Campanology No 21 - Central Council of Church Bell Ringers

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CHARLES CARR,”
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LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTER SH IRE.
Founders of the ring of twelve bells of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London,
the largest peal of ringing bells in the world ; 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.” — P a ll Mall M ag.,
Sept., 1896. Also the bells of the Cathedrals of W orcester, Newcastle-onTyne, 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
Exchange, London; the Sydney and Adelaide Post Offices in A ustralia;
and the University Buildings of Liverpool, Glasgow, and Bombay.
Also the 11 A l e x a n d r a ” ring of ten bells of the Imperial Institute,
London.
N E W HOUR
F O /R
BELL
T H E
.
MITCHELL TOWER, MAR/SCHEL COLLEGE,
ABERDEEN.
W e ic h t- 3 2 cw t.
“a
d m i t t e d
t o
b e
THE F /N E S T B E L L / N S C O T L A N D
C H U R C H
S IN G L Y
BELLS
N ew Tenor B e ll, S t. P a u l’s Church, Bedford.
M USICAL
HANDBELLS
A
W eight 29 Cwts.
SPECIALTY.
B E L L S ,
OR
IN RIN G S.
E E -C A S T
OR
RE-HUNG.
B ELLH AN CJERS S E N T TO IN SP E C T AND RE PO R T UPON
B E L LS AND TO W ER S.
Foundeis of the Jubilee Peal at Malinslee. New Brighton Lighthouse
Bells, and Freemantle T ow n Hall, Australia.
Hangers of the Celebrated Peal of Eight at Stourbridge,
W orcestershire ; also Kildare Cathedral Bell.
S E N D
F O R
C A T A L O G U E .
ii.
CAM PANOLOGY.
CHARLES FARRIS,
M E A flS
&
S T A IN B M K .
81, Bishopsgate Street Within, London, E.C.
(Successo r to W hitm ore & C ra ddo ck),
ChuFcIt publisher % Wax Chandler.
u)fiiteefiapef Beff Foarcdr^.
T h e L a b g e s t S e l e c t io n in L on d o n o p
CANDLES
f o r
th E
B E L F R IE S
ALTAR
AND
CLOCK
TOW ERS
IN S P E C T E D .
(O v e r 100 S iz e s in S t o c k ) .
Alse Candles for the School Room, Dining Room, Bedroom, &>c.
Do not Gutter, and are Unaffected by Heat.
I n c e n s e , S a n c t u a r y L a m p O il, C h a r c o a l , W i c k s , etc.
CHURCH
CHURCH BELLS FOR RINGING 0? CHIW[ING
Erected complete with Fittings and Frames.
EMBROIDERY.
V E S T M E N T S M A D E T O A N Y D E S IG N .
OLD
C a s s o c k s , S u r p lic 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 le r s , C a r p e t s , & c ., & c .
CHURCH
BRASS
A V e e y L a b g e C o lle c tio n
BELLS
R E -C A S T .
PEALS
WORK.
g M jo o l
op
(iBottg** Sec.
C r o s s e s & C r u c if ix 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 ., & e .
C H A R L E S F A 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 Establishment.
Illustrated Price L ists forwarded on application.
Everything requisite for use in the Services of the Church
can be obtained at this Establishment.
FOUNDRY—
( E s t a b l i s h e d a . d . 1 5 7 0 ).
267, WniTEOII'APEL BOA®, LONDON.
Half-mile East of 44C ity.”
(O pposite S t. E thelburga's, B ishopsgate, and close to B road Street and Liverpool Stree
Stations).
JAMES
BARWELL,
JOHN
§t>li
40, G R EA T HAMPTON ST., BIRMINGHAM.
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.
© Iju r c tj
NICOLL,
$ e ll
m tfc
155, K E E T O N ’S ROAD,
B E R M O l s r D S E Y ,
Men who are Ringers sent to inspect T ow ers and report upon the tune
and condition of Bells and Fittings.
E S T A B L IS H E D
M U S IC A L H A N D B E L L S tuned in Diatonic and Chromatic Scales, in
sets of any numbers.
L O 3S T J D O J sT .
1760.
Makers to St. Paul’s, Canterbury, Edinburgh, St. Alban’s, Durham,
Lincoln, Peterborough, Melbourne, and Manchester Cathedrals.
SE N D
A S T L E Y ’S
£■ R E -H U N G .
R E -F IT T E D
FOR
P R IC E
LIST.
SPECIALITE
M a k e r o f the Ropes fo r the C elebrated P e a l o f B e lls a t the Im p er ia l In stitu te
ARE
THE BEST,
Most Durable and Pliable.
REAL ROOKS I
REAL BOOKS I
HIGHLY APPRECIATED by all RINGERS.
Every Ringer should have his own Peal Book
For unsolicited Testimonials and Price,
send weight of tenor, number of Bells, and
length of Rope, to
JOHN ASTLET & SON'S, Ltd.,
R O PE M A K E R S,
E stablished 166 years.
Y e O lde H ouse,* a . d , 1730.
P
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B
oo ks,
c o n ta in in g 150 le a v e s , w e ll b o u n d , w it h n a m e in
g ilt le tte r s ,
P R I C E
5 /- E A C H .
COVENTRY*
C a m p a n o l o g y Office, 221, H i g h S tr e e t, L e w i s h a m , S . E .
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It is probable that the first meeting of the County Associa­
tion will take place at Ealing, on Whit-M onday, June 7th,
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where at Christ Church and St. M ary’s, two rings of eight
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Bands of Ringers taking more than four copies can have them forwarded bells are available.
post free at a reduced rate.
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Everything for insertion in this Journal to be addressed " The Editor of
High Street, Lewisham, S .E .11 Letters forwarded
for publication, and performances under 5000 changes must reach us not
later than Monday morning; and the insertion of any communication
arriving later than the first postal delivery on Tuesday morning cannot be
guaranteed in that week’s number.
THE
NO RTH
L IN C O L N S H IR E
( L in c o l n
A S S O C IA T IO N .
D i s t r i c t ).
A meeting was held on Saturday, January 23rd, at Washingborough, and
was well represented from the various towers in the district, notwithstand­
ing the inclemency of the weather. The bells were set in motion soon after
3 p.m , and good use was made of them until the hour for tea arrived. Ad­
journing to the “ Hunter's Leap," the company were not slow in setting the
teapot in motion which went " r o u n d ” in capital style with several
All communications respecting advertisements must be addressed to the “ changes.” Hunger being somewhat appeased, the company settled down
Manager, office of “ C a m p a n o l o g y , ” 2 2 1 , High Street, Lewisham.
to the more serious and sometimes dry part of the proceedings.
Business, under the presidency of the Rev. R. Bond, the General Secre­
to the Association, supported by the worthy Rector of Branston, the
hear that the formation of the Middlesex County tary
Rev. J. C. M. Mansell-Pleydell who, notwithstanding the unfavourable
elements,
had trudged through the storm, probably to shew his apprecia­
Association is moving forward with rapid strides, and is
tion of such gatherings. W ould that a few more of his brother clergy could
within a measurable distance of becoming a fait accompli. be persuaded to follow his example, and put ir. an appearance at the meet­
The specially appointed delegates of the Middlesex Associa­ ings. W hat a different aspect would be put upon the Association, and
what encouragement would be thrust into the various officers to carry out
tion and the South and W est Middlesex Guild, met in the their uphill work. B ut alas the time, even with the progress the art has
made in recent years, has not yet arrived when the exercise shall receive
City on Saturday, January 23rd, and discussed the basis of [ the attention it ought from the clergy who have the command of the
union in a manner that augurs well for the success of the various towers connected with the Association.
T he minutes of the last district meeting were read and confirmed. Both
negotiations. The salient features of the new organization Brant Broughton and Timberland were proposed as suitable places to hold
the next meeting, and, upon a shew of hands, Timberland took the majority.
were formulated without a single dissentient voice ; and the The first Saturday in June was suggested as a convenient time, but the
position is now this, that the Committee of the South and definite date was left to the local ringers and the district secretary. One
| new member was proposed (from the Washingborough Society).
W est Middlesex Guild, will now shortly approach the mem­
T he Rev. J. C. M. M ansell-Pleydell, in suitable terms, proposed a hearty
of thanks to the Rector, for the use of the bells, and to the local
bers with an unanimous recommendation, when if, as appears vote
ringers, and Mr. J. W . Ash, the local committee-man, for making the
most probable, this recommendation is endorsed by them, | necessary arrangements, to which Mr. Ash responded.
The meeting over, no time was lost fn returning to the tower, where Mr,
there will only remain the drawing up of the Rules on the Clarke, the Master of the local Society, did his best to arrange for everyone
to
have a pull on the bells, which have been recently overhauled, and two
basis which the representative Committees have agreed to
trebles added, making one of the most musical and best going peals in the
County.
Touches of Treble Bob and Double Norwich, together with
adopt.
Grandsire and Bob Triples and B ob Minor were indulged in until the
W e understand that by the kindness of the Rector of St. ! Master of the tower reluctantly had to call out “ It’s time, gentlemen, the
bells were down,” thus closing another pleasant meeting of the district.
“ C a m p a n o lo g y ,” 2 2 1,
Michael’s, Cornhill, the members of the Committees before
parting, had the privilege of ringing touches on his beautiful
T H E L A T E R E C TO R O F CARDYNH AM .
The cause of change-ringing in the County of Cornwall and the Diocese
bells, a privilege which was much appreciated, and thoroughly
of Truro has received a severe blow, through the lamented death of the
enjoyed.
Rev. A. Coode, Rector of Cardynham. W hen he came into the Diocese in
W e think that a step has been taken in the right direction,
and we congratulate the members of both Associations on the
prospect of carrying this much needed union into effect. In
saying this, we do not mean to imply that both Associations
have not been doing good work on their own independent
lines; but we feel assured that better work will be done by
them, when united, and the efficiency of both materially
increased.
1895, he at once set about the task of providing a peal of eight bells for the
tower. This was accomplished in November last, and on November 24th
the Dedication Service was held. A t this service, the Bishop of Truro
preached a most appropriate sermon, and some hundreds of people from
the village and neighbourhood attended, and afterwards heard the first peal
rung on the bells. This peal was H olt’s ten-part peal of Grandsire Triples,
5040 changes, and was brought to a conclusion in 2 hours and 56 minutes.
It is believed to have been the second peal ever rung in Cornwall. Mr.
Coode himself took part in this peal. And now, on Wednesday, January
20th, at the request of Mrs. Coode, the same peal was again rung, this time
with the bells half-muffled, as a token of respect to the late Rector, who
was buried on the previous day. A report of the peal will be found in its
proper place.
CHANGE
RINGING
(E ater# .
THE
75
ALL
S A IN T S ' S O C IE T Y ,
FU LH AM .
A t th e
PEAL
OF
PERFORMANCES.
TH E
79
FU LH AM .
A t th e
A
PEAL
C h u r c h o f A l l S a i n t s ',
STEDM AN
CATERS,
OF
C h u rch
TREBLE
SS.
of
P e t e r & P a u l,
MAJOR,
BOB
5056
5000
CH A N G E S,
6
J a m e s W . D r i v e r .......................
G e o r g e C h a r g e * .......................
7
C o r n e l iu s C h a r g e
..
..
8
Joseph F a ye r s
.......................
9
R o b ert H . B u rgess
..
..T en o r
J a m e s H e a s m a n * ........................Treble
W il l ia m S t e e d *
........................2
3
W i l l i a m L a t t e r .......................
J o h n W . S t e d d y ....................... 4
Composed by H.
D a in s
C H A N G E S,
Tenor 14J cwt.
I n t h e K e n t V a r ia t io n .
Tenor 21 cwt.
Jam es N i c h o ll s
........................Treble
W i l l i a m T . E l s o n ........................2
E d w a r d H . A d a m s ........................3
W i l l i a m S . S m i t h .....................
4
R o b e r t E . C h ic h e s t e r *
..
5
K E N T C O U N T Y A SSO C IA T IO N .
E D E N B R ID G E , K E N T .
On Sunday, January 31st, 1897, in Three H ours and One Minute,
O n Saturday, January 30th, 1897, in Three H ours and Fifteen Minutes,
A
February 3rd, 1897.
CAM PANOLOGY.
242
J a m e s W a l l i s * ....................... 5
T h o m a s W a l l i s * ........................6
Jack P resto n
........................7
T h o m a s G r o o m b b id g e
..T e n o r
and Conducted by
T h o s . G r o o m b r id g e .
* F irst peal o f M ajor and first attempt. T h is is the first peal o f M ajor on the b ells and
rang at the first attempt.
S teed hails from T o n b rid g e ; L atter from T un b ridge W ells ;
Composed by the late G e o r g e N e w s o n , and Conducted by J. W. D r i v e s . G room bridge from Sevenoaks ; the rest belong to the local band. T h e above com position
w
ill
be
found
in
Campanology,
page 24, No. 7.
* F irst peal in the m ethod. T h is w as rung as a w elcom e peal to D r. Mandetl Creighton
L o rd B ishop o f London, it being the day that he cam e into residen ce at Fulham P alace.
t r ip le * .
