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First peal away from tenor 1, First peal 3, First peal with a bob bell 4. This peal was specially rung as a farewell to Messrs. G.and G. D. Acton, who are shortly leaving for Canada, their brother ringers wishing them every success and happiness in their new work and surroundings. It was also rung as a compliment to Mr. and Mrs.Francis S. Wilson, of Ludlow, in honour of the 10th anniversary of their wedding. All the ringers hail from Ludlow, with the exception of W. M. Short.

G.Checkitts and J.H.Jones were elected members of the Hereford Guild previous to starting. This, the first peal of Stedman Triples on the bells, was rung as a compliment to Mr. George J. Abell, thrice Mayor of this Borough.

First peal on the bells, which have recently been rehung with new fittings by Messrs. James Barwell, Ltd., Birmingham. The peal was rung as a compliment to F. D. Dickinson, Llandefeilog House, through whose energy and perseverance the bells have been restored.

First peal 1. First peal on an inside bell 2.

First peal 1. First peal by the local band. The ringers wish to thank the Rector (the Rev. H . C. Green Price) for his kindness in providing refreshments after the peal.

First peal of Triples 1 and 3. Rung as a farewell peal to G. Morris, who is leaving the district to reside at Nelson, Lancashire.

First peal by the Vicar, who was elected a member of the Guild previous to starting.

First peal in two methods - 2. Rung as a farewell peal to the conductor, who, to the regret of all the band, left next day to take up an appointment in the West Sussex Police Force.

First peal: 1, 2, 6.

Rung with bells muffled as a token of respect to the late Mrs B Taylor, wife of Mr Ben Taylor, who was foreman of the local band for many years, also Sexton of this church.

First peal of Minor by the ringer of treble; also first of Minor on the

bells.

First peal 4. First peal on the bells.

First peal as conductor

First peal 1. First in seven methods for all. The ringers are all members of the local company, and the peal was rung on the first occasion the complete band met to make the attempt.

First peal ever rung on the bells. First peal by all the band, except the conductor, who came from Ledbury. Rung as a farewell to Mr.S