20 Church Bells and Illustrated Church i\ews. December >, 1905. D owlish-W ake, Somerset.—A meeting has been held :: BELLS AND BELL-RINGING. the question of the much-required work of a complete ree::ra'.::r. : '.a- church bells, which have been out of order for some tim e :e : r.:: Cole 0: be rung. The Rev. F. H. Mules (chairman) said he was pleased t: oe CHANGE-RINGING. able to inform the parishioners that the money for res:::.on the hells was now collected, and that he would give another bell A mrmory :: Middlesex County Association and London Diocesan Guild. his twenty-fifth year amongst them. Mr. Rowswell : --i 01 so re­ work should be commenced at once, which was earned unaoiin onsly. A t St. M ary’s, Lambeth, o n November 18th, a peal of Superlative The work will be entrusted to Mr. T. Doble, of Taunt:r. and :: is h:pei Surprise M ajor, 5088 changes, in 3 hrs. 5 mins. Tenor, 19 cwt. that the bells will be ready to be rung at Easter. Reuben Charge .. 1 Charles Dickens B ell-ringers at Huyton, Lancs. — The monthly meeting of the John E. Baker Bertram Prewett. 2 Lancashire Association of Change-ringers, Liverpool Diocesan ISrai. William Pye Isaac G. Shade .. 3 was held at Huyton, the ringers of West Derby, Tuebrook, Grassenial-. John R. Sharman, George F. Swann,. ,, 4 Woolton, Farnworth, and Huyton being represented. A t 4.30 they ms: Composed by G. Lindoff, and conducted by Bertram Prewett. in the church tower, and three peals of 720 were rung. It was abc 0: twenty-five years ago since a full peal was rung at Huyton, and it is The Essex Association, owing to the fact that the bells have recently been repaired that this was able to be accomplished last week. After ringing, the members A t St. Margaret’s, Barking, Essex, on November 25th, a peal of adjourned to the schoolroom, where the monthly business was conducted. D o u b l e N o r w ic h C o u r t B o b M a j o r , 5184 changes, in 3 hrs. 10 mins. Mr. E. Rimmer being in. the chair. A vote of thanks was accorded the Tenor, 22J cwt. Vicar and Churchwardens for allowing the use of the bells. Rowland Fenn . , 1 Alfred J. T. Carter 5 Henry E. Parker* .. 2 Albert C. Hardy . 6 W elshpool Bell-ringers. — The annual meeting of the Parish ■George H. Barker,. .. 3 Caleb Fenn 7 Church Bell-ringers was held in the belfry. The Vicar (Rev. D. G :.~- aldi Davis) presided, and the Hon. Secretary (Rev. T. Merlin Davies George W. Faulkner .. 4 Thomas Faulkner .. 8 was also present. The statement of accounts for the year was presented [* First Composed by A. Craven, and conducted by Caleb Fenn. by the Hon. Secretary, and after all disbursements, the funds showed s peal in the method with a bob-bell.J balance in hand of £1 15s. 9d., which was considered very satisfactory. The accounts were duly passed. Two members were appointed to colltc-: The Central Northamptonshire Association. the Christmas subscriptions. A vote of thanks was accorded the Rev A t St. Peter’s, Irthlingborough, on November 2otb, Lates's One-part Merlin Davies for his indefatigable services as Hon. Sceretary, and a peal of Stedman Triples, 5040 changes, in 2 hrs 48 mias. similar compliment was also passed to the Vicar for presiding and for the Anderson Y. Tyler .. 1 Alfred H. Martin , interest evinced by him at all times in connection with the ringers. James Garratt .. 2 James Houghton, jun. 6 Both gentlemen having responded, the meeting terminated. Frederick Palmer ,. ., 3 Walter Perkins (conductor) 7 Bolney, Sussex.—The famous Bilney bells . are undergoing a John J. Mawby . 4 Samuel Fosskett* .. 8 thorough refit, and are consequently silent for the time being. The [* First peal, and was elected a member previous to starting.] work, however, is well in hand, and it is promised that it w ill be com­ pleted in time for the Christmas peals. The cost of the renovation of fittings, &c., will be £150, and the parishioners are subscribing liberally The Hertfordshire Association. to the fund. The work of erecting the new lychgate at Bolney Church A t St. James’, Bushey, Herts, on November 2oth, a peal of S u p e r l a ­ has also commenced. This is the gift of Mr. E. Huth, J.P., of Wyke- tive Surprise M ajor, 5056 changes, in 2 hrs. 55 mins. Tenor, 13 cwt. liurst. The base is to be of Sussex marble, the superstructure of oak, healed in with Horsham stone. It will be one of the t : - : “ tzgsz; Maurice F. R. Hibbert .. 1 Wm. G. Whitehead . 5 Mid-Sussex. John R. Sharman .. .. 