TH E
v
76
S U S S E X C O U N T Y A S S O C IA T IO N ,
C U C K F IE L D , S U SSE X .
T H E D E V O N D IO C E S A N G U IL D .
CARDYNH AM , CORN W ALL.
80
On Saturday, January 23rd, 1897, in Three Hours and S i x M inutes,
A t th e
A
PEAL
OF
C h u rch
of The
L.
A t t w a t e r * ...........................Treble
J o h n R i c e ............................................ 2
J o h n S. G o l d s m i t h
..
..
3
........................4
F rank B en n e tt
Composed by N. J.
G eo rge
A t th e
M AJOR,
A
G e o r g e P a i c e * .......................
5
.......................
6
John S harm an
K e i t h H a r t ..................................
7
G e o r g e W illia m s
..
..T e n o r
and Conducted by
P its to w
*F irst p eal o f Sup erlative.
On Wednesday, January 20th, 1897, in Three H ours and Seven M inutes ,
H o ly T r in ity ,
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.
W illia m s .
PEAL
OF
C h u rch of S t. M ew b red ,
G R A N D SIR E
T R IP L E S ,
5040
A . R i c h a r d s ..................................5
T . B lackbourn
....................... 6
J . W . H i n t o n .....................
7
Tenor
H . M yers
.......................
C . L E G G E f ............................................Treble
E. T a y l o r ............................................ 2
A. M i l l s ............................................3
R e v . J. M . C la r k so n * . .
..
4
Conducted by
T h is w as Keith H art’s 100th peal, and John R ice's 50th.
C H A N G E S,
Tenor 15 cwt.
H o l t ’s T en P a r t .
T . B la c k b o u r n .
t
THE
77
A N C IE N T
AND
S O C IE T Y
TH E
OF
ESSEX
B A R K IN G ,
COLLEGE
F irst p eal. * First peal in the m ethod w ith a bob bell. Rung w ith the bells halfmuffled as a token o f respect for the m em ory o f the R ev. A . Coode, late R ector of
Cardynham , who died January 15th, 1897.
M essrs. T . B lackbo urn and A. M ills hail
from Salisbury, J. W . H inton from Bristol, the rest from Plym outh and D evonport. A.
Mills and J . W . Hinton w ere elected m em bers of the G uild before the peal com m enced.
YO U TH S,
A SS O C IA T IO N
ESSEX.
On Tuesday, January 26th, 1897, in Three H ours and One M inute,
A t th e
A
PEAL
OF
T R E B L E BOB
A l f r e d W h ig h t
...................Treble
A lbert D eards
........................2
C aleb F enn
..................................3
R o w land F en n
........................4
N a th a n
J.
M AJO R, 5024 C H A N G E S,
P its to w ,
T h om as F a u lk n e r
..
..
5
E dw abd L ucas
.......................
6
S am uel H ayes
..
.,
7
A l b e r t C. H a r d y . .
.,
Tenor
and Conducted by
T h o s . F a u lk n e r .
T h e ab ove are all m em bers o f the S t. \ arg aret’s S ociety, Barking, and the ab ove is
the first peal o f T re b le B ob by the Society.
S U S S E X C O U N T Y A SSO C IA TIO N .
C H IC H E S T E R .
On Tuesday, January 26th, 1897, in Three Hours and Eleven Minutes,
Tenor 22J cwt. in E. flat.
I n t h e K e n t V a r ia t io n .
Composed by
TH E
81
A b b e y C hurch of S t . M a r g a r e t,
A t th e C a t h e d r a l C h u rc h o f t h e H o ly T r in ity ,
A P E A L OF G R A N D SIR E
T R IP L E S , 5040 C H A N G E S,
D a v i d F a l c o n e r ........................5
D a v id H . F a l c o n e r
..
..
6
R i c h a r d W a l t e r ........................7
W illia m S p u r lo c k
..
..T e n o r
J o s e p h H is c o c k *
....................... Treble
Jam es H . B la k e
.......................
2
P e t e r T y l e r ..................................3
F r a n c is B . T o m p k in s
..
..
4
Conducted
b y R ic h a r d W a l t e r .
* F irst peal.
C A M B R ID G E .
78
On Wednesday, January 27th, 1897, in Three Hours and Thirteen Minutes,
A t t h e C h u r c h of S t.
A
P E A L O F BOB
M ary th e
M AJOR,
82
TH E
Composed
by
A t th e
W il l ia m K e m p t o n |
..
C y r il W . O . J e n k y n I . .
W a lt e r E u sd en J
G e o r g e F W o o d h o u se
J . A r m i g e r T r o l l o p e , and
G e o r g e F. W o o d h o u s e .
Conducted
D IO C E SA N
G U IL D .
H AN TS.
On Thursday, January 28th, 1897, in Two Hours and Forty-seven M inutes,
5056 CH A N G E S,
Tenor 17 cwt.
R e g i n a l d H. W h i t f o r d 11 ..T re b le
R e v . A . H. F . B o u g h e y
..
2
J o h n T a y l o r * .................................. 3
G eorge T aylor
........................4
W IN C H E S T E R
B A S IN G S T O K E ,
G re a t,
5
A
PEAL
OF
C h u rch
STED M A N
6
T h u r s t a n ’s O r ig in a l .
7
Tenor
M is s A l i c e W h i t e *
..
..T reb le
A l f r e d P. G o d d a r d
..
1.
2
F ran k H opgood
.......................
3
H e n r y W h it e . .
by
* F irst p eal, t First peal in the m ethod. { F irst peal w ith a bob bell, *1 F irst peal
on T ow er bells. M essrs. B ou g h ey and Jenkyn belong to T rin ity College ; W oodhouse,
to C a iu s ; W hitford to P em b ro k e; the rest belong to the local com pany. O w ing to the
annoyance arising from the bells when rung open in term time, it was rung on the
S eage’s Apparatus,
Conducted
of
S t . M ic h a e l,
T R IP L E S ,
5040
C H A N G E S,
T e n o r 1 7 c w t.
by R ev.
John B a lla r d
........................5
J o h n W . W h i t i n g ........................6
R e v . F. E. R o b i n s o n . .
..
7
W . W . G i f f o r d ........................Tenor
F. E.
R o b in s o n .
* First peal o f Stedm an T rip les Rung as a birthday com plim ent to Mr. H. W h ite on
the occasion o f attaining h is 40th year, h is brother ringers w ishing him m any happy
returns.
February 3rd, 1897.
THE
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CAM PANOLOGY.
H EREFORD
W O R C E S T E R S H IR E
D IO C E S A N
G U IL D
AND
AND
A D JO IN IN G
A S S O C IA T IO N .
COLW ALL,
243
TH E
H ttiu n r
D IS T R IC T S
H E R E F O R D S H IR E .
87
TH E
On Saturday, January 30th, 1897, in Tw o Hours and Fifty-one Minutes,
PEAL
OF
G R A N D S IR E
T R IP L E S ,
5040
Conducted
CASTO R,
N O R T H A M P T O N S H IR E .
On Saturday, January 30th, 1897, in Two Hours and Fifty-five Minutes,
........................
5
....................
6
........................
7
........................ Tenor
A Peal 5040 of C h an ges of M inor in five d ifferen t m ethods,
b ein g 720 each of th e fo llo w in g :
A t th e C hurch of S t . K yn eb u r g h a,
G eorge P ea cey
A ndrew L a y t o n
C h arles L ayton
W illia m S m a r t
by C h a r le s
L a y to n .
M essrs. F ield and Sm art w ere elected m em bers of the tW o rcester Association before
starting for the peal, and M essrs. E van s and W atk in s w ere elected at a previous attem pt
for the sam e p eal.
B iin g one 720 each of Court Bob, Canterbury and Grandsire ; and two
different 720’s of Oxford Bob and Plain Bob.
Tenor 12 cwt.
E. G a l e ............................................. Treble
E. P o p p l e ...................................2
W. T u r n e r
.................................. 3
C.
F.
R . L i l l e y .................................. 4
D e n n i s o n ......................................5
R e v , H. L a w J a m e s
..
..T e n o r
C o n d u c te d b y R e v .
TH E
81
ST
M A R T IN ’S
SELLY
OAK,
G U IL D ,
OF
ST E D M A N
B IR M IN G H A M .
T R IP L E S ,
88
TH E
W . H. B a r b e r
........................ Treble
John W ith e r s *
................... 2
B e r n a r d W it c h e l l
..
..
3
W i l l i a m P a l m e r * ........................
4
Conducted by
5040 C H A N G E S ,
R o b e r t J. H u n t *
W il l ia m D e v e y *
F r e d e r ic k C l a y t o n
E d w a rd B ry a n t ..
B ern ard
..
.
..
..
A t t h e C hurch
..
5
. . 6
..
7
. . Tenor
W itc h e ll.
A
COUNTY
CRAW LEY,
A t th e
PEAL
OF
C h u rch
T R IP L E S ,
S h ip w a y ’s T e n - P a r t .
Conducted by
C o n d u c te d
by
B a p tis t,
5040 C H A N G E S,
G e o r g e P a ic e
........................5
F r e d e r ic k W . R ic e . .
..
6
F r e d e r i c k W . C r ip p s
..
7
F r e d e r ic k M e r r e t t *
..T e n o r
F r e d e r ic k
W.
C r ip p s .
*F irst p eal o f G ran d sire T rip le s.
86
THE
KENT
COUNTY
L E W IS H A M ,
W . T.
H.
T im b r e ll.
T h e above 720’s are from “ Snow den’s ” R ope S ig h t, and con tain s 277
K.
T e n o r 1 3 } c w t . in F .
J o h n R . S h a r m a n * ........................Treble
J o h n R i c e ................................... 2
G e o r g e A t t f i e l d ...................3
A lf r e d C r ip p s *
........................ 4
Tenor 9 cwt. 8 lbs.
R ic h a r d K e n y o n
........................ Treble
W i l l i a m T . H. T i m b r e l l . .
4
John S e e d *
.................................. 2
E d w i n T i m b r e l l .............................. 5
John T . K en yon
........................ 3
T h o m a s S e e d ........................................ Tenor
A SS O C IA T IO N .
o f S t. John th e
STEDM AN
H ours and Fifty-five M inutes,
S t . B ath olom ew ,
P eal of 5040 C h an ge s of Bob M inor
SUSSEX.
On Sunday, January 31st, 1897, in Two H ours and Fifty-tw o Minutes
A
of
Being seven 720’s each called differently.
* F irst p eal.
calls.
SUSSEX
A S S O C IA T IO N .
L A N C A S H IR E .
On Saturday, Ja n u ary 30th, 1897, in Two
•F irst peal of Stedm an. W , D e vey hails from N uneaton, for whom this peal w as
arranged. M essrs. Palm er and D e vey w ere elected m em bers o f the above G uild previous
to starting.
TH E
L A N C A S H IR E
C H IP P IN G ,
Tenor 12 cwt. 1 qr.
T h u r s t a n 's C o m p o s itio n .
85
L aw Jam es.
W O R C E S T E R S H IR E .
A t th e C h ubch of S t . M a r y ,
PEAL
H.
T h is is the first peal in five m ethods by th e A ssociation and by all the band ; also the
first o f M inor on the bells.
On Saturday, January 30th, 1897, in Two H ours and F ifty Minutes,
A
A SSO C IA TIO N .
CH AN GES,
H o l t ' s T f. n - P a r t .
W a l t e r S. E v a n s ...................Treble
J a m e s F i e l d ........................... 2
3
H e n r y W . A l l e n ........................
C h a r l e s W a t k i n s ........................4
L IN C O L N S H IR E
( S t . M a r t i n ’ s S c h o l a r s ’ , S t a m f o r d .)
A t t h e C h u rc h o f S t. Jam es t h e G r e a t,
A
SO U TH
H A R T ’S
100 P E A L S .
Grandsire Triples, 11, conducted 3 ; Grandsire Major, 1 ; Grandsire
Caters, 4 ; Stedman Triples, 15, conducted 1 ; Stedman Caters, 5, con­
ducted 1 ; Bob Major, 8 ; Treble Bob Major, 4 ; Superlative Surprise
Major, 18 ; Cambridge Surprise M ajor, 9 ; London Surprise Major, 6;
Champion Surprise Major, 2 ; Double Norwich Court Bob Major, 17
Total, 100— Conducted 5.
J. R I C E 'S
50 P E A L S .
Grandsire Triples, 4; Court Bob Triples, 1 ; Plain Bob Triples, 1 ; Sted­
man Triples, 5; Bob Major, 1 ; Treble B ob Majot, 4 ; Alliance Major, 1;
Double Norwich Court Bob Major, I ; Superlative Surprise Major, 26;
London Surprise Major, 2; Cambridge Surprise Major, 1 ; New Cum ber­
land Surprise Major, 1 ; In 7 methods on 6 bells, 2. Total, 50.
A SS O C IA T IO N .
KENT.
LATE
N O T IC E .
