECORD. Jan. 2^, igc§. BOLTON.—THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. BRISTOL, On Saturday, December 26, 1908, in Three Hours and Eight Minutes, GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. At thk Church of St. Saviour, On Thursday, December 31, 1908. in Three Hours and Five ttinutes. A PEAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES: At the Church of St. Nicholas, C a r t e r ’s No. 10. Tenor 20J cwt. A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, J040 CHANGES. R o b b r t D uckw orth ..TrebU T h om as W a llw o r k . . . . 5. Chables Downing .. ..Treble. Frank K. Howell , .. 5. T homas P e e r s . . .. 2. Joseph R id yabd . . . . 6. F r e d G. M a y ...... 2. H e n r y T. H o w e ll .. 6. R o b e r t W a l l work . . •• 3- James H, Ridyard .. .. 7. Samuel Phillips .. . . 3. Isaac Long...... 7. W a l te r H e n s b a l l *.. 4 - William Pennington ..Tenor. A l b e r t S to w r l l . . . . 4. Ueiab Braven .. ..Tenor. Conducted by James H. R id y a r d Composed by J. W . W ashbrook, and Conducted by F r e d G. M ay. •First peal io the method. First peal of Stedman Triplesby the ringers of the treble and 7th. WISSETT, SUFFOLK. BRATHAY, LANCASHIRE. TH^: NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Wednesday, December 30, 1908, in Two Hours and Fifty Minutes, (F ur n ess a n d L a k e D is t r ic t B r an ch .) A t t h e C hurch of S t . A n d r e w , On Thursday, December 31, 1908, in Two Hours and Forty-five Minutes, A PEAL OF DOUBLES, 5040 CHANGES ; At the Churcb of The Holy Trinity, Being ten 6-scores each of April Day, Plain Bob, and Old Doubles; A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES: and twelve 6-scores of Gtandsire Doubles. Tenor 10 cwt. Being 720 each of Cambridge Surprise, New London Pleasure, Samuel Kebrison .. ..T reble. Lionel Hammond Woodbine, Duke of York, Violet, Oxford and Kent. F r e d e r ic k C. L a m b e r t .. 2. W alteb Kerrison Joseph B ackhouse ..Treble. W il l ia m S h ar p . . . . 4. John F u n ch ard ...... Tenor. W oodburn N evin so n .. 2. Jo h n H o lm e ...... 5. Conducted by F. C. L a m b e rt. F ur n ess W ood en d . •• 3- Roser Sattertbwaite ..Tenor. Conducted by Joseph Backhouse. HOUGH-ON-THE-HILL, LINCOLNSHIRE, Rung to celebrate the old year out and the new year in. The band THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. wish to thank tbe conductor and his wife for their kind hospitality after the peal. (S o u th er n B r an ch .) On Thursday, December 3 1, 1908, in Three Hours and Four Minutes, BRISTOL. At tbs Church of A ll Saints, GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MINOR. 5040 CHANGES: (T h e S t . S t e p h e n ’s G u i l d .) In tbe Kent Variation. Tenor 15 cwt. On Thursday, December 31, 1908, tn Three Howrt and Forty-nine Minutes, Being seven 720s each called differently At the Church of St. Mary Redcliffe, John Henry Haynes ..Treble. Arthur Mackbars .. .. 4. A PEAL OF CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE ROYAL, J o h n H o y e s ...... 2. Charles Nicholson, jun. 5. 5040 CHANGES. Tenor 52 cwt. Henry Squires ...... 3. Sidney W haley ...... Temr. Harry Brownjobn .. ..T reb le. Charles H. Gordon . . 6. Conducted by Sidney WBAr.EY. W a l t e r A pp e r l e y . . . . 2. William Knigbt • • ?• C b a r le s H. Tomkins .. 3. ohn Tbomas .. .. 8. Rung with the bells half-mu£9ed. First peal of Kent Minor by all R aym on d J. W ilk in s . . 4. ohn a . B u r fo r d . . 9. '(be band, and first on the bells. H e n r y P r i n g ...... 5. W illia m A. C a v e ..Tenor. Composed by tbe R e v . H. Law James, and KIRTON-IN-HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE. Conducted by W illia m A. C a v e . THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. This is the heaviest Surprise peal yet rang. On Thursday, December 31, 1908, in Three Sours and Fifteen Minutes, At the Parish Church, HUGHENDEN, BUCKS. A ^BAL OP BOB MAJOR, 5024 CHANGES. THE OXFORD DIOtESAN GUILD. Tenor 17 cwt. On Thursday, December 31, 1908, in Two Hours and Fifty Minutes, Rev. H. Law James ..Treble. William Barker .. .. 5. At the Church of St. Michael and A ll Angels. Isaac C. Flatters .. .. 2. William Ricbardson .. 6. A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES: H arry B ishop, s e n ...... 3. William Hollingswortb 7. W ash brook’s. Tenor 12^ cwt. F e e d k . W . S k e lt o n . . 4. Rupert Ricbardson.. ..Tenor John E v a n s ..T rtb le G e o . W b i t e ...... 5. Arthub Knights, Composed by and A b th u r G . Ja n e s . . 2. Ralph H. Biggs .. .. 6. Conducted by the R e v . H. L aw James. H ar r y S tr a tfo r d .. 3- Frank Borebam. .. .. 7. Rung with the bells muffled as a token of respect to Mr. A. Sellers, F r e d k . G . B iggs •• •• 4 -' Wm. Goodcbild . . ..Tenor, Hon. Secretary of the Eastern Branch of the Diocesan Guild. Conducted by Frank Borbbam. DEVIZES, WILTS.—THE SALISBURY DIOCESAN GUILD. DERBY.—THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. (Derby Brancb.) Oh Thursday, December 31, 1908, in Three Hourt, On Thursday, December 31, 1908, in Three Hours and Fourteen Minutes, A t t h e C h urch o f S t . M a r y , A P E A L OF QRANDSIRE DOUBLES, 5040 CHANGES: A t tbe Church of St. Peter, Being forty-two 6-scores each called differently. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; Parker's Twelve-Part. Tenor 11^ cwt. Tenor 18 cwt. ia E flat. J, G le w ...... TrebU. G. T o m l i n s o n ...... 5. Jam es L. H u tto n * . . ..Treble. T hom as R addon . . . . 4. J. D a v i e s ...... 2. A. E. Thompson .. .. 6. R e g in a ld H a sl k h u r st * , . 2. F ran k G r een . . . . 5. G. B a s s o n ...... 3. G. T h o m p s o n ...... 7. Sydney H illier . . . . 3. Richard Pbillips . . ..Tenor. W . H o l b r o o k ...... 4. H. A u e n ...... Tenor. Conducted by Sydney H illier. Conducted by A. E. T h o m p s o n . •First peal. Being New Year’s Eve the peal was rung with the Rung to commemorate the induction of the Rev. A. H. Gibson, m . a . , tiells half-mu£3ed. First peal on the bells. Vicar of the above charch. an. 23, igog. ms. MIL km mt6kb. s6i DORE, DERBVSHIRE. HOLBECK, YORKS.—th e YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Friday, January 1, 1909, in Two Hourt and Fifty-eight Minutes, (S d s p f i b l d D i s t r i c t a d d O l d E a s t D b r b y s b i r b S o c i b t y .) A t t h e C h u r c h o f S t . M a t t h e w , On Friday, January i. 1909 in Three Hours, A PEAL OP BOB MAJOR, 5040 CHANGES. A t C h r i s t C b u r c b , Tenor 16 cwt. A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, A l b e r t S. M i t c h e l l ..Treble. Joshua Woodbead .. .. 5. 5008 CHANGES. Tenor I I cwt. 24 lbs. in G. P e r c y J. Jo h n s o n . . . . 2. William Woodbbad .. 6. G b o r g e a . J o w e t t * . . 3. Fbancis Woodbsad.. .. 7. S am T h o m a s ...... Treble. *Jobn H o l m a n ...... 5 W il l i a m H . A sh . . 4, David Y orke ...... Tenor. C b a b l b s H . H a t t b r s l b v 2. F r a n c is W a r d . . . . 6 E. R b v . a . T. B b b s t o n . . 3. D a v id B rS a r l b y . . . . 7. Composed by Jo h n C a b t e r , and Conducted by P e r c y J. Jo h n s o n . L e o n a r d C h a r l e s w o r t h 4. Jo h n F l i n t ...... Tenor. Rung as a wedding peal on the occasion of the marriage J- Composed b; C. H . H a t t b r s l e v , and Condocted by S a m T h o m a s . Boshell, formerly a member of the local band, to Miss M, Gal^toway, Rang immediately after the dedication of the bells (an entirely new his brother-riugers wishing them much happiness; also as a birthday peal by Taylor), by the Lord Bishop of Soathwell. *zootb peal, a list peal for the tenor-ringer. ‘ First peal. of which appears elsewhere. THELNETHAM, SUFFOLK. PENDLETON, LANCASHIRE. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Friday, January i, 1909, in Two Hours and Thirty-nine Minutes, On Friday, yatuary 1, 1909, in T m Hours and Fifty-nine Minutes, A t t h e P a r is h C h u r c h , A t t b b C h u r c h o f S t . T h o m a s , A PEAL OF DOUBLES, 5040 CHANGES; A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES: Being ten 6-scores each of The Fortune, Dream and St. Dunstan’s, T h u r s t a n s ' s F o u r -P a r t . Tenor 18 cwt. 10 lbs. and twelve 6-scores of Grandsire. Tenor 8^ cwt. Habry Chapman .. ..Treble. George E. Turner.. .. 5.' G. B a k e r ...... Treble. G. K i n s e y ...... 3. Arthur Ridvard .. .. 2. *Samubl Cardbll .. .. 6. G. M o r l e y ...... 2. H. M o b l e y ...... 4. 10SBPH T u r n e r . . . . 3. R ic h a r d R id y a b d . . . . 7. H. D a v e y .. ..Tenor. OSEFB WiNTERBOTTOM ..4. A. E d w a r d W r b a k s ..Tcnor. Conducted by G. B a k e r . Conducted by R ic h a r d R id y a r d . *First peal in the method. SHEFFIELD.—THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. (S h e f f i e l d D is t r i c t a n d O l d E a s t D e r b y s h i r e S o c i e t y .) WORSLEY, LANCASHIRE. On Saturday, January 2, 1909, in Three Hours and Eighteen Minutes, THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. A 'l THE Church of St. M arie (r.c ) On Friday, January i, 1909, in Two Hours and Fifty-six Minutes, A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; A t t h e C h u r c h o f S t . M a r k , C a r t e r ’ s O d d -B o b O n e -P a b t . Tenor 25 cwt. A PEAL OF StEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; G e o r g e L e w i s . . ..Treble. R o b e r t H a r r is o n . . . . 5. T om O 'H a r a , . 2. J o h n T b o r p e ...... 6. C a r t e r ’s N o . 10. Tenor 21 cwt. C l e m e n t G l e m n .. 3 - G e o r g e O. D ix o n , . , . 7. T i t u s B a r l o w ...... 5. Thomas P eers ...... T r^ U . W il l i a m B u r g a r . . 4. E r n e s t C u t s f o r t h . . ..Tenor. R o b e r t W a l l w o r k . . . . 2. P e r c y H. D e r b y s h i r e . . 6. Conducted by C l e m e n t G l e n n . J o s e p h R id v a r d . . . . 3. J a m b s H. R id y a r d . . . . 7. T h o m a s WALLWbkK .. .. 4. G e o r g e W a y ...... Tenor. Rung as a birthday compliment to G. O. Dixon, the band wishing him many happy returns. Conducted by J a m e s H. R i d y a r d . BRAMLEY, NEAR LEEDS, YORKS. TALGARTH, BRECONSHIRE. THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION AND THE LEEDS AND THE HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. DISTRICT AMALGAMATED SOCIETY. On Friday, January i , 1909, fn Two Hours and Forty-four Minutes, On Saturday, January 2, 1909, in Two Hours and Fifty-teven Minutes, A t THE C h u b Ch o p 'S t . G w e n d o l i n e , A t t h e C h u r c h o f S t . P e t e r , A PEAL OF QRANDSIRE DOUBLES, 5040 C H A N G E S ; A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; Being forty-two 6-scdres. Tenor 10 cwt. Being 720 each of Cambridge Surprise, Tulip, College Treble, Richard Gbiffubs .. ..T reble. Arthub J. Griffiths .. 4. College Exercise, City Delight, Arnold’s Victory, and London Gborgb Griffiths .. .. 2. Louis S. Griffitbs.. .. 5 Scholars’ Pleasure. Tenor 12 cwt. W i l l ia m D. Griffitbs .. 3. Jobn Griffitbs ...... Tenor. G e o r g e W. S l a c k *.. ..Treble. T om L aT i m e b ...... 4. J o s e p h A b b is h a w 2. W a l t e r SOWN . . . . 5. Conducted by Louis S . G r i f f i t h s . C. .. B G e o r g e W. S t e r l . . .. 3‘ W a l t e r C h a p m a n . . ..Tenor. Fiirst p6al in 'Wales with ^11 the ringers being the same surname. Alter thereat the ringers were entertained to-tea by the Rector and Conducted by W a l t e r C h a p m a n , Mrs. Davies. •First peal. BARROWBY, LINCOLNSHIRE. SOUTH SHIELDS, DURHAM. THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, January 2, 1909, in Two Hours and Fifty-five Minutes, On Friday, January i , 1909, in T m Hours and Fifty Minutes, A t t h e C h o r c b o f A l l S a i n t s , A t t h e C h u r c h o f S t . H i l d a , A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 C H A N G E S ; A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; Being fbiir 720s of Kent Treble Bob and three 720s of flain Bob. A V a r ia t io n o f T h u r s t a n s ’s F o u r -P a r t . Tenor 94 cwt. Tenor ii^ cwt. losKta A. GoFTbu k. ..T rA U . *R. A l d e r G o f i o n . . . . j . G s b R G * H a n d l e y . . . . 2. T h o m a s T, GoFtoN.. .. 6. ]OHH W a l d e n -...... Treble. ARTHUR M a CEEARS . . . . 4. G e o r g e T. P 6 t t e r . . . . 3. A l f r e d F. H i l l i e r .. . . 7. H.'F r e d e r ic k 'H u n t * . . 2. Jo h n C r a g g ...... 5. E d w a r d A. H e r n . . . . - 4. *ALEXXNiiBR G. L a w so n ..Tenor. A r c h i e C. S t o k e s . . . . . 3. F e e d e r i c e W. S t o k e s . . T enor. Conducted b y T h o m a s T. G o f t o n . Conducted by F r e d e r ic k W . S t o k e s . •first peil of StediBan Tt^les. •First peal. 562 tHM fafeLL t^£WS AiilD tllMGEtlS' RECORD. Jan. 23, igo§. ASTON MANORj WARWICKSHIRE. ERDINGTON, WARWICKSHIRE. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. THE ST. MARTIN'S GUILD FOR THE DIOCCSE OF BIRMINGHAM. On Saturday, Jam aty 2, igcg, i» Three Houri and Two Minutes, On Saturday, January 2, 1909, in Three Hours and Twelve Minutes, At tbe Parish Chukcb, A t t h e C h urch or S t . B a r n a ba s, A PEAL OP ORANDSIRE TRIPLES. 5040 CH A N G E S: 5056 Cabter's Twelve-Part. Tenor 22 cwt. A PEAL OF BOB MAJOR, CHANGES. Tenor 15 cwt. W illia m H. Jones . . ..Treble. W il l ia m G . E l l is . . . . 5. Tam es I onrs ...... 2. John T. P b r r y ...... 6. Sydney J. Jessop .. ..Treble. Percy O. Laflin .. .. 5. W illia m F . W e b b . . . . 3. Frank Bennett .. .. 7. Fredebtck Dickbns .. .. 2. Charles Dickens .. .. 6. Jam b s H o p k i n ...... 3. Arthur Gardner .. ..Tenor. F r ank F a y ...... 3. Bernard W. W itcbell.. 7. John N e a l ...... 4. Thomas Millbr .. ..Tenor, Conducted b y J. T. F ir r y . Tbe ringer of the tenor was elected a member of tbe Association Composed by J. R. Pritchard, and before starting for the peal. Conducted by Bernard W. W itchell. BADSEY. WORCESTERSHIRE. WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION. 3^ ate Oh Saturday, January 2, 1909, in Three Hours and Three Minutes, A t t h e P arish C h u rch , C h a l f o n t S t. P e t e r (Bucks).— Rung on the King’s birthday, November gth, a date touch of Oxford Bob Minor, being 468 and A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE TRIPLES. 5040 CH AN G E S ; fwo 7208 in I hr. 10 mins. W. Briden, R. Bolton, J. Stone, F, Bruton's Twelve-Part. Bolton, A. Swan, J. Blackmore conductor. H e r b e r t Jo rd an * ..Treble. F rank C o ok ...... 5. J a m e s H e m m in g * . . . . 2. G ordon C h e c k b t i s . . . . 6. H a brv M id d l e t o n . . . . 3. •J a m e s A d d is ...... 7. Ja m es P a r d o e ...... 4. A l l e n K n i g h t ...... Tenor. lSBli«ceUanean«. Coodacted by Frank Cook. *First peal on eight bells. Rung as a qoarterly peal of tbe Asso THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. ciation. D e p t f o r d (Surrey).— On Septem ber 13th, 1908, at St. Johns, HARWICH, ESSEX. for morning service, in 43 mins., a quarter-peal of Grandsire THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. Triples from Tavlor’s Bob and Single. F. Bacon, A. Benning ton, J. L aw , H. E. W h ite, F. W . Richardson, R. V . Lam b (first On Saturday, January 2, 1909, in Two Hours and Forty-eight Minutes, with a bob bell), W. J. Jeffries, C. D. Letzer. At the Church of St. Nicholas, A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CH AN G ES; THE CHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. H olt's Tbn-Pabt. Tenor 14 cwt. tn F . ■ F r o d s h a m .— On Wednesday, December 30th, on the occasion CnARLse J. E l l i s . . ..Treble. William P Garbett .. 5. of the marriage of the Rev. S. C. Barmby, formerly Curate of William ]. Nevard.. . . 2. E dw in R . T odd . . . . 6. Frodsham, and Mrs. Bendelach-Hudson, 730 Bob Minor. W. A r t h u r F. M o r ris . . . . 3. Jambs M otts ...... 7. Forster, A. Unsworth, W. Bibby, F. Gleave, E. H. Lewis con S am u el E. T a y lo r . . .. 4. F b h d k r i c k B o r b e i i . . ..Tenor. ductor, H. Lightfoot. Conducted by James M otts. S. E. Taylor was elected a member of the Association previous to THE LLANDAFF DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. starting. C a r d i f f .— On September 6th, for evening service at St. John’s, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Caters in 51 mins. S. CHESTER.-THE n o r t h WALES ASSOCIATION. Williams, H. Day, Alfred Rowley, W. B. Biss, S. Dawe, J. On Saturday, January 2, 1909, in Three Hours and Eleven Minutes, Clutterbuck. Allen Rowley, F. Chamberlain, W. Coombes con ductor, G. Vennicoombe. On October 25th, for evening service, A t t h e C hurch o f S t . M ary-W it h o o t - t h e -W a l l s , a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples in 49 mins. S. Dawe, H. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CH AN GES: Day, W. B. Biss conductor, T. F. King (Bath), F. Chamberlain, In the Kent Variation. Tenor 20 cwt. in E flat. W . Miller, A. Rowley, G. Vennicoombe. WiLTiAM T. P e g l e r ..Treble. Tohn S conce ...... 5- C h arles P r i c e ...... 2. John T om linson .. 6. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. W illia m S con ce . . . . 3. E r n est C b a n n e l l . . . . 7. L oughborough .— On Sunday, Novem ber ist, 1908, at the H b n r y D bw ...... 4. A r th u r E . P e g l e r . . ..Tenor. church of All Saints, beipg the dedication festival, for early Composed by A. K n ig h ts , and Conducted by Wm. T. P e g lb b . morning service, 336 Stedman Triples. J. Grnndy, E. Coulson, Rang as a birthday compliment to the conductor, the band wishing E. Abbott, H. Whittle, J. Hardy, H. Abbott, E. Reader, J. him the usual congratulations. Powell, and for morning sefvice 560 Kent Treble Bob Major, and two courses of Uob Major. E. Coulson, W. H. Inglesant, WEDNESBURY. STAFFORDSHIRE. E. Abbott, W. Pervin, H. Whittle, J. Grundy, H. Abbott, E, SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD. Reader. For evening service gi8 Stedman Caters. E. Coulson, B. Prewett, H. Whittle, W. H. Inglesant, E. Abbott, W. Pervin, Oft Saturday, January 2. 1909, in Three Hours and Twenty-nine Minutes, J. Merrick, H. Abbott, E. Reader, J. Powell. All the above At the Parish Church, were conducted by E. Reader. A PEAL OF DOUBLE OXFORD BOB ROYAL, 5040 CH AN GES. Tenor 24 cwt. THE CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION. John C. Adams...... Treble. Herbert Knigbt .. 6. IsHAM.—On October 7th, 720 Bob Minor, containing 35 bobs G eo r g b H u g h es 2. o b e r t ick er in g R P . . 7. and six singles (see Rope-Sight, p. 77). F. Andrew, W .T. Wilson, W il l ia m F is b e r 3- S a m u e l G rove . . .. 8. F. Talbutt, G. A. Blaxiey, T. Butler, E. M. Atkins conductor. G eo r g b P ig o t t .. 4. R o b e r t M a tth e w s On October 25th, 720 Bob Minor, containing 42 singles (see John B ass . . . . 5' Joseph P ig o t t . . ..Tenor. p. 78 of Rope-Sight). D. Mallett, G. A. Blaxley. F. H. Talbutt, Composed and Conducted by Joseph Pigoit. W. Lewis, T. Butler, E. M. Atkins conductor. On November 9th This is tbe first peal of Royal ever rung io the method, and was 720 Oxford Treble Bob. J. E. Chapman conductor, G. Blaxley, ' VODg V ithout any previous practice. F. Talbutt, W. C. Lewis, W. Wilsoui D, Mallett. Rung in Jan. 23, 1909 THE IBELL NEWS AND RlJiGERS* RliCORD. 56, iDoar of the King’s birthday. Firpt 720 H. Taylor, G. Windsor, H. Wood, F’ Abery, C. Giles, J. Bower, G. Wilson con |in the method away from the treble by all Jackson, S. Metcalfe, G. Jackson. On ductor, First touch in the method on the scept the conductor. On Nov. 29th, Sunday, October 25th, four courses of bells. Tenor igf cwt. Rung on the occa ohn Holt’s peal of Minor (all bobs). G. Grandsire Triples. S. Metcalfe, G. Atkin sion of a visit by the ringers from Goring, iBIaxley, F. Andrews, F. Talbutt, W. son, H. Taylor, G. Windsor, H. Wood, F. Oxon. Lewis,' D. Mallett, E. M. Atkins conductor, Jackson, W. Jackson, J. Ling. For even THE GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL is is believed to be the first time the ing service a qiiarter-peal of Grandsire lal has been rung in county. On Novem- Triples. C. R. Hall, R. Allcock. J. G. Hall, DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. Iber 6th, 720 Oxford Bob Minor. E. M. J. Waller, W. Newton, F. P. Howcroft, S. Cirencester.— On Sunday, October tkins composer and conductor, G . Blax- Metcalfe conductor, A. Macfarlane. After 4th I at the parish church, 575 Grandsire [ley, W. Lewis, F. Talbutt, W. Wilson. D. service 576 Kent Treble Bob Major, Caters. F. W. Bond, H. Lewis, W. allett. ringers standing as above. Andrews, F. J. Lewis conductor, J. C . Eden, J. J. Jeffries, C . E . Bartlett, H. J. ICLEVELAND AND NORTH YORK THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. Gardner, H. C . Bond, H. Clutterbuck. On SHIRE ASSOCIATION. H a r w e l l (Berks).— On Saturday, Oc Sunday, November ist, at Holy Trinity O r m e s b y .— On Wednesday, October 11, tober 31st, igo8, 720 Oxford Treble Bob church, Watermoor, a quarter-peal of ligoS, on the occasion of the Harvest Minor. A. Spokes, J. Bower, J. Abery, C. Grandsire Triples. H. Lewis, A. C . Harmer, festival at the parish church, three Giles, J^ Wedge, G. Wilson conductor. F. J. Lewis conductor, W. C . Cuss. J. J. ■courses of Grandsire Triples were rung for First 720 of Treble Bob on the bells. 360 Jeffries, S. Moore, W.Andrews, S. Andrews Iiervice. J. Sample, J. G. Hall, H. Taylor, Kent Treble Bob Minor. W. Hitchman, IG. W indsor, H. W ood, F. Jackson, S. A. Spokes, R. G. Rice, C. Giles, J. Wedge, ITUATION wanted as Gardener by ■Metcalf, J. Ling, After service five courses G. Wilson conductor. 360 Woodbine experienced man. Excellent references |Grandsire Triples. J. Sample, J. G. Hall, Treble Bob. W. Hitchman, J. Wedge, J. SAged 30. Single. Ringer 00 6, 8, or 10 bells. Apply — W.S., 3, Christ Church Terrace, Cheltenham. ANTED a sitaation as Iron Tnrner. JOHN TAYLOR & CO., Married. Aged 34 Can rfng Stan Wdard Methods on 8 and 10 bells. Apply— H. W. Kirton,6, Cromwell Street, Lincoln. LOUGHBOROTJGH, Leicestershire. The Arts of the Church. Edited by the Rev. Percy Dearmor, m .a . i6mo. cloth, IS. 6d. net [f o u n d e r s of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL, the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the World CHURCH BELLS. “ This is nnquestionably the grandest ringing peal in England,and therefore in B y H. B. W a l t e r s , m .a ., f .s .a ., author of the world.” The late Lord Grimthorpe, K.C.— Times, Nov. ao, 1878. “ Greek Art,” etc. [POUNDERS OF “GREAT PAUL.” With Thirty-Nine Illustrations. One of a series of small volumes written by ex perts about various Arts which have clustered round public worship in the Church. A. R. MOWBRAY & CO., L t d ., 34, G reat C astle Street, Oxford Circus, London, W .: and 9, High Street, Oxford. O W to FO RM and IN S T R U C T a B AN D of MUSICAL HAND-BELL RINGERS Price Sixpence. From W. H. G i g g l e , Ashville, Ossett, Yorks. Music arranged for bands of Handbell Ringers. Lessons given by post in Rudi ments of Music, Harmony, &c. TO RINGERS AND OTHERS. Th» Ttnor t 0it, « t . f*atrfoM‘t VathednUf Dubltn. JOHN W. STEDDY, Also Founders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals ot Worcester, Newcastle Hig^h S tre e t, a-Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary’s), Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Christ Church, H.Z. ISingapcir?. EDENBRIDGE, KENT. I Also “ Great John " and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster ; and the ring of |Ten at the Im perial Institute. Member of the Kent, Sutrn, Sutu*, London Ctnmty, Middlesex, and College Youth Sodetieii Also the halls of Dnndalk r .c . Cathedral, and “ Great Bede ” ot Downside Abbey, Also for ) he town halls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale, J. W . 8. is open to supply ringers on best Wakefield, M iddlesbrough, Kendal, and Londonderry j and th? 9 ydoey and Adelaide terms, with all goods in outfitting, boots, A c. •oBt Offices in Aa^tralia, Practical Tailoring. A large stock of gentle men’s Shirts, Vests, Hosiery, Collars, Ties, Also the cbiir e of bells at Amea College, Iowa, U.S.An Boots, Shoes, All goq49 v«iQO feat tti§ y8o#i| !■ Qf Qgniafe paia, Jan. 23, 1909. 552 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. CHURCH CLOCKS. TURRET CLOCKS. TOWN CLOCKS. JOHN SMITH AND SONS, Of the Midland Steam Clock Works, Derby Are Clock Makers of the highest repute. M A K E B S OF The great Clock of St. Paul’s Catheckral. The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell. 4ncl many others 9.II over the empire, as the pages of this fr§gnently testify, tHE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. ill SPLENDID 0 0 0 00, [SUIT LENGTH S 00000000000000^ 0 0 0 o ' In Black and Blue Serges and Vicunas, TE N O R BELL 14e.« 16o.. 221s., & c. I M sm es ST. GILES’, Cripplegate. WORSTED C O I M k This Peal ot TWELVE BELLS now being Rehung'fin o ‘ WARNER’S INDEPENDENT” IRON AND STEEL GIRDER o STRIPE TROUSERINGS, FRAMEWORK. o- From 6 b. 8d. to 7s. 6d. o [No Better Value. Any Length o Cut. o [All Carriage Paid on receipt of Postal Order. o f»ATTKRNS_JFf«KK. WEIGHT OF WEIGHT OF o T. HAIGH, TENOR PEAL o 3 6 i CWT. 7 TONS, o 11 4 , Qeorsre Street, o HUDDERSFIELD. 174 CWT. [ Member o f the Collegt Youths and Y orH kife o Astociatvm, 13 LBS, o o iPeal B oards o o “ MARBLEnE o I the best possible material for the above. o I is durable, with a black highly polished iDrface, and impervious to moisture. o The tetters are incised and gilded with iPure Gold, producing a most handsome o |iDd striking Tablet. o Send for Photographs of recently-fixed Ids and prices. o I Sxtracts from a letter r e c e i v e d “The tlngera are al o Jihoroagbly Bstisfied with the work.” "Thanking ;on JOHN WARNER SONS, |ot what we call a iplendid pieoe of work." SOLS HAKBRa Bell Founders to H.M. Th e Kingr, CASPAR & CO. CRESCENT FOUNDRY, CRIPPLEGATE, Decorative Glass Workers, d : iLONDON, E.C! 3, Kings Road, St. Pancras, and 0 0 0 0 ^O o 0 ^ o 3 (Grays Inn Road, Holborn, 0 0 0 0 0 0000000000000 Q, 000 o o, London. CHURCH B E L L ROPES. JOHN 8UI-I.Y, MUSICAL HANDBELLS CH urch B ell Ha.n8rer Good quality and tone at low prices. [ Parchase yonr B E L L ROPES from the Zinoh, Stogumber, Somerset. Old peals restored. great Yorkshire Mann&ctory of Write for list and testimonials. Rings of Belli to an; number bang on the most approved principles. Old Bells re-cast. New Bells snpplied. & B O W E L L & SON, Bellfounders, le m .W IL L U M SIOTH SOS, I. S., having bad lonsiderable experience in Chntcb IPSWICH. Bell hanging, with confidence solicits the patronage of GOMER^^^^EDS. the clergy, cbnrcbwardens and cingers generally The very best Bell-Rope is only made. THB BLLACOMBB CHIMB HAMMERS FIXED Etblishpd 1768. Onr establishment has BBLL ROPES SUFFLIBD. HENRY BOND, plied Yorkshire Chnrches for over too H. BOWELL & SON, (Bstablisbed Half-a-Centncy.) Rtngers.are invited to try Yorkshir Ropes with Yorkshire end-pieces. BefI Poumler lf»SWIOH. EW YEAR’S PRESENTS.— Wilfrid GHURGH BELL HANGER,. Panadm •! Iha JsMlaa B oUb tor Qaaoa 3iOiai4ii> H HHHi? w Iv. THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. HANDBEI.I. HEARS & STAINBANK, MUSIC. WHITECHAPEL BELL FOUNDRY. The following pieces are arranged as per list 13 in W. G 's Catalogne, viz., two octaves in G BBLFRIBS AND CLOCK TOWERS INSPECTED. with F natnra’s and C sharps also, 19 bells in all. No. 66 Bine Bells of Scotland (varied) is. od. e r e c t e d c o m p l e t e No. 67 The Harp that once . . . . is. od. No. 69 Soldier’s Joy and off she goes ( l i v e l y ) ...... IS. 6d. No.!73 The Village Chimes, a selection IRON, STEEL, OR OAK FRAMES. of tnnes and changes .. . . 2S. od. Contains Last Rose of Summer, Old Bells Tuned or Re-cast. Peals rs-fitted and Rehung. Handel’s Harmonions Black smith, etc., etc. .. .. No. 196 Christians awake and Hark! 1 aOEOOL BBLL8. MD8IOAL HAJVD-BBLLa. the Herald Angels sing (new edn.) is. 6d. No. 340 Christmas Music, Darnley FOUNDRY BSTABUISHKD A.D. 1BTO.----- and 3 others ...... 2S. od. No. 314 The Seven Toys etc. etc. . . is. 6d, 32, & 34, WHITEGHAPEIi ROAD, LONDON, E. No. 315 Christmas Carols, The first Nowell, etc., etc. .. . . is. 6d. No. 316 Christmas Carols, Bethlehem Shepherds, etc...... is. 6d. No. 317 Christmas Carols, Hark the JAS. BABWELL, glad soand, etc...... is. 6d. The following are for 6 ringers, 12 bells, Bell FoM nder, thus— C. D. E. F. G. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. 40, Ot. Hampton Stt, Birmingham No. 62 Oft in the stilly night. My CHURCH BELLS, with all reqjislto Fittings and Fi’amework Love she's bat a lassie yet, and singly or in Peals. CLOCK and CHIME BELLS to any size and the Lamb’s fold Vale . . . . is. 6d. note. No. 114 In m y cottage near a wood, SCHOOL BELLS with ringing arrangements, suitable for any varied ...... is. od. position. No. 282 O come all ye faithfal, and Existing Peals eoonomioally and efficiently restored. L o ! He c o m e s ...... is, 6d. CRACKED BELLS recast, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS re No. 308 Italian and German Airs produced in fac-simile when required. (liv e ly ) ...... I S . 6 d . Men who are ringers sent to inspect Towers and report upon the OVER 300 PIECES IN STOCK. tune and condition of Bel s and Fittings. MUSICAL HANDBELLS tuned In Diatonic and Chromatio SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE. Scales In sets of any numbers. WILLIAM GORDON, 44, Celtic Street, Webb Lane, Stockport. PATENTEES AND B.M. ROYAL ORDNANCE STORES, FOR BELLS HARRT STOKES, CONTRACTORS TO Church Bell Hanger, (Kc., WOOCBUBT (B.S.O.), DEVON. ' B a x k t S x o U s having bad a considerable nnmbet ol > e m ' experience io Cbcrcta Bell Haoeing, with 000- CHARLES CARRI Bdenoe solicits the patronage of the Clergy, Chnrcb- wardens, and Ringers generally. T h t BUacombt U d . , Chiming Hantmtn fixed. BELL FOUNDERS, BELL-ROPES. BELL-ROPES. Before aeoding for Beil-ropes, write to SMETHWICK, BIRMINGHAM D A Y & CO., CHURCH BELL-ROPE MAKERS, Gold Medallists and 11. MABKET STBEET, OXFOBD, Founders of Maiden i W ho nMmufaetnr* B M -R op a o f the very best quality I Peals, aOLD MEDAL EXHIBITION X85X The late Rev. H. T. Ellacohbb, in writing to a distingnished ringer, said— "T h e best Reoasting, Rehanging, Repairs maker of bell -ropes is D ay , of Oxford.” All EiudB of Work Undertaken IL K W RAPS, H AN D KER CH IEFS, and other Goods of original design forChrist- Spias Presents. — W. Mattbbws, Change- flinger, Macclesfield. Send for CATALOGUE and TESTIMONIALS Post Free. M a ttrt b f M « lU lft U « g | to S e u n w * *0«d, W a lth .m u .« , M.a l*»biUhed by S m n n , S « * * u fM m w w ira UMMbVA J ^ h t 0 e r 0 * ];^ecar^f: A Weekly Journal t f the Ringing Exercise; and Compendium of Information for the Clergy and Churchwardens. No. 400.—FOL. XXVII.] SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, igog. ' [P r ice O ne P e n n y . GII.I.ETT & JOHNSTON, GEORGE H.COLDWELL M AKER OF CROYDON, Surrey. CHURCH, TURRET, Makers of tux Re-Hangers m ■10 Great Clocks New Iron Frames PUBLIC CLOCKS, md Bells at of the Peals at MIRFIELD, TOBKS. Toronto, Canada. Leek, stattk. ■STinilATBS FRBB. Law Courts, Laanton, o 1. p. has bad many years' experience «uid Q D A lilFlSID BBI i I j T U N B B 8 u) makiug fiellropes, and makes thero ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, HBRKFORD. only of the best quality. S and other Goods of original design. Beautiful Silk Peal Records, very attrac Ul.aUBMI.IAFUS__ tive. W. M a t t h e w s , Ch^nge>|^|er, soj^eari'^iperienee M BsU rfftSVSi.’" Bond Stre^ti ii. THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. LLEWELLINS & JAMES, ltd. .SIND CASTLE GREEN, BRISTOL. F < » d U R d BELLS, Singly and in R in p . BellRopes CRACKED BELLS RECAST TO NOTE AND BEHUNG. Bell Frames in Steel, Iron and Oak. KXPERIENCED BELLHANaERB i<)i« «> Church a m and Filings, iS T lP & The Ellacombe Chiming Apparatus. Mosical Handbells. OOVHNTRY. School Bells. Cast Bronze Commemoration Plates. Catalogue and Testimonials on application. HARRINGTON’S WEBB h BENNETT, J. WARNER & SONS, PATENT Ohiireli Bell Hangers & Timers, BY ROYAb WARRAfiT Tubular Bells Mlkl. STRKKT, FOR CHURCHES. RIDLIJfQTOJf, OXFOBP. TO HIS l^AJBSTT 0?HB! EIN9 , W. A B. kfe pmotical tiagsrs, u d having THE GSBSCENT FOUNDRY, Tubular Bells are better and cheaper had coDsidarable espyrienoa in Chnrcfa Bell CRIPPLEGATE, LONDON, E.C. than the old form of Bell. Hanging and Tnning with confidence solicit the patrooage of Clergjr, Charchwardens and Ringers generally. PEALS OF EIGHT BELLS- W. and B.'s Wronght Iron X Fr«me8 for Osnal Size •• •• •• £160 Cbarcb Bells are acknowledged to be one of Large do. •• •• £210 to £260 tbe best kicds. Towers inspected, Reports i^nd i^Mimates For Testimonials and Prospectus apply to given. Ellacombe Cbime Hasgmi^s fixed. Bell Founders. Bell Ropes supplied Haad-Belli in Seti, In Dlatoolo or Cbronutlo Soain Harrington, Latham & Co., W. and B. bnog the Bells npon which tbe Clock!, Belli, and CarUloni In any li^ or D^mbei. Longest Peal yet ever rang single-handed, viz., Belli of •-er; denriptiqn and dM. EARkSDON, COVENTRY. 