$6r ffle wee of ££ergj>, Churchwardens, and £$ange*$tnger0, ag a record of fffc founding,15an3'n5» ©edtcafton, and (Rtngtng of Cflurcft ($5cffe. No. 6. V o l. I.] W E D N E S D A Y , O C T O B E R 21st, 1896. [P r ic e O n e P e n n y . JOHN TAYLOR & Co., “ CHARLES CARR,” QjWffounbertf anb Q0efganger0, The Bell Foundry, SMETHWICK, BIRMINGHAM. LEICESTERSHIRE. CHURCH BELLS. Founders of the ring of twelve bells of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, the largest peal of ringing bells in the world ; and of “ Great Paul,” the SINGLY OR IN RINGS. Bourdon Bell, weighing 16 tons, 14 cwts., 2 qrs., 19 lbs. "This bell is a very noble specimen of modern English bell-founding."— Pall Mall Mag., Sept., 189G. Also the bells of the Cathedrals of Worcester, Newcastle-on- BELLS RE-CAST OR RE-HUNG. Tyne, St. Mary's, Edinburgh, St. Patrick’s, Dublin, Christ Church, N.Z., and Singapore ; of the Town Halls of Manchester, Bradford, Halifax, Preston, Wakefield, Rochdale, Kendal, and Londonderry; the Royal BELLHANQERS SENT TO INSPECT AND REPORT UPON Exchange, London; the Sydney and Adelaide Post Offices in Australia; and the University Buildings of Liverpool, Glasgow, and Bombay. BELLS AND TOWERS. Also the “ A l e x a n d r a ” ring of ten bells of the Imperial Institute, London. Founders of the Jubilee Peal at Malinslee. New Brighton Lighthouse Bells, and Freemantle Town Hall, Australia. Hangers of the Celebrated Peal of Eight at Stourbridge, Worcestershire; also Kildare Cathedral Bell. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. CHURCH CLOCKS AND CHIMES. TOHN SMITH & SONS, Midland Steam Clock Works, QUEEN STREET, DERBY. Manufacturers by Improved Machinery of all kinds of Church New Tenor Bell, St. Paul's Church, Bedford. Weight 29 Cwts. Clocks and Carillons. Selected by Lord Grimthorpe to make MUSICAL HANDBELLS A SPECIALTY. the New Clock for St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. ii. CAMPANOLOGY. CHARLES FARRIS, MMHS & STAINBANK, 81, Bishopsgate Street Within, London, E.C. (Successor to Whitmore <& Craddock), ffifiiteefiapel iBeff FoaRefr&j. Churdi furnisher \ Wax Chandler. T h e L a r g e s t S e l e c t i o n i n L o n d o n o f BELFRIES AND CLOCK TOWERS CANDLES F O R t h e ALTAR (Over 100 Sizes in Stock). INSPECTED. Also Candles for the School Room, Dining Room, Bedroom, &c. Do not Gutter, and are Unaffected by Heat. Incense, Sanctuary Lamp Oil, Charcoal, Wicks, etc. CHURCH BELLS FOR RINGING OR CBIW[ING Erected complete with Fittings and Frames. CHURC H EMBRO I D E R Y. VESTMENTS MADE TO ANY DESIGN. OLD BELLS RE-CAST. Cassocks, Surplices, Frontals, Banners, Alms Bags, Hangings, Kneelers, Carpets, &e., &c. PEALS RE-FITTED & RE-HUNG. CHURCH BRASS WORK. A V e i i y L a b g e C o l l e c t i o n o f S e c . i ^ U t s t c a l Crosses & Crucifixes, Candlesticks, Vases, Lecterns, Altar and Pulpit Desks, Sanctuary Lamps, Thuribles, Cruets, &c., &e. FOUNDRY— CHARLES FARRIS invites inspection of his various Departments, (E s t a b l i s h d a . d . 1 5 7 0 ) . which, though not inferior, are C h eaper than any other Church Furnish­ ing Establishment. Illustrated Price Lists forwarded on application. Everything requisite for use in the Services of the Church 267, WHITECHAPEL frOAD, LONDON. can be obtained at this Establishment. (Opposite St. Ethelburga's, Bishopsgate, and close to Broad Street and Liverpool Street Half-mile East of " City." Stations). JAMES BARWELL, REAL, BOOKS I $£ll Counter, REAL, BOOKS I 40, GREAT HAMPTON ST., BIRMINGHAM. CHURCH BELLS, with all requisite Fittings and Framework, Singly or Every Ringer should have his own Peal Book in Peals. CLOCK and CHIME BELLS to any size and note. Existing Peals economically and efficiently restored. P e a l B o o k s, containing 150 leaves, well bound, with name in CRACKED BELLS recast, and ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS reproduced in fac-simile when required. gilt letters, Men who are Ringers sent to inspect Towers and report upon the tune and condition of Bells and Fittings. P R I C E 5 1 - MUSICAL HANDBELLS tuned in Diatonic and Chrematic Scales, in ■ V sets of any numbers. j Campanology Office, 221, High Street, Lewisham, S.E. ASTLEY’S SPECIALITE I _____ WEBB & BENNETT, BBLlLl R0PBS djnrclj gaugers a n b ARE THE BEST, Mill Street, Kidlington, Oxford. Most, Durable and Pliable. M e s s r s . W e b b & B e n n e t t are practical ringers, and have had con­ siderable experience in Church Bell Hanging and Tuning. Reports and Estimates furnished. The Ellacombe Chime Hammers fixed. Handbells HIGHLY APPRECIATED by all RINGERS, supplied. Old Peals restored. For unsolicited Testimonials and Price, send weight of tenor, number of Bells, and GEORGE WELCH, length of Rope, to (Successor to George Stockham,) JOHN A STLET & SONS, Ltd., HANDBELL FOUNDER, ROPE MAKERS, 51, Bankside, Southwark, London, S.E. Musical Handbells to any size or key; Chromatic or Diatonic Scales. Old Bells repaired Established 166 years. C O V E N T R Y ^ or augmented to any size on the most reasonable terms. H ouse, . a .d . 