A Weekly Journal bf the Ringing Exercise; and Compendium of information fo f tht Clergy and Churchwardens.
No. 1553.-F O L . XXX.] SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 1912. TPricb One P enny
GILLETT & JOHNSTON, GEORflEH.COLDWELL M A K ER OF CROYDON, Surrey. CHURQH, TURRET, CLOCKS— BELLS —CARILLONS. a n PUBLIC CLOCKa^ MIBFIBLD, TOBK8,
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BeUs OMt Sludy or ia Riagi. ChirekBellft SohooIBallii and Ftototf BaUs. OLD BBLL8 RECAST OR RBHUNO* WIMBORNE MINSTER TENOR (30 cwt.) OF THE NEW RING OF 10. Mosioal Hand Bella In Mti, Diatonio M Chromatis Soalw; Wutaal Olott Britt OylUoM to ESTABI.I8HED 1820 John Mey ani Stm, Ltd. MmmftKtmm ^ SU m Power 0/ n u y ituripUtHtf JOHN PrT t GHARD, HAVE HADE CHURCH TURRET k PUBLH! CHURCH B E L L R O P E S CLOCKS. BELL ROPE, Since the Reign of Qeorge III. ppiaa Llata aid catlmatN i-Ni. For Estimates send weight of Tenori and aOCK ISD GHlMUVe ROPE nnmber and length of Ropes required to M a.nufao1:urer, Greenleaf ft Tristram JOHN ASTLET & SONS, Ltd XiU f uftn, LOUGHBOROUGH. Rope Makers, COVENTRY. P. has had many years' experience And QUAZiIF IB D B BD Ii TUNBRB t making Bellropes, and makes them ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, H B R K F O R D .8 only of the best quality. S and other Goocis of oripnal design, Beantifol Silk Peal Records, very attrao. Hi. aniMLMT II t BbHn itaHCi iM bu Iwd on • tain' MperliDN u Ball B h h k lad U U T oM t' tive. W. Matthews, ChaQge-Rineeri Mparu Md r “ PBIC« USX 011 AFFUCATIONi Bond|Straet.lMaccleifield. r a n b b ll nbws and ringers* RSOoRDi
LLEWELLINS ft JAMES, l t d . c a s t l e g r e e n , BRISTOL Church Bells ^ell Frames Siiglf & ii Rings. IN Bells recast to Note STEEL, and MeJvwng. IRON, INSCRIPTIONS 'TFAITHFULLY o r O A K . REPRODUCEOr <^L.E:W£UL.IfNS U ^ f ^ E . 3 & R J S T O L - . ■uHo art also accamtlishtd CHANGE RINGERS, to examine Betts and FiUngs, and report thereon. HARRINGTON'S WEBB ft BENNETT, J. WARN ER& SONS, Ltd. PATKMT Clinreh Bell Hangers k Toners, ■V ROYAk WARRANT Tubular Bells MIkU STRKKT. §fU«^rassJiraiitos FOR CITOBCHES. K lDLIJfQTOJf, OXFOBD- TO m s MAJBSTT TBM KENQ, W. A B. are pnotioal riagan, and having THB CREBCEHT FOUNDRY, rubular Bells are better and eheaper had coasiderabla uperienee in Cbarch Bell than the eld form ef Bell; Banging and Toning with confidence solicit SPELMAN^STREET, LONDON, N£. the patronage of Clergy, Chnrchwardens and Ringers generally. :3FEAL8 OF EIGHT BELLS- W. and B.'s Wrought Iron X Frames tor OsimI Sixo •• •• •• £160 Chnroh Bells are acknowledged to be one o< Large do £810 to £260 the best kinds. Towers inspected. Reports and Estimates TtUgratlHcAtUrttMt— Bia Bm," Lradon. given. Ellacombe Chime Hammers fixed. Foi TeMimenlali and Pcoapeotni apply to Mniioal Bell FonnderB. Bell Ropes snpplied. Haod-BoUa Id SaM, In DIataolo or Chiomallo Soaiei Harrington, Latham & Co., W. and B. hang the Bells npon which the Q ookt, Belli, and CatiUoni in any ilie or nambat. IxiDgest Peal yet ever rung single-handed, viz., Belli of a^’ory deiotiptlon and ilce. EARkSDON, COVENTRY. 17,024 changes, time eleven hours fifteen A Large SeUaticno/Sell LUerature in Stock tHB BBU B T H MOK. by W. H ai.i t , for obimint minntes. Weight of tenor 26 cwt. Rnng at innea an Chnroh Belli. Prloa. paper Dovari ]i. eaoh. Kidh'ngton, May 22nd, 1S99, by eight members Clathooven 51. A New Singers' Badge of the Oxford Diocesan Gnild. TWBLTB OAIOU lar Handbell RIngeri, by « HauT, Prise II. or Medal, tl V O P U U I a m , for HaadbeU Klngari, by W H albt, Price It. In Gold, Silver,, or Bronze. tBB H aiD B U a TOtOK.—A Colleatlen of Tnnei This arrangsment of badge is io the form J. F. MALLABY ft GO. for B or 10 belli. By W. H a l i t , Price 11. of a Chnrcb Bell, of a trne and coirect sbape, and can be worn as a pendant, meaali brooch, or badgQ. On the waist of the bell fliere is a handsomely-engraved BELL ROPES. shield, suitable for an inscription. The bell is ins. deep from headstock BELL ROPES. to clappet-fiigbt i three quarters of an Inch BARNBY DON, DONCASTER broadt and can be had with ring orpin TH« VKRY BKST attachment. Are made by Messrs. CHDRCH BELLS hung with every des JPLB4IB Notbi—This handsome jewel cription of the latest approved fittings,in is made in the CORRECT FORM of a CHDRCH BELL. WM. SMITH & SON, Sllvar (^na iida) . . . - • • I s OAK OR STEEL FRAMES. (Established 1768.) C.„MiidM allka . _ - « ■ I 0 BrOOM .1 m. m. m. - ^ . o i l GOMERSAL, LEEDS. . I to 0 HANDBELLS) of excellent tone, made to - o u t diatonic and chromatic scales, in sets any number and to any sin. Our Ropoe are the First Favonrites of the Exercise. QKO. H. OOLDWBLM Ringers an invited to try Torkehite ■urMMtw M Mo M ffM c mumtm FREDERICK WHITE, Ropes with Yorkshire Bnd-Pioces. • i m M H O L 0 CK M AOB, AMI wvanilnm iH i C h u rch Bell Htmger, COFFIN WEBS T O R B i a i B B A|rP(.BTQN, BERKS. 01 oitbef CotioB. Flax, or Hemp. Itll llthrs anil |liMers'
No. 1553. SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 1913. [Vol. XXX.
RESTORATION OF THE BELLS OF ST. Bells of Dorset,” the first three bells are giveo as blank. MATTHEW’S, UPPER CLAPTON. The fourth was evidently by John Wallis, of Salisbury. An appeal was published in these columns some weeks The W . P. on the tenor, no doubt means William Purdue, back for subscriptions toward the restoration of the above who probably lived at Closworth, not a great distance bells, but unfortunale’y there were none to acknowledge. from Holwell. This, no doubt, is due to the fact that a good many other appeals have been issued of late, and it is only natural THE CENTRAL COUNCIL. therefore that some of them should not be successful. The First Session of the Eighth Council (twenty- However, owing to the generosity of the parishioners, second annual meeting) will be held in London on Whit’ a sufficient sum was received to justify the order being sun Tuesday, May 28th, 1912. Nominations for the placed with Messrs. Mears and Stainbank, who have office of President and for that of Honorary Secretary thoroughly strengthened the frame, and rehung the bells and Treasurer, as also Reports of Committees, Notices of in new fittings. The louvres have also been boarded up a Motion, and any other matter should reach me not later considerable distance, thus sending the sound fuither than Saturday, April 27th. afield, and it is hoped that no complaints will now be Honorary Secretaries of Diocesan or County Guilds or received (as has hitherto been the case) from persous re Associations are earnestly requested to forward the siding within the shadows of the tower. The re-opening names with full postal address of each elected representa took place on Christmas Eve. A choral celebration of tive of their Associations as soon as possible, with a view the Holy Communion was held at g.30 a.m., at which the to the early completion of the official list of the new old custom of chiming a Sacring bell at the Consecration Council; and in cases where no elections have yet taken Prayer was carried out, so that the sound of one of the place it is sincerely hoped that a meeting of the A sso ci bells was first heard at the most holy part of the church’s ation may be speedily summoned for the purpose, or that services. in any meeting shortly forthcoming this item may not be After the celebration, the clergy, choir, ringers, and as forgotten in drawing up the Agenda. A remittance o f many of the congregation as could possibly be accomoda 2s. 6d. is due for each representative, the rights of repre ted, ascended to the ringing-room, where the Vicar con sentatives being in abeyance until their quota has been ducted a short service of benediction. After the hymn, paid. C h a r l e s D. P. D a v i e s , Hon. Secretary. " Lift them gently to the steeple ” had been sung, the bells Fretherne, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, Janus^ry, 1912.- were raised, and were kept going by the local ringers until Postal Orders should n o t be made payable at Stone* the next service. A quarter-peal was attempted in the house, which is six miles from Fretherne. , evening with Mr. J. Thomas ringing 2-3, but unfortunately this came to grief after ringing 35 minutes. A peal was hower scored on Boxing Day, in which four of the local THE LATE JAMES HINTON, OF BRISTOL. band took part, and which is recorded in its proper place. The “ g o ” of the bells is excellent, and reflects the It has been proposed by a number pf ringers that an highest credit upon Messrs. Mears. In fact it is no appeal should be made for funds to erect a fitting memo exaggeration to say that it would be impossible to make rial to the memory of the above-named ringer, who was bells go better, for so many years the central figure in the ringing circle off Bristol and the neighbourhood, and well-known*also in: London andmany other nnging centres. HOLWELL, DORSETSHIRE. Mr. Hinton was an indefatigable worker for the^ A good piece of bell restoration has been done in this Gloucester and ,Bristol Association, and the amount of village. The old ring of five has been recast and rehung work he did in helping young ringers, cannot be too in a new steel andiron frame by Messrs. Gillett and John highly praised. ston, the well-known Croydon firm. The old inscriptions It is greatly due to his energy and untiring patience, have been reproduced, v iz.; that ringing in Bristol has been raised to its present high 1.— Anno Domini 1631. T. I. R. G. standard. It is suggested that the memorial should take 2.— 1646. T. G T C. R. B. R G. the form of a headstone, with suitable inscriptloiTjito the grave in Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol. Any contribu 3.— ^J. Kingston. B’Water 1827. tions, however small, will be gratefully retelv6d, and. 4.— Bee Make and Lowly to hear the word of God. should be sent to Mr. C. E. D, Boutilower, 30, Broad A.D. 1609. Street, Bristol, who has consented to act aS Honorary 5.— Drawe neare to God. Anno Domini 1604. W . P. Treasurer of the Fund.-;-J. B u r f o r d , C. H. H o r t o n , W. On each bell is added, “ Recast by Gillett and John K n i g h t , R. J. W i l k i n s .' ston, Croydon.” The bells were re-dedicated on Thursday, 21st Decem I l k l e y (Yorks).—On Christmas Day, for momiog service at ber last, by the Rev. Archdeacon Dundas, who gave a the parish church, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Trples. R. good address on the occasion. They are a fine ring In the Richmond, A. Sooth, T. Warden, C. Strohonson,. W. Cook, T. of E, the tenor being 14^ cwt. In tb^ <‘Qhyrch W> Crawshaw. J. W. Birkin conductor, C, E, Spenco(, 506 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS RECORD. Jan. 6, igii.
ST. GEORGE’S LEICESTER. DEATH OF THE REV. J. LANGHORNE. Certain persons and journals imperfectly acquainted We regret to announce the death of tbe above, who With the facts of the case have addressed to the Vicar and died at the vicarage, Lamberhurst, Kent, on a recent Sun churchwardens of St. George’s, Leicester, solemn lectures day. With rare intervals for brief holidays, and with one on the criminal folly of under-insurance and the injustice exception, short abscences caused through illness, he has of appealing to the Church at large for funds to rebuild conducted the services at the parish church from Septem the ruined nave, when they might have protected them ber, 1895, till November 5th, 1911. selves and the Church by effecting larger insurances. Born at Settle on December 5th, 1836, he was educated Now this is not only an unjust charge, but it is one at Giggleswick school, and at Christ College, Cambridge, which tends to prejudice the sympathetic aginst the of which college he was a scholar. He was a pupil ot appeal which is now being made. It is desirable, there Shilleto, and a friend of Calverley and Besant. He left fore, that the facts of the case should be set out in some the University in 1859, bracketed 14th classic in the detail. Tripos of which Hensy Sedgwick was the senior. In The nave of the church before the fire, had no construc i860 he was appointed an assistant-master at Tonbridge tional parts except the aisle walls and the outer roof. The School, where, as Form V. master, many old Tonbridgians arnades and the ceilings were only of lath and plaster, will remember him, under the headmasterships ef Dr. erected underneath the roof after that had been completed Weldon and the Rev. T. Rowe. After seventeen year’s The amount of timber used in these parts was very large, wotk at Tonbridge, during which he acted as curate at and gave great opportunity to tha fire. The plaster work Hildenborough (1862-4), and at Tudely (1871-77), he was was held in place by long ropes nailed to the timber appointed headmaster of the King’s School at Rochester. cores. The arches and apparent walls over them were In 1893 he was presented by the Dean and Chapter of mere shells, only three-quarters of an inch thick. The Rochester to the living of Lamberhurst, which he held arcade was supported by iron pillars. The wh ole thing till his death. He married first, in 1861, Henrietta, was sham construction, typical of its period. daughter of William Long, of Harston, who died in i860, Now the cost of such a construction was fully covered by whom he leaves three sons. In 1871 he married, by insurance. The Atlas Insurunce Company have met secondly, Frances Annesley, daughter of Captain J. C. the claim in a liberal spirit. But they have only paid tor Yorke, 5th Dragoon Guards, whose family of four sons what was actually burnt or damaged. And no one to-day and one daughter also survive him. could think of replacing such work as perished in the In addition to his parochial work, Mr. Langhorne took same way. It would be futile to attempt to reinstate so the greatest interest in the building of the new Infants’ unsubstantial a construction; therefore the cost of re School, also in the restoration of the church, when it had building the nave in honest work, even of a simple been struck by lightning. He was also well versed in the character, will be largely in excess of the sum paid over by archaeology of the district. At the British Museum and the insurance company, for the church is large. elsewhere he searched out old wills and other documents Mr. W . D. Caroe has prepared plans which oder the connected with the locality, many of which were printed prospect of a dignified nave, admirably suited to the in the Parochial Magazine, and threw a most interesting special needs of the congregation. They are limited, of light npon the state of the parish and its inhabitants some course, by the necessity of using such parts of the aisle 300 years ago. He also compiled a most valuable list of walls as remain standing, and of conforming to the plan the Vicars of Lamberhurst from the earliest days down of the old nave. to the present time. During the whole period of his incumbency he carried on the work of correspondent and chairman of the Manager of the Church School, and the SUCKLEY, WORCESTERSHIRE. educational experience gained in the earlier part of his A clock striking the hours upon the largest bell in the career stood him in good stead. tower, with one 4-ft. 6-in. dial, has just been erected in It was in 1897 that he suftered from a severe attack of the parish church tower. It has been made generally to typhoid fever, caught at the sick bed of a cottager in the the designs tof the late Lord Grimthorpe (the great au course of visitation undertaken to assist a neighbouring thority on church clocks) and is guaranteed to keep time Vicar. For, in pursuance of his duties, he had no thought with great accuracy. Messrs. John Smith and Sons, of sparing himself, but always persevered with tbe work Midland Clock Works, Derby, carried out the work, and he had in hand to the utmost of his ability. they made large clocks a short time since for the churches He always took the greatest interest in the church choir at Martley and Wilden in the same neighbourhood. and bellringers, and only recently he furnished the church with hassocks and cushions at his own expense. The sympathy of the parish goes out to his widow and family BRITAIN’S OLDEST BELLRINGER. in their bereavement. Stowed away in the little hamlet of Hutton Conyers, near Ripon, is a’ venerable old man who holds the proud distinction of being the oldest bellringer in the British B u n y a n M e m o r ia l W in d o w .— The Baptist memorial Isles. Mr. Joseph Baines, now in his ninety-first year, window to Bunyan which has been placed in the north has performed many notable bellringing feats in his seventy transept of Westminster Abbey will, in accordance with years' connexion with Ripon Cathedral and the neigh the proposal of the Dean of Westminster, be unveiled on bouring church at Sharow. A year or two ago he was at St. Paul’s Day, January 25th, after the ordinary afternoon the ropes for three hours and forty minutes. service. The Dean will preach, and seats will be reserved in the stalls for the committee and officers of the funds. WiCKitAM Skeith.—On Sunday moraing, December 31st, Six of their number, who in all probability will be Non after Divine Service, 72s Burton Treble Bob Minor. D. Mayer, conformist ministers, have been invited to occupy seats in £. YooogB, T, Davey^ Kem^, L. Last, W. Rote condqctor. sacrarium, wearing acatjemic costume. jan. 6. 1912 t l i i B iL L NEWS ilNGERS^ RBCO&D. 5o>}
AN A P P E A L . A PEAL OF ERIN TRIPLES. A special appeal is being made to all members of the Oxford Diocesan Guild to be considerate and subscribe to a fund which B y t h e R e v . E. S. P o w e l l , Plymouth. has been started in connection with the condition of a brother- (5040). In six parts. ringer, Mr. A. W. Reeves, of 78, Queen’s Road, Caversham, Oxon. Besides being nnable to follow his daily occupation for 12 3 4 5 6 13456 the past three years, two of which he has laid on his back suffer ing from that most dreaded disease Cancer. The time has now 452613 s _ - _ _ arrived when help is needed by all who can show their true 635142 _ _ > _ sympathy for a brother in distress. Mr. Reeves has been a 123465 _ _ _ _ ringer for over twenty years, and his a member of the above Guild, and those of us who know him and have known him as a ringer< we feel it our bouden duty to bring the case before the 532416 s - - readers of “ The B ell News’’ with the hope that they and 413652 s - - - others if possible will willingly respond to this call which is made 231645 s - - to us in this hoar of need. Having been absent from work so 643521 s - - - - long, and only a working man, naturally there has been so little 514263 _ - _ _ coming in that bis wife is at her wits ends to know where to get 341256 s - - sufficient for the little extras needed in such an expensive time. 14 5 6 2 3 Unfortunately Mr. Reeves has fallen into quarter pay from the A Friendly Society to which he belongs, and the time is nearly 624312 s - - - - due for him to pay up his quarter’s club money to enable him 352164 _ _ _ - to receive the benefit. Therefore be is almost entirely depend 425136 s - - ent on the generosity of all who can afford it to stretch out an 6 2 4 3 5 1 4 a band to our worthy brother-ringer who is lying on a bed of sick 5 4 2 3 6 1 - - ness from which he can never hope to rise again. Let us help 6 4 3 5 12 2A him while be has a little life spared him on this earth. I can 134562 - - . assure you this is a most deserving case, and leave it to your brotherly consideration as to whether you will be one and per 563214 s - - - — haps induce others also to contribute to this fund, however small 2 4 6 15 3 _ the donation may be, as it is not the amount which is important 364125 s - - (tbough that is necessary if means will allow), but it is the cheer 5 6 3 2 4 1 4 A ful giver who is to prove a true friend in a case like this. Trust 436251 - - ing there will be many who will come forward with a good heart 6 3 5 1 2 4 A and give what they can, which will be most gratefully received by A. W. Osborne, Hon. Secretary and Treasurer to the Read Repeat ths last 39 courses twice, onaitting si in ttie first ing Branch, 17, Dorothy Street, Reading. course. A further list of Subscriptions will appear next week.
Llangollen.— On Sunday, December i6th, at St. Collin’s church, a quarter-peal of Stedman Triples, in 46 mins. *S. Davies, *T. Audley, *T. Ellis, T. James, J. W. Bailey, J. Davies, J. W. Davies, *J. R. Edwards. *First quarter-peal. Rung as a birthday compliment to the conductor, J. W. Davies. 5000 BOB ROYAL. Long Eaton.— On Sunday evening, New Year’s Eve, an B y H. P r i c e . attempt for a, peal came to grief after ringing 2 hrs. 53 mins. 23456 w M H Miss M. E . Woolley, J. Andrews, A. H. Ward conductor, N. W. Widdowson, J. R. Ward, A. Hickton, R. Drage, J. Harrison. 56 4 2 3 * O akham .— On Saturday, December 30th, a quarter pfial of Grandsire Triples, in 47 mins, G. H. Towell, Ji J. Jackson, S. 3 4 5 6 2 B. Higgs, P. E. Higgs, F. C. Towell, W. E. Higgs, J. T. Dyke 5 6 3 4 2 composer and conductor, R. W. Baker. Also 546 and 238 in 3 5 2 6 4 tbe same method, in which A. Jarman and C. Reeve took part, these being )heir first touches on eight bells. 4^ 356 - - P u tn e y .— On Sunday, December 22nd, for Divine Service a 3 5 4 2 6 - quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 48 mins. H. Whanslaw, 4 3 5 2 6 T. Bolton, S. Jones first quarter-peal, W. Honeyball, A. 'Jones, 5 2 4 3 6 - C. CoUis, jun., G. Honeyball first quarter-peal as conductor, C. 4 5 2 3 6 Collis, sen. 24 5 3 6 5 3 2 4 6 - NOTE TO PEAL. 2 5 3 4 6 The peal at Aylesford.— W. Haigh’s 100 peals.— On six bells 3254 6 in five methods 2, Bob Triples i, conducted i. Bob Major 4, 5 4 3 2 6 - conducted z , Union Triples t, Grandsire Triples 12, conducted 324 5 6 s 1, Stedman Triples 14, conducted 3, Stedman Caters 10, Kent 4 3 2 5 6 Treble Bob Major 32, conducted 13, Oxford Treble Bob Major 2, Kent Treble Bob Royal 2, Double Norwich Major 14, con Repeat last twelve courses. Bob home first course. ducted 3, Superlative Surprise Major 3, Cambridge Surprise * Bobs at 2 , I , I , r, 2. Major 2, London Surprise Major (on treble) i. Total 100, con ducted 23. The above includes 8000 Treble Bob Major, also the first peals of Oxford Treble Bob Major, Superlative and FOR SALE.— Peal of 32 handbells. Will sell cheap. Cambridge Surprise Major by the Kent County Association. Appyl— W . F o r s t e r , 24, Hadfiefd Street, Northwich, 508 t a E BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. ]an. 6, igi2.
HILLINGDON, MIDDLESEX Andrew’s chnrch, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 47 mins. W. Crandgn, J. Coram, E. Cox, J. Harris, W. Worgan, THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. F. E. Francis first quarter-peal, G. Chamberlain conductor, E> Reed. Oh Saturia)!, Decmbtr 30, 1911 , »» Three Hours and Twenty-two Mimttes, THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. At the Cbnreb of St. John the Baptist. H a g b o u r n e .—On Christmas Day, a half peal of Grandsire A PEAL OF STEDMAN CATERS, 5043 CHANGES. Triples (the first half of Holt’s ten-part). W. Cox, T. East Tenor 2i^cwt, conductor, H. Bishop, W. Napper, E. Butler, J. Butler, J. S. Napper, W. Warwick. Longest touch by the ringers of the Albert W. Coles...... Treble. Richard Backland - .. .. 6. Maurice F, R. Hibbert . . 7 treble, 3rd and 6th. Bertram Prewett . . . . 3. Robert E. Stavert .. 8. Charles T. Coles .. .. 4. Joseph J. Pratt ...... 9. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. George Spencer ...... S Henry H. Chandler .. ..Tenor, E ye (Suffolk).— On Tuesday, December a6th, 1008 Doable Compoied by C. Charge, and Condacted by J. J. Fratt. Norwich. F. Borrett, R. Whiting, J. Tann, W. Mobbs, E. Poppy, First peal of Stedman on the bells and first peal of Stedman Caters J. Betts, F. Smith, J. Souter. as conductor. THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. BRIGHTON, SUSSEX. B e d f o r d . — For Divine Service at St. Paul’sfchurch on Novem THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. ber 19th, 66$ Grandsire Caters. D. Thompson, J. W. Barker O h Saturiuy, December 30, igii, in Three Hours and Five Sfinutte, conductor, C. Chasty, J. Chnrch, W. Lightfoot, W. Davison, H . At the Charch of St. Nicholas, Sharp. H. Harlow, H. Tysoe, H. Smith. On December loth 800 Cambridge Surprise Major. H. Harlow, E. Tingey, W. A PEAL OP STEDMAN CATERS, 5040 CHANGES, Lightfoot. F. Webb, H. Sharp, C. Chasty, J. H. Freeborn, J. W, Tenor i6i cwt. Barker conductor. On December 17th, 736 Cambridge Surprise William C. Hart .. ..TrebU. George Ades ...... 6. Major. J. Church, E- Tingey, H. Tysoe, W. Lightfoot, H . Richard Hoather .. .. 3. John C a p p ...... 7. Sharp, H. Harlow, C. Chasty, J. W. Barker conductor. On Albert D. Stone...... 3. Alfred J. Turner...... 8. December 34th 521 Stedman Caters. B . Finding, H. Sharp. Richard Stredwick .. .. 4. Keith H a rt...... g. J. W. Barker conductor, E. Tingey, W. Lightfoot, H. Harlow, Charles Palmer...... 5 William Palmer...... Tenor, C. Chasty, F. Webb, H. Tysoe. S. Harlow. On December 25, Composed by Cornelias Charge, and Conducted by Keith Hart. 359 Grandsire Caters. H. Smith, H. Tysoe, H. Harlow, E. Tingey, J. W. Barker conductor, J. Charch, W. Lightfoot, F. GREAT MUNDEN, HERTS, Webb, C. Chasty, T. Harlow. A so touches of Forward Royal and Stedman Triples. THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Satwriay, Dtcmber 30, igii, in Two Hours and Piftyseven Minutes, THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. At the Church of St. Nicholas, B r a d i n g (Isle of Wight).— On December 31st, to ring out the A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; old year, a quarter-peai of Grandsire Triples, in 46 mins. M. Being 720 each of Double Oxford, City Delight, Duke of York, Pink, F. Ghaffey, E. Squibb, Cooper, W. Pain, C. Price, H. Woodbine. Oxford Delight, Kent and Oxford Treble Bob. Jennings conductor, A. Pain. The new year was rung in with a Nathan Patmore .. ..Treble. William H. Lawrence .. 4. touch in the same method, the ringers standing as above. Frederick Williams .. .. 2. Henry Wallace...... 5, Barnard Patmore .. .. 3- Arthur Woolston .. ..Tenor THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. The ringers of tbe treble, 3rd, and 5th are local men; those of the 2nd, 4th, and tenor bail from Little Manden, This peal was strictly M ilton-next-Gravesend. — At the parish church of SS. non-conducted, not the slightest intimation being given as to when Peter and Paul, on Sunday, December 24th, 720 Oxford Treble the bobs came, and is believed to be the first non-condacted peal of Bob. J. Allen, J. Buries, G. Jones, |G. Ambrose, T. Hayes, F. Minor rang, ______Mitchell conductor. On Christmas morning, 720 Plain Bob and 720 Canterbury Pleasure G. Collins, G. Ambrose, J. Buries, J. Allen, J. Fenwick, F. Mitchell conductor. On Wednesday, December 27th, 720 Woodbine Treble Bob. J. Fenwick, J, A r m le y (Leeds).— On Sunday, December 31st (midnight) at Buries, G. Jones, G. Ambrose, F. Hayes, F. Mitchell conductor, Christ Chnrch, a date toncb of 1912 changes, comprising 112 First 720 in the method by J. Fenwick and G. Jones, as con Oxford and 600 each of Woodbine, Duke of York, and Violet, ductor by F. Mitchell, and second on record on the bells. On in I hr. 14 mins. *A. Coldrick, *G. A. Wilson, F. Gaunt, J. Saturday, December 20th, 720 Oxford Treble Bob and 7*0 Peacock, M.^Broadbent, Jos. Thackray conductor. ^Longest Kent Treble Bob. J. Fenwick, J. Buries, G. Jones, G. Ambrose touch. ______F. Hayes, F. Mitchell condacter. On Sunday, December 31st, 720 Canterbury Pleasure. G. Collins, G. Ambrose, G. Jones, J. I l k l e y (Yorks).— On New Years E v e a date touch of i g i i Buries, J. Fenwick, F. Mitchell conductor. In the evening, with Grandsire Triples, with the bells mu£Sed, in i hr. 14 mins. R. the bells half-mu£fied, to ring out the old year, a quarter-peal of Richmond, A. South, H. Verity. C Stephenson, W. Cook, J. R. Minor, being 360 each of O xf^ and Kent Treble Bob, and Feather. J. W. Birkin conductor, C. E. Spencer. Composed Canterbury Pleasure, and 180 Plain Bob. J, Fenwick, J. Buries, C. Jackson (Hull). G. Jones, G. Ambrose, F. Hayes, F. Mitchell conductor. First POTTON (Beds).— On Tuesday, December a6th, a date touch quarter peal of Minor by all except F. Hayes. To ring the new of Minor, in i hr. 4 min^., in three mefhods, as follows ; 471 year in 720 Plain Bob and 120 Grandsire Minor. G. Collins, J. Bob Minor, 720 Single Oxford Bob, 720 Reverse College Single. Fenwick, J. Barles, F. Hayes, G. Ambrose conductor, F. Mitchell F. Carter, W. Inskip, A. Bailey, C. A. Pratt, W. Compton, F. Blood conductor. First date touch by all except the ringers of B e l t o n (Rutland).—On December 31st, two 720s of Oxford the 4th and tenor, and on the bells. Bob. J. Gtocock, C. Reeve, F. Bindley, T. Atkin, J. J. Jackson conductor, A. Jarman. Also 720 each of Oxford and Plain Bob, with J. T. Dyke in place of J. J. Jackson. Hornchurch (Essex).— On Saturday, December 30th, for practice, 720 Cambridge Surprise Minor, on the back six. G. BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. Chaplin, E; Hawkins, E. Butler, A. Chaplin, G. Playla 00a* B urmham (SomMset).— On Saturday, December 23rd, at St. doctor, W. Watson. ja o . 6, igii. tag ggLL NSWS Ai4D r i n 6 b r | ^ r e c o r d . 50$
all meml>ers who notify me not later than DOUBLE NORWICH MAJOR. Tuesday, January gth. May I taka the liberty of asking all to attend, as an important ques By the same Author. T ba charge or tbe iDaettion of noticas Id tbia page is tion will be raised in connection with the 5 0 2 4 ! n e Penny pei iine (five worda may be reckoned lo a Association. G. M o o rb, Hon, Dis. Sec. line). Repetitiona at half that price. Notices shonld 71. Florence Road, Maidstone. I 6 oome 10 hand not later than Wedneaday moraing, 23456 5 Society for the Archdeaconry of Stafford. — Quarterly meeting at Wood Green on Satur 42635 The Ancient Society of College Youths.- day, January 13th. Bells available at 3. Ser 264£s - Bstablished 1637.— Meetings for practice will vice in church at 5 30 with address by the - be held at St. John's, Hackoey, on Jannary 42563 Pev. E. V. Cox. Tea in Church Institute at - l6th : SoDtbwark Cathedral on the i2lh and 6. Those intending to be present send word 54326 30th ; St. M^gnas on the i8th ; St. Paal’s by Tuesday, January gth. 35642 - - Cathedral on the g 'h ; and St. Michael’s, H, K n ig b t , Hon. Sec, 65543 - Cornbill, on the 2jrd. 15, Rugby Street, Wolverhampton, - A district meeting will be held at St. 26354 Alphege, Greenwich, on March and. Stoke Archidiaconal Association. — The 63254 - W il l ia m T. C o c k b r il i^, H oh. Sec. next monthly meeting will be held at Si’ver- 32654 — 31, Bigeltt Road, Clafham, S. IV- dale on Saturday, January 13th. Bells ready at 3 p.m. Tea at 5.30. Servive at 7. Will 63425 - The London County Association late the those who intend to be present please notify St. James's Soc'ety.— The quarterly general Mr. Thomas Bircb, Chapel Street, Silverdale, 34625 - meeting will take place at St. Clement Danes not later than January ^h. 63542 - Strand, on Monday, |annary 8th. Tcwer open R b v . C . B . D o n n e , Hon. Secs. 56234 - from 8 to 9 30 p.m. Basioess meeting to fol J. JOHNSOH, low at The Cheshire Cheese. AU members 25623 - ihonld endeavour to attend The society also The Lancashire Association.-Manchester 54263 - meets the second Sunday in the month for BraQch.^—The next meeting will be he*d at 25346 - gsrvice lioging at 10 a.m. Manchester Cathedral on Saturday, January 53246 - F. ard y Hon. Sec. 20th. Bells available from 5 p m. Meeting J . H , — at 7 p.m. 32547 The London County Associaiion late the W . W . WOLSTBNCROFT, Brarch Sec. St. James’s Society.— Established 1824.— 53624 - Northern District.— The annual district meet - ing will be held at St Botolph's, Bishcps- 36524 gafe, on Sa'urday, January 13th. Bells avail 53462 - able from 4.30 to 8 p.m. Business meeting in REAL DOUBLE NORWICH 45236 - the parish room at 5.45, A social evening MAJOR. 24653 - wilt also beheld in the parish room ot 8 T5 - p.m, All ringers welcome, By J o h n W . B a r k e r , Bedford. 4^253 W il l ia m J K e m p , Hon, Sec. 5760. 24365 177, Cbatsworth Road, N.E. 43265 - 23456 I 2 3 - The London County Association late the 32465 4-5-6 their St. James's Society.— Established 1824.— — s - Repeated. Contains Southern Cistrict.—The annual mee’ing will 4 3 6 2 5 ctent even course at the course-end, s s — — be held on Saturday, jaonary 20th, at St. 6 2 4 3 5 and only two courses with more than Margaret's, Westminster. Tower open from 4 6 5 2 3 one call. 4.30 to 8.30 p.m. Business meeting at 5 30. 5 4 3 6 2 F. A. Smith, Hon, Sec. ------♦— ------86, Gaskarth Road, Balham Hill. 3 5 2 4 6 A F amous D e a n .— T he Very Rev. Canon T. B. Dickins, l . l . d . , has just The Middlesex Connty Association and 23654 London Diocesan Guild.— South and West resigned the deanery ofj Warwick; on District.— The annual meatiog will be held by 63254 the comp’e ion of bis fifty years as kind permission of the Vicar (Rev. J. H. 26435 Vicar of Emscote. Exactly half a 42663 Champion McGill), at Isleworth on Satorday, century ago, in 1861, Dr. Dickins unary 20 h. Bells available from 2.3a. Tea 54326 kind invitation of Mrs. McGill in the built the church at Emscote, where KHartland Road Mission Room at 6 o'clock. he has ministered ever since, and has H. C. C b a n d l e r , Hon, Sec. 35642 been the only incumbent. This is the Church Road, Heston. 65342 only case on record where a Vicar has The Bedfordshire Association.-Quarterly 36254 built his own church, and remained as Beetiog at Duns'able to-day, Sat., January 23465 its pastor. 6th. A. R o s t . Ho», Sec, 42536 The Lancashire Association.— Liverpool THOMAS DOBLE ft SON, Btaoch.—A meeting will be held at St. Nicho 54623 - - - - las, Liverpool, to-day, Sat., January 6th. 62543 S3 - - - - Bells read; at 5,30. 56324 - - - - Ch/wrcU Bell H angers, W a l t e r Huqhbs, Sec. 35462 - - - - 11, CANON . STREET, The North Notts Associction.-The next 43256 _ _ - - TAUNTON. SOICBRSHT. qnarterly meeting will be held at Worksop on Five times repeated. Bob for single Saturday, January 13th. Tea at 5 p.m. Bells hung with fittings of the most ap in ist course of remaining parts except B, D a r l b v , Hon. Sec, proved principle. Old Bells recast, new Bells fourth. Contains the 120 course-ends. supplied, Ropes of the best make. The Ella- The Kent County Association. — Maid combe Chime Hammers fixed. Towers in stone District.— A quarterly meeting will be spected, and estimates furnished. held at East Farleigh on Saturday, January n ALL ROUND SMITH wants a con T. D & Son are change-ringers, and having X3th, Belfry open at 3.33. Short service at stant job. Shoeing'. Married Man. had many years' experience in Chorch Bell S.30. Tea at 6, followed by the nsual busi A 40 years old. Good rioger. Eight or ten bells.Hanging, with confidenoe solicits the patron ness meeting. Through the kindness of the T. K in g , g. Corporation Buildings, South- age of the Clergy, Churchwardens, and ringen R«V| B, Littlewood, tea will be provided to wold, Suffolk. generally ftlB BiLL NEWS AND RINGERS' RBCdi^. Jan. 6. tgi2.
THE JASPBR SNOWDON SERIES. Pea.1 Table-fcs. MARBLETTE ’ MARBLETTE riRANDSIRE; st. 6d., Enlarged. Now R e a d y . is the best ma Peal Tabled GIvei fnUlutrnotloni lor tba bsglonec ; many new peala; the APPENDIX terial for Peal give the great- b; tbe Rbv. C. D. P. Da t iis , M.A. ; and lbs THOMPSON PAPERS and DIAGRAMS, ambcating tbe wbole ol tbe QrandiKe lenanbai of W. H. T k o u t Tablets. It is *est satisfaction BOW, Eiq., M.A. («e4 pagea).______anon-absorbent to aU- snbstance The following T E D M A N : as. 6d. By thb Rbv. Charlbb D. P. closely resem extracts from DAVIES, H.4., F.K.A.B. Wttb an A r r u o n by S n Astm d* H it wood, Babt. testimonials re Sbo late Rbt. B . B. Bdlwbb, and W. B . THOnrooii, 1^ . CMvnenaeB witb bling Marble Ooabloi and nuu Ibrongb to Cinqiei (17] oloieli pfintadpacat). and baa a highly ceived speak for polished black themselves: POPE-SIGHT: sorface, which ■' The Tablet hat Price, as before, is. 6d. is not aftected given every satisfac^ turn, and is admiretl 6t h Edition : NOW READY. by the atmos aU." phere. " I Uhe the tablet OTANDARD METHODS.-NOW READY.— The lettering is \mmetueh, ani to do tUmho have lem it. T h o r o u g h l y R e v i s e d (5th) E d i t i o n : Contains seven cnt into the We have had U on ennine M in o r S u r p r i s e P e a l s : The complete work as. 6d.; face and gilded Viet) in a prominent .nagrams alone is. 6d.; Letter-press alone is. 6d. with pnre gold, ^■,ho^ window for a producing a " Tour work is qnite I R E B L E BOB. Pakt I__is. 6d. Now Ready. With handsome and m ornament to the Appendix. F an I. oontaini initiaatlani lor prioking, tranapoiing, proTlng, striking appear )orch oj our Church,'' ompoalng, on oondnotine peali.; an euay on tbe In om Out^-o SIR ARTHUR HEYWOOD’S WORK. lletos an& % m Q m (T^UFFIELD;" A M u s ic a l M b t b o d bob 8, 10, and II Be l l i. A Broadibeet containing fnll diieotloni let tinging tbe above SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, igia. •nay be obtatoed, tatii, from Sia Akthdb B itw oob, Babt., Dnffield, Detby* The pampblet on t III method ii now oat ol piint.) stabllshed IT60. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. On Thursday, December 21, ig ii, in Three Bours m d Twentv-six Uintttu A t t b e C h urch o f S t , C l b m b n t D a n e s, S t r a n d , JOHN NICOLL, A PEAL OP CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE ROYAL, 5040 CHANGES. Tenor 34 cwt. E r n est BRSlTf.. .. .Treble, A l f r e d W. G r im e s .. 6. F rank J. H a ib s * . 2. F r am b B e n n e t t aiiii E dw in B a b n b it , jD H .f • 3- tEDW iN B a r n e t t , s e n . W il l ia m J. N d d d s .. • 4 - H a r r y F l a n d e r s . . H e n r y J. R a n z etta * • 5 - Ja m b s E D a v is . . T ^ . Pam fattow', Composed by W il l ia m P y b , and Conducted by F rank B b n n b it . *First peal of Royal. fFirst peal of Cambridge Royal. First bf the Association. 60, QUEEN’S ROAD, P e c k h a m , THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. On Tuesday, December 26, igii, in Three Houri and Five MimtUs, L o n d o n , s .e . At t h b C b d r c h o f S t. M a t t h e w , U p p e r C la pto n , A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; (Two minute* from Queen’s Road Station, L.B. & 8.0 Railway.) G r o v e s ’s V a ria tio n o f P a r k e r 's T w b l v b -P a b t . Late 155, Keeton’s Road, Bermondsey. Tenor 13 cwt. 2 qrs. g lbs. in F. S t a n l e y H . C o o per' ..Treble, Gborge B. Lucas, sen. .. 5, J a m bs C. AoAMsf . . 2. F r e d C . M aynard . . . . 6 . H b n r y j . K in g * .. 3. tW iLLiAM J. K em p .. . . 7, H b n r y R u m e n s .. 4. *H b n r y j. C antor . . ..T m tr , Maker to St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Condncted by W il l ia m J. K b m p , •First peal. fFirst peal of Triples. {First peal of Triples with a Imperial Institute, Canterbury, Edinburgh, St. bob bell; also first peal as condactor. This is the first peal on the bells since being rehung by Mears and Stainbank. Ai;.uns, Lincoln, Durham, Peterborough, Melbourne DIAGRAM OF UNION TRIPLES (1893), may be bad f Australia), Rochester, Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Man- A gratis, on application by letter to W. H . T h o m p s o n , 5, Sillwood Street, Brighton, to whom the'nnsold remainder hag thester, and Worcester Cathedrals, etc., etc. been returned by tbe.pnblisberst Jan. 6, 191a . THE BELL MEWS AMD RINGERS* RECORD. Sti THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON PULHAM, NORFOLK. DIOCESAN GUILD, THE NORWICH DIOCRSAN ASSOCIATION, On Saturiay, December 30, 1911, <» Three Hours and Nineteen Minutes, On Saturday, December 23, 1911, in Three Hours, Ac TBB Chorch of St. ]&mes, Clkrkbnwbll, A t t h e C b u r c b o f S t . M a r y M a g d a l e n e , A PEAL OF CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE MAJOR, A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES; Tenor 22 cwt. 5056 CH AN GES. In the Oxfobd Variation. Tenor 14 cwt. i qr. 12 lbs. F h d C. .. ..TrebU. Alvrbd W, Brighton M av h ab d 5 Frbdk, Borrett .. ..Treble. ’G e o r g e B ax ter . . . . 5, 3 Cbarlbs R. Lillbv 6. ErDbsi Fvb ...... C lavtom P a b n e l l * . . . . 2. C h a r l e s R oopb . . . . 6. Isaac G. Shadb .. .. 3. Harbv Flandbrs .. .. 7. C b a r l e s B a k e r ...... 3 Frbdk. Roopb ...... 7. JoHM A u s t in ...... 4. William F y b ...... Tenor, W illiam R o o pb...... 4. Townson Adcock .. ..T en w , Composed b y C. M iddlbton, and Condncted by W illiam Fyb. Composed by A. K n ig b t s , and Condacted by F. B o r r b i t *First peal in the method. THE ST. MARGARET’S SOCIETY, WESTMINSTER. On Saturday, December 30, 1911, in Three Hours and Seven Minutes, f a r n h a m , s u r r e y . A t TBB Cburcb of St. John, W atbrloo Road, THE w i n c h e s t e r DIOCESAN GUILD. A PEAL OF SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, On Saturday, December 23, xgii, in Three Hours, 5056 CHANGES. Tenor 20 cwt. A t t b b C b u r c b of S t . A n d r e w , A b tb u r N. H a r d y .. ..Treble. W a l t b r G . M a t i b b w s . . 5. F r b d ir ic k G. Fbrbim .. 2, ‘F r an k I. H a ir s ...... 6, A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; E dwin F . F i k b ...... 3. Alfrbd W. Grimbs.. .. 7- Tburstans's Foor-Part. Tenor 21 cwt. F rank B b n n k t i . . . . 4. James E. Davis .. ..Tenor, A l f r e d J. LeCiiErcq* ..Treble. ’R e g in a l d B l a k e . . . . g. Composed by C. H. H attbrslby, ftnd Conducted by Jambs E. D a vis. G eo r g e U p s b a l l * . . . . 2. T hom as U p s b a l l . . . . 6. 'First peal in the method. C b a r l e s H a z b l d e n . . . . 3. fCBARLEs E d w ard s . . . . 7. Ax f r e d H . P o l l in g . . 4. ’W a l t e r S b e b f ib l d .. ..T«Mr. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON Conducted by Charles Edwards. DIOCESAN GUILD. ’ First peal of Stedman. fFirst peal of Stedman as conductor. On Ifonday, January i, 1912, in Three Hourt and Five Minutes, A t C b r is t C h o r c b , S o u i b g a ib , CAVERSHAM, OXON.—THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIFLES, S040 CHANGES; On Saturday. December 23, 1911, in Two Hours and Fifty-nine MintOes, Fabkbr’s Twblvb-Part, Tenor 25 cwt. At thb Church of Si. Pbier, Gbobgb Bestrr ...... Treble, W a l t b r S o e r ...... 5. A PEAL OP CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE MAJOR, H b r b b t A b m s t b o n g * . . 2. Jobn Armstrong .. .. 6. 5056 CH AN GES. Tenor 13 cwt. F ran k A . M il n b . . . . 3. John E. Miller .. .. 7. W a l t e r A. W eb b .. ..Treble. F r a n k T. Mabtin .. 5. A lv r b d R. Glasscock. ..4. Alfred Dodson .. ..Tenor, H a r r y T u c k e r ...... 2. G e o r g e E s s e x ...... 6. Condncted by J. Armstrong H u b e r t H a i t o ...... 3- Rev. Cyril Jenkyn.. .. 7. *First peal of Grandsire with a bob bell. Jo seph H a n d ...... Ernrst W. Menday ..Tenor. Composed by C. M iddleton, and Conducted by Ernes t Mbnday. MATHON, WORCESTERSHIRE. THE HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. BEBINGTON, CHESHIRE. On Sunday, Deeember 24, 1911, in Two Hours and Forty-five Minutet, THE CHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. At thb Church op St. John thb Baptist, (WlBRAL BRANCB.) A PEAL OF MINOR, 3040 CHANGES; On Thursday, December 2 1 ,1911, in Two Hourt and Fifty one Minutes, Being 720 each of Woodbine, Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, Doable At tbb Cborcb of St. Andrew, Oxford, College Single, Oxford Bob, and Plain Bob. Tenor 8 cwt. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; A nd rew L a yto n ..TrebU. D a v id H ormb . . .. 4 - W il l ia m T u r n b b F a rk br’s T w e l v b -P a r t. A r t b u b H a d l e y .. 2. C h a r l e s L ayton . . 3. G e o r g e Jordan ..Tenor. R a lph W il l ia m s ..TrebU. Ja m b s C l if f ...... 5. Charles Layton. W a l t e r E d g b . . 2. E d w in B r e e z e , s e n . . . 6. Conducted by Jam bs H o u g h ...... 3. T bo m as St a r b v . . . . 7. F rank Jonbs ...... 4. John H aslam ...... Tenor. BEDFORD.—THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. Condacted by E, B r e i z e . On Sunday, December 24, 1911, in Three Hours and Twenty seven Minutes, Rang in hononr of the marriage of the eldest daughter of the late Mr. William Watson, of Lanselyn, Spital, to Mr. Alexander At the Church of St. Paul, McDonald Patterson, of Malvern. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB ROYAL, 5000 CHANGES ; I n t b b K e n i V a r ia t io n . Tenor 38 cwt. 3 qrs. 6 lbs. APPLETON, BERKS.-THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. H a r r y T y s o i ...... Treble. Charles Mortimer .. .. 6. C b a b le s C b a s t y • • •• 7* On Friday, December 22, 1911, in Three Hours andTwo Minutes, OBN W . B ar k e r . . . . 2. osEPB C h u r c h ...... 3. H e r b e r t L. H a r lo w .. 8. A t t h e C h urch o f S i . L aw rbn cb, S d g a r H . G. Tingby .. 4. F ran k W b b b ...... 9. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE CATER'S, 5075 CHANGES. W il l ia m T . L ig h t f o o t . . 5. H e r b e r t S h arp . . ..Tenor, Tenor i4| cwt... Composed and Conducted by Jobn W. Barkbr. P .S tb d m a n WnrTE .. ..Treble. HARR11.M1LBS ...... 6. This peal was rung after evening service, and is the first peal in tha RiV. C. W. O. JBNKYN . . 2. W iLL iA « C-H e d g e s . . 7. method by the ringers of 5, 6 and 8. E d gar H u m fr b y . . . . 3. G xo r g b H o l if ib l d , s b n . . 8. G b OBGB HoLIFIEtD, }UN . . 4. R ic ba r d W b i t b .. .. 9. USIC specially arranged in m ss. (if not in print) to suit A l b e r t E. R e e v e s .. .. 5. ^ B l ) W b i t b ...... Tenor. M almost any namber of ringers and bells. Terms, etc., Composed and Conducted by G.'H oliPIBld, sbn on application from WM, GORDON, 44. C eltic Stseet, W e » 0 Rang after meeting short for Stedman Caters.. LaHK, STOCKPOUTi BELL n e w s j^in. 6, igii. SOBERTON. HANTS. WOBURN, BEDS. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. Oh Tuniay, Dumber 26, i g i i , m T wo Hours and Fifty-nine Minutes, On Tuesday, Dicember 26, i g i i , in Three Hours and Nireteen Minutes, A t the Chdbch 01 St. Fbibr, At the Cburcb of St, Mary, A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 C H A N G E S ; A PEAL OP BOB MAJOR, 505S CHANGES. PnsTow’s Vajivtion. Tenor 14 cwl. Tenor 24^ cwt in D. W il l ia m W . G iffo r d ..Treble, F r an k B e n n b i t . . 3- D o u g la s H arris ..Treble. S id n e y A vis JosiAH H a k b is ...... 2. C h a b lb s E d w a r d s . . 6. D a v id Ja n e s * . . , . . . 2. CVBIL H a s BERT !! e! L io n iii H . P a g e . . 3 - E dw in J. H a r d ik g • • 7. F r b d k . G i l b y * ...... 3- E r n b st H e b b e b t G b o k g e W il l ia m s . . . . 4- O w en H . G i l e s ., , , Tenor. M o r t im e b M a t t b b w s . . 4. •W il l ia m T d r n b y ..Tenor. Conducted by Frank Bennett. Composed by ]. R. Pritcbard< and Condacted by D. H a r r is . First peal on tower bells by an entirely Wobarn company, ’ First DERBY.—THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. peal, O h Tuesday, December 26, 1911, in Three Hows, A t t h b C a o R c a o f S t . A n d ie w , LiicauRca, GREAT BENTLEY, ESSEX—THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CH AN G E S; On Tuesday, December 26, 19 11, in Two Hours and Forty-four Minutes, Hbywood’s No. i. Tenor 20^ cwt. A t t b e CauFca o f St. M a ry , A l b e r t H. W a r d .. ,, Treble. R ich a r d D r a g s . . 5. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5024 CHANGES; E d w a rd C. G o b b y .. .. z. W a l t b r W a l l a c e . . . . 6. In tbb Kent Variatisn. Tenor 8 cw t, ia A N b v i ll b H. W id dow son 3. E d m u n d W il l is . . . . 7. Pbrcy Almond* .. ..Treble. 'A l f r e d A n d r e w s . . . . 5. S a m d b l M a s s b b y . . . . 4. Cqarlbs Dbafjb .. ..Tenor. Rev. W illiam C, P e a r s o n *. lo s iP B B o w b ll . . , . 6. Condncted b y A l b e r t H. W ard . Jam es M o t ts ...... 3. 'G eo r g e J e n n in g s . . , . 7. W il l ia m J. N e v a r d . . . . 4. G b o r g e a . A n d re w s ..Tenor. SEDGLEY, STAFFORDSHIRE. Composed by John Cox, and Conducted by jAMrs M otts, SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD. 'First peal. On luesday, December 26, 1911, in Three Hours and Seven Minutes, At tbb CauRca of A ll Saints, BRISTOL—THE ST NICHOLAS’ GUILD. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRB TRIPLES, 5040 CH AN G ES; On Tuseiay, December 26, 1911, in Three Hours and Twenty four Minutes, Groves’s Variation of Parker’s Tw£lve-Pabt. At Chbist Cborcp, Tenor 16 cwt. 4 lbs. A PEAL OP GRANDSIRB CATERS, 5021 CHANGES, Cbablbs Bailby .. ..Treble. G b o b q b C l a y b r o o k ,. .. 3. Tencr 20 cwt. Danibl Jonbs ...... 2. W il l ia m L a w l e y . . . . 6. Cbarlbs Bbbcb .. .. 3. A tFtE D F a llo n W il l ia m W b i t b .. 7. B x( jam in F d llw oo d ..Tenor, A n d b e w [ o n e s ...... 4' F r e d k . O a k b i l l . . 8. Conducted by A. F a l lo n . F b e d k . W . W a d b - . . . . 4 I sa a c L o n g ...... g. S a m u e l P b il l ip s . . . . 5- G i l b e r i W il t s b ir e . . ..T en ir. Composed and Condacted by F r e d G. M a y, PAINSWICK, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. First peal in any method by the ringer of the treble. First peal of GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN ASSOCIAIION. Grandsire Caters by ringers of 7 and 8. (A n c ib n i S o ciety of P a in sw ick ifoDTES.) On Zuisiay, December 26, 19 11, in Two Homs and Fifty-nine lliHutes. FRAMLINGHAM, SUFFOLK. A t t b e C a u E c a of S t . M a b y , THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. A PEAL OF QRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CH AN GES ; Oh Tuesday, Deeembir 26, 1911, m Three Hours aud Fovr Minuits, Carter’s li-PART. Tenor 26 cwt. At t b b CBnECB cv Sr. M ic b a b i., Tbcmas Wrigbt .. ..Tteble. W il l ia m S i a i t b • • 5. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 3184 CHANGES ; W illia m H a l b ...... 2. A l b e r t W r ig b t . . 6. W il l ia m I r e la n d . . . . 3. E r an k C o le . . 7- I n t b b C xfo bd V a r ia iio n , Tenor 16 cwt. W il l ia m H a &iin g s . . . . 4. H d b e r t H a n k s .. ..Tenor W il l ia m O s t l b r ..TrebU, JoBN S e l f ...... 3. Conducted by A l b b b t W r ig b t . W il l ia m B l o r y .. . . 2. William B u r g e s s .. .. 6. John H a l l ...... , . 3. Alfred S. Wigbiman .. 7. W ill ia m W ig b t m a n . . 4. GbODGB WlGBTMAN . . ..TtHOT, SUDBURY, SUFFOLK. Composed by W. EvBKSFiBLr, and Ccndocted by G, Wigbtman, THE ELY DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Tuesday, December 26, 19 11, in Three Hours and Tmnty-stven Minutes, COSELEY, STAFFORDSHIRE. At thb Cbdrcb of St. Pbtef, SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES ; Oh Tuesday, December 26, ig ii, COALBROOKDALE, SHROPSHIRE. ORMSKIRK, LANCASHIRE. THE SALOP ARCHIDIACONAL GUILD. THE LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN GUILD. On Wanesiay, December 27, ig n , in Two Hours ani Fifty-stveu MinuUs, On Tuesday, December 37, i g i i , in Two Hours and Fifty-eight Minutes, At tb i Cborch of Tbk Holy Trinity, Ax TBE Parisb Cburcb, A PEAL OF ORANDSIRB TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES. A PBAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; G bo v b b 's V abiatiom o f P a bx k k 's 1 2 -P a r t . Bulwer’s Five-Part. Tenor 3jJ cwt. Tenor 19 cwt. 2 qrs. 10 lbs. JoBN H. Sbolicar' . ..Treble. W il l ia m R im m e r . . 5> Jambs Taylor* .. . .. 2. John G a r d h bb . . . . 6. JOSBFB HAMLBY* ..TrebU. ] o b n B r a d n b y . . .. Ja m b s P a r k ...... Ja m b s M a r sb «. Fram b s . D o w h in s . . 2. R e v . E . V . C o x I; . . 3. C b a r l b s S b a r f l e s . W il l ia m G ibbo n s ..Tenor. Hdgb Rbymolds 3. William Sadmdbbs .. •• 4- A lb b b i Wooovinx 4, William Jombs .. . Twor. Conducted by J. M a rs b . Condacted by W illiam Saunders. ’ First peal of Stedman, The Rev. E, V. Cox is the lirst clergyman to ring a peal in this Guild. Rnng in hononr of the doable wedding of the two elder HINXWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE. daaghters of Mr. and Mrs. Howell, of Coalbrookdale, Eleanor Sybil THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. to Tames Conrtney, of Leicester, Winifred Margaret to Albert W. Ashton, of Bronfield, Shropshire. H. Reynolds was proposed a life (Biggleswade and District Branch.) member befose starting. *First peal. On Thursday, Dicember aS, ig ii, m T ivo Hows and Forty-seven Minutes, Ax XBE Parisb Cburcb, RINGWOOD, HANTS. A PBAL OP MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD, Beiag two 720s each of Single Court, Single Oxford Bob. Reverse 0» Wtdiuiiay, December 37,1911, in Three Hours aiti Five Minutes, College Single, and one of Plain Bob. Tenor g cwt. At bhb Cburcb of SS. Pbtbb and Paul. Jambs H. Inskip* .. ..Treble. C b a r l b s A . P r a t t . . 4- A PBAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES 5040 CHANGES; G b o b gb W. i N s u p f . . . . 3. t W il l ia m H . C om fxon A l f r b d B a i l b y * . . *F rbd B loo d . . . . T m w . H o l t ’s T e n -P a r t . Tenor ig cwt. O. .. a- Frbd Fobsvtb ...... TrebU, J. S . H u m m in g ...... 5. Conducted by F. B lo o d . Harry Bbnmbtt .. .. 2. William Fowlbr .. .. 6. *First peal. fFirst peal in tour methods. First pea! as conductor. W a l t e r B d r b e y . . . . 3. Geobgb Prbston .. .. 7. This is the first peal by the above branch, which was only formed oa H ar r y F . E l l io t t . . . . 4. Bert K erlby ...... Tenor. December 16th, 1911. Condncted by Gbobgb Preston. Rang to celebrate the birth of a grandson to the Vicar, the Rev. W. IRTHLINGBOROUGH, NORTHANTS, D, Bodkin, NEWCASTLE-QN-TYNE. THE CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION. DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Thursday, December 28, igii, in Two Hows and Fifty-nine MintUes, On Tuetiay, December 26, 1911, in Three Hours and Thirty-five Minutes, Ax TBB Cburcb of St. Pbtbr, A i TBE Catbbdral Cborcb of St. Nicbolas, A PEAL OF SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, 5056 CH AN GES. Tenor loj^ cwt. A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; JoBN J. Mawby ...... Trti)le. A l f r e d H . M abxin . . . . 5, Tbdrstaks's Foor-Part. Tenor 37I cwt. Frbd W ilfobd ...... 3. D a v id J. N ic b o ls . . .. 6. B en jam in E. D ix o n .. ..Treble, E d w ard A . H b r s . . 5. J am bs T . W a r d ...... 3. Frederick W. Sawfoot.. 7. W iLUAM S t o r y ...... 3. A l f r b d F , H il l ib r . . . . 6. C b a r l b s W . B ird . . . . 4. W alter Perkins .. ..Tenor, 0SBFB P a r b b b . . 3. R o b b b t R ic b a r d s . . . . 7, W. Composed by G. L i n d o f f , and Conducted by W altbb Perkins. 1OSBFB E. R. K b b n .. . . 4. Tbomas T. Goftom.. ..Tenor, Cenducted by T. T. G o f io n . Rnng alter meeting short for Caters. BRIGHTON, SUSSEX. SOUTHAMPTON, HANTS. THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION, J, On Weinesiay, December 37, ig ii, m Three Hours ani Nine Minutes, On Thursday, December 28, igii, in Three Hours, f . At tbe Cborcb or Sr. M ic b a e l, A t t b b C hurch o f S t . P a u l , A PBAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES: A PBAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; T b d b s t a n s ’s F o d b-P a r t . Tenor 16 cwt. in D, Thurstans's Four-Part. Tenor 13! cwt. JoBH W. W biting .. ..Treble. F r an k B e n n e t t . . . . 5. W il l ia m P a lm e r ..Treble. G bo r g b A d bs . . . . 5- P h ilip A l l f r e y G e o r g e W i l l ia m s . . . . 3. C. Raynuird Glapoiss .. 6. H e r b b r t R anm . . .. 3 . . . 6. C barlbs H. Russell* . . 3. William W. Giffobd .. 7. C b a r l b s P alm er . . 3- K b i t b H a s i C baklbs Edward...... O w en H ...... Tenor. JoBM C a f f ...... 4< T r a v io n Je f f e r y ..Tenor, Coodncted by Fbanx Bbnnett. Conducted by KEna H a s t . ‘ First peal. BREDONS, NORTON. WORCESTERSHIRE. ECCLESTON, CHESHIRE. WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION, THE CHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. (Southern Branch.) On Thursday, Decmber 28, igii, in Three Hours and Twelve Minutes, On Weinesiay, December 37,1911, in Two Honrs and Thirty-five Mimtes, At the CauBca of St. Maby xbb Virgin, Ax TBE Parisb Cburcb, *A PEAL OF ST. CLEMENTS BOB MAJOR, A PBAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES : jooS CH AN G ES. Tenor 37 cwt. in D. Being four 720s of Plain Bob, two of Oxford Bob and one of Grand- S a m u e l J o n e s ...... Treble. R ich ard Jo n bs . . sire. Tenor 6 cwt. G e o r g e Jo n e s ...... Ja m b s M organ . . I: H a b r y C o l l e y . • • ..Treble, Fredb|iice Jobdan . . . . 4, R o b b b t S p e r r in g . . . . 3. E d w in H . L bw is H e n b y W . W ild b T b o m a s E dw in , .. .. 3 . H b s b b b t Jo rdan . . . . 5, W il l ia m B i b b y ...... 4. ..Tener. ]« m b s H e m m in g •• •• 3* Hubert Salisbury .. ..Tenor. Composed and Conducted by Hbnry W. Wildb. Condacted by ambs Hbmmikg, This is believed to be the first peal of Mpjor ever rnng in this llitst peal Ml the bells. method, fk E BfiLL NEWS AtJb RINGIr S’ pfiCORD. jan. igii. DORCHESTER, OXON. AYLESFORD, KENT. THE SALISBURY DIOCESAN GUILD. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Oh thunday, Decimber 28, i g i i , in Three Hour and 0 «« Minute, On Satnrday, December 30, i g i i , in Two Hours and Fifty-five Minutes, At the Chdbch of St. Pbibk, A i TBR Pabish Chubch. A PEAL OP ORANDSIRB TRIPLES, 5040 CHANQBS ; A PEAL OP TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5034 CHANQBS; H o l t ’s T rn-P abi. Tenor 31 cwt, Im thb Kent VariatInn. Tenor 14 ) cwt. W . A. P a in t e r * .. ..TrebU. T . W o o l l b y . . 3. James Tulbtt ...... TrebU. W illia m A. C o o k e . . . . 5. T . P a g e ...... 3. O . T . W h i t e ...... 6. William Easier .. 2. William J, Walker .. 6. G. F. U f b i l l ...... 3. fW . I. B b n g b r ...... 7, E d w a rd A . G. A l l e n . . 3- W l il ia m H u n t ...... 7. C. B. H u«6T ...... 4. T . H vd b ...... T«Hor. Thomas M annering.. . . 4. W illiam Haigh . . ..Tenor. Condncted by W. J. Bbngbr. Composed by F . D e n c h , and Condacted by W . H a ig h . •First peal. fFirst peal as condnotor. Peal No. 1370, K.C.A. Report. This is W. Haigh's looth peal,-« list of which appears elsewhere. It is also W. Easter’s 50th peal, and J. Tnlett's 25th peal. W. Haigh rang his first peal on the same bell WEDNESBURY, STAFFORDSHIRE. in 1887 to Grandsire Triples. SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD. On Thursday, December 28, ig ii, tw Two Hours and Forty-seven MituUet, NORTH STONEHAM, HAMPSHIRE. At the Church of Sr. P a u l , THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CH AN G ES ; On Saturday, December 30, igii, Two Hours and Fifty Minutes, Carter's No. 33. Tenor 17 cwt. At the Church of St. Nicholas, B b s t H orton . . , , Treble. *Edgar T. Smith .. .. 5. A PEAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES; A m r e d J. W a l l a t e r . . 2. Christopbbr W allaibr 6. Pitstow's Variation. Tenor g cwt. 36 lbs E d g ar M a r lo w * Thomas J. Elton .. .. 7. •• 3' Gborgb Williams .. ..Treble. L i o n e l H. P a g e . . . . 5- G b o r g b P b a t e * Howard W. C attell ..Tenor, • • 4- W illiam G, Edwabds* .. 2. William T. Tuckbr.. .. 6, Condacted by Thomas J. Elton. H b n r y W . W il k e s . . . . 3. William H. Gborob .. 7 *First peal of Stedman. Rang as a birthday compliment to C. C h a r l e s J. F r a y . . . . 4. OwBN G iles ...... Tenor, Wallater. Conducted by Georgb W illiams. *First peal of Stedman, HALESWORTH, SUFFOLK. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. BROMLEY, KENT.—THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION, On Thursday, December 28, 1911, in Three Bours and One Minute, (The Society of Bromley Youths.) A t t h e C h urch o f S t . M a r y , On Saturday, December 30, i g i i , m Three Hours and Four Minutes, A PBAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR. 5130 CH AN G ES. Tenor ig cwt, At the Church of St. Luke, Bromley Common, . F r b d e . M. B A a E Y .. ..Treble, F. Gordon Thompson .. 5. A PBAL OF QRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; E d g a r H. Bailey .. .. 3. N orm an R . B a i l e y . . . . 6. Parker’s i3'Part, Tenor 15 cwt, E r n e s t S. B a i l e y .. .. 3. F r b d b . j . S m iih . . . . 7. Arthur Bygrave ..TrebU William Somerville .. s- Jambs M. B a i l e y .. .. 4. Charles F. Bailey ..Tenor. Albert Humphrey .. .. 3. Isaac Embry Composed by Jambs Pagbtt, and Conducted by C b a b le s F. B a ilb y . G eo r g b H u x l e y . . . . 3. George Durling .. .. 7. H u b e r t B l a c w e l l . . . . 4. *Fredbrick Sear .. ,,T en » . First peal in the method on the bells, which hang in a cnribas man ner, the circle running i, 7, 2. 6 4, 5, 3. 8. Rung as a birthday com Conducted by Gborgb Durling. pliment to the conductor. Quickest peal on the bells. *First peal. The conductor’s 50th peal. STOKE GOLDING. LEICESTERSHIRE. MIDDLETON,—THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. (Rochdale Branch.) On Friday, December 29, igii, in Two Hours and Forty-eight Minutes, On Saturday, December 30, i g i i , in Two Hours and Forty-three Minutes, At the Church of St. Mabgarbt, At the Church of St. Leonard, A PBAL OP TREBLE BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANQBS ; A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES. Being 730 each of Cambridge Surprise, College Bob iv., London Tenor is j cwl. Scholars’ Pleasure, College Exercise, Woodbine, Kent and Oxford Edwin B. Shaw .. ..TrebU. Samuel M. Butterworth'.. 5. Treble Bob. Tenor 10 cwt. Albert Clegg ...... 2. James Hy. Bastcw .. 6. Edgab Vallancb .. ..Treble T h om as H . V a l l a n c k . . 4. James L e e s...... 3. Isaac Schofield...... 7, G b o fF rb y j. S s o n b lb y .. 2 E. Harry Stonelby .. g, Samuel Stott ...... 4. •James G a rlish ...... Tenor, W a l t e r J. Horion.. .. 3. E. Maubice Atkins ..Tenor, Composed by J. Hollis, and Conducttd by S. Stott. Conducted by E. Harby Stonblby. *First peal of Triples. LEISTON, SUFFOLK. WEST CLANDON, SURREY. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. On Saturday, Decmbest 30, igii, in Three Hours, On Saturday, December 30, igii, in T hru Hours, At the Church of St. Margaret, At the Church of SS. Peter and Paul,. A PBAL OP CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE MAJOR, A PEAL OF SURPRISE MINOR, 5040 CHANQBS i 5056 CHANGES. Tenor 20} cwt. Being 720 each of Canterbury, Carlisle, London, Wells, Dnrhami York, and Cambridge. Tenor 17} cwt. L e o n a rd P. B a i l e y . . ..Treble. N orm an R . B a i l e y .. 5. Chablbs F, Bailey .. .. 3. J am bs M . B a il e y . . 6. Fredk. D ay...... TrebU. Joseph Goaeher...... a, E d g a r H. Bailey .. .. 3 C h a b l b s S am son 7- William Savage . 2. Williat/illiam------Day E rm b st s . Bailey .. .. 4. F r e d e r ic k J. S m iih .. ..Tenor, Henry Blackman 3- Fredk. Bennett.. :: t ^ . Composed by C. Miodlbton, and Condacted by Charles F. B ailby. Condacted by Fredkt Bennett, Jan.. 6, igi2 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD 5 ^5- ST. MICHAEL, COVENTRY. superiority of the heavenly being. The over the church, and was profoundly A very handsome oak Credence foliage in the small patteras and run impressed with the exquisite beauty of Table has been recently designed for ning string mould illustrates variety the woodwork of the screen, second to the above fine old Collegiate Church. and beauty of design, and this with none in the whole diocese of Exeter, It is in the Perpendicular style, and the finials and crocketa, shows that famous as it was for its many beauti- consists of two panels flanking a cen true artists have been employed. chancel screens. They had a noble tral niche cuntaining a figure of St. church, and he congratulated the Michael, the patron saiut of the parishioners on the perfect order in church, representing the Church mili A BEAUTIFUL DEVONSHIRE which they kept it. Although our tant. The canopy over the figure is SCREEN. churches had come down to us from a richly carved, and the side panels are The Bishop of Exeter dedicated on very long past, they would not now be worked with crocket ted ogee arches a recent Monday the bells of Athering- what they were but for the generosity, with fine tracery above It deservas ton church. North Devon, which have self-sacrifice, and skill employed in close attention, and is a proof that just been rehung at a cost of At the restoring them in recent years. Ancient as good work can now be done in the public luncheon which preceded the parish churches were in a sense the way of wood-carving as in the past. service, the Bishop said that this was gift of generations long past, but also St. Michael is shown combating the his first visit to Atherington, but he a gift we should not now be enjoying dragon, the pose of the Archangel had long been familiar with the soaring but for the hard work and self-sacrifice being particularly vigorous, while the dignity of its church tower as seen of people, many of whom were living crouching dragon seems to realise the from the railway. Now he had been to-day. In Atherington church the old and new wood carving blended, and all the old work had been preser ved— very different from what would JOHN TAYLOR & CO., have been done in some churches— and harmonised with the new. Bishop Robertson, whose work is incessant, and whose health is won derfully sustained, will soon commence his tenth year in Exeter diocese. Yet, LO UGHBOBO UGH, Leicestershire. through no fault than the enormous size of his diocese, he has just seen POUNDERS of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL Atherington church for the first time. the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells 4 n the World "This is nnqueationably the grandest ringing peal in England,and therefore in the world." The late Lord Grimthorpe, K.C.— Times, Nov. so, 1878. An interesting presentation to the new Bishop of Kensington was made POUNDERS OF “GREAT PAUL/* shortly after his consecration in St. Paul’s Cathedral. The Rev. E. L; A. Hertslet, on behalf of himself and other curates who had served under the new Bishop at Bristol, presented his lordship with an episcopal ring. THOMAS DOBLE & SON, Church Bell Hangers, 11, CANON STREET, TAUNTON. SOMBRSBT. Bells hung with fittings of the most ap proved principle. Old Bells recast, new Bells supplied, Ropes of the best make. The Ella- combe Chime Hammers fixed. Towers in spected, and estimates famished. T. D. & Son are change-ringers, and having had many years' experience in Charch Belt Hanging, with confidence solicits the patron age of tbe Clergy, Charchwardens, and ringeri eenerallv Tht Tmtr Btll, St. Patrhk't OalliMlral, D. HI*. Also Founders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals at Worcester, Newcastle on-Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary’s), Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Christ Church, N.Z. “ Change-Binging: ” Singapore. An Introduction to tbe Early Stages oi Also " Great John ’’ and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster; and the ring of the Art of Ten at the Imperial Institute. CHURCH OR HANDBELL RINGING Also the bells of Dundalk r .c . Cathedral, an d “ Great Bede ” ot Downside Abbey, For tbe use of Beginners, by Also for the town halls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale, Wakefield, Middlesbrough, Kendal, and Londonderry; and the Sydney and Adelaide C h a r l e s A. W. T r o y t e . Post Offices in Anstralia. [Fourth Edition.] Also the chime et bells at Ames College, Iowa, D.S.A Complete edition, cloth, as. 6d. Small 4 Rid tbe n o iit" OrRiKiiioQi" of Eieitef ^^ition (up to and including 6-bell rin gin| 5i6 t h e b e l l n e w s AND RIN6BRS* RECORD. Jan. 6.1911. CHURCH CLOCKS. TURRET CLOCKS. TOWN CLOCKS. JOHN SMITH AND SONS, Of the Midland Steam Clock Works, Derby Are Clock Makers of the highest repute. MAKERS OF The gre£(.t Clock of St. PatQ’s Cathedral. The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell. And many otlaers all over the empire, as the pages ol this ioiuual freqaently testify. tR K BBLL RKWS AND RIMGEttS* KBCOR& H.B.SALE O £ .ln > i« a d . *TENOR BELL BRONZE FOUNDERSI ST. G ILE S’, Cripplegate. o This Peal ot TWELVE BELLS is now Rehnng in o M e m o r i a l s , P e a l T a b l e t s ^ o 'WARNER’S INDEPENDENT” IRON AND STEEL GIRDER 1 ’ljltes, etc. M e m o r i a l „ o F o u n d a t i o n „ IN FRAMEWORK. R e s t o r a t i o n ,, o o C a s t B k o n z b ETC. „ C o p p e r ' H e r a l d i c W o r k im o C a r v e d , B e p o u s s i o „ L e a d AND E n a m e l . o o E n g r a v e d o r D e s i g n s & E s t i m a t l s o o R e l i e f L e t t e r s . b U B M lT T E U . o o o B IRMINGHAM. WEIGHT OF WEIGHT OF o o jrUAU. TENOR PEAL o ’ Pboks. 361 and S«S. Ckntsau o 364 CWT. 7 TONS, o o o m CWT. o o HENRY BOND, 13 LBS. (BstabUibed HaU-a-Centoty.) o o Bell Founder o o o o hmu o OHqRCH BBLL HANGER o' o O' BUBFORD, OXON. o o o aOHN 8UI.L.Y, 6 Churoh Bell Kianarer o o Zinoh, Stogumber, Somaraet. o o M na ol Belli to any namber bang on tbe moat approved o 0 prluciplei. Old Belli re-cast. New Belli inpplled. o ]. S., having bad lonsiderable ezparienoe lo Cbntob 01 Bell banging, witb confidence aoliciu the patronage 01 JOHN WARNER & SONS, Ltd. the ilergy, oharobwardeni and clngeti generally THE BLLACOMBB CHIMB HAUMBRS FIZBD Bell Founders to H.M. The Kingf, / BBLL, ROPBS SUPPLIED. CRESCENT FOUNDIfY, SPELMANIST./ LONDON, N.Ei ALFRED BOWELL, o S d j o ^ o ^ o p o 00000000000 Q, CHURCH BELL FOUNDER IPSWICH. m HIGH-CLASS, p n O T C TO RINGERS AND OTHERS. TO MEASORE NORTHAMPTON D U U I W AT HMT CUT. JOHN W. STEDDY, 9AY1NO JKBIAILXB'B PBOITC O* 33 PSK OKNC. U M E S 't OENrS, I2|.M. 15i.M. CBIUBEN-S tr.B te Hig:h Street, Mvam Pair abs BBLL.ROPES. BELL-ROPES. Gold Medallists a/nd Balere odiog for Bell-repei, write is Founders oj Maiden D A Y & CO., OHURGH BELL-ROPE MAKERS, Peals. 11. MABEET STBEET, OZFOBD, Who nMHufacturt BeU-Ropet of the very bat qmility, Recasting, Rehanging, Repatn OOLD MEDAL EXHIBITION 1851 A ll K in d s o f W<>rk U n d e rtak en The late Rev. H. T. Ellacombb, in writing to a distinguished ringer, said— “ The best m akar of bell-ropes is Day, of Oxford.” Send for CATALOGUE and TESTIMONIALS Post Free. Ptipt«d t>l ibe Proprietors, at tbeir OfiSces in Selbome Road, Waltbamslow, and Poblisbed by Simfum, M «»sbali., BAyiLTOR,_K|ii*- 4HP Co, u a., 33, F9tera09tv Rq S>C| 3 ^ e c :o r b ^ : A WeeUy Journal the Ringing Exercise; and Compendium of Information for th» Clergy and Churchwardens. No. 1554.-7O L. XXX.] SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 191a. [Pricb^.Onb P enny GIL.UETT & JOHNSTON, eEORflEN.GOLDWELL M A K ER OF CROYDON, Surrey. IQHUROH, TURRET, CLOCKS—BELLS—CARILLONS. a » PUBLIC CLOeKfli M IBVIBLD, YOMKSi. ESTIMATES rREE. JAMES SHAW,SONftCa OHUBGH ft GABHiIjON CHURCH BILL HAHGBRI^. LEEDS ROAD. BRADFOR 1 },. TOMI., M l. Belli oait Siuly or ia Rlagi. Chnroh Ballii Sohool Bslli, and FactoryrBeyili. Beyili OLD BELLS RECAST OR RBHUNO. WIMBORNE MINSTER TENOR (30 cwt.) OF THE NEW RING OF 10. Mnsioal Hand Bells la Hti, Diatonio or Chromatio Soalar. ESTABLISHED 1820 jKneSf™” " ** Join Mey and Sons, LM. Ihmufac^m SUmt Potur 0/ nerv ‘ JmmrnMlAtXMm mS HAVB UADB JOHN PRTt CHARD, CHURCH TURRET * PHBOlf C H U R O H B E L L R O P E S Since the Reign of Qe«rce III. ozooxa. BELL ROPE, PrtH uatt and EitinatM hnt. For Egtimates seod weight of Tenor, and CLOCK AID C H H ROPE namber and ieagth of Ropes reqnired to M anuH Paotiurer, Geeenleaf ft Tristram JOHN ASTLET Sl SONS, Ltd LODGHBOROOGH. Rope Makers, COVENTRY. < t« n | X LLEWELLINS ft JAMES, ltd. c a s t l e q r e e n , BRISTOL Ghnrch Bells Bell Frames IN Sligl} £ m Rings. STEEL, Bells recast to Note ^ a /n d Behim g. IRON, INSCRIPTIONS 'TRITHFULLY o r O A K . REPRODUCEOr i_ i_ b : w e i _ i_ i IN s JAME . 3 b r i s t o i - . mho are also accompUshed CHANGE RINGERS, t*"l to aumine Bells and PiHngs, a»d report thereon. HARRINGTON’S WEBB ft BENNETT, J. WARNER d SONS, Ltd. PATENT Chnrcli Bell Hangers k Timers, BY ROYAb WARRANT Tubular Bells M Ikk STRVHT. FOR CHURCHES. E IDLIJfQTOJf, OXFOBD- TO m s MAJBIBTT THB 8 3 1 7 0 , W. A B. are pnctioal riagarg, and havine THB ORESCENT FOURDRT, Tubular Bells a n better and eheaper had considerable ezperieaoe in Cbaroh Bell than the eld form ef Bell; Hanging and Toning with confidence solicit SPELMAN STREET, LONDON, N.E. the patronage of Clergy, Chnrchwardens and Ringers generally. OF EIGET BELLS- W. and B.'s Wronght Iron X Frames for di^ Sisa ...... £160 Chnrch Bells are acknowledged to be one of Lw|t ao. .. ^ .. £310 to £260 the best kinds. Towers inspected, Reports and Estimates B ia Be «," Lwdon. given. Ellacombe Chime Hammars fixed. F m TMtlmoolKis la d F iu im tiii a i^ y to Musical Bioll FonnderB. Bell Ropes snpplied, Htad-Belli in Seti, in Dltlonlo or Cbromatlo Soalu Hpsrrington, Latham & Co.» W. and B. hang the Bells npon which the Clookt, Bella, and Carilloni In any ilze or nnmber. Longest Peal yet ever rang single-handed, viz., Bella of i-a ry deioilptioD and aiae. Vm RMDON, COVENTRY. 17,034 changes, time eleven honrs fifteen A Larg* SOteUoH o/Bell LUtraturi atmajn in Stock TBE B IL L H TM I BOOK, by W. H a lit,fo r obimbig minates. Weight of tenor 26 cwt. Rang at inbea on Cburob Belli. Ptioe, paper ooveri ]i, eaob. Kidlington, May aand, i8gg, by eight members Cloth oovera ]•. Rinders’ Badge of the Oxford Diocesan Gnild; IWBLVB oaBOLI lot Handbell WBgen, by W Halst, Prise la. , . or Medal, 11 FOPOUB aiBI, lot Handbell RIngeri, by W H aut, Price ». la Oold, Silver, or Bronze.. IH B U B B B B B B IUIOB«—A CoUeolion ol Taoei Xbii arrangement of badge is in the fotm J. F. MALLABY & CO. for B or IQ belli. By W. Halbt, Price ii. ti a Charch Bell, of a trne and correct and^ cns Iw worn as a {nadant, , brooeh, or badgg. On thewiiistof the bell tbars is a faaiidBomely-engraTed BEIiL ]R0PE2Sa Airld, iidtabls/orsB iBBCttotion. The bell is i|iat. deep from headatock BELL ROPES. to eiappei-i^ S' Uuee flnarters of an inch BARNEY DON, DONCASTER t and oan< be had with ring orpin *THK VKRY BK8T broad Are made by Messrs. BttadMOMt.; CHURCH BELLS hang with eve^ des JftJUBB H an I—This handsome jewel cription of the latest approved fittings,in ii made in the CORRECT FORM of a CHURCH BELL. WM. SMITH & SON, _ . • I I OAK OB STEEL FRAMES. (Established 1768.) SpsnsfauT r I - - • I 0 ■ K B M H , i| MS M* M tW a B I QOMERSAL, LEEDS. _ I 10 0 HANDBELLS, af excellent tone, made to taSlum I Z » 0 i| • diatonic and ohromatio soales, in sets any number and to any sin. Our Ropes are the First Favourites of th« Bxereis*. Q ia H. OOLDWKLLi R innn are invited to tty Totkataite miNMW If l*a UWMg BlMNKM FREDERICK WHITE, Ropes with Yorkshire Bod-Pieces. •m o a OL0CS m a x x b , a o KtaimjjvmllM, Ohmreh Bell Hanger, COFFIN WEBS T Q i S m t B B AffPliBTOH, BERKS. 01 ritllof Cotion, Flax, or Heoip. l^tU llttvs antt llhprs' flecir)). No. 1554 SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 1912. [V o l . XXX. CHESHUNT, HERTS. THE LATE JAMES HINTON, OF BRISTOL. The Bishop of Barking will dedicate the bells in Ches- It has been proposed by a number of ringers that an hunt tower on Saturday, January 20th, at 3 p.m. appeal should be made for funds to erect a fitting memo The six old bells have been recast and rehung by Messrs. rial to the memory of the above-named ringer, who was GiUett and Johnston, of Croydon, and two new bells by for so many years the central figure in the ringing circle of the same firm have been added. During the service itself Bristol and the neighbourhood, and well-known also in the bells will be rung round by the Cheshunt ringers. London and many other rmging centres. Afterwards, until 4.30, a band of change-ringers from the Mr. Hinton was an indefatigable worker for the bell foundry will ring : while after 4.30, for two hours, the Gloucester and Bristol Association, and the amount of tower will be open to visiting ringers. work he did in helping young ringers, cannot be too highly praised. It is greatly due to his energy and untiring patience, that ringing in Bristol has been raised to its present high THE CENTRAL COUNCIL. standard. It is suggested that the memorial should take The First Session of the Eighth Council (twenty- the form of a headstone, with suitable inscription, to the second annual meeting) will be held in London on Whit grave in Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol. Any contribu sun Tuesday, May 28th, 1912. Nominations for the tions, however small, will be gratefully received, and office of President and for that of Honorary Secretary should be sent to Mr. C. E. D. Boutfiower, 30, Broad and Treasurer, as also Reports of Committees, Notices of Street, Bristol, who has consented to act as Honorary Motion, and any other matter should reach me not later Treasurer of the Fund.— J. B u r f o r d , C. H. H o r t o n , W . than Saturday, April 27th. K n i g h t , R. J. W i l k i n s . Honorary Secretaries of Diocesan or County Guilds or ------Associations are earnestly requested to forward the When bellfounding became a regular trade, some names with full postal address of each elected representa founders were itinerant, passing from place to place, tive of their Associations as soon as possible, with a view whilst the greater portion had settled works'In large towns, to the early completion of the official list of the new among other places at London, Norwich. Bury St. Ed Council; and in cases where no elections have yet taken mund’s, Salisbury, Gloucester, Colchester, Norwich and place it is sincerely hoped that a meeting of the Associ Nottingham. When roads weire bad and locomotion ation may be speedily summoned for the purpose, or that difficult, bells were frequently cast within the precincts of in any meeting shortly forthcoming this item may not be religious houses, and in churchyards, the clergy or monks forgotten in drawing up the Agenda. A remittance of standing round and reciting prayers and chanting psalms. 2s. 6d. is due for each representative, the rights of repre Southey, in his “ Doctor,” says: “ The brethren stood sentatives being in abeyance until their quota has been round the furnace, ranged in processional order, sang the paid. C h a r l e s D. P. D a v i e s , Hon. Secretary. 150th Psalm, and then after certain prayers, blessed tbe Fretherne, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, January, 1Q12. molten metal, and called upon the Lord to infuse into it Postal Orders should n o t be made payable at Stone His grace, and overshadow it with His power for the house, which is six miles from Fretherne. honour of the saint to whom the bell was to be dedicated, and whose name it was to bear.” An instance of this occurred at St. Albans in the early part of the fourteenth THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. century, when the great bell called “ Amphibalus ” being broken was recast In the hall of the sacristry. After the During the past year the Dagenham Company, with elaborate ceremonial of the middle ages attendant upon visitors, have rung ninety-three 720s of Minor as follows: the casting of bells had been dispensed with, the founder Fffteen Cambridge Surprise, eleven Woodbine Treble and his men did not always neglect to ask God’s blessing Bob, eleven Kent Treble Bob, twelve Oxford Treble Bob, upon their work at the critical moment of running the eight Double Oxford, six Double Court, ten College Single, metal into the mold, for Thomas Hedderley, the fkmous twenty Plain Bob. The following took part in the ring Nottingham founder, joined bis men in prayer previous to ing : G. Playle 92, conducted 64, A. Playle 84, conducted any important casting. 1, E. Hawkins 83, F. Freestone 80, E. Butler 68, R. Miles 59, conducted 28, D. Chaplin 23, A. Chaplin 11, G. Chap POTTON (Beds).— On Tuesday, December 26th, a date touch lin 8, J. Hawkins 9, C. Rochester 7, R. Blake 6, and Miss of Minor, in i hr. 4 mins., in three mefhods, as follows : 471 C. Playle. ______Bob Minor, 720 Single Oxford Bob, 720 Reverse College Single. F. Carter, W. Inskip, A. Bailey, C. A. Pratt, W. Con^pton, F. Blood conductor. First data touch by all except the ringers of THOMAS REYNOLDS. the 4th and tenor, and on the bells. This well-known ringer in Birmingham and the sur USIC specially arranged in m s s . (if not in print) to suit rounding district passed peacefully away on Friday, the M almost any number of ringers and bells. Terms, etc., 5th inst. at the age of 59. Fuller details of his ringing on application irom WM. GORDON, 44, Cbi.TIC 3 tr b 9Ti Wb9« Qareer may be expected in our ne^^t issue. L a n b , S t o c k f o k t , 5 i 8 THE BELL NEWS AMD RINGERS' RECORD. Jan. 13, igi2. B I G BELLS. instead of the full mouthful he hath been used to send CARILLONS AND CHIMES; CAMPANILES. forth, he is enjoined in the future merely to wag his tongue.” The result was inevitable, and in 1827 “ he ” Bells of exceptional size, styled in Latin signa, are no was reported cracked, which led to his being recast. new iavention of the founder’s art. It speaks much for Greet Tom of Christ Church, which now hangs in the the skill of the mediaeval craftsman that he should have tower over the gateway, originally came to the newly- been able to cast giant bells which not only rivalled the founded House of Christ ” from the despoiled Abbey of chefs-d’oeuvre of our own day, but, as objects of beauty, Oseney. Six other bells were brought with it, of which certainly surpassed them. two still hang in the “ meat-safe” belfry. Thrice un In the twelfth century a tenor was added by Prior successfully recast between 1612 and 1680, it is in its Wybert to Prior Conrad’s great ring of five at Canterbury present form the work of Christopher Hodsou, a London Cathedral, which bell, it is said, took thirty-two men to founeer, who placed upon it a long inscription beginning ring it. This was achieved by placing them on a plank with tbg Magnus Thomas (Great Tom). Oxonians will fastened to a stock, by which means it was set in motion. remember the ringing of the bell every night at 9 o’clock. It was, however, surpassed by another cast in 1316, in Among other grert balls of historical interest, we may memory of St. Thomas of Canterbury. This weighed mention that which hangs in the south tower of Beverley over 3i tons, but was broken in the fall of the campanile, Minster. It survived from mediaeval times until so recent 138a, and was replaced in 1459 by a slightly heavier bell, a date as 1902, when it was recast by Messrs. Taylor, of cast in London, and dedicated in honour of St, Dunstan. Lougoborough, the weight being no less than 7 tons. The Its successor, a recasting by Lester and Pack, of London, old bell was probably cast at Leicester about 1330, and in 1763, still hangs in the south-west tower, and is used bore some of the most beautiful lettering ever designed by for the clock and for tolling. mediaeval craftsmen. Another of Messrs. Taylor’s great The cathedral of Exeter was furnished with two bells works is the great bell of Tong, in Shropshire, originally which deserve the title of great; but one, the tenor of the given by Sir Harry Veruon in 1518, to be tolled when any old ring of seven, does not strictly come within the limits Vernon came to Tong. It was recast in 1729, and again of this chapter, which deals with single bells. All these in 1892, its present weight being 2f tons. It was dedica<- old bells had names, sume derived from their donors, and ted to SS. Mary and Bartholomew. tenor was called Grandison, from the bishop by whom it Another great mediaeval bell, lately recast, deserves was given about 1360. Its successor, cast in 1902, by mentioning, theegh strictly speaking, the tenor of a ring, Taylor, of Loughborough, weighs about 3 tons. The and not a.signum. This is the magnificent tenor at other, Great Peter of Exeter, bangs in the north tower, Brailes, in Warwickshire, richly ornamented with shields, and was the gift of Bishop Peter Courfenay in 1484. It crowns, and other devices, cast by John Bird, of London, has been twice recast, and the present bell is the work of about 1420. It bore a beautiful inscription takeu from an Thomas Purdue, dated 1676. The founder attempted to old Ascension Day hymn. Grectfy to the credit of the preserve the old mediaeval inscription, local authorities, toe inscription and ornaments were PLEBS PATRIAE PLAUDIT DUM PETRUM PLENIUS AUDIT exrctly reproduced from the old cracked bell on its suc “ The people of the country applaud when they' hear cessor. The bell weighs about 2 tons. Peter’s full sound,” Among great modern bells, the hour bell at Worcester Cathedral, cast by Taylor in 1868, and weighing 4J tons, but only found room for the first five words. From the deserves special mention, as does a bell at Woburn, Bed style of the inscription we gather that it was originally fordshire, the work of Mears and Stainbank, in 1867, cast at the Exeter fonndry. Its weight is given as 6^ tons, but according to another estimate is not more than four. weighing nearly 3 tons. The former bears an inscription taken from Ephesians v, 14, and the letters tsed are copied There is a rival of Great Peter at Gloucester, and here from those on the beautiful Lincolnshire fifteenth century the original bell still survives, the only mediaeval signuoi bells. But the chief masterpiece of recent founding is which’ we still possess. It bears the inscription, Messrs. Taylor’s *' Great Paul ” at St. Paul’s Cathedral, UE FKCIT FIElil CONVENTUS MOMINE PETRI which holds the^reputation of the largest bell in England. “ The monastery had me made in Peter’s name.” It has however a rival in the hour bell of the same Cathe together with two shields, one charged with three bells, dral, which has a more lengthy history. Thene was once the other with the arms of the abbey. It may have been at Westminster a famons bell known as “ Great Tom,” cast by the monks, as it bears no known foundry stamps, which hung in a clock tower opposite Westminster Town but the expression " had me made ” seems to imply other Hall, but was removed to St. Paul’s at the end of the 17th wise. Its weight is a tons 18 cwt. Yet another, but a centuay. This bell was famous for its connection with the modern “ Great Peter,” io that of York Minster, cast in story told of a sentinel at Windsor Castle in the reign of 1845, and weighing i2| tons. It is the second largest William III., who was accused of sleeping at bis post. He church bell in England. def^ended himself by stating that he had heard the West From " Great Peters ” we pass to " Great Toms.” Of minster bell strike thirteen at midnight, and this brought these there are two famous examples, one at Lincoln about his acquital. Though the truth of the story has Cathedral, the other at Christ Church, Oxford. The Lin often been doubted, the striking thirteen is, mechanically, coln Tom, which hangs in the central tower of the Cathe quite possible. It is said that this bell was originally dral. does not appear in records before 1610, iu which given by Edward III. in honour of the Confessor. On the year it was recast by Henry Oldfield, of Nottinhham, and way to St. Paul’s it was cracked by a fall, and eventually Rybert Newcombe, of Leicester. It was cast in the it was recast by Richard Phelps, ot Whitechapel, in 1716. Minster yard, and weighed 4 tons 8 cwt. In course of It now hangs in the south-west tower, and is used for time it was to be too heauy for the tower, and was clocked, striking the hour, and for tolling at the death of various or tied down, as a contemporary journalist describes it in great personages. Its weight is 5 tons 4 cwt. i8o2r}( « He has l^en chained and rivetted down, so that Great Paul it the masterpiece of Me^rs, Ta;|^lor, •• one )»n. J3, iglii. t^ £ BB1.L NEW^ AN£> RINGERS^ RECORD. 