On Monday, February 1st, 1897, in Two H ours and Fifty-one Minutes,
A t th e
A
PEAL
C h u rch
OF S T E D M A N
T R IP L E S
5040 C H A N G E S ,
Tenor 22 cwt
B r o o k ’s V a r ia tio n
H arry W a rn e tt
........................ Treble i
E r n e s t H . N i x o n * ...................2
G
W il l ia m W e a t h e r s t o n e
. . 3
Thom as G . D e a l
........................ 4
I A
Conducted by
TH E
o f S t. M ary,
H arry B a rre tt* ..
..
e o r g e H . D a y n e s * ..
W il l ia m B e d w e l l
r t h u r J. N e a l e . .
..
W illia m
5
6
7
'lenor
B e d w e ll.
* First peal in the m ethod.
CJ E S T IV A L H YM N for use at Dedication Festivals, Annual Meetings of
Associations, &c., &c., post free, 1/9 per 100.
“ Campanology " Offices, 221, H igh Street, Lewisham.
L A N C A S H IR E
(R o s s e n d a l e
A S S O C IA T IO N .
B r a n c h .)
A meeting of the above Branch will be held on Saturday, February 13th,
at Christ Church, Bacup (6 bells).
T he tower will be open for ringing at
2.30. Meeting at 6 o ’clock. Members of eight bell towers, are specially
invited, as every opportunity of learning six bell methods will be given
them.
J. H. B a n k s , Branch Secretary, Helmshore.
( M a n c h e s t e r B r a n c h .)
T he meeting advertised to take place on February 13th, will now beheld
on February 20th.
W. B ro w n .
T o avoid disappointment, all ringing reports and touches should be for­
warded without delay.
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ghtte ©ouches*
February 3rd, 1897.
3; S. Radford, 4; A. Evans, 5 ; J. Fowler, 6; J. Burge (conductor), 7 ; A.
Walker, 8. After service and ringing out the Old Year, 910 of Oxford Bob
Triples. W . Thomas, 1; A. Walker, 2 ; S. Radford, 3 ; J. Burge, 4; T . W.
Radford (conductor), 5 ; J. Fowler, 6; A. Evans, 7 ; J. Hunt, 8. And 504
T H E A N C IE N T S O C IE T Y O F C O L L E G E Y O U T H S
of Grandsire Triples. And after midnight, 336 of Grandsire Triples,
W h i t e c h a p e l (London).
standing as above.
On W ednesday evening, January 27th, at the Church of St. M ary
On Monday, December 28th, a quarter-peal of Oxford Bob Triples in 50
Matfelon, a date touch of Grandsire Triples, 1897 changes in 1 hour 13 minutes. A. Walker, x ; S. W yatt, 2 ; J. Joyce, 3; J. Fowler, 4; A. Evans,
minutes. G. Kennedy, 1 ; J. Scholes, 2; F. C. Newman, 3; E. Clayton, 5 ; T. W . Radford (conductor), 6; J. Burge, 7 ; W. Thomas, 8. First
4 ; S. Parmenter, 5 ; E. W allage (conductor), 6; E. Hall, 7 ; G. Barrell, quarter-peal by all.
On Saturday, January 2nd, 910 of Oxford Bob Triples. S. Radford, 1 ;
8 Composed by J. Barratt, of Stepney, London.
S. W yatt, 2 ; J. Hunt, 3 ; J. Fowler, 4 ; T. W . Radford (conductor), 5 ; J.
Joyce, 6; J. Burge, 7 ; A. Evans, 8.
T H E D U R H A M A N D N E W C A S T L E D IO C E S A N A SS O C IA T IO N .
On Saturday, January 16th, an attempt was made for a peal of Oxford
Bob Triples, which unhappily came to grief after ringing 2 hours and 25
S t . M a t t h e w ’ s G u i l d ).
minutes through a shift course. J. Jones, 1; S. W yatt, 2 ; S. Radford, 3 ;
N e w c a s tle - o n - T y n e .
i
On Tuesday, January 26th, at St. M atthew’s Church, on the heavy six, J. Joyce, 4; T . W . Radford (conductor), 5 ; A. Evans, 6 ; J. Burge, 7 ; J.
a date touch of Plain Bob Minor, 1897 changes, in 1 hour 23 minutes, Fowler, 8.
On Sunday, January 17th, for afternoon service, 720 of Oxford Bob
being two 720's and 457 of Bob Minor, each called differently. A. F.
Hillier, 1 ; Robert O. Hall, 2 ; S. O. Ferry, 3 ; John W- Dawson, 4 ; Wm. Minor. E. Lloyd, 1 ; S. Radford, 2 ; J. Joyce, 3 ; W. Thomas, 4 ; J. Hunt,
5
;
J. Burge (conductor), 6. First 720 in the method by all. First by the
Holmes, 5; Ernest E. Ferry, 6. Arranged and conducted by Wm. Holmes.
This is the first date touch on the bells, and was rung in celebration of Association, E. Lloyd was elected a member before starting.
the silver wedding of the Rev. Canon and Mrs. Churchyard. Longest
T H E E S S E X A SS O C IA T IO N .
touch with bob bells by the ringers of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 6th. Tenor
G r e a t B e n t l e y (Essex).
31 cwt. 1 qr. in D.
On Thursday, December 31st. Three six-scores of Grandsire Doubles,
each called differently. H. E. Bowers, 1 ; G. A. Andrews, 2; C. Clarke,
E astbo u bn e.
3; G. Lancaster, 4; W . J. Nevard (conductor), 5. A t 12 o’clock, the tenor
On Thursday evening, January 21st, 1897, at the Parish Church of St. was tolled 12 times, to denote the hour, by W . J. Nevard. Afterwards, a
Mary, adate touch of Grandsire Triples, 1897 changes, in 1 hour and 7 min­ well-struck 720 Plain Bob was rung. G. Humm, 1 ; H. E. Bowers, 2 ; G.
utes. John Rollison, 1 ; J. Billings, 2 ; H. Vernon, 3; E. W illoughby, 4 ; A. Andrews, 3 ; C. Clarke, 4 ; G. Lancaster, 5 ; W . J. Nevard (conductor), 6.
J. Lewis, 5; T . Lewis, 6 ; T. W illoughby (conductor), 7 ; S. Lewis, 8.
On Sunday, January 3rd, for evening service, 720 Single Court Bob. G.
Miles, 1; W. J. Hazell, 2; G. A. Andrews, 3 ; C. Clarke, 4; H. E. Bowers,
5 ; W. J. Nevard (conductor), 6. First in the method by all.
This company’s summary for the year 1896, at the Parish Church of
Great Bentley, consists of 65 complete 720’s, v i z . 17 of Oxford Treble
Bob, 9 of Cambridge Surprise, 8 of New London Pleasure, 6 of London
T H E A L L S A IN T S ' S O C IE T Y , F U L H A M .
Scholar’s Pleasure, 6 of Kent Treble Bob, 4 of Yorkshire Court, 3 of
On Sunday evening, January 24th, for Divine Service, a quarter-peal of Double Court Bob, and one each of the following :— Violet Treble Bob,
Grandsire Caters, 1259 changes, in 50 minutes. J. Aldridge, 1 ; E. Artber- Woodbine Treble Bob, College Pleasure, College Exercise, C ity Delight,
ton (first quarter-peal), 2 ; W . Elson, 3; J. Nicholls, 4 ; H. Adams, 5 ; J. Duke of York, Double Oxford, Single Oxford, Double Bob Minor, Plain
Green, 6 ; C. Charge (composer and conductor), 7; R. Chichester, 8; G. Bob, College Single, and Grandsire Minor.
Then in addition to this taking part in 26 more complete 720’s, in other
Charge, 9; S. How, 10.
Parishes as follows :— Higham, (Suffolk), 1 of Plain Bob, 2 of Oxford
A N C IE N T S O C J F T Y O F C O L L E G E Y O U T H S ”
" ~
Treble Bob, and 1 of Kent Treble Bob ; Stratford, St. Mary, (Suftolk), 1 of
Oxford Treble B ob; Woodford, (Essex), 1 of Oxford Treble Bob ; Boreham,
B e t h n a l G r e e n (London).
On Saturday evening, January 23rd, at the Church of St. Matthew, 15 (Essex), 1 of London Scholars’ Pleasure ; Springfield, (Essex), 1 of London
courses of Stedman Triples, after an unsuccessful attempt for a peal in Scholars’ Pleasure ; Earls Colne, (Essex), i of London Scholar’s Pleasure;
the same method, which came to grief in the 16th course, owing to one of St. Osyth, (Essex), 5 of Oxford Treble Bob, 1 London Scholars’ Pleasure,
the band missing the sally. M. A. W ood, 1 ; G. E. Peace, 2 ; F. Carter, 1 of Yorkshire Court, and 1 of Cambridge S urprise; Great Bromley,
3 ; S. E. Joyce, 4 ; D. Tarling, 5 ; W. A. Alps (conductor), 6 ; E. Hall, 7 ; (Essex), 3 of Oxford Treble Bob, 2 of London Scholars’ Pleasure, 2 of
T. Colverd, 8. Messrs. Peace, Carter, Tarling, Alps, and Colverd, hail Cambridge Surprise, and one each of College Exercise and Kent Treble Bob,
thus making a grand total of 91, 720’s, which can be seen was in Nineteen
from W altham Abbey.
different methods. W . J. Nevard, (conductor), 78; W . J. Hazell, 10 ; J. W.
S t r e a t h a m (Surrey).
Smith, at Higham, 1 ; W . W atts, (of Stanstead), at Woodford, 1 ; and N.
Or. Monday, January 18th, at the Church of Immanuel, 1344 of Superla­ Hawkins, (of Belchamp Water), at St. Osyth, 1.
tive Surprise Major, in 51 minutes. G. Langford, 1 ; A. T . Ellis, 2; W. J.
Further addition in ringing by one, two or more members of the company
Sorrell, 3 ; H. S. Ellis, 4 : H. R. Newton, 5 ; W. E. Garrard, 6 ; C. Brice, at the several different Parish Churches :— Wanstead, Loughton, W rittle,
7; J. W illshire (conductor), 8.
Ingrave, Chelmsford, Colchester, St. Peters, Great Horkesley, Tending,
Little Bentley, Halstead, Grinstead Green, Colne Engaine, Thorington,
W e s t m i n s t e r (London).
On Sunday evening, January 17th, at the Church of St. Stephen, for Kirby-le-Sohen. At Belchamp W alter, H. E. Bowers, and W. J. Nevard,
Divine Service, 1344 of Superlative Surprise Major, in 52 minutes. G. took part in 7040 Kent Treble Bob Major, all Essex towns. In Suffolk :—
Langford, 1 ; A. T. Ellis, 2; F. Buck, 3 ; H. S. Ellis, 4 ; S. Andrews, 5 ; Lavenham, Haughley, Old Newton, Stuton, by a full company ; the open­
ing bells, the first 6 score being Stedman Doubles, also Grandsire. At
E. Carter, 6; C. Brice, 7 ; H. R. Newton (conductor), 8.
Boxford, W. J. Hazell, and W . J. Nevard took part in 5088 Kent Treble
T H E B E D F O R D S H IR E A SS O C IA T IO N .
Bob, thus making a total visit of towers in Essex 22, and Suffolk 7 towers,
thus ends the year for 1896.
B i d d e n h a m (Beds.)
On Wednesday, January 20th, 720 of Plain Bob. H. King, 1 ; F. True­
T H E S T . G E O R G E -T H E -M A R T Y R S O C IE T Y , S O U T H W A R K .
man, 2 ; J. Maxey, 3; W. J. Davison (conductor), 4; A. Ingram, 5 ; J.
S o u t h w a r k (London).
Harpin, 6. Also 720 of Oxford Bob. J. Harpin, 1 ; J. Maxey, 2; F.
On Thursday, January 28th, at -St. G eorge’s Church, for practice, the
Trueman, 3; A. Ingram, 4; W . J. Davison (conductor), 5 ; C. W est, 6.
On Saturday, January 23rd, 720 of College Single. J. Harpin, 1 ; C. first 500 of H olt’s ten-part peal of Grandsire Triples, in 19 minutes. C. H.
Brockett, 2 ; A. Ingram, 3 ; T . Frossell, 4 ; W . J. Davison, 5 ; H. King Deer, i ; T. Langdon, 2 ; W. Webber, 3; W . Humberstone, 4 ; H. Flan­
ders, 5; F. Clements, 6; T . H. Taffender (conductor), 7 ; W . H. Smith, 8.
(conductor), 6.
Longest touch by 1 and 3.
On Sunday, January 24th, 720 of College Single. J. Harpin, 1; J.
Maxey, 2; H. King, 3; T. Frossell, 4 ; W . J. Davison (conductor), 5 ; H.
T H E K E N T C O U N T Y A SS O C IA T IO N .
Tysoe, 6. Also 720 of College Single. J. Harpin, 1 ; F. Trueman (first in G r e e n w i c h (Kent).
method), 2 ; C. West, 3; A. Ingram, 4 ; J. Maxey, 5 ; W . J. Davison
On Sunday, January 31st, at the Church of St. Alfege, for evening
(conductor), 6.
service, 1409 of Stedman Caters in 55 minutes. W . B erry (longest length
in method), 1 ; F. S. Bayley, 2 ; H. Hoskins (longest length in method), 3 ;
T H E 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 .