17,024 changes, time eleven honrs fifteen 4 LargtStieetiMo/BtU Uferaiurt aluayt in Sttek minates. Weight of tenor 26 cwt. Rang at THB U t L H TB I ■OOK, by W. H*l.BT,for ebhnlni tnnei on Chnroh Belli. Prioa, paper Bovert 3i, eBOb. Kidlington, May sand, ^899, by eight membeirs Cloth oovqri 5^ A New Ringers’ Badge of tbe Oxford Dipcesfin Gnild. nniLVB OkBOU lor HandbeU KIngen, by V Halbt, Prise li. or Medal, U TOPUUB BIU, lor Ha|i4 be|l RIngeii, by W Special Offer to Ringers only I B&i.n, Price In Gold, Silver, or Bronze. ■HB H U D U B K T D T O B r-A CoUeotlon of Tnnei T he This arrangement of badge is in the form for 8 or 10 belli. By W. H au t, Price l i . of a 0)inTcb Bell, of a trne and correct shape, and can be worn as a pendant, medal, brooch, or badge. On the waist of Royal B E L L Special the bell there is a handsomely-engraved A High Grade Cycle at a price within tbe reach of all. Bailt to following specification J. F. MALLABY ft CO. s h ie ld , suitable for an inscription. Frame any sise to order. Tbe bell is l i ins. deep from headstock Handle Bar any shape to order to clapper-flight; three quarters oi an inch Wheels, 38 in. plated rims and spokes. CIlwekMIIiW iAIM brpad; and can be bad with ring or pin Saddle, best with plated springs. ftttaetunent. Freewheel, ball bearings. HudM I Femdwii, JPlbask Note:—T his handsome jewel Brakes, Unity Combination Front and is made in the CORRECT FORM of a Back Rim, or Eadie's Combination Coaster Hnb and BARNBY DON, DONCASTER CHURCH BELL, Fbillips' Front Rim brake. 0 S i Best steel mndenards, with plated stays. CHURCH BELLS hung with every des “ MBffSiu- r r « ^ 0 S 0 Tyres, N.B. Clincher. firoBis It M ^ O f f cription of the latest approved fittings, in M. Ml t BO 0 prioo £S Wat. — — 0 I| • Fnlly gaacantead ior la monthi, inalndtag a BY free inRara^ca ipy^jgio^ or £ } w«ek if OAK OB STEEL FRAMES. . a a a h . o o l d w e l l i Sana lor wnplel^maehiae and Pompara H HANDBELLS) of excellent tone, made to BM y lold at I'M mote aad yoa will ba tMKti nrpiiM^ Md AUchM . diatonic and cbromatio icalea, in sets o m o a CLOC^i.KAKltJt. «oy Qanbei and to any sise, lilllillA * IBIMIIKtll GIM i TMffl (Mff IM1! ct0s a n ti No. 1400. SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 1909. [V o l. XXVII. CHRIST CHURCH, DORE, DERBYSHIRE. bells on one level with only a space inside the walls of II ft. 4 ins. is a work of art, and, needless to say, the frame Situate about five miles south of Sheffield parish church is of the latest type, and everything up to date, including ’ and within a mile of the stream which divides Yorkshire the tuning of the bells, and are altogether a credit to f and Derbyshire, is the truly rural village of Dore. Anyone Messrs. Taylor, who are to be congratulated on having set going along either of the two main roads which runs out up another example of modern craft, the going of the bells of Sheffield into Derbyshire would indeed pass it without so much as thinking there could be a village only a mile being perfect. There are a good number of villagers who are putting in a off either road, so complete is its seclusion. Built about lot of work trying to get the upper hand of the bells, and 1828, the church stands on a small plateau surrounded by no doubt in a few months there will be an established heather-clad hills to the south and west, wooded slopes to company of fingers at Dore, and it won’t be from want of the east, looking north the city of Sheffield is completely overlooked. Here then is an ideal place for a peal of encouragement if they don’t get on, as the authorities are bells. Here it was, in the King’s Croft, that Egbert fought most kindly disposed. S. T, the deciding battle concerning the overlordship of the Heptarchy. SOCIETY OF ROYAL CUMBERLAND YOUTHS. During the ministry of the present Vicar, extending The annual general meeting was held at St. Martin’s- over thirteen years, some £2000 has been spent on the in-the-Fields on Saturday, January i6th, the attendance church, including the building of the chancel (at a cost of of some fifty members fully justifying the selection of a to the memory of the late Vicar (the Rev. J. T. F. Saturday for the holding of the annual meeting. The Aldred), whom, as I heard Mr. C. H. Hattersley say, rung bells were kept going during the afternoon and evening, with a Sheffield parish church company in the sixties. A and some good twelve-bell practice obtained. handsome stained glass window was put in at the east end A knife-and-fork tea was laid in the vestry hall at 5.30, which had been kindly lent by the Vicar, the Rev. Pre of the church to commemorate the King’s coronation, at a bendary Shelford. During the tea the rev. gentleman cost of ;^5oo; a new heating apparatus ; also a new clock. came in and gave an interesting speech, extending an The church accounts show that the new chancel cost more hearty invitation to St. Martin’s, and concluding by asking to build than what the church cost in the first place, as a those present to consider themselves as his guests, which great deal of the labour and carting was then performed offer was received with loud applause. by the villagers gratis. The Master (Mr. A. Jacob) opened the business by asking the Secretary to read the minutes of last meeting, Twelve months ago the bell fund stood at £^0, and it and the balance-sheet for the past year, which were read speaks well for the vigour of the Church in this village, and passed. when out of the total cost (including structural alterations For the position of Master Mr. A. Jacob, Mr. F. Smith, t0|the tower, &c.) of the bells, £6So, 1(^650 is already in and Mr. W. Doran were nominated, and on a show of hand, helped, it is true, by a few generous donations: 100 hands resulted in favour of Mr. F. Smith being elected by guineas from Miss Newbold, no mean supporter of Dore a majority of three. The treasurer (Mr. H. Dains), the Church; £100 from Mr. Locker; £50 from Mr. E. Hall. secretary (Mr. F. Behnett), and tbe senior steward (Mr A. Hardy) were all unanimously re-elected; Mr. W . Matthews New Year’s Day was the time appointed for the formal consented to serve as junior steward. Mr. R. A. Daniell, dedication of the new bells, the ceremony being performed Mr. H. Dains, Mr. J. Parker, and Mr. F. Bennett were by the Bishop of Southwell, the Right Rev. Edwyn elected to represent the society on the Central Council for Hoskyns, d . d . , who, on receiving the ropes from the the next session. wardens, Messrs. D. H. Porrett and Thomas Marshall, A proposition by W . Shimmans that the fifteen psals read the impressive little service used in the Diocese of rung during the year be entered in the grand peal-book was carried. The secretary pointed out that the booking- York, and coinmitted the bells to the custody of the Vicar, fees at present collected in six and eight-bell peals was in the Rev. William R. Gibson. As the procession proceeded sufficient to cover the cost of booking. Mr. B. Foskett up the central aisle a few rounds were struck on the bells. proposed that fourpeuce each should be paid by members Within the crowded church a short but hearty service on completing a peal. After a lengthy discussion it was followed. The Bishop of Southwell preached. Immedi decided to let the matter stand over for a twelvemonth, in ately after the service a mixed band rung a peal of the meantime to ask conductors to try and collect the de Double Norwich to the delight of the inhabitants, the tone ficiency among the band. Christ Church Southgate, Highgate, and St. Allege of the bells being greatly admhred. The bells are a handy Greenwich, were proposed for the next quarterly meeting, little peal, with the tenor 11 cwts. 24 lbs. in G, the total to be held at the end of April* it beiqg decided to go to weight being 46 cwts, 3 qrs, n lbs. The baogiog of tbe Soutbgate providing tbs »ecsssary peimisai^ ssoM b9 566 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. Jan. 30, 1909. obtained. Miss Edith Parker, of Edmonton, Mr. W. BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. Billenness, of Stroud Green, and Mr. Theobald, of West The members of the Chew Deanery Branch of this Ham, were elected as members of the society. Association held their annual meeting at Wraxail on A vote of thanks to the officers for their services during Saturday, January i6th. There was a large aitendance, the past year was proposed by Mr. Parker, and carried. nearly fifty members sitting down to a substantial lea Mr. E. F. Cole proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the generously provided by the Rev. Piebendary Vaughan, Vicar for his hospitality that afternoon in granting the use who subsequently presided at the business meeting. of the bells and the hall, and that the Secretary be Mr. G. Yeo was the recipient of a handsome marble instructed to convey the same. This was carried with clock, in recognition of the admirable services he had enthusiasm. The Secretary proposed that Mrs. rendered the Association in his position as Secretary. Zoller, the caretaker, be thanked for her catering of The Rev. Prebendary Vaughan in making the presenta the tea, as it was mainly through her endeavours that the tion, alluded to the excellent work Mr. Yeo had accom tea had been held there that day. plished, and testified to the promptitude and thoroughness At 9 o’clock a good assembly of members and friends he had shown in the transaction of all business took place at The Bedford Plead hotel, when songs were appertaining to his position as Secretary. contributed 'by Messrs. Margetson, Winch, Shimmans, Mr. G. Yeo, in responding, gratefully acknowledged the Weatherstone, and Matthews; a recitation by H. S. gift, and said the work instead of being arduous, had Reeves; Grandsire Caters, Stedman Triples and Caters always been a source of pleasure and satisfaction. were also rung on the handbells. At 11.30 the National Mr. T. Wyatt, in proposing a vote of thanks to the Anthem was sung, thus bringing to a close the first annual Rev. Prebendary Vaughan for presiding, said the members meeting of the society held on a Saturday, which everyone of the Association were grateful to him for his presence acknowledged to have been a complete success. there that evening, a remark which elicited loud applause. Mr. T. Wyatt and Mr. G. Yeo were respectively elected chairman and secretary for the ensuing year, and five new DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE. members were added to the roll. At the conclusion of the meeting, the members adjourned to the tower of the As one wanders through the streets of this ancient parish church. royal borough, pictures of romance pass through the mind. Almost at every turn -we see buildings that remind us of Dunstable when in its glory. Yet, as we cast our eyes NOTICE OF LONG PEAL. about, we see the signs of modernism, and the glories of Ten members of the Oxford Diocesan Guild will attempt bygone days seem to contrast strangely with ihe com a long peal of Grandsire Caters, 17,297 changes, on mercial activity that is just awakening in the town. As Friday, February 5th, at Appleton, Berks, starting at 9 we draw near the church, we cannot help being struck by o’clock a.m. its unique and grand west front. As we enter, I would that I were Dickens and Ruskin combined, that I could describe my thoughts as I pictured Cardinal Wolsey THE CENTRAL COUNCIL. pronouncing the divorce decree between Henry VIII. and The First Session of the Seventh Council will be held Catherine of Arragon. But why should we lay bare our at the Church House, Westminster, on Whitsun-Tuesday, thoughts in this manner ? June ist, 1909. Nominations for the Office of President On Saturday, January and, at the invitation of the Rev. and for that of Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, as also Re W. W. C. Baker, the Bedfordshire Association held its ports of Committees, Notices of Motion, and any other third quarterly meeting at Dunstable. About 3,30 p.m„ matter should reach me not later than Saturday, May ist. the bells, a magnificent peal, was raised, and the Hon. Secretaries of Diocesan or County Guilds or Asso inhabitants were treated to Stedman Triples, Treble Bob ciations are earnestly requested to forward the names with Major, and Double Norwich. The Rev. W. W. C. Baker full postal address of the elected representatives of their arranged a splendid tea, which was followed by a short Associations as soon as possible, with a view to the early business meeting. The members then attended a special completion of the official list of the new Council; ind in service at the church. A form of the C.E.M.S. service cases where no elections have yet taken place it is sin was used, and the Rev. — . Bullard, of Flamstead, gave cerely hoped that a meeting of ihe Association may be an address. On entering the pulpit he stated that he speedily summoned for the purpose, or that in any meeting would take no text, but would speak as a ringer to ringers, shortly torthcoming this item may not be forgotten in and take change-ringing as his subject. This he did, and drawing up the agenda. A remittance ot 2/6 is due for brought in some weighty arguments with regard to the each representative, the rights of representatives being in Individualist and Collectivist theories. He pointed out in abeyance until their quota has been paid. a most able manner, that neither in itself was good for C h a r l e s D . P. D a v i e s , Hon. Secretary. man, and clearly showed how both should and could be Fretheme, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, January, 1909. ■sed for the good of all. The address was thoroughly (Money Order Office— Frampton-on-Severn.) enjoyed by all present. Afterwards the bells were kept going to various methods, a number of the members receiving their first insight into new hymn for ringers’ festivals.—words the higher methods. B. A by Rev. H. C. W i i - d e r . Music by Rev. J. H. M a tt h e w s . Extracts from Ringers’ L etters ;—*• Your moat excellent hymn." “ Very suitable for its purpose.” USIC Bpecially arranged in m ss. (if not in print) to suit Effectively snng at Beaconsfield, Feb. and, 1907; ard at All M almost any number of ringers and bells. Terinsi etc., Saiots, Boyne Hili, February 8th, 1908. on application from. \ y M , QQRPQN, 44, S t r i c t , W e p b frico—Words only js. per loo. With Mnslc, id. eaqh, Sfwspow,- - i. '-' ■' : - ■ ■■ Hoviw.0 tad W jan. ^o, igo§. TtlE fikL L AND RINGERS* kkcORD. 567 SEVENTY PEALS OF STEDMAN CINQUES. © M tttarn* A n I n t e r e s t i n g R e c o r d a t B i r m in g h a m . The peal rang at BirmiDgham on Tuesday, January izth last, THOMAS ALSOPP. and duly recorded in its proper place, was Thomas Reynolds’s We regret to record the death of Thomas Alsopp, of Thorn- 70th peal of Stedman Cinques. This is supposed to be the bury, Gloucestershire, which occurred December 13th, after a greatest number of peals of its particular class ever rung by one lingering and painful illness with cancer in mouth and neck. man. Our deceased friend was connected with the Thornbury parish Of this astounding total, all, with the exception of one or two, ringers for about twenty years. During his career as a ringer he have been rung on bis favourite peal, St. Martin’s, Birmingham, took part in three peais ; he was also a member of the Gloucester where Mr. Reynolds has been a regular and enthusiastic ringer and Bristol Diocesan Association for a number of years. His for upwards of thirty years. He can proudly boast that be is brother ringers attended the funeral, and presented a beautiful the only man who took part in the 9338 of Stedman Cinques on wreath composed of choice flowers made in the shape of a bell. February 28th, 1881, and the present record, 11,in , rang on The first part of the burial service took place at the parish December 26th, 1901, to beat it. church, and was fully choral, conducted by the Rev. A. W. He also took a rope in the only two short-course peals of Cornwall (Vicar), and assisted by Rev. A. N. Crossman (curate), Stedman Cinques ever accomplished, these being rung at St. deceased being also organ-blower for a number of years. The Martin’s, on February 5th, 1895, and November 25th, 1902, re final rites were performed in the cemetery by the Vicar, at the spectively. Although Mr. Reynolds is only now in his prime, it conclusion of which four of his oldest brother-ringers rang the is iaterestmg to note that he rang his first peal of Stedman handbells over his grave. F. K. Howell 1-2, C. Eddington 3-4, Cinques some years before the ringers of the 7th, loth, and J. W. Poole 5-6, J. Phillips 7-8. The ringers then visited the tenor in this last peal were even born. tower, and rang a mufified peal on the bells he loved so well.— The aggregate number of peals of Stedman Cinques rung by R.I.P. the whole band no doubt constitutes another record in its way. Below we give the names of the ringers in the order in which they stood for this peal, together with the number of peals of THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. Stcdman Cinques rung by each man. T h e C l a n d o n S o c i e t y . Thomas Russam 17 The following have been rung during 1908 at the church of Charles Dickens 36 SS. Peter and Paul, West Clandon: Seventy-six complete Albert Walker 40 720’s have been rung in the following methods :— Surprise Bernard W. Witchell ... 24 methods— London 9, W ells 3, York 9, Durham 6, Supenlative 4, Thomas Reynolds 70 Cambridge 6, Worcester 3, Carlisle 3, Chichester 3, Chester 3, Simuel Reeves 33 Canterbury i. Treble Bob—Woodbine 3, Oxford 2, Kent 3. Edmund J. Hyland 19 Plain methods— Grandsire 2, College Single 3, Oxford Bob 6, John Neal 25 Plain Bob 5, being rung by the following members;— Joseph Thomas Miller 37 G oacher 76, Frederick Bennett 75, W illiam D ay 75, Reginald Alfred Paddon Smith ... 30 Blake 71, George Monk 45, Henry Blackman 45, Charles Will- James E. Groves 22 shire 21, Alfred H. Pulling 21, Frederick Day 14, William Sydney J. Jessop 17 Savage 4, Henry Stovell 3, James Palmer 2, Thomas Streeter i, the conducting being done by Frederick Bennett 42, Alfred H. T otal 370 Pulling 21, William Day 11, Joseph Goacher 2— total 76. The band have thus an average of nearly 31 peals per man. A DATE TOUCH OF STEDMAN CATERS. &ow e«pottiienee* 1909. W hile allowing the utmoit frudom for the expression of opinion, it mnst never be considered that v e are in any way bound to statements made by correspondents. B y Wm. H. I n g l e s a n t . To the Editor of "T h b B f l l N e w s a n d R i n g e r s * R e c o r d . Start slow six. T h e E x t r a B e l l a t S t. P e t e r M a n c r o f t . 123456 5 15 16 S i r ,— It may interest your readers to know that the intended *512463 extra bell to be added to St. Peter Mancroft is not the first peal 512364 of twelve where the innovation has occurred. At Cirencester 531264 there is a peal of twelve bells which has been in existence since 521364 1722. The whole peal were rehungin the earlypart of 1895, and 532164 it was then decided to have the ninth bell recast. This bell had 513264 been used as a fire-alarm bell, and was badly cracked, no doubt by rough handhng. The question then arose as to the advisa 315462 - bility of having an extra bell to be used as a fire bell, so as not 341562 to interfere with the peal of twelve, and eventually the cost of 354162 the extra bell was guaranteed by the Cirencester Society in London. Having obtained the wherewithal to pay for the bell, The last three courses twice repeated produce: it was considered a good opportunity to have the tone of it so 241365 arranged as to work in with the other bells, so as to have a light Then c a ll: peal of eight. This was successfully carried out by Messrs. 231465 s Taylor, of Loughborough, and the tower now possesses the peal 243165 of twelve in D, tenor 28 cwt., and including the extra bell a light 214365 peal of eight in G, tenor 12 cwt. 2 qrs. 21 lbs., and also a peal of Rounds next change. eight in E , tenor 21 cwt. This last peal is the one now used for ringing when the bells are mufHed, and is considered to be much * First course pcoduced by s i, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12. in seventy- two changes. more effective for that purpose than the back eight of the peal ------4— ------o f twelve. S. M o o r e . S im p s o n (Bucks).— On Saturday, November 7th, a quarter-peal P P L E S .—GOOD COOKING, DESSERT, hand-picked, of Grandsire Doubles. W. Coles, T. Maycock, F. Higgins con id. and i^d. per lb .: f.o.r.— Order early.— L o n g n e y , Stoke ductor, W. Pether, J. Meadows. First quarter-peal by the A)Lacy, Worcester. ringers of treble, 2 and tenor. t H E b E l L ^ E W s AtiiS RficokD. Jan. 30, THE PROPOSED EXTRA BELL FOR ST. PETER gave the usual loyal toast of the King, Queen and Royal MANCROFT, NORWICH. Family, referring to His Majesty’s deserved popularity, and the National Anthem was played on the handbells. W e repeat the list of subscriptions towards this laudable The next toast was “ The Church and State.” Mr. H. G. W. undertaking in the hope that many other members of the Howe proposed “ The Midland Counties Association ” and the Exercise may be induced to assist, by forwarding, with local members. He was not going to enter into a discussion as the least possible delay, any sums they may bs desirous of to bow the difference between them and the Vicar had occurred, except to say how much he regretted it. They could not have giving. We hope that in our next number we shall be neglected their duty, or they would not have attained such pro able to publish the names of many additional subscribers. ficiency, for the Whitwick ringers had a good name, and.were i t is estimated that about £ 1 1 5 will be wanted to pro welcomed in any tower. He hoped the differences would soon vide the new bell, frame and fittings. The following sub- be smoothed over, and that they would soon be back again ' scriptions have already been paid or promised :— ringing where they ought to be—in their own pariah chotch £ s. d. tower. They took up the work for the love of it, and tried to The Mayor of Norwich (Mr. E. G. Buxton) I I 0 make themselves efficient church workers. They bad shown The Sheriff of Norwich (Mr. F. G. Chamberlin) 0 10 6 theic loyalty by the way they had stuck together in the peeuUai Sir Arthur Heywood, Bart., Duffield ...... I I 0 circumstances in which they found themselves (cheers). He Mr. J. Sancroit Holmes, Gawdy Hall, President Norwich repeated that he hoped the breach would soon be smoothed Diocesan Association ...... 2 2 0 over, and that before the new year had very far advanced they Mr. William Snowdon, Leeds, President Yorkshire Asso would be back again in their rightful places. The difference ciation ...... 0 10 6 never ought to have arisen. The toast, coupled with the names Mr. John Dodson, Norwich...... I I 0 of Messrs. J. A. Moult, W. Fern, B. West, and S. W. West, was The Rev. F. J. M eyrick...... I I 0 enthn»iastically drunk. Mr. Wallace H. King ...... 2 2 0 Mr. Storer West, in reply, said that what Mr. Howe had said Mr. B. Knyvet Wilson ...... 0 10 6 was perfectly true. The Midland Counties Association had The St. Peter Mancroft Ringers’ Guild...... 10 10 0 done a great amount of work, much of it not known to tbe Mr. George P. Burton ...... I I 0 general pubHc. The local members had devoted themselves to Mr. D. O. Holme ...... I I 0 the work of ringing. It took a lot of learning, and what they Mr. Charles E. Borrett ...... 0 10 6 heard on the Whitwick bells at tbe present time resembled Mr. John E. Burton...... I I 0 learning their A.B.C. As Mr. Howe said, at the dinner twelve Mr. H. J. Borrett ...... 0 10 6 months ago, there did not appear to be a single rufjSe, and Mr. George Harvey ...... 0 10 0 nobody was more surprised than the members when this did The Rev. E. J. Crosby ...... 0 0 occur. But the band, though dismissed, had not dispersed, and 5 with one exception, they had remained loyal. He believed tbe Mr. Fredk. Saunders, Eton ...... 0 5 0 The Rev. E. C. Hopper, Starston ...... 0 10 6 future promised to be quite as interesting to them as the past, The Rev. Wm. C. Pearson, Henley ...... 0 10 6 notwithstanding what had taken place. Until there was a tower Mr. J. A. Trollope, Ealing ...... 0 5 0 fitted with bells open to them in their own parish they mast go Mr. W- J. Nevard. Gt, Bentley ...... 0 10 6 abroad when they wished to ring changes on tower bells, which The Rev. C. F. Blyth, Richinghall ...... 0 10 0 was the aim and object of the campanologists, and, being Mr. E. Poppy, E y e ...... 0 2 6 affiliated members of many years’ standing of the Midland The Rev. C. L. Kennaway, Garboldisham ...... 1 I 0 Counties Association, there would be every opporttnity to ring Mr. A. G. Berry, Wembley...... 0 10 6 in other towers when they could conveniently attend. It was Mr. W. R. Rudd, T h o r p e ...... 0 5 0 noteworthy that every Sunday from January up to and including The St. John-de-Sepulchre Church Council and Easter, 1908, change-ringing was carried out by members of Ringers ...... 2 2 0 their society for both morning and evening service in their own The Beccles Company of Ringers, per Mr. Hopson ... 0 10 0 parish church. Shortly after Easter the belfry was closed to The Thetford Company of Ringers, per Mr. Fitzjoho 0 3 6 them, and in due course the whole band were dismissed from Mr. R. H. Hayward, M arlesford...... 0 10 6 the service of the church and parish. In support of this, a rule Mr. James George, ...... 0 2 0 was mentioned which said, “ The bells shall be rung or chimed Miss Pestell, Stottaw ...... 0 5 0 for morning and evening service on Sundays,” and seeing that The Rev. E. C. J. Bowen, Stoke Ash ...... 0 5 0 the rule had only baen omitted once in 17 years the reasons , Mr. Arthur Hubbard, Fulham ...... I I 0 advanced in support of such an extreme measure may be said ' Messrs. J. and J. Colman, Norwich ...... I I 0 to be not worth the paper they were written upon. In spite of Messrs. Steward and Patteson, Norwich ...... II 0 adverse circumstances, they were able to report that four Messrs. Youngs, Crawshay and Youngs, Norwich 0 10 6 quarter-peals had been rung in tbe past year, in addition to a Messrs. Johnson, Burton, and Theobald, Norwich 0 10 6 large number of shorter compositions, ranging between 400 and Messrs. D. Hum and Sons, Norwich ...... 0 10 6 loco changes in three different towers, the secretary having also Total to date £^0 (approximately). assisted in chiming the ten bells at St. Martin's, Leicester, for Sunday morning service. The handbells presented to the A copy of the appeal which has been issued, and which society by the late Vicar, the Rev. A. F. Tollemache, had been gives details of the scheme and of the bells of St. Peter most useful. Mancroft, will be sent on application being made to any . Mr. J, A. Moult, the captain of the ringers, also responded, remarking that he endorsed all Mr. West bad said. They meant one of the honorary secretaries of the Extra Bell Fund :— to stick together. He had been captain for eleven years, and it Mr. Geo. P. Burton, 137, Newmarket Road, Norwich; had always been his aim, as it had been the aim of his colleagues, Mr. D. O. Holme, Castle Chambers, Norwich ; Mr. Chas. to encourage young members and promote good ringing in tbe E. Borrett, 10, Chester Street, Norwich. district. Mr. S. W. West proposed “ The Visitors and tbe Press.” He extended a cordial welcome to all who were not members of the Association. THE WHITWICK SOCIETY ANNUAL DINNER. The funeral of the late Charles Brllard, of Great Totham, T h e Locked-out Ringers and the Vicar. where he bad been a regular and ekilled ringer for thirty years, The annual dinner of the Whitwick Parish Church Society took place on Wednesday last in the churchyard. He died very was held at The Waggon and Horses inn, Whitwick, on Wed suddenly, much respected by all. Tbe cboir and ringers attended nesday, evening, when about 30 of the members and friends to pay their last respects to his memory. The customary muffled partook of a capital meal admirably served by host Horton. peal, whole pull and stand, was rung before the service. At tbe After dinner Mr. George West was voted to the chair, and first conclusion of the ceremony his age, 58, was fired on the bells. Jan. 30, THE BELL tifiWS AliO HmGERS' SECORD. . ' 5^9 atteinpt at 2 30. Refreshments at The Royal The Stoke Archidiaconal Association.— hotel. Business meeting at 7.30. The next monthly meeting will be held at Gbo. W. S l a c k , Hon. Sec. Newcastle on Saturday, February 6th, 1909. Tea at 5 45 free, in the National Schools B cfaaiee for the iasettiofe i t il6ti THE JASPER SNOWDON SERIES. P e a .1 T a b l e t s . MARBLETTE MARBLETTE (^ R A N D S IR E ; a* 64-, Enlarg;ed. Now Ready. is the best ma Peal Tablets Gives full i08tniRti0fi8 for the begioDer : many new neais ; rhp APPEN D IX by the Rkv. C. D. P. D avies, M.A. j anH fhe TH O M PSO N PAPERS anH terial for Peal give the great DIAGRAMS) embr««oiDc the whole of the Grttndnfre re^nt^rahe^ of W H, T h o m p Tablets. It is est satisfaction sow, Bftq., M.A. (964 oa«es). a non-absorbent to all substance The following C T E D M A N : 2 S . 6d. By th b R ev. CHAin.B<= D. P. closely resem extracts from D AVIES, M.*.; p.R 4.8. With as ArvBWoix by SiK A srn n * Hkvwood. B art. l¥ M % the late Rbv. H B. B u lw br, and W. H. XHOurson. Bsg C«r*im«nr^pn «vHh bling Marble , IN ruts JOWEP WA'. h; testimonials re Loablat and cnna threaeh to Cloqaei (175 clQtaly pclnted osffoci and has a highly A P e a l OF ceived speak for OOPE-SIGHT : u. U. NEW FIFTH EDITION. polished black S te d m an TP( ' themselves: surface, which ON THUPSDAY At 1 I L \ Commeoeet by eiplainlng bow to maaa«e r beli; deal* « T o be obUUned, P o tt f r u , from Bbm rosb & Sows, L t d . . 4, S n ov W e report below the ringing of a peal of 6048 Twelve-In m u, London, E.C. Remittance mnst accompany order) at the church of St. Mary-le-Bow, London. It is not so O r throttgh »tty Bookseller. very long ago since a peal of any kind on these bells was Special Terms to Association Secretaries fcr Quantities. considered an impossibility, b)’ reason of their defective condition. When, therefore, we read of such a perform ..—O n t b b PBBSBSVApoN OF B b l l s , i8ga . . . . 4d. ance as this— a 6000, too— it must be held that the recent II.—R x po k t on C a t a l o g o b o f F b a l s and C a l l s , 1894 ...... 2d rehanging by Mears and Stainbank is of the very best i n . — G lo s s a r y of Tbbm s, ig o i ...... 5d. order. Accounts are to hand from those who heard the IV.— Model Rules fob an Association 1902 •• •• •• •• «t •• «. 3d. peal that the ringing throughout was excellent. When — Modbl Rolbs roR a Company, 1902 •• . . 3d. we are also told that one young ringer raised this tenor of VI. (a)— Collection OF Peals. Section 1. .. .. is, VI. (bj— „ „ S b ctio n II .. .. gd. 53 cwt. single-handed in three minutes, the marvel is that VI. (cj— „ „ S e c tio n III. .. ., is. these bells in their existing old-fashioned and ungainly VII.— C o ll e c t io n or Legitimate Methods. Section 1 gd. frame, could by any means be got into such a good con V i l l . — R u les A«o Dbcibion* OF CoDNeiL .1 6d. dition. The Whitechapel firm are to be congratulated on NOW READY. the result of their *work. F art X V III. The twelve bells of St. Giles, Cripplegate, have recently ** AMONG THE BELLS. ’ been rehung by Messrs. Warner and Sons. And this firm, h e Ringing Career of the R e v . F . E . Robinson, m.a., like their neighbours, are also to be congratulated on the late Vicar of Drayton, Berks.; Master of the Oxford excellence of their work, for the bells now go splendidly, TDiocesan Guild. Written by himself. several good peals having been rung upon them since . Edited by the R e v . T . L . Papillon, m.a.. Vicar of Writtle, Essex. 