519 of Loughborough’s glories,” says Dr. Raven. It hangs in with pegs, and set :n motion by being connected with the the same tower, below Phelps’ bell, and weight 16 tons 14 mechanism of the clock. The pegs, as they turn, raise cwt., the diameter at the mouth being 9^ feet. It was levers which pull wires in connection with the hammers cast in 1881, and simply bears the founders’ trade mark which strikeon the bells. With the ordinary eight bells and the words (said to have been selected by Canon Lid- of an English belfry it is obvious that only a limited choice don) from i Corinthians ix. 16:— of tunes within the compass of an octave is possible, and VAE MIHI SI NON EVANGELISAVERO fhat they can oely be played in oue key on single notes. The Belgian carillons have sometimes forty or fifty bells “ Woe unto me if I preach not the Gospel.” ’n communication with a key-board like that of an organ, It is used for a few minutes before Sunday services, and and tunes can thrrefore be played on them in harmony. at certain other times. There are a few carillons of this type in England, the best A description of St. Paul’s bells is hardly complete known being at Boston, in Lincolnshire, and at Cattistock, without an allusion to the ring of twelve cast by Taylor in in Dorset, but usually the ordinary bells are employed, as 1877. and placed in the north-west tower, the tenor weigh at Worcester Cathedral and in many towns. ing over three tous. They were given by the City Com At the Reformation chimes largely died out, but with panies and the late Baroness Burdett-Coutts. In addition the Restoration they revived, and we hear of them at there are a service bell, cast in 1700, and two quarter bells Cambridge, Grantham, and elsewhere. Another kind of of 1717 for the clock. cnime which may here be mentioned:)is that employed for The old campanile at Westminster, built by Edward III. striking the quarters for the clock. Here of course no originally contained three “ great bells” ; it was pulled mechanism is required beyond the connecting wire which down in i6g8, and we have followed the history of one of raises the hammer and drops it on the bell. Of such these bells, but the others disappeared. They had no chimes the best hnown are the Cambridge quarters, put up successor until 1856, when the late Lord Grimthorpe in Great St. Mary’s churoh in 1793. They were com (then Mr. Denison), an enthusiast for clocks and bells, posed by Dr. Jowett, the Regius Professor of Laws, designed a great bell for the clock tower of the Houses assisted by the composer Crotch, who was then only 18. •f Parliament, It was called “ Big Ben,” either after Sir The latter is said to have adapted a movement in the Benjamin Hall, who was then First Commissioner of opening symphony of Handel’s " I know that my Works, or after a noted boxer of the time named Benjamin Redeemer liveth,” for the purpose. Brain. Its original founders were Messrs. Warner, but The practice sometimes adopted now-a-days of playing being sounded in Palace Yard with a hammer, for the hymn tunes on bells by means of ropes tied to the clap amusement of the public before being hung, it was very pers is a miserable substitute for the mechanical contri soon cracked.. In 1857 a new bell was cast by George vance. It not only causes agonies to the musical ear by Meats, of Whitechapel, from an improved design, and the unavoidable occurrence of false notts, bnt is ohly too containing less metal. Its weight is given at 13^ tons. likely to lead to the destruction of the bells altogether, as Shortly after its casting Big Ben gave way, buut after ths result of the clocking. being quarter-turned, could be once more utilised for striking the hours. Its tone, however, is anything but C a m p a n i l e s . satisfactory, and one is forced to the opinion that these excessively large bells, very difficult to cast and awkward We have seen that it is the normal rule inlEngland^for to manipulate, are apt to prove great mistakes. bells to be placed in towers forming part of the structure of churches; or rather it should be said that towers for C h i m e s . containing the bells were regarded as an essential feature in the construction of a church from the Saxon period on Sets of chimes, or arrangements for playing tunes on wards. Over the greater part oi the Continent the same bells, existed in England even in mediaeval days ; but also holds good; but in Italy we find detached towers, or they are nowadays regarded as a speciality of Belgium, campaniles, to be of frequent occurrence. The most and the famous carillons of Antwerp, Bruges, and Mech familiar examples in that country are Ihe campanile of St. lin are well known to many a traveller. But it is not our Mark’s at Venice, and that built by Giotto at Florence. province to speak of these, and it may be of some inter There are many others in northern Italy, especially at est to see what use has been made of such arrangements Bologna, and at Ravenna, where the churches are of great in Edgland. antiquity. Dr. Raven, in his fascinating book, “ The Church Bells Nor are such campaniles altogether unknown in Eng of England,” tells us that the machinery of the carillon land. In mediaeval times they were attached to several was a recognised thing in the middle of the fifteenth of our cathedral churches, as lor instance Old St. Paul’s, century, and quotes from the will of John Baret of Bury Chichester, Salisbury, and Worcester. The bells of Old St. Edmund’s, who died in 1463, and gave directions for St. Paul’s were traditionally gambled away by Heury the playing of a “ Requiem aeternum” for his dirge at VIII. in 1534, and the campanile at Worcester did not noon for thirty days after his death, and on each “ mlnd- survive the Reformation, but that at Salisbury, a most day,” or anniveraary, to be continued during the octave. picturesque structure, with a wooden upper storey and The sexton was also to take heed to the chimes and wind spire, was wantonly destroyed in 1777 because the bells up the pegs and the plummets as required. The music of were misused 1 That at Chichester alone remains, a fine this Requiem, we are told, only cimpassed five notes, and Perpendicular erection, at the north-west angle of the must have been somewhat wearisome to the good people Cathedral. At King’s College, Cambridge, a noble peal of Bury. In old churchwardens’ accounts, as at Ludlow of five bells hung in a low wooden belfry on the north side or Warwick, we find frequent references to the repair or of the chapel, which was destroyed when the bells were upkeep of the chimos. sold and melted down in 1754. Detached towers are not The principle of the carillon is similar to that of a bar- uncommon features of our parish churches, in some parts k 1 organ or tnusi^iil box, implying a barrel or drum, set of England. 5 * 0 fHiK B£LL N&WS a n d RiN^EItS' ^ECOl^t). Jan. 13, ig ii. due for him to pay up his quarter’s club money to enable him to receive the benefit. Therefore he is almost entirely depend THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. ent on the generosity of all who can afto'd it to stretch out an hand to our worthy brother-ringer who is lying on a bed of sick Hersram (Surrey).—On Sunday, January 7th, for evening ness from which he can never hope to rise again. Let us help service, a qasrter-peal of Stedman Triples, in 44 mins. G. him while he has a little life spared him on this earth. I can Edser, sen., W. Shepherd conductor, A. F. Shepherd, G. B. assure you this is a most deserving case, and leave it to your Edsar. A. Woodrow, F. Shepherd, sen,, J. Emery, R. J. Polley. brotherly consideration as to whether you will be one and per Composed by J. George, of Rugby. haps induce others also to contribute Jo this fund, however small THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. the donation may be, as it is not the amount which is important (though that is necessary if means will allow), but it is the cheer CoBHAM.— On Wednesday evening, January 3rd, four mem ful giver who is to prove a true friend in a case like this. Trust bers o f the Milton band walked over and paid a visit to their ing there will be many who will come forward with a good heart brother-strings at Cobham, and during the evening a 720 Can and give what they can, which will be most gratefully received terbury Pleasure was rung by G. Mungean, sen,, J. Buries, G. by A. W. Osborne, Hon. Secretary and Treasurer to the Read Jones, G. Ambrose, F. M. Mitchell, G. Morrad conductor. First ing Branch, 17, Dorothy Street, Reading. 720 Canterbury on the bells and in the method by G. Mungean, The Milton ringers were Messrs. F. Mitchell, G. Ambrose, G Jones and J. Buries. £ 8. d. Amount acknowledged ...... 5 2 6 THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. Rev, G. F, Coleridge (Crowthorne)...... 0 10 0 Mr, R, Bishop (Reading) ...... 0 I 0 L e i s t o n . — On Tuespay, January and, for practice, 504 Sted man Triples. F. W. Bailey first touch in the method, N. R. Mr, F. W. Hopgood (Reading)...... 0 I 0 Bailey, J. M. Bailey, E. S. Bailey, F. J. Smith, C. Samsom, C, Rev. F. J. C, Gillmor (St. Giles’ Reading) ... 0 10 0 F. Bailey conductor, C. Button. Mr. C. Higgs (Reading)...... 0 I 0 Mr. W . Hughes (Reading) ...... 0 I 0 THE HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. Miss E. Goodship (Reading) ...... 0 z 0 The Cheddington Ringers by S. L. Gower ... 0 2 6 B recon.— On Christmas Eve, at St. Majy’s church, a quarter- 0 6 peal of Stedman Triples, in 43 mins. R. Kinsey, S. Brooks, G. The LJnslade Ringers by F. Vickers ...... 3 The Farnham Ringers by A. J. LeClercq ... 0 10 0 Brooks G. Giblin, A. Matthews, G. Hardwick. W. Hargent. W. 0 Evans conductoj, S. Watkins. On Sunday, January 7th, for Mr. W . Foreman (Greenwich)...... 0 2 evening service, a quarter-peal of Stedman Triples (Haley’s Mr, R. K. Knight (Walthamstow) ...... 0 2 6 0 6 Variation), in 44 mins. W. Hargent, G. Giblin, S. Brooks, R. Mr. W. Fuller. Wargrave Ringers ...... 2 0 0 Kinsey, G, Hardwick, W. Short, A. Matthews conductor, W. Mr. J. Slarke (Towcester) ...... 2 Mr, R. Sawyer (Reading) ...... 0 t 6 Evans. ______The Edmonton Ringers by G. Paice ...... I 0 0 B a r k s t o k (Lincolnshire).— At the residence of Mr. A. Mac- Boyne Hill Ringers by G. Martin 0 8 0 kears on Sunday, December 31st. a 720 of Bob Minor, in 17 The Frensham Ringers by H. Chaffey 0 5 0 0 I 0 mins. R. Scott, 1 -3 : R. Richardson, 3-4; A. Mackears, 5-6. Mr. G. Boddiugton (R eading)...... Conducted by R. Richardson. Firft 720 with a pair of bells by Mr. J, B, Hesse (Chertsey) ...... 0 4 0 R. Scott and A. Mackears, Mr, R. Buckland (Beaconsfield) ...... 0 2 0 Rev. R. P. Newhouse (St. Laurence, Reading) 0 2 6 S t r o u d (Gloucestershire).— On Holy Innocent’s Day, De Mr. R. W. Jennison (Keighley, Yorks) 0 2 0 cember 28th, 1008 Grandsire Triples, with the bells halfmuffled. Mr, J. J. Parker (Farnham Royal) 0 3 0 H. Scrivens conductor, A. F. Cooke, E. H, Tribe, W, H, White, Miss M, Chillingworth (Bradfield) ...... 0 5 0 W. Faulk, W. Hastings, E. Paul, W. White. On Tuesday, Great Marlow Ringers by H. Collins... 0 5 6 January 2th, for practice, a qaarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, Mr. L. Smith (Reading) ...... 0 1 0 in 48 mins. H. Scrivens conductor, A. |F. Cooke, E. H. Tribe, A sympathiser ...... 0 I 0 H. Smith (first quarter-peal), W. Faulk, W. Hastings, E. Paul, Mr. A. Barnes (Stockport) ...... 0 I 0 W . White. Chalfont St, Peter’s Ringers by J. Blackmore 0 4 6 S t, N e o t s (Hunts.)—On Thursday, January 4th at “ Llsn- Mrs, F, Whittington (Cranleigh) ...... 0 3 0 rock," Avenue Road, on handbells, 720 Bob Minor. P. Twigden Mr. H. Coffee (Reading) ...... 0 I 0 I age la), i ; F. Smith (age 13), 2 ; S. J, Coleman, 3-4; G. D. Mr. G. Wheeler (London) ...... 0 I 0 Coleman, 5-6. First 720 by the ringers of the trebles. Mr. H. Sighton (Eaton, Grantham )...... 0 3 0 The Shiplake Ringers by O. P orter ...... 0 10 0 Mr, W , Ireland (Painswick) ...... 0 I 0 AN A P P E A L. The Tilehurst Ringers by R. Chapman 0 9 0 Rev. Canon Lovett-Cameron (Mortimer) ... 0 2 6 A special appeal is being made to all members of the Oxford The Reigate Ringers byG . F. H o a d ...... 0 8 0 Diocesan Guild to be considerate and subscribe to a fund which Mr. E, F. Poppy (Eye, Suffolk)...... 0 5 6 has been started in connection with the condition of a brother- ringer, Mr. A. W. Reeves, of 78, Queen’s Road, Caversham, £^3 2 6 Oxon. Besides being unable to follow his daily occupation for Donations, however small, will kill be thankfully received by the past three years, two of which be has laid on his back suffer Mr. A. W . Osborne, Hon. Sec. and Treasurer of Reading ing from that most dreaded disease Cancer. The time has now Branch, 17, Dorothy Street, Reading, assuring one and all that it arrived when help is needed by all who can show their true is a most deserving case. Mr. A. W. Reeves wishes to thank sympathy for a brother in distress. Mr. Reeves has been a one and all most heartily for their very kind consideration in his ringer for over twenty years, and his a member of the above terribleaffliction. Guild, and those of us who know him and have known him as a ringer> we feel it our bouden duty to bring the case before the Llangollen.— On Sunday, December i6th, at St. Collin’s readers of “ The B ell News” with the hope that they and others if possible will willingly respond to this call which is made church, a quarter-peal of Stedman Triples, in 46 mins. *5 . to us in this hour of need. Having been absent from work so Davies, *T. Audley, *T. Ellis, T. James, J. W . Bailey, J. Davies, long, and only a working man, naturally there has been so little J. W. Davies, *J. R, Edwards. *First quarter-peal. Rung as coming in that his wife is at her wits ends to know where to get a birthday compliment to the conductor, J. W. Davies. ■ufficient for the little extras needed in such an expensive time. Unfortunately Mr. Reeves has fallen into quarter pay from the F O R SALE.— P eal of 32 handbells. Will sell cheap. Friendly Society to which be belongs, and' the time is nearly A p p ly— W. F o r ster , 24, Hadfield Street, Nortbwich. )ao. ig ii f its fi£LL NtWS A^iD RSCOR0. Rev. E, V. Cox. Tea in Church Institnte at do so at or before this meetiog. ^ 0 t U e » , 6. H. K n ig h t , Hon. Sec. W. E. W hitb, Hon, Sec. 15, Rugby Street, Wolverhampton, Tbe obacge or the insetlion of Dotioas In this page !• The Lancashire Association.-BlacUnm 00a Penny pet iioe (five words may be reckoned to a Stoke Archidiaconal Association. — The Branch.— The next meeting will be held at line). RepetUioos at half that price, Notices ghooid next monthly meeting will be held at Silver- Holy Trinity church. Blackburn, on Sattlt- ooma to hand not later than Wednesday morning, dale to-day. Sat., Jannary 13th. Bells ready day, January S7tb. Bells ready at 3 o’clocki at 3 p.m. Tea at 5 jo^^ Servive at 7. Meeting at 6.30. J. W a ts o n , Branch Sac. R e v . C . E . D o n n b, Hon. Secs. The Ancient Society of College Yonths.- J. Jo h nso n, Established 1637.— Meetings for practice will The Kent County Association .-Tonbrldgo be held at St. John’s, Hackney, on January The Lancashire Association.-Maucbester District.—The annual meeting of this district 16th : Southwark Cathedral on the 12th and Branch.— Tbe next meeting will be held at will be held at Chiddingstone on Satardar, 30th; St. Magnus on tbe i8th; and St. Manchester Cathedral bn Saturday, January February 3rd. Tower open at 3 o'clock. Michael’s, Cornhil), on the 23rd. 20th. Bells available from 5 p.m. Meeting Farther particulars next weak. A district meetiog will be held at St. at 7 p.m. W. L a t t b r . Hon, Dis. Sac. Alphege, Greenwich, on Match 2nd. W. W. WOLSHNCROFT, Brauch Sec. W illia m T. Cockbrill, Hon. S k . 31, Bigtley Road, Clapham, S.W - The Midland Counties Association.— Bnrton-on-Trent District.-The annual meet Cbansb of Aodrbss,— The address ol Mr. The London County Associaiion late the ing of this district will be held in St, Paul's James George is now 50, Craven Road, Rngby St. James’s Society.— Established 1824.— Institute on Saturday, January 20th. The Northern District.— The annual district meet bells of St. Panl’s church will be available for ing will be beld at St Botolph's, Bishops- ringing between tbe hours of 3 and 7, except gate, to-day. Sat., January 13th. Bells avail during the meeting, which will commence at able from 4.30 to 8 p.m Business meeting in 5 o'clock. All members and friends invited. THREE PEALS OF TREBLE the parish room at 5.45, A social evening H, Wakley, Local Hod. Sec. BOB MAXIMUS. will also be held in the parish room ot 8.15 p.m, All ringers welcome. The Sussex County Association -Eastern B y W . H yd e I n g le sa n t. W illia m J. Kem p, Hon, Sec. Division.— The next qnarterly meeting will be 5136. (One-part peal). 177, Chatsworth Road, N.E. held at St. Mary's parish church, Eastbourne, on Saturday, January 20tb. Members who 2 3 4 5 6 M ^ W H The London County Association late the intend to be present at tea (which by kind in St. James‘s Society.— Established 1824,— vitation o( the Vicar, the Rev W. C. Streat- Sontbern District.— The annual meeting will field), will take place at the Pitman Institute, 4 6 5 3 2 2 (3 ) 2 2 be held on Saturday, January 20th, at St. opposite tbe church), must let me know by the 3 4 6 2 5 2 2 2 Margaret's, Westminster. Tower open from leth inst, Ringing from 3 to 5.30. Tea at 6. 4 3 5 2 6 2 2 4,30 to 8.30 p.m. Business meeting at 5 30. Meeting to follow, 2 2 F. A. S m itb , Hon. Sec. 2 5 3 4 6 Geo. fl. Howsb, Hon. Sec. II 86, Gaskaith Road, Balham Hill. Kenilworth, Latimer Road, Eastbourne. 3 4 2 5 6 5 2 4 3 6 2 2 The Middlesex County Association and The Hertfordshire Association.-Northern 2 London Diocesan Guild.— South and West District.— A meeting will be held at Baldock 2 3 4 5 6 District.— The annual meeting will be held by on Saturday. January 20th. Bells available *{3). The 8th, tenor, and gth called kind permission of the Vicar (Rev. J. H. afternoon and evening. Will those coming out slow in this course. Contains the Champion McGill), at Isleworth on Saturday, kindly inform me before January i8th. 6th her extent at home. January 20th, Bells available from 2.30. Tea B. H. T. Dsakb, Hon, Dis. Sec. by kind invitation of Mrs. McGill in the 29. Bancroft, Hitchin. Hartland Road Mission Room at 6 o'clock. H, C. CaANDLBK, Hon. Sec. Worcestershire and Districts Association. Church Road, Heston. — Northern Branch, — A quarterly branch 5568. (Two-part peal). meeting will be held at Rowley Regis on St. Margarets Society, Westminster.— Saturday, January sotb. Service at 4 p.m. 23456 M W H The annual meetfng will take place at St. Business meeting after. Tea will be provided Margaret’s on Frtday, January 19th, at 7.45. for all who send me their names by Wednes 5 4 3 2 6 2 2 Jambs E. D a v is, Hon. Sec, day. January 17th. Bells (8) available. J. R. N bwm an, Hon. Sec. 53246 ■ I 2 The Royal Cumberland Youths. — The Bransford, Worcester. 52436 I 2 annual general meeting will be held at St. Martin's-in-tbe-Fields on Saturday, January The Kent County Association.-Lewisham 2 5 6 3 4 2 2 aotb. Tower open at 3.30. Meat tea in tbe District — The next meeting of this district Repeated. vestry ball at 5.30,. gd. per head to those who will beheld at St Nicholas, Deptford, S.E., inform me of their intention to be present by on Saturday, January 27th. Full particulars the iSth ius^ F. Bbnnbtt, Hoq. Sec. next week. T. Gboombsidgb, Hon. Dis. Sec. 3, Margaret Terrace, Hart Lane, New Cross, The Surrey Association.— Annual meeting 5568. (TwoTpart peal). The North Notts Associotion.-The next at Kingston on Satuiday, January 27th. qnarterly meeting will be held at Wotksop to at 3 p.m Seivioe at 5.15. Tea at 3.45, to be 23456 M W H day, Sat., Jannafy 13th. Tea at 5 p m. followed by business meeting, at which the B, D a r lb y , Hon. Sec, Vicar will preside. Will unattached members intending to be present, kindly let me know on 24536 I 2 The Kent County Association. — Maid or before Wednesday, January 24th. 4 2 6 3 5 2 2 stone District.— A qaarterly meeting will be C y r i l F. J o h n sto n , Hon. Sec. 36245 2 2 held at East Farleigb to-day, S a t, January Bell Foundry, Croydon. 13th. Belfry open at 3.30. Short service at 32465 1 2 5.30. Tea at 6. followed by the nsual busi The Midland Counties Association.-The Repeated. ness meeting. May 1 take tbe liberty of next qaarterly meeting will be held at Hinck asking all to attend, as an important ques ley on Saturday, January 27th. Tower open Each of these peals contain the 6th tion will be raised in connection with the at 2.30. Committee meeting at 3.43. Tea her extent home. Association. G. M o o rb , Hon. Dis. Sec, IS. each, at 4.30, both in the Church Schools 71, Florence Road, Maidstone, Tea will only be provided for those who notify Mr. F. Cotton, 4, Gladstone Terrace, London n a l l ROUND SMITH wants a con Society for the Archdeaconry of Stafford. Road, Hinckley, not later than Wednesday, stant job. Shoeing. Married Man — Qaarterly meeting at Wood Green on Satur January 24th. The Committee will be much A 40 years old. Good ringer. Eight or ten bells day, January 13th, Bells available at 3. Ser- obliged if those members who have not paid r. K in g , g, Corporation Buildings, Sooth- viGR in oharcb at 5.30, with address by tbe their snbscriptioos up to the end of 1911 wil wold, Suffolk. 522 THE BELL NEWS AND RIN6BRS‘ RECORD. Jan. 1^, igiil. THB JASPER SNOWDON SERIES. P e a.1 Ta.blo'fcSri MARBLETTE -MARBLETTE riRANDSIRE; ai. M., Enlarged. Now Ready. is the best ma Peal Tablet Glvei lallinitniotloni fat lbs beglnnei \ many nsw peals; the APPENDIX terial for Peal give the great- by tha K ir . C. D, P. Davibs, M.A. ; and the THOMPSON PAPERS and DIAQKAMS, tmbnilng the whole ol tb« Grandiiia tsieaiahei el W. H. Thoht Tablets. It is «est satisfaction BOM (M4 pages). a non-absorbent to aU- snbstance The following TE D M A N ; s t. 6 d . B y t h b R*v. C b a k l b s D. P. closely resem extracts firom DAVIES, M.*., F.K.A.a. Witb an ArnMOiz by S ii AanotHBTWOOD, B m . testimonials re Sbe lale Rbt. B. B. Bdlw u, and W. H. TaoHreoii. Bsg. witb bling Marble Conblee and n n i Ibrangb Is Ctntaea (I7S olssaly palnled pages). and has a highly ceived speak for polished black Utemselves: ROPE-SIGHT : surface, which " T h t Tablet Jun Price, as before, is. 6d. is not aflected iivm aery taUtfao- tiOH, and it aiminA 6th Edition: NOW READY. by the atmos IV aU." phere. m e the tobia METHODS.—NOW READY.— The lettering is immense^, and to do QTANDARD M mho MPe tetn U. TTffABftTTftWh o r o u g h T-V l y R e v i s e d (stb) E d it io n : Contains seven cnt into the We ha»e had U on enuine M in o r S u r p r i s e P e a l s : The complete work as. 6d.; face and gilded vitm in a prominent 'iagrams alone is. 6d.; Letter-press alone is, 6d. with pnre gold, ^^h^ windom /or a producing a '•Your work it quite I E S B L E b o b . Part I— is. 6d. Now Ready. With handsome and IM ornament to ' the torch of our Chnreh" A.ppeadlz. Fart I. eontalni Instraotlans I n prioking, transposing, pravlng, striking appear omposlng. on osndaatlBg peals i an enay an tbe I» and om-of-eouni cl b e nanzea: and a blstory.ef uie vailons oempesltieiu and perfonnanees. Part ll., ance. r w Scb v e n lew oeples cemoln, is oat a soilable work fior beglnnen; see notice an Sole Mamfacturers--CASPAR & Co.. tbe oc vet of Part I. 33, King’s Road, St. Pancras, N.W. ■•iBMda SIR ARTHUR HEYWOOD'S WORK. VLXiiJ Im g je rs ’ ^jejtorb. irWFFIELD:" A Musical Mbthob rox 8, lo, and A-' n Bells. A BBcoadibeetcob( oentaining fnll dliectiena le i cinglnK tbe above 'Qav be obtained, gtatis, fcom Sia AaXHoa Hitw oob, B akt., DnlBeld, Detby- SATURDAY, JANUARY 13. IQM. Tbe pamphlet on tbli metbod is now ont ol ptint.) stabllshed IT 6 0 . THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. JOHN NICOLL, Oh Sutwrday, ym uarf 6, igi2, in Two Hours and Party UinittK, A t t h b C b o r c b o f S t . A n n , S t a m fo r d H i l l , A PEAL OF BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES ; anlj Being seven 720s each called differently. Tenor 8 cwi, 10 lbs. T h om as C. R in g ro sb * ..Treble. fEowiM Rdssell ...... 4. F b an k E. R in g ro sb * .. 2. tWiLUAM BOTTRILL .. .. 5. HbRBBRT ARMSTRONGf . . 3' A rm s tro n g • • •• T m r . Ckit Praitfettottr, Condccted by John Abmstbong. •First peal. fFirst peal on sis bells. {First peal of Minor as oon- dactor. The ringer of tbe 4th was elected a member previons to starting. F. Riogrose is 17 years of age. Rang to commemorate the festival of tbe Epiphany, 6 o, QUEEN’S ROAD, P e c k h a m , L o n d o n , s .e . THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. On Monday, JawMty 8 , 1912, in Three Hours and Ten Minutes, (Two minutes from Queen’s Road Station, L.B. ds 8.C Railway.) At thb Church of St. Mabgarbt, Barking, A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5120 CHANQES ; Late 155, Keeton’s Road, Bermondsey. I n t h b K bmt V a r ia t io n , Tenor 22J cwt. in £ flat. A r t b d b J. N b a l b .. ..Treile, D 'O y lb y a . Simoms .. 5. . R b o b b n S an dbrs . . . . 2, *Jambs Nokris ...... 6. Thomas Faulkner .. .. 3. A lb b r t C. H a r d y .. .. 7, W il l ia m H , T h bo ba ld . . 4, Hbnry Torblb .. ..Tenor, Maker to St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Composed by J, Ribvbs, and Conducted by Thomas Fadlknbb. ’ First peal in the method. Rang as a birthday compliment to Imperial Institute, Canterbury, Edinburgh, St. Messrs. Neale and Sanders. A ’i BRIDSTOW. HEREFORDSHIRE. THE HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. RAINHILL, LANCASHIRE. On Saturday, December 30, igii, in T m Hours and Fifty-eight Minutes, THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. At tbe Pabisb Cburcb, Oh Monday, December 26,1911, in Two Hours and Thirty-seven Minutes, A PEAL OP MINOR, 5040 CHANGES: A t thb Chdrch op St. BARia0i.0MBW, Being three 720s of G randsire, and fonr of Plain Bob. A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; H b n b y M a r k lo v e ..Treble. Walter Poston .. .. 4. Being three 720s of Single Oxford, and four 720s of Plain Bob. E d w a r d S um m ers .. 2. JossFB Cartwright .. 3. Tenor 14 cirt. i qr. 18 lbs. F r an k V o y c e . . W illiam Poston i. ..Tenor. H. A sbton ...... Treble. }. A. CALt&ND...... 4, Conducted by W illiam Poston. R. L b a t b b k ...... G. Sakz ...... 5. R. A. CARTWBiaHT .. .. 3. F. }. H ancock...... Tenor. WOLVERHAMPTON, STAFFORDSHIRE. Conducted by F. J. H an co ck . SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD On Saturday, December 30, 1911, in Three Hours and Four Minutes, THORNE, YORKS. At tbb Cbdrcb or S t . Luki, THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES; Of! Saturday, December 30, igii, in Three Hours and Ten Minutes, Groves’s Variation of Parker's Twilvb-Pabt. A t t b b P a r is b C b u b c b , Tenor to cwt. A PEAL OP ORANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; C b a b l b s B a il e y ..Treble. Gborqe Clavbrook.. .. 5. T a y lo r 's , Tenor 15 cwt. W il l ia m L a w lb y .. 2. B b r n a r d W. Smitb.. .. 6. D a n ie l Jo n es A l f r e d F a l l o n ...... 7, Giorgb Davis ...... Treble. Hbrbbbi Ludkin A nd r ew Jo n e s .. Charlbs Darbv .. ..Tenor, Frxdk. Tatb 2. J. C l a r k e ...... 6. Cbarlbb W. King 3. T h om as S m i t h ...... 7. Conducted by A. F a l l o n H. T a t b . . . . 4- *josBPH D r a k b ...... Tenor. Rung with the bells half-ranfflad as a taibnte of respect to tbe late Condncted bjr H. L ddkin. Hon. Mrs. Angnstos Legge, wife of the Bishop of Lichfield. •First peal. MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. WRINGTON, SOMERSETSHIRE. On Saturday, December 30, igtz, in Three Hours and Eighteen Minute/, THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. At tbb Cburcb of St. Mary, Oh Saturday, December 3 0 ,1911, tn Three Hours and Forty Minutes, A PEAL OP STEDMAN CATERS, 5043 CHANGES, At thb Cborch of A ll Saints, Tenor 25J cwt. A PEAL OF FORWARD ROYAL, 5000 CHANGES. C b a e le s H. < o w le r ..Treble. JosiAB M o r r is . . . . 6. Tenor 37 cwt in C sharp. 1 Louis E . A l l e n .. .. 2. R ic h a r d H. B a b tra m 7- A l b b r t S io w b l l . . ..Treble. S a m u e l C o t t o n ...... 3. Edward Rbadbr .. 8. . F r bd G . M a y ...... 2. S a m u b l P h il l ip s . . .. 7. F rb d k . H. D i x i e r .. .. 4. Alfred Martin .. .. 9. C b a r l b s H . G ordon • • 3- W il l ia m S t o w e l l . . . . 8. Ebnest Morris * .. .. 5. Tbomas Taylob .. ..Tenor, W il l ia n L a n s d o w n .. . . 4. Joh n H . H e s s e . . . . Composed by F rb d k . H. D e x te b , and Conducted by E. R e a d e r . W il l ia m K n ig b t . . . . 3 - H e n r y H o w e l l ...... Tenor, *First peal of Stedman, Composed by John Carter, and Condncted by F r b d G. M a y . First peal of Royal on the bells. First peal of Forward Royal in tb e coanty, and for the above Association. This is W. Knight's 100th SEDGLEY. STAFFORDSHIRE. peal, a list of which appears elsewhere. SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD. On Saturday, December 30, 1911, in T m Hours and Fifty-six Minutes. A t tbb Cburcb of A ll Saints, SPELDHURST, KENT. A PEAL OP OXFORD BOB TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES: THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Parker’s Ten-Part. On Saturday, December 30, 1911, in Three Hours and Jen Minutes, Frank W. PERRENsf ..Treble. B enjamin Gougb .. 5- A i thb Cbubch of St. Maby tbb Virgin, Artbur Baker .. . .. 2. Samubl Baker .. .. 6. W illiam Fisbbr A FBAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5036 CHANGES. josEFB Roberts William BAYLissf . fBSNJAMIN F uLLWOOD ..Tenor, Tenor 13 cwt. Conducted by W illiam Fisbeb. AMBS BaKBK ...... Treble, G b o r g b T u b l b y .. 5. First peal in the method on the bells, f First peal in the method.- lndrbw M arsball .. .. 2. J a m b s M a yn ard .. 6. JArthur Maynard* .. •• 3- C h a r lb s C b a fm an W alter Mabsball .. 4. W il l ia m L a i t b b ..Tenor COSELEY, STAFFORDSHIRE. Composed by Jobn Howes, and Condncted by Wiluam ^ ttbr. SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD. *First peal in the method. For calling see K.C, A, Report for 1911, On Sunday, December 31, 1911, in Two Hours arid Fifty-four Minutes, peal No. 1654. a farewell peal to the Rev. and Mrs. Mackin- non and Miss R. Macalpine Leny, who to the great regret of all the A i tbe Parisb Cburcb, ringers in the district, were leaving Speldharst on New Year's Day. A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE TRIPLES 5040 CHANGES ; Gbovbb's Vabiation of Pabker's 12-Part, W il l ia m A . Jea v o n s ..Treble, Benjamin Gougb . . s . L eytonbtone (Essex).— On Christmas morning, at tbe church A r t h u r B a k b r . . . .. 2. Samuel Baker .. .. 6. of St. John the Baptist, 720 Plain Bob. A. Fiddis, F. Doran, Waltbb Grinsell .. .. 3. W illiam Fisher S. Hayes, W. Miller, G. Dawson, J. Moule condoctor. On Sun Samuel Pearce .. .. 4. A l b e r t E. L a w ..Tenort day, December 31st, 720 Plain Bob. F. Doran, A. Prior, S. Condncted by William Fisher. Hayes, W. Miller, G. Dawson, J. Monle ceodactor. First 720 Rung in honour of the birthday of the Rev, W. Spencer, m .a., Vicar w H h a bob bell by F, Doran and A, Prior. - of the parish, and Rural Dean of Himleyl 524 TH E B g L L mms Am k ii i G M s ' ]an. 13, ig ii. EYE, SUFFOLK, NEWHALL, DERBYSHIRE. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. On Suniav, Duember 31, 19 11, in Three Hours m i Nine Minutes, On Sunday, Deeember 31, i g i i , in Two Hours and Forty-four Minutes, At IBB Church or SS. Pktbb and Padl, At the Church of St. John, A PEAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5040 CHANGES. A PEAL OF BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; Tenor 22 cwt. Being seven 720s. Tenar 11 cwt. H u b e r t I . D av...... Treble, F b e d k . B b d n n in g . . . . 5, Jam bs F. G o d fr e y ..Treble. Gborgb Basblby .. .. I. A l f r e d E. B o w e l i.. C . 2. F r b d k . D a y ...... 6. John Hough .. 2. Herbert Hurdman.. .. 5. E r n e st W . C l o v e r . . . . 3. Thomas A. Turner.. .. 7. Herbert Sharpe •• 3- David L. Cotton .. ..Tenor, G e o r g e E . D a y . . . . 4. Ernest F. Poppy .. ..Tenor. Conducted by H. Hubdman. Composed by C. C h a r q e, and Conducted by E . F , P o p p y . Rang with the bells mnfSed for the watch-night service. Rung after evening service. THORNHAM MAGNA, SUFFOLK. BRISTOL.—THE ST. NICHOLAS GUILD. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION, On Snnday, December 31, igii, in Three Hours and Fifteen Minutes, On Sunday. December 31, 1911, in Two Hours and Thirty-four MiniOes, At the Church of S t . M a r y , At the Church of S t . N ic h o la s , A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES ; Being 720 each of College Exercise, College Pleasure, London Albert Stowell .. ..Treble. S a m u e l P h il l ip s . . . . 5. Scholars' Pleasure, Woodbine. Oxford, Burton and London Treble Frbdk. W. Wadb .. .. z. H b s r y HowELii .. .. 6. Bob. Tenor 10 cwt. C h a r l i s P e r r y ...... 3. I sa a c L o n g ...... 7. F^Ed G. M a y ...... 4. Ubiah Braven ...... Tenor. C h a r l e s N unn ...... Treble. Alphaeus Berry .. .. 4. E d w abd Y oungs Composed by S ir A. P. H ey w o o d , and Conducted by F r e d G. M ay . . . . . 2. George Cattbbmolb .. s> W il l ia m C l o v e r W illia m R o s e ...... Tenor. Reference elsewhere. Conducted by W illiam Rose. Rung after the evening service. This is the first peal rung by E. ANSTON, NOTTS. Youngs since his recovery from an operation in Norwich Hospital in THE NORTH NOTTS. ASSOCIATION. Oh Sunday, Deeetnber 31, igii, in Two Hours and Fifty-five Minutes, FRAMLINGHAM. SUFFOLK. A l TBE Church of St. James, THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES ; On Sunday, December 31, i g i i , in Three Hours and Two Minutes, Being 720 each of Worcester Surprise, Chichester, Cambridge, At the Church of St. Michael, Norwich, Kitchener, Anston, and Baden Powell. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 3040 C H AN G E S; Tenor 12 cwt. H olt's Original. Tenor 16 cwt a qrs. 4 lbs. F. Stbnton ...... Treble. R. S m i t h ...... 4. William Ostlbr .. ..Treble. tJoHM S e l f ...... 5. H. T o r n e r ...... 2. S . S m i t h ...... 5. Stanley Bonney* .. .. 2. W illoughby E. M a u lo b n 6. H. S te n to n ^ ...... 3 C . F o w l k b ...... Tenor, E. Hobart Smith 3. W il l ia m F lo r y . . . . 7, G e o r g e E. Sym onds 4. {Charles Button .. ..Tenor. '% • Conducted by H. S tb n to n . Conducted by G b o rg b E. Sym onds. Rung for. the departure of the old year, and finished at ix.59. This is^elieved to be a record for the nearest approach to midnight. ’ First peal in the method. fFirst peal in the method away from the tenor. {First peal in any method, and was proposed a member of the Association before starting. Rung fully muffled as a farewell to HOLBETON, DEVON. ig ii, the bells coming round just in time to un-mulHe and ring a THE DEVONSHIRE GUILD. short touch in the same method eo welcome the New Year. On Sunday, December 31, 1911, in Three Hours and Six Minutes, :i TIBENHAM, NORFOLK. A t t h e C hurch o f A l l S a in t s , j : THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE DOUBLES, 3040 CHANGES. On Monday, January i, 1912, in Three Hours, Tenor 14 cwt, At the Church of A ll Saints, H. Lapthorn* ,.T r M e . *B. M i l l e r ...... 4, W, Williams* .. 2. R e v . E. s. P o w e l l . . . . 5. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; W. D. James .. 3. * H . H e a r d ...... Tenor. Being 720 each of London Surprise, Cambridge Surprise, Nether- Conducted by the R e v . E. S. P o w e ll . seale Surprise, Evening Star, London Scholars' Pleasure, College Exercise, and Sandiacre Pleasure. Tenor 20 cwt. ^ 'First peal. First peal as conductor. This is the first peal of Doubles rung in the county of Devon, consisting of forty-two 6-scores C l a r e n c e G ooch ..TrebU. F r e d k . M a n s b r ...... 4. each called differently, and contained common Grandsire singles and G e o r g e S m ellin g .. 2. John S n e l l i n g ...... 5. bobs only. B e r t ie T u r n e r .. 3. Frbdk. Seagbr ...... Tenor. Conducted by F. M a n sb r . BADSEY, WORCESTERSHIRE. BANGOR.—THE NORTH WALES ASSOCIATION. WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION, On Tuesday, January a, igi2, in Two Hows and Fifty-seven Minutes, (Southern Branch.) At the Church of St. David, On Sunday, December 31, 19 11, in Two Hours and Fifty-five Minutes, A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES. A t t h e P ar ish C h u r ch , Groves’ Variation of Parker's 12-Part. Tenor 131^ cwt. in F sharp, A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES. Frank A. Hobbs . ..T reU s. William Crane, jun...... 3, Edwin Knight* .. ..Treble. F r a n k C ook ...... 5. Rev. T. Lewis Jones , .. 2. James H, Midwinter.. .. 6. Lewis Sparrow* .. .. 2. C h a r le s K n ig h t . . . . 6. Arthur E. Pegler , .. 3, William T. Pegler .. .. 7. AUGUSTUS D o r b . . . . 3. Jam e s A d d is ...... 7. Albert J. Hughes .. 4. William Crane, sen...... Twor. W illiam Sparbow* .. .. 4. Allen Knight ...... Tenor. Conducted by William T. Pegler, Conducted by F bank Cook. Rang as a birthday compliment to the conductor, who receivad the *First peal on eight bells. usual eoDgratulationsj ]an. 15, xgi2. fiit iiLL Ailid RINGERS R e c o r d . 52s BARKSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE. CURDRIDGE, HAMPSHIRE. THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. (Sonthern Branch.) On Friday, January 5, 1912, in Three Honrs and Elaien Minutes, 0» UoHiav, fanmry 1 , 1912, in Two Hourt and Fifty-thru Minutes, At the Charch of St. Peter, At the Charch of St. Nicholas, A PBAL OF QRANDSIRE TRIPLES, S040 CHANQBS; A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; Holt’s Ten-Part. Tenor 26 cwt. in D. Being 720 each of Cambridge Surprise, Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, Gilbert Boll* ...... TrebU. William T. Ryves .. .. 5. Doable Court, Single Coart, Oxford Bob and Plain Bob. Edwin Wellsteadf .. .. 2. Alfred Mears ...... 6. Frederick I. Newland* .. 3. Andrew M ears ...... 7. Tenor 13 cwt. George Williams .. .. 4. Caleb Johnson ...... Tenor, JobnAdkinson...... Treilt. William Watson .. .. 4. Conducted by George Williams. Reginald S co tt ...... 2. Arthur Drury ...... 5. Arthur Palm er ...... 3. Arthur Mackears .. ..Tenor. ’ First peal, tFirst peal with a bob bell. All except the condactor are members of the local band. Conducted by A. Mackears, First peal in seven methods by all except the conductor. HOLBETON.—THE DEVONSHIRE GUILD. HIGH WYCOMBE.—THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. (The Charles Parochial Society ) (East Berks, and South Bucks. Branch.) On Saturday, January 6, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-seveu Minutes, On JTtdntsday, January 3 ,(ig tijin T hru Hours and, Twenty-five Minutes, At the Parish Charch, At thedhurch of All Saints, A PEAL OF MINOR, 504° CHANGES; A PBAL OF BRIN CATERS, 5076 CHANQES. Being two 720s of Kent Treble Bob and live oi Plain Bob, each called Tenor 32 cwt. in C sharp. dififerently. Fred Hayes ...... Treble John E van s...... 6, Reginald Dobson ..T reblt. •George R. Stroud ..4. Frederick G. Biggs .. .. 2, George F. Williams .. .. 7. William D. James .. 2. Frank Hockaday William H. Fussell .. .. 3. Arthur F. Ashman .. .. 8. Rev. E. S. Powell . . 3. Ernest W. Marsh y .T e lr . Ralph Coles...... 4. James W . Wilkins . . . . 9. Conducted by WiUiam D. James. John Gransbury...... 5. Frank W. Boxell .. ..Tenor. 'First peal of Minor. Composed by James W . Parker, and Conducted by GeorgeF. Williams. First peal of Erin Caters by all the band, on the bells, and by the PLYMOUTH— THE DEVONSHIRE GUILD. above Guild. On Thursday, Jaamry 4, 1912, in Three Hours and Thirty-four Minutes, At the Charch of St. Andrew, CARDIFF.—THE LLANDAFF DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE CATBRS, 5021 CHANQBS. On Thursiuy, January 4, 1912, in Three Hours and Ten Minutu, Tenor 35 cwt. in C. At the Church of St. John, Ernest W, Marsh .. ..Treble. A PEAL OP BOB MAJOR, 5040 CHANQBS. George R. Strond .. .. 2. William Richards • • • • 7* Tenor 27 cwt. in D. William Ford .. .. •• 3- Reginald A. H. Dobson .. 4. William D. James •• •• 9 * Clarence O. Hobbs .. ..Treble, William M iller ...... 5. Joseph Woodley.. .. Francis Purse ...... Tmor. John Harris...... 2. Fred Chamberlain .. .. 6. . . 5- William B. Biss...... 3. Sidney Dawe ...... 7, Composed by John Cox, and Conducted by Ernest W. Mar&. Charles R. Lilley .. .. 4. William Bolton ...... Tenor. ’ First peal of Caters away from the tenor. Composed by John Carter, and Conducted by Charles R. Lilley. Rang after meeting short for Bob Royal. BOTTESFORD. LEICESTERSHIRE. THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. BURTON-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE. (Southern Branch.) THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION AND THE ST. PAUL’S SOCIETY, BURTON-ON-TRENT. On Saturday, January 6, 1912, in Three Hours, On Thursday, January 4, 1912, in Three Honrs and Twenty four Minutes, At the Chnrch of St. Mary. At the Chnrch of St. Paul, A PBAL OP GRANDSIRB TRIPLES, 5040 CHANQBS. A PEAL OF DUFFIBLD MAJOR, 5040 CHANQBS. Ernest N idd...... Treble, •Fred Turner ...... 5. Harry Thorpe ...... 2. Albert C. Darnell .. .. 6. Tenor 26 cwt. David B. Overton .. .. 3. Sidney Proctor...... 7. Algernon P. G. Stone* .Treble. George Bull .. k. William G. Thorpe .. .. 4. Thomas H. Hall...... Tenor. George Robinson .. , 2. Albeit P. Wakley .. .. 6. Composed by J. J. Parker, and Conducted by Sidney Proctor Edward I. Stone .. Joseph G riffin ...... 7. WiUiam C. Wakley .. John H. Swinfield . . ..Tenor. •First peal. Quickest peal on the bells. Composed by Sir Arthur Hey wood, and Conducted by Albert Wakley. 'F irst peal in the method. WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTHANTS. THE CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, January 6, 1912, in Three Hows and Fourteen Minutes, I l k l e y (Yorks).— On Christmas Day, for morning service at the parish church, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Trples. R. At the Church of St. Luke, Richmond, A. South, T. Warden, C. Stephenson, W. Cook, T. A PBAL OF STBDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGBS; W. Crawshaw. J. W. Bitkin conductor, C. E. Spencer. Bulwer's Variation of Thurstans’s. Tenor 30 cwt. Robert F. Turner ..Treble. Charles W. Bird .. .. 5. DIAGRAM OF UNION TRIPLES (1893), may be had Edward Chapman .. 2. Frederick W. Sawfoot .. 6, A gratis, on application by letter to W. H. T h o m p s o n , 5, Alfred Knight . . •• 3. David J, Nichol...... Sillwood Street, Brighton, to whom the, unsold temainder has E. Maurice Atkins . . 4. Harry Pettitt ...... Tenor, been retunied by tbe.publisbei8. Conducted by David J. Nicbols. 526 THE BfeLL NEWS AHi|^lN6fefeS’ ftfeCofeb. ]an. 13,191I. EVESHAM, WOItCESTERSHlRE. Sanbbell ^eaU WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION. BURY ST. EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK. (Sonthern Branch.) (The All Saints and St. Lanrence Gnild, Evashain.) THE ELY DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Satnriay, January 6, 19x2. in Thru Bonn ani Eltvm Uinutes, On Monday, January i , ig i2 , in Two Hovrs and Thitty-eight Minutes, At the Bell Tower, In the Belfry or ibe Norman Tower, A PBAL OF QRANDSIRE CATERS, 5021 CHANQBS. A PEAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5036 CHANGES. Tenor 31 cwt. JOBN SeARROW 1-2. A r t b o b E . M oore 5-6. F redk. D ew ell 3- 4- 'H o r ace N orm an . . 7-8 . Harry tio lles* ...... Treble. 'Frederick Johnson . . . . 6. Raymond Yoang .. 3. Frederick Jordan .. 7. Composed by C. F b n n , and Conducted by A r t b o r E. M o o rb . Thomas Edwin ...... 3. tHenry J. Phipp...... Umpire— F. J. Levitt. fFirst peal away from the treble. 'First Herbert J ord an ...... Harry Middleton .. .. g. peal double-handed. Arranged for H. Norman, previous to going to James Hemming...... 5. William Workman .. ..Tenor, Hereford. Composed by John Carter, and Conducted by Harry Middleton, *First peal on ten bells. fFirst peal on ten away from the tenor. PADDINGTON, LONDON, W. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. BRECON. SOUTH WALES. On Wednesday, January 3 . 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-two Minutes, THE HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. A t 52, Sbirland Road, On Saturday, January 6, tgia, in Two Hourt and Fifty~niu$ Minutts, A PBAL OF GRANOSIRB CATERS, 5093 CHANGES. At the Cbdrcb or St, Mary tbb Virgin, Miss Elsie L. Bennett* 1-2. Geobge B. Edsbr .. 5-6. W illiam Sbepberd . . 3-4 Frederick A. Holden 7-8. A PEAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANQBS; Abtbur F. Sbe'pberd . . g-io. Thbrstaks’s Fodr-Fart. Tenor 17 cwt. Composed and Conducted by W illiam Sbepbero. S a m d s l ...... Treble. William Harcsst . . . . 5. *First peal of Caters, and first lady to ring a changing pair in the S a m u e l B r o o k s...... Albert Matthews .. .. 6. George Giblin ...... 3. WiLUAM Evans .. .. 7. method. Umpire— F . G. Symonds. W illia m S b o r t ...... 4. 'Ernest Jones ...... Ttnor, Conducted by W illiam Evans. *First peal. First peal of Stedman as condactor. Dbfective Report.— A peal of Grandsire Triples has been sent from Stoke-in-Coventry without any date being mentioned. NOTTINGHAM.—THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. On Siturday, January 6,Ji9i3, in Three Hours and Thirty-eight Minutes, A t tbe CaaRCH or St. Maby, NOTE TO PEAL. A PBAL OP BOB ROYAL, 5040 CHANQES. The Peal at S t . N i c h o l a s ’ , B r i s t o l . — This was the looth Tenor 33 cwt. peal oi Stedman rung in towers in Gloacestersbire by the con. T. C b a k i e s D ic k e n . . ..T reble, J a m e s H . C l a r e s . . . . 6. dnctor. The total is made np as foUows ;— Stedman Cinques JoBEFB W o o l l e y . . . . 2. Frank Jobnson ...... 7. rnng 6, conducted 2; Stedman Caters 59, conducted 41; Sted* A l b e r t H . W ar d . . . . 3. Samdel Wesley .. .. 8. man Triples 35, conducted 22 ; total rung 100, conducted 65. E r n e s t J. O l iv e r . . . . 4. H a r b y R. Cobbin .. .. g. Included in tbe Tiiples Mr. May has conducted a di&erentcom< W iLU AM B e l l a m y . . . . g. Fercival Price . . ..Tenor. position from each working bell; Thurstans’ one-part, Thurs- Composed by G. H a y w o o d , and Conducted by Wm. Bellam y. tans’ five part; several of Sir Arthur Heywood’s compositions, First peal of Bob Royal by all except ringer of 8th. Rung as a and also inost of J. W. Washbrook’s 'Stedman Triples com fwawell to tbe ringer of the 6th, who sailed for Australia on Jan. 11. positions are included in the list. N o other Gloucestershire ringer has ever reached this number in the Stedman method W/.LSALL, STAFFORDSHIRE. only. SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD, The Peal at Wrington. — Mr. W . Knight's 100 Peals.— On Satmday, January 6, igi2, in Three Hours and Two Minutes, Grandsire Triples 1, Grandsire Caters 5, Plain Bob Major i, A t t b b C b u r c h o f S t . M a t i b e w , Plain Bob Royal 2, Plain Bob Maximus i, Kent Treble Bob A PEAL OP STBDMAN CATERS, 5041 CHANGES. Major 3, Kent Treble Bob Royal a. Forward Major 3, Forward Royal 2, Double Norwich Major 8, Stedman Triples 17, Sted Tenor 24 cwt. man Caters 27, Stedman Cinques 1, Superlative Surprise Major A lfred Adams* . . ..Treble. tCBRISTOPHER HICE . . . . 6. 4, Cambridge Surpriss Major 8, Cambridge Surprise Royal 12, Alfred James W allaieb 2. t W alter R. H ugbes . . 7. London Surprise M ajor 3. T o ta l 100. W alter H. Haweswood* 3, tGEoktiE P e a t b ...... 8. Cheirofber W allaxer.. 4, Tbomas j. Elton . . 9. B d q a e T. SMixat .. .. s. tGlLBERT HaBDIMG ..T mot. Composed by Jobn Carter, and Conducted by Tbos. J. Elton. Long .Eaton.— On Sunday evening. New Year’s Eve, an •First peal. fFirst peal of Caters. JFirst peal of Stedman Caters. attempt for a peal came to grief after ringing 2 hrs. 53 mins. Rung to celebrate the festival of the Epiphany. Miss M. E . Woolley, J. Andrews, A. H. Ward conductor, N. W. Widdowson, J. R. Ward, A. Hickton, R. Drage, J. Harrison. CRAWLEY, SUSSEX. THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Oakham.— On Saturday, December 30th, a quarter peal of Grandsire Triples, in 47 mins, G, H. Towell, Ji J. Jackson. S. On Sunday, Jauuary 7, ig ii, in Two Hours and Fifty-four Minutes, B. Higgs, P. E. Higgs, F. C, Towell, W. E. Higgs, J. T. Dyke At tbe Cburcb of St. John tbe Baptist, composer and conductor, R. W . Baker. Also 546 and 238 in A PBAL OP TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5024 CHANQBS; tbe same method, in which A. Jarman and C. Reeve took part, In tbb Kent Variation. Tenor 138 cwt. these being )heir first touches on eight bells. JoBN Rice ...... TrebU. A l b e r t H ar m an . . . . 5, P u t n e y .— On Sunday, December 22nd, for Divine Servicoi a Freds. W. Rice .. 2. Geocge Illhah ...... 6i quarter peal of Grandsire Triples, in 48 mins. H. Whanslaw, A l f r e d D. M i l l s •• 3- A l b b b i E l l i s ...... 7. T. Bolton, S. Jones first quarter-peal, W. Honeyball, A, Jones, Albert M itcbell . . 4. Olives Sippetts . . ..Tenor, C. Collis, jun., G. Hsneyball first quarter-peal as coodactor, C. Composed by Yo** Gkbbm, and Conducted by Olivbk Sippitxs. Collis, sen. Jan.. 13, 1912 fH E BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. 5^7 . ST. SAMPSON’S YORKS. allowed to slip, to crumble, to lose the wor- that is being carried on at the mission church of St. Chad’s has far The Archbishop of York was present beautiful features which it once pos outstripped the accomodation-for .wor and preached at the service of thanks sessed by the love and adoration of shippers, and while it is most pleasing giving for the completion of the work another age, without feeling, so to say, to see crowded services, it is sad to of restoration of the tower here. the central conscience of the diocese, think of numbers of worshippers The cost was £1,850, a very large sum a stab of shame and deep regret. turned away. St. Chad’s is the only for so small and poor a parish. But Similarly, never could he feel a greater place of worship in a rapidly growing by the hearty co-opstation of all con sense, outside the deep sense of joy district comprising some 5000 souls— cerned, the amount required was even and knowledge of human lives lived in miners and potters and their families- tually obtained. The Archbishop said the faar and love of God and loyal and is another remarkable instance of he was glad to be present and to share discipleship of Jesus Christ, than when how the teaching draws the devoted the joy of the people in the restora he heard of God’s people showing tion of that holy house. To his mind their love for Him and thankfulness mind there was no shame outside, out for the wonderful privileges of wor 1260 GRANDSIRE TRIPLES. side the great and chiefest shame of shipping in those ancient and beauti- B y H. P R icE . sin, sadder than that which la^ on the buildings in restoring to them that conscience of churchpeople if they which was lost. 572634 IS allowed the ancient and holy houses 435267 2S of God to fall into neglect and decay. 354267 4 He could never hear of a church being S t , C h ad ’ s TuNsxALL.-The active 543267 4 675324 2 436275 I JOHN TAYUOR &CO., 423567 574623 IS 325467 28 253467 4 LOUGHBOROUGH, Leicestershire. 532467 4 675243 2 326475 I FOUNDERS of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the World 342567 >' This is unquestionably the grandest ringing peal i n England, and therefore in 573642 IS the w o r l d . ” The late Lord Grimthorpe, K.C.— Times, Nov. 30, 1878. 425367 2 254367 4 FOUNDERS OF “GREAT PAUL*’ 542367 4 675234 2 426375 I 432567 Repeated. Has the 6- 7S. THOMAS DOBLE ft SON, Church Bell Hangers^ 11, CANON STREET, TAUNTON. SOMBBSHT. Bells hang with fittings of the most ap proved principle. Old Bells recast, new Bells sapplied. Ropes of the best make. The Ella- combe Chime Hammers fixed. Towers in spected, and estimates famished. T . D. Si Son are change-ringers, and having had maajr gears' experience ia Cbarcb Bell Hanging, with confidanoe solicits tbe patron age of the Clergy, Charohwardeni, and ringart Ttu T a w Btll,8t, PatrM 't Oalludml, DvMn. eeoerall* Also Founders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals oi Worcester, Newcastle on-Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary’s), Dublin (St. Patrick's), Christ Chnrch, N.Z. “ Change-Ringmg: ” Singapors. Also " Great John " and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster; and the ring of An Introduction to tbe Early Stages of Ten at the Imperial Institute. « the Art of Also the bells of Dundalk r .c . Cathedral, and " Great Bede ” ot Downside Abbey, CHURCH OR HANDBELL RINGING Also for the town halls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifoz, Rochdale, For the use of Beginners, by Wakefield, Middlesbrongh, Kendal, and Londonderry; and the Sydney and Adelaide C h a r le s A. W. T r o v te . Post Offices in Anstralia. [Fourth Edition.] Also tbe chime oi bells at Ames College, Iowa, U.S.A Complete edition, cloth, as. 6d< Small Aod Um nw it "GnadiioDi" of Entet Cstbadftl e4ition (np to and including 6-bell rin {;in{[ Sa8 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Jan. 13, ig ii. CHURCH CLOCKS. TURRET CLOCKS. TOWN CLOCKS. JOHN SMITH AHD 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 Cathedral. The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell. And many others all over the empire, as thejpages of this iomnal frequently testify. THE 6&LL H«WS AMD RIi«GlSS' REGOtfi H.B.SALE O X4lnal« BRONZE FOUNPERSI / ST. G ILE S’, Cripplegate. o This Peal ot TWELVE BELLS is now Rehnng In O Memorials, P e a l T a b l k i -s . o ■WARNER’S INDEPENDENT” IRON AND STEEL GIRDER Plates, etc. M e m o r i a l ,, o IN F o u n d a t i o n ,, FRAMEWORK. R e s t o r a t i o n ,, o o Cast Bkonzb ETC. „ Copper H e r a l d i c W o r k in o C a r v e d , R e p o u s s * o Lead AND E n a m e l . o o Enoraveb ok DSSIOXS& Estimati : o o Relief L etters. S u b m it t e d . o |CO»« XSIlUlU, o BIRMINGHAM. o WEIGHT OF WEIGHT OF o Sai.b, B’kahc. o Phoiti. 361 and 369. Centhaz.. TENOR PEAL o o 364 CWT. 7 TONS, o o o m CWT. o o HENRY BOND, 13 LBS. (BitabUitaed Hall-a-CeDlncT.) o o Bell Founder o o o A»l» o GHURCH BELL HJIIGER o o o o BURFORD, OXON. o o o JOHN 8UL.LY, o ChurcK Bell Hanaror- o o Zinoh, Stogumber, Somerset. o o U n a ol BelU to anv nnmber bnng on the moat approveo o priaciplei. Old Belli re-cast. New Belli inpplied. o ]. S., bavioghad tansiderable sx{.erlenoe inChnicb o o Beil banging, witb oonfidsnce soliclti tbe patronage of JOHN WARNER & SONS, Ltd. tbe (lergy, ohDrcbwardens and ilngeri generally THE BLLACOMBB CHIMB HAMMBRS FIXBD Bell Founders to H.M. The King:, BELL ROPBS SUPPLIBD. CRESCENT FOUNDRY, SPELMANIST LONDON, N.Ei ALFRED BOWELL, GHURGH BELL FOUNDER o?o?cPo?o^_Q_Q_o_o_o_o_Q_o o_o o .o Q> c r c Q P c P o IPSWICH. TO RINGERS AND OTHERS. HIGH-CLASS, D n n T Q TO MEASURE HORTHAMPTOH D U U I 9 at fust cmt. JOHN W. STEDDY, BATING KBTAJUtK’S PBOFIX OV 33 PEB OENV. Street, UBIBS'taENrS, ltf.M, 12a.M. I5I.M. CHILDKEN’S lr.H ta Mvert abtdhvtdv gvammttei BBLL-ROPES. BELLROPES. Gold Medallists and Betera Ddlog for Bell-ropet, writs io Founders oj M aiden D A Y & CO., OHUROH BELL-ROPE MAKERS, P e a l s , 11. MABEET STBEET, OZFOBD, HMNK/ncten Bell-Ropet of the verf bat qwMty, Recasting, Rehanging, Repain a O L O M B D A L E X H IB IT IO N 1851 AU K iJ id B of WOrk Undertaken The late Rev. H. T. Ellacombk, in writing to a distinguished ringer, said—"The best r of bell-ropes is D a y , of Oxford." Send for CATALOGUE and TESTIMONIALS Post Frea. Ptintea by the Pfoprietors, at their Offices in Selbone Road, Walthamstow, and Published by S iufxin, B*|liLXOii,LKli« anc Co., Ltd., 33, Fatetnostet Ro Lmdon. EiC] A Weekly Journal the Ringing Exercise; and Compendium o f Information for tk» Clergy and Churchwardens. No. 1555.- 7 OL. X X X .] SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1912. [Pricb^.Onb P bnnv GILLETT & JOHNSTON. BEORBEH.GOLDWELL CROYDON, Surrey. MAKER OF :OHURCH, TURRET, CLOCKS— BELLS —CARILLONS. »■ PUBLIC CLOCKflV MIBFISLD, TOBK8, ■•Tl MATES FREE. JAMES SHAW,SONftGo. CHUBCH Ai CABUjXiOH CHURCH BBLL HAN0|(R8i LEEDS ROAD, BRADFORD, TOKU.i Bsw*eLiaH« lA Belli oait Stagly M Im Rtagi. ChiKh BaUi, SohoQl Bellii and Ftotory Belli. OLD BELLS RECAST OR REHUNd. WIM60RNE MINSTER TENOR (30 cwt.) OF THE NEW RING OF 10. Masical Hand Bells In leti, Diatonie or Chromatle Soaler.' ESTABLISHED 1820 WailMl Olort B^iUi OiuFm«M to M o Mley and Sou, Ltd. tf ffMH/ndttrfrt b y S(mhm Power of nerv HAVE IfADK JOHN PRITCHARD, CHURCH TURRET * PUBOS C H U R O H BELL ROPES OZOOK8. BELL ROPE, Since the Reign of George III. priat Llsta and Eitnnatat i-p h . For Estimates seod weight of Traor, and CLOCK AHD CfilUilfi ROPE namber and length of Ropes reqnired to Manu-Fao-turer. Greenleaf ft Tristrain JOHN ASTLET & SONS, Ltd L0DGHB0B0D6H. Rope Makers, COVENTRY. .P. has had many years' ezperietice And QUAIiiriBD BBIiIiTnNBBB [n making Bellropes, and makes' them ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, H K R H F O R D -g only of the best quality. S and other Goods of original design. Beantifal Silk Peal Records, very attrac* Hi.QlMIIUMTlil ,U 4 bu bad !«■ tive. W. M a tth e w s, Change-Ringeri ■adMlToMt' e puQi USX eM application : BBnd|Stfeet.tMaccle8field. t m m r n v r n - THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD: LLEWELLINS & JAMES, lt d . castle qreen, BRISTOL Chnrcl) Bells Bell Frames Siiglf & in Kings. IN 1 STEEL, Bells recast to N ote ^and Rehung. IRON, INSCRiPTIOfTs TRITHFULLY REPRODUCED. or OAK. ■XPKRIINCED BELLRAnaER8> vho art aUo accomplisM CHANGE RINGERS, tent to txamOu BeUs and FitHtgs, aui report thereon. HARRINGTON’S WEBB ft BENNETT, il. WARNER <& SONS, Ltd. PATENT Chnreli Bell Hangers 4 Toners, BY ROYAk WARRANT Tubular Bells Mlbk STRKKT, FOR CHURCHES. KIDLIJVGTOJf, OXFORD. TO HIS MAJflBTT THB ElKQ, W. A B. ate prutioal tiagen, and having tHE CRESCENT FOUNDRT, rubular Bells are better and cheaper had considerable ezperienea ia Chnrch Bell than the eld tom ef Bell. Hanging and Toning with conSdenoe solicit SPELMAN STREET, LONDON, N.E. the patronage of Clergy, Chnrohwardens and Ringers generally. :nPEAL8 OF EIGHT BELLS- W. and B.'s Wronght Iron X Frames lor Oiul Slz6 •• •• •• dE160 Chnroh Bells are acknowledged to be one of Large do •• •• •• £210 to £260 tbe best kinds. Towers inspected. Reports and Estimates TtUgtmfMedUrt^- Bio B««,” Ltadon. given. Ellacombe Chime Hammers fixed. Foe TeitlmenlalB and Pcospeotns apply to MuBioal Bell Foanders. Bell Ropes supplied, Band-Bella ia Sell, in DIatonio or Chromalio S o ilu Haprington, Latham & Co., W. and B. hong the Bells npon which the CIbokt, Belli, and Carilloni la any lixe or nnmbn. Longest Peal yet ever rnng single-handed, viz., Belli of •'■ery deiorlption and rice. KARkSDON, COVENTRY. 17,034 changes, time eleven hoars fifteen A L a rg e SOectUm of Bell LUtrature almajn in Sfoeh THB M U B T H BOOK, by W. H&UT.fot ohlmbi( rilinates. Weight of tenor 26 cwt. Rnng at innee on Cbarch Belli, Frio*, paper ooveti aaob. Kidlington, May aand, 1899, by eight members Cloth ooven si. A New Ringers’ Badge of (he Oxford Diocesan Gaild. fWBLVB UBO U for Handbell Kineen, by W H a l b t , Prise i i . or Medal, 11 POPULAB am , lor Handbell RIogeri, by W HaLiTi Price n. ~ In Gold, Silver, or Bronze. IH B HaaDBBBB IDIOB.—A Collaotlon Of Tanai This arrangement of badge is in the form J. F. MALLABY ft GO. for B or 10 belli. B ; W. H a le t, Price li. of a Cborcb Bell, of a trne and correct sbape, and can be worn as a pendant, med^ali broecb, or badgi^. On the waist of the bell there is a handsomely-engraved BELL ROPES. sbield, snitable for an inscription. l a n M Fonnders, Tbe bdl is l i ins. deep from headstock BELL ROPES. • three qnartersBARNBY of an inch DON, DONCASTER bjroad; uOi oin be bad with ring or pin THK VKRY BK8T attachntent. Are made by Messrs. CHURCH BELLS bnng with eve^ des JFlia sb Notbi— This handsome jewel cription of the latest approved fittings, in is made in tbe CORRECT FORM of a CHURCH BELL. WM. SMITH & SON, . _ • I I OAK OB STEEL FRAMES. (Established 1768.) fM BSa..- r r - . 1 1 0 BrOBft II SM Mi W* . « e l l GOMERSAL, LEEDS. . . > I ID 0 HANDBELLSi »f escellent tone, made to » . 0 I I • diatonis and chramatic scales, in sets any number and ta any siie, Our Ropes are the First Favourites of tha Bsercisa. QmOn H. OOLDWELM Rinnra are invited to try Torkahiie IWMMir (I Mt nw No. 1555- SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1912. [ V o l . XXX. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. had previously been in a very bad condition for some time, One of the most successful quarterly meetings ever and all agreed that Mr. Haigh and his comrades, who held by this Association took place at Diss on Thursday, gathered the money for the restoration, were to be highly January nth. The bells of the parish church, and also congratulated on the success of their eftorts. those of Palgrave were open to the use of members The tea and business meeting were held at the Waverley throughout the day, and were largely patronised. First- Rooms, the Vicar kindly presiding, and all passed ofl a« class striking was the order, and all the ringing was su pleasantly as usual until the Secretary began to give vent perior to that usually heard at quarterly meetings. to groans and lamentations concerning the difiSculty of Dinner was served at The King’s Head hotel, sixty-five getting in subscriptions. The production of a receipt book sitting down to an admirable repast. In the unavoidable and pen had the efiect of a dynamite bomb; the brethren absence of the President, the chair was taken by the Rev. incontinently fled, and he was left lamenting! C. L. Kennaway, Hon. Treasurer of the Association, supported by the Revs. C. W. Peek and K. Mackinnon (of Diss), the Revs. C. F. Blyth, E. C. J. Bowen, Wm. C. SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF Pearson, and E. Hopper, Messrs. J. Cadge, A. Coleman, STAFFORD. and C. E. Borrett (Secretary) and representatives from The last quarterly meeting of the Society’s year was many towers in the diocese. held at St. Paul’s, Wood Green, Wednesbury, on Satur. The usual loyal toasts were honoured, as were also the day, January 13th, and was attended by upwards of forty toasts of “ Success to the Association,” the “ Diss Com members. Ringing progressed in various methods till pany of Ringers” and the “ Town and Trade of Diss.” 5.30, when a service was conducted and an inspiring The clergy were also thanked for the use of the bells. address given by the energetic clerical secretary, the Rev. The Secretary announced that Mr. Henry Hopson, the E. V. Cox. A splendid tea followed, and the little Secretary for the Beccles district of the Association, had, business transacted at the committee meeting held pre owing to advancing years, felt it necessary to resign the viously explained. A vote of thanks to the Vicar, the post he had so faithfully carried on since the division of Rev. J. A. R. Wilkin, for the use of the church, bells and the diocese into districts. He (the Secretary) had re institute, to the ladies who looked after the comforts of ceived this resignation with the greatest feeling of regret, the inner-maa, to the organist who gave his services to for every member looked up to Mr. Hopson with affection brighten the service, and to the Rev. E. V. Cox for his ate regard and esteem. address, was heartily given. The Chairman added warm words of appreciation for The Vicar, in reply, gave the visitors a warm welcome. Mr. Hopson and the work he had done, and proposed that A move to the tower for more ringing ended a pleasant a hearty vote of thanks be accorded him. This was en meeting. Nothing preventing, the aunual meeting will be thusiastically carried, and Mr. Hopson made a very feeling held at St. Peter’s, Wolverhampton, on Easter Monday. acknowledgment. The Secretary reported that the finances of the Asso- dation were in a satisfactory condition, and that the peal DOLTON, DEVONSHIRE. total for the year 1911 constituted a record. The election of a number of new members concluded During the past week workmen of Messrs. Stokes and the business part of the meeting, and both tower bells and Son, Bellhangers, of Woodbury, have been engaged in handbells were at once set going again. The thanks of putting in order the church bells, which, after a period of the Association are due to the Diss company for so readily twenty years constant use, required some overhauling. falling in with the suggestion that their own anniversary The treble bell has been provided with a new wheel and should be combined with this meeting. A most successful new bearings, while the bearings, clappers and other day was the result. fittings connected with the remaining five bells have been duly attended to, and the whole peal provided with new ropes. The ringers who tested the work on its completion THE NORTH NOTTS. ASSOCIATION. expressed themselves highly pleased with the result, and The first quarterly meeting of this Society for the year congratulated Messrs. Stokes and Son on the excellent was held at Worksop, on Saturday, January 13th, being way in which they carried out the work entrusted to the first held here since the restoration of the frame and them. The bells are now quite .in order, and visitors to re-adjustment of the bells last autumn. W e therefore ex the tower will be welcomed. The work just done ^»ill en pected an assemblage above the average to test the “ go” tail an outlay of over £ 20 . of the renovated peal of eight bells. Other meetings however clashed with ours and kept our Gainsboro' mem bers away; but despite that there was a fairly good NOTICE OF LONG PEAL ATTEMPT. gathering, including a brother-string from the Midlands, All being well six members of the Norwich Diocesan Mr. W. H. Shepherd, of Wolverhampton, who took part Association will attempt a peal of 10,080 Preble Bob in some touches of Bob Major. He and all who had a Minor at ThornhamlMagna on Thursday, January 25th, ^ull were much pleased with the rua of the bells, which starting at one o’clo u . 53« THB BBLL MEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. Jan. ao, igit. THE LONDON COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Grandsire being rung. During the evening the Ever- creech tower, by kind permission of the Rev. — . Dyne, The annual Northern District meeting of the above was visited, and the fine peal of eight bells soon set in Association, at which a large number of ringers attended, motion. was held at St. Botolph, Bishopsgate, on Saturday last. The tower was open from 4.30 p.m. to 8 p.m., when some touches were rung in various metitods, including the fol THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. lowing;— Double Norwich, Treble Bob, and Cambridge Surprise. A very successful annual meeting of the Sonning Dean ery Branch was held at Wokingham, on Saturday, Jan. At 5.43 p.m, the members adjourned to the Parish Room for the business meeting, at which Mr. A. Barker 13th. Over fifty members were present at evensong in (District Master), presided. On the election of officers the parish church, when an excellent address was given being put before the meeting, Mr. Barker was unani by the Maater of the Guild, the Rev. C. W. O. Jenkyn ; mously re-elected as Master. Mr. W . J. Kemp being while sixty-nine ringers and seven clergy and others reluctantly compelled to resign office as Secretary, Mr. H. attended the tea and subsequent business meeting. After Hotten was appointed to fill his place, Mr. T. Walker passing the minutes of the last annual meeting and the was re-elected as Treasurer, and Mr. T. Askell was accounts for 1911, the chairman, the Rev. R. H. Hart- elected as Steward. Several new members were then Davis, expressed his sincere regret at the absence of the elected, including the Rev. J. A. Bullock, curate at St. Revs. G. F. Coleridge and R. Tomlinson, the latter being Botolph’s. A vote of thanks to the clergy and church- laid up in a nursing home in London under treatment for tvardens was then carried unanimously for the use of the a serious illness. tower and the Parish Room. In reviewing the work of the Braiv:h during 1911, the The Rev. J. A. Bullock, iu replying, said, in the name Hon. Secretary, the Rev. E. Broome, congratulated the of the clergy and churchwardens he welcomed the ringers members upon their numbers, which are somewhat in ex with all his heart, and wonld do all in his power for the cess of those in igio, also upon the successful accomplish welfaire of ringing and the Association, of which he was ment of nine peals during 1911, and the eleven monthly proud to become a member. meetings held at various towers for combined jwactice. At the conclusion of the business meeting ringing was These meetings were proved to be most helpful in many resumed until 8 p.m., when the members and their friends ways, and were admirably organised by the committee re-vislted the Parish Room to enjoy a musical evening, and their Secretary, Mr. Joseph White. The outgoing arranged by Mr. Barker, at which light refreshments were officers were re-elected, with two exceptions— Mr. H. kindly provided by the Rev. J. A. Bullock. Miss E. Bunyan being chosen as foreman for Binfield, and Mr. Barker ably acted as accompanist, and during the eve Joseph W hite for Hurst. ning played some excellent pieces. Miss Allen sang “ The The Master announced that the Annual Meeting would Dear Home Songs,” and was called a second time to the take place this year at Christ Church, Oxford, and also platform. Godfrey Williams was undoubtedly one of the expressed an hope that Wokingham might be selected for hits of the evening, being obliged to sing three songs in the year 1913. cluding “ Because you're bandy.” Mr. H. Walters, a The meeting closed with the usual votes of thanks, and promising singer, sang “ I don’t care what becomes of the members adjourned to the two Wokingham towers for ringing practice. ine,” which was much appreciated. In singing “ On the silvery sands,” and “ I want to mingle with the girls,” Mr. Barker proved to the company that ringing was only THE LATE JAMES HINTON, OF BRISTOL. one of his accomplishments. Darlio (Mr. G. Cracknell), gave a most excellent display of juggling, and during the It has been proposed by a number of ringers that an evening several touches were rung on handbells by Messrs. appeal should be made for funds to erect a fitting memo TafTender, Gowlett, Hardy, Barker, G. Faulkner, and rial to the memory of the above-named ringer, who was T . Walker. for so many years the central figure in the ringing circle of Bristol and the neighbourhood, and well-known also in London and many other rmging centres. BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. Mr. Hinton was an indefatigable worker for the A meeting of the Castle Cary Branch of the above Gloucester and Bristol Association, and the amount of Association was held at Batcombe on Saturday, January work he did in helping young ringers, cannot be too 13th, the following towers being represented : Batcombe, highly praised. Evercreech, Bruton, Ditcheat, Castle Cary, West Lyd- It is greatly due to his energy and untiring patience, ford, and Shepton Mallett. A short service was held in that ringing in Bristol has been raised to its present high the church, the Rev. — . Morrant, of Batcombe, officiating standard. It is suggested that the memorial should take aud giving an interesting and instructive address. Tea the form of a headstone, with suitable inscription, to the was afterwards partaken of in the schoolroom, after which grave in Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol. Any contribu the business meeting followed, the rev. gentleman pre tions, however small, will be gratefully received, and siding, supported by Messrs. Vincent, Lock, Welchman, should be sent to Mr. C. E. D Boutflower, 30, Broad Creed, Milbourne, Cornell, White, and Bindon. Ten Street, Bristol, who has consented to act as Honorary members were proposed, and Ditcheat was chosen for the Treasurer of the Fund.— J. B u r f o r d , C. H. H orton, W . next place of meeting to be held in’ May. Votes of thanks K n i g h t , R, J. W i l k i n s . were accorded to the rev. gentleman for arranging the service, and also for the use of the bells at Batcombe, and USIC specially arranged in m ss. (if not in print) to suit to the choir and organist for their services. This conclu M'_ almost any number of ringers and beHs. Terms, etc., ded the business, and a move was thtn made t6 the tower M applic*tion from WM. QORDON, 44, CEi,Trip We^ wbcM MHs were eooa ^ in ttiotion, ^ md Bjob acd L itiB , Sroc^pcirr. |»n. 20, tH E B£LL MfiWS AMD RINQBRS* RBCORl). THE ROMNEY MARSH AND DISTRICT GUILD climbing up the ladder there was still abundance of work to be accomplished. In the future they must keep that The annual meeting of the above Guild was held at standard they had attained, and endeavour to improve on Appledore on a recent Saturday, Twenty-five members it, so that their record for ig ti might be evep better than had intimated that they intended to be present, but owing the past year. Touching upon the condition of church to the rough and wet state of the weather, the number bells in the neighbourhood, the speaker said the peal of was reduchd to seventeen, which was very creditable six at Beckley and the five at High Halden had under under such climatic conditions. gone complete restoration. At Northiam the balance of Representatives attended from Appledore, Ashford, the Coronation funds were handed over to start a fund for Iden, Rye, and Stone-in-Oxney, while delegates from the restoration of the bells at that tower, and at Witters- Benenden, Hawkhurst, New Romney, and Tenterden ham the question of rehanging the five bells and adding were prevented from attending. another had been discussed. Nothing however had been The bells were raised at 4.30 p.m., and 720 Bob Minor definitely settled, but as the church folk in that parish was rung.- Ringing continued until 6 o’clock, the methods were very energetic, he thought that in time they would practised being Grandslre Triples, Bob Major, and Kent direct their attention to the bells. While their change- Treble Bob Major, ringing had prospered during the past year, the work of An adjournment was made to The Swan hotel, and tea restoration was going on as well, so they were gradually was partaken of. The Master (Mr. G. Billenness, pre getting more churches at their disposal. Restoration was sided, and was supported by Messrs. Player, Johnson (3), being carried out all over England, for week by week Kay, Lindridge, Kenward, Dunster, and G. J. Youngs they read in the ringing journal of rings of bells being hon. seeretary and treasurer. dedicated, and funds started for the restoration of others. Unfortunately, the President of the Guild (Rev, A. O. But the difiiculty was to get the members of the towers in Scutt, Vicar of Appledore), was unable to be present at which- the bells had been restored to become members of the tea, but attended the business meeting that followed, the Association in the diocese in which they were situated. the Master vacating the chair in the rev. gentleman’s However, in the speaker’s opinion, this drawback would favour. be greatly facilitated if the Benevolent Fund for Ringers After the minutes of the previous meeting had been was adopted. If an outsider was explained the benefits passed, the Hon. Secretary presented the balance-sheet, he would derive from a Benevolent Fund, he would want which shewed a balance of £ 2 8s. 4d. compared with to contribute to it, and in order to do so would, in all £ \ los. 4Jd. for the previous year. Tbeir receipts for the probability, have to belong to an Association. The year ig ii totalled;^2 4s. 6d, and their expenses £ \ 6s. yd, speaker hoped the matter would be taken up by all the so on the year’s working they had cleared 17s. iid. He Associations, and that it would be discussed at the next would compare that with 1910, in which year their in meeting of the Central Council. If it was brought into come was £ \ ;7S. gd. They spent £ \ 5s. 3d.. and there operation, he thought it would receive the unanimous fore in that year they only cleared 2s. 3d. The Secretary support of the change-ringers, and be an inducement to also went into detail on the igoS and igog accounts, and those ringers not acquainted with the science of campano by his remarks it could be seen that the Guild has been logy to join an Association, and not only reap the benefits steadily increasing its balance every year, and its mem- of the fund, but take up the art of change-ringing. He sliip as well. Thirty-seven ringers now belong to the had not much more to touch upon, but they were all society, an increase of eleven on the previous year. extremely grateful to the clergy for granting them permis The balance-sheet was unanimously adopted. sion to hold their meetings at the churches during The Master in presenting the annual report of the the past year. In conclusion he wfshed them all a Society, said that during the past year eleven meetings prosperous New Year, had been held. At Appledore, Iden. and Stone, the Guild ( lo be'contmued.) had assembled twice, and at Beckley, New Romney, Rol- T enden, Rye, and Woodchurch once. The attendance had been better than usual, and with regard to the quality of the methods practised, they were making headway, and S ir ,— In your edition of this week I see a peal of Grandiire their future prospects certainly looked considerably Doubles has been rung at Holbetoo, Devon, condacted by the brighter. Wonderful achievements had been accom Rev. E. S. Powell, and stated to be forty-two 6-scores each plished at Stone during the past few months, and he was called differently, containing common Grandsire singles and bobs •ure that every member present congratulated the Stone only. I should hke to point out that this is impossible, as under band on having mastered the intricate methods of Ken t these conditions only ten 6-8Cores can be produced. Might I also state that the qaarter-paal of Grandsire Triples Treble Bob Minor and Oxford Treble Bob Minor. Fur published by Mr. H. Price is a simple variation of one by Mr. thermore, it had just come to his kiiowiedge that a peal of Barnett, composed something like forty years ago, which is I Minor, in which were included those systems he referred believe the original one on this plan. The figures are— to, had been rung by the Stone men, with the assistance 234567 of Mr. C. Tribe, of Tenterden. Another promising tower 572634 IS was Iden. At the beginning of the year the members of 345267 2 that tower could only ring Grandsire Doubles, but now 453267 4 they could ring several methods. New Romney and 534267 4 4 ppledore could ring Grandsire Triples. Tenterden could 675423 2 *436275 IS ring that method, and also Stedman Triples, while at 423567 Rolvenden and a few other parishes they had several Five times repeated. *Bob in third and sixth parts. This useful change-ringers. In the circumstances they all ad contains the twenty-four 6-7’s. and is, I think, the best quarter- mitted that change-ringing at the present time had peal with these properties. By starting the calling one lead attained a higher standard in the area of the Guild than later a quarter-peal containing the twenty-four 4-6’s is obtained, it bad done for some timje past. Although they were and oi course also belongs to Mr. Barnett. R, G. R ic e , Jan. 20, igid . 532' THE BELL NEWS AND KINGERS* RECORD. which may be of interest. He was the only many who | i n rang in the two longest peals of Stedman Cinques ever THOMAS REYNOLDS. rung, the 9238 on February 28 h, 1881, and the 1 1,111 on As briefly announced in our last issue, the above well- December 26th, igoi. He also rang in the only two short known ringer passed into the Great Unknown on Friday, course peals of Stedman Cinques, the only peals of For January 5th, and by his death not only the St. Martin’s ward and Duffield Maximus ever rung. The following is Guild of Birmingham, but Midland ringing circles gener a complete list of his peals :— ally have sustained an almost irreparable loss. Stedman Cinques ... 83 inclading 9238 and 11 iii record Born at Chipping Warden, in Northamptonshire, on Grandsire Cinques ... 5 including 9020 then record September 16th, 1852, “ Tommy,” as he was affectionately Kent Maximus ... 5 called by his intimates, migrated with his parents to Bir Bob Maximns ... i mingham when quite a tiny toddler. After leaving school Grandsire Maximus... i Duffield Maximus ... i the only one ever rung he was for a time employed on a farm at Witton, which Forward Maximus ... 2 the only two ever rung' was held by a man named Short, a relative of the famous Kent Royal ...... 14 Joshua Short, who rang the tenor and called the 15,360 of Bob Royal ...... 3 Bob Major at Aston in 1793. Later young Reynolds ob Duffield Royal ... i tained a situation wiih an old established firm of varnish Stedman Caters ... 48 manufacturers, with whom he remained for the rest of his Grandsire Caters ... 20 including 15 227 record life. As at ringing, so at his work “ Tommy ” was pains Kent Major ...... 8 taking and thorough, and soon earned the entire confidence B ob Major ...... 5 Norwich Major ... 10 of his employers. He learned to ring at Perry Barr and Stedman Triples ... 71 Handswortb, and later went to Aston, where they had at Grandsire Triples ... a6 one ‘ Thomas ” peal that time one of the strongest bands in the country, and Union Triples ... 2 fan the “ Holt ” Society. (This Society was later ab sorbed by the St. Martin’s Guild.) T otal 305 His first peal was Grandsire Cinques at St. Martin's, The long peal of Grandsire Caters was rung at Chelten Birmingham, on Tuesday, January 28th, 1879, to which ham, on Monday, April 22nd, 1889, and at the last Henry he rung the tenor. The peal is recorded on a board in the Johnson Comnjemoration Dinner, Mr. W . T. Pates, who belfry, and of the twelve men who rang it only two are called it, presented our old friend with a framed record of now left— ^John Buftery and Henry Johnson, jun. The the performance and photographs of the band, of which latter has given up ringing for many years, and is not by he was very proud. Mr. Reynolds was a member of the any means now a “ junior.” Sunday ringing band at St. Martin’s, and was most regular Thomas Reynolds became infatuated with twelve-bell in his attendance. His last peal was Stedman Cinques, ringing, and during his career of thirty odd years had rung rung at St. Martin’s on December 5th last. He was in no fewer than ninety-eight twelve-bell peals on tower bells, his accustomed place ringing for service on Christmas of which huge total eighfy-three were Stedman Cinques— morning, and on Boxing Day he started for a peal of his favorite method. This is the greatest number of peals Stedman Cinques, which however had to be abandoned on twelve bells ever achieved by one man, and is a record on account of his ill heallh. On the following Saturday of which anyone nsight well be proud. he took to his bed, and later pneumonia supervened, against Mr. Reynolds was-a tremendously strong man, and in which our poor “ Tommy ” was too corpulent to fight later years got verJr'Srotit, weighing at one time well over successfully. He breathed his last on Friday evening, 17 stone, although he was rather short of stature. At first January 5th, leaving a wife and five grown up sons to he did a bit of tenor ringing only, being in great demand mourn his loss. when there was a tough job on hand. In the very nature He was buried in the beautiful old churchyard at Aston of things, such a man could not for long be content with on Thursday, January irth, not very far from the grave this, but, so exclusive was the St. Martin’s Society of that of the idol of his younger days— Henry Johnson, Six of day, that when he had even rung the tenor to the long his brother-ringers acted as bearers, and many others peal of Stedman Cinques (9238) on February 28th, 1881, attended to pay their last tribute of respect. The floral and expressed a wish to ring inside, he was told he had tributes were numerous, among them being a wreath in “ better go somewhere and get some practice first, as they the form of a bell from members of the St, Martin’s Guild. could not be bothered with learners at St. Martin’s ” ! A course of Grandsire Caters was rung on handbells at However, he survived this treatment, and soon became the grave side by J. Buff'ery, A. Walker, T. Miller, J. E. one of the best men at the heavy end. He was equally at Groves, and S. Reeves. Nothing, perhaps, is more touching home at either end, and was, we believe, the first man to than the sound of the handbells in these circumstances, ring every bell in any one tower to a peal of Stedman and many a lump had risen in the throat— many an eye Cinques, which feat he has done over and over again. He become moist— before the conclusion of the course. never troubled about calling, saying he did not care who At last it was over, and Thomas Reynolds, one of the called the bobs so long as the ringing was good. An ex most manly men it has been the writer’s good fortune to cellent striker himself, he always expected those with know, had been reclaimed by his Mother Earth. There whom he rang to do their best, and if that was not good we will leave him, sleeping his last long sleep, 'neath the enough, they could reckon on hearing about it very shadow of the old tower he loved so well. Those of us quickly. He was one of the oldest members of St, Mar who have been closely associated with him for many years tin’s Guild, and on the death of John Day, he was elected and had learned to seek his advice and counset, will miss a Trustee, which office he held till the end. Of a lively his burly form and ready wit— not for a while, but for all disposition, he was always good company, and could sing time. a song, tell a tale, or give a recitation, just as the occasion His life was gentle, and the elements warranted. So mix’d in bio), that Natnre might stand qp. - tie had some remarkable recokis to his credit, a few of And say to all the world " This was a man ” 1—Shakk3»as< J u . 40, ig ii. THE BELL NEWS Alil) RliiGSRS' RECORD. 133 The Oxford Diocesan Guild,-East Berks, meeting will be held at Warwick on Satarday, and South Bucks, Branch.— The annual ser January 27th. St, Nicholas' tower (8) will be vice and meeting will be held at Burnham on open from 4 to 5 o'clock Business meeting Tbe cbuge or tbe Insection oi notices In ibii page la Saturday, February 3rd, at 4 30. afterwards. St. Mary's (10) will be available oae Penn; pet line (five words may be reckoned to a S id n e y W, V a l d o n , Branch Sec. after the business meeting. Tea will be Una). Repetitid&s at half tbat price, Notices should Dbqa to hand not liatpr than Wednesday morning, arranged if a su£Scient number signify their The Kent County Association.-Lewisham intention of being present by Tuesday, the District — The next meetlog of this district 23rd. Will conductors of peals kindly tear in The Ancient Society of College Youths.- will beheld at St. Nicholas. Deptford, S,E , mind Rule 15 whenever a peal is rang. Established 1637.— Meetings for practice will on Saturday, January 27th. Bells at 3,30, Shottery. R b v. C. C. Cox Hon. See, ba held at St. John's, Hacknejr, on January Service, with address by the Rev. Arthur l6th : Sonthwark Cathedral on the i2th and Hart (Vicar), at 5.30 p,m. Tea kindly pro The Yorkshire Association,—The annual 30th ; St. Magnus on tbe i8th; and St. vided by the Vicar in the Albany Institute, meetiog will be held at Fo'beck, Leedi, on Michael's, Cornhill, on the 23rd. Business meeting to fellow. As important Saturday, January 27th, when a presentation A district meeting will ba held at St. business will be brought forward, I hope for will be made to Mr, Wm Snowdon, the late Alphege, Greenwich, on March and. a good muster. Subscriptions should ba paid president. Service in St. Matthew's ahurch now Only those sending me their names by W il l ia m T. C o c k b k il l , Hon. Sec, at 4 p.m. For full arrangements see circnlar. 