H. J. Skelt (longest length in method), 4 ; W . Foreman (longest length in
T a u n t o n (Somerset).
method), 5 ; G. R. Fardon, 6; I. G. Shade (conductor), 7 ; T . Taylor
On Old Year’s Night, at the Church of St. Mary Magdelene, for evening (longest length in method), 8; F. W . Thornton, 9 ; C. Langdon (longest
service, 504 of Grandsire Triples. W . Thomas, 1 ; S. Wyatt, 2; J. Hunts, length in method), 10.
February 3rd, 1897.
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(Kent).
Groves, 1 ; E. Newman, 2 ; J. Harper, 3 ; A. Pye (conductor), 4; J.
On Sunday, January 31st, at the Church of St. M ary, 1260 changes of Symons. 5 ; E . Reynolds, 6; J. Gould, 7 ; J. T. Matthews, 8.
Stedman Triples. H. Warnett, 1 ; E. H Nixon, 2 ; T . Deal, 3 ; W . H.
On Sunday, January 24th, for evening service, 252 Stedman Triples.
Turner, 4 ; H. Barrett, 5 ; G. Daynes, 6; W . Bedwell (conductor), 7 ; C. J. Harris, 1 ; C. Groves, 2; E. Newman, 3; J, Symons, 4 ; E. Reynolds,
Bedwell, 8.
5 ; J. Harper, 6; J. Gould (conductor), 7 ; J. T. Matthews, 8.
W i n c h e s t e r (Hants.)
T H E S O U T H A N D W E S T M ID D L E S E X G U IL D .
On Saturday, January 30th, at the Cathedral, for practice, 504 Stedman
E a l i n g (Middlesex).
Triples. W . J. Sevier, 1; G. Smith, 2 ; C. J. Chooet, 3; R. Hasted, 4 ;
On Tuesday evening, January 26th, at Christ Church, a quarter-peal of J. Harris, 5 ; Rev. R. C. M. Harvey, 6 ; W . H. George (conductor), 7 ;
Stedman Triples, in 43 minutes. A. H. Taber, 1 ; F. Goddard, 2 ; H. G. D. Froome, 8. Also 324 Stedman Triples, standing as before.
Rowe, 3 ; J. J. Pratt, 4 ; W . Foster, 5; E. Harris, 6 ; J. Basden (con­
ductor), 7 ; H. S. Reeves, 8. This was rung after an unsuccessful attempt
for a peal of Bob Major, as a farewell peal for Mr. H. G. Rowe, who is L o u g h t o n (Essex).
On Tuesday, January 12th, at the Church of St. John the Baptist, for
leaving the neighbourhood.
practice, 504 Stedman Triples. F. Freeman, 1 ; G. Perry, 2; E. A. Bacon
(conductor), 3 ; W. Pye, 4 ; J. Rann, 5 ; G. Carter, 6; E. Wightman, 7 ;
T H E N O R W IC H D IO C E S A N A S S O C IA T IO N .
W. Clark, 8.
B u r g h (Suffolk).
On Tuesday, January 26th, 336 Double Norwich Court Bob Major. W .
On Wednesday, January 20th, at the Church of St. Andrew’s, for prac­
Pye (conductor), 1 ; W . H. Doran, 2 ; E. A. Bacon, 3; F. Freeman, 4 ;
tice, 720 Oxford Treble Bob. A. J. Dowsing, 1 ; A. F. Dowsing, 2 ; E.
J. Rann, 5 ; G. Carter, 6 ; W. Clark, 7 ; E. Wightman, 8.
Also two
Kidby, 3 ; T. G. Dowsing, 4 ; H. A. Wright, 5; W. Smith (conductor), 6.
courses Stedman Triples.
W . H. Doran, 1 ; G. Perry, 2 ; E. A. Bacon
All are members of the local company.
(conductor), 3 ; F. Freeman, 4 ; J. Rann, 5 ; E. W ightman, 6 ; G. Carter,
7 ; W . Clark, 8.
L e i s t o n (Suffolk).
On Saturday, January 30th, at St. Margaret's Church, for practice, 336 P r i t t i .e w e l l (Essex).
Double Norwich Court Bob Major. J. Button, 1 ; H. J. Button, 2 ; G.
On Sunday, January 24th, at St. M ary’s Church, for early Celebration,
Wilson, 3 ; E. W igg, 4 ; C . Samson, 5 ; T. D. Bell, 6 ; T. Staulkey, 7 ; A. 576 Kent Treble Bob Major. W . Hunt, 1 ; W. Bedwell, 2 ; W . Dowsett,
J. Lincoln (conductor), 8. W eight of tenor, 20J cwt. in E.
3 ; W . Dudley, 4; C. Anderson, 5 ; J. Smith, 6; J. Perry, 7 ; W . H. Judd
(conductor), 8. Rung as a birthday compliment to the Vicar, the Rev.
T H E N O R T H N O T T S A S S O C IA T IO N .
T. O 'R eay, M.A., the ringers wishing him many happy returns.
O rd sall.
On Sunday, December 27th, for afternoon Children's Service, 720 of R a y l e i g h (Essex).
On Friday, January 22nd, at H oly Trinity Church, for practice, 720
College Single Minor. H. Merrills, 1 ; A. Street, 2 ; H. Haigh, 3; H.
Lambert (conductor), 4; W . Preston, 5 ; J. W hite, 6. Also 720 of Bob College Singles. A. Smith, 1 ; S. Bingham, 2 ; J. Johnson, 3 ; H. Smith,
Minor, conducted by A. Street (aged 14 years), first as conductor, and to 4 ; W. Bingham, 5 ; G. Smith (conductor), 6.
On Monday, January 25th, 720 Bob Minor.
G. Bradley, 1 ; S. Bing­
whom great credit is due. W . Preston, hails from Worksop, the rest
ham, 2 ; j. Johnson, 3; H. Smith, 4 ; W. Bingham, 5; G. Smith (con­
belong to local company.
ductor), 6.
L e w is h a m
E ast R etfo rd .
(Gloucestershire),
On Sunday, January 17th, at the Parish Church, for Divine Service,
several six-scores of Stedman Doubles, also some plain courses of Stedman
Triples, and a short touch in the same method. A. Burchell. i_; A. Trayhum, 2 ; S. Cullimore, 3 ; J. W. Poole, 4 ; F. K. Howell, 5 ; H. T . Howell,
6 ; S. Phipps, 7 ; T. Smith, 8. Also W. Symes took part both in Doubles
and Triples.
The above company is called the " Thornbury Amateur Band,” and
only commenced to handle bells 10 months age, under the tuition of F. K.
Howell and J. W . Poole, for the purpose of introducing the Stedman
W est R etfo rd .
method into our town, it never having been rung here before by local men.
On Wednesday, January 6th, for practice by the Amalgamated Society, The bells are rung here twice every Sunday, with practice in the week,
720 of Oxford Treble Bob in 25 minutes. A. Street, 1 ; R. Potter, 2 ; G. F. and hope soon to pull off a 504 of Stedman Triples.
Clarke, 3 ; H. H aigh, 4 ; H . Blagg, 5 ; J. W hite (conductor), 6.
The above band will be very pleased to welcome any ringer to their
tower, for a practice or Sunday ringing. H. T. Howell hails from St.
W orksop.
George’s,
Bristol.
The following are the 720’s and touches rung at the quarterly meeting.
On Saturday, January 23rd, 720 of Oxford Treble Bob in 25 minutes. W a l t h a m s t o w (Essex'.
G. Barrowcliffe, 1 ; G. F. Clarke, 2 ; Rev. B. Darley, 3 ; W . Marshall, 4 ;
On Sunday evening, January 24th, after Divine service, at St. M ary’s
W . Newbury (conductor), 5 ; J. W hite, 6. And 720 of Oxford in 25J Church, a course of Kent Treble Bob Royal, the first on the bells.
F.
minutes. G. Barrowcliffe, 1 ; W. Hargreaves (conductor), 2 ; G. F. Clarke, Nunn, 1 ; F. Rumens, 2 ; G. Grimwade, 3; W. Pye, 4 ; G. R. Pye, 5 ; E.
3 ; W . Newbury, 4 ; D. Russon, 5; J. White, 6. And 720 of Kent in 25 Pye, 6 ; G. Lucas, 7 ; E. W ightman, 8 ; A. G. Freeman, 9 ; F'. G. New­
minutes. H. Unwin, 1; C. Crawford, 2; J. Guest, 3 ; B. Hall, 4 ; W. man, 10.
Newbury (conductor), 5 ; F. Hargreaves, 6. And 720 of Violet in 26
W o o d f o r d (Essex).
minutes. H . Warburton, 1 ; C. Crawford, 2; H. Haigh, 3 ; H. Lambert,
On Monday, January n th , at St. M ary’s Church, 720 Canterbury
4 ; G. Barrowcliffe, 5 ; F. Hargreaves (conductor), 6. And 672 of Grand
Pleasure Minor, in 26 minutes. K . C. Fox, 1; H. Gowers, 2 ; J. Mardell,
sire Triples (containing 12 6-7’s) in 28 minutes. F. W . Abbott, 1 ; J.
3 ; J. Kimberley, 4 ; E. Wightman (conductor), 5 ; J. Marks, 6. First 720
Swannack, 2; H. W arburton, 3 ; W . Drake, 4 ; C. Crawford, 5 ; H. Haigh
in the method by the ringers of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th.
J. Marks hails
(conductor), 6 ; T . Spurr, 7 ; R. Potter, 8. Also 630 of Grandsire Triples from Wanstead.
in 26 minutes.
T. B. Barlow, 1 ; C . Crawford, 2 ; R. Potter, 3 ; W.
Drake, 4 ; H. Haigh, 5; H. W arburton (conductor), 6 ; T . Spurr, 7 ; H. W o r t l e y (Yorks).
On Saturday, January 23rd, at St. Leonard’s Church, a quarter-peal of
Lambert, 8. Messrs. Haigh, Warburton, Spurr. Abbott, Swannach, and
Barlow, hail from East Retford ; Potter and Drake, from W est Retford ; Grandsire Triples, in 45 minutes. D. D. Reed, 1 ; J. Dixon, 2 ; G. Parkin,
Crawford from East Markham ; W hite, Clarke, and Lambert, from 3 ; J. Evinson, 4 ; J. Clark, 5 ; G. O. Dixon, 6; H. Jones (conductor), 7 ;
O rd sall; Russon, Hall, and W . Hargreaves, from Shireoaks; Rev. B. J. Parkin, 8. Tenor, 12J cwt. First quarter-peal in the method. G. O.
Darley, Newbury, Guest, Unwin, and Marshall, from Harthill ; F. H ar­ Dixon, J. Dixon, J. Evinson, and H. Jones hail from Sheffield ; the rest
belong to the local company.
greaves and Barrowcliffe, from Worksop.
On Sunday, January 17th, for Divine Service, 504 of Grandsire Triples
(18 singles) in 20 minutes. T. B. Barlow, 1; G. Clayton, 2 ; F. W Abbott,
3 ; T . Spurr, 4 ; H. H aigh (conductor), 5; G. W . D. Metcalfe, 6; H. Warburton, 7 ; J. B. Joynes, 8.
On Sunday, January 24th, 504 of Grandsire Caters. T. B. Barlow, 1;
T. Spurr, 2 ; G. W . D. Metcalfe, 3 ; E. Collingburn, 4 ; F. W. Abbott, 5 ;
H. W arburton (conductor), 6 ; H. Haigh, 7 ; J. B. Joynes, 8: G. R.
W inter, 9 ; J. F. Haigh, 10. J. F. Haigh, hails from Worksop, the rest
belong to local band.
TH E
W IN C H E S T E R D IO C E S A N
(S t. M a r y ’ s B r a n c h ).
G U IL D .
(Hants.)
On Tuesday, January 12th, at St. M ary’s Church, for practice, 360 Plain
Bob Minor.
P . Hammond, 1 ; C. Newman, 2; J. T . Matthews, 3 ; J.
Harper, 4 ; J. Symons, 5 ; A. Pye (conductor), 6.
On Sunday, January 17th, for morning service, 546 Grandsire Triples.
P. Hammond, 1; E. New m an,2; J. Harris, 3 ; J. Symons (conductor), 4 ;
J. Harper, 5 ; E. Reynolds, 6 ; J. Gould, 7 ; J. T . Matthews, 8. And for
evening service, a quarter-peal of Grandsire Triples, in 49 minutes. C.
P o etsea
T hornbury
T O C O M P O S E R S O F P E A L S O F T R E B L E B O B M AJOR.
W ill composers of the above method kindly send a ll their compositions as
soon as possible, as the work of classifying will take up considerable time.
I hope they will also send the peals they have already published in the ring­
ing papers, dated if possible.
T. L ockwood.
B y enclosing 1/- Postal Order or stamps with report of peal, you will
I receive one dozen neat peal cards.
