Campanology No 4 - Central Council of Church Bell Ringers

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W E D N E S D A Y , O C T O B E R 7 th , 1896.
JOHN TAYLOR & Co.,
“ CHARLES CARR.”
(0efffounb«te anli QBeffOangerei,
XtOTJGHBOROUGM
[ P r ic e O n e P e n n y .
The
B ell Foundry,
SMETHWICK,
BIRMINGHAM.
LEICESTERSH IRE.
CHURCH
BELLS.
Founders of the ring of twelve bells of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London,
S IN G L Y O R IN RIN G S.
the largest peal of ringing bells in the w o rld ; and of “ G re a t P a u l,” the
Bourdon Bell, weighing 16 tons, 14 cwts., 2 qrs., 19 lbs. " T h is bell is a
very noble specimen of modern English bell-founding.’’— Pa« Mall Mag.,
Sept., 1896. Also the bells of the Cathedrals of Worcester, Newcastle-onBELLS
R E -C A S T
O R R E -H U N G .
Tyne, St. M ary’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
B E L L H A N G E R S S E N T TO IN SP E C T AN D REPO R T UPON
Exchange, Lon don ; the Sydney and Adelaide Post Offices in A ustralia;
B E L L S AN D T O W E R S .
and the University Buildings of Liverpool, Glasgow, and Bombay.
Also the " A l e x a n d r a ” ring of ten bells of the Imperial Institute,
London.
Founders of the Jubilee Pjeal at Malinslee.
' e v Brighton Lighthouse Bells, and Freemm tle Tow n H all,
Australia.
Hangers of the Celebrated Peal of Eight at Stourbridge,
W orcestershire;
also Kildare Cathedral Bell.
SEND
CHURCH
TOH N
S M IT H
FOR
CATALOGUE.
CLOCKS
AND
& S O N S , M idland Steam Clock W orks,
QUEEN STREET,
New Tenor Bell, St. Paul's Clnircli, Bedford.
MUSICAL
HANDBELLS
Weight 29 Cwts.
A S P E CI A LT Y .
CHIMES.
DERBY.
M anufacturers b y Im proved M achinery of all kinds of Church
C locks and Carillons. Selected b y L ord G rim thorpe to make
the N ew C lock for St. P a u l’s Cathedral, London,
ii.
CAM PANOLOGY.
CHARLES FARRIS,
81, Bishopsgate Street Within, London, E.C.
(Successor to Whitmore £ Craddock),
Church purriishcF ^ V/ax Chandler.
M E M S & STA IN BA N K,
UJfuteefapeT le ff
T h e L a r g e s t S e l e c t io n in L o n d o n o p
CANDLES
f o r
THE
BELFRIES
ALTAR
AND
CLOCK
TOWERS
INSPECTED.
( O v e r 100 S iz e s in S t o c k ) .
A lso Candles fo r the School Room, D in in g Room, Bedroom, &°c.
Do not Gutter, and are Unaffected by Heat.
I n c ens e, S a n c t u a r y L a m p Oil, Cha rc oa l , W i c k s , etc.
CHURCH BELLS FOR RINGING OR CBIW(ING
Erected complete with Fittings and Frames.
C H U R C H~ E M B R O I D E R Y .
V E S T M E N T S M A D E TO A N Y D E S IG N .
C a s s o c k s , S u r p li c e s , F r o n t a ls , B a n n e r s , A lm s B a g s , H a n g in g s ,
K n e e l e r s , C a r p e t s , & c ., & c .
CHURCH
BRASS
OLD
BELLS
R E -C A S T .
PEALS
R E -F IT T E D
&>
R E -H U N G .
W ORK.
A V e r y L a r g e C o l l e c t io n o p
C r o s s e s & C r u c i f i x e s , C a n d le s t ic k s , V a s e s , L e c t e r n s ,
A l t a r a n d P u l p i t D e s k s , S a n c t u a r y L a m p s , T h u r ib le s ,
C r u e t s , & c ., & c .
C H A R L E S PA R R IS invites inspection of his various Departments,
which, though not inferior, are C h e a p e r than any other Church Furnish­
ing Establishm ent.
Illustrated Price L ists forwarded on application.
E v e r y th in g re q u isite for use in th e S ervice s o f th e Church
can be o b ta in e d at th is E sta b lis h m e n t.
FOUNDRY—
( E s t a b l is h d a . d .
267, WHITECHAPEL ROAD, LONDON.
Half-mile East of “ C ity.”
(O pposite S t. E th elb u rga’s, B ishopsgate, and clo se to B road Street and Liverpool Street
,
S tatio n s).
JA M ES
BARW ELL,
1 5 7 0 ).
PEAL BOOKS I
PEAL BOOKS I
40, G R E A T H A M P T O N ST., B l R M IN G H AM. p very R ing er should haVe his own P eal Book
C H U R C H B E L L S , with all requisite Fittings and Framework, Singly or
in Peals.
C L O C K and C H IM E B E L L S to any size and note.
Existing Peals economically and efficiently restored.
C R A C K E D B E L L S recast, and A N C IE N T IN S C R IP T IO N S reproduced
in fac-simile when required.
P e a l B o o k s , c o n t a i n i n g 1 5 0 l e a v e s , w e l l b o u n d , w i t h n a m e in
g ilt letters,
P R IC E
M U S IC A L H A N D B E L L S tuned in Diatonic and Chrematic Scales, in
sets of any numbers.
Clock Makers to H M . Home and
Colonial Governments.
POTTS & SONS’ CLOCKS
A R E T H E B E S T F O R C H U R C H E S , T U R R E T S , e t c .,
GUILDFORD
STREET,
LEEDS.
E A O H .
Ca mp a n ol o g y Office, 221, Hi g h Street, L e w i s h a m , S . E .
r
J
WEBB
E S T A B L IS H E D 1833.
S I-
______________
Men who are Ringers sent to inspect Tow ers and report upon the tune
and condition of Bells and Fittings.
& BENNETT,
>_<*»*_
Mill Street, Kidlington, Oxford.
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
supplied. Old Peals restored.
GEO R G E
WELCH,
(Successor to G eorge Stockham ,)
HANDBELL
FOUNDER,
51, Bankside, Southwark, London, S.E.
E s t i m a t e s s u p p lie d o n a p p lic a t io n a n d T o w e r s in s p e c t e d .
M akers o f every variety o f House and Office Clocks.
M usical H andbells to an y size or k e y ; C hrom atic or D iatonic S cales. O ld B ells repaired
or augm ented to any size on the most reasonable term s.
P R IC E
L IS T
ON
A P P L IC A T IO N .
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No. 4.
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C am pan olo gy
W EDN ESDAY,
OCTOBER
” will be forwarded post free, on the following terms :—
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,
1896.
V o l.
I.
M r. D A V ID W I L S O N , o f B I R S T A L L .
One copy,
12 m o n t h s ...................................................
8s.
6
4s.
>.
3
••
...............................................................
2S.
Bands of Ringers taking more than four copies can have them forwarded
post free at a reduced rate.
All Subscriptions and Orders for papers must be sent direct to the
Manager, “ Cam panology” office, 221, High Street, Lewisham, S .E .
W e would draw the attention of our readers to the appeal
made in our last issue, at the meeting of the L eed s and
D istrict Am algam ated Society, at Arm ley, on behalf of a
brother string— Mr. D a v id W i l s o n , of B irstall— a respe<5ted
member of that society, who we learn has been suffering for
Everything for insertion in this Journal to be addressed " The Editor of two years w ith a diseased hip.
" C a m p a n o l o g y , ” 221, High Street, Lewisham, S .E .”
Letters forwarded
for publication, and performances under 5000 changes must reach us not
later than Monday m orning; and the insertion of any communication
arriving later than the first postal delivery on Tuesday morning cannot be
guaranteed in that week's number.
Church B ell Ringers have alw ays been noted for their
generosity to a brother in distress, and we sincerely hope that
att who can will contribute their mite, however small, towards
All communications respecting advertisements must be addressed to the this laudable object.
Manager, office of “
C a m p a n o l o g y ,” 2 2 1,
^ E S T O ^ flT I O fl
flfiD
High Street, Lewisham.
W e shall be glad to open a fund, and acknowledge in this
Journal, any subscriptions which may be sent for this purpose.
^ E F O ^ m flT I O N L IV E R P O O L
H A T a particularly busy season is now being experi­
enced, alike by founders, hangers, and ringers, must be
apparent to all interested in the progress of our beloved
Art. S carcely a week passes without the cheering intelligence
from some part of the country that a new peal has been
founded— an old ring augm ented, or another undergone com ­
plete restoration. A ll these gratifying statem ents illustrate
most forcibly a rapidly grow ing interest in our national music
on the part of the public generally.
B ut w ithal there is yet room for sweeping reforms both
inside and outside the ringing-cham ber. E vid en ce frequently
reaches us of the neglect of m any belfries, of the unringable
condition of numerous peals. T h e question w hich therefore
naturally arises is, “ W h o is responsible for such a state of
affairs ? ”
D IO C E SA N
G U IL D .
On Saturday, September 26th, the above Guild held a meeting at St.
Peter’s Church, Hindley, when about 40 members attended from the
following places, v iz .: Aughton Crossens, Ormskirk, Southport, Wigan
(All Saints’ and St. James’), besides the local company. The bells of St.
Peter’s were placed at the disposal of the ringers, and these were utilised
to the utmost extent by the members of the Guild, several touches in
various methods being rung. At 5 o’clock tea was served in the school­
room, which had been provided in lavish style by the Vicar and other
friends in the parish, and was heartily enjoyed by all. The business meet­
ing was afterwards held in an adjoining room, the Vicar (Rev. C . F. Holt)
presiding, being supported by the Rev. W . T. Bulpit, Messrs. J. Law
(Churchwarden, St. Peter’s), J. Martin, etc. The chairman formally
welcomed the ringers to St. Peter’s Church, and in an interesting speech,
spoke of the good work such societies as this was capable of doing. As a
speaker at one of the previous meetings had said, it was a means of
" making better ringers of the men, and better men of the ringers.” Such
gatherings as these tend to smooth'over any misunderstanding that might
arise, and the interchange of opinion with regard to their art must greatly
benefit the good work they were engaged in. The Rev. W. T. Bulpit also
addressed those present, and expressed the pleasure it gave him in meeting
the Vicar on that occasion. He mentioned the fact that it was now 25
years since they were fellow-curates in Southport. During that period,
many improvements had been made in the conduct of those engaged in
bell-ringing. H e exhorted them, by their example outside the belfry, to be
a means of showing that calling people to church was not only their aim, but
that they attended to that call themselves at least once each Sabbath day.
One honorary and three performing members were elected. The Hon.
Treasurer reported that the funds of the Society were in a very satisfactory
condition, both in the ordinary and benevolent branches. Mention was
made of the Queen’s record reign, this eliciting the fact that there was
present a veteran in the art of change-ringing (Mr. J._Prescott, of Orms­
kirk), who had the honour of ringing on the occasion of Her M ajesty’s
Coronation. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded to those who had
contributed to the success of the gathering, all expressing themselves as
highly gratified at the manner in which they had been received. Great
praise is due to Mr. R. Calland, conductor at St. Peter’i, for the manner
in which the arrangements were carried out.
W e know full w ell that only in recent years has the office of
Church B ell R inger met w ith due recognition ; however, a
m arvellous change is slow ly but surely passing over the scene.
T h e C lergy are gradually becom ing stedfast friends of the
exercise, and ringers are everyw here asking for a system of
B elfry L egislation.
It therefore depends solely upon the
ringers whether reform, when obtained, shall be lasting. It
remains with them alone to enlighten the C hurch authorities
upon all m atters concerned w ith the bell-cham ber, and if they
(the ringers) fulfil their duties in this direction, not only by
notes to their ringing reports in Campanology, but by direct
communication w ith the C lergy whose towers and bells they
I n M e m o r i a m C a r d s , with Portrait of the late G e o r g e N e w s o n , post
use, they m ay rest assured of an early recognition of their
free 6d. each, can be obtained at " Campanology ” Office, 221, High Street
wishes, and attentive consideration of their im m ediate needs. Lewisham.
October 7th, 1896.
CAM PANOLOGY.
38
CHANGE
RINGING
Itcnjnl*
THE
47
OXFORD
PERFORMANCES.
BATH
51
AND
W ELLS
TAUN TO N,
D IO C E S A N
At th e
On Monday, September 28th, 1896, in Three Hours and Twenty-nine Minutts,
A
PEAL
OF
C h u r c h o f -S t . M a r y M a g d a l e n e ,
G R A N D SIR E
OF
TREBLE
BOB
RO YA L,
5000
CH AN G ES;
Tenor 31 cwt. 1 qr. 23 lbs.
C h a r l e s H. F o w l e r
..
..Treble
W a l t e r E . Y a t e s ........................2
F r e d e r ic k E x on
........................
3
J o h n A u s t i n ..................................
4
J o h n J a g g a r .................................. 5
6
C h a r l e s E xon
R e v . F . E . R o b in s o n . .
T hom as P a yn e
W il l ia m J . S m it h
Jam es W . W ash bro o k..
Composed by the late
H e n r y J o h n s o n , and
J a m es W . W ash bro ok,
CATERS,
5003
CH AN GES,
Tenor 30 cwt.