3«, Edgeley Rtad, Clapham, S.W . Wednesday, January 24th, will be admitted Clbuent Glenn, Hon. Sec. to the tea, T, Groombridgb, Hon. D is, Sec. IT, Fisher Road, Sheffield. The London County Association late the 34, Adelaide Road, Chislehurst. St. Jumea's Society.— Established 1824,— Notice.— Practice is discontinued at St, SoQthern District.— The annual meeting will The Surrey Association,— Annual meeting John's, Deptford, during rehanging. be held to-day, Sat.* January 20th, at St, at Kingston on Satuiday, January 27th, F. W . Richardson. Margaret's, Westminster, Tower open from at 3 p,m. Seivice at 5.15. Tea at j.4S, to be 4.30 to 8.30 p,m. Business meeting at 5 30. followed by business meeting, at which the F, A, SuiTH, Hon, Sec. Vicar will preside. Will unattached members CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE 86, Gaskarth Road, Balham Hill. intending to be present, kindly let me know on ROYAL. or before Wednesday, January 24th, B y H . D a in s . The Middlesex County Association and CvRiL F. Jo h n sto n , Hon. Sec. London Diocesan Guild.— South and West Bell Foundry, Croydon. 5040. District.— The annual meeting will be held by kind permission of the Vicar (Rev, J. H. The Midland Counties Association,-The 23456 M W H Champion McGill), at Isleworth to-day, Sat , next quarterly meeting will be held at Hinck January 2oth, Bells available from 2,3a, Tea ley on Saturday, January 27th, Tower open by kind invitation of Mrs. McGill in the at 2,30. Committee meeting at 3,45 Tea 52436 Hartland Road Mission Room at 6 o'clock. IS, each, at 4,30, both in tbe Church Schools 63425 H. C , C h a n o l s b , Hon. Sec. Tea will only be provided for those who notify 42635 Cbacch Road, Heston. Mr. F. Cotton, 4, Gladstone Terrace, London 36524 The Royal Cumberland Youths. — The Road, Hinckley, not later than Wednesday, January 24th. The Committee will be much 52364 annual general meeting will be held at St. 35264 Martin’s-in-the-Fields to-day. Sat., January obliged if those members who have not paid toth. Tower open at 3.30. Meat tea in the their subscriptions up to the end of i g ii will 25463 veitry hall at 5.30, do so at or before this meeting. 45392 W . E . W h im , Hon. Sec, F. B bhnett, Hon. Sec. 23564 3, Margaret Terrace, Hart Lane, New Cross, The Lancashire Association.-BIackbnrn 62534 The Lancashire Association,-Manchester Branch,— The next meeting will be held at 35426 Branch.— The next meeting will be held at Holy Tiicity church. Blackburn, on Satur 42356 day, January 27th. Bells ready at 3 o’clock, Manchester Cathedral to-day. Sat,, January 34256 soth. Bells available from 5 p.m.. Meeting Meeting at 6.30. 23456 at 7 p.m. J. Watson, Branch Sec. W . W . WOLSIBNCROFT, Branch Sec, The Kent County Association,-Tonbridge This composition has the 6th bell District.— The annual meeting of this district at five course-ends each way in 5-6, The Midland Counties Association.— Bnrton-on-Tient District.— The annual meet will be held at Chiddingstone on Saturday, also all the 6-43 and 5-6S. The omis February 3rd, Tower open at 3 o'clock. ing of this district will be held in St, Paul's sion of th e 3 bob m bracketted and th e Institute to-day, Sat,, January 20th. The Committee meeting at The Castle inn at 4,15, followed by general meeting, As A e cost of 3 H bobs bracketted, reduce th e com bells of St, Paul's church will be available for the tea will be 6d. per head more than is position to ten courses, which g iv e s a ringing between the hours of 3 and 7, except daring the meeting, which will commence at allowed by the Associatioo, tbat amount must p ea l of Maximus, 5040 changes, h a v in g be paid by members attending. Arrange^ 5 o'clock. All members and friends invited, the 6th at three course-ends e a c h way ments can be made (or conveyances to meet H. W a k l b y , Local Hon, Sec, trains at Fenshurst Station at a reasonable in 5 -6 , and all the 6-4S and 4 th , 5th , Tbe Sussex County Association -Eastern charge il sufficient members signify their wish and 6th bells exclusively in 6 th s place Division,— The next quarterly meeting will be to be met. All members intending to a t course-ends. held at St. Mary's parish church, Eastbourne, attend the meeting are requested to notify the to-day, Sat,, January 20th, Ringing from District Secretary, and if they require a con 3 to 5,30i Tea at 6. Meeting to follow. veyance stating what train they will ariive at BRADDEN, BUCKS. Penshurst not later than Wednesday, January G e o . H . H o w sb, H on . Seo. A large clock is being erected on Kenilworth, Latimer Road, Eastbourne. 31st. Members are requested to make an efiort to attend, as an important matter wiil the parish church, which will have The Hertfordshire Association.-Northern be discusi,ed. W . L a t t e r . Hon. Dis. Sec. one large dial and strike the hours. District.— A meeting will be held at Baldock 26, Dukes Road, Tunbridge Wells, The work is being carried out by John to-day. Sat,, January 20th. Bells available kfternoon and evening. The Winchester Diocesan Guild,— Ports Smith and Sons, Midland Clock B. H. T. D kakb, Hon. Dis. Sec. mouth District,— The annual meeting will be Works, Derby, who are making a 29. Bancroft, Hitchin. held at Fareham on Saturday, January 27th, large clock for Maids Norton church, Bells available from 3 p.m. Short service at Buckingham. Wotcestershire and Districts Association. the parish church at 5.30. Tea at the Tem .—Northern Branch, — A quarterly branch perance hotel at 6 o’clock. Meeting after. meeting will be held at Rowley Regis to Members requiting tea kindly inform me by n a ll round sm ith wants a con day, Sat., January 20th, Service at 4 p,m. the 24th inst. J, W, WairiNG, Dis. Sec, A stant job. Shoeing. Married Man, Business meeting after. Bells (8) available, Fareham. 40 years old. Good ringer. Eight or ten bells. J, R. Nbwmam, Hon. Sec. T. K in g , g, Corporation Buildings, Soatb- Woteestar. The Warwickshire Guild.— The quarterly wold, Suffolk. 534 BELL NEW§ AND RINGERS' RECORD. Jan. 20, ig i2. THE JASPER SNOWDON SERIES. Peal Tablets. MARBLETTE 'MARBLETTE flRANDSIRE; at. 6i., Enlarged. Now R eady. is the best ma- Peal Tablet Qivei fnUiDitrnolioni lot the beglnnet; many new peals: the APPENDIX terial for Peal give the great- by the R*v. C. D . P. D a v ie s , M.A. ; and the THOMPSON PAPERS and Tablets. It is -^est satisfaction OIAGKAMS, ambrafiog tbs wbole ot tbs Qrandtlie leiaarobei si W. H. Tbohp aow, Baq.i M.A. («B4 pagei).______anon-absorbent to all- snbstance The following CTEDMAN : ai. 6d, Bt thb Riv. Chaxlbs D. P. closely resem- extracts from O DAVIES, M.A., With an ArnaDix by Sii AkthbiHitwsod, B a » t . bling Marble testlmonlalB re- be lale Rev. H. B. Bulwbi, and W. H. TBOurion, Big. Ctmmanoes with Donblei and nni threngb la Cinqoei (17s denly pilntad pagei). and has a highly ceived speak for polished black themselves; j?OPE-SIGHT: surface, which ■> xHe Tatut luu Price, as before, is. 6d. is not aftected f**"* taWM- 4.r,„ ‘•od « odmtrea 6th Edition: NOW READY. by the atmos- by au." .... "/ like the tablet eXANDARD METHODS.—NOW READY.— The lettenng is mmmiely, SIR ARTHUR HEYWOOD’S WORK. ' § d l lltlxrs KViH lin gtrs’ JfjUFFIELDs A Musical Mbthod for 8, 10, and ^ U Belli. Ak BciBcoadibeet oantaining fnll dlieotlons lot ilngini! the above ‘nay be obtained, n atli, Iiom Sii A s tb d i Hbtwoob, B*aT., Doffield, Decby- SA TU R D AY , JANUARY 20, 1912. The pamphlet on u l i method ii now out ol pcinl.) >ta.bllsKecl IT60. THE CENTRAL COUNCIL. The First Session of the Eighth Council (twenty- second annual meeting) will be held in London on W hit sun Tuesday, May 28th, 1912. Nominations for the JOHN NICOLIi, office of President and for that of Honorary Secretary and Treasurer, as also Reports of Committees, Notices of Motion, and any other matter should reach me not later than Saturday, April 27th. '§ell anlr Honorary Secretaries of Diocesan or County Guilds or Associations are earnestly requested to forward the names with full postal address of each elected representa Ckk PianttfattuKr, tive of their Associations as soon as possible, with a view to the early completion of the official list of the new Council; and in cases where no elections have yet taken place it is sincerely hoped that a meeting of the Associ 60, QUEEN’S ROAD, P e c k h a m , ation may be speedily summoned for the purpose, or that in any meeting shortly forthcoming this item may not be L o n d o n , s .e . forgotten in drawing up the Agenda. A remittance of 23. 6d. is due for each representative, the rights of repre [Two minutes from Queen’s Road Station, L.B. & S.C Railway.) sentatives being in abeyance until their quota has been paid. C h a r l e s D. P. D a v ie s , Hon. Secretary. Late 155, Keeton’s Road, Bermondsey. Fretherne, Stonebouse, Gloucestershire, January, 191a. Postal Orders should n o t be made payable at Stone> house, which is six miles from Fretherne. Maker to St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Kensington.— On Sunday evening, December 31st, at St. Imperial Institute, Canterbury, Edinburgh, St. Mary Abbots church, 1040 Kent Treble Bob Royal. F, G. Symonds, W. E. Garrard conductor, C. J. Dobbie, J. Hayward A>£»iins, Lincoln, Durham, Peterborough, Melbourne E, G. Stibbons, P. F. Miles, W. A. Garrard, H. G. Miles, R. Charge, C. Charge. On Sunday evening, January 14th, 1263 (Australia), Rochester, Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Man Stedman Caters. A. V. Selby, W. E. Garrard conductor, H. Dains, J. Hayward, W. G. Matthews, C. J. Dobbie, W. A. Gat' chester, and Worcester Cathedrals, etc., etc. rard, J. R. Mackman. H. G. Miles, E. G. Stibbons, |an. 20, 1912 TkE BiLL NEWS AND RlNGEtiS' RBtORD. 535 9 k t melvjoittaU*. BOBBING, KENT.—THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. On Sunday, January 7, 1912, in Two Hours and Forty-five Minutes, THE ANCIENT SOCIETY OF COLLEGE YOUTHS. At the Parish Church, Oh Satnriay, January 13, 1912, in Three Hours and Fifty-two Minutes, A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; A t x b b CauRca of St, Mary-lb-Bow, Cbbafsidb, Being 720 each of Double Oxford, Oxford Treble Bob, Canterbury A P E A L O F ST B D M A N C IN Q U E S , 5019 C H A N G E S . Pleasure, College Single, Kent Treble Bob, Oxford Bob and Tenor 53 cwt. Plain Bob. E d w in ,H o r r e x ...... Treble. R o b e r t H . B r u n d l e . . 7- William J. Wood . . ..TrebU. Thomas Tull...... 4- SaMUBL E, jOYCB . . 2. E r n e st G . S tibbo n s . . 8. Albert J. D a y ...... 2. William J. Walker .. •• 5- C h &l l is F . W in n b y . . 3- W il l ia m E . G arrard . . 9. William T. Hyland .. .. 3. William H. B. Wilkins ..Tenor. H k r b b r i L a n g d o n . . . . 4. J a m b s K M a c k m a n .. . . 10. Conducted by W. H. B. Wilkins. A u r b d B. P b c k . . S' R ich ard T . H ib b e b t . . I I . Archibald F, Harris . . 6. T bo m a s G r o o m brid g e ..Tenor, This peal was rung with the bells half mufSad out of res, It for the widow of the late Rev. Grayson Moor, formerly Vicar of this parish. CompoBed bjr C. H. Haibbrslby, and Condacted by W. E. G a rb a r d , who was interred in the churchyard the previous Thursday. The This peal has the 6th twenty-foai courses at home, and is the first ringers wdre kindly entertained to tea at the Vicarage after the com peal published with these qualities. See “ B ell Nbws," May n th , pletion of the peal by the present Vicar. First peal of Minor by the 1907. ringer of the treble. KINGSTON-ON-THAMES, SURREY. LLANGATTOCK, BRECONSHIRE. THE SURREY ASSOCIATION. THE HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. On Wednesday, January 10, ig iz , inThree Hours and Twenty-sevenMinutee, On Tuesday, Deeember ig, igii, in Two Hours ani Fifty-six Minvtes, At tbb Cbdrcb of A ll Saints, ‘ A i TBR Pabish Cbubcb. A PEAL OF STEDMAN CATERS, 5043 CHANGES. A PEAL OF QRANDSIRE MINOR, 5040 CHANaES; Tenor 33 cwt. in C. Being seven 720s each called diflerently. Tenor 174 cwt. Qborgb E. Naisb* . . ..Treble. Jo b n H . B. Hesse.. .. 6 . Robert W. Albutt ..Treble. N orm an A l b o t t . . . . 4. John H o w es ...... 2. G bo rg b S f b n c k r . . . . 7. C b a r l i s P o w b l l . . . . 2. Ja m e s F o w b l l ...... g. A r t b o b F . S h r f b b r d . . 3. Gbobqb Woodiss . . . . 8. Gborsb Mortbmorb .. 3. Joh n H am m ond...... Tenor, W il l ia m S h b f b b d . . . . 4. Jambs N. Frossbll . . . . g. James Chandler .. ..T en or. Conducted by Jobn Hamnond, F br r is S b b p b b r d , s b n . . . 5. First peal of Minor rung by a local band. Composed by Gborgb T. D altry, and Conducted by W. Sbefbbrd. ’ First peal of Stedman. First peal on the bells since the rehanging WICKHAM SKEITH, SUFFOLK. of the gth and tenor by Mears and Stainbank, the “ go ” of which is THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. very satisfactory. On Saturiay, December 30,1911, Two Hows ani Forty Minutes, A t t b b C b o r c b o f S t . A n d r ew , UXBRIDGE. MIDDLESEX. A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES ; THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON Beifig 720 each of College Exercise, Woodbine, Kent and Oxford DIOCESAN GUILD. Treble Bob, College Single, Oxford Bob, and Plain Bob. On Wednesday, January 10, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-four Minutes, H b n r y C o l l in s . . , , Treble, W ill ia m C l o v e r . . . . 4. A i tbe Church of St. M argaret, T hom as D a v y ...... 5. G bo r g b K bm f . •• •• 2. A PEAL OP STEDMAN T R I P L E S , 5040 CHANGES; L bom ard L a s t . • • • • 3* George Cattbrm oli ..Tenor, Tborstans's Fodr-Part. Tenor la cwt. 3 qrs. Conducted by G. Catibrmolb G e o r g e H. Gdttbridgb Treble. A la n R. M a c d o n a ld 5. RUGBY.—THE WARWICKSHIRE GUILD. Bertram Prbwett . . . . 2. Henry H. Cbandlbr .. 6. JosBFB J. P ratt .. .. 3. Maurice F. R. H ib b b r t 7. (T h e S i . A n d r e w ’s S o c ie t y , R d g b v ). Edgar Hancox ...... 4. Tbomas Sm itb ...... Tenor. On Monday, lanmry i, igia, in Three Hours and Thirty-three Minutes, Conducted by M a u ric e F. R. H ib b b r i. A t tbb Chdrcb of St. Andbew, First peal as conductor. Rung as a birthday compliment to H. C, A PEAL OF LONDON SURPRISE MAJOR, Chandler, Hon. Secretary of the South-Western district. 5088 CHANGES. Tenor 25 cwt. in D. William Taylor .. ..T reble. Charles W. Wbbbleb 5. W altbr Malins . . . . 2. Alfred J. Hbssian .. .. 6. H a r r y O. W b iib . . . . 3. JOSBPB B . F b n to n . . 7. BUSHEY, HERTS. John W, Cbandlbr ..T en o r, JosBFB A. Fenton .. .. 4. THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. Composed by York Grbbn, and Condacted by Josbpb B. F b n to n . On Tuesday, January 2, i g i i , in Two Hours and Fifty-eight Mimtes, First peal in the method by the above Guild, and by all the band. After the peal the band were congratulated on the excellent striking A t t b b C b u r c b of S t . Ja m b s, by Messrs. George and Coleman, two late members of the above A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; society. Tburstans's Four-Pabt. Tenor 13 cwt. PENTRE, RHONDDA. Jobbfh j. Allen . . , .Treble. M a u r ic e F . R. Hibbbbt 5. THE LLANDAFF DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. Richard Darlow . . . . 2. Bbrxram Prbwbtt .. .. 6. On Wednosday, January 10, igi2, is Three Hours and Ten Minutes, T hom as R. S c o t t . . . . 3. Fredk. Edwards .. .. 7. F ran cis A . S mith . . . . 4. W illia m I. O a k le y .. ..Tenor, A t i b h C h u r c b o f S i . P b i b r , Conducted by Fredk. Edwards. A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANQES; First peal of Stedman as conductor. Wabbbrook’s Tbn-Part. Tenor 26 cwt. 3 qrs. 10 lbs. in E flat. Harry Page ...... Treble. T homas H am lin . . . . 3, G b o b g b C r o s s ...... W il l ia m P a g e ...... 6. ANTED.— “ B e l l N ew s and Ringers’ Record," Vol. Tam is C r o s s ...... 3' C h a r le s R. L i l l e y . . 7. ’'V . 26, for the year 1908, in parts or bound; or Nos. 135,2 T om Pagb ...... •• 4> Henry Cbabbe ...... Tenor. to tbe end of Vol. 26.— Edw. G.. Allen and Son' Ltd., 12 and 14 Conducted by C. R. L i l l e y , Crape Street, Shaftesbury Avenuei London, W C. 536 tH E B^LL NEWS Al^D RINGERS* RECU^D. |an. 20, xgi^. ERDINGTON, WARWICKSHIRE. MACHEN, NEAR NEWPORT, MON. THE WARWICKSHIRE GUILD. THE LLANDAFF DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, January i j , 1912, in Two Hourt and Forty-tmtH Minutes, On Saturday, January 13, 1912, in Three Hours and Six Miuutes, At thk Chdrch o» St. Thomas, At the Parish Cburcb, A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES; Wasbbrook's N o. i . Tenor 15 cw t. in F. Carter’s i2-Fart. Tenor i,t cwt. Bbsnabd W itcheiiL ..T reblt. Edwin }. Stringer.. .. 5. John B u t l e r ...... Treble. F r ed C b a m b k b l a in . . . . 5. W a l t e r 'M a l im s* . . . . 2. Alvked J. Hessian.. .. 6. Artbub E, Morgan.. . . 2. John W. J o n e s...... 6. H a r r y O. W h ite * . . . . 3. •[OHN W . C«IANDLEB . . L. F r a n k M o r g a n ...... 3. Frbdeeick Atwell .. .. 7. Joseph A. Fenton .. .. 4. James G eorge ...... Tenor. John B d l l b n ...... 4. John Goddard ...... T tn o r . Conducted by B e r n a r d WiicaBLL. Conducted by Joh n W. Jones. ’ First peal of Stedman Triples. First peal on tbe bells, which were recently rehung and augment^ from six to eight by Llewellins and James, the go and tone being, perfect. MORTIMER BERKS.—THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD., HUGHENDEN, BUCKS.-THE o x f o r d DIOCESAN GUILD. On Saturiay, January 13, 19 11, in Three Hows ani Five Minutet, (East Berks, and South Bucks. Branch.) A t t h e C h o r ch o f S t . M a r y , On Saturday, Januaty 13, igia, in Two Hours and Fifty Minutes, A PEAL OF SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, A x t h e Cbvrcb of St. M ic h a e l a n d A l l A n g b l s , 5056 CHANGES. Tenor iijowt. A PEAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES; W a l t e r A, W b b b .. ..Treble. G eo r g e E s s b x ...... 5, Thurstans-s Four-Part. Tenor 12J owt. C h a r l e s G i l e s ...... *}0BN S w ain ...... 6. H e n r y T u c k e r ...... 3. Alvred Watmorb . . . . 7. Benjamin Page ...... Treble. Frank Boreham .. .• 5. F r a n k J. Martin .. .. 4, C q a b lb s R. L i l l e y ..Tenor, A r t h u r F . A sh m a n . . . . 2. R a lp b H. Biggs .. .. 6. J ohn E v a n s ...... 7. Composed by C. H. Hattbbsley, and Conducted by C, G il e s . H a b b y S t r a t f o r d . . . . 3. F r e d e . G. Biggs .. .. 4. A r t h u r G, Jan es .. ..Tenor, *First pbal of Superlative. First peal in tbs method on tba bells. Conducted by A b t h u r G. J a n es First attempt as conductor. SWANSEA, GLAMORGANSHIRE. HILLINGDON, MIDDLESEX, THE WEST WALES ASSOCIATION. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON On Saturday, January 13, 1911, in Three Hour and One Hinute, DIOCESAN GUILD. At the Chcrch of Sr. M a ry , On Saturday. January 13, 1912, in Three Hours and Thirty-two Minutes, A PEAL OF QRANDSIRE TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES ; At the Cburch of St. John, H olt's Obiginal. Tenor 19 cwt. 3 qrs. in E flat. A PEAL OF STEDMAN CATERS, 5°43 C H A N G E S . Howell Gwyn ...... TreHe. John D a v ie s ...... 5. Tenor 31 cw t. 1 qr. aa lbs. P h ilip K n e a i b ...... Cbarlis Hoars .. ., 6. George Sfbmckr ..Treble. *R ev. R. C. M. H abvey . . 6. R ic b a r o M o r s e .. Jam es A. Hoasb .. .. 7. Ricbard Bdckland . .. 2, *E d g a r H a n c o x ...... 7. W iLL iA w R ic e . . Harry Williams .. ..Tenor. A la n R. M a c d o n a ld . . 3- M a u r ic e F. R. H i b b e r t .. 8. Conducted by Jambs A. H o a re . JosEPB J. P r a t t . . 4, Jobn H . B. Hesse .. .. 9, B;BRTRAM P rBWBTZ . . . . $. Henry H. Chandler ..Tenor. Co m posed by Cornelius Charge, and TURVEV, BEDS.—THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. C o n d u cted by Bertram Prewbtt. On Saturday, January 13, ig ii, in Three Hours and Fifteen Minutes, ’ First peal of Stedman Caters. R., Buckland’s lootb peal. At tbe Church or A ll Saints, A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES; SOUTH WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE. In tbb Kent Variation. Tenor ig cwt. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. M iss E v x l y n S t b b l ..Treble. William T. Ligbifoot.. 5. (Lbicbster Bbanch.) H e r b e r t L . H arlo w . . 2. C b a r l b s C b a s t y . . . . 6. Oh Saturday, January 13, 191a, in Three Hours, IJOSBPBo s b p b Cburcb C b u r c b ...... 3. H a r r y T y s o e ...... 7. HIbbbert b b b e r t SSharp.. h a r p ...... 4. .. John W , B a r k e r . . ..Tenor. At the Cburcb o f St. Thomas, Composed and Conducted by Jobn W. Barker. A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, First peal of Major by Miss Steel. Remaining ringers are mem 5040 CHANGES. Tenor 14J cwt. bers of St. Paul’s, Bedford. P . C. Harold Jenney ..Treble. Samuel Cotton .. .. 5. L ouis E . A l l e n * . . . . 2, Ebnbst Morris.. .. 6. J, L eo n ard A l l e n * . . . . 3. JosiAB M o r r i s ...... 7. F r e d H . D ex t e r . . . . 4. C h a r le s H. F o w le r . . . .Tenor. STOKE GOLDING, LEICESTERSHIRE. Composed by J. W. Washbrook, and Conducted by C. H, F o w lb b . THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. ’ First peal of Double Norwch on an inside bell. On Saturday, January 13, 1912, in Two Hours and Potty-four Minutes, At the Cburch of St. Margaret, T u n s t a l l . — On Sunday evening, January 14th, for Divine A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB AND SURPRISE MINOR, Service at Christ Church, 1344 Double Norwich. J. Goder, J. 5040 CHANGES ; Darlington, W. Thompson, H. Washbrook, G. A. Smith, J. W. Being 720 each of London Surprise, Cambridge Surprise. College Washbrook, jun., W. Washbrook, A. Clay. Bob iv.. London Scholars Pleasure, College Exercise, Kent and W i s b e c h (Cambs).— On Sunday, Janbary 14th, at St. Peter’s Oxford Treble Bob, Tenor 10 cwt, church, 7*0 Plain Bob, with 7-8 covering. G. DufBeld, H. Geoffrey J. Stoneley ..T reb le. E dg ar V a l l a n c s . . . . 4, Goakes, H. B. Banham, G. Piggins, R. Narboroagh, G. Goakes, R ev . R. p . F a r r o w .. 2, T hom as H , V a l la n c e . . 5. conductor, F. Hotson, H. Cheesewright. This was G. Duffield’s W iU .TiR J. H o r t o n . E, Harry Sionelby ..Tenor. first 720, and tbe first on the bells since they have been r«< Conducted by E, Harry SioNEi«y, paired local workman. jan. 20, igi^. MLL liEWs AitD RINGERS Record. 53? BUILTH WELLS, BRECONSHIRE. GREAT TEY, ESSEX.—THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION, THE HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD, On Saturday, January 13, ig is , in Three Hours and Ten Minutes, Oh Sntmiay, Januatf 13, 1912, in Two Hourt and Forty-five Minutet, At thb Church o f St. Barnabas, At the Cburcb of St, Mary, A PEAL OP CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE MAJOR, A PEAL OP QRANDSIRB DOUBLES, 5040 CHANQBS. 5056 CHANGES. Tenor 15 cwt, in G. W alter Sadler .. ..Treble. J ohn S a d l b b ...... 5. Fredk. S. Sparkes .. ..Treble, Fredk. R. Sparkes .. .. 4. William Short ...... 2. Robert E. Sparkes .. .. 5. James F leo tv ...... 2. Eknbst Nbwman .. .. 6. Ebnest W. Beckwith . . 7. Charles Powell...... 3. Edward Hay ton . . ..T««ior. Andrew Shdfflebotham 3. F r a n k C la yd o n . . . . 4. David E llio tt ...... T<»or. Condocted by Robert E. Sparkes. Composed by C. M iddleton, and Conducted by David E lliott. First paal by the ringer of the tenor. First paal as condactor by be ringer of the 5th. Rung as a centenary peal, the old peal of six First peal in the method on the bells. Rung as a birthday coffl- being cast and hung by Rndhall, of Gloacester, in 1812, The ringers plimsnt to the conductor. are all members of the local band except W. Short, who is the instractor to the above Gaild. ROTHERHAM, YORKS.—THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, January 13, 1912, in Three Hourt and Si* Minutes, PAINSWICK, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. At the Church of St. Stephen, Eastwood, GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN ASSOCUTION. A PEAL OF LITTLE BOB MAJOR, 5000 CHANGBS. (The Ancient Society of Painswick Youths.) Tenor 12^ cwt. On Satnriay, jM uaty 13, 1913, in Three Hours aM Twenty-four Uinutes, ohn W . J. Cottam *.. , , Treble. R. Wilfred Collier .. .. 5. At the Church of St. Mary, oseph A t k i n * ...... 2. James Evio&on ...... 6. ohn T . Holmes* . . . . 3. ’ William Dickinson .. .. 7. A PBAL OP BOB MA]OR, 5040 CHANQBS. Clement G lenn ...... 4 *Rapert Richardson .. ..Tenor. Tenor 26 cwt. Composed by E. H. L e w is , and Conducted by C lbh in z Glbnh. Thomm Wright .. ..T rebU . Thomas Baldwyn . . . . 5. *First peal in the method. First peal in the method on the bells, OHN W iGM ORB ...... Albert Wright .. .. 6. OHN Austin •• •• •• 3' William Hastings .. .. 7, VlLUAM H a lb ...... 4. Frank Cole ...... Treble. WORSLEY, LANCASHIRE. Composed by J obm C a r t b b , and Conducted by Jo bn A u st in . THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, January 13, 1912, in Three Honrs and Three Minutes, ROLLESTON-ON-DOVE, STAFFORDSHIRE. At the Parish Church, THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, On Saiuriay, January 13 1912, in Two Hours ani Forty-eight Minutes, 5024 C H A N G E S. Tenor 21 cwt. At the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, James H, Ridyard ..Treble. John W elsby ...... 5, Joseph Lowe .. 2, Percy Derbyshire .. .. 6. A PEAL OP MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; Fred Derbyshire .. 3. *Fred Hage ...... 7. Being 720 each of Double Court, Single Court, Doable Oxford, Arthur Ridyard* . . 4. 'Joseph R idyard...... Tenor. Oxford Bob, Oxford Treble Bob, Kent Treble Bob, and Plain Bob, Composed by H. D ain s, and Conducted by Joseph Ridyard. Tenor 12 cwt. 'First peal in the method. Rung on the 21st birthday of Miss Herbert Hardman .. ..Treii«. oseph T. Dyke .. .. 4, Alice Yates, niece of the conductor. Walter W hite ...... ohn Hough ...... 5. Albert P. Wakley .. . }avid Cotton ...... Tenor. LAWTON, CHESHIRE. This was rung as an “ all-conducted " paal. The ringer of the STOKE ARCHIDIACONAL ASSOCIATION. treble condncted the 720 of Double Court, followed by the 2nd with On Monday, January 13, 1912, in Two Hourt and Fifty-nine Minutes, Single Court, and the others in snccession. Each ringer conducted xao Bob Minor, First peal in seven methods on the bells. At the Parish Church, A PEAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; HANDSWORTH. BIRMINGHAM. Thurstans’s Four-Part. ST. MARTIN'S GUILD FOR THE DIOCESE OF George A. Smith ..TrebU. J. W. Washbrook. jan. . . 5. BIKMINGHAM. Harry Washbrook 2. Walter Washbrook .. .. 6. James W. Washbrook . . 7. On Saturday, Januaty 13, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-uven Minutes, Irwin Massey* .. 3- James Wildblood* 4- Alax B o o th ...... Tenor, At the Church of St. Mary, Conducted by James W. Wasbrook. A PBAL OP STBDMAN TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES. *First peal of Stedman. Tenor 12 cwt, ERITH, KENT. Thomas Russam .. ..Treble. Thomas J, Bratton . . . . 5. Frederick Dickens .. .. 2. ames L. W e lls...... 6. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. John N e a l ...... 3, amesE. Groves .. .. 7. On Sunduy, January 14 ,1 9 1 2 , in Three Hours and One Minute, Charles Dickens...... 4. 3 arry W ithers...... Tenor. At the Church of St. John the Baptist, Composed by James W . Washbrook, and Conducted by James E. Groves. A PEAL OP BRISTOL SURPRISE MAJOR, 5056 C H A N G E S . Tenor 18 cwt. Rung with the bells half-muffled as a last tribute of respect to the late Mr. Thomas Reynolds. William J. Nevard .. ..Treble. John H. Cheesman . . . . 5. Isaac G. Shade ...... 2. ‘ Thomas Groombridge, sen. 6. George R. P y e ...... 3. Ernest P y e ...... * . . 7. Kennington (Surrey),— On Sunday evening, January 7th, for Thomas Groombridge, jun.* 4. William Pye ...... Tenor. Divine Service at the church of St, John the Divine, 1330 Composed by A. K n io h ts , and Condncted by W illia m P yb , Graadsire Triples, taken from Holt’s Original, in 50 mins. £. *First peal in the method. S, Garnett, A. Watton, H. I. Walton. T, W. Wyatt, A, S, Miller, A, T. Miller, G, W. Wild conductor, R. C. Wightman. A DIAGRAM OF UNION TRIPLES (1893), may be had gratis, on application bjr letter to W, H, T h o m p s o n , 5, FOR SALE.— Peal of 32 handbells. Will sell cheap. Sillwood Street, Brighton, to whom the unsold remainder b%Q Apply— W . Forster, 24, Hadiield Street, Northwich. been returned by the.publiBbers. / .1 538 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. jan. 20, igii. Sanitbell ^«al. son, W. H. Shepherd. 336 Bob Major. F. Hind, H. Warbnr- ton, C. Hudson, A. Johnson, H. Haigh coadactor, C. E. Peck, BOURNE, LINCOLNSHIRE. T. Wilson, G. R. Winter. 840 Union Triples. F. Hind, G. R. THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD, Winter, C. Hudson, A. Johnson, H. Haigh conductor, H. War (Sonthern Branch.) burton, G. Wilson, C. Redfern. 240 Violet. G. R. Winter. H. Haigh, H. Stenton cenductor, S. Eastland, B. Hall, F. Har Oh Wediusiay, Janvary lo, 1912, in Two Hours and Two Minutes, greaves. An 730 K ent. J. Moore, R. Smith, J. Guest, F. H ar At the Residence of Mr. J. Osborn, greaves condnctor, H. Marshall, S. Easland. A PEAL OP MINOR. 5040 CHANGES; THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. Being 720 each of Oxford Bob and College Single, two 720s of Plain Bob, one 720 of Kent Treble Bob, and two 720s of Oxford Treble Bob. H a r w e l l (Berks).—On Tuesday, December a6th, 360 Bob Minor. E. Cox, G. C. Kice, T. Hughes, R. G. Rice conductor, John W. Lake...... 1-2 { Rupert Richardson . . 3-4. James Osborn .. . . 5-6. V. R, Hichman, W. Hitcbman, On Sunday, January 7th, 360 Grandsire Minor. E. Cox, W. Hitchman, T. Hughes, V. R. Conducted by John W . Lake. Hitchmao, R. G. Rice conductor, G. C. Rice. On Wednesday, Witness— Mrs. J. Osborn. January 10th, 360 Grandsire Minor. C. Hitchman, W. Hitch man, T. Hughes, V. R. Hitchman, R. G. Rice conductor, G. C. HERSHAM, SURREY. Ric? On Sunday, January 14th, 360 Grandsire Minor. E. Cox. W. Hitchman, V. R. Hitchman, H. C. Mulford, R. G. Rice con THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. ductor, G. C. Rice. Tenor i g i cwt. (Yorktown District.) On Friday, January 12, 1912, in Two Hottri and Thirty Mirmtes, B irmingham.— A t St. John’s Deritend, on Sunday, Jatmary In the Belfry of St. Peter's Church, 14th, after morniug service, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples S. Coley, A. F. Scrivens, E. Large, J. Collett, W. E. Elliss, W. A PEAL OF QRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGBS ; Webb, J. Porter, T. Pearce. First quarter-peal as conductor Holt’s Ten-Part. by A. F. Scrivens. William A. Woodrow .. 12. Arthur F. Shepherd 5-6. B e d f o r d . — On January T5th, at St. P aul'sxhurch, 1348 C am - William Shepherd.. 3- 4 ' *John Loveridge 7-8. Cambridge Surprise Major. J. Church, E. Tlngey, W Light- Conducted by W il l ia m S h e f b e r d . foot, H. Harlow, H. Tysoe, H. Sharp, C. Chasty, J. W. Barker conductor. This is the longest length yet rung iu the county •First peal. Umpire— R. J Pollej, and by all the band. East M olesey.— On Sunday, December 3rd, at St. Mary’s LAVENHAM, SUFFOLK. church for evening service, tea i20s of Grandsire Doubles, in THE ELY DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. 43 mins. F. Brown, W. J. Halit, W. Halls, J. Baldwin, J. Howes (The St. James's Society, Bury St. Edmund’s.) conductor, H. Waters. On Sunday, January 7th. for evening service, a qoarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 45 mins. H. G. OuSaturday, January 1 3 ,1912, in Two Hours and Two Minutes, Naish, W. J. Hailt, J. Howes conductor. Miss Eileen Fisher, J, In the Belfry of St. Edmund’s Church, H. B. Hesse, J. N. Frossell, G. Spencer, J. Chandler. First A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; quarter-peal by Miss E . Fisher and W. J. Halit. Being seven 720s each called differently. ' AN APPEAL.'* , Robert John Poulson .. 1-2. | Arthur Symonds .. .. 3-4. Stedman H. Sym onds ...... 3-6. A special appeal is being made to all members of the Oxford Diocesan Guild to be considerate and subscribe to a fund which Conducted by S. H. Symcnds. has been «tarte1 in connection with the condition of a brother- First peal on handbells by all, also in I.avenham. Umpire— F. ringer, Mr. A. W. Reeves, of 78, Quefen’s Road, Caversham, Poulson, Oxon. Besides being unable to follow his daily occupation for the past three years, two of which he has laid on his back suffer NEW CROSS, LONDON, S.E. ing from that most dreaded disease Cancer. The time has now THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. arrived when help is needed by all who can show their true sympathy for a brother in distress. Mr. Reeves has been a On Tuesday, January 16, 1912. in Two Hours and Twenty-two Minutes, ringer for over twenty years, and his a member of the above At 3, Margaret Terrace, Harts Lane, Guild, and those of us who know him and have known him ag a A PEAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5056 CHANGES. ringer’ we feel it our bouden duty to bring the case before the readers of “ The B ell News” with the hope that they and 1-2. Frank Bennett S-6. Miss Elsie L. Bennett others if possible will willingly respond to this call which is made William Shepherd.. Frank J. Hairs 7-8. 3-4. to us in this hour of need. Having been absent from work so Composed by John Howes, and Conducted by William Shepherd. long, and only a working man, naturally there has been so little coming in that his wife is at her wits ends to know where to get sufficient for the little extras needed in such an expensive time. Unfortunately Mr. Reeves has fallen into quarter pay from the Friendly Society to which he belongs, and the time is nearly Mik fie l d (Yorks).— On Sunday evening, January 7th, for due for him to pay up his quarter’s club money to enable him Divine Service, a date touch of Rose of England Treble Bob, in to receive the benefit. Therefore he is almost entirely depend I hr. q mins. S. Goodale, E. Crabtree, W. Clark, J. J. Clayton, ent on the generosity of all who can afford it to stretch out an H. Dransfield, W. Thomas, F. Robinson, W. Biearley. Com hand to our worthy brother-ringer who is lying on a bed of sick posed and conducted by F. Robinson. ness from which he can never hope to rise again. Let us help him while he has a little life spared him on this earth. I can assure you this is a most deserving case, and leave it to your brotherly consideration as to whether you will be one and per haps iaduce others also to contribute to this fund, ho wever small the donation may be, as it is not the amount which is important THE NORTH NOTTS. ASSOCIATION. though that is necessary if means will allow), but it is the cheer W orksop.— A t the quarterly meeting held at Worksop on ful giver who is to prove a true friend in a case like this. Trust Saturday, January 13th, 540 Grandsire Doubles. H. Haigh ing there will be many who will come forward with a good heart , conductor, A. Johnson, C. Hudson, C. E. Peok. T. Wilson E. and give what they can, which will be most gratefully received Clarke. 336 Bob Major twice. F. Hind, H. Warburton, G. R, by A. W. Osborne, Hon. Secretary and Treasarer to the Read Winter, A. Johnson, H. Haigh conductor, C. E. Peck, T. W il ing Branch, 17, Dorothy Street, Reading. Jani. 20, 1912 THE BELL MEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD 539 BRISTOL SURPRISE MAJOR. M W M B w H I B y H . D a i n s . 23456 23564 I X 2 2 This composition contains all the 32465 2 2 5 0 5 6 - combinations of 3-4~5-6 in 5-6, the 64235 IX 2 2 3 4 5 6 M w H 2nd never in 6ths place at course- 62345 I 2 ends. 63425 I X 2 2 52364 2 2 2 3 5 4 2 6 I 2 I 2 24365 TREBLE BOB MAJOR. 2 4 5 3 6 2 2 42563 2 2 25346 I 2 65243 2 2 B y H. D a i n s . 23456 I 2 I 2 62453 5024. 26354 2 2 5 3 6 2 4 2 2 23456 M B W H LATE NOTICE. 56234 I 2 The K ent County Association.- 64235 I 2 62534 2 Canterbury District.— The next meet 62345 I 2 65324 ing will be held at Elham on Satur 63425 I 2 26543 X 3 5 4 2 6 I 2 54263 day, February 3rd. Particulars next 24536 2 2 62453 I X week. E. T r e n d e l l , Dis. Sec. 2534^^ I 2 26354 2 CLEVELAND AND NORTH JOHN TAYL.OR &CO., YORKS. ASSOCIATION. Hemingbrough. — On Wednesday, January 17th, at the parish church, 720 Oxford Treble Bob Minor. E, D. Tune, Rev. W. P. Wright, A. Hat X O UGHB OB O UGH, Leicestershire. field, J. J. Tune, G. C. Terry, M. T . Tune conductor. First 720 in the method for all except the ringer of the f o u n d e r s of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL 2nd. the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the World “ This is nnquestionably the grandest ringing peal in England,and therefore in the world." The late Lord Grimthorpe, K.C.— Times, Nov. so, 1878. “ Bell ringing Close," at South LufFenham, in Rutland, was bought FOUNDERS OF “GREAT PAUL” with a sum of money left by a lady who losing her way at the bottom of the common near to* Foster’s Bridge, was enabled to find her home by tbe sound of a bell at eight o’clock, prob ably the ancient Curfew. THOMAS OOBLE & SOM, Chu/rch Bell Hangers^ 11, CANON STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET. Bells hung with fittings of the most ap proved priDciple. Old Bells recast, new Bells supplied, Ropes of the best make. The Ella- combe Chime Hammers fixed. Towers in spected, and estimates furnished. T. D. & Son are cbange-ringers, and having had many years' experience in Church Bell Hanging, w tb confidence solicits the patron age of the Clergy, Churchwardens, and ringeri generally THt Tutor asll, St. Fatrlch't OathKiral, Oitillii. Also Founders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals ot Worcester, Newcastle on>Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary's), Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Christ Church, N.Z. “ Change-Ringing: ” Singapor?. Also " Great John " and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster; and the ring of An Introduction to the Early Stages of Ten at the Imperial Institute. the Art of Also the bells of Dundalk r.c . Cathedral, and '■ Great Bede "ot Downside Abbey, CHURCH OR HANDBELL RINGING Also for the town halls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale, For the use of Beginners, by Wakefield, Middlesbrough, Kendal, and Londonderry; and the Sydney and Adelaide C h a r le s A. W . T r o y tb . Post Offices in Aastralia. [Fourth Edition.] Also the chimo of balls at Ames Collegei Iowbi D.S.A Complete edition, cloth, as. 6d. Small 4 ad tbe cflMit " Qruidisoai" q( Ssetw CaUted;*! edition (up to aodiocludingG-bellrin |;io( 540 TUB BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Jan. 30, ig il. 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 R S OF The great Clock of St. Paiil’s Cathedral The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell. And many others all over the empire, as thejpages of this jouriial fr^Tjently testify. flRK BSLL NEWS AND RmCBllS' o V o o " Q ~ o ~ o V ^ y oSb^og II.B.SAIE o TE N O R BELL ST. G ILE S’, Cripplegate. 7 o This Peal ol TWELVE BELLS is now Rehnng In o Memobials, Peal Tablets. o ■WARNER’S INDEPENDENT” IRON AND STEEL GIRDER Plates, etc. Memorial ,, o Foundation „ FRAMEWORK. IN Restoration,, o o Cast Bkonzb ETC. „ CO P PE E H e r a l d i c W o r k in o o Lead C a r t e d , B e p o u s s * AND E n a m e l . o o Engraved or D e s i g n s 4t B s t i 5i a t f .s o o Relief Letters. S u b m i t t e d . o l«3 0 WtS'W*'Wa?XOM HXKtK*, o BIRMINGHAM. o WEIGHT OF WEIGHT OF o TBCsafiAt », iSiJ >St -*• kam. o o P n o w s, S61 andl C b h tb a u TENOR PEAL o 36i CWT. 7 TONS, o o o m CWT. o o HENRY BOND, 13 LBS. (BitaUlibed HaU-a-Centafy.) o o Bell Founder o o ft** o o CHURCH BELL HARGEB o o o o BURFORD, OXON. o o JOHN 8ULI.Y, o= o ChurcH Bell Hanser o o Zinoh,8togumber, Somerset. o o K io n Dl Belli to any nnmber bang on the most approved o o p ^ cip le i. Old Belli re-caat. lle w Belli inpplied. o . I- S., bavlng bad loniiderable expetienos in Cbnccb o Bell banging, witb confidence ioUclli the patronage oi JOHN WARNER & SONS, Ltd. the •largy, cbnicbwaidena and clngeri generally THB BLLACOMBB CHIMB HAMMERS FIXBD Bell Founders to H.M. Th e Kingf, BBLL ROPBS SUFPLIBD. o CRESCENT FOUNDRY, SPELMANIST. a LONDON, N.ES ALFRED BOVELL, o W o ° ^pOOOOOOOOOOOOQi ^ ° o W o CHURCH BELL FOUNDER IPSWICH. HIGH-CLASS, TO RINGERS AND OTHERS. TO MEASURE HORTHAMPTON D U U I 9 AT FieST COST. JOHN W. STEDDT, batiks kbtahjus P B o n x o f 33 per osn*. Higrh Stpeet, UM ES’ t QBNrS, l«f.M., IZi.M. 15i.M. CBILDREN’g «• B v ert Pair gnaranteed to wear. EDENBRIDGE, KENT. OortM* Dedcni, Psnltlen MMdL iMthm. WAUINQ AND DBESS iOOTS AND SBOES, Umbtr of tkt Ktnt, Surrtv, 8utm, Lonion SPOKTINO, FIELD, BUNTINa AND DKIVINQ BOOTS. County, iim tr n , oHi CoUege Youth Soaetitr. PUTTIE LEOOINOS IN ALL LEATBEBS. ]. W. S. it open to inppl* ringect on be* Stmd Ur Catalogue and Stif-meaeuremeHt farme free. terms, with all goods in oatfitt'ting, boots, ftf. The BOOT IflAIIUFACTURINa DIRECT SUPPLY ASSOCIA Practical Tailoring. A I ■tock ol gaatle- men'i Sbirti, Vetrti, Hi CoiUuri, Tiaii NORTHAMPTON. Boom, 8boM.itJko. :AII| ftlBoIioa. not tBK BBLL MEWs AMD SINGEKS' RECORD. HANDBEL.I. ■WEARS & STAINBANK, MUSIC. VHITECHAPEL BELL F0DNDB7. The tollowteg piece* are arranged as per list 4 in W. O 's Catalogne, viz., fonr octaves io BKLFRIKS AND CLOCK TOWKRS INSPKCTKD. the chromatic scale G, 25 to G 04. 8 ringers. No. a. Selection “ Don Giovanni” . . 3s. od. No. 31 Bine Bells of Scotland (3 varia ® » b o t b d o o m p m t b tions) •• • • •• •• •• 3S. od geUa No. 89. Grand Selection " Der Fries- chntz" ...... 4s, od. IRON, STBEL, OR OAK FRAMES. No. 136. The Bine Danube W alts . . 3s. 6d. No. 163. Chorns from M artha.. . . 2s. 6d, Also the following can be bad arranged as Old Bells Tuned or Re-cast. Peals re-Stted and Rehnng. above, or lor larger peals and No. of ringers: terms on application. Andante, Haydn’s Sar- prise Symphony, Last Rose of Sommer (three aOH'^OL BBLLS. MD8IOAL HAJfD-BELL8. variations and finale). Old Folks at Home, variations and finale, Vesper Hymn, variations FOUNDRY- ESTABI.I8HKD A.D. 1BTO.------and finale, Woodstock March. The following are for 6 ringers, la bells, 32, & 83, WHITECHAPBL ROAD. LORDOM, B. thus— No. a6i. The Swiss Toy Girl .. is. 6d. No. 362. Lammas Day (Welsh Air)., is. od. No. 263. Captain Morgan’s March .. is. od. No. 364. Norah, the Pride of Kildare JAS. BARWELLi, and the Hazel D ell...... is, 6d. No. 309. The Angel's Whisper and Bell B^the Maid of Llangollen .. .. zs. 6d. SO, Ot. Hampton Sti, Birmingham No. 320. The Mountaineers'Waltz., is. 6d. No. 32X. The Rose of Allandale March is. 6d. CHURCH BELLS, with all reqjislta Fittings and Framiwork No. 332. The Pilgrim of Love Galop is. fid. singly or in Peals. OLOOK and CHIME BELLS to any size and No. 282 O come all ye faithfnl, and note. Lo 1 He c o m e s ...... is. fid. sc h o o l b e l l s witiv ringing arrangements, suitable for any No. 308 Italian and German Airs position. ( l i v e l y ) ...... • IS. fid. Existing Peals eoonomloally and effiolently restored. No. 114 In my cottage near a wood, CMCKED b e l l s recast, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS r«- varied .. .• •• •• is. od. produced in fao-simlle when required. * iv.en who are ringers sent to inspect Towers and report upon th« OVER 300 PIECES IN STOCK. tune and oondltion of Bells and Fittings. SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE. .flUSICAL HANDBELLS tuned in Diatonio and Ohromatlo WILLIAM GORDON, Scales In sets of any numbers. 44, Celtic Street, Webb Lane, Stockport. PATENTEES AND H.M. ROYAL ORDNANCE CONTRACTORS TO STORES, FOR BELLS Happy Stokes & Son, CHURCH BELL HANGERS, WOODBUBT (B.S.O.), DEVON. CHARLES CARR, Harrv Stokes & Son having h a d a k - f e d ., considerable number of years’ experience in Church Bell Hanging, with confidence solicits the patronage of the Clergy, BELL FOUNDERS, Churchwardens, and Ringers generally. The Ellacombe Chimiug Hammers fixei, SMETHWICK, BIRMINGHAM BELL-ROFES. BELL ROPES. Gold Medallists a / n d Betore n dlog (or Bell-rspei, write M Founders oj M aiden DAY & C O . , OHURGH BELL-ROPE MAKERS, P e a l s . 11. MABSET STBEET, OXFOBD, Who nuntt^mHnn BM-Rofes of the very bat quMUfy. Recasting, Rehanging, Repain a O L S M E D A L E X H IB IT IO N 1851 Ail Kinds of WOrk Undertaken The late Rev. H. T . E llacombb, in writing to a distingnished ringer, said— "The best maker of bell-ropes is D ay, of Oxford." Band foi CATALOGUE and TESTIMONIALS Post Fre«. Printed by the Proprietors, at their Offices in Selbome Road, Walthamstow, and Published by S im« iHi M ab»h*I.L| AHP Co., Ltd., aj, Patwnoitef Ro Londoo, E.C] A Weekly Journal tff the Ringing Exercise; and Compendium of Information for the Clergy and Churchwardens. No. 1556.- 7 0 L. XXX.] SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 1512. [P r icb^.On e P enny GII.L.ETT & JOHNSTON, iEORGEH.GOLDWELL CROYDON, Surrey. MAKER o r CHURGH, TURRET, CLOCKS—BELLS—CARILLONS. IH PUBLIC CLOCKS^ MIBFIBLD, TOBK8, ■•TIMIATBS FRBB. JAMES SHAW,SONftCft G H U BCH ie CABIXiliON CH U RCH B B L L HiVNGKRSj LEEDS ROAD, BRADFORD, TMI*., BtYAuinra M, BaUi oait Slu ly o( la RIh *- Chateh BaHlI Sohool Bells, Bad Faototj Bells. OLD BELLS RgCAST OR RBHUNO. WIMBORNE MINSTER TENOR (30 cwt,) OF THE NEW RING OF 10. Mnsical Hand Belli iB sets, Dlatonle 0( Chromatta Sealeti ESTABUISHED 1820 mudMl olottBritt^ jO iu fUloM to Jobn Uej and Stns, Ltd. Mmni»eturm bjt Stum Powtr of toerv 4u e r iftk n •/ r t HAVE HADE JOHN P T GHARO, CHURGH TURRET ft PURIH OHUROH BELL ROPES CLOCKS. B E L L ROPE, Since the Reign of George III. ■....^ ppiaa Liata and eatlmatat For Estimates send it of Tenor, and CLOCK jUD CHIHIIIfl ROPE number and length of ipes reqnited to M a.n u-Fso't u r e r, Greenleaf & Tristram JOHN ASTLET & SONS, Ltd LOUGHBOROUGH. Rope Makers, COVENTRY* CM J, p . has had many jears' experience And Q U AIiirm b BBIiIi OTUNBSB In making Bellropes, and makes them ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, HKRKFORD.I only of the best quality. S and other Goods of original design. Beantifal Sillc Peal Records, very attrac* HI. a u n u w III tive. W. M a tth e w s, Chanee-Rineeri • rain' aiperimM u Raptrii Hd Sir P U C I Iiisx 0V APPliICATIOVi Bond|Stre^t,|«[M6te«fiBld. M. ¥BB BELL NEWS AND RINGEKS* RECORDe LLEWELLINS ft JAMES, lt d . castle oreen. BRISTOL Church Bells Bell Frames Singly £ in Rugs. B ells recast to N ote ^ and Rehwng. INSCRIPTIONS TTVITHFULLY REPRODUCED. who art also accomplished CHANGE RINGERS, ><»< to examine Bettt and PUitigt, and report thereon. HARRINGTON’S WEBB ft BENNETT, J. WARNER <& SONS, Ltd. PATRHT Unreh Beil Hangers ^Tnners, BY ROYAL WARRANT 'Tubular Bells Mlkk STRKKT, §tll«|^rass^0int)rtrs FOR CHDRCHEB. KIDLIJfQTOJf, OXFOBD- TO HIS MAJBSTT THS KINQ, W . A B . are practical riagen, and having THE GRESCEMT FOUHDRT, rubular Bells a n bettor and eheaper had considerable ezperieBOe in Chnrch Bell SPELMAN STREET, LONDON, iV.£. than the eld form ef Bell; Hanging and Tuning with confidence solicit the patronage of Clergy, Chnrchwardens and Ringers generally. :iPiEALS OF EIGHT BELLS- W. and B.'s Wronght Iron X Frames (or ObuaS Sixo •« •• •• £ 1 6 0 Chnrch Bells are acknowledged to be one of Large do...... £ 2 1 0 to £ 2 6 0 the best kinds. i A i i U W Towers inspected, Reports and Estimates TtUtraphleddirM:- Bio Bb«,” L»«OB. given. Ellacombe Chime Hammers fixed. Fot Teslimi I and Pioipeotns apply to HuBical Bell Foanders. Bell Ropes supplied Hud'BsUi la Sell, lo Dtatonlc or Chronutlo Scalai Harrington, Latham & Co., W. and B. hnng the Bells upon which the Clooki, Belli, and CarUIoni In any ilae or noBibet. Longest Peal yet ever rnng single-handed, viz., Bella of ■'■ery deaorlptloD and ilie . ' EARkSDON, COVENTRY. 17,0*4 changes, time eleven hours fifteen A Large Setection of Bett LUerature almayt in Stoeh n B n u B T B I BOOB, by « . H au T .fot oblming minutes. Weight of tenor 26 cwt. Rnng at tnnei on Cbnrcb Belli. Frloo, paper soreri ji. saota. Kidliugton, May aand, iSgg, by eight members Clotb oovera 51. i New Ringers’ Badge of the Oxford Diocesan Gnild. IWBLVB UBOLI lar Handball RIngeri, by W H alit, Price is. s., or Medal, II POFUUB BIBS, lot Handbell KIngeri, by W HAI.ET, Price II. In Gold, Silver, or Bronze. THB B U D B B B B lU IO B .—A CoUeoilon ol Tnaei Jt: This arrangement of badge is in the form J. F. MALLABY ft GO. for 8 or 10 belli. By W. Ha l it , Price ti. of a Chnrcb Bell, of a trne and correct ^ a p e , and can be worn as a pendant, ^Seaal, brooch, or badgQ. On the waist of Oinrcli M Hugen A Mnacai the bell there is a handsomely-engraved BELL ROPES. shield, snitable for an fnscmtion. f l u M Fonnden, The bell is l i ins. deep from headstock BELL ROPES. to clMpet-flight: three quarters of an inch BARNBY DON, DONCASTER broad; and can be had with ring orpin THK VKRY BKST j^^hm ent. Are made by Messrs. CHURCH B E L LS hnng with every des ^^IPlk isb Note I—This handsome jewel cription of the latest approved fittings,in is made in the CORRECT FORM of a CHURCH BELL. WM. SMITH & SON, . . s I I OAK OB STEEL FRAMES, (Established 1768.) I r _ . . • i 0 nroBM It M in SM .. - o i l QOMERSAL, LEEDS. SOm h w w w smm, m, I 10 a HANDBELLS, af esoellent tone, made to fiMUiiilHbiioMlrm . ._ » 0 I I • diatenio and ohrematio scales, in sets Our Ropes are the First Favourites of the MMWUtVEI* If any namber and t« any sise, Exerdse. m m O . H. €»OLDWKLL| R innrs are invited to try Torkabire hvnm w tf iM m t e aMHioii FREDERICK WHITE, Ropes with yorkshire Kad-Pieces. •■ VIW CL8CK MADB. AMI Cimteh Bell Hcmaevt COFFIN WEBS AfPLBTOIf, BERIOS. 01 aitber GotioB, Flw , 0* HWBf, §tU |(ttos anil llingtrs' No. 1556. SA T U R D A Y , JA N U A R Y 27, 1912. [Vol. XXX. THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. pression that its name, the Black Country, is most apprc Notwithstanding the inclement weather a large num priate. The service was held at 4 15, the address beiq] ber of ringers assembled at Dunstable on January 6th to given by the Vicar, the Rev. A. F. Dauglish. When tl take part in the third general meeting of the current year was ended, tea, which was kindly provided by the Vic of the Society. During the afternoon, whilst some of the in the schoolroom, was disposed of in true ringer’s fashioo| ringers were enjoying themselves by ringing on the beau At the meeting following the Vicar took the chair. T ^ tiful bells, others improved their mind by examining the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed, various antiquities connected with this historic church. the quarterly peal was arranged to be attempted at R o^ The writer was pleased to observe that since his last visit ley Regis, conducted by Mr. R. Matthews. An invitatioi the west front had been denuded of the scaffolding used for the summer meeting was received from Wolverley, for the restoration, and was exposed to the admiring gaze near Kidderminster, and was accepted. The new mem of all who love the beautiful. This front is considerad to bers elected contained the Vicar as a hon. member, and be one of the most unique in the country, and certainly the Rowley Regis ringers as periorming members. Owing the Rector, the Rev. W. W. C. Baker, President of the to a severe illness the branch secretary, Mr. E. J. Dowler, Association, is to be congratulated on the amount of energy was unable to be present, and the general secretary, who (hat he has displayed in securing the funds and accom took his place, was instructed to forward the vote of sym plishing the restoration of the church. pathy with him in his trouble, which was passed by tho About 5.30 the ringers present sat down to tea as guests meeting. A vote of thanks to the Vicar brought the meet* of the President. After tea came the business discussion. ing to a close. The President occupied the chair, supported by Mr. E. During the evening the bells were kept going in touches Franklin, Mayor of the Borough, and a ringer, the Hon. of Grandsire, Stedman, Treble Bob, Double Norwich, Secretary, Rev. A. Rust, and Miss Evelyn Steele, the Plain Bob and Superlative Surprise. Society’s lady peal ringer. The Hon. Secretary read the correspondence, and dis cussion followed on the forming and position of the THE LONDON COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Biggleswade district. Mr. J. W. Barker gave a brief resume of the events that led to the iormation of the dis The Annual Meeting of the Northern District was held trict, and pleaded for the fullest facilities possible being at St. Margaret’s, Westminster, on Saturday, January given for the recognition and help of the district. 20th, which proved to be a record meeting since this dis> The President and Hon. Secretary expressed the plea trict has been in existence, many old members attending. sure it gave to them to find in that district a live body of The ringing started a little later than the announced ringers led by an energetic secretary, Mr. F. Blood, and time, when good touches of Stedman Triples, Doubld that the difficulties connected with that district had par Norwich, Stedman Caters and Treble Bob Royal wers tially been solved by the local men. rung. At 6.30 the business meeting commenced. A ft^ ' A committee of three was appointed to discuss and re the minutes of the last meeting were signed as correct, and port to the general committee regarding the certificates, new members ratified, it was proposed that the next meet the block of which had somehow become destroyed. In ing be held the second Saturday in March at Mitchafio, replying to votes of thanks, the President and his Worship failing that St. Mary’s, Battersea, or St. George’s, South the Mayor, a member of the President’s band, made wark, the arrangement for the following dates of district some humorous allusions to each other, and brought a meetings for 1912 to be referred to the general committ^4 very pleasant and successful meeting to a close. The balance sheet was audited by Mr. T. H. Tafiender During the afternoon and evening touches of Grandsire and found correct, who remarked on the progress of th* and Stedman Triples, Plain, Treble Bob and Double Nor southern district. The next item was the election of wich Major were rung. A satisfactory feature was the officers for the ensuing year, all of which were unani great progress that was shewn by members of the Duns- mously re-elected and are— Mr. H. S. Ellis, Master; Mr. tabls, Leighton and Luton Companies. F. A. Smith, Secretary; Mr. H. Mance, Treasurer; and Mr. C. H. Hughes, Steward. After the business th» ringing was resumed till 8.30, which brought the meeting te a successful close. THE WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION. N o r t h e r n B r a n c h . S t o n e (Staffordshire). — On January 20th, 504 Grandsir^ Triples. F. Chell, sen,, W. Dawson, first 504, E. Copa, F. Owing to the weather the attendance at the meeting of Chell, jnn., first 504, T. Cbell, J. Goodall, P. Preston conducior, this branch at Rowley Regis on Saturday, January 20th, J. Abberley. was not so good as one could have wishod. The travelling in most places was bad, but no conditions could have A DIAGRAM OF UNION TRIPLES (1893), may be had been worse for a visit to that part of Worcestershire and gratis, on ap{)lication by letter to W. H. T h o m p s o n , Stafiordsbire, which, when visited with the weather and Sillwood Street, Brighton, to whom the]itui8old regiainder h a i IPOads in such a state as last Saturday, gives one the Im? been reti^ned by tbelpnblisher^, 542 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS RECORD Jan. 27 igi2. THE ROMNEY MARSH AND DISTRICT GUILD Town parishes were better oflf in that respect than villages. Various organisations were a great help, and it was a {Continued from page 513.) privilege and honour to assist a Guild such as theirs. He .The election of o£&cers was the next business. was pleased to be their President, and hoped they would The Master moved thet the Rev, A. O. Scutt, who had continue to prosper. always taken a deep interest in them, be asked to accept Songs were rendered by Messrs. Youngs, Johnson (2), the presidency again. Smith, Grant, and Dunster. A recitation was given by ; -JMr. A. Johnson seconded, and the rev. gentleman was Mr, C. Player, and Mr. Wr Grant, who was the accom tl^nimously re-elected. panist, contributed a piano solo. Change-ringing was Win reply the chairman thanked them, and said it was a done on the handbells also. g[reat pleasure to him to assist the Guild in any possible A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to host Grant, way. He was sorry that he had little, or no knowledge of and the proceedings terminated with the singing of the Sellringing. He sometimes wished he had taken it up National Anthem. ysars ago, but it would be difficult for him to start now. He always took a great interest in ringers, but had many STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE. calls in other directions that prevented him from taking an On Monday evening, January 22nd, a large gathering active part in ringing. He, however, was always glad to of relatives and friends in commemoration of Mr. and Mrs. Encourage them. W m. Gordon’s golden wedding was held at Cropley’s Cafe, Mr. G. Billenness was unanimously chosen Master for Market Place, Stockport, when between eighty and ninety the ensuing year, for the fourth time in succession, being sat down to a lirst-class tea, with the rector supporting dlroposed by Mr. C. Player, and seconded by Mr. G. the long wedded pair. After the repast the rev. gentle Johnson. man made a few remarks suitable to the occasion, and j The Master briefiy acknowledged the compliment. said that he preached on Sunday morning on marriage, Mr. A. Johnson, in moving the re-election oi Mr. G . J. in anticipation of that assembly, and mentioned how Youngs as hon. secretary and treasurer for the third con pleased he was to know that all the ten ringers and two secutive year, remarked that the Master and Secretary probationers were present, and all the nine grandchildren managed the affairs of the Guild remarkably well. of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon. Mr. D. Johnson seconded, and Mr. Youngs, who was A very lengthy programme of music was gone through unanimously adopted, suitably returned thanks. of solos, duets, part-songs, choruses, musical selections, Mr. Butcher (Ashford), was elected a member, being recitations and gramaphone excerps, which occupied proposed by Mr. A. Kay, and seconded by Mr. G. John- with a dance now and theu between the whole of the Bon. Mr. R. Cowley was enrolled as a member. available time until i a.m., when the guests “ each took Mr. R. Dunster moved that the February meeting take his homeward way,” with the thought that a very pleasant place at Woodchurch on the first Saturday in that month. and profitable evening had been spent. This proposal, seconded by Mr, Kay, was agreed to. Mr. Player thought they had better select another tower 9S well, in case it was inconvenient to meet at Wood church. He moved they assemble at Bethersden if Wood- THE LATE JAMES HINTON, OF BRISTOL. qhurch bells were unavailable. It has been proposed by a number of ringers that an - Mr: D. Johnson seconded the motion, which was appeal should be made for funds to erect a fitting memo approved of. rial to the memory of the above-named ringer, who^ was ’ On the proposition of Mr. C. Player, seconded by Mr. for so many years the central figure in the ringing circle of A. Kay, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Vioar Bristol and the neighbourhood, and well-known also in for presicing. London and many other ringing centres. The rev. gentleman in returning thanks, again expressed Mr. Hinton was an indefatigable worker for the what a great pleasure it was to him to be with them, and Gloucester and Bristol Association, and the amount of Qspecially now that the Guild was in such a flourishing work he did in helping young ringers, cannot be too condition. Their members had increased, the quality of highly praised. their ringing had improved, and on the whole the Guild It is greatly due to his energy and untiring patience, ^as going forward, and he ofiered to them his most sincere that ringing in Bristol has been raised to its present high congratulations. With regard to thanking the clergy, he standard. It is suggested that the memorial should take mnst confess it was a great privilege to lend their towers the form of a headstone, with suitable inscription, to the to bellringers. Most^of the clergy wanted more men to grave in Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol. Any contribu oome forward to assist, but bellringers, he thought, were tions, however small, will be gratefully received, and always ready to do their part. Bellringers in a parish were should be sent to Mr. C. E. D, Boutfiower, 30, Broad a help in many ways. Bells were cheering and encoura Street, Bristol, who has consented to act as Honorary ging. The late Poet Laureate made reference to bells, Treasurer of the Fund.— J. B u r f o r d , C. H. H orton, W . which no doubt gave him a certain amount of encourage- K n i g h t , R. J. W i l k i n s . ifaent, and cheered him when he heard them. Then the bells played a very important part in callihg men to dhurch, and, continued the speaker, many a man who did East M olesey.— On Sunday, December 3rd, at St. Mary’s not attend church was touched by the sound of bells, chBrob for evening service, ten 1203 of Grandsire Doubles, in which reminded him that praises and thanksgivings were 43 mins. F. Brown, W . J. Halit, W . Halls, J. Baldwin, J. Howes conductor, H. Waters. On Sunday, Janaary 7th. for evening about to be uplifted to God. Therefore they were very service, a qaarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 43 mins. H. G. grateful to their bellringers. The Archbishop of Canter- Naish, W. J. Halit, J. Howes condactor. Miss Eileen Fisher, Bury, a fortnight ago, said that one thing especially H. B. Hesse, J. N. Frossell, G. Spencer, J. Chandler. Fir^ Yfas lacking In many parishes, and that was men workers. qaarter-peal by Miss £. Fisher and W. J. Halit, F jaa, 27, 191^ t H i BE l L ^ £ W S a n d £tlt)GERS^ RBCOl^D. 543 YARMOUTH, NORFOLK. INFORMATION. On a recent Friday, the Yarmouth ringers with a few To those who are fortunate enough to possess the Rev. friends were, by the kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Ham W . C. Pearson’s book giving the principal rings of bells mond, of The White Horse hotel, entertained at dinner. in the Eastern Counties, 1 send the correct size and The repast, which was served up by the popular host and weight of our two new bells put in St. Nicholas church, hostess, was of excellent character, full justice being done Great Yarmouth, last November, so that those who wish to the same by the company. Mr. Denison Hayward may keep their book correct and up to date. The iith — was in the chair, supported by Messrs. G. Lupson, G. 50J inches, 21 cwt., i qr. 10 lbs. Tenor in C sharp, 57J Budding, W. Gamble, E. Frost, esq., the latter gentle inches, 30 cwt., 0 qrs. 12 lbs. They are two splendid bells, man being a keen supporter of all things connected with and to-day Great Yarmouth has a better peal of bells than bellringing, and in fact is considered by some to be a local ever it had before. To tell you how well they go, Mr. Ri" authority on the same. Following the dinner an excellent Christian, one of our smallest members, and over 70 years social evening \^as spent, when numerous items were of age, rang the tenor in to a 576 Bob Major, without the rendered by the ringers and visitors, interspersed by least exertion, and I cannot over-estimate the praise and speeches of a complimentary nature to all concerned. credit dne to the firm of Mears and Stainbank, for the way The loyal toast having been proposed by the chairman in which they carried out the work of taking down the old and honoured in the usual manner, Mr. Blyth proposed bells and replacing the new ones ready for ringing. This The Visitors, which was replied to in a hearty manner by was done within fourteen days, and without disturbing the Mr. G. Lupson. The toast of the ringers was proposed daily services, which are numerous, as all visiting ringers by Mr. W . Gamble, who assured them on behalf of him know that have had the pleasure of ringing on this grand self and visitors present of the great pleasure he felt at peal; and may you all come again, and many more, is the being in their company. Mr. Frost having proposed The true wish of your brother-string,— Denison Hayward, Chairman, the company present unanimously carried a Belfry Warden, Great Yarmouth. hearty vote of thanks to the host and hostess for a most convivial and happy evening. Songs and items of enjoy able interest were rendered by Messrs. Bardery, Pidger, AN A P P E A L . Pestell, Gamble, Hardwood and host Hammond, those A special appeal is being made to all members of the Oxford given by the latter and Messrs. Frost and Pidgeon meeting Diocesan Guild to be considerate and subscribe to a fund which with immense appreciation by the company, as also were has been starte<] in connection with the condition of a brother- some anecdotes related by Mr. Gamble. ringer, Mr. A. W. Reeves, of 78, Queen’s Road, Caversham, Oxon. Besides being unable to follow his daily occupation for the past three years, two of which be has laid on his back suffer ing from that most dreaded disease Cancer. The time has now HORLEY, SURREY, arrived when help is needed by all who can show their true sympathy for a brother in distress. Mr. Reeves has been a The members of the Horley branch of the Sussex ringer for over twenty years, and his a member of the above County Association held their annual supper on January Guild, and those ot us who know him and have known him as a 1st, at The Six Bells iun. The Vicar (Rev. T. Lewis), ringer* we feel it our bouden duty to bring the case before the presided. Eighteen members sat down to an excellent readers of " The B ell News” with the hope that they and supper, provided by Mr. S. Huey. The Vicar in giving others if possible will willingly respond to this call which is made the loyal toast, paid a tribute to the hard work of King to us in this hour of need. Having been absent from work so long, and only a working man, naturally there has been so little George since his accession to the throne, in visiting Ire coming in that his wife is at her wits ends to know where to get land, Scotland, Wales, and India, the most iniportant sufficient for the little extras needed in such an expensive ,time. dominion oi the British Empire. “ The Church and Unfortunately Mr. Reeves has fallen into quarter pay from the State ’’ was proposed by Mr. Libley, and responded to by Friendly Society to which he belongs, and the time is nearly the Vicar, The chairman next proposed the toast of the due for him to pay up his quarter’s club money to enable him evening— “ The Horley Parish Church Bellringers,” to receive the benefit. Therefore he is almost entirely depend ent on the generosity of all who can afford it to stretch out an whose services he much valued, and which was responded hand to our worthy brother-ringer who is lying on a bed of sick to by P. Etheridge (foreman), and A. Spnghurst (secretary), ness from which he can never hope to rise again. Let us help the latter congratulating the band on their regular atten him while be has a little life spared him on this earth, I can dance for Sunday services, he also adding that every one assure you this is a most deserving case, and leave it to your would agree that their ringing had improved during brotherly consideration as to whether you will be one and per the past year. During the year there had been rung haps induce others also to contribute to this fund, however small 80,792 changes in four difierent methods— Grandsire the donation may be, as it is not the amount which is important (though that is necessary if means will allow), but it is the cheer Triples and Doubles, Stedman Triples and Doubles, Plain ful giver who is to prove a true friend in a case like this. Trust- Bob Major and Minor, and Kent Treble Bob Minor. mg there will be many who will come forward with a good heart The rest of tjie evening was enlivened with selections and give what they can, which will be most gratefully received on the handbells and songs and glees by members of the by A. W. Osborne, Hon. Secretary and Treasurer to the Read company, a most enjoyable evening being spent. ing Branch, 17, Dorothy Street, Reading. Kensington.— On Sunday evening, December 31st, at St. W e learn from tradition that an aged woman, who had Mary Abbots church, 1040 Kent Treble Bob Royal. F. G. lost her way in the Fens, recovered it by hearing the sound Symonds, W. E. Garrard conductor, C. J. Dobbie, J. Hayward of the Tlmberland bells ; and that as a thankoftering she E, G. Stibbons, P. F. Miles, W. A, Garrard, H, G. Miles, R. left some land, the proceeds of which were to be devoted to Charge, C. Charge. On Sunday evening, January 14th, 1263 Stedman Caters. A. V. Selby, W. E. Garrard conductor, H. buying and keeping the bell ropes in repair. This land Dains, J. Hayward, W. G. Matthews, C. J. Dobbie, W. A. Gar now realises a year, and out of it all the church rard, J. R. Mackman. H. G. Miles, E. G.>5tibbons. expenses are paid. 544 tH B BELL NEWS AND RIMGER§ l^ECORD. Jan. 2% 1912. THE CENTRAL COUNCIL. A Ringers' Benevolent Fund. The First Session of the Eighth Council (twenty- second annual meeting) will be held in London on W hit S i r , — Kindly allow me to express through your valuable paper sun Tuesday, May 28th, 1912. Nominations for the a suggestion regarding a Benevolent Fund for assisting any brother ringer who unfortunately finds himself in distress through ofiBce of President and for that of Honorary Secretary adversity and sickness. I am of the opinion that any fund must and Treasurer, as also Reports of Committees, Notices of be organised and controlled by each individual Diocesan or Motion, and any other matter should reach me not later County Association, as the cost of a ceatral fund working ex than Saturday, April 27th. penses would not only be very heavy, but could not be satis Honorary Secretaries of Diocesan or County Guilds or factorily worked. The suggestion I venture to put is that the Associations are earnestly requested to forward the IS. annual subscription usually paid by probationary and ringing names with full postal address of each elected representa members should be supplemented by a penny per Benevolent Fund, and kept separate from the generaffunds, but adminis tive of their Associations as soon as possible, with a view tered by the existing committee. I know tbe Secretaries of to the early completion of the official list of the new ringing associations have plenty to do, but, Sir, some brother* Council; and in cases where no elections have yet taken ringer residing near him would be only too glad to receive the place it is sincerely hoped that a meeting of the Associ pennies and attend to the small duties involved. And then ation may be speedily summoned for the purpose, or that should the Secretary of any company (backed if necessary by in any meeting shortly forthcoming this item may not be their signatures, or say the Incumbent) make an application for forgotten in drawing up the Agenda. A remittance of benefit that would be sufficient to make a grant in relieving a brother deserving of a lift. If we take the various Guilds and 2s. 6d. is due for each representative, the rights of repre Associations into accouat most of them would by the penny sentatives being in abeyance until their quota has been paid annually soon have such a boon to take tbe place of every paid. C h a r l e s D. P. D a v ie s , Hon. Secretary. genuine ringer's soreness when he reads of tbe many appeals, Fretherne, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, January, 1912. and cannot do more than pray for a speedy recovery. I trust Postal Orders should n o t be made payable at Stone you will find available space for this, and also hope the subject house, which is six miles from Fretherne. may receive further consideration. J. W. W ilkins. G r a n d s ir e D o u b l e s . S i r , — Some people, when they come across what is to them a GRANDSIRE DOUBLES. novelty, are inpelied to cry out “ It can’t be done." It is not very polite, and is proverbially dangerous. If Mr. Rice will A year or two ago I publisded a 120 of Grandsire apply to Grandsire Doubles a similar principle to that by which Doubles, obtained (as I pointed out at the time) from a five- Mr. Law James obtained seven true 720s in fourteen Minor part 720 of Bob Minor. I also pointed out that any 720 methods, be will perhaps discover that tbe footnote to the Hoi- of Bob Minor would produce a five-bell method. Now beton peal is justifiable. But can he justify tbe language of bis strange to say my old friend Mr. H. Dains published in own letter by producing ten 6 scores of Grandsire Doubles ? In your issue for December i6th a 120 Doubles called these parts we are only aware of the existence of two pro Accident No. i. This is really the old 720 Bob Minor ductions, Should any young conductor desire further informa tion on unquestionably the most interesting way of ringing a with thirty bobs and two singles (the last bob is not peal of genuine Grandsire Doubles, I shall be pleased to afford marked). This shews that Annable knew that little trick. it, either privately or through the medium of your columns. Concerning the question as to the nuthber of 120s of Holbeton Vicarage, Plymouth. E. S. P o w b ll . Grandsire Doubles to be had with common bobs and singles, your correspondent Mr. R. G. Rice seems to be G r a n d s ir e T r i p l e s . under the impression that ten is the limit. This is not so, S i r , — The quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples published in yonr issue of the 13th inst. under the name of H. Price, was rung at fifty are obtainable. Here is a specimen with th Bangor as far back as January, iSgj, as my composition of 1893. I have in my possession a letter from the late Editor of “ T h e plain hunt;— B e l l N e w s ” dated January 29th, 1895, requesting the figures 12345 of this quarter-peal, in response to which I sent the figures, to gether with others having the same qualities. I cannot now 21435 34125 23415 34215 give date of publication; but this quarter-peal has been re 24153 31452 24351 32451 peatedly rung, and the figures given in various reports of the North Wales Association since its formation. I have no know 42513 13542 42531 23541 ledge of any prior claim. It is usually rung as below B 45231 s 15324 45213 s 25314 54213 51342 54123 52341 234567 52431 51324 51432 52314 342567 25413 15342 15423 25341 433567 24531 13524 14532 23514 674352 42351 31254 41352 32154 236574 43215 32145 43125 31245 s 472653 Twice repeated. 8 354267 J. J. P/ M o r r i s J. M o x k iS i NOTE TO PEAL. H a r w ell (Berks).— On Tuesday^^ecem ber 26th, 360 Bob Minor. E. Cox, G. C. Rice, T. Hughes, R. G. Rice conductor, The Peal at Norbury.— This was William Gordon’s golden V. R. Hichman, W. Hitcbmaof On Sunday, January 7th, 360 wedding peal. He was married at that church on Sunday, Grandsire Minor. E. CoprT W. Hitchman, T. Hughes, V. R. January 19th, 1862, and as tbe bridal party were leaving the Hitchman, R. G. Rice cj>(mactor, G. C. Rice. On Wednesday, church at ro.o a.m. they were greeted by a machine made wed January loth, 360 Giwfasire Minor. C. Hitcbman, W. Hitcb- ding peal, there being then in place of ringers a rude and crude man, T. Hugfaes, V/R . Hitcbmao, R. G. Rice conductor, G. C. apparatus (not the Ellacombe) which shortly afterwards broke Rice. On Sandtr^ January 14th, 360 Grandsire Minor. E. Cox tbe tenor. This necessitated the recasting of the bell, the re W. Hitchmap y M > J*a. *7, igii tHE BELL NgWS AND RlNGEEtS' RECORD. 54S and Sonth Backs. Branch.— The annaal ser sent. The annual sabscription is now vice and meeting will be held at Burnham on due, and it woald be a convenience if paid at Saturday, February 3rd. at 4.30. this meeting. Tba chatge ar (he insetlion o< ooticss In thia page ia S id n e y W. V a l d o n , Branch Sec. £ . T b b n d b l l , Hon. Dis. Sec. m Penny pec line (five worda may be reckoned >o a Boughton, Faversham. liae). Repetitions at half that price. Notices ahoold The Winchester Diocesan Gui!d.-Guild- I te band not later than Wednesday moining. ford Distrfct.— The next quarterly will be held The Hertfordseire Association.— Eastern at Farnham on Saturday. February 3rd. District.— A meeting will be held at Hoddes- The Ancient Society of College Youths.- 3.30 — Bells available (8). 5.30.— Service— . don and Broxbourne on Saturday, February Bitablished 1637.— Meetings for practice will Preacher— Rev. Neville Lovett, Rector. 6.13- loth. The bells of Hoddesdon will be open be held at St. Magnus, Lower Thames Street Tea at Darracots's restaurant. Tea tickets till lea time. Those of Brozbourne after. oa February ist, 15th, and 291I1; at St. John's 6d. eace: visitors is. Subscriptions are now Tea at The Salisbury Arms at 3.30, 6d. to Hackney, on the 6th and 20th ; at St. Paul’s dae, and should be paid at this meeting. members, others gd. Business meeting after. Cathedral on the 6th; at St. Giles, Cripple- Joh n J, To n e *, Hon. Sec. All will be made welcome. gate, on the aoth ; at Southwark Cathedral on W . H. L a w r b n c i, Dis. Sec. The Kent County Association.-Tonbridge the 27th; also at St. Mary's, Walthamstow, District.—The annual meeting of this district mch Saturday at 7.30. The Lancashire Association.—Liverpool will be held at Chiddingstone on Saturday, Braach.— A meeting will be held at West A district meeting will ba held at St. February 3rd. Tower open at 3 o'clock. Alphege, Greenwich, on Match and. Tower Derby on Saturday,' February loth. Bells Committee meeting at The Castle inn at 4.15, ready at 3, W a l t e r H o g b b s , Sec. open 4.30 to 8 p.m. followed by general meeting, As the cost of W il l ia m T. C o c k b r il i., Hon. Sec. the tea will be 6d. per head more than is The Lancashire Association.—Rochdale 3a, BigOt^ Roai, Clapham, S.W . allowed by the Association, that amount must Branch.— The next meeting wili be held at Rochdale parish church on Saturday, Feb. The Middlesex County Association and be paid by members attending. Arrange trf>ndan Diocesan Qaild.— North and East ments can be made for conveyances to meet jotb. Bells ready at 3.30. Meeting at 6.30. District.—The next meeting will be held at trains at Fenshurst Station at a reasonable All ringers welcome. Christ Church, Cubitt Town, on Saturday, charge if sufficient members signify their wish J. H. B ast o w , Branch Sec. to be met. All members intending to February loth. Bells available from 3 30. Notice.— Practice is discontinued at St. Service at 5. Tea, 6d. at 3.30. Nearest attend the meeting are requested to notify the District Secretary, and if they require a con John's, Deptford, during rehanging. stations, Poplar (North London), and North F. W . R ich ar d so n . reenwich (G.E.R.) from Fenchnrch Street. veyance stating what train they will arrive at SMembers and friends cordially invited. Sub Penshurst not later than Wednesday, January scriptions lor igia are now due. 31st. Members are requested to make an C . T . C o l i s , Hon. Sec. eftort to attend, as an important matter will DOUBLE NORWICH MAJOR. 173, St. John's Road, Walthamstow. be discussed. W . L a t t e r . Hon. Dis. Sec. 26, Dukes Road, Tunbridge Wells. By G. Cross, N orw ich. The Kent County Association.-Lewisham The Winchester Diocesan Guild.— Ports District — The next meetiog of this district 5040- will beheld at St. Nicholas. Deptford, S.E., mouth District.— The annual meeting will be to-day. Sat.. January 27th. Bells at 3,30. held at Fareham to-day, Sat., January 27th. 23456 I Service, with address by the Kev. Arthur Bells available from 3 p.m. Short service at 53624 - Hart (Vicar), at 5.30 p.m. Tea kindly pro the parish church at $.30. Tea at the Tem 26354 - vided by the Vicar in the Albany Institute, perance hotel at 6 o’clock. Meeting after. Basiness meeting to follow. As important Fareham. J. W . W h it in g , Dis. Sec. 63254 62354 business will be brought forward, I hope for The Warwickshiro Guild—The quarterly a good muster. Subscriptions should be paid meeting will be held at Warwick to-day. Sat., 23654 now. T. G ko o m bk id gb, Hon. Dis. Sec. January 27th. St, Nicholas' tower (3) will be 36254 34, Adelaide Road, Chislehurst. open from 4 to 5 o'clock Business meeting 32654 T h e Salop Guild.— The next meeting will afterwards. St. Mary's (10) will be available 56234 - be held at Shifnal on Saturday, February 10. after the basiness meeting. Tea will be arranged if a sufficient number signify their 62534 Riaging at 3 p.m. Basiness meeting rt 5 p.m 35264 - Xe« at 5.30 p.m. intention of being present by Tuesday, the R bv . H. B. B bokwitb, Hon. Sec. 33rd. Will conductors of peals kindly bear in 52364 mind Rule 15 whenever a peal is rung. 53264 The Surr THE JASPER SNOWDON SERIES. Pectl Table-fcs. MABBLETTE -*MABBLETTE riRANDSIRE ; ai. 6d., Enlarged. Now Ready. Is the best ma Peal Tablet GWb« fDllinstnictlODi tor Ihe begionei; many new peals! the APPENDIX terial for Peal give the great- the R*v. C. D. P. Divws, M.A. i and the THOMPSON PAPERS and « 6 B t satisfaction AGRAMS, embcaiing the whole of the Grandiica cauan h ai ol W. H. TBOMr Tablets. It is a■o«, B iq.iM .A. (««4PagBi).______a non-absorbent to all- sabstance The following TEDMAN ; as. U. B y th b R«v. C h a rlb s D. P. closely resem extracts f^om S DAVIES, r.K.A.s. With an A r n m ix by S n A>nra> H ctwood, B *«t. testimonials re be late R it . k . B. BoLwta, and W. H. Tnoiipao*. Bsg. Cammmiaai with bling Marble Coablei and raoi tbroagh 10 Cloqaei (17s olaiMr ffioiad pam)> and has a highly ceived speak for polished black themselves: ROPE-SIGHT: surface, which “ n t Tablet hat Price, as before, is. 6d. is not aflected fivm n a y tim, and it admirtd 6 t h Edition: NOW READY. by the atmos by aU.” phere. " / like the tablet METHODS.—NOW READY.— The lettering is hnmmsely, ani 10 ie QTANDARD M who have teen U. ThoroushlyTwn»nn/sHT,v Revised {5th) E d i t i o h : Contains seven cat into the We hate had U SIR ARTHUR HEYWOOD'S WORK. anb Singers’ I'nUFFIELD:" A M dsical Mbthod for 8, 10, a n d ^ It BsLLa. A Bnadibeet containing full dtaeclloDt lot rlnglni! tbe above «ay ba obtained, gtatii, from Sic Aktbdk H itw o o s, B act.i Dnffiald, Defby- SA TU R D AY , JANUARY 27. 191a. The pamphlet on thii method li now oni of print.) stabliaKed IT60. Vlt* Saetv«rt>oU«. THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. Om Tuesday, ]xnuary 1 6 ,1 9 1 2 , in T m Hours and Fifty-six MiHuUt. JOHN NICOLL, A t t b s C b d r c b o f S t . M a b g a b b t , B a b b im g , A PEAL OP STBOMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; H byw o o d ' s V artatio n , Teoor 22^ cwt. T hom as F a u l k n e r . . ..Treble. G b o r g e C o i n s ...... 5, an:!tr A l b b r t C . H a r d y . . . . 2. G b o r g b W . F a u l k n e r . . 6. F b b d k . C. R o s s b l l .. . . 3. R e g in a l d B l a k e 7, C a l b b F b n n . , . . • • 4i D’O y l y s . S im ons . . ..Tmor. Conducted by C a l e b F e n n . Cluck PrafatteOT, First peal of Stedman by the ringer of the 3rd. Rung with the bells half-muiiled as a mark of respect to the late Francis £. Fitt, esq., who was a former member of the above society. 60, QUEEN’S ROAD, P e c k h a m , THE LONDON COUNTY ASSOCIATION LATE THE L o n d o n , s .e . ST, JAMES'S SOCIETY, Oh 2 huniay, January 18, 1912, t» Two Sours and Fifty-nine Minules, (Two minutes from Queen’s Road Station, L.B. d; S.C. Railway.) A t IB B C b u r o b o« S t . P a u l , H a m m b r s u it b , A PEAL OF QRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; Late 15s, Keeton’s Road, Bermondsey. A V ariatio n of P a r k e r ’ s T w b l v e -P a b t . T en o r 15 cwt. JoBM W . R o s s ...... Treble. C h a r le s F . W . H u n t . . 3. E r n e st H , C ook .. .. 2, G b o b s e C. I l b s . . . . 6, H b n b v B a r r e i i * . . . . 3. F r an k S k e v in g t o n . . . . 7, John W . K e l l b v .. . . 4'. 'W il l ia m ]. S b b l t o n ..Tenor, Maker to St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Conducted by F. S k b v in g t g n , ’ First peal. Rnng as a farewell peal to W. J, Shelton, who set sail Imperial Institute, Canterbury, Edinburgh, St. for Anstralia on the igth inst. AJy'ans, Lincoln, Durham, Peterborough, Melbourne \;^ANTED.—“ B e l l N ew s AND R in gers’ R ecord,” Vol. (Australia), Rochester, Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Man V V ofi.26, for the vearyear loftS.1968, in parts or bound; or Nos. 135,2 to the end of Vol. 26.— Edw. G. Alien and Son" Ltd., 12 and 14 chester, and Worcester Cathedrals, etc., etc. Grape Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W C. jan. 2?, THB BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. 54? THE LONDON COUNTY ASSOCIATION LATE THE B R IE R L E Y h i l l , STAFFORDSHIRE. ST. JAMES'S SOCIETY. WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION, AND On Saturday, ]antiary ig, igi2, m Three Hours and Seven Minutes, THE DUDLEY AND DISTRICT GUILD. Ax THB Church o f St. Georoe-thk-Martyb, Southwark, On Saturday, ]anuary 13, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-four Minutes, A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANQES; At the Church of St. Michael, Heywood's Transposition, Tenor 15 cwt. 3 qrs. 7 lbs. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES; T homas H, T affbkdbr ..Treble. H enry T. G owlett .. s- T aylor’s. Tenor 144 cwt. SlDNBV B. W bathbrston* 3. A rthur D. B arker.. . . 6. Percy HarlbyJ .. ..Treble. fHaNRY M a rtin .. C bristofhbr H. H ughes 3. F bbdk. ]. H ardy . . 7 . . s. .. - John LLOYDf ...... 2. E rnbsi P bbkins JosBFH M ilner* . . . . 4. R obebi W, G reen .. ..Tenor. . . 6. Jambs Whatmqrb . . . . 3. A rth u r Whatmore Condacteed by T homas H . T afvbmder. Vernon Allem* .. .. 4. * Jacob Williams ..Tenor. 'First peal. Conducted by Ebnbst Pbrkins. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON •First peal, fFirst peal with a bob bell. jFirst peal away from DIOCESAN GUILD. the tenor. On Saturday, ]anmry 20, 1912, in Three Hours, At the C hurch of S t . John of Jerusalbm, S outh H ackney, BIRMINGHAM. A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANOES. THE ST. MARTIN'S GUILD FOR THE DIOCESE OF T hurstans’s F our-P art. Tenor 20^ cwt. BIRMINGHAM. Albert W. Coles .. ..Treble. H abry J, R anzbtta . . 5. On Tuesday, January 16, 1912, in Three Hours and Ftfty Minutes, H arold W . C lark . . . . 2. Reuben Sanders .. .. 6. At THB Church of St. Martin, Isaac G. S hade A lfred W, Q rimes. . . . 7. W illiam P ye Albbrt J. Baynes .. ..Tenor, 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 . Conducted by W illiam P y e . Tenor 36 cwt. in C. It was intended to ring Cambridge Surprise, bat meeting short had Albert W alker . . ..Treble. S amuel G rove ...... 7. 0 result in the above. C harles D ickens . . .. 2 E dmund J. H yland .. 8. F bedk, D ickens . . . . 3- E rnest Mansell . . . . g. P ercy O. L aflin .. .. 4. T homas Miller . . 10. Alf P addon Smith .. . . 5- James E. G roves . . . . II. John Nb a l ...... 