Y e w s. f Decembe 20 Church Bells and Illustrated Church Laxgdale, 'W estmorland.— On a resent Saturday evening a f t e r BELLS AND BELL RINGING. a few preliminaries on the church bells, they suddenly, about ;:x : burst out in a merry peal. It is so long since Langdatians bare neard a peal rung that it was rather surprising to be thus reminded that there - CHANGE-RINGING. still a band of ringers in the place, ft eventually transpired. , that they were visitors from some of the Ambleside and Brathav te “ The Lancashire Association. From six till 9-15 without cessation they rang seven touches: K e n t t. V i o l e t Duke of. York O x f o r d A t St. Mark’?, Worsley, Lancashire, on -November 14th, Carter’s 2, 2, and 1. J. Ba>khouse, 1: A. Nevinson, 2; F. Woodend, 3; R. Satterthwaite, 4 : J. Holmes, 5; 5 , No. 10 p e al of Sredman Triples, 5040 changes, in 2 hr?. 5 5 mns. Robinson, 6. v T* nor, 21 cwt. Joseph Potter .. .. 1 Richard Ridyard .. 5 Southampton. —On> Sunday the Bishop of Southampton jDr- John Potter .. .. 2 Joseph Ridyard .. 6 McArthur) dedicated a new bell at St. Luke’s Church, in memory of toe George Way* .. .. 3 Jame3 H. Ridyard (condr) 7 late Rev. B. D. Nairne, a former curate of the church. Frederick Derbyshire , . 4 Richard Newton .. .. 8 . Rung in honour of Lord Bracktey's birthday, [* First peal in the Filleigh, Devon.— By constant u?e, the ropes of the church b-:ls me-hod.] have become worn out. The amount requir' d, £3 6s., was quickly made up, for which the Rector, the Rev. E. G. Beckwith, has expre?s-d The Hertfordshire Association. his thanks to those who kindly subscribed. The ringers now ring peals A t St. Janes's, B nhey, Herts, on November 14th, a peal of N e w ' on the bells for half an hour before morning service on alter; ate C a m b r i d g e S u r p r i s e M ajor, 5055 changes, 2 hrs. 51 mins. Tenor, Sundays, and this arrangement has given much satisfaction. 13 c*t. Maurice F, R. Hibbert .. 1 Bertram Prewett .. The Sheffield D istrict and Old East Derbyshire Amalga­ mated Society. —There Was’a very plea»aDt gathering recently at the Frederick W. Brinklow .. 2 Ernest E. Huntley II trry A. Horrex / Pavi-h Church, Sheffield, the occasion being the usual monthly meeting Francis A. Smith . 3 of the above society. Over sixty members were pres°nt, including Henry Hodgetts .. ..4 William G. WhPehead - - - - 8 0 imposed by C. H. Ilattersley, and conducted by B. I rewett. Rung ringers from Bolsover, Bo'sterstone, North Wingfield, Ranmoor, Treeti n, as a birthday compliment to Mrs. Ernest Huntley. This is E. E Hunt- Wortle.y, All Saints and St. Marie (Sheffield), and the local company. This grand old ring (tenor, 41 cwt.) is the only twelve-bell peal in the ley’s 200th peal. district, and this was the first time the society had had the privilege of The St. Margaret’s Son'ety, Westminster. placing the toweramongst its fixtures. Af ter the bells had been raised, they were put into changes, and for four hours no rest was given them, A t St. Margaret’s, Westminster, on November 17th, a peal o f G r a n d - each man being anxious to get in as much r s possible, and utilise tee * i r e C a t e r s , 5003 changes, in 3 hrs. 25 min>. Tenor, 28 cwt. time allowed to the best advantage, as unfortunately an all too early Frederick G. Perrin Mark Woodcock .. 6 closure had to be made at 7 p.m., on account of a choir jractice Frank Smith James E. Davis . 7 immediately below. The methods indulged in were College Single, Frederick Richardson William R. Crockford . 8 Bob Royal, Grandsibe Caters and Cinques, Stedman Triples Edwin Turl Edward Chapman .. 9 C a t e r s , and Cinques, Treble Bob Royal and Maximus, Double WilliamWilliam H.II. PriorI Iiui .. .. Arthur Hardy . .,■■ 10, Norwich M ajor and R o y a l , and London Surprise. An adjourn­ Composed hy Henry G. Miles, and conducted by Mark Woodcock. ment was made to the headquarters' of the society, the recessary R u n g in honour of the visit of the King and Queen of Portugal to the business tram acted being the election of nine new members. A City. pleasant evening was spent., terminating with the customary votes of The Kent County Association. thanks to the clergy and the local company. A t S t . M a r y Magdalene’s, Woolwich, on November 17th, a peal of Colne, Lancashire: Unveiling of a Peal Tablet. — The D ouble N orw ich C ourt Bob M ajor, 5072 changes, in 3 hrs. 4 mins. Blackburn Branch of the Lancashire Association met at Colne on the T en o r, 13 c w t. 12th ult. to celebrate the 72ad birthday of Mr. William Heaton. Henry G. Hill* 1 Isaac G. Shade . .. 