A t C h r is t C h u r c h C a t h e d r a l ,
PEAL
A SS O C IA T IO N .
On Saturday, October 3rd, 1896, in Three Hours and Twenty-five Minutes.
G U IL D .
OXFORD.
A
D IO CE SA N
S O M E R S E T S H IR E .
7
8
9
Tenor
Conducted by
E d w i n G. A . W a l k e r
Sydney W yatt
Ja m e s J o y c e
..
G eo rge E , H arbour
A l e c Z. E v a n s
Composed
by
J.
Treble
S e p t im u s R a d f o r d
T hom as W . R ad ford !
Joseph F o w ler J ..
Jam es B urge
..
..
Jam es H u n t*
..
..
2
3
4
5
R eeves,
and Conducted
by
T. W.
..
9
.. Tenor
R adford.
F irst peal o f C aters b y all except Conductor. F irst on the b ells by a L o ca l B and first
b y the A ssociation, and was rung at second attempt. + First as C on ductor. J F irst peal
aw ay from T en o r. *F irst peal.
Y a tes hails from G reat M arlow , B ucks, an d it is h is first peal on ten b ells ; Austin from
G loucester, Jaggar from Burton-on-Trent.
TH E
48
A N C IE N T
AND TH E
S O C IE T Y
OF
COLLEGE
YOUTH S
ST. S T E P H E N ’S S O C IE T Y , W E S T M IN S T E R ,
TH E
52
W IN C H E S T E R D IO C E SA N
F A R E H A M , H A N TS.
LO N D O N .
On Saturday, October 3rd, 1896, in Three Hours and Thirty Minutes.
On Saturday, October 3rd, 1896, in Two Hours and Fifty-three Minutes,
At t h e C h u r c h o f St . C le m e n t D a n e s , S tr a n d ,
A
PEAL
OF
TREBLE
BOB
R O YA L,
Tenor
I n t h e O x fo r d V a r ia t io n .
J o h n M . O x b o r r o w ....................... Treble
F rank B uck
..................................
2
W a l t e r S o r r e l l ........................
3
C h a r l e s T . P Brice
..
..
4
H en r y S. E l l is
........................5
Composed by N.
J. P it s t o w ,
A t th e
5080 C H A N G E S,
24
and Conducted by
H enry
A
cwt.
6
7
S am uel A ndrew s
Joh n M . H a y e s
Jam es W il l s h ir e ..
W i l l i a m T. C o c k e r i l l
H e n r y R. N e w t o n
R.
8
9
Tenor
G U ILD .
C h u rch
of
S.S.
P e te r
an d P a u l,
P E A L OF D O UBLE NORWICH COURT
5024 CH A N G ES.
BOB
M AJOR,
..Treble \ T h o m a s B l a c k b o u r n
G eo r g e G rafham
F r a n k H o p g o o d ........................6
I s a a c G e o . S h a d e ........................2
J o h n W . W h it in g
..
..
7
W il l ia m W . G if f o r d
..
..
3
G e o r g e W il l ia m s
..
. . Tenor
H e n r y W h i t e ..................................4
Composed
and Conducted
b y H e n r y D a in s
b y G e o . W il l ia m s .
N ew ton.
53 T H E
S O C IE T Y
OF
ROYAL
©rtter
CU M BERLAN D
YO U TH S.
LO NDON ,
On Saturday, October 3rd, 1896, in Two Hours and Fifty-seven Minutes,
49
THE
OXFORD
D IO C E S A N
APPLETON ,
G U IL D .
A t th e
A
BERKS.
PEAL
OF
OF
PEAL
G R A N D SIR E
CATERS,
.Treble
. 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
B ennett
W h it e .
F . W h it e .
F. T u b b * .
F. B a r r e t t
5075
C H A N G E S,
H. T u b b . .
..
........................6
F. S. W h i t e .................................. 7
G. H o l i f i e l d
........................8
H . W oodw ards
........................ 9
W il l ia m N u d d s
B e n j a m in F o s k e t t . .
H e n r y D a in s
W il l ia m W a r d
T e n o r 16 c w t.
..Treble
..
M AJOR,
2
••
3
..
4
A l b e r t P it t a m
........................5
F r e d e r ic k D e n ch
..
..
6
Jam es P arker
........................7
A r t h u r Jacob
.................. Tenor
C o m p o se d b y H e n r \ D a in s , a n d C o n d u cte d b y J a m e s P a r k e r .
R . B e n n e t t .................................. Tenor
Composed and Conducted by G.
S t. M ary, B a tte r s e a ,
In T hree E qual P a r ts.
A t t h e P a r is h C h u r c h .
L.
R.
of
S U P E R L A T IV E
S U R P R IS E
5088 C H A N G E S,
On Monday, September 28th, 1896, in Three Hours and Twenty Minutes,
A
C h u rch
F irst peal in the m ethod on the bells.
A note to this peal w ill be found on another page.
H o l if ie l d .
* F irst peal.
54
TH E
50
ST .
M A R G A R E T ’S S O C IE T Y ,
LO N D ON .
T H E C E N T R A L N O R T H A M P T O N S H IR E A SS O C IA T IO N .
K E T T E R IN G ,
W E S T M IN S T E R ,
On Saturday, October 3rd, 1896, in Three Hours and Seventeen M inutes ;
PEAL
OF
ST E D M A N
C A T E R S,
5008
C H A N G E S.
Tenor 28 cwt. in D.
..Treble
A r t h u r R. D a v i s
A rth ur H ard y*
H ar r y B arton
V ic t o r W . W e s t J . .
F r e d e r i c k G. P e r r i n
Composed by
F r e d e r ic k
..
J.
2
P it t s ,
H arold
PEAL
OF
P a r is h
•
N.
9
Tenor
D a v is .
t F irst peal.
* F irst p eal in the m ethod, t F*rst Pea' ° f Stedm an C aters. H enry
Wood hails from Rodm ersham , Kent. T h is C om position now rung for the first time
has the 6th in 2nds throughout.
C hurch,
BOB MAJOR,
Tenor 24 c w t .
A r t h u r R o b i n s o n * ....................... Treble
C l if t o n N e w m a n
..
..
..
2
R e v . W . H. A b b o t ........................3
E rn est U nderw ood!
..
..
4
H a r o l d N. D a v i s
C h a r l e s H in d e s
H en r y W ood*
F r e d e r i c k J. P i t t s
W il l ia m H . P a s m o r e !
and Conducted by
A t th e
A
A t t h e C h u r c h o f S t . M a r g a r e t, W e s tm in s te r ,
A
N O RTH AN TS.
On Saturday, October 3rd, 1896, in Three Hours and Three Minutes,
Composed and Conducted
5184
CHANGES
T h o m a s R. H E N S H E R f
H e r b e r t J. J u u A N f . .
W i l l i a m R. H e n s h e r
J o h n D. M a t t h e w s
..
b y J ohn
D.
•
.
5
6
• 7
. Tenor
M atth ew s.
* F irst peal, he on ly h avin g com m enced ringing in F eb ruary, t F irst peal o f M ajor.
T h is peal w as rung by the lo cal band at the first attempt, and is the first peal o f Major
ever rung in K ettering by such ; also the first peal of any description by a local band
since 1840, and the quickest peal o f M ajor on the b ells. T h e peal, w h ich has the 6th
18 tim es right, and the 4th and 5th each eight tim es right and ten tim es w rong, is now
rung for the first tim e.
CAM PANOLOGY.
October 7th, 1896.
39
TH E
60
OXFORD
D IO C E S A N
G U IL D .
( T h e S t . P e t e r ’ s S o c i e t y ).
55
TH E
CA VER SH A M ,
O X F O R D D IO C E S A N G U IL D .
S O U T H G A T E , M ID D L E S E X .
A t t h e P a r is h
On Thursday, September 24th, 1896, in Three Hours and Fifteen Minutes,
A
PEAL
OF
STED M AN
T R IP L E S ,
5040
CH AN GES,
Tenor 25 cwt.
C
F
A
C
R e v . F. E. R o b i n s o n .
T hom as P a yn e
J a m es W . W ash bro ok
J a m e s M o g r id g e . .
H ou n slo w
..
..Treble
E xon
........................ 2
lfr e d F ox
.................................. 3
h arles H . F ow ler
..
..
4
h arles
r e d e r ic k
Conducted by
PEAL
■ 5
,
6
■ 7
. Tenor
Jam es W . W ash bro o k.
H EREFORD
COLW ALL,
D IO C E S A N
A t th e
Conducted
TH E
At
A
T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S ;
T a y l o r 's V a r ia t io n .
Conducted
THE
57
G e o r g e P e a c e y .,
C h arles L ayto n *
J a m e s F iE L D f
W il l ia m S m a r t ..
by
C.
W IN C H E S T E R
'
5
,
6
■ 7
Tenor
L ayton.
D IO C E S A N
R ev.
C.
D.
G R A N D SIR E
P.
N O R W IC H
A t th e
C H A N G E S,
■ 5
.
6
• 7
. Tenor
D IO C E S A N
C h u rch
G R A N D S IR E
of
S t.
M ary,
5040
CH A N G ES.
W a l t e r W h it in g
..
..
5
H arry L a st ..
........................6
G e o r g e W ig h t m a n
..
.. 7
A rth ur W oods
........................ Tenor
COUNTY
E R IT H ,
Being seven 720’s each called differently.
S t e p h e n D a n i e l s ........................ Treble
John T it e *
...........................2
G e o r g e H a y l e t t * ...................3
A SSO C IA TIO N .
On Thursday, October 1st, 1896, in Two Hours and Forty-nine Minutes,
A t th e C h urch o f S t . J ohn t h e B a p t is t ,
OF
G R A N D S IR E
T R IP L E S ,
Conducted by
t F irst p eal aw ay from T e n o r b eh in d.
5040
C H A N G E S,
Tenor 18 cwt.
Jo h n L o w R E Y f..
..
..
..Treble
G e o r g e C o n y a r d ........................
2
C h a r l e s W i l k i n s ........................
3
W i l l i a m G . G r o v e ........................
4
A r t h u r J . N e a l e ........................
5
J o h n G a r a r d ..................................
6
E d w i n B a r n e t t ........................
7
Joseph H o a re *
........................ Tenor
E d w in
* F irst peal.
Tenor 16 cwt.
R obert H a yle tt*
..
.. 4
A lbert H ow es
........................5
J e s s e L a w r e n c e ....................... Tenor
Conducted by A l b e r t H o w e s .
Daniels, L aw rence, and Ilo w e s hail from Attleborough, T ite from Banlnim
glate
B arnett.
On Saturday, September 26th. at St. Martin's Church, a flate touch of
Grandsire Triples, containing 1896 changes, in 70 minutes. R. Dennison,
1; W. Tyson, 2; R. Everson, 3; W . Graham 4 ; W . Atkinson, 5 ; B.
W alker (conductor) 6; J. Braithwaite, 7; J. Salmon, 8.
K E N T C O U N T Y A SS O C IA T IO N .
(Kent).
On Friday evening, October 2nd, for Harvest Thanksgiving, at St.
Alfege Church, 742 of Grandsire Triples, taken from H olt’s original.
W . Berry, 1 ; E. E. Richards, 2 : H . Hoskins, 3 ; W . J. Jeffries, 4 ; W.
Foreman, 5 ; T. Taylor, 6 ; F. W . Thornton (conductor), 7 ; W . Bedwell,
8. And after service, 305 Grandsire Caters, W . Berry, 1 ; J. J. Lamb, 2 ;
W. Weatherstone, 3 ; H. Hoskins, 4 ; F. W . Thornton (conductor), 5 ;
W . Foreman, 6 ; I. G. Shade, 7 ; T . Taylor, 8; W . 1. Jeffries, o ;
C. Langdon, 10.
On Sunday morning, October 4th, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples,
composed by E. E . Richards, 1260 changes in 46 minutes. W . Foreman,
1 ; E. H. Nixon (first quarter-peal with bob bell), 2 ; J. J. Lamb, 3 ; E. E.
Richards, 4; H. Hoskins, 5 ; W . Berry, 6; F. W . Thornton (conductor),
7 ; C . Langdon, (first quarter-peal), 8. And for evening service, 420
Grandsire Triples, containing Whittingtons, Queens andTittum s. W . Berry,
1 ; J. J. Lam b, 2; E. LI. Nixon, 3 ; W . Foreman, 4; Rev. G. J. Bayley,
M .A., 5 ; F. W . Thornton (conductor), 6 ; H, Hoskins, 7 ; C. Langdon, 8.
After service, a quarter-peal of Stedman Triples, 1260 changes in 47
minutes. F. S. B a y le y (conductor), 1 ; Rev. G. J. Bayley, M .A., 2;
J. J. Lamb, 3 ; W . Foreman, 4; W . Berry, 5 ; F . W . Thornton, 6;
H. Hoskins, 7 ; C . Langdon, 8.
G r e e n w ic h
KENT.
H o l t 's O r i g i n a l .
A S S O C IA T IO N ,
N O RFO LK .
B o w n e s s -o n - W i n d e k m e r e .
T R IP L E S ,
Tenor 16 cwt.