6. S idney J. Jessop .. ..Tenor. TWERTON-ON-AVON. SOMERSETSHIRE. Composed b; John C arter, and Conducted by Jambs E. G roves. THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. This peal has the 6th nineteen times behind the 8th in the inverted tittums, and eighteen times behind the 8th in the handstroke home On Saturday, January 6, 1912, in Three Hours and Five Minutes, position. Rung with the bells half-mufSed out of respect to the lata At the Church of St. Michaeii, Thomas Reynolds, for upwards of 33 years a ringer at this church. A PEAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5040 CHANGES. Tenor 13J cwt. WICKHAM SKEITH, SUFFOLK. Fredk. Skusb ...... Treble. C harles C oiiLier . . . . 5- T bomas F . K ing . . . . 2. G ilbert H. H arding . . 6. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. A rihub K. H abrison* . . 3. *Samuel H ector Ott Tuesday, January 16, igii, in Two Hours and Thirty-six Minutes, George W . T emple . . 4. W illiam J. P rescott ..Tenor, At the Church of Si. Andrew, Composed by ]. C arter, and Conducted by W ieliam J. P rescott, A PEAL OP TREBLE BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES ; Rung in bonour of the wedding of the Rev. J. Noble Bonghton to Miss E. E. Axford, at St, Mark’s, Purley, Croydon. *First peal of Being 720 each of Cambridge Surprise, College Exercise. London Major. H Scholars' Pleasure, Duke of York, Woodbine, Kent and Oxford. QUEENBOROUGH, ISLE OF SHEPPEY, KENT. Tenor 13 cwt. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Rrginald Last* .. ..Treble. Alphabus B erry . . . . 4, Gborgb K e m p ...... 3. W illiam R o s b ...... 3. On Saturday, January 6, igi2, {no time mentioned), T homas D a v y ...... 3. Lbonard L ast ...... Ten»r. At the C hurch of T he Holy T r in iiy, Conducted by W illiam Rose, A PEAL OP MINOR, 5040 CHANQES; •First peal. Being 720 each of Double Oxford, Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, College Single, Oxford Bob, Canterbary Pleasure, and Plain Bob. BRIERLEY HILL, ST/.FFORDSHIRE. Tenor 6 cwt. WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION, AND R ichard S. S taines ..TrebU. Jambs N yb ...... 4. THE DUDLEY AND DISTRICT GUILD. G eorgb H. S pice , . . 3, Charles Tumbbr .. .. 5. On Tuesday, yanuary 16, 1912, in Two Hours and Forty-two Minutes, W illiam H yland . . 3- William N y b ...... Tenor. Ax THB Church of St. Michael, Conducted by W. N yb. First peal on the bells. A PEAL OP BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANSES ; NEW ROMNEY, KENT. Being seven 720s. Tenor 14^ cwt. Jambs W hatmorb .. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Vernon Allbm ...... TrebU. . . 4. John L loyd ...... 2. A kthub W baimorb.. On Tuesday, January 16, ig ij, in Three Hours and Eight Minutes, H enry Martin.. E rnbsi P bbkins ..Tenor, At the Church of St. Nicholas, Conducted by E rnest P erkins. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES 5040 CHANGES: First peal of Minor by all the band except the conductor, and is his P arker's T welve-P art. first peal in the method as conductor. First peal of Minor on the High WOOD S. Humphery Treble. *H ogh D. A ndbbsom . . 5. present bells, E rnbst E. H utchinson. . 3. *Pbrcy P age ...... 6. G borgb E. K bn n bti* . . 3. *Spbncbr Souihbbdon . . 7. USIC specially arranged in mss. (if not in print) to suit S tbpben j , B odlden ... 4. Gborge B. Andbrson ..T en or M almost any number of ringers and bells. Terms, etc., Coaducled by H ighwood S. H dmpheby. on application from WM. GORDON, 44, C eltic Stkeet, W e b s *First peal. First peal on the bellh by an entirely local band. Lanb. Stockpckt. T 546 THE fiBLL NfiWS AND ItfiCORD. jan. ^7, tgiii. BENNINGTON, HERTS. COGGESHALL. ESSEX.—THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, ]anmry 20, 191a, in Three Hours and Ten Minutes, On Weintsiay, Jamtn'y 17, 1912, fn Two Hours *ni Fifty-six Mimtes, At IBS C bdrch of St P btbr- ad-V incola, At tbk Chukcb o* St. Pbtbb, A PEAL OF SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAIOR, 5056 CHANGES. Tenor 19} cwt. in F. A PEAL OP QRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANQBS; H olt’s Tbn-Part. Tenor 14 cwt. Walter Sadlkr .. ..Treble. Jobn Sadlbr ...... 5. AMES F lEUTY ...... 2. CBASLBS NORFOLK . . . . 6. William H. ’Lk'numcE ..Treble, *Abtbdk K itchbnbr . . . . 5. William Kbbblb .. .. 3, Ernest W. Beckwith .. 7 Fkbd Williams...... 2. *JoBN W arner . . . . 6. Fbank Claydon .. .. 4. David Eliiott.. ..Tenor. F sbdbkick W b it b * . . . . 3. S amobl Pa g e ...... 7. Composed by N. ]. Pitstow, and Conducted by David E lliott. Alfrbo T a l b o i...... 4. Walter Smitb...... Tenor. Conducted by W illiam H. L awrbncb. •First peal. WEST LYDFORD, SOMERSET. BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. ROTHEREIELD, SUSSEX. On Saturday, January 20, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-four Mtnnt«i, THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. At tbb Cburcb o f S t. Pbtbr, Oh Wednesday, ]aiuary 17, 1912, in Three Hours and Sixteen Minutei, A PEAL OP DOUBLES AND PLAIN BOB. At tbb Parisb Cbubcb, 5040 C H A N G E S called differently. Tenor 17 cwt. A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES; J, Nbwport^ ..Treble. H. M ilb o u rn b ...... 4, P arkbr’s S ix-Part. Tenor 24^ cwt. G. C reed .. ..2. E F. C rbbd ...... 5. F. Hammond ...... Treble. H. R. B uncbbr . . . . 5. T. G. V iN CB N T ..3. G. Goddard ...... Tenor. O. H olm w oo d ...... 2. C. B kasibb...... 6. Conducted by E. F. C reed. E. B i s b o p ...... 3. A. M a r t i n ...... 7 . •First peal. First peal on (he bells. The ringers wish to thank F. M. E adb* ...... 4. E. B ishop, sbn...... Tenor. the Rector for the use of the bells. Conducted by H. R B utcher. ’ First peal of Triples. F. Eade was elected a member previous to starting. IPSWICH. SUFFOLK. TIBENHAM, NORFOLK. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. Oh Saturday, January 20, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-seven Minutes, On Thursdty, Janutry 18, 1912, in Three Hours and Two Minutes, A t the C burgb of S t. Margarbi, A t tb b C burcb of All S aints, A PEAL OP DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, 5040 CHANQBS. Tenor cwt. in F. A PEAL OF SURPRISE MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; Being 720 each of York, Durham, Wells London, Norwich, Cam Harry Barton ...... TrOiU. Henry C. Gillingham 5 Edgab Pbmbbbton .. .. 6. bridge and Netherseale, Tenor 20 cwt. W illiam Moits .. .. 2. R bv . W illiam C. Pbabson 3. William P. Garrbtx .. 7. C larence G oocb ..Treble. Fbedk. Mahsbr . . . . 4. W illiam H. F ussbll . . 4. Jambs M otts ...... Tenori G eorgb S nblling .. 2. Jobn S n b llin g ...... 5. Composed by A rthur K nights, and Conducted by Jambs Motts, B brtib T ubmbb.. . . 3- Fredk. Seagbr...... Tenor. Conducted by F. Manseb. - First peal of Surprise Minor by all the band. BADSEY, WORCESTERSHIRE. WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION. PULHAM. NORFOLK. (SooiHBRN B ranch.) THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, January ao, 1912, m T wo Hourt and Fifty Minutes, On thursday, January 18,1912, in Jhrie Hours, A i THE Parish Cburcb, At tb b C bubcb o* St . M aby Magdalbnb, A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; A PEAL. OF BOB MAJOR, 5040 CHANGES. B rubrton’s T welvb-P art. Tenor 14 cwt, i qr. 12 lbs. William Sparrow .. ..Treble. F redk. Jordan...... 5. Frbdk. Borbbtt .. ..Treble ’W illiam C. D uffibld .. s- F rank C ook ...... 2. Hbrberi Jordan .. .. 6. Edwabd Duffield*.. 2. F redk, Roofs ...... 6. James H emming . . ... 3. Harry Middleton .. .. 7. HBNRV GARNBAMf . . . . 3. W illiam L, D uffield Thomas Edwin ...... Allan Knight ...... Tenor, William R oopb...... 4. C barles Roope...... T&nor Conducted by F rank C ook. ' Composed by N, J, P itstow, and Conducted by F, B orrbtt. Rung after meeting short for Bob Major, *First peal. fFirst peal in the method. TWERTON-ON-AVON, SOMERSET.. BLACKBURN.— THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.. (Blackburn Branch.) On Saturday, January 20, 1912, in Three Hours, On Thursday, January 18, 1912, in Three Hours, At IBB C burcb of St . M icbabl, A i tb b P abisb C burcb, A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES; A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; I n TBB K bnt V ariation. Tenor 13^^ cwt. V icars' Six-P art. Tenor 15 cwt. in F. W illiam J. P rbscott ..Treble. Charles Collibr 5. C b a rlb s BROCKLBBUBSTf Treble. •F red P eacock ...... 5- Gborge W . T emplb .. 2. H bnry W . B rown . . . . 6. William Briggs . . . . 2, John W atson ...... 6. G ilbert H, Harding . . 3. F rederick S kusi . . . . 7. EmmanublDoteson.. .. 3- W illiam E W ilson •• 7. E dmund K ing ...... 4. Thomas F. King .. ..Tenor, Aribub Tomlinson .. .. 4. F rederick H andle .. ..Tenor, Composed by Arthur Knights, and Conducted by W. E. W ilson. Conducted by Thomas F, King, fFirst peal. *First peal with a bob bell. The treble man was pro This is the first peal ever rung ia the Bath diatrict by entiraljr locjil posed a member before starting. men. Jan. 27, ig i4 - fH£ B£LL tiSWS AND RINGBRS RBCORD. 54d SALISBURY, WILTS. CAMBRIDGE.—THE CAMBRIDGE UNINERSITY GUILD. THE SAUSBURY DIOCESAN GUILD. On Monday, January 22, 1912, in Two Hours and Nineteen Minutes, Oh Saturday, January 20, 1913, i» T hru Hours, In Mr. E. M. Atkins' Rooms, St. Catherine's Collxqb. A t tbb Cboich of St. M&rtih, A PEAL OF BOB MAJOR 5036 CHANGES A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES; W illiam D. Iames* .. 1-2. E. Maurice Atkins .. 5-6. b v a oughey eginald t r e e t T hdrbians’s F odr-F art. Tenor 13 cwt. 3 qrs. 6 lbs. R . . H. F. B 3-4. R O. S .. 7- 8. Composed by J. R. P ritcbabd, and Condacted by R. O. Si r b i i. SiDMBY M a c b v ...... Treble G borgb W il l i\M3 . . . . 5. F rbdk. Pb s c b y ...... 2. Robsbt p . K nights . . 6. Umpire— F. R. White. 'First peal on handbells away from the I0BM S. R dhming . . . . 3 W illiam W . G iffobd . . 7. tenors. First peal as coadactor in the method, and on handbells. L eohard H arris .... 4. Albert Southby .. ..Tenor. Condacted by G borgb W illiams. THE CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION NORBURY. CHESHIRE. G eddington.—On Tuesday, January 23rd, a date touch of THE CHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD 1912 changes, in i hr. 7 mins., being 4S0 Canterbury, 480 Plain (Stocxfobi and B owdon B rakcb.) Bob, 360 Antelope, 592 Grandsire Doubles, each 6-score called 0 » Satttriay, January 2 0 ,1912, in Two Hour* and Forty-eight Minutes, differently. G . Black, C. Cooper, C. Swan conductor, E. Reid, R. G. Black. First date touch on the bells and by the local At tbb Church o f St. Thomas, band in foar methods. A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; Beiog 730 each of Gtandtire, College Single and Plain Bob, and two 720s each of Kent and Oxford. Tenor 9 cwt. Wm. Gordon, SBN. . . ..Treble. Jambs F bbk lby...... 4. Rbv. A. T. Bbbston .. a. S idney H o u g h ...... g 'THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. G. D. W arbdrtom . . . . 3. J. W , H a r tlb y ...... Tetor, H ughenden.— On January 17th, after an unsuccessful attempt Condncted respectivel} by Wm. Gordon, sen., Stockport St. Mary’s for a peal of Stedman Triples, a non-conducted 504. F. Hayes, Graodsira; Rev. A. T. Beeston, New Mills, two 720s of Oxford ; G. F. G. Biggs, J. W. Wilkins, G. F. Williams, R. Bnckland, R. D. Warbnrton, Stockpart St. George’s, Kent; Sidney Hough, Knuts- Biggs, R. Coles, F. Boxall. It is proposed to attempt a silent ford, Plain B ob ; J. W . Hartley, Norbary, College Single, in the follow peal at a fatare date. ing order: Grandsire, College Single, Plain Bob, Kent, Kent, Oxford, Oxford. Farther reference elsewhere. THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. H o r le y.—On December 25th, for early morniug ser«rice, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 43 mins. W. Taylor, S. RODMERSHAM.—THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Lanaway, J. Kenward. S. Kanward, G. Illman, A. Songhurst, J. Etheridge, C. Osborn. On December 31st, for the Boy Scouts’ Oit Sunaaj/t Jaimarji ai, 1912, in Two Bours and Thirty-fjur Mittutes, Church Parade, a qaarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 43 mins. Ax thb C hurch of S t. N icbolas, A. Etheridge, P. Etberidge, F. Sadler, A. Bashford, A. Song A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANQES ; hurst, S. Kenward, A. Harman, C. Osborn. On New Year’s Eve, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 43 mins, W. Tay Being 720 each of Double Oxford, Oxford Treble Bob, College Single, lor, S. Lanaway, J. Kenward, A. Songburst, G. Illman, S. Ken Keat Treble Bob, Canterbnry Pleasnre, Oxford Bob and Plain Bob. ward, P. Etheridge, C. Osborn. Conductors— Messrs. S. Keo- . Tenor 9i cwt. ward and A. Harman. FaxDiRicK Brown .. ..T reile, Gborgb E astmam . . . . 4. Fmdbbick S. Macby .. a, Jambs Ny b ...... 5. THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. A lbbrx j . D ay ...... 3. WiLUAM N y b ...... Tenor, L vtham (Lancashire).— On January 3rd, at St.John’s church, 720 Single Minor. C. Kerr, J. Fell, D. McLellan, E. Loose. J. Conducted by W illiam Nyb. Tipping, T. Allanson. On January 14th, 7*0 Superlative Sur prise Minor. J. Fell, J. Tipping, D. McLellan, E. Tipping. J. Hardman, T. Allanson. Conducted by J. Tipping. On January 2ist, for morning service, 720 New London P.easure. C. Kerr, iQanlttbeU Ideal. J. Fell, D. McLellan, E. Tipping, J. Tipping conductor, T. OXHEY, HERTS, Altanson. For evening serviae 720 Grandsite Minor. C. Kerr, J. Fell, D. McLellan, J. Tipping, T, Allanson, E. Tipping. Con THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. ducted by J. Tipping. 0 « Wednesday, January 17, 1912, in Two Hours and Twenty-two Minutes, THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. A t 43, H batb Road, N ew Romney.—On Sunday, Januaey 7th, at St. Nicholas' A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; charch, a quarter-peai of G'andsire Triples was rung for T hdrstans’s F our-P art. Divine Service in 47 mins. H. S. Humphery, E. E. HutchinsoDt G bobgb N. P r ic b. . . . 1-2. G borqb E. H owcbin “i - G. E. Kennett, S. J. Boulden, H. D. Anderson, P. Page, S. H kmby H o d g btis. . . . 3-4. W illiam H odgbits 7-8. Seutherden, G. B. Anderson. Conducted by H. S. Hamphery. Conducted by G borgb N. P ricb. S tockport (Cheshire).—On Sunday afternoon, January zist, Umpire— Charles N. Leman. at St. Mary’s church, an attempt to ring Shipway’s ten-part peal of Grandsire Triples came to grief after ringing over 1000 changes. A. G. Clarke, H. Reynolds, J. H. Mason, P. Brickelli KETTERING, NORTHANTS. A. Gordon, Wm. Gordon, jun., A. S. Gordon condnctor, E . THE CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION. Edmands. Rung in honour of the golden wedding of Mr. Wm; Oh Thursday, January 18, 1912, in Two Hours and Twenty Minutes, Gordon, the steeplekeeper, and his wife, which took place at St. Thomas’s, Noabury, on January 19th, 1862. At I, Carlton Strbbt, U tto xeter (Staffs).— On Tuesday, January i6th, a quaster— A PEAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5024 CHANGES. peal of Grandsire Triples, in 47 Mins. W. Cope, F. Richard A lb e r t N. 1nn« . . . . 1-2. D avid J. Nichols 5-6. son, P. Cope conductor, E. Roberts, R. G. Lewis, H . Willisford, ] . Edward Cbapmam . . 3-4. F rbds. W . S awfoot 7-8., C. Smith, E. Green. First quarter-peal by the ringer o i tb« Composed by G. Lindoff, and Condacted by David J, Nicbols. treble, whose age is 75. 550 THE BELL NEWS ANt) RING£RS‘ RECORB. ]an. 2^, igii. 5004 STEDMAN CATERS. ERIN TRIPLES. B y F r e d k . H y. D e x t e r , Leicester. A Variation of Parker’s Ten-Part, 134265879 A By the Rev. E. S. P o w e l l , Plymouth. 4 16 5 5040. (562431978) B 261354 123455 13456 164352 - - 461253 - - 462513 163254 326541 361452 - - 542136 362154 164352 246315 s - - 364251 463152 • - - 164325 462351 - - 326514 264153 - - 462531 2^3451 365412 2 A 561423 - - Repeat these twelve courses four time!!, vrith si in the 162453 first course, getting— 563412 - - 123465 13456 362415 265413 632415 - - 163425 - - 134652 2 A 365421 543612 261435 - - 614253 165432 231564 562431 - - 413526 (134265879) B 312654 A 134562 s - 651432 s - - - - 132465 - - Repeat four times, with si in the first course. In this 231564 - - variation the calling of the ten parts, more symmetrical 234165 than in the peal as published by Mr. J. W . Parker. 432561 - - 431265 1912 STEDMAN CATERS.—By R. O. S t r e e t . 435162 532164 - - 123456789 4 5 16 235461 - - 531462 - - W 643321978 135264 - - (i) 462135 534261 465231 Repeat the last twelve courses for 134265 a. Peal commences at the 4th change of this course. The calling ...... 365142 - - - 563241 ■ - - as from the course-end, b, 2, 4, 11, 14 gives and six. The 36 452 peal contains 21 courses in the tittums, with the 4th and 5th their in-course extent at home, with all the 9-5S and 3 6 2 1 5 4 264153 4-6-5s, i.e., twelve courses each; also the extent of the 463^52 inverted position. The peal gives every change of the two 364251 - - round blocks. If a single in place of bob at 4 is called in 461253 first course of tittum position and repeat the whole 21 164352 courses the full extent of the 4th and 5th can be had, ■ 162453 when the peal would be 7272. 563412 - - - 365214 - - A local tradition tells us that the cost of erecting 564132 Welston Church, in Northants., so drained Anthony 562431 Catesby of all his available money, that he had none to {a) By bobs at 1, 6, 8, 9, 14, 15, 18, 19.- pay for the bells. He therefore sold a flock of sheep, and (J) B y bobs at 5, 6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 18, 19. when he first heard the sound of the ring coming over the Round by bobs at 3 and 8. Contains 23 sixes with 6-8 valley of the Nene to Ecton, where be dwelt, he said to b eh ind . his wife, “ H ark! Do you hear my Iambs bleating ? ” He died in 1553. If the tradition be true— and there is no Reigate (Surrey).— At the parish church, on Monday, reason to doubt it with regard to the great bell and the January 22nd, for practice, 8 3 o K e n t Treble Bob Royal. Sanctus bell— the good Squire ef Whisten had been anti H. R e e v e s , F. T. Hoad, H. Ewins, A. Harman, O, Sip* cipated in his pleasant humour by Zitholf of St. Albans. pets, O. Gilbey, G. Croucher, T. S p a r k s , H. A . Hoad, G. -~H e is said to have sold his flocks to supply the monastery F. Hoad conductor. with a belfry, and when he afterwards heard the bells chiming out from the tower, used to exclaim, “ Hark how ~ F O R SALE.— Peal of 32 handbelU. W ill sell chenp. sweetly my goats and my sheep are bleating.” Apply— W . Forster, 24, Hadfield Street, N ortb w id ^ i ]ao.< 27, 1912, THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. 551' MESSINGHAM, LINCOLN. tively. When the next visitor come by his companions, the party stayed The old clerk at the above place, round he found three men ringing the to duly dram the last draught. This relates the following anecdote, which three bells, which said “ Ting, Tong, exira mug of beer saved their lives, is given by Mr. North :— A traveller Piuft,” being made respectively of tin, for while they were drinking thje passing through Messiagham on a wood, and leather. steeple fell. Whether this is merely Sunday, a long time ago, noticed three a tapster tale, or the sober statement men sitting on a stile in the church of a remarkable incident, we are not in yard and saying “ Come to Church, WITHAM-ON-THE-HILL, a position to affirm. Thompson : Come to Church, Brown ” LINCOLNSHIRE. and so on. Surprised at this, the In connection with the old tower at traveller asked what it meant, and was this place, a story is told to the effect BRIGSTOCK, NORTHANTS. told that having no bells this was how that one Christmas E ve the ringers, There is a tradition that John Bar they called folks to church. The for the purpose of partaking of some ton, the donor of the third bell at this traveller remarking that it was a pity refreshments, left the bells standing, place, was one of the several plain so fine a church should have no bells, and adjourned to a tavern that then tiffs against Sir John Zouch to recover asked the men if they could make stood opposite. Oue of their number, their rights of common upon certain three for the church, promising to pay a little more thirsty than the rest, in lands in the neighbouring parish of for them himself. This they under sisted that before going back to ring Benfield, and that Sir John threaten took to do. They were a tinker, a they should have another pitcher of ing to ruin him if he persisted in carpenter, and a shoemaker, respec ale. and this being at length agreed to claiming his right, John Barton re plied that he would leave a cow which being pulled by the tail would JOHN TAYLOR & CO., low three times a day, and would be heard all over the common when he and his heirs would have nothing to do there. Hence the gift of the bell which was formerly rung at 4. LO UGHBOBO UGH, Leicestershire. CLEVELAND AND NORTH POUNDERS of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL YORKS. ASSOCIATION. the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the World Hemingbrough. — "This is anquestionably the grandest ringing peal in England,and therefore in On Wednesday, the world." The late Lord Grimthorpe, K.C.— Times, N ov. ao, 1878. January 17th, at the parish church, 720 Oxford Treble Bob Minor. E, D. FOUNDERS OF “GREAT PAUL” Tune, Rev. W. P. Wright, A. Hat field, J. J. Tune, G. C. Terry, M. T. Tune conductor.' First 720 in the metho 1 for all except the ringer of the 2nd. THOMAS DOBLE & SON, Church Bell Hangers^ 11, CANON STREET, TAUNTON, SOMBRSBT. Bells bung with fittings of the most ap proved principle. Old Bells recast, new Bells supplied, Ropes of the besit make. The glla- combe Chime Hammers fixed. Towers in spected, and estimates famished. T. D ft Son are change-ringers, and having had many years' experience in Chnrch Bell Hanging, with confidence solicits the patron age of the Clergy, Chnrohwardens, and ringen generally r»« rmor atll, St. PatrM ', OatllKlral, OaUlm. Also Founders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals ot Worcester, Newcastle on-Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary's), Dublin (St. Patrick's), Christ Chnrch, N.Z. “ Change-Ringing: ” Singapore. An Introduction to the Early Stages of Also " Great John " and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster; and the ring of Ten at the Imperial Institute. the A rt of CHURCH OR HANDBELL RINGING Also the bells of Dnndalk r.c . Cathedral, and " Great Bede ” ot Downside Abbey, Also for the town balls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale, For the use of Beginners, by Wakefield, Middlesbrough, Kendal, and Londonderry; and the Sydney and Adelaide C harles A . W . T ro ytb, f 08t Offices in Anstralia. [Fourth Edition,] Als« the obime ol bells at Ames College, lowai D.S A Complete edition, cloth, 2S. 6d. Small And Qm noMl "OtMidUqai" of Sietec Cathe4t(l o4ition (up to andincladin| 6-bellrin|(io{ 552 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Jan. igxi. 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 R S OF The great Clock of St. Paul’s Cathedral. The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell. Aod many others a l l over the empire, as thejpages of this iourtial Ireqaently testl^. YHB BELL NSWS AND RINGERS' RECORD I.B.SAIE o " o o ' o o~ o"o~ X A t n lZ t a A , TE N O R B ELL BRONZE FOUNDERSI ST. G ILE S’, Cripplegate. \ o This Peal ot TWELVE BELLS Is now Rehnng in o Mbmokials, P e a l T a b l e t s . o "WARNEB’S INDEPENDENT” IRON AND STEEL GIRDER Plates, etc. M e m o r i a l ,, o F o u n d a t i o n „ IN RE8TORATION,, o FRAMEWORK. Cast B eonzb ETC. o „ Copper H e r a l d i c ‘W o r k i n o a b v e d e p o u s s s o ,, Lead C , B AND E n a m e l . o G EngrA ^D or Designs & Estim ates o o Relief Letters, i Bubmitted. o l o o i N B 'i F x r r o ’r x o N o S lRMlNiSHnM. o WEIGHT OF WEIGHT OF o TlMUBlMS, Sa i B, JTHAa. o ^PBOirx, 3151 and set. Cbkt9 A£i. TENOR PEAL o o 3 6 i CWT. o o 7 TONS, m CWT. o o o HENRY BOND, 13 LBS. (Bitabllibed HaU-a-Centaty,) o o Bell Founder o o o •H o GHUSCH BELL HIHGER o o o o BUBFORD, OXON. o o JOHN SULLY, o o OHurcIi Boll Hansor o o Zlnoh,8togumber, Somerset. o o Rings ol Ball! to any nnmbar hang on tbe most approvtd o prtnoiplei. Old Belli re-cast. New Belli inpplied. o o I. S.i having had loniiderable ezpeiienee in Chncoh o Ball hangingi with oonfidence soliciM tbe patronage of JOHN WARNER & SONS, Ltd. the ilergy, ohnrcbwardeni and tingeri generally THB BLLACOMBB CHIMB HAMMERS FIXED Bell Founders to H.M. The King, BBLL ROPES SOPFLIED. CRESCENT FOUNDRY, SPELMANIST.,^ I kONOON, N.E9 ALFRED BOWELL, o o_o_o o_o o o o o_o GHURGH BELL FOUNDER ^o ? o l o 8 o' IPSWICH. NIGM-GLASS. TO RINGERS AND OTHERS. TO MEASUSi NORTHAIIPTOII BOOTS AT FIRST COST. JOHN W. STEDDT, ■ATINQ BBIAILXB’S PBOriT O r 33 PKB OENV. Hig^h Street, UBieS’tQENrS, l«a.M, I2*.M. I5i.M. CBILDSEN’S tnm H A w r y obtcMdw guoranUed in uiM r. EDENBRIDGE, KENT. aom.*D«lcni. taslttMslioddt. liuthn*. WiUjana and dkess boots and sbo es, Umbtr of Kt>U, Sturrti, Suiiui, Lonim SPOKTlNa, FIELD, IIINTINa AMD DRIVINa BOOTS. Coinify, M U ikm , m i Collet YotUk Sotittiu: PUTTIE LEOaiNOS IK ALL LEATHERS. ]. W. S. ic open to tnppW cingen on bes S m U Ar O a h io g u * « « i SHf-meanmmen* rarm t frt*. temui with all goods ia oatntting, boots, fti, Fnotioal Tailoring. A larga ito u ol gealle- The BOOT MANUFACTUBINi DIRECT SUPPLY ASSOCIA mea'i Shirti, Veatfi HoilMy, CoIIh i, Tin, - NORTHAMPTON. Boot!, 8boM.^ta. '.AlUioodi nln^ioa. If. THS BSLL NSWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. HANDBELL MEARS & STAINBANK, MUSIC. a^HITECHAPEL BELL F0DNDR7. The toltewing pieces are arranged as pet list 4 la W. O 's Catalogae, viz., fonr octaves iis BKLFRIKS AND CLOCK TOWERS INSPECTED. the chromatic scale G, 25 to G 04. 8 ringers. No. a. Selection “ Don G iovanni".. 3s. od. No. 31. Blae Bells of Scotland (3 varia b m c t e d c o m p l b t b tions) ...... as. od. No. 89. Grand Selection “ Der Fries- chatz ” ...... 4S, od. IRON, STEEL, OR OAK FRAMES. No. 136. The Bloe Dannbe Walts .. 3s. 6d. No. 163. Chorns from Martha,. .. as.------6d, Also the following can be had arranged as Old Bells Tuned or Re-cast. Peals re-fitted and Rehung. above, or for larger peals and No. of ringers; terms on application. Andante, Haydn's Sur prise Symphony, Last Rose of Summer (three BOH'^OL BBL L 8 , MV 8I 0AL HAJfD-BBLLS. variations and finale), Old Folks at Home, 'variations and finale. Vesper Hymn, variations FOUNDRY ESTABLISHED A.D. 18TO.------and finale, Woodstock March. The following are for 6 ringers, la bells, 32, & 84, WHITECHAPEL ROAD. LOHDOH, E. thns— No. 261. The Swiss Toy Girl IS. 6d. No. a6a. Lammas Day (Welsh A ir).. IS . od. No. 263. Captain Morgan's March .. IS. od. No. 264. Norafa, the Pride of Kildare JAS. BARW ELL, and the Hazel D ell...... IS. Gd. No. 309. The Angel's Whisper and Bell F o u n d o r . jm the Maid of Llangollen .. IS . 6 d . 40, Gt. Hampton Bt„ Birmingham No. 320. The Monntaineers'Waltz.. 1 8 .---- 6 d- . No. 3 2 1 . The Rose of Allandale March is. 6d. GHUROH BELLS, wlth^all reqiililta Fittings and Framework No. 322. The Pilgrim of Love Galop is. 6d^ singly or In Peals, CLOdK and OHIME BELLS to any slza and No. 282 O come all ye faithfal, and note. Lol Becomes ...... IS . 6d. SCHOOL BELLS with ringing arrangements, sultabla for any No. 308 Italian and German Airs position. (lively) ...... •• IS . fid. tiA-st.ng Peals eoonomioaily and effloientiy restored. No. 114 In my cottage near a wood, C AOKED BELLS recast, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS IV- v a r i e d ...... is. od. produoed in fac simile when required. • t>n who are ringers sent to inspect Towers and report upon tn# OVER 300 PIECES IN STOCK. tune and oanditioh of Bells an(i and Fittings. SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE. MUSICAL HANDBELLS tuned in Diatonic and Ohromatfo WILLIAM GORDON, Scales in seta of any numbers. 44, Celtic Street, Webb Lane, Stockport. PATENTEES AND H.M. ROYAL ORDNANCE CONTRACTORS TO STORES, FOR BELLS Happy Stokes & Son, CHURCH BELL HANGERS, WOODBUBT (R.S.O.), DEVON. CHARLES CARR, Harry Stokes & Son having had a considerable number of years’ experience in Cbarch Bell Hanging, with confidence Bolicits the patronage of the Clergy, BELL FOUNDERS, Chnrcbwardens, and Ringers .generally. TAe EUacombe Chimiug Hammers fixed. SMETHWIGK, BIBMINGHAH BELLBOPES. BELLBOPES. Before ndiog (or Bell-repei, write U Founders oj M aiden D A Y & CO., OHURGH BELL-ROPE MAKERS, P e a l s , 11. MABEET STBEET, OXFOBD, ITko HMMM/ActwM Bell-Ropet of the very bett quality, Recasting, Rehanging, Repairs a O L D M E D A L E X H IB IT IO N 1851 All Bands of W°rk Undertaken The late Rev. H. T. E llacoubb, in writing lo a distingaished ringer, said—"The best maker of bell-ropes is D ay, of Oxford.” Bend for CATALOGUE and TBSTIMOHIALS Post Fret. PTiotfd by the Proprietors, at thtir Ofices in Selkorae Road, Walthamstow, and Published by S iwpki«I| H*)iiltor, K w ^ ABC Co., Ltd., 33, Faternostn Ro l<0Qd09,6iC] A Weekly Journal <■/ the Ringing Exercise; and Compendium o f Information for the Clergy and Churchwardens. No. 1557.- 7 0 L . XXX.] SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1912. [P r ic e O n e P e n m t - GIL1.ETT & JOHNSTON, 8E0RGEH.C0LDWELL CROYDON, Surrey. MAKKR o r CHURCH, TURRET, CLOCKS—BELLS—CARILLONS. HB PUBLIC CLOGKai MIBFIBLJD, YOBKa, ■•TflWIATBS FRBB. JAMES SHAW,SONftCa G H U B C H in C A B I I . I . 0 1 I r CHURCH B E L L H A K O B k i/’ LEEDS ROAD, BRADFORD. T O » i., SSW ABLISH M Ml. Ball! out StaBly or hi Riagi. Charob BeMi Sohool Balls, and Ffotory Bella. OLD BELLS RECAST OR RBHUN9 . WIMBORNE MINSTER TENOR (30 cwt.) OF THE NEW RING OF 10. Mnsloal Hand BeUt In sals, Diatonia or Chromatie SoaleK Haalaal Olo^^BaHs^Ba autillOM to ESTABklSHED 1820 Jobi Astley aid Sons, Ltd. MMmfaelurtn bjf Siam Power of eowf JOHN PRITCHARD, HAVE MADE CHURCH TURRET k PUBlL6 C H U R O H BELL ROPES CLOCKS, Since the Reign of George III. BELL ROPE, priM Liatt aid EatimatM>i>««.; ^ For Estimates send weight of Tenor, and CLOCK UD CDimflfO ROPE namber and length of Ropes reqaired to M anu'faotuv'er, Greenleaf & Tristranr JOHN ASTLET & SONS, Ltd LOUGHBOROUGH. Rope Makers, COVENTRY. P. has had many years' experience And QUAIiITZBD BBIiIi TUNBBS t making Bellropes, and makes them ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, HBRIIFORD.i only of the best qaallty. S and other Goods of original design. Beautifiil Silk Peal Records, very attrac* M i.auB R uuviia tiMace-tlttiUiaM iwi bad i tive. W. Matthews, Chahge-Ringeri ■a f atri' aapnctaaaa u Ball Btaaac aad Bell Tnaat' PUGI USX 011 AFFUCATIOVi Bond |Street,|;Maccle8field. Y H B b e l l N B W S a n d RINGERS' RECORD: LLEWELUNS t JAMES, ltd. CASTLE QREEN, BRISTOL Clmnili Bells Bell Frames IN S ig ly & Id Riigg. 1 S T E E L , B ells recast to N ote emd Behtm g, IRON, mSCRfPTIONS 'TSITHFULLY o r O A K . REPRODUCEDf L.I_C.W El_l-l IN S JAME.S BRIS'TOL- . vho art also accomplished CHANGE RINGERS, »*»< *o examine Bells a»i FiHngs, and report thereon. HARRINGTON’S WEBB ft BENNETT, J. W A RN ER (& SONS, Ltd. PATENT Tubular Bells Cbireh Bell Hangen 4 Tuoerg, ■V ROYAl. WARRANT M l k L . FOR CHURCHES. RIDLINOTON, OXFOBD- TO HIS MAJJBSTT THB KINQ, W . A B . M S practical tlagan, and having THE OBEBCEHT FOUNDRY. rubulftp Balls are bettor anii eheaper had considerable ezperience in Chntch Bell than the eld form ef Bell: Ranging and Toning with confidence solicit SPELMAN STREET, LONDON, N£. the patronage of Clergy, Chnrohwardens and Ringers generally. OF EIOBT BELU - W . and B .'s Wronght Iron X Fnunet for Oiul Ose ...... £160 Church Bells are acknowledged to be one of Lwfi do...... £210 to £260 the best kinds. i i i i i i i i Towers inspected, Reports and Estimates Bio b e «," r e t TaKlmoolali and ProipM tu «|iply lo given. Ellacombe bhime Hammers fixed. Mnsioal Bell Fonnden. Bell Ropes sapplied atnd-Balli la Sen, In Oiatonlo or Cbromttia Soelet HMnrington, Latham & Co., W . and B. hnng the Bells npon which the aookt, Belli, end Cartlloni In any 1119 oi nombet. Longest Peal yet ever rang single-handed, viz., Belli of e-ery deicrlptlon and liie. ■ARkSDON, COVENTRY. 17,034 changes, time eleven hours fifteen A Large SOeetUm of Belt Ltterafute atmatt in Stoch fHB M LL B T H BNK, by W. tiALBT.fbt ohlmUiK minutes. Weight of tenor s6 cwt. Rung at iimei on Cbnioh Belli. Prlea, paper Doveri 31. eaoh. Kidlington, May aand, iSgg, by eight members Cleth ooven ja. A New Ringers’ Badge of the Oxford Diocesan Guild. nrSLYB UKOLI for Handbell Rbigeii, by W H aut, Filse II. or Medal, 11 POFULaB a m . lor Bandbell Rlogeri, by W Ha u t , Price 11. In Qold, Silver, or Bronze. tBB H U D H aa lOIOI.—A Celleetleo el Tnoei TIris urangement of badge ii in the form J. F. MALLABY ft CO. for 8 or ID belli. By W. Halbt, Price l i . of $ Church Bell, of a trne and correct ■ImiM, and can be worn as a pendant. ■ a M breeobi or badge. On the wairt of the bell there it a handBomely-engrayed BELL ROPES. rtiieldi mitable for an inscription. H aoM Fenders, Tbo bell ii liin s. deep from headstock BELL ROPES. Id : three aaarteri et an inch BARNEY DON, DONCASTER bcoea I and can be had with ring or pin THB VKRY BKST Are made by Messrs. gitpob^n^t. CHURCH B E LLS hnng with every des Notbi—T hii handBome jewel cription of the latest approved fittings, in b oada in the CORRECT FORM of a CBURCH BELL. WM. SMITH & SON, .... • I I OAK OR STEEL FBAIHES, (Established 1768.) r I ..i ee. • I P ■nlHt .jl m» tm mm ee. e. 0 I | GOMERSAL, LEEDS. W M I 10 0 HANDBELLS, ef excellent tone, made to i e g a i i . s ^ : Mi W 0 IS • diatonic and chromatic aoales, in sets any number and ta any sin . Our Ropes ar« the First Favourites of the Exerdis*. ana tToouBwiLLi Ringers are invited to try Torksbita IWWMli W nt MMMlMlfM FREDERICK WHITE, Ropes with Yorkshira Snd-Pieces. nVBOB OLtOK MAOS, ABB B&«ual]nrAM. Clmrch Bell Hcmger, COFFIN WEBS Y 0 SBBB 1 BB ikf>Pl.BTON, BERKS. Oi either CQtion, FUs. or He«p. ® k ■§tll lltttts anil pngtrs' llttorir. No. 1557. S A T U R D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 3, 1912 [Vol. X X ^ . THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. worth for the next quarterly "meeting, and the month!; The third quarterly meeting of the year was held at meetings were arranged for May and June, Hampton in Hinckley on Saturday, January 27th, and a very enjoy Arden being chosen for May and Polesworth for June. able afternoon was spent there by those present, the Eleven new members were elected. On the propositioa weather being for the time of year ideal. The eight bells of the Master a vote of thanks was passed to the Vicars were available for ringing, as announced previously, and of St. Nicholas and St. Mary’s for their kind permissioq opening with a touch of Stedman Triples, were made good to ring. The following methods were rung during the use of throughout the afternoon and evening. afternoon and evening: Grandsire Triples and Caters, A very nice tea was provided in the church schoolroom, Stedman Triples and Caters, Plain Bob Royal, Kent and at 4.30 ample justice was done to the same. At the Treble Bob Major, Double Norwich and Superlative Sur subsequent general meeting the vice-president occupied prise Major. the chair, supported by the Rev. W. P. Hurrell, Vicar of Hinckley, Rev. J. F. Griflaths, of Holy Trinity, Hinck THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. ley, Rev. G. M. Edmonds, of Stoke Golding, Mr. E. D. A bye meeting of the South Eastern District was held Taylor, Mr. W . C. W akley, hon. treasurer, and others, at Springfield on Saturday, January 20th. The bells were from thirty to thirty-five being present. raised soon after 4 p.m. and kept going till 5,30, whep al) The minutes of the previous meeting having been read adjourned to The Plough inn, twenty-six sitting down to and signed, the chairman said that as the Vicar of Hinck a course or two of host Egerton’s composing. The ley was obliged to leave immediately to fulfil an engage business meeting followed with Mr. Edwards in the chair. ment elsewhere, he would at once propose a hearty vote The minutes of the annual meeting were read. Mr. W . of thanks to him for his kindness in allowing the ringers J. Lay, of Springfield, was elected a member and Widford' the use of the bells and schoolroom, and for his presence selected for the next meeting (Easter Monday). A hearty at the tea. This was seconded by Mr. W. C, Wakley, vote of thanks was accorded Rev. F. S. Paynter and the and carried with applause. Rev. C. Edmunds, Broomfield for the use of their bells. The Vicar briefly replied that it .was a pleasure to him This ended the business. After a few selections on the to welcotne the Association to Hinckley, and hoped each the Association’s handbells by Messrs. Letch, Edwards* and all would thoroughly enjoy themselves. and Wood, and a course of Grandsire Caters by Messrs, Messrs. E. D. Taylor and C. Draper were appointed Richell, Lincoln, Edwards, Cooper and Kirton, the tower to audit the accounts for the past year ob the proposition was again visited and ringing indulged in till g p.m., when of Mr. H. W akley, seconded by Mr. J. H. Swinfaeld. an adjournment was again made to The Plough and a The Chairman drew attention to the peals rjmg during social hour spefit in handbell ringing. The methods rung the past quarter, fifty-three on tower bells an? ftree on during the afternoon and evening on the tower bells ranged handbells, which had been rung in thirty-four towers ex from Grandsire Doubles to Cambridge Surprise Minor. tending practically over the whole area of the Association, Broomfield, 2^ miles away, with its recently rehung peal, a 6000 of Kent Treble Bob Royal at Chesterfield being a were open for ringing, but owing to the wretched state of record length in the method for the Association. The the roads, and the very dark night, not sufiScient ringers Revs. C. J. Sturton, Vicar of Orston, Notts., and E. could be persuaded to undertake the journey. Douglas Starey, Rector of Sharnford, Hinckley, and the Marquess of Anglesey were elected honorary members of ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SOCIETY, LEYTON- the Association. Sixteen ringing members were also ad STONE, ESSEX. mitted. A vote of thanks to the chairman, proposed by Mr. B. Mitchell, and seconded by Mr. C. Draper, was Thirty-nine 720s have been rung by the above sodetjr unanimously carried, and a return was made to the tower during i g i i in the following methods: Surprise methods^ where ringing was again enthusiastically indulged in. York 6, London 5, Cambridge 4, Lincoln 3, IpsWtch 1, Norwich 1, Wells i, Durham i, Chelsea i, Carlisle i, Chester i. Oxford Treble Bob i, Kent Treble Bob Bob Minor 12. The ringing was done by the followin]^ THE WARWICKSHIRE GUILD. members and friends: W. Miller 34, W. Theobald 31, H. A quarterly meeting was held at Warwick on Saturday, Torble 29, G. Black, 24, G. Dawson 22, J. Moule 17, S. January 27th. A fair number of ringers attended, repre Goodenough 15, G. Hayden 14, W , Doran r2, F. Dorao senting Allesley, Coventry, Rugby, Warwick and Str&t- A. Fiddes 8, L. Green, 6, A. Prior 3, S. Bird i, W. J* ford-on-Avon, including two !a *y members, Miss Joyce Nevard, i, W. Truss, i, T. Beedon i, G. Murton i, D. Williams and Mrs, Hatton-F aenchel, who are making Brunning i, F, Squires i, R. Saunders i, F. J. Newman rapid strides in the Art. They are the first ladies to ring I, B. Marks i. A, Lebbon i . Conducted b y W . Miller with the Guild. 23, G. Black 6, H. Torble 5, J. Moule 3, G. Hayden 2. The bells of St. Nicholas were rung from 4 to 5 o’clock, D IA G R A M O F U N IO N T R I P L E S (1893), may be had and after the tea and business meeting, at which Mr. G. A gratis, on apphcation by letter to W . H. TflOMFSON,^, Dickins presided, St. Mary’s tower was available for the Sill^qodi^^e^, foighton, to whom the^ansold remainder rest of the evening. The members decided to visit Bed- been returnea by thel|inbli8herf, S54 THB BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD, Feb. 3, xgi2. A SUGGESTION ST, MARGARET’S, LEE, KENT. F o r C a l l in g P e a l s o f G r a n d s ir e D o u b l e s . On Wednesday evening, January 13th, an interesting ceremony was performed in the belfry, viz., the unveiling Mr. J. J. Parker’s note in “ The Bell News” of Jan. of a peal-board recording the ringing of Holt’s Original in 27th on the possibiHty of using other bells than the treble honour of King George V. birthday last year. The belfry for -a plain hunt is interesting in that it avoids the intro. was packed, the Rector and his wife being present, the ductioD into the method of a second kind of single ob- latter kindly unveiling the board. ojectionable in itself, and still more objectionable through The Rector, in the course of his remark?, told them this involving the presence of three kinds of call in one touch was his first appearance in this belfry, that he had often rung the tenor at Grimsby, and the 33 cwt. tenor at Louth or peal. The same result can however be obtained by in Lincolnshire. The members were all agreeably sur other means. The researches of the Rev. H. Law James prised, as bis ringing capabilities were quite unknown to into Minor methods have taught us among other things them, and everyone watched the Rector ringing this tenor that (1) it is not necessary to complete the calling of a for the first time. He aftewards told them, that owing particular touch of some one methqd in a single block, and to an accident, he had injured one of his legs, in fact gave (2) any such block need not start from rounds. Apply it out that he had only one leg, and fcr this reason could these two principles to Grandsire Doubles, and you will not mount the stairs very well. find opportunities for a great variety of calling. An ex The Rector’s wife, in a few well-chosen remarks, said it ample will make this clear. Start by calling— gave her great pleasure to unveil the board, which is now 2 3 4 5 the fourth of its kind in this tower^ The ringers who took part in tHe peal were J. Crowder, 2534 W. Weatherstone, G. Simmonds, F. Richardson, T. Haw- 4325 s kins, E, Richards, W. JeSries, and A. Fisher. The peal 2543 - occupied 2 hrs. 50 mins., was conducted by W . Jeftries, a nd was the first to be rung on these bells during the 3425 s rectorship of the Rev. R. Meddings, and was the first with and from this point call five 6-scores with the 4th as ob a bob bell by G. Simmonds. servation bell in exactly the same way as you would call 6-scores from rounds with the 3rd as observation. Com plete the three-part 6-score above {5th observation) which THE GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN will give a touch of 720 changes., A little experimenting ASSOCIATION. will be found to yield an almost unlimited number of other examples. In conclusion I wish to acknowledge my in A meeting of the Swindon branch was held at Chippen debtedness to Mr. W. D. James, of Pembroke College, ham on Saturday, January 27th, when a large number of Cambridge, for the original suggestion to extend the call ringers from Bremhill, Grittleton, Marshfield, Stratton St. ing of Grandsire Doubles by making the 2nd and 4th ob Margaret, Swindon, and Wootton Bassett met at St. servation bells. E. S. P o w e l l . Paul’s church at 3 o’clock, where ringing was indulged in for about two hours. An exoellent tea was provided, and a meeting followed, Mr. E. Bishop occupying the chair. The Rev. D. Barclay, Rector of St. Paul’s, was also THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. present, and was elected an honorary member. A few, The Annual Meeting of the Burton-on-Trent District new ringing members were also enrolled. The next was held in St. Paul’s Institute, Burton-on-Trent, on meeting will take place at Highworth in February. Tb« S a tu rd a y , January 2oth. The Rev. J. J. Stockley, Vicar company then returned to the tower, and the bells were of St. Paul’s, and chairman of the district presided. Those kept going to Plain Bob, Double Norwich, Grandsire and present included the Rev. J. H. Martin, curate of H or- Stedman Triples until 8.30. ninglow, Mr. W . C. Wakley, hon. treasurer of the Associ ation, and members from St. Paul’s and St. Modwen’s, Burton, Etwall, Newhall, Ashby, Uttoxeter, Horninglow, BELLS AND THEIR MESSAGE. Rollestone, etc., and Mr. H. Walfley, local hon. sec. The The Bishop of Crediton dedicated last week at Tor following were elected to fill the various offices for 1912 : parish church, the mother church of Torquay, the three Chairman of the district, the Rev. J. J. Stockley; Com ancient bells, which have been rehung, together with three mittee, Messrs. E. I. Stone and E. W. Beadsmore; local hew ones, making a ring of six. He recalled the abuses hon. sec., H. W akley. Nominations for the general of bellringing and the drinking in church towers in olden officers of the Association were as follows: President, days, and how the scandal had to be abolished in the Sir Arthur Heywood, Bart., vice president, Mr. J. W. church to which he was ordained forty-five years ago. Taylor, hon. treasurer, Mr. W. C. Wakley, hon. sec. Mr. In his North Devon parish Good Friday was at first dis Vy. E. White, delegate to the Central Council, Mr. J. regarded, but at 3 p.m. on that day the chime was Griffin. The local secretary having given a report of the solemnly tolled, and people inquired throughout the vil various ringing meetings held in the district during igii, lage “ Who was dead ? ” They learned thus that Good a vote of thanks to the Chairman brought the meeting Friday was not a day for pleasure, but the day of their to a close. Before and after the meeting the bells of St. Saviour’s death, and it led from that year onward to its Paul’s church were kept going in various methods. reverent observance in his parish. -"B ell News and Ringers’ Record,” Vol. S to n e (Staffordshire).______- On January 20th, 504 G______randsire 26, for the year igo8, in parts or bound; or Nos. 135,2 Triples. F. Chell, sen., W. Dawson, first 504, E. Cope, F. to the end of Vol. 26.— Edw. G. Allen and Son* Ltd., la and 14 'Chell, jun.,'fir8t^04, T. Chell, J. Goodall, P. Presto^ condaetot, Q r|^ Str««t, Sbafteebary Avenue. London, W Q, }. Abberle^, te b . 3. 19*2. TtiE BfiLL N&WS AND Ri^GBRS^ RECOK!^. 55^ WITNEY RINGERS AT READING. CONISBORO’, YORKS. On Saturday, January 27th, £ve of the above took At the annual parochial gathering on a recent Tues advantage of an excursion train to Reading, arrangements day, the Vicar explained the scheme which has been being made for an attempt for a peal of Grandsire decided upon for altering the beautiful parish church, Triples at St. Giles’ church, where they met their old which with the castle ruins, form one of the landmarks of friends Mr. F. Pounds and the Rev. C. W. O. Jenkyn, historic Conisboro. There in no more interesting spot who were formerly ringers at Witney. The band was than this in South Yorks.; the church is over 800 years made up by Mr. A. W . Osborne, foreman of St. Giles, old, and tourists come from all parts fo visit the Castle permission being readily granted by the Rev. F. Gilmor ruins. The Vicar explained to a crowded gathering that for the use of the bells. “ G o ” was called at 3 o’clock, the church is worthy of preservation at all costs. The and after 2 hrs. 57 mins. good striking, “ that’s all ” was total expenditure upon the complete scheme would l)e the welcome call, all congratulating Mr. E. Brown, this ^2,100, and three years had been allowed in which to being bis first peal. On descending the tower the ringers complete the work. They had now in the bank ;^'i,2o8, were invited to the Victoria Cafe with the Rev. C. W. O. while the full amout promised to date was £ 1,4 33. The Jenkyn, where a very pleasant hour was spent. Mr. J. fabric wanted restoring completely. More light was Monk, in a jocular speech, thanked the Reading men required, better accommodation for the choir, and the for making th€m so welcome; also thanking the Rev. C. plaster was to be taken from the walls, leaving the original W . Jenkyn for his very kind hospitality in providing tea stonework bright and clean. It was proposed to lower the after the peal, which they were pleased was so successful. fioor of the church six inches, and to set up incandescent Mr. A. E. Reeves, the Secretary of the Guild, also joined lighting. As to a peal of bells, the Vicar pointed out if them at tea. After a short look round train time arrived, they could secure a peal of eight, they might sell the the Witney men leaving for home by the 8.55 train, all present three cracked ones. The scheme has the hearty agreeing it was a very pleasant half-day exciusion. The approval of the parishioners, who are supporting it to the ringers take this opportunity of thanking the Rev. F. C. fullest of their power* Gillmor, Vicar of St. Giles, for the use of his bells. THE LATE JAMES HINTON, OF BRISTOL. LECTURE ON CHURCH BELLS. It has been proposed by a number of ringers that an On Tuesday evening, January i6th, an interesting appeal should be made for funds to erect a fitting memo lantern lecture was given in St. John’s schools, Leicester, rial to the memory of the above-named ringer, who was to a crowded audience, by Mr. William Willson, the well- for so many years the central figure in the ringing circle of known exponent of change-ringing. The lecturer took for Bristol and the neighbourhood, and well-known also in his subject “ Church Bells, their origin, history, and London and many other nnging centres. literature.” At the outset he described the use of the bell Mr. Hinton was an indefatigable worker for the among the ancient Egyptians, and the precise meaning of Gloucester and Bristol Association, and the amount of the text, “ Praise Him upon the well-tuned cymbals.” work he did in helping young ringers, cannot be toe Proceeding, Mr. Willson gave excerpts from the poets, highly praised. Tennyson, Gray, and Longfellow, The lantern views It is greatly due to his energy and untiring patience, numberifig 115, showed the process of moulding, casting that ringing in Bristol has been raised to its present high and tuning bells, also how they were rung, and the picture standard. It is suggested that the memorial should take of the bourdon bells ranged from the Czar Kolozol of the form of a headstone, with suitable inscription, to the Russia— the largest bell in the world— Great Paul, Big grave in Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol.* Any contribu Ben of Westminster, down to local peals. Among the tions, however small, will be gratefully received, and views of cathedrals were St. Paul’s, Canterbury, Lincoln, should be sent to Mr. C. E. D Boutfiower, 30, Broad and Exeter, and other views included Westminster Abbey, Street, Bristol, who has consented to act as Honorary while these on the continent showed Milan, the leaning Treasurer of the Fund.— J. B u r f o r d , C. H. Horton, W . tower of Pisa, Cologne, whose spires are the highest in the K n i g h t , R. J. W i lk in s . world, 513 feet, Strasburg, and Amiens. The lecture con cluded with a view of Tennyson’s church, and a picture of A beautiful memorial has just been erected at Seaford, the recently erected bust of the poet was thrown on the Sussex, to the memory of the Rev. Edward Bickersteth screen. Ottley, Canon of Rochester Cathedral, and for twenty^five years Vicar of the Church of the Annuciation, Bryanston CORRINGHAM, LINCOLNSHIRE. Square. It takes the form of a Calvary cross, nearly 11 feet in height, in Cornish granite, with a crucifix in white There is a tradition current in the above neighbourhood marble finely carved in relief. that many years ago a gentleman being lost on the then unenclosed moor, sometimes called Corringham Scroggs, and again finding his whereabouts by the sound of the THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. church bells then ringing in the evening, he Itfc ten shil L ytham (Lancashire).— On January 3rd, at St.John’s church, lings yearly to the ringers to pay them for ringing during 720 Single Minor, C. Kerr, J. Fell, D. McLellao, E. Loose. J. the winter months, and so to save others from being lost. Tipping, T. Allanson. On January 14th, 720 Superlative Sur In support of the truth oi this tradition, it may be men prise Minorr J. Fell, J. Tipping, D. McLellan, E. Tipping. J. tioned that the bells were formerly rung from November Hardman, T. Allanson. Conducted by J. Tipping. On January 2ist, for morning service, 720 New London P.eaaure. C. Kerr, 5th until February 14th, for which ringing the church J. Fell, D. McLellan, E. Tipping, J. Tipping conductor, T. wardens allowed three pounds of candles, and ten shillings Allanson. For evening serviae 720 Grandsice Minor. C. Kerr, to pay for lots of beer at the public-house on November J. Fell, D. McLellan, J. Tipping, T, Allanson, E. Tipping. Con- 5th, ChrMtnaas Day, Nsw Year’s Day, and May 29th. ductad by J. Tipping. 555 TH£ BELL NfiWlS AND RlM^EftS' Feb. 3, 1912, THE CENTRAL COUNCIL. STEDMAN CATERS. The First Session of the Eighth Council (twenty- Bv John Carter. second annual meeting) will be held in London on W hit- 5063. SUd Tuesday, May 28th, 1912. Nominations for the 12345B789 5 16 office of President and for that of Honorary Secretary and Treasurer, as also Reports of Committees, Notices of 415263978A Motion, and any other matter should reach me not later 514362 tean Saturday, April 27th. 2463 Honorary Secretaries of Diocesan or County Guilds or 3264 Associations are earnestly requested to forward the 315462 names with full postal address of each elected representa 2564 tive of their Associations as soon as possible, with a view , 4265 to the early'c^ pletion of the official list of the new 413562 Council; and in cases where no elections have yet taken 2365 place it is sincerely hoped that a meeting of the Associ 214563 ation may be speedily summoned for the purpose, or that 3465 in any meeting shortly forthcoming this item may not be 5364 forgotten in drawing up the Agenda. A remittance of 28. 6d. is due for each representative, the rights of repre 215463 s - sentatives being in abeyance until their quota has been 512364 - - paid. C h a r l e s D. P. D a v ie s , Hon. Secretary. 4263 Fretherne, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, January, 1912. 3462 Postal Orders should n o t be made payable at Stone 3 5264 ----- house, which is six miles from Fretherne. 4562 2465 213564 - - WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL. 4365 On a recent Wednesday at the Diocesan Conference, 412563 - - the Dean made a statement on the progress of the work 3265 at the cathedral, and said that although it had been im 143257698B possible in the past to give an accurate estimate of the extent of the work and the amount of money required be 3452 3 4 10 15 cause of the hidden condition of the building, they had 2435 - - - - t6 now been able to arrive at an accurate estimate of the 5423 ----- 4532 - - _ _ cost. The total expenditure would not be more than 2543 _ - - _ _ 112,000, and since they had known what the estimate 3524 _____ would be, they had been working by contract. Through 5342 _ - - _ out they had been anxious not to get into debt, and as 2354 - _ - _ _ they had gone on they had been able to pay their way. 3245 - - _ _ T te work would be practically finished by Easter, but tliey would not be able to pay their way unless the public 5234 - - - - - 4253 - _ _ _ _ came to their help in their last appeal. They did not tirant more than /"3,ooo now to clear them. He was coh- fildent they would get that, and he appealed to the 576 3425 - - - - s parishes in the diocese to devote the mid-Sunday in Lent 4352 to an offering for the cathedral. July 14th and the follo 2345 wing seven days had been fixed for thanksgiving services 5324 in connection with the re-openiug of the cathedral. 3542 2534 4523 THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. 5432 2453 Horley.—On December asth, for early morning service, a qnarter peal of Grandsire Triples, in 43 mins. W. Taylor, S. 4235 Lanaway,J. Kenward, S. Kenward, G. Illmao, A. Songhnrst, J. 5243 Etheridge, C. Osborn. O0 December 31st, for the Boy Scouts’ 3254 Church Parade, a quaiter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 43 mins. A. Etheridge, P. Etneridge, F. Sadler, A. Basbford, A. Song- A. I. 2, 3. 7. 8. 9. 10. 13. I4i 16, 17. horst, S. Kenward, A. Harman, 0 . Osborn. On New Year’s B. 1, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14,15, 16. •Ev«i a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 43 mins. W. Tay- This peal has the 6th twenty-three times behind the gth tofi Si Lanaway, J. Kenward, A. Songhurst, G. Illman, S. Ken in the tittums, and the 6th twenty-four times behind the ward, P. Etheridge, C. Osborn, Conductors— Mesws. S. Ken ward and A. Harmao. 8th with seventy-two sixes of 6-8s in the handstroke home position. First composed with these qualities, and rung at Aston on January 13th, 1906, conducted by A. Walker. Twickenham,— On Saturday, January 27tb, at St. Mary's chtircb, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 48 mins. A. C. Limpus, F. Goddard, A. H. Winch, T. Beadle, W. New, A. FOR SALE.— Peal of 32 handbells. Will sell cheap iPeag, W. T. Elson composer and conductor, G. Spencer. Apply— W . F o r s t e r , 24, Hadfield Street, Northwich. 3, ig ii tH fi BELL DfiWS AND RINGER^' RBTOS iD. $Si m o t i v e * . Bells available from 3 30. Tea gd. per bead at N otice — Practice is discontinnfid at St. The Bull inn at 5,30. Members are reminded John's, Deptford, during rehangiog. that subscriptions for igi2 are now due, F. W . R ichabimom. Tbgcbatge or the taaecUon of notices In this page ia H. R umens. Hon. Sec 00a Penny pec line (five words may be reckoned to a line). Ilepetitlons at half that price, Notices should Worcestershire and Districts Association. eoma to band not later tban Wednesday morning, — Western Branch, — A quarterly meeting 5024 BOB MAJOR. wil be held at St. fohn's, Worcester, to-day. By Ernest Morris, Leicester. The Ancient Society of College Youths.- Sat., February 3rd. Service at 4, Business Established 1637.— Meetings for practice will meeting after. Tea will be provided for those 23456 W B H be held at St. Magnus, Lower Thames Street who notify me by Wednesday, January 31st. on February 15th, and zgth ; at St. lohn's Bells (6) available. 52364 - - - Hackney, on the 6ih and 20th ; at St. Paul’s J. R. Nbwman, Hon. Sec. Cathedral on the 6th; at St. Giles, Cripple- Bransford, Worcester. 6532 - gate, on the 20th ; at Southwark Cathedral on 3265 - the •27th; also at St. Mary’s, Walthamstow, The Kent County Association — Canter 6325 each Saturday at 7.30, bury District,— The next meeting will be held 263s A district meeting will be held at St. at Elham to-day, Sat,, February 3rd, The 3526 - Alphege, Greenwich, on March 2nd. Tower bells will be available from 3 p.m. till g p.m. open 4.30 to 8 p.m. Tea, kindly provided by the local members, 2356 W illia m T . Cockbrilii, H oh, S k , will be taken at 5 p.m. in the Vicar's meeting Repeat the above 7 courses for— 3a, E ig iltf Road, Clapham, S .W . room. The usual travelling allowances will be paid to members present. The annual The Loudon County Association late the snbscription is now due, and it woald be a 23645 St. James’s Society.— The annual general convenience if paid at this meeting. meeting and election of officers will take place £ . T bbmdbll, Hon. Dis. Sec. 42356 - - - on Saturday, February lotb, at St. Clement Boughton, Faversham. 3542 - Danes, Strand, by special permission of the 4352 Rector Tower open from 3.45 to 6 p.m. Tea T h e Salop G u ild .-T h e next meeting will in the Chnrch House at 6.15. Business be held at Shifnal on Saturday, February 10, 2453 - meeting to follow at 7. Tea will be provided Ringing at 3 p.m. Business meeting at 5 p,m 5324 . - lo t a limited number only. W ill those inten Tea at 5,30 p.m. 2534 ding to be present ktndly notify me as soon as R bv, H. B. B eokwitb, Hon. Sec. possible. F. J. H ardy, Hon, Sec, 3425 - 34, Guildford Road South Lambeth. The Hertfordshire Association,— Eastern 3245 s District,— A meeting will be held at Hoddes- The Middlesex County Association and Repeat the whole. 4, 5, 6 only ia don and Broxbourne on Saturday, February 6ths place. London Diocesan Guild.—North and East loth. The bells of Boddesdon will be open District.—The next meetiog will be held at till tea time. Those of Broxbourne after. Christ Church, Cubitt Town, on Saturday, Tea at The Salisbury Arms at 3.30, 6d. to February loth. Bells available from 3.30, members, others gd. Business meeting after. 5040 BOB ROYAL. Service at 5. Tea, 6d. at 5.30. Nearest All will be made welcome. stations. Poplar (North London), and North B y H . P r ic e . W . H. L awkbhcb, Dis. Sec. Greenwich (G.E.R.) from Fenchnrch Street. 23456 MWH Members and friends cordially invited. Sub The Lancashire Association,—Liverpool scriptions tor igi2 are now due, Branch.— A meeting will be held at West C. T . CoLBS, Hon. Sec. Derby on Saturday," February loth. Bells 52364 2 2 2 173, St. John’s Road, Walthamstow. ready .at 3, W alibb HnaHES, Sec. 25463 2 2 I 2 The Oxford Diocesan Quild.-East Berks, The Lancashire Association.— Rochdale 24653 and South Bucks. Branch.— The annual ser Branch.— The next meeting will be held at 26543 I 2 vice and meeting will be held at Burnham to- Rochdale parish church on Saturday, Feb, &2345 2 2 Sat.. day, February 3»d. at 4-30. lotb. Bells ready at 3.30. Meeting at 6.30. 63425 I 2 SiDNBV W . V aloon, Branch Sec. All ringers welcome. 35426 I 2 J. B astow, Branch Sec. The Winchester Diocesan Guild.-Guild- 24536 2 2 fbrd District.— The next quarterly will be held The Midland Counties Association.-Bur- I 2 at Famham to-day. Sat., Febinary 3rd. 25346 ton-on-Trent District. — The next riogiog 23456 I 2 3.30— Bells available (8). 5.30.—Service— meeting will be held at Hornioglow on Satur Preacher— Rev. Neville Lovett, Rector, 6.15- day. February lotb. Bells available at 3 Tea at Darracbts's restaurant. Tea tickets o'clock. Business meeting at 5. 6d. eaca: visitors is. Subscriptions are now H. W akley, Local Hon. Soc, due, and should be paid at this meeting. Mr. E. Barnett, of Crayford, m ites: JOBM J, loNBS, Hon, Sec. The Winchester Diocesan Guild.—Win The quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples chester District.— A quarterly meeting will be given in your issue of January 13th, The Kent County Association,-Tonbridge held at Alton on Saturday, February loth. District.—The annual meeting of this district and claimed by both H. Price and M. Alton and Froyle towers open at 2,30, Tea in J. Morris, appeared in “ T h e B e l l Will be held at Chiddingstone to-day. Sat., Church Room at 5.30. Members intending to February 3rd, Tower open at 3 o'clock. be present at the tea will oblige by letting me N e w s ” under my name as long ago as Committee meeting at The Castle inn at 4.15, know by Tuesday, February 6th. 13S3, and was no doubt then a very followed by genmal meeting, As the cost of Jas. W. E lkins, Dis. Sec. old composition. the tea will be 6d. per head more tban is 20, Culver Villas, Winchester, allowed fiy the Association, that amount must The peal of Double Norwich Major be paid by members attending. Arrange St. M artin's Guild for the Diocese of in your last issue by G. Crosst beloni ments can be made for conveyances to meet Birmingham.-Established i7S5.-The Annual to Sir A. P. Heywood, and is given trains at Penshurst Station at a reasonable Henry Johnson Commemoration Dinner will the Central charge if snfficieut members signify their wish Collection of Peals, be held at Ye Olde Royal hotel, Temple Row, to ba met. Members are requested to make an section III. Birmingham, on Saturday, February 24th. efiort to attend, as an important matter will Francis Edward Dawe, esq. in the chair. be discussed. W . L atte*. Hon, Dis. Sec. Tickets free to all fully qualified members N ALL ROUND SMIFH wants a don- 26, Dukes Road, Tunbridge Wells. whose subscriptions are paid up to date, to A staiit job. Shoeing. Married Map. The Essex Association.— South-Western other members and friends 2s. 6d. each. 40 years old. Good ringer. Eight or tan te lli. Division.—The next meeting will be held at A. P addon S mitb, Hon. Sec, T. K in g , g, Corporation Buildings, Soatb- Hornchotch on Saturday, February 17th, II, Albert Road, Handsworth, Birmingham wold, Suffolk. 558, THB BSLl. NEWS AND RIN&EttS^ ftfiCORO. f'eb. 3 igii. THE JASPER SNOWpON SERIES, Peal Tablets. M A R B L E T T E •MARBLETTE Peal Tablet riRAH DSIRE; as. 64., Enlarged. Now R b a d y . is the best ma Glve« lallinstructloin let the beginnec i many new Psals :»h e APPENDIX terial for Peal give the great- by Ibe Rev. C. D, P. Davies, M.A. j and the THOMPSON PATORS and «est satisfaction DIAGRAMS, embneiog the wbole of tbe Grandilce isuaiobai el W. H. THOMr Tablets. It is ■OK, E iq ., M .A . («B4 pagei).______a non-absorbent to aU- substance The following S TEDM AN : ai. 6i. By thb Riv. Chaklbs D. P. closely resem extracts from DAVIES. W.A., r.K.*.8. Witb an ArriMDix by S n A k h o i H itw ood, B m t . bling Marble teBtimonials re be late Rit. H E. B d l w ik , and W. H. Taoitraoii. Bsg. Cnunenoei wItb bonblM and n n i (brengb te Ctaqaei (17s oleieU priaMd p«iei). and h as a highly ceived speak for polished black themselves: J?OPE-SIGHT: snrface, which The TttbUt Price, as before, is. 6d . is not afiected ro o t aery tatbfac- tion, and it aim iiei 6 t h Edition: NOW READY. by the atmos '>y aU" phere. like the tahU CTANDARD METHODS.— N O W R E A D Y . — The lettering is {mmemeh, and so do lUmho have teen it. Thoroughly Revised ( 5t h ) E d i t i o n : Contains seven cat into the We ha»e had it en e n t i in e Minor Surprise Peau ; Tbe complete work as. 6d . ; face and gilded view in a prominent > ho^ window for a ' >iagrams alone is. 6d .; Letter-press alone is. 6d . with pore gold, prodncing a "Your work is gutte I REBLE BOB. Paet I____ i s . 6d . Now Ready. W ith handsome and in ornament to the Appendli. Part I. centaint InMrnoliani let prlokliig, tra m j^ ittg .m v lM . striking appear kiKk 0/ our Chnrch." ompoiing, on cendncting peali; an enay an tbe In aHi OfU-of-totmt 9I tto DftDSes:i Miaand Ha historyuisigiy ofo( luothe vMiunavarlona uviu eompoiltleni|i«hu«im «andhm perfbnnancea. Part II," ance. wblcb v e n lew ceplei remain, It net a inltable wock fer beglnnen ; n e notice an Sole Manufacturers—CASPAR & Co-i IbeocvecofPartl. 33, King’s Road, St. Pancras, N.W. ■•naiMl, Peal frea, n HMlpl afnmiMUMi kf wa, HOWDOl, Memorial Brasses, Stained Glass Windows and Tablet WoA of aiaii H, BMiUiwU Itntt, Lm«i desoTlptlon. SIR ARTHUR HEYWOOD’S WORK. lletos aitb lingers’ (T^UFFIELD:" A Mdsical Mbthod pok 8, lo, and ^ II B e l l s . A Broadibeet cenlalning fnll diceotleni let ringing tbe above tiay be obtained, gratia, bom Si« A r t b d i Hbtwood, B*aT., Dnffleld, Detby. SA TU R D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 3. 191a. n e pampblet on thli method it now ont ol piint.) stabiished IT60. Vlt* Snetv0t:>aU«. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. JOHN NICOLL, Om Tuesday, Januaty 23, igia, w T m Hours and Fifty-nine Mittutes, At thb Cbdbch ov St. Giles in the Fields, A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANOES; T hdrstans's F our-P art. Tenor 18 cwt. ani Redbsn Sanders .. ..Treble. W illiam P v e ...... g. Albert W, Coles . . . . a. *Albkkt J. Baynes .. .. 6. I saac G. S hade . . . . 3. Harbv Flanders .. .. 7. Alfrrd W. Qrimbb . . . . 4. tHenry Boxall ...... Tenor, € b ( k P^anufattum, Condacted by William Pye. *First.peal with a bob bell. fFirst peal, Rang as a birthday compliment to A. J, Baynes. e c k h a m 60, QUEEN’S ROAD, P , THE ANCIENT SOCIETY OF COLLEGE YOUTHS. On Saturday, January 27, 1912, in Three Hours and Fifty-eight Miuutes, L o n d o n , s .e . Ax the Church of St. Michael, Cornhill, A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAXIMUS, 5040 CHANQES; (Two minutes from Queen’s Road Station, L.B. <& S.C. Railway.) In ib e K ent V abiation. Tenor 41 cwt. Challis F. W inney .Treble. *E rnbsi G. Stibbons ‘1 Late 155, Keeton’s Road, Bermondsey. ‘A rthur D. B arker. . :: I: Harry R. P asmore.. • 3- CHARL2S S. BURDBN . . 9. T homas H. T arfsndbi . 4. Samobl E, Joyce . . •• 10. ■ i F rbdebick j . Habdy* > S- A lfred B. P ick . . t l. T homas F aulkner . . . 6. W illiam T . C ocsbrill ..TtHor, 1 Maker to St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Comp id b y J. R b b v b s , and Condacted by T homas H, T affbndbr. imperial Institute, Canterbury, Edinburgh, St. ' *^irst peal o( Maximns. A’ ^«ns, Lincoln, Durham, Peterborough, Melbourne USIC specially arranged in m ss. (if not in print) to suit (Australia), Rochester, Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Man- M almost any number of ringers and bells. Terms, etc., on appUcation from WM. GORDON, 44, C eltic Street, Web« ^ Chester, and W orcester Cathedrals, etc., etc. Lame, S t o c k p q k t . Feb. 3, igiS t H £ B E L L £4£ W S A i4t) RmGERS* RECORt). 559 THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON HESTON, MIDDLESEX. DIOCESAN GUILD. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON Oh Saturday, ‘-fanitary 27, ig is, in Three Hours ani One Minute, DIOCESAN GUILD. At t b e C bdrcb of S t . N icholas, C hiswick, On Friday, ]anuary 19, 1912, (m T wo Hours and Fifty-five iiinutes. A PEAL OF Sin»ERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, At the Cborch of St. Leonard, 5036 C H A N G E S . Tenor 14 cwt." i qr. 21 lbs. A PEAL OF STEOMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; Tohii W . K b llb v . . ..Trebh. H bnry D bw . . 3. TauRSTANs's F oor-P art. Tenor 13} cwt. B ertram B rbwbtt . . . . 3. R bubbn S andsbs . . 6. Nobmah a . T omlinson . . 3. loQN Armstrong Gbobgb H. Gottbridge Treble. 'E rnest R. Gladmah . . 5. , C b a b l is T . C oles . . . . 4. E rnest P yb . .Tenor. Henry W. Cowlby" .. 2. G eorge Spencer . . . . 6. Bertram Prbwbit .. .. 3. tSYDNBY C aBTER . . . . 7, Composed Dy C. H. Hatterslby, and Charles S. Bird* .. .. 4. Alan R. Macdonald ,,T tnor. Conducted by Cbablbs T. Colbs. Conducted by S ydney Carter. The ringers desire to thank Mr. J. W. Kelley and friends for their kind hospitality after the peal. *First peal of Stedman. fFirst peal of Stedman as conductor. THE LONDON COUNTY ASSOCIATION LATE THE EARL SOHAM, SUFFOLK. ST, JAMES'S SOCIETY. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. 0» StUurio), January 3 7 ,1912, in Two Hours and Forty-lout Minutes, On Wednesday, yanuary 24, 1912, in Two Hours and Forty-five Minutes, At tbb Church of St. Mary, Willbsden, At thb Chdrcb of St. Mary, A PBAL OP TREBLE BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES ; A PEAL OF MINOR. 5040 CHANGES; Being 720 each of Cambridge Surprise, Neasden Delight, College Exercise, Woodbine, College Bob iv. Willesdan Delight, and Old Being two 720s each of Oxford Treble Bob, College Single, Oxford Oxford modernised. Tenor 9 cwt. 3 qrs. 25 lbs. Bob, and 720 Plain Bob. R ichard K ilby ...... TrebU. T bomas L angdon . . . . 4. H. H a l l ...... Treble, W . B orgess ...... 4. rickmer G borgb M. K ilby . . .. 2. H arry K i l b y ...... 5. W. G. C . . . . 2. G. Stannard ...... 5. L awrbmcb B. Porter Alfred H ill ...... Tenor, W . E. Mauldbn . . . . 3. G. B a lls ...... Tenor, •• Conducted by H arry K ilby. Conducted by W. G C rickmer. First peal in seven Treble Bob methods on the bells. Rung as a 83rd birthday peal to the conductor’s mother. HANDBELL PEAL. READING, BERKS.-THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. THE ANCIENT SOCIETY OF COLLEGE YOUTHS. (The St. Mary’s Society, Reading.) On Sunday, Jauuary 28, igiz, in Two Hours and Twenty Minutes, On Wednesday, January 24, 1912, in Three Hour aid Twenty Minutes, At the Residence of Mr. H, Laogdon, 70, Salterford Road, Tooting, At tbe Chdrcb of St. Mary, A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES. A PEAL OP SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, T horstans’s F our-P art. 5056 CHANGES. Tenor 27! cwt. H brbbrt L angdon . . 1-2. H arry R. Passmore 5-6 - Walter A. Webb .. ..Treble, *G borge E s s e x ...... j. C hallis F. W innby . . 3-4. W illiam T. C ockbrill 7-8. C bablbs Gi l e s ...... 2. JoBN S wain ...... 6. Henry T u c k e r ...... 3. A lfr e d Watmorb . . . . 7. Conducted by C hallis F. W imnby. F rank Ma b t in ...... 4. Richard T. Hibbert ..T em r, Umpire— F. J. Hardy. Witness— Mrs. Langdon. Composed by H enry D ains, and Conducted by C harles Gil e s. *i5oth peal. First peal in the method on the bells. #rr<»»irini;e». WALSALL, STAFFORDSHIRE. PULHAM, NORFOLK. SOCIETY FOR THE /..RCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Wednesday, January 24, igii, in Two Hours and FUfty-seven Minute*, On Wednesday, JauMry 17, xgi2. in Two Hours and Fifty-nine Minutes, At the Cburch of St. Mattbbws, At the Chorcb op St. Mary tbb Virgin, A P E A L OF S T E D M A N C A T E R S , 5017 C H A N G E S. A PETAL OP NEW CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE MAJOR, Tenor 24 cwt. 5056 CHANGES. Tenor 15 cwt. Alfred Adams...... Treble. John C, Ad am s...... 6. Edwin Wbiting .. ..Treble. E rnest W bit^ng . . . . 5. E dgar T , Smith . . . . 2. W alter R. Hdghbs • • 7. F rbdk. B orrbtt . . . . 2. C harles Roopb . . . . 6. C brisiopber W allater. . 3. 'G ilbert H arding . . .. 8. F bbdk. R o o p b ...... 3. W illiam R oofi...... 7. G bobqe P e a t b ...... 4. T homas J. E lton ■ . . . . 9. C harles B aker...... 4. Chablbs Brice ...... Tenor. Alfred J. W allaier . . 5, Howard W . C attbll ..Tenor. Composed by C. H. H attbrslby, and Composed by (obn C arter, and Conducted by T hos. J. E lion . Conducted by E dwin W biting. *First peal of 'Stedman away from the tenor. J. C. Adams' looth First peal in the method as conductor. peal for the Society. READING, BERKS.—THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. LLANGARREN, HEREFORDSHIRE. On Satwrdt^, January 27, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-stven Minutes, THE HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. At the Church of St. Giles, On Wednesday, January 24, igi2, in Two Hours and Forty-two Minutes, A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; Ax TBB Parisb Cbdrcb, Carter’s Twelve-Part. Tenor 25 cwt. A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE DOUBLES. 5040 CHANGES. Fredk. Pounds ...... Trtble. Ambrose W. Osborne .. 5. Tenor 11 cwt. Albert E, Brooks .. .. 2. John M on k...... 6. Andrew Parry* .. ..Trrhle. ■ W illiam S h o rt...... 4. Edmond Tomlinson .. .. 3. Rev. Cyril W. O. Jenkyn 7. R kgimald Dollam* ..2. I Hbnby K rmp ...... 5.' Ernest 3 r o w n * ...... 4. George Brooks ...... T««or. Hbnry Wbalb .. .. ••3. ' Thomas A m o s ...... Tenor, Conducted by Ambrose W. Osborne. Conducted by W illiam S hort, *Fi(st peal. Reference elsewliera. 'F irst peal. 5^0 ttl& S&LL MEWS A m t& C u lR D . i^eb. 3, igii. RYE. SUSSEX. NORWICH.—THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. On Wednesday, January 24, 1912, in Three Hours, (Romney Marsb and D istrict G uild). At the C hubch of St . John de S epulchrb, Oh Wednesday, January 24, 1911, in Three Hows and Three Minutes, A PEAL OP BRISTOL SURPRISE MAJOR, At thb Chorch or St. Maby, 5088 C H A N G E S . Tenor 10 cwt. A PEAL OF QRANDSIRB TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES George Mayers .. ..Treble. E dwin W hiting .. s- G eorgb P. Burton .. .. 2 G borgb S nbllibg .. . . 6. H olt’s Tbn-Part. Tonor ig 17 lbs h John Snelling .'. . . . . 3. E rnest W hiting 7- Edwin H. WoiTBMAHf ..T r M t. C harles P ricb.. . . . 5- F rbdbbick Manser . . . . 4. F bbderick B orbbtt.. ..Tenor. Georgb Johnson .. .. 2 *Gbobgb K enward . . . 6. Composed by S am T homas, and Conducted by F. B orrbit, Harold F. CobomJ.. .. 3 G eorgb B illbnnbss Joseph B. Bbnnbtt.. /. 4. Gilbert J, Y oungs, ..Tenor,"rr"’ - First peal in the method in the city of Norwich. The ringer of the treble belongs to the St. John L'epolchre Guild ; and the 2nd to St. Condixited by George B illbmnbss. Peter Maucroft, ’ First peal on eight bells. fFirst peal away from the tenor. {First peal with a bob bell. Rang as a birthday compliment to C. Price, NORTH STONEHAM, HANTS. who is over 60 years of age. He has been verger at the above church for many years, and has been a ringer there for a longer period than THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. any of the present Rye ringers. On Thursday, January 25. 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-seven Minuiet, At the Church or St. Nicolas, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKS. A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES; THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. T hubstams's F our-P art, Tenor 9 cwt. 26 lbs. (East Berks, and Soath Bucks. Branch). William T. Tucker ..Treble. ’Alfred Mbars .. On Wednesday, January in Four Hours and Five Minutes, • • 5 24, 1912, W illiam G. E dwabds . . 3. ’Albbbt Marks . . 6. At the C hurch of All S aints, C harles H. R u sssll . . 3. G bobgb W illiams .. 7- A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAXIMUS, 5088 CHANGES; C harlbs j . F ray . . . . 4. OWBH H. G ilbs.. ..Tenor, In the Kbmi. Variation. Tenor 32 cwt. in C sharp. Conducted by G borgb W illiams. John C. T ru ss ...... Treble. ‘Richard B uckland. . . . 7. ’ First paal of Stedman. Rung after meeting short for Major. Geobge F. Williams* .. 2. *JoBM E vans ...... 8 J. Armigbr T rollops . . 3. *F red Hayes ...... g. 'F bedk. G. B iggs* . . . . 4. W illiam W. G iffo rd 10. OLD WINDSOR, BERKS. Alfred W , G rimes* . . 5. ’ James W. W ilkins . . . . 11. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON G borgb Martin* . . .. 6. •Rbv. C. W. O. Jenkyn ..Tenor. DIOCESAN GUILD. Composed by G eorge H ayward, and Condueted by G. F. W illiams. On Friday, January 26, 1911, in Two Hours and Fifty-seven Minutes, ’ First peal of Maximus. First peal of Maximus on the bells and in At thb Pabish Chuboh. the county of Bucks. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES 5040 CHANGES ; AUCKLAND, SURREY. Parker' s T wblve-P abt. Tenor 11 cwt. 2 qrs. 21 lbs. On Wednesday, January 24. igi2, in Two Hours and Forty-nine Minutes, A lfbbd C. Limpds . . ..Treble. Lbonabd Stilwcll .. .. 3. William C. Pakkbr.. .. 2. Gborgb H. Guttbbidgb.. 6. At the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, William Welling .. .. 3. John H. B. Hbssb.. .. 7. A PEAL OP BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; A lan R. M acdonalo 4. Josbph G u ttrid g b . . ,.Tenor. Being seven 720S, each called diSdreotly. Tenor g cwt. Conducted by W illiam W elling. Edward Holman .. ..Treble. Henbv A. Hoad .. .. 4. Arranged for A. C. Limpns, who hails from Vanconver, B.C. W alter Hum phrey. . . . 2. Hugh R. T horpb . . 5. OscAB G i l b b y ...... 3- Geobge F. HoAif .. ..Tenor, PRESTBURY, GTOUCESTERSHIRE. Conducted by G eorge F. Hoad. CHELTENHAM AND DISTRICT GUILD. CROYDON. SURREY.— THE SURREY ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, January 27, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty Minutes, On Tuesday, January 24. 1912, in Three Hours and Nineteen Minutes, At the C hurch of St . Mary, Ax THE CHURca o f S t. John th e Baptist, A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANaSS ; A PEAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; T hurstahs’s F our-P abt. Tenor 14^ cwt. , T hurstans's F our-P art. Tenor 32 cwt. W . T. P a te ...... J. B a l l i n g e r ...... 3. G. H. P hillott . . . . 2. W . D y e r ...... 6. ..Treble, Thos. Groombridge, sen. 5. W altbr s . W ise .. A. W. HUMPHBIBk . . . . 3. T . P b n d b y ...... 7. D avid W right . . . . . 2. Amos W. C la rk . . .. 6. D. F. G ib b o n s ...... 4. J. P arson s...... Tetwr, T homas R. H bnsser .. 3. A lfred T , Jones .. . . 7. C yril F, Johnston . . . 4. T hos G roombridqe juN..T«»or. Conducted by W. Dyer. Conducted by W alter S. W ise . D. F. Gibbons was elected a member previous to starting. Messrs. Mears and Stainbank have added two new trebles to make a peal of Messrs. Hensher and Wright were elected members previous to twelve, and erecting all in a new iron frame on steel girders at St. Starting for the peal Mary's parish church, Cheltenham, the re-opening of which is £zed HARLOW COMMON, ESSEX, for February 25th. THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. THETFORD, NORFOLK. On 7 hursdav, January 25, igi2, in Three H BREIRLEY HILL, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEYNHAM, KENT. WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION, (Nortbebn B ranch.) On Sunday, January 28, 19x2. in Two Hourt and Forty Minutes, On Saturday, January 27, 1912, in Thru H oh ts, At the Church of St. Mary, At the Church of St. Michael, A PBAL OP MINOR, 5040 CHANQES; A PBAL OP TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5120 CHANaSS; Being 720 each of Doable Oxford, Oxford Treble Bob, College In the Kent Variation Tenor 14^ cwt. Single, Kent Treble Bob, Canterbury Pleasure, Oxford Single Bob, and Plain Bob. Tenor 11 cwt. ohn L lo r d ...... Trebli, Walter Frestidge •• •• 5* oseph Fanlkner...... 2. Charles E. Perkins .. .. 6. H. Jewiss ...... TrebU. J. N y e ...... 4. Barry H i l l ...... Abraham Greenfield.. .. 7< G. Eastman...... 2. C. T nm ber...... 5. Victor H ill ...... 4. Harry Price ...... Tettor, A. J. D a y ...... 3. W . Nye ...... Tmar. Composed by A. Craven, and Conducted by Abraham Greenfield. Conducted by W. Nye. Rnng as a birthday compliment to the condoctor, the ringers wishing him many happy retams. HORTON, BERKS.—THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. (East Berks, and South Bucks. Branch). EASTWOOD. NOTTS. On Monday, fannary 29,1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-seven Minutes, THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. At the Church of St. Michael, On Saturday, Janmaty 2 7 ,1912, in Three Hours and Sixteen Itinutes, A PBAL OF BOB MINOR, 5040 CHAMaSS; At the Church of St, Mary, Being seven 720s each called differently. A PSAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANaSS ; Heywood’s No. i. Tenor 19} cwt, Walter P. Cross* . ..Treble, William Henley...... 4, George H. Gutteridge . . 2. Thomas E. Glanville • • 5i Albert H. Ward .. ..Treble. William Clifi'ord, sen. . . 5. Leonard Stilwell* .. 3. *William Welling .. ..Tenor, Neville H. Widdowson .. a. Percival Price ...... 6. Allen R. Hickton* .. .. 3. Ernest J. Oliver...... 7. Conducted by W. Welling. ]. Charles Dicken .. .. 4. Henry Fletcher...... Tmor. *First peal of Minor. First peal of Bob Minor by all tbe band. Conducted by Albert H. Ward. First peal on the bells. *First peal of Stedman. BRIGHTON, SUSSEX. ECCLESTON, CHESHIRE, THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. THE CHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. On Saturdtey, January 27,1912, in Three Hours and Twenty Minutes, (Chbstbr B ranch.) At tbb Cburcb of St. Nicholas, On Saturday, January 27, igi2, in Three Houre and Ten Minutes, A PBAL OF TREBLE BOB ROYAL, 5000 CHANQBS ; At ihe Church of St. Mary the Virgin, In tbb K bnt V ariation. Tenor 16^ cwt. A PEAL OF QRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 3040 CHANQBS; A iiBb r t D. S t o n e . . ..Treble. Gsorge A d b s ...... 6. Taylor’s. Tenor 27 cwt. in D. C b r l b s P a lm e r . . . . 2. [OHN C a p p ...... 7. William Morgan* ..T r tb li. James Morgan . . . . W il l ia m P a l m ir . . . . 3. Frbdk. W. Ricb .. .. 8. Robert Sperring.. .. 2. Henry W, Wilde .. I: Hbrbbrt R a n n ...... 4. A lfr e d J. Tdrm eb.. . . 9. Samuel Jones, sen, .. 3. ‘Percy H. Smith .. .. 7. O l iv e r S ip p b t is . . . . 5. Kbits Hart ...... Tenor. George Jones . . . . 4. John Thomas ...... Tenor, Composed by W illiam B ooxb. and Conducted by K eith Ha st . II Conducted by Henry W. Wilde. Rnng as a welcome to the Rev. C. E. M. Wilson as Rector of the arish, who was inducted the previous evening by the Ven. Arch- MARSHFIELD, MONMOUTHSHIRE. iucott Barber. *First paal. THE LLANDAFF DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, January 2 7 ,1912, in Three Hours and Eleven Minuiee, CALVERTON, EERKS.—THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. At tbe Chorcb of St. Maby, (North Bucks. Branch.) A PBAL OP BOB MAJOR, 5036 CHANGES. On Saturday, January 27, 1912, in Two Bours and Fifty-*ix Minutes Tenor 11 cwt. At the Churph of All Saints, David Tbomas ...... Treble. W illiam Boltoh . . . . 3, JoBN W. Jones...... 2. JOBN CLnTTEBBDCE . . . . 6. A PSAL OF TREBLE BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANQBS ; WiLUAM B. B iss .. . . 3. SiDHBY D aWE ...... 7. Bein|! 720 each oi Cambridge Surprise, College Pleasure, College WiLUAM COOMBES .. . . 4. Allen Rowley ...... Tenor. Exercise. London.Scbolars’ Pleasure, Woodbine, Oxford and Kent. Conducted by §. D awe. Tenor 10 cwt. First peal as conductor. Rung on the occasion of the silver wedding Alfred Clark* ...... Treble. Walter W. Bonham .. . . 4. of the conductor, and as a birthday compliment to W. Coombes, the Herbert C. Edwards .. 2. Thomas C. Tompkins •*_ 5- band wishing them many happy returns. Edwin Yates ...... 3. Cecil A. Valentina .. ..Tenor. Conducted by Cecil A. Valentine. HURST, BERKS—THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. 'First peal of Treble Bob. Rung as a birthday compliment to H. C. Edwards, who attained his majority on the 25th inst., tbe ringers (Sonning Deanery Branch) wishing him many happy returns. On Saturday, January 1 7 , 1912. in Three Hours and Pve MinuUs, At tbb Cborcb of St. Nicbolas, A PBAL OP STBDMAN TRIPLES, 3040 CHANOB8. PORTMADOC (Carnarvonshire).—On Thursday, January 25th, tit St. John’s church, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 47 H. Bongav* ...... TrebU, J. Wadhams ...... 3. idins. E. Buckingham first qaarter-peal, H. McMillan, S. , R a m cb* ...... 2. W.J.'P aicb 6. Roberts, J. Owen conductor, E. Thomas, H. Wakefield, J. Par os. WairB* ...... 3. E. C L a m b b r t ...... 7. sons, J. P. Thomas. Rung to commemorate tbe laying of the W. Hornb ...... 4* *J. Pbincb •• •• •• •• Tenor. foundation stone by Lady Harlech of tbe new chnich at Conducted by E. C. L ambbrt. Borthygest) Portmadoc. First peal of Stedfflu as conductor. *First peal of Stedoan. 5^2 B £ L L N & W s ANb RIKG^RS^ RECO^b. ^eb. 3, ig ii. LEISXON, SUFFOLK. Bob Minor. Reggie Chapman, 1-2 ; Lennie Chapman, 3: THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. Cecil Chapman, 4; Edward Chapmad conductor. 5-6. This is a family band of father and three sons, the ages of the lads Oh Saturday, January 27, 1912, iti Two Hours and Fifty-eight Minutet, being 13, 11,10 . At tbb Chdbch or St. Mabgarbt, L ondon.— O n Sunday, January 28th, for evening service at A PEAL OF CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE MAJOR, the church of St. George the Martyr, Southwark, a quarter-peal : 5056 CHANGES. Tenor 20J cwt. of Stedman Triples, in 48 mins. R. W. Green, E. G. Fenn, L^OH/kRD P. B a ile y .. ..Treble. C hajlss F. B ail b y .. . . 5. C.'H. Hughes, E. Levitt first quarter-peal in the method, J. C bablxs Samson .. 2. Norman R. B ailby . . . . 6. Milner, T. H. Taffender conductor, H. W. Hibbert, T. A. E dgar H. B ailhy .. .. 3. E bkbst S. B ailby . . . . 7. Askell. Jambs M. B ailey .. 4. FrbdbricbJ. Smith.. ..Tenor, N orwich.—O n Monday, January 29th, at the church of St. Composed by C. Middleton, and Cocdocted by C bas. F, B ailey. John de Sepulchre, a quarter-peal of Bob. Major (1264) in the Rung as a birthday compliment to J. M. Bailey, tittums. B. Fry, A. Hubbaid composer and conductor, W. Hempel, W. Goodbourne, J. Freeman, W. Mayers, W. Curtis, G Cross. S outh H ackn ey.—O n Sunday morning, January 28th, a quar ter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 42 mins. T. Walker, R. Elliott, W. J. Kemp, W. H. Hotton, J. Milner, A. J. Baynes, F. KETTERING, NORTHANTS. Hull conductor, A. Riley. Rung as a compliment to H..J. May THE CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION, nard, wbo'was married to Miss M. Ludlow at St. Mary's, W al On Friday, January 26, 1912, in One Bour and Fifty-eight Minutes. thamstow, the previous day. At 7, The Broadway, H ughenden.