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THE
B E D F O R D S H IR E
A S S O C IA T IO N .
February 3rd, 1897.
T H E H E R T F O R D S H IR E A SS O C IA T IO N .
(Herts).
On Saturday, January 16th, for practice, 480 Bob Major. J. J. Allen, 1 ;
W . G. W hitehead, 2 ; W . Thorn, 3 ; W . E. Oakley, 4 ; F. Edwards, 5 ;
W . H. L. Buckingham, 6 ; W. I. Oakley, 7; E. E. Huntley (conductor), 8.
Also 336 Grandsire Triples.
F. Edwards, 1 ; F. A. Smith, 2 ; W . H. L.
Buckingham, 3 ; W . G. Whitehead, 4 ; W . E. Oakley, 5 ; W. Thorn, 6;
E. E. Huntley (conductor), 7 ; T. Hussey, 8.
On Sunday, January 17th, for evening service, 350 Grandsire Triples.
J. J. Allen, 1 ; E. E. Huntley, 2 ; W. G. Whitehead (conductor), 3 ; F.
Smith, 4; W . E. Oakley, 5 ; W . Thorn, 6; F. Edwards, 7; T. Hussey, 8.
On Thursday, January 21st, for practice, 336 Bob Major. F . Smith, 1 ;
W . G. Whitehead, 2; W. Thorn, 3; A. J. Pate, 4 ; W . E. Oakley, 5 ; F.
Edwards, 6 ; W . I. Oakley, 7 ; E. E. Huntley (conductor), 8.
On Sunday, January 24th, for morning service, 336 Grandsire Triples
(without a cover). J. J. Allen, 1 ; F. Smith, 3; W . G. Whitehead, 4 ; A.
J. Pate, 5 ; W . I. Oakley, 6 ; F. Edwards, 7 ; E. E. Huntley (conductor),
8. Also 168 in the same method, standing as before. Also, for evening
service, 336 Grandsire Triples. F. Smith, 1 ; J. J. Allen, 2 ; E. E. Hunt­
ley (conductor), 3 ; W. G. Whitehad, 4 ; W . E. Oakley, 5 ; W . Thorn, 6 ;
F. Edwards, 7 ; T. Hussey, 8. And one course of Bob Major. J. J. Allen,
1; W. G. Whitehead, 2 ; W . Thorn, 3; A. J. Pate, 4 ; W. E. Oakley, 5 ;
F. Edwards, 6; W . I. Oakley, 7 ; E. E. Huntley, 8.
On Sunday, January 31st, for morning service, 336 and 168 Grandsire
Triples (without a cover). J. J. Allen, 1 ; W . G. W hitehead, 3; A. J.
Pate, 4 ; W . E. Oakley, 5 ; W . I. Oakley, 6 ; F. Edwards, 7 ; E. E.
Huntley (conductor), 8. Also 168 in the same method. F. Smith, 2 ; T.
Hussey, 8 ; conducted by F. Edwards ; the rest as before. And for evening
service, 336 Bob Major. J. J. Allen, 1 ; F. Smith, 2 ; W . G. Whitehead,
3 ; A. J. Pate, 4; W . E. Oakley, 5 ; F. Edwards, 6; W . I. Oakley, 7 ; E.
E. Huntley (conductor), 8.
B oshey
B edford.
On Thursday, January 14th, at the Church of St. Peter, for practice
720 of Double Court. W. Barker (first in the method), 1; C . W . Clarke
(conductor), z ; F Lowe, 3 ; H arry Toll, 4; S. Constant, 5 ; F. Hull, 6.
Also 720 of Oxford Treble Bob. S. Constant, 1; F. Lowe, 2; C. W .
Clarke, 3 ; F . Hull, 4 ; H arry Toll, 5 ; C . Chasty (conductor), 6. Tenor
13 cwt.
On Sunday, January 17th, for evensong, 720 of Grandsire Minor. F.
Parrott, 1 ; A. Robinson, 2 ; F. Lowe, 3 ; S. Lowe, 4; H arry Toll, 5 ; S.
Constant (conductor), 6.
On Tuesday, January 19th, for practice, 720 of Oxford Bob. A. Hunt
(first 720 in this method), 1 ; C . W . Clarke (conductor), 2 ; J. Hills, 3 ; S.
Lowe, 4 ; A. Robinson, 5 ; H arry Toll, 6. A. Hunt hails from Newcastleupon-Tyne. And 720 of Woodbine. F'rank Hull, 1 ; A. Robinson, 2 ;
C. W . Clarke, 3 ; S. Lowe, 4 ; H arry T oll, 5 ; S. Constant (conductor), 6.
Also 720 of Double Court. A. Barker, 1 ; C. W . Clarke, 2; Frank Lowe,
3 ; Harry Toll, 4 ; S. Constant (conductor), 5 ; C. Chasty, 6.
On Sunday, January 24th, for evensong, 720 of Oxford Bob. A. Barker,
1 ; F'rank Lowe, 2 ; C. Chasty, 3 ; S. Lowe, 4 ; A. Robinson, 5 ; S. Con­
stant (conductor), 6. Also 720 of Kent Treble Bob. S. Constant (con­
ductor), 1; H. Sharp, 2; F. Hull, 3; W . Lightfoot, 4 ; H . Tysoe, 5; C.
Chasty, 6.
On Tuesday evening, January 26th, for practice, 720 of Double Oxford,
Frank Lowe, 1 ; S. Lowe, 2 ; Chas. Chasty, 3 ; C . W . Clarke (conductor),
4 ; H arry T oll, 5 ; S. Constant, 6.
On Sunday, January 31st, for mattins, 360 of Double Court.?F. Parrott,
1 ; S. Lowe, 2 ; C. W . Clarke, 3 ; H arry Toll, 4; S. Constant (conductor),
5 ; A. Robinson, 6. And for evensong, 720 of Kent Treble Bob. W.
Barker, 1 ; A. Robinson, 2 ; Frank Lowe, 3 ; S. Constant, 4; Chas.
Chasty, 5 ; C. W . Clarke (conductor), 6.
THE
HEREFORD
D IO C E S A N
G U IL D .
CO LW ALL.
On Thursday, December 31st, 504 of Grandsire Triples. W . Evans, 1 ;
S. Hope, 2 ; E. Beatley, 3 ; C. Layton (conductor), 4 ; G. Peacey, 5 ; H.
Allen, 6 ; J. Field, 7; W . Smart, 8.
On M oniay, January 4th, 720 Grandsire Minor, with 7 and 8 behind.
S. Hope, 1 ; W . Evans, 2; H. Allen, 3 ; C. Layton (conductor), 4 ; G.
Peacey, 5 ; J. Field, 6 ; W . Smart, 7 ; C. Pedlingham, 8.
On Monday, January n th , 350 Grandsire Triples. C. Layton (con­
ductor), 1 ; S. Hope, 2 ; G. Peacey, 3 ; W . Evans, 4 ; C. Greening, 5 ;
H. Allen, 6 ; J. Field, 7 ; W . Smart, 8. Also 168 of Grandsire Triples.
W . Evans, 1: C. Layton, 2 ; C . Greening, 3 ; H. Allen, 4 ; S. Hope, 5;
G. Peacey, 6 ; J. Field (conductor), 7 ; W . Smart, 8.
On Monday, January 25th, 650 of Grandsire Triples. C. Layton
(conductor), 1 ; S- Hope, 2 ; J . Field, 3; J. Thomas, 4 ; G. Peacey, 5 ; H.
Allen, 6; A. Layton, 7; W . Smart, 8. Also 210 in the same method. W .
Evans, 1 ; J. Field, 2 ; Rev. G . M. Custance, 3 ; H. Allen, 4; J. Thomas,
5; A. Layton, 6; C. Layton (conductor), 7; W . Smart, 8.
TH E
N O RTH
L IN C O L N S H IR E
A SS O C IA T IO N .
L in c o l n .
On Wednesday, January 27th, at the Church of St. Peter-at-Arches, 576
of Superlative Surprise Major. J. B. Fenton, 1 ; G. Flintham (first attempt
in the method), 2; G. Lindoff, 3 ; G. W . Bemrose, 4 ; G. Chester, 5 ; J. R.
Mackman, 6 ; R. Dawson, 7; C. W. P. Clifton, 8.
On Sunday morning, January 31st, a course of Superlative and a course
of Double Norwich. A. Button (Bury St. Edmund's), 1 ; G. Flintham, 2 ;
J. B. Fenton, 3; G. Bemrose, 4; J. W . Watson, 5 ; J. R. Mackman, 6 ;
R. Dawson, 7 ; C. W. P. Clifton, 8. And in the evening, 400 Double
Norwich and a course of Stedman Triples. G. Chester, 1 ; G. Flintham,
2 ; J. B. Fenton, 3 ; G. Bemrose, 4; G. Lindoff, 5; J. R. Mackman, 6 ; R.
| Dawson, 7 ; C. W . P. Clifton, 8.
TH E
ST.
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 .
(London).
On Sunday, January 31st, at St. Margaret’s Church, for evening service,
935 Grandsire Caters. A. Hardy, 1 ; W . H. Pasmore, 2; F. G. Perrin, 3 ;
G. Mulley (longest touch on 10 bells), 4 ; G. Symonds (longest touch on
10 bells), 5; W . Meads, 6 ; A. R. Davis, 7; E. W . Fraser, 8 ; H. Barton
(conductor), 9 ; C. W . W ard, 10.
W e s tm in s te r
(Radnorshire).
On Saturday, January 23rd, several 120’s of Grandsire Doubles, and
touches of Grandsire Minor, in which the following took p a r t:— J. G.
T H E M ID D L E S E X A SS O C IA T IO N .
Buchanan, J. Roberts, W . Meads (Clun), J. E. Groves (Instructor), Rev,
H. F. Bagshaw, R. Burge, F. Pewtress, R. Thomas, J. Perks (Knighton). C h i p p i n g B a r n e t (Herts).
The ringers were afterwards entertained to Tea at the Chandos Tem per­
On Monday, January 25th, for practice, 168 Grandsire Triples. H.
ance Hotel by the Rev. H. F. Bagshaw.
Newby, 1 ; A. Belton, 2 ; J. Sumpter, 3; A. D. Chidwick, 4 ; J. Stevens
On Sunday, January 24th, for evening service, 720 of Grandsire Doubles. (conductor), 5 ; F. A. Milne, Esq., 6 ; J. Miller, 7 ; W . F. Dolton, 8. And
J. E. Groves (conductor), 1 ; R . Burge, 2 ; R. Thomas, 3; E. Griffiths, 4 ; 350 in the same method. A. D. Chidwick, 1 ; H. Newby, 2 ; J. Sumpter,
F . Pewtress, 5 ; J. Perks, 6. Also during the Instructor's stay, several 3 ; J. Miller, 4; J. Stevens, 5; F. A. Milne, Esq. (conductor), 6 ; A. Belton,
120’s of Grandsire Doubles, with Rev. H. F. Bagshaw and other proba­ 7 ; A. T. King, Esq., 8. And 120 Stedman Doubles (on the back six). F\
tionary members taking part. Tenor 8 cwt.
A. Milne, Esq., 1; J. Miller, 2 ; H. Newby, 3 ; J. Stevens, 4 ; A. Belton,
5 ; A. D. Chidwick, 6. Messrs. Miller and Newby hail from Southgate.
L u g w a r d i n e (Herefordshire).
K n ig h to n
On Sunday, January 17th, a 720 of Grandsire Minor, in 26 minutes. H.
T H E W IN C H E S T E R D IO C E S A N G U IL D .
King, 1 ; W . Williams, 2 ; A. Brace, 3 ; C. Clifford, 4 ; J. Jones, 5 ; J. E.
( G o s p o b t B r a n c h .)
Groves (conductor), 6. Also a 720 of Grandsire Doubles. G . Cole, 1 ; W .
On New Y ear’s Eve, December 31st, for midnight service, 720 of Kent
Williams, 2 ; J. E. Groves (conductor), 3; C. Clifford, 4 ; J. Jones, 5 ; H.
King, 6. And 480 in the same method. J. Jones, 1 ; F. Emerson, 2; A. Treble Bob Minor. R. Gardner, 1 ; II. Reynolds, 2; H. Westbrook, 3 ;
Brace (conductor), 3 ; T. Jones, 4; T. Lewis, 5 ; E. Brookes, 6. This is A, Barrow, 4 ; R. Fuge, 5 ; A. E. Tomlins (conductor), 6.
On Saturday, January 8th, for practice, 576 of Kent Treble Bob Major.
the first 720 of Minor by the first five ringers. Tenor 16 cwt.
A. Barrow, 1 ; J. Hewett, 2 ; H. Reynolds, 3 ; J. Symons, 4 ; H. W est­
W e s t o n - u n d e r - P e n y a r d (Herefordshire).
brook, 5 ; F. I3urkett, 6 ; J. Gould, 7 ; A, E. Tomlins (conductor), 8.