33 pp., illnstrated by ai half-tone reproductions of restoration. ghotographs of Churches and Ringers, with i8 descriptions of The great quantity of peals now being rung, necessitates the Price 6d. net, post tree, from the Rev. F. E. Robinson, Fair records being somewhat in arrear, but they are published as Home, Wokingham. Ot all newsagents and bookstalls, by they come to hand, and we hope to get abreast of them again order, from London agent. Mr. E. W. A l l e n , A ve Maria before long. We beg our brethren to be patient. Lane, London. Parts I. to XVII. may also be bad singly. Sub scriptions of One Shilling may be paid for Parts XVIII. and XIX. D IA G R A M O F U N IO N T R I P L E S (1893), m ay be had lH E RINGERS' ONLY TRUE BADGE.—In Gold. Silver or gratis, on application by letter to W. H. Thompson, 5, . Bronze.— Clocks, Watches, and all kinda of lew ellary.- ASillwood Street, Brighton, to whom the unsold remainder has aC o ld w b ll (Ringer), Mirfield, Yorks. been returned.by the publishers. vv fan. jo, 1909, fME kgws ahB MtJdkRS* 571 « lr* SCARBOROUGH, YORKS. rE’ CLEVEL/VND AND NORTH YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. THE ANCIENT SOCIETY OF COLLEGE YOUTHS. On Saturday, Jamaty 2. igtg, in Three Hours and Nine Minutes. 0 » Saturday, Jamary 23, 1909, tn Four Hourt and Forty-Jivi Minutes, A t t h e C h u r c h o f S t . M a r y , A t t h e C b u r c h o f S t . M a r y - l b -B o w , C b b a p s id b , A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES: A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAXIMUS, 6048 CHANGES; H o l t ’s T b n -P a r t , Tenor 21 cwt. In THi Kbnt Variation. Tenor 53 cwt. R e v . d b D e n D b n n e ..Treble. H. F e r g u s o n ...... 5. C h a ll is F. W iN N gy.. ..Treble. T b o m a s ' H . T a f p b n d b r T . H . H a ig h ...... 2. H . G i b s o n ...... 6. S am o bl E. Joycb . . .. 2. T h o m a s G b o o m b r id g b J. R . B a r t o n ...... 3. J D ix ib ...... 7 H b n r y R . P a s m o r b . . . . 3. H b k b b r t L a n g d o n . . G F. A l e x a n d e r . . .. 4. C o l e ..T eior. W i l l ia m F G a r r a r d . . 4. A l f b b d B. P b c e Conducted b> T. H . H a i g h . W i l l i a m T r u s s ...... 5 H e n r y R. N e w t o n . . H en r y S p b in g a l l . . . . 6. W i l l i a m T. C o c k b r i l l ..Tenor. First peal of Grandsire by the ringer of the treble, and first peal in any method by the ringer of the tenor. Rung as a birthday com Composed by C h a r l e s H . H a t t e r s l e y , and pliment to Miss Lilian Barton, daughter of tha ringer of the 3rd Conducted by W i l l u m T. C o c k b r i l l . Rang in honour of the eighth anniversary of the Accession of His Majesty King Edward VII. NORTH SHIELDS. NORTHUMBERLAND. DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. THE ANCIENT SOCIETY OF COLLEGE YOUTHS. On Saturday, January 2, 1909, in Three Hours and Ten Minutes, On Satusday, January 23, 1908. in Three Hours and Seven Minutes, A t C h r i s t C h u r c h , A t t h e C h u r c h o f S t . N i c h o l a s , C h i s w i c k , A PEAL OF STEDM a N CATERS, 5043 CHANGES. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRB TRIPLES, 5340 C H A N G E S : Tenor 19 cwt. H o l t ’ s T e n -P a r t . Tenor 14 cwt. J o s e p h a . G o f io n ..Treble, | ‘ Jo s e p h R o w e l l . . . . 6 . R ic h a r d D. H a y l o c k * .,TreUe. H e r b b b t W . L i d b b t t b r 5- T h o m a s T . G o f t o n A l d e r G o f t o n . . H a b o l d s. B u b t o n . . . . 2. J o h n W . K b l l b y . . .. 6. E d w a r d A . H e r n . . . . 3. A l f b e d F. H i l l i e r . . . . 8. A l f r e d L . S a m s o n * . . . . 3. G e o r g e J. W h i t e . . . . 7- G b o k g b H a n d l e y * . . . . 4. R o b e r t R ic h a r d s . . . . 9. F r a n k S k e v i n g t o n . . . . 4. •J o h n H . R o b e r t s ..Tenor, G e o r g b T , P o t t e r . . . . 5 . A l b x a n d b r G . L a w s o n ..Tenor. Condacted by H a r o l d S . B u r t o n . Composed by C . C h a r g e , and Conducted by T h o m a s T . G o f t g n . ♦First peal. •First peal of Caters. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND THE LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. HACKINGTON, CANTERBURY, KENT. On Saturday, yanuary 23, 1909, in Three Hours and Twenty-three Minutes' THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. A t t h e C h u r c h o f A l l S a i n t s , W e s t H a m , On Satutday, January 2, 1909, in Two Hours and Forty Minutes, A PEAL OF STBDMAN CATERS, 5055 CHANGES. A t t h e C h u r c h o f S t . S t s p o e n , Tenoi 28 cwt. A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES; W i l l i a m P y e ...... Treble. W illiam Pickworth .. 6. P iT S T o w 's V a r ia t io n . Tenor 11 cwt. A r t h u r J. N e a l e . . . . 2. F b a n k C. N e w m a n . . •• 7- F r e d e r ic k G. B r e t t ..Treble. E d w a r d E . Foceman .. 5. . W il l i a m M i l l e r . . . . 3. Haery Flanders .. .. 8. H b n r y G. F a i r b r a s s . . 2. C h a r l e s E . L u e r y . . . . 6 . ]0 B N ] . L a m b ...... 4. AMES George ...... 9. W i l l i a m W . W e n b a n . . 3. C h a r l r s W . B r b t t . . . . 7 . I s a a c G. S h a d e ...... 3brtbam Prew ett .. ..Tenor. E d w in G. B u e s d e n .. . . 4. R e v . F . j. O. H e l m o r b ..T enor, Conducted by J o h n C a r t e r , and Conducted by W il l i a m F v e . Conducted by E d w in G . B u e s d b n . ■ THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND THE LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. BARTON SEAGRAVE, NORTH ANTS. On Saturday, January 9, 1908, •» Two Hours and Thirty-three Minutes, THE CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION. A t t h e C h u r c h o f S t . M a k y t h e V i r g i n , N o r w o o d , O n Saturday, January 2, 1909, tn Two Hours and Fifty-two Minutes, A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE DOUBLES, 5040 CHANGES; A t t h e C h u r c h o f S t . B o t o l p b , Being forty-two 6-scores each called differently. Tenor 8 cwt. A PEAL OF DOUBLES, 5040 C H A N G E S ; H e n r y P a r s l o w * . . ..Treble. ‘J a m e s S t e a r n ...... 4 Being three 6-scores each of Stedman. Stedman Slow Course, New J a m e s M b r r i c k . a. E d g a r H a n c o x . . . . 5. Doubles, Barton, St. Simon’s, St. Botolph, Canterburv, Chase, Old A l a n R. M a c d o n a l d * 3- •T h o m a s B r is t o w ..Tenor. Doubles, Plain Bob, London, St. Dunstan's, Antelope, and Grandsire. Conducted by E d g a r H a n c o x . Tenor 12 cwt. First peal of Doubles by all the band. *First peal. First peal of W a l t e r R o b in so n . . ..Treble. A b t h u r R o b in s o n . . 3. Doables on the bells. M a t t h i a s H o b b s . . . . 2. V ic t o r C l a r k .. . . 4. F r e d e b i c k j . T i t e ..Tenor, Conducted by M a t t h i a s H o b b s . First peal in fourteen methods by all. Rung as a birthday com pliment to Fredk. J. Tite, the band wishing him many happy returns. SOUTHWELL, NOTTS. MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. (S b e f p i b l d D is t r i c t S o c i e t y .) HARLOW COMMON. ESSEX.—THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. 0» Saturday, January 2, 1909, in Three Hours and Thirty-eight Minutes, On Thursday, January 7, 1909, in Three Hours, Ax t h e C a t h e d r a l C h u r c h o f T h e B l e s s e d V ir g in M a r y , A PEAL OF SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, A t t h b C h u b c b o f S t . M a r y M a g d a l e n e , 5056 CHANGES. Tenor 28 cwt. in D. A FEAL OP BOB MAJOR, 5040 CHANGES. J e s s e J. M o s s ...... Treble. H a r r y M oss ...... 5. Tenor 12 cwt. W i l l i a m L a m b e r t . . . . 2. W il l i a m K e e b l b . . . . 6. William Dellar .. ..T reb le. Frederick Palmer .. .. 5. R b v . H S. T . R ic h a r d s o n 3. B e n j a m in A . K n i g h t s . . 7. B e n C o p p b n ...... 2. G e o r g e D e n t ...... 6. £ d w in H. L ^ w is . . .. 4. J o h n F l i n t ...... Tenor. H a r r y B o t t r i l ...... 3. J o h n C o r d e l l ...... 7 . Composed by G. L i n d o f f , and Condacted by W i l l i a m K e e b l b . W i l l i a m W h b b l e e .. . . 4. J o h n S ^ it h ...... Temr, First peal of Sarprise on the bells. Comyosed by J. R b b v b s , and Condacted by F , Palm er. . f m BiLL ttiWs feiebfeD. J a ti. 36, igo^ . LITTLE MUNDEN, HERTS. MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE. T h e HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, fanuary 9, 1909 in Three Houtt, On Satutday, fanuary 9, 1909, in Three Hours and Eight Mirmtes, A t t b s C hurch of S t M a r y , At the Church of St. Tbomas, A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES ; A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5184 CHANGES; Beinsf 720 each ol Daka of York, Woodbine. Oxford and Kent Treble In the Kent Variation. Tenor 18 cwt. 18 lbs. Bob, Doable Oxford, Oxford Bob, and Plain Bob. Tenor 17 cwt, Frank Lawton ...... Treble. Joseph O g d e n ...... 5. Arthur Phillips .. ..T reble. F b e d b b ic k WiiitLiAMS . . 4. A l b e r t C l e g g ...... 2. S a m u e l S t o t t ...... 6. H e n r y W a l l a c e 2. W lLLtAM H. LaWBSNCB,. 5. G e o r g e H. B e b v b r .. . . 3. George F. Woodhousb.. 7. Jambs Priestley .. . . 4. Isaac Schofibld E dw ard H . K in g 3 B arn ard P atm orb ..Tenor. .. ..Tenir. Condncted by B arnard P atm o r b . Composed by J. P l a t t , and Conducted by I. S c h o f ie ld . First peal in the method as conductor. TALGARTH, BRECONSHIRE. NORTON, DERBYSHIRE. THE HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. 0 » Saturday, January 9, 1909. in Two Hours and Forty-six Minutes, (Sheffield District and Old East Derbyshire Society.) At the Cburch of St. Gwendoline, On Saturday, January 9, 1909, in Three Hours and Twenty Minutes, A PEAL OF BOB DOUBLES, 5040 CHANGES ; A t the Church of St. Jambs, Being forty-two 6-scores. Tenor 10 cwt. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES; WiLiiAM Pritcbabd.. ..Treble. Alfred Edwards . . 4. In the Kenx Variation. Tenor 16 cwt. Louis S. Griffiths.. .. a W ilm am D. Griffiths .. 5. A r t b 'jb J. G r i f f i t h s . . 3. Percy Jonhs ...... Tenor. George O. Dixon .. ..Treble. P t e . W il l ia m G . R o se . . 5. JosKpy A tk in ...... 2. ROBERT H arrison . . . . 6. Conducted by Louis S. G b iffith s . E dw in Jam es ...... 3. Iam bs D ixon ...... 7. First peal in the method by all the bind, and on the bells. It is C l e m e n t G l e n n . . . . 4. William Biggin .. ..Tendr. believed to be the first peal of Doubles rung in Wales, and first in the Conducted by W illiam Biggin. method by the above Gaild. Rung in honour of the marriage of Miss Addie'Lewis, of Talgarth, to Captain Reginald Brace. This peal was arranged for the 3th ringer, who belongs to the Coldstream Guards, and who used to belong to the local band here. HASLEMERE, SURREY. DEVONPORT, DEVON.—THE DEVONSHIRE GUILD. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. On Saturday, January 9, 1909, in T m Hours ani Fifty-eight Minutes, (Guildford District.) A t H.M. Dockyard Chapbl, On Sat-trday, January g, 1909, in Two Hourt and Fifty-one Minutes, A PEAL OP GRANDSIRB TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; At ihb Cbubch of St. Bartholomew, H olt’s Ten-Part. Tenor 9 cwt. A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, Chables Eales ...... Treble. Tosbph W o o d l e y . . - 5088 c h a n g e s . Tenor 9j cwt. 5 W illia m RuNOLEf .. .. 2. F rank H o ckaday .. 6. Thomas Attw ell .. ..Treble. M a u r ic e S m ith b r . . . . 5- W il l ia m F o r d ...... 3. E r n e s t W . M arsh . . 7. Charles W illsbirf, jON.f 2. CH*Rr,»s Hazflden .. .. 6. A r th u r E . T o m l in s. . . . 4. T h om as L in n e l l ..Ttnor, Charles Willsbire .. 3 SEoriMUs K*DF0 “D .. . . 7. Conducted by William Rundle. Henry L. Garfath .. .. 4 Alfred H. P ullifg.. ..Tenor. f First peal as condnctor. Rung as a farewell peal to Chief Petty Composed by W. W illson, and Conducted by A. H. P u l lin g . Officer J. Wosdley, who is leaving for Malta. tFirst peal of Doable Norwi'-h First on the bells. Rung as a birthday compliment to the ringer of the 3rd. HALIFAX, YORKS.—THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, January g. 1909, in Three Hours and Thirteen Minutei, GREAT TEY, ESSEX —THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. A t t h e P ar ish C h u r c h , On Saturday, Janmty 9 1909 in Three Hou>s and Nineteen minutes, A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB ROYAL, 5040 CHANGES; A i the Cbdrcb of S t . B arnabas, In tbe Kent Variation. Tenor 25 cwt. A P E A L O P T R E B L E B O B M AJO R , 5184 C H A N G E S ; W a l t e r S m ith Treble. G b o r g e W h it e a k e r .. 6. In tbb Oxford Variaiion. Tenor 15 cwt. in G. Ja m e s C o t x b r b l l . 2. Joseph H y . B r a z b y .. .. 7. Richard Potter . . ..Treble. J o h n S a d l e r ...... 5. T hom as B . K e n d a l l 3 . • John M c K e l l . . . . W a l t e r S a d l e r . . . . 2. William Elliott .. .. 6. Jo n a s S. A m b l e b . . 4. F r an cis B ar k er . . 9. ANDREW SBUFFLSBOTHAM E r n e s t W. Beckwith .. 7. Jo sbph B r o a d l e y . • 5- F r e d S a l m o n s ...... Tenor. brcy angston David E llio tt Tenor. P L ...... Composed by C. H. M ab tin , and Conducted by James Cottbrell. ' Composed by H. Johnson, and Conducted by David E lliott. Rang in honour of John Jenkinson’s (Little Jack) 6gth birthday. OSPRINGE, KENT.—th e KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. LLANGARREN, HEREFORDSHIRE. On Saturday, January 9, 1909. in Three Hours and Foutteen Minutes, THE HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. A t t b b CauttCB o f SS. P b t ^ akd P a u l, On Saturday, January 9, 1909, in Two Hours ani Forty-three Minutes, A PEAL OP TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5184 CHANGES: At tbb Parish Cbubcb, In tse Kent Vakatioh. Tenor 17J cwt. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE DOUBLES, 5040 CHANGES. W illiam W. Wbnban ..Treble. Jo seph E . G r e n s te d . . 5. Tenor II cMvt. F r e d e r ic k G. B r e t t ... 2. W il l ia m S p i c e ...... 6. Harley Rudge* . . ..Treble. W il lia m P ab tr id g b E dw in (>. 6 u e s d e n . . 3. • S t a n l e y B. Dobbie.. .. 7. H e n r y W e a l e ...... W il l ia m S h o r t ...... j. £ rNBST ] . t)0BBIE . . . . 4. William ]. Walkbb ..Tenor. F r an k V oy6& ...... 3. Ernest Tummey ,. ..Tenor, Composed by H. D ains, and Conducted by E dw in S . Bubsdbn. Conducted by W illiam Short. irst p n l of TreMe Sob Major. * First peal. an. 30, 190^. ■fm M il NiW^ AMb M m t u WREXHAM, DENBIGHSHIRE. STOCKTON-ON-TEES. DURHAM. THE NORTH WALES ASSOCIATION, CLEVELAND AND NORTH YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. Oh Friday, January 8, 1909, i» Three Hours and Thirty-three Minutes, On Monday, January 11, 1909, in Three Hours and Tmnty-one Minutes, At thb Parish Cbdkcb, At tbb Parish Cburcb, A PEAL OP STEDMAN CATERS, 5009 CHANOES. A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, 5040 CHANGES, Tenor 27j cwt. Robbst S p b r b im g * . . .TribU. iTBOMAS N ew ALL . . 6 . H a r b v M o o r e , lU N .f . 2. H e n r y W , W il d e . . . . 7. J. W. Newton* ...... Treble. . W . N ew ton . , • • * • 5* H a RRV M oORB, SBN.t • 3' •J a m b s M org an ...... 8. W. H. Stephenson* .. 2. F. P. H o w c r o ft 6. G b o b g b Jo h b s * . . . . ., 4. {S a m u e l M eadow s . . . . 9. J. H a l l ...... 3. T. E dward R owlandsa.. .. 5- •W illia m W il l i a m s .. ..Tenor. A. M c F a r l a n e ...... 4, T. S t e p h e n s o n ...... Tenor, 1 Composed by N. J. Pitstow , and Condacted by Robbrt Sfbrrinq. Composed by S ir A. P. H eyw ood, and Condncted by T, Stbfbbnson_ fFitst paal. ‘ First peal o( Caters. | First peal of Stedman Caters. 'First peal in the method. First in the method on the bells. Rung (First peal of Stedman nFirst peal in the method with a bob bell. as a birthday compliment to Mr. G. J. Clarkson, First peal in the method b ; the Association. Reference elsewhere. DEAN,—THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION, EARLS COLNE, ESSEX.-THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. On Monday, Jan*aty 11,1909, in Two Hours and Forty-eight Minutes, On Saturday, January 9, igog, in Three Hours and leit Ui»utt$, A i tbe Chobch of S t, M aby, At tbb Cbdrch of Sr. A udkevi, A PEAL OP BOB MAJOR, 5040 CHANGES. A PEAL OP TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 3088 CHANGES ; Tenor 14 cwt. I s TBB K b n t V ariation, F v b d As b o t t . . . ..TrebU. T h om as P e e r s . . . . • • ' W illia m C lar k . ..TrebU. W il lia m R o o t ...... 5. 5 R o b e r t D dckw orth .. 2. JOSBFH R i DYARD .. 6. J am bs F l b o t y ...... 2. D a v id L b g g b i t . . 6. W il l ia m T b b a y . . 3- W il lia m P en n in g t o n W1I.UAM SiLLITOB . . . . 3. Ja m b s F r e n c h ...... 7. G e o r g e P in c o tt •• 4- T it o s B ar lo w ...... Tenor. F r m ik C l a v d o h ...... 4. Ernest Riogwbll . . ..Tenor. Composed by N, J. P it s t o w , and Condncted by Titos Bablow. Composed by D. P rb n ticb , and Condacted by Erhbst Ridcwbll. c r a n b r o o k , k b n t . IRTHUNGBOROUGH, NORTHANTS. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION, THE CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Monday, January 11, 1909, in Three Hours and One Minute, Oh Saturday, January 9, 1909, in Three Hours and Five Minutes, A t t b r P a r ish C h u r c h , A t t h b C b d r c h o f S t . P b t e r . A PEAL OP ORANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR. V ic a r s ’, Tenor 23 cwt. S088 CH AN Q tCS. C h a r l e s T r Ib b * ..Treble. Frbd Butchbrb,. Jambs Houqhtoii .. ..T reble, A ndekson Y . T v l b r . . 5. •• 5' F r e d J. Lambbrt .. .. z. E r n e s t C. L a m b e rt . . 6, W a l t b r G b r m a h . . . . 2. F r b d m ic k W . S a w fo o t 6. W illia m H. L a m b e rt . . 3. Edwin Lambert .. .. 7. C b a r l i b K sL b B R . . . . 3. Jam bs G a r i a t t ...... 7. Jim B e a c h ...... 4. Thomas Lambert .. ..T en o r, HiraBRT H o r n ...... 4- W alter Pbrkins .. ..Tenor, Condacted by E. C, L a m b e rt. Composed by Rev. H. Eablb Bulwbr, and Condacted By W a l t e r P e r e in s ; •Fiftieth peal of Grafidsire. Rung to celebrate the 21st birthday of W. German. » SELLY OAK, WORCESTERSHIRE. HAVANT, HANTS,. WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD, Off Monday, January i t , 1908, in Two Hours and Thirty-five Minutes, On Saturday, January 9, 1909, in Three Hours and Four Minutes, A t the Cborcb of St. Mary, A t t h e CBTttca or St. F a ith , A PEAL OF STGDMAN TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES. A PEAL OP TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES; Tenor 12 cwt. i qr. 13 lbs. In the Kent Vabiation. Tenor 15 cwt. Franc Withers . . ..Treble. F r b d e r ic x N b v i t t . . 5. Andrew Collins .. ..Treble. W il l ia m T . T uckbb . . 5. Artbur Chambers .. .. 2. Jam bs D o w l e b ...... 6. J ohn W . W siT iN o . . . . 2. W il l ia m L bbbon . . . . 6. JoBN W i t h e r s ...... 3. S a m d b l G r o v e ...... 7. (iBORGB W il lia m s . . . . 3. E dw in J. H a r d in g , . . . 7. W illia m P alm er . . . . 4. JosBPB P i g o t t ...... Tenor, Hbnrv W. W ilkes .. . . 4. Fredk. S BaVley ., ..Tenor. Coniposed by John Carter, and Condaeted by Samuel Grovb. Composed by H. D ains, and Condncted by Gbobge Wicxiams. Rang as a farewell peal to tbe Rev. L. B . Sladen, Vicar, who is Rang after meeting short for Doable Norwicb, as a farewell paal to leaviag to lake the Vicarage of St. Mary's, Kidderminster. (be Rev. C. W . Scott, Iste Hon, Sec. to the above G uild, and who &ails oa.tbe igih inst. to take np missionary wotk in China. MANSFIELD, NOTTS. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. LLANGARREN, HEREFORDSHIRE. THE HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. (Sbeffibld District and Old East Dbrbysbirb Society.) On Monday, January 11, 1909. in T m Hours and Fifty-^ven Minutes, On Sunday, January 10,1909, in Two Hours and'Forty-one Minutes, At tbb Chomb of St. Pbtbr, At tb s Parish Church, A PEAL OF QRAHDSIRE DOUBLES, 5040 CHANGES. A PEAL OP TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES; In the Kent Variation. Tenor 14 cwt. Tenor 11 cwt. Thomas Bettison . . ..T rM e., C b a b l e s C arb . . F rank V o v c e ...... 4. WiLiiAM Short ...... Trebli. W il l ia m G o sl in g , s e n . . . 2. H e r b e r t A^ lsof C h a r le s S a d lb b .. . . 5. W iL ii*M P a r t r id g e . . . . 2 L. G bor gb C l a b k ...... 3. F ran k M a y . . *Thomas Amos ...... T»nor, H e n r y W b a l e ...... 3- W il l ia m G . C h ristian . . 4. W il l ia m G o slin g ..T v m r , Condncted by W i l l i ^m^ S h o r t. Composed by H. D a in s, and Cohdncted by William Gosling. •First peaV. Rung on the occasion of tbe home-coming of the Vicar (CanoD Prior) after a long and serious illness. The ringer of the 2nd is id Peal-Board» DuhIom ilmd, Gnildfecd.' meet with grul favour his Sand year. 574 ttlE BELL tiEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Jan. 30, 1909. FOYE. HEREFORDSHIRE. TONG, YORKSHIRE, THE HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. THE YORKSHIRK ASSOCIATION AND THE LEEDS AND On Tueiday, January 11, 1909, in Two Hours a>.d For y-six Minutet, DISTRICT AMALGAMATED SOCIETY. On Saturday, January g, 1909 in Two Hours and Fifty-eight Minutes, A t t h e C h u r c h o f S t M a r y , A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE DOUBLES. 5040 CHANGES. At the Church of St. Jamrs, Tenor 10 cwt. A PEAL OP MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; Being 360 each of Woodbine. Kent, Oxford Delight. College Trebles, William Shout .. ..Treble. H bmrv B ooth . . . . 4 - Primrose, Tulip, London Scholars' Pleasure, Arnold's Victory, City John C la r k ...... 2. R b b v b E v a n s . . •• S- Delight, College Pleasnie, New London Pleasure, Duke of York, C b a r lv s L. S a d l b r . . T hom as R p b b in s ..Tenor. Violet and Oxford. Tenor 12 cwt. Conducted by W illiam Short. Gborgb Bolland .. ..Treble W il l ia m B o l l a n d . . . . 4. S a m u e l O d d y ...... 2. T h om as H epw or th . . . . j. MUCH MARCLE, HEKEFORDSHIRE. E dw ard O d d y ...... 3, Henry Oddy ...... Terror. THE HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. Conducted by George Bolland. On Wonday, January 11, 1909. in Two Hours and Fifty-fivt Minutes, This is the conductor’s xooth peal, of which he has conducted 50. He has rung and conducted a peal from every bell in Tong tower. A t the Church ok St. Bartholomew. A PEAL OP GR a NDSIRE DOUBLES, 5040 CHANGES ■ Tenor 13 cwt. ROMFORD, ESSEX.—THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. A lp r b p J a m e s ...... Treble. W il lia m S h o r t...... 4. On Tuesday, January 12, 1909, in Two Hours and Fifty-eight Minutes, C h a r le s L. S a d le r . . 2. H en r y B o o t h ...... 3. AT the Church of St. Edward, A r th u r Ja m e s ...... 3. Tbomas Lew is ...... Tenor A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; Conducted by C h a r le s L. Sad< e r. Thurstans’s Four-Part. Tenor 17 cwt. First peal on the bells. G eo b g e R. P y b . . ..Treble. W il l ia m W o o d g a te . . 5. Arthur B Wiffin .. .. 2. H ar r y F . D aw kin s . . . . 6. BIRMINGHAM, WARWICKSHIRE, G e o r g b Ja y e ...... 3. W e s l e y W a tso n . . . . 7, A l f r e d J. r . C a r te r . . 4. SGT.-MiijoR A. Pyb.. ..Tenor. THE ST. MARTIN’S GUILD FOR THE DIOCESE OF BIRMINGHAM. Conducted by G e o rg e R. P y e . On Tuesday, January 12, igog, in Three Hours and Forty-six Minutet, A t t h e C h urch o f S t . M a r t in , A P E A L O F S T E D M A N C IN Q U E S , 5019 C H A N G E S . Slate ^ 0 tx c lie » , Tenor 36 cwt. in C. THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. T b o h a s R ussam TrebU. E d m o n d J. H y l a n p .. • • - 7 (S o u t h e r n B r a n c h .) C h a r l e s D ick ens . , 2. John N f a l ...... 8. A l b e r t W alker ■ 3- T homas M il lk r .. . . B o u r n e (Lincolnshire).-On Wednesday, January 13th, at the B ernard W . W i t c h e l l .., 4. A l f P addon S m ith . . . . 10. abbey, a date touch of Minor, 1909 changes, in i br. 8 mins., T homas R e yn o ld s . • 5- being 240 each of Cambridge Sorprise, Oxford and Kent Treble S a m u e l R e e v e s . . . . 6. S y d n e y J. Jessop , , Tenor. Bob, Double Court, Reversed College Single: 120 each of Single Conducted by Albert Walker. Court, Double Oxford Bob, and 469 Plain Bob. J. Neal, J. This composition is taken from John C artf"’!! hroad.shept nf Sted- Osborne, J. W. Lake conductor, A. S. Allen, F. Blood, A. E. man Cinques, 5019, No. i. It Is T. Reynolds’s 70th peal of Stedman LackinsoD. Rung in honour of the wedding of Mr. C. Barker, Cinques, and A. Walker's 20th of the same as conductor. son of the Vicar’s warden of the above church who was married on that 2ay. BOLSTERSTONE, YORKS, THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. R a in h a m (Kent).— On January 17th, for evening service, a date (Sh e f f ie l d D is t b ic t S o c ie t y .) touch of OxWd Bob Minor, 1909 changes, in i hr. 15 mins. E. On Tuesday, Januaiy 12, 1909. in Three Houri, Bishop, A. Vaughan, S. Marshall, H. Macey, F. H. Champion, A t t h e C h urch of S t. M a b y , C. Belsey conductor. Tenor 24 cwt. A 1»EAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, 5024 C H A N G E S . Tenor 13 cwt. in F sharp. THE GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. David Bbbarlby .. ..Treble. *Ja m es T . S h a w ...... 5. Jo^N Redvern Brbarley 2. *|ames H. Charlesworth 6. R e n d c o m b .—On Sunday, Octoler 25th, a date touch of S a m u e l H arrison . . . . 3. 'Leonard Jackson .. .. 7. Grandsire Doubles, 1908 chanpes. in i hr. 7 niins. S. Saunders, A r ch ie B r e a r l e y . . . . 4. •W illiam Harrison . . ..Tenor. H. R. Saandei?, A. Hayward, F. J. Lewis conductor, B. Gegg B. Haywood. On Thursday, October 29th, 1060 Grandsire Composed by Arthur Knights, and Conducted by D. B r e a b le y . Doubles. S. Saunders, F, J. Lewis, H. R. Saunders, C. *First peal of Double Norwich. First peal in the method on the Andrews, B. Gegg, B, Haywood. bells. FLEET, LINCOLNSHIRE. L e ig h (Gloucestershire).— On Monday, December 21st, 1908 THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. (St. Thomas’s Day), a date touch, 1908 changes, of Grandsire On Tuesday, Jammy 12, 1909, in Three Hours and Twelve Minutes, Doubles. St. Dunstan’s method in i hr. 12 mins. T. V. Lister, H. Finch, C. Coldrick, G. Watts, C. Dyson conductor, W. A t t h e P arish C h u r c h , Hughes. Rung at the parish church of St. Catharine. A PEAL OP MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; ’ Beinf! two 720s each of Oxford Bob and Double Court, and 720 each of Single Court, Double Oxford and Plain Bob. Tenor 15 cwt. in F. William G. Cboss .. ..Treble. Arthur Campling .. . . 4. SiA^i»c»llaneou». Rev. C. J. Sturton .. 2. George R. Truss .. .. 5. Harby V. Flbicher .. 3 John B Hallifax . . ..Tenor. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Rung to celebrate the 8(st birthday of the Rev. Canon James, G r e e n w ic h (Kent).— On Sunday, October nth, 1260 Sted Kector of th6 parish, which took place on the above date. man Triples in 46 mina. W. Shimmans, W . A. Fowler, J. J. Jan. 30, 1909 THE BELL NEWS AND RiNGERS’ RECORD. 575 Lamb, F. A. Holden conductor, F. Ben the church of St. Thomas, a quarter-peal Grandsire Trijles in 48 rains. A. Burgess. nett, I. G. Shade, T. Jakeman, H. Hos of G raodsire Triples, 1260 changes, in 49 H. Neighbour, F. Snook, R. Rnnham, A. kins. On handbells a coarse of Stedman mins. S. Day, I. W. Apperley, T. Abrams Runbam, A. Halliday, A. W. Osborne con Citers. H. Hoskios, F. A. Holden, F. H. Green, R. Leaken, F. Cooper, F. ductor, A. Harding. Bennett, W. Sbimmans, W. A. Fowler. Leaker, C. White. Composed and con This ringing was arranged specially for ducted by W. Apperley. W. A. Fowler, who hails from Tannton, NOTE TO PEAL. THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. Somerset. On Snnday morning, October T h e P e a l at W rexham. — G. Jones’s H agbourne (Berks.) — On Tuesday, i8th, 576 Lord in Surprise Major. W. 50 P e a ls.— Minor methods 7; Grandsire October 20thj a quarter-peal of Grandsire Foreman, H. HnpkinF, J. J. Lam b, L G. Triples 10; Double Oxford i ; Union a ; Triples. E. Butler, R. G. Butler, A. Yates, Shade, F. Bernptt conductor, W. Berry, Oxford Bob 2 ; Stedman 3 : B o b Major, 5 ; J. Napper, jun., T. East conductor, M. E. F. A. Holden, W . Shimmans. Double Bob Major i ; R o y a l 1 : Kent Caudwell, E. Napper, W. Warwick. Com Major 13; Oxford i ; Double Norwich THE GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL posed by J. George. Major 2 : Superlative r ; Stedman Caters DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION- W antage (Berks.) — On Thursday, I. T o tal— 50. CiRENCETTER.-OnjlSunday, October 4th, October 29th, a quarter-peal of Grandsire at the parish church, 575 G randsire C atem . Triples. H. Gregory, R. G. Rice com poser and conductor, A. Gregory, A. J. S ITUATION wanted as Gardener by F. W. Bond, H. Lpw'p, W. Andrews, F. J. experieneed man. Excellent references Gregory, F Bunce, O. Gregory, P. Jones, Lewis conductor, J. C. Eden. J. Jpffries, C. Aged*3o Single. Ringer on 6. 8, or to bells. E. Bartleft, H. J. Gardner, H. C. Bond, T . G regory. Tenor 22 cwt. Apply — W.S., 3, Christ Cbarch Terrace, H. Clutterbnck. 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A large stock of gentle Also the i'<»ll8of Dundalk r.c. Cathedral, and “ Great Bede ” ot Downside Abbey, men’s Shirts, Vests, Hosiery, Collars, Ties, Also for tii« town halls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale, Boots, Shoes, &c. All goods value jos. sen Wakefield, Middl> sbrongh, Kendal, and Londonderry; and the Sydney Adelaide carriace paid. f osl Offices in Australia. ■ < ■ - ■ Also the chiioB of belle at A m e g Cnl'ege, Iowa, U.S.A,T ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, and otbet S Goods oi original deaign lot luiuble Ptesenti 576 tHfi BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. Jan. 30,1909. CHURCH CLOCKS. TURRET CLOCKS. TOWN CLOCKS. JOHN SMITH AND SONS, Of the Midland Steam Clock Works, Derby Are Clock Makers of the highest repute. M AKEBS OP The great Clock of St. Paul’s Catheciral. ■ The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell. in ^ 7 otlierQ 9II over the empire, as tlie page? pf this journaitl t e s t i f y . THB BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. hi SPLENDID SUIT LENGTHS In Black and Blue Serges and VicunaSf TE N O R B ELL I 4 a.i l6o., 21s.. &c. ST. GILES’, Cripplegate. FiSC! SBmSfiS o s woRsm e o im & o This Peal 01 TWELVE BELLS now being Rehung in o( o “ WARNER’S INDEPENDENT" IRON AND STEEL GIRDER o STRIPE T R « R K , o FRAMEWORK. o From 6b. 8d. to 7b. 6d. o o No Better Aoy Lp^th o o Cut. o o All Carriage Paid on receipt of Postal Order. o o RATTKRNS o WEIGHT OF WEIGHT OF o T. HAIGH, o TENOR PEAL o o 3 6 i CWT. 7 TONS, o 14, Qeoraro 8tree-fc« o o HUDDERSFIELD. o m CWT. o Membtr of the ColUgt Youthit m i Yorkihite 13 LBS. Assopiftjon. o o o o o o P ea.1 Bogtrda o o “MARBLini” o o ^ the best possible material for the above, o n is durable, with a black highly polished o surface, and impervious to moisture. o o The letters are incised and gilded with Pure Qold, producing a most handsome o o and striking Tablet. o o Send for Photographs o< recently-fixed boards and prices. o o . Extracts from a letter received .•—■'The tiogen are al o tborongbly satisfied with the work." "Thanking yon JOHN WARNER & SONSr or what we call a splendid pieoa of work." SOLS IIAXBM Bell Founders to H.M. The King^, CASTAR ^ o a CRESCENT FOUNDRY, CRIPPLEGATE, Deeorattre Olass Workers, L.ONDON, E.C! 33, Kin^s R oa4 > St. Pancras, and ^ 0^ 0 O Q 26, Gra]i9 Inn B oad , H olborn, 0000 000000000000 o_o/c000 o o London. CHURCH BELL ROPES. J O H N 8 U I . I . Y , MUSICAL HANDBELLS C hureh Bell H ansrer Good quality and tone at low prices. Old peals restored. Parchase your BELL ROPES from the Zinoh, 8toguml»r, SomMset. great Yorkshire Manufactory of Write for list and testimonials. Rings o( Bells to any nomber hnng on the most approved principles. Old Bells re-cast. New BelU snpplied. BO W E L L & SON, Bellfoundera, H e m . m L L U l SMITH & SON, I. S., having had lonsiderahle experience in Chntch IPSWICH, Be!) haaging, with confidence soliciu the patronage at GOMERSALj^^EDS. the clergy, churchwardens and cingers genataln The very best Bell*Rope is oaly made. THB BLLACOMBB CHIMB HAMMERS PIXBD EstablisbPd 1768. Our establishment has BBLL ROPBS SUPPLIKQ, HENRY BOND, supplied Yorkshire ChaEGhes for over 100 (Bstablished Half-a-Cenloiy.) > ears. H. SOWELL & SON, Ringers are invited to try Yorhftbir Bell Fpunder Ropes with Yorkshire end-pieces. |9*U AMB i P»«WIOH. EW YEAR’S PRESENTS.— Wilfrid qSGSCH BELL W G ]B B , •I tkt I«kU«fl ««Ua io» OwtM N H Hm* BURI’OKD. 0Z0». Iv. THE BELL. NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORO. HANDBEL.L MEARS & STAINBANK, MUSIC. WHITECHAPEL BELL FOUNDRY, The CoUovrinc pieces are arranged as per list 13 in W. G 's Catalogae, viz., two octaves in G \^'itb F naturals and C sharps aUo, 19 bells in BELFRIKS AND CLOCK^W ERS INSPECTED. aM. No. 66 Bine Bells of Scotland (varied) is od. No. 67 The Harp that once . . . . is. od. ^ c U . 