—O n January i^tbr after an unsuccessful attempt for a peal of Stedman Tripl^sfa non-conducted 504. F. Hayes, A PEAL OP BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; F. G. Biggs, J. W. W m af, G. F. Williams, R.. Buckland, R. Being seven 720s each called.diSerently. Biggs, R. Coles, F. Recall. It is proposed to attempt a silent Reggie Chapman .. .. 1-2. | David Chapman .. .. 3-4. pealat a future Edward Chapm an ...... 5-6. N ew Romney.— O n Sunday, Januaey 7th, at St. Nicholas’ Conducted by Edward Chapman. church, a quarter^eal of G'andsire Triples was rung for Umpire— W. Mace. First peal by the rioger of the triables, who is Divine Service in 47 mins. H. S. Humphery, E. E. Hutchinson, only 13 years i>f age, and who was proposed a member of the Asso G. E. Kennett, S. J. Boulden, H. D. Anderson, P. Page, S. ciation previous to starting. Seutherden, G. B. Anderson. Conducted by H. S. Humphery. U tto xeter (Staffs).— On Tuesday, January i6th, a quaster- AMBLESIDE. WESTMORELAND, peal of Grandsire Triples, in 47 Mins. W. Cope, F.. Richard son, P. Cope conductor. E. Roberts, R. G. Lewis, H. Willisford, THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. C. Smith, E. Green. First quarter-peal by the ringer of the (Furness and Lake District Branch). treble, whose age is 75. . On Suttday, January 28,1912, in One Hour and Fifty-seven Minutes, In the Crypt of St. Mary's Church, A PEAL OF BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; A N A P P E A L . Being seven 720s, each called differently. A special appeal is being made to all members of the Oxford Edwatd Asplin .. .. 1^2. | Eric L. Benoett .. .. 34. Diocesan Guild to be considerate and subscribe to a fund which William Robinson ...... 5-6, has been starter) in connection with the condition of a brother- ringer, Mr. A. W. Reeves, of 78, Queen’s Road, Caversham, Umpire— Wilfred R. Blizard. First handbell peal by all, and first Oxon.' Besides being unable to follow his daily occupation for by the above branch. I the past three years, two of which he h&s laid on his back snffer- ■'i ing from that most dreaded disease Cancer. The time has now arrived when help is needed by all who can show their true sympathy for a brother in distress. .Mr, Reeves has been a ringer for over twenty years, and his a member of the above THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. Guild, and those of us who know him and have known him as a ringer' we feel it our bouden duty to bring the case before the B le w bu r y.—O n Wednesday, Jauaarv 24tb, for practice, two readers of “T h e B e l l N e w s " with the hope that they and l68s of Stedman Triples. W. Webb, T. feast conductor. F. others if possible will willingly respond to this call which is made James, J. Napper, C. Gregory, R. jfaoAes, J. Napper, G . W elch. to us in this hour of need. Having been absent from work so AUo 168 with M. Caoldwell and H. Bishop ringing. First 168 long, and only a working man, naturally there has been so little on tower bells by all except the coodactor. On Friday, January coming in that his wife is at her wits ends to know where to get 26th, for practice, two 168s of Stedman Doubles. W. Webb, sufficient for the httle extras needed in such an expensive time. T.. East condnctor, F. James, G. Rice, first 168, C. Gregory, Unfortunately Mr. Reeves has fallen into quarter pay from the M. Canldwell, R. G. Rice, G. Welch. Also 168 with R. James Friendly Society to which he belongs, and the time is nearly ringing. due for him to pay up his quarter’s club money to enable him THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. to receive* the benefit. Therefore he is almost entirely depend ent on the ifenerosity of all who can afio'd it to stretch out an PuLHAM.— O a Thursday, January 25th. at the cburcb of St. hand to our worthy brother-ringer who is lying on a bed of sick Mary Magdalen, a half-peal of Sfedman Triples. C. Baker, F. ness from which he can never hope to rise again. Let us help Roope, C. Roopp, R. Whiting, E. Whiting, W. Roope, F. Bor- him while he has a little life spared him on this earth. I can rett, A. Smith. assure you this is a most deserving case, and leave it to your THE LLANDAFF DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. brotherly consideration as to whether you will be one and per haps induce others also to contribute to this fund, however small P en t r e R hondda.— O n Sunday, January 28th, for morning the donation may be, as it is not tEe amount which is important service at St. Peter’s church, a quarter-peal of Erin Triples, in (though that is necessary if means will allow), but it is the cheer 45 mins. H. Page, G. Cross, J. Cross, W. Page, T. Hamlin, ful giver who is to prove a true friend in a case like this. Trust G. Wines, T. Page, conductor, S. Weaver. First quarter-peal ing there will be many who will come forward with a good heart in the method on the bells and by the band. and give what they can, which will be most gratefully received by A. W. Osborne, Hon. Secretary and Treasurer to the Read* K et te r in g (Northants).— On January asth, on handbells, 720 ing Branch, 17, Dorothy Streeti Reading. Feb. 3, igia. THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. 563 LIMERICK CATHEDRAL. of his family, and of domestic happi the towers of Limerick Cathedral Tradition says that fine peal of bells ness. At length, in one of those feuds suddenly struck upon his ear. Home and all its loving ties, happiaess, early in this cathedral were originally common to the period, the Italian be brought from Italy, having been manu came a sufferer amongst many others. recollections, all ware in the sound, and went to his heart, His face was factured by a young native, who He lost his all. and after the passing of devoted himself enthusiastically to the the storm, he found himself preserved ' turned towards the Cathedral in the attitude of intently listently, but when work, and who, after the toil of many alone, amid the wreck of fortune, years, succeeded in finishing a splen friends, family, and home. The bells when the vessel landed he was found to be a corpse. did which answered all the too, his favourite bells, were carried oft critical req^uirements of his own from the convent, and finally removed musical ear. Upon these bells the to Ireland. For a time their artificer On the eve of the feast of Corpus artist greatly prided himself, and they became a wanderer over Europe, and Chrtsti, to the present time it is be were at length brught by the prior of at last, in hope of soothing his troubled lieved, the choristers of Durham Cathe neighbouring convent at a very liberal spirit, be formed the resolution of dral ascend the tower, and clad in their price. W ith the proceeds of that sale seeking the land to which those trea fluttering robes of white, sing the Te the young Italian purchased a little sures of his memory had been con Deum. This ceremony is performed villa, where, in the stillness of the eve veyed. He sailed for Ireland, and to commemorate the miraculous extin ning, he could enjoy the sound of his proceeding up the Shannon on a guishing of a conflagration on that own melodious bells from the convent beautiful evening, which reminded him night in the year 1429. The legend clifif. Here he grew old in the bosom of his native Italy, his own bells from goes that whilst the monks were en gaged in prayer at midnight, the belfry was struck by the electric current and JOHN TAYLOR & CO.. set on fire. Though the flames con tinued to rage until the middle of the next day, the tower escaped serious damage, and the bells were uninjured ; an escape which was imputed to the LOUGHBOROUGH^ Leicestershire. special interferenc of the incorruptable St. Cuthbert, who was enshrined in f o u n d e r s of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL that Cathedral. These are not the the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the World bells which now reverberate among the house tops on the steep bank of 1 is nnquestionably the grandest ringing peal in England, and therefore in “ T his the River W ear, they having been cast le world." The late Lord Grimthorpe, K.C.— Times, Nov. ao, 1878. the by Thomas Bartlett during the sum FOUNDERS OF “GREAT PAUL” mer of 1631. T. 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For EstimateB send weight of Teoori and CLOCK UD CUIDil« ROPE namber and length of Ropes reqaired to M a n M-Fao't u r o rI Greenleaf ft Tristram JOHN ASTLET & SONS, Ltd LOUGHBOROUGH. Rope Makers, COVENTRY. X(U in iia ii J-. P-p. has bad many years' experience And QUAIilFIBD BBZiIi TUMflRS In making Bellropes, and makes them ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, HBRKFORD.ii only of the best quality. S and other Gcx)ds of original design. Beantifal Silk Peal Recotds, vet; attrao. IIMK, M.4 bu bad ON tive. W. M a t t h e w s , Change-Ringeri P S IC I U 8T 0¥ 4PFliIC4TI0V, BnndlStceetittfaccles&elcf, BELL N&WS AND RINGERS* RECORD: LLEWELUNS ft MME 8 , ltd. o a . t l . BRISTOL Ghnrcli M s Bell Frames Singly & in Bings. BellarecoM to Note mid Rehumg. INSCRIPTIONS '[FAITHFULLY REPRODUCEOr who ate also accomplishtd CHANGE RINGERS, fe»* to examine BeUs and FiUngs, and retort thereon. HARRINQTON’8 WEBB & BENNETT, J.WARNERd SONS,Ltd. PATKNT Chnreh Bell Hangers dinners, BY ROYAk WARRANT Tubular Bells Mlbl. STRKKT, FOR GHDRGHEB. KIDLIJfGTOJr, OXFOBD- TO HIS MAJJBSTT THE EINQ, W. A B. are praotical riagers, aad haWne THB CRESCENT FOUNDRY, Tubular Balls a n better and eheaper had considerable ezperienee in Chnrch Bell SPELMAN STREET, LONDON, N.E. than the eld form ef Bell. Hanging and Toning with confidence solicit the patronage of Clergy, Churchwardens and Ringers generally. :3PEALS OF EIGHT B E L L S - W. and B.'s Wrought Iron X Franes for Oioal Sise ...... £160 Chnrch Bells are acknowledged to be one of Larga do...... £210 to £260 the best kicds. i i i i i i i l Tqwers inspected, Reports and Estimates TtiigratMedMfut!- Bia B»«," Lti^on. given. Ellacombe Chime Hammws fixed. Wet TeMfaoeaidi ud Ptoapeonu apply to Masioal Bell Foanders. Bell Ropes supplied. B u d - B e lli Id Sati, In Dtetonlo or Cbromatla S o iIm Harrington, Latham & Co., W. and B. hnng the Bells npon which the Q oob , Belli, u d CuUloni In u ; liu or nambat. Longest Peal yet ever rang single-handed, viz., Belli of •■’ery daioriptloo and ilie, ■ARUDON, COVENTRY. 17,034 changes, time eleven hoars fifteen A Larg* SOteUoH o/BM LUtraiure almayt in Stock n n B B L L H m b o o k , by W . H A L n ,fo r Ohiminc minntes. Weight of tenor a6 cwt. Rang at tnnei on Cborob Belli. Frio*, paper Doveri )i. eaob. Kidlington, May aand, iSgg, by eight members C3atb ooTan 51. £ New Ringers’ Badge of the Oxford Diocesan Gnild. IWBLYB OABOLI lot Handbell Ringeri, by W Ha l s t , Price l i . o r H e d a l, 11 FOPOLaB a iu , lor Handbell Rlngeri, by W H 4i.IT, Price li. In Oold, Silver, or Bronze. > n MBDBBBa lOIOB.—& Colleotlon of Tanei ThiB arrangement of badge is in the form J. F. MALLABY ft CO. for B or 10 belli. By W. H a u Ti Price 11. ot -« Chnreb Bdl, of a true and correct and can be worn as a pendant, Cbareb Beil Hangen ft I n M me&i< brooch, or badge. On the waist of the bell there is a handsomely-engraved BELL ROPES. sbipld, suitable for an inscription. Dandliell Fonnders, Tbe bell iriiin s. deep from headstock BELL ROPES. to clappei'flight; three qaacters of an inch BARNBY DON, DONCASTER THK VKRY BKST broad; and can be had with ring orpin attachment. Ate made by Messrs. CHURCH BELLS hong with eve^ des JFuaib Non I— This handsome Jewel cription of the latest approved fittings, in is made io the CORRECT FORM of a CHURCH BELL. WM. SMITH & SON, OAK OB STEEL FRAMES. (Established 17S8.) z = z z III ^ 9 % % GOMERSAL, LEEDS. m, Mi I 10 ff HANDBELLS, if eicellent tone, made to ill soli IWM Z » «ei o u t diatonic and obrematio scales, in sets any nnmbar and ta any sise. Our Ropes are the First Favonrites of the Bsereisa. o m o , iT”ogS.dw slli Ringera are invited to try TorkaUre im m trn ttm u Ktm tMirnum FREDERICK WHITE, RopM with Yorkshire Bnd-Pieces, M V B C B 0 j[4 0 X MAKBli, AMI Olm toh B ell Hcm ger, UweniJmllM, COFFIN WEBS AfPliETOll, BERM. 01 aitHw QoUoo, FUr, V @[k § tll |lt t e an!) ^lingers' No. 1558, S A T U R D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 10, 1912, [ V o l . XXX. THE BELLS OF TOR MOHAM, DEVON. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Thursday, January 25th (St. Paul’s Day) was a red- The quarterly meeting of the Lewisham District was letter day for the parish of Tor Moham, the parish of that held at St. Nicholas, Deptford, on Saturday, January fashionable watering place so pleasantly situated with 25th. The bells were raised about 3.30 p.m., and were kept busily going in various methods by difterent bands. high hills around, except on the south, where it is open At 5.30 p.m. just over fifty members attended Divine to the English Channel in the south of Devon called Tor Service in the church. A shortened form of service was quay. The church of St. Saviour, one of the perpendicu read, three well-known hymns were sung, accompanied on lar style, contains many interesting relics and mementoes the organ by Mr. F. W . Richardson, a well-known ringer for the historian, and among them three bells, first a beau of the district. The Rev. Arthur Hart (Vicar), on entering tiful mediaeval casting bearing the stamp of the laver pots the pulpit, gave the members a very hearty welcome to and trefoils; the second bears the date 1754, and the St. Nicholas. He told them that since they last met there tenor 1673. The idea of restoring, completing and re (three years ago), the London County Council had con hanging the bells originated with Mr. J. S. Woolland, demned the church as not being safe, which had caused people’s warden, who however was not spared to see the them restoring it at a cost of ;^5,ooo, and when it was re fruits of his labours, having died just as the work was opened ;^'4,ooo of this had been raised. He told them of completed. The old treble has been recast to have three the noted people who had worshipped in, and were buried trebles placed in front, and the whole tuned to scale. in and around the church; also of donations he had They are now hung on an iron frame with patent ball received from nearly all over the world for the restoration bearings, the result being that Tor has now a fine ring of of the Mother church of Deptford—the cradle of the six, tenor 8 cwt. i qr. 12 lbs. in A flat, which is a credit to British Empire. He also gave the members a few stirring the parish and all those connected with the work. words on Faith. The bells were dedicated on the above date by the An adjournment was then made to the Albany Institute Bishop of Crediton, Archdeacon Trefusis, there also being where a splendid meat tea, kindly provided by the Vicar, present the Vicar, the Rev. J. T- Jacob, Rev. Dr. Jones, was awaiting them. The business meeting followed, the Rev. J. A. H. Nankivel, and a large congregation. After Vicar presiding. The minutes of the last quarterly meeting the dedicatory prayers the Bishop gave an address, in were read and confirmed. Six new members were elected. which he said the people of Tor had accomplished a good The district representative then gave his report of the work, and that God had prospered them, although there Central Committee meeting, and a hearty vote of -thanks was one who was not spared to rejoice with them, but was was accorded him for the same. St. Margaret's, Lee, was in the presence of his Lord, listening to purer music. selected as the place for the next quarterly meeting, the There was no part of the Church’s fabric in which people last Saturday in April. The Rev. F. J. O. Helmore’s so willingly contributed as they did to church bells, and Benevolent Fund scheme was then discussed and throughout the length and breadth of the county this res approved. toration was going on. His lordship traced the bell from A hearty vote of thanks was then accorded the Vicar its origin, and spoke of the duties of the priest and the (with musical honours), for granting the use of the bells, ringers in carrying out their holy work for God and the for his address, far providing the tea, and presiding at the Church. meeting. The Vicar, replying, thanked them for the way The Devonshire Guild was represented by the Cocking- they had received his name; it had been a great pleasure ton band, who rang some excellent Grandsire Doubles to him, and as he celebrated his ten year’s vicariate the immediately after the service, when the newly-formed band day before, they had been keeping it up, as he always felt at Tor, who had been tutored by the Cockington band, at home amongst ringers. rang some very creditable rounds, after which the bells were handed over to visiting companies. The Vicar kindly invited the ringers to supper, and a right jolly time was spent, the course-ends turning up without a hitch. STOKE D’ABERNON CHURCH, SURREY, Some more Grandsire on the tower bells with Messrs. F. A lage clock is to be placed In the parish church in Davey and J. Richards, of Exeter, brought to an end a memory of the late Sir Howard Vincent, the gift of Sir day which not only relieved the Vicar of what he called a Edgar Vincent, and it will strike the hours upon a new “ pleasurable load,” but one which had been looked for bell, and shew time on one dial facing north. The work ward to by the whole of the parish, who rejoiced together has been placed in the hands of John Smith and Sons, . with the fine peal they heard that day for the first time. Midland Clock Works, Derby, who made the large clocks The cost amounted to £300, the whole of which has been at Abinger Hammer and Abinger Hall, also in Surrey. subscribed, the last moiety being given as a thank-ofiering. USIC specially arranged in m s s . (if not in print) to suit M o s s l e y (Lancashire).—On Monday, January 30th, at St. M almost any number of ringers and bells. Terms, etc., George’s ehorch, 720 Kent Treble Bob Minor. H. Jackson, iS. on application from WSi. GORDON, 44, C eltic Steeet, Webs Winstanley, F. Welham, J. Welham, W. W. Wolstencroft, H, SrocKPOttT, Mwns. First 720 of Kent by the md and frd rin^ar^, m m 56 6 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Feb. 10, 9QI2. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. THE ELY DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. The Guildford District of this Guild held a meeting at After a lapse of many years we are again able to Farnbam on Saturday last, and notwithstanding bitterly chronicle a visit to the old cathedral city of Ely, the head cold weather there was an attendance of about sixty mem quarters of the Association and home of its founder. bers, representatives being present from Ewhurst, Black- On Saturday, January 27th, a district meeting for the moor and intermediate towers. At a service held in the Isle of Ely District was held. In spite of the bad weather, parish church the Rector, the Rev. Neville Lovett, which had prevailed during the week, a good attendance preached a practical sermon, in the course of which he "was secured, ringers attending from Cambridge, Bury St. pointed out that if the members had a cracked bell, or a Edmunds, Newmarket, Littleport, Mildenhall, Sutton, bell out of tune in their tower, they would do their utmost Wilburton, and the local ringers. During the afternoon either to restore or recast the ofiending bell. He urged it the bells of St. Mary’s were set going to touches of Bob upon his hearers to adopt the same course with members Minor and Kent Treble Bob, R. Lathbury, Newmarket, whose reputations were cracked, and either restore or re conducting. At 5 p.m. the company numbering twenty- cast them. He was afraid that 100 years ago things were two adjourned to The Minster tavern, where an excellent said and done both in belfry and pulpit which were far tea was provided. Here we were met by our hon. treasurer from being right, but he was very thankful to say that the and founder of the Association, the Rev. K. H. Smith, who Church of England had put her house in order, and things addressed the meeting in a few well chosen remarks, were vastly difierent now. Speaking of his own body of urging the members to show their appreciation of the ringers he said be would not wish to have a better set of Association and its officers by recruiting new members church workers. and aiming at the highest standard of ringing. Subsequently the Rector presided at the tea which was The report of the last district meeting at Newmarket held afterwards at W atts’ restaurant,, and attended by was then read and carried. The election of new mem several ladies, including Mrs. and Miss Sloman, who bad bers was proceeded with, Messrs. W. Scott, G. Atkin, H. previously presided at the organ during the church service. Vail, jun., F, Pilgrim (Ely), E. W. Cattell, G. Few, R. In welcoming the visitors to Farnham Mr. Lovett ex Pinch (Sutton), G. Staplehurst, G. Markwell and H. plained that owing to the inclement weather and his many Sharp (Wilburton), being elected new members. The engagements the Bishop of Winchester was not able to be place of the next meeting was tben discussed, and it was present amongst them, although he thoroughly sympa finally decided to select Chatteris for the summer meeting. thised with the objects of the Guild. The usual votes of thanks having been passed to the The Rev. E. J. Pizey, of St. Nicholas’ Guildford, pre Rector, Dr. Punchard, for the use of the bells the meet sided at the business meeting, and was elected with ten ing terminated. A move was then made to the belfry, others as a prbbationer, two full members also being en where touches of Grandsire and Bob Major were in rolled. It was decided to hold meetings for combined dulged in, several taking part for the first time in sevea practices at Frensham on March gth, and Cranleigh on and eight-bell methods, Mr. R. Lathbury again taking March i6th. charge of the conducting. Ely and district contains some Mr. F. E. Dawe, of Woking, proposed a vote of thanks promising ringers, and it is hoped that progress will be to the Rector for having arranged the service, and to Miss made in change-ringing, and the higher methods practised. Sloman for her assistance at the organ, and congratulated the District on the position the Guild had taken in the Analysis. Largely owing to the eflorts of Mr. A. H. Pul THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. ling and the Guildford men, for the first time in the history The Canterbury district of the above held a meeting at of ringing, the Winchester Guild stood in the proud Elham on February 3rd, and forty-five members sat down position of being first in all England in the number and to a tea very kindly provided by the local ringers. After quality of peals which had been rung. tea six new members were elected, and a letter was read In responding, the Rector thanked the members for re the restoration of the bells of Shoreditch parish church. their kindness in inviting Mrs. and Miss Sloman to par Mr. W . E. Pitman at once offered to collect, and raised a take of their hospitality, and expressing good wishes for small sum for that purpose. The Rev. F . J. O. Helmore the Guild, he said there was no other diocesan institution briefly explained his ideas respecting a Benevolent Fund, more vigorous or one that showed greater unity and hearti which he hopes to bring forward in the near future. ness ia its work. He only hoped that all kinds of church- Amidst much applause he very appropriately thanked the workers would hold together as well as the ringers did. Vicar for presiding and for the use of the room and b d k , and the local ringers for so magnificently providing re freshments. RUMNEY, NEAR CARDIFF. The Vicar suitably replied, remarking he considered On Saturday evening, February 3rd, the third annual himself a ringer, though not a practical one, and was al dinner in connection with the local ringers was held at ways ready to help in any way he could. The Rompney Castle, Rumney. The Vicar presided, anc The tower was again visited and touches in the four after the usual loyal toasts the remainder of the evening standard methods and in Double Norwich were success was spent tn conviviality. Previous to the dinner a quar- fully accomplished. ter-peal of Grandsire Doubles was rung at the parish church. F. Marshall conductor, D. Morgan, W. Stana- ST. MARY ABBOTS GUILD. way, H. Giles, A. Cossam, G. Woodlands. On Sunday, January 28th, in the evening, at St. Mary DIAGRAM OF UNION TRIPLES (1893), may be had Abbots church, Kensington, 1263 Stedman Caters. F. A gratis, on application by letter to W. H. Thompson, 5, Edwards, A. Cutmore, J. Hayward, G. B. Edser, A. B. Sillwood Street, Brighton, to whom the UQsold i;eiQaia4e( has Bennett, A. E. Bradley, W. A. Garrard, C. Charge retm ed by t^a^blishergj 4i)9tor, W . E . Garrard, E. G< Stibbgns, i^eb. 10, i g i i tH B fiELL ^£WS AND RIKGERS^ RECORD. 5 6 7 ROMNEY MARSH AND DISTRICT GUILD. RYE, SUSSEX. The February meeting of the above Society was held at The annual meeting of the Rye society was held at the Woodchurch on Saturday last in wintry conditions, which vicarage on Friday, February 2nd. The chairman (Rev. somewhat afiected the attendance. Representatives A. P. Howes (presided, and the following were present: attended from Appledore, Rye, Stone-in-Oxney and the Messrs. G. Youngs (captain), G. Billenness (conductor), local tower. Grandsire Doubles and Bob Minor were rung C. Price, W. Bennett, E. Whiteman, H. Ticehurst, and a 720 of the latter method being rung by Messrs. A. John A. Cobon (hon. sec). Messrs. Seers and J. Bennett were son, G. Billenness, A. Daw, G. T. Youngs, G. fohnson, C. unavoidably absent. W . Playle. The collectors (Messrs. Billeaness and Youngs), reported The Master, Mr. G. Billenness, presided at the business that the amount collected was a slight increase on ths meeting, at which the Rector (the Rev. S. H. Randall) previous year. Through removals and other causes they was present. On the proposition of Mr. G. Johnson, have lost several subscribers, but they had approached seconded by Mr. A. Johnson, it was decided to hold the some of the new comets to the town, who had made a next meeting at New Romney on the first Saturday in liberal response to their appeal; also a few of the old con March. Mr. G. Johnson also proposed, and Mr. A, Daw tributors had enlarged their donations, hence they had seconded that a peal of Grandsire Triples be attempted at more money at their disposal than had been the case for Rolvendenon Saturday, the 17th inst. This was agreed to. several years. The task had not been as many would have The Chairman, in a brief speech, moved a hearty vote imagined, an unthankful office, but, on the other hand of thanks to the Rector for the use of the bells. Mr. C. W . they were well received by their patrons, who seemed to Player seconded, and it was carried unanimously. give with the greatest of pleasure. The Rector, in reply, expressed what a great pleasure After the distribution of the money, the following reso it aftorded him in granting permission to them to come lution was unanimously adopted : “ The Rye ringers beg and ring at his church. Bellringing was very interesting. to tender their grateful thanks to all those ladles and He had done a little of it, but they were what might be gentlemen who kindly contributed to their annual appeal.’’ termed professionals, while he was quite an amateur in Mr. G. Billenness (conductor), presented a short re the matter. He hoped to learn more about it and under view of the past year, which taken on a whole had been stand the various intricacies and departments of change- very satisfactory. ’ They still upheld their reputation in ringing, which he considered was far superior to round being able to ring the various methods that they conld at ringing. They had only a few change-ringers in Wood the corresponding period of last year, and, although they church, but be hoped to convene a meeting ot his ringers had not introduced any fresh ones, an advancement and with a view to them joining the Kent County Association. great improvement had been wrought by the fact that He hoped they would fall in with the idea. As regarded they had given their attention to theit probationers (P. the vote of thanks, he thought he should be grateful to the Giles, D. Martin and D. Craig) who had made an excell Guild coming to assist the Woodchurch ringers that even ent commencement, and who would, if they still continued , ing instead of them thanking him. He was very much to take the same keen interest in the Art as they did at obliged to them for coming, and hoped the Guild would the present time, would be useful change-ringers in the assemble again at Woodchurch when it was covenient for near future. Their Captain (Mr. G. J. Youngs) had a them to do so. very serious illness in the summer, and they were all very The proceedings terminated soon after 8 o’clock by glad when he recovered, and was able to join them again. lowering the bells in peal. Had they not had that calamity fallen on them, they might have initiated themselves into more intricate methods, but, however, in the circumstances it was THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. eminently satisfactory that their beginners had beea A meeting of the Biggleswade and District branch was drilled into the rudiments of the art of change-ringing. As held at Sandy on Thursday, February ist, when seventeen regards visitors to the tower, in March last they were attended from the following towers: Potton, Clifton, favoured by the presence of that most skilful and efficient Everton, and the local band, also Mr. A. Lowe, one of the six-bell ringer in the person of the Rev. C. Sturton, who local churchwardens, and who was elected chairman of rang a quarter-peal of Bob Major with them, and who also tha meeting. Four new members were elected from rang a 720 of Bob Minor at Iden on the same day. Their Sandy, including the chairman as an hon. member; also other visitors were their Iden neighbours, who by four from Everton, making the total members of this new frequently coming had gained a knowledge of eight-bell branch 16 performing members, 2 probationers, and i hon. ringing, inasmuch that one of them rang a peal of Grand member, and also several local gentlemen as hon. members. sire Triples recently. That was a very hopeful sign, and After a vote of thanks to the chairman for coming among he thought they might look forward to great achieve them, and taking so much interest in the branch, and hel ments between Rye and Iden during the present year. ping the members to make it a success, the members {To he continued.) again adjourned to the tower for more ringing, until time for getting homeward, all having been pleased with the result of the first meeting, and trust all the future ones will be the same. From time immemorial a small piece of laud has beea A vote of thanks was passed to the Rector of Sandy for in the hands of the parish authorities of West Rasen, in granting the use of the bells, and also the room to hold Lincolnshire, called “ Ding-Dong Piece, and at the en the meeting in, and for his kindness in coming to the closure an acre and a half was conveyed to the Rector meeting, and wishing the branch every success. and churchwardens in accordance with the original grant on condition that one of the church bells should be W . G. R.— W e shall be pleased to accede to your re rung every night during the winter months. The name quest, but send at once. of the donor is unknown. 56S t B k b b l l DEWS a n d mNGE&s' r e c o r d . Feb. 10, tgi2. BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION- STEDMAN CATERS. On Saturday, January 27th, the annual meeting of the B y John C arter. Axbridge Deanery Branch was held at Burnham, some 5019. twenty-three members being present. The following 231456789 4 5 14 15 i6 towers were represented : Burnham, Berrow, Brent, Knoll, East Brent, Congresbury, Weston-super-Mare, and Hunt- 235164978* spill. Service was held in St. Andrew’s church at 4 p.m., 342561 _ - _ - _ /' and was conducted by the Rev. D. S. Gillmore, and a 312465 capital address was given by the Rev. G. Thwaites. Fol 153264 _ _ - - - lowing the service tea was partaken of at The Clarence 143562 hotel, and the business meeting followed, the Rev. D, 421365 _ - - - - Gillmore being in the chair. The minutes of the last 451263 meeting were confirmed. Two honorary and twelve per 534162 ----- forming members were duly elected. The balance-sheet 524361 was accepted as read,^hewing a balance of £ y A letter 215463 ----- was read from the Rev.ir. H. ThompsThompson, tendering his resignation as chairman of the Branch, and was received 542163 - - with much regret, having held the position since the for 435261 ----- mation of the branch. The Rev. G. H. Lewis was elected 415362 chairman. Mr. A. H. Davies, the untiring hon. local 124563 ----- secretary, also tendered his resignation, to the regret of 134265 all, he too having been Secretary since the formation of 351462 - - - - the branch. Mr. J. Harris was electee hon. local secre 321564 tary, and Mr. G. Chamberlain was re-elected on the 243165 ----- general committee. 253461 Churchill was chosen as the next place of meeting, and Berrow for the intermediate meeting. 213465 s A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Vicar for the use of the bells; the Rev. D. Gillmore for arranging the Call from the first course to the igth course produce— service, and the Rev. G. Thwaites for his able address. 231564 The Rev. D. Gillmore suitably responded. The bells 342165 ----- were kept going till late in the evening with Grandsire and Stedman Doubles, Grandsire Triples and Bob Major. 124365879 2S 7 9 431265 5 15 16 341265 6s THE LATE JAMES HINTON, OF BRISTOL. 123465 15 16 213465 6s It has been proposed by a number of ringers that an 342165 15^16 appeal should be made for funds to erect a fitting memo 63 rial to the memory of the above-named ringer, who was 432165 15 16 for so many years the central figure in the ringing circle of 214365 Bristol and the neighbourhood, and well-known also in Round next change. London and many other rmging centres. * I, 3. 5s. 6, 7, 9. 10, 13. 14. 17- Mr. Hinton was an indefatigable worker for the Has the 6th thirty-nine times behind the gth in the tit- Gloucester and Bristol Association, and the amount of work he did in helping young ringers, cannot be too tums, and the extent of the s-6-7-8-9 at the course-ends. highly praised. It is greatly due to his energy and untiring patience, that ringing in Bristol has been raised to its present high BURNHAM, SOMERSETSHIRE. standard. It is suggested that the memorial should take On Saturday, January 13th, the ringers had their annual the form of a headstone, with suitable inscription, to the supper at The Royal Clarence hotel. The chair was taken grave in Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol. Any contribu by Mr. W. Champion (churchwarden), and the vice-chair tions, however small, will be gratefully received, and by Mr. W. Crandon, captain of the ringers. The Rev, should be sent to Mr. C. E. D, Boutflower, 30, Broad D. S. Gillmore, the newly-appointed curate, was also Street, Bristol, who has consented to act as Honorary present. Letters of inability to be present were read from Treasurer of the Fund.— J. B urford, C. H. H orton, W . the Vicar, the Rev. C. Dupuis, the Rev. —. Lewis, the K night, R. J. W ilkins. Rev. —. Austen, the Rev. Thompson, and others. ' 4------After ample justice had been done to the good things pro vided by host and hostess Pruen, the remainder of the H ertford.— On Sunday, February 4th, at St. Andrew’s evening was spent in the usual way with toasts, and some church, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples. H. Akers, capital songs by some of the company. The party broke H. Mansfield, H. Gray, W. Irons conductor, V. Neale, A. up just before 11 o’clock with Auld Lang'Syne, after Creasey, G. Gray, A. Akers. First quarter-peal by the having had a jolly time. ringers of the treble, 5th, 6th, and tenor. First as con ductor. All the ringers are members of the local band. £uEg in honour ot the safe home-coming of their Majesties FOR SALE.— Peal of 32 handbells. Will sell cheap the King and Queen. Apply— W . F o r s t x r , 24, Hadfield Straet, Northwieh. f , h . io , i g i i . THB SSLL NEWS AND RINGERS' R E C O ^ . 5 6 9 chester District.—A quarterly meeting will be SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE held at A ’ton to-day, Sat., Febrnary loth. Atton and Froyle towers open at 3,30, Tea in MAJOR. The charge or the losetUon o( notiees In this page la Cbnrch Room at 5.30. B y H. D ains. ooa Penny pei line (five worda may be reckoned (o a Jas. W. E l h n s , Dis. Sec. line). Repetitions at half that price. Notices ahonld 5088. some to hand not later than Wednesday morning. 30, Culver Villas, Winchester. 23456 M B W H The Essex Arsociation.— South-Western The Ancient Society of College Youths.- Divifion —The next meeting will be held at Established 1637.— Meetings for practice will Hornchnrch on Saturday, Febrnary 17th. 45236 - - beheld at St. Magnus, Lower Thames Street Pells available from 3 30. Tea gd per bead at 24536 on Febrnary ijtb, and ; at St. John’s Tbe Bull inn at 5.30. Members are reminded Hackney, on the 20th ; at St. Gi’es, Cr pple- that subscriptions for igia are now due. 52436 gate; on the 30th ; at Soathwark Cathedral on H. R um bns. Hon. Sec 43526 - - the 371h; also at St, Mary’s, Walthamstow, 33, Vernlam Avenue, Walthamstow. 65324 - each 6atnrday at 7.30. 42356 - - The Lancashire Association. — Bolton A district meeting will be held at St. 35426 - - Alphege, Greenwich, on March and. Tower Branch — The next meeting will be held at open 4.3a to 8 p.m. Deane on Saturday, Febrnary 17th, Bells 35264 X W i l l i a m T. Cockbrill, Hon. See, available at 4 p.m. Business meeting at 6.30. 23564 3>, EigOev Road, Clapham, S .W . G. PiNCOTT, Br. Sec 56234 - - 25634 The London County Association late the The Lancashire Association.-Manchester St. James’s Society— The annual general The next meeting will be held at St. Peter's 62534 meeting and election of officers will take place church, Ashton-under-Lyne, on Saturday, 36524 to-day, Sat., Febrnary lotb, at St. Clement Febrnary 241b. Balls available from 4 p.m. 36245 X Dane?, Strand, by special permission of the W . WOLSTKNCROFT, Br. Seo. 23645 Bector. Tower open from 3.45 to 6 p.m. Tea in tbe Church House at 6.15. Business St Martin's Guild for the Diocese of Repeat the calling of the first nine Birmiogham.-Established i755.-The Annual meeting to follow at 7. Tea will be provided courses to complete this composition. for a limited number only. Will those inten Henry Johnson Commemoration Dinner will ding tp be present ktndly notify me as soon as be held at Ye Olde Royal hotel. Temple Row. possible.. Tbe tower will be open for ringing Birmingham, on Saturday. Febrnary 24th. from 6 to 7. F. J. R a b d v , Hon. Sec. Francis Edward Dawe, esq. in tbe chair LONDON SURPRISE MAJOR. 34, Gnildford Road South Lambeth. Tickets free to all fully qualified members whose subscriptions are paid up to date, to By the same Author, Tbe Middlesex County Association and other members and friends 25. 6d. each. 5024. London Diocesan Guild.— North and Fast A. Paddon Sm-tb, Hon, Sec. District.— The next meutiog will be held at I I , Albert Road, Handsworth, Birmingham 23456 M B W H Christ Church, Cnbitt Town, to-day. Sat., February lotb. Bells available from 3.30. Notice.— Practice is discontinued at St. Service at 5. Tea, 6d. at 5.30. Nearest John's, Deptford, during rehanging. 64352 - stations, Poplar (North London), and North F. W. Richardson. 25346 - Greenwich (G.E.R.) from Fencburch Street. 42356 Members and friends cordially invited. Sub scriptions tor igiz are now due. 1912 STE D M AN C AT E R S. 53624 C. T. CoLBs, Hon. See. 173) St. John's Road, Walthamstow. B y R. O. S treet. 42635 123456789 4 5 16 34625 The Salop 3 uild.— The next meeting will 26543 beheld at Shifnal to-day, Sat., February loth. 54263 Ringing at 3 p.m. Business meeting at 5 p.m 265341978^ 25463 Tea at 5,30 p.m. 562143 R b v . H. B . B e c b w i t b , Hon. Sec. 563241 56234 X The Hertfordshire Association,— Eastern 561342 District,— A meeting will be held at Hoddes- 46532 X 461253 53462 don and Broxtourne to-day. Sat.. February 463152 loth. The bells of Hoddesdon will be open 453'J2 till tea time. Those of Brozbourne after. 364251 361452 Tea at The Salisbury Arms at 3 30, fid. to X members, others gd. Business meeting after. 56423 362154 36524 X All will be made welcome. 263451 W. H. L a w rb h c b , Dis. Sec. 52364 563124 35264 The Lancashire Association.— Liverpool 564321 Branch.— A meeting will be held at West 561423 Derby to-day, Sat.. Febrnary 10th. Bells 63254 tead; ht g, W alieb Hugebs, Sac. 163425 45236 - - - 365421 34256 The Lancashire Association.— Rochdale 562431 Branch.— The next meeting will be held at 62453 - Rochdale parish church to-dayt Sat., Feb. * By bobs i, 6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 18, 19. 35426 - - - lotb. Bells ready at 3.30. Meeting at 6.30. l^ounds by bobs i, 6, 11, 19, 25. 23456 All ringers welcome. J. H. B a s to w , Branch Sec. This composition has the 4th her extent in 6ths place, the 5th her extent The Midland Counties Association.-Bnr- It is said that a lady being benigh ton-on-Trent District. — The next ringing at home, and the 6th her extent in meeting will be held at Horninglow on Satur ted, and finding her way home by the 5-6. First rung by the St. Paul’s day. Febrnary loth. Bells available at 3 sound of the bells ol Langham Society, Burton-on-Trent, and the o’clock. Business meeting at 5. Church, Rutland, left an endowment Midland Counties Association, on H. W a k lb v , Local Hon. Soc. for the future ringing of a bell, but November i6th, 1910, conducted by Iho Winchester Diocesan Guild.—Win none such is now known. Mr. Joseph Griffin. 570 THE BELL NEW§ AND RINGERS' R&COitD. Feb. 01, igi4i. THE JASPER SNOWDON SERIES. Peal Tablets. MABBLETTE -'MARBLETTE riRANDSIRE ; ai. 6i., Enlarged. Now R e a d y . is the best ma Peal Tablet GiveifnllinatrncubniGivei full ioBtrncUoni lor Ibe begbei^Dnei i many new peal» Mhe A PPE N D IX terial for Peal give the great- b* ihe R e». C.C . D. P. Daav v ib sSi, M.A.M .A ..j and-----— ibe ------TH O M PSO N PAPERS and DIAGRAMS,S, embiaiingeir*—“*— tbe whole of • the• Qrandilce— - • ceieanbei of W. H. THOiir Tablets. It is «est satisfaction fo il, B*q U.A. (■<4 pagei). anoa-absorbent' to all- sabstance The following S TEDMAN : at. 6d. B t th b R *v. Chaelbs D. P. closely resem- extracts firom D A V IE S, H.A., r.K.A.B. W llb ao A r r ia D iz by S n A k tm d i H b tw o od , B a k t. be laie Rbt, k. B. Bdlwh. ud W. H. TBOiinoa, Big. Cfmmenaei with bling Marble testimonials re Donblei aod n n throngb M Ciiiviei (17] olaiely piUited pagei), and has a highly ceived speak for polished black themselves: J?OPE-SIGHT; surface, which " The Tablet hat Price, as before, is. 6d. is not aflected (ivm atry taHtfae- 6 th Edition: NOW READY. lion, and it admirti by the atmos ij> aU." phere. " t like tht M M QTANDARD METHODS.—NOW READY.— The lettering is Immenieh, and to do til mho have teen it. ThorouqhltT*lirM» ATT/iUTT ir Revised (5th) E d itio n : Contains seven cat into the We ha»e had it on ennine Minor Surpribe Peals : The complete work as. 6 d .; face and gilded vietf in a prominent ^ hop window for a >iagrams alone is. 6 d .; Letter-press alone is. 6d. with pure gold, reek," prodncing a "rourworhittitite REBLE B O B . P art I ___is. 6d. NowT Ready. With handsome and m ornament to the *• Appendix. Fart I. oontalni InitiaotionB far prioking, ttanipoilng,., pto»tog, striking aspear )onh 0) cm Chwrck." ompoiing, on condnoting peali; an euay an tbe /« OM of the nangei; and a blitory of the varloni oempoiltioni and peiformanoei. Part II., ance. which Ten few oepiei temain, li not a inltable woik for beglnnen ; lee notloe on Sole Manufacturers- CASPAR & Co., tbe cc vet of Part I. 33, King’s Road, St. Pancras, N.W. K mI., nMipiMMl»t ■!tlHialHuMi leniHMOTi by «■ . HOWDOl, Memorial Braaies, Stained Olus Wlndowa and Tablet Work o f n u r H, iMlBlhKli ItlM l, batdl deacrlption. SIR ARTHUR HEYWOOD’S WORK. l l f f o s u x i t lingers’ ^et0rb. < r\ U F F IE L D : " A Mosical Method fok 8, lo, and ■*-' h B b l l s . A„ EBtoadabeel oontalnbig fnll diteotieni for ringlni! the above tiay be obtained, gcatis, (com Sia A rthde H btw ood, B a e t ., Doffield, Derby- SATURDAY, FEBRUARY lo. 1912, The pamphlet on thli method U now ant of pclnt.) stablisheci IT60. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Ok Wednesday, January 31, 19 12 , Thrie Hours and Twelve Miitttiu, JOHN NICOLL, A t tbe Chdrch of St. John, W aterloo Road, A PEAL OF BRISTOL SURPRISE MAJOR, 5088 CH AN G ES. Tenor 18 cwt, F r e d e r i c k P b k r i n *.. ..Treble. F e a n k B e n n e t t . . . . awl> } . A b m ig e r T k o l l o f e . . 2. ’I s a a c E m e r y ...... 6. €\m\ H e n r y J. R a s s b t t a . . 3 - ’ A l f r e d E. Grimes.. ;. 7. F r a n k H a i r s * ...... 4 - J a m es E. D a v is . . Tenor, Composed and Condacted b; Fbane Bennett. Ckb piaraifactor, •First peal in the method. Rung as a birthday compliment to A. W. Grimes. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON 6 0 , Q U E E N ’S ROAD, Peckham, DIOCESAN GUILD. On Saturday, February 3, 1912, in Three Hours aiti Pifty-four Minutes, London, s.e. At the Chorch o » St. M *ry-le-Bow, Cheapside, A PEAL OF STEDMAN CINQUES, 5005 CHANGES. (Two minute* from Queen’s Road Station, L.B. it, 8.0 Railway.) Tenor 53 cwt. G e o r g e R . P y e .Treble. H a b r y F l a n d e b s . . . . 7, L a te 155, Keeton’s Road, Bermondsey. J oh n H . C h e s s m a n . . 2. J a m b s E . D a v i ...... B b r i r a m P r k w e t t . • 3' A l b b r t W , C o l e s .. . . g . I s a a c G . S h a d e . . . • 4. A l f r e d W . G r i m e s . . . . 10 . OBN A r m s t r o n g • 5- E r n e s t P y e ...... EDBEN S a n d e r s . 6. W i l l i a m P v b ...... Tejur, Maker to St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Composed by 6. L i ! « d o f f , and Condncted by W i l l i a m P yi, Tbe band wish to thank Mr. Albert Hnghes for greasing and raising imperial Institute, Canterbury, Edinburgh, St. the bells for them. AU^ns, Lincoln, Durham, Peterborough, Melbourne XJ^ANTED.—“ B ell News and Ringers’ Record,” Vol. (Australia), Rochester, Dublin (St. Patrick’s), M an- 36, for the year 1908, iu parts or bound; or Nos. 135,2 to the end of Vol. 26.— Edw. G. Allen and Son* Ltd., iz and 14 tbester, aod W orcester Cathedrals, etc., etc. Grape Street, Shaftesbary Avenue. London, W C. ?eb. 10, 1912- THE BELL (4EWS AND RINGERS' It&CO£l£>. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON PAINSWICK. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. DIOCESAN GUILD. GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. Oh Thursday, February i, 1912, in Three Hours and Twentv-two SUhuUs, (T he A n cie n t S o c ie t y o f P a in sw ick Y o u th s). Ai Chkist Chorch, Southgatb, On Saturday, January 27, 1912, in Three Hours and Fifty-three Minutes, A PEAL OF LONDON SURPRISE MAJOR, At the Church of St. Mary, 5024 CH AN GES. Tenor 25 cwt. A PEAL OP BOB MAXIMUS 5016 CHANGES. A lp r b d R. G la s s c o c k ..TrtbU . ‘N orm an A . T om linson Tenor 26 cwt. Fbidk. G. Tbgg* .. .. a. John A rmstrong K i i t b H a r t ...... 3. *JoBN E . M il l e b . . . . 7 T hom as W r ig h t ..T rebli. C h a r le s L. S a d le r .. 7- E r n e st P y b ...... Wt^ILLlAM “FYB ..Tenor, OHN W igm o re . . .. 2. William Hale.. . .. 8. Thomas Baldwyn . . . 9. Composed by G. Lindofv, and Conducted by W illiam Pvb. e s s e G i l l e t t . . 3 - OHN A u stin 4 - W illiam Staite . . 10. 'First peal in the method. Thomas N ew m an a- W illiam Hastings . . . I I . A l b e r t W r ig h t 6. Frank Cole .. . ..Tenor. Composed by J. M o tt s , and Conducted by John Austin. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. First peal of Bob Maximus on the bells. On Saturday, February 3 ,19 12 , in Two Hourt and Fifty-six Minutes, SUTTON COLDFIELD, WARWICKSHIRE. At thb Church of St, Paul, Hounslow, THE WARWICKSHIRE GUILD. K PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; On Tuesday, January 30, 1912, tn Two Hours and Fifty-eight Minutes, Gboveb's Vabiation of Pabker’s 12-Part. Tenor 8} cwt- At the Parish Chubch, WiLLiAM J. Watson* ..Treble, Thomas Beadlb .. .. 5. A PEAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES Hbnry C. Cbandlbr . . 2. F r ed k . G . G oddard . . 6. W ash bbo o k ’s N o . i . Tenor 24 cwt. in E fiat. CBARLBS S. BiBD f . . . . 3. G e o r g e S f e n c e r . . . . 7. ]ami!s Chavb^ ...... 4. ’David G. Archer .. ..Tenor. Bernard W itchbll ..Treble. G b o . R o b e r t s ...... s- John Je n n i n g s ...... 2. Thomas Bloors .. .. 6. Condncted by Geobge Sfencer. C h a r l e s W a it h m a n . . . . 3. B e r t r a m G. Lbbdbam .. 7. *First peal. fFirstpealof Grandsire. ^ First psal away from the Geo. Parsons ...... 4, I AS. R b y n o iiD s ...... Tenor, treble. .Rnng as s welcome to the new Vicar, the Rev. H. M. Eyton Conducted by Bernard W. W itchbll. Jones. Rung as a birthday compliment to B. Leedham, the ringers wishing THE ANCIENT SOCIETY OF COLLEGE YOUTHS. him many happy returne. On Saturday, February 3 1912, in Threi Hours ani Fourteen Minutes, WOLLASTON, WORCESTERSHIRE. A t t h e A b b e y C h urch o f S t . M a r g a r e t, B a r k in g , WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION. A PEAL OP BRISTOL SURPRISE MAJOR, (N o r ih e r n B r a n ch .) 5024 CHANGES. Tenor 22^ cwt. On Tuesiay, January 30, 1912, in Two Hours and Forty Minutes, A l b e r t C. H a r d y .. ..Treble. *G e o b g b I b v i n e ...... 5. A t t h e C hurch o f S r . Ja m e s , H u b e r t E d e n ...... 2. Frederick W. Brinklow 6. G eo r g e N P r ic e . . . . 3. *Thoma« Faulkmbr .. .. 7. A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; H a r r y R. Pasmore* .. 4. Richard T. Hibbert ..Tenor. Being 720 each of Double Court, Double Oxford, College Single, Composed by Chables H. H attersley, and Oxford Bob, Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, and Plain Bob. Condacted by G e o r g e N. P r ic e . Tenor 12^ cwt. *First peal in the method. First peal in the method on the bells. W a l t e r J. Bretberton Treble. F red B eacb . . . . 4 - H ar r y P b ic e ...... 2. R o b ir t M a t t h e w s . . . . 5 . A lfr e d D a v i e s ...... 3. C h a b l b s F . W h it e .. ..Tenor. Conducted by R. M a tth e w s . fR ije HORNCHURCH, ESSEX. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON PLYMOUTH.—THE DEVONSHIRE GUILD. DIOCESAN GUILD. On Tuesday, January 12, 1913, in Three Hours and Twelve Minutes On Tuesday, January 30, 1912, in Three Hours and Twenty-five Minutes, At Charles Church, At ihe Churcb of Si Andrew, A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; A PEAL OF CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE MAJOR, Holt’s Ten-Part, Tenor 22j cwt. 5036 CHANGES. Tenorigicwt. W il l ia m H ooper* . . ..T reble. E r n e st W . M a r s h .. . . j . G b o rg b R. P y b .. ..Treble. H abby F. D a w k in s • • 5- WiBLiAM D. Ja m e s . . . . 2. W illia m R ich ar d s . . . . 6. Arthur CBAPLiNf . . 2, IRbuben Sanders .. 6. WaRBEN HOLMBROOKf . . 3. G e o r g e R . S ik o u d . . . . 7. Ernest Pye .. 3 IJobnDale.. .. R e g in a l d D obson . . . . 4. Francis W. Purse .. ..Tenor. A l f r e d P y b .. 4. William Pye .. ..Tenor. Conducted by W , D. James. Composed by C. M iddleton, and Conducted by W illiam Pyb. 'First peal. fFirst peal with a bob bell. fFirst peal in the method. HUGHENDEN. BUCKS.—THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. RICKINGHALL, SUFFOLK. (E a s t B e r k s , a n d S ou th B u ck s. B b a n c b ). THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Wednesday, January 31, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-one Minutes, On Monday, JantMry 29, 19x2, in Two Hourt and Forty Minutes, At the CauRCB of St. Michael and A ll Angels, A t the Church of St . M a ry , A PEAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; A PEAL OP MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; H eyw o o d ’s No. I. Tenor i2| cwt. in G. Being two 720s each of Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, and three of James W. W ilkins .. ..Treble, B en jam in P a g e . . . . g. Bob Minor. F r e d H a y e s ...... R a lph C o l e s ...... C. S olomon M oulb .TrOtU. C h a r le s C h in e r y . . . . 4. John E v a n s ...... 3, George F. Williams .. 7. O l iv e r B u llm a n :. 2, G e o b s b B a i l e y ...... 5. A r t b u r G . Ja n e s . . . . 4. *Arthur J. Hoing .. ..Tenor, E d g ar B a il e y . . . 3. Arthur Bailey ...... Tenar, Conducted by Gbobgb F. W illia m s . Condncted by A. B a ile y . 'First peal. f'-v: 51^ tH E BELL I9£WS AI9D RlNOfiRS^ Feb. to, igi2. OLD WINDSOR. BERKS. MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. DIOCESAN GUILD. (Lhicestib Branch), 0 /t Wednesday, January 31, ig i2 , in Two Hours and Fifty-tix Minutes, On Saturday, February 3, 1912, in Three Hours and Thirty-five Miuutes, A t t h e C h ur ch of S t . P e t e b , At the Church o f S t . M a r y , A PEAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5184 CHANGES. A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, Tenor 11 cwt. 2 qrs. 21 lbs. 5088 CHANGES. Tenor 25J cwt. Joseph Gottbidge .. ..Treble. A la n R. M a c d o n a ld .. 5. C h a i l b s H. F o w l e r ..Treble. F red H . D b x t e r . . . . 5. W illia m C. Parker .. 2, ’Leonard Siilw ell .. .. 6. L o u is E, Allbn .. .. 2. E r n e st M o r r is ...... 6, William Hbnlev* .. .. 3. John T b o m a s ...... 7. J. L eon ard A l l e n . . . . 3. R ic h a r d H. Bartram .. 7. George H. Gdtteridge 4. W il l ia m W e l l in g . . ..T en or. A r th u r P b t u t ...... 4. JosiAH M orris ...... Tenor. C o m posed by George F. W illiams, and Conducted by W, W elling. Composed by Henry Johnson, and Conducted by C. H . F o w l i f , fFirst paal of Major. 'First paal in the method. First paal of First peal of Major on the bells, and was rung muffled fcr the Iste. Major as condactor. Duke of Fife. DEBENHAM, SUFFOLK. ARKSEY, DONCASTER, YORKS. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION, On Thurtday, February i , 1912, in Three Hours and Tttielvs Minutes. Ou Saturday, February 3, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-three Minutes, A t t h e C h urch o f S t . M a r y , A t t h r C h urch o f A l l S a in t s , A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES: A PEAL OP MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; I n t h e K e n t V a b ia t io n . T en o r 20 cw t. Being 720 of Violet, and two each of Oxford and Kent Treble Bob Wi£liam Grimes .. ..Treble. *E. Hobart Smith .. .. 5. and Plain Bob. Tenor 15 cwt. William Wightman .. 2. Alfred Wightman .. .. 6. G k o e g e C l a r k ...... Treble, fFRANCis Biardsmore .. 4. George Wightman.. .. 3. 'W i l l i a m C. Rumsey .. 7. R e v . a . R hvs J am es . . 2. * F r e d k . C l a r k ...... 5. W illoughby E. M a u ld e n 4. Fetbb L a flin ...... Tenor. H e n r y W o o d h o u se * .. 3. *Henry Trout ...... Tenor, Composed by A. K n ig h ts , and Conducted by W. G rim es. Conducted by Q. C l a r k . 'First peal of Treble Bob. ’ First peal. fFirst peal of Minor, First peal on the bells by a local band. DENVER, NORFOLK STOW AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION. SOUTHWOLD, SUFFOLK. On Thursday, February i, 1912, in Two Hours and Forty-seven Minutes, THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. At the Church o f S t . M a ry , On Saturday. February 3, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-tight Minutes, A PEAL OF BOB MINOR. 5040 CHANGES; Ax iHE Church o f St, Edmund, Being seven 720s each called differently, Tsnor gi cwt. A PEAL OP TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES : J ohn M oore ..Treble. Porieb Peckitt .. .. 4. In the Kbnt Variation. Tenor 12 cwt, H e n r y R obinson . . 2. H a r r y S t e v e n C o l e . . 5. Clayton Parnell .. ..TrebU. F b a n cis N aun to n . . . . 5. J ohn D o u g h t y . . .. 3. Edward Babker .. ..Tenor. H a r r y B a r t o n ...... 2. OHN O ’N e i l l ...... 6. a r t b r Conducted by E d w a r d B a r k e r . Fredk. Chandler CBN L ...... 7. Wm. H. F u s s e lii Thomas K in g ...... Tenor. First peal of Minor by all the band except the condactor. First peal on the bells. Composed by H, Daim s, and Conducted by H. B a r t o n . Arranged for W . H. Fussel), of Slough. EDENBRIDGE, KENT. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. DEANE, LANCASHIRE, On Thursday, February 1, 1912, in Three Hours and Nine Minutes, THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. At the Church o f SS. Peter and Paul, On Saturday, February 3, 1912, in Two Hours and Forty-nine Minutes, A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES; Holt’s Ten-Part. Tenor 14J cwt. At the Church of St. Mary, A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; Ebnest Leigh .. ..Treble. H e r b e r t M a r k w e l l . . . 5. Wasbbrook's, Jam es Heasman* .. 2. G eo r g e M a l y an .. 6. Tenor 14 cwt, Edwin SEALf .. . . 3 - A l b e b i B elto n T i t u s 3 a r l o w ...... TrebU. George Pincott .. William Leigh.. .. 4. E dw ard L e ig h • • • I V.Tewr. F r e d A b b o t t * ...... 2. W il l ia m PflNMiNOTON Conducted by James Heasman. Joseph O g d e n * ...... 3. J ohn P o t t e r . . 7. John W e l s b y ...... 4. R o b e r z A l l r e d .. , , Tenor, *First peal as condactor. fFirst peal on eight bells, First in the method on the new bells. Condacted by J. P o t i i r . *First peal. Arranged for J, Ogden, of Moorside, Oldham. NORTH STONEHAM, HAMPSHIRE. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. HARLOW COMMON, ESSEX. On Saturday, February 3, ig i2 , in Three Hours, THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. At the Charcb of St. Nicholas, On Saturday, February 3, 1912, in Three Hours and One Minute, A PEAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, At the Church o f St. Mary Magdalene, 5184 CH AN G ES. Tenor 9 cwt. 26 lbs. in G sharp. A PEAL OP CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE MAJOR, J ohn W . W h it in g .. ..T reb le. W illia m T . T o c k e b . . 5, 3056 CHANGES. Tenor 12 cwt. L io n e l H . P a g e . . . . 2. W illia m W . G iffo b d . . 6. Harry B ottrill ..Treble. John L u c e e y ...... 5, H en r y W . W il k e s . . . . 3. W il l ia m H . G e o s g k . . 7. G . F. M a rg b ts o n . . 3. T h o m as J. W a t t s . . . . 6. C h a r les J. F r a y . . . . 4. Gbosgb Williams .. ..Tenor. W alter Hobbs.. . . 3 - N a th a n J. Pitstow.. .. 7. Composed by J. R. Pritchard, and Conducted by George Williams Gborge Dem .. .. 4. William W atts .. ..Tenor, This is the tfondactor's looth peal of Double Norwich. Composed by C. Middleton, and Condacted by William Waxisi Feb. 10, igi^. tHE BELL t)sws AElD Lin g e r s ^ b c o r o . Sfi CHESHUNT, HERTS. STREATHAM, SURREY,—THE SURREY ASSOCIATION. THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Monday, February 5 ,1912, in Three Hours and Swentem Minutts, On Saturday, February 3, 1912, bt Three Hours, At the Cbdrcb of Emmandbl, A t t b b C b d k c b o f S t . M a b y , A PEAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANQBS ; A PEAL. OP STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANQES; t. Transposition of Tbdrstans’s Foor-Part. Tenor 18 cwt, Hsywood’s Variation o» Thdestaks'* Fowi-Pabt. Jo seph A . L a m b e r t ..Treble. Jobn S. Danibllc .. .. 3. Sydney R. Roper .. .. 6. Tenor ig cwt 3 qrs, 23 lbs. W a l t e r S. WisB .. .. 2 L o u is A t t w a t b r . . . . 3. Taos. Groombridgb, joh. 7. Jamk Parkbb ...... Treble. W il l ia m A l p s ...... 5. A l f r e d T. Jonks •• •• 4* Henry J. Rumblk .. ..Tenor. G bo rg r R a d lb v . . . . 2. Cvbil F. Johnstok .. .• 6. Condacted by Josbph A. L a m b e rt. M iss E d it h K . P a r k b r . . 3. Gbobgb a. Card .. .. 7 - G bo r o b P a i c b ...... 4. Hbnry G. Rows .. Tenor. Rang with the bells fally maffled as a mark of respect to the late Duke of Fife. Condacted by Miss E d ith K. P a r k b r . Firsf peal on the bells which have been augmented to eight, and re- hang by Messrs, Gillett and Johnston, ot Croydon, and the '* go " of CHISLEHURST, KENT. them is excellent. The ringers of the 5th and 6th were elected mem THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. bers previons to starting. On Monday, February 5, i g i i , «* Two Hours and Forty-eight Minutee, At tbb Cbubgh of St. Nicholas, POOLE, DORSETSHIRE. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES. 5040 CH AN G ES ; THE SALISBURY DIOCESAN GUILD. Parker's Twblve-Part. Tenor 17! cwt. ' (E a s t D orset B b a n c b ), H o r a c e W. K in b lb * ..Treble. A lbert Humpbrby .. . . s, On Saturday, February 3, i g i i , m Three Hours and Nine Minutes, Tbos. Groombbidgb, sen. a. Kobbrt Bsett-Smitb .. 6. George Frencb .. .. 3- A l f r e d Ja m b s ...... 7. Ax THB Chdrch of St. Jambs, Spencer Marsball .. .. 4. Harry Dorling .. ..Tenor. A PEAL OF QRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES; Condacted by Tbos. Groombridge, sen. Tenor 19 cwt. 30 lbs. in F. H olt's Tbm-Part. 'First peal. Rang in honour of the safe retarn of their Majesties Fbbdk.Pbili.if8 .. ..Treble. * F r b d k s . C a s e ...... 5. the King and Queen. Frbd. Forsytb* .. .. 2. E l i W a tb c s ...... 6. C b a r lb b R. F o b f i t t .. 3. C h a r lb s W. Goodbnodgb 7. GXORSB H. jAMBSf .. .. 4. A l f r e d O sm a n ...... Tenor. BOREHAM, ESSEX.—t h e ESSEX ASSOCIATION. Condacted by C b a r lb s W. Goodbnougb. On Monday, February 5 ,1912, In Three Hours and Four Minutes, tFirst peal. ’ First peal with a bob bell. Tbis was the qoarterly A t t b b C b u r c b o f S t . A n d r b w , peal of the above branch. A PEAL OP MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; Being 720 each of Cambridge Surprise, College Exercise, New London Pleasure, Kent and Oxford Treble Bob, Doable Coart, and Plain Bob, Tenor 16 cwt. in F. WOOD GREEN. STAFFORDSHIRE. SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD, Abtbur CBUBCBf .. ..Treble. tjAMBs W aldbn ...... 4. Artbdr Edwards .. .. 2. 'William Allbn .. .. 3. On SaturdAy, Februaty 3, igis, in Three Hours and One Minute, P e r c y L e t c b * ...... 3. •Jobn Wood ...... Tenor. At tbb Cbdicb of St. Paol, Condacted by Artbur Edwabds. A PEAL OP BRIN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; fFirst peal. ’ First peal ia seven methods. Rang to commemorate J. W. P a r k b r 's No. 2. Tenor 16 cwt. i qr. 17 lbs. the safe return of their Majesties from their visit to India, Edoak T. Smith .. ..Treble, Bbri H orton ...... 5, E d w » J. T v l b r .. .. 2. Cbristofhbr W allatbr.. 6. WICKHAMBREUX, KENT. A l f r e d J. W a l l a t b r .. 7. Thomas Hill ...... 3. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION- G bobgb P b a t b ...... 4. Howard W. C atibll ..Tenor, On Tuesday, February 6, 1912, in Two Hours and Ftfty-tw> Minutu, Condncted by A . J, W a l l a t b r . First peal in the method by all the band, also in the method as A t THB C h u rch of S t . A n d r bw , condactor. First peal of Erin Triples by the society, and in the A PEAL OP MINOR, 5024 CHANGBS. connty of Staffordshire. This composition is now rang for the first Being two 720s of Oxford, two 720s of Kent Treble Bob, and three time. 720s of Plain Bob. Tenor 13^ cwt. W alter Maxibd* .. , , Treble. Jabez Waltbb ...... 4. Harsiso» Smith .. .. 2. Sidney Walter .. .. 5, CRAWLEY, SUSSEX. W il l ia m W o o d ...... 3. Stanley White Tenor, THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Conducted by Stanley W bitb. On Sunday, February 4, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-four Minutes, ’ First peal. Rung to celebrate the safe retarn of their Majesties the King and Queen from India. At the Cburcb of St. Jobn tbb Baptist, A PEAL OP GRANDSIRB TRIPLES 5040 CHANOBS ; A Variation of Parker's Twblvb-Part. Tenor 13 } cwt. Albbrt E lu s ...... Treble. Albert Harman • • 5' F r b d k . W. Ricb .. .. a. John Rice .. . .. 6. KETTERING, NORTHANTS, A l f r e d D. Mills .. .. 3. Oliver Sippetts . . 7- A l b e r t M i t c h b l l . . . . 4. A r t h u r T b o r n to n ..Tenor, THE CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION. Condacted by John Rice. On Wednesday, Jamary 31,1912, in Two Hours and Thirty Minutes, Rnag after meeting short for Doable Norwich. At 7. The Broadway, A PEAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5008 CHANGES. Reggie Cbapuan’ .. 1-2. D a vid J. N ic h o ls . 5-6. Sto^e (StaiFordsbire). On January zotb, 504 Grandsire J. Edwaed Chapman .. 3-4. A l b e r t V. Inms . 7-8. Triples. F. Chell, sen,, W. Dawson, first 504, E. Cope, F. Cbeil, jan.) first 504, T. Chell, J. Goodall, P. F^eston coaductor, Composed by Fbbdx. Dsxibb, and Condacted by D avid J. N ic b o ls i J. Abbeiley. ’ Aged 13 ; first peal of Major. W itoess^M rs. Cbapmaoi sn ta fe BELL n e w s ANb RINGfeRS^ RECORD. ^eb. to, xgii. PADDINGTON, LONDON, W. condnotor, C. Thomas. Rung on the occasion of the wedding THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. of Mr. H. N. Day, Court Farm, Worle, and Miss Amy Bragg, of Milton Farm. ______On '/iursday, Februaty i, 1912, in Two Hours and luienty-thret MUutes, At 52, Shirlacd Road, Beckenham.— On Sunday, February 4th, for evening service A PUAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5056 CHANQBS. at St. George’s church, a quarter-peal o Stedman Triples, in 45 mius. C. H. Hughes, T. H. Taffender conductor, H. T. Gow- F k b d b r i c k G . S y m o n d s * 1-2. G b o r g b B . E d s b r .. 5 -6 . lett, W. Smith, J. Milner, J. B . Lovell first quarter-peal in the W i l l i a m S b b f h e k d . . 3 -4 F b b d k . G . W o o d iss 7-8. method, F. J. Hardy, F. J. King. Composed by C. H. M a b tin , and Condncted by W illiam Shbfhbbd. D a g e n h a m .— On Sunday, February 4th, after evening service, *First peal on handbells. This composition has the 5th and 6th a quarter-peal of Bob Minor (1269 changes). D , Chaplin, Ai each twenty-tno courses in 6ths place. Chaplin, E. Hawkins, E. Butler, G. Playle conductor, F. Free stone. Rung with th e bells half-muffled as a token of respect DERBY.—THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. to the late D u k e of F ife . On Wednesday, January 31, 1911, in Two Hours and Twenty-two Minutes, Dorghester (Dorset).—On Monday, February 5th, at St. In the Belfry of St. Andrew's Chnrch, Litchurch, Peter’s church, a peal of Grandsire Triples, Parker’s is-part, was attempted, in celebration of His Majesty King George’s A PEAL OF QRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES; safe return from India, but after ringing i hr. 35 mins. it was Parker’s TwiiiVB-PABX. brought round at 2688 changes, owing to a change coarse. J. A l b e r t H . W a r d .. 1-2. fARTBDR BRAINBS .. 5-6. T. Goodwin, S. G. Hodges, C. F. Uphill, T. Page, T. Woolley, W a u e b r W a l l a c b 3- 4 . C harles D rafbr.. 7-8. C. B. Hurst, G. T. White conductor, W. J. Benger. Conducted by Arthur Brainbs. H ugglescote (Leicestershire).—On Saturday, January 27th, fAged 17, and is his first peal as conductor., and succeeded in a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 45 mins. E. Saunders, achieving it at the first attempt. He is believed to be the youngest H . Percival, G. Walker, P. Hadfield, J. Cadle conductor, G. member of the above Association who has condncted a peal on hand bells from an inside pair. Griffin, H. Powdrill, H . Cornford, Rung with the bells mu£9ed as a last token of respect to the late Thomas Bailey, who was interred in Hugglescote Cemetery the same day. The ringing CROYDON.—THE SURREY ASSOCIATION, was also continued on Sunday, an attempt for a peal of Grand On Tuesday, February 6, 1912, in Two Hour* and Twenty-nine Minutes, sire Triples on the Tuesday following coming to grief after ring At the Residence of Mr. A. W, Clark, 135, Btigbton Road, ing I hr. 30 mins. P. Hadfield, H . Percival, G. Walker, ].Cadle, G. Griffin, Rev. R. P. Farrow H. Powdrill, H. Cornford. A PEAL OP GRANDSIRB TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; Reeves's Vabiation, N o r w ic h .— On Monday, January 29th, at the church of St. T b o s . G b o o m b s i d g b , i u n . 1 -2 . A c k l a n d J. P b r k in s 5- 6 . Johnde Sepulchre, a quarter-peal of Bob Major (1264) in the W a l t e r S. W i s e . . .. 3-4. A m os W . C l a r k . . 7-8. tittums. B. Fry, A. Hubbard composer and conductor, W. Hempel, W. Goodbourne, J. Freeman, W. Mayers, W. Curtis, Condncted by Acsland J. Fbrkins, G. Cross. First peal on handbells by Messrs Groombridge and Clark. Rnog as a compliment to the conductor on his Goth birthday. Umpires— T. Colburo and S. R. Roper. AN A P P E A L. A special appeal is being made to all members of the Oxford Diocesan Guild to be considerate and subscribe to a fund which has been starte^l in connection with the condition of a brother- ringer, Mr. A. W. Reeves, of 78, Queen’s Road, Caversham, THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION.— Fylde Branch. Oxon. Besides being unable to follow his daily occupation for A n s d e l l (Lytham).—On Tuesday, January 30th, at St. the past three.years, two of which he has laid on bis back suffer Joseph’s (r Cl) chutcb, a date tonch of Bob Major, tgia changes, ing from that most dreaded disease Cancer. The time has now in I br. 12 mins., being the last 1912 changes of peal No. 70 C.C. arrived when help is needed by all who can show their trne Collection. C. H. Kerr, R. Johnson, R. Cardwell, W. Gillett, sympathy for a brother in distress. Mr. Reeves has been a F. Gillett, W. Cardwell, W. Tomlinson; G. Maries conductor. ringer for over twenty years, and his a member of the above This is a new ring of eight by Mears and Stainbank, and were Guild, and those of us who know him and have known him as a rung for the first time on December 13th last, when a 720 of ringer' we feel it our bouden duty to bring the case before the Kent Treble Bob Minor, with 7-8 covering was rung by C. H. readers of “ The B ell News” with the hope that they and Kerr, R. Johnson, R. Cardwell, W. Gillett, W. Cardwell, G. others if possible will willingly respond to this call which is made Maries conductor, F. Gillett, D. Gibbons. On the back six a to us in this hour of need. Having been absent from work so 720 of Plain Bob Minor. G. Marias conductor, R. Johnson, C. long, and only a working man, naturally there has been so little H. Kerr, W. Gillett, F. Gillett, W. Cardwell. And 224 Plain coming in that his wife is at her wits ends to know where to get Bob Major. C. H. Kerr, R. Johnson, R. CardwellJ W. Gillett, F. sufficient for the little extras needed in Such an expensive time. Gillett, D. Gibbons, W. Cardwell, G. Maries conductor. The Unfortunately Mr. Reeves has fallen into quarter pay from the go of the belfs is very fine, and are a great credit to the firm. Friendly Society to which he belongs, and the time is nearly due for him to pay up-his quarter’s club money to enable him to receive the benefit. Therefore be is almost entirely depend ent on the generosity of all who can afford it to stretch oat an hand to our worthy brother-ringer who is lying on a bed of sick ness from which he can never h^ope to rise again. Let ns help him while he has a little life spared him on this earth. I can BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. assure you this is a most deserving case, and leave it to your brotherly consideration as to whether you will be one and per B u r n h a m (Somerset).— On Saturday, January 13th, at St. Andrew’s church, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 47 haps induce others also to contribute to this fund, however small mins., composed by H. Warnett. P. Cox first qnarter-peal, E. the donation may be, as it is not the amount which is important Cox, J. Harris, E. B . Crowder first quarter-peal as conductor, (though that is necessary if means will allow), but it is the cheer G. Chamberlain, W. Worgan, G. Praen, E. Reed. ful giver who is to prove a true friend in a case like this. Trust ing there will be many who will come forward with a good heart K h w s to k e (Somerset).— On Wednesday, January 31st, at the and give what they can, which will be most gratefully received rish church, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Doubles, in 42 mins. by A. W. Osborne, Hon. Secretary and Treasurer to the Read* rWhite, A. B. Badcock, J. W eakly, W. Thomas, A. Thomas ing Branch, 17, Dorotby Street, Reading. Feb. 10, igi2. THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD, 57s_ B e l l s a n d t h e i r i n s c r i p and it is only the character of the rebus, a pictorial pun on the founder’s t i o n s . ornamentation which is changed. name. John Tonne,,who worked in It is usual for bells to bear inscrip In point of fact the earliest bells are Sussex and Essex about 1520-1543, tions, be it only the date or name of usually the plainest, and the mediseval decorated his bells in the French the maker: but few who have not craftsman contented himself with de fashion, with large florid crosses, busts actually examined bells for themselves voting his skill to producing elegant and figures, and other devices. may have discovered that they are and artistic lettering, beautiful initial Initial crosses are almost invariably often richly or effectively decorated. crosses, or ingenious foundry marks. found on mediaeval bells, and their W e do cot as a rule find them as The latter were introduced about the variety is endless, from the plainest highly ornamented as foreign bells, end of the fourteenth century, when, form of Greek cross which is found in which often have every available space the guild of braziers or “ belleyeteres ” the Midland Counties. The words co^rered with inscriptions, figures and were more readily organised. In the were frequently divided by stops, devices, or borders of ornament; but west and north of England such carrying from a simple row of three to some the greater soberness of the devices are rarer : but badges, such as dots, to such ^devices as a wheel, a English method may seem preferable. the Bristol ship, or the Worcester rosette, or an ornamented oblong Nor is this practice of ornamenting Royal Heads, take their place. One panel. Impressions from coins pressed bells confinpd to the more artistic age or two of the London founders use the in the mould are not uncommon. before the Reformation. Some of our symbols of the four Evangelists. A most richly decorated bells belong to favourite device is the merchant’s BRISTOL SURPRISE MAJOR, the seventeenth century or even later ; mark, a kind of monogram, or the B y H. D ains. JOHN TAYLOR & CO., 5056. 23456 M W H ^ottttbetrs Sc gctnflera, 35264 2 2 34562 2 I 4 2563 I 2 LOUGHBOROUGH, Leicestershire. 45623 1 2 FOUNDERS of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL 52643 2 the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the World 25346 2 2 “ This is nnqaestionably the grandest ringing peal in England, and therefore in the world." The late Lord Grimthorpe, K.C.— Times, Nov. ao, 1878. 34256 I I »» 45236 FOUNDERS OF “GREAT PAUL Repeated. Call the 6th her full extent in all positions at six course-ends, each waiy in 5-6. THOMAS DOBLE & SOM, Church Bell Hafigers, 11, CANON STREET, TAUNTON. SOMBESBT. Bells huDg with fittiogs of the most ap proved priociple. Old Bells recast, new Bells sapplied, Ropes of the best make. The Klla- comoe Chime Hammers fixed. Towers in spected, and estimates famished. T. D. & Son are change-ringers, and having bad many years' experience in Chnrcb Ball Hanging, with confidenoe solicits the patron age of the Clergy, Charohwardens. and ringer* generally Tutor ant.it. PatrM't OalhtdnxI, DuUhl. Also Founders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals ot Worcester, Newcastle on-Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary's), Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Christ Church, N.Z. “ Change-Ringing: ” Singapore. An Introduction to the Early Stages of Also " Great John'' and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster; and the ring of the Art of Ten at the Imperial Institute. CHURCH OR HANDBELL RINGING Also the bells of Dundalk r .c . Cathedral, and " Great Bede ” ot Downside Abbey, Also for the town halls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale, For the use of Beginners, by Wakefield, Middlesbronghi Kendal, and Londonderry; and the Sydney and Adelaide C h a r l e s A. W . T r o y t e . Post Offices-in Aastralia. [Fourth Edition.] Also the chime ol bells at Ames College, Iowa, D.S-Al Complete edition, cloth, zs. 6d. Small of E«etet Catl^edicil edition (up to and including 6-hell ringia| 576 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Feb. lo. igii. CHURCH CLOCKS. TURRET CLOCKS. TOWN CLOCKS. JOHN SMITH AND SONS, Of the Midland Steam Clock Works, Derby Are Clock Makers of the highest repute. MAKiBBS OF Tlie great Clock of St. Paul’s Cathedral. The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell. And many others all over the empire, as the pages of this lounjual frequently f a s B tL L mms aud rihgers* recoid H.B.SAIE q " o 'O O P o ~ TENOR B ELL \ BRONZE FOUNDERSI 7 ST. G ILE S’, Cripplegate. o This Peal ol TWELVE BELLS Is now Rehnng in o M e h o k i a l s , P e a l T a b l e ib . o ‘ WARNER’S INDEPENDENT” IRON AND STEEL GIRDER Pljltks, etc. M e m o r ia l ,, o F o u n d a t io n „ IN R e s t o b a iio n ,, o FRAMEWORK. Cast Bkonze ETC. o „ Copper H e r a l d ic W o r k im o o „ Lead C a r v e d , B e p o u s 8* AND B n a m e l . o o Engraved or Dbsions & Estimati.s o oModd>. Lat«t iMtbwt. WAUCINQ AND DRESS BOOTS AND SHOES, Umber of tk» S m i, Snrreii, Susie», London SPOtTINO, FIELD, aUNTlNO AND DKIVINO BOOTS. Comiy, M iU U it*, and Celhgt Yentk SodeOcsi PUTTIE LEQaiNOS IN ALL LEATHERS. 1, W. S. is open to snpply rlngen Qn bei Stmd itr OaUiorut ani SAf-meamnmen* Ftrmt tn*. terms, with ail goods la ontfittine, boots, a t . The BOOT MANUFACTURINt DIRECT SUPPLY ASSOCIA Pnotical Tailoring. A Ians gaMto- men'i Sliirti, Votti, Hoibry, C ollui, TIai; ^ NORTHAMPTON. Boot!. ShMi.Iftn. ;AUj|ogdt fidaa^ioi. MM U rtV PW I. THE BKLL HEWS AHD RINGERS’ RECORD. h a 3 DBELL MEARS & STAINBANK, MUSIC. WHITECHAPEL BELL F0UNDR7. The iollowing pieces ara arranged as par list 4 In W. Q '■ CataHogns, viz., foar octaves in BBLFRIKS AND CLOCK TOWERS INSPKCTBD. the chromatic scale G, 25 to G 04. 8 ringers. No. a. Selection “ Don Giovanni” .. 3s. od. No. 31. Bine Bells of Scotland (3 varia b m c t b d o o m p m t b tions) •> •> •• •• •• 3S. od. No. 89. Grand Selection " Der Fries- ohotz•• •• • • •• 4S, od. IBON, STEEL, OR OAK FBAHES. No. 136. The Bine Danube Waits .. 3s. fid. ' No. 163. Chorns from Martha.. 2S. fid. Also the following can be bad arranged as Old Bells Tuned or Re cast. Peals re-Stted and Rehung. tbove, or for larger peals and No. of ringers: terms on application. Andante, Haydn’s Snr- prise Symphony, Last Rose of Sammer (three aOH'^OL BBL L 8. M V8I 0AL HAND~BaLL8. variations and finale), Old Folks at Home, variations and finale. Vesper Hymn, variations FOUNDRY ------KSTABblSHKD A.D. 1BTO.------u d finals, Woodstock March. The following are for 6 ringers, n bells, 82, & 82, WHITECHAPBL ROAD, LONDON, E. ffans— No. a6r. The Swiss Toy Girl IS. fid. No. 26a. Lammas Day (Welsh Air).. IS. od. No. 263. Captain Morgan’s March .. IS. od. No. 264. Norah, the Pride of Kildare JAS. BARWELL, and the Hazel Dell...... IS. fid. No. 30g. The Angel's Whisper and Bell Founder, g ^ tb e Maid of Llangollen .. IS. 6d. 40, Ot. Ham pton 8ti, Birm ingham No. 320. The Monntainears'Waltz.. IS. fid. No. 321. The Rose of Allandale March isr6d. CHUROH BELLS, with all reqjlslta Fittings and Framsworfc No. 33a. The Pilgrim of Love Galop is. fid. singly or In Peals. CLOCK and CHIME BELLS to any size and No. 282 O come all ye faitbfnl, and note. Lo 1 He c o m e s ...... IS. fid. SCHOOL BELLS with ringing arrangements, suitable for any No. 308 Italian and German Airs position. ( l i v e l y ) ...... IS. fid. Ex.sting Peals eoonomioally and effioiently restored. No. 114 In my cottage near a wood, CLACKED BELLS recast, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS v a r i e d ...... IS. o d . produced in fao-simife when required. i».en who are ringers sent to inspect Towers and report upon th« OVER 300 PIECES IN STOCK. tune and condition of Bells and Fittings. SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE. .MUSICAL HANDBELLS tuned in Diatonic and Chromatle WILLIAM GORDON, Scales in sets of any numbers. 44, Celtic Street, Webb Lane, Stockport. PATENTEES AND H.M. ROYAL ORDNANCE CONTRACTORS TO STORES, FOR BELLS Harry Stokes & Son, CHURCH BELL HANGERS, WOODBUBT (B.S.O.), DEVON. CHARLES CARR, H a r r y S t o k e s & S on having had a k t d . , considerable number t>f years’ experience in Chnrcb Bell Hanging, with confidence solicits the patronage of the Clergy, BELL FOUNDERS, Charcbwardens, and Ringers generally. Tht Ellacombe Chiming Hammers Axed. SMETHWICK, BIRMINGHAM BELL-ROPES. BELLROPES. Gold Medallists cmd Balore odlng lor BeU-ropei, write 10 Founders oj Maiden D A Y & CO., Peals, CHURCH BELL-ROPE MAKERS, 11. MABEET 3TEEET, OXFOBD, . Wko BeU-Ropes of the verf beti qtuUtty. Recasting, Rehanging, Repain aOLD MBDAL EXHIBITION 1851 Ail Kinds of WOrk Undertakm Ttae late Rev. H. T. Ell&combb, in writing to a distingcisbed ringer, said— “ The best makw of bell-ropes is D a y , of Oxford." Send for CATALOGUE and TESTIMONIALS Post Fret, f>Tiiited by the Proprietors, at their Offices in Seltomt Road, Walthamstow, and Published by SiMrBiN. HAMi(.TQi>^^*ai Cp., Lid., aj, Fatetnoster Ro __ _ A Weekly Journal bf the Ringing Exercise ; and Compendium of Information for th* Clergy and Churchwardens. No. 1559- VOL. XXX.] SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 174 1912. [P ric e Onb P b n n t GILLETT & JOHNSTON, eEORBEH.GOLDWELL MAKKR OP CROYDON, Surrey. OHURCH, TURRET, CLOCKS—BELLS—CARILLONS. i n PUBLIC OLOOKli MIBFIEZD, TOBKa. mmriMM'rmm m m . JAM ES SHAW,SONftCok C H U B G H As OABH iI iOM CHURCH BBLL HAMQBRB} LEEDS ROAD, BRADFORDi . TO B U ., ■IVASUMH M. Belli east SiMdy or ta RIagi. Chmb BUM} Sehool Belli, and Futoff Belli. OLD BBLLS RBCAgT OR RBHUN«, WIMBORNE MINSTER TENOR (30 owt.) OF THE NEW RING OF 10. Mnsloal Hand BeBi In nil, Dlatonle of ChronaH« Sealefi VialMd Olett B«IU uA I* ESTABklSHKD 1820 ■laa M lliiBlMr. M d M e ; aid Sois, Ltd. h Stmrn Pomm of «v«ry JOHN PRITCHARD, HAVE HADB C H U R C H CHURCH TURRET ft PUBLlfi BELL ROPES CLOCKS, Since the Reign of Qeorge III. B E L L ROPE, pplaa Liatt u d Eatlmataa For EstimateB send weight of Teaori and CLOCK HID CHlMINfi ROPE nnmber and length of Ropes reqaired to M a.nu-Fao-turer, Greenleaf ft Tristrani JOHN ASTLET & SONS, Ltd € \ * x ^ StU In itn , LOUGHBOROUGH. Rope Makers, COVENTRY. J. p . has had many years' experience And QUAIilFllID BBIiIi TUNBBI In making Bellropes, and makes th«m ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, HBRIEFORD.i snly of the best quality. S and other Goods of original design. Beantifal Silk Peal Records, ve^ attrac- tive. W . M a tth e w s , Change>Ringeri n f nn ' npwlwm h B illB m n .M d Ban Tqmc) SipKn Hd BHImttH tanSbid. Tiiti lUHOiMi r u o i U8X 0» 4P?UGATI0ir( B90d|StnetitllMclBifoU« THB BELL NBWS AND RINGERS* RECORD*. LLEWELLINS ft JAMES, l t d . castle qreen, BRISTOL Clmrcli M s Bell Frames IN Sinsly & in Kiiigs. Bells recast to Note ^ S T E E L , ^ flwte? Belmvig. IRON, INkRIPTIoiirs TAITHFULLY REPRODUCED. 1-t-EWBt-L.ltNS cSt JAM E.3 LL» BRISTOL.. o r O A K . who are also acamplishtd CHANGE RINGERS, t«i( to examine Bells and Fitmgs, and report thereon. HARRINQTON^ WEBB & BENNETT, J. WARNER (£ SONS, Ltd. PATRHT BY ROYAU WARRANT Tubular Bells Chnreh Bell Hangers k Tuners, Mlbk STRKKT. FOR CHURCHES. K lDLIJV’GTOJf, OXFOBD. TO HIS MATJBBTT THH EZNG, W. A B. are prutioal riagers, and having rubular Btlls a n b»tter and oheaper had considerable experience in Church Bell THB CRESCENT FOUEDRT, than the aid fbrtn af Bell^ Hanging and Tuning with confidence solicit SPELMAN STREET, LONDON, N£. the patronage of Clergy, Chnrchwardens and Ringers generally. OF EIGHT B E L L S - W. and B.'s Wrought Iron X Frames for OmuI Sise ,.•• •• •• £180 Chnrch Bells are acknowledged to be one of Luge do...... •. £210 to £260 the best kinds. Towers inspected, Reports and Estimates B»".” Lsnjon. given. Ellacombe Chime Hammers fixed. Fei TeMinMoiaU »od P n I apply to Mnaioal Bell Founders. Bell Ropes snpplied, Hand-Belli hi Sou, In Dlttanla or Cbtomalia Soalai Hiuvini^oii, Latham ft Co. W. and B. hung the Bells npon which the Q o o k t, Belli, and CarlUoni in any ilta or nnmbai. Longest Peal yet ever rang single-handed, viz., Balli of •’■oiT daiorlptloD and lis e . ■ARkSDON, COVENTRY. 17,024 changes, time eleven hours fifteen A Lorgt Selection of Belt Literature almayt in Stock minntes. Weight of tenor 26 cwt. Rnng at IHB BBLL H T H l BMK, by W . Hu.BT,fot ohlmlns tonet on Cbniob Belli. Ftioa, paper oovati }i, aaob. Kidlington, May 22nd, iSgg, by eight members Cleth ooveri s>. A New Ringers’ Badge of the Oxford Diocesan Gnild. IWBI.TB OAIOLI lot Handbell Rlogen, by W Halit, Prise 11. o r M e d a l, 11 TOFDUIK A IM , lor Handbell Rlngari, by W H alb t, Price li. In Gold, Silver, or Bronze, tn s B U ID in a IQtOE.-A Colleotlon ol tnnoi fttrangement of badge is in the form J. F. MALLABY ft GO. for 8 orio belli. By W. H a l k t , Price li. oi a Church Bell, of a trne and correct and ean be worn as a pendant, , brooch, or badgQ. On the waist of Omrdi B«ll Haigtrs t lisieal the bell thjMw. ia a hahd«omeljr-engraTed BELL ROPES. shield, suitable for an mserjption. The ball is bs. deep &om headstock BELL ROPES. to c^ppe( No. 1559. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, igia. [V o l . X X X . THE WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS tickets were sold, and a satisfactory balance added to the ASSOCIATION. funds. Twenty-six peals had been rung, seven more than A most successful and enjoyable meeting of the western the preceding year, and eleven more than the year previous branch was held at St. John-in-Bedwardine, Worcester, to that. The report was accepted, and the election of officers followed. Mr. H. S. Ellis was elected Master; on Saturday, February 3rd, about forty members being Mr. C. F. Winney retained the office of Treasurer, and present, representing nearly every town in the district, Mr. Hardy that of Secretary ; Messrs. A, E. Young and and including the clerical secretary, the Rev. Sidney F . Wells were elected stewards for the year, and Mr. Ri Phillips, the Rev. J. F. Hastings, of Hartley, and the A. Daniell and Mr. T. H. Tafiender trustees; the Rev. Master, Mr. T. J. Salter. At 4 p.m. the usual service was Pennington Bickford was elected Chaplain; four mem held, the address being given by the Vicar, the Rev. J. H. bers were nominated for representation on the Central Waugh. A most enjoyable tea, provided by the Rev. and Council, Mr. A. E. Young and Mr. H. Ellis being elected. Mrs. W augh, was then partaken of, after which the Vicar, A vote of thanks was proposed to the outgoing officers for owing to pressure of work, was obliged to leave, a hearty the way in which they had discharged their duties ; to the vote of thanks being accorded him and Mrs. Waugh for Rector for the use of the bells, the room to hold the meet', their kindness. ing in, and for so kindly entertaining them to tea, also for At the business meeting the Rev. S. Phillips took the the tower room and the safe for the better security of the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were con Society’s property. firmed, and the election of a branch secretary then took The Rector replied that it was a great pleasure to him place, as the one appointed at the last meeting was unable to be able to meet the Society, and hoped it would continue to accept the office. Two names were brought forward, to prosper in the future as it had done in the past. Mr. R- G. Knowles, of Madresfield, being elected by a The evening closed with a touch of Stedman Caters on large majority. It was decided to hold the next meeting the handbells. at Hartley on July 6th, an invitation from Strensham being held over for consideration then. As usual the THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. quarterly peal was arranged to be rung at the tower at which the meeting was held, and Mr. R. G. Knowles was The members of the Winchester District held a quar appointed conductor. Several new members were elected, terly meeting at Alton on Saturday. November loth. including the Strensham ringers, and the meeting closed Members attended from Winchester, TwyfordK Nortb With a vote of thanks to the chairman, organist and the Stoneham, Bishop Sutton and Farnham. Touches o i Rev. and Mrs. Waugh. Treble Bob, Bob Major, Stedman and Grandsire Triples The bells, a ring of six, tenor 16 cwt., originally cast by were rung on the bells during the afternoon and evening, R. Sanders, of Bromsgrove, in 1707, were kept going Alton church has a good ring of eight bells, but they do during the afternoon and evening in various Minor and not go well. Doable methods. The Rev. W . E. Colchester, general secretary of the Guild, presided at the tea which was held in the church room. The district secretary mentioned the subject of a THE LONDON COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Ringers’ Central Benevolent Fund, and the members pre- A very successful meeting of this Association took place sent were unanimous in the opiolmi that it is desirable to on Saturday, February loth, about forty members being start such a fund. Mr. Edwards (Farnham) hoped the present. Owing to the late attendance of members the Guild would be able to give some help towards the im tower was unfortunately not used to its fullest advantage, provement of the bells at Bentley. A vote of thanks: to the ringing not being commenced until three quarters of the Vicar (Rev. C. Elvin) was seconded l y Mr. G. an hour after scheduled time. At 6.15 a move was made Williams and carried. The Rev. Canon Stenning, Rev. to the parish house, where an excellent tea was provided Canon Martin and Rev. Canon Smith have recently be by the Rector, after which the business meeting was held, come honorary members of the Guild. the Master, Mr. G. R. Fardon, presiding. The minutes were read and confirmed, three new members were elected, and the district officers were ratified. The auditors pre The many ringing friends of Mr. Charles R. Millway, of sented the balance sheet, shewing a satisfactory balance the Dover St. Mary’s band, will be sorry to learn that he in hand on the year’s working of £2, 6s. 8Jd., but owing was taken suddenly ill on Thursday last, and had to under to the, coming expense of having new rule books no money go a serious operation at the Royal Victoria Hospital, will be placed in the bank. The Secretary read his re Dover, where he now lies progressing as well as can be port for the year, which shewed most satisfactory progress. expected. During the year the Society had increased its activity by dividing into two districts, thereby giving more meetings USIC specially arranged in m ss. (if not in print) to suit and having more direct influence among its members. M almost any naiuber of ringers and bells. Terms, etc,, Fourteen new members had been elected. A most suc- on &pplieation from WM. GORPON, 44, ClLTic @TiKKT, W sBf ^$ful coQcert was held In October; a record number of L ahs, S t o c w a ^ , 578 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Feb. 17, igia. ST. MARY ABBOTS GUILD, KENSINGTON. Looking back over the past year he congratulated the The annual supper of the above took place in the parish Guild. He was extremely grateful, and hoped they would hall on Wednesday, January 31st. The Vicar, the Rev. continue their services. Speaking on behalf of the Prebendary Pennefather, presided, supported by Mr. W. churchwarden, he was sure they would help them in the E. Garrard, Mr. A. B. Bennett, and Mr. R. A. Daniell. necessary repairs of which their leader had spoken. He Those present to the number of thirty-one having done thought they were free to set aside any money for that justice to aa excellent repast, the Vicar called upon Mr. pupose. He must express his sincere thankfulness to Mr. Garrard to present his annual report for 1911, in which he Garrard personally for all he had done in the past year, stated that:— the leader was the secret of their success. He was glad The condition of the Guild may be regarded as satis also to welcome such old friends as Mr. Daniell and Mr, factory ; the attendances on Sundays and at the practices Bennett. Once again he begged them to accept his thauks throughout the year had been good; the quality of the for the splendid manner in which they had carried out ringing had never reached a higher standard; and owing their duties during the past twelve months. to the fact that nineteen of the twenty-four members are Mr. Daniell, in responding,-said he thanked them for Stedman Caters and Treble Bob Royal ringers, it is but the privilege of being present once again. He was also very rare that the ten bells are not rung on Sundays. pleased to see Mr. Dains with them, at whose side he Most of their younger members have made good progress, worked thirty years ago. Though he could not lay claini and although they had a large membership it proved none to anything great accomplished, yet he was certain in to many, as it was often difBcult to get sufficient ringers at those days they had done all in their power. He was sure Easter, Whitsuntide, and during the summer holidays. it was a work which needed much patience as to details, of He proceeded to give some interesting figures as to the striving to continue in spite of failures. It was not only attendance of the members. Only two peals had been an education, it was more, as it combined education with attempted at St. Mary Abbots during the year, both of physical exercise. which were successful; the first a peal of Stedman Caters Mr. Garrard, in expressing the best thanks of the Guild on Coronation Day, was the one of which they were most for the kind interest shown towards them, said he looked proud, being in commemoration of such a historical event forwerd to the day when they might have a peal of bells in the history of our country. Although several peals were moire worthy of St. Mary Abbots church. Judging from attempted in London on that day only two had proved its importance the church might be called the Cathedral successful, that at Sti Mary Abbots, and the other at of West London. As they knew quite well there was an Greenwich. The second peal was rung in September— excellent peal of twelve in Southwark Cathedral, aind he Kent Treble Bob Royal—which was the first of its kind hoped they might have a similar peal. The bearings and for four of the members. Referring to the annual outing gudgeons of some of the bells were getting in a bad wayi they had pleasant memories of their visit to Exeter, the and no doubt before very long something would have to privilege of being allowed to ring on the famous Cathedral be done. He ventured to say the best thing to do was to bells was much appredated. During the year the tower put the present bells into the'melting pot and have a peal had been visited by forty ringers from various parts, of twelve, which would be more fitting to their beautiful amongst them being the Rev. Maitland Kelly, -Ae Rev. church. He certainly believed, if the matter was taken C. W. O. Jenkyn, Mr* C. H. Hattersley, etc. Speaking up, they would receive the support of the parishioners. of new members they were pleased to welcome Mr. He mentioned letters of regret from the Rev. A. H. F. Holloway as honorary and Mr. Robert Warner and Dr. Boughey, Messrs. M. A. Wood, J. A. Trollope, W. G. Flaxman as ordinary members. During the past year it Matthews and S. A. Godfrey; they were also sorry Mr. had been necessary to call in the bellhanger to do a few Cockerill was unable to be with them that evening, but repairs, the clapper stays had been put in order and are they heartily welcomed Mr. Brundle of Ipswich. now in use, thus preventing a great deal of noise in raising A musical evening followed, those taking part including and falling the bells. He was glad to say that anything violin solos by Mr. Daubney, songs by Messrs. Bennett, required to be done was at once put in hand by the Mackman, Daniell, Symonds, Holloway, Harris, Miles authorities. and Selby. Mr. S. A. Wright very ably presided at the - The Vicar then rose and remarked that they had heard piano, and a course of Stedman Triples and tunes on the an able and interesting report from their leader (Mr. handbells were given by members of the Guild. Garrard), and he agreed with him that the plan as now Mr. Mackman proposed the toast of The Visitors, to used would help to remove what they thought aSected which Messrs. Brundle and Dains responded. A pleasant people most, the raising and lowering of the bells, and he evening closed with the singing of Auld lang syne and the ventured to say that this was more disturbing to a sleeper National Anthem. than any ringing. He had noticed it so repeatedly during the past twenty-five years. There must of course be prac F a r n h a m (Surrey).— On Sunday evening, February tices, but none of them wanted to create a nuisance to n th , a quarter-peal of Stedman Triples, in 46 mins. C. people, and he hoped that this year they would have an Edwards, Dr. T. E. Harwood, A. Smith, G. Upshall, F. un-interrupted course of ringing. He was pleased to note A. Barnett, G. Williams, T. Upshall conductor, H. that during the past year they had managed to ring two Kimber. peals, St. Mary Abbots being the only London church which was successful on Coronation Day, as he would ANTED.— B ell News and Ringers’ Record,” Voh hardly consider Greenwich as part of London. He con » * 26, for the year 1908, in parts or bound; or Nos. 135,2 gratulated them as a Guild upOn their strength, and to the end of V o l. 26.— Edw. G. Allen and Son* Ltd., 12 and X4 especially welcomed the younger recruits. It was to these Grape Street, Shaftesbury Avenne, London, W C. that they must look to for the continuance of their work. It was a most healthy sign, and he was sure the older mem FOR SALE.— Peal of 32 handbells. Will sell cheap^ bets would help and encourage the yQun^er fecr^its. Apply— W . F orstsr, Hadfi^W Street, Northw|ch, ]^eb. 17, igi4. BBLL m e w s a n d r i n g e r s ^ RBCOl^t). 5!79 RYE, SUSSEX. COMING OF AGE CELEBRATION. {Continued from pagt 567.) On Saturday, February 3rd, at the Bell Foundry, The Hon. Secretary in presenting his report, reminded Loughborough, the workmen were entertained by Mr. them that for various reasons there was no outing last John W. Taylor, to celebrate the coming of age on the year, but they hoped a repetition would not occur this previous Sunday of his third son, Mr. Pryce Taylor, the year. The past year was marked with many varied grandson of the late Mr. John W . Taylor. Sixty-two sat events, for which their services were called. Some of their down to a substantial meat tea in the large tuning shop, engagements recorded joyous ceremonies, the chief of which was decorated with flags, etc. After tea an enjoy which was the Coronation, and they also rang in honour able concert was given. Mrs. John W . Taylor, accom; of the marriage of Mr. G. Fawcus, the Vicar’s stepson, panied on the piano by Miss Taylor, rendered a solo, and and Miss Dawes, daughter of Mr. Walter Dawes, the the programme included songs by Messrs. Horace and Town Clerk of Rye. On the other hand they rang in George Lowe, also several of the workmen, viz., Mr. G, muiHed tones to mark the passing away of two gentlemen Edmonds, G. Bent, jutf., E. Ward, and others. Selections of sterling character, both coming with very painful by Mr. A. Street’s string band were also given at inter suddenness. One in that of the late Captain Edward vals. During the evening Mr. John W . Taylor proposed “ The King and the Church.” The birthday present, a John Cory, d .s o , of whom it could be said he truly bore out the words of Shakespeare— “ Here was a man.” They dressing-case suitably inscribed, from the employees, wa^ who knew him so well had and still had much reason to handed to the recipient by Mr. Wm. Street. Mr. R. F. regret the loss of such a one. The other in that of the Lane then proposed, and Mr. F. W . Glenn seconded, the late Mr. E. H. Liddell, a man in whose hands wealth was health of Mr. Pryce Taylor, who expressed in terms of rightly placed, for he gave freely to the glory of Him who appreciation his thanks for the present, and good wished is the source of all wealth, and realised moreover his of the workmen. In addition to the employees, the fol position with regard to the wealth entrusted to him in lowing ladies and gentlemen were present: Mr. and Mrs. relation to the needs of bis fellow-creatures. They both John W. Taylor, Miss Josephine Taylor, Mr. Arnold B. possessed equal virtues of high value, and left large gaps Taylor, Mr. E. Denison Taylor, Mr. C. Stuart Taylor, Mr. Owen J. Taylor, Mrs. Lea and Miss Lea, mother and hard to £11 both in public and religious duties. He made reference to the ever-blessed memory of those two noble- sister of Mrs. J. W . Taylor (Manchester), also several hearted men, because of their close association with that friends of the guest of the evening, including Mr. Gerald body of which they were members. Page, and Mr. Richard Hodson. A vote of thanks was The reports were sanctioned, and ordered to be entered given to Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor for their cordial in the minute book. hospitality, proposed by Mr. Samuel Wheatley on behalf It was decided to keep the tower in union with the of his fellow-workmen, and enthusiastically accorded with Sussex County Association, and the Secretary was musical honours. instructed to forward the annual subscription, £ i is. The officers weee re-elected as follows: Captain, Mr. PRESENTATION. G. J. Youngs; Conductor, Mr. G. Billenness; Hon. A very interesting presentation took place in the ringing Secretary, Mr. H. F, Cobon. room at the Town Hall, Manchester, on Saturday, The Vicar and Mrs. Howes subsequently entertained February loth, when P.C. Scraggs was presented with a the party to supper, after which various amusements were pretty silver flower stand, with the following inscription indulged in. on i t : “ Presented to P.C. A. Scraggs as a mark of esteem Mr. C. Price proposed, and Mr. G. Youngs seconded by his comrades on his retirement after twenty-six year’s a hearty vote of thanks to the Vicar and Mrs. Howes for service, by the members of the Manchester City Police their hospitality, also to the Vicar for presiding at the Town Hall Bellringers, February loth, 1912.” On making business meeting. The rev. gentleman briefly responded, the presentation, the conductor, Sergeant Wm. Cart and the company dispersed. wright, spoke in high terms of Mr. Scraggs attention to his ringing during the twenty-fave years he had been attached to the ringers; also to his always being willing to THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. assist young learners in the art of change-ringing, Other members spoke in high terms of Mr. Scraggs, who replied A district meeting of the above was held at Hoddesdon in a few well-chosen words, thanking one and all for their and jBroxbourne on Saturday, February loth, when a kindness and good fellowship which had always existed good number of ringers attended from Edmonton, inclu amongst them, and he would always treasure it. After ding Miss E. K. Parker, Bishops Stortford, Harlow Com wishing him long life on his retirement, the proceedings mon, Hammersmith, Stansted, Camberwell, besides the terminated with a handshake all round. members of the local bands of Hoddesdon and Brox- bourne. Tea was propared at The Salisbury Arms at P u tn e y .— On Wednesday, February 7th, Jlor praetice at St. 5.30, the business meeting following, Miss E. K. Parker Mary’s church, a qaarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 48 mins. presiding. Several new members were elected, and the J. Herbert, A. Hubbard, W. Honeyball, H. Cook, C. Hunt, T. ustsal votes of thanks were passed. Some very good Bolton, W. T. Elson composer and conductor, H. Whanslaw. ringing was done in most of the Standard methods, inclu On Sunday, February nth, for Divine Service, a quarter-peal ding Cambridge and London Surprise, until train time, of Grandsire Triples, in 47 mins. C. Collis, jun., J. Kent, S. when each had to leave for their numerous destinations, Jones, W. Honeyball, G. W. Honeyball, T. Bolton, J. Herbert after having spent an enjoyable afternoon and evening. conductor, H. Whanslaw. The total number of 720s rang during ig ii by the DIAGRAM OF UNION TRIPLES (1893), may be had Little Munden society and visiting friends was 70 in A gratis, on application by letter to W. H. T h o m p so n , 5, thirteen methods, and again as for several years rang for Sillwood Street, Brighton, to whom the unsold remauder ba« both services on Sunday throughout the year. been returned by the.pabU8bers, SSo THB BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Peb. 17, igii. 'fc' IDEN, SUSSEX. an interest in change-ringing as any of the clergy in the neighbourhood. The Rev. Bates was frequently in the 't' The annual dinner of the local company was held at f- tower encouraging his ringers in their work. He managed 0 The Bell inn on Wednesday in last week. The Rev. G. the afiairs of the belfry in a very satisfactory manner. '1 Lockington Bates presided, supported by the church They were all pleased to see him there that evening. He wardens, Messrs. Reeve and Kash. had made an admirable chairman, and they thanked him After everyone had thoroughly enjoyed the excellent re for attending. past, the Chairman submitted " The Health of the King,” The toast was enthusiastically received, and accorded and remarked that he was In London on the previous day, musical honours. when bells could be heard ringing from all directions The chairman, in response, thanked them for the in honour of the safe return of their Majesties from manner in which they had received his name, and announ India. ced the fact that Mr. Cloke and himself had been connected The second toast was that of “ The Subscribers." An with ringing in Iden for the past twenty-two years. appeal is made annually on behalf of the ringers, whose During the evening songs were rendered by the chair services are voluntary. The Chairman, in proposing the man, Messrs. Wood (2), Wells, Richards, Mills (2), Dive, toast, thanked the subscribers for kindly contributing, and Swift, and Heath.. The Iden Glee Singers contributed was sure the ringers were well pleased at what had been several glees. done tor them. Addressing the ringers, he said that they The concluding toast was that of “ The Host and had got on very well together in the past, and he hoped Hostess,” submitted by the chairman. they would go on as well for many years to come. He Host Swift suitably acknowledged the compliment, and was pleased that both the churchwardens were present the proceedings terminated with the singing of the that evening, and begged to couple the name of Mr. John National Anthem. Nash with the toast. Mr. Nash briefly replied on behalf of the subscribers. The toast of " The Chairman ” was submitted by Mr. THE LATE JAMES HINTON, OF BRISTOL. G. Billenness, of Rye. In addressing the company, the It has been proposed by a number of ringers that an speaker said he would like to place before them a few re appeal should be made for funds to erect a fitting memo marks upon change-ringing in the village. His associa rial to the memory of the above-named ringer, who was tion with the Iden ringers had always been of a very for so many years the central figure in the ringing circle of pleasant character. They seemed to perfectly underst and Bristol and the neighbourhood, and well-known also in one another, and he hoped that his relations with them London and many other rmging centres. would always remain as cordial as they were at the Mr. Hinton was an indefatigable worker for the present day. When he commenced visiting their tower, Gloucester and Bristol Association, and the ainount of change-ringing was merely a tender plant. It had only work he did in helping young ringers, cannot be to« just commenced to grow, and on examination it struck one highly praised. that it would wither away, unless it received nourishment. It is greatly due to his energy and untiring patience, They all fully recognised the gravity of the situation, and that ringing in Bristol has been raised to its present high by tending it carefully, they had raised it from a small standard. It is suggested that the memorial should take spinally plant into a tree with several branches, represen the form of a headstone, with suitable inscription, to the ted by the various methods of change-ringing now rung in grave in Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol. Any contribu the tower. Even the fowls of the air could come and lodge tions, however small, will be gratefully received, and in the branches, or, in other words, if a visitor came along should be sent to Mr. C. E. D. Boutflower, 30, Broad he had several methods to select from, and could take part Street, Bristol, who has consented to act as Honorary in which branch he was desirous of ringing. They had Treasurer of the Fund.— J. B u r f o r d , C. H. Horton, W . made most satisfactory progress, but the tree of change- K n i g h t , R. J. W i l k i n s . ringing in the parish was far from being fully developed. It was still in need of fertilization, so that the trunk might be firm and its branches numerous. They had given it SCOTHORNE, LINCOLNSHIRE. their undivided attention in the past, and he was sure they would continue to do so, in order to keep up the rapid A small headstone in the churchyard at Scothorne, has progress that was going on at present. the following epitaph, which is now almost illegible :— He had a motto to give them that evening, which was Alas poor John as follows: “ Look not into the past, it comes not back: Is dead and gone wisely improve the present, that is thine; go forth to meet W ho often tolled the bell the future without fear, and with manly hearts.” He And with a spade knew he had dwelt upon the past, and thought his mes Dug many a grave sage would be more suitable if it read, “ don’t^worry about And said Amen as well. the past,” for one could not help occasionally referring to “ Poor John ” was John Blackburn, who had served the bygone days. The second and third sentences were office of parish clerk for a period of nearly fifty years. He worthy of recommendation to every human being. If died January 9th, 1739-40. everyone were to strive to improve their present position, and meet the future without fear, he ventured to say the whole world would be the better for it. Therefore if^they DoReHESTER (Dorset).—On Monday, February 5th, at St. applied it to their cbange-ringing they would always be Peter’s church, a peal of Grandsire Triples, Parker’s 13-part, was attempted, in celebration of His Majesty King George’i in possession of a respectable tree that would bear the safe return from India, but after ringing i hr. 35 mins. it wai minutest examination of any gardeners of change-ringing brought round at 2688 changes, owing to a change course, J. that might visit their tower. 'B u t to return to the toast, T. Goodwin, S. G. Hodges, G. F. UiSiill, T. Page, T. WooUey, ja the chairman they had a gentleman who took [as deep C. B. Hurst, G. T. White conductor, W. J. Bengar. S“eb. 17, igia. THB BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RSCORD. CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE at five course-ends in fths, and the MAXIMUS. extent at six course-ends home. By Tbe chargs or the iniection of notlcss in thia page is B y H. D ains. omitting the three ws and Hs bracket*- ena Penny i>ec iine (five words may be reclsoned to a ted, changes are reduced to 5040. line). Repetitions at lialf tliat price, Notices shotild 5280. coma to band not later tban Wednesday morning, 33456 M W H STEDMAN CINQUES. The Ancient Society of College Youths.- 52436 B y John Carter. Established 1637.— Meetings for practice will be held at St. Magnus, Lower Thames Street 5023. on Febrnary sgih ; at St. John’s Hack 63425 - - - ney, on the aoth; at St, Gi'es, Cripple- 42635 - - i2345678gox i 5 18 gate, on the aolh ; at Soalhwark Cathedral on the 371b; also at St. Mary’s, Walthamstow, 14325678x90 - s - each Saturday at 7.30. 36524 - - A district meeting will be held at St. 52364 - - 5342 Alphege, Greenwich, on March and. Tower 35264 2354 open 4.30 to 8 p.m. 23564 5423 WiLu&M T. CocKBRiLii, Hon. Sto. 3452 62534 31, BigOef Road, Clafhcm, S.W . 5234 The Essex Association.—South-Western 35426 - - 4253 Divieion.— Tbe next meeting « 1)1 be held at 23456 3245 Homchnrch to-day, Sat., February i71h. 4532 Bella available from 3 30. Tea gd. pet head at An old friend has pointed out an 2543 The Bull inn at 5.30. Members are reminded error in the footnote to the peal of 3524 that subscriptions for igia are now due. Cambridge Royal you published for H. Rumbvs. Hon. Sec. 2435 3», Verulam Avenue, Walthamstow. me In your issue for January 20th, “ which gives a 5040 of Maximus.” Repeat the above, except the bob at The Lattcashira Association. — Bolton This of course is impossible, except Branch — The next meeticg will be held at I, produce— Deane to-day. Sat., February i^th. Bells the tenors are parted. The above is available at 4 p.m. Business meeting at 6.30. the peal alluded to in that footnote, 12345678x90 G. PiwcoTT, Br. Sec. given in full. Re the 5056 of Bristol Surprise in 152347698x0 A The Lancashire Association.-Manchester The next meeting will be held at St. Peter's two parts you published for me in last 4 2 5 3 church, Asbton-nnder Lyne, on Saturday, week’s issue. Let me say the calling 5342 February a4th. Bells available from 4 p.m, of the last course of each part is 2w, 2354 W. WoLsiBNCROFT, Br. Sec. and that it contains the 6th the extent 5423 St. Martin's Guild for the Diocese of in all positions at six course-ends each 3452 Birmiogham.-Established i75S.-The Annual way in 5-6. 2435 Henry Johnson Commemoration Dinner will Mheld at Ye Olde Royal hotel, Temple Row, CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE s - Birmingham, on Saturday, February 24th. KOYAL. 3425 Francis Edward Dawe, esq. in the chair. 5432 Tickets free to all fully qualified members By the same Author. 2453 whose subscriptions are paid up to datf, to 6480. other members and friends as. 6d, each. 5324 A. PasDOM SMiTB, Hon. Sec. 23456 M W H 4352 I I , Albert Road, Handsworth, Birmingham 5243 43652 - 3254 The Lancashire Association.— Blackburn 56234 - - Branch.— The next branch meeting will be Start a quick six. held at Fadiham on Saturday, March and. A I, 2, 4, 5, 7s, 8, 9, n , 13, 14, i8s, Bells ready at 3 o’clock. Meeting at 6.30 p.m. 23564 22. J. W atson, Branch Sec. 52364 Tha Dudley and . District Guild.— The 35264 This peal has the 6th at home the annual meeting of the above Guild will be held 25463 - full twenty-four courses without at Dudley on Saturday, March and. Bells 45362 - bob on the large bells in tbe tittums available at 3 o’clock. Service in church at position, and also fourteen courses in 5 o’clock, conducted by tbe Rev. A. Gray the handstroke home position, with Maitland (President), with an address by the 63254 - - Rev. H. C. Bnrnett. A free tea will be pro the six course-ends of5-6-7-8 at hand; vided for those who notify me not laier than 52436 - treble a treble bell. Rung at St. -Wednesday. February 28th. Business meeting 35426 Martin’s, Birmingham, on September afterwcjrds. All past and present members 14th, 1909, conducted by J. E. Groves. and other ringing friends of the Guild are 42356 cordially invited. 54326 Herbert Sheppard, Hon. Sec. 66, Himley Road, Dudley. 34625 - Mr. Carter writes:— The calling of Notice.— Practice is discontinued at St. 26543 - - the peal of Stedman Caters published John’s, Deptford, during rehangiog. 35642 - on February 3rd, for the middle course F, W . RtCHAROSON. 65243 - should be II instead of 10 six, and the main calling of the latter h^lf 2, 3, 9, J. H. R.— Write to Mr. W. Gordon, of 34256 - - 14, 15, instead of 3, 4, 10, 15, 16; and Celtic Lane, Stockport, wbose announcements 23456 also omit bobs at 15 in the gth and will be found in our advertisement columns. • This composition has the 6th bell itth courses after the single. 5^2 THE d£LL NEWS AND RINGERS* ^ECOED. Feb. i7» igisr THE JASPER SNOWDON SERIES. Peal Tablets. MARBLETTE -'MARBLETTE riHANDSIRE; as. 6i., Enlarged. Now R eady. Is the best ma Peal Tablet Givei hlllnatnicUooi tor tbe beginner i many new peals: the APPENDIX terial for Peal give the great- b* the Rev. C. D. P. Davibs, M.A. i and tbe THOMPSON PAreRS and DIAGRAMS, elnbiaelni; (he whole o( the Grandiiie leieanbei ol W. H. Thomf Tablets. It is test satisfaction ■OH, Kiq.i M.A. (164 pagei),______a non-absorbent to aU- snbstance The following C T E D M A N : at. 6d. Bt thb Rbv. Chaklbs D. P. closely resem extracts from O D A V IB S, M.A., r.K .*.s. w ith u A r n a o n bjt S » A « i« o * H itw o o d , B a i t . testimonials re h« lue Riy. B. B. Bolwbi, ud W. H. TBoiirioii, Bag. Ccmnanou with bling Marble CoiMn and n u ibrragb t« C io « m i (I7J olMeli piliited p«gM).______and has a highly ceived speak tor poUshed black themselves: ROPE-SIGHT : surface, which "Jht Tablet ta t ^ Price, as before, is. 6d. is not afiected iitm every taUtfae- Mm, and it admteed 6 t h Edition: NOW READY. by the atmos iy att." phere. " t like the faUet QTANDARD METHODS.—NOW READY.— The lettering is Immemety, and to do Ul wHp have tern it. ^ Thoroughly Revised (5th) E d itio h : Contains seven cat into the We have had U tm ennine Minor Surprise Peals : The complete work 2S. 6d .; face and gilded view in a frominen windtm ter « v/iagrams aJone is. 6d.; Letter-press alone is. 6d. with pare gold, veA." prodncing a ''YmtrwtthitqttiU I R E B L E B O B . P a b t I.— ss. 6d. Now Ready. With handsome and iM orfument to Ih* A Appendix. F u i I. ooDtaini InMnollons In ptioking, tiaiupoiing, ptoving, striking appear )orch 0/ SIR ARTHUR HEYWOOD'S WORK. §iell unij X m gtrs’ irjU FFIELD :’ A M u s i c a l M b t h o d f o r 8 , 1 0 , a n d liBcua. ABca; italning fnll diceotleni fat ringing the above tiay be obtained, natii, bom Sir Aitbdk Hbtwood, Bait., Dnffield, Detby. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 191a. Tbe pamphlet on this method !•I now ont of print.) 8ta.bll8he«l IT60. Si}» THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Om Thursday, February 8, igi2, in Three Hours and Thirty-thru Mimtu, JOHN NICOLL, At tbb Churcb of St. Clement Danis. Strand, A PEAL OF CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE ROYAL, 5040 CHANGES. Tenor 35 cwi. Arthur N. Hardy*.. ..Treble. * William Shimmans.. .. 6. ^ e ll atii Hbmry J. Ranzbtta .. 2. Frank Bbnnbtt .. .. 7. EDWINjiBARNBXT, JON. .. 3, Edwin Babnbtt, sbn. .. 8, Gborgb R. Fyb...... 4. Harry Flanders .. .. g. A l f r e d G r i m b s ...... 5. Iam bs E ...... T e n o r. Ckk P^anttfactuOT, Composed by William P y e , and Condncled by Jam es E. Davis. •First psal of Cambridge Royal. 6 0 , Q U E E N ’S ROAD, Peckham, THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. London, s.e. On Saturday, February 10, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-eight tlim tn . Ax IBB Chukcb of St. Maxtbbw, Upper Cl&fion, (Two minutei from Queen’s Road Station, L.B. <& 8.0 , Railway.) A PEAL OP LONDON SURPRISE MAJOR, 5034 CHANGES. Tenor 14 cwt. ^ L ate 155, Keeton’s Road, Bermondsey. Edwin^F, Pikb...... TrelU. B b r t b &m P r b w b t t . . E rnest Pyb ...... a. H a r r y F. D a w k in s .. I: W il l ia m J. K b m p* . . . . 3. *A l b s r t W . C o l e s . . . . 7. I sa a c G . S b a d b . . . . 4. W il l ia m P y b ...... Tmof, Composed by Gabkibl Lindoff. and Conducted by W i l l u m P yk, Maker to St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, ’ first peal in tbe method away from the treble. imperial Institute, Canterbury, Edinburgh, St. A)i««ns, Lincoln, Durham, Peterborough, Melbourne D a g e n h a m .— On Sunday, February 4th, after evening servicei a qaarter-peal of Bob Minor (1269 changes). D, Chaplin, A. (Australia), Rochester, Dublin (St. Patrick’s), M an- Cbaplin, E. Hawkins, E. Batler, G. Playle condactor, F. Free* stone. Rung with tbe bells half-muffled as a token of respect fhester, and Worcester Cathedrals, ete., etc. to the late Duke of Fife.. Feb. 17, 1912 TH& BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. 583 THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON COSELEY. STAFFORDSHIRE. DIOCESAN GUILD. SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD, On Monday, February 1 2 , 191a, in Two Hour* and Forty-one Minuiet, On Tuetdai, February 6, 1912, in Three Hours and Nine Minutis, At Cbrist Cbdrcb, Cubiti Town, Ax THR P a b isb C h u b c b . A P E A L O P QRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES; A PEAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5024 CHANGES. Holt's Tbn-Part. Tenor 12} cwt. W il l ia m Jeavo n s ..T reblt. Benjamin Godgb .. . . 3. JoLLV* QaoKGB W. .. ,,TrebU. R b u b e n S a n d b r s . . . . 5. A r th u r B a k e r . . . . 2. W il l ia m F is h e b . . . . 6. A l b b r z W. Cqlbb .. .. 3. T h o m as H . H a w k in s . . 6. W a l t e r G rim skll . . 3. R ich ar d D u n n ...... 7, Thomas Cram»bld .. . . 3, E dw in B a r n b t t , sbn . . . 7. S a m u e l P b a r c b .. .. 4. Samuel Baker ...... T^nor. Harold. W. Clark .. 4. Dalby Hodgson .. ..Tenor, Composed by Sir A. P. Heywood, Bart., and Conducted by Edwin Babnett, sen. Conducted by W illiam Fisher. •First peal. First paal of Major by all except tbe ringers of the 5th, 6th, and tenor. First peal of Major by an entirely local band. Rung in honour of the return from India of their Majesties the King and Queen. FRIENDLY SOCIETY'S PEAL. PULHAM, NORFOLK. WITHYCOMBE RALEIGH, DEVON. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. THE DEVONSHIRE GUILD. Ou Wednesday, February 7, 1912, Three Hours and Four Minutet, On Saturday, February 3, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-four Minutes, At the Church of St. Mary tbb Virgin, At thb Church of St. John thb Evangelist, A PEAL OF SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, A PEAL OF QRANDSIRR TRIFLES, 5040 CHANGES ; 3056 CH AN GES. Tenor 14 cwt. Holt’s Ten-Part. Tenor 18 cwt. F r b d k . B o rrxtt ..Treble. Fredk. Roope ...... 3, F...... Treble. A. H . S n ow ...... 5, E dw in W h itin g .. 2. Ernest Whiting .. .. 6. e n b y abnham £. Shbphbrd ...... 2. W . H avm an ...... 6. H G •• 3- William Roopb .. .. 7. I.M . S k in n b r ...... 3. } . R . H a y m a n ...... 7. C h a r le s B a ck er . . 4 - Charles Brice ...... Tenor. J. A. S n o w ...... 4. •O. G a t t b r s ...... Tenor. Composed by A. K n ig h t s , and Conducted by F. B o r r b t t . Conducted by J. R. H a v u a n . •First peal. This is supposed to be the first Friendly Society peal by members of the above Guild. TONG, YORKS.—THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION, On Wednesday, February 7, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-seven Minutes, TIBENHAM, NORFOLK. A t tbb Cburcb of St. James, THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; On Monday, February 5, 1912, in Three Hov,rt and Four Minutes, Being 720 each of London Scholars’ Pleasure, Arnold's Victory, City A t t h b C h o rch o r A l l S a in t s, Delight, College Pleasure, Duke of York, Violet and Oxford. A PBAL OF TREBLE BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES ; Tenor 12 cwt. Being 360 each of York, Durham, London, Wells, Norwich, Annable's Charlss j. Salloway ..Treble. Gborgb Bolland .. .. 4. London, Cambridge and Netherseale Surprise, Evening Star, Sandi- R e v . C. B . D. F a r r o w .. 2. E dw ard O d d y ...... 5. •ere Pleasure. College Exercise, London Scholars' Pleasure, Kent and R b v . R . p . F arro w . . . . 3. S a m u b l ODd y ...... Tmot. Oxford Treble Bob. Tenor 20 cwt. Conducted by George Bolland. C la bbm cb Q oocb ..Treble. F r b d k . M a n ser . . 4, G bo rg b S h e ll in g ., 2. JoBN S h i l l i n g ...... 5. B b r t ib T d r n br . . 3 - Frbdk. Seager ...... Tenor. LYMINGTON, HANTS. Conducted by F, M a n se r, THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. WENHASTON, SUFFOLK. On Wednesday, February 7, 1912, in Three Hours and Seven Minutes, THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. ’ At the Churcb of St. Thomas, On Monday, February 3, 1912, »n Two Hours and Fifty-live Minutes. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES : Holt's Tbn-Pabt. Tenor 20 cwt. A t t b b P a r is b C h u r c b , M is s C. E. SPABSB0TT’ ..Tr«6;«. G e r a ld W. A r n o ld . . 5. A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; Georgb Preston .. .. a. H e n r y F. E lliott .. .. 6. Being two 720s each of Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, and three E d w a rd C. E l l i o t t .. 3. Samuel Clarke 720S of Bob Minor. Tenor 14 cwt. Jambs E. Figgubbs* .. . 4. •Cecil G. Morris .. ..Tenor. F rb d k . C. L a m b e b t ..T r M i. T h om as K i n g ...... 4. Conducted by Gborge Pbbston. H a r r y 3 a r t o n ...... 2 William H. Fdssbll .. 5. •First peal. F r an cis N ad nton . . . . 3. John Labtbr ...... Tenor. Conducted by F. C. L a m b e rt. Rung in tfbnour of the return of the King and Queen, DRIGHLINGTON, YORKS. THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. PUDSEY, YORKS.—THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Thursday, February 8, 1912, in Three Hours, Oh Tuesday, February 6, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-seven Minutes, A t t b e C b u r c b o f S t . P a u l , At xbb Cborch of St. Lawrbncb, A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5024 CHANGES; Parker’s Twblvb-Part. Tenor 16 cwt. In tbe Kent Variation. Tenor 16 cwt. in F. Gborge Bolland .. ..Treble. S id n e y B a r r o n ...... 5, H a ro ld B row n...... • K b v . R. p . F a r b o w .. . . 6, Gbo. B. BolIiAHD .. ..Treble. Ernbsi M ann ...... 5. Smitb Collihsoh .. .. 3- Joseph Broadlby .. .. 7, W il l ia m B i r k s ...... 2. R b v . R . p . F abrow . . 6. Jambs C ottrb ll . . . . 4. Hbnry Oddy ...... Tswor. R b v . C. B . D. Fabbow .. 3. J. Cecil Booth .. .. 7. Samobl W ard ...... 4. Pratt Cordinglby .. ..Tenor. Conducted by tbs Rbv. R. P. F a b ro w . Composed by Hbnry Dains, and Conducted by Pratt Cordinglby, •First peal as conductor. 584 THE BELL NEWS AI^D RmoSRS^ RECORD. P e b . i 7 i ig i4 . NORTH MYMMS. HERTS. FAVERSHAM, KENT, THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. On Thursday, February 8, 1912, in Two Hours and Fottv-five Minutes, On Saturday, February 10,1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-eight Minutes, At thk Chokch of St. Ma*y, At tbe Cburcb or St. Mary of Cbarity, A PEAL OP MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES; Reing three 720s of Plain Bob, and foar of Kent Treble Bob, each Parkbr's One-Part. called differently. H e r b e r t J. B a k b b . . ..Treble. S id n e y F o x ...... S a m u e l G a r n e r . . Horace Gilbert .. .. 6. Rxv. B. H. T. D k a k b ..Treble. H b n b y R b e v e s ...... 4. R. .. 2. E s m b s t R am d a ll . . . . 2. Harby Hollick .. .. 5. Clarbncb Hadlow .. . . 3- Edward Trb^idell .. .. 7. J. T. B d l l ...... 3. Edward Whitb«bad ..Tenor, A l f r e d T. W. B o n e s •• 4’ Edward E. Foreman ..Tenor, Conducted by E . W b itb x b a d Conducted b y E. T r e n d b l l . *First peal of Minor. ELMLEY CASTLB. WORCESTERSHIRE. WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION. OLD WINDSOR, BERKS. (SOUTBBBN B rANCB.) THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON On Saturday, February 10, ig n , in Two Hours and Fifty-five Minutes, DIOCESAN GUILD. At the Cbprcb of St. Maby, On Friday, February g, 1912, in Two Hours and Thirty-nine Minutes, A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE DOUBLES 5040 CHANGES. At the Cbdkcb of S t . F b t b r , Tenor 20 cwt. A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; Tbomas Edwin ...... Treble. Cbarlrs Halford .. .. 4. Tburstans's Four-Part. Tenor 11 cw t. 2 qrs. 31 lbs. Habry C o llie ...... 2. Hubert Saiisbuby .. .. 3. Bertram Prbwbtt .. . . Treble. Lbomard Stilwbll .. .. 5. Ja m b s H e m m in g . . . . 3. William Bbnneii .. ..Tenor. Richard Buckland .. .. 6. G b o r g b H. Gottbridgb 2. Conducted by H. S a lis b u r y . W il l ia m W b l l im q . . . . 3. Alan R. Macdonald .. 7, WlLlIAM H bnlby' .. .. 4. JosBPB Guttbsidgb ..T tnot, First peal on the bells, and first by the lingers of tbe 4th and tenor. Messrs. Halford and Bennett were proposed members before starting. Conducted by Bbriram Prswbtt, ’ First peal of Stedman. SOUTHOVER, LEWES, SUSSEX. THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. CLIFFE-AT-HOO, KENT. On Saturday, February 10, 1912, in Three Hours aud Twenty-four Minutes, THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. A i TBR Church of Sr. John tbb Baptist, 0)1 Satutday, February 10, 1912, in Three Hours and Seven Minutes, A PEAL OF BOB ROYAL, 5040 CHANGES. At IBB Cburcb of St. Hilbn, Tenor 17! cwt. A PEAL OP CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE MAJOR, P h il ip A l l f r e y . . . ..Treble. G e o r g e A d e s ...... 6. 5056 CHANGES, Tenor 18 cwt. Ja m e s L iv e b m o r b , j u n . .. 2. R o b e r t J. D a w b .. >> .7. E d w a rd A . G. A l l b h ..Treble. Franr Bbnhbit .. 5 - C h a r le s P a l m e b •• 3- A l b b r t D. S to n b .. . . 8, JOBN H. CBBESMAN.. .. 2 . E d w in B a r n b t t , s b n . . . 6. W il l ia m P a l m e r .. 4- I saac E m b r y ...... 3. Jam es E. D a v is . . . . 7. O l iv e r S ip p e t t s •• 5. K e it h Hh';.a r t ..Tenor. A l f r e d G r im e s ..T « » sr. E b w iri B a b n b t t , jd n . . . 4.. W, Composed by Eb! THORVERTON. DEVON.—THE DEVONSHIRE GUILD. NEWPORT, MONMOUTHSHIRE. Oh SdttffOay, February 10, 1911, in T m Hours ani Fifty-five BiinutH, THE LLANDAFF DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. A t thb Chdbch of St. Thomas a Bkckbt, On Monday, Februaty 12 ,1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-five Minutes, A PEAL OP QRANDSIRB TRIPLES. 5040 CH AN O ES ; At the Chdbch of A ll Saints, Holt's Te«-Part. Tenor 14 cwt. in F. A PEAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANQES; }. Edwoktby* ...... Treble. A. W. S b a r le ...... 5- H. W. W ild’s Variation of Thorstans’s Fodr-Parx. A. MOKKLBy ...... *J. R i d l b k ...... 6. Tenor 15 cwt. P. J. M i l v o r d ...... 3. F . T- D a v b y ...... 7. A r t h u r E. M o rg a n ..TrebU, F r a n c is E. B. C h a r le s F . G a r d n e r ...... 4 . R . B . F o«d ...... Tenor. John B o l l e n ...... 2. Charles Greedy .. .. i: Condncted b; F. J. D a vb y . S a m u e l Jo n e s ...... 3. Joh n W. Jones.. .. 7. ’ First peal. Rang as a birthday compliment to the ringer of the F r an k M organ . . . . .< 4. John Goddard ...... Tmot. fitba Conducted by Frank Morgan. First peal as conductor, and was rung at the second attempt. This peal was arranged specially as a farewell compliment to the conductor, GOOLE, YORKS.—th e YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. who lo tbe regret of all the band is leaving Newport to take np an On Saturday, February 10, igia, iit Three Hours and Six Uinutts, appointment at Swansea, the band wishing him every success. At tbe Chuech of S t . John, A PEAL OP QRANDSIRB TRIPLES, 5040 CHANQBS; GLODWICK. OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE. P a b k e r 's F iv e -P a r t . Tenor i6 i cwt. THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. Gborge Davi...... ’treble. Ja m b s C l a r k e ...... s< On Monday, February 12, 1912, in I m Hours and Fifty-three MituUee, *Fbeds. Cr y b r ...... 6. H b r b b b t L o d k ih . . . . a. At the Cburcb of Si. Mark, F r b d e , T a t e ...... 3- Taos, S m ith ...... 7. M a b e T a t e ...... 4. Joseph Drake .. ..Tenor. A PEAL OP TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANaBS; Conducted by H. L d d kin . In the Kent Variation. Tenor 8| cwt. •First peal. Albert C ligg ...... TrebU, S a m u e l S t o t t ...... s, Harry Hampson .. .. 2. I saac S c h o f ie ld . . . . 6. William Holbrooks .. 3. H a r r y P a g e ...... 7, Jambs L e e s ...... 4. Richard Newton . . „Tenor, HELMSHORE, LANCASHIRE. Composed by H. Johnson, and Condncted by H, Hampsom. THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. On Sunday, February 1 1 ,1912, in Three Hours and Four Minutee, A t s h e C b u r c b of S t T h o m as, HARLOW COMMON, ESSEX. A PKAL OP DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION. 5184 C H A N aSS, Tenor 10 cwt. On Thursday, February 13, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-five Minutes, OEM H. E n i w i s t l b ..TrebU. T b o m as p. Brandwood.. j. At thb Church of St. Mary Magdalene, b ssrH B a n k s ...... a. Thomas W allwork.. .. 6. OHM M c W ilt o n . . . . 3. Robbri W all WORK.. .. 7. A PEAL OP TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 C H A N Q B S; OSEFH W o o d s ...... 4. Jambs H. B a n k ...... Tenor. In the Kent Variation. Tenor 12 cwt. Composed by J. R. Pritcbard, and Condncted by Jambs H. B an k s, R e v . W . s. W i l l e t t ..Treble. H a r b y B o t t r il l , . .. 5. Rang with the bells half-muffled as a token of deep respect for the W a l t b r H obb...... 2. CBN Smith .< .. .. 6. late Joseph Foster, who was interred at the above church on Thurs G e o r g e D i m t ...... 3. oHN C ordell ...... 7 . day, Febrnary 8th, and who was for many years a ringer with the I s a a c C a v il l ...... 4. I arby Smale ...... T mmt. local company. Compcied by C. H. H attbrslby, and Conducted by Geobok D bmt, GARSTON.—THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. ASHTEAD, SURREY.—THE SURREY ASSOCIATION. (Liverpool Branch.) On Tuesday, February 13 ,1912, in Two Hours and Forty-tight MimUet, Om M»nday, Ftibt%utry 12, 1912, in Three Hours and Three Minutes, At the Choecb of St. Giles, At tbb Parisb Cbdbcb, A PEAL OP GRANDSIRB TRIPLES, 5040 CHAI^GBS; A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5184 CHANGES : H o l t ’ s O r ig in a l . Tenor 14 cwt. In the Oxfobd Variation. Tenor iz^cwt. John W y a t t ...... TreiU, W illia m H. C o r b b x t • • 5 * I0HM A llb m ...... Treble, G b o rg b R. Newton .. 5. John H o y l e ...... 2. Thomas Tuttb • • •• •• 6e Richard Kendall .. .. 7. G k o r g e W o o d h a ll . . . . 2, E dw ard C ao m cb . . . . 6. George Cook* ...... 3 > JOBN C b a w fo r d ...... 4. W illia m C o o k ...... T « m r . T h om as G ilm o d r * . . . . 3. W altbr HoasBS .. . . 7. H em ry F v l b s * ...... 4. Jambs M artin .. .. Tenor, Condncted by W illia m H. C o r b e t t . Composed by G. L i n d o f f , and Condncted by W alter Hogbbs. ■First peal with a bob bell. Rung as a birthday compliment to 'First peaj in the mstbod. Miss Crawford, eldest daughter of Mr. J. Crawford; also to G«or|« Cook. ELSTOW, BEDS.—THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. D a n h b e U Ifieal, On Monday, February is, 1912, in Txvo Hours and Thirty-tight Minutes, CAMBRIDGE.—THE CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY GUILD. A t tbe Cborcb of SS. Helen and Maby, A PEAL OP MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; On Wednesday, February 14, 191Z, in Two Hours and Forty siM.Mimutee, Bwng 720 each of Woodbine. Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, Double In the President's Rooms, Trinity College, Oxford, Double Court, Single Oxford, and Single Bob. A PEAL OP BOB ROYAL, 5040 QHANOBS. Tenor g| cwt. R e v . a . H. F. Bodghby 1-2. 'R e g i n a ld O' S t r e e t . . s-6. E. Maurice Atkins .. 3-4. R e v , H . s . T. Ricbaedson 7-8. Horace Coopeb ..Treble. H a r r y T y s o e ...... 4. R e v . B. H. Tyrwhiit-Drake .. .. 9-10 Herbert Sbarf ., 2. E dw ard W b i t i ...... 5. fsmm W. B a r k e r .. 3« F r a n k W e b b ...... Tenor. Composed and Conducted by E. M. A iiw s, Conducted by Frakk W e b b . •First psal of Royal. Umpire—F. R, White, 586 Tttfi BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. ffeb. 17, RINGER’S GATHERING AT MARPLE. An attempt for a date touch vras made at tlie parish THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. church on Saturday, February lotb, blit was unfortaiiately High Wycombe.— On Sunday, Febraary 4th, for evening ser lost after ringing 1552 changes. T. Wood, F. Goodwin, vice, 973 Stedman Caters. R. Coles, F. Hayes, G. White, F. H. Langley, J. Fernley conductor, T. Hodgkinson, J. W. Biggs, E, Markham. J. Gransbary, G. F. Williams, J. W. Wil Hartley. After the ringing an adjournment was made to kins, conductor, B. Page, W. Hoing, longest touch. The Ring of Bells, where a splendid table was laid for the. ringers and friends, who did full justice to satisfy thft H a r w e l l (Berks).— On Wednesday, January 17th. 720 Col lege Single Minor. H. C. Malford, W. Hitchman, T. Hughes, wants of the inner man. V. "R. HitcTiman, R. G. Rice conductor, G. C. Rice. First 720 The dinner being concluded, a raid was made on tlie in the metKod by the ringers of 5th and tenor. concert room, and the occasion was made a farewell parly to Mr. Smith, who is leaving the district. After a few kinn words on this matter by the chairman, songs and THE LLANDAFF DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. recitations were rendered by members of the local com N e w p o r t (Mon).—On Sunday, Februa'y nth, for evening pany, and a pleasant and jovial evening was spent. It is service at All Saints church, a qnarter-peal of Stedman Triples, worthy of note that it is the longest length by the ringers in 44 mins. V. Morgan (aged 14, first quarter-peal), A. E. Mor gan, J. Bullen, S. Jones, J. W, Jones, C ,‘Greedy, F. Morgan of the treble, 2nd, and 5th. (first quarter-peal as conductor), S. Baiss. D e p t f o r d . — On Sunday, Febraary irth, ffor evening service 5024.DOUBLE NORWI.CH MAJOR at St. John’s church, ten 6 scores of Grandsire Doubles, 6-4-8 cohering. R. Fosdike, W. J. Jeffries conductor, A. G. Benning b v H. P r i c e .' ton, C. Block, F. W. IRichardson, W. Daynes, J. Law, C. H. 23456 1456 Macklin. This is the last ringing on the bells .previous to re- hanging. 36452 - - - Hornchurch (Essex).—On Saturday, ‘ February loth, a quar- 63254 fer-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 50 mins. G. Chaplin, A. Chap lin, E. Hawkins, E. Butler, G. Playle, J. Dale, W. Watson con- 32654 dactor, C. Barlow, Composed by A. J. Perkins. First quarter 26354 peal by the treble and tenor men. 53624 - 36524 H o l l o w a y .— On Thursday, February 8th, at the church of St. 25634 - Mary Magdalene, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, taken 56234 frbtb Parker’s twelve-part, in 45 mins. W. G. Darlington, E. Brett, A. Barkus, C. G. Jane, W. Bottrill, C. Charge conductor, 62534 G; Charge, A. G. Crane. All the above are members of the 35264 - Metropolitan Police Force. 52364 Beckenham.— On Sunday, February 4tb, for evening service 54326 - - at St. George’s church, a quarter-peal of Stedman Triples, in 4^ mids. C. H'. Hughes, T. H. Taffender conductor, H. T. Gow- 43256 s lett, W. Smith, J. Milner, J. B, Lovell first quarter-peal in the 32456 metbod, F.J. Hardy, F. J. King. 24356 53426 - 34526 25436 - ^ DEATH OF MR. A. W. REEVES. 54236 We regret to announce the death of the above, which took 42536 place on Saturday, February 3rd after four years of painful 35246 - saffering from that dreadful disease, cancer, at the age of 53. 52346 Mn Reeves was a good ringer, having rung upwards of thirty peals in Grandsire, Plain Bob and Stedman Triples, Bob Major, 23546 TreblplBob Major and Double Norwich. The last time he took Repeated. a rope ,wap.in a course of Superlative Surprise. The funeral took place on Saturday, February loth, at Caversham Cemetery, where a large number of ringers had assembled to pay their last respect to one beloved by all. The Master of the Oxford Diocesan Gui!,d, the Rev. C. W. O. Jenkyn, impressively read H ugglescote (Leicestershire).—On Saturday, January a7th, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 45 mins. E. Saunders, the service. After the body was lowered to its last resting place H . Percival, G. Walker, P. Hadfield, J. Cadle conductor, G. a coarse of Grandsire Triples was rung on handbells over the open grave by C. R. Lilley, 1-2; W. A. Webb, 3-4; C. Giles, Griiiin, H. Powdrill, H. Cornford, Rung with the bells mufiSed 5-6; A. W. Osborne, 7-8. During the evening touches were as a last token of respect to the late Thomas Bailey, who was rung with the bells half-mufiSed at St. Giles’ and St. Mary’s interred in Hugglescote Cemetery the same day. The ringing churches, Reading. was also continued on Sunday, an attempt for a peal of Grand sire Triples on the Tuesday following coming to grief after ring ing I hr. 30 mins. P. Hadfield, H . Percival, G. Walker, J. Cadle, G. Grifi&n, Rev. R. P. Farrow H. Powdrill, H. Cornford. ‘ Pkal Corrkchon.— The name of the treble rioger io the peal of GraCdsira rung at Cbislefaurst, and reported io our last issne, should N o r w ic h .— On Monday, January 29th, at the church of St. Johnde Sepulchre, a quarter-peal of Bob Major (1264) in the read Horace W. Humble, Hot Kimble — The ringer of the 41b in the tittnms. B. Fry, A. Hubbard compoSfer and conductor, W . peal of Treble Bob Major at Brierley Hill should be Victor White, Hempel, W. Goodbourne, J. Freeman, W.' Mayers, W. Cutti^ «od not Victor Hill as published in the issae of Febraary 3rd. Gi Cross. Keb. 17, 1912 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. 587 THE ABBEY CHURCH, BATH. o’clock in the morning until eight amatory labours, without enveloping The following singular bequest, o’clock in the evening, on the 14th day himself in a sedan chair for fiear,^of i made by Thomas Nash, of Bath, to of May in every year, being the anni detection. I further will s&id dir^t^t the ringers of the abbey there, is versary wedding-day: and also the that the aforesaid ringers: do ent^r contained in a codicil to his will, anniversary of my decease, to ring a upon office (for the first timi only) the proved in Doctors’ Commons: “ I do grand bob major and many mirthful very next day following after my inter hereby give and bequeath to the peals unmuftled, during the same space ment, and to receive £2$, one half r Mayor, the senior Alderman, and of time, and allowing the same inter year’s dividend for so doing. Written Town Clerk of Bath, for the time vals as above-mentioned, in joyful with my hand, the 14th day of May, beings the sum of ;^5o per annum, in commemoration of my happy release 1813. Thomas Nash.” trust, payable out of the Bank Long from domestic tyranny and wretched Annuities, standing in my name at the ness, and for the full, strict, and due Bank of England, for the use, benefit, performance of such conditions, they 5016 P L A IN BO B M AXIMUS. and enjoyment of the set of ringers the said ringers, are to receive the belonging to the Abbey Church, Bath, sum of £50 per annum, in two pay By H. P r i c e . on condition of their ringing, on the ments of £25 each, on those respective whole peal of bells, with clappers days of my marriage and decease. 23456 W M H muitled,. various solemn and doleful And now that dear divine man (to use 42635 -i changes (allowing proper intervals for Mrs. Nash’s own words), the Rev. rest refreshment), from eight , of , may resume his 346^5 23645 JOHN TAYLOR & CO.. 62534 36524- 52364 35264 23564 LOUGHBOROUGH, Leicestershire. 45236 24536 f o u n d e r s of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL 52436 ■■Ki the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the World 43526 5+326 I •' This is nnqnestionably the grandest ringing peal in England, and therefote in the world." The late Lord Grimthorpe, K.C.— Times, Nov. 30, 1878. 32546 53246 FOUNDERS OF “GREAT PAUL’* 25346 42356 35426 23456 THOMAS DOBLE & SON, Church Bell Hangers, 11, CANON STREET, TAUNTON. SOMERSET. Bells bung with fittings of the most ap proved principle. Old Bells recast, aew Bells supplied, Ropes of the best make. The Ella- combe Chime Hammers fixed. Towers in spected, and estimates famished. T. D. & Son are change-ringers, and having had maajp years’ experience in Chnrch Bell Hanging, with confidence solicits the patron age of the Clergy, Chnrohwardens, and ringert generally riM r JOHN SMITH AND SONS, Of the Midland Steam Clock Works, Derby Are Clock Makers of the highest repute. MAKERS OF The great Clock of St. Paul’s Cathedral. The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell. And many others all over the empire, as the pages of this journal frequently tcistlfy. fH B BELL NEWS AND RINGERS'* RECORD o ~q ' o ~o ~o " cT o o V o V o ~ ^ \yQQoQoQ( T E N O R B E L L ST. G ILE S’, Cripplegate. BRONZE FOUNDERS! 7 o This Peal ot TWELVE BELLS Is now Rehnng In od M e m o r ia l s, P e a l T a b l e t s . o ‘WARNER’S INDEPENDENT” IRON AND STEEL GIRDER P l a t e s , e t c . M e m o r ia l ,, o F o u n d a t io n ,, in R e s t o k a iio n ,, o FRAMEWORK. Cast Bronze ETC. o „ ' Copper H e r a l d ic W o b k ik o o „ L e a d C a b v e d , R e po u ss * AND E n a m e l . o o E n g r a v e d or DBSIGNS & EsTIMATf>. o o xS,ELiEF L e t t e r s . SUBMITTEII. o cowraririTtl'xio** mxJUTU.^ o BIRMINGHAM. o W E IG H T OF W E IG H T OF o JVJSASI. o TENOR PEAL o 'PBOITB, sn UiA 909. CSHTSiO* 1 o 3 6 i C W T . 7 T O N S , o o o HENRY BOND, o m C W T . o 13 L B S . (BitabUibed Half-a-Centn(y.) o o Bell Founder o o MB o o CiitJRCH BELL HANGER o o o o BURFORD, OXON. o o o n I O m U S U L L Y , o ChuroK Bell Hanaror o o Zlnoh, Stogumber, Somerset. o o B Inn ol Belli to any nambat bDDgan tbe most approved prlnoiplei. Old Bella re-caa«. Mew Bella inpplied. o o © I. S., baviog bad loaalderable experience In Cbucb o . Bell bangiiiK, wilb confidence aolioha tbe patronage of JOHN WARNER & SONS, Ltd. tbe slergy, ahnicbwardens and tlngeri generally TBB BLLACOMBB CHIMB HAMMBRS FIXBD Beil Founders to H.M. The Kin^, BBLL ROPBS SDPPLIBD. . I ^ , CRESCENT FOUNDRY, SPELMANIST. I.ONDON, N.Ei ALFRED BOWELL, o W o ° o CHURCH BELL FOUNDER IPSWICH. TO RINOERS AMD OTHERS. NIGH-GLASS, D f l f l T Q TO MEASURE NOmrHAMPTON D U U I d AT FIMT CMT. JOHN We STEDDY, BATiKo JuetAHjofs psonx or 33 p e b cmnr. High Street, UBtBS'ftQBNrS, lte.M^ l2a.M. ISt.M. CEILDREN'S in a te MDen Pair akMltiMif twumtUed wamr. EDENBRIDGE, KENT. OoRWi Dm Icdi, FaultlMsllodaii. Latmt iMthnn. WALHNQ AND DKESS BOOTS AND SBOES, Mw»4«r of th» Kent, Sm nn, SutsM, London SPOniNQ, FIELD, flUNTlNQ AND DKIVINQ BOOTS. County, M iidlm x, and CoUtge Youth SotietiMt PUTTIE LEOaiNQS IN ALL LEATHEKS, ]. W. S. is open to lapply ringeri on bei SmuI /m- OaUlogu* uni Sat-meatwrenumt JTomu f n t , terms, with all goods in ontfitting, boots, fts. Tlpe BOOT MAIIUFACTURINI DIRECT SUPPLY ASSOCIA PrMtical Tailoring. A large itoek ol geatla- man’s Shiiti, Vaitt, HoKfeftr, Collan, Tlei, 5^ ^ NORTHAMPTON. Booti, Shoei. ftQ. ;AUi|a«4i nlns;io>< iHrt TH£ BSLL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. HANDBEL.L MEARS & STAINBANK, MUSIC. VHITEGHAPEL BELL F0UNDB7, TiM loUowing pieces are arranged as per list 4 ia W. Q .'i Catalogoe, viz., foar octaves in BELFRIES AND CLOCE TOWERS INSPECTED. the cbramatic scale G, 25 to G 04. 8 ringers. Ho. a. Selection “ Don Giovanni".. 3s. od. No. 31 Bine Bells of Scotland (3 varia ERECTED COMPLETE tions) ...... as. od. No. 89. Grand Selection “ Der Fries- IN ohnts" •• •• *• «. 4^< cd* Mo. 136. The Bine Danube Walts .. 3s. fid. IRON, STEEL, OR OAK FRAMES. No. 163. Chorus from Martha,. .. as, fid. Also the following can be had arranged as Old Bells Tuned or Re-cast. Peals re-Stted and Rehanf, ibove, or for larger peals and No. of ringers; terms on application. Andante, Haydn’s Sur prise Symphony, Last Rose of Summer (three SOH^OL BSLL8, MD8IOAL HjlXD-BBhUa. variations and finale), Old Folks at Home, variations and finale. Vesper Hymn, variations FOUNDRY- BSTABLISHKD A.D. 1BTO. ------and finale, Woodstock March, The following are for 6 ringers, ia bells, 32, & 39. WHITECHAPEL ROAD, LONDOH, tbufr“ No. afii. The Swiss Toy Girl IS. fid. No. afia. Lammas Day (Welsh Air).. IS. od. Ntf. 363, Captain Morgan’s March .. IS. od. No. 364. Norah, the Pride of Kildare JAS. BARWELL, and the Hazel D ell...... IS, fid, Mo. 309. The Angel's Whisper and Bell Foundora IQ th e Maid of Llangollen .. IS. fid. SO, Ot. Hampton St,i Birmingham No7 380. The Mountaineers' Waltz.. IS, fid. Mo. 32X. 'The Rose of Allandale March is. 6d, GHURGH BELLS, with all raqilslta Fittings and FrameworK No. 322, The Pilgrim of Love Galop is. fid. singly OP In Peals. OLOOK and GHIME BELLS to any size and No. aSa O come all ye faithful, and note. Lo I He c o m e s ...... IS. fid. SCHOOL BELLS with ringing arrangements, suitable fbr any Mo. 308 Italian and German Airs position. ( l i v e l y ) ...... IS, fid, Existing Peals economloally «nd efficiently restored. Mo. 114 In my cottage near a wood, CLACKED BELLS recast, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS varied •• •• •« •• IS. od. produced In fao-slmtle when required. Men who are ringers sent to Inspect Towers and report upon t N 0 V£R 300 PIECES IN STOCK. tune and condition of Bells and Fittings. SEND STAMP FOR CATALOOUE. MUSICAL HANDBELLS tuned in Diatonic and Chroma# WILLIAM GORDON, Scales In sets of any numbers. 44, Celtic Street, Webb Lane, Stockport. PATENTEES AND H.M. ROTAL ORDNANCE CONTRACTORS TO STORES, FOR BELLS Happy Stokes & Son, CHURCH BELL HANGERS, WOOPBUBT (B,S,0.), DEVON. CHARLES CARR, Harry Stokes & Son having had a ■.-fed., considerable number of years’ experience in Chnrch Bell Hanging, with confidence tolicits the patronage of the Clergy, BELL FOUNDERS, Gharcbwardens, and Ringers generally, Tkt Ellacombe Chimiug Hammers fixed. SMETHWICK, BIRMINGHAH BBLLROFES. BELLROFES. Gold Medallists Tbe late Rev. H. T, Ell&combb, in writing io a distinguished ringer, said— "T he best iu ln r of bell-ropes is Day, of Oxford." S e n d f o i CATALOGUE and TESTIHONIALS Post Fret. m- •> |*«iBted by (ke Piopiietors, at their Ofices in Selbomc Bead, Walthamstow, and Published by SiMrmMi HAWiLTOM,l^^i§ MP Co., Lid,, FaietBOfter Ro I«ai|t)oni BiQi ___ ] ^ t n 0 e r 0 * A Weekh J o u r n a l bf the Ringing Exercise; and Compendium of Information for th$ Clergy and Churchwardens. No. 1560. VOL. XXX.] SA T U R D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 24, 1912. TPric e O n e P e n n y GILLETT & JOHNSTON, GEORGE H.COLDWELL MAKBR o r CROYDON, Surrey. OHUROH, TURRET, CLOCKS— BELLS —CARILLONS. MB PUBLIC OLQCK^^ MIBFIELD, ■•TIM ATM l>RHB. J A M E S S H A W ,S O N a C il GHUBCH & CABHiI iOM CHURCH BKLt HANGSRSi LEEDS ROAD, BRADFORb. TOKKt., BIVAaUMH M. Ball! out Sluly or to R l a i i . Chinh B t i l i i School Bolls, aad Footoff Bolls. OLD B ELLS RBCAST OR RttHlllftt. WIMBORNE MINSTER TENOR (30 cwt.) OF THE NEW RING OF 10, Mnsioal Hand Belli IB sots, piatoBlo Of Chroaatle Boilla' ■STABklSHBD 1830 mioal Olo^j^ loi J LLEWELLINS ft JAMES, ltd. c a s t le q r e e n , BRISTOL. Chiircli Bells BelU recaM toN ote S T E E L , tmdBelmng. v WuS B m liE- • INSCRIPTIONS ireiTHFULLY o r O A K . REPRODUCEOr l-UC.WEUl.lfSS B R IS 'rO U .. t)hc are also accomplithed CHAf^GE RINGERS, ttnt to examine BeUt and PiUngs, and nport thereon. HARRINQTON« WEBB ft BENNETT, J. WARNER SONS, Ltd. PATBHT BY ROYAL WARRANT Tubular Bells Chureh Bell Hangers 4 ; Tnnere, MIkb STRKKT, ' §tU«'§msJfintnllttrs FOR C^RCHES. R IDLIJfQTOJf, OXFOBD. TO HIS MAJBBTT THB KINa, W, A B. u e prutioal riagen, and having THB OREBCEIIT FOUNDRT, rubular Balls a n better and eheaper had coiuiderable experiene& in Chnrch Bell SPELMAN SmEET, LONDON, N£. than the eld form ef Bell; Hanging and Toning with confidence solicit the patronage of Clergjr, Chnrchwardens and Ringers generally. (ffi* EtSHT BELL8- W. and B.'b Wronght Iron X Frames for oiiul Sise •• •• •• £160 Charch Bells are acknowledged to be one Of Large do...... £210 to £260 tbe best kinds. Towers inspected, Reports and Estimates r«M«M#Mg4(MrMi:— Bio B n ," Lsndon. given. Ellacombe Chime Hammers fixed. Fet TeMlmeDlali and Fcolpeetiu apply to MaBloal Bell Fonnden. Bell Ropes sappiied. Band-Belli In M i, In Dialoala or Cbromitlo Soalei Harrington, Latham & Co., W. and B. hnng the Bells npon which the Clookt, BelU, and CatOlpDi in any ilia or nnmbar. Longest Peal yet ever rang single-handed, viz., BeUi of •’’art deicrlptlon and aiaa. ■ARkSDON, COVENTRY. 17,034 changes, time eleven honrs fifteen A Large SOeeHen <4 MM Z.Ueratnre aimayt tn Stock TBB HLti B i n ioOK, by W. Bu.n,for cblmlng minutes. Weight of tenor a6 cwt. Rang at innn on Cbnrob Btlli. Ptioe, paper Doveri si. aaob. Kidlington, May aand, iSgg, by eight members aothooverasi. A New Ringers’ Badge of the Oxford Diocesan Gnild. IWUVB OMOU let Hasdban Rlngeri, by W Halbt, Price ». o r M e d a l, 18 FOVOUI aiM i tor Handbell Ringeri, by W HALST, Price II. . Xi),0 Ql(l, .Silver* or Bronze. i t n ■ U D B U a I D f O M r r A Celleetlen of Tnnat TIA'iiiruiliement of badg9 isinthflfbim J. F. MALLABY ft GO. for 8 or 10 bella. By W. H au t, Price la. of a €hnFGh BoU, of a troe and oorrect api^ bft worn a> « pondant. mMnS, brooch, or badge. On the waist of the bell U m is a nandsomely-engraTed BELL ROPES. Bhirld. soitable for an inscription. Tbe bell is i^bs. deep &om headstock BELL ROPES. to clMpec-fligbt! tbree qnarters of an inob BARNBY DON, DONCASTER broaai and can be bad with ring orpin THK VBRY BK8T Are made by Messrs. attai4ii»Bnt> CHURCH BELLS hnng with every des JF u u n Notbi—This handsome jewel cription of the latest approved fittings, in is made in the CORRECT FORM of a CHURCH BELL. W M . SM ITH Sk SO N , DAK OB STEEL FMMES. (Established 1768.) I z -. ._ * • 1 I 0 I lOTMt BBS Hi MS . . a s s QOMERSAL, LEEDS. ~ . I IQ 0 HANDBELLS, af eicoUent tone, made to ISiSSiaifsaliisoHksir Z • - o n e diatonic and chrematic scales, in sets Muntunm si any number and to any sise. Our Ropes are the First Favourites of the Exercise, Q i a H. OOLDWBLLi Ringers are invited to try TorkaUre iHiMtwsfnini FREDERICK WHITE, Ropes with Torkstaire Bnd-Pieces. nVBOl OUOK lU D Ii AUB BfagHiilnnliMi Ohiuroh B ell H anger, COFFIN WEBS either Qotion, Flax, or Hemf. APP(.BT0N, BERKS. 01 llt t o an!) ^lingers’ No. 1560. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1912. [ V o l . XXX. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. several suggestions made, and it was decided unanimously The Annual Meeting of the Tonbridge District was held to support the scheme. The secretary reported on the at Chiddingstone, and was well attended, nearly every testimonial fund to Miss Leny, saying that it was sug tower in the district being represented. Ringing com gested that they could not let Miss Leny leave Speld- menced at 3 o’clock. The committee meeting was held at hurst without shewing some slight token of their esteem The Castle inn at 4.15, when over thirty new members and and appreciation of the many kindnesses they had re probationers (including the Cowden band) were elected. ceived at Speldhurst for so many years past, and he was The Rectors of Cowden and Chiddingstone and Miss M. glad to say that nearly all the bands in the district b^d E. Wilkinson, of Seal Chart, were elected hon. members. contributed to the fund. The present, which consisted of It was decided (subject to the approval of the mem a gold bar brooch with eight miniature bells attached, was bers at the general meeting) that the meetings for the en handed round for inspection and much admired. Great suing year be held as follows; spring meeting at Staple- regret was expressed that Miss Leny was unable to be burst, summer meeting at Seal Chart, autumn meeting at present owing to her being seriously ill, and the brooch Penshurst, and the annual district meeting at Edenbridge. will be forwarded to her, and hopes were expressed of her At 5 o’clock the members attended a special service in speedy recovery. church. The prayers were read by the curate (the Rev. It was decided that the meetings for the ensuing year E. Hayter Cox), the lesson was read by the Rev. F. L. should be held as suggested by the committee, and that Schreiber (Vicar of Shipbourne), the Rector’s wife (Mrs. the next quarterly peal should be attempted af Edenbtidge, Salmon) presided at the organ, and there was a good method Treble Bob, conductor the secretary. The district muster of the choir present. The address was given by secretary reported on the central committee meeting held the Rector, who took as his text i Corinthians 10-3. “ Do at Canterbury on November 18th last. There befag 00 all to the glory of God.” The Rector said he gladly wel other business hearty votes of thanks were accorded to |dl comed the ringers that afternoon as workers together for those at Chiddicigstone who had assisted at the service God’s glory, and the very fact of their beginning their pro and had otherwise made the meeting such a success. Ttij^ ceedings that afternoon with a. service in the church was seconded by Mr. A. Laurence (Tonbridge), and j u shewed that they wished to keep before their minds a ried unanimously. The Rector and Mr. L. Walter brie% high ideal. The rev. gentleman then proceeded to point replied, and the Rector undertook to convey their thanks out that change-ringing was a great Art, and required to his wife and the choir. patience and and urged his hearers to be regular and This terminated the meeting, and the members ad-, puBctnal at the ringing for Sunday %rvices at their res- joutued to the tower and the bells were kept gdiug .uQtil a pibctive churches. He thought that nothing sounded late hour. tMr^ than to bear only a few bells ringing instead of the iriiiole peal, and it gave the congregation an idea that there NORTHIAM, SUSSEX. was. slackness or indifierence of the ringers. A little arrangement beforehand would prevent this. The ring of six bells in the parish church of Northiam, SeirVlce over the members adjourned to The Castle inn, East Sussex, are sadly in need of restoration, and the i ^ r e an excellent meat tea was soon being discussed. church folk are endeavouring to secure the necessary ) A f^ tea |he general meeting was held, thr Rector pre money to have the work carried out. Two grand ent«> ying, supported by the Rev. F. L. Schreiber and L. tainments were given in The Six Bells hotel assembly i Walters, esq., hon. members. The District Secretary read room on Thursday afternocm and evening irclasi week, th«' tetters of apology for non attendance from Col. H. Streat- proceeds being devoted to the bells repair fund and fi^ d and P. C. C. Francis, esq., hon, members. The Northiam Boy Scouts. The ball is a fairly latfe buildiagi minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. and at both per/ormances was packed to its utmost cap»« The District Secretary then read his annual report, in city, both objects receiving substantial suins.tts a rnok which be congratulated the members on the flourishing of the undertaking. Ths programme consisted of verj^ ccffidition of the district. It was with the deepest regret classical music, which was greatly appreciated.; Amateur that he had to record the loss the district had sustained theatricals were also included, and those: who took part 'ta by the deaths of Mr. H. S. Ward and the Rev. J. Lang- that portion of the proceedings acquitted themselves borne, and also by the removal of their friends from Speld- excellent style. . hurst rectory. Mr. W. Latter was unanimously re-elected district H e r n e (Kent).— On Saturday, February 17th, at St. Martin’i secretary, with the thanks of the members for past ser church, a qaarter-peal of Bob Minor, in 48 mins. T.' Stone, F,. vices. Mr. Latter briefly returned thanks for his re- Jones, W. Sorrell, C. Holman, £. Hartop, E. Slingsby. Coit- election, and announced that Mr. D. Wright, late of ducted by F. Jones. Westerham, had left the county, and was therefore not eligible for re-election as district representative on the o r s a le .—Church Bells of Devon, £1 is.; Buckingham, central committee. Mr. G. Edwards, of Chiddingstone, F 103. 6d.: Suffolk, 8s.; Wilts, 3s. ,6d. ; Cambridge, 38. 6d.; i,;UnaQiixiottsly elected to that office. The Rev. F . J. O. Cornwall, 3s. 6d.; and several other counties.—E. E. W., Q, s*« Benevolent Scbeoie was ttiea discusied, and Spencer Road, Qotteohaip Park, Wimbledoo, S. W, 590 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Feb. 24, igia. AN UNMUSICAL DOG. BOLNEY, SUSSEX. Is it not strange, that the dog, which is the most in The death of Mr. George Walder took place on Monday, telligent of quadrapeds, should be most adected by music ? February 12th, at his residence at Bolney Street after a Whether bis emotion is caused by a melancholy disposition short illness, in his 89th year. The deceased was con or created by some vague instinct of a time when the nected with the choir and ringers at the parish church world was fair, and his ancestors enjoyed the freedom of the woods, or music speaks to him as Richter tells us, “ of for upwards of sixty-five years. In the forties the Bolney those things we have never found in our lives, and shall ringers were famed throughout the county for their ex not find,” cannot be determined. It is at least a meta cellent striking, in fact their pride in that respect eventu physical problem. Was it not Plato who banished music ally proved their downfall. In the early forties Mr. from his republic ? And is it not a fact that some of the Walder, with several other young men, were anxious to most remarkable men of genius have looked upon it with learn something about ringing, but owing to the conser disfavour, or treated music with the greatest indiflerence ? Ask a change-ringer what is music, he may probably vatism of the older men they never had a chance to do point to the bells. Ask the Highlander, and he tells you anything beyond raising the bells or ringing a few rounds. the bag-pipes. A mother, and she will say the voice of In 1847 the churchwardens granted the young men a her own child. The poet Congreve wrote:— separate practice night, and requested the older men not " Music has charms to soothe a savage breast, to molest them. Soon after this however the leader of To soften rocks and bend a knotted oak.” the young men, with other members, joined the Mormon movement, eventually going to Salt Lake City; and the Blit there is a dog on the farm close to our caravansary hand of death was also busy among the older men, three who goes into convulsions at the sound of our village bells, being removed in one year. , Ringing at Bolney sank to a which reminds one of a certain journalist who would have very low ebb for many years, but Mr. Walder stuck to the all our throats severed. The name of the brute is Grow- bells and obtained all the ringing that was possible. The ser. H is master finds him with free board and lodgings present Bolney ringers’ society was formed in 1886, and in a fieat little gabled one-storied house, to which he is provision made for regular practice, but it was not until aitached by a chain. The dog’s sole duties are to warn 1894 that the first peal, Grandsire Triples, was achieved. y s master and the farm of the approach of any suspicious This was Mr. W alder’s first and only peal, and was the jeiikracters, such as poachers or itinerant purloiners of first by a local band for upwards of forty-nine years. He 'djaimed property. He is always on the scent for nuisances, was then in his 72nd year. On his 80th birthday his ia^di apparently our weekly serenading at the church brother-ringers presented him with a grandfather’s chair, tower, peeping through the trees on to his lair, is one of fitted with a book rest, and on his 85th birthday he hte^gilevances. assisted in ringing a 504 of Grandsire Triples in which Mind you Growser never barks at those he fears, such three generations of the Walder family took part. H^ as the farmer, from whom is the source of his sustenance. was appointed parish clerk in March, 1862, and . Like the newspaper critic he will not cavil at Mother held the oflSce until October, 1902 (46^ years) when ad Grundy. He wags his tail at those in power, but the vancing years compelled him to resign. Owing to the; “ insignificant nobodies ” are a particular mark for his dis generosity of the late Vicar (the Rev. T. Austen Holcroft)^ pleasure. The other night when the sun had sunk behind and other leading gentlemen of the parish, he was enabled the western skies,.there was quite a tumult at the farm, to end his days in comparative ease and comfort. He.7 THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. business the Secretary had asked for some assistance in The members of the Reading branch held their annual his duties, and Mr. R. Stephenson, of Wast HartlepdOl, meeting at Reading on Tuesday, February loth. The had been appointed Hon. Treasurer pro. tem. proceedings were marred by the funeral of one of its The ringers at Hexham Abbey, and the new ringers at members, namely, Mr. A. W . Reeves, of Caversham, who St. Aidan’s, W est Hartlepool, were elected members of was interred in Caversham cemetery in the aiternoon, and the Association in addition to a new band at Wylam MARPLE, CHESHIRE. STEDMAN CATERS. An attempt for a date touch was made at the parish B y J o h n C arter. church on Saturday, February loth, but was unfortunately 5171. lost after ringing 1552 changes. T. Wood, F. Goodwin, .123456789 1239 14 IS H. Langley, J. Fernley conductor, T. Hodgkinson, J. W. Hartley. After the ringing an adjournment was made to 152346978 ----- 8 4253 _____ The Ring of Bells, where a splendid table was laid for the 3245 _____ ringers and friends, who did full justice to satisfy the 2354 _ - - - wants of the inner man. 4325 _ _ _ - - The dinner being concluded, a raid was made on the 3452 _ _ - - concert room, and the occasion was made a farewell party 2435 _ _ _ - - to Mr. Smith, who is leaving the district. After a few 5423 _____ klnn words on this matter by the chairman, songs and 4532 _ _ _ - recitations were rendered by members of the local com 2543 _ _ _ _ _ pany, and a pleasant and jovial evening was spent. It is, 3524 - - - - worthy of note that it is the longest length by the ringers 5342 _ _ _ - of the treble, 2nd, and 5th. Repeat the above except the bob at i produce^ 123456978 SOWTON, DEVON. 143257698A 5342 _ _ - ^ - You don’t see such a thing every day at Sowton. Yes, 2354 _____ it was two year's ago the last wedding took place in St. 3245 _ _ _ _ Michael’s church, but this one has brought everyone to 5234 _____ church, foe “ Charlie ” is well known in the village, the 2543 - _ - _ having taken part in most things that goes on in the 3524 - _ _ - _ parish, being one of the choir as well as a ringer. The 4532 _____ Rector (Rev. C. R. Patey), performed the nuptial rite, the 5423 - - - - service being choral, Mr. J. Seager acting as best man. 3452 _____ Presents were received from the Rev. and Mrs. Patey, 2435 _____ and from the choir and ringers, the latter ringing a peal 4253 _ _ - - of Grandsire Doubles in honour of the event, and to cheer the wedded couple on their new start in life, it being the ' 3425 - - - - s fervent wish that Mr. and Mrs. C. Scoble be favoured with a full share of this world’s blessings the remainder of Repeat the last eleven courses completes the peal. their lives. A I, 73, 8, 9, I I , 13s, 14, 15, i6s. This peal has the 6th twenty-four times at home both LLANBADARN FAWR, RADNORSHIRE. in the tittums and handstroke home position, with 100 8-9S, and sixty-nine 6-8s. The Bishop of Swansea dedicated on the 14th inst., a peal t)f bells at the above church, which completes the 5 0 7 7 - restoration of this ancient and interesting church. The Call the middle turning course i, 3, 5, 7,9, 10, 13, 14, sacred edifice -was practicslly rebuilt by the late Misses 17 instead of the above, cuts away one course. Severn, of Penybout Hall in 1870, and in 1905 Miss A. Severn gave the organ and built a new vestry. The peal of bells was given by Mr. J. Greenway, the High Sherift of the county, and the Rector, the Rev. Albert Jordan. CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE MAXIMUS. By a . B. C a r p e n t e r . 5280. ELY CATHEDRAL. 23456 M W H ' ' It is well knowi^^at the lantern of Ely Cathedral, 45236 * - which makes it unique in England, and was the concep 62534 - tion of the talented Prior, Alan of Walsingham, was due 35426 - - to the fall of the central tower. The disaster happened on 45623 - February 22nd, 1322, just 500 years ago, and is graphically 36524 - described in a a little book on Ely, written by Dr. Stubbs, 53624 the retiring Bishop of Truro, who was, as Dean of Ely, a 65324 successor to Prior Alan of Walsingham, whom he greatly 42356 - - - admired. ______34256 23456 * High Wycombe,— On Sunday, EriSroary 4th, for evening set- vice, 973 Sfedman Caters. R . J ^ e s , F . Hayes, G. White, F. Biggs, E. Markham, J. Gcanjlrary, G. F. Williams, J. W. Wil FOR SALE.— Peal of 32 handbells. WiU sell-cheap kins, conductor, B, Page,3&^ Hoing, longest touch. Apply— W . F o r s t e r , 24, Hadfield Street, Northwicht ^eb. 24, ig ii. THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ ftSCORfi. The Kent Connty Association.-Rochester CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE District.— The next meeting of this district ROYAL. itill be held at Borden, near Sittingbourne, The chugs or the iosection of notices in this page is on Saturday, March i6th. Bells available By the same Author. ana Peony pet iine (five words may be reclioned to a from 3 p.m. Half rail fares up to as. allowgd ifaie). rapetitions at half that price, Notices should at this meeting. Subscriptions are now due. 6120. eoma to hand not later than Wednesday morning. It is hoped that all membeis who possibly 23456 M W H can, will attend to discuss the proposed The Ancient Society of College Youths.- Benevolent Fund. Established 1637.— Meetings /or practice will E dw ar d A. G. A l l b n . Han, Sec, 52436 - - be held at St. Magnus. Lower Thames Street 64235 - on Febroary 29th; at Sootbwark Cathedral 00 Notice,— Practice is discontinued at Si. 36245 the 27th; also at St. Mary's, Walthamstow, John's, Deptford, daring rebangiog. 42563 - - each Satnrday at 7.30, F. W . R ich ard so n . A district meeting will be held at St. Alpheg^i Greenwich, on March and. Tower 5 6 4 2 3 - - open 4.30 to 8 p.m. C b a n g b o f A d d b b s Ii.— Albert Walker has 45623 W il l ia m T . C o c k b k il l , Hon, Ste, removed to 81, Baker Street, Sparkhill, Bir 36524 - 32, B igtlef Road, Clapham, 5 .17. mingham. ______ The London Connty Association late the 52364 - - St. James’s Society.— Established 1824.— CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE 35264 SoDthern District.— A meeting for nnited ROYAL. practice and social intercourse will be held on 25463 - Siatnrday, March §th, at SS, Peter and FanI, B y H. D a in s . 45362 - Mitcham. Tower o ^ n from 4 p.m. to 7.45 10 ,4 4 0 . 23594 - p.m, Business meeting at The Queen's Head at 8pm. F. A, S mith, Hon. Sec. 23456 M W H 86, Gaskarth Road, Balham Hill, S.W, 62534 35426 - - 4 3 6 5 2 - The Lancashire Association,-Manchester 42356 - - 5 6 2 3 4 - - The next meeting will be held at St, Peter's 34256 cbarch, Ashion-under Lyoe, to-day, Saturday. 2 3 5 6 4 23456 February 24th. Balls available Itom 4 p.m, 5 2 3 6 4 W . W olsibncroft , Br, Sec. 3 5 2 6 4 This composition has the 6th the St. M artin's Guild for the Diocese of full extent in 5ths at six course-ends, Birmiogham,-Established i755.-The Annual 25463 - and at five course-ends at home. All Henry Johnson Commemoration Dinner will 45362 - the 6 - 4 S and 5 - 6 S . beheld at Ye Olde Royal hotel, Temple Row, Birmingham, to-day. Sat., February 24th, 63254 - - 5 0 1 6 PLAIN BOB MAXIMUS. Francis Edward Dawe, esq. in the chair. 52436 - - Tickets free to all fully qualified members 34625 - - B y H. P r ic e . whose subscriptions are paid up to date, to - 26543 - - 23456 w M H other members and friends 2s. 6d, each. 35642 - A. F addom S m ith , Hon. Sec. I I , Albert Road, Handswortb, Birfflinghaffl 63542 42635 - - 56342 The Lancashire Association.— Blackburn 34625. - Branch.— The next branch meeting will be Thrice repeat the calling of the five 23645 - held at Padiham on Saturday, March and. first courses, and complete the com ]Bell8 ready at 3 o’clock. Meeting at 6.30 p.m. position. It contains the full extent ]. W atson, Branch Sec, 6 2 5 3 4 - - of the*3rd, 4th, and 5th bells at six 36524 - The Dudley and District Guild. — The course-ends in 6ths place, and the 6th 5 2 3 6 4 - aoDual meeting of the above Guild will be held the full extent at six course-ends each 35264 at Dudley on Saturday, March and. Bells available at 3 o’clock. Service in church at way in 5-6 , 2 3 5 6 4 5 o’clock, conducted by the Rev, A, Gray It will be noticed that I have leng Maitland (President), with an address by the thened Middleton’s celebrated com 45236 - - - Rev. H. C. Burnett. A free tea will be pro position up to 29 courses. Of course 2 4 5 3 6 vided for those who notify me not laier than Wednesday, February 28th. Business meeting it will lengthen in any part, but the 5 2 4 3 6 afterwards. All past and present members qualities mentioned could not other 4 3 5 2 6 - and other ringing friends of the Guild ate wise hold up. As thus extended, the 5 4 3 2 6 cordially invited. composition runs up in Maximus to 3 2 5 4 6 - Herbert Sheppard, Hon. Sec. 15,312 changes. In my opinion, ere 66, Himley Road, Dudley. 5 3 2 4 6 long, the talented young men of the 2 5 3 4 6 Stoke Archidiaconal Association, — The present day will not be satisfied with 42356 - next monthly meeting will be held at L«ng- 5000 of this method. That being so, ton on Saturday, March and. Please notify 35426 - Mr. H. Stanley, Tower Secretary. 8, Berd- we here have something more for 23456 - more Street, Fenton, of how many intend to accomplishment. ------4------be present on or before February 29th. Rbv. C. E. DoN«B,ig g g Mr. F. Knights, of 15, Heigham J. JoaSSOH, 004.S. Dr. A. B . Carpenter writes to say Street, Norwich, asks throogh the medium of this paper, if Mr. Shaw, of T h e Lancashire Association. — Furness that the peal of Double Norwich and Liake District Branch.—The half-yearly Major by H. Price, published this the firm of James Shaw, Son and Co., meeting of the above will be held at Kendsil week on page 586 of “ T h e B e l l of Bradford, Bellfounders, will com- on Saturday, March gtb. The parish church N e w s ,” is false, as the 4th lead of the municaie with him, as his letter has iiells (10), available from 3 p,m, Meeting in first course is repeated in the 5 th been returned through the Dead Let< tbe school at 5 p.m, Wm, R obinson, Br. Sec] course. ter Office. l^eb. 24. igia. 5 9 4 TRK BBLL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. THE JASPER SNOWDON SERIES. P e a l T a b l e t s . M A R B LE TTE •MARBLETTE Peal Tablet riR A N D S IR E ; ai. 6i., Enlarged. Now R e a d y . is the best ma Gives faUioslractiodi tor the beglnnec ; “ any now peate: the APPENDIX terial for Peal give the great- by the Rev. C. D. P. D*vns. M.A.j and the THOMPSON PATORS and «eat satisfactiotl DIAGRAMS, embtaiing the wbolt of tbs Giandiin taieafobai M W. H. T n o u t Tablets. It is ■OM, l ag., M.A. (««4PagM).