KENT
D IO C E S A N
A S S O C IA T IO N .
The Brothers W ightman hail from Cretingham, Last and W hiting from Hehningham,
the rest are o f the local com pany. Th is is A. W ood 's first peal and first attempt. This
is supposed to be the first peal conducted on the bells by a local man.
PEAL
Jam es W a l l is
........................5
T h o m a s W a l l i s .......................
6
R i c h a r d J e n n e r ..................
7
John M aylo n
........................Tenor
A t th e C hurch of S t . A n drew .
SUFFO LK.
C o n d u c te d b y G e o r g e P e r k y .
A
5040 C H A N G E S ;
A P eal of 5040 C h an ges of Bob M inor
b y W . W . T horne
G e o r g e P e b r y .................................. Treble
A l e r e d S . W ig h t m a n . .
..
2
S t e p h e n W ig h t m a n , J u n r . . .
3
G e o r g e T h u r l o w ........................
4
THE
Minutes.
P aul.
Tenor 14J cwt.
P art.
T H E N O R W IC H
T e n o r 16 J c w t .
H o l t ’s T e n P a r t .
59
T R IP L E S ,
S.
Conducted b y J o h n P r e s t o n .
T h is is the first peal ever rung on the bells, and the first by all except J. Steddy (first
with a b o b bell), and John Preston, and it is his first peal as Conductor. T he above was
rung by the local band.
On Wednesday, September 30th, 1896, in Two Hours and Fifty-seven Minutes,
OF
P eter and
On Saturday, October 3rd, 1896, in Three Hours and Twelve Minutes.
5040
W i l l i a m J. F r e a k e s
B a r z il l a i H a w k in s
F r a n k B o n d e l l ..
C h arles W . E ades
FRAM SD EN ,
PEAL
S.
J o s e p h E d w a r d s ........................ Treble
J o h n P r e s t o n .................................. 2
J am es H easm an
........................
3
J o h n S t e d d y .................................. 4
•First peal.
A
C hurch of
Q U ID E N H A M ,
H o l y T r in it y ,
D a v i e s ' F iv e - P a r t , N o . 2.
Conducted
THE
th e
H o l t ’s T e n
62
T R IP L E S ,
M a u r ic e S t e e r
...................Treble
W il l ia m W . T h o r n
..
..
2
G e o r g e H a w k i n s ........................
3
T h o m a s A t t w e l l ........................ 4
58
A S S O C IA T IO N .
KENT.
G U IL D .
H A N T S.
A t th e C hurch of th e
OF
by T hom as N ew m a n .
P E A L OF G R A N D S IR E
On Saturday, September 26th, 1896, in Tw.i Hours and Fifty-five Minutes,
PEAL
E r n e s t M e n d a y ........................5
G eo r g e E ssex
........................
6
T h o m a s N e w m a n .......................
7
H a r r y S i m m o n d s ....................... Tenor
■fFirst peal.
H AW LEY,
A
CH AN G ES;
On Sunday, October 4th, 1896, in Two Hours and Fifty-seven
C hurch of S t . Jam es th e G r e a t,
•F irst peal as conductor.
5040
Tenor 13 cwt. 3 qrs.
KENT COUNTY
E D E N B R ID G E ,
G U IL D .
H E R E F O R D S H IR E .
W a l t e r S . E v a n s J .................. Treble
2
H e n r y W . A l l e n + ........................
C h a r l e s G R E E N iN o f
..
..
3
T h o m a s W i l l i a m s ........................
4
C hurch,
T R IP L E S ,
Th is peal was rung on the occasion o f the eve o f the Harvest Festival, and also a
birthday peal for Ernest Menday. T h e ringers wishing him many happy returns of the
day.
On Thursday, September 24th, 1896, in Two Hours and Fifty-three Minutes.
A P E A L OF G R A N D S IR E
STED M AN
R ic h a r d T . H ib b e r t
..
..Treble
A lber t C ullum
........................
2
........................
3
E d w in M e n d a y
J o s e p h H a n d s .................................. 4
61
THE
56
OF
T h u r s t a n ’s O r ig in a l .
A t C h r is t C h u r c h ,
A
OXON.
On Saturday, October 3rd, 1896, in Two Hours and Forty-four Minutes,
CAM PANOLOGY.
October 7th, 1896.
(conductor), 3 ; W . E. Oakley, 4 ; W . I. Oakley, 5 ; W. Thorn, 6; F.
Edwards, 7 ; T. Hussey, 8. Also 112 Grandsire Triples E . E. Huntley
(conductor), 1 ; F. Smith, 2 ; W . G. Whitehead, 3; W . E. Oakley, 4;
A L L S A IN T S ’ S O C IE T Y , F U L H A M .
W . I. Oakley, 5; W . T h o rn ,6; F. Edwards, 7; J. j. Allen, 8.
F ulh am .
On Sunday, September 27th, for morning service, two 168 Grandsire
On Sunday evening, October 4th, at A 1I Saints’ Church for Divine Ser­ Triples (without a cover).
J. J. Allen, 1; W . G. Whitehead, 3 ;
vice, on the occasion of the Harvest Festival, a quarter-peal of Grandsire A. J. Pate, 4 ; W . E. Oakley, 5; W. I. Oakley, 6 ; F. Edwards, 7 ; E. E.
Caters, 1259 changes in 47 minutes. A. Ough, 1 ; W . E. Garrard, 2; W. Huntley (conductor), 8. Also 350 Grandsire Triples. F. Smith, 1 ; W . G.
Meaton, 3 ; J. Aldridge, 4 ; H. Adams, 5 ; J. G. Green, 6; W . Elson. 7 ; J. Whitehead, 2 ; E. E. Huntley (conductor), 3 ; A. J. Pate, 4; W . E. Oakley,
Nicholls, 8 ; C . Charge (conductor), 9 ; S. How, 10. Composed by H. J. 5 ; W . I. Oakley, 6; F. Edwards, 7; J. J. Allen, 8. For evening service,
Tucker.
after an attempt for quarter-peal (which was lost after ringing 840 changes),
168 Grandsire Triples. F. Smith, 1 ; W . G. Whitehead, 2; E. E. Huntley,
T H E B A T H A N D W E L L S D IO C E S A N A S S O C IA T IO N .
3 ; A. J. Pate, 4 ; W . E. Oakley, 5; W . I. Oakley, 6 ; F. Edwards (con­
B a r r o w G u e n e y (S o m e rs e t).
ductor), 7 ; J. J. Allen, 8.
On Thursday, September 17th, at the Parish Church, an attempt was
Also on Thursday, October 1st, for practice, 518 Grandsire Triples.
made for a peal of Grandsire Triples, but which came to grief after 1 hour’s F. Smith, 1 ; W . G. Whitehead, 2 ; E. E. Huntley, 3 ; A. J. Pate, 4 ;
ringing. G. Clements, 1 ; J. Young, 2; C. H. Horton, 3 ; J. Harvey, 4 ; W . E. Oakley, 5 ; W . I, Oakley, 6; F. Edwards (conductor), 7; J. J. Allen, 8.
J. Bishop, 5 ; A. W aters (conductor), 6; J. Winsor, 7 ; C. Winstone, 8.
Started for as a compliment to C. H. Horton, on his 21st birth d ay; his
T H E L A N C A S H IR E A SSO C IA T IO N .
brother strings wishing him many happy returns. Afterwards, the same M a n c h e s t e r .
band rung a quarter-peal in 48 minutes. Ringers of the 4, 5, 7, 8, hail
On Sunday, September 27th, at St. John’s Church, Deansgate, on the oc­
from W ra x a ll; Horton from B risto l; rest are local men.
casion of the Harvest Thanksgiving Service, in the morning, 504 Grandsire
THE
B E D F O R D S H IR E
A S S O C IA T IO N .
B edford.
On Sunday, September 13th, at St. Peter’s, a 720 Double Oxford Bob
Minor. F. Lowe, 1 ; C. Chasty, 2 ; S. Lowe (first 720 in method), 3 ; C. W.
Clark (conductor), 4; F. Smith, 5 ; S. Constant, 6.
On Thursday, September 17th, a 720 Oxford Bob. F. Parratt, 1 ; C.
Chasty, 2 ; F . Lowe, 3 ; C. W . Clark (conductor), 4 ; A. Robinson, 5 ; W .
Shimmans, 6. Also a 720 College Exercise. A. Robinson, 1 ; F. Hull, 2;
C. Chasty, 3 ; W . Shimmans (first 720 in method), 4 ; C . W . Clark (con­
ductor), 5 ; S. Constant (first 720 in method), 6.
On Sunday, September 20th, a 720 Woodbine Treble Bob Minor. S.
Constant (conductor), 1 ; C. W . Clark, 2 ; A. Robinson (first 720 in method),
3 ; S. Lowe, 4 ; C . Chasty, 5 ; H. Tysoe, 6.
On Thursday, September 24th, a 720 Double Court Bob. F. Parratt, 1;
C. W . Clark (conductor), 2; F . Lowe (first 720 in method), 3 ; S. Lowe, 4 ;
C . Chasty, 5 ; T. Hills, 6. Also a 720 Kent Treble Bob Minor. S. Lowe,
1 ; F. Lowe, 2; C . Chasty, 3; C . W . Clark, 4 ; W . Shimmans, 5 ; S.
Constant (conductor), 6.
On Tuesday, September 15th, at St. M ary’s, a 720 Oxford Double Bob
Minor. A. Robinson, 1 ; T . Hills, 2 ; F . Hull, 3 ; C . W . Clark (conductor),
4; H. T oll (first 720 in method), 5 ; W . Shimmans (first 720 in method), 6.
On Tuesday, September 22nd, a 720 College Exercise. F. Smith, 1 ;
T . Hills, 2 ; C . Chasty, 3 ; W. Shimmans (first 720 in method), 4 ; C. W .
Clark (conductor), 5 ; F. Hull, 6.
G L O U C E S T E R A N D B R IS T O L D IO C E S A N A SS O C IA T IO N .
Triples. W . Brown (conductor), 1 ; J. Hampson, 2; R. Atherton, 3 ; J.
Miller, 4 ; J. Scragg, 5 ; W . Brammer, 6 ; W . H. Cooper, 7; A. Diamond, 8.
for evening service,' 504 Grandsire Triples.
R. Atherton, 1 ; W . H.
Cooper, 2; W . Brammer (conductor), 3; W . Brown, 4 ; J. Scragg, 5 ;
A. Wolstenholme, 6; J. Morgan, 7; A. Diamond, 8. W . Brammer, now
of Warrington, was formerly a ringer at this tower ; whenever he is on a
visit to Manchester he always come to have a "friendly pull.”
N ew ch urch .
On Sunday, September 28th, for evening service, on the occasion of the
Harvest Festival, a quarter.peal of Grandsire Triples. J. Taylor, 1 ;
O. Eastwood, 2 ; J. Ashworth, 3 ; L. Taylor, 4 ; W . Taylor (conductor),
5 ; S. Lord, 6 ; J. B. Taylor, 7 ; J. W . Ormerod, 8 ; (longest length).
P en dleton .
On Sunday, October 4th,, at the Church of St. Thomas, 504 Sted­
man Triples. F. G. Downs, 1 ; J. Smith, 2 ; G. E. Turner, 3 ; J. Winterbottom, 4 ; S. Greenhalgh, 5 ; A. Cross, 6; J. George (conductor), 7; H ,
Chapman, 8.
TH E
B r is t o l .
On Sunday, September 20th, for evening service at St. Stephen’s, 504 of
Stedman Triples. W . Knight, 1 ; T. Elies, 2 ; J. Hinton (conductor), 3 ;
W . A. Cave, 4; C . Tomkin, 5 ; C. Boutflower. 6 ; F. Price, 7 ; W . Colston, 8.
Handbell Ringing— a. quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples in 36 minutes. F.
Elies, 1-2 ; J. Hinton (conductor), 3-4 ; F. Price, 5-6 ; C. Tomkins, 7-8.
On Sunday, September 27th, at St. Stephen’s, and at St. Thomas,’ for
the Harvest Festival, several touches of Stedman Triples were rung.
LEEDS
ST. P E T E R ’S
S O C IE T Y .
(Yorkshire).
On Sunday, September 27th, at the Parish Church, for Divine Service,
703 of Grandsire Cinques. G. Tingle, 1 ; G. Barraclough, 2 ; M. Tomlin­
son, 3; T. Lockwood (conductor), 4; H. Lockwood, 5 ; A. Windsor, 6; W .
W alker, 7 ; W . Woodhead, 8 ; A. Taylor, 9 ; W . Snowden, 10 ; F. Woodhead, 11; H. Smith, 12.
L eeds
NO RTH
L IN C O L N S H IR E
A SS O C IA T IO N .
G r im s b y .
On Sunday, September 27th, at the Parish Church, for evening service,
a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples in 46 minutes.
F . Leigh, 1 ; J.
Chapman, 2 ; A Bramall, 3 ; A. B. Shepherd, 4 ; W. H. Heyhoe, 5 , F .
W . S. Butler (composer), 6 ; H. W . Kirton (conducter), 7 ; F. Howden, 8.
Messrs. Kirton and Butler, hail from Gainsboro’ ; the others belong to the
local company.