The ringers here have just joined the Hereford Guild, and, on Tuesday,
On Thursday, January 28th, after meeting short for a peal of Treble Bob,
January 12th, were visited by the Instructor, Mr. J. E. Groves, when 720 of Plain Bob Minor, and 720 of Double Stedman Slow Course Minor.
several 120’s and a 720 of Grandsire Doubles was rung. J. E. Groves R . Fuge, 1; H. Reynolds (first 720 of Plain Bob), 2 ; E. Newman (first 720
(conductor), 1 ; E. Evans, 2; G. Wilks, 3 ; C . Davies, 4 ; F . Heaven, 5 ; of Plain Bob), 3 ; E. Reynolds, 4 ; J. Gould (first 720 of Plain Bob), 5 ;
B. Jeffries, 6. Tenor 11 cwt.
A. E. Tomlins (conductor), 6. The first 720 of Double Stedman by all, and
the first on tower bells by members of the W inchester Diocesan Guild.
W i s t a n s t o w (Shropshire).
On Thursday, January 21st, a 720 of Grandsire Doubles. T . Lewis, 1;
A. Evans, 2 ; J. Williams, 3; T . Davies, 4 ; J. E. Groves (conductor), 5 ;
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
J. Beaumont, 6. Longest length by all except J. E. Groves. Also several free 6d. each, can be obtained at " Campanology ” Office, 221, H igh Street,
120’s with the probationers taking part. Tenor 12 cwt. but badly cracked. Lewisham.
February 3rd, 1897.
CAM PANOLOGY.
OUR
IL L U S T R A T IO N : ST.
E A R L Y everyone who has travelled much between
London and the North has passed through Nuneaton,
but few in the hurry of their journeys, recognise “ Milby ”
under its every-day name and think to visit the Parish Church
in which “ Mr. C rew e” officiated for over fifty years, whose
sermons were “ the soundest and most edifying., that ever
R
St. N
icolas,
remained unheard by a church-going population ; *' and not a
few, we think, if they remembered that at Nuneation Station
they were in George Eliot’s market-town of “ M ilby,” would
stay and visit the place which did something more than suggest
many of the characters and scenes of her stories.
It seems impossible to ascertain with certainty the earliest
N IC O L A S ,
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dates of this fine old Parish Church, for the buildiug has
evidently been often and much altered. There was standing
on the present site in the reign of Henry I. (1100 — 1135), a
church dedicated to St. Nicholas, for it was then given to the
monastery of L ira in Normandy by Robert Bossu, Earl of
Leicester ; but the church was almost entirely rebuilt in the
N
uneaton
time of Henry III. (1216— 1272), and again enlarged in the
fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. To those who lived in
those stirring times we mainly owe the church as it now exists.
The eastern arch of the tower belongs probably to an earlier
period ; for the mark of the roof-pitch over it has preserved
for the eye the height of the earlier nave.
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CAMPANOLOGY.
The entire length of the church is about 150 feet, and about
66 feet wide, including nave and aisles. The roofs are boldly
panelled and carved. They are ornamented with the “ York
Rose,” and with shields bearing the sacred emblems of the
Passion, while at the centre of the west end of the nave roof
is a hideously Satanic-looking face, grinning down its spite at
H oly Baptism. At the east end of the south aisle is a chapel
for which we are probably indebted to one John Leeke, who
founded a chantry here in the twenty-third year of Henry VII.
(1507-8).
In the chancel is a fine alabaster tomb, with a recumbent
effigy of Sir Marmaduke Constable in armour.
He was
created a Knight Banneret at Roquesborough in 1547. There
is also in the chancel, monuments to the families of Ryder,
ancestors of the Earls of Harrowby, and of Trotman and
Stratford, ancestors of the Dugdale family.
On the wall of the south aisle is a monument to the memory
of the Rev. Hugh Hughes of Tynymynydd in the County of
Denbigh, Rector of Hardwicke, Northamptonshire, Vicar oi
W olvey, W arwickshire. Thirty years head master of the
Grammar School, and fifty-two years curate of the parish of
Nuneaton. “ H e departed this life August 3rd, 1830.”
The Registers date from 1577, but are in places defective.
Dugdale gives a list of twenty-nine Incumbents from 1310 to
1627, but he omits Nicholas Beale, who was appointed in
August 1590, and held the Vicarage for a few months only.
Among the Vicars mentioned is, in 1505, a suffragan Bishop,
described as Thomas, Dei Gratia Panadensis Episc. William
Cradok, appointed September 3rd, 1627, who closes Dugdale’s
list.
Mr. Robert Ridgeway, M .A., was appointed in November,
1660. Among the succeeding Vicars was Dr. John Ryder, a
native of the parish, born in 1697, and educated at Queen’s
College, Cambridge. He was appointed to the Vicarage at
the early age of twenty-four, and held it for twenty-two years,
when he was consecrated Bishop of Killaloe, from which he
was translated to Down and Connor, and then advanced to
the Archbishopric of Tuam.
After Dr. Ryder, the Vicars for a hundred years, appear to
have been non-resident. Canon Savage was presented to the
living in 1845, and at once took steps to make the Vicarage
House fit for habitation. To his loving and laborious work
for twenty-six years, the parish owes a great debt of gratitude.
On his death, in the autumn of 1871, he was succeeded by
Canon Bellairs in January 1872, well known as formerly one
of H.M . Inspectors of Schools, on whose resignation in 1893,
the Rev. John George Deed, D .D ., the present Vicar was
appointed.
The fine old tower stands some forty yards from the main
road, and is about eighty-two feet high (standing as it does
on rising ground it appears to be somewhat higher) and
contains a ring of eight bells. In 1872, there were only
six bells, the tenor and third being badly cracked ; and in the
early part of 1873, subscriptions were raised for re-casting the
third, fifth, and tenor, with the addition of two trebles to
complete the octave; the work being intrusted to J. Warner
& Sons, London, and on Saturday, April 19th, 1873, the open­
ing peal (5040 Stedman Triples), was rung by the St. Martin’s
Guild, Birmingham, in 3 hours and 9 minutes, conducted by
John Perks. This peal was Thurstan’s Original (reversed),
with the calling on 1-2 instead of 6-7.
A s there was no change-ringers in Nuneaton at this time,
no other peal was rung upon the bells until 1886, when a band
of the Birmingham Amalgamated Society rung a peal of
Grandsire Triples, 5040 changes, on Saturday, August 31st,
1886, in 2 hours 59 minutes, composed and conducted by John
Carter. About this time the local ringers by the perseverance
of Mr. H. Horwood (the Father of Campanologia in Nun­
February 3rd, 1897.
eaton), could master Grandsire Doubles fairly well, but it was
not until April 13th, 1889, that the local band rang a peal
5040 of Grandsire Triples, which is recorded in the belfry,
being the first by all except the conductor, Mr. A. R.
Aldham.
There has been 46 peals in all rung upon these bells in the
four standard methods, “ Grandsire, Plain Bob, Stedman, and
Treble Bob.” There is recorded in the belfry a peal of Bob
Major, 5040 changes, February 1st, 1890, first peal of Major
on the bells. Also 5056 of Treble Bob Major, October 2nd,
1890, first of Treble Bob on the bells.
The following are the particulars of the bells :—
(Treble.) Diameter, 2 ft. 4! ins. ; inscription, ‘ Thisand the
2nd Bell were subscribed by the parish. H. W . Bellairs Vicar.
J. H. Clay J. Hall Churchwardens. John W arner & Sons
London 1873.’
(Second.) Diameter, 2 ft. 6 ins. ; inscription, ‘ John Warner
& Sons London 1873.’
(Third.) Diameter, 2 ft. 7J in s .; inscription, ‘ Arba Rudhall
o f Gloucester Bell Founder a n do 1703.’
(Fourth.) Diameter, 2 ft. 10 ins. ; inscription, ‘ J. Bryant
of Hertford fecit 1809.’
(Fifth.) Diameter, 3 ft. £ in .; inscription, ‘ John Warner
& Sons London 1873.’
(Sixth.) Diameter, 3 ft. i | ins. ; inscription, ‘ Wilhelmo
Smith, Joh W atts, Ric W ise, Ecclesiae G. Vardianis 1703.’
(Seventh.) Diameter, 3 ft. 4 in s.; inscription, ‘ John
Warner & Sons London 1873.’
(Tenor.) Diameter, 3 ft. 8| in s.; inscription, ‘ This and
the 3rd and 5th Bells were recast at the expense of the parish.
H. W . Bellairs Vicar. J. H. Clay J. Hall Churchwardens.
John W arner & Sons London 1873,’ Tenor 14 cwt. 1 qr. 5
lbs. in the key of E .
The belfry is about 24 feet from the ground, and is 13 feet
square, the ropes falling in a very good circle. W hen the
bells were re-cast, the following lines were printed and hung
in the belfry for a number of years
■
' C A M PA N O LO G IA .
*' How oft mankind exert their utmost powers
To find amusement for their leisure hours;
W hile some in bowls or cricket will unite
And in such healthful exercise d eligh t;
Others in chess or music fix their mind
Requiring practice of no trifling kind ;
Those who are gifted with a tuneful voice
In singing glees or such like strains rejoice;
W hile some to far less noble arts descend
Their time thus wasted oft in ruin end ;
Then why should ringing be set down as nought
B y some who never give the science thought ;
Its exercise amusement doth impart
To those who are proficient in the art ;
In it our energies are all required
Mental and physical and zeal untired ;
Its compositions intricate are found
While in its changes harmony abound ;
Then let those critics who our choice condemn
Leave us to follow it— we grant the same to them.”
On the south side of the church is a tombstone to the
memory of an old six bell ringer, named David W heway,
“ W ho departed this life October 13th, 1828, aged 77 years,”
with the following epitaph :—
“ Here lies a ringer beneath this cold clay
W ho rang many peals both serious and gay
Through Grandsire and Triples so well he could range
T ill death call the Bob and brought round the last change.”
T .W .C .
February 3rd, 1897.
CAM PANOLOGY.
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Tpeble
( By
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B k o th e r
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number of compositions, v iz .:— one with its few variations, while this
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Cambridge is not a double method like the preceding ones. All dodges
are single, with the exception of two in each lead ; and places, though
somewhat similar, are more simple than in Superlative. But let us proceed
with taking the method to pieces, giving each piece a name.
In front we have four kinds of work, v i z . W ork with the treble, F u ll work,
W hole p u ll first, and W hole p u ll last.
W ork with treble consists o f :—
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Dodge 1-2 down, lead.
Dodge 1-2 up with treble, lay to treble.
Dodge 1-2 down with treble, lead.
Dodge 1-2 up, whole pull in 2nd's, lead.
Dodge 1-2 up.
F u ll w ork.— A single dodge before and after leading.
Whole p u ll fir s t.— Lead and dodge after.
W hole p u ll la st. — Dodge 1-2 down, lead and go away.
The work behind is more simple than that of the front. A double dodge
occurs immediately before and after the treble does her work in that
position. The remainder is all single dodging before and after laying the
whole pull.
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Dodge 7-8 up with treble.
Double dodge 7-8 down.
The other bells which assist in these double dodges, will be taken in
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N ear from front.— Dodge 3-4 up ; make 4th's and 3rd's.
Dodge 3-4 up (with treble) ; make 4th's and 3rd’s.
Dodge 3-4 up
Dodge .5-6 up.
F a r from fron t. — Dodge 3-4 up.
Dodge 5-6 up ; make 6th's and 5th's.
Dodge 5-6 up (with treble) ; make 6th’s and sth ’s.
Dodge 5-6 up.
N ear from behind.— Dodge 5-6 down ; make 5th’s and 6th’s.
Dodge 5-6 down (with treble) ; make sth ’s and 6th’s.
Dodge 5-6 down.
Dodge 3-4 down.
F a r from behind.— Dodge 5-6 down.
Dodge 3-4 dcftvn ; make 3rd’s and 4th's.
Dodge 3-4 down (with treb le); make 3rd’s and 4th’s.
Dodge 3-4 down.
It will be seen that these are all straightforward places. Always dodge to
or from these places, as the case may be. The furthest place is made first
in each case.
All places are made with a whole-pull right, and no turning back after
places are made, but continue in the direction you were going previous to
making places. Dodge with treble in each case in centre of places.
Now let us put the work into sections, of which there are fo u r; three
from the front, and one from behind.
T w o of these sections from the front can be termed sister sections, v iz .:—
Double dodge up, and Double dodge down. The remaining two sections,
one from the front, and the other from behind, can also be classed as sister
sections, which we will give the long names.
F ar
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- Far
Full
Full
Straight > From front.
Straight (- From behind.
Full
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Full
and Near I
and Near ,
Double dodge up.— Dodge 3-4 up, hunt through 5-6 ; Double dodge 7-8 up,
single dodge 7-8 down, return to lead dodging in place missed on way up,
viz., 5-6, and hunting through place dodge in on way up, viz., 3 4.
Double dodge dow n.— Hunt through 3-4, dodge 5-6 up, dodge 7-8 up (single)
and a Double dodge 7-8 down, returning to lead hunting through place,
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dodged in on way up, namely 5-6, and dodging in the place hunted through
on the upward journey, namely 3-4.