1730. PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. ^cnPfiNOkoc Q J £ ( S u r c (5 Qgkft (Rtngere* j( owt:na^ No. 6. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 1 s t , 1896. V o l . it •‘ C a m p a n o l o g y " will be forwarded post free, on the following terms :— and Vice-Chair respectively. The Vicar, the Rev. J. E. Vize, was unable OneHno nr\r\\rcopy, to12 mrmtVicmonths Sc8s. to be present, but the following letter was received by the conductor from 6 4s- him : “ Let me say how very grateful I and others feel to you and your 3 2 S. company for the splendid way in which you rang the bells. There is only feeling here of satisfaction to you all for so kindly coming and helping us, Bands of Ringers taking more than four copies can have them forwarded and I trust you will name to your brother campanologists, the sense of our post free at a reduced rate. appreciation of your good work.” All Subscriptions and Orders for papers must be sent direct to the After the table was cleared, several touches of Stedman and Grandsire Manager, “ Cam panology” office, 221, High Street, Lewisham, S.E. Triples were rung on the handbells, and songs were rendered by Messrs. Everything for insertion in this Journal to be addressed “ The Editor of Grice, Williams, Barnes, and Jones, ably accompanied by Mr. T. J. "C a m p a n o l o g y , ” 221, High Street, Lewisham, S.E.” Letters forwarded Bratton, and a very pleasant evening was spent. The Welshpool ringers for publication, and performances under 5000 changes must reach us not wish (through the medium of this paper) to thank the Vicar and Church­ later than Monday morning; and the insertion of any communication wardens, for their kind hospitality on this occasion. arriving later than the first postal delivery on Tuesday morning cannot be guaranteed in that week's number. All communications respecting advertisements must be addressed to the THE MIDDLESEX ASSOCIATION. Manager, office of “ C a m p a n o l o g y , " 221, High Street, Lewisham. The seventh Annual Meeting of the above Association, was held at All Saint’s, Southgate, on Saturday, October 12th. There was a large attend- anceof members from Barnet, Edgware, Edmonton, Finchley, Hadley,Haver- / k L L that remained mortal of His Grace the late lamented stock Hill, Hendon, Stoke Newington, and Tottenham, and the meeting was a Til Archbishop of Canterbury, were laid to rest in the most successful one in every way. The tower was open for ringing at 5 * Cathedral at Canterbury— a place he loved so well— o’clock, and Stedman Doubles were set going by the early arrivals. Then as members dropped in, touches of Grandsire Triples, Plain Bob Major, on Friday last. Oxford and Kent Treble Bob Major and Stedman Triples, were in turn To those who were present, the impressive scene will not essayed, and in most cases were successfully brought round. At 7.30, there was a temporary adjournment to the Cherry Tree Hotel, where the business soon fade from their memory. meeting was held. After justice had been done to the tea provided, the The Church Bellringers have, in their own humble way, Rev. D. W. Barrett, Rector of Barnet, was unanimously voted to the chair. The Report of the Committee, showing satisfactory progress, was read shewn their respect to the deceased Archbishop, reports reach­ by the Secretary, and ordered to be printed. The number of members it ing us from all parts of the country, of muffled peals and was stated, had increased during the year from 80 to upwards of 130, the touches, in memory of our beloved Prelate who has “ gone balance in hand was larger, and the meetings during the year had been very well attended. There had been a number of peals attempted during before.” the year, but four only had been successfully brought round—though some He was always genial, always kindly, always willing, to see of the attempts were highly creditable. The number of psals rung since the establishment of the Association in 1889, was 62, viz. :— anyone, to answer any questions asked of him with graceful T r i p l e s .—Grandsire .. .. .. .. 15 courtesy, his mere presence being a charm to anyone who saw Oxford Bob .