On Sunday, September 27th, at St. Andrew’s Church, for evening service,
C i r e n c e s t e r (Gloucester).
On Sunday, September 27th, at H oly T rinity Church, for Harvest Festival a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples in 46 minutes. John Baker, 1 ; H.
and Hospital Sunday, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Doubles, (ten six scores, Fuller, 2 ; H. Rushby, 3 ; G. Weldon (conducter), 4 ; T . O. Nixon, 5 ;
each called differently, and three bobs). E. Andrews, 1 ; H. Nettle, 2 ; James Baker, 6 ; W . Hollingsworth, 7 ; C. Taylor, 8.
J. H . Nettle, 3 ; T. Curtis, 4 ; S. Moore (conductor), 5 ; S. Andrews, 6. L i n c o l n .
T his is the first quarter-peal by H . Nettle, and the first conducted by S.
On Sunday, September 20th, at the Church of St. Peter at Arches, for
Moore. Shorter touches were rung for morning and evening service. For evening service, 672 Superlative Surprise Major. G. Flintham, 1; G. L in ­
morning service. E. Andrews, 1 ; H. Nettle, 2 ; H. Midwinter, 3 ; S. doff (conducter), 2 ; R. E. Clark, 3 ; R. Dawson, 4; G. Chester, 5 ; A.
Moore, 4 ; H. C . Bond, 5 ; T. Curtis, 6. For the evening service. E. Craven, 6 ; J. W . Watson, 7 ; C. W . P. Clifton, 8.
Andrews, 1 ; H . Nettle, 2 ; J. H. Nettle, 3; T. Curtis, 4 ; S. Moore, 5 ;
On Wednesday evening, September 23rd, 720 Bob Minor, on the back
S. Andrews, 6.
six bells. J. W ells, 1 ; W . All wood, 2 ; G. Flintham, 3 ; W . A. Hodson, 4 ;
On Monday, September 28th, at the Parish Church, on the heavy eight,
G. W . Bemrose, 5 ; G. Lindoff (conductor), 6. This was rung to oblige
a quarter-peai Grandsire Triples in 49 minutes. H. Nettle (1st quarter- Mr. Allwood, who hails from Nettleham, and is his first 720 ; also the
peal of triples), 1 ; F. W . Bond, 2 ; F. Pardner, 3 ; H. J. Midwinter, 4 ; first by G. Flintham.
C. E. B&rtlett, 5 ; H. C . Bond (conductor), 6 ; H. T . Gardner, 7 ; H.
T i m b e r l a n d (Lincolnshire).
Clutterbuck, 8.
On Sunday, September 13th, for Divine Service, a 720 Bob Minor in 30
T H E H E R T F O R D S H IR E A SS O C IA T IO N .
minutes (14 singles and 4 bobs). F. Cobb, 1 ; F . Curtis, 2 ; J. W right, 3 ;
B u s h e y (Herts).
A. W est, 4 ; C. West, 5 ; G. Elkington (conductor), 6. Tenor 13 cwt.
On Sunday, September 20th, for evening service, 336 Grandsire Triples.
On Tuesday, September 22nd, for practice, 720 Bob Minor (21 bobs and
J. J. Allen, 1; F. Smith, 2; E. E , Huntley (conductor), 3 ; W . G. W hite­ 12 singles), ringers standing as before.
head, 4 ; W . E. Oakley, 5 ; W . I. Oakley, 6 ; F. Edwards, 7 ; T. Hussey, 8.
W a l t h a m (Lincolnshire).
Also 210 Grandsire Triples, standing as before.
On Saturday, September 26th, on the occasion of the General Meeting
On Wednesday, September 23rd, in honour of Her Majesty the Queen
attaining the record reign of English monarchs, 4 six-score Bob Doubles of the Association, being held at Grimsby, six members from the Barton(each called differently). F. Smith, 1; E. E. Huntley (conductor), 2; F. upon-Humber branch, rang 720 Bob Minor in 26 minntes. R. Houghton, 1 ;
Edwards, 3; W . Thorn, 4 ; W . I. Oakley, 5 ; T. Hussey, 6. Also 168 E. Daddy, 2 ; G. W illis, 3 ; F. Hey wood, 4 ; W . Stow, 5 ; J. Robinson
Grandsire Triples. J. J. Allen, 1 ; W . G. Whitehead, 2; E. E Huntley (conductor), 6.
October 7th, 1896.
CAM PANOLOGY.
41
(Berks).
On Saturday, September 19th, 720 Plain Bcb. W . Vince, 1 ; J. Tucker,
On Sunday, October 4th, for evening service, 998 Stedman Caters, H. 2 ; C. Giles (conductor), 3 ; A. E. Reeves, 4 ; W . Newell, 5 ; H. Tucker, 6.
Wood, 1 ; F . J. Pitts (conductor), 2 ; F. G. Perrin, 3 ; G. E. Symonds, 4 ; And another 720 in the same method. H. Tucker, 1 ; F. Richardson, 2;
H. Beams, 5 ; H. Barton, 6 ; A. R. Davis, 7 ; E. W . Fraser, 8 ; H. N. J. Tucker, 3 ; A. E. Reeves, 4 ; E. Bruce, 5; J. Hatto, 6. Messrs. Horne,
Hatto, Bruce and Richardson hail from Beenham ; Vince, Englefield ; the
Davis, 9 ; W . H. Pasmore, 10,
rest, Reading.
M ID D L E S E X A SS O C IA T IO N .
S T O K E A R C H ID IA C O N A L A SS O C IA T IO N .
C h i p p i n g B a r n e t (Herts).
On Monday, September 21st, for practice, 120 Stedman Doubles (6-7-8 L o n g t o n (Staffordshire).
covering). J. Sumpter, 1 ; W . J. Tell (first in the method), 2 ; A. Belton, j;
On Saturday, October 3rd, at the Church of St. John, a quarterJ. Stevens, 4; J. W . Ginns, 5 ; W . F. Dolton, 6 ; E. Dolton, 7 ; A. T . peal of Grandsire Triples. W. H. Shuker (Cheddleton), 1; S. Churton
King, Esq., 8. Also 360 Bob Minor (6-8 covering). J. Stevens, 1 ; W . J. (Stoke), 2; W . T w igg (Bucknell), 3 ; A. Clews (Stoke), 4; T. M illar
Dell, 2 ; A. Chidwick, 3 ; J. Sumpter, 4 ; A. Belton, 5 ; E. Dolton, 6 ; (Wolstanton), 5 ; J. George (Rugby), 6 ; G. Woods (Longton), 7; W . G.
J. W . Ginns (conducter), 7 ; A. T. King, Esq., 8.
Maitland (Hanley), 8. Composed and conducted by James George. First
On Sunday, September 27th, for Divine Service, two 120’s Stedman quarter-peal for Churton, Twigg and Maitland. Also 518 Grandsire
Doubles (6-7-8 covering). J. Sumpter, 1 ; F. A. Milne, Esq., 2 ; A. Belton, Triples. T. Miller, 1 ; T. Allen (Stoke), 2; W . Twigg, 3 ; W . H. Shuker,
3 ; J. Stevens, 4 ; J. W . Ginns, 5 ; W . F. Dolton, 6 ; E. Dolton, 7 ; H. T. 4 ; S. Churton, 5 ; J. George (conductor), 6; G. Woods, 7; P. Brushfield,
King, Esq., 8. Also 360 Bob Minor (6-8 covering). A. R. Samuels, 1 ; J. (Longton), 8. Also 279 Grandsire Triples. T. Miller, 1 ; T. Allen, 2 ; W.
Sumpter, 2 ; F . A. Milne, Esq., 3; J. Stevens, 4 ; A. Belton, 5; E. Dolton, Twigg, 3 ; S. Churton, 4 ; W . H. Shuker, 5 ; G. W oods, 6 ; J. George
6 ; J. W . Ginns (conducter), 7 ; A. T. King, Esq., 8.
(conductor), 7 ; P. Brushfield, 8.
On Monday, September 28th, for practice, 504 Grandsire Triples. J.
T H E S U R R E Y A SS O C IA T IO N .
Sumpter, 1; C. H. Martin, 2; H. J. Martin, 3 ; J. Stevens, 4 ; J. W . Ginns
(conducter), 5 ; A. E. Dolton, 6 ; A. Belton, 7 ; A. T . King, Esq., 8. Also B e t c h w o r t h . (Surrey).
120 Stedman Doubles (6-7-8 covering). J. Sumpter, 1 ; W. J. Dell, 2 ; A.
On Sunday, September 27th, at St. M ichael’s Church, for early service,
Belton, 3 ; H. J. Martin, 4 ; J. W . Ginns, 5 ; W . F. Doulton, 6 ; J. Stevens, on the occasion of the Harvest Festival, 360 Violet, 240 Oxford Treble Bob.
7 ; A. T. King, Esq., 8.
W . H. Judd, 1 ; G. Huggett, 2 ; R. Arnold, 3 ; J. Ansell, 4; W . II. Street,
5 ; R. Botting (conductor), 6. Also at 11 o’clock, 360 Kent. G. Huggett,
C E N T R A L N O R T H A M P T O N S H IR E A S S O C IA T IO N .
, I ; C. W ebber, 2 ; R. Arnold, 3 ; J. Ansell, 4 ; W . H. Street, 5 ; R. Botting
K e t t e r i n g (Northamptonshire).
On Sunday, September 13th, at the Parish Church, a quarter-peal of conductor), 6. Evening service, Grandsire Doubles. W . Balcomb, 1 ;
Grandsire Triples, in 45 minutes. A. Robinson, 1 ; Rgv. W . H. Abbot, 2 ; W . H. Judd, 2 ; J. Peters, 3 ; W . H. Street, 4 ; G. Huggett (conductor), 5;
E. Underwood, 3 ; W . H. Hensher (conductor), 4 ; J. H. Julian, 5 ; J. D E. Collis, 6. After evening service, a quarter peal in 40 minutes, being 720
Plain Bob, 240 each of Oxford and Grandsire Minor, a course of College
Matthews, 6 ; T. R. Hensher, 7 ; J. Spence, 8.
On Monday, September 14th, 432 Bob Major. A. Robinson, 1 ; Rev. W . Single. W . Balcomb, 1 ; W . H. Judd, 2 ; G. Huggett, 3 ; R. Arnold, 4 ;
H. Abbot, 2 ; C. Newman, 3 ; E. Underwood, 4 ; G. Lewis, 5 ; J. Julian, 6 ; W . H. Street, 5 ; R. Botting (conductor), 6.
On Tuesday, September 29th, for evening Dedication Service, 720 Violet.
W . R. Hensher, 7 ; J. D. M atthews (conductor), 8.
On Saturday, September 26th, 1204 Grandsire Triples from Holt's W . H. Judd, 1 ; G. Huggett, 2 ; R. Arnold, 3 ; J. Ansell, 4; W . H. Street,
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5
;
R. Botting (conductor), 6. After service, 720 Plain Bob (42 single).
Original. G. Toseland, 1 ; C. Newman, 2 ; T. R. Hensher (conductor), 3 ;
E. Underwood, 4 ; J. Julian, 5 ; W . R. Henshaw, 6 ; J. D. Matthews, 7 ; W . Jones, 1 ; W. H. Judd, 2 ; R. Botting, 3 ; C. Webber, 4 ; J. Ansell, 5 ;
G Huggett (conductor), 6, At this service, new clergy and choir stalls
J. Spence, 8.
On Sunday, September 27th, 490 Bob Major. A. Robinson, 1 ; Rev. were dedicated, the gift of Mrs. Corbett, the beautiful carving, which took
W . H. Abbot, 2 ; C. Newman, 3 ; E. Underwood, 4 ; T. R . Hensher, 5 ; years to accomplish, was the entire work o fh e rse lf; and we may safely say,
if two more bells could be obtained to make a peal of eight, the church
J. Julian, 6 ; ----------- 7 ; J. D. Matthews (conductor), 8.
Handbell Ringing — 518 Grandsire Triples. E. Wonfor, 1; A. Robinson, 2 ; would be perfect.
G . Lewis, 3 ; E. Underwood, 4 ; W . R. Hensher, 5 ; J. Julian, 6 ; J. D. C r o y d o n (Surrey).
On Tuesday, September 22nd, at the Church of St. John the Baptist, for
Matthews (conductor), 7-8. Also 464 Bob Major. E. Wonfor, 1 ; A.
Robinson, 2 ; E. Underwood, 3 ; C. Newman, 4 ; J. Julian, 5 ; W . R. practice, a quarter-peal of Stedman Triples, 1260 changes in 48 minntes,
(taken from T royte’s book). W . States, 1 ; J. Rumble, 2 ; E. Matthews, 3 ;
Henshaw (conductor), 6 ; J. D. Matthews, 7-8.
A. Collins, 4 ; E. Bray, 5 ; F. Pates (first quarter-peal as conductor), 6;
N O R W IC H D IO C E S A N A S S O C IA T IO N .
W . Hill, 7 ; J. Talbot, 8. First quarter-peal by all in the method, except
B u b g h (Suffolk).
W . States.
On Sunday, September 13th, for service in the afternoon, 720 of Kent
W IN C H E S T E R D IO C E S A N G U IL D .