F a r fu ll, & c „ from fro n t.— F a r places from the front, F u ll work behind,
Straight through to lead, F u ll work in front, N ear places froni front.
F a r fu ll, & c ., from behind.— F a r places from behind, F u ll work in front,
Straight out behind, F u ll work behind, N ear places from behind.
These four sections follow the undermentioned work in this manner.
W ork with treble in fro n t. — Double dodge up.
Whole p u ll first. — Double dodge down.
W hole p u ll last.— Far, full, straight, full, and near from front.
W ork with treble behind.— Far, full, straight, full, and near from behind.
T hey are connected into the circle, the plain course in the following
manner :—
W ork with treble in front.
Double dodge up.
W hole pull last.
Far, full, straight, full, and near from front.
W ork with treble behind.
Far, full, straight, full, and near from behind.
W hole pull first.
Double dodge down.
Work with treble in front.
It will be noticed that when one piece of work is done, it is followed by
its sister piece, t h u s t h e two F ar full, &c., follow each other, likewise
the Double dodge down, and Double dodge up.
If a diagram of the plain course is made with treble and one working
bell, this will be more easily traced ; space not allowing it in these short
articles.
February 3rd, 1897.
ladies who had assisted, remarkiug that he very much regretted that more
members from outside the town had not attended.
He thought that one
reason of this was the inability of many to leave their employment early on
a Wednesday, and another, the short-sightedness of the Railway Company
in doing away with the reduced fares, at one time allowed to ringers on
such occasions.
The minutes of the last meeting (held at Pevensey) were read and con­
firmed, and 23 new members were elected, belonging to the following
towers, viz :— Christ Church, St. Leonards, 12 ; Christ Church, Eastbourne,
4; St. M ary’s, Battle, 1; and Stone (Kent), 6.
The members then returned to the tower for further ringing, which
included Plain Bob Minor and Major, and a 406 of Grandsire Triples, in which
S. Watson of the local band, age 14, rang the treble.
P R E S T E IG N ,
R A D N O R SH IR E .
On Tuesday, January 26th, the Knighton Ringers, with the Guild
Instructor, paid a visit to the above Town with the intention of stirring up
the interest of Change Ringing at that place. Permission was readily
granted for the use of the bells by the genial Vicar, the Rev. G. Cuthbert,
but upon examining the bells, the ringers could at once see they had some­
thing to do. The Knighton Ringers never having rung in a strange tower
before, found not only twice the weight of metal, but also a long draught
large wheels, made by a local man, and also that the bells were hung lefthanded.
An attempt was made to raise in peal, but the dancing of the ropes
proved most amusing to the lookers on, but not very pleasant to those under
them. The bells being raised and all the clappers turned, a start was made
for 120’s of Doubles which was not far advanced when over goes the treble.
A T A B O B.
This put right several other starts were made, each of which seemed to get
It will be noticed that a bob in this method is very similar to that of nearer the beginning, but with perseverance and hard work the first 120 of
Superlative.
Grandsire Doubles ever heard in Presteign was an accomplished fact.
T he bell which has last done W ork with treble behind and is on its way to Rev. H. F. Bagshaw, 1 ; R. Burge, 2; R. Thomas, 3; J. E. Groves,
far places after its 5-6 dodge, hunts down and finishes the last half of (conductor), 4; F. Pewtress, 5 ; J. Perks, 6. Afterwards another 120 in
W ork with treble in fron t.
the same method, J. E. Groves, 3 ; E. Griffiths, 4; and the rest as before.
T h e bell doing W ork with treble in fron t after its first dodge with treble, The bells were then lowered and the party with two of the local ringers
runs out and does W ork with treble behind dodging 5-6 up on its way.
adjourned to the Bull Hotel where they sat down to a well earned tea, after
T he bell making N ear places from fron t after its dodge with treble in 3-4, which, steps were retraced for the 6J miles to Knighton. The bells are a
continues making 4th’s and 3rd’s till treble comes up to it, when it dodges fine ring of six by R udhall—Cast 1717. Tenor about 16 cwt. in E.
with that bell and completes Far from behind, going on with Full in front,
Straight out behind, Full behind, and Near from behind.
T he places which are made by this bell are as follows :—
BR ECO N , SO U TH W ALES.
Dodge 3-4 up
The Ringers of the above Town have just joined the Hereford Diocesan
4th’s
Guild, and have just received their first instruction in Change Ringing from
3rd’s
the Guild Instructor, Mr. J. E . Groves.
The bells of the Old Church are
Near from front.
Dodge 3-4 up
a fine ring of 8 by Rudhall, cast 1756. Tenor about 18 cwt. in E. flat, and
4th’s
was re-hung about two years ago by Messrs. Taylor. T he bells are in first
3rd’s
class order.
The Ringers will form another addition to the very few
Change Ringing Companies in Wales.
4th's fo r Bob —
3rd's
4th’s
Dodge 3-4 down
3rd’s
4th’s
Dodge 3-4 down
T H E W A T E R L O O S O C IE T Y , LO N D O N .
At the annual meeting of the above Society on Wednesday, January
27th, the following officers were elected for the ensuing y e a r:— Master, Mr.
W. C. Hasted ; Secretary, Mr. V. W . W e s t; Steward, Mr. A. Hardy ;
Treasurer, Mr. C. E. Malin (re-elected).
Far from behind.
(T o be continued).
TH E
SUSSEX
COUNTY
(E astern
A S S O C IA T IO N .
D i v i s i o n ).
A Meeting of this Division was held at Christ Church, St. Leonards-onSea, on Wednesday, 27th January. Ringing commenced soon after 4 o ’clock,
the members attending Evensong at 5 o’clock, after which an adjournment
was made to the School Room adjoining, where a Meat Tea had been pro­
vided by the munificence of the local band, under the direction of their
Captain, Mr. G . Watson.
Unfortunately ten members only (representing St. M ary’s, B a ttle ; St.
Clement’s, Hastings; Christ Church, Blacklands; and including Mr. C.
Tribe from Wittersham), accepted the invitation, but with the addition of
the local band, and the lady members of the congregation who had kindly
consented to assist at the tables (including Mrs. Cleaver, Mrs. Chesterfield,
Miss Goss, and Miss Salwey), a very enjoyable party was made up and
presided over by the Rev. W . H. Cleaver, M .A., assisted by the Rev. J.
F. Buxton, M .A., and those who were unable to attend missed a treat,
there being an abundance of good things provided, and the whole arrange­
ments carried out in the usual excellent manner in which most things are
done by the Churchworkers of this Parish.
At the conclusion o fthe Tea, the District Secretary read a letter from
the Rev. Loder Cother, of Arundel (the General Secretary of the Association),
expressing regret at his inability to be present in consequence of a bad
cold, and followed by proposing a vote of thanks to the Rector for his
kindness in presiding; to the local band for their hospitality ; and to the
j
ESSEX
A SSO C IA T IO N .
On Saturday, January 30th, a District Meeting of the Essex Association
was held at Brentwood, when four members from Stansted, with Sworder
Bros, of Johannesburg, walked over from there to South Weald, and rang
on the bells of St. Peter’s a 720 Kent Treble Bob Minor, standing th u s:—
G. Jordan, 1 ; R. S. Sworder, 2; F . Sworder, 3; G. Gray, 4; T. J. W atts,
5; J. Luckey (conductor), 6,
ST. P A U L ’S B E L L S , B E D F O R D .
The Committee, not being satisfied with the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th
bells, have made an effort to replace them by five new ones.
The Dedi­
cation service will take place on Wednesday, February 10th, at 3 o’clock,
it being the 97th birthday of George Hurst, Esq., J.P., an honorary
member of the Association, and the giver of the seventh bell. After the
service, Mr. Hurst will unveil three peal tablets, one presented by his
Worship the Mayor, recording the first peal of Caters rung upon the bells,
I and two others, given by the ringers, recording three peals on each. The
bells will be dedicated by Archdeacon Bathurst, and the address will be
given by the Rev. R. E. R. W atts, a former vicar of St. Paul's. Members
and ringing friends will be heartily welcome.
J. H i l l s , Local Hon. Sec.
C h a n g e o f A d d r e s s . — Mr. G. J. Smith has removed to 14, Gillespie
Road, Finsbury Park, N.
CAM PANOLOGY.
February 3rd, 1897.
NORTH
N O TTS.
A SS O C IA T IO N .
On Saturday, January 23rd, a meeting of this Association was held at
W orksop, and turned out to be successful in every way. The tower of the
Priory Church, by the kind permission of the Rev. H. T. Slodden, Vicar,
was at the disposal of the ringers during the afternoon and evening, and
there was an excellent attendance of members present, in spite of the in­
clement weather, the ringing chamber at times being taxed to the utmost
to provide accommodation.
T he bells, which are a musical ring of eight, were swinging early in the
afternoon to the tune of Oxford Treble Bob Minor, and, later in the day,
the Retford ringers manipulated the full octave to a well-struck 672 Grand­
sire Triples, containing twelve 6-7’s. This company being one short for
ringing Major ; otherwise, Kent Treble Bob M ajor was the method on the
programme.
A t 5 o'clock, the ringers, numbering about 30, adjourned to the Abbey
Schoolroom, to partake of a splendid knife-and-fork tea, accompanied by
an assortment of other dainties too numerous to mention, catered for by
Host and Hostess Schofield in their well-known style. At the subsequent
business meeting, the Rev. H. T. Slodden occupied the chair, and, in a
brief speech, spoke of the pleasure it afforded him to give the Association
members a hearty welcome to Worksop, nothing pleased him better than
good change-ringing, and the knowledge that bell-ringers generally were
united in one bond of brotherhood, he hoped they would make good use of
the bells during the remainder of the evening.
T he minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed, and one new
member (from East Markham) was duly enrolled. After which the Rev.
B. Darley, Secretary, kindly requested the leaders of all towers connected
with the Association to send in performances for 1896 eligible for the Peal
Book, in order that the same may be entered in readiness for inspection at
the Annual Meeting at Ret f o r i on Easter Monday. This concluded the
business, after which, Mr. H. Haigh rose, and proposed votes of thanks to
the Rev. H. T. Slodden, for the use of the bells and schoolroom, and also
for presiding, to the Rev. B. Darley (who had walked seven miles), for his
presence as Secretary, and also to the Host and Hostess for providing such
an excellent tea, Mr. J. Nuttall seconded, and the votes were carried unani­
mously. Subsequently the ringers adjourned to the tower, where ringing
was continued until 9 p.m., and some well-struck touches of Grandsire
Triples, and 720 s of Treble Bob, were brought to a successful finish, particulrs of which will be found in the Touch columns.
H is Grace, the Duke of Portland has ordered, through Mr. T . Warner
Turner, a new set of lower octave bells, at a cost of / 13 , for the Worksop
handbell ringers. About three years ago his Grace presented the same
ringers with a treble octave set of bells, which cost £&.
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quite got over it yet. As to the proposed provision of ten bells, the fact of
the matter was that they rang so well at the present time that he feared
nobody would give them the extra two.
Mr. Houlder, who also responded, said it was a matter of great regret to
him that his brother churchwarden, Sir Frederick T. Edridge, was unable
to be present that evening, and in drinking his health as they had done he
took it that they desired to include him also. As a churchwarden it was
necessary to find some points of contact between churchwardens and bell,
ringers. He need hardly say to them that the principal point of contact in
the official connection between churchwardens and bellringers was that the
churchwardens held the purse and had to disburse the necessary payments
with regard to carrying on the services of the Church. Consequently they
had to provide the funds for carrying on the bell-ringing.
It was quite
possible that there were certain things that churchwardens had to
pay for which might be made grudgingly, but he most unhesitatingly and
Sir Frederick would agree with him that there were few payments made
for the carrying on of the acts of worship, whether bell-ringing or otherwise,
which they as churchwardens made with greater pleasure than the neces­
sary expenses incurred for the bell-ringing of the Old Parish Church of
Croydon.
Mr. States, proposed, “ The Visitors,” and Mr. C. C. Bance, (Beddington)
and Mr. Joseph Fayers, (Mitcham), responded, both of whom commented
on the desirability of providing a peal of ten bells.
The Vicar, submitted, " The Host and Hostess,” warmly complimenting
Mr. Ellis upon his admirable catering.
Mr. Ellis made a felicitous reply.
Mr. Russell made a few remarks in favour of a peal of ten bells, and re­
minded the company of the words of the Psalmist, "P raise Him on an
instrument of ten strings.”
Before leaving, the Vicar said the arguments in favour of ten bells, had
put the matter before him in a new light that night. He had always looked
upon the desire for ten as an extra luxury. He quite saw the force of what
their friends had said.
Mr. Ellis said he should be happy to start the subscription list with a
couple of guineas
In the course of the evening, songs were given by Messrs. Bray, Arnold,
Rumble, Hill, and others, Mr. Arnold also giving a selection on the bells.
Mr. W. Lacey ably presided at the piano.
To the E d itor o f Campanology,
T he R e c en t P e a ls of Stedm an
CROYDON,
SURREY.