______a non-absorbent to aU- snbstance The foUowhut QTEDM AN ! ai. 6<{. B t t h b B U v . C h a r l b s D. P. closely resem- ‘ ‘ extracts from DAVIES, M.A., With aa AniRDiz bf Si> A sn ai Hbtwmd, B m . bling Marble testliuonlals re ba______latale R»¥._ B. b ; Boiw B*, and W . H. T a o i i r i o a , ^ . Cwamanoei with Coiblai and null Ibnngb la CjaqBBi (17] olanir piUMadIpaiaa). and has a highly ceived speak for polished black themselves: ROPE-SIGHT: surface, which " The Tablet Hm Price, aa before, is. 6d. is not afiected fiven every ioHi/m- lion, and it aimint 6t h Edition: NOW READY. by the atmos iy M." phere. " / like the tabUt The lettering is hnmetise^i and to QTANDARD METHODS.—NOW READY.— iUtiho have teen ^ THOROUGHI.Y TwnpftnftHT.v R evised (5th) E d i t i o n : Contains seven cat into the We hope had U enuine Minor Sdrprise Pealb : The complete work ss. 6d. i face and gilded view <« a trom in ' aagrams alone is. 6d.; Letter-press alone ib . 6d. with pnre gold, prodacing a " YourwothitnUt I P a * t i s . handsome and in ornament to tkt REBLE BOB. I.— 6d. Now Ready. With torch oj SIR ARTHUR HEYWOOD’S WORK. llefos aitb % m Q t x B ^ je r 0 rtr . (T^UFFIELD:" A M o s i c a l M b t h o d f o r 8 , lo, a n d I) BiLLB. A Breadtbeet oantaloing fall dlceotloni lot ringing the above SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24. 191a. nay be obtained, « a tii, from Sia Arthuk Hctwood, B a it ., DnlBeld, Derby- The pamphlet on tnii method li now oat of print.) S'fca.bllehecI IT 6 0 . TOWEDNACK, CORNWALL. Two new treble bells to complete the ring of six, were dedicated by the Bishop of St. Germans last week. For many years the church tower contained three cracked JOHN NICOLL, bells, and for more than half a century these bells were not rung. In 1905 the Vicar (Rev. W. Whittley), and his wardens turned their attention to the bells, the result being that the old bells were recast, and a fourth added, ^ ell anln at a cost of ;^2oo. A few months ago it was thought that the time had come when an efiort should be made to com plete the peal of six, which has now been accomplished, Ckfe ^arafactar, at a further cast of £80. The whole of the work was En trusted to Messrs. John Warner and Sons. P e c k h a m , 60, QUEEN’S ROAD, $tvorsrini;e«. London, s.e. CHESTER.—THE CHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. (Chbstbr Bkanch.) (Two minutes from Queen’s Road Station, L.B. & 8.C. Railway.) Oh Tuesday, February 13 , 19 12 , in Three Hours and Ten Minutes, A t thb Chdrcb o f St. Mary W ithodt-tbb-W alls, Late 155, Keeton’s Road, Bermondsey. A PEAL OF QRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 3040 C H A N Q B S ; A Variation of Parker’s Twbi STONY STRATFORD, BUCKS. UTTOXETER, STAFFORDSHIRE. THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD, STOKE ARCHIDIACONAL ASSOCIATION. (N o r t b B u ck s . B k a n c b .) On Saturday, February 17, 191a, in Three Hours and Seven Minutes, On Tuesday, February 13, 1912, in T m Hours and Fifty-one Mimies, A t x b b P a r is b C b u r c b , A t t h e C b d r c h o f S t . G i l e s , A PEAL OP GRAKDSIRE TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES ; A t»EAL OF TREBLE BOB M^NOR, 5040 CHANGES; C a b t b r ’s T w b l v e -P a r t . Tenor ao c^t. .Beiog 720 each of Cambridge Snrprise, College Pleasare, College H. WlLLISFORD ..TrebU. E. R o b e r t s .% s , fiz^rcise,. London Scholars' Pleasnre. Woodbine. Oxford and Kent. J. R ichardson . . .. a. •W , L unn ...... 6. Tenor 12J cwt. S. ]. K y n n e r s l b y 3- C. S m i ib ...... 7! A. P. C o p e . . .• .• •• 4* E . G r e e n ...... Tenor. A l ir b d C l a r k . . ..Treble, W& l t b r W . B o n h &m . . 4. y n n e r s l b y g U B B B T J. T dokbr* . . a. T hom as C . T o m pk in s . . 5. Conducted by S. J. K . E dw in Y a t e s ...... 3. C e c il A. V a l e n t in e ..Tenor. *First peal. First peal with a bob bell, and first as conductor. Conducted by C e c il A . V a l e n t in e . LEISTON, SUFFOLK. ^First peal of Treble Bob Minor, First paal of Treble Bob Minor THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. on tbe bells; also the first by a local band. On Baturdiy, February 17, 1912, in Three Hours and Two Mimtei, MILTON-NEXT-GRAVESEND, KENT. A t t h e C b u r c b o f S t . M a r g a r e t , THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5088 CHANGES: On Saturday, January 2 7 ,1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-eight Minutes, I n t b b K e n t V a r ia t io n . Tenor 20^ cwt. At tbb Parish Cbdbcb, A l l e n F. B a il e y * . . ..Treble. J a m e s M. B a il e y . . . . j A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; C b a r l b s F . B a i l e y .. 2. E r n e st S. “ B ~ a il e y . . . . 6. F r e d k . W- B a il b y . . 3. N orm an R. B a i l e y . . . . 7. Being 720 each of Cambridge Snrprise, Woodbine, Oxford «nd C b a r l b s S amson 4. E d g a r H. B a il e y . . ..Tenor. Kent Treble Bob, Canterbury Pleasnre, Plain Bob and Grandsire Minor. Tenor 14^ cwt. Composed by H. D a in s , and Conducted by N orm an R. B a il e y ; lOBii R. D . F e n w ick ..Treble. F r e d k . H a y e s ...... 4. *First peal in the method, aged 15. First peal in the method aa joBH B v b l e s . . . . 2. R ic b a r d a . C o n s t a n t . . 5. conductor. G oy R. A m bro se . . b e d s it c h e l l . . 3- F . M . M ..Tenor. WOLVERHAMPTON, STAFFORDSHIRE. Conducted by F r e d k . M . M ix c h b l l . » SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD. < First peal in seven methods by the band, and on the bells, and first On Saturday, February 17, 1912, in Three Hours and Fifty-two Minutes, peal of* Minor by all except the ringer ot the 4th. A t XHE C o l l e g ia t e C b u r c b o f S t. P e t b b , D A R LE Y d a l e . D E R B YSH IR E . A PEAL OF STEDMAN CINQUES, 3019 CHANGES. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. Tenor 33 cwt. in C sharp. On Wednesday, January 3 1 ,1 9 1 2 , in Two Hours and Fifty-six Minutes, R o b e r t P ic k e r in g * . . ..Treble. * W il l ia m G. H all . . 7. G e o r g e H u g h e s . . . . 2. R o w l a n d C a r t w r ig b t 8. A t t h e C b u r c b o f S t . H b l b n , Ja m e s E. G rovbs . . . . 3. H o r a c e B e l c b e r . . . . 9. A PEAL OF OXFORD BOB TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; T hom as H. R e e v e s . . . . 4. *JoBN C . A d a m s ...... 10, Sbipway's Six-Part. Tenor 17 cwt. W il l ia m F ish e r . . . . 5. fHERBERT K n ig h t ..II. R e v . E. V. Cox .. .. 6. *lsAAC P u r se r . . ..T n u r . lOBW SiDDALL, JON.* ..Treble. tiAM ES L. W e ig h t . . . . 5. Composed by J ohn C a r t e r , and Conducted by H b r b b r i K n ig b t . F r e d T r a v is . . . . a. {E d w in B l a c k w e l l . . . . 6. H e n b y G r e g o r y . . . . 3 W il l ia m B l a c k w e l l . . 7. *First peal of Cinques. fFirst peal of Cinques as condnctor. First T h om as WniTEf .. .. 4 *G b o k g e C o o b e ...... Tenor. peal on the bells since being recast and augmented by Messrs. Gillett and Johnston, of Croydon, the " go " being excellent. Conducted by W, T a y l o r . *Fitst peal. jFirst peal in the method. MIDDLETON.—THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION, (R o ch d a le B b a n c b ) SOWTON. DEVON.—THE DEVONSHIRE GUILD. On Saturday, Februaty 17, 1912, in Two Hours and Forty-six Mint^s, On Wednesday, Februmry 14, 1912, in Two Hours arid Forty Minutes, A t t h e P arish C h u r ch , A t t h e C h u r c b o f S t . M ic b a e l , A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; A PEAL OP QRANDSIRE DOUBLES, 5040 C H A N G E S ; P a r k e r ’s S ix -P a r t . Tenor izi cwt. Being forty-two 6-scores. Tenor 9i cwt. John H o l l o w s ...... T rM t. Jo s e p h O g d En . . . W il l ia m Ho'^Ef . . ..Treble *Jo b n T o t t e r d e l l . . . . 4. W il l ia m . ScaoFiBLD.. .. 2. W il l ia m C r a b t r e e , Job G ooding ...... 2. F ran k D a v e y ...... 5. T hom as O ld h am . . . . 3. H ug h K e yn o ld s W il l ia m VicBRY* .. . . 3; H e n b y S e a g e r ...... Tenor. H a r r y W h it b h e a d * . . 4. T ho m as W b l l e m s , . . T ^ . Conducted by W il l ia m H o w e . Conducted by H u g b R e y n o l d s . *First peal. fFirst peal as conductor. Rung on the occasion of *First peal. The ringers wish to thauk Mr. and Mrs. Hollows who the marriage of Charles Scoble. a member of the Sowton branch. kindly entertained them. CRANSLEY, NORTHANTS. STANFORD-ON-SOAR, NOTTS. THE CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. ' On Saturday, February 17, 1912, tn Three Hours and Eight Mimtes, On Saturday, February 17, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty Minutes, A t IBB CaoRCB o f Sx A n d r e w , A t t h e C h ubch of S t . John t h e B a p t is t , A PEAL OP MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES. Being 720 each of Oxford and Kent Treble Bob, Double Court. T en o r 16 cw t. Oxford Bob, Grandsire, Canterbury, and Plain Bob. W il l ia m T b ig g .. ..Treble. John Y a t e s , s e n . D a v id J. N ic b o l s . ..Treble, G e o r g e H o llan d . . . . 4. G e o r g e W ilson . . . . 2. *JoHM O l d h a m . . . F re-d k . C. W o o l l e y . . 2. A l b b r t E . W y k e s . . . . 5. H a r r y W h iit l b . . . . 3- E dw ard R ead e r • • 7 - P e r c y J. L bnxon .. . .. 3. Horace W. S b arm a n ,, Tenor. W il l ia m P b b v in . . . . 4. * W il l ia m T h o r l e y ..Totor Conducted by D a v id J. N ich o ls. Composed and Conducted by H a r r y W h it t l e . First peal in seVen methods on the bells, and first in seven methods * First peal of Grandsire. Rung to celebrate the coming of age of by all except the condnotor. the only son of the Rev. C. L. Vashon Baker, Rector of Stanford. 5 9 6 THE BELL I^BWS ADD ^mGERS^ RECURD. Feb. 24, igi«. DUDLEY, WORCESTERSHIRE. WOLSTANTON, STAFFORDSHIRE. THE DUDLEY AND DISTRICTS GUILD. STOKE ARCHIDIACONAL ASSOCIATION. Oh Saturday, Fibmary 17, igra, in Threi Hours and S ix Hinules, Oh Saturday, February 17, 1912. in Two Hours and Forty-seven Minutes, A t t b k C h d rch of S t . T h o m a s, At the Churcb o f St. Maegaret, A PEA^, OF QRANDSIRE CiVrERS, 5075 C H A N G E S . A PEAL OF QRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; Tenor 22 cwt. H o l t ’s S ix-P a r t . T en o r 14 cw t. S a m o b l P b a r c b * .Tenor, W illiam G oodm an . . .. 6. E r n e st TiGw BLLf . . ..Treble. C h a r l e s P a g e . . • • S* John G oodm ah , ju n . 2. H b s b i r t S b b p p a r d . . . . 7- John F a r r e l l 2. John M o r l b y ...... 6. F sam s G . B u k l ii q h .. • 3- B bn jam in G ou gh . . .. 8. H a b r y R o b b r t s 3- W il l ia m F it c b f o r d . . 7. ' S a m u e l S p i t t l b 4 H a r r » G oodm an . . 9. C b a r l e s B ishop 4 - A l f r e d B o w bbs . . ..Tenor, JoBN G oo dm an, sbn . . C h a r le s F a u l k s ..Tenor. 5. Condncted by C. B ish o p. Composed b y the la te W il l ia m M icklbwbight , and ’ First peal, f First peal on ei gh t'bells. First peal as condnctor. Condncted b y John G oodman, ju n . Rung on the sixteenth anniversary of his wedding-day. Rung as a ’ First peal of Caters. This peal was attanged and rung as a com birthday peal for the ringer of the scd. Quickest peal on the bells. pliment to the churchwardens, Messrs. ]. W. Nayler and I, Nichols, tor tfaeit kindness in providing the ringers with a new set of bell ropes. CRAWLEY. SUSSEX. SUNBURY, MIDDLESEX. THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. Oit Satiiriay, February 17, 1912, in Two Hour* and Fifty-eight Minutes, Oh Monday, February 19,1911, in Two Hows and Fifty-four Minutet, 'A t t h e C h urch ov S t , John t b b B a p t is t , A t t h b C b u b c h o f S t . M a r v . A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5024 CHANGES ; A PEAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES ; I n t h e K e n t V a r ia t io n . Tenor 13} cwt. T b u b s t a n s ’ s F our-P a r t . Tenor 14} cwt. A l b e r t M it c h e l l ..Treble. A l b b b t H arm an • • 5- illia m e l l in g F r b d k . W . R ic e .. 2, G bo r g b F . H oad . . 6. B b r ib a m P r b w e t t . . ..Treble. W W . . G e o b g e S p b n c b r . . H e n b y F . E w ins . . 3. G b o bg b I l l m a n •• 7- JoBN H ow es ...... a. r: I: A lan M acdo n ald A l v r e d D. M il l s . . 4 . O l iv b r S ip f b t t s ..Tenor. JOBN H . B . H b ss e . . 3. R. H e n r y C . C h a n d l e r . . 4. W illia m W abhb '.'.Tmor. Composed by W. S o t i a b s t a l i , and Condncted by O l iv e r S i p p b t t s , Conducted by A l a n R. M acdo n ald. LIVERPOOL.—THE YORKSHIRE /.SSOCIATION. ' First peal of Triples as conductor. Rnng as a welcome to the Rev. On Saturday, February 17, 1912, in Three Hours and Fijty-five Minutes, P. C. West, the new Vicar of Snnbnry. A t t h e C b u e c h o f S t . N ic h o l a s , A PEAL OP TREBLE BOB MAXIMUS, 5040 CHANQES; Id TBX K b n t V a r ia t io n . Tenor 39 cwt. 3 qrs. 10 lbs. EPSOM, SURREY.—THE SURREY ASSOCIATION. A r th u r R. J acob . . ..TrebU. John H o lm an . . Of! Mondtet, February 19, igia, tn Two Hows and Forty-seven Minutes, H a r r y B o w e r ...... 2, S am T b o m a s, A t C h r is t C h u r c h , G e o r g e H o l m b s . . . . 3. R ic b a r d N bw to n . . . . 9 A PEAL OF QRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; Jo h n T b o b p b ...... 4 W il l ia m D a v ie s . . . . 1 0 H o l t 's S ix -P a r t . W ttLIAM B u rgar . . . . 5. F r e d S a l m o n s ...... 11. G e o r g e R. N e w t o n * . . 6. H ar r y C b a pm a n . . , , Tenor W il l ia m R obinson .. ..Treble, JoBN C raw ford . . T bo m as T u t t e . . . . Composed by C . H . H a t t b r s l b y , and Conducted by H a r r y C h apm an R ic b a r d K e n d a l l . . . . 2. T b o m a s G o f f ...... 3, A l l a n G o w eb . . . . H ’ First peal on twelve bells. First pea) of Maximus ever rnng in T b o m a s M i l e s ...... 4. R o b e r t E t b b r in g t o n .T mot. Liverpool by twelve men only. This composition has the 6th its ex tent at home without the 2nd or third being in 6ths place. Conducted by A l l a n G o w b r . BECKENHAM, KENT. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. NOCTON, LINCOLNSHIRE, On Saturday, February 17, 1912, in Three Hours and Three Minutes, THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. A t t h e C hurch o r S t . G e o r g e , (N o r t b b b n B r a n c b .) A PEAL OF OXFORD BOB TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; On Tuesday, February 20 ,1911, in Two Hours artd Forty-tight Mimteti, P a b k b r 's F iv b -P a r t . Tenor 14J cwt. A t t b b C h ubch of A l l S a in t s , G e o r g e W ic k e n s * . ..T r e b le . Fsedk. Tesry ...... 5. A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; G e o r g e D u e l in g . . 2. J o h n B. L o v s l l . . . . 6. Being 720 each of College Single, St. Clement’s, Doable Oxford, G b o b g e W . C l a b k b * . . 3 W a l t e r S m it h ...... 7. Double Court, Single Court, Oxford Bob, and Plain Bob. F b b d e r ic K in g . . . . . 4. tJoH N W i n n ...... Tenor. Tenor 8} owt. Condncted by W a l t e r S m ith , G b o r g e D y k e s * ..T reble. H a e v b y B owcock 4 ’ First peal in the method. fFirst peal. Rung in honour of the . . < John S e m p e r ...... 2. C h a r l e s S b m p b b • • 5^« silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. F. Terry. E d w a b d R. S b m p b r .. . . 3. F r b o e . W . S to k e s , , Tenor, BRANDON, SUFFOLK. Condncted by F r e d s , W. S t o k e s . THE ELY DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. ’ First peal. First peal in seven plain methods by the above Guild. On Sunday, February 18, 1912, in Two Hours and Forty Minutes, Rung as a birthday compliment, and farewell peal to the ringer of the 4th, who is shortly leaving the neighbourhood. This ---- was the------con- A t t h e P ar ish C h u r ch , ductor's 50th peal. A PEAL OF BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; Being seven 720s each called differently. Tenor 11 cwt. F r e d e r ic k S a l t e r * .. ..Treble. ’A l f r e d T u r n e r . . . . 4. THE LLANDAFF DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. A l f r e d M a c r o ...... W il l ia m S t a n n a r d . . . . 5. N e w p o r t (Mon).—On Sunday, February iith, for evening P e r c y F o r d b a m * . . . . 3. T hom as F iiz jo h n ..Tenor, service at All Saints church, a quarter-peal of Stedman Triples, Conducted by T. F iiz j o h n , in 44 mins. V. Morgan (aged 14, first quarter-peal), A. £. Mor> .’ First peal. First peal on the bells, Mr. Stannard was proposed gan, J. Bullen, S. Jones, J. W, Jones, C. [jGieedy, |F. Morgan It mamber before starting. (first quarter-peal as conductor), S. Baiss. ~ Feb. 124,1912. THE BELL N£WS AND RINGERS RECORD. l 97 PORTISHEAD, SOMERSET. THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. ' BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. M a id s M o r e t o n .— On Sunday evening, Febraary 4th, the On Ttut4ay, Februaiy 20, 191a, in Thru H orn and Seven Minntes, bells in tbe parish church were rung half muffled, as a token of respect for Mrs. R. Niohols and family in their sad bereave A t IB B C h urch o f S t . P b t b r , ment of the loss of Mrs. Nichols' daughter, who was interred at A PBAL OP BOB MAJOR, 5040 CHANOBS. Maids Moreton cburchyard on the previous day. At Newton Tenor x6 cwt. Longville a peal of Grandsire Triples was attempted but lost after ringing i hr. 30 mins. The ringers of Maids Moreton W a l t e r W a t t s* . . ..Treble. Gborgb Tippbtt .. 5. B r m b it G o lvsio n b . . . . a. Jambs Nisbbtt ...... 6. shewed their sympathy for the same cause by ringing on Friday, F bame W . Ma y ...... 3. Miss N bllib Git MARPLE, CHESHIRE. THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. An attempt for a date touch was made at the parish O l d h a m .—An interesting event took place on Wednesday church on Saturday, February loth, but was unfortunately eveniDg, February 14th, in the Oldham parish chorch. The members and their wives along with the Vicar, wardens and lost after ringing 1552 changes. T . Wood, F, Goodwin, sidesmen assembled in the tower at 7 o’clock. After a short and H. Langley, J. Fernley conductor, T. Hodgkinson, J. W. interesting speech from the Vicar he offered suitable prayers Hartley. After the ringing an adjournment was made to for the unveiling of the board, which has the following inscrip tion : “ Lancashire Association, On Easter Day, April lotfa, The Ring of Beils, where a splendid table was laid for the 1911, the following members of the above Association rang a ringers and friends, who did full justice to satisfy the true and complete peal of Grandsire Caters, consisting of 5003 wants of the inner man. changes, in three hours and nineteen minutes. Ringer^ Samuel Elson, treble, Samuel Stott 3, W, Newton 3', H airy The dinner being concluded, a raid was made on the Hampson 4, James H. Barker 5, Alfred Waites 6, Samuel H. concert room, and the occasion was made a farewell party Butterworth 7, Herbert E. Pulling 8, Isaac Schofield 9, James to Mr, Smith, who is leaving the district. After a few Garlick tenor. Conducted by Samuel Stott. Rev. George ,kinn words on this matter by the chairman, songs and Perry Gore, Vicar, William Aspden, Edward Mills, Albert Cheet-^ recitations were rendered by members of the local com ham, Janes Whitmore, Wardens, John Booth, Albert Broad- pany, and a pleasant and jovial evening was spent. It is bent, sidesmen” The new board is fixed next to one dated worthy of note that it is the longest length by the ringers January, 1783, which goes to show that change-ringing in Old ham church is an old Art. After the ceremony the party ad of the treble, 2nd, and 5th. journed to the Central Cafe, where an excellent repast was. en joyed. The Vicar took the chair and thanked the ringers for their services rendered to the church, and he hoped there would be many more peals to follow. Messrs. Mills, Cheethamand SOWTON, DEVON. Aspden also expressed their thanks as wardens. The remainder of the evening was spent in a social manner. Songs, recitations, You don’t see such a thing every day at Sowton. Yes, and courses on the handbells were given by several members oi it was two year’s ago the last wedding took pla.ce in St. the company. The evening was brought to a close bp Messre.- Michael’s church, but this one has brought everyone to Booth and Broad bent on behalf of the wardens and sidesnien the jchurch, for “ Charlie ” is well known in the village, proposiog a vote of thanks to the ringers for their hospitality, having taken part in most things that goes on in the and Mr. S. Elson, on behalf of the ringers, replied by thanking the Vicar, wardens and sidesmen for their kindness in present parish, being one of the choir as well as a ringer. The ing the peal board. Thus ended one of the most enjoyable Rector (Rev. C. R. Patey), performed the nuptial rite, the gatherings ever held by the ringers of Oldham parish church. service being choral, Mr. J. Seager acting as best man. Presents were received from the Rev. and Mrs. Patey, and from the choir and ringers, the latter ringing a peal NORTHIAM, SUSSEX. of Grandsire Doubles in honour of the event, and to cheer tjie wedded couple on their new start in life, it being the The ring of six bells in the parish church of Northiam, lervent wish that Mr. and Mrs. C. Scoble be favoured East Sussex, are sadly in need of restoration, and; the with a full share of this world’s blessings the remainder of church folk are endeavouring to secure the necessary their lives. money to have the work carried out. Two grand enter tainments were given in The Six BellS hotel assembly room on Thursday afternoon and evening in last week, the LLANBADARN FAWR, RADNORSHIRE. proceeds being devoted to the bells repair fund and the The Bishop of Swansea dedicated on the 14th inst., a Northiam Boy Scouts. The hafi is a fairly large building, peal of bells at the above church, which completes the and at both performances was packed to its utmost capa restoration of this ancient and interesting church. The city, both objects receiving substantial sums as a result sacred edifice was practicslly rebuilt by the late Misses of the undertaking. Tbs progratiime consisted of very Severn, of Penybout Hall in 1870, and in 1905 Miss A. classical music, which was greatly appreciated. Amateur Severn gave the organ and built a new vestry. The peal theatricals were also included, and those who took part in of bells was given by Mr. J. Greenway, the High Sherifi of that portion of the proceedings acquitted themselves in the county, and the Rector, the Rev. Albert Jordan. excellent style. H o l l o w a y .— On Thursday, February 8th, at the church oi St. Mary Magdalene, a quarter-peal of Grahdsire Triples, taken ELY CATHEDRAL, from Parker’s twelve-part, in. 45 mins, W. G. Darlington, £, Brett, A. Barkus, C. G. Jane, W. Bottrill, C. Charge conductor, It is well known that the lantern of Ely Cathedral, G. Charge, A. G. Crane. All the above are members of the which makes it unique in England, and was the concep Metropolitan Police Force. tion of the talented Prior, Alan of Walsingham, was due to the fall of the central tower. The disaster happened on B e c k e n h a m .— On Sunday, February 4th, for evening service February 22nd, 1322, just 500 years ago, and is graphically at St. George’s church, a quarter-peal of Stedman Triples, in described in a a little book on Ely, written by Dr, Stubbs, 45 mins. C. H. Hughes, T, H. Taffender conductor, H, T, Gow- the retiring Bishop of Truro, who was, as Dean of Ely, a lett, W. Smith, J. Milner, J, B. Lovell first quarter-peal in the successor to Prior Alan of Walsingham, whom he greatly method, F.J. Hardy, F. J. King. admired. ______ H ig h W y c o m b e .— On SundgfTFebruary 4th, for evening ser^ o r SALE.—Church Bells of Devon, is.; Buckingham, vice, 973 Stedman Caters. Coles, F. Hayes, G. White, F, F 108. 6d .; Suffolk, 8s.; Wilts, 3s. 6d.; Cambridge, 38. 6d,; Biggs, E. Markham. J. Gi^nsbnry, G. F. Williams, J. W. W il Cornw all, 3s. 6d,; and several other counties.— £. £. W., 6, kins, conductor, B. Pag>^ W . Hoing, longest toach. Spencer Road, Cottenham Park, Wimbledon, S.Wi Feb. 24, igi2 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD 5 9 9 MILTON-NEXT-GRAVESEND, KENT items. One thing not receiving a bell- and seen glasses containing— not water— ringing name on the programme, was the but he knew such a condition of affairs The ringers and friends of the above, to refreshments that were so liberally served was now doue away with, and the belfry, the nuonbet of thirty, were entertained out, and that was promptly dubbed by was now recognised as part of the sacreJ;- by the Rectdr and churchwardens to their the father of the Milton band, “ bell oil.” ‘ building. He said he was proud to be the annual dinner and concert on Saturday, After the dinner a very pleasant eve President of the band, as theyhdd provefd February 17th, at the Institute, Miltoa. ning was spent, and judging from the themselves worthy of it. Realising that The Rector was in the chair, being ably excellent speeches delivered, perfect new bell ropes were needed, they had supported by J. Russell, esq., and W J. harmony reigns in the tower, and when taken the matter out of the wardens hands Champion, esq., churchwardens and vice- there is any jangling, they are soon and organised a social evening in the form presidents. Ringers were present from brought into rounds. of a whist drive and dance, and had made the neighbouring towers Swanscombe, After the toast of “ The King ” had been it so successful that they were able to Gravesend, and Cobham. An excellent honoured as only ringers can, the Presi purchase new ropes without any call what dinner was served, and great amusement dent asked the company to drink to “ The ever on the church. In conclusion the was\ caused by the menu, as each item Miltoa Bellringers.” He said in his President said he was please^ with the had been arranged in bellringing terms; experience he had never met a better lot progress of the band, but what he liked roast beef being termed “ London,” mut of men than the ringers were at the church best was the regular nnging on Sundays, ton *• Canterbury,” pork “ Kent,” etc. and to-day. They were good fellows; had a and urged the ringers to alwavs realise at times a poor waiter was lookmg non sort of freemasonry among them; good that above their ambition to rise in the plussed when a ringer asked for Canter ringers, and above all that, good honest art nf ringing, they should consider Sunday bury, Plain' Bob, and a smash up. But a churchmen. He remembered the day ringing their first duty. way was found out of the difficulty, and when the belfry was not considered part Mr. F. Mitchell (leader), responded for ample justice was done to the various of the church; he had been in the tower the band, and after thanking the proposer ____ i ______^ ^ __ for his kind remarks, said he was pleased to report progress. This being the third JOHN TAYLOR & CO.. year of the present band, they had rung fifty-six 720s in eight methods, viz.. Grand sire Minor, Plain Bob, Canterbury Plea sure, College Smgle, Kent, Oxford, and Woodbine Treble Bob, and Cambridge Sup'ise. They had rung the first 720 of Woodbine on record on the bells, and the LOUGHBOROUGH^ Leicestershire. first pealof Micor by all except one of the band. He said they had also rung for a FOUNDERS of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL meeting of the Church of England Men’s the Heaviest Peal pfuz Ringing Bells in the World Society the band all being members of that body, and tapped off 720 Kent. They "This is unquestionably the grandest ringing peal in England,and therefore in were at present, be said, lacking in num the world.” The late Lord Grimthorpe, K.C.— Times, Nov. go, 1878. bers, but lacked nothing in enthusiasm. He was glad to say they were more suc FOUNDERS OF “GREAT PAUL” cessful in their efforts to obtain new bell ropes, and had a balance wherewith* tib make some other addition to the belfry. {To be contmued). THOMAS OOBLE & SON, Church Bell Hangers, 11, CANON STREET, TAUNTON. SOMBESBT. Bells hung with fittings of the most ap proved principle. Old Bells recast, new Balls supplied, Ropes of the best make. The Ella- combe Chime. Hammers fixed. Towers in spected, and estimates fnrnisbed. ^ . r. D. & Son are change-ringers, and having had tiiany years' experience in Chorch Bell Hanging, with confidence solicits.the patron age of the Clergy, Cbarchwardens, and ringers «>enerally rm tr 0t//» 9I> PairM*$ CaUtdnU, DuWa, Also Fonnders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals ot Worcester, Newcastle “ Change-R inging: ” , on-Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary’s), Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Christ Chnrch, N.Z. Siogapor?. An Introduction to the Early Stages of the Art of Also “ Great John " and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster; and the ring of Ten at the Imperial Institi^te. CHURCH OR HANDBELL RINGING Also the bells of Dnndalk r .c . Cathedral, and “ Great Bede "of Downside Abbey, For the use of Beginners, by Also for the town halls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale, C h a r l e s A . W . T r o y t e . Wakefield, Middlesbrough, Kendal, and Londonderry; and the Sydney and Adelaide Post Offices in Anstnlia. [Fourth Edition.] AIbo the chime el bells at Ames College, Iowa, D.S.AI| Complete edition, clotb, zs. 6d. Small 4 nd tbe rocait " Gcaodifon," of Bietpr Cathedfil edition (up to and iQclnding ^-bell ringing; r^TT' IP 600 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Feb. 34, ig ii. CHURCH CLOCKS. TURRET CLOCKS. TOWN CLOCKS. JOHN SMITH AUD SONS, Of the Midland Steam Clock Works, Derby A re Clock Makers of the highest repute. MAKERS OF The great Clock of St. Paul’s Cathedral. The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell. And many others all over the empire, 0,9 the pages of this joui;nal frequently testify. YBE B ILL NEWS AND RtBtGEftS' RECOltiD H.B.SALE TENOR BELL BRONZE FOUNDERS I ST. GILES’, Cripplegate. o This Peal ol TWELVE BELLS is now Rehnng in o M b m o r i a l s , Peal Tablets. o ‘WARNER’S INDEPENDENT” IRON AND STEEL GIRDER l a t e s e t c Memorial o P , . POXTNBATION ,, IN FRAMEWORK. Restoration,, o o C A st B r o n z e ETC. C o p p e r Heraldic Work in o „ Carved, Repousse o „ L e a s AND Enamel. o o E n o k a t e d o r Designs & Estimates o o ■Re l i e f L e t t e r s . Submitted. o o IcsoBfai^xwm ow b l z x s Ks^ e iRMINGHHM. o W EIGHT O F W EIGHT OF o T«LBOAAea, RA.LJI, J i'K A U . o TEN O R o $01 4nd StS. CKNTSAJCk PEA L o 3 6 i CW T. 7 TO N S , o o m CW T. o HENRY BOND, o o o 13 LB S. (BitabUibad HaU-a-Centniy.) o Bell Founder o o , o o CHURGH BELL HAH&ER o 6 o o ^UBFOBD, OXQN. o o JOHN 8ULL.Y, o o CliMvcIi Boll H anser o o 2inoh, Stogumber, Somerset. o o Rlngi of Belli to any nomber hnngoa the moit approved o o prlnoiplei. Old Belli re-caat. V ew Belliinpplied. o I. S.i baving bad loaiiderable experienoa Id Cbncob o , Bell banging, with oonfidence lollciti tbe patronage of JOHN WARNER & SONS, Ltd. the elergy, obnrobwardeai and rlngeri generally THB BLLACOMBB CHIMB HAMMBRS FIXBD Bell Founders to H.M. The Kins, BBLL ROPBS SUPFLIBD. CRESCENT FOUNORY, SPELMANiST ‘4 kONDONi N.EI ALFRED BOWBLL, o W c f o o o o 0 0 0,0 o o o o 0.0 9/o?o°o°o°o' CHURCH BELL FOUNDER IPSWICH. * , ------, w m NIGH-eLASS, T O R IN Q E R8 AND OTHERS. TO MEASURE NORTHAMPTON BOOTS ATFIUTCMT. JOHN W. STEDDT, BikTmO KBTAH.K&’B PBOf IT OF 33 PKB OmV. 'Hig^h Street, LAmES'kOENrS, lta.M., I2|.M. Uf.M. CHILDKBN'S fr*a fe H»er» Pair AtUtUOt gumnmteei mmr. EDENBRIDGE, KENT. OmwtDnlciUi. TaalHMilloddji Latart iMthtt*. WAUOMO AND DRESS BOOTS AND SHOES, 0/ tk* Kmt, Sumy, Stum , London SPOniNO, FIELD, ■UNTINQ AND DKIVINO BOOTS. CoHnfy, MiiiUum, ani Colkgi Yotrih Sotietitti PUTTIE LEOOINaS III ALL LEATBEKS. ]. W. S. it open to i tingari on bei S m i Imr Oatalorm and SAf-meanrtmtm* formM frm. temu, wiA all goods in itting, boots, Ac. The RODT MAMUFACTURINa DIRECT SUPPLY ASSOCIA Ptaotioal Tailoring. A ' ■tou ol gealle- nun'i Shiiti, Vestii L Collui, Tinh J ' ^ ^ NORTHAMPTON. IkMti, Sboei.Ifte. lAiy nImSioi. MU Iv. TBK BSLL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. h a n d b e L u HEARS & STAINBANK, MUSIC. VHITECHAPEL BELL F0UNDR7. The ioUowing pieces are arranged as per list 4 In W. Q 's Cataiogae, viz., foar octaves in BBLFRIKS AND CLOCK TOWERS INSPECTED. the chromatic scale G, 25 to G 04. 8 ringers. No. a. Selection “ Don Giovanni” .. 3s. od. No. jr Bine Bells of Scotland (3 varia-r COMPLBTH tions)...... as od. No. 80. Grand Selection " Der Fries- obntc" 48, od. IRON, STEEL, OB OAK FRAMES. No. 136. The Bine Danube Walt* 3s. fid. N a 163. Chorns____ from M artha.. 2 S. 6 d . A lso'the following can be had arranged as Old Bells Tuned or Re cast. Peals re-5 tted and Rehung;. •bove, or for larger peals and No. of ringers: terms on application. Andante, Haydn’s Sur prise Symphony, Last Rosa of Snmmer (three BGE'^OL BBLL8. MV810AL HAffP-BBLLa. variations and finale). Old Folks at Home, variations and finale. Vesper Hymn, variations FOUNDRY ----- BSTABklSHED A.D. 1BTO. ------gnd finale, Woodstock March. The following are for 6 ringers, la bells, 32, & 84, WHITECHAPBL ROAD. LONDOH, E, t|l8>— No. afii. The Swiss Toy Girl .. is. 6d. No. afe Lammas Day (Welsh Air)., is. od. No. 363. Captain Morgan’s March .. is. od. No. 364. Norah, the Pride of Kildare JAS. BAR W ELL, and the Hazel D e ll...... is. 6d. Uo. 309. The Angel’s Whisper and Bell FoMnder. •Sftbe Maid of Llangollen .. .. is. 6d. SO, Gt. Hampton Stt, Binningliam. No. 3‘<0‘ The Mountaineers'Waltz., is. 6d. No. 331. The Rose of Allandale March is. 6d. CHURCH BELLS, with all reqiilsita Fittings and Frameworic No. 33a. The Pilgrim of Love Galop is. 6d. singly or In Peals. CLOCK and CHIME BELLS to any siza arid No. aSa O come all ye faithfal, and note. Lo I He com es ...... is. 6d. SCHOOL BELLS with ringing arrangements, suitable Ibr any No. 308 Italian and German Airs position. (Kvttly) •• •• •• •• IS. fid. tx.sting Peals economically and efHolently restored. No. 114 In my cottage near a wood, CLACKED BELLS recast, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS N - varied ...... •• is. od. produced in fao-simile when required. Alien who are ringers sent to inspeot Towers and report upon tbi OVER 300 PIECES IN STOCK. tutie and condltloi) of Bells and Fittings. ; SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE. .MUSICAL HANDBELLS tuned in Diatonlo and Ohrom«|M WILLIAM GORDON, Sollies in sets of any numbers. 44, Celtic Street, Webb Lane, Stockport. PATENTEES AND H.M. R 0 7 AL ORDNANCE CONTRACTORS TO STORES, FOR B^LLS Harry Stokes & Son, CHURCH BELL HANGERS, ' W OODBUBT (B.S.O.), DEVON. CHARLES CARR, H a r r y S t o k e s & S o n having had a copsiderable number of years' experience in Cboreb Bell Hanging, with confideQce ■olicits the patronage of the Clergy, BELL FOUNDERS, Chnrcbwardens, and Ringers generally. Th« Ellacombe Chimiug Hammers fixed, SMETHWICK, BIRfflNGHAlI BELL-ROPES. BELL-ROPES. Gold Medallists cmd Belore ndlngJor Bell-iopei, write is Founders oj Madden DAY & CO., OHURGH BELL-ROPE MAKERS, Peals, IL MABKET STBEET, OZFOBD, Who mtmufMtun Bttt-Ropet ef the very but quMlity. Recasting, Rehanging, Repain G O L D M B D A L E X H IB IT IO N 1851 All Kinds of w ork Undertaken Tbe late Rev. H. T. E l l a c o m b b , in writing to a distinguished ringer, said—" The best I of bell-ropes'is D a V, of Oxford." Send for CATALOGUE and TESTIMONIALS Post Frati by tjie Proprietors, a( tbeir Offices in Selborne Road, Walthamstow, and Pnblished by Sjwbh. Mab«h*h , H*¥iLT0ii,llB&^(i «MP Co, aj, Patmp^ Ro iMaoOi ___ • s--- A Weekly Journal kf the Ringing Exercise; and Compendium of Information for ths Clergy and Churchwardens. No. 1561. V O L . X X X .] SA T U R D A Y , M ARCH 2, 1912. [P r ic e O n e P e n n y GILLETT & JOHNSTON, SEORBE H. COLDWELL OROYDON, Surrey. M A K E R O F CHUROH, TURRETp CLOCKS— BELLS —CARILLONS. MB PUBLIO CLOGKfi^ M IRFIM LD, YOBK8, ■•TIMATKS PRBB. JAMES SHAW,SONftCo. CHUBCH & CABH jI iON g le U CHURCH BILL HANQBRSj LEEDS ROAD, BRADFORD; r o » i .i BIVABLIHM M. Belli out sindjp or ia Rlagi. Charoh Beliii Sohool Balls, and Faotoif Bells.’ 0 | WIMBORNE MINSTER TENOR (30 cwt.) OF THE NEW RING OF 10. Mnsieal Hand Belli la setii Dlatonle et ChfODalle Sealer; ’ LLEWELLINS ft JAMES, l t d . c a s t l e g r e e n . BRISTOL C M Bells Bell Frames IN Sigl} & Id Kings. 1 STEEL, Bells recast to Note R e h t m g . IRON, fNSCRIPTIONS m i T H F U L L Y REPRODUCED. l„l_EWEUUirNS UAMH . 3 1X0 BRIS'TOL.. or OAK. ■XPinilNCED BEL who are aho accomplished CH ANGE RIN GERS, >«>< HARRINQTON’8 WEBB ft BENNETT. J. WARNERS SONS,Ltd. PATBHT Chnrdi Bell Hasgen 4; Tnnere, ■V ROYAL WARRANT Tubular Bells M Iki. STRKKT, FOB CHURCHES. RIDLIJf&TOJf, OXFOBD. • s o m s MAJBSTT THB KINGl, W. A B. u s pMotioal riagars, and having THE CRESGEKT FOUNDRY, Tubular Bails an better and eheaper tiad oonsidarable esperienea in Cliiuob Ball than tlie eld form ef Bell. Hanging and Tnning with confidence solicit SPELMAN STREET, LONDON, N£. tha patroaaga of Claigy, Chorohwardans and Ringers generally. OF EIGHT BELL8- W. and B.'s Wrongiit Iron X Frames (M OMiii S in . •• iElSO CiiDrali Bells are acknowledged to be one of Lwga do. .« .. .. £210 to £260 the best kinds. Towers inspected, Reports and Estimates iliWBio B«», iii ' La^on. iven. Ellacombe Chime Hammers fixed, Foe TaMlmaiiUJi and ptnptetm tppir to Haiioal Bell Fonndera. ell Ropes snpplied. Band-Bslli In Sati. la Dtatonlo ot Chiomtlla SosIm Harringtoii, Latham & Co., W. and B. hnng the Bells npon which the' Clookt, Bani, in d CariUoni la any ilie or aambat. Longest Peal yet ever rnng single-handed, viz., Bella of ■'ary daaoriplloo and alia. " MRhSDON, COVKNTRY. 17,034 changes, time eleven hours fifteen A Lorgt SilecHon o/BeU Litn’oture almaft in Stock IHB U U BTBI HMK, br W. Haur,for obhniac minntes. Weight of tenor a6 owt. Rnng at tonaa on chnrob Balh, Fcloe, paper Doveri sa. aacb. Kidlington, May 32nd, 1S99, by eight members Clotb oovari 51. 1 New Ringers’ Badge of the Oxford Diocesan Gnild. (VBLVB oaiOLI let Handbell Kiagera, by W Ha u t , Prise 11. or Medal, U V O r o U K U M , lot Handbell Ringer*, by W H au T , Pride la. In Oold, Silver, or Bronze. m U IBBIBa (OIOI.-A CeUeotleo el Taos* TUa arrangement of badge is in the form J. F. MALLABY ft GO. for 8 or 10 beila. By W. Ha l it , Prioe la. of m Cbncch of a trae and correct ■bwe. and eaa be worn as a pendant, medal, breoeb, be badge. On the waist ef Choreh BeB Hangers t Hnsieal tbe bell then is a handsomeljr-engraved BELL ROPES. •bleld, snltaUe for aa insoitotion. Handbell Founders, Tlie bell te ll ins. deep m m beadstock BELL ROPEa to olappW'flic^t i three aoarters of an inch BARNBY DON, DONCASTER btsadi attd oaii be baa with ring or pin TH« VBRV BKST Rttapbment. Are made by Messrs. CHURCH BELLS hnng with every des JliiA n N oni—This handsome jewel cription of tbe latest approved fittings, in is made in the CORRECT FORM of a CHURCH BELL. WM. SMITH & SON, . « • I ■ OAK OB STEEL FRAMES. (Establisbed 176S.) I r . _ • i 0 - » a s I GOMSRSAL, LEEDS. . . 1 10 0 HANDBELLS, ef excellent tone, made to _ » 0 II • diatonic and chromatic scales, in sets Mil any nambec and te any sise. Our Ropes are tha First Favonritaa of tha Exareisa. a m O n H. w L W klli Ringan ata invited 10 try Torkshite tH Utsm uetmmiicm FREDERICK WHITS, Ropas with Yorkshire Bnd-Piacas. n U B U 0L8 CZ K A O B , 4 1 0 Church B ell Stm ger, COFFIN WEBS APPI.BTON, BERKS. 01 either Cotion, Flax, or B a a f , tins aid No. 1561. SA T U R D A Y , M ARCH 2, 1912, [V o l. XXX. ST. MARTIN’S GUILD FOR THE DIOCESE OF given by Messrs. C. and E. Starkey and E. Wood, and • BIRMINGHAM. course of Stedmah Cingues was rung by Messrs. Lailln, T h e H e n r y J o h n s o n C ommemoration D i n n e r . Russam, Carter, Miller, Groves, and Walker. Mr. H. This important annual event was held at “ Ye Olde Withers was, as usual, the “ Star ” with his dulcimer, on Royal’’ hotel, Birmingham, on Saturday, February 24th, which he tapped to perfection courses of Stedman Caten and was, as usual, a great success. A company of over and Double Norwich, and tunes galore. Two trios ou the ICO sat down to an excellent spread under the able chair Eupho. Baritone and Piano by Messrs. F. Banks (St. manship of that most volatile personality— Francis E Martin’s tower-keeper), H. Banks, and Mrs. Tom Da^aef, Dawe, esq. Among the guests present were the Rev. W. were greatly appreciated, as were songs by Mr. Milligan. V, Chilwell, Messrs. Arthur Wade Edge, John S. Gold smith, Harry Mason, A. E. Parsons, Francis E. Ward, W. T. Pates, and H. Knight. Apologies were received RINGER’S OUTING TO CROYDON. from the Vicars of Aston, Deriterid, Bishop Ryders, On Saturday, February 24th, by the kind invitation of Erdington, and Boldmere, and the Rectors of Hands- Messrs. Gillett and Johnston, of Croydon, nine memben worth, and Sutton Coldfield, Canon Wheatley, of St. of the Crewe society visited Croydon for the purpose of Chad's ( r .c .) Cathedral, Sir Arthur P. Heywood, anc Inspecting the new bells for Christ Church, Crewe. The Messrs. C. H. Hattersley, W. T. Cockerill, Harry Chap old bells, the fittings of which had got into a very dilapi man, W. Pye, E. P. O’Meara, and R. A. Daniell. Mr. J. dated condition, were continually breaking down, and W . Taylor had accepted, but was prevented from coming the authorities at last determined to have them rehang In by illness. a more modern style. Three firms of repute were awed The loyal toast was duly honoured, and an interval 0: to tender, and after considering the diflerent estimates it ten minutes announced for general conversation. was decided to aecept the tender of Messrs. Gillett and The toast of the evening— “ The Memory of the late Johnston to recast the old peal of eight bells, make them Henry Johnson,” was proposed by the chairman in his into a peal of ten, and rehang the whole with new frame own inimita ble style. Mr. Dawe is one of the fortunate and fittings complete. The bells are now ready for re men who had the pleasure of knowing and ringing with turning to Crewe, and the ringers had the opportunity of the grand old veteran, and being possessed, as most seeing and hearing them, unfortunately C. J. Cooke, esq., ringers are aware, with an extraordinary retentive the London and North Western Railway Ixicoiiiotive inemory, and an eloquence unsurpassed, his speech was Superintendent, who is a very keen ringeir, and takes a most enjoyable. He recounted many of his own unique great interest in the Crewe bells and ringers, was prevea* experiences, which are many and varied, and told many ted by business reasons froin accompanying the party- anecdotes of Mr. Johnson that many Birmingham ringers On arriving at Croydon about noon, the ringers went had not heard before. He also took the opportunity of to Mr. Johnston’s residence where lunch had been pro congratulating Mr. J. S. Pritchett on being elected an vided for them by the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Johnston, Afderman for the city of Birmingham, which is now the After doing full justice to the good things provided, which second city of the Empire. a four and a half hours railway journey made very accep “ Continued Prosperity to the St. Martin’s-Guild ” was table, amove was made to the works, and the ilng^s proposed by Mr. Pritchett, who said how pleased he was were soon busy inspecting the new bells and fittings. Tlie to see such a large representative gathering once more on bells which have been tuned on the Simpson’s prfnciple, this historical occasion. The Guild was stronger numeric^ were then chimed, so that they could judge of the twsr ally, than ever before in its long history.. He referred etc., and the ringers were greatly pleased with' the feelingly to the loss of Mr. Thomas Reynolds, which was improvemeat on the old bells. They also inspected indeed a very great blow to all. Mr. Reynolds was in works, and saw different kinds of cioidu, some finiAed, many ways a remarkable man. He had rang more twelve- and others in various stages of erection, and other things bell peals than any other man, and he had not missed a of interest to ringers. Messrs. Johnstoo-had also arrangra single “ Johnson” dinner from the very commencement, for a bell to be cast during their visit. * being present at the first one, which was given to Mr. At 4.30 tea was served to the visitors in the office at Johnson on his birthday at The Colonnade hotel. He con the works, and at 5.30 the ringers took their departure to gratulated Mr. Painter on once more being amongst them London to spend a few hours before returning to Crewe, after a long and severe illness of fifteen months duration. which was safely reached in the small hours of Sunday He coupled with the toast the name of Mr. A. P. Smith, morning. Tne ringers wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. John- the Secretary, who briefly responded. ston, also Mr. C. F. Johnston for their kind hospitality, “ Kindred Ringing Societies ” was proposed by Mr. W. and for the trouble they took to make the visit an enj(^« H. Godden, and the “ Ringing Papers ” by Mr. Harry able one, they being very much pleased with their d a if t Mason, Mr. Goldsmith responding to the latter. outing. The health of “ The Chairman,” proposed by Mr. Pritchett, was drunk with musical honours, and on rising to reply, Mr. Dawe was enthusiastically cheered. FOR SALE.— Peal of 32 handbells. WUl s^ll cheap Purina; the evening selections on the hand^ s were Apply— W . FoiSTj|», 2i^, Hadfield §tVMt, Nor^ltiwiffli, 6o2 THB BELL NSWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Mar. 2, igi2. CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, band of more accomplished ringers. W e are, however, i The ringers who were responsible for the merry music informed that, thanks to the formation in 1892 of the with which Cheltenham was flooded after the re-dedica- Cheltenham and District Guild, even if two bands of iion of the parish church bells on Sunday had a very busy twelve were required at the same time these could be rung .'day. They preluded their operations in the belfry by by the Guild, which includes Cheltenham, Charlton Kings, iposing to a photographer, with them in a fine group being Leckhampton, Prestbury and St. Mark’s. It has long • Mr. Hughes, of the Arm of Hears and Stainbank, the firm been the ambition of Mr. Phdlott (belfry custodian), and responsible for the rehanging of the bells in their new steel Mr. T. Pates (captain of the Society) that before they re and iron cage, and the casting of the two extra bells tired from ringing the peal at the parish church would be ^added to the top of the ring and bringing it to a total of complete, and ringers throughout the district, as well as Lt^elve, a total only equalled by three churches in the the public who love the silvery music of the bells, will re ^unty—Sf. Nicholas’ (Bristol); Cirencester and Pains- joice with them that their hope has now been realised, wick, and placing Gloucestershire, it is stated, on a level thanks to the kindness of a much-esteemed local family, with the one county (Middletex) possessing four rings of whose long association with the parish and church has twelve bells each. The Cheltenham ring, with its tenor already been referred to. Cheltenham has now the lightest of 22^ cwt., is, however, the lightest in any church tower peal of twelve in England. in the country. Musicians will be interested to know that The whole of the ringing on Sunday was conducted by the tenor is tuned to E flat. the captain of the Cheltenham Society, Mr. W. T. Pates. Few in the large congregation at the parish church on Sunday morning knew now the men in that belfry got the t^e cue which permitted them to strike up their peal so GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN promptly the moment the dedication had been pronounced ASSOCIATION. |>y the Bishop. The fact was that the ringers from up The members of the Swindon branch held their monthly iheir place under the steeple were actually witnesses of practice meeting at Highworth on Saturday last. There the ceremony, for at their wish the rector and the church was a small number of ringers present from Stratton St. wardens had kindly had the covering of the ringing floor Margaret, Swindon and Wroughton. The bells of St. tiemoved, allowing them and their visitors to see and take Michael’s were rung at intervals during the afternoon, part, in the service, in which they heartily joined. and at 5 o’clock an adjournment was made to Mr. W . T. In the opening peal the twelve bells were rung in Avery’s refreshment rooms, where a substantial tea was rounds by the members of the Cheltenham and District thoroughly enjoyed. Thn business of the branch was next Quild. After the service the opening touch of Stedman dealt with. Mr. Ernest Bishop occupied the chair, and Cinques was rung by W. T. Pates, G. H. Phillott, A. W. was supported by Mr. R. W. Hyner, branch secretary. Humphris, W . Yend, G. Pearce, J. Ballinger, W. Dyer, The following gentlemen were elected honorary members : F. Musty, T. Pendry, J. Parsons, E. Dean, R. Trigg. Lieut.-Col. Sir. Audley D. Neeld, Bart., c.b., m .v.o., J. I. Ringing friends of the Guild were invited from Birming Storrar, esq., and the Rev. C. N. Wyld. The branch was ham, Bristol, Cirencester, Evesham, Gloucester, Ilfra also further strengthened by the addition of five new ring combe, Painswick, Stroud, Streatham, Sheffield, Salisbury, ing members. Corsham was selected as the place of the Tewkesbury and Wiltshire, and the majority of these .next meeting, which it is hoped to arrange in March. At places were represented. At the second meeting of the the conclusion of the business a vote of thanks was ringers at 2.30 for the afternoon service the visitors and accorded the Vicar of Highworth, the Rev. J. F. D. local ringers, including Mr. Townsend, took part in the Stephens, for granting permission to ring. The tower was ringing. The bells were again set in motion after service, again visited in the evening, and touches of Grandsire when visitors not used to twelve-bell ringing were invited and Stedman Triples were rang. to ring rounds on the whole peal, and were not slow to avail themselves of the opportunity. iPlie next meeting was at 5.30 for evening service, when the bells were k^pt in changes until they were lowered In THE CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION peal to allow the chimes to be heard during the service as Raunds.— On Thursday, February 8th, 360 Bob Minor, H. arranged by the clergy. This took place after the third Stubbs, F. Stubbs, R. Rendered, W. Gilbert, H. Copperwheat, collect, when two rounds were chimed on the whole peal, F. Kirk conducted, W. J. Gilbert. 360 Doable Court. H. Stnbbs, F. Kirk, R. Pendered, W. J. Gilbert,. H. Copperwheat, one verse of the hymn tune “ We love the place O God,” W. Gilbert conductor, S. Bamford. On Sunday, February nth, and again two rounds. For this chiming the captain 1034 Kent Treble Bob Major. A. Kirk, F. Kirk, H. Stubbs, R. (Mr. Pates) was responsible. After service the bells were Pendered, H. Copperwheat, W. J. Gilbert, F. Stubbs, W. Gil a^in raised in peal and kept going until late in the bert conductor. On February 13th, 252 Bob Tridies. A. Kirk, evening. W. J. Gilbert, H. ntnbbs. R. Pendered, F. Kirk conductor, H. Experts say that the two trebles presented by Alder Copoerwheat, W. Gilbert, S. Bamford. 360 Double Oxford. F. Kirk, W. J. Gilbert, R. Pendered, H. Copperwbeat. W. Gilbert man and Mrs. J. B. Winterbotham, whose generous in conductor, H. Stubbs, A, Kirk, S. Bemford. On February 20th terest thus shown is keenly appreciated, do the firm by 268 Grandsire Triples. A. Kirk, W. J. Gilbert, H. Stubbs, R. whom they were cast great credit. The tone of the whole Pendered, F. Kirk, F. Stubbs, W- Gilbert conductor, S. Bam p^al has been much improved, with the result that the ford. 224 Bob Major. A. Kirk, F. Stubbs, H. Stubbs, W. J. beautiful quality of their harmonics is thrown out with Gilbert, W. Gilbert, R. Pendered, H. Sharman. F. Kirk con much greater power than was the case before they were ductor. • 128 Forward Major. H. Stubbs, F. Stnbbs, W. J. re-tuned. The ringers also speak highly of the fine work Gilbert, R. Pendered, F. Kirk, H. Shannon, A. Kirk, W. Gilbert, manship of the rehanging. conductor. On February 25th, 336 Bob Major, A, Kirk, W. Gilbert, W. J, Gilbert, R. Pendered, H. Copperwbeat, F. Stabba Some of the uninitiated in matters of campanology have, H. Stubbs, F. Kirk conductor. 224 Double Nouwlch. A. Kirk, we ate told, been givltig voice to the ifotion that the ad- F. Kirk, W .J. Gilbert, R, Pendered, W. Gilbert conduetar, 1^. .dition of two bells to the peal would render oecessary a Copperwheat, H. Stobbs, F, StobbS' Mar. a, 1912. t ME b e l l k i w s a n d RINGERS' RECORD. 603 MILTON-NEXT-GRAVESEND, KENT. BOB MAXIMUS. The peal of Bob Maximus in last week’s " B e l l N e w s ” {Continued from page 599.) is not exactly as old as the hills, but a good deal older Mr. Jack Fenwick proposed “ Our President and Vice- than any man living. Many years ago I wrote an article Presidents.” He said the band was proud to have such which you printed, in which I shewed that there is a limited number of touches with the 6th fixed, consisting (gentlemen at their head ; with them nothing but success of six, nine, ten and eleven courses each, and that by could crown the efiorts of the ringers. On behalf of all means of bobs at the middle you can get a very consider present he thanked them for so kindly providing such an able number of peals, and by omitting difierest sets of excellent dinner, and enjoyable evening. The toast was three bobs at either or both of wrong and home you can was received with enthusiasm, and accorded musical get a large number of diflerent lengths. Once the touches honours. given, and once it is shewn the way to connect them up The President thanked the company for the way they and to reduce them, there is absolutely no more any chance of an original peal on the plan. The gist of my received his name, and said he was pleased to again meet article is contained in the Central Council Bob Major his ringers and their friends at this function, and hoped to Collection. I suppose it is utterly useless to tell these meet again under the same conditions. young composers that original peals of Plain Bob are very Mr. John Russell said that who heard the bells ring, very few and far between, but if they only knew how owed their gratitude to the ringers, for in these go-ahead foolish they appear in the eyes of people who know, they times the sound of the pealing out reminded one of dear would take a little more care before they republished so many old compositions. old England. He congratulated the band on their suc The touches I referred to above are as follows:— cess, not only of ringing church bells, but handbells. Mr. Guy Ambrose proposed “ The Visitors,” and said w W R how pleased they were to have among them that evening (l) 45236 - A (2) 45236 - A - one of the oldest and best of ringers in the county— Mr. 24536 24526 Harper. He also thanked Mr. Constant, of Gravesend, 53246 - 52436 for his ever-ready assistance to the Milton band, and was 25346 43526 - glad to see the three towers represented. 34256 - 54326 A - Mr. W. Harper, in responding, said he was thankful 23456 35426 for the invitation to his colleague and himself, and urged 42356 - the Milton ringers to try and get new blood, as they had 34256 not sufficient members. He urged the band to stick to 23456 their County Association, and said, speaking on the remarks of the President, the County Association had done much in the matter of belfry reform, and he was (3) 45236 - A - (4) 52436 - A pleased to say that the state of aSairs that used to exist 24536 43526 was now abolished, and the belfry was considered by all 53246 24536 ringers as part of the church. He congratulated the band 25346 53246 on their progress, and said he was sorry, owing to the 32546 25346 nature of his business, that he was unable to visit them 54326 32546 much. 35426 54326 - A - Mr. R. Hall also responded, and remarked on the great 34256 35426 pleasure it gave him to have been one of the ringers for 23456 42356 - the C.E.M .S. band, also to have been in the presnt bands’ 34256 first 720 of Cambridge Surprise, which was rung to com 23456 memorate the restoring of the belfry window by Mrs. Each can be reversed, putting w for r and r for w, and Russell in memory of her husband, the late Mr. Church of course each can be started at any course-end. At the warden J. Russell, and said he hoped the present Mr. places marked a , and only there, you can call bobs at ^ Churchwarden Russell would long be spared to support without afiecting the 2nd and 3rd, and so get a number of the Rector as warden. three-part compositions, or you can join two or more of After the toast of “ The Artistes ” had been duly the touches together. It would require very little time and honoured, proposed in a fluent speech by the curate, the very little knowledge for any one to sit down and write Rev. W. Downes, the toast of “ The Chairman ” was out every one of the possible peals. The 5016 of Maximus enthusiastically received, and the singing of “ God save consists of two reductions of No. i added to No. 4. the King ” brought to a conclusion a pleasant evening. J. Armiger Trollope. During the eyening songs were sung by Messrs. Mitchell, Fenwick, Ambrose, Avis, and Sergeant. Mr. F. Axon fairly convulsed the company with his very humorous monologues, Mr. H. Champion accompanying It is stated in a curious and rare little pamphlet on on the piano, and selections on the handbells were given Catholic Miracles, published in i82j, that a band of by the Milton ringers. sacrilegious robbers having broken into a monastery, pro ceeded out of bravado to ring the bells, when, through ■pOR SALE.—Church Bells of Devon, is. r Buckingham, prayers offered up by the holy fathers, a miracle was los. 6d.; Suffolk, 8s.; Wilts, 3s. 6d.; Cambridge, 38. 6d.; wrought, and the robbers were unable to leave their hold Cornwall, 38. 6 d .; and several other coanties.— £ . E . W ., 6, on the ropes. This state of affairs was depicted by the Spencer Road, Cottenham Park, Wimbledon, S.W. inimitable Cruikshank. 6o4 THE SELL NEWS AND RlNdERS' RECORD. Mar. 2, igiji. 9360 CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE ROYAL. NEW CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE ROYAL. B y H . D a i n s . By the same Author. 23456 M W H 5040. 23456 M W H 64352 - 35642 45236 - - 63542 24536 56342 52436 63425 - - - 36245 - 43526 - 42563 62534 - - - 56423 35426 - - 45623 4235b - - 64523 54326 54326 - 32546 - - 53246 23645 - 25346 64235 54652 - - 26435 23456 42635 This compooition has the 6th extent h at twelve course- ends, and the 2nd and 3rd never in 6ths at course-ends. 56234 - 23564 52364 35264 ST. ANDREW’S bOCIETY, RUGBY. 25463 - 45362 - Minutes of the seventeenth Annual Meeting, held in the 63254 Vestry of the parish church, Rugby, on Monday, February 19th. Present: Rev. H. C. Wanstall in the chair, Messrs. 52436 - Brooke and Over, churchwardens, Watson, Chandler, 35426 Fenton, sen., Fenton, jun.. Cole, Malins, Wheeler, Hes 42356 sian and the hon. sec. The minutes of the last meeting 34256 were read and confirmed. The balance sheet was read, 23456 the adoption was proposed by Mr. Hessian, and seconded by Mr. Watson. Proposed by Mr. White, seconded by This composition which is in twenty-six courses, has Mr. Chandler, that Mr. Fenton, sen., be re-elected ring the 6th bell her full extent at six course-ends each way in ing master. Carried. Proposed by Mr. Hessian, secon* 5-6, and is the first published w ith the qualities in this ded by Mr. Fenton, sen., that Mr. White be elected hon. method. By omitting to call the h bobs bracketted at a, sec. and treasurer, also a vote of thanks for his past ser 8, and c , changes are reduced to 7,200 in number, with vices. Carried. Proposed by Mr. Fenton, sen., seconded -all mentioned qualities retain ed in 20 courses. Again by by Mr. Watson, that Mr, Hessian be re-elected deputy omitting to call the b obs h and w bracketted at d and e , ringing master. Proposed by Mr. Hessian, seconded by changes are reduced to 5040, b u t a bob h must be added at Mr. Wheeler, that the committee remain as in the pre * to bring up course-end 23645 from 56342. ceding year, viz.: Messrs. Malins, Watson, Chandler. The full composition as g iv e n contains 13,728 changes Carried. Proposed by Mr. Watson, seconded by Mr. of Maximus, omitting the bobs h at b c , which reduce Fentoo, sen., that Mr. Hessian be re-elected hon. auditor. changes of Maximus to 10,590, The next reduction is by Proposed by Mr. Hessian, seconded by Mr. Fenton, sen., omitting calls at d, e, which reduces the changes to 7392. the following addition to rule 9 :— “ Should any member Finally, to reduce the Maximus to 5280, omit calling through prolonged sickness, excessive Sunday diity, or btacketted bobs h and w at f andfe respectively. other reasonable cause be unable to make the necessary number of attendances, he may, at the discretion of the committee, be allowed a sufficient number of marks to enable him to take part in the distribution of the Society’s NEW CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE MAXIMUS. annual grant.” Carried. B y the same Author. Proposed by Mr. Over, seconded by Mr. Brooke, a vote of thanks to officers and ringing members for their loyal. 5280. services to the Church. Carried. Proposed by Mr. 23456 W H Hessian, seconded by Mr. Fenton, sen,, a vote of thanks to the Rev. H. C. Wanstall for presiding. Carried. 45236 - - 24536 53246 - - 25346 Newport (Mon).—On Sunday, February nth, for evening 32546 service at All Saints church, a quarter-peal of Stedman Triples, Repeated. in 44 mins. V. Morgan (aged 14, first quarter-peal), A. £. Mor* gan, J. Bullen, S. Jones, J. W, Jones, C, 'Greedy, [F. Morgaq Has all the 4-6S and 5-6S at home throughout. (first qaarter-peal as condactor), S. Baiss. Mar. a, ig il Tlt£ BELL NEWS ANl) RII46ERS' RBCOItD. ^ 5 The Lancashire Association.-Rossendale GRANDSIRE CATERS. Branch.— The next branch meeting will be held at St. James, Haslingden, on Saturday. B y E. M o r r is , Lticesttr, TIm ehaiga or the iosectioa ol ooUoss In this page it March 9'h. Betls ready at 3.30 Meeting at ■M Penny pet iine (five words msy be reckoned to a 6 30, T, R o l l b r s o n , Br, Sec. 5057- Una). Repetitions at bait that price. Notices should t to hand not later than Wednesday morning. The Lancashire Association.— Liverpool 23456789 Branch,— A meeting will be brid at St, Luke’s, 34256798 I, 2S, 4s, 6, 7, gs ' The Ancient Society of College Youths.- Liverpool, on Saturday, March gth. Bells B^ablisbed 1637.— Meetings for piactice will ready at 6, W a l ib r H u g b b f , Sec. 45632 8th in a and 8-gs ito held at St. Jobn'e, Hackney, on March 5th Bath and Wells Diocesan Association.— 53642 8th in 3 and igth: St. Magnus, Lower Thames Street, A quarterly meeting wi 1 be held at Dulverton 65342 7th in 3 bn the 14th and 28th; St. Michael's, Com- cn Saturday, March i6th. Meeting at The hill, on the jth ; St. Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside, Lamb httel at 3^30 p.m Tea to follow, Ser on the igth; and Sonthwaik Cathedral on tbs 54362 8th in 3 vice at 6 p.m. £. E. B o b o b s s , Hon. Seo. a0th. SI. Magnas 7.30; the others at 8 p.m, 35462 7th in 3 ^90 at St. Mary’s, Walthamstow, on Satur^ The Lancashire Association.—Rochdale 45263 8-7 day evenings at 7.30. Brance —^The meeting of the above branch 24563 7th in 3 A district meeting will ba held at St. will be held at Oldham parish church on 7th in 3 Alphege, Greenwich, to-day, Saturday, March Saturday, March i6ih. Bells read; at 3.30 52463 ‘m a . Tower open 4.30 to 8 p.m. p.m. Business meeting at 7 o'clock. There 42365 8-7 W illia m T. C o ck b b iu :,, Hon. Ste. will be a committee meeting on the same day. 34265 7tb in 3 3a, Rood, Clafham, S .W . J. H. B a sto w , Hon. Sec. 23465 7th in 3 The London County Asscciation late the The Kent County Association.-Rochester 43562 8-7 St. James’s Society.—Established 1834.— District.— The next meeting ol this district 53264 8 7 Sonthern Distiict.— A meeting for united will be held at Borden, near Sittingbourne. 25364 7th in 3 m ctiee and social intercourse will be held on on Saturday, March i6th. Bells available 7th In 3 Saturday, March 9th. at SS, Peter and Paul, from 3 p.m. Half rail fares up to as. alloWad 32564 Mitcham. Tower open from 4 p.m. to 7.4] at this meeting. Subscriptions are now dae Repeat the above twelve courses, p.m, Badness meeting at 1 he Queen’s Head It is hoped that all members who possibly at 8 p m. F. A, S m it h , Hon. Sec. can, will attend to discuss the proposed 86, Gaskarth Road, Baiham Hill, S.W. Benevolent Fund. 25463978 K d w a s d a , G, A l l b n . Han. Sec. The London County Asscciation late the 42563879 1-4 St. James’s Society.— Established 1824.— N otice.— Practice is discontinued at St. Notthern District.— A meeting will be held at John's, Deptford, daring rehangicg. 54263 8th in 3 St. Mary Magdalene, Holloway, on Saturday, F. W. R ich akd so n . 24365 9-8 March i6th. The toner will be open from 4 32465 8th in 3 to 8 y.m. Business meeting at 6.1s p.m. Te;i will be provided at 5.30 p.m, at 6d. per 43265 8th in 3 SwiMDON (Wilts.)— On Tuesday, February 23564 9-8 heM for those who notify me not later than 20th. fcr practice at Chtist Ckurcb, 252 Sted- the 14th inst. man Triples. J. Butler, A. Lawrence, G. W. 52364, 8th in 3 W illia m H o t tk k , H od,' Sec. Townsend, R. Hyner, G. Lancaster, C. J. 35264 8th in 3 4a, Thornhill Road, Batnsbury. Gardiner, E. Oliver conductor, J. Briokworth. 25463 9-5 The Lancashire Association.— Bl&ckbuin First touch of Stedman Triples on tower bells 45362 9-8 Branch.— The next branch meeting will ba by J. Butler. Also a p'aih coarse cf Super . 34562 8th in 3 lative Surprise Major A. Lawrence, C. W. lield at Padiham to-day, Sat., March and. 53462 8th in 3 Bells ready at 3 o’clock. Meeting at 6.30 p.m. Townsend, R, Byner, F, Looker, R. Tbomp- J. W&isoM, Branch Sec. soD, E. Oliver, G. Lancaster, C. J. Gardiner. Repeat above twelve courses, calling First course in the method by Messrs. G. first 8th in 3s, produces 34265879. The Dudley and District Guild. — The Lancaster and Locker. ananal meeting of the above Guild will be held Rounds previous to last course-end. at Dudley to-day, Sat,, March and. Bells available at 3 o’clock. Service in church at THOMAS DOBLE & SON, S o'clock, conducted by the Rev, A, Gray Maill^nd (President), with an address by the Church Bell Hangers, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE. Rav. H, C. Burnett. Business meeting The St. Andrew’s societ}', with the afterwards. All past and present members 11, CANON STREET, and other ringing friends of the Guild are Cambridge Street and Wood Street cordially invited. TAUNTON, SOMBKSBT, Mission choirF, were entertained to Herbert Sheppard, Hon. Sec. Bells huag with iittings of the most ap supper by the Rector, the Rev. Canon 66, Himley Road, Dudley. proved principle. Old Sells recast, new Beth A. V. Baillie, and the Hon. Mrs. Stoke Archidiaconal Association. — The supplied. Ropes of the best make. The Ella- Baiilie in the Wood Street Mission next monthly meeting will be held at Loog- combe Chime Hammers fixed. Towers in Room on Tuesday, February aoth. lon to-day, Sat., March and. spected, and estimates furnished. Owing to a slight accident the Rector Rnv. C . £ . D onne, T. D & Son are cbanga-ringers, and having Hon. Secs. was unable to be present. After sup J. JOBNSON, had many years' experience in Church Bel! Hanging, with confidence solicits the patron per the usual loyal toasts was received The Bedfordshire Association.— Biggles age of the Clergy, Churobwardens, and ringerr by all singing the National Anthem, wade and District Branch.—-A branch meeting eenerallv and then the handbells were brought of the above will be held at £vertoo, near Sandy, on Thursday. Match 7th, Meeting at into play by Mesers. Fenton, jun., 6 30. Bells ready at 6 o’clock. “ C hange-E inging: ” Malins, Chandler, Hessian, and H. O. • F, B lood, Hon, Sec, pro. tem. An Introduction to the Early Stages ol White. Needless to say the tune- The Lancashire Association. — Furness the Art of playing, four-in-hand, Is quite a and Lake District Branch — The half-yearly novelty, and also hard work for the CHURCH OR HANDBELL RINGING 'meeting of the above will be held at Kendal fingers. Great credit is due to the on Saturday, March gth. The parish church For the use of Beginners, by ^ I s (io|, available from 3 p,m. Meeting in progress Messrs. Fenton, jun., Malios, m school at 5 p.m. C h a r l e s A. W . T r o y t e . and Chandler have made, for this Wm, R obinson, Br, Sec, [Foartb Edition.] was their first appearance in public. 6o6 THE BKLL NBWlS AND RINGE^S^ RECORD. Mar. 2, igia. THE JASPER SNOWDOU SERIES. Peal Tablets. MARBLETTE •MARBLETTE riR A N D S IR E ; as. 6rf., Enlarged. Now Ready. is the best ma Peal Tablet GWei faUlntlrnotlonifnll lna»ri«nfrj<\n* Ilorav »tiAthe beglnnet;haolnnav > manvmany newraw pealB:nAAlft • thfl the APPBNDIX terial for Peal give the great- by the RKiRkt. C. D. F. D»n8, M.A.; and the THOMPSON PAPERS and DIAGRAMI~ 'S, embtaiing the whole of the Grandilfe leieanbei ol W. H. Thouf Tablets. It is , west satisfaction BOH, B iq . H.&. (tS4P««M). a non-absorbent to aU- Bnbstance The following TEDM AN: ai. 6d. By thb Riv. Charlbs D. P. closely resem extracts firom S DATIBS, M.&., r.K^.8. With an A rru n iz by S n A k tbdi HsrwooD, B ait. he, late Rbt. H. B. B o lw u , and W. H. THoaraoKj Bsg. with bling Marble testimonials re^ Conbiea u d n n i ihronKb ti CiaqMi (*7] oluely printed pagei). and has a highly ceived speak for polished black themselTes; ROPE-SIGHT : snrface, wUch "The Tablet hm Price, as before, is. 6d. is not afiected tfjvm atty taHtfae- Km, Mti it admirti 6t h Edition: NOW READY. by the atmos iy att." phere. " I Uke fh t ta tm STANDARD METHODS.—NOW READY.— The lettering is immeiaefy, and to tUwAo havt tun U. Thoroughly Revised (5th) E d i t i o n : Contains seven cut into the Wt have hoi U m enuine Minor Surprise Peals : The complete work 2S. 6d.; face and gilded viem in a frominnt ,>iagrams alone is. 6d.; Letter-press alone is. 6d. with pnre gold, ^■ho^ uinaom fot a prodQchig a "YonrmorhitquUt I REBLE BOB. P a r t I.— x s . 6d. Now Ready. With handsome and in ornament to tht )oreh oj our Chnreh." Appendix. Fart I. oontaini InitraoHoni ier ptieldng, tranipoiing, proying, striking appear ompoeing, on oondncting peali; an enay en the In o» 4 Ont^-ootmt_at tte nangei; and a hiitoty el the varlooi oempeiitloni_____ and performancei. Fart II,. ance. which v e r^ w oepiei lemain, it not a inltable work fafor beginneti; §ee notice on Sole Manufacturers—CASPAR & COaf I. the ocvet 33, King’s Road, St. Pancras, N.W. frM j n Moeipt • fitm il br RBOWBOB, Hemorial Brasies, Stained eiats WindoHS and Tablet Work of evatr H, BMlnChaU itM at, M idi description. SIR ARTHUR HEYWOOD’S WORK. anlr |ltr0rtr. CDUFFIELD:" A M u s i c a l M b t h o d p o r 8, 1 0 , a h d ^ >« B ells. A Btoadibeet centalning fnll dixeotioni foi tinging the above -nay be obtained, n a t ii, from S ix A k t b c i H b t w o o d , Bait., Dnffield, Derhf’ SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1912. The pamphlet on thli method it now oat o( ptint.) 8«abli8hecl IT 6 0 . SBtetvattali*. THE LONDON COUNTY ASSOCIATION LATE THE ST. JAMES’S SOCIETY. JOHN NICOLL, On Saturday, Februarv 34, 1912, in Three Hours tad Twenty-five MinutU, A i t h e C b u k c b o f S t . L d k b , C b b l s b a , A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE CATERS, 5003 CHANGBS. C|Mrt| ^ell anir Tenor 25 cwt. William Essbry* .. ,, Treble. F b a n k a . S m ith 6. QBORGB W ATKIXf . . . . 2. *A l b b r t E . R b b v b s .. .. 7. ' W a l t b r G. M a t t h e w s . . 3. A l f r e d G . H . N bw m an 8. Ckk ptanitfartuOT, H abo ld B u rton . . . . 4. B arrv M a n c b ...... 9. W il l ia m J, D ia m . . . . 5. ’W il l ia m A . B rooks ..T o w f. Composed by W . T . E l so n , and Conducted by H. M a n g e . *FIrst peal on ten bells, fFirst peal on ten bells away from the 60, QUEEN’S ROAD, P e c k h a m , treble. London, s.e. (Two minutes from Queen’s Road Station, L.B. & S.C. Railway.) NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE. Late 155, Keeton’s Road, Bermondsey. DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. Ou Thursday, February 15, 1912, in Three Hours and Twenty-ievm Minutit A t i h b C h urch or S t , S t b f h b n , E l s w ic k , A FEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 C H A N G B S : Maker to St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, H ev w o o d 's No. 6. Tenor 30 cw t. W il l ia m S io r y . . ,,TrebU, E r n b s t E . F br r y • • 5* imperial Institute, Canterbury, Edinburgh, St. B en jam in C. D ixo n . . . . 3. Thomas T. Gofion .. .. 6. Jo seph E . R. K b b n . . . . 3. Wiluam H. Barber .. 7. A’ Jiihs, Lincoln, Durham, Peterborough, Melbourne A l f r e d F. H i l l i b r . . . . 4. Oswald Simm.. .. ,.T n w t, Condacted by W il l ia m H. B a r b b b . (Australia), Rochester, Dublin (St. Patrick's), Man The composition was rang as a fiva-part. Rang with >the belli half moSed as a token of respect to the fate Mr. W. D, CradM, doi^ chester, and Worcester Cathedrals, etc., etc. of the cbarch, tower and bells. Mar. 2) 1912 •THE BELL liEWS AND ROGERS' RECORP. 6y j BODMIN, CORNWALL—THE DEVONSHIRE GUILD. GREAT YARMOUTH. NORFOLK. Oh Saturday, February 17, ig n , m T hru Himrs, THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. A t t b b C h u r ch o f S t . F b t r o c , On Tuesday, February 20, 1912, in Three Hours and Twenty-four Minutes, A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, S040 CHANGES : A t t h e C h urch of S t . N ic h o l a s , H o l t 's T bm-P a r t . Tenor 16 cwt. 3 qrs. 18 lbs. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRte TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES. W arrbm H orm bkoos ..Treble. JOSRPH WOODLEV .. .. $• Tenor 30 cwt. 12 lbs. E b m b s i W . M arsh . . . . 2, Frank Hockaday .. .. 6. R o bbr t C h r istia n ..Treble. H a r b y W r ig h t ...... 5. R b g in a l d a . H . D obson 3. W il l ia m F o r d ...... 7. C h a r le s F id g e o n * . . 2. D e n is o n H a y w a r d • • • • 6a W a i t e r H . M a r s h . . . . 4. G b o b q e R, S t r o u d . . ..Tenor. C h a r l e s H a r d in g * . . 3- F r e d e . F b s t b l l . . . . 7. Condncted by E r n e st W , M a r s h . E dw in R . T odd . . 4. W m . j. L e e ...... T mmt, Conducted by D. H a y w a r d . IPSWICH, SUFFOLK. •First peal with a bob bell. Taken from tbe Clavis. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. Ox Saturday, [February 17, igia, in Three Hours, BROMLEY, KENT. A t t h b C h u r ch o r S t. M a r g a b b t , THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAJOR, 5024 dHANQES; On Tuesday, February 20, 1912, in TkrfC Hours and Two Minutes, I n t h e K b n t V a r ia t io n , Tenor 15^ cwt. A t t h e C h u r ch o f SS. P e t e r a n d P a u l , Iahbs M o t t s ...... TrelU. E d g a r F b m b b b t o h . . . . 5. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES; W il l ia m M otts John C. G . H a g g a r . . 6. . . . . 2. F a r e b r 's T w b l v b -F a b t . Tenoo 19} cwt. C b a b l b s } . S b d g l b y 3. W il l ia m F . G a r r b t t . . 7. W iLLiAX C. G ill in g h a m 4. F r b d e b ic k D a y ...... Tenor. A l b e r t H u m p h r e y . . ..Trehlt. I saac E m b r y . . . . A l f r e d Ja m b s ...... 2. ’Arthur Bygravb .. Composed by A k i b u r K n ig h t s , and Condacted by Ja m e s M o t t s . I; G e o r g e D u e l in g . . . . 3. fSPENCER M arshall • • •• 7* The ringer of the 4th has just retarned to his native town from F r e d s . S e a r * ...... 4- George Huxlby .. ..Tmmt. Winnipeg, but he is shortly retnrning, accompanied by his bride. Conducted by S p b n c b r M a r s b a l l . 'First peal with a bob bell. tF irst peal as conductor. First peal BACUP.—THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. on the bells by an entire local band for 62 years. On Sunday, February 18, 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-tight Minutes, A t C h r is t C h Ur c b , NETHERTON, WORCESTERSHIRE. A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANQES; WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION. Being 720 e?ch of Primrose, City Delight, Arnold’s Victory, Tnlip, On Monday, F ^ m r y 3 2 ,1912, in Two Hours and Forty Minutes, College Exercise, Cumberland Exercise, and College Pleasure. A t t h e C hurch of S t . A n d r ew . Tenor loi cwt. A PEAL OF ERIN TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES D a v id B a r n b s ...... T r^ U . R e u b e n W . ETBBntNGTON 4, Tenor 12^ cwt. David B b i g g s ...... 2. J am b s W il l ia m R a t c l if f s 5. oseph a u l k n e r Harry Price •• •• •• 5* Ja m b s S m ith L o m as . . 3. J ohn H en r y B a r n es ..T tnor. J F . . ..Treble. A b r a b a m G r e e n fie l d 2. A l b e r t P r b s t id g b . . . . 6. Conducted by J. H. B a r n es. H a r r y H il l ...... 3. A l f r e d D a v ie ...... 7. W a l t e r P r e s t id g e ...... 4. R ic h a r d R ound . . ..Tenor. EPSOM , SURREY.—THE SURREY ASSOCIATION. Composed by J. W . P a r k e r , and Conducted by A l f r e d D avxbs. On Monday,.February 1 9 ,1 9 1 2 , tti Two Hours and Fifty Minutes, First peal in the method by all tbe band, on the bells, in the conntjr A t t h e C h urch o f S t . M a r t in , and by the Association. All tbe above are members of the local band. A PEAL OF OXFORD BOB TRIFLES, 3040 CHANGES ; CHEDISTON, SUFFOLK. D r , C a r p e n t e r ’s S k -F a r t . THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. P e r c y C ooper , . . ..Treble. A l f r e d B a s s e t t . . . . 5. C h a b l e s M a y s ...... 2. T h om as A . S b r u b b . . . . 6. On Thursday, February 22, 1912, in Three Hours and Seven Minutes, b o m a s e l f ...... 3. D a n ie l l S h e l l in g . . . . 7. T S A t t h b C h urch o f S t . M a r y , A l f r e d B rown ...... 4. *JOBEPH L a m p r il l . . ..Tenor. A PEAL OP BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; Condncted by D a n ie l S nbiiLINg . *First peal. Being seven 720s, each called differently. Tenor 14I cwt. W il l ia m F ier c e . . ..Treble. H e r b e r t P r a t t ...... 4, HILLINGDON, MIDDLESEX. F r e d s . C. L a m b e r t . . . . 2. TaoM AS C r a n e ...... 5. John O 'N e i l l ...... 3. C h a r le s M o s s ...... len er. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. Conducted by F. C. L a m b e r t . On Tuesday, February 20 ,1912, in Three Hours and Twenty-eight Minutes, Rung with the bells muffled as a last mark of respect to the late T. C. Read, for fifty years churchwarden of Chediston church, who was A t t h e C hurch o f S t . J o h n , interred on that day. A PEAL OF STEDMAN CATERS, 5<>43 C H A N G E S. Tenor 21 cwt. i qr. 22 lbs. KELSALE, SUFFOLK. J oseph J. F r a t t . . ..Treble. W ill ia m H . F u s s e l l . . 6. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. A l a n R . M a c d o n a l d . . 2. John H . B. H e sse . . . . 7. On Saturday, February 2 4 ,1912, in Two Hours and Fifty-two Minutes, G e o r g e S p e n c e r . . . . 3. 'A r th u r H a r d in g . . . . 8i B b r tr a m F r e w e t t . . . . 4. H a r r y F l a n d e r s . . . . g. A t t h e C h urch o f S t . P e t e r , R ich a r d B u ce l a n d . . . . 5, H e n r y H . C h a n d l e r ..Tenor. A PEAL OF T r e b l e b o b m a j o r , 5088 c h a n g e s Composed by C . C h a b g b , and Conducted by J osbph J. P e a t t . In t b s O xfo rd V a b ia t io n . Tenor i6icwt. 'First peal of Stedman Caters with a bob bell. C h a b l b s F . B a i l e y . . ..Treble. G e o b g e W ilso n . . . . 5, G e o e g b H a r d y ...... E d g a e H. B a il b y . . 6. DIAGRAM OF UNION TRIPLES (1893), may be had F rb d k . W. B a i le y . . . . 3. Ja m e s M. B a il e y . . . . 7, E r n e st S. B a il e y . . ,,T tn w i A gratis, on application by letter to W. H. T h o m p s o n , 5, N orm an R. Bailey .. .. 4 SiUwood Street, Brighton, to whom the aasold remainder has Composed by the late Rev. H. E. Bulwer, and ttMO retnmed by tbejpablishersi Conducted by Charles F. Bailby, 6 6 8 tH E BELL Ke WB AI^D RkcU^t). Kiar. 2, igi^. ASHTEAD, SURREY.—THE SURREY ASSOCIATION. NEW CROSS, LONDON, S.E. OnSatutiay.F^mry n , 1912, in Two Hants ani Fifly-seveit SliHMtei. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. A t t h e C h u r c b o r S t . G il e s , On Sunday, February 25, 1912, in Two Hours and Tweny-four Minutet, A PEAL OF STEDMAN TRIPLES, 3040 C H A N G E S ; A t t b e RsiiDENCB or M r . F r a n k B e n n e t t , 3, H a r t 's L a n k , T b o r s t a n s ’s F our-P a r t . Tenor 14 cw t. A PEAL OP GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES I T h om as H . C o lb o r n ..Treble. S y d n e y R . R o per . . . . 5. H o l t ’s T b n -P a r t . W a l t b r s. W is e . . . . 2. W il l ia m G r o v e s . . . . 6. F ran k I. H a ir s .. .. 1-2. M iss E l ii b L . B e n n e t t 5-6, T h om as G r o o m b r id g b , s e n . 7. D a v id W r i g b t ...... 3. W il l ia m S b b p b e r d . . 3-4. F r a n k B b h n e it . . . . 7-8. T b o m a s G r o o m br id g b, j d n . 4. Jobm S . D a n ie l s . . ..Tenor, Conducted by F rank B b n n b t t . Condncted b y W a l t e r S. W i s e . Umpire— Frederick G. Woodiss. First peal with a bob pair by Rang as a birthday coaipUmant to tha coadactor and Mr. E. Hor- Miss 3 enett, who is the first lady to ring two different pairs in any rexof London, method, and is the first lady to ring 5-6 to a peal. EDENHAM, LINCOLNSHIRE. THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. CROYDON, SURREY.—THE SURREY ASSOCIATION. (SouTBERN B ran ch .) On Monday, February 26,1912, in Two Hours and Thirty Minutet, Oh Saturday, February 24,1912, i» Two Hours and Fifty-five Minutes, A t 19. C b o m w il l R oad , A t t b b C h u r c b o f S t . M i c b a e l , A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 3040 C H A N G E S ; A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; H o l t 's T en -P a r t . Being seven 720s: i. Double Coart and Single Coart, ii. Double S y d n e y R , R o p e r . . 1-2 . A c k l a n d j. P e r k in s *. 5-6. and. Single Oxford Bob, iil. Double and Single Bob, iv. Collsge T b o s . G r o o h b r id g e , jo n . 3 '4 . W a l t e r S. W i s e .. . . 7-8. V. Cambridge Surprise, vi. Kent Treble Bob, vii. Oxford Conducted by W a l t b b S. W i s e . Treble Bob. Tenor 13 cwt. Umpire—David Wright. First peal with a bob bell by T. GroCm- JosEPB L obd ...... Treblt, John W . L a k e ...... 4, bridge, jun. First peal in band by S. R. Roper. R e g in a l d S c o i t * . . . . 2 I a m e s O s b o b n ...... 5. A i i b d r I. H o lm e s . . . . 3. R d f e r t R icb a r d so n . . Tinor. Conducted by John W . L a k e . •First peal in ten methods. First peal in ten methods as conductor. Rang on St. Matthias’s Day. THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. T hornham Magna.— O n Monday, February 19th, at St. TETTENHALL. STAFFORDSHIRE. Mary’s churcb, a date touch of 1912 changes, being 720 each of SOCIETY FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STAFFORD, Oxford and Kent Treble Bob and 473 of Plain Bob, C. Rose, On Satuiday, February 24, 1912, iit Three Hours, E. Youngai W. Clover, A. J. Berry, C. Nunn, W. Rose conductor. Rung in honour of the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Martio . At tbe CBUFca o f St. Micbael and A ll Anqbls, Stocking, who has been parish clerk for nearly thirty years. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES. 5040 CHANGES; The ringers were afterwards entertained to supper. G r o v es’ s V a r ia tio n of P a r k e r 's T w b l v b -P a r t . Tenor 13 cwt. i qr M irfield (Yorks).—On Sunday, February 25th, for evaning H a b sy DALTONt •• ••Treble. fBEKjAMi.-j Dalton .. . . s. service at St. Mary’s churcb, a date touch, of Kent Treble Bob A n d re w J o n e s ...... 2 William Lawley .. 6. Royal, 1912 changes, in i hr. 15 mms. R. Ellam conductor, P. D a n i s l [ o n e s ...... 3 - Alfred Fallon .. 7. Gott, T. Cranshaw, A. Noith, J. Hooson, J. P. Lapish, W. Mil Jam bs H. R o w s’ . . . . 4. tjOBN E v a n s ...... Tenor. ner, J. E. Da wsoa, C. Grayson, F. Thorpe. Longest length by Conducted by A. F a l l o n . all tbe band and all the bells. Rung on St. Matthias’ Day, and aiso as a compliment to Mr, T. Gilbert, the donor of tha two new bells. fFirst peal in tha method. •First peal. First peal on the bells since their augmentation to eight. THE CENTRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION R aunds.— O n Thursday, February 8th, 360 Bob Minor. H. Stubbs, F. Stubbs, R, Pendered, W. Gilbert, H. Copperwheat, BOURNE, LINCOLNSHIRE. F. Kirk conducted, W. J. Gilbert. 360 Double Court. JI. THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD. Stubbs, F. Kirk, R. Pendered, W. J. Gilbert, H. Copperwheat, W. Gilbert conductor, S. Bamford. On Sunday, February nth, (So u t b b b n B ra n ch .) 1024 Kent Treble Bob Major. A. Kirk, F. Kirk, H. Stubbs, R, On Sunday, February 18, 1912, in Two Hours and Three Minutet, Pendeted, H. Copperwheat, W. J. Gilbert, F. Stubbs, W. Gil At the Residence of Mr. J. Osborn, bert conductor. On February 13th, 232 Bob Tridles. A. Kirk, A PEAL OF MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; W. J. Gilbert, H. ntubbs. R. Pendered, F. Kirk conductor, H. Copoerwheat, W. Gilbert, S. Bamford. 360 Double Oxford. F. Being 720 each of Double Bob, Single Oxford Bob, College Single, two 720s of Plain Bob, Kent Treble Bob, and one 720 of Oxford Kirk, W. J. Gilbert, R. Pendered, H. Copperwheat. W. Gilbert Treble Bob. conductor, H. Stubbs, A. Kirk, S. Bemford. On February 2oth a68 Grandsire Triples. Al Kirk, W. J. ^Gilbert, H. Stubbs, R. Jo b e W . L a e b .. .. 1-2. | R d f e r t R icbar d so n . . 3-4. Pendered, F. Kirk, F. Stubbs, W- Gilbert conductor, S. Bam- J am e s O s b o b n ...... 3-6. ford. 224 Bob Major. A. Kirk, F. Stubbs, H. Stubbs, W. J, Conducted by I o b n W. L a k e . Gilbert, W. Gilbert, R. Pendered, H. Sharman. F. Kirk con Witness— Mrs J. Osborn. ductor. 128 Forward Major. H. Stubbs, F. Stubbs, W. J. Gilbert, R. Pendered, F. Kirk, H. Shannon, A. Kirk, W. Gilbert, conductor. On February 25th, 336 Bob Major. A. Kirk, W. TANTED.—“ B e l l N ew s and R ingers’ R ecord,” Vol. Gilbert, W. J. Gilbert, R. Pendered, H. Copperwheat, F, Stabbs 26, for the year igo8, in parts or boand; or Nos. 135,2 H, Stubbs, F. Kirk conductor. 224 Double Nouwich. A. Kuk, to the end of Vol. 26.— Edw. G. Allen and Son' Ltd., la and 14 F. Kirk, W .J. Gilbert, R. Pendered, W. Gilbert conductax, II. Grape Street, Shaftesbury Avenue. Loadon, W C . Copperwbeat, H. Stabbs, F. Stubbs, iitar. a, igiik. fM b b &l l iIb Ws a n d r in g e r s Re c o r d . 609 THE BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. Rev. R. H. Hart-Davis, Caversham ...... 0 5 0 Mr. E. Frankum, Mapledurham ...... 0 I 0 L u t o n ,—On Saturday, February 17th, at the parish church, ft quarter-peal of Kent Treble Bob Major, in 51 mins. W. The Sandhurst ringers, per H. Watts a 10 0 Rev. E. Broome, Hu'st Vicarage ...... 0 0 Pvyne, H. Walker, B. Wilson, B. Jarman, F. Hunt, C. Wing, J. 5 Rookwood, A. King conductor. Rung in honour of the safe re- Rev. G. Blamire Rrown, Monks Risborough I t 0 tarn from India of their Majesties the King and Queen. Rev. W. H. Ackworth, Twyford ...... 0 10 0 A. N. W ., Bedford ...... 0 5 0 Rev. B. Long, Wokingham ...... 0 5 0 T H E KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. S. S., Devenport...... 0 2 0 Tunbridge W ells.— On Sunday, February iStb, for evening Mr. A. W . Neville, S h i p l a k e ...... 0 2 6 •ervice at St. Peter's church, 588 Stedman Triples. H . Porter. Badfield ringers, per A. Parris...... 0 3 0 A . Jarvis, S. Faithfatl, G. Thompson, W . Smith, F. Laker, S. Mr. J. H. B. Hesse, Teddington ...... 0 2 6 Perkins conductor, J. Muggridge. On Tuesday, February 20th, Mr. A. Palling, Guildford ...... 0 I 0 for practice, 560 Double Norwich Major. J. Muggridge, G. Mr. E . Thom pson, Reading ...... 