Treble Bob Minor. A. G. Dowsing, 1; R. R. Dowsing, 2; H. A. W right,
3 ; T. G. Dowsing, 4 ; W . Smith, 5 ; W. Rumsey, (conductor), 6. B a s i n g s t o k e (Hants).
On Tuesday, September 29th, at the Parish Church, St. Michael and
Also a 720 of Oxford. J. E. Kidby, 1 ; H. A. W right, 2; W . Rumsey
(conductor), 3 ; A. F. Dowsing, 4; W . Smith, 5 ; T. G . Dowsing, .6 All Angels, after an unsuccessful attempt for Peal of Grandsire Triples, a
quarter-peal of Stedman Triples, 1260 changes, in forty-two minutes.
W eight of tenor, 10 cwt. W . Rumsey hails from Debenham.
Alice W hite (first quarter-peal in the method), 1; H. Tucker, 2 * T. Curtis
F r a m s d e n (Suffolk).
On Sunday, September 13th, after service in the evening, 504 of Grand# (first quarter-peal in the method), 3 ; C . Giles, 4 ; F. W ilson (first quartersire Triples, A. W . Grimes, 1 ; G. Perry (conductor), 2 ; W . G. Crickmer, peal in the method), 5 ; J. Tucker (first quarter-peal in the method), 6 ; H.
3 ; G. Thurlow, 4; A. W icks, 5 ; W . C . Rumsey, 6 ; G. W ightman, 7 ; White (first in the method as conductor), 7 ; J. Ballard, 8. First quarterpeal in the method 011 the bells. Messrs. Tucker (2), and Giles hail from
A. Woods, 8. W eight of tenor, 16 cwt.
Reading ; the rest belong to the local band.
G r u n d i s b o b g h (Suffolk).
On Sunday, September 13th, for Divine service in the evening, 480 of ' C a p e l (Surrey).
On Thursday evening, September 24th, on the occasion of the Haryest
Oxford Treble Bob Minor. J. Last, (conductor), 1 ; W . Button, 2;
S. Smith, 3; T . G. Dowsing, 4; H. A. W right, 5; W . C. Rumsey, 6. Thanksgiving, 720 College Pleasure. E. Holloway, 1 ; J Akehurst, 2 ; E.
Jordan, 3 ; C. Taylor, 4 ; T. Fairs, 5 ; D. Jordan (conducter), 6. Aftsr
W eight of Tenor, 14 cwt.
the service 360 Oxford Bob. C. Cose, 1 ; J. Akehurst, 2 ; E. Holloway, 3;
N o r w i c h (Norfolk).
C. Taylor, 4 ; T . Fairs, 5 ; D. Jordan, 6.
On Tuesday, September 22nd, at the Church of St. Peter Mancroft,
On Sunday morning, September 27th, for Divine Service, 240 Superlative
a course of Kent Treble Bob Royal, W. Motts, 1 ; A. W . Brighton, 2 ; Surprise and 240 Kent Treble Bob. E. Holloway, 1 ; J. Akehurst, 2 ; E.
R. Hawes, 3 ; W . Rumsey, 4 ; W . Grimes, 5 ; F. Borrett, 6 ; F. Howchin, Jordan, 3 ; C. Taylor, 4 ; T. M. Stedman, 5 ; D, Jordan, 6. And for
7 I F. Day, 8; J. Souter, 9 ; F. J. Harrison, 10. W eight of tenor, 43 cwt. evenning service, 720 College Exercise. E. Holloway, 1 ; J. Akehurst, 2
F. J. Harrison hails from Newcastle.
E. Jordan, 3 ; C. Taylor, 4 ; T. Fairs, 5 ; D. Jordan (conductor), 6.
On Monday, September 28th, for practice, 720 Cambridge Surprise,
On Tuesday, September 22nd, at the Church of St. M ichael’s, Coslany,
a touch of Grandsire Triples. A. W . Grimes, 1 ; W . Taylor, 2 ; E. Clarke, F.. Holloway, 1 ; E. Jordan, 2 ; T. M. Stedman, 3 ; C. Taylor, 4 , T.
Fairs,
5 ; D . Jordan (conductor), 6.
3 > A- W. Brighton (conductor), 4 ; W . Grimes, 5; F. Thompson, 6;
W. C. Rumsey, 7 ; G. Rowe, 8. W eight of tenor 14 cwt.
T H E W O R C E S T E R S H IR E A N D D IS T R IC T S A S S O C IA T IO N .
W olvekley.
O X F O R D D IO C E S A N G U IL D .
I T h e a l e (Berks).
On Tuesday, September 8th, at the Parish Church, 720 of London Sur­
1 On Saturday, September 19th, 720 Plain Bob. H. Simonds (conductor), prise. G. Salter, 1 ; E. C. Hunt, 2 ; W . H. Smith, 3 ; N. Davis, 4 ; T . J.
Tucker, 2; C. Giles, 3 ; A. E. Reeves, junr., 4; W . Newell, 5 ; Salter (conductor), 5 ; J. I’agett, 6. This is the first.720 in the msthod in
-W. Horne, 6.
the cosnty of W orcester by the above Association, and by all.
ST.
L ondon.
M A R G A R E T ’S S O C IE T Y ,
W E S T M IN S T E R .
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K id d e r m in s t e r .
On Wednesday, September 16th, at the Parish Church, 720 of London
Surprise. N. Davis, 1; E. C . Hunt, 2 ; W. H. Smith, 3; J. Burnett
(First 720 in the method), 4 ; T . J. Salter (conductor), 5 ; J. Pagett, 6.
Y O R K S H IR E
A S S O C IA T IO N . ,
Dedication of
Bells at St. Paul’s,
Bedford.
The Dedication of the new bells of St. Paul's, Bedford, took place at
i that Church on Tuesday, September 29th, in the presence of a crowded
On Thursday evening, October 1st, for Divine Service in connection congregation, many persons being unable to gain admittance to the buildwith the Harvest Festival, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, 1260 j ing. The ceremony was performed by the Right Rev. Bishop Macrorie,
changes in forty-four minutes. G . T. Marshall, 1 ; H. W . Needham, 2 ; who was acting for the Bishop of Ely. The other clergymen present were
H. Jenkins, 3; W . Southwick, 4 ; F. Moulson, 5 ; D. W . Brown (con­ the Revs. F. E. Robinson (Vicar of Drayton, Berks.), L. Woodard (Vicar
ductor), 6; F. Drabble, 7; D. Marshall, 8. Tenor 15 cwt. in F. This of St. Paul’s), P, E. Curtoise (Hemingford Grey), Canon Haddock (Claptouch was arranged from Parker’s Twelve Part by substituting a bob for ham), W . Hart Smith (St. Peter’s), F. R. Michell (St. Andrew’s), G. H.
single at the 17th lead of the third part, the bells running round at the | Pratt (St. M ary’s), A. Hawkins Jones (St. Martin’s), A. Orlebar (Willingpart end.
| ton), A, J. Foster (Wootton), H. Hocken (Cople), W. W . C. Baker (RidgT H E K E N T C O U N T Y A S S O C IA T IO N .
mount), J. Twam ley (Bedford), J. Home (Bedford), F. G. Lyall, and G. F.
B i r l i n g (Kent).
Hills, E. W. Adams, S. W . M. Goldsmith, and L. Matson (curates of St.
On Saturday, September 26th, at the Parish Church, a 720 of Bob Paul’s). T he M ayor and several of the Corporation also attended in state.
Minor. P. Toffs, 1 ; W . Easter, 2 ; E. Mexter, 3 ; W . Baker, 4 ; A. The service opened with the hymn “ All People that on Earth do dwell,”
Osborne, 5 ; W . Haigh (conductor), 6. Also 720 Bob Minor, W . Haigh, 1 ; and after several responses, Psalm 150, commencing “ O Praise God in his
A. Peachey, 2 ; E. Mexter, 3 ; W . Easter, 4 ; P. Taffs, 5 ; W . Baker Holiness,” was sung and was followed by more responses. The Bishop
(conducter), 6. Also several courses of Grandsire Triples and 120 Grand- then blessed the bells and a short touch was immediately afterwards rung,
uire Doubles with 4-6-8, covering some of the local ringers taking part. as the preacher (the Rev. F. E. Robinson, Vicar of Drayton, Berks.)
T he above are members of the Gillingham Band, who arranged to pay a ascended the pulpit. The Rev. gentleman gave an interesting and impres­
visit to the above place ; owing to unfavourable weather some members sive address, taking for his text, part of the 26th verse of the 12th chapter
failed to turn up, so minor had to be rung.
of Exodus, “ W hat mean ye by this service.” The service concluded with
the singing of the hymn " Lift them gently to the steeple," during which a
H a y e s (Kent).
On Sunday, October 4th, for morning service, 720 Bob Minor, 14 bobs collection was taken for the bell fund and amounted to / 14 12s. id . Dr.
2 singles (the 3rd observation). A. Lanaway, 1 ; H. Reader, 2 ; A. Brazier Harding presided at the organ in his usual efficient manner. Several touches
(first with bob bell), 3 ; H. Brown, 4 ; E. Stone, 5 ; J. H ack (conductor), 6. of Grandsire Caters and Treble Bob Royal, were rung during the day, the
following taking p a r t; Revs. W . W . C. Baker, F. E. Robinson, Messrs.
J. W . Taylor, junr., Martin (2), Higham (Ferrars), C. & E. Herbert, (W o­
B e n g e w o r t h (Worcestershire).
On Sunday, September 27th, at St. Peter’s Church, 720 of Plain Bob burn), W est and Davison (Biddenham), and St. Paul’s and St. Peter’s
Minor, J. Austin (conductor), 1 ; A. H. Sharp, 2 ; H Salisbury, 3; H. ringers.
Middleton, 4 ; F. Johnson, 5; W . E. Yates, 6. Several six scores of
At the conclusion of the Dedication Service the workmen who have been
Grandsire and Stedman Doubles were also rung. Also 360 of Canterbury employed in hanging the bells and the ringers of St. Paul’s and St.
Pleasure. G. W illiams, 1 ; F. Johnson, 2 ; F. Cook (conductor), 3; W . Peter’s were entertained at tea at the Library, the chair being taken by
G. Arkell, 4 ; J. Austin, 5 ; G. Lampitt, 6. J. Austin hails from Gloucester the Rev. Lambert Woodard (Vicar), who was supported by the M ayor (Mr.
and W . E. Yates irom Great Marlow.
F. A. Blaydes), Messrs. T. Bull and J. M. Cuthbert (churchwardens), Mr.
G. Hurst, Mr. Taylor (the founder of the bells), and the Revs F. E. Robin­
B ournem outh .
On Wednesday, September 23rd, at St. Peter’s Church, the last half of son and W . W. C. Baker, (hon. sec. of the Bedfordshire Association).
H olt’s ten part peal of Grandsire Triples in 1 hour 39 minutes. Justice having been done to the good things.
A. Grist, 1; E. T . Green (conductor), 2; A. Barnes, 3; C, W. Goodenough,
The Mayor made a few observations, congratulating the bell-ringers of
4 ; Martin Stewart, 5 ; J. Bristow, 6; J. G. Bennett, 7 ; T. Belbin, 8. St. Paul’s on the achievement of their hopes, and trusted that the posses­
W eight of tenor, 20 cwt, in E. Rang on the occasion of Her Majesty sion of such a fine peal would be an inducement to the younger members
Queen Victoria having reigned longer than any other English Monarch.
of the Association to practice diligently in order to become proficient
ringers.
C h e p s t o w (Monmouthshire).
W e shall give a detailed account of the bells in our next issue.
On Saturday, Odtober 3rd, at St. M ary’s Church, with the bells halfmuffled, 1512 B ob Triples, in 56 minutes. H. Thompson (longest length),
1 ; S Hopton, 2; H . Morgan, 3 ; G. W illiam s (longest length with a bob
bell), 4 ; R. Thompson (conductor), 5 ; J. Prickett, 6; J. Morley, 7 ; F.
R O D M E R SH A M , K E N T .
B ye (longest length), 8. Tenor 21 cwt. in E. T he above was rung as a
On Monday, the 28th September, the Rev. T. C. Boughton-Leigh, the
mark of respect to the late Mr. Frank Mumford, who was a member of the
new Vicar of the Parish, invited the Choir and Ringers to dine with him at
St. Phillip’s Society, Birmingham.
j the Vicarage.
At 7 p.m., the party, numbering 16 (the V icar being in the
D a r l f . y D a l e (Derbyshire).