0 e r e c t e d c o m p m t e No. 6g Soldier’s Joy and off she goes ( l i v e l y ) ...... IS . 6 d . No.;72 The Village Chimes, a selection IRON, STEEL, OR OAK FRAMES, of tnnes and changes . . . . as. od. Contains Last Rose of Sommer, Old Bells Tuned or Re-cast. Peals re-Stted and Rehung. Handel’s Harmonions Black smith, etc., etc...... No. 196 Christians awake and Hark! 80HOOL B B L L 8. MVSWAL HAND-BBLLB. the Herald Angels sing (new edn.) is. fid. No. 340 Chri«itraas Music, Darnley FOUNDRY ESTABLISH ED A.D. 18TO.- and } others ...... as. od No 314 The Seven Joys. etc. etc. .. is 6d. 32, & 3 i, W HITECHAPEL ROAD. LOUDON, E. No. 315 Christmas Carols, The first Nowell, etc., etc. .. . . is. 6d. No. 316 Christmas Carols, Bethlehem Shepherds, etc...... is.'6d. No. 317 Christmas Carols, Hark tUa glad sound, etc...... is. 6d. JAS. BARWELL, The following are for 6 ringers, 12 bells, Boll Founder, thus— C. D. E. F. G. A. B, C. D. R. F. G, 40, Ot. Hampton St,, Birmingham No. 6t Oft in the stilly night, My CHURCH BELLS, w!th all reqjislia Fittings and Framework Love she's but a lassie yet, and singly or In Peals. CLOCK and CHIME BELLS to any size and the Lamb’s fold Vale .. .. is. 6d. note. No. T14 Tn my cot'age near a wood, SCHOOL BELLS with ringing arrangements, suitable for any v a r ie d ...... IS. od. position. No. 282 O come all ye faithful, and Existing Peals eoonomloally and effloiently restored. Lo ! He comes .. .. is. 6d. CRACKED BELLS recast, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS re No. 308 Italian and German Airs produced in fac-slmlle when required. ( l i v p W ) ...... I S . 6 d . Men who are ringers sent to inspect Towers and report upon the OVER 300 PIECES IN STOCK. tune and condition of Bells and Fittings. SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE. MUSICAL HANDBELLS tuned in Diatonio and Chromatio Scales in sets of any numbe.rs. WILLIAM GORDON. 44, Celtic Street, Webb Lane, Stockport. PATENTEES AND H.M. ROYAL ORDNANCE HARRT STOKES, CONTRACTORS TO STORES, FOR BELLS Church Bell Hanger, dc., WOODBURY (R.S.O.), DEVON. HAttT Stokbs having had a oonsiderable onmbei ol n a n ’ experience in Cbnrcb Bell Hanging, with oon- CHARLES CARR, ttdenoe aolicita the patronage of the Clergy, Ctanrcb- wardens, and Ringers generally. The BlUuombt U d . , C Before tending for Bell-ropei, write is SMETHWICK, BIRMINGHAM D A Y & CO., OHURCH BELL-ROPE MAKERS, Gold Medallists and 11. MABEET STREET, OXFORD, Who mMiufactnrt BeU-Ropts of the verf best Founders of Maiden :^ quality* OOLO MEDAL, EXHIBITION 1851 Peals, The late Rev. H. T, E llacohbs, in writing to a distinguished ringer, said— "T h e best Recasting, Rehanging, Repairs maker of bell ropes is Day, of Oxford.” All Kinds of Work UndertaJcen Q ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, and O other Goods of original design for Christ mas Presents. — W. M atthbws, Change- ^Qger, Macclesfield. Send for CATALOGUE and TESTIMONIALS Post Free. bi Sninni MmMUi BMiiun Km k Ci. uH itjsssia 'a ssts. . 'v . i l ! 't . • 3 ^tn0^r$* 3^em rtr: A Weekly Journal t f the Ringing Exercise ; and Compendium o f Information for th$ Clergy and Churchwardens. No, 1401. VOL. XXVII.] SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1909. [P rice O ne P e n n y . GIULETT & JOHNSTON, GEORGE H. COLDWELL M AKER OF CROYDON, Sur-rev. CHURCH, TURRET, Makers at tiw Re-Hangers in AID Great Clocks New Iron Frames PUBLIC CLOCKS, Mid Bells at of the Peals at MIRFIBLD, YORKS, Toronto, Canaaa. Leek, staft». KSTIMATKS FREE. Law Courts, Lannton, ozon. Iiondon. JAMES SHAW,SONftIk Twyford, Bucm. CHURCH & CABUiLiOlt Birmingham, Art Gallery. Wool, Dorfet. CHURCH BBLL HANOBRS/ Londonderry, Worplesdon, Cathedral. LEEDS ROAD, BRADFORD, Sarny. yoKM., KBTABLISBBD t i l . BELL FOUNDERS & HANGERS, Belli U lt Siarir or ia Riagf. Cbaroli BbUi; School Betli, and F»ctorj Selli. i CLOCK MANUFACTURERS, OLD BEtLS RB<;.^ST OR RHRUHO. CARILLON MAKERS. Musical Hand Belle In seta, Diatonic or Chromatic Soalea. ESTABLISHED 1820 ViMloal OloM Balls u id OBrUlenc to ' John Miej and 8ons, ill SUi* or Mom bar. M*mft»eturiirt by Steam Power of every JOHN PRITCHARD, HAVE MADE ietcription of CHURCH BELL ROPES CHURCH TURRET ft PUBLIC B E L L ROPE, Since the Reign of George III. CLOCKS. For Estimates send weight of Tenor, and Of la* Litta KRd EatliP«tea r-paa. CLOCK IP CHIMime ROPE nnmber and length of Ropes reqaired to M a n u'Pa.c-t u r e r , JOHN ASTLET & SONS, Ltd Greenleaf & Tristram LOUGHBOROUGH. Rope Makers, COVENTRY. J.P. has had maoj years' experience And QUAIiIFlBD BBLIi TUNHRS u making Bellropes, and makes them ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, only of the best quality. S and other Goods of original design. HKRKFORD. Beautiful Silk Peal Records, very attrac tit. QuBauukr U • oliuigs-tlBKac, «nd bttt bad on tive. W. M a t t h e w s , Change-Ginger, » 7ean' expeiieooe u Bell Haacer ind BeU Toaw* * - PBSgS Ills? M APPIsICATIQN, Bond Street, Maccleaftel^. Raparti and Batiinatei iDrolibad. The ii. THE BELL ISEWS ANp ftlNGERS* RECORD. LLEWELLINS & JANIES, ltd. ^otini»ct:0, SEND CASTLE QREEN, BRISTOL. POK CHURCH BELLS, Singly and in Bings. BellRopes CRAtKED BELLS RECAST TO ISOTE AND REHUlSG. TO Bell Frames in Steel, Iron and Oak. KXneRIKNCED BeLLHANaE.«S >o examine ^ iSTLEl k « , C hurch Btl» and Fitings. The Ellacombe Chiming Apparatus. Musical Handbells. OOVBNTH1(. School Bells. Cast Bronze Commemoration Plates. Catalogue and Testimonials on application. HARRINGTON’S W£fiB & BENNETT, J. WARNER dfe SONS, PATENT te c b Bell Bangers ATnners, BV ROVAk WARRANT Tubular Bells STRKKT, ^tll«^rassjfranto FOR CHURCHES. EIDLIjrGTOJr, OXFOBP. TO mSj#fiAJ£l8TY THB KENQ, W . A B . are practical ringars. and having THE CftEBCENT FOUNDRY, Tubular Bells are better and oheapei* had coQsiderable experience in Charcb Bell than the old form of Bell. Hangiog and Tnoing with conBdaoce solicit CRIPPLEGATE, LONDON, B.C. the patroaage of Clergy, Chnrcbwardens and Rmgers generally. PEALS OF EIGHT BELLS- W. and B.'s Wrought Iron X Fnm es tor Osnal Size ...... £160 Church Bells are acknowledged to be one of Large do...... £210 to £260 the best kinds. Towers inspected, Reports and Estimates iliiiiiiT*Utra»iiU 4 4 *ttvi — Bio Bxm," Laadon eiven. Ellacombe Chime Hammers fixed. Etnd a p p ly Fot TestlmoDlals Piospectns to Bell Ropes supplied. Wvsioal Bell Foanders. H aad'Balli In Seti, In DiBtoolc nr rhromstie SoalM Harrington, Latham & Co., W aad B. hung the Bells upon which the C lock*. Be'lt. and CarllUoni In acv > lu or Dsnbat Longest Peal yet ever rung single-handed, viz., Bell* of •■^ry deioription and ilce EARbSOON, COVENTRY. 17,024 changes, time eleven hours fifteen A Laff*StUctUmo1 B M Literature almati in Stock (H B BBtiL B T I I I BOOK, by W . HaLBT.fot cblmlof twiei «n Ctauob Belli. Prto*. paper ooveri 3s. each Clotb'covera js. A New Ringers' Badge TW BLVB U R O L B ter Handbell Rlngeri, by W H albt, Prise t», or Wedal, 11 P O P O U B aisa, tor Raadbell Ringeri, by W SpecUtl Offer to Ringers only I H a l i t , Price ib. In Gold, Silver, or Bronze. TBB HaBOBBBB (UTOR.—A Collect loo ol Todm This arrangement of badge is in the form T h e for 8 or 10 beila. By W. H alkt, Prine i«. of a Chnrch Bell, of a true and correct shape, and can to worn as a pendant, medal, brooch, or badge. On the waist of Royal B E L L S pecial the bell there is a handsomely-engraved A High Grade Cycle at a price within the reach of all. Built to following specification:— J.F.MALUBY&GO. shield, snitable for an inscription. Frame any size to order. The bell is l i ins. deep from headstock Handle Bar any shape to order. to clappet-fiight; three quarters oi an inch Wheels, 38 in. plated rims and spokes. Chvdi BeB fluigers Afmia! 4}foad; and can be had with ring orpin Saddle, best with plated springs. attachment. Freewheel, ball bearings. HandbeB Fouiiderg, IP l b a b b No t x :—This handsome jewel Brakes, Unity Combination Front and is made in the CORRECT FORM of a Back Rim, or BARNEY DON, DONCASTER CHURCH BELL. Eadie's Combination Coaster Hnb and Phillips' Front Rim brake. Best steel mndguards, with plated stays. I I ^ • S 0 CHURCH BELLS hung with eve^ des ^ o i l Tyres, N.B. Clincher. cription of the latest approved fittings, in 1 80 0 ^i'loe iO». «• N. 0 1| • Fnlly gnaranteed for la moaths, inelcdiDg a MmrMwuD sf free liMnrsBGe >for £ iw o t >£i per week if diiabied. OAK OB STEEL FRAMES. I Q W L O . H. OOLDWELLt 8aad lor lawpie maebine aad ooagpire it wfbh aaB> wid at / ‘i more and.roa wiU^ HANDBELLS, of excellent tone, made to t»etta sw p iii»5 Mid dwghted. diatonic and cbromatio scalea. in sets C K U SC l CL6CX MAKMS, any nnmber and to any sixe. Wagiufa' lamOMi Q . H . tha MiAland CeuMia^; AaiQataliw),«WviiOMMU)|(, C M ft Tumi Gktlatfmrr itnHfUm T?^ ®|t §tfl llttos arti llkgtrs’ ||ttjrii. No. 1401. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1909. [V o l. XXVII. ST. ANDREW’S, SANDON, ESSEX. trains. It was decided, therefore, to form a society for Barnsley and district, in order that these towers, or rather The fine old tower at this church, with its grand old the ringers, should have regularly-organised meetings for ring of five bells, have just undergone thorough repair. practices one with another. The bells have been rehung in a new frame of English Representatives were present from the following towers: oak, with new wheels, stocks, and all the most modern Barnsley, Penistone, Darfield, Wath, Hoylandswaine, fittings. The tenor, which had been cracked for many Ackwortb, Monk Bretton, Darton, Silkstone, Roystonf, years, has also been recast. and Wragby. After having decided that the society be formed, a president was elected in the person of Mr. C. D. The work was carried out by Messrs. Harwell, church Potter, of Barnsley; vice-president, Mr. W. Woodcock, bell founders, of Great Hampton street, Birmingham. jun., of Darfield; secretary, Mr. A. Nash, of Wath. A The go of the bells is excellent, and the new tenor is of working committee was also elected, and a series of meet splendid tone. The local ringers are highly-delighted ings for 1909 drawn up and passed. with the work, and live in the fond hope that the above- This practically concluded all the business, the remain named firm will shortly receive the order to add a new der of the evening being spent in talking over the pro treble to make a ring of six, though there is enough room jected society and its general desirability, something of the kind having evidently been wanted for some time. in the tower for eight. The writer is of opinion that there is not so fine-toned a ring of five in the county. The bells were opened by the local company. T?IE WARWICKSHIRE GUILD. A quarterly meetieg of this Guild was held at Bedworth on Saturday, January 23rd. B y the kind permission of THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. the Rev. Canon Evans, Recflor, the bells were placed at A meeting of the north-western division was held at the disposal of the ringers in the afternoon and evening. Harlow Common on Saturday, January 23rd. A goodly The meeting of the Guild was held in the schoolroom, the number of members assembled, and ringing was kept up Rev. Canon Evans, vice-president, presiding, supported by with spirit during the afternoon and evening. Tea was the following officers : Messrs. G . A. Martineau, Adams, enjoyed at The W hite Horse hotel, the Rev. C. J. Ward, White, Murray, and the hon. secretary. Twenty-two Redtor of Nettswell, presiding. members and friends were present. Mr. Coleman read The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed. Letters the minutes of the last quarterly meeting, which Were con of regret at being unable to attend were read, and also, firmed. It was then proposed by Mr. Coleman, seconded from the Rev. T. L. Papillon, Master of the Association, by Mr. Murray, that that the next quarterly meeting be to the effect that that gentleman proposes at the next held at Stratford-on-Avon on Saturday, Apri 24th, and ftnnual meeting to resign his office, as he would be leaving this was carried unanimously. T h e> next busittess xiras the county, and that the Association would then be pre the election of new members, and twelve persons were pared to appoint some one in his stead, adding that he nominated for membership. was glad to think that, as he is a life member of the Asso A vote or thanks was accorded to the Rev. Canon ciation, he should not altogether sever a connection which Evans for his kind permission for the use of the bells, and had given him so much pleasure and brought him so many for presiding over the meeting. This was carried with friends. acclamation. The Rev. W. A. Herrington, Vicar of Hunsdon, was Following the meeting the guild was entertained to an elected a life member; the Rev. C. J. Ward and Messrs. excellent tea by the kindness and hospitality of the Bed- H. Francis (Harlow), and E. Rixon, F. Clark and A. worth company, which was much appreciated by all Smith (Matching) ringing members. present, and justice was done to the good things placed Votes of thanks included the Rev. C. J. Ward for presi before the members to ring the changes on the kind ding. the Vicar for the use of the bells, and Mr. Dent for arrangements made, and the hearty reception the guild making arrangements. received from Mr, T. Randle and the Bedworth ringers The members wished the next meeting to be held at made the quarterly meeting a most succesSfQl one. Mr. Waltham Abbey, if arrangements could be made. Coleman moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr; R^indle and the Bedworth ringers for their ST. ANDREW’S SOCIETY, RUGBY. priate address was given by the Vicar, who reminded the ringeis that they were workers of the Church. The Vicar The fourteenth annual general meeting was held on a welcomed them all to Titchfield, it being the first occasion recent Monday evening, under the chairmanship of the he had in having a meeting of this description since he Rev. Canon A. V. Baillie (president of the society). There had been Vicar. were also present the Rev. C. E. M. Wilson (chaplain), After the service the business mreting was held, the Messrs. S. F. Spencer (churchwarden), W. Brooke (ex Master of the Guild presiding. Mr. J. W. Whiting (Hon. churchwarden), A. L. Coleman, R. Watson, J. B. Fenton, Secretaiy), Mr. G. E. Chappell (Assistant-Secretary), and F. Sear (the retiring officers), and a good attendance Mr. E. J. Harding (representative), Mr. G. Williams of members. The balance-sheet was adopted, and officers (West End), and Mr. W. T. Tucker (Eastleigh), were for the ensuing year were then elected as follows :— Mr. present. Two performing and eight probationary mem A. L. Coleman (Ringing-Master); Mr. S. C. Small (Hon. bers were elected from Titchfield, and otie from Fareham. Secretary and Treasurer); Mr. J. B. Fenton (deputy The balance-sheet for the year was read and adopted, it Ringing-Master); Messrs. Watson, Dubber, and Watson being a favourable one. Receipts showed ;^i4 6s. 4d.; (Committee); and Mr. A. J. Hessian (Hon. Auditor), expenses 17s. iid ., leaving a balance in favour of the A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. A. J. Hessian district of ;^ii 8s. 3d. and Mr. A. W hite for their past services; and also of Votes of thanks was accorded the Vicar for his kind sympathy with the former in his illitess. Owing to another ness in meeting tht ringers, and for the use of the bells; engagement, the Rector had to leave before the close of also to Mr. J. W . Whiting for the very able manner he the meeting, bnt before going congratulated the society on had carried out his secretarial duties. The bells were another year’s very good work, and its smooth running. kept going in touches of Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, Mr. Coleman moved a vote of thanks to the Rector for Oxford Single, Plain Bob, and Grandsire. presiding, and to the clergy for the interest they took in the society’s work. Mr. S. F. Spencer then took the chair. Two new mem MAGDALEN COLLEGE, OXFORD. bers in Mr. W . Malins and Mr. J. W . Chandler were elected. A new large clock has just been erected in the college The Ringing-Master, in a short discourse, remarked on tower, which strikes the hours upon the largest bell of the the good attendance of the band, and also that eight peal of ten, and plays the Oxford quarters upon the other quarter-peals had been rung during the year, viz.: Grand- bells. There is no external dial to the clock, and in some sire Triples, Stedman Triples (?), Bob Major, Kent Treble respects it is a copy of the old one. The new clock has Bob, and Double Norwich (3). He further remarked on been made generally to the designs of the late Lord the harmonious way in which all the members worked Grimthorpe, and is guaranteesi by the makers to keep together, and said that their success was mainly due to very accurate time; The work has been carried out by that unity amongst the ringers. They had achieved Messrs. John Smith and Sons, Midland Clock Works, another success that evening in accomplishing the first Derby, who are also at the present time making a large plain course of Superlative Surprise Major ever rung on chiming clock for Selby Abbey, Yorkshire. the bells, and he did not suppose there was another local band in the county of Warwickshire who could ring a course o£ that method except by outside help. The band THE CENTRAL COUNCIL. stood for this as follows: R. Watson, i ; S. Small, 2 ; H. The First Session of the Seventh Council will be held O. White, 3 ; A. Dubber, 4; C. Wheeler, 5; G. Murray, at the Church House, Westminster, on Whitsun-Tuesday, 6: J. B. Fenton, 7; F. Sear, 8. June ist, igog. Nominations for the Office of President Mr. W. Brooke proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the and for that of Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, as also Re ringers fos their services during the past year, and to Mr. ports of Committees, Notices of Motion, and any other Coleman, as Ringing-Master, for the able way in which matter should reach me not later than Saturday, May ist. the bellp were rung. Hon. Secretaries of Diocesan or County Guilds or Asso Mr. S. F . Spencer endorsed Mr. Brooke’s remarks, and ciations are earnestly requested to forward the names with ; said that the churchwardens fully appreciated the service full postal address of the elected representatives of their of Mr. Coleman and the ringers. Associations as soon as possible, with a view to the early Mr. Coleman, in reply, said that the band had now completion of the official list of the new Council; and in seven different methods at their disposal for Snnday cases where no elections have yet taken place it is sin ringing, and that the attendance shewed .the interest taksn cerely hoped that a meeting of the Association may be in the work. speedily summoned for the purpose, or that in any meeting shortly forthcoming this item may not be forgotten in , THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. drawing up the agenda. A remittance of 2/6 is due for each representative, the rights of representatives being in On Saturday^ January 30th, a quarterly meeting of the abeyance until their quota has been paid. Portsmouth District was held at Titchfield, and proved to Charles D. P. D a v i e s , Hon. Secretary, be a great success, owing no doubt to its being the home Freiherne, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, January, igog. of the Master of the Guild— Rev. C. E. Matthews— who (Money Order Office— Frampton-on-Severn.) gave the ringers a hearty welcome, and done everything to make the visit enjoyable. Members attended from ELL-R IN G ER ’S H A N D K E R CH IE F.— Made in pure silk, with Wickham, Shedfield, Swanmore, Bishops Waltham, Fare figures o( varions-sized bells woven in. A splendid article fot ham, North Stoneham, Portsea, Curdridge, Portsmouth, Bnse, and very saitable for a gift to either aex.— Designed and made h j and Titchfield. A capital tea was serv^ in the parish a change-rioger for tbe Exercise. Price 3s. gd.; with name woven room at 5 o’clock, after which a short service was held in in ss. These goods have received the most flattering enconinms from chufcb, »1V thie rin|ers atte« ALL SAINTS’ SOCIETY, POPLAR. 5075 GRANDSIRE CATERS (NEW PLAN). On Saturday, January 23ard, the All Saints company By W m . H. I n g l e s a n t {Loughborough). held their fifth annual supper at the Rectory, Poplar, E . 23456 Punctually at 8.30 p.m. ringers, past and present, to the number of 21, sat down to a splendid spread provided by 72354 SI, 2,4, 5. the Rector. Good old roast beef, &c,, followed by Christ 8, 6. mas puddir.g, disappeared in record time. 23754 37254 8, 6. Supper over, we adjourned to the Rector’s study, where 6th in three. the remainder of the evening was given over to songs and 75234 52734 8, 6. music, almost every member contributing an item. Short 6, g. touches of Grandsire were rung upon handbells, and the 72435 24735 8, 6. time to “ go ” came all too soon. At 12 p.m. we joined 8,6. . hands to the singing of Auld Lang Syne, and everyone 47235 73245 6tb in three. was convinced that this year’s dinner was the most 8, 6. successful ever held by the company. 32745 72543 6, 9. 25743 8; 6. 57243 8, 6. RINGERb’ SUPPER. 74253 6th in three. The annual supper of the Horley parish church ringers 42753 8,6. was held on Thursday evening, January ist, at the Six 52347 6th in two and 8, 6. Bells inn. There was a good muster of members and 23547 8, 6. . friends, who spent a thoroughly convivial and enjoyable 35247 8, 6. time under the genial chairmanship of the Rev. R. P. E. 54237 6th in three. Cheeseman. -On the removal of the cloth, an interesting 4 2 5 3 7 8, 6. programme of music, with a few necessary toasts, the Repeat above twenty courses, calling first course 6, gs, first being that of “ The King,” which was given with which produces 42357. Then call— musical honours. Mr. Martin proposed “ Church and State.” The chair 42357 man in responding, said it was rightly called “ Church 54362 gth in and out at three and 7, g. and State.” Many erroneously thought that the State 34562 7,g s. founded the Church, but it was the other way about. 53462 8th in three. As members of the Church they looked upon the Church 43265 and State as being bound together in one great whole. In 9. 8. 8th in three. Horley he was thankful to say that they had a large body 24365 8th in three, of lay-helpers who were always ready to come forward. 32465 62435 s at I . The chairman submitted the toast of the evening— gth in three. “ The Horley Bellringers,” remarking that he always 23465 8th in three. looked upon the annual supper as one of the most enjoy- 42365 34265 8th in three. abje functions of the parish. He apologised for the absence of the Vicar, who greatly to his disappointment Round at hand previous lead. The first portion of this peal was unable to attend. has the 6,8,9 in a position which produces some very Mr. Songhurst (Hon. Secretary), suitably replied. He good musical qualities, and concludes with the ordinary 8, 7, 9 position in last ten courses. congratulated the members upon their regular attendance for practice, and more especially on their Sunday ringing for services. A PEAL OF DOUBLE OXFORD BOB MAJOR. The host and hostess (Mr. and Mrs. Huey), were very 5184. heartily thanked for the excellent supper they provided. During the evening the Horley handbell ringers gave By H e n r y W . W i l d e , Belgmve, Chester. some selections, and songs were rendered by several of 23456 B H ^ the local band, while Mr. Streeter’s comic songs were much enjoyed. 35264- 3564J2 - - S u t t o n C o l d f i e l d (Warwickshire).—O n Monday, November 3 5 4 2 6 - - 9tb, on the occasion of the election of Councillor Norris as Eight times repeated, omitting the last bob at h in the 3rd C . Mayor, a quarter-peal of Stedman Triples in 45 mins. and 6th parts, and substituting s for the last b in the gth part ' Waithman, E. Matthews, B. Claydon, W. AIlsop, G. Roberts, G. produces 24356. [ Claydon conductor, B. Leedham, J. Reynolds. The whole to be repeated. Has the 6th eighteen times each way in 5-6, and is the first peal published in the method with new hymn fo r RINGERS’ festivals.—words bobs at B and h only. by Rev. H. C. W ilder. Music by Rev. J. H. M a t t h e w s . First rung at St. Mary’s, Chester, on January 15th, 1909. A Conducted by the composer. Extracts from Ringers’ Letters :—" Yoar most excellent [ hymn." " Very suitable for ita parpose.” Effectively sung at Beaconsfield, Feb. sod, 19 0 7; ard at AU M i l t o n K e y n e s (Bucks).—On November 17th, a quarter-peal [ Saints, Boyoe Hill, February 8th, igoS. of Grandsire Doubles. A. Howe, T. Maycock, W. Pether, J. Price— Words only 3s. per 100. With Music, id. each. Higgins conductor, J. Meadows. First quarter-peal by the N o v e l l o and Co., 160. Wardour St., Londoo. W ringer of the treble. 58o t t He b e l l n e w s a n d r i n g ER s ' R6C0RD. Feb. 6, igo8. THE PROPOSED EXTRA BELL FOR ST. PETER ®0tn;e0|:rim£rimi;c. MANCROFT, NORWICH. While allowing the utmoit freedom for the expression of opUion, it mnst never be We again repeat the list of subscriptions towards this considered that we are in any way bound to statements m%Ue by correspondents. movement. it is estimated that about £ 11 5 will be wanted to pro To the Editor of "T h e B f l l N e w s a n d R i n g e r s ’ R e c o r d . vide the new bell, frame and fittings. The following sub T h e E x t r a B e l l f o r S t . P e t e r M a n c r o f t , N o r w ic h . scriptions have already been paid or promised :— S ir ,— The letter in your last week’s issue from Mr. S. Moore, £ s. d. giving the very full details of the twelve-bell peal at Cirencester, The Mayor of Norwich (Mr. E. G. Buxton) ... i i o was naturally exceedingly interestiog to me, and no doubt The Sheriff of Norwich (Mr. F. G. Chamberlin) ... o 10 6 interested many others of your readers also. Sir Arthur Heywood, Bart., Duffitld ...... i i o It seems that the extra bell to form a light peal of eight in Mr. J. Sancroft Holmes, Gawdy Hall, President Norwich connection with a ring of twelve is not so uncommon as might Diocesan Association ...... 2 a o be supposed. I should be very glad to hear what other peaU oi Mr. Wilham Snowdon, Leeds, President Yorkshire ^sso- twelve there are in this country so fitted up. ciation ...... o 10 6 A peal of twelve bells is counted a fine thing, and can no Mr. John Dodson, Norwich...... i i o doubt be very useful on occasions when a talented and experi The Rev. F. J. M eyrick...... i i o enced band of ringers is at hand. But how few and fat Mr. Wallace H. King ...... 2 2 0 between such bands are, and how seldom is it that the full peal Mr. B. Knywet Wilson ...... o 10 6 of twelve is used for Sunday ringing. One wonders how the The St. Peter Mancroft Ringers’ Guild...... 10 10 o regular Sunday ringing (if any) is managed in the case of Mr. George P. Burton ...... 1 1 0 heavy peals of twelve. Any information on this point would Mr. D. O. Holme ...... i i o be welcome. Mr. Charles E. Borrett ...... o 10 6 Now I am writing I should like to say that any contributions Mr. John E. Burton...... i i o to our St. Peter Mancrolt Extra Bell Fund would be gladly Mr. H. J. Borrett ...... o 10 6 received, no matter how small. There may be many who would Mr. George Harvey ...... o 10 o like to help us, but who would only be disposed to give com The Rev. E. J. Crosby ...... 0 5 0 paratively small amounts. Such subscriptions, if sent in stamps, Mr. Fredk. Saunders, Eton ...... 0 5 0 would be thankfully acknowledged by post, but need not be The Rev. E. C. Hopper, Starston ...... o 10 6 published individually unless the donor desired it. The Rev. Wm. C. Pearson, Hen/gy ...... o 10 6 137, Newmarket Road, Norwich. G e o r g e P. B u r to n . Mr. J. A. Trollope, Ealing ...... 0 5 0 Mr. W. J. Nevard. Gt, Bentley ...... o 10 6 P e a l s o f D o u b l e s . The Rev. C. F. h\yXh, RickinghaU ...... 010 o Mr. E. Poppy, E y e ...... 0 2 6 S ir ,— In reading reports of peals of Doubles in this week’s The Rev. C. L. Kennaway, Garboldisham ...... i i o “ B ell News,” rang by the Hereford Diocesan Guild, it has Mr. A. G. Berry, Wembley...... o 10 6 occurred to me to query whether this is as correct as it should Mr. W. R. Rudd, T h o r p e ...... 0 5 0 be. Now, I do not in any way wish to cast reflections upon this The St. John-de-Sepulchre Church Council and struggling society, but when you see the report of a 5040 of Bob Ringers ...... 2 2 0 Doubles being rung I think it is time to query it, as it is quite The Beccles Company of Ringers, per Mr. Hopson ... o 10 o obvious that this is unattainable, eight 120s being the extent. The Thetford Company of Ringers, per Mr. FitzJohn 0 3 6 And again, if a 5040 of Doubles be rung, I take it that it should Mr. R. H. Hayward, M arlesford...... o 10 6 be forty-two 120s, each one called differently, not ten laos Mr. Janvss George, ...... a o upwards of three times repeated. Some year or two ago I Miss Pestell, Stalham ...... 0 5 0 remember a 5040 of Stedman Doubles being rung by this same The Rev. E. C. J. Bowen, Stohe Ash ...... 0 5 0 society. Surely this is unobtainable, as ten i20s are the extent Mr. Arthur Hubbard, Fulham ...... 1 1 0 in Stedman. Messrs. J. and J. Colman, Norwich ...... 1 1 0 My object for drawing attention to this rapidly-growiag evil Messrs. Steward and Patteson, Norwich ...... i i o is not to hurt anyone’s feelings, but to put wrong right, as I do Messrs. Youngs, Crawshay and Youngs, iVow/cA ... o 10 6 not see why anyone or any society should be credited with a Messrs. Johnson, Barton, and Theobald, Norwich ... o 10 6 performance which they have not performed. Messrs. D. Horn and Sons, iVorieiic/s ...... o 10 6 H e r e f o r d ia n . ------^------Total to date £40 (approximately). A copy of the appeal which has been issued, and which L o n d o n .— On Sunday, January 21, at St. Ann’s, Highgate, a quarter-peal of Double Norwich. W. Nudds, E. Bonfield, W. gives details of the scheme and of the bells of St. Peter G. Matthews, J. A. Trollope, E. F. Cole, A. E. Brigbtman, M. Mancroft, will be sent on application being made to any Woodcock, F. Smith conductor. one of the honorary secretaries of the Extra Bell Fund Mr. Geo. P. Burton, 137, Newmarket Road, Norwich; G l e m s f o r d (Suffolk).— On Christmas afternoon, for the after noon service, a 720 Kent Treble Bob. P. Garwood, S. Slater, Mr. D. O. Holme, Castle Chambers, Norwich ; Mr. Chas. A. F. Clarke, B. Maxim, G. Smith, Theodore E. Slater conduc E. Borrett, 10, Chester Street, Norwich. tor. After the service a 720 of Woodbine, conducted by T. E. An interesting letter from one of the Hon. Secretaries Slater. will be found in the next column. T u n s t a l l (Staffordshire).— On Sunday evening, January 10, for Divine Service, 1232 Double Norwich Court Bob Major. J. Darlington, G. A. Smith, F. Smith, H, Smith, J. Johnson, J. Liverpool.— On Thursday, January 14th, at St. Mary’s, Hale, Godber, A. A. Clay, W. Thompson conductor. Recently for in honour of the birthday of Gilbert Ireland-Blackburne, esq., practice 642 Stedman Triples, conducted by G. A. Smith ; 400 six 6-scores of Grandsire Doubles, 720 changes, each called Double Norwich, conducted by W. Thompson ; 1008 Stedman differently, in a6 mins. W. Young, J. Allen, Rev. C. A. Clements Triples, conducted by J. Godber^ the following ringers taking conductor, J. Houghton, sen., J. Houghton, jun., W. Woodward. part:— G. A. Smith, F. Smith, H. Smith, J. Johnson, A. A. Clay, W.Thompson, J. Godber, J. Darlington, T. Shone. USIC specially arranged in mss^ (if not in print) to suit M almost any number of ringers and bells. Terms, etc., P PL ES.— GOOD COOKING, DESSERT, hand-picked, on application from WM. GORDON, 44, C eltic Street, WebbA id. and i|d. per lb.: f.o.r.— Order early.— L o n g n e y , Stokq Lane, Stockport. r t‘. 1 . Peb. 6, 190^. f r t li B E LL NEWS Al^D RINGERS* RECORD. held at Rothepfield (eight bells) on Satur Deansgate, on Saturday, Febraary 20th. Bdls day. February i3»h. Ringing at 2.30 p.m. ready at 5.0 Meeting at 7.0. Service at 5 o’clock. Tea s 30. by kind invita- W . H SauKEB, Branch Sic. Tbe ihatgs for tLe insertion of lotices in this page is 106, Bank Street, Claytcn. OLe Penny per iine (live word9) meiy be reckoned to a Mon of the Rector. Rev. F. W. Champneys, line) Retetilions at hall that price, NotioesHLould m.a. Trains from Eastbourne 12.4c, Polegate come to haud not later than Warnesday iLOtnirg. 