0 0 6 Thompson, W . Latter, A. H . Verralls, W . Smith, F. J, Laker, Mr. and Mrs. G. Williams, Southampton .. 0 2 6 F. White, S. Perkins conductor. Mr. W. Gifford, Salisbury ...... 0 2 C High Wycombe ringers, .per F. Hayes 1 I 0 T o n b r i d g e .—On Wednesday, February, February 21st, at Hampstead Norris ringers, per J. Lonsley .. 0 5 0 the parish church, a quarter-peal of Stedman Triples. G. 8 Thompson, A. Lawrence, F. J. Laker, W. Latter, W. Steed, F. Beaconsfield ringers, per R. Bnckland 0 0 Darlington ringers, per Mr. W. H. Porter .. 0 9 6 White, S. Perkins conductor, S. Corke. Rung with the bells 8 mnffled as a mark of respect to the late A. H. Beeching, for Pangbourne ringers, per J. Nicholls ...... 0 0 0 6 merly head of the banking firm of Beeching and Co., now in The Brothers Bradley, Folkingham ...... 3 corporated with Lloyd’s. Rung after an unsuccessful attempt A Bereaved Mother, F a l h a m ...... 0 3 6 tor peal in the same method. Mr. W. J. Nevard, Great Bentley ...... 0 2 0 £ 36 3 9 L o k d o n .—On Sunday, February 25th, at St. George-the-Mar- Mr. Ernest F. Poppy, of Eye, Suffolk, wishes to state that the tyr, Southwark, for evening service, 1280 Bob Major. S. B. amount sent by him was from the Eye ringers. Mrs. A. W. Weatherston, T. H. Taffender conductor, C. H. Hughes, H. W. Reeves wishes through "The B ell News "to thank all those Hibbert, E. J. Ridler (late of Bristol), J. Milner, A. D. Barker, who so kindly contributed to the above Fund, which has been F.J. Hardy. such a substantial help to her in her bereavement. The above L u t o n .— On a recent Sunday, at the parish church, for is now closed, and I wish to thank one and all for the hearty Divine Service, 704 Kent Treble Bob Major, in 28 mins. W. response to my appeal. A. W. O s b o r n b . Payne, J. Kookwood, B. Wilson, C. Wing, F. Hunt, H. Shepherd, H. Walker, A. King conductor. Longest touch in the method on the bells by an entirely local band. Thornham Magna.—On Sunday, February 25!, for Divine ECTON, NORTHANTS. Service, 720 Arnold’s Victory. C. Nunn, £< Youngs, W. Clover, In the belfry at Ecton there is a picture painted In G> Kemp, G. Cattermole conductor, L. Last. colours on the plaster representing six ringers all in a row and each with his bell raised. They were attired— in the THE LATE MR. A. W. REEVES. dress of a century and a quarter ago— in knee-breeches, stockings, and buckled shoes, with the shirts well opened Final List of Subscriptions. at the necks. The central figure is distinguished byj £ s. d. a Amount acknowledged...... 13 2 6 frilled shirt, white stockings, and a bunch of keys hang Mr. W. Newell, Reading 0 10 6 ing from his “ fob.” On a bench to the left of the ringers St. Laurence ringers, Reading...... 0 5 0 stand a huge jug, a mug, and five day pipes, with, what Miss Mason, Caversham ...... ••• 0 3 6 appears to be, a tobaoco pouch. The remainder of their M. J. Cheesman, Greenhithe...... 0 2 6 clothes appear on the floor. Mr. A. W. Pike, Reading ...... ••• 0 2 0 • Oxford change-ringer ... • •• 0 5 0 Mr. W. Paice, Wokingham ...... • •• 0 I 0 Mr. S. Paice ...... 0 I 0 Mr. Sowerby, Kew ...... • •• 0 I 0 Near Raleigh there is a valley said to have been caused Basingstoke ringers, per W. Leavey...... 0 6 0 by a earthquake several hundred years ago, which A. W. Osborne and Sons, Reading ...... 0 2 0 swallowed up a whole village, together with the church. Mr. S. E. Bristow, Reading ...... 0 0 9 Formerly it was the custom of the people to assemble in Chipping Norton ringers, per Mr. F. Barlow 0 6 6 this valley every Christmas Day morning to listen to t^e H- S., Colchester ...... 0 I 0 ringing of the bells of the church beneath them. This,' it Mr. H. Tucker, Reading ...... 0 I 0 was positively asserted, might be heard by placing the ear Mr. W. H. Inglesant, Broughton Astley ... 0 I 0 Mr. A. Cbeeseman, Stow ting...... ••• 0 2 6 to the ground and listening attentively. As late as 1827 Mr. W. Cheeseman „ ...... • •• 0 2 0 it was usual on this morning for old men and women to Afr. E. Cheeseman ,, ••• ••• • •• 0 2 0 tell their children and young friends to go to the valley, Mr. A. Cbeeseman „ ...... 0 1 0 stoop down, and hear the bells ring merrily. The villagers Mr. W. E. Marriagton, Dawley ...... 0 2 0 really beard the ringing of the bells of a neighbouring Mr. F. Dentry, Twyford ...... 0 2 6 church, the sound of which was communicated by the sur Mr. W. Coldrey, Reading ...... 0 I 0 face of the ground, the cause being misconstrued by the Mr. A. E. Bennett, Caversham ...... 0 I 0 Caversham ringers, per E. W. Menday 0 10 6 ignorance and credulity of the listeners. Witney ringers, per J. M o n k ...... 0 7 6 JSi. A. Pether, C Icw er...... ••• 0 1 0 Rev. S. Winter, Medmenham Vicarage 0 2 6 M USIC specially arranged in m ss. (if not in print) to suit Rev. H . C. Wilder, Sulham Rectory...... ••• 0 10 6 almost any number of ringers and bells. Terms, etc., Rev. W. B. Bnrnes ••• ••• ••• ... 0 5 0 on appUcation from W M . GORDON, 44. C b l t i c S t u b t , W m »$ Atchdeacon of O xfo rd ...... • •• X z 0 Lanb,. Stockpokt. ^10 tHfi BELL i4EWS An5 RINCERS^ RECOIlD. Mar. ig ii. THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. hoped they would discuss the matter, and make any sugr gestions they deemed necessary. The members unani The quarterly meeting of the Ashford Division of the mously decided, without the slightest hesitation, that a above Association, was held at Tenterden on Wednesday, Benevolent Fund was essential. As to the second ques February 21st. Nearly forty ringers attended frosn the tion it was agreed that twopence be deducted from the following places : Ashford, Appledore, Biddenden, Faver- members contribution. It was thought that sum would sham, Hawehurst, High Halden, Rolvenden, Rye, Smar- be sufficient. The third point, the management of the den, Stone-in-Oxney, Tunbridge Wells, and the local fund, was easily dealt with. It was resolved that a com tower. Ringing coaimenced soon after 3 o’clock, Grand- mittee be appointed for each division of the Association, sire and Stedman Triples and Bob Major being success and one delegate be elected from each tower in uniou with fully rung. the society. The last question, as to the extent of the At 5 o’clock a service, conducted by the Vicar (Rev. J. remuneration was not settled upon, the members thinking Babington), was held in the church, very appropriate it best to leave it over until the annual meeting, when prayers being used ; Mr. P. Ward, one of the Rolvenden members from all parts of the county would assemble, and ringers, and who is organist at Rolvenden church, pre some solution would, no doubt, be arrived at at that siding at the organ. Service over, the company adjourned meeting. It was thought advisable to hold a bye-meeting to Goldsmith’s Temperance hotel, and sat down to an before the next quarterly meeting, and the members excellent meat tea, kindly provided by the Vicar, who agreed to meet in conjunction with the Romney Marsh presided. Mr. C. Player voiced the thanks of the company and District Guild at Bethersden on the last Saturday in to the rev. gentleman for his kind hospitality, the use of March. the bells, and for arranging the service. This concluded the business. The tower was again T he Vicar, in response, extended to them a hearty wel visited, Grandsire ond Stedman Triples being rung. The come. He offered a few words of congratulation to them bells were lowered in peal about 8.30 p.m., and a very on their ringing that afternoon. He had taken a walk in a satisfactory meeting terminated. direction in which the bells could be heard to the best advantage, and expressed the opinion that the ringing sounded very well. He was sorry he could not stay to their business meeting, as he had another service to attend. We are told by the Rev. Patrick Stuart, minister of Lent being a very busy time. Killin parish, Perthshire, that in 1778, there was a bell Mr. Allen (Tenterden), was unanimously elected to pre belonging to the chapel of St. Fillan, that was in high side. The following new members were admitted in the reputation among the: votaries of that saint in olden times. Association: Messrs. Woodgate, Milton, Hawkins (2), The bell seemed to be of some mixed metal. It was about and Read, of High Halden; Holmes and Meadows, of a foot high, and of an oblong form. It usually laid on a Cheriton ; Bottle and Ledger, of Headcorn ; Prebble, of gravestone in the churchyard. Mad people were brought Hythe; Hope, of Folkestone; Allen, of Tenterden ; Wen- to it to efiect a cure. They were first dipped into the ham, of Stone-in-Oxney ; Underdown, of Rolvenden ; and “ Saint’s Poyl,” when certain ceremonies were performed, Waterman, of Biddenden. The Rev. B. W. Gilpin, of which partook of the character of Druidism and Popery. High Halden, was elected an honorary member. The bell was placed in the chapel, where it remained, The next business for consideration was the proposed bound with ropes, all night. Next day it was placed upon Benevolent Fund for the Association, outlined by the the heads of the lunatics with great solemnity, but with General Secretary, the Rev. F. J. O. Helmore, and which what results “ deponent sayeth not.” It was the popular the rev. gentleman is anticipating to bring forward at the opinion that if stolen, this bell would extricate itself from next annual meeting of the Association. the hands of the thief and return home, ringing all the way; The divisional secretary (Mr. C. Tribe), said Canon For some years the bell was locked up, to prevent its Helmore was desirous that they should answer the following being used for superstitious purposes. questions, (i) W as the formation of a Benevolent Fund desirable? (2) If founded, by what means would the necessary contributions be supplied ? (3) What persons OVERSTRAND CHURCH, NORFOLK. would be eligible for relief, and who would consider their apjpHcatfons ? (4) By what form and to what extent would At a recent vestry meeting it was unanimously decided to apply for a faculty for the restoration and enlargement of the relief be given ? From the rev. gentleman’s letter, it parrish church of Overstrand, which has stood in ruins for appeared that the finances of the Association at present many years. Already the growth of ivy has been stripped from ate in a very flourishing condition, inasmuch that he the walls and tower, and the masonry has been found to be in thought, in order to work the scheme, the members k r better condition than was anticipated. The removal of the annual subscriptions need not be increased. They would ivy has disclosed four corbels in the chancel with carved faces, •still pay 2s. each year, and a penny, twopence, or three all in a very good state of preservation. The church contains pence of that, as might be arranged, would be set aside the tomb of the late Sir T. Fowell Buxton, Bart. His son, Wbo didd in 185S also lies buried in the chancel. The ruins of tha for the Benevolent Fund. By taking the membership at old church date from the time of Richard II., before which a 900, and fixing it at 3d. annually, £ 11 5s. would be paid former building had been undermined by the sea. Standing in in each year. In addition to that he proposed to deduct he midst of charming scenery, with the sea in full view, the 6d. off each honorary members contribution, and by so uins of Overstrahd church present a picturesque appearance. doing a further £-1 6s. 6d. could be placed in the fund. The offertories at the annual meetings could be devoted to the object, and they would, no doubtf find generous sup M i r f i e l d (Yorks).—On Sunday, February 25th, for evaning service at St. Mary’s church, a date touch, of Kent Treble Bob porters making special gifts. He thought a scheme estab- Royal, 1912 changes, in I hr. 15 mins. R. Ellam conductori P. blished on this basis, would produce an annual income of Gott, T. Cranshaw, A. North, J. Hooson, J, P. Lapish, W. Mil /15. That was without taking into considerationj^any ner,]. E. Dawson, C. Grayson, F. Thorpe. Longest length by Wterest accruing from the Post Office Savings Bank. He all the band and all the bells. Mar. 2, 1912 THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD, 611 ENGLISH BELLFOUNDERS. marks, with quasi-heraldic devices. Priory of St. Bartholomew in Smith- In the fifteenth century (with which The London foundries, however, still field about 1510, all of which stiB. we may include the whole period down maintain their place ct the head of exist there. To tell of the works of to the Reformation), the bell foundries tho craft, and their bells are found all Roger Landen, of Wokingham, Robt. increase not only in importance but over England, from Northumberland Henley of Gloucester, John of Stafford in numbers, and those already men to Cornwall. Tw o founders of the Robert Norton of Exeter, or the Bras- tioned find rivals spring up at Read fifteenth century, Henry Jordan and yers of Norwich, would require a ing and Wokingham, Exeter, Bristol, John Danyell, cast betweed them tv/o volume. Leicester, Norwich, Nottingham, hundred bells still existing, ffhey are Bury St. Edmunds, Salisbury, and adorned with some beautiful and TREBLE BOB ROYAL. Worcester. The character of the in curious devices, such as an elegant B y G. C r o s s . scriptions now changes, and in cases cross surrounded with words, and the (though now in^fariably) we find black Royal Arms surmounted by a crown. 5 0 0 0 . tetter smalls, with initial caps, substi Jordan’s foundry shield bears, among 2 3 4 5 6 W M H tuted for the old Gothic capitals used other devices, a bell and a laver-pot } throughout. There is also a great as symbolical of his trade, and a dol 3 2 6 5 4 2 2 increase in the number and variety of phin with reference to his member 3 6 5 2 4 I 2 the crosses and other ornamental de ship of the Fishmongers Company. 3 4 6 2 5 2 I u ces used by the founders, and many Thomas Bullisdon is remarkable as 2 3 6 4 5 I introduce foundry shields or trade having cast a ring of five bells for the 3 2 5 4 6 2 2 JOHN TAYL.OR & CO., 3 5 4 2 6 1 2 2 3 5 6 4 2 2 2 ^ottnbierst ^ gctn^etra, 3 2 4 6 5 2 2 4 2 f 3 5 2 I 2 3 4 5 6 2 2 LOUGHBOBOUGH, Jjcicestershire. S w indon On Tuesday, February FOUNDERS of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL aotb. for practice at Christ Church, 252 Sted- man Triples. J. Butler, A. Lawrence, G. W , the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the World Townsend, R. Hyner, G. Lancaster, C. J, " This is unquestionably the grandest ringsng peal in England, and therefore in Gardiner, B. Oliver condnctor, J. BrinW orth, tho world." The late Lord Grimtborpe, K.C.— Times, Nov. ao, 1878. First touch of Stedman Triples on tower bells by J. Butler. Also a plaih coarse of Supdr^, O F ‘ G R E A T lative Surprise Major. A. Lawrence, G. W . FOUNDERS PAUL’’ Townsend, R. Hyner, F. Looker, R. Thomp son, E. Oliver, G. Lancaster, C. J. Gardiner. First coarse in the method by Messrs. G, Lancaster and Looker. THOMAS DOBLE & SONi Church Bell Hangers, 11, CANON STREET, TAUNTON. SOJyTBRSBT. Bells hung with fittings of the most ap proved principle. Old Bells recast, new Bells, supplied, Ropes of the best make. The Ella- combe Chime Hammers fixed. Towers in spected, and estimates furnished. T. D. & Son are change-riogers, and having bad many years' experience in Chnrch Bell Hanging, with confidence solicits the patron age of the Clergy, Churchwardeos, and ringer* generally TH* Unor B§ti, Si. Patrhh‘§ Oaihtdralt DuMm. Also Fonnders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals ot Worcester, Newcastle “ C hange-R inging: ” on>Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary's), Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Christ Chnrch, N.Z. Singapore. An Introduction to the Early Stages of Also “ Great John ” and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster; and the ring of the Art of Ten ^^tt the Imperial Institute. CHURCH OR HANDBELL RINGING Also the bells of Dnndalk r . c . Cathedral, and “ Great Bede ” oi Downside Abbey, For the nse of Beginners, by Also for the town balls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale, Wakefield, Middlesbroagh, Kendal, and Londonderry; and the Sydney and Adelaide C h a r l e s A. W. T r o y t e . Fost Offices in Aoatralia. [Foarth Edition.] Also the chime ol belia at Ames College, Iowa, D.S.A[| Complete edition, cloth, 2s. 6d. Small ttiQ “ Qrudisoae" of Enter Calbedrii edition (np to. and iQcIvidio| 6-bell rin^in TUB BELL NEWS AND RINGERS* RECORD. Mar. 2, ign. CHURCH CLOCKS. TURRET CLOCKS. TOWN CLOCKS. JOHN SMITH AND SONS, Of the Midland Steam Clock Works, Derby Are Clock Makers of the highest repute. MAKERS OF Tlie great Clock of St. Paul’s Cathedral. The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell. And many others all over the empire, as the pages of this jouTmal frequently tieatlfy. ¥ B E B S L L RICWS ANI3 RIK6B!lS‘ RieOt^ o o o o o ooooooooooood o: T E N O R S E L L ST. G IL E S ’, Cripplegate. p ' o This Peal ot TWELVE BELLS is now Eehung in o M e m o r i a l s , Pkal Tableiu ■WARNER’S INDEPENDENT” IRON AND STEEL GIRDER Memorial ,, o P l a t e s , e t c . 6 Foundation ,, IN FRAMSWOEK, ftEST0RAT10■^’J5 ?o o C a s t B r o n z e ETC. „ C o p p e r IIebaldic Wobk ih o Carved, Bepoussk o „ L e a d AND Enamel. o o E n g r a a ’-e d o r vv Designs & EsTfTir at ; o o R e l i e f L e t t e r s . JSrKMITTED. 'ft o o o W EIGHT OF W EIGHT OF o o TEN O R PEAL o o 364 OW T. 7 TO N S , o o 174 CWT. o o m. HfENRY BOND, o ■4 o 13 LBS. (BuabUibed Hall-a-CsntniT.) o o * m Bell Founder o o o ■n CHtiltOH BELL HAHGER. o o o o :^BFO BD , OXON. o o _ f t f f i.'iid.-— - - .. . . —. ' ' . ■■ JOHN 8UI.L.Y, o o C^uroh Boll Hanarer o o ZInoh, Stogumber, Somaraet. o 6 K laa ol Belh to any nombai bnns on the moat approved o G prlDciplea. Old Bella re-caat. New Balia aopplied. o I. S., having bad aonalderable ezperienaa in Ctanob JOHN WARNER & SONS, Ltd. Ball hangini, witb confidence golioita the patronage ol the tlergy, cbnrcbwardens and cingera generally THB B^fK)U BB CHIMB HAMMBRS FIXBD Beil Founders to H.M . The King:, TTb b i -l BOPBS SDFPLIBD. ORESCENT FOUNDRY, SPELMAN ST., LONDON, N.Ef ALFRED BOWELL, tT'-i o ° o W o pOOOOOOOOOOOOQ GHjjHGH # L L FOUNDER .v;l IPSWIGH. TO PINGERS AND OTHERS. mCHGLASS, D firiT Q TO MEASURE NORTHAMPTON D U U I 9 AT FIKT e«*T. JOHN W. STEDDY, BATINO BBIAILXB-8 PBOFIX o r 33 PKR OKim. High Street, UM BS’ ftOENrS, I(a.M, l2a.M. ISi-M. CBILDKEN*S ■■ If. THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. HANDBELL MEARS & STAINBANK, MUSIC. ITHITECHAPEL BELL FOUNDRY. The loUowing pieces ate arraogsd as per list 4 in W. O 'R Catalogne, viz., four octaves if BELFRIES AND CLOCK TOWERS INSPECTED. the chromatic scale G, 25 to G 04. 8 ringers. No. a. Selection “ Doa Giovaani” . . 3s. od. Ho. 31 Bine Beils of Scotland (3 varia EMOTED COMPMTB tions) ...... as. od. No. 89, Grand Selection " Der Fries- ohotc" ...... •• 4s, od, IRON, STEEL, OR OAK FRAMES. No. 136. The Blna Danube Waits . . 3s. 6d. N o . 163. Cborns from M artha.. . . as. 6d. Also the following can be had arranged as Old Bells Tuned or Re-cast. Peals re-Stted and Rehnng. above, or for larger peals and No. of ringers : letms on application. Andante, Haydn’s Sur prise Symphony, Last Rose of Sommer (three SCH'^OL BBLL8. MUSICAL B^JTD-BMLLS. variations and finale). Old KoSks at Home, VKiations and finale, Vesper Hymn, variations FOUNDRV KSTABblSHKD A.D. 1STO. ----- and finale, Woodstock March, The following are for 6 ringers, 13 bells, 32, & 89, WHITBGHAPBI. ROAD. LONDOH, E. Ihna— No. a6i. The Swiss Toy Girl .. is. 6d. No. a6a. Lammas Day (Welsh A ir)., is. od. No. a63. Captain Morgan's March .. is. od. NO. 364. Norah, the Pride of Kildare JAS. B AR W ELL, and the Hazel Dell...... is. 6d. No. 309. The Angel's Whisper and Bell Founder, Egthe Maid of Llangollen .. .. is. 6d. SO, Gt. Hampton St„ Birmingham No. 3ao. The Monntaincers’ Waltz., is. 6d, No. 3ax. The Rose of Aliandale M^rch is. 6d. CHUROH BELLS, with all raqjlslia Fittings and Framewoi* No. 33a. The Pilgrim of Love Galop is. 6d. singly or in Peals. GLOCK and OHIME BELLS to any size and No. a8i O come all ye laithfal, and note. Lo I He c o m e s ...... is. 6d. school BELLS with ringing arrangements, suitable for any No. 308 Italian and German Airs position. (lively) •• . . •• •• IS. 6d. tx^sting Peals economically and effloiently restored. Mb. 114 in my cottage near a wood, G^^ACKED BELLS recast, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS M? varied ...... is. od. produced in fao-simiie when required. i!i*en who are ringers sent to inspeot Towers,and report upon tlli OVER .300 PIECES IN STOCK. tune and condition of Bblis and Fittings. SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE. .4USICAL HANDBELLS tuned in Diatonic and Ohromatlt WILLIAM GORDON, Scales in sets of any numbers. 44, Celtic Street, Webb Lane, Stockport. PATENTEES AND H.M. ROYAL ORDNANCE t'l " ' ■ ------CONTRACTORS TO STORES, FOR BELLS Happy Stokes & Son, CHURCH BELL HANGERS, WOODBUBT (B.S.O.), DEVON. CHARLES CARR, H a r r y S t o k e s & S o n having had a b t d . . emsiderable number of years' experience is, Cbtirch Bell Hanging, with confidence ■dicits the patronage of the Clergy, BELL FOUNDERS, Cbnrchwardens, and Ringers generally. Thi JEUaambe Chimiug Hammers axed, SMETHWIGK, BIRMINGHAM BELL-ROFES. BELL-ROPES. Gold Medallists and ! for Bell-ropea, write 10 Founders oj Maiden DAY & CO., Peals, OHUROH BELL-ROPE MAKERS, 11. MABSET STBEET, OZFOBD, Who mmuifucUirt Bell-Rofet 0/the very bett q m U ^ . Recasting, Rehanging, Repabfft aOLD MEDAL EXHIBITION 1851 Ail Kinds of WOrk Undertaken The late Rev. H. T. Ellacombb, in writing 10 a distingnished ringer, said— "T h e best maker of bell-ropes is D ay, of Oxford." Sand fof CATALOGUE and TESTIMONIALS Post Fra#. Pfisted by the Froorietoirs. at their Offices in Selbcme Road, Walthamstow, and Published by S im fbh , M a b ih a h , ' MD Co., U^., 33, Patenoiter Ro London, A Weekly Journal (>.f the Ringing Exercise; and Compendium of Information for tk$ Clergy and Churchwardens. No. 1562. - 70L. XXX.] SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1912. [Pmcb O ne P bnnt GILLETT & JOHNSTON, fiE0R8EH.G0LDWELL CROYDON, Surrey. M A K B R O P OHURGH, TURRETp CLOCKS— BELLS —CARILLONS. 4 M PUBLIC QLOtKm M IB FJELD , TOBKa. JAMES SHAW,S0Nft6& CHURCH As CABUiliOH g e U CHURCH BKLL HANGBRIj LEEDS ROAD. BRADFORDi YOlU.r HVABUIIHU M. Ball! out S iidj or in RIagi. 6h«eh BaM« Soheoi Bella, and Factory BcilU. OLD BELLS RBCAST OR RBHUHd, WIMBORNE MINSTER TENOR (30 cwt.) OF THE NEW RING OF 10. Mnsioal Hand Bell# In leti, Dialonle or Chromatlfi Scalar. VBilaal G lattB^a^^O ^lou to ESTABLISHED 1820 JoliD M e ; iuid Sons, Ud. Mmu^tuiurm bjf Stum Power of tuer^ HAVB MADB daeriftkn tf JOHN PRITCHARD, GHyRGH TURRET A PUBLIC OHURCH BELL ROPES CLOCKS, BELL ROPE, Since the Reign of George III. ppiio Liata and Eatimataa i>nia. For Estimates sead weight of Teoor, and CLOCK ABD CfliMIM ROFi camber and length of Ropes required to M a .n u-Fci.O't u r e r , Greenleaf ft Tristruir JOHN ASTLET ^ SONS, Ltd XtU i m i m . LOUGHBOROUGH. Rope Makers, COVENTRY. 1. p. has had many years' ezperiecce And QUAIiU'ZBD BBI iI j In making Bellropes, and makes them ILK WRAPS, HANDKERCHIEFS, HBRHPORD .3 only of the best qaallty. S and other Goods of original design. Beautiful Silk Peal Records, very attrac Ml.Qu k k m s Ii a iw bada«« tive. W. Matthews, Change LLEWELLINS ft JAMES, ltd . castle qreen, BRISTOL Clmroli Beils Bell Frames IN Siggij & in Hings. STEEL, Bells recast to Note and Behung. I C S ., — IRON, INSCRfPTIONS IROTHFULLY r e p r o d u c e d : or O A K . KXPKRICNOCD BELLn. »ho are also accomplahed CHANGE RINGERS, ttnl to examine Bells and Fitings, and report thereon. HARRINQTON’8 VEBB & BENNETT, J. WARNERS SONS, Ltd. PATBNT Tubular Bells Ckiireli Bell laogeni 4:Toiien, BY ROYAb WARRANT M lkk ttTRKKT, FOR CHDRGHES. R IDLINQTON, OXFOBD- TO m s MAJJSBTY THB KINGl, W. A B. are practical riHB**, and havlBe THE GBEBCEHT FOUHDRT, Tubular Belts ar» better and eheaper had considerable ezperienee ia Charch Bell than the eld form ef Bell; Hanging and Toning with confidence solicit SPELMAN STREET, LONDON, N^. the patronage of Clergjr, Chnrchwardens and R iD gers generally. " niPEALB OF EIGHT BELLS- W. and B.'s Wroagbt Iron X Frames for Onial Size ...... £ 1 8 0 Chnrch Bells are acknowledged to be one of Large do. *. . . . . £210 to £260 the best kinds. Towers inspected, Reports and Estimates iiliiiiiTtltgrafMedMftai-" Bia Eca,'' LaodoB. given. Ellacombe Chime Hammers fixed. Fn TM thneniali and Pco>paotiii apply to Musioal Bell Foandeps. Ball Ropes snpplied. Band-Belli ia Seta, Id Diatonio 01 chromatio Soalai HjirriQgton, Latham & Co., W. and B. hnog the Beils npon which the Q ookt, Bella, and CarUloni la any aiaa or nambat. Longest Peal yet ever rnng single-handed, vi*., Belli of s^ery deaoripUoc and alae. ■ARkSDON, COVENTRY. 17,024 changes, time eleven honrs fifteen A LargtSiUaUmofBM LtterafHre almayt in Stoek fHB U U n a i mOK, by W.HauT.foi oblmlng minntes. Weight of tenor aC cwt. Rnng at innea on Cbonb Belli. Prioo, paper Doveri }i. eaob. Kidiington, May sand, iSgg, by eight meml Ctothooverasa. A New Ringers' Badge of the Oxford Diocesan Qnild. CW BLTB U l O L I for Handbeli Klngeta, by W B albt, Prlae la. OP Hedal, U M P O U I ASM , lor Handbell Rtagera, by W BALn, Price la. In Oold, Silver, or Bronze, I H I B U n n B B ft im O B r - A CoHeotion of Tnnai t b i i un ngem en t of badge is in the foim J. F. MALUBYftCO. for 8 o r io beila. By W. Ha u t , Price la. ei''« Cbnrch Boll, of a trae and correct ■bapoi and can bs won as a pendant, maaal) brooch, or badg^ On tbe waist of Chnreb IMl laegers A Mesiea) tbe bell there is a baStdsofflely-engraved BELL ROPES. •bipldi •oitable for an inscription. Handbell FooBders, Tbe bell ia liin i, deep from beadstock BELL ROPES. to clM i^'flight! three qnarters nt an Inch BARNBY DON, DONCASTER bnM i ind can be bad with ring wpin THK VBLRY BB8T Mttuhment. Are made by Messrs. CHURCH BELLS bnng with eve^ des JPtB A n This bandaome jewel cription of the latest approved fittings,in ia made ia the CORRECT FORM 0! a CHURCH BELL. WM. SMITH & SON, OAK OB STEEL FMMES. (Established 1768.) . • I ■ ... ■ i 0 . • s i QOMERSAL, LEEDS. . . I IS a HANDBELLS, ef exoelleat tone, made to t S i J d r i i n a . s i i s diatsaic and ohramatio scales, in seta Our Ropes are the First Favourites of the lumvtUHraissB » any nambn and ta any liae. Bxer«iss. QBO. H. ©QLi^WBLM Ringera are invited to try Torkahire lUlNRMS *1 MmMC BMNM FREDERICK WHITE, Ropsa with Yorkshire End-Pieces. H V IC E CLSeS Hi&SlB. A ltl Kiacaifiliiniiii, Chm^h Bell Humgert COFFIN WEBS lim ilV ftR gfO R V SlllillB BERKS. CM either Option, Flas, or Hemip. tins an!> No. 1562. SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1912. [V o l. XXX. BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE. peal.” The church tower was burnt down in 1720, and so they had strong circumstantial evidence that when the S u g g e s t e d P e a l o f E i g h t . church tower was rebuilt, the next year the bells were A meeting to consider the renovation and restoration of also hung. The tenor bell was cast by Taylor, of Lough the Biggleswade church bells and clock, was held at the borough, in 1895, that name was familiar to any one small Town Hall on a recent Tuesday evening. Mr. W . connected with bells, as they were the firm responsible F . A. Fletcher presided, and amongst those present were for the bell known as “ Great Paul.” So it had an the Rev. R. S. Bagshaw, Mrs. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. H. interesting connection. The other four bells were inscri Franklin, Miss Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Franklin, bed •' John Russell, of Wootton, made me in 1721, a .o .” Messrs. F. Gee, E. B. Winch, E. Marsh, W. Chambers, That was all that was known about their history. The G. W. Brittain, W. Cobb. F. Biood, J. A. Brown, F. Vicar and churchwardens had sought expert opinion on Skilliter, S. Ell, D. M. Spong, T. Wilkinson. F. Matson, tho matter of their renovation, and had two firms’ advice. C. W. Elliott, M. Bennett, Mr. and Mrs, A. H. Blake, The gist of the two reports was that the bells were iq Messrs. L. Blake, W. Medlock, Miss Beavis, Miss N. about as bad a condition as they could be, and they had Smith, Mrs. Sole, Mrs. Crookes, Nurse Brown, Miss cause to congratulate themselves that no accidents had so Thompson, Miss Giffen, Miss Crouch, Mr. and Mrs. far occurred. The first idea was that the five bells should Clarke, Miss Pledger, Mrs. P. Clark, Mis. Jeeves, Miss be re cast, and another bell added, thus making a ring of Cbaundler,'Miss Bartlett, Miss Sandon, Miss Medlock, six, but it had since been suggested that the bells should and many others. be recast, and three more added, thus making a full The Chairman, in opening the meeting, said he was in octave. So far as the money went, in order to make a tbe chair in a way as a usurper, for Mr. H. M. Lindsell had new framework and recast the present five bells, and add been originally asked to preside, but owing to his absence three new ones, the cost would be about £350. Then there ahroad he was unable to do so. He could only say he was the question of the clock, the repair of which was also was sorry Mr. Lindsell was not present. The object of a necessity, and this would cost from /17 to £0.0, the meeting was to consider the renovation of the parish The difference between the six bells proposed, and the church bells and clock. The Vicar and the church eight bells would be about ^'75, and it seemed a pity when wardens were primarily responsible for the upkeep of the they had the opportunity to have a full octave and a really church, as a whole, but their view had been, and he con good peal, that they should let it slip for the sake of that fessed he shared it, that the question of the church bells small sum. Assuming they were “ going the whole bog,” appealed to tbe interest of the parishioners as a whole. A they would want, roughly, £370. Mrs. Sarrel had most public meeting had therefore been called. The church generously promised ;^ioo, as a nemento to the late Mrs. bells were used for the parish as a whole, on all occasions Barnett, the condition being that one of the bells should of national rejoicings, and also for national sorrow and be inscribad as a memorial. The members of the family; mourning. He believed the bells were also available to of the late Mr. Charles Lindsell had also promised to be any private individual far either rejoicing or mourning, come responsible for one bell, at a cost of to the formal perigisslon of the incumbent having been first the same conditions. In addition Mrs. H. M. Linds«H obtained. He preferred, however, to appeal to those had contributed ten guineas, and a similar sum had beea inresent to look at the matter from a broader aspect, that ofiered by Mr. B. Franklin and family. Another t^ of the love of parishioners, for the parish, and all interes guineas had also been promised. They had therefor^ to ting things belonging to it. They had, therefore, called ward the fund, £x&& los. 6d. It was proposed to have that meeting, because they considered it only right that a house-to-house collection, and he hoped {people who when they were asking people to support an object, they could afford it would contribute handsomely, and that should have the opportunity of hearing the proposals as to others would contribute their shillings. wbat was going to be done. The Vicar also spoke in support of the proposition, and Continuing, Mr. Fletcher said a preliminary committee said it was proposed to have Westminster chimes to the had been formed, and this would nc doubt be added to, clock, and to those who lived close by that would be wel of the churchwardens and Messrs, H. Chaundler, C. come. It was also proposed to so fix the chimes that they Soundy, F. C. Kitchiner and himself, also F. Blood. He would be heard all over tbe town. regretted that the other members of the Committee were Mr. F. Gee, in moving the resolution, said he was very unable to be present. Another gentleman who was pleased indeed to know they had had such an excellent interested in the matter was the Rev. W , W . C. start. With regard to the old church bells and the old Baker, Rector of Dunstable, who was an expert ringer. Mother church, he believed they were appreciated by the The history of the Biggleswade I 11s were somewhat Churchmen and Nonconformists alike. The Church had obscure, and a great deal of it was s rmised; he did not stood there many years, and the bells would be still further not think, however, there was anyoi: present who could appreciated if they rang out in more melodious toues. He contradict it. It was believed that th • A n o t a b l e ANNIVERSARY. NEW TESTAMENT REVISION. On Friday, March 8tb, the Society for Promoting A suggestion for a fresh revision of the New Testament Christian Knowledge— the Church’s oldest missionary has been before the Archbishop of Canterbury. The society at home and abroad— celebrated its*2i5th birthday. Archbishop refused to take any authoritative action at It was founded on March 8th, 1698, by five Churchmen, the present time, but made an alternative suggestion to Lord Guilford, Sir Humphrey Mackworth, Mr. Justice the committee which had put the matter before him. Hook, Dr. Bray, and Colonel Colchester. The first- The Revised New Testament was issued thirty years named was the son of the celebrated Sir Francis North, ago, but has never Tvon any general popularity. Its public afterwards first Baron Guilford; the second was an use in churches and chapels is still the exception. It has English country gentleman of some renown ; the third was some enthusiastic clerical advocates, but few lay admirers. an Irishman and lawyer: Dr. Bray was a country clergy This is probably due to the fact that the public mind was man : Colonel Colchester was a soldier, who had already too deeply saturated with the familiar phrases and founded a charity school. These were the five men cadences to accept drastic verbal alterations, recommen who, in the midst of “ the visible decay of religion ded by however great a weight of scholarship. in this kingdom,’’ coupled with the “ monstrous This popular instinct happens to coincide with the view increase of deism, profaneness, and vice,” began their of an important body of critical opinion. Its contention humble edorts to raise the nation from its degradation. is that the revision of the New Testament was under Such an anniversary should not be allowed to pass with taken in the wrong spirit, not confining itself to th.8 emen- out at least recalling their names, and the debt of past and datiu of errors, but putting forward practically a new present generations to their faith, foresight, and zeal. translation, in which characteristic qualitiea; of the Authorised Version were destroyed. The revisers of the Old Testaments, these critics urge# have shown .ti»t }t is THE COAL STRIKE. possible to correct the Authorised Verslpn- without changing the spirit of the original.. P r a y e r s F o r P e a c e . These views were sst forth at Lamheth palape by a The Archbishop of Canterbury has sent the following deputation which included the Bishop of Rtp6ii| the Dean letter to all diocesan bishops in England and W ales; of Norwich, Sir Henry Craik, M.P., Dr. Rendall (late head master of Charterhouse School), Dr. Field tnaster of Lambeth Palace, S.E., March 7th, 1912. Radley), Mr. Robert Somerville (Harrow School), Dr. “ My dear Bishop,— The Archbishop of Yor6 and I Gow (Westminster School), Dr. A. C. Bradley, Dr. H. G. agree in recommending that in the services on Sunday Woods (master of the Temple), Mr. F. W. Bourdillon and next the prayers of all congregations should be specially Mr. J. St. Loe Strachey (editor of the Spectator). They invited for a blessing upon the efiorts of those who are presented a memorial, signed by a large number of heads endeavouring to bring to an end the existing industrial of colleges and public schools, and other scholars. strife. A special character might, in this connection, be One suggestion made was that a committee to consider given to our ordinary services, and all will desire that we the corrections in the Revised Version should include rep should remember in our prayers those who, without any resentatives of Noacanf jrtnity. fault of their own, are suffering acute distress in con The Archbishop said there was much of the views of the sequence of the dislocation of labour and of trade. deputation which would be in complete accord with the “ Even if the controversy be brought speedily to an end, mass of public opinion; but he criticised several statements this sufiering must needs be widespread, and it is difficult made, especially one to the tfleet that the version had to |over-estimate its gravity if the strike should be pro b e e n altered unnecessarily, and for the worse. That was longed. In that case it may become our duty next week a sweeping assertion, and he did not agree with it. While to issue for general use special forms of service, and possibly he was prepared to go a long way with those who desired to set apart a day for such prayer and intercession, both revision, he did not think this was an opportune moment public and private. Yours very truly, for an authoritative endeavor to do the work suggested. R a n d a l l C a n t u a r .” The Archbishop said he would like to see a few men of acknowledged scholarship take the bopks and say what should be done as between the Revised and - the The dedication of the new entrance gates at St. George’s Authorised Versions ; and then having before them such ehurch, Deal, as a memorial to King Edward VII., will works of voluntary critics, they would be in a better take place at noon on Monday. The Bishop of Dover position to judge whether it was desirable to seek to give tvill perform the ceremony. the imprimatur of authority. That was the course he would prefer at the present time rather than to attempt authoritative action— which he would hesitate to do until HALESWORTH, SUFFOLK. textual criticism and research had gone much further. On Sunday evening, March 3rd, for Divine Service, two courses of Stedman Triples, and two courses of Treble Bob Major. W. Pierce, F. Lambert, jun., C. Mos?, J; VILLAGE BELLS. O’Neill, A. H. Took, J. Howard, F. C. Lambert, A. Lee. Oh, merry are the village bells that sound with soothing On Tuesday evening, March 5th, for practice, six courses chime of Stedman Triples. W. Peirce, F. Lambert, jun., C. From the dim old tower, grown grey beneath the shadowy Moss, J. O’Neill. H. Barton (Southwold), A. Lee, F. C. touch of Tim e; . , j Lambert, C. Barnes. Also on handbells three courses oi They give a murmur of delight to earth, and sky and seast Stedman Triples, and a course each of Bob Major and That mingles with the running streem, and floats upoa Grandsire Triples. A. Lee, 1-2; H. Barton, 3-4: F. C. the breeze. ^ ^ tambert, 5-6; J. O’Neill, 7-8. C arrw g ion t 6i 6 ITflB BELL NEWS AND ROGERS' j^EClO^D. Mar. 9, igi2r ENGLISH BELLFOUNDERS. In the West of England their plat:e was filled by the (Continued from pagi 611.) Penningtons of Exeter, the Evanses of Chepstow, and the W e can only note some interesting features of the work. Bilbies of Chtw-stoke, Somerset. The Keenes of Bedford and Woodstock, John Palmer of Gloucester, and John The Brasyers seem to have been the most successful Martin of Worcester, all did good work in their day, as workers outside London, and no less than one hundred did the Clibuiys of Wellington, in Shropshire. Another and fifty of their bells still exist in Norfolk. Their trade mark was a shield with three balls and a crowo, which important Midland firm was that of the Bagleys, of Char* combe, in Northamptonshire, whose foundry was opened after the Reformation went to the Leicester foundry, and some of their inscriptions, in rhyming hexameters, are in 1631, and flourished till the end of the eightee^h very beautiful. A Bristol founder of about 1450 used for century; though in the latter period its owners becan^ his mark a ship, the badge of his native city. The Bury restless, and settled temporarily in London, Witney a m other places. In the North, York was again the chfef fbORders were also gunmakers, and place on their trade lAatk a bell and a cannonj with the crowa and crossed bell-founding centre, and Samuel Smith and the Sellers were famous exponents of the art; in the East of England arrows of St. Edmund. Very few bells of this period are dated; but we find we have, beside Miles Graye, first the Brends, of Norwich, eSaTtirpIes at Worcester, perhaps cast by the monks there, then John Darbie of Ipswich, and Thomas Gardiner ,pf sfifh tim dates 1480 and 1482. For a long period very little Sudbury. ; churcflbTJilHing was done, and it would appear that at some Several founders between 1560 and 1700 were m^e tinriig daring the latter half of the fifteenth or early in the journeymen, who went about from place to place, doing jobs where they could. Of such was Michael Darbie, of sis:feT61rtB SSiStOfJ? bells w ere r^imoved from some churches aiid afttribtited among others. The statement that only whom it is said : “ one specimen of his work seems to ha^e been enough for a neighbourhood.” At Blewbury, in onie bell was left In each parish church is not borne out by Berkshire, a local man attempted to recast a bell in 1825. facts, as hiany ch u rch e s still possess three or four mediaeval He failed twice, but was then successful, and placed on his bells w h ich must have hting untouched in their towers since before the reign of Edward VL work the appropriate motto, “ Nil Desperandum.” Apart: Contemporaneously with the lapse of church-building from this it was not at all uncommon for bells to be cast oni there would also appear to have been a slackness in bell- the spot, as were Great Tom of Lincoln^ and the great belli founding, though this was not general; the foundries at of Canterbury, or at some convenient intermediate place. Leicester, Nottingham, Bury St. Edmunds and Reading In 1684 a fresh start was given to the Gloucester foundry, actually seem to have received a new lease of life, and then fallen on bad days, by William Rudhall, perhaps the 1560-1600 is almost their most flourishing period. This is most successful founder E ngland has known. He and his descendants cast alfogetBer 4"33iDells dowu to 1830, and especially the case at Leicester, where a well-known family named Newcombe were at work, succeeded by an equally their fame spread all over the West of England, from celebrated founder named Hugh Watts, whose fine bells Cornwall to Lancashire, and even over the seas. Most nf were deservedly famous. At Nottingham we have the the big rings of bells in the W est Midlands are their work. aynasty of the Oldfields, lasting from 1550 to 1710; and The foundry finally came to an end in 1835, when the t Reading a series of founders of difierent names ending business was bought up by Mears, of London. n a succession of Knights down to 1700. The Hatches, of In London itself bell-founding seems to have come Ulcoinbe, in Kent, were another prosperous family, as were almost to an end between 1530 and 1570. But about the he Eldridges, of Chertsey. latter year arose one, Robert Mot, who set on foot what Is, At Bury St. Edmunds one Stephen Tonne reigned from now the oldest-established business of any kind in England.. The foundry in the Whitechapel Road, now only a short 1560 to :58o. His foundry was, however, destined to yield to the sway of that at Colchester, which begins with distance removed from its original home, has always uphel(fi Richard Bowler, about 1590, and reached its culmination its reputation throughout the 300 years and more during between 1620 and 1640, under ttte great Miles Graye, who which it has been continuously worked. Several of Mot’s has been called “ the prince of bell-founders.’* Numbers bells still remain in London, and many others in Kent and of his bells remain in Essex and Suflolk, his masterpiece Essex. In the seventeenth century the foundry was in the being, by common consent of ringers, the tenor at Laven- hands of Anthony and James Bartlet, who cast many bells ham, in Suftolk. At Colchester, as in other foundries, the for W ren’s churches after the Great Fire. In the seven years of storm and stress— 1642-1649— whUe the Civil eighteenth century, under Phelps, Lester, Pack and Chapman, successively its reputation gradually increased, W a r between Charles I and the Parliament raged in England, practically put an end to bell-founding. Siege and in 1783 began a dynasty of Mearses, lasting down to and other troubles certainly hastened the end of old 1870. The name is still preserved by the firm of Messrs. Miles Graye, who died in 1649, worn out by privation and Mears and Stainbank, though neither a Mears nor a bodily sufiering. His grandson Miles kept on the foundry Stainbank now owns a share in the business. Their great rivals, the Taylors of Loughborough, cainnot till i 586. Turning to the W est of England, we find the foundries emulate them in antiquity, though they can still boast a at Bristol, Gloucester, Worcester, and Salisbury still in a respectable pedigree, dating from Thomas Eayre, of flourishing condition. At Bristol, George Purdue, a native Kettering, in 1731. After moving to St. Neots, Leicester of Taunton, was followed by Roger and William Purdue in and Oxford, the film finally settled, in 1840, under John the seventeenth century; the latter migrated to Salisbury Taylor, at Loughborough, where his grandsons now carry about 1655, where he carried on the work of John Wallis on the business. and John Danton. Thomas Purdue, the last of the family, died at Closworth, in Somerset, in 1711, and on his tomb o r sa le .—Cburch Bells of Devon, is.; Buckingham, stone are the words:— F los. 6d.; Suffolk, 8s.; Wilts, 3s. 6d.; Cambridge, 38. 6d.j Here lies a Bellfounder, honest and true, Cornwall, 38. 6d.; and sevecal other counties.— E. £. Wi, G( Until the ReiurrecUon, named Purdae.” Spencer Road, Cottwham Park, Wimbledon, S.W, liar. 9, igi2. THB BELL NEWS AND tiilQERS' RKCORa 617 Th* Lancashire AssociationvMaochestsr 1260 GRANDSIRE TRIPLES. Branch.— The next meetins will be held at Brookfield, Gorton, on Saturday, March 23rd. B y H. P r i c s . Pells available from 3 p.m. Meeting at 7. T he ch arge or the iDsettlon ol notices in this page is 5 7 2 6 3 4 IS • u Penny pet line (five words may b e reckoned to a W . W . WOLSTBKCROFT. Branch Sec. lias), Repetitions at half that price, Notices should 4 3 5 2 6 7 2 8 B to hand co t later than Wednesday maraiog. Notice.— Practice is discootioued at St. 3 5 4 2 6 7 4 John's, Deptford, during rehangiog. 5 4 3 2 6 7 4 F. W . R ic b a sd s o m . The Ancient Society of College Youths.- 6 7 5 3 2 4 2 Batablished 1637.— Meetings (or practice will 4 3 6 2 7 5 I be held at St. JohnV, Hackney, on March 19th: St. Magnus, Lower Thames Street, 4 2 3 5 6 7 OD the 14 h and 28th; St. Mary-le-Bow, TREBLE BOB ROYAL. Cheapside, on the igtb; and Soathwark 5 7 4 6 2 3 IS Cathedral on the 26^h. S(. Magnas 7.3a; the B y H. P rT#b. 3 2 5 4 6 7 2 S others at 8 p.m. Also at St. Mary’s, Wal- 2 5 3 + 6 7 4 t^mstow, cn Saturday eveciogs at 7.30. 5040. W i l l i a m T . C o c k k k il ii, Hon, S k . 5 3 2 4 6 7 4 33, EigOt^ Road, Clafham, S.fe. 23456 VT 6 7 5 2 4 3 2 ^ 6 4>^5 I The London County Asscciation late the St. James's Society.—Established 1824.— 32654 3 C 3 4 2 5 6 7 --- --ML.--- Southern D istiict— A meelirg (or united 36524 I 2 ' OtMtice and social intercoarse will be held to- , 5 7 3 6 4 2 IS : M yi Sat.I March 9th, at SS. Feter and Paa), .425367 2 'llitcham . Tower open from 4 p.m. t3 7.43 23645 2 2 2 p.m. Business meetiog at 1 he Queen’s Head 26435 I a „ 2 5 4 3 6 7 . 4 ; . •t 8 p m. F . A, S m ith , Hon. Sec. 34625 2 2 5 4 2 3 6 7 4 86, Gaskatth Road, Balham Hi 1, S.W. 6 7 5 2 3 4 2 I The London County A ssrciation late the 43526 2 2 4 2 6 3 7 5 St. James’s Society.—Established 1824.— 25346 2 2 • .4 3 2 5 6 7 .. Northern District.— A mteting will be held at II 1. ...Has . t h e - tw St. Mary Magdalene, Hollowaf, on Saturday, 34256 March i6ih The tower will be open frcm 4 52436 2 2 6 7s. to 8 y.m. Business meeting at 6.15 p.m. 23456 2 ------*- T«a will be provided at 5.30 p.m. at 6d. per Mr. H. Dains writes: The Fev. H. head for those who notify me not Uter than L. James writes to say the lengthened the 14th inst. DOUBLE NORWICH MAJOR. W il l ia m H o t ie j j , H od. Sec. peal of Middleton’s celebrated com 42, Thornhill Road, Batnsbury. B y G. C r o s & position you published for me about The Lancashire Association. — Furness three weeks ago, was published by and Lake Distiict Braoch —.The half-yearly 5024. him in the latter part of the year 1910, meeting of the above will be held at Kendal therefore the discovery that this 23456 1456 to-day. Sat , March gth. The parish chuich would splice up to 29 courses, and bells (10), available from 3 p.m. Meeting in 10,440 Cambridge Royal does not be the school at s p m, 24356 s long to me. Wm. R o binson, Br. Sec. 43256 - The Lancashire Association.-Rossendale 32456 - Branch.— The next branch meetiog will be 25436 - THOMAS DOBLE & SON, held at St. James, Haslingden, to-day, Sat.. 53426 - March 9ih. Bells ready at 3.30 Meeting at 34256 - s 6.30. T. R o l l b r s o s , Br. Sec. Church Bell Hangers, 52436 - 11, CANON STREET, T h e Lancashire Association.— Liverpool 25634 _ Branch.— A mteling will be held at St. Luke’s, 56234 _ TAUNTON, SOMBBSBT. Liverpool, to-day. Sat , March gth. Balls - ready at 6. W a lx b r H u g b b !’, Sec. 32654 Bells hung with fittings of the most ap 26354 - proved principle. Old Bells recast, new Bells Bath and Wells Diocesan Association.— s supplied. Ropes of the best make. The Ella- A quarterly meeting n il be held at Dulvertoo 23654 36254 - combe Chime Hammers fixed. Towers in on Saturday, March i6th. Meeting at The spected, and estimates furnished. l.amb hotel at 3.30 p.m Tea to follow. Ser 62354 T. D A Son are chan^e-riagers, and having vice at 6 p.m. E . E. B c b q e s s , Hon. Sec. 63254 s had many gears’ experience in Church Bell The Lancashire Association.—Rochdale 52364 - Hanging, with confidence solicits the patron B rance— The meeting of the above branch 23564 - age of the Clergy, Churchwardens, and rii^eri generally will be held at Oldham patish church on 25364 5 Saturday, March i6vh, Bells ready at 3.30 - p.m. Business meeting at 7 o'clock. There 53264 - will be a committee meeting on the same day. 32564 “ C hange-E inging: ” J. H. B a s t o w , Hon. Sec. 35264 s An Introdnction to the Early Stages of The Kent County Association.-Rochester the Art of District.— The next meeting of this district 25463 - «ill be held at Borden, near Sittingbonrne, CHURCH OR HANDBELL RINGING on Saturday, March i6th. Bells available 42356 For the use of Beginners, by from 3 p.m. Half rail fares up to as. allowod s at this meeting. Subscriptions are now doe 23546 C h a r l e s A. W. T r o y t b . It is hoped that all membeis who possibly Repeated. Omit calls braced in, [Fourth Edition.] can, will attend to discuss the proposed BMevolent Fund. ends one partr Has all combination Complete edition, cloth, as. 6d. Small E d w &k d A . G . A l l b n . H * n . Sec^ courses. edition (ap to| and bicladiag t^beB riagiDg ■1 6i8 tH 6 SELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD. Mar. g . igi2i THE JASPER SNOWDON SERIES. Peal Table-fcs. M A B B LE T T E 'MARBLETTB flRANDSIRE; ai. 6i., Enlarged. Now R e a d y . is the best ma Peal Tablet GItA fall InstrnoUoni (or the beginnet; many new peals: tbe APPENDIX terial for Peal give the great- bT Ibe Rev. C. D. P. Da t v s , M.A. ; and tbe THOMPSON PAPERS and DIAGRAMS, embcaaing tba whole o( the Grandiite m eatobei o( W. H. TBOiir Tablets. It is «est satisfacttott ■oa, E>q., M.A. (it4 pagei). a non-absorbent to aU- f ' ■ ■■' , I j . , , ...... !■ , ■ ■ ■ substance The followlns TEDMAN: ai. 6d. B r t h b R*v. Charles D. P. closely resem extracts from DAVIES, ¥.A., v.K.i.a. With an Arfsaoiz by S ii AanuK Hitwood, B u t. Sba late Rst. H. B. Bolwb«, and W. H. Tnoiiraoa. Eag. Cammenoea with bling Marble testlmonlalB re Donblat and imai ihrangb la Cinqni (17] claialy pilntad pagai). and has a highly ceived speak for polished black themselves: ROPE-SIGHT : surface, which "T k t Tablet Ml Price, as before, is. 6d. is not afiected fipai aery taiUfai- t h Edition: NOW READY. lim, and it oOmiM* 6 by the atmos iy aU." phere. “ I Ukt fkt M U CTANDARD METHODS.—now READY.— The lettering Is himaaely, amt to i t cat into the M »ho Have tern it. ^ T h o r o u q h lt R e v is e d (5th) E d i t io n : Contains seven We Hate had U om enaioe M in o r S u r p r is e P e a l s : T be complete work 2s. 6 d .; face and gilded viem in a prominent Viagrams alone is. 6d.; Letter-press alone is. 6d. with pnre gold, %\ho^ windom for # producing a "YourmorliUitMe I R E B L E B O B . P a r t I .— i s . 6d. Now Ready. With handsome and m ornament to th* ^ AMiendix. Fart I. aoataini InNrwjdou far prioking, traairoilng, p r ^ g , striking aDpear torch o j our Chmvh,^ empoaing, on oandnotlnz peali; an anay an the lo an* Outof-eonru tl the nangei; and a blitary of tlia varloni oampailtleu and parfbnnanaei. Part II., ance. which »ere few oei^ei remain, li not a iDliabla.work ter baglnnea; lea notloa an Sole Manufacturers- -CASPAR & Co., MiaocTeiofPartl. 33, King’s Road, St. Pancras, N.W. nniMdad, Fait Itaa. n Moaipt •Inmlttaaoa, bi w a. noWDOi, Hemorlal Brauei, Stained Olaai Wlndowi and Tablet Work of a>air H, BKiiB SIR ARTHUR HEYWOOD’S WORK. tt-ta.bll8hecl IT60. VH 9t v 0 p 0 lim , THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Of* Saturday, February 34, igi2, William Berry .. , , Treble. F r a n k B e n n e t t . . . . j . '§ tll awi Alfred W. Grimes.. .. a. 'H u b e r t J. B l a c k w e l l . . 6 , F rank I. Hairs...... 3. A l f r e d P y e .. .. 7, j Isaac E mery ...... 4. J a m e s E . D a v i s ...... Tenor. ftck Paraifactar, Composed by J a m e s P a r k e r , and Conducted b y F r a n k B e n n i t t . *First peal of Surprise with a bob bell. 60, QUEEN’S ROAD, P e c k h a m , THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON- DIOCESAN GUILD. On Thnrsiay, February 29, igia, in Three Hours and Twenty-six Uiiuites^ London, s.e. A t t h e C b d r c b o p S t . C l e m e n t D a n e s , S t r a n d , (Two minutes from Queen’s Road Station, L.B. & S.G. Railway.) A PEAL OF CAMBRIDGE SURPRISE ROYAL, 5040 CHANGES. Tenor 24 cwt. C h a r l e s T. C o l e s . . ..tr e b le . Jo h n H.______C h e e s m a n . . 6, Late 155, Keeton’s Road, Bermondsey. E d w in B a r n e t t , s e n . 2. *Rbdben Sanders .. .. 7, B e r t r a m P r e w e t t . . 3- tJoH N A r m s t r o n g . . . . 8. E d w in B a r n e t t , j d n . 4. E b n e s t P y e ...... g , Jo h n S . G o l d s m i t h . 5. William P ye ...... Ttmat, Composed by J o h n C a r t e r , and Conducted by W i l u a m P y b , Maker to St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, 'First peal in the method away from the treble. fFirst peal W imperial Institute, Canterbury, Edinburgh, St. Royal in tbe method. AJii«ns, Lincoln, Durham, Peterborough, Melbourne l^ A N TE D .—“ Bell News and Ringers’ Record," Vol. (Australia), Rochester, Dublin (St. Patrick’s), Man- * ” a6, for the year 1908, in parts or bound; or Nos. 1,35a to the end of Vol. 36.— Edw. G. Allen and Son, Ltd., la and 14, - thestef, and Worcester Cathedrals, etc., etc. Grape Street, Shaftesbury Avenae, London, W. C. Itfar. 9) 1912 THE BELL HEWS AitD EtNGERS' RECORD. 6i§ THE KENT COUNTY ASSOCIATION. IPSWICH, SUFFOLK. On Thmsday, Februaty 29, igia, in Turn Hours and Fifty-four Minutes, THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. AND THE. At IB B C hubcb o f St . M ary. Lbwisbam, ST. MARY-LE-TOWER SOCIETY, IPSWICH. A JPBAL OP STEDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANGES : On Tuesday, February 2 7 ,1 9 1 2 , in Three Hours and Fifty-five Mitmtes, T h u r sta n s' s F odr-P a r t .' Tenor 222 cwt, in E flat. A t IB B C b d r c b of S t . M a r y -l e -T ow br, WtL£j*M Hewitt .. ..T reble. F r a n k B b n n b t t . . . . 5> A PEAL OF TREBLE BOB MAXIMUS, S040 CHANGES; X e o ifA s G ro o m brid g b, s b n . a. A l f b b d W . G r im b s . . 6. I n ,IB B K e n t V a r ia t io n . Tenpr 32 cwt. in Q sharp. I m a c jQ. Sbadb .. .. 3. G b o r g b H . D a y n b s . . . . 7. Ja m b s M o t t s ...... Treble. *JoHN C . G. H a g g a r . . 7, IlAAC. E m rb v ...... 4. J a m b s E- P a v ib . . ..Tenor, W il l ia m P . G a r r e t t . . 2. C h a r l e s A. C a t c h p o l b . . 8, Condacted by G. H, D a y n b s , C h a r l e s J. S b d g l e y . . 3. A r th u r S. B oar . . . . g. F in t peal in the method as condnctor. W il l ia m C . G il l in g h a m 4. W il l ia m M o t t s . . . . 1 0 . E d g a r P b m b s r t o n . . . . 5. E dw ard E v a n s ...... 11. TSEiiilDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON F r b d k . W a t l in g . . . . 6. F r b d k . D a y ...... Tenor, DIOCESAN GUILD. Composed and Conducted by J a m e s M o i t s . On Saturday, March 2 ,1 9 1 2 , in Three Hours and Fifteen Minutes, *First peal of Kent Maximus. W, Gillingham is shortly retarning to Winnipeg, and A. Boar is leaving bis native town tQ reside at A t t b b C b u r c h o r S t . M a r y , W a l t h a m st o w , Cheltenham. This is the first peal on the bells since their reBtoration- A. PEAL OF STEDMAN CATERS, 3017 CHANGES. Tenor 19 cwt. BIRMINGHAM. ..Treble. G e o b q b R . P y e . . . . 6. THE ST. MARTIN'S GUILD FOR THE DIOCESE OF F b b d . C . M a y n a r d . . .. 2. A l f b b d P y b BIRMINGHAM. H bm by J. M a y n a r d .. . . 3- W il l ia m P y e . . R o b b b t M a y n a r d , ; u n . . . 4. H a r r y F la n d e r s •• •• 9 * On Tuesday, February 27, ig it, m Three Hours and Forty-two Minutu, E k n b s t F y b ...... 3. A l f r e d C h apm an . . ..Tenor. A t IB B C hurch of S t . M a b ii n , Composed by G a b r ib l L in d o f f , and Conducted by W il l ia m F y b . A PEAL OF STEDMAN CINQUES, 3019 CHANQBSJ ; Tenor 36 cwt. in C. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON DIOCESAN GUILD. T hom as R ussam . . ..Treble, S a m u e l G rovb . . P b r c y O. L a f l in . . . . 2. Ja m b s H. S b e p h b b d 2; On Monday, March 1912, in Two Hours and Fifty Minutes, 4, A l b b r t W a l k e r . . . . 3. John N e a l ...... •« g. A t C b b is t C b u r c b , C u b it t T ow n, F r e d e r ic k D ick en s . . . , 4. F r an cis E . D a w e . , . . 10. A PEAL OF STBDMAN TRIPLES, 5040 CHANQES ; A l f r e d P addon S m ith . . 5. Jam bs E . G r o v es . . . . 11. C h a r l e s D ic k e n s . . . . 6. H a r r y D ic k e n s ...... I t n o r , T h o r st a n s’s F our-P a r t . Tenor 12 cwt. i qr. 4 lbs. Composed by C h a r l b s H b n r y H a t t b Rs l b y , and C h a r l e s T . C o l e s . . ..Treble, B b r ib a m P r b w b t t . . . . 5. conducted by F r an cis E dw ar d D a w e . T b o m a s C r a n f ib l d . . . . 2. R e u b e n S a n d e r s . . . . 6. H arold W . C l a r k . . . . 3. A l f r e d W . G r im e s. . . . 7. Rung on the occasion of the “ Henry Johnson Celebration." A r s b u r ] . N b a l b . . . . 4. C h a r le s J. C l a r k . . ..Tenor. Conducted by B e r t r a m P r b w b i i . ROTHERFIELD, SUSSEX. Rung as a iarewell peal to Charles J, Clark, who is leaving for THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Canada. On Wednesday, February a8, igia, in Three Hours an4 Eighteen Minutts, A t t h e C h urch o f S t . DBMt’s, A PEAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5040 CHANGES.: Tenor 24^ cwt. TYLDESLEY. LANCASHIRE. F. E a d e s * ...... TrebU. * E . B i s h o p ...... g, THE LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. G . T hompson .. <• .. 2. *C. B r a s ie r ...... 6, (B olto n B b a n c b .) F . H am m ond* ...... 3. A . T u b n e r ...... 7. On Saturday, February 24, 1912, in Two Hours and Forty-nine Minutes. H. R. B u t c b b r * . . . . 4. K b i i h H a r i ...... Tmot. A t IB B C h u r c b o f S t . G b o r g b , Composed by H . H u b b a r d , and Conducted by K b i t b H a b t . A PEAL OF BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; *First peal of Major, members of the local company. Being seven 720s each called differently. Tenor i i f cwt. in G. H o g b W a t t s ...... TrebU, fW iLLM M P en n in g to n . . 5. CRANLEIGH, SURREY. H b r b b r t A l l r b d .. . . 2. R o b e r t A l l r b d . . . . 6. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. J a m b s A l l r b d loBN T . A l l r b d . . . . 7. (G u il d f o r d D i s t b i c i .) H a r r y A l l r b d OSBFH W a t t s ...... Tenor, On Thursday, February tg, 1912, in Three Hours and Four Minutes, Conducted by R o b e r t A l l r b d . A t t b b C h u e c h o f S t . N ic h o l a s , Rnng after meeting short for Bob Major. The ringer of the tenor was proposed a member before starting, 'First peal in any method. A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 3040 CHANGES; fFirst peal of Minor. G r o v es' V a r ia tio n of P a r k e r ’ s i 2 - P a b t . Tenor tg cwt. LITTLE MUNDEN, HERTS. M rs. R . W h it t in g t o n ..Treble. C e c il C h abm an . . . . 5, R o b e r t W h it t in g t o n . . 2. T b o m a s W or sfo ld . . . . 6. THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. H o r ace C h arm an. . . . . 3- W il l ia m C b a r m a n . . . . 7. On W'^nuday, February aS, 1^12, in Two Hours and Fory-nine Minutes, ALWYN CBARMAN . . . . 4 H a r r y L e d g e r ...... Ttnor, A t THE C b u b c b O f A l l S a in t s , Conducted by W il l ia m C b a r m a n . A P E A L O F T R E B L E BOB MINOR, 5040 CHANGES; First peal by the ringer of the treble, and first paal by a lady resi* dent in the district. Rnng as a birthday compliment to the ringer of Being 720 each of City Delight, New London Pleasure, Duke of the 5th, aad to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the wedding of iha Vork, Oxford Delight. Woodbine, Oxford and Kent. Tenor 13 cwt. ringers of treble and 2nd. This is believed to be the first p ^ ever Natban Patmorb .. ..T reb le, •Arthur Phillips .. .. 4. rung on tower bells with both husband and wife taking part. Barnard Patmore . . . . 2. Arthur Woolsion .. .. 3. FskD W il l ia m s ...... 3. W il l ia m H. L a w r b n c b ..Tm of. FOR SALE.— Peal of 32 handbells. Will sell cheap Conducted by W il l ia m H. L a w r b n c b . *FifSt peal in seven Treble Bob methodSi Apply— W . F o r s t e r , 24, Hadfield Street, Nortkwi^, c620 THE BELL NEWS Am) idSCtl^. intar. 9, ig ii. NUTFIELD, SURREY. IPSWICH, SUFFOLK. On Thuriiav, February 29, ig n , in Tuo Horns and Foriy-niitt tiinutet, THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION AND THE ST. MARY-LE-TOWER SOCIETY, IPSWICH. ‘ ' A t I B S C h u r c h o f SS. P s t b b a n d P a u l , Cn SatH*d«f, March a, ig i2 , in Two Hours a Thomas Bookbb .. ..T reble. HDBBRT J. BLACKWBIiL . . 5. I sa a c E m b r y ...... 2. R b u b b n B a l d w in . . . . 6. W IDFO RD, E 5 &EX.—THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION, * Fkank Gatbs* .. W a l t e r S h iih ...... 7. On Saturday, March a, 191a, in Three Hours and Nine Minutes, G BrSGB D drlim g W ill ia m W e s t ...... Tenor. A t THE C h u r ch OF S t . M a r y ,' Condncted by W a l t b r S m it h . A PEAL OF SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR, 'F irst peal. 5088 CHANGES. Tenor II) cwt. in Fshkrp. Fredk. G. Radlby .. ..T reble, P e r c y L b i c b . . . . 3. MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE. A l f b e d T ar bu n . . . . a. A i t h d b E d w a r d s 6. T hom as L incoln . . . . 3. H e n r y F . C ooper . . 7. ; T H E m i d l a n d COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. W il l ia m L in c o ln . . . . 4. A r t h u r H e a d . . ..Tenor, On Satmiay, Harch a, 1912, in Three Hours and Thirty-four Minutes, Composed by H e n r y D a in s , and Condncted by A r th u r E dw ards, A t t b b C hurch o f S t . M a r y , First peal in tbe method by all the band except tbe second man, A. PEAL OF STEDMAN CATERS, 3069 CHANGES. who had previously rung the treble. Tenor 2j^ cwt. C h a r l e s H. F o w ler ..Treble. F rrd H. D b x t e b . . . . 6. W isbech .— O n Sunday morning, March 3rd, at the parish Loois E . A l l e n . . a. JosiAB M o r r is ’ ...... 7. church, 720 of Bob Minor, with 7-8 covering. R. Narbotoagh, E r n b s t M o rris . . . . 3. R ich ard H. B ar tr a m .. 8. H. Goakes, A. Goakes, G. Piggins, C. Goakes, C. Goakes, jaa., T. L bo n a r d ^.l l b n . . . . 4. A l f r e d M a r tin . . 9. conductor, T. Haines, H. Cheesewright. For evening servico A r s b u r s . P e t t i t t .. . . 3. 'W a l t b b J a m b s ...... Tenor, 7Z0 Bob Minor, with 6-8 covering. H.-Piggins, T. Hains, W. H. Composed and Conducted by Fbbdbrick H. Dixtbs. Freeman, H. Banham, C. Goakes, G. Piggins, R. Nacboroogh, *^irsi [Mll'of Stsdman, H. Cheesewright. Condactad by Ralph Narborongh.. "iKSur. 9| igi^. tH B BELL NEWS AMD EINGEI^ ftSCORD. SWANSCOMBE, KENT. THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION AND LONDON DIOCESAN GUII,D. THE ANCIENT SOCIETY OF COLLEGE YOUTHS. On Saturiay, March a, 1912, in Three Hour* and Ten Minutes, L ondon.— On Sunday, March 3rd, for morning service at the A t t b i C bcrcb of SB. F btbr and Faol, following Cathedrals and Churches, touches of Stedman Cinques A PBAL OP SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR. and Caters were rang. St. Paal’s, Cathedral, three Worses of 5088 CHANQES. Tenor 18 cnt. 5 lbs. Stedman Cinques. E. Horrex, E. Gibbs, A. B. Peck, R. French, ti^BOBQB H a v b b ...... Treble. JOBM H. C hsbsman.. . . s< H. Springall, E. Wallage, C. S. Burden, C. F. Winney, S. E. U W IM B aBNBTT, JON. .. 3. Ca&KL'kB T. CoLBs . . . . 6. Joyce, H. Laogdon, W. T. Cockerill, conductor, H. R. Newton. E d w im F . P i k b ...... 3. E dwin B akn itt, sbm, . . 7. Southwark Cathedral, seven courses of Stedman Cinqaes. W . WlLUAM I- K bmf . . . . 4. Bbrtbah Pkbwbtt .. ..Tenor, E. Garrard, conductor, F. G. Symonds, A. V. Selby, j. Hay> Composed by Ga&ribl Limdofi, and ward, W. A. Garrard, A. E. Bradley, W. J. Daabneyt £. 6. Condncted by Bertram Prbwbtt. Stibbon, J. R. Mackman, H. G. Miles, A. F. Harris, F. Red* knap. St. Magnus the Martyr, London Bridge, City, five cooiMa First peal in the method on the bells, of Stedman Caters. 0 . H. Haghes, C. F. Wiiiney, T. H. Taffender conductor, R. W. Green, H. T. Gowlett, E. J. Ridieti ARDLEY, HERTS. H. Langdon, F. J. Hardy, A. D. Barker, J. Milner. Also tWo THE HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. courses, with J. Milner, 6, and E. J. Ridler, tenor. For Saturday, Mareh a, ig tx , in Two Hours and Thirty-five Minutes, noon service at St. Paul’s Cathedral, three courses of StedOftmn Cinques. A. B. Peck, A. Jones, W. E. Garrard, H. R.lftt«tdn, A t t b b C b d s c b o f S t . L a w b b h c b , H. Springall, E. Wallage, C. S. Burden, H. Langdon, S. Joyce. K PEAL OF MINOR, $040 CHANaES; T. H. Taffender, W. T. Cockerill, conductor, W. Prime MM T. BMag 730 each of Oxford Delight. Woodbine. Oxford and Kent Langdon. Treble Bob, College Single, Oxford Bob, and Plain Bob. Tenor 9^ cwt. THE LLANDAFF DIOCESAN’ ASSOCIATION. Matham Patmobb .. ..TrebU, A btbdr P hillips . . . . 4. N e w p o r t (Mon.)— On Thursday, February 29th, foir yiHlillle, B abnabd P atmobb . . . . a. Abtbur W oolston . . . . 5, at All Saints’ church, a quarter-peal of Stedmao Xd|»Mi A rtbob C abtbb . . . . 3. W illiam H. L awbbncb ,.T«Mr. mins. E. Morgan, V. Morgan.J. W. Jones, B. Millard, S.JOBM,C. Conducted by W illiam H. L awsbncb. Greedy, F. E. B. Charles, conductor, T. Max. Pint peal in the method by B. Millard, and first quuter-peal iti Firct pMl npon the bells. ductor in the method. CRAWLEY, SUSSEX. THE WINCHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. THE SUSSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION. H ersh am (Surrey).— On Sunday, March 3rd, for eveniMMt* On Sutulay, March 3, igta, in Three Hours, vice, a quarter-peal of Stedman Triples, in 43 mins. G. ^ s e r i A t t b b C bobcb of St . ^obh t b b B aptist, sen., F. Shepherd, W. Shepherd condaetor,J. Emei:y^* Wood> A PBAL OF DOUBLE NORWICH COURT BOB MAJOR, row, A. F. Shepherd, F. J. Shepherd, R. J. Pofiey. TraiB 5120 C H A N Q E S . Teaor 13$ cwt. ter-peal contains all odd bobs. Au b r t ElStiss .. ..Treftfc. ]oBN R i c b ...... 5, Albbbt Mitcbbll . . 3. F rancis T . Hoad, jdh. . . 6. THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION, A lbbbx H abman . . 3- A lfrbd D. Mills . . . . 7. OUVkB SiFPBTIS • • 4. F rbdk. W . Ricb . . ..Tenor. D a g e n h a m .— On Sunday, March 3rd, for morniajg 720 Grandsire Doubles. Miss C. Playle, E. Hawkiiis, G. t^faap* Composed by F bbdx. D bmcb, and Condacted by F bbds. W . R icb, lin, F. Freestone, G> Playle, *W. Palmer. For Children's ter* vice another 720 with A. Playle 4, *F. Chaplin tenor, tile n itias before. For evening service 730 College Single. Mm C. APPLETON, BERKS.—THE OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD. Playle, E. Hawkins, A. Piayle, E. Butler, .G. Playle, F. R*e- On Monday, March 4 ,1912, in Three Hows and Five Minutes, stone. After evening service 720 Woodbine Treble Bob, At t b b C bdbcb of Sx. L awbbmcb, A. Chaplin, treble, the rest as before. All condacted by 'Gi A P B A L O F S T B D M A N C A T E R S , 5017 C H A N O B S . Playle. *First 720. Tenor 14 cwt. THE CHESTER GUILD. G bobgb P barcb. . . . .TreUe. E dgab H omfrby . . 6. G bobgb H. P billost . 2. Albbrt E. R bbvbs . . . . 7- R uncorn.- On Tuesday, March 5th, at the parish charCh, » W itxiAM T. P atbs .. • 3- R b v. C yril Jbnbym . . . . 8. quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 44 mins. T. logbatn, G. Alfbko H. P olling • 4- R ichard W b i i e ...... g. Meredith, H. Meredith, J. Scrutton, B. Trevitt, S. BoelbrT. OBORea H olifibld .. • S- C dtbbbri G. W hitb . .Tenor. Mather, E. Sherlock conductor, B. Trevitt. Composed by Jobn C artbr, sad Condacted by A. H. P ulumg. Rang to commemorate the ninety-foarth anniversary of the Apple ton Society. B irm in g h am , — On Sunday, March 3rd, at Bidiop for Divine Service, a quarter-peal of Grandsire TrijpS mine, & Coley, E. Large, G. wV Taylor, A. T. Sen vena, Perry, W, H. Carrod, J. Collett first quarter-peal as condti^tori S a n b b e U T . Pearce. NORWICH—THE NORWICH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. On Sunday, March 3 ,1912, in Two Hours and Forty-three Minutes, P bal Corrbciion.—In the handbell peal at Boame. repotted last At the Residence of Mr. H. F. Cross, week, the methods sboald have read, '* being 720 each of D Z^Ie A PBAL OF BOB MAJOR, 5056 CHANQBS. Bob, Single Oxford Bob, College Single, two 730s of Plain- S<%«nd one 720 each of Kent and Oxford Treble Bob.” ^BBTia J. Howchin .. i-a. I Gborgb H. C bois . . 5-6. WttUAM A. H bmpbl . . 3-4. I F bbdb. j. C bois . . . . 7-8, Composed and Condacted by Gborgb C ross. USIC specially arranged in mss. (if not in print) to suit Umpire— B. Fry. First handbell peal by all. This handbell M almost any number of ringers and bells. Terms, He., w iq ia n y was formed in November 1911. and their average age is 19} on application from WM. GORDON>.44i CsLtic 9 x m 7i^WlMim i n n . Lams,. SrocEfOKT. THE 6ELL liEWs AND RINGEftS‘ RECORD. Mar. 9, zgi^. CHURCH NEWS. BISHOP GORE AND FASTING. ^he Church Army has received a gift of a quantity of The Bishop of Oxford writes as follows in reference patent peat fuel, in response to its special coal fund applications for dispensations from fasting: '< I receive a Appeal, and it is being distributed among poor families. number of applications to grant dispensations ’ froin fasting. Even where the practice of fasting is well estab On Monday evening the Archdeacon of London in lished and well observed with a clear understanding of ducted the Rev. Gerald Keith Stirling Marshall to the what it means, even so I think its observaiice in our time living oi the city church of St. Nicholas Cole Abbey, must be left mainly to the individual conscience and jtnlg- 0 ueen Vrctoria Street. ment. General dispensations seem only to proinbte , Thte Rev. Harold John Smith, Rector of St. Mark, West general laxity; and. particular dispensations to be given Gorton, Manchester, has accepted the ofler of the living whenever they are asked for. W ith us it is especially true ^ St. Silas, Blackburn, vacant by the transferring of the that we must appeal to the individual conscience. It \Rev. E. J. Bardsley to Nottingham. seems absurd for a Bishop to grant a dispensation to an The Archbishop of York has appointed a diocesan com- individual to modify a rule which has not been enforced ^ mittee to facilitate the exchange of benefices within his for centuries. W hat is wanted is to promote a fresh ^iocese under his Grace’s advice and authority. It con- recognition on all hands of the duty and value of fasting •ists of the Archdeacons and ten other clergy and laymen, and abstinence. Medical opinion is a great help in this. ' jvith Mr. A. V. Hudson, diocesan registrar, as secretary. And the clergy can make useful suggestions for its obser ' The 'annual reception of Colonial and Missionary vance in detail in view of the needs of their parishes. Bat Church workers by the two Archbishops, under the the circumstances of individuals vary so widely that prac auspices of the Central Board of Missions, will take place tically the question of what can be done in detail must be OD l%lirsiiay, June 6th. The Reception Committee have mainly determined by the individual.” published a statement drawing attention to the principle ; on which invitations to this ceremony are issued. - The annual meeting of the Central Church Defence THE WARWICKSHIRE.GUILD. .Committee has been fixed by the Archbishop of Canter bury td take pluce on Friday afternoon, April 26th, at the Stoke Coventry.— On Sunday, March 3rd, for Divine Church House, Westminster, and the proceedings are Service,-a quarter-peal of Double Norwich Court Bob likely to prove of exceptional interest. It is in contem- Major, 1280 changes. O. J. Hunt, J. H. White, F. Small platiou to hold a large popular gathering in the evening of wood, E. H. Johnson, W . T. Cox, F. Pervin, C. Freeman, ■ same day. A. Roberts conductor. First quarter-peal in the method,^ by all except the ringers of the Sth . ^ d tenor; also first • .*',The ReV. E. Page, of The Birks, Branksome Wood quarter-peal in the method in the city of Coventry by a ■ Road, Bournemouth, has died at the age of fifty-two. He local band. . w graduated from Jesus College, Cambridge, in 1885, was ordained in 1886, and after serviug as a curate at Batter sea, was Rector of Whitchurch, Herefordshire, from 1890 Jill 1897, and Rector of Spridlington, Lincolnshire, from LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL. • 3t8,9$ till 1910. At the last meeting of the Executive Committee it was The observance of St. Gregory’s Day, which falls on reported that four large stained glass windows for the .'Tuesday next, has been arranged for by the Gregorian chancel are being presented in memory of the Rev. R. >Association, and there will be a Solemn Eucharist at St. Leicester, Sir Hordman and Lady Earle, Sir Alfred Jones -John’s, Red Lion Square, at 11 o’clock, when the musio and Mr. W. E. Gladstone. These are being executed by frill consist entirely of Plainsong, and will be rendered by Messrs; James Powell and Son. A letter was read from • the Priests’ Choir of the Association without organ accom- Mrs. James Barrow, of Waterloo, offering to contribute a niment. At the conclusion of the service a sermon will further sum of ;^5,000 towards the building of the organ, Kpreached by the Rev. J. G. Adderley, of St. Gabriel’s, this generous gift making her total contributions for the . Birmingham. purpose the sum of ^15,000. Several smaller gifts were ., The death has occurred suddenly ai Rishangles rectory announced to the Cathedral Fund. One of these were . near Fye, of the Rev. Jordan Soden, incumbent since 1894. from a lady who bequeathed her jewellery, which will be He was a scholar of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, realised, and the proceeds given, to the Building • Fund. (Junior Optime), B.A. in 1854, and M.A. in 1857. He t)ecame second master at Coventry Grammar School and Citrate of Binfield, passing in 1883 to the vicarage of STONEY STANTQN. LEICESTERSHIRE. X. Little Melton, Norfolk, where he remained till his THE MIDLAND COUNTIES ASSOCIATION. transference to Rishangles. He wrote on religious and (Hincklbv D istrict.) social subjects. Ok Saturday, Marih 2, ig is, in Two Bourt and Fiftv-uvtn UinuUt, The Rev. H. Chittenden Rogers, Rector of Narborough, At the Chdrcq or St. Micbabl, Norfolk, has died after a severe operation, at the age of A PEAL OF GRANDSIRE TRIPLES, 5040 CHANQBS. sixty-five. He graduated from Christ Church, Oxford, in Tenor 14 cwt. 1B60, proceeded M.A. in 1874, and was ordained in 1875. W. H yde IN&LB8ART He had been an assistant master at Reading School, and G k o b g i W o o d *...... TrebU, C b a r Lb s H. B R ia o s f . . a. tJOBH Gabratt ...... 6. ■ Head Master of St. Michael’s College, Tenbury. He was HaRBY WRlGBlf .. .. 3. Gbobgb Tbohfbon . t .. 7. chaplain of Christ Church, Oxford, and Head Master of F b b d C o t t o n * ...... 4- *Ndnm W a lx b b ...... Itnor, the Cathedral School from 1879 till 18S4. Mr. Rogers Composed by the R ev. E . B ankbs ] ambs< and was Rector of Wood Norton from 1884 till i8g6, and Conducted by W. H yob Ihglm am t, of Westacre, Noifolk, from 1897 till 1899. *£irst peal. fFirit peal of Tiiples. Mar. 9, igi9 TH£ BELL NEWS AND RINGERS’ RECORD. 624 Tuesday, the sum of ;^33o was distributed At the quarterly meeting of the Council, augment the stipend of the vicar of Dalton, amongst eighteen clergymen, nine widows, of the Bishop of St. Albans’ Fund for East Lancashire. The Bishop of Southwell and four orphan daughters. < Holiday London “ Over the Border,” held under has also lately received an anonymous gift grants amounting to w ire a|so lmad& the presidency of the Bishop of Barking, of £1,000 for various diocesan societies. in addition to gifts of ctothiQgln.37 cases| the andito'rs’ statement of accounts showed The Bishop of St. Albans expected to The total amount distributed was £415.. that the income for ig ii included a legacy be at Cairo on Saturday last. From there The Bishop of London left Cairo on of £s,ooo from the late Rev. M. E. Welby he proposes going tor a fortnight to the Thursday in last week for the Holy Land, and a donation of ;fi,ooo from Viscount Holy Land. He expects to be back in via Jafia. During his visit to Cairo he Iveagh to be used as capital. The total London by April 3rd. He writes in ex preached several times at All Saints’ receipts' amounted to £ig,252, and the cellent spirits. Mr. Evans Griffiths, Secretary of the Church, and held a Confirmation at St. office afid working expenses to £8g2. In Mary’s Church. During his stay he visited view of the rapid growth of the population Southwark Diocesan C.E.T.S., has just the aged Coptic Patriarch, witji’whomhe the Council appeal for increased support received from an anonymous donor the conferred, emphasising the friendly ties to help them to meet the spiritual needs sum of £200 towards the building of a that existed between tbe twi>^ Churches^ of this vast area. * ' new house for the Boys’ Shelter Home. The reports which appeared in'one or two The next session of the London Diocesan The old house is in so dilapidated a con papers as to a breakdown in health were Conference will be held in the Church dition that a new building must be erected much exaggerated. He was laid up at House, Westminster, on Wednesday and this year. Contributions may be sent to Luxor for a couple of days, but the slight Thtirsday, May 8th and 9th. As usual the Mr. Griffiths at the Home, 134, Camberwell attack of fever soon passed off. Bishop of London will preside. Road, S .E . A gift of £1,000 has been made by the At a meeting of the Committee of the patron of the living, Mrs. Prescott, to Poor Clergy Relief Corporation held on LLANELLY PARISH CHURCH. A lich-gate, which was erected by Mr. JOHN TAYL.OR & CO., Arteur D. Davies, of Goring Place, at a cost of about £500, in commemoration of the rebuilding of the parish church, was St gdttflwe, recently dedicated by the Bishop of Swansea. The design is of the Late Decoratod period, and is a beautiful archi LOUGHBOROUGH, Leicestershire. tectural addition to tbe parish church and the town of Llanelly, and in every way worthy of its purpose and of its muni* FOUNDERS of the Ring of Bells for ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL ficeat donor. Mr. Arthur Davies, who is the Heaviest Peal of 12 Ringing Bells in the World now seventy-six years of age, has been " This is unquestionably the grandest ringing peal in England, and therefore in connected with tbe parish church all his the world." The late Lord Grimthorpe, K.C.— Tinus, N ov. 30, 1878. life* and was the largest subscriber to> wards the rebuilding fund. The work has POUNDERS OF “GREAT PAUL” been carried out by Mr. William Clarke, of LlandaiT, from the-designs of l^r. E. M, Bruce Vaughan. THOMAS DOBLE & SON, Ch/wrcU Bell HangerSt 11, CANON STREET, TAUNTON. SOMBRSHT. Bells hung with fittioga of the most ap proved principle. Old Balls recast, new Bells sapplied. Ropes of the best make. The Ellit- combe Chime Hammers fixed, Towers in spected, and estimates (arnished. T. D. d! Son are chan|e-nBgers, aad baviag had many years' experience in Cbarch Bell Hanging, with confidence solicits the patron age of tbe Clergy, Charchwardens, and tittgeri generally V*. Tutu Bill, at. Patrlnk’t OiMvirol, DuUlm. Also Founders of the peals of Bells at the Cathedrals of Worcester, Newcastle “ C hange-R ingim g s ” on-Tyne, Edinburgh (St. Mary’s), Dublin (St. Patrick's), Christ Church, N.Z. An Introduction to the Early Stages of Singapore. the A rt of Also ■' Great John" and the ring of Ten at Beverley Minster; and the ring of Ten at the Imperial Institute. CHURCH OR HANDBELL RINGING Also the bells of Dundalk r .c . Cathedral, and ■' Great Bede ” ot Downside Abbey, For tbe use of Beginners, bji' Also for the town halls of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale, C h ar lbs A . W . T royxb, Wakefield, Middleshroogh, Kendal, and Londonderry; and the Sydney and Adelaide Post Offices in Aastralia. [Fourth Edition.] A bo the chimc ol bells at Ames CoUegei Iowa, U.S.AQ Complete edition, cloth, 2s, 6d. SmaH And tbe c0Q«it " 6raadiiOQi" of Bnler Catisedrsl edition (up toj and includin|; ^be)l 824. THE BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECX>RD. Mar. 9, igri. CHURCH CLOCKS. TURRET CLOCKS. TOWN CLOCKS. JOHN SMITH Of the Midland Steam Clock Works, Derby Are Clock Makers of the highest repute. MAKERS OF The great Clock of St. Paul’s Cathedral. The Clock at Beverley Minster, striking the hours on a seven-ton bell. Aiid many othiers all over the empire, as the pages pf this iourual YBB BELL NEWS AND RINGERS' RECORD o Q o o o cx~^\O Q O(j^Q^ogi ® o \ ^ 6 / ST. GILES’, Cripplegate. o This Peal ot TWELVE BELLS Is now Behnng to o o ‘ WARNER’S INDEPENDENT’^ IRON AND STEEL GIRDER o o FRAMEWORK. o o o o o o o o o o W EIGHT O F W EIGHT OF o o TEN O R PEA L o o 3 6 i CW T. 7 TO N S , o o 174 CW T. o o o I HENRY BOND, 13 LB S. I (BlUbUtbad HaU-a-C«oin(7.) o o Bell Founder o o ] o i.»ii o GHUBCH BSLL HAH6BB O' o o o BUBFORt), OXON. o o o JOHN 8UI.I.Y, o Churoh Bell Hanarer o o ZInoh, Stojumber, Somerset. o o Moa oi Balli to any nmcbar bniig on the moat approved prlaeipln. Old Belli le-caitTMew Belli ioppUed. o o i J. S., hartng bad Mnaidsrabls ezparleaoe in Cfauob o o ( Bell bangtau, wilb oonfidence aollciti the patronage of JOHN WARNER & SONS, Ltd. I Ibe aieriir, worebwardena and tingen generally i THB BLUCOMBB CHIMB HABIMBRS FIXBD Bell Founders to H.M. The King:, i BBLL ROPBS SUPPLIBD. CRESCENT FOUNDRY, SPELMAN ST., L.ONDON, N.Ei ALFRED BOWELL, p S jW o POOOOOOOOOOOOQ CHURCH BELL FOUNDER IPSWICH. TO. RINQER8 AND OTHERS. men-cLASS, B fin T Q TO MEASUBE NORTMAMPTON D U U I 9 AT FIKT CMT. JOHN We STEDDY, UTINO BBKAIUara pxonx Ojr 3S PKB OOM*. High Street, LAMUeS’tOENrS, MkM, I2lM . lSi.i4. CBIUnBITSappif ringen OjS bei Omtalcetu ant aAf-muatvrtmti* Wtrmt frm. termB, with all goada ia cstfiiUng, boots, fta, Th« BOOT MANUFACTUBINI DIRECT SUPPLY ASSOCiA Fraotioal Taiioring. luge clock oi geBtle- Shitti. VeiU, U a u ^ , Coilan, Tiai, # - - NORTHAMPTON. teUi.Sboei.^ *0. v«lm;io% MM ^wnmmmmr wmmmm I f ■% THE BBLL NEWS AHD RINGERS* RECORD. HANDBELL. MEARS & STAINBANK, MUSIC. VHITECHAFEL BELL F0DNDB7. iBllowing ideeei an arranged as per list 4 in W, Q 'l Catalogne, viz., feat octaves in BELFRIES AND CLOCE TOWERS INSPECTED. the chromatic sc&ie G, 35 to G 04. 8 ringers. Mo. a. Selection “ Don G iovanni".. 3s. od. Mo. 31. Bine Bells of Scotland (3 varia b r b o t b d o o m p l e t h tions) •• •• •• «. .. as. od. Mo, to, Grand Selection "Der Fries- ehats" ...... 48, od, IRON, STEEL, OR OAK FRAMES. Mo. 136, The Bine Danube Walt* . . 3S. 6d. Mo. 163. Choms from M artha.. as. 6d. Also the (ollO\7ing can be had arranged as Old Bells Toned or Re-cast. Peals re-Stted and Rehanf. above, or for larger peals and No, of ringers: tarms on application. Andante, Haydn’s Snr- n ise Symphony, Last Rose of Summer (three SCHOOL BELLS. XV8IOAL HAJfD-BSLLS. variations and finale), Old Folks at Home, variations and finale, Vesper Hymn, variations FOUNDRY KSTABLISHKD A.D. 1BTO.- and finale, Woodstock March, The following are for 6 ringers, la bells, 32, & 39, WHITEGHAPBZi ROAD. LOMDOH, thus—.* Mo.a6z. The Swiss Toy Girl IS. 6d. No. a6a. Lammas Day (Welsh Air).. IS, od. No. 363. Captain Morgan’s March .. IS. od. Mo. »6^. Norah, the Pride of Kildare JAS. BAKWELL,- and the Basel Dell...... is.6d. Mo. 309. The Angel's Whisper and Bell Fourtder. BXthe Maid of Llangollen .. IS, 6d, SO, Ot. H am pton S t„ BirmfnghiUBt No. 390. The Mountaineers’ W altz.. IB. 6d. No. 3ai. The Rose of Allandale March is. 6d. GHUROH BELLS, with all reqjisita Fitting! and Fnmewort! Mo. 3aa. The Pilgrim of Love Galop is. 6d. singly or in Peals. OLOOK and OHIME BELLS to any siza md No. 38a O come all je faithful, and note. Lol Becomes .. IS. 6d. 8GhOOL bells with ringing arrangements, suitable for any Mo. 308 Italian and German Airs position. ( l i v e l y ) ...... IS. 6d. Ex.sting Peals eoonomically and efflolently restored. Mo. 114 In my cottage near a wood, OiAOKlD BELLS reoast, amt ANeiENr iNSORlPTlOHS r*- varied *• *• •• •• IS. od. produoed in fao-simile when required. ».en who are ringers sent to inspect Towers and report upon thir OVER 3«> PISCES IN STOCK, — tuna gmn roimition of Buiig rina Finmga. SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE, .MUSICAL HANDBELLS tuned In Diatonlo and Ohromatia WILLIAM GORDON, Scales In sets of any nurobers. 44, Celtic Street, Webb Lane, Sibckport. PATENTEES AND B.M. ROYAL OROMAMGB CONTRACTORS TO STORES, FOR BELLS Happy Stokes & Son, GHORGH BELL HANGERS, WOODBTJBT (B.S.O.), DEVON. CHARLES GARR, H a r r y S t o k e s & S on having had a l - t d . . considerable number of years' experience ia Chnrch Bell Hanging, with confidence ■olicits the patronage of the Clergy, BELL FOUNDERS, Charcbwardens, and Ringers generally, Th$ EUacomhe Chimiug Hammers fixed, SMETHWICK, BISMINGHAK iflLLSOPES. BELL-ROFES. Gold Medallists and Beiert oding tor Batt-repei, write M Founders o/ Maiden D A Y & CO., Peals. OHURGH BELL-ROPE MAKERS, 11. MABEET STBEET, OZFOBD, Who uMHufacturt Bett-Ropst 0/the very best Recasting, Rehanging, Repaira aOLD MEDAL. EXHIBITION 1851 Ail Eiuds of WOxk Undertaken f b e hie Rev. H, T. Ellacoubi, in writing to a distinguished ringer, said— "The best r of beU-ropes it D av, of Oxford." Send ClTALOaUE and TESTIMONIALS Post Frinted by the FropiiAtoii, at their Offices io Selborne Road, Walthamstow, and Published t>y SjtfFW*' 4kp Co., l,td „ 33, FateiMitet Ro Loadooi SiC j — .