Chair, and Mr. Churchwarden Dixon in the Vice-Chair), sat down to a
On Sunday, September 27th, for morning service, at the Parish Church, splendidly-served and sumptuous repast, consisting of soup, fish, joints,
720 of Kent Treble Bob Minor. J. S. Allsop, 1 ; W . Stone, (Nuneaton), game, poultry, sweets, ice puddings, &c. After dinner, dessert having been
2 ; T. W . Chapman, (Nuneaton), 3 ; W .'T aylor, 4 ; H. Paulson, 5 ; E. R
placed on the table, Mr. Dixon, in rising to propose the health of the Vicar,
Hallows (conductor), 6.
said it gave him singular pleasure to be able to welcome him to the Parish,
and,
in thanking him for inviting them there that evening to partake of the
E v e s h a m (Worcestershire).
princely
hospitality with which he had entertained them, pointed out that
On Saturday, September 26th, at the Campanile, 209 of Grandsire
Triples. W . R. Small, 1 ; II. Mason, 2 ; J. Austin (conductor), 3 ; H. such kindness would not be forgotten, and assured him that he would
M icklewright, 4; T . Salter, 5 ; F. Johnson, 6 ; F. Cook, 7 ; W . E. Yates, always receive the hearty support of every one of them. He then asked all
8. Also 168 in the same method. W . G. Arkell, x ; H. Middleton, 2; W . to drink the health of the Vicar upstanding, with three times three, and
E. Yates, 3; H. Salisbury, 4 ; J. Austin (conductor), 5; F. Johnson, 6 ; that they did so goes without saying. The Vicar, in reply, said how
delighted he was to have his Choir and Ringers with him, and he hoped to
F. Cook, 7 ; T. Emms and J. Godfrey, 8.
have them frequently with him in the same, way, he also said how glad he
I p s w i c h (Suffolk).
was to know he would have the cordial support and sympathy of all, as,
On Saturday, October 3rd, at the Church of St. Mary-le-Tower, 539 without this it would be impossible to keep the choir and ringing up to the
of Grandsire Caters. G. Shimmens, 1 ; J. Motts, 2 ; W . Motts, 3 ; C. high standard it had attained. The party then entered the drawing-room,
Gillingham, 4 ; E. Pemberton, 5 ; W. L. Catchpole (conductor), 6 ; R i and were introduced to Mrs. Boughton-Leigh, who gave them a hearty
Hawes, 7 ; S. Tillett, 8 ; F. Tillett. 9; W . Tillett, xo. This was rung as a reception, and several excellent songs were sung, then, having taken leave
parting touch with Mr. S; Tillett, who is leaving Ipswich for Great 1 of Mrs. Bougton-Leigh, the party adjourned to the smoking-room, to
Yarmouth, a n d . who will carry with him the best wishes of his brother j cigars and whiskies and sodas, ad. lib. Before parting, Mr. J. Grensted
strings of Ipswich.
[ proposed, in very felicitous terms, the health of Mr. Dixon, in his triple
M atlock.
j capacity of Churchwarden, Choirman, and Ringer, and, in thanking them
On Sunday, September 27th, for evening service, at the Parish Church, | in reply, Mr. Dixon assured them that he would do all in his power to
720 of Oxford Treble B ob Minor, and 120 of Stedman Doubles. further their several interests, if they would only stick to him as they had
H. Paulson, 1 ; C . A. Carter, 2 ; W . Taylor, 3 ; W . Stone (Nuneaton) 4 ; ' hitherto done, he having found them all real good fellows, and such as he
E . R. Hallows, 5 ; T. W . Chapman (Nuneaton) conductor, 6. Also on | was proud to be able to call friends. At 12 o’clock, "G o d Save the Queen”
Handbells retained in hand at the house of H. Paulson’s, C liff Road, 720 having been sung, the company separated, with further hearty thanks to
of Bob Minor.
11. Paulson, 1-2; T. W . Chapman, 3-4; W. Store the Vicar for his lavish kindness, and it will be long ere the recollection of
(conductor) 5-6.
the happy evening spent fades from the memory of any of those present.
K i n g s t o n -u p o n - H u l l .
October 7th, 1896.
CAM PANOLOGY.
OUR IliIiO ST p flT IO ^S:
St.
( T he C hurch w ith
" I t 's ponderous steeple, pillared in the sky,
Rises with twist in pyramidal form,
And threatens danger to the timid eye
That climbs in wonder. W hen the rolling storm
St
the
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Rlili SAINTS, CHESTE^FIEIilD.
C r o o k e d S t e e p l e .)
Scowls dark and dreadful o’er its apex high,
And spends its fury in, the torrents borne
Down the dark welkin, then she sees it lower
And stands unshaken by the tempest's power.”
A Birmingham Poet, 1822.
S t . M ary and A l l S a in ts, C h e s t e r f ie l d .
H E P arish Church of Chesterfield is full of interest.
It j field possessed a Norm an C hurch, and in the 13th century a
is a spacious and very handsom e G oth ic structure in the 1 Cruciform C hurch w as built on the same spot, but a considerC ath ed ral form, b eing 170 feet 11 inches long.
T h e j able portion of the present fabric w as erected in the 14th
breadth across the transept is 109 feet 6 inches, and the height century.
of the spire 230 feet. In the d ays of W illiam R ufus, C h e ste r-1 T h e interior of the Church is light and elegant, consisting
T
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October 7th, 1896.
of a nave, two aisles, transepts and chancel. F iv e pillars on took the place of an old peal of eight bells. T h e y are a very
each side support the roof. T here are m arks of bygone talent m usical ring, the tenor being about 24J cwts., in E flat.
in its decorated style and delicate tracery ; the heraldic glories W h en the bells were “ open ed” in 1820, six peals were
of its painted w indows richly perpetuate the nam es of great accom plished upon them in two days, viz. :— five peals of
men who performed chivalric d e e d s; its old wood screens, Grandsire C aters and one of Kent Treble B ob R oyal, a band
decorated w ith angels, and shields, and strange devices, are a from M ottram -in-Longendale, Cheshire, scoring the first 5000.
lasting record of the w ood-carver’s skill. A t the E a s t end of ; In 1821 the Chesterfield com pany rang a 7,001 of G randsire
the South aisle of the C hancel are three altar-tom bs of the Caters in 4 hours and 16 minutes, w hich performance still re­
ancient fam ily of Foljam be, form erly resident at W a lto n in } tains its position as the longest length upon the bells.
the parish of Chesterfield.
T hese are of alabaster and j
In August, 1882, the Yorkshire Association rang 6,080 Kent
exceedingly complete and hand som e; the epitaphs bear dates I T reble B ob R oyal in 4 hours and 10 m inutes. T h is peal was
from the 14th to the 16th centuries.
composed and co n d u ced by Mr. C. H . H attersley, and was
In the Foljam be Chapel is a large bone, w hich from time the longest peal of R oyal by the Association.
The oldest
out of mind has been believed to be a rib of the Dun C ow of tablet in the belfry records a peal of Grandsire Triples rang
Dunm ore H eath, destroyed by G u y, E a rl of W arw ick.
in 1800.
T h e interior of the Church has undergone thorough renova­
T he bells have recently been re-hung by M essrs. G . D ay
tion, particularly in 1842-3, when the old galleries and pews and Son, of E ye , Suffolk, who have introduced all the latest
were removed, and the flat plaster ceiling was superceded by improvements, including lighter clappers for the heavy bells,
an oak roof edged w ith heraldic shields.
I by which the sound of the peal generally is considerably
T h e steeple, like the leaning tower of P isa, is one of the improved.
world’s curiosities ; when the spire was erected is not known— 1 T h e steeple is aged, but strong as a vigorous'old man ; its
there are no records relating to it to be found, these having | tim bers m ay creak sometimes, or quiver when the bells send
probably been destroyed during the Revolution, therefore no out their sw eet music, but it is in no immediate danger of
satisfactory reason for its inclination to Sou th-W est can be collapse, and w ill most likely stand for m any years yet.
given ; in fact, argum ent has almost exhausted itself in striving
to account for its crookedness. L egend s, poetry, and even
T H E N O R T H L IN C O L N S H IR E A SS O C IA T IO N .
scientific wisdom have all their pet theories about the curious |
twist of the spire.
H ow ever, Mr. C ox says :— “ T here seems
The October general meeting of this Association was held at Grimsby,
no good reason for doubting that this spire w as erected at or on Saturday, September 26th, and was well represented by members
about the time when the tow er and principal portions of the from Gainsborough, Barton-on-Humber, Market Rasen, Lincoln, Timberland, Branston, and local members. A short service was held in the
Church were built,— an hypothesis w hich places its date between Parish Church of St. James’ in the afternoon, after which the members
the years 1350-70.” T h e most rational theories adduced as to met at the Coffee Tavern for tea. The inner-man being refreshed, the
the cause of the steeple’s crookedness are those so intelli­ company soon settled down to the more serious duties of the business
gently put forward by the sam e gentlem an, who argues that meeting, under the presidency of the Reverend Canon J. P. Young, Vicar
of St. James’. In opening the meeting, the chairman remarked he felt
the clinging pressure of the lead m ay have caused an irregular sure all the members would agree with him in expressing their congratula­
subsidence in the tim bers, w hich have also been powerfully tions upon the long and successful reign of Her Majesty the Queen, and
warped by the action of the sun beating through the lead on to in wishing that she may still enjoy good health to continue the government
the green parts of the woodwork, which is shown b y the fact of such a prosperous nation. Canon Young expressed the pleasure it gave
him to welcome the members to Grimsby, and said he wished he knew
that the tim bers are the most displaced and twisted from their more about the science of change-ringing and its mathematical problems.
original position on the South side— the side most exposed to H e encouraged the ringers to take an interest in the marks upon bells, and
the sun’s rays. T h e idea that the spire has been crooked ever to try to find out their history. He set the members a good example by
since its construction so impressed one poet’s mind, that he giving them a most lucid and interesting description, how he had traced
the history of his own peal of bells, and concluded by suggesting that if
has tried to make the fallacy immortal in rhym e :—
such matter were put in the annual reports, it would, no doubt, make the
W h ich ev er w ay you turn your eye
It alw ays seems to be aw ry ;
P ra y can you tell the reason w hy ?
T h e only reason known of weight
Is that the thing was never s tr a ig h t:
N or know the people where to go
T o find the man to m ake it s o ;
Since none can furnish such a plan,
E xcep t a perfect, upright man ;
So that the spire, ’tis very plain,
F o r ages crooked must remain ;
A n d w hile it stands must ever be
A n emblem of deformity.
It has recently been freely stated that the spire is in an
unsafe condition, and w ill need ^"15,000 to restore it. Mr.
T em p le Moore, however, in a report on the condition of the
Churh generally, says : “ I consider the spire to be in a fairly
sound condition, thanks m ainly to the very careful restoration
of the curious tim ber fram ing carried out m any years ago,
probably far beyond the recollection of anyone now living.
T h e inclination or leaning to the South-W est does not appear
to have increased.”
Chesterfield P arish Church possesses a fine ring of ten bells
w hich were cast at the W hitechapel F ou n d ry in 1820, and
report useful as a reference as well as instructive from an antiquarian point
| of view. Mr. Chester (Lincoln) said he had to apologise for the general
I secretary’s absence, who was unavoidably detained in Lincoln.
The minutes of the Market Rasen meeting were read and confirmed, and
a discussion arose as to the definition of a " non-resident life member.” The
matter was referred to the Committee, with a suggestion that the rule as
regards life members should be more definite. The draft rules and regu­
lations, which had been drawn up by a special committee of the Lincoln
District, were ordered to be embodied in the next report, so that each
member should have an opportunity of considering them before their
confirmation at the annual meeting. Four new honorary members were
proposed from Timberland, together with two new honorary members
from Barton-upon-Humber. Mr. Heyhoe’s (of Grimsby) proposition that
the Rev. S. Akenhead, Vicar of St. Oswold, Scunthorpe, become an honorary
member, with his band of twelve ringers as probationary members, was
received with loud applause.
T he fact 'that Scunthorpe possessed, in
addition to a beautiful church, a good ring of eight bells no doubt enhanced
the popularity of the proposition.
The total number of members elected
were seven honorary, twelve probationary, and one non-resident life. The
acting secretary also remarked that through the activity of the members of
the Barton-on-Humber branch, two donations had been received from there.
It was decided that peals of Minor rung during this year, eligible for the
peal book, be inserted in the next annual report. A request having been
received from the Branston branch for an instructor, it was agreed to grant
the usual fee towards the cost, together with a similar arrangement with
the newly-elected Scunthorpe branch. A vote of thanks to the chairman
for presiding, to the clergy for the use of the bells, and to the local ringers
for making the necessary arrangements concluded the business meeting.
T he tower of St. James’s being near to the station was again visited and
various touches were brought round during the evening.
CAM PANOLOGY.
October 7th, 1896.
Bell Rpehaeology.
ST.
M IC H A E L ,
CORN H IL L .
^ tjf^ H E earliest m ention of bells at S t. M ich ael’s, occurs in
]{ S to w ’s S u rv ey of L ondon , where he says “ T h e fair
^
n ew steeple or bell tow er w as begun to be built in the
y ea r 1421, w hich being finished, and a fair ring of five
bells therein placed, a sixth bell w as added, and given
b y John W h itw e ll, Isab el his w ife, and W illia m R us, ald er­
man and goldsm ith, about the year 1430, w hich bell nam ed
“ R u s,” n ightly at eight of the clock, and otherwise for knells,
and in peals, rung b y one man, for the space of one-hundredan d -sixty years, of late overhauled b y four or five at once,
hath been thrice broken, and new cast w ithin the space o f ten
years, to the charges o f that parish more than one-hundred
m arks.” H e further adds “ T h is w as accou n ted the best ring
of six belles, to bee rung b y six men, that w as in E n glan d , for
harm onye, sw eetness of sound, and tu n e.” T h is tenor, named
“ R u s,” m entioned b y Stow , I have reason to believe is now
the tenor at W estm in ster A b b ey, from the inscription on that
bell. T h e gift of the bell to St. M ichael’s is com m em orated
b y the carvin g of a bell w ith the inscription “ R u s,” on one of
the pew s in the church.