12,51, Hastings i t 50, arrive Rotherfield 1.44. The Essex Association.—North Eastern Geo. H House, Hon. See. District.— The next meeting of the above dis 2, Carlton Road, Eastbourne. trict will be held at Earls Colne on Saturday, February 20tb. Tea will be provided at The TLe Ancient Society of College Youths, The Lancashire Association.— Rossendale George hotel at 5 o’clock, 6d. each. Those iistabiiihed 1637. MeetfCgs for practice will intending to be present please give notice. be held at St. John’s, Hackoey, on the Branch — The next meeting will be held at St. Nicholas church Newchnrcb, on Saturday, E r n e s t W. B e c k w i t h , Hon. Dis Sec. i6ih; at St. Joho’s, South Hackney, on tbe Coggeshall. 8th and 22nd ; at St. Maithew, Upper Clapton February 13th. Beils ready at 3. Tea at 5. Meeting at 7, when a presentation will be made on tbe iith and 25th; at St. Giles, Ctippi^ Thu Middlesex County Association and to Mr. Zeb. Lord, in commemoration of his gate, on the g tb ; at St. Magnus, Lower London Diocesan Guild.— South and West fbames Street, on tbe iStfa; at St. Paul's services to the Association and his fifty years’ District.— The next meeting will be held at standing as a bell-ringer. All ringing friends Cathedral on the 23rd; and St. Duustan- St. Catherine’s, Feltham, on Saturday, Feb in-the-East on the 251b ; all at 8 p.m. are cordially invited, and special tea (hot joints) raary 20th, by kind permission of the Rev. J. will be provided at is 3d. each for all sending Tbe subscription of is. 8d. which entitles F. lemmett. Bells will be ready at 4 o. Tea in their names to Sam Lord, i, Church Lane, members who have not met twenty times in will be provided at 5.30 at 6d. each. The the previous ) ear to vote on matters of finance, Newchurch, on or before Monday, Febrnary Rev. H T. C. Steenbuck will preside. Mem is now due, and sboirfd be paid before 8th. Waterfoot bells (six) will also be at bers and friends are cordially invited. liberty from 3.0 to 4 30. February 281b. H. C. Chandler, Hon. Sec. W illia m T. Cocberill, Hon, Sec. J a m e s R o l l e r s o v . Church Road, Heston, Hounslow. 32, Edgeky Road, Claphim, W. The Winehester Diocesan Guild.—Win The Kent County Association.—Canter The London County Association (late chester District.— A quarterly meeting of the bury District.— A meeting (without allowaoces) the St. James’s Society)—Established 1824.— above district will be held at Alton on Satur will be held at Boughton, on Saturday, Feb Ube eighty-filth Annual General Meeting will day, February t3th. Alton (eight) Cbawton raary 20tb. Tower open at 3 p.m. be held on Saturday, February 13th, at St. (six) bells available from 230 p.m. Tea at G. D e n n e , Hon. Dis. Sec. Margaret's, Westminster The tower will be parish hall at 5.0 61, Blenheim Road, Deal. open for ringing from 3 45 to 5 p m., and from Jas. W. Elkins, Hon. Sec. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Business meeting at 5.30 at 3, Culver Villas, Winchester. The Midland Counties Association.— J be Princes Head, Princes Street, opposite Nottingham Branch.-The annual district the Abbey. Riogers attending to nog till The Lancashire Association.— Liverpool meeting will be held at St. Mary's, Notting 5 p.m are requested to be there not later than Branch.— A meetng will be held at St. Luke’s, ham on Saturday, Febrnary 27th, from 3 till g 4 p.m, sharp, as the-cburch doors will then be Liveroool. on Saturday, Febrnary 13th. Bells p m. The election of officers will take place at closed. T . H. Taffbnder, Hon. Sec. ready at 5 0. Meeting at 6.30.; this meeting for tbe ensuing year. 10, SeVborne Road, Denmark Hill. W a l t e r H u g h e s . Redbbn Clifford, Dis. Sec. 35, Church Road, Garston. The Oxford Diocesan Guild.—East Berks Bramcote Road, Beeston. and South Bucks Branch.—The annual meet The Lincoln Diocesan Guild.—Eastern All Saints, Edmonton.—On and after ing will be held at Farnham Ro)al to-day Branch.— The annual meetirg will be held at Monday, February ist. the practice will be on Satutday, February 6th. Service in church Spilsby on Saturday, Febrnary 13th. Service Mondays instead of Thursdays at 8 p.m. 4 30. Tea and meeting afterwards. Bells of at 3.15. Tea at The Shades hotel at 4 o’clock. Visitors always welcome. All communications Burnham, Slough, Stoke Poges, and Farnbam Memters intending to be present send their respecting tbe above tower to be sent to Koyal open to members after 2 pm . Motors names to me on or before Febraary gth. G. P a ic e . leave Slongh Station for Farnham Royal at E. S e l l e r s , Hon. Sec. 42, Cecil Terrace, Croyland Road, Lower 1 .15, 3.25, and 535. Return 625 and 7 55. Gtdney House, Kirton, Boston. Edmonton. All coming should tend names to Fatnham Royal, Slough. J. J. Parkbr. The Sussex County Association.—Western Division.— The next quarterly meeting will be The Hertfordshire Association.—Eastern held at Billingshurst on Saturday. February MEMORIAL WINDOW. District.— In order not to clash with a meeting 13th. Tower open from 4 p.m. Tea at 5.30. of the Northern District, the meeting at Ware Business to follow. All members intending to In Hammersmith parish church on Satur will be held on February 13th. Ih e bells will be present please inform me by Thursday day, January 30th, there was unveiled a be ready from 3.30. Tea at 5.30, with a February n th . H. E v a n s . Hon. Div. Sec. stained glass east window to tbe memory of business meeting after. All members and Northbrook, Goring, Worthing. tbe late Prebendary John Hampden Snowden, friends will be made welcome. Vicar of Hammersmith from 1879 to 1901, W. H. L a w r e n c e , Hon. Dis. Sec T he North N otts Association.— The next during which period he did much to further Little MiiKden. • quarterly meeting will be held at OrdsaU on the work of the church in Hammersmith, and Saturday, February 13th, Tea at 5 p.m. to gain the lo?e of all his people. The hand The Ely Diocesan Association.— A district Members should inform Mr. J. White, Urdsall, some church that to-day stands out so promi meeting of the above will be held at Whittles- Retford, by February loih nently in the Broadway and the present school foid this Saturday afternoon, February 6tb. B. D a r l b v , Hon. Sec. buildings are monaments to his untiring Tea at 5 o’clock. P. W e b b , D is. Sec. Harthill, Sheffield. energy. A large congregation assembled for the service, the mayor and councillors attend The Hertfordshire Association.-Northetn The St. Martin’s Guild, Birmingham.— ing in state, and the window was dedicated by Division— A meeting will be held at Baldock The usual anniversary, “ Henry Johnson ” the Bishop of Kensington, who gave an address to-day, Saturday, February Gth. Bells avail commemoration, will be held on Saturday, on Heb. xiii. 7, recalling the life of the late able during afternoon and evening. Tea at Febrnary 20ih next, at Ye Olde Royal hotel. Prebendary Snowden as an incentive to new 5.30 at Tbe White Lion. Temple Row, Birmingham, dinner being served effort in the {iresent. J. F. Fosies, Hon, Die. Sec. at 6 30 sharp. Sir Arthur Heywood, Bart., The new window is of striking design, repre 82, Grove Road, Hitchin. will preside, Ringing at St. Mai tin's (twelve senting Our Lord in glory, and is tastefully The Stoke Archidiaconal Association.— bells) from 3 30 to 5 30. Dinner tickets free to coloured, adding greatly to the dignity of tbe The next monthly meeting will be held at full subscribing members, and to other mem intetior. Newcastle to-day, Saturday, February Gth. bers and friends 2s. 6d cach, may be obtained Some touches of Grandsire Triples were Tea at 545 free, in the National Schools. by application on or before Wednesday, rung before the service by members of the Service at 7 p.m. February 17th, from any of the guild’s o£Scers, St. Paul's Guild, and afterwards a quarter-peal cr from W. H. G o d d b n , H o k . Sec. in the same method was brought round In 45 Kev. W . G. K b v w o r i h , Hon. Sect. J. JOBNSON, 6i, Roland Road, Hand>worth, Birmingham. mins. by the following: W. Cook. E. R. Mackri l, G. C. lies, A. Whittington, C. 0 . Cox, The Sussex Cbunty Association.—Eastern The Lancashire Association.— Manchester F. Skevington conductor, A. F, Harris, G. W . Division.— The next quarterly meeting will be Branch.— The meeting will be held at St. John, Coombes. • 58? fH E BlBLL Ne WS ANt) RlNGERS‘ RECORt). t'eb. 6, ilgo^. THE JASPER SNOWDON SERIES. Peal Tablets. MARBLETTE MARBLETTE (^RANDSIRE; as 6i., Enlarged. Now R e a d y . is the best ma ^ Gives fDllinstrnctlona tor tbe bel^nner ; many nfiw neala ; the APPENDIX Peal Tablets by tb e R e v . C. D. P. D a v ie s , M.A. ; and Ibe THOMPSON PAPERS and terial for Peal give the great D IA G R A M S, em braoinf; the wboli>ie ot ■ Ibe • Grandsire— - • co«eacofae9 ...... ~ of W H. _ T hom p 80H, E s q ., M .A . (tG4 paKea). Tablets. It is est satisfaction a non-absorbent to all- sabstance S T E D M A N : as. 6rf. By thb Rrv. Charlbs D. P. The following DAVIES, M.A., p.ft.4.s. W ith ao ArrsvDix by S ii ARTHtit H b tw o o d , Bakt. closely resem extracts from tba late R e v . H B. Bdlwbr, aod W . H. Tsovpsoii, Bsq CoTotn«*nce8 *ftb bling Marble L o a b le i aod raa> tbrotiKb to Cioqnes r«?s ciMely pv <"r)UFFIELD: " A M usical M ethod for 8, 10, a n d I I B b l u . a Bcoadabeet containing foil dliections fot ilnglnK the above jiay be obtained, giatia, from Sia Artbdk Hbtwood, Babt., Dnffield, Detby- aiTtr The pamphlet on thia method la now ont of print.) CENTRAL COUNCIL PUBLICATIONS. SATU RD AY, FE B R U A R Y 6, 1909. To bt obUiintd, Post Bbhrosb & SoMB, Ltd., 4, Snow '"'•A, London, E.C, Remittance mnat accompany order) Or through any Bookseller. Special Terms to Association Secretaries for Quantities. THE LONDON COUNTY ASSOCIATION (LATE THE ST. JAMES’S SOCIETY.) ..—O m F rbsbrvation op B b i.l s , i8g2 4 d . 0 » Thursiav, fanmry 28, 1909, in Two Hours and Forty-eight Minutes, II,—R b fo k t on C a t a l o g u b op F b a l s and A t C hr ist C b u r c b , S o o th w a bk , C a l l s , 1894 •* •• •• •• .. id III.—G lo ssa r y o r T e r m s , ig o i ...... 5d . A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES; IV — Model Rules wok am Ascociation Thorstans’s Four-Part. Tenor 18 cwt. in E. 1902 •• •• •• •• •> •• •• 3d. A r t h u r N. H a r d y . . ..Treble. H bb b e r t W . H ib b s r t .. 5. M o d b l R u l b i roR a C o m p a n y , ig o a ...... 3d. Thomas H. Taffendeb .. 2. J ames C h a p m a n .. VI. ( a ) — C o l l e c t io n or P e a l s . S e c t io n I. IS, W . 6. Albbrt Turner .. .. 3. A l fr e d B. P eck . . . . 7. VI. (b)— „ S kction II gd. H e n r y S. E tn a .. .. 4. E bnest B r e t t ...... Tenor, V I. (c)— ,, S ectio n III. i s . VII.—C o l l e c t io n of L e g it im a t e M e t h o d s . S ectio n I gd. Conducted by T bom as H. T a f f e n d e b . V n i . — R dLBS AND D b cisio n s or COOMSIL 6d. First peal on the bells since being rehang by Meats and Stainbaok, the " g o " being everything ihat can be desired, N O W READY. P a r t XVIII. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND THE “ AMONG THE BELLS.” LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. h e Ringing Career of tbe R e v . F. E . Robinson, m.a., On Saturday, January 30 1909, in Three Hours and Ten Minutes, late Vicar of Drayton, Berks.; Master of the Oxford A t t h e C b u r c b S t . Jam es, C lb r k e n w b li,, TDiocesan Guild. Written by himself. o f Edited by the R e v . T . L . Papillon, m.a., Vicar of Writtle, A PEAL OF SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, Essex. 32 pp.i illustrated by 21 half-tone reproductions of 5024 CHANGES. Tenor 22 cwt. photographs of Churches and Ringers, with 18 descriptions of Reuben Sanders .. ..T reble. Sa m u el J . B ird • • • 5- Isa a c G. S b ad b . . .. 2. A lb bb t W . C o le s . . . . 6. Price 6d. net, post tree, from tbe Rev. F. E. Robinson, Fair Cbablbs T. Coles .. .. 3. W iLlIAM P y e ...... 7. Home, Wokingham. Ol all newsagents and bookstalls, by John J. Lam b ...... 4. James Geobgb ...... Tenor order, from London agent. Mr. E. W. A l l e n , Ave Maria Composed by G. L k d o f f , and Condocted by W i l l i a m Pye. Lane, London. Parts I. to XVII. may also be had singly. Sub scriptions of One Shilling may be paid for Parts XVIII. and XIX. .''r • - - ■ ...... DIAGRAM OF UNION TRIPLES (1893), may be had n iH E RINGERS' ONLY TRUE BADGE.—In Gold, Silver or AJL JL. gratis, on application by letter to W. H. Th om pso n, 5, Ji, Bronze.~Clocks, Watches, aod all kinds of lewellery,— Sill wood Street, Brighton, to whom the unsold remainder haa C o^ DWbll (Ringer), Miriield, Yojrks. been returned by the publishers. t^eb. 6, igo^. THE SELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. 583 ^vo«rini;e«. WALLINGFORD, BERKS. THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. SITTINGBOURNE, KENT, On Thursday, January 14, 1909. in Three Hours and Four Minutes, THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. At the Cbubcb of St. Maby, On Wednesday, January 13, 1909. in Two Hours and Fifty-tix Minutes, A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; At thb Cbdrcb o f St. Michabl, A Variation of Parker’s Twelvg Part. Tenor 21 cwt. A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES; Gordon Caudwell*.. ..Treble. Ricbard G. Rice .. .. 5. Holt’s Original. Tenor 21 cwt. JOBN B O W E R f ...... 2. William Hutton .. ,. 6. [Wm. KiTCBtNGBAM*.. ..Treble. losEPa E. Gbbnstbd .. 5. A l f r e d R . B o s l e y . . . . 3 Edmund Bannister.. .. 7. [Fbbd a . H o ld e n . . . . 2. S t a n lb y B. D obbib .. 6. Jam bs A b b b y ...... 4. Frbdk. W. Woodwards ..Tenor. Hirbbrt E. Simpson I WlLLI<\M J, WaLEBR Condncted by Edmund Bannister. [William Spicb .. Lbonabd B. G r a n t . . ..Tenor. 'First peal on eight bells. fFirst peal on eight bells away from the Conducted by F r b d s r ic k A. H o ld e n . tenor. ’ First peal on eight bells. EASTBOURNE, SUSSEX. SEDGLEY. STAFFORDSHIRE. THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. WORCEST^SHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION. On Friday, January 15, 1909, in Two Hourt and Fifty Minutes, On Tuetday, Janmry 14, 1909. in Two Houri and Forty-eight Minutes, AT C h r ist C h u r ch , At the Chufcb of A ll Faints, A PEAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; A PEAL OF QRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; T b u r s t a n s's F our-P a r t . Tenor 8J cwt. Gbovbs's Variatiin of Parker's Twblve-Part. G e o r g e H . H ow se ..Treble. A r th u r M i l e s ...... 5. John R A V f ...... Treble. T bom as W a tt o n . . . . 5. E r n est G ow er . . .. 2. E dw ard W . B r ay . . . . 6. F red E van s ...... 2. *H abr y Jb a v o n s...... 6. A r th u r K . G ow er . . 3- Joseph S b a r y ...... 7. [W illia m M i l l s ...... 3. William Fisber .. .. 7. G e o r g e P em fold • • 4» Cbarles H. Gatland ..Tenor, ID amibl Jo n e s ...... 4. Benjamin F u ll wood ..Ttnor. Conducted by Joseph Shabp. Conducted by W illiam Fisher. First peal as conductor in the method. First peal in the method ’ First peal, fFirst peal away from the tenor. D. Joaes was elected by a local band, and was rung on the 2ist anniversary of the first peal a member of the Association previops to starting for the psal. on the bells. CHESTER.—THE CHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. CANTERBURY.—THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION, On Friday, January 15, 1909, t» Three Hours and Three Minutes, On Thurtday, fanuaty 14, 1909, in Three Hows and Thirty-one Minutes, A t t h e C h urch of S t . M ary- on- t b b -H i l l , Ai Christ Church Cathedral, A PEAL OF DOUBLE OXFORD BOB MAJOR, A PEAL OP STEDMAN CATERS, 5029 CHANGES. 5184 C H A N G E S . Tenor 14 cwt. Tenor 30 cwt. F ra n k M i l t o n ...... Treble. Ja m e t M o r g a n ...... 5. Jack Willis* ...... Treble. ' R e v . F . J. O. H elm o k e 6. G e o r g e Jo n e s ...... 2. Edwin H. Lewis .. .. 6. Frederick G. B k e t t . . 2. Charles Luery .. .. 7. Robert Sperring .. .. 3, Henby W. Wilde .. .. 7. IEdwin G. Bubsden.. .. 3. Arthur A. Andrews .. 8. R e v . a . T . B eb sto n . . 4. Jambs V. W right .. ..Tenor, IP brcv F. P a in e ...... 4. George G. Jenkins., .. g. Composed and Condacted by Henry W. Wilde. IWlLLIAM W e n b a n * . . . . 5. .Hbnry G. Fairbbass ..Tenor. First peal of Doable Oxford Major by all the band excispt the con- Composed by ]. C a r t e r , and Condacted by Edwin G. Buesden. dactor, also first in the method by the Guild, and first in the couuty. 'First peal of Caters. ECCLESTON, CHESHIRE. BRIERLEY HILL, STAFFORDSHIRE. THE CHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, Jannary 16, 1909, in Three Hours and Seventeen Minutes, (T h e S t . T h om as’s G u il d , D u d l e y .) At the Church of S i. Mary the Virgin, O* Thursday, January 14, 1909, in Three Hours ana Six Minutes, A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, At the Church of St. Micbabl, 5040 c h a n g e s . Tenor 27 cwt. in D. A PEAL OP -FORWARD MAJOR, 5120 CHANGES. James V. W right* .. ..Treble. G e o r g e R. N bw to n G b o r g e J o N B sf...... 2. E d w in H , L ew is , Tenor 14! cwt. Rev. Arthur T. B e e s to n 3. Jambs Morgan UOHN B a s s ...... Treble. W a l t e r J. B e e th e b to n 5, R o b e r t S pb b r in g Henry W. Wilde .. . ‘.Tenor. Qosepb S m i t h ...... 2. Charles E. Pbrkins .. 6. Composed and Conducted by Henry W.. W ilde. ViLLiAM P o t t e r . . . . 3. Robert Matthbws .. . • 7. First peal in the method on the bells. *First peal in the method, rthdr W h atm o b e . . . . 4. C h a b le s F. W h it e . . ..Tenor. t First peal in the method with a bob bell. Composed by J. Carter, and Condacted by R. Matthews. First peal in the method on the bells and by all the band except FARNHAM ROYAL, BUCKS. conoDCtor, and his first peal of Major in the method. THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. On Saturday, January 16, 1909, in Two Hours and Ftrty-eight Minutes, CHEAM, SURREY.—THE SURREY ASSOCIATION. At the Cburch of S t . M a r y, On Saturday, January 16, 1909, in Two Hours and Twenty Minutes, A PEAL OF OXFORD BOB TRIPLES, 5040 C H A N G E S ; A t IBB C h urch of S t . D u n st a n . Parker's Six-Part No. 13. |A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE DOUBLES, 5040 CHANGES. W il l ia m H e n l e y ..Treble. R e u b e n F laxm an , . . 5‘ Tenor 11 cwt. in G. F r e d e r ic k R bid .. 2. Ja m e s E l d e r f ie l d ^ , .. 6. Pbfistopbeb G. GoMMo..rr«ifc, E dw abd T. Gbove .. .. 4. Jo seph J. P arker . . 3- C h a r l e s C l a r k e . as; B e a m s ...... 2. C h a r l e s E . R e a d . . . . 5. G e o r g e B a s d e n .. . . 4- John B ovington ::t Z‘ot. Pirt W. Channel.. .. 3. Walter Sberman .. ..Tenor. Conducted by J. J. P a rk er . Conducted by John Beams, Rung on the occasion of the Institution of the Rev. Frederick Fiist 5040 on the bells. Meredith Hargreaves to the rectory of Farnbam Royal. i^eb. 6, igcg. 5h ftt£ sfiLL i4tws At«5 feitieeks* sfetidkB. DRIGHLINGTON.—THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. ELSTOW, BEDS.—THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. 0» Saturday, January 16, 1909. in Three Hours and Eight Minutes, On Saturday, January 16, igog, in Two Hours and Fifty-five Minutes, At thb Choscb of St. Paui, At the Parish Church, A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES : Parker's Six-Past. Tenor 16 cwt. Being 720 each of CollaKe Pleasuie, London Scholars' Pleasure, Col lege Exercise, Violet, Woodbine, Kent and Oxford Treble Bob. Edward Crabpreb’ .. ..Treble. S y d n e y B arron .. 5- Joseph B r o a d le v . . . . 2. E dw in W b b a t e r . . 6. Arthur Mortimer .. ..Treble. Walter Fikedon .. .. 4. S m ith C o lu n so m . . . . 3. F r an cis B arker •• 7- Charles Chasty .. .. 2. Freo Mortimer .. .. 5. G rorge B arr on ...... 4. •W a l t e r T oth am ..Tenor. Charles Mortimer .. .. 3. Charles W. Clarkb ..Tenor. Conducted by Francis Babkeb Conducted by Cbarlbs W. Clabkb. •First peal. First peal in seven Treble Bob methods on the bells. The ringers g o d a L m i n g . s u r r e y . wish to thank the Kev. C. F. B. Hawkins, Vicar, for the use of the bells. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. (Guildford District.) EPSOM. SURREY.—THE SURREY ASSOCIATION. On Satnrdaj^Jaituary 16, 1909, in Three Hours and Ten Minutet, Oti Saturday, yanuary 16, 1909, in Two Hours and Fifty-nine Minutes, A t t h e C h urch o f S S . P e t e r a nd P a u l , At Christ Church, A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, 5008 CHANGES. Tenor 25 cwt. A PEAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; Heywood's Variation of Thurstans’s. Thomas Attw bll . . ..Treble. ChABLBS WlLLSHlRE.. .. 5- C h a r l e s W i l l s b ir e , ju n . 2. Septimus Radford .. . . 6. Joseph A. L a m b e r t., ..Treble. • C y r i l F, Johnston .. 5. H e n r y L . G a r f a t h . . . . 3, Frank Blondell . . 7. William H. [oinbr . . 2. L e o n a r d F. T a y lo r .. 6. M au r ic e S m ith br . . . . 4. A l f r e d H. P u l l i n g .. Tenor. T h om as H. C olbur n William S. Smith .. .. 7. D b . a . B. C a b p e n t b r •Robert H, Eiherington Tenoi. Composed by G. W illia m s , and Conducted by A. H. Pulling. Conducted by W illia m S. Sm ith. BRIDGNORTH, SALOP. •First peal in the method. THE HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. TUNSTALL, STAFFORDSHIRE. On Saturday, January 16, 1909, in Two Hours and Fifty-eight Minutes, STOKE ARCHIDIACONAL ASSOCIATION. A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; Heywood’s Transposition of TauRSTANb’s Four-Part. On Saturday, Jan*ary 16, 1909. in Ihree Hours, Tenor 20 cwt. A t C h r ist C b o b c b , A PEAL OP TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5280 CHANGES; C h a r le s L. S a d le r ^ . ..Treble. B er tr a m H e a d ...... 5. I n t h e K e n t V a r ia tio n . G eo r g e C ase ...... 2 W il f r e d O v er to n . . . . 6. Tenor i2| cwt. John O v r r t o n ...... 3 H oracb W . O ver ton . . 7. F. Sm ith ...... Treble. A. A. C l a y ...... 5. E r n e s t F o x a l l ...... 4 Harry Jones ...... Tenor. G . A . S mixh ...... 2. S . C b u r t o n ...... 6. . Conducted by W ilfred Overton. J. W oodw ard^ ...... 3 W . J. C a r t e r ...... 7. Arranged for C. L . Sadler, of Leiatwardine, it being bis first peal in T. MOUNTPOBDf...... 4. J. Johnson ...... Tenor, the method. Ranc as a birthday compliment to the conductor and Composed by W. Harrison, and Conducted by J. Johnson. bis sislOT, Miss A. Overton. •First peal with a bob bell. fFitstpeal. BRISTOL. GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION CLIFFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE. (The St. Stephen’s Guild ) THE HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. On Saturday, January 16, 1909. in Three Hours and Twelve Minutes, On Sunday, January 17, 1909, in Two Hours and Forty Minutes, A t t h e C h urch of S t . STSPasN t h e M a r t y r , A t t h e C h urch o f St . M a r y , A PEAL OF CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE ROYAL, A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE DOUBLES, 5040 CHANGES; 5040 CHANGES. Tenor 21 cwt. in K. Tenor i2f cwt. W alter Apperley . . ..Treble. C h ar le s H . G ordon . . 6. C. G i t t i n s ...... Treble. G . L a m b e ...... 4. Raymond J. Wilkins .. 2. W illia m K n ig h t . . . . 7. R. H a m e b ...... 2. J. P . H y e t t ...... 5. Harry Brownjohn .. .. 3. H e n r y P r i n g ...... 8. W . H . Y o u n g ...... 3. H. Winders .. ..Tenor. C h a r l e s .H. Tom kins . . 4. John A. Burford .. .. 9. Richard Clark ...... 5. William A. Cave ..Tenor, Conducted by W. H . Y ou n g. Composed by the R e v . E. Bankes James, and First peal by all except the conductor. Rung as a birthday com Conducted by W illiam A. Cave. pliment to the riogeis of the treble and 5th. Rung as a birthday compliment to Richard Clark, the band wishing him many happy returns. BRISTOL. BRATHAY.—THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. (F u r n e s s and L a k e D is t r ic t B r a n ch .) (The Clifton Society.) On Saturday, January 16,'1909, in Five Hours and Thirty-five Minutes, On Monday, Jamaty 18, 1909, in Two Hours and Forty-six Minutis, A PEAL OP TREBLE BOB MINOR, 10.080 CHANGES; A i THE C h u r c h o f S t . A n d r ew , Being 720 eich of Cambridge Surprise, New London Pleasure’ A PEAL OP CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE MAJOR, Woodbine, Duke of York, Violet, Oxford and Kent— repeated. 5056 CHANGES; HbNry Johnson's Variation. Tenor 9 cwt. Tenor 14 cwt. Joseph Backhouse . . ..Treble. W il l ia m S h ar p...... 4. A . F r e d e d ic k A l l e n " ..TrebU. W il l ia m H . T homas . . 5. Roger Satterthwaite . . 2. JoBN H o lm e ...... 5. R ich ard C la r k ...... 2. W a l t e r E . A p p b r l e y . . 6. F dr n b ss W o od en d . . . . 3. W illiam Robimson . . ..Tenor. H en r y B rownjohn .. 3- R aym on d J. WiLKiNjS . . 7. C h a e l b s H . G ordon .. 4- John Thomas ...... T tn o t, Conducted by Joseph Baoshousb. Rung in honour of the silver wedding of Dr. Hough, of White Condacted by John Thomas. Ctaggs. Brathay. •First peal. First peal of Major on the bells. ^eb. 6, 1909. ftiE Se l l Aj^B tii^Giifi.s' ftid6R5. 5^ r OLD WINDSOR, BERKS. DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE. THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. THE SOCIETY OF ROYAL CUMBERLAND YOUTHS, 0 » Tuesday, January 19, 1909. fwTaiD ffw rs aid Forty-two Mimtet, On Saturday, January 23, 1909, in Three H oun and Eighteen Minutes, At the Church of St. Pbtbk, At tbb CauRca of SS. Pbtbb and Paul, A PBAL OF QRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5940 CHANGES; A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, PabkbH’s Tw elve-Part. 5024 CHANGES. Tenor 24 cwt. SiDMBY B o a rb ...... Treble. A r th ur B iiAkb . . A r t h u r N. H ab d y . . ..Treble. A r t h u r R. Jacob .. 5- Tbomas Goslimg .. .. 3. W il l ia m W e l l in g AlbeBT Edward Brightman 2. Frank Smith .. • • 6. F r b d b «i :k J. G u t t r io g b - JOBSPB GUTTRIOGB E d w ard F. C o lb .. . . 3. W il l ia m B er r y . . 7. G bor gb W il l ia m s . . . . W illia m R alph ..Tenor. F rank B b n n b t t W il l ia m J. N udds ..Tenor. Conducted by W. W e l l in g . Composed by Frederick A. Holden, and Conducted by Fbank Bbnnbtt. The band wish to tender their sincere thanks to the Rev. W. W. C. OXHEY, HERTSi—THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. Baker for entertaining them-on-their prevloos visit, and for granting OitTuesiay, January 19, 1909, in Three Hours, the bells for this attempt. A t t b e C h urch of S t : M a t t h b w , A PEAL OF LONDON SURPRISE MAJOR, 5088 CHANQES. TeaorScwt i qr. ij lbs. HONITON CLYST, DEVON;—THE DEVONSHIRE GUILD. (The Exeter Ringers’ Cycling Club Branch.) W illia m E , J. Com pton Tr^le. G e o r g e N . P ricb 5- R ev. H. s . T. Richardson* 2. F r e d b r ic k W h it e 6. On Saturday, January 23, 1909, in Three Hours and Fourteen Minutes, A r th u r W . D ix . . . . 3. H ubkk t E dbn 7- At the Cburch of St. Michael, H b n r v H o d s b t t s . . . . 4. Frbperick W. Brinklow Tenor. A PEAL OP GRANDSIRB TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES; Composed bjr Jambs W. Washbrook, and H o l t 's T e n -P a b t . Tenor 19 cwt. in G. Condacted by OxoBaE N. P r ic e . Thomas Laver ...... TrMe. *First peal in the method. Edmund Sabsbnt 5. A r t h u r W, S e a r l e . . . . 2. W illiam Richardson 6. A l f r e d M o n k l e y * . . . . 3. Jambs Moss ...... 7. SURFLEET, LINCOLNSHIRE. F ra n k J, D a v b y . . . . 4. John Richards ...... Tenor, THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN' GUILD. Conducted by A r t h u r W . S e a r lb . (E a st e r n C o u n t ie s B r an ch .) * First peal with a bob bell. Rung to commemorate the Club’s Oh Friday, January 22, 1909 in Two Hours and Forty-eight Minutes, first peat on the s«rae bells on January 2ist, 1905, by the same- band. The above is the Club's 21st peal. AT t h e C au R ca o f S t . L a u r b u c e , A PEAIi OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGBS; Being 720 each of Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, Cambridge Sor- MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE. prise. Bob Minor, and thTee720so{ Double Oxford. Tenor 12 cwt. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. R. Hugh Richardson ..Treble. WiLLiiM Richardson .. 4. Ou Saturday, January 25, 1909, in Three Hours and Twenty-five Minutes, R ev . H. L a w James . . 2. William Hollingworth 5- C. WiLtiAii Smith .. .. 3. Rdfbrt Richardson ..Tenor. At thb Church of St. Marv, Condncted by Rupert Richardson. PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES; Rnng in. honour of the wedding of Mr. A. J. Farr and Miss Rachel H olt’s Tbn-Part. Tenor 25J cwt. Richardson, sister of the ringers of the treble, 4th, and tenor, who Richabd Mount . . ..Treble. E r n bst M o r r is ...... 5, was married the day before at the above charch. P h il ip H a r d y * ...... 2. W a l t e r Ja m b s ...... 6. T . H e n r y H a r d y . . . . 3. R ich a r d HY; 7. C h a r l e s D a l b y ...... 4 Richard W. Baker.. ..Tenor. HENLEV, SUFFOLK. Conducted by Ricbard Henry Bartram. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. *First peal on eight, and was elected a member before starting. On Saturday, January 23, 1909. in Two Hours and Forty-nine MinuUs, At the Church of St. Peter, A PBAL OP TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES; ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE. In the Kent Variation. Tenor 8 cwt. 3 lbs. in A flit. THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. Rev. W illiam G. Pbabson Treble. W illiam ' L . C a t c h p o l e . . 5.' (T b e A s h t o n - u n d k b -L y n e S o c ib f v , Albbbt Fleming* .. .. 2. fALBBRT W r ig h t . . , , 6. On Tuesday, January 26, 1909, in Three Hours and Forty-eight Minntes, Hawkins English .. .. 3. Ja m b s M o tt s ...... 7. Stanley W.< H ull*.. .. 4. Charles W. Parker ..T em r. At the Parish Church', Composed by W illiam Hudsonv and Conducted by Jambs M otts. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE CINQUES, 5015 CHANGES. 'F irst peal in the method, fFirst peal. Tenor 27J cwt. H b r b r r t S t a n s f ie l d * ..Treble. H a r r y C h apm an . . 7. CHRISTLETON, CHESHIRE. *B e :» G i l l ...... 8. S a m u e l B o o t s ' . . . . THE CHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. A l b b b t A dams ...... 10. (C b b s t b R' B ran ch .) S a m u b l W ood . . . . fB sN T horpe . . . . I I . . . 6 On Saturjafi, Jan-Mty 2 3 ,1909, in Two Honrs and Forty nine Minutes, ALBSRT E. WllBAKS* 'M a l co l m OLDriRto.. ..T m r . A t the CauRca^op St. Jambs, Composed by Samobl Wood, and Condncted by Ben Thorpe, A P f f A l . OF GIRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; *First peal of Grandsire Cinques. fFirst peal of Grandsin-Cinques - as conductor. Parker’s Twblve-Pabt. Tenor lo cwt. WiLUAM E . BLKZtasR ..Trei^, Aostw Grbgorv .. s- Harold Waiaatf . . . . 2. Jambs V . W M o a i .. 6. Pbal CoRRBCiioN.— Th& peai of Minor reported in our last issue as R o bb r x S p m r w g . . . . walsebr Tbomas having been rung at Little Mundenr Herts., should read as having: TaoM.Aa :Nbwbui . . . . 4> John Roberts .. ..Tenor. been rung at Standon, Herts. Conducted by Jambs V. W k ig b t. •First paal with a bob bell. PeaJrKoards pp»prfn|m ^oar). CniMfor*l/ mpft wl|h favoi^ t H E BfeLL bJEWS AlSt) RltiGEtlS' RBlCORt). Peb. 6, igo^ CHATHAM, KENT.—THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Billenness. It was rung on the back six belle, and conducted by 0 » Saturday, January 23, 1909, in Three Hours and Twenty-three Minutes Geo. Biliiness. It is the first date touch, and beheved to be the longest to;ich of Minor on the bells. A t t h e C hurch o f S t , M a r v , A PEAL OF DOUBLK NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR. 5072 C H A N G E S . Tenor 25 cwt. in E flat. G l e m s f o r d (Suffolk).— On Saturday, Boxing Day, a date toucb, 1908, in I br 14 mins., composed as follows:—Plain Bob 108, William Eastbk .. ..Treble. A l f r e d R o b s o n ...... 5. VVoodbine 36c, Kent Treble Bob 720, and Oxford Treble Bob SlANLEV B. DoEBIB* .. 2. W illia m H B. W ilk in s 6. William Haigh .. .. 3. Frbd a. Holden .. .. 7 720. A, J. Clarke conductor, S. Slater, P. Garwood, B. Maxim, W illia m B a t b ...... 4. James E. Davis ...... Tenor. George Smith, Theodore E. Slater. Composed by Henry Dains, and Conducted by James E. Davis. 'First peal in the method. pii««*Uaneott0. THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. C h a l f o n t S t . G i l e s (Bucks).