2 Harry A. Horrex .. .. 6 Frederick W . Brinklow .. 3 Edward Whitebread .. 7 Henry Hodgetts .. .. 4 Ernest E. Huntley .. 8 NOTICES. Composed by H. Dains, and conducted by Ernest E. Huntley. The London County Association (late the James's Srdet; — Notice is hereby given that a meeting for united practice and sc :-:jl The Lancashire Association. intercourse will he held to-morrow (9th), with the kind permission cf the Rectgr, the Rev. H . Mosley, at the church-of A ll Saints, Poplar. E B l a c k b u r n B r a n c h . The tower will be open for ringing from 4 p.m.— T. H. Tairenier. A t St. Bartholomew's, Colne, on December 2nd, a peal of T r e b l e Hon. Sec. Bob M ajor, in the Kent Variation, 5184 changes, in 3 hrs. 3 mins. Tenor, 16 cwt. Archdeaconry or Salop Guild. — The next quarterly meeting will be held at Wellington, to-morrow (9th). Ringing at 3 ' Robert Eoulds, sen.* ., 1 William Mallinson 5 Bussiness meeting at 4.30 p.m.—J. Mackay, Hon. Sec. John P. Foulds ,. .. 2 William H. Harrisonf . 6 Joseph Gotht .. 3 Abraham Lanet .. 7 East D erbyshire Association. — The next quarterly meeting — .11 Robert Foulds, jun. .. 4 William Heatonf.. 8 be held at Pentrich, to-morrow (9th). Tea at 5 p.m. M re:_g : ft-r Composed and conducted by William Mallison. * First peal t First —T. Allibone, Sec. peal in the method.] Noticeable amongst the, features of Messrs. Huntley and Palmer’s enterprise this year are special assortments of biscuits packed in recep­ tacles which are remarkable either for their artistic grace, their thorough CHIYERS’ usefulness, or their suitability as Christmas presents. In a beautiful Doulton china casket, which may be used for many purposes besides that of holding biscuits, is offered a varied assortment of the well-known * Nursery Rhymes’ biscuits, which have become so popular with the children of all lands. An assortment of the choicest kinds of biscuits is presented in a work-basket of wicker— a useful article which makes Flavoured with a nice present. The Christmas biscuits are also sent out in an enamelled caddy or ornamented box with two lids, a richly decorated receptacle of Ripe Fruit a classic model in broDze in two colours is also packed with the biscuits. Juices, T h e well-known Borwick's Baking Powder is a highly useful pre­ paration in the making of bread, pastry, puddings, &e. The ingredients Chiver* 8c Sons, Ltd. of which it is composed have been found to be pure and of good quality, HISTON, CAMBRIDGE. and not in the least degree injurious, Foundry Established 3j Centuries. BIRKBECK BANK ESTABLISHED 1851. M E A R S & S TAIN BANK, 2 r Per cent. INTEREST j g L . 3 4 WHITECHAPEL ROAD, LONDON. E allowea on Deposit Accounts Repayable on Demand. 2 per cent. INTEREST j j j | | PEALS OF CHURCH BELLS ERECTED COMPLETE. allowed on Current Accounts on minimum monthly ..JB jllk. Belfries inspected in Town or Country. balances when not drawn below £100. Old^ Bells Rehung, Tuned, or Recast, F ittin g s, & c ,f renewed™ Advances made. Stocks and Shares bought and sold. BELLS WITH FITTINGS, FOR CHAPELS, SCHOOL?, ic. Apply C. F. R a v e n s c r o f t , Secretary, Southampton Buildings. High Holborn, W.C. Musical Hand Bells in Sets up to 5 Octaves. Bell Hopes supplied. £JD 1 ^, I 9 0 5 - 5 ^ Church Bells and Illustrated Church Sews. Beesley, 5; J. Fennel, 6; J. H. White (conductor). 7 : i. " BELLS AND BELL-RINGING. This is the first quarter-peal by the local band, and the first c-n me Midsosier Norton, Somerset. —A t St. Jolm-the-Baptisrs, CHANGE-RINGING. Sunday, November 26th, for evening service, a quarter-real of G rani - sire Triples in 47 mins. by the local company of the Ba:n and V e_; The Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Association. Diocesan Association. J. B. Holmyard, 1 ; J. R. Adams, 2 : F. speed, A t A ll Saints’, Newcastle-on-Tyne, on December 1st, Brooks’ Vari- 3; F. Chivers, 4 ; J. G. Hambleton, 5 ; G. R. Davis * (conductor ), 6 ^ . ation of Thurstans’ Four-part peal of Stedman Triples, 5040 changes, Clias. II. Shearn, 7; R. Jones, 8. [* First quarter-peal as conductor. in 2 hrs. 52 mins. Tenor, 19 cwt. Also on Sunday, December ICth, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples Alfred S. Hillier .. .. 1 Joseph E. II. Keen ,, 5 in 47 mins. J. B. Holmyard, 1; F. Chivers, 2; F. Speed, 3; J. R. George Dix .. ., 2 William II. Barber .. 6 Adams * (conductor), 4; J. G. Hambleton, 5 ; G, R, Davis, 6 ; Chas.