5 During the afternoon various touches were rung, after whic-h^ Mr. William J Aldridge* 2 Qr.-Master Sgt. A. Pye .. 6 Heaton entertained the local band and visitors *o tea. At 6.. 0 a John J. Iamb 3 Ernest Pye .. .. 7 business meeting was held, and several new members were admitted. llighwood S. Humphreys* 4 William Pye .. 8 Then followed the unveiling ceremony, which was performed by Mr. Composed by Arthur- Craven, and conducted by William Pye. Rung Edward Carr, J.P. The whole of the proceedings were presided over by the Rector, the Rev. W. Clifford, M.A. The tablet records the first a s a birthday compliment to W. J. Aldridge. [* First peal in the peal rung by a local band on Whitsun-Monday last. It is of marblette, method.] and is fixed in a frame of oak with plate glass front. It is the gift of Tne Society of Royal Cumberland Youths. Mr. W. Hyde, churchwarden, and has been much admired. A t St. Anne’s, Bighga*e, on November 19th, a peal of Superlative Surprise M ajor, 5056 changes, in 2 hrs. 5 3 nine. Tenor, 14 cwt. George Pa-'ce . .. 5 Kichard Bevan* NOTICES. Mark Woodcockt .. Thomas Titehener .. 6 Frank Smith* James Parker .. 7 Ancient Society of College Youths. —Established 1 6 3 7 .— Thomas Card William J. Nudds .. 8 Meetings for practice will be held at St. Magnus’, Lower Thames Street, Composed by Henry Dains, and conducted by James Parker. Rung On December 15th and 29th, and at St. Michael’?, Cornhill, Wednes­ on the sixteenth anniversary of the conductor’s wt dding-day. ^ [* First day, December 7th. A business meeting will also be held at the peal in the method, t First peal in the method with a bob-bell.] Coffee Pot, Warwick Lane, on December 7th. W . T. Cockebill", l io n . Sec. The Sussex County Association. ‘ Frodingham,’ Elmhurst Street, Clapham, S. W. A t the Parish Church, Seaford, on November 12th, a peal of K e n t M iddlesex County Association and London Diocesan Guild. T reble Bob M ajor, 5024 changes, In 3 hrs. 18 mins. a^-South and West District.—The annual meeting of the above district „ .., l \ TD T > *- 4- K W. Pelling , A. B. Bennett will be held to-day (Saturday) at Christ Church, Ea ing, by kind per­ G. P> nfold .. F. Bennett mission of the Rev. W. Templeton King. Bells ready at 4 p.m. Tea G. Howse .. J. Turner .. 7 at 5.30, followed by bus’ness met ting. Members intending to be pre;tn: A. D. Stone K. Ilart .. kindly give notice by Wednesday previous. Hillingdon. J . J . P r a t t , Dist. Hon. Sec. IIenfield, Sussex.— On November 2 2 n l , for practice^ 1:60 S t e d ­ Lancashire Association. —Rochdale Branch.—The usual meet:: g m a n T r i p l e s were rung in 46 mins : W . Markwell, 1; S. Burt, 2 ; J. will be held at St, Mary’s, O'dham, to-day (Saturday), December 3rd. Lish, 3 ; L. Payne, 4 ; A. E. Lish, 5; G. Payne, 6 ; O. Tjlei-(conductor), Bells ready at 4; meeting at 6.30 p.m. All ringers welcome. 7 ; A. Hodges, 8. J . H . B a s t o w , Branch Sec. Foundry Established 31 Centuries. b ir k b e c k b a n k ESTABLISHED 1851. MEAES & ST AIN BANK, 2 h per cent. INTEREST 34 W H IT E C H A P E L ROAD, LONDON, E. •allowed on Deposit Accounts Repayable on Demand. PEALS OF CHURCH BELLS ERECTED COMPLETE. 2 per cent. INTEREST Belfries inspected in Town or Country. allowed on Current Accounts on minimum monthly balances when rot drawn below £ 100. Old Bells Rehung, Tuned, or Recast. Fittings, &c., renewed. A d v a n c e s made. Stocks and Shares bought and sold. BELLS WITH FITTINGS, FOR"CHAPELS, SCHOOLS, t c . Apply C. F. IUvenscrgft, Secretary, Southampton Buildings, High Holborn, W.0. Musical Hand Bells in Sets up to 5 Octaves. Bell Ropes snppliei. 56 Church Bells and Illustrated Church Sews. [.Dece> And at St. Hagnrs the Martyr, Londrn, on November A lt a p-il BELLS AND BELL RINGING. of Stkdm ax C a te rs, 5091 changes, in 3 hrs. 17 mins. Ter::. 2. : — John R.