— For Divine Service, a 720 of i SHEFFIELD, YORKS.—THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION, Grandsire Doubles by Messrs. Reed conductor, Olney, Chap (Sheffibld District and Old East Dbrbysbibe Socibtv ) man, Edwards, Emmett, and Harding. Also for practice On Wednesday, January 13, 1909, in Two Hours and Fifteen Minutes. several 120s, with the addition of Messrs. Clarke and Hearne, conducted by Messrs. Edwards and Emmett. On December A t 33, H o l l y S t r e e t , 17th, several plain courses and short touches of Grandsire Minor, A FEAL OF GRANDSIRB TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; conducted by J. W. Wilkins, these being the first by the above H olt’s Original. band, who have made good progiess, and hope to score their first peal shortly. S id n ey F. P a lm er . . 1-2, Clement Glbnn .. 5- 6. Albert C. Fbarnley .. 3-4. George O. Dixon 7^8. ST. MARGARET’S SOCIETY, WESTMINSTER. Conducted by Clembnt Glenn. Umpire— Walter Coates. On Saturday, November z8tb, after meeting, one short for Cambridge Surprise Royal practice, a course of Cambridge Surprise Major. F. G. Perrin, F. A. Holden, E. Barnett, jun., ROTHERHAM, YORKS.—THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. H. Warnett, F. Bennett, W. J, Jeffries, J. E. Davis, T. Groom- bridge. 309 Stedmaa Caters. A. N. Hardy, F. G. Perrin, (Sheffield District and Old East Derbysbire Society,) W. Hewitt, F. Bennett. J. E. Davis, W. J. Jeffries, H. Warnett, On Friday, January 15, 1909, in Two Hours and Tweuty-eight Minutes, E. Barnett, jun. conductor, F. A. Holden, T. Groombridge. A At 10, W ellgate, course of Kent Treble Bob Royal. A. N. Hardy, F. G. Perrin, A PEAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5008 CHANGES. T. Groombridge, H. Warnett, E. Barnett, J. E. Davis, F. Ben nett, W. J. Jeffriee, W. Hewitt, F. A. Holden. S id n e y F . P alm br 1-2. A l b e r t C . F e a r n l b y .. 5- 6 . C l e m e n t G l e n n . . 3- 4 - W a l t e r C o a te s . . . . 7- 8 . THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. Composed by George Lewis, and Conducted by Clembni Glenn. CoGGESHALL (Essex).— On Monday, November i6th, igoS, at Umpire— George Oakes. the church of St. Peter, 1120 Superlative Surprise, for practice. P. Langston. W . Howell, A. Shuffleboth'am, W. Elliott, J. Sadler, NORTON, DERBYSHIRE. G. Norfolk, E. Beckwitb, D. Elliott conductor. THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. (S h b f f ib l d D i^ r ic t a n d O ld E a s t D e r by sh ir e S o c ie t y .) L o n d o n .— On November 2ist, at St. Botoiph’S, Bishopsgate, Ow Saturday, Jauuary 16,190 9, in Two Horns and Forty-two Minutes, for morning service, a quarter-peal of Graadsire Triples in 47 A t THE R e s id e n c e of M r. E . Ja m e s , 34, M a r s h a l l R oad, mins. T. Cranfield conductor, J. Scholes, F. C. Newman, A. J, W oodseats, Neale, R. Sanders, D. D. Scambler, K. Theobald, A. Joyce. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE CATERS, 5003 CHANGES. Bottesford (Leicestershire).-On Saturday, November 14th, S id n e y F . P alm er 1-2 . C l e m e n t G l e n n .. .. 5-6. for practice, a quarter-peal o f Grandsire T riples in 49 mins. G eo rg e L ew is .. .. 3-4. W a l t b b C o a tes .. .. 7-8. T. Rawdin, C. Lamb, D. Gilden, W. Turner, M. Bend, R. Bend, G eo rg b O. Dixon .. .. 9-10. S. Baker conductor, H. Thorlby. Composed and Conducted by Clement Glenn. CuBiTT Town, E .— On Sunday, N ovem ber 8th, 1908, at Christ Umpires— Wm. Biggin and E. James. First handbell peal in the Church, a quarter-peal of Grandsiie Triples, 1260 changes, in parish; also G. O. Dixon’s fiftieth peal. The band tender iheir bearty thanks to Mr. and Mrs. James for entertaining them to tea 50 mins. Thomas H. Hawkins,-Arthur J. Neale, Thomas Cran after the peal. field, Frank C. Newman, Reuben Sanders, Samuel J. Bird, Frederick W. Thornton conductor, Dalby Hodgson. H e r n h i l l (Kent).— On Friday, October 30th, igo8, for prac tice, 1050 Grandsire Triples. F. Hadlow, H. Gilbert, E. Kendell, C. Hadlow, W. Wenban conductor, A. Gilbert, E. E. Foreman, THE MID.DLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND THE F . Elsey. LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. M a id s t o n e (Kent).— On Sunday, Novem ber 13th, 1908, at the Norwood (?ree'n.— On Saturday, Decem ber iztb , 1908, at St. church of All Saints, lor evening service, 857 Stedman Caters. Mary’s, a date tguch of 1908 changes, being 730 of Grandsire H. Chapman, A. E. Gasson, W. Moore, H. Barton conductor, H. Minor and 1188 of Plain Bob in i hr. 5 mins. A. R. Macdonald, Moore, E. Spiller, T. Mannering. A. Tawney, F. Wellard, A. F. A. G«orge conductor, T. Barker, F. Goddard, H. Chandler, Ashm an. C. Edwards. RocHESTER.-On Sunday, Decem ber 6th, at St. M argaret’s, for THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Divine Service, 1184 Double Norwich Court B o b Major in 41 Ry e (Sussex).— On Thursday evening, December 31st, 1908 mins. W. Kidd, E. Rayner, W. Paine, J. Tullett, J. O. Sullivan, (New Year’s Eve), at the parish church, a date touch, 1908 G. Chandler, W. Baker, F. A. Holden composer and conductor. changes, of Bob Minor was rung half muffled in 70 mins., H. F. First quarter-peal in the ijiethod by the local band, and longest Cobon, C. Price, W. Bennett, J. B. Bennett, G. J. Youngs, Geo. length in the method, excepting 4th, 7th, and tenor. Feb. 6 igng THK BELL NEWS AND KiNGERS* RECORD. 587 large or small. Tnankiug taose w h o u a v c E x e t e r . — Previous to Divine Service at SELBY ABBEY BELLS. already contributed. St. David’s church, on Novsmber 15th, S i r — May I, through the medium of B . H. Tyew hitt Drake. 1908, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, “ The B ell News,” make an appeal to all Almondbury, HuddersHeld. 1260 changes, in 48 mins. A. Monkley, ringers to help the fund for recasting the C. Carter, F. J. Davey, F. Gardner, James old peal of eight hells, destroyed by fire, S e l b y A b b e y B e l l F u n d . Moss, H. B. Kindersley, W. Richardson into a new peal of ten. It will be seen that £ s. d. conductor, W. H. Webber, First quarter- the fund for this has brought in about Alm ondbury (2nd donation) 0 4 6 peal on an inside bell by F. Gardner. so far, raised partly in Yorkshire and Mr. J. O ddy ...... 0 1 0 Aston Manor (Birmingham).— On Sun partly by generous help from others. This Mr. W. Abbishaw ...... 0 5 0 day, N ovem ber 15th, 1908, at the parish may seem but a poor beginning towards Mr. J. Haigh ...... 0 1 0 church, after morning service, a quarter- the £100 required, but promises have in Pontefract Parish Church o 10 o peal of Grandsire Caters, 1277 changes, in addition been received from various indi 50 mins. T. Verrv, W. G. Ellis, J. Scran, viduals to bear the expense of recasting W. F. Webb, T. Westwood, T. Wutton, R. certain bells, and to help in other ways. Chesterfield (Derbyshire).-On Christ Hacklev, J. T. Perry composer and con Together these have the effect of raising mas Day, for evening service, a quarter- ductor. P. Lapliu. R. Speakman. more than half the sum required, I feel, peal of Stedman Triples (Thurstans’) iu 45 therefore, that help may now confidently rains. B. A. Knights conductor, T. W. • Change, of Address.— S. M. Doding- be asked from all who love bells and Gore, G. Davies, W. J. Thyng, G. Hollis, ton’s new home address is Syles, Hen- ringing. As the treasurer appointed by G. A. Thompson, A. Knights, D. Farthing. stridge, Somerset. Letters addressed here the Yorkshire Association I shall be pleased This was rung as a birthday compliment will be forwarded. to acknowledge any contribution, however to the ringer ot the tenor, , TJIOR SALE, a Splendid Peal ot HandbaUs, J j Chromatic scale, 55 in namber, fear and a half octaves, recently pat in order for tune ringing. What offers?—G. B b b e d , Lowther JOHN TAYL.OR & CO., Hotel. York. The Arts of the Church, Edited by the Rev. Percy Dearmer, m.a. LOUGnnOBOUGH, Lelcegtershire. i6mo. cloth, IS. 6d. net CHURCH BELLS. FOUNDERS of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL, B y H. B. W alters, m.a., f.s.a., author of the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the World “ Greek Art,” etc. “ This is unquestionably thfe grandest ringing peal in England, and therefore in With Thirty-Nine Illustrations- the world.” The late Lord Grimthorpe, K.C.— Times, Nov. 20, 1878. One of a series of small volumes written by ex perts about various Arts which have clustered FOUNDERS OF “GREAT PAUL.” ronod poblic worship in the Church. A. R. MOWBRAY & CO., L t d . , 34, Great Castle Street, Oxford Circus, London, W .: and 9, H igh Street, Oxford. O W to FORM and IN S T R U C T H a B AN D of MUSICAL HAND-BELL RINGERS Price Sixpence. From W. H. G i g g l e , Ashville, Ossett, Yorks. Music arranged for bands of Handbell Ringers. Lessons given by post in Rudi- ments of Music, Harmony, &c. TO RINGERS AND OTHERS. JOHN W. STEDDY, S tre e t, Th9 Tanor B»fl, 8i. Patrhk*t Cathedral, Dublin. H igh Also Founders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals of Worcester, Newcastle EDENBRIDGE, KENT. on-Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary’s), Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Christ Church, N.2 . Member of the Kent, S u n n , Stute*, London Singapors. County, Middksex, and College Youth Societiet: Also “ Great John ” and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster; and the ring of J, W . S. is open to sopply ringers on best I Ten at the Imperial Institute. terms, with all goods in ontfieting, boots, Ac. Also the bells of Dundalk r .c . Cathedral, and “ Great Bede ” of Downside Abbey, Practical Tailoring. A large stock of gentle Also for the town halls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale, men’s Shirts, Vests, Hosiery, Collars, Ties, I Wakefield, MidJlesbrough, Kendal, and Londonderry; and the Sydgey and Adelaide Boots, Shoes, &c. All goods valne los. sen I Post Offices in Australia. carriage paid. Also the ch.rae of bells at Ames College, Iowa, UrS.A. ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, and otbe* 4na the •• q( S Goods of origioal desi|n ton tuilable Presenit ¥ 588 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. Feb. 6,1909. fc' TOWN CLOCKS. JOHN SMITH AND SONS, Of the Midland Steam Clock Wcoibs, Derby Are Clock Makers of the highest repute. M AKEBS O^’ The great Clock of St. Eaul’s Cath«ijral. The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell. And many others all over the empire, as the pages of tliis ionrjial frequently it^^tify. k\ tH E BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECOm In SPLENDID 0 0 0 0 0 O O O O 0| U IT LENGTHS ( ^ 0 0 0 0 '^00000000000000^ 000 Oq' In Black and Blue Serges and Vicunas, TE N O R BELL 14a.» 16o., 2l8» &c. uiicT scmids ST. GILES’, Cripplegate. WORSTED c o r n s & O This Peal 01 TWELVE BELLS now being Rehung’ 'in o O “ WARNER’S INDEPENDENT” IRON AND STEEL GIRDER o STRIFE TRODSERIlieS, o FRAMEWORK. From 6s. 3d. to 7g. 6d. o o 10 Better Value. Any Length o o Cut. o o 11 Carriage Paid on receipt of Postal Order. o o RATTKRWS o WEIGHT OF WEIGHT OF o o TENOR PEAL o T. HAIGH, o o 14, Georare Street* 3 6 i CWT. 7 TONS, o o HUDDERSFIELD. o 174 CWT, iember of the Collegt Youths »nd YorkM te o AstociuUon, o 13 LBS. o o o *ea.l B o ard s o o ft o o “ MARBLETTE o o I the best possible material for the above. o I is durable, with a black highly polished o irface, and impervious to moisture. o o [The letters are incised and gilded with Sold, producing a most handsome o o i striking Tablet. o o [Send for Photographs o f recently-fixed Is and prices. o o Iraels/fom a lettitrecettied;—"The ciugera are bI o o ngbly satisfied with the work." "TbaDking yon JOHN WARNER & SONSr what we call a iplendld piege of work." SOLB M4ESIU V Bell Founders to H.M. Th e Kingf, CASPAR & CO. CRESCENT FOUNDRY, CRIPPLEGATE, .0, [Deeoralite Glasii Workers, UONDON, E.CS g, Kings Road, St. Pancras, and . _ o o o , Grays inn Road, Holborn, o°oW o poooooooooooo O CTO o o London. LURCH B E L L ROPES. JOHN 8U1.1.Y, iMUSIC&L HANDBELLS Ohurch Bell Hanerer Good quality and tone at low prices. Parfchaso your B E L L ROPES from the Zinoh, Stogumber, Somerset. Old'peals restored. great Yorkshire Maaufactory of Write for fist and testimonials. Rines o( Bellt to an; nnmbet hang on the most approved priociples. Old Bells re-cast. New Bells snpplied. iB O W E LL & SON, Bellfounders, I m . Wnmill SHITH & SOS, I. S., having had considerable experience in Chacch TPSWICH. Beil hanging, with confidence solicits the patronage of GOMERSAL^J^EDS. the olergy, churchwardens and ringers generally [The very best Bell-Rope is only made, THE ELLACOMBB CHIMB HAMMERS FIXED itabfishpd 1768. Oar establishment has BELL ROPES SUPPLIED. HENRY BOND, plied Yorkshire Chnrches for over 100 H. BOWELL & SON, (Established Half-a-Centaty.) Ringers are invited to try Yorkshir Ropes with Yorkshire end-piaees. if 0unb»»m, Bell Pounder AMB EW YEAR’S PRESENTS.—Wilfrid iOHURGH BELL HANGER, MMtbewg, Fosd §Ur«9t) Maec-lesfield irawdwa •! th* Jokllea Balta lor Caaoa MOBIIAM- «l Qlt«nlk KKCHBi SUBFOBD. OZON. h . THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. HANDBEL.L. MEARS & STAINBANK, MUSIC. WHITECHAPEL BELL FODNDRT, The followiDg pieces are arranged as per list 13 in W . G 's Catalogne, viz., two octaves in G BELFRIES AND CLOCK TOWERS INSPECTED. with F naturals and C sharps also, ig bells in all. No. 66 Bine Bells of Scotland (varied) is od. ERECTED COMPLETE No. 67 The Harp that once .. .. is. od. No. 69 Soldier’s Joy and off she goes ( l i v e l y ) ...... IS. fid. N o.!73 The Village Chimes, a selection IRON, STEEL, OR OAK FRAMES. of tones and changes . . . . 2S. od. Contains Last Rose of Snmraer, Old Bells Tuned or Re-cast. Peajs re-Stted and Rehung. Handel’s Harmonions Black smith. etc., etc...... No. 196 Christians awake and Hark! 8OH00L B B L L 8. MVSIOAL HAJfD-BELLS. the Herald Angels sing (new edn.) is. 6d. No. 240 Christmas Music, Darnley FOUNDRY BSTABklSHKD A.C31. 1BTO.------and 3 others ...... 2S. od No. 314 The Seven Toys. etc. etc. .. is 6d, 32, & 34, WHITECHAPEI. ROAD, I.0ND01I, E. No. 315 Christmas Carols, The first Nowell, etc., etc. .. . . is. 6d. No. 316 Christmas Carols, Bethlehem Shepherds, etc...... is. 6d. No. 317 Christmas Carols, Hark the JAS. BARWBLL, glad sound, etc...... is. {6d. The following are for 6 ringers, 12 bells, Bell FoMnder. thns— C. D. E. F. G. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. 40, Ot. Hampton St^ Binuingham No. 62 Oft in the stilly night. My CHURCH BELLS, with all i^qjislte Fittings and Framework Love she's bnt a lassie yet, and singly or in Peals. CLOCK and CHIME BELLS to any size and the Lamb's fold Vale . . . . is. fid. note. No. 114 In my cot'age near a wood, SCHOOL BELLS with rl|)ging arrangements, suitable fbr any varied ...... is od position. No. 282 O coma all ve faithful, and Existing Peals economically and efficiently restored. Lo! He com es ...... is. 6d. CRACKED BELLS recast, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS re No. 308 Italian and German Airs produced In fac-simile when required. ( l i v e l y ) ...... IS, fid. Men who are ringers sent to inspect Towers and report upon the OVER 300 PIECES IN STOCK. tune and condition of Bells and Fittings. MUSICAL HANDBELLS tuned in Diaton«B and Chromatift SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE. Scales in sets of any numbers. WILLIAM GORDON, 44, Celtic Street, Webb Lane, Stockport. PATENTEES AND H.M. ROYAL ORDNANCE ~ HARRT STOKES^ CONTRACTORS TO STORES. FOR BELLS Church Bell Hanger, &a., WOODBUBT (E.S.O.), DEVON. H a ik t S r o n s haWng bad »■ consideiable nnmbec ol te an ' azperianoe in Chnrch Bell Hanging, with con- CHARLES CARR, Bdenn solicits the patronage of the Clergy, Chorcb- wardens, and Ringers generally. The Bttaeombt ■.-fed., Chiming Bammen fixed. BELL FOUNDERS, BELL-ROPES.BELLROFES. ^ Before sending for Bell-repes, write to SMETHWICK, BIRMINGHAM D A Y & CO., CHURCH BELUROPE MAKERS, Gold Medallists a/nd 11. MABEET STBEET, OZFOBD, Founders o f Maiden^^ Who nuMufactur* BeU-Ropet 0/ the very best quality, Peals, OOLO MEDAL EXHIBITION 1 8 5 1 The late Rev. H. T . Ellacombb, in writing to a distinguished ringer, said— “ The best Recasting, Rehanging, R«i maker of bell-ropes is D ay, of Oxford.” All Kinds of Work Undertaken IL K W RAPS, H AN D KER CH IEFS, and other Goods of original design for Christ Smas Presents. — W. M a t t b b w s , Change- Ringer, Macclesfield. Send for CATALOGUE and TESTIMONIALS Post Fm. MUM l» M U Qti«« IF Rnd. WMtounii**, P»bliih»d \n Swrin. KSW « C .» , M K U VMItBCttMS** MiMMtl-a r A Weekly Journal i f the Ringing Exercise; and Compendium o f Information fov th» Clergy and Churchwardens. No. 1402. ■ VOL. XXVII.] SA T U R D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 13, 1909. [P rice O ne P e n n y . GII-LETT & JOHNSTON, GEORGE H.COLDWELL E. MAKBR OF CROYDON, Surrey. CHURCH, TURRET, Makers of om Re-Hangers m MD Great Clocks New Iron Frames PUBLIC CLOCKS, m ana Bells at of the Peals at MIBFIBLD, TOBKS, *ork and Toronto, Canada. Leek, staff*. ■STIIWATa* PRBK. any Law Courts, Lannton, o»n, Lsndon. jAMESSHAW.SONftio. Twyford, Bucks. C H U iiG H & C A B U jI jO M I the Birmingham, natlo I p e i l Art fiaUery. Wool, Dormt. CHURCH BKLL HANQKRS.i =s=r^ Londonderry, Worplesdon, LEEDS ROAD, BRADFORD, IB Cathedral. Surrey. Toau., ■STABUSBM M, BELL FOUNDERS & HANGERS, Bellt oa«t Sivdf or ia Riagi. Cbarota fiallii School Betls, and Ftolotf Balls. CLOCK MANUFACTURERS, OLD B E l.t.8 RB&^ST OR RBHUMa. R, CARILLON MAKERS. Musical Hand Bells In Mis. Diatonic 01 Chromatic Soalei, ESTABLISHED 182Q U uU w l O lo ^ B j^ ^ nd OarUlotu to !, Jolin Me; and te , M MtmMfaUtwert by Stem» Power of every &H JOHN PRITCHARD, HAVE MADE deteriftian 0/ CHURCH BELL ROPES CHURCH TURRET ft PUSLKI n d B E L L ROPE, Since the Reign of George III. C L OCKS. pplaa Lista aad Eatlmttea hpta. For Estimates send weight of Tenor, and CLOCK ASD CHmie ROPE number and length of Ropes reqaired to M cm M'f’a.o-lbu r e r , JOHN ASTLEY & SONS, Ltd Qpeenleaf & Tristram LOOGHBOROOGH. Rope Makers, COVENTRY. % tU i m g n s , aira . P. ha3 bad many years' experience A n d QUAI jIFIBD TUNBBS tnakiug Bellropes, and makes them ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, HKRKFORD. only of the best q^uality. S and other Goods of original design. Beautiful Silk Peal Records, very attrac Mil Gimmlkaf !■ ft 1 tive. W. M a t t h e w s , Change-Ringer, 10 mri' fispetienott m BoHI sod glUlUiM A PBiq® U8T OH 4PPWCATI0N. 6 ond Btreet, MacclQsfield* THE BELL NEWS AND Rm6£HS* RECORB. LLEWELLINS & JAMES, ltd CASTLE QREEN, BRISTOL. Church Bells B e N F m m e s IN Singly & iB Rings. Bells recast to Note STEEL, and Rehtmg. IRON, f . 3£s? [FAITHFULLY ~ g> KXiMcmaw cgD BEuLHArraciRs, who are also CHANGE RINGERS, io exam ine B e lh and F itingz, and report thereon. HARRINGTON’S WEBB ft BENKETT, PATENT J. WARNCT & SONS, ClmrciiM Ssngers&Tniiers, «V ROYAL. WARRANT Tubular Bells M iu. «TRaaT. FOR CHURCHES. RIDLIJiTQTOJf, OXFORD TO m s MAJBSTT THB EINO, W. A B . are praotical ring«s, and having Tubular Bells are better and cheaper had considerable experience ita Church Bel) THE ORESCENT FOUNDRY, than the old form of Bell. Hanging and Toning with confidAce solicit CRIPPLBGATE, LONDON, B.C. the patronage Of Clergy, Chnrcbwardens and Ringers generally. rPElftiLS OF EIG«HT B X X L S - W. and B.'s Wroagbt Iron X Franies (or 0 «ta1 'Size •• •« •• £160 Church Bells are acknowledged to be one df Large do...... £210 to £260 the best kitids Towers inspected, Reports and Estinwiias Til4gt0MeAMft$tr— B ia B n , " Londoe, For Testimonials and Prospeclns apply to eiven. Ellacombe Chime Seed Bell Ropes supplied M «d M l Bell FouBdePB. HatWd^Benrta SMi, in Diatonic or rbroraaUo Scaln Harrington, Latham & Co., W and B. bang dhe Beils nptrts «hich 'flsB Cloehs, BMs, and Carillons In any size or onmb«r. Bells of e 'ery description and size. EARUSDON, COVENTRY. Longest Peal yet ever rung single-handed, viz., 17,0^ changes, time eleven hoars fifteen A LatttSelecHtmof BM hU ttoim t always in Stoch mmates. Weight of tenor 26 cwt. Rnng at THB n i . 1. H T H l BOOE, by W . H«ttT,f(ir ohhdUK mnes on Cbnrcb Bells. Prloa, paper oovers }s. eacb. Kidlington, May aand, 1699, by eigbt members Clotb oovers 5s. A New Ringers’ Badge of the Oxford Diocesan Gnild. T V B L V B U B O L I lor Handbell Ringers, by W H *x*r,1>rtseis. or Medal, Spdoial Offer to Ringers only { U VOPOUB AU«, lor Huidbell Ringers, by W In Gold, Silver, or Bronze. HU.BT, Price IS. (HB HklDIBBft IOTOR.-A Collection of Tones This arrangement of badge is in the form T h e for 8 or 10‘bells. By W. HiiLBT, Prioe is. of a Cbnrch Bell, of a trae and correct Bhape, aad can be worn as a pendant, medal, brooch, or badge. On the waist of Royal B E L L Special the bell there is a handsomely-engraved A Higb Grade Cycle at a price witbin the shield, Boitoble for an iascription. reach of all. Bnilt to following speci:ficarion:— J. f . MALLABY & CO. Frame any siae to order. Tbe bell is ins. deep from headstock Handle Bar any shape to order to clapper-flight; three quarters of an inch Wheels, 38 in. plated rims and spokes. dbnreli Bell Hangerti & liMeal broad; and catn be had with ring orpin Saddle, best with plated springs. attachment. Freewheel, ball bearings. IPiAuHt No t e :— T U b handsome jewel Brakes, Unity Combination Front and is made in the CORRECT FORM of a Back Rim, or BARNBY DON, DONCASTER CHURCH BELL. Eadie's Combination Coaster Unb and Phillips’ Front Rim brake. Silvor (ti «. ...i 0 s I Best steel mndgnards, with plated stays. k litem Slur I I r i S 0 CHURCH BELLS hung with every des IroflM ^ 0 9 1 Tyres, N.B. Clincher. cription of the latest approved fittings, in •M 1 EQ 0 Rrloe £6 1C*. ilMlliioMltMir I I o u t Fally gnaranteed for la moothe, iaelnding a ■umriosauD at Am iniimnoe tot^^ioo ot £i per wiMk tif OAK OB STEEL FflAMES. QMO. H. eCMLDWKLI-i Bead tor Biteliine mstpare it HANDBELLS, of excellent tone, made to !•« nn(tac with nan> toid at £’% mate and «iU tte both u d daliKhtsd. diatonic and chromatic soalea. in sets OflTUKCM CuOCK MAKKK. A3£B any nnmber and to any sice. ftingm ’ IiwaONi Cii. H. HXlDL.'lill&X'OM (taunaltei «i ^ AUdlMd Cwimffl. Afwwittiwii (tiis attb llingtrs’ No. 1402. SA T U R D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 13, 1909. [Vol. X X V II. ROLLESTON, STAFFORDSHIRE. Martin’s, Aston parish church and Bishop Ryder’s were open to the visitors from 2 p.m., and some good touches These bells, a ring of five, have recently been rehung of Stedman Cinques, Caters and Triples, Superlative, with all new fittings, the treble and 2nd recast, and a new Grandsire Caters and Triple?, Double Norwich, etc., were treble added, whilst the other three have been retuned by brought round during the daiy. The committee meeting Messrs. Taylor, of Loughborough. On Saturday evening, was held in the Bull Street Cafe at 4.45, and afterwards December 12th, a Dedication Service was held, conducted upwards of sixty members sat down to tea at the same by the Rector, the Rev. the Hon. L. Tyrwhitt, Chaplain- establishment. This was followed by the general meeting, in-Ordinary to the King. The bells were afterwards the vice-president being in the chair. He was supported K. by Messrs. W . E. White (hon. sec.), A. W . Brighton, raised in peal and a 6-score of Grandsire Doubles rang by E. D. Taylor, H. Wilde, amongst others present being the Burton-on-Trent parish church company, viz.; W. J. Messrs. John Carter, W . H. Godden, J. Jaggar, J. E , Smith conductor, J. H. Swinfield,F. Shepherd, T. Dicken, Groves and S. Reeves. The Hon. Secretary read the G. Robson, L. Bullock. This was followed by a 720 of minutes of the last meeting held at DufSeld, which were Bob Minor, conducted by L . Bullock, in which Mr. J. W . passed and signed. Mr. J. W . Taylor announced the Taylor took part. A few rounds were then rung by the forthcoming resignation of the hon. treasurer, Mr. A. Wakley, through ill-health. He said the resignation local company. The whole of the ringers were afterwards would be regretted by all, and hoped Mr. W akley’s health entertained to refreshments by Sir Oswald Mosley, Bart., would speedily be restored. after which Mr. Sudale (captain of the local band), pro The chairman proceeded to review the peals rung during posed a hearty vote of thanks to Sir Oswald for his kind the last quarter, which amounted to fort^-four, making ness. This was seconded by Mr. G . Robinson, and a Very the total for the year up to 150, a great increase on all pleasant evening was brought to a close. previous records for the Association, and almost a national record. He also referred to the ringing of a peal by a lady The new treble was presented by Mr. Arthur Benwell, member, Miss Lilian Willson, of Leicester, whose name of Rolleston, while Sir Oswald Mosley has very kindly was greeted with applause. This was the first lady mem paid all other expenses. The bells are now considered ber to ring a peal in the Midland Counties Association. one of the most musical rings of six in the neighbourhood, On the proposition of Mr. W . C. Wakley, seconded by the “ go ” being excellent, and the work has given every Mr. Griffin, rule 14 was altered, and now reads as follows: satisfaction. The local band have commenced to learn “ That no alteration or addition to these rules be niade (focik change-ringing. except at the annual meeting of the Association. Notice in writing of any proposed alteration to be giveo to ^he hon. secretary previous to the third quarterly meeting.” MILBORNE PORT, SOMERSET. It was felt that alterations to rules would be roore fittingly The restoration of the ring of eight bells at St. John’s made at the more representative meeting. The names of four life members and thirty ringing members were read church has given general satisfaction. The bells have out, and their election passed nm . can. been rehung in a ilew massive oak frame, with new Mr. White proposed, and Mr. Brighton seconded, a fittings. The tenor bell (28^ cwt.) has been recast, and hearcy vote of thanks to the Birmingham men for tneii: the Ellacombe chiming apparatus fixed. The work has kindness in arranging for the meeting, and also for a 0 . been carried out by Mr. Harry Stokes, of Woodbury, social evening after eight o’clocjt, Birmingham beipg Devon. actually outside the bounds of the Association. Ti}i gal names of Messrs. Carter and Godden were coupled .with tlie vote, and it was carried with applause. Mr. Godden KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON. suitably replied. A vote of thanks to the clergy iof the The ring of eight bells at the parish church has been use of the bells was passed, on the prepositioti of M-r. 'ER Griffin, seconded by Mr. T. W . Chapman, Mr. Griffin re- put in thorough order and the frame strengthened by Mr, taarking on the treat it was to the members to get a ring Harry Stokes, church bell banger, of Woodbury. The 6n twelve bells. j des- bells are now in capital order. igB.in Mr. Willis proposed, and Mr. sepofldfed, a ^6tfe of thanks to Mr. Taylor for presiding, t?hic% A at ,^‘entfp- man acknowledged, apologising for ndt having been able ES. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. to be present at the last meeting. Later in the evening the membeis adjoUifned to Thfe kdato The third quarterly meeting of the above was held at Crown hotel, a smoking concert having been k in ^ WtB Birmingham on Saturday, January 30th, members being arranged by the local men. Mr. Harry Withers present from Barwell, Burton, Cotgrave, Derby, Leicester, lighted the company with a course of Double Norwich 'ita Loughb«P0ugH Nunetatefr, West Bromwich, Wolver- the piano, and the members of St. Mattln's Guilds %ith & ®irmili|fiii3o a id (Rstri^t, T|?e l^ejls of lew M,C.A. ringers, ran^ v?irfoBS i^ t^ s toe 590 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Feb. 13, igc$. bells, interspersed with tunes and songs. Among other performances courses of Stedman and Grandsire Triplef, four in hand, by Messrs. Carter and Groves, and a course HENRY S. THOMAS. of Grandsire Cinques by T. Russam, J. Carter, A. R. Aldham, T. Miller, J. E. Groves and A. P. Smith were It is with great regret that we announce the death of Mr. Henry S. Thomas, late of Battersea, which took place on the worthy of note, the Grandsire Cinques in particular 28th ult., from collapse after an operation. He was in the 58th sounding very pleasing to the unaccustomed ears of the year cf his sg», having been born at Battersea in 1851. Altbou^h visitors, t he meeting was kept up till a late hour, every he had not within the last few years mixed much with the ring one returning home well satisfied with the day’s per ing world, there was a time when he was a familiar figure at all formances. large gatherings of the Exercise. He wss a memLer of the Royal Cumberland Youths for about twenty years, and was Master of that society in the Jubilee year. He was also a THE WOKCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS member of the St. James’s and Waterloo Societies. In the year ASSOCIATION. 1872 the Rev. Canon Erskine Ciarke, the Vicar of Battersea, asked Mr. Thomas to take charge of the belfry and the ringing It had been decided to hold the first meeting of this there, which be did, and all those who have since rung in that year of this Association at Oldbury, but as, when the much-frequented tower will bear witness how good was the time came, it was found that the Vicar of that parish result of his superintendence, the bells always being in good desired the visit postponed, it was found necessary to order, and the belfry one of the neatest and most comfortable arrange it elsewhere, and by the number of those who in London. Owing probably to the pressure of business result attended it, it was evident that a most suitable selection ing from the responsible position held by bim with Messrs, had been made in arranging it at Netherton, near Dudley, Ward, Lock, and Co., Mr. Thomas satisfied himself so far as ringing was concerned with the Grandsire method, scoring in all for on Saturday, January 30th, about eighty members about twenty peals of Triples and Caters. His first peal of visited this parish to attend the meeting. Grandsire Triples was rung at Battersea on the 19th February, The usual service was held in the church at 4.15, when 1884, conducted by the late W. Baron, and his first peal of those present had the pleasure of listening to an address Caters at Quex Park on August 4th, 1884. Among other peals by the Vicar, the Rev. S. J. Marriott. At the conclusion in which he took part was one rung half innifled on the day of a move was made to the new schools, the plans of which, the funeral of the late Henry Haley, by eight Henrys—viz., by-the-bye, were drawn up by the Vicar himself, and of Bright, Hopkins, Langdon, Davis, Swain, Thomas, Tucker con ductor, and Dains. which he has every reason to be proud. Here a most Mr. Thomas was also known outside London, having on one enjoyable tea had been provided by the churchwardens, occasion taken the chair at the Johnson commemoration dinners to which fall justice was done; and then an adjournment at Birmiagham. He was a most genial and open-handed man, was made to an adjoining room to hold the business and his purse was always at the service of any good object. The meeting. It was again decided to hold the annual meeting Cumberland Society possesses mementoes of his generosity in at Worcester, and the Secretary was instrusted to request their last peal book and other properties, and they have alto a portrait of him presented by a number of his friends. He was the Very Rev. Moore Ede, d .d .. Dean of Worcester, to great as an organiser of entertainments and subscriptions for accept the office of President. Mr. W . Micklewright was charitable purposes, apart from those connected with hngerB, appointed conductor of the quarterly peal to be attempted and all who were well acquainted with him will know how hard at .Netherton. The annual report and balance-sheet, be worked in this way for the Farningham Boys' Homes. He which showed a balance on the right side of over £9, and himself was the recipient of a massive marble clock and an a deposit in the Post Office Savings Bank during the past illuminated address presented to him by Canon Erskine Clarke year of £5, making a total reserve fund of over £ 16 , were on behalf of ringers and friends of Battersea. The first part of read and passed; after which four honorary and seven the funeral service was held at Old Battersea on Wednesday last, when the church was well filled. Later in the day the usual teen performing members, including a daughter of one of whole pull and stand was rung on the bells half muffled. On the churchwardens at one of the churches affiliated with Satnrdaj, the 6th inst., eight members of the Cumberland this Association, were elected. Notice was then given of Society attempted a peal of Double Norwich at Battersea, with a proposal to be brought forward at the annual meeting in the bells half muffled to his memory, but unfortunately this was regard to the division of the Association into three lost after about an hour’s ringing. branches. A hearty vote of thanks to the Vicar and churchwardens brought the meeting to a close. These bells are one of the few complete peals produced PARISH CHURCH, BOLSOVER. in Birmingham, the front six being by Elews, 1870, and On Sunday, January 31st, after the usual evening service, a the two trebles being added by Bar well in 1897, the tenor tablet was dedicated by the Vicar, Rev. B. S. Batty. Ttie tablet, being 12J cwt. in G. Touches were also rung during the which is white marble, is the gift of His Grace the Duke of afternoon and evening. Portland, and bears the inscription of a peal of Superlative rang by the local ringers on the fifth anniversary of the opening of the two trebles, and to celebrate the 50th birthday of His Grace the Duke of Portland, K.G. H a r p e n d e n (Herts.)