The annual dinner of the members of the Croydon Church Bellringers,
took place at the Rose and Crown, Church Street, Croydon, on Thursday
evening, January 21st, under the genial presidency of the Vicar (the Rev.
H. H. Pereira, M.A.) The company, which included Mr. Howard Houlder,
one of the churchwardens, numbered between 30 and 40 members and
friends Mr. J W . Ellis, the popular landlord, surpassed himself in his
excellent catering.
T he loyal toasts having been given, on the invitation of the Chairman,
Mr. Houlder proposed “ Success to the Ancient Society of Croydon
Church Bellringers." He said the ringing of the Croydon bells was really
a very important function in the Borough. It interested a large number of
people far and wide, and gave them great pleasure to hear their merry peals
Mr, States, in responding, expressed the pleasure it gave the ringers to
see the Vicar amongst them, that, he believed, being the first occasion on
which he had been present at their annual dinner. Alluding to the prin­
cipal events in the belfry calendar during the past year, he mentioned the
peal of 5040 Oxford Bob Triples rang on the occasion of the Royal visit
last summer, and the muffled peal containing 5040 Grandsire Triples on
the day of the late Archbishop’s funeral, the first muffled peal he and
several other ringers had ever rung. He expressed regret that they were
unable to have Sir Frederick Edridge amongst them that evening, and
delicately hinted that his long purse might be appealed to for the purpose
of starting a fund to provide the belfry with ten bells instead of eight.
M r. Ellis proposed •• T he Health of the Chairman, and Mr. Howard
Houlder, his Churchwarden.” It needed no words of his, he was sure, to
convince them that, as bellringers, they had the utmost appreciation of the
Vicar in providing them with the very best they could in the way of bell
ringing for Croydon. He could only wish that they had ten bells. He
thought that they would agree with him that the V icar and his church­
warden, Mr. Houlder, had done their very best for the ringers, and their
presence there that night was proof of their heartiest sympathy with them
in all that they undertook.
T he Vicar, in reply, said that with bell-ringing generally he was in
exceeding sympathy, and he had been struck with wonder in watching the
bell-ringing up in the tower. Somebody was responsible for having nipped
his efforts in the bud as a bellringer. W hen he came to Croydon, the very
first thing he did in the church was to try to ring a bell, and he had not
C a t e r s a t R e a d in g .
Sib,— I was greatly surprised, on receiving my last week's Campanology ,
to find the conductor of the above peals has failed to mention to the
exercise, that the peal rang at Reading, on December 2nd, has been proved,
beyond doubt, to be false. It has always been the usual thing, that when
such unfortunate circumstances happen, for the conductor or composer to
send an apology to the ringing papers, and seeing that another peal has
been recorded without anything being mentioned of the above fact, I trust
that the band will pardon me for bringing these facts before the exercise at
large.
H a r o l d N. D a v i s .
To the Editor o f Campanology.
S i r , — T he 5024 peal of London Surprise Major published on page 216,
under my name, in your issue for January 13th ult., was in the next issue
characterised by a correspondent as a “ Simple V ariation” of another
composition.
I think I am correct in saying that only two 5024 peals in this method
had ever been published ; one by the late Mr Sottenstall, the other by Mr.
A. P. Heywood in the year 1895 ; and as the peal first mentioned was com­
posed and circulated about the country amongst, Bob Callers, years
before the Appendix was thought of, it becomes a question not so easily
dismissed as to who really is the author o f the original..
H en ry
D a i n s , Royal Cumberland Youths.
I n f o r m a t io n W a n t e d .
A correspondent w rites:— “ Having seen it stated in one of our local
papers ' That the staple industry of Wigan in the mediaeval times was
bellcasting, and that in several old churches at the present time are bells
which were cast at W igan.’
W ill any of your numerous readers, who
know of any such bells that are in existence at the present time, let me
know, through your paper, or otherwise, the particulars of same at his
earliest convenience ? ”
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TH E
T H E 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 ,
T he next quarterly meeting w ill be held at South Petherton, on Saturday,
February 6th. Brake from M artock Station after arrival of 1,49 p.m.
train. Towers op en :— South Petherton (8 bells), Crewkerne (8 bells),
Shepton Beauchamp (6 bells), and Norton-sub-Hamdon (6 bells). Short
service in Parish Church at 3 p.m. Tea at the Crown Hotel, to be followed
by the usual business meeting. W ill all members who intend to be present,
kindly inform the Hon. Secretary at once.
H y . W . T o m k i n s , Hon. Sec. & T reas., The Cottage, Old Cleeve, Washford.
TH E
SO U TH
AND
W EST
M ID D L E S E X
G U IL D .
The next monthly meeting will be held at Heston, St. Leonard's, on
Saturday, February 6th. Ringing at 5.30. It is earnestly requested that
members will make an effort to be present, there being important business
to transact, concerning the proposed amalgamation with the Middlesex
Association.
H y . F . G. L uck , Hon. Secretary, 7, W arw ick Place, Ealing.
T H E N O R W IC H D IO C E S A N A S S O C IA T IO N .
A quarterly meeting will he held at Halesworth, on Thursday, February
n th . Dinner, 1.30, “ Swan ” H otel— Hon. Members, 2/3 ; Company Mem­
bers, 1/3. Please notify Hon. Sec. before Saturday, February 6th, as to
numbers for dinner tickets, railway fares, and Station of departure.
H. E a h l e B u l w f . r , Hon. Sec., Stanhoe Rectory, King’s Lynn.
TH E
L A N C A S H IR E
A S S O C IA T IO N .
( M a n c h e s t e r B r a n c h ).
The next monthly meeting of the above will be held at St. Phillips’
Church, Hulme, on Saturday, February 13th. Bells ready at 3 p.m. Busi­
ness meeting to be held in the British W orkm an’s Club-room, at 7 p.m.
Free invitation to ringers.
W a l t e r B r o w n , Branch Sec., 54, W enlock St., Hulme, Manchester.
T H E W A T E R L O O S O C IE T Y .
On Saturday, February 20th, the Twenty-ninth Anniversary of this
Society, will be celebrated by a dinner at the York Hotel, W aterloo Road.
Dinner Tickets 3/6 each, may be had of the following Committee :—Mr.
H. N. Davis, 419, Old Kent Road, S .E . ; Mr. V. W est, 71, Langton Road,
Brixton, S.W . ; Mr. H. Barton, 36, Havil Street, Camberwell, S .E . ; Mr.
A. Hardy, 51, K a y Road, Stockwell, S.W . ; Mr. F. G. Perrin, 42, Ayles­
bury Street, Walworth, S .E .; Mr. F. J. Pitts, 128, Leathwaite Road,
Clapham, S .W . ; or of the Secretary,
W a l t e r C. H a s t e d , 37, R ita Road, Vauxhall Park, S . W .
TH E
CEN TRAL
C O U N C IL .— P r e l i m
February 3rd, 1897.
in a r y
N o tic e .
Representatives who have been elected to the Central Council, are
respectfully reminded that in accordance with the decision of the Council
at its last meeting, the next meeting will be in held London, at Whitsuntide
instead of Easter. The latest date for forwarding to the Hon. Secretary,
Notices of Motions, &c. (which must be in writing, and signed by two
representatives), will be therefore Saturday, M ay 8th. Hon. Secretaries of
Societies are respectfully reminded that the subscription to the Council of
2S. 6d. for each Representative is now due, and should be remitted to the
Hon. Secretary and Treasurer without delay, together with the names and
addresses of the Representatives elected,
H . E a r l e B o l w e r , Hon. Sec., Stanhoe Rectory, King’s Lynn.
M E E T IN G S F O R P R A C T IC E .
St. Luke's, Chelsea - - - - E very Wednesday,
St. John's, W aterloo Road - - - Every Wednesday
St.
~ M-ary's, W
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oolwich - - - - Every
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St. M argaret’s, Lee - - - - Every Thursday
St. M ary's, Finchley - - - - Every Thursday
A ll Saints’ F u l h a m ...................... E very Thursday
St. Stephen’s Westminster - - - Every Friday
St. Alfege, Greenwich - - - - Every Friday
St. Margaret, Westminster - - - Every Monday
St. John the Baptist, Chip. Barnet E very Monday
A ll Saints’, Isleworth
- - - - Every Monday
St. Saviour’s, W althamstow - - E very Monday
A ll Hallows, Tottenham
- - - Every Tuesday
S.S. Peter & Paul, Bromley, Kent- Every Tuesday
S. M ary Abbots, Kensington - - Every Tuesday
St. John’s, Vassall Road, Brixton- Tuesday, Feb. 12th
St. M artin’s-in-the-Fields - - - Friday, Feb. 5th
St. Magnus, London Bridge - - Thursday, Feb. 4th
7 45 p.m.
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7-30
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8.30
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M E T R O P O L IS.
The Bells are rung for Divine Service at the following Churches on
Sunday next, February 7th, 1897 :—
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. Lu ke’s, Chelsea, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
St. Stephen’s, Hampstead— 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
St. Alfege, Greenwich, S.E .— 10.15 a m - and 5.45 p.m.
St. M ary’s, Lewisham, S.E .— 10 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.
S.S. Peter & Paul, Bromley, Kent— 10 a.m.
St. M ary’s, W oolwich— 10.13 a 'm - an-(l 545 p.m.
St. John the Baptist, Chipping Barnet— 10.30. a.m. and 6 p.m.
St. M ary’s Finchley— 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
All Hallows, Tottenham— 10 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.
St. M ary Abbots, Kensington— 6.15 p.m.
ST.
M A R Y ’S,
ROSS.
C h o ir a n d B e l l - R i n g e r s ’ D i n n e r .
On Tuesday, January 19th, the members of the Choir, and Ringers,
were entertained by the Rector, Churchwardens, and Sidesmen, at the
“ King’s Head ’’ Hotel to dinner. After the signal “ Go ” was pronounced
by the Rector, for one hour and a quarter, the course-ends continued to
to turn up in good style.
After partaking of a splendid repast, the Rector
proposed the “ Queen and Royal Fam ily,” which was received in the usual
style by all loyal Churchmen.
The next toast submitted from the chair
was “ Prosperity to the Church and its workers.” The Rector then gave
the toast of the evening, v i z C h o i r and Bell-ringers. Mr. W . Trotman,
Organist, responded on behalf of the Choir, and Mr. J. Clark, responding
on behalf of the Ringers, said, that in January, 1896, when the old company
resigned, he was asked by several of the present company if he would
endeavour to teach th em ; at that time only a few could manage a bell
properly, and since then they have rung several quarter peals, and also over
1800 changes of a date touch " Grandsire Triples.”
He thought the
company had not done so bad considering from Easter to Whitsuntide they
were not able to ring at all on account of illness amongst the members, but
he was glad to say that they had made good progress from W hitsuntide to
Christmas, and he hoped that before long he should have the pleasure of
recording a peal. He thanked them for the kind manner in which they
had entertained them that evening, and hoped that it was the first of a
series of annual gatherings of the kind.
OXFORD
D IO C E S A N
G U IL D .
( E a s t B e r k s a n d S o o t h B u c k s B r a n c h ).
T he Annual Branch Meeting was held at High W ycombe, on Saturday,
January 30th, when there were a large number of ringers present, including
the Master of the Guild (Rev. F. E. Robinson), Chairman of the Branch
(Rev. A. H. Drummond), Branch Secretary (Rev. R. P. Newhouse), Branch
Treasurer (A. H. Cocks, Esq.,) Secretary and Treasurer of Guild (Rev. R.
H. Hart Davis). Among the Towers represented were High Wycombe,
Hughenden, Marlow, Wooburn, Beaconsfield, Boyn Hill, Lane End, Bray,
Burnham, and Farnham Royal. Ringing commenced at 3 o’clock, and
touches of Stedman Caters, Grandsire Caters, Stedman Triples, and
Grandsire Triples were ru n g; also a touch of Bob Major immediately before
service, which was held at 5 o’clock, when most of the ringers were present.
The service (a shortened form of evening prayerj was attended by a full
Choir.
T he lesson was read by the Master of the Guild, and the sermon
was preached by the Vicar of the Parish (Rev. E. D. Shaw). T ea was
served in the National Schools, after service, to which about 100 sat down.
After tea the Business Meeting was held, and officers elected for the
ensuing year (no change being made). The Master of the Guild then spoke
of the work done by the Guild in the past year, the most notable being the
peal of London Surprise M ajor (11,328 chrnges), rung at Drayton, Berks,
on September 17th. The ringers then returned to the tower, and touches
of different methods were rung till 9 o’clock. In the course of the evening
the M ayor of Wycombe (P. J. Rutland, Esq.) visited the Tower, and a
a touch of London Surprise Major was rung in his presence, the ringers
standing as follow s:— A. W . Tubb, 1; F. K. Biggs, 2; R. Biggs, 3;
H. Stratford, 4 ; F. G. Biggs, 5 ; F. Boreham, 6; E. Yates, 7; J. Evans, 8.
T he Mayor (who formerly captained a band of ringers in Dorsetshire),
complimented the ringers on their performances throughout the day.
Altogether the meeting was a great success.
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