In the inven tory m ade in the 6th y ear of E d w a rd V I ., w e find
entered against St. M ich a el’s “ v j great bells and ij saw nse
bells.” In 1553, the ringing at the proclam ation of Queen
M ary cost i2d . T h a t at her coronation 2s. 4d. In 1598, w e
find,— “ for helpe to ringe the bells when the B ishopp passed
b y— io d .” S to w further relates th at in 1603, “ U pon a certaine
tem pestuous S t. Jam es’ night, as certain e men in the loft
under the bells w ere ringinge a peal, an uglie shapen sight
appeared to them , com ing in at the south w indow , and lighted
on the north, for feare w hereof th ey all fell downe, and lay as
dead, for the tim e, lettin g the bells ring and cease of their
own accord ; and when they had m ustered courage to get up,
they found certain e stones of the north w indow to be raysed
and scrat, as if they had been so much butter printed w ith a
lyon ’s cla w e ! ” — “ I have seen them oft,” he adds— “ and put
a feather or sm all stick into the holes w here the claw es had
entered, three or foure inches deepe ! ”
T h e sam e seat in the church on w hich the “ R u s ” bell is
carved, has a carvin g representing the print of a lion’s claw .
T h e tow er w as not w h olly destroyed in the G rea t F ire of
1666, but w as repaired under the direction of Sir C hristopher
W ren , being finished in 172 1. A peal of tw elve bells w as
then placed therein, several of w hich h ave since been recast.
T h e inscriptions are as follows :—
45
T riu m p h W e L o u d ly T e l l A n d
K n e ll.R : P h e lp s F e c it.
1728.’
R in g
The
Dead
M a n ’s
(E leven th .) ‘ M e s s r s - A l e x a n d e r C l e e v e , J o h n W ' o o d ,
T h om as R ile y , Ioh n S h ip sto w , W illia m H id e , R ic h a r d
R o y c r o ft, W illia m M a rsla n d T r u s t e e s fo r B u y in g T h e s e
12 B e l l s . R : P h e l p s F e c i t . 1728.’
(Tenor.) ‘ T h i s B e l l R e c a s t A n n o D o m i n i 1795. T h e
R e v d- Thom as
R obert W rench,
m .a . R e c t o r
of st :
M ic h a e l C o r n h ill, M e s srs. L u c a s B irc h , P h ilip G ru b b ,
Joseph N o r v ille C h u rc h W a r d e n s.
Thom as M ea rs of
London, F e c it.’
W eig h t of the tenor 41 cw t., note C .
T h e follow ing peals are recorded on tablets in the belfry :—
A p ril 11, 1837, 5015 G r a n d s i r e C i n q u e s
b y the Cum berland Y ouths
A p ril 11, 1853, 5232 K e n t T r i p l e B o b M a x i m u s
b y the C ollege Y ouths
A p ril 27, 1861, 8580 S t e d m a n C i n q u e s
by the C ollege Y o u th s in 6 hours and 41 m inutes :—
H . W . H a le y
1
R obt. H aw orth ...
T h os. R a y
2
G eo. E . F erris ...
John B rad ley
M atthew A . W ood
3
9
Robt. Jameson
E d w a rd L an sd ell
10
4
W m . Green
G eo. M uskett ...
11
5
G eo. S tockham
6
Jam es D w igh t ...
12
C onducted b y H . W . H a l e y .
T h is last is on a handsom e stone tablet given b y Mr.
M iddleton, of G ravesen d .
ST.
JO H N , D E P T F O R D .
A very interesting little ceremony took place in the belfry of this church
on Wednesday evening, the 23rd September. At the conclusion of Divine
Service, the Vicar (Rev. R. W. Atkinson, M.A.), accompanied by Mr.
Churchwarden London, entered the ringing chamber, and after exchange
of greetings, M r. W . Jeffries, sen , in a few well-chosen words invited the
rev. gentleman to uncover a tablet recording a peal of Grandsire Triples
rung on M ay 30th last. T h e V icar expressed his willingness to perform
this simple act, and having withdrawn the cover, addressed the company
present upon their duties as Church-workers, concluding by congratulating
the band upon their performance. M r. Churchwarden London also spoke
a few words. The Conductor of the peal (Mr. F. W . Thornton) thanked
the V icar for his kindness in coming to the belfry that evening, and said it
was such gatherings which tended to cement the friendship which existed
between the clergy and ringers.
Mr. W . Bedwell followed, and urged the advisability of th{? whole band
of St. John’s joining the Kent County 'Association, which would, he felt
sure, be the means of establishing change-ringing at that tower.
A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Charles Venables, the donor
of the tablet, who rang the tenor to the peal, and that gentleman having
briefly acknowledged it, touches of Grandsire Triples brought the pro­
ceedings to a close.
(Treble.) ‘ T h o m a s L e s t e r M a d e M e . 1746.'
(Second.) ‘ T h o m a s L e s t e r M a d e M e . 1746.’
S O C IE T Y F O R T H E A R C H D E A C O N R Y O F S T A F F O R D .
(T h ird .) ‘ M a g n i f i c a t A n im a.
R : P h e lp s F e c it.
1728.’
The first quarterly meeting of the year was held at Brewood, on Satur­
(Fourth.) ‘ J u b i l a t e D e o . R : P h e l p s F e c i t .
1728.’
day, October 3rd.
Ringing commenced at about 4 o’clock. A short
(Fifth.) ‘ C a s t 1795. T h e R e v d - T h o m a s R o b e r t W r e n c h , service was held in the Church at 5 o’clock, when, in the absence of the
m .a ., R e c t o r .
M e s s r s - L u c a s B ir c h , P h ilip G r u b , Joseph
N o rv ille C h u rch W ard en s.
Thom as M ea rs o f London
F e c it.’
(Sixth.) 1 E x u l t a t e J u s t i . R : P h e l p s F e c i t .
1728.’
(Seventh.) ‘ C a n t a t a (sic) D o m i n o . R : P h e l p s F e c i t .
1728.’
(E ighth.) ‘ J o h n S m i t h , E d m u n d W a y t e , J o h n H u n t ,
C h u r c h W a r d e n s . T h o m a s L e s t e r , L o n d i n i , F e c i t . 1740.’
(N inth.) ‘ S i D e u s N o b i s c u m Q u i s C o n t r a N o s . R : P h e l p s
F e cit.
1728.’
( T e n t h . ) ‘ T o P r a y e r s W e C a l l S t : M i c h a e l ’s P e o p l e
A l l : W e H onour T h e K ing A n d J oy to B r id e s D o S ing :
V icar (the Rev. Prebendary W rottesley), a short address was given by the
Rev. J. Roper; after which the committee meeting was held
There was
little business of importance, two new members being elected and the
annual reports distributed to the members present. T ea was provided at
the Admiral Rodney Inn, to which thirty-two sat down, representing Bloxwich, Bilston, Brewood, W olverhampton, W est Brom wich, Birmingham,
Tipton, and W illenhall. After tea, the Wolverhampton St. Peter's Hand­
bell Ringers gave several selections, also a course of Grandsire Caters.
The following ringing was done on the tower b e lls: Grandsire and Stedman
Triples, and Grandsire and Bob Major, conducted by J. E . Groves. The
bells are a fine ring of eight, by T aylor ; tenor, 22 cwt. M r. S. Reeves, of
W est Brom wich, we are sorry to say, was unable to attend ; and the Rev.
D. Jones, of Lichfield, had to leave before tea. A vote of thanks was
passed to the V icar and Churchwardens for the use of the bells. Altogether
a very pleasant meeting was held.
October 7th, 1896.
CAM PANOLOGY.
46
B ut considered as a hand-book for reference, H u bbard ’s book
could not be w ell arranged better.
Too much material in too
little space perhaps— from raising a bell and ringing the six
B y J. A r m i g e r T r o l l o p e .
! changes on three bells to Double N orw ich M axim us and
I London Surprise Major— this is perhaps its greatest fa u lt; yet
T is w ith H enry H ub b ard ’s contributions to the science of j this w as unavoidable if it were to be a hand book to assist the
K
composition, rather than with his life as a practical ringer, ringer in his progress to perfection.
that the following ew lines are intended to deal, for
H is selection of methods is good, nearly all being in use
respecting the latter, I have nothing to add to the account to-day, and nearly all those in use to-day are found in his book,
of his ringing life written by Jasper Snowdon, ten or eleven the few exceptions being productions of a later date. F o r five
yea rs ago.
I and six bells his selection is not good, Hubbard w as accustomed
j to eight, ten, and tw elve bell ringing, and like the rest of the
B riefly, his aCtive ringing career was as follows.
Born at N orw ich on Tuesday, August 25th, 1807, he first N orwich Scholars no doubt he despised five and six bell practice.
began to ring at one of the six bell towers in 1823, joined the Hence his five bell methods contain those that do not run the
S t. Peter Mancroft Society in 1825, and became one of the six score, and his six bell methods those in which 5-6 come up
O f Triples he gives five methods, tw o of which,
Com pany of tw elve members in 1829. D uring the time between wrong.
Double
Grandsire
and N ew B ob have dropped out of use if
this year and 1856, the St. P eter’s Society acheived some of its
greatest performances, in all, or almost all of which, H enry indeed they were ever practiced. N ew Triples seems worthy
H ubbard took part. T h ey included besides several peals of of a better fate, for it is a fairly difficult method, capable of very
Oxford T reble B ob M ajor (the old N orw ich ringers despised regular composition and free from blemishes in the shape of four
K e n t); 6160 D ouble N orw ich (record) ; 6000 D ouble Oxford or six consecutive blows behind.
Henpy Hubbapd— A sketeh.
On eight bells fifteen methods are given, of which nine or ten
(first peal) ; 5376 Superlative Surprise ; 5280 London Surprise
(first p e a l); 7126 Stedman Cinques (record); 5076 Stedman are in general use to day, three of the remaining ones being
Caters, and 5040 Stedman Triples. In addition to these he | single variations of double methods, given in addition to their
rang a pair of handbells to a half peal of Stedm an Triples, which original. O f these Yorkshire Court is his own production and
for a long time was the longest length rung in that method in deserves a larger share of patronage than it receives.
hand.
T h is list will not appear very formidable in these
T h e first of his Surprise methods “ Im perial,” was largely
days when four peals in four Surprise methods have been rung rung at N orw ich in the last few decades of the 18th century,
in as m any days, but not m any years ago very few of even the but from a musical point of view , has little indeed to recom ­
best ringers could boast of one so good. H ubbard figures once mend it.
or twice as a conductor, but generally Sam uel Thurston, and
Nine bell methods are confined to four, or rather three and
afterwards James Trum an called the peals. H ubbard was I
Double Grandsire ; on ten N orw ich Court and D ouble N orw ich
understand, at first a master weaver, but his business declining
Court are considered sufficient; eleven has two methods, and
he turned his hand to shoe-making, and afterwards in 1856 re­
for twelve, four variations of Court are given. In deducting
moved to H unslet, Leeds, where he died at the age of 75 in
the single variations from double methods, H ubbard clearly
very reduced circumstances. T h is took place fifteen years ago
did not understand what he was about, for it is difficult to ob­
on Sunday, October 9th, 1881.
tain more lopsided and unsym etrical methods than these single
N otable as his achievem ents were as a practical ringer, and variations. Y e t here, he merely followed the example of Shipas a leading man among the old N orw ich ringers, it is as a w ay who first introduced these abortions, though he differed
composer and author that his name w ill best be remembered. from him in one or two details. There is really no good to be
F rom 1817, when Shipw ay published his “ A rt of R inging,” till obtained by arguing as to what are really the correCt single
1845, there had appeared no w ork w ith the exception of variations of the Court and similar methods ; the simple answer
T hackrah ’s book, that dealt with ringing. T h ack rah ’s book is, that all attempts in this direction mutilate the method, and
could be of little use to anyone, as it consisted chiefly of 720’s the finer the original the worse is the damage. T h ey remind
in various M inor methods, and it probably had only a very one of a canvas half covered with a beautiful picture, the other
local and limited sale. S hipw ay’s book was costly and doubt­ half bare and unadorned. N o greater condemnation of these
less out of print, so there was really a need when in 1845, variations is to be found than the verdiCt of time, which has
H ub b ard ’s “ Campanologia ” first appeared, and the truth of without exception, consigned them to the oblivion they merit.
this was soon made apparent in the fa ft that between that date
(T o be continued next week).
and 1876 four editions were printed and sold. It is in the fourth
that the book reaches its best form, and it is this that will be
the subject of our brief consideration.
TH E
T h e book is intended to be a hand-book to which the student
m ay refer from time to time, rather than a book of instruction,
the methods are given, the peals are given, the practitioner
him self is supposed to be able to utilise the one or the other.