-On Wednesday, November 25th, on the occasion of the choir festival service, a quarter-peal of Grand sire Triples in 48 mins. B. Coburn, R. Coburn, E. Bolton, L. Will Mr. G. Baker, conductor of a peal of Doublesat Hunston Pearce, G. Newson, B. Jarman conductor, H. Burgess, S. Barns. on January ist, kindly send his address to J. E. Hobbs, Lynn Croft, Eastwood, Notts. new hymn fo r RINGERS’ festivals.—words by Rev. H. C. W i l d e r . Music by Rev. J. H. M a t t h e w s . A E LL-R IN G E R 'S H A N D K E R C H IE F— Made in pure silk, with Extracts from Ringers’ Letters Your most excellent bymn.” “ Very suitable for its purpose.” figures ot varions-sized bells woven in. A splendid article foi Bose, and very snitable for a gift to either sex.— Dnsigned aad made by Effectively snng at Beaconsfield, Feb. 2nd, 1907; a-d at All a change-ringer for the Exercise. Price js. g d .; with name woven ^^aints, Boyne Hill, February 8th, 1908. in ss. These goods have received the most flattering enconiBms from Price—Words only 3s. per 100. With Music, id. each, ail those who have had them.— W i l t b i d ^hmKe-riaeec ind Co., f6o, W w4our St.. I*o 4oa. W Masotesfiald, PAXTSRN§ FRfiS, ® ■ ^eb. 13, igo§. BfeLL NfeWS ANb RiNGtekS’ Rfecokt). sgJt NOTES AND COMMENTS, should be responded to immediately, and without any delay what The interesting article which appeared on page 546 concern ever. It should be our pride to give a practical response to such ing the la(e Mr. Haley and bis various performances was no matters the moment they are broached. Will all who read these doubt well received by readers of the “ B.N.” The writer stated lines so exert themselves that the sum required for the extra that Mr. Haley began his career as a conductor of “ lapping ” bell at St. Peter Mancroft may be in the hands of the secre peals. That is so. And however the statement may be re taries to the fund by the end of the present month at farthest 1 ceived, Mr. Haley was heard to say more than once that the A little energy, a little thought, and a very limited call on one’s expeiiences of his “ lapping ” days gave him a very good insight means, and the job is done- My readers, old and young, will into the art of change-ringing and composing. It is not gener you neglect lending your aid to this ? ally known, perhaps, that Mr. Haley was originally a Spitalfields weaver. The neighbourhoods of Spitalfields and Bethnal Green The bells of St. Mary-le- Bow, like St. Paul’s and Cripplegate, show still, here and there, significations of the days when the are pealable. Years ago I listened to a conversation among weaving of various textile fabrics was the staple occupation of ringers respecting the raising of heavy bells single-handed. It the people. Houses were built for the weavers with a large was said up to that time no one had raised St. Saviour’s tenor, apartment at the top to contain the looms, and wherein the and then one or two of those present “ guaranteed ” that they whole of the household who dwelt beneath conld be employed. could do it. But they did not succeed, either of them. We Some such buildings are still to be found, though the looms are have just been informed that Bow tenor has recently been gone, the denizens of many of these top apartments now pulled up in the short space of three minutes by a youth who is being flocks of pigeons. These eastern neighbourhoods have likely to become a very prominent member of the Exercise in their picturesque side, however, and to ringers they afford a the near future. When we consider that Bow has for many pleasing historical retrospect. years past been referred to with a shrug, on account of their un- pealable— almost unringable— condition, we must confess that Spitalfielda church was once a noted centre of ringing. Not bell-hanging has now become a science. The time was, when the present edifice, but its predecessor, which was burned down. referring to various rings of bell?, we should have run the rule over This church had a ring of twelve, with a 44 cwt. tenor. Those them and pointed out their several defects, and such remarks as who are fortunate enough to possess a Shipway may learn a few these would be made : “ tenor can’t be rung; ” “ an awful false interesting particulars about these bells, and some of the peals lot; " “— is a fair slaughter-house ; ” “ they drop on you like rung upon them. The old masters of the Exercise congregated houses ; ” and so forth. But now all this is in the way of being there— Geo. Gross and his contemporaries of metropolitan changed, large bells are made to go well, vide the heavy tenors fame. The destruction of the church was a great disaster, and of St. Paul’s and Bow, rung easily in peals of Maximus. It is by it the Cumberlands lost a favourite headquarters. The present worthy of remark, too, that these last-named are hung in wood chnrch—Christ Church—is a prominent feature amidst its frames. ______surroundings. The architect was named Hawkswood, and “ The Society of Royal Cumberland Youths is looking up. the churches and other buildings he erected are characterised More life appears to be thrown into its management. With by massive, heavy entablature, of which the present church is a some pleasure I read about the annual meeting, held the other good example. There is a couplet referring to him, which is day. There were some nominations for the office of Master, said was, or ought to have been, placed upon bis tomb. It is among them being the name of our old frieod, William H. sonjething like this :— Doran. I am old enough to recollect a cartoon in Punch, Lie on him heavy, earth, for in his lifetime he, wherein the grandfather of the present Earl of Derljy is seen to Laid many a very heavy load on thee. welcome Lord John Russell on bis admission into the House of The bell-ohamber at Spitalfields is a dark apartment, and some Lords, thusly : “ W hat! you here, Johnny ? Oh ! what fun we years ago a sexton named Wright, while among the bells, some shall have now, Johnny." And if my friend W. H. D. had been of which were set, in attempting to get clear of the frame got elected Master of the Cumberland’s, I should have addressed him on the wrong side of the wheel, and the bell going off, he in a similar manner : “ Why, Billy, got to be Master ? O dear, received injuries which caused his death. what fun we shall have.” After this modicum of historical research we will turn to some, That the church of St. Andrew, Rugby, has a ring of eight thing else. And firstly, a reference may be made to the attenipt bells may be taken as a fact. It may then be assumed that the now in progress for placing an additional bell in St. Peter’s ringing company thefe are in number about twelve, or say, tower, Norwich. The fullest particulars have been given con sixteen. After reading the published report of the annual meet cerning this, and there is no necessity for me to recapitulate ing of this august body one is tempted to ask bow many of them them. More than once it has been said that the ringing com- are not in office. There is a President, a chaplain, a Ringing nionity require a deal of time to understand what is required at Master, deputy-ringing Master (what mouthfuls), an hon. their hands (and pockets) when any movement slightly out of auditor, and several committee men ; I suppose all “ hon.” Too the common is brought before them. Are there not grounds for many officials of this sort appear ridiculous. A small local the reproach ? Any ordinary person outside the Exercise would society like this only needs a good business man as Secre have thought that the small sum required for the new bell for tary, who should be a good ringer, though. Ringing-masters, St. Peter’s would have been got together within a week. Yet deputy-ringing masters, assistant deputy-ringing-masters, hon. ■ we have seen only one subscription-list up to the present! auditors, and all the rest of it, sound fulsome, and should be avoided. The man at the head of affairs in the tower should by It is incumbent on all ringers to so affiliate themselves with tacit consent be he whose ringing attainments are immeasurably objects of this kind, that they should regard it as a point of above the rest of the company. These, my last observations honour that such matters should be dealt with rapidly. The this week, only apply to such small local affairs as the one invitations to assist objects in which we all have an interest alluded to. Plain Speaker. l-ilE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECOR&. Feb. 13, 1908. A TONG CENTURY. together, and there was a brotherliness amongst them which M r . G e o r g e B o l l a n d ’ s R e c o r d . was often lacking in the congregations of the Church of England. Mr. J. H. Dixon and others also spoke. Selections on the hand Under the above beadi'ng the Pudsey and Stanningley News has bells were given during the evening by several members of the the following:— party, and altogether a very pleasant evening was spent. A company of bell-ringers visited Tong on Saturday to do It is often said that the busiest man has most time. When bonoar to Mr. George Bolland, the veteran ringer of that village, there are public duties to discharge it is the active business man v(b<3 tha^d^y rang his hundredth peal. This took place in the rather than retired gentlemen who take the positions, when a afternoon in the parish church tower, when a peal of 5040 committee needs a secretary, they rarely rely on the man who changes was rung in fourteen different methods. The ringers has no evening engagements. The man that has most to do were:— Geo. Bolland, treble, conductor; Sam Oddy, 2 ; Edward can generally find most time for other work. And here we have: O id y , 3; William Boijand, 4; Thomas Hepworth, 5; J. H. Mr. George Bolland, of Tong, described as " the king of bell- o 4 dyi tenpr, A party of nearly forty ringers, hailing from ringers,” as one more illustration of the truthfulness of the old Arm ?y, Birstall, Calverley, Padsey, Cleethorpes, Shipley, Earls- saying. George has been nearly all his life a milkman, a retail heaton, Dewsbury, and other places afterwards foregathered in milkman, and a farmer, and when a man has only one of these The Greyhound inn at Tong, where Mr. and Mrs. Ashton occupations he has very little spare time. But George had them admirably served a capital rabbit pie sapper. Mr. Charles both, and'yet he has found time to establish a hundred peal Sattow&y afterwards presided, and stated that the peals in which record for the district. It has taken him thirty-one years to do Mr. Bollaad had taken part had been 44 on six bells (of which it, but he has attended the church tower as a duty, as an act of h# had conducted 40). Forty-nine Kent Treble Bob Major service as well as of pleasure. Conducted 10), three Cambridge Surprise Major, one Oxford Treble Bob Major, one Bob Major (tower) and one ditto (hand bells), and one Kent Treble Bob Royal— total 100. Included in these were 6000 in 25 different methods, which he conducted, ^owestpttnbeixce. 10440 in different methods, which he conducted, and he also took pM t in a silent peal at D ew sbury on April 7th, 1888, which While allowing the utmost freedom for the expression of opinion, it mnst never be Wft9 pot included in the list. This was not, he said, a bad share comidered that we are in any way bound t^ statements made by cerre^ondetUs. of riiiging for a man who had had to work hard. Mr. H. Oddy To the Editor of *‘Tbb B fll Nbws and RiNOBits' Record. proposed “ The Health of Mr. George Bolland,” and in doing so said'that every man present that evening knew his worth. He P e a l s o f D o u b l e s . was known for miles around as a good and careful ringer, and as S ir ,— The protest raised by your correspondent is a mistaken a reliable conductor. He (Mr. Oddy) had never known him miss one. There is no reason why our friends who are restricted to a call, and ringers, everywhere had always been glad to meet five bells should not ring sooo’s of Doubles in one method, Mr. Boiland; he was always so agreeable, and so ready to although many six-scores are called alike. The Central Council undertake any_ duty. The toast was heartily honoured. Mr. did require for some time that every 720 in the same method in Bolland, on rising to respond, had a very heart reception. He a peal of Minor should be called differently, but later on this was said It was a great pleasure to see so many old friends. He had rescinded, and the question left open. J, A. T r o l l o p e , thought at one time that he would never reach one hundred pe^ls; and it had taken him thirty-one years to do it. Many T h e E x t r a B e l l f o r S t . P e t e r M a n c r o f t , N o r w ic h . changes had taken place in that time. Four out of the six who took part in his fir3t peal in 1877 had gone, and the other, in S ir ,— It was with surprise that I noticed in your last issue a additiom to himself, Mr. J. H. Dixon, of Dewsbury, was with letter from Mr. Geo. D. Burton, relative to the Sunday ringing tlwm. that evening.. Notone of the old Pudsey company was of heavy peals of twelve, who wonders how it is managed, if left. It was the same at Birstall, and only one or two were left even done at all, and as he is asking for information on this at Calverley. He (Mr. Bolland) was not particularly old, but point, I have pleasure in .supplying the following facts from the be was an old ringer, Betore his day ringing 5000 was an extra records of the Sheffield parish church cumpaay. ordinary thing at Tong. Pudsey, Birstall and Batley had to Out of a possible attendance of ninety-eight (being twice for come and help them. But they persevered, and Tong held the each Sunday, less six for three Sundays in August, duric^ whiqh record of the first 5040 on six bells, the first record of 6000 in the church was closed for cleaning) for the otticial year ending different methods, and the record for 10,440 in fifteen methods. November, 1908, I find the full peal of twelve bells (tenor 41 cwt.) They all knew his position. He could not get off at dinner time, were rung on sixty-two occasions, and from thence to the- but their record would take a lot of beating. Mr. Bolland pro present date on nineteen occasions, whilst at all other times uot posed the health of the visitors, coupling with it the names of less than ten have been rung. Mr. Holgate (Bramley), Mr. Pratt Cordingley (Pudsey), and I may say the company consists of fourteen members, of whom others. Mr. Holgate, in responding, said he was deeply grate more than half reside upwards of two miles from the charcb, and ful for the opportunity of taking part in the gathering. Young even this record might possibly have been better, but for the ringers bad always found a sturdy friend in Mr. Boiland, and he fact that one member, through serious illness, h u only put in was very pleased to share in the congratulations to one who was eleven attendances during the times stated, therefore when Mr. known as “ the king of bell-ringers.” He hoped that he would Burton remarks “ how seldom is it that the fujl peal of twelve is live long to ring with them. Mr. P. Cordingley said that the used for Sunday ringing,” I feel I cannot let it pass without Pudsay company were perhaps more than any other company acquainting him of what at least is done here. indebted to Mr. Bolland. He well remembered the time when Doubtless there are others who could show ttat full peals of' a probationer he came to Tong. The Pudsey company was twelve are regularly used, although there are but few such peals- not then in a flourishing condition, and they cams to Tong for in the country. help and instruction, and received a hearty welcome from Mr. In conclusion, I may add that in addition to the extra bell at Bolland and the Tong company as a whole. He had spent many Cirencester, I know of one at the parish churches of Leeds and happy hours at Tong. It was eleven years since he rang his H alifax. S id n e y F . P a lm e r . first b«ll, and be was largely indebted to Mr. Bolland and the 87, Bradley Street, Sheffield. Tongi.ringprs for any success he might have obtained. Ringers A Correction. were always willing to help the young. There was a brotherli- n^ss about bell-ringers which was not found everywhere. Mr. S ir ,— In your issue of January 23rd you publish a peal of Bblfond had ever held the highest ideal of the bell-ringers, and Cambridge Surprise Royal at St. Mary R^dclifEie, Bristol, as ^he that was to do church work. That, he always submitted, was heaviest Surprise peal yet rung. the primary objept of their existence, and he had ever tried to I beg to inform you that a peal of Superlative Surprise Majoti helD fbp Tong,aqd other companies to realise the value of the 5056 changes, was accomplished at St. Saviour's, Southwark, ,wo^ they were doing. Mr. F. Redmayne, churchwarden at on February 27th, 1904, and published in your next issue as the Tong, said he should like to see the spirit which animated bell- heaviest peal of Major ever rung. J. W. G o ld in g . lingers in every department of church work. They stuck 23A, Oxenford Street, East Dulwich. i^eb. 13, 190^. THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. 593 The Lincoln Diocesan Guiid.—Eastern at 3 o’clock. Tea will be served at 4.45 only Branch.— The annual meeting will be held at to those informing me by Wednesday the 17th Spilsby to-day. Sat., February 13th. Service inst , and the usual business meeting will fol The charge for the ioseclilW' oi aotjeaiJn tbia pag« is at 3.15. Tea at The Shades hotel at 4 o’clock. low Ringing at St. John's and St. Peter's one Penny pec line (five iwkAi) may be reckoned 10 a line). Repetitions at batf that price. Notice^onld E. S b llb r s , Hon. Sec. after meeting. Chas. Dban, Hon. Sec. come to band not later tbaAiWofiiMday mornirg, Gtdney House, Kirton, Boston. 59. Wellesley Read, Croydon, The Sussex County Association.—Western The Winchester Diocesan Guild.—York- Division.— The next quarterly meeting will be town District. ~A quarterly meeting will be TLe A acient SoclMgr o f College Youths. held at Billingshnrst to-day, Sat.. February held at Chertsey on Saturday, February 20th. Established 1637. M aii^gs for practice will 13th. Tower open from 4 p.m, Tea at 5.30. Bells available from 3 o'clock. Tea at 5 o'clock be held at St. Joto’s, Hackney, on the Business to follow. H. Hon. Div. Sec. in the parish room. G. E d s b r, D it. Sec. i6th; at St. Joha’s, ^ « th Hackney, on the E v a n s , Northbrook, Goring, Worthing. 22nd; at St. Matthewi Uppwr Clapton, on the The Chester Diocesan Guild.—Stockport 25th; at St. Magous, Ijoymt Thames Street, The North N otts Association.— The next Branch, Eastern Division.—Next meeting at on the i8th; at Sti Fail's Cathedral on quarterly meeting will be held at Ordsall to- Denton on Saturday, February 20ih the 23rd; and St. ]ptt(ifit«a-in-the>East on Satnrday, February 13th, Tea at 5 p.m. A. T. B b e sto n , Hon. Br. Sec. the 25th ; all at 8 p.nt, Members should inform Mr. J. White, Ordsall, The sabscription 19. 8d. w hich entitles Retford, by February loth- The Winchester Diocesan a.itild.-ChfiSt- members who have not met twenty times in B. D a r lb y , Hon. See. cha»:h District.— k qnarterljr m^«t.ing of this theprevioDs jear to vota oamatters of finance, Harthill, Sheffield.' district will be held, at Ring wood: on Satur is now due, and stoold be paid before day. February 20th. Bells available from February 28th. The St. Margaret’s Society, Westminster. 3 p m. Gbo. Prkston, Dis. Sec. W illiam T. Cockbsili., H oh. See. — The annual meeting will be held on Friday, 32, Edgeley Road, S. W, February igth, at 7.45 The Winchester Diocesan Guild -Guild Jambs E. Davis, H on. Sec. ford District — A meeting will be held at The London County Association (late Cranleigh on Saturday, February 20th. the St. James’s Society)—Established 1824.— The St. Martin’s Guild, Birmingham.— 2.30.— Bells (8) available till 9 p m. 5.0.— 1 he eighty-fifth Annual General Meeting will The usual anniversary, "Henry Johnson" Service at St. Nicolas chureh. Address by be held tc-day, Saturday, February 131)11 at St. commemoration, will be held on Saturday, the Rev. P. Cunniogham, r d.. Rector of Margaret's, Westminster. The tower will be February 20lh next, at Ye Olde Royal hotel. Cranleigh 5.30.—Tea at the schoolroom, open for ringing fiom 3 45 to 5 p m., and from Temple Row, Birmingham, dinner being served followed by business meeting. Tickets 6d. 7 p.m. to g p.m. Business meeting at 5.30 at at 6 30 sharp. Sir Arthur Heywood, Bart., each. Visitors is. All subscriptions should be The Princes Head, Princes Street, opposite will preside, Ringing at St. Martin’s (twelve paid on or before the above date. Probationers the Abbey. Ringers attending to ring till bells) from 3 30 to 3 30. Dinner tickets free to IS.; Ordinary Members 2 s . ; Honorary Mem 5 p.m. are requested to be there not later than fi^l snbScrMng.mefflibers, and to other mem bers 55. J. J. JoNBs, Bon. See. 4 p.m, sharp, as the church doors will then be bers and 2s. each, may be obtained friends 6d The Midland Counties Association.— closed. T . H. Taffbmder, Hon. Sec. by application on or before Wednesday, Nottingham Branch.—The annual dfstrict 10, SeVborne Road, Denmark H ill. February 17th, from any of the ofScers, guild’s meeting will be held at St. Mary's, Notting cr tom W. H. Hon. Sec. The Hertfordshire Association.— Eastern G oddbn, ham on Saturday, February 27th, from 3 till g District.— The meeting at Ware will be held 6 1 , Roland Road, Handiworth, Birmingham. p m. The election of officers will take place at to-day, Saturday, February 13th. The bells this meeting for the ensuing year. will be ready from 3.30. Tea at 5.30, with a The Lancashire Association.— Manchester Branch.— The meeting will be held at St. John, Reubbn Clifford, Dis. Sec. bBiiness meeting after. All members and Brawcote Road, Beeston. ftieods will be made welcome. Deansgate, on Saturday, February 20th. Bells ready at 3.0. Meeting at 7.0. W. H. L aw rb n cb , Hon. Dis. Sec. The Kent County Association,-Rochester Little Mmden. W. H. S h o k e r, Branch See. District — A quarterly meaiiog will be held at 106, Bank Street, Clafton. Newington on Saturday. March 13th. Tower The Sussex County Association.— Eastern The Essex Association.—North Eastern open at 2.30 Half railway fares up to 2S. Division.— The next quarterly meeting will be allowed Subscriptions are now due. held at fiotherfield (eight bells), to-day. District.— The next meeting of the above dis A. B. Robson, Hon. Dis, Sec. Sat.. February 13th. Ringing at 2.30 p.m. trict will be held at Earls Colne on Saturday, Service at 5 o'clock. Tea 5.30, by kind invita February 20th. Tea will be provided at The George hotel at 5 o’clock, 6d. each. Those tion of the Rector, Rev. F. W. Champneys, NOTES TO PEALS. M.A. Trains from Eastbourne 12.40, Polegate intending to be present please give notice. 12.51, Hastings 11 50, arrive Rotherfield t.44. E r n e s t W. B e c k w ith , Hon. Dis. Sec. Thb Pral at Bristol — W . Apperley’s 50 Gbo. H. House, Hon. Sco. Ccggeshall. Peats.-Loodon Surprise Major i ; Cambridge 2, Carlton Road, Eastbourne. Royal 4; Major 5; Stedman Cinques i ; Th» Middlesex County Association and Ca ers II: Triples 12; Bob Major 2; Minor The Lancashire Association.— Rossendala London Diocesan Guild.—South and West i; Graodsire Triples 9; Doubles 2. On hand Branch —^ e next meeting will be held at District.—The next meeting will be held at bells—Grandsire Tuples 2 Total—50. Rung St. Nicholas church, Newchutch, to-day, Sat., St. Catherine’s, Feltham, on Saturday, Feb in twenty-two towers. February 13th. BeIJs ready at 3. Tea at 5. ruary 20th, by kind permission of the Rev. J. Meeting at 7, when a presentation will be made F. Jemmett. Bells will be ready at 4 o. Tea T h e P e a l at St . J ohn’s W atbrloo R oad.- E. Barnett, junr's. 100 Peals.— Grandsire to Mr. Zeb. Lord, in commemoration Of his will be provided at 5.30 at 6d. each. The Triples 6, conducted i; Union Triples i; services to the Association and his fifty years’ Rev. H. T. C. Steenbuck will preside. Mem Stedman Triples 17 conducted 2 ; Bob Major 3 standing as a bell-ringer. All ringing friends bers and friends are cordially invited. are cordially invited. Waterfoot bells (six), H. C. Chandler, Hon. Sec. Kent Major 15, conducted i ; Double Oxford jeals of' 2 ; Double Norwich 27, conducted i ; " R eal'' vail be at liberty from 3.0 to 4.30. Chureh Road, Heiton, Hounslow. lip e « l» Double Notwich 3; Superlative 10: Cam J am bs R o ll er so n . The Kent County Association.—Canler- bridge 6; New Cumberland 2; Stedmaa The Winchester Diocesan Guild,—Win bary District.— A meeting (without allowances) Cateis 6 ; K en t Royal 3- Total— 100; con chester District.— A quarterly meeting of the will be held at Boughton, on Saturday, Feb ducted 5. Rung in 38 different towers and in above district will be held at Alton to-day, ruary 20th. Tower open at 3 p.m. 5 counties; 91 in the Kent Association ; 5 Sat., February 13th. Alton (eight) Chawton G. Dsnne, Hon. Dis. Sec. for the London County ; 2 for the Middlesex (six) bells available from 2.30 p.m. Tea at 6 1 , Blenheim Road, Deal. Association ; acd 2 in the Royal Cumberland parish hall at 5.0. S o c i e t y . ______^______Jas. W, Elkins, H oh. Sec. The Salop Guild.—The next meeting will 3, Culver Villas, Winchester. be held at Whitchurch on Saturday, February 20th. Kinging to commence at 3 p.m. Sw A N w iC K (Derbyshire). — On Monday, The Lancashire Association.—Liverpool R. M. Coie-Hamilton, Hon. See. November 30th, a quarter-peal of Doubles, Branch.— A meetng wilt be held at St. Luke’s, consisting of Manchester and Plain Bob, B. Liverpool, to-day. Sat., .February 13th. Bells T h e Surrey Associatian. — The annual Walvin, H. Kerry, T. W. Gamble, T. Stimp- ready at 5 0. Meeting at 6.30. meeting will be held at Croydon on Saturdey, Eon. F. H. Kay conductor. Rung on the W a l t e r H u g h e s . February aoth. Members will meet at the fiftieth anniversary of the laying of the 35, Church Road, Catston. Bell Foundry, Whitehorse Road, Croydon, foundation-stone at the parish church. S94 tttS feSlLL l^EWS AND RINGERS' kECORfi. f'eb. 13, igog. THE JASPER SNOWDON SERIES. Peail Tablets. MARBLETTE "MARBLETTE {^RANDSIRE; as. 6i., Enlarged. Now R e a d y . Gives foil Instrnrtlons for tbe beginner ; mnny new peals; the APPENDIX is the best ma - Peal Tablets by the R e v . C. D . P. D a v ie s , M.A. ; and the THOMPSON PAPERS and terial for Peal ; give the great DIAGRAMS, embraoioK the whole of the Grandalre re«earobes of W H. T h o m p son. Bsq.t M.A. (164 pagee). Tablets. It is est satisfaction a non-absorbent to all- TE D M AN : as. 6i. B y thb Rbv. Chaklbs D. P. snbstance The following S DAVIBS, a.*., r.s.*.s. WUb ui Arrannix by Sir ARTBUt H stvood, B *rt. closely resem extracts from tba lata Rev. H B. Bulwir, and W. H. TaoHPsOK, Bag. Cammenoea with bling Marble Donblaa ud nuu threuKb to CInqnei (175 cloisly pfinlad paRei). - JN THlS'TOrtCR WAS Ri: testimonials re and has a highly APEALOF ceived speak for POPE-SIGHT : is. 6d. NEW FIFTH EDITION. pohshed black STEDMAN Tk-', themselves: \ \ . Commancaa by ezplaloing bow to maoaea a ball: daal> wUb Chance-IUiiEiog ON IHUftf surface, which The Tablet hoi «a ttaraa, four, Sto, lix, nTan and eight ball* In tba Flaiii Bo* H rtbod, giving 'IN 2 HOUl V f M ^ inaobai and peali in aaob oaaa; and olam with abaptari on condnotlng, •trikiog, is not aftected efiven every satisfac- and Iba ipHcing of boll-ropat; 147 paget. tuion, and is admired by the atmos by all.'' phere. CTANDARD METHODS.—NOW REA.DY.— “ [. like the tablei The lettering is immensely, and so do Thoroughly Revised (5th) E d i t i o n : Contains seven cut into the all who have seen it. genuine Minor Surprise Peals : T h e complete work 2s. 6d. ; W e have had it on face and gilded view in a prominent Diagrams alone is. 6 d .; Letter-press alone is. 6d. I ^ shop window for a with pure gold, week." producing a T r e b l e b o b . F a»t I.— is . 6d. Now Ready. With “ Your work is quite Appendix. Part I. oontaini Inairactiona for prioltlng, tranapoiing, proving, handsome and an ornament to the Dompoalng, on oondaoting paalii an eiaay on tbe In and of tbe striking appear porch oj our Church." snangea: and a biatory of the varioai oompoaitiona and performanoea. Part II., _ of wbiob v e n few eopiea remain, ia not a auitabie work for beginners ; aee notice on ance. the oc vet of Part I. Sole Manufacturers— & C o > i ffamidat, Poll tna, on MMlpl el nmiitaBo*. by «■ . llOWDOl, , King’s Road, St. Pancras, N.W. iJ^UFFIELD:" A M dsical Method for 8, 10, an d 19 B b l l i . a Btoadaheet containing iiiU dicectiona fOr tinging tbe above jia y b« obtained, m tia , from Sir Arthdr Hetwood, Bakt., Daffield, Derby- % t \ \ a n t r Tbe pampblet on tfiia method is now ont of print.) CENTRAL COUNCIL PUBLICATIONS. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 13, 1909. To be obtained, Post om Bbmrosb & SoNSi L t d ., 4 , Show iill, LoMdoM, E .C . A DISCUSSION has commenced on the genuineness of Remittanoa mnat accompany order) Or through uny Bookseller, 5040 changes of Doubleswhether such essays should be dignified by the term “ peal,” and other debatable points. Special Terms to ABSociatioa Secretaries tor Qaantitiea. Up to a certain period our rule of publication was to ..—O n t b b P kbsbrvation op B b l l s , i8ga .. .. 4d place such records among the touches, and taking the II.— Rbfort oh Catalogob ow F b a ls and C a l l s , 1894 ...... ad phrase “ a P eal of Changes” as our standard, we think it III.— G lm s a r y o f Tbem s. i g o i ...... sd was the correct thing to do. The same idea would apply to IV —Model Roles for a n AsaociATioN IQ03 ...... 1 ■■ jd. Minor also. But the Council thought otherwise, and to / — Modbl Rdlbs f o r a Company, 1902...... 3d. its dictum we yielded. As a perlormance seven methods VI, (a)— COLLBCTION OF PEALS. SBCTION I...... IS, of Minor can hardly be too highly commended ; but to VI. (b)— „ S e c tio n II . . . . gd. VI. (cj— o „ .. Section III...... is. ring forty-two 6-scores of Doubles we should say that VII.— Collection of Legitimate Methods. Section I gd. great courage was needed, and in cases where all of them V III — R d lb s * h d Orcibions of.Coonbh. .. fid. are called alike, the terrific strain upon the faculties, NOW READY. combined with the awful monopoly, must develop a P art X V III. tendency to brain-softening. Hence we would have our “ AMONG THE B£LLS.” five and six-bell brethren beware. W e may have to ask h e Ringing Career of the Rev. F. E. Robinson, m.a., the Central Council to issue a commission of scientists T late Vicar of Drayton, Berks.; Master of tbe Oxford to inquire into the mental effects arising from forty-two Diocesan Guild. Written by himself. 6-scores of Doubles. Edited by the Rev. T. L. Papillon, m.a.. Vicar of Writtle, Essex. 32 pp.f illnstrated by a i half-tone reproductions of photographs of Churches and Ringers, with 18 descriptions of A Request.— Wanted by the Hon. Secretary of the Midland Bells. Counties AssociatioD, the composition of the peals rung by Price 6d. net, post tree, from the Rev. F. E. Robinson, Fair William Pye’s band on August 1st and 3rd at Loughborough; Home, Wokingham. Oi all newsagents and bookstalls, by and the eleven peals rung between the 12th and igth of order, from London agent. Mr. E. W. A l l e n , Ave Maria September last. Lane, London. Parts I. to XVII. may also be had singly. Sub scriptions of One Shilling may be paid for Parts XVIII. and XIX. D IA G R A M O F U N IO N T R I P L E S (1893), may be had n iH E RINGERS' ONLY TRUE BADGE —In Gold, Silver or gratis, on application by letter to W. H. T hompson, 5, JL SrBMe.-CIockB, Watches, and all kinds of Jewellary.— ASillwood Street, Brighton, to whom the unsold remainder has Cot DWBLL (Ringer), Mirfield, Yorks. been returned by the publishers. Feb. 13, igo§. tME BELL NEWS AMt> RINGe r s * ftECORD. S^5 THE KENT COUNrY ASSOCI.VTION. A t th e P arish CanncB, 0 » Weituiday, Fibruary 3, 1909 in Three Hours and Three Minutes. A PE\L OF DOUBLES, 5041 CHAN 3 E S . A t t h e C a u R c a o f S t . JoaN, W a t e e l o q Ro^d, Consistin' of Plain Bib aai Grandsice D ja’jies. Tenor 18 cwt. A PEAL OF SUPERLA.TIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, W aiiTer |. C ourt* . . .. T r o l e . •N orkis W a y ...... 4. 5088 CHANGES. Teior 30 cwt Taos. WXATT ...... 2. Herbert Knigrt .. .. 5. Artsdr N. HaSdy .. ..Treble. WlwLIAM B i h -k n s e s s . . 5. F»edk. D brrick .• .. 3 •Gilbort G. Court .. ..T en or. J. A rm igbk T r o l l o p e * 2. W illiam Sbimu\ns .. .. 6. Conducted by T hos. W yatt W il l ia m H e w b t t . . . . 3. tEoW iKD J. W OLLEV.. . . 7. •First peal. E dwin B a r n e t t , jq n . . . 4. Jambs E. D a v is .. ..Tenor, Composed by N. J. P its to w . and Coaductad by James E D.w is. BECKINGTON, SOMERSETSHIRE. •First Surprise peal. fFirst paal of Major. This was E. Barnett. joDS. lootb peal, a list of which appears elsewhere. T H E B-.\TH AND W E L L S DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Mond^v, December 28. 1938, in Three Hours aid Fortv-eight Minutet THE MIDDLESEX COU-STY ASSOCIATIOS AND THE A i t h e C hurch of S t . G eor ge. LONDON DIOCES.4N G U ILD . A P E A L O F B O B M AJOR. 6144 C H A N G E S . Oh Thursiav, February 4, 1909, in, Two Hows and Fifty Minnies. Tenor 18 cwt. A t C h r is t C b u r c b , C u b it t T ow n , W1C.LIAM H. SSKRS . . ..Treble. C habc.e s D en si-e y .. .. 5- A PEAL OF GRA n ’d SIRE TRIPLES. 504a CHANGES; RicaABD J C ousin s .. 2. E r n est B ish op...... 6. H oli’8 Ten-Part. Tenor 12 cwt. i qr. 4 lbs. Charles Goodenough .. 3 W il lia m J P rbscott . . 7 A lb e r t E. Seebs . . 4 - T hom vs T . KIng ..Tenor. Thomas H. Hawkins ..T reble. Kboben Sanders . . 5- W illia m P r e s c o tt. A l b e r t W . C o l e s . . . . 2. S am u e l J. B ir d .. 6. Conducted by J. T homas C ran fib ld . . . . 3. Edwin Barnett, sen. . . 7. Longest length, and first of Major on the bells. Loosest length by F b an x C . N ewmam . . . . 4. Daley Hodgson ..Tenor. all the band, aud of Major by the Association. Ruog as a birthday Conducted by Edwin Barnett, sen. compliment to Messrs. W. Seers and Goodenough. Rung in coinmemoration of the Mission, and on the fifty-second anniversary of the church ; also a birthday complioijent to Dalby Hodgson. r e i g a t e . s u r r e y .— t h e r e i g a t e s o c i e t y . • On Monday, January i i , 1909, in Three Hours and Twelve Minutes, THE ANCIENT SOCIETY OF COLLEGE YOUTHS, A t t h e C h urch o f S t . M a b y M a g d a l e .n e, On Saturday, February 6, 1909, in Three Ho*rs and Ten Minutet, A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE CATERS, 5075 CHANGES. A t t h e C h o r c b o r S t . Jo h n , S outh H a c k n e y . J. W il l ia m P o o l e y . . ..Treble. A l b e r t C o t t r e l l . . . . 6. A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 C H A N G E S ; C h ar le s S. H oad . . .. 2. H e n r y A. H oad . . 7. Tburstans's Four-Pabt. Tenor 20 cwt. A bth u r H olm an •• 3. W il lia m H. B uckland . . 8. H u g h R . T horpe . . . . 4. G e o b g e F. Hoad . . 9. Arthur Hughes . . ..Treble. Samosl E. Joyce .. .. 5. George W. Walder . . 5 W il l ia m S m it h ...... T en or. C b a l l is F . W in n e y . . 2. Thom as H. T a f f e n d e r . . 6. A l b e r t A. Hughes.. .. 3 A l f r e d B. Peck .. .. 7. Composed by C. H. H attbrsley, and Conducted by G eo k gb F H oad Daniel Gibbons .. .. 4 George Dorrington ..Tenor. Rung as a birthday compliment to J. W . Pooley. Conducted by A l f r e d B. P eck. This is the first peal on the bells since the restoration by Mears and Stainbank. after being silent for over twenty years. STOWMARKET, SUFFOLK. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. THE SOCIETY OF ROYAL CUMBERLAND YOUTHS. On Tutsday, January 12, 1939, in Three Hours aid Seventeen Minutes, Oh Saturday, February 6, ig o g , in Three Hours and Twenty-two Minutes, At the Church of SS. Psteb and Mary, At the Church of A ll Saints, Edmonton, A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5056 CHANGES; , A PBAL OP LONDON SURPRISE MAJOR, In the Oxford Variahon. Tenor 24 cwt. in D. 5280 CHANGES. Tenor 18 cwt. William Welham .. ..T reble. William Souteb .. .. 5 Rev. William C. Pearson 2. Edward E. Diapsr.. .. 6. WhiBV J. H azbll .. ..Treble. E r n e s t S. P olIj. . . . 5- William E. Tydeman .. 3 Charlrs W. Parker .. 7. ' Ja m e s S a x b y ...... 2. Joseph E . S vkes .. 6. Stanley W. H ull .. . . 4 Jambs M o t t s ...... Tenor. G e o b s e R a d l e v . . . . 3. Jam es P abkbr . . G e o r g e A. C a r d . . . . 4 G eo rg e P aick . . Tenor. Composed by ’H. Dains, and Conducted by Jamss MorTs. Composed by Hbnby Dains, and Conducted by Jambs Parxbk. The ringer of the 4th is only sixteen years of age, and this is his first peal. WEST HARTLEPOOL, DURHAM. DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION BIDDULPH, STAFFORDSHIRE. On Satnrday, January 16, 1909, in Three Hourt and Twenty-five Minutes, STOKE ARCHIDIACONAL ASSOCIATION. At thb Church of St. Oswald, On Saturday, December 26, 1908 in Two Hours and Forty-five Minutes, A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE CATERS, 5220 C H A N G E S . At ibe Church o f St. Lawrence, Tenor 21 cwt. A PBAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; Frederick Robson* ..Treble, A r th u r B a r r e t t . . .. 6. o f .Being two 720s Kent and two of Oxford Treble Bob, two of Plain John C fliL T O N f...... 2. O sw a ld A r kless . . 7. Bob and one of Oxford Bob. W illia m P il l a r . . . . 3. S am pson T . W r ig h t .. 8. B. Holland ...... Treble. J. C o t t r e l l ...... 4. John G. H a l l ...... 4. t Al b e r t S impson . . 9. r W b i t e b u r s t ...... 2. H. Whitehurst .. 5. W il lia m N e a l . . . . 5. T hom as M e t c a l f e . . ..Tenor. E. Tigwkll ...... 3- W . J. C a r t e s ...... Tenor. Composed by H. Hubbard, and Conducted by S. T. W r is h t . Conducted by W . J. C a r te r . •First peal. fF ifst peal with a bob bell. Rung oa the fifth dedi First peal by the first three ringers. cation festival of the church. fM E fifeLL tifeWS Ai^b k i m t k s * feECORD. t 3. 1909. KIMBOLTON, HEREFORDSHIRE. HAMPTON BISHOP, HEREFORDSHIRE. THE HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. THE HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. Ok Suniay, Jawary 17, 1909. «n Two Haurt m i Fefty-two ifinuies, 0 » Thursday, January 21, 19*9 inTwo Hours and Fifty-stven Minutes, A t t b b C b u s c b o f S t . Ja m e s , At the Church o f St. Andrew, A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE DOUBLES, 5040 CHANGES; A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE DOUBLES, 5040 CHANGES. Tenor 10 cwt. . Tenor 10 cwt. Ernest Owens ...... Trebb Albebt Owen.s...... 4 George Heobing* .. ..Treble. W il l ia m S hort .. 4. Fredbkice Jaine . . . . 2. William Shobt...... 5. George Griffiths . . . . 2. * F r ed er ick F o ste r . . 5. Ca&RLBS Jain b ...... 3. Joseph Harper ...... Tfxor. Walter Taylor .. .. 3. •R o b e r t T aysom ..Tenor. Conducted by W illia m S h o r t. Conducted by William Shobt. First peal on the bells, and by all the band except the conductor. ’ First peal. SAWSTON, CAMBS.—THE ELY DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. CARSHALTON, SURREY.—THE SURREY ASSOCIATION. < n Saturday, January 23, 1909, in Three Hours and Two Minutes, On Tuesday, January 19, 1909, in Two Hours and. Forty-seven Minutes, A t t h e C b u r c b o f S t . M a r y , At the Church o f A ll Saints, PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES ; A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; P a r k e r ’s S ix -P a r t . Tenor 13 cwt. R e v . C. D. P. Davies's Five-Pari. Tenor 12J cwt. W. B. Kempton .. ..Treble. P e r c y W eb b ...... 5. R e v . a . H, F . B o u g h e y 2. F r a n k E. K b m p to n .. .. 6. William B uck ...... Treble. John W b b b ...... 5 George Taylor Fbank H older ...... J am es W ig n e l l .. 6. .. . . 3. R e v . H. s. T. Richardson 7. John Taylor ...... 4. A l f r e d B ox a l l ...... 3. A l f r e d C l a y t o n •• 7 - Percy Taylok ...... Tenor. Arthur Bundle . . . . 4. F r e d e b ick B o u l t e r ,. , .T en or, Conducted by the R e v . H. S. T. Richardson. Conducted by Frank Holdbr. FENTON, STAFFORDSHIRE. BODENHAM, HEREFORDSHIRE. STOKE ARCHIDIACONAL ASSOCIATION. THE HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. On Monday, January 25, 1909. in Three Horns and Nine Minutes, On Tuesday, January 19, igrg, in Three Hours, AT t h e P arish C h u r c h , A t t h e C h urch o f S t . M ic h a e l , A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE DOUBLES, 5040 CHANGES. P a r k e r ’s O h b -P a b t. James W hitfield* .. ..Treble. Chables Morley .. .. 5. Tenor 15 cwt. W il lia m F itg h fo r d .. . . 2. C h ar les P a g e ...... 6. W illiam Watkins .. ..Treble. Charles_Jones ...... 4. G e o r g e W o o d s ...... 3. F r e d e r ic k P a g e . . . . 7. W il l ia m C l b m b n t s . . . . 2 Al f r e d T omkins 5- Arthue Painter .. . . 4. Joseph Sinister . . ..Tenor, Jam bs C ook ...... 3. W il l ia m S h ort ..Tenor. Conducted by W. F iz c b fo r d . Conducted by W illiam Clements. •First peal away from the tenor. First peal on the bells. BRISTOL. SAXLINGHAM NETHERGATE, NORFOLK. GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Monday, January 25 1909, in Three Hours and Twenty-four. Minutes, On Thursday, January 20, 1909, in Three Hours and Nine Minutes, At the Cburcb of St. James, At thb Church of St. Maev the Virgin, A PEAL OP STEDMAN CATERS, 5004 CHANGES. A PEAL OP TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES; Teaor 28 cwt. In the Oxford Variation. Tenor 8^ cwt. W alter Apperlby* ., ..Treble Henry Porcb .. ., . 6. CharlePe. Bobrett ..Treble. G e o r g e P. B u r t o n .. . . 5. H u b e r t J. C a v e l l . . . . 2. F r e d e r ic k J. P o r c b • 7- G eo rg e How chin . . . . 2. F r e d k . R. B o r r e t t . . . . 6. C h ar le s H . G o rdon . . 3. F r a n c is T. J e w b ll . . . 8. oBM Wilson ...... 3. W illia m L. D u f f ib ld .. 7. H arry B row njobn . . . . 4. H b s r y T . H o w e l l . . iOBN E. Burton . . . . 4. William Stbblb .. ..Tenor, W il lia m K N iG B f . . . . 5. Richard Cbammings .Tenor. Composed by Arthur Knights, and Conducted by C has. E. B o r r e t t . Composed by N a tb a n J. P its to w , and Conducted by Hbnry Porch. First peal on the bells since their augmentatiou from six to eight, Arranged and rang as a birthday compliment to F. J. Porch, hia which was carried out at the sole cost of the Rector, the Rev. R. W. brother-ringers wishing him many happy returns. •Fiftieth peal. Pitt. SOUTHAMPTON. HANTS. WIRKSWORTH, DERBYSHIRE. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. On Tuesday, January 26, 1909, in Three Hours and Sixteen Minutet, On Wednesday, January 20, 1909, in Two Hours and Fifty-six Minutes, A t t b e C b d r c b o f S t . M ic h a e l , At the Church of St. Mary, A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; > A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; H olt's Ten-Pakt. Tenor 16 cwt. A Variation of Parker's Twelvb-Part. . Tenor 14^ cwt. F ra n k J. D ibbbn * . . ..TrebU. W illia m C. Robson . . 5. IFbederick Turner . . ..Treble. John M i l l b t t ...... 5. John Buckle ...... 2. C. R ain b ird G ' addiss . . 6, 'B en jam in S o u tbr . . . . 2. W il l ia m F o x ...... 6. P b r c iv a l E. M o r f b .. 3- Henby W. Wilkrs .. .. 7. H s n r y G borgb Benjamin Greatorex .. 7. C h a r le s E. H a l l 4- •Fbank Hunt ...... Tenor. F r bd e r ick Johnson Brian Hilditch . . ..Tenor. Conducted by H. W . W ilk e s . Conducted by Benjamin Gbeatorex. •First peal. Rung as a birthday compliment to C. R. GladdissJ Rung on the occasion of the marriage of Miss Katharine Auriol First peal by an entirely local band in the borough of Southampton. Meade-Waldo, youngest daughter of Mrs. Me'ade-Waldo, of the /Gables, Wirksworth, to the Rev, Henry John Fieke Van, Rector of iRadbourne, Derbyshire. PeaU Boards Feb. 13, igo^. fttE ^SLL MWs Am mcom. s§? KIDLINGTON, OXON.-THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. BASINGSTOKE, HANTS. On Tttesiay, yauuatf 26, 1909, t» TAm Hovrs Twelve MimUet, THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. A t TB8 C b o b c b o f S t . M a r y, On Thursday, January 28, 1909 in Two Hours and Forty-eight Minutes, A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES. At tbe Parish Churcb, Tenor 23^ cwt. A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES; H olt’s Ten-Pabt. Tenor 15 cwi. J. H. R. F^bbbobn .. ..Treble. John M o n k ...... 5. William Jddgb...... 2. Rev. Cyril Jbnkyn .. 6. William Leavey .. ..Treble. H b n r y W h i t e ...... 5. W iLLUM S t o n e ...... 3. H a r r y G. ] d d g b . . . . 7. M iss A l ic e W h it e . . . . 2. Alfred Borgbbs .. .. 6. M a u r ic e S m it h ...... 4. ]oBN Richards ...... Tenor. F rank H a n sfo r d . . . . 3. John E. Ballard . . 7. W il l ia m H u n t * . . . . 4. Fredbrick Kimbbr . . ..Tenor. Composed by J. W . WAsaeBooK, and Conducted by H. G. Ju dge. Condncted by Jobn E. B a lla r d . For figures of peal see Guild report for 1905. *First peal. Rung on the anniversary of the birthday of the ringers of the treble and 5th. BXETER.—THE DEVONSHIRE GUILD. HEENE, WORTHING. SUSSEX. (T h e St . Sid w e l l ’s S o c ie t y .) THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. On Tuesday, jM u a ry 26, 1909. in Three Hours and Eleven Minutes, On Wednesiay, January 27, tgog, in Tmo H oun and Forty-seven M m tn , A t the Church or St. Sidwkli*. At the Churgb of St. Botolpb, A PEAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 C H A N G E S ; Brook’s Variation. Tenor 24 cw t. A PEAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES; Tburstans's Four-Part. Tenor loj cwt. Ai^frbd Monkley .. ..T reble, Ephdnd Sargent 5- Charlbs Carter .. .. 2. Frank Murphy .. 6 . Jobn H. P a i c b ...... Treble. W il l ia m H illm an . . • • 5- Benjamin Bassbtt . . . . 2. A lfr ed W . G rovbs . . 6 W illia m M o g r id g e . . . . 3. E dwin S b b p h b b d 7 - .. . W illiam R;caA»D80N Ja^bs M oss Tenor. Harry Evans ...... 3. E dm on d H . LtNDUF . . 7. G b o r g r J. N o rr iss . . . . 4. F r bd erick L in d u p .. ..Tenor. Condocted by Edwin Shbpherd. Conducted by E. H. Lindup. First peal of Ste d o a a rang in the City of Exeter by an entirely iqcal band. Rung to commemorate fifty years' riogiog of H. Evans, who has also rung on forty-nine Christmas Days; also to commemorate twenty-five years' ringing of B. Bassett. CIRENCESTER. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. BROMHAM, BEDS.—THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Thursday, January 28, 1909, in Three Hours and Thirty Minutes, On Saturday, January 30 1909, tn Three Hours and Thirteen Minutes, A t t b x P a x is b C b u r c b , At tbb Cborcb of St. Owbn, A PEAL OP QRANDSIRS OATERS, 5021 CHANGES. A PEAL OP MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; Tenor 29 cwt. in D. Being 720 each of College Exercise, Violet, Woodbine, Kent and, Ox ford Treble Bob, Double Oxford and Double Cqnrt. F ra n cis W . Bond .. ..TreUei H. C h a b le s Bond . . . . 6. Arthur Mortimer . . ..Treble. Cdarlbs Mortimer.. .. 4. H a w k Lttwis .. • • • • 2. C h a r le s E. B a r t l e t t . . - 7 P e a r l Inskip ...... 2. Frbd Mortimbr .. 5. 1|^sB B. T vlb r* • • * H. Tom Gardner .. . . 8. 3 Walter Finedon .. .. 3* C b a r lb s W. C la r k e ..Tenor. F«anqis j . L ewis •• 4 * John T bom as ...... 9- J. C barles E dbn . . . . 3- F rbd k. P r oth bbough ..T en or. Conducted by C . W. C la r k e . Composed by H. JoHM&}i,ao4 CoB4ucted by John Thomas. CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE. *First peal ofCate«9v R«ng: witb: tbe.bell$ faalf-ma£9sd as a< token of respect to tfae>l«Li» Miss D. Cripps. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. (Sbbffibld District Society ). On Saturday, January 30, 1909, in Three Hours and Fourteen Minutes, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE. At the Cburcb of St. Mary and A ll Saints, THE CHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. A PEAL OP FORWARD ROYAL, 5000 CHANGES. (fiowDON AND Stockport B ranch .) Tenor 24^ ,cwt. Qit Thurtday, January sg, 1909, in Three Hours and Twenty-four Minutes, Gborgb H ollis ...... Trebie. Arthor Kniobts .. .. 6, A t tbb Pawsb. Cbubch, G bor g b W . M oss . . . . 2. H a b s v M oss ...... 7. A PEAL OF TRBBLS BOa ROYAL. 5080 CHANOES ; F r an k Ja c o b s ...... 3. Gbomgb a . Thompson . . 8. It) t h » Kknt Variatiom. Tenor 24 cwt, J e sse J. M oss ...... 4. John Flint ...... 9. W illiam L a m b e r t . . . . 3. Benjamin A. Knights ..Tenor, RaVi A. T. B ebstom ..Treble. W i lf r i d J. Most .. 6. A u t b b d B«|RNE8...... 2. F r bd H o lt . . 7- Composed by Jobn Caster, and Conducted by B. A. K nights^ W1LL14# Lowery .. .. 3. G eo. D. W a r b o r to n .. 8. First peal of Forward Royal by all, and first in the method on the Jam bs F b r n l b y * . . . . 4, ‘ A l l a n S. G ordon .. 9. bells. iram b a k i n Harry Cbapman ..Tenor, H M ...... 3. EASTBOURNE, SUSSEX. Composed by A rtbo^ K nigbts, and • THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Conducted by the R bv. A. T . B ebston. On Monday, February i, igog, in Three Hours and THrt» Minutes, ’ First paal of RoyaL A t THft C h urch o f S t . M a k y , BASTBOURNE.—TH& SUSSEX COUNIY ASSOCIATION. A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES i 3 - On Thursday, yanuary 28,1909, in Two Hours and Thirty Minutes, Thurstans’s Foub-Part. Tenor 15! cwt. 6. A t C BRI3T C h u r c b , Georgb H. Howse .. ..T reble. G eo rg e PKnpold . . ^7. A r t b u r G ow er ...... 2. Edward W. Bbay .. :: I. Tenor, A PEUVL OF GRANim RE TRIPLES, SP40 CHANGES; Artbur M iles ...... 3- K k it b H a st . . . . 7>- ParbbbIs 12-Pa«t. Tenor 8} cwt, Ersbst Gowbr ...... 4 - T bomas WlLLOUOaBY ..Tenet. Au b r z j. E. Harffby^ ..TrtbU. CBARLS& ]. E. Harffsy 5- Condncted by Keith Hart. Geobgb H. Howsb .. .. 2. Gborcb Pbnfold .. 6 . Quarterly peal for the Eastern Division. The band wish to thank E b n b st G p w f R ...... 3- E d w ar d W. B ra y . . ... 7. the Vicu—Rev. Canon Goodwin, m.a., R.D..~for the use of this JdSEFB SB ARP ...... Charles H. Gatlamd ..Tenor. splendid peal of bells, and also to tbe Stt Mary's.Qoild for giving-ua Conducted by Georgs Pekfold. their usual practice-night for the peal. 59& •THE bfeLL AND KECOkb. I'eb. 13, i90§ We insert the following peal somewhat out of its turn, because October 12th, 1260 Grandsire Triples in 38 mins, taken from cur readers will be pleased to hear, at the very first oppor Holt’s Original. C. J. Hamblin, G. Edser, jun. conductor, G. tunity, of the restoration to health of the Rev. F. E. Woodiss, F. G. Woodiss. On October 19th, 1349 Grandsire Caters in 50 mins. C. J. Hamblin, A. Shepherd, G- Edser, juo., Robinson G. Woodiss conductor, J. Emery. October 20th, 1260 Grandsire CLANFIELD, OXON.—THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. Triplep. F G. Woodisf, G. Edser, jun. conductor, A. Shepberd, W . W oodrow , juQ. First quarter-peal. November gtb, 1260 On Tueiday, February 9, 1909, in Three Hours and One Minute, Grandsire Triples in 34 rnins. C. J. Hamblin, G. Edser, jun. A t t b k CBORca o f S t . S t e p h b n , conductor, A. Shepherd, W. Woodrow, jun. A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 504a CHANGES: THE DEVON GUILD. A Vabiation of Thurstans’s Fonn-PART. Tenor 12 cwt. P l y m o u t h . — Ou Sunday, November 15th, 1908, at Charles SAMDBt. E e LES . . ..T reble. Tbomas B ult...... 5. church, for evenm g service, 1265 Stedm an Caters in 50 mins. John M o n k ...... 2. R b v . C y m t. Jenkyn.. .. 6. W. A. Fowler, F. Hockadav, G. F. Williams, G. Strond, W. F bbd b k ick P o on d s .. 3. Rev. F. E, Robinson .. 7. JoBN R ich ard s . . .. 4. fFBEDEKiCE Messenger ..T enor. Rundle, VV. H. Marsh, A. F. Wellington, W. Hiscott, E. W. Marsh, J. Woodley. Composed and conducted by F. Williams. Conducted by the R e v . F. E. Robinson. First quarter-peal of Stedman Caters in Plymouth by local fFirst peal. This is the first peal rung by the Rev. F . E. R obin ringers, and first quartet-ptal in the method by all except son since May, 1908. At the conclusion of what was a first-class peal ringers of ist and 3rd. ' Mr. Robinson received the hearty conKratulations of the band on the recovery of health and strength once more. THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. R y e (Sussex).—On Sunday, November 8th, for evening service, a quarter peal of Bob Triples, as follows ;— H. Cobon, G. Billiness, J. Bennett, C. Price, W. Bennett, G. J. Youngs, W. Bilhness conductor, G. Perrin. First quarter-peal of Bob THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. Triples by the band. On Sunday, November 15th, for morning service, 720 Bob Minor. H. Cobon, V. Lawrence, J. Bennett, B o u r n e . — O n T hursday evening, Novem ber 19, 1908, at the W. Bennett, G. J. Youngs, G. Billiness conductor, G. Ferrin. Abbey church, a date touch of Minor in i hr. g mms., in the For evening service, a quarter-peal of Bob Major. H. Cobon, following m ethods340 Cambridge Surprise, 240 Double Court, L. Seers, J. Bennett, C. Price, W. Bennett, G. J. Youngs, G. 240 Oxford T reble Bob, 240 Kent T reble Bob, 240 ' Reverse Billiness, W. Billiness conductor. First quarter-peal Bob Major College Single, 120 Single Court, 120 Double Oxford, and 468 by the band. On Sunday, November 22nd, for morning service, Plain Bob. J. Neal, F. Blood, J. W. Lake conductor, A. S. two 720s of Minor (one Grandsire and one Plain Bob) in 55 mins. Allen, A. £> Larkinson, J. Osborne. H. Cobon, J. Bennett, V. Lawrence, W. Bennett, G. J. Youngs. THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. G. Billiness conductor, G. Perrin. On Thursday evening, November 19th, 720 Grandsire Minor. H. Cobon, C. Price, V. H u l l . — on Monday, February ist, at Ail Saints’ church, a Lawrence, W. Bennett, G. J. Youngs, G. Billiness coaductor, G. date touch of Grandsire Triples, 1909 changes, in i hr. 11 mins, Perrin. - T . Harrison, A. Naylor, T. Whitfield, L. Rodmell, T. Stockdale, H. Rodmell, C. Jackson composer and conductor, A. B. Cooke. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. Has the twenty-four 6-73. K e l s a l e . — At the church of St. Petier, 1056 Plain Bob Major. W. Fleming, J. W. Avis, E. Thompson, W. Drew conductor, H. Phillips, H. Thompson, F. Thompson, G. Hardy. Longest touch Snt«ji;eUanei>n«. by H. Thompson. THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. B l e t c h l e y (Bucks).—On November 7th 350 Grandsire Triples. A. Crane, R. Nichols, L. Meager, F. Hedges conduc Braintree.— O n Tuesday, Decem ber 29th, 1908, 1344 Kent tor, J. Hughes, E. Marks, F. Whithead, F. Goodman. T reble B o b Major, with bells half muffled, as a token of respect and esteem for Rev. T. E. Cartwright, Vicar of Braintree 1865 Buckhorn Weston (Dorsetshire).-On Saturday, January to 187^and was interred at Great Barfield on that date. F. gtb, at the church of St. John the Baptist, a quarter-peal of Webb, w, Sadler, C. N. Kirwan conductor, N. E. Hammond, Graudsire Doubles, C. Hughes D’Aetb, W . Henslow, Rev. F. P. Holmes. S. R. Roper, H. Coote, H. Collins. On Monday, LI. Edwarnds, W. Hughes D’Aeth, H. J. Montor conductor, L. January i8th, igog, 518 Grandsire Triples. H. Coote, W.- Hughes D’Aeth. Also 240 Plain Bob Doubles. C. Hughes Sadler, H. E. Hammond, C. H. Howard conductor, P. Holmes, D ’Aeth, W . Henslow, H. J. Montor. W. Hughes D’Aeth conduc F. Ely, S. R, Roper, W. H. Hammond. tor, Rev. F. LI. Edwards, F. Compton. ‘ THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. E a l i n g . — On Sunday, January 3rat, at the parish church, for evening service, the first part (518 changes) of Holt’s Ten-Part L u t o n . — At the parish church on January 24th, igog, for Grandsire Triples. Wm. Lawrence conductor, E . J. W alsom , evening service, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, 1386 F. Harris, A. Tabor, F. G. Winter first 500, H. Browning, A. changes, in 48 mins. C. Wing, W. Payne, F. Bonner, J. W. Harding, H. Stemp. New, B. Wilson, J. Rookwood, A. King conductor, H. Shaw. M i l v e r t o n (Somerset).— On Sunday morning, January 31st, BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION, for Divine Service at the' parish church, a quarter-peal of CoNGRESBuRY.— O d Suuday evening, Novem ber zgtb, 1908, for Gtandsire Triples, 1260 changes, in 41 mins. Wra. Chapman, Dedication Festival, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Doubles in 50 Wm. Andrews, jun., R. Scott conductor, C. Chapman, H. mins. F. W. Nipper conductor, S. T. Chalk, E. Andow, W. G. Norman, S. Bateman, A. J. Andrews, R. Chapman. Wm. , Perry, G. H. Collins, T. Gill. Andrews, jun.’s, first quarter away from the treble. S. Bateman hails from Keighley, Yorkshire. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. W est Lulworth (Dorset).— On Christm as D ay, 1908, at H oly HEksHAM (Surrey).— The following quarter-peals have been Trinity church, a 720 of Grandsire Doubles. George , rung by the local company since September October 4th, for Dorey, Edward Charles, Henry Williams, James Orchard, morning service, 1312 of Double Norwich Major. E. Hamblin, William Williams, Walter Chaffey. Tenor 11 cwt. A. Shepherd, G. Woodiss conductor, F. G. Woodiss, I. Emery, G . Edser,jun., C . J. Hamblin, J. Em ety,— Handbell Ringing.— PPLES.-G O O D COOKING, DESSERT, hand-picked, October 3rd, 1260 Grandsire Triples in 34 mins. F. G. Woodiss, id. and i|d. per lb.: f.o.r.— Order early.— L o n g n e y , Stoka Shepherd, G. Edser, jan. conductor, S. C. Hambiin. Also on A Lacy, Worcester. Feb. 13. 1^69 tH fi BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. 509 3; J. B. Hallifax 3; G. Hollis 7;W. LATE NOTICE. THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD- Bellamy i ; W. Wadslev 3; B, Reed 2 ; Leeds and District Amalgamated (Southern Branch.) — . Andrews 5. The conductors were—J. S o c i e t y . —The monthly meeting will Oe B o u r n e (Lincolnshire). — During the W. Lake 97; J. Osborne 16; F. Blood 7 ; held at Armley on Saturday, February year 1908 the following 730s were success- C. Neaverson 3; A. E. Larkinson 3 ; T. 27th. Peal attem pt at 2.30 p.m. Im por lully rang upon the A b b ey hells in the L. Bainbridge 6; A. S. Allen 2; W. tant business meeting at 1 ha W hite Horse various methods below-mentioned : Plain Wadsley i : G. Hollis i ; A. J. Holmes 2. hotel at 7.30 p.m. On November 19th, 1908, a date touch Bob 41; Single Court 14; Reversed Col G e o . W . S l a c k , H on. Sec. lege Single 9; Double Court 8; Oxford was rung in the eight following methods ; Treble Bob 27; Kent Treble Bob 15; 240 Cam bridge Surprise, 240 Double Court, 240 Oxford Treble Bob, 240 Reversed Double Oxford Bob 2 ; Hereward Bob 2 ; SELBY ABBEY BELL FUND. Grandsire Treble Bob i ; Cambridge Sur College Single, 120 Single Court, 120 !. d' Double Oxiord Bob, and 468 Plain Boh. £ prise 16; London Surprise i ; Durham Alm ondbury (2nd donation) o J. Neal, F. Blood, J. W. Lake conductor, 4 6- Surprise i : Grandsire Doubles i- The Mr. J. Oddv- ...... o I o A. S. Allen, A. E. Larkinson, J. Osborne. following ringers took part: J. Osborne Mr. W. Abbishaw ...... o o The time taken in ringing this date touch 5 134; J, W. Lake 125: F . Blood i i i ; A. Mr. J. H aigh ...... o I o was I hr. 9 mins. There are also eight E. Larkinson 98; A. S. Allen 90; J. Neal Pontefract Parish Church o 85; J. T. Woolley 41. Visitors—A. J. 720s rung on handbells by J. W. Lake 8 : Holmes 24: C. Neaverson 21: B. Gosweil J. Osborne 8; F. Blood 5; A. E. Larkin 13; T. L. Bainbridge 21; J. Rawlinson 18; son 4; J. T. Woolley 2; A. S. Allen 2; C. Change of Address. —S. M. Doding- W. Johnson 4; H. Cnnnington 6; G. Neaverson and T. L. Bainbridge i each toQ’s new home address is Syles, Hen- Roden 5; Rev. C. J. Sturton 3; J. Truss conducted ; J. W. Lake 7; J. Osborne i. stridge, Somerset. Letters addressed here will be forwarded. u r s a le , a Splendid Peal of Handballs, Chrom atic sca O W to FO RM and IN S T R U C T H a BAN D of MUSICAL H AND-BELL RINGERS Price Sixpence. From W. H. G i g g l e , Ashville, Ossett, Yorks. Music arranged for bands of Handbell Ijiogers. Lessons given by post in Rudi- ,„ents of Music, Harmony, &c. TO RINGERS AND OTHERS. Tht Unor M l, St. Patrlok'a Cathedral, OubUK. JOHN W. STEDDY, Also Founders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals ot Worcester, Newcastle on-Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary's), Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Christ Church, N.2 . Hig^h S tre et, Singapore. EDENBRIDGE, KENT. Also “ Great John ” and the nng of Ten at Beverley Minster ; and the ring of Ten at the Imperial Institute. Member of the Kent i»rrev. Suae*, LondoH County, Middlesex, a«d College Youth Societies. Also the bells of Dundalk r . c . Cathedral, and “ Great Bede ” ot Downside Abbey, Also for t he town halls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale, J. W. S. is open to sappiy ringers on best Wakefield, Midalesbrongb, Kendal, and Londonderry; and the Sydney and Adelaide terms, with all goods in ontfittiog, boots, &c. Post OfiSces in A nstralia. Practical Tailoring. A large stock of gentle Also the cLime of bells at Ames College, Iowa, U.S. A men's Shirts, Vests, Hosiery, Collars, Ties, the <• of Boots, Shoes, &c. All |oq4ii ^ carriage •/ 600 THE BELL NfiWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Feb. 13, 1909. CHURCH CLOCKS. TURRET CLOCKS. TOWN CLOCKS. JOHN SMITH AND SONS, Of the Midland Steam Clock Works, Derby Are Clock Makers of the highest repmtt. MAKERS OF The great Clock of St. Paul’s Cath<®|j?al. The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell. And maey others over the empire, as tjt^e pages gf tliis iournai / |re(^ueii^ly* itjattfy. T?IE efiLL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORI). HI SPLENDID 0000000000000 o o_o SUIT LENGTHS go °o ^ o °o ° 000,0 In Black and Blue oO Serges and Victmas, TE N O R BELL ‘t 4 8 B f 1 6 o»» 21s»* &c. ST. GILES*, Cripplegate. FMCT scmiies XON WORSTED 0 « j W S k o This Peal ol TWELVE BELLS is now Behung in o( o ‘ WAENEE’S INDEPENDENT” IRON AND STEEL GIRDEE o 8W E TKWRlMiS, o FRAMEWORK. o From 6s. 8d. to 7 b. 6d. o o No Better Value. Any Lenfth o o Cnt. o o AH Carriage Paid on receipt of o o Postal Order. WEIGHT OF rvATTKRNa rRKK. o WEIGHT OF o o TENOR PEAL o T. HAIGH, o 36i CWT. 7 TONS, o o o 14, Geor«ro 8±r>eci±« m CWT. o o HUDDERSFIELD. 13 LBS. M m A er o f the C olk g t Youths trnd Yorkihire o o A ttoriation. o o o o P eal B ottrcis o o o o i i 0 o MARBLCTTE o o IS the best possible material for the above. It is durable, with a bhtck ht§^Iy polished o o I surface, and impervious to moisture. o o I The letters are incised and gilded with o Pure Odd, producing a most handsome o and striking Tablet, o Send for Photographs of recently-fixed JOHN WARNER & SONS, boards and prices. Bell Founders to H.M. The King*, Biitraas/romaltUtrrtcifiiied;—"The tla g en » e al tboroagbly satisfied with the worli.” "TlMilllinl; 70a or wbat we call a (plendid piM s'el iirotfc." CRESCENT FOUNDRY, GRIPPLEGATE, ^ SOLB MASBKS kONDON, E.C: 1> 2 0 ______CASPAR & CO. . ; p o 0 ^ 0 ^ OMoraljft t a Workers, ^o S dS dS d° o ^ 000000000000 o 00 o o 33, Kings Road, St. Pancras, and 26, Grays inn Road, Holborn, JOHN SULLY, A London. MUSICAL HANDBELLS ChMrcH Bell Hansrer Good quality and tone at low prices. Old peals restored. Zinoh, 8togumber, Somewet. Write for list and testimonials. CHUKCH BEIiL ROPES. Rings ol Boils to any number hang on tlie most approved principles. Old Bells rs-caet. New Bells snpplied. B O W E L L & SON, Bellfounders. I Parcbaee yonr BELL ROPES from the T. 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