Follow ing the example of the older works— “ C lavis,” “ Shipw a y ,” etc.— H ubbard does indeed give a few scant directions
for some methods, but they are nearly alw ays useless and unintellegible until the method is learnt when of course they become
unnecessary. N o doubt he knew that, to use his own words,
ringers “ would by an exam ination of the given leads be enabled
to form more definite ideas of the rules to be adopted in ringing
than any w ritten statement could possibly convey, as it would
of necessity be long and com plicated.” It was not until Jasper
Snow don’s works appeared that the problem was solved, how
to write to teach ringing.
ESSEX
A SS O C IA T IO N .
A district meeting of this Association was held at Prittlewell, near
Southend, on Saturday, October 3rd. The bells were kept going through­
out the day in the following methods r Grandsire, Plain Bob, Oxford and
1 Kent Treble Bob, Stedman, Double Norwich, etc.
A meat tea was pro’ vided at the " Blue Boar " Hotel, at 5 o’clock, to which 30 members sat
down. The minutes of the last meeting were read and passed, and the
usual business gone through. A cordial vote of thanks to the Vicar, the
Rev. T. O. Reay, was passed for the use of the bells, which have lately
been augmented to eight by Messrs. Mears, of Whitechapel. Amongst
those present were the Rev. H. T. W . Eyre, Rev. T . H. Hyde (St.
\ Saviour’s, Walthamstow), Mr. E. A. Davies (Barking), G . Lucas, and
the St. Saviour’s company (Walthamstow), J. Waghorn (Tottenham), W .
Weatherstone (Rotherhithe), H. Bowell, seiy. (Ipswich), J. J. Parker
j (Farnham Royal), W . H. Judd (Southend), W . Lebbon and company
(Loughton), W . Doran (W est Ham), F. G. Newman (Walthamstow), G.
i Cornell (Wanstead), etc.
Several members stayed over Sunday, and
assisted in the ringing for the services. Brentwood was selected for the
next district meeting.
O ctober 7th, 1896.
CAM PANOLOGY.
n o tic e s .
47
SUSSEX
COUNTY
(E a ster n
B A T H A N D W E L L S D IO C E S A N A SS O C IA T IO N .
The next quarterly meeting will be held at W raxall (8 bells), near
Bristol, on Saturday, October 31st. Service in the Parish Church at 4
p.m., with an address by the Rector, Rev. H. Vaughan. Tea and business
meeting to follow.
Towers open, Backwell (6 bells) and Nailsea (6 bells).
H. W . T o m k i n s , Hon. Sec., The Cottage, Old Clun, Washford.
EAST
D E R B Y S H IR E
A SS O C IA T IO N .
D i v i s i o n ).
A meeting will be held at Pevensey, on Saturday, 17th September.
Bells available, Pevensey, 2.30 to 5 and 6.30 to 9 ; W estham, 3 to 5 and
7 to 9. Service at 5 ; T ea at 5.30. Local Secretaries will assist by send­
ing word by Friday, 16th inst., how many intend being present.
S. S a k e r , Hon. Sec., 101, Braybrooke Road, Hastings.
TH E
SURREY
A SS O C IA T IO N .
A SS O C IA T IO N .
T he next quarterly meeting will be held at Banstead, on Saturday, October
A special ringing meeting will be held at Ripley, on Saturday, October j 10th, by kind permission of the Vicar. Tea at the Coffee Rooms, Epsom
Road,
Banstead, at 6 p.m. Local Secretaries are requested to send word
17th, at 3.30. All members and friends invited.
T . A l l i b o n e , Hon. Sec. J how many intend being present at tea not later than Wednesday, October
I 7th, to
R. B. B l a n c h a r d , Hon. Sec., 13, Sunnyhill Road, Streatham, S.W .
E A S T E R N C O U N T IE S G U IL D .
The next meeting of this Guild will be held at Walpole St. Peter, on
Saturday, October 10th. Service, with short address, at 1 p.m. Dinner
at " P lo u g h " Hotel, W alpole St. Andrew, at 2 p.m. Business meeting to
follow. T he towers of St. Peter (6 bells) and St. Andrew (5 bells) have been
placed at the disposal of the members.
Rev. W . D i s n e y , W . G. C r o s s , Hon. Secretaries.
G LOU CESTER
AND
B R IS T O L
A S S O C IA T IO N .
The next meeting for practice will be held at St. George’s Church, Bris"
tol, on Thursday, October 8th, at 7.30 p.m.
C . H . G o r d o n , Local Sec., Beechwood Villa, Stapleton.
T H E K E N T C O U N T Y A S S O C IA T IO N .
( L e w is h a m
D i s t r i c t ).
The Annual Meeting of this District will be held at Lewisham, on
Saturday, October 17th. T he tower of S. M ary's Church will be open for
ringing at 3 p.m. A tea will be provided in the Parish Hall at 6 p.m.,
to be followed by the Business Meeting. A service will be held in the
church at 7.30 p.m., when a short address will be given by the Vicar, the
Rev. S. Bickersteth, M .A., who has also kindly promised to preside at the
meeting. Members intending to be present at the tea, must let me know
not later than Wednesday, October 14th.
W . B e d w e l l , Hon. Sec., Albacore Crescent, Lewisham.
( T o n b r i d g e D i s t r i c t ).
A meeting of this district (without allowances) will be held at Chiddingstone, on Saturday, October 17th. Tower open at 3 o’clock. Business
meeting in the National Schools at 6 o ’clock.
W. L a t t e r , Hon. District Sec., 67, Goods Station Road, Tunbridge W ells.
TH E
L A N C A S H IR E
A S S O C IA T IO N .
( L iv e r p o o l B r a n c h )
Notice to members.— The next meeting will be held in November, of
which due notice will be given.
H e n r y C o l e y , Branch Sec., 3, Rumford Place, Liverpool.
( M a n c h e s t e r B r a n c h ).
The next monthly ringing meeting will be held at the Parish Church,
Radcliffe, on Saturday, October 17th. The tower will be open for ringing
at 4 p.m. Business Meeting at 7 p.m.
W a l t e r B r o w n , Branch Sec., 54, W enlock Street, Hulme, Manchester.
(R och d ale
B ranch)
W A T E R L O O S O C IE T Y , LO N D O N .
The meeting at Vassal Road, Brixton, have been recommenced on every
alternate Tuesday. Meeting time 8 o'clock sharp. Members are earnestly
requested to attend as often as possible.
H, B a r t o n , Hon Sec. pro tem.
W e are sorry to hear of the serious illness of an old Bucks ringer, Mr.
John C. Truss, senr., of Great Marlow, and regret that there is no hope of
recovery, owing to the grave nature of the complaint. Mr. Truss is a wellknown member of the Oxford Diocesan Guild and the Ancient Society of
College Youths, and many of our readers will join in our sympathy with
the wife and family.
TH E
M E T R O P O L IS .
The Bells are rung for Divine Service at the following Churches on
Sunday next, October n t h
St. Paul’s Cathedral— 9.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.
St. Matthew, Bethnal Green, E .— 10 a.m.
St. Stephen’s, Westminster— 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
All Saints', Fulham, S.W .— 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
St. Luke’s, Chelsea, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
St. Alfege, Greenwich, S .E .— 10.15 a-m- and 5-45 p.m.
St. Mary's, Lewisham, S .E .— 10 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.
St. M ary’s, W oolwich— 10.15 a-m - and 545 p.m.
St. Peter’s, W alworth— 10 a.m.
M E E T IN G S
FOR
St. Luke's, Chelsea - - All Saints’ Fulham - - St. Stephen's Westminster St. Margaret, WestminsterSt. M ary, Lewisham
- St. John's, W aterloo Road St. M ary's, W oolwich - St. Magnus, London Bridge
Christ Church, SpitalfieldsSt. John's, Wilton Road - St. Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside
St. Martin's-in-the-Fields -
P R A C T IC E .
Every Wednesday, 7.45 p.m.
Every Thursday
8 ,,
E very Friday
8 ,,
Every Monday
8 „
Every Monday
8 ,,
E very Wednesday
8 ,,
E very Thursday
8 ,,
Thursday, Oct. 15th, 8, ,,
Wednesday, Oct. 7th, » p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8th 8 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9th, 8 p.m,
Friday, Oct. 9th, 8 p.m.
The next meeting will be held at All Saints, Hamer, Rochdale, on Satur­
day, October 10th. Bells ready at 4.30 p.m. and meeting at 6 p.m. It is
[The Editor will be pleased to receive from the Secretaries and custodians
specially requested that all members will attend that can make it convenient.
E d w i n B . Shaw , Branch Sec.., 14, Thomas Street, Lees. of the various towers any addition to this list.]
L L A N D A F F D IO C E S A N A SS O C IA T IO N ,
The next quarterly meeting will be held at the schoolroom, Caerleon,
Mon., on Saturday, October 17th, at 3.30. There will be a short service
at St. Cadoc's Church at 3 o ’clock.
R e v . D . H. G r i f f i t h s , H. G . W h i t e , Hon, Secs.; Salisbury Road, Cardift.
T H E M ID D L E S E X A S S O C IA T IO N .
T he annual meeting will be held at Southgate, on Saturday, October
10th. The tower of Christ Church will be open for ringing from 5 p.m.
The business meeting will be held at the “ Cherry Tree " Inn, at 7.30 p.m.,
where tea will be provided at is. per head. Members and friends of the
Association are cordially invited to attend, the business to be transacted
being of more than ordinary interest.
T H E O X F O R D D IO C E S A N G U IL D .
The Autumn meeting will be held at Witney, on Saturday, October 17th.
Seven towers open for ringing. Meat tea in schools at 6 p.m., price 6d.
Evensong at 7, preacher— Rev. Canon Norris.
Apply— Rev. H. G.
Scott, W itney.
DEATH.
M A R K L. M Y H IL L .
Mark L. M yhill, (aged 25), was formerly one of the ringers at S. Edward’s,
Romford, Essex. After the bells were restored, three lads (under the
| tuition of Mr. A. J. Perkins), learnt to handle a bell, and rang their first
peal in about nine months after starting, this being a half-muffled peal,
he being one of the three, neither of the lads being over 17 years of age.
j Mark was very quick, and got on w e ll; was shrewd, and having a will of
j his own, was apt to take umbrage at what he thought was contrary to
| the right th in g ; for instance, he had often (in accounts of ringing per­
formances in which he figured) read, " Mighill " for M yhill, which he
I thought was done purposely by some one who did not quite favour his
[ progress in the art, both on the tower and on hand-bells. His interest in
ringing had declined of late, his visits to the belfry being very rare. The
I funeral took place on Monday, September 28th, and on the following
Tuesday, the usual “ whole pull and stan d” was rung to his memory.
I A. J. Perkins, 1 ; B. Keeble, 2 ; R. Vyse, 3; A. A. Perkins, 4 : H. Dawkins,
| 5 ; E, Vyse, 6 ; S. James, 7 ; H. Vyse, 8.
CAM PANOLOGY.
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N O T IC E T O C O R R E S P O N D E N T S .
T o avoid disappointment, all ringing reports and touches should be for­
warded without delay.
Many complaints have reached us during the past week, of ringers
residing in the country being unable to obtain a copy of Campanology
through their Newsagents.
Campanology is published every Wednesday morning by Messrs. Simpkin,
Marshall, Hamilton, Kent and Co., 23, Paternoster Row, and should be
in the hands of every Country Ringer not later than Thursday morning.
If Ringers are unable to obtain copies of Campanology it is the fault of
their Newsagents.
Order Campanology every week and see that you have it.
N O T IC E T O O U R R E A D E R S .
Owing to a large number of ringing reports, etc., reaching us as we are
going to press, we regret to have to hold them over until next week.
N O TE TO T H E P E A L AT B A T T E R SEA .
The performance was arranged to celebrate Annual Harvest Festival,
by Mr. Henry S. Thomas, who, with Mr. H. Hopkins, and some other
Battersea friends, were attentive listeners to the peal, entered the belfry
and complimented the performers upon the accomplishment just com ­
pleted. The ringers were subsequently entertained at a light supper by
Mr. Thomas, who promised a commemoratory tablet. Messrs. Parker,
Ward and Dench, until recently belonged to the Crawley Band, Sussex,
now resident in London. The composition will appear next week.
AN SW ERS
TO
C O RR ESPO N D EN TS.
R.H . (Winchester).— W e will investigate your method, and advise you.
G. A, (Flixton).— Yours received with thanks.
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Ringers generally. The Ellaoombe Chiming Hammers fixed.
TH E ABO VE F IX E D BY
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By which the Ringers can practice at all times without any sound being
heard outside the Tower.
IMPROVED
&
A S T L E Y
E s ta b lis h e d over
BELLS,
This most useful Apparatus should be fixed in all Towers where
surrounded by houses or places of business.
BELL
S P E C IA L L Y M ANUFACTURED B Y
J O H N
HEREFORD.
G. is a Change-ringer, and has had over twenty years’ experience
as Bell Hanger and Bell Tuner.
Reports and Estimates furnished. The Ellacombe Chime Hammers fixed.
Bell Ropes supplied.
Hangers,
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description on receipt of the following particulars :—
N um ber and D iam eter o f D ials.
W eig h t o f H our B ell, or its diam eter m easured across the m outh.
I f to ch im e the Q uarters, state on how m any B elis,
Also to advise generally on the installation of Public Clocks.
E. D E N T & C o .’s C atalogue o f H I G H -C L A S S W A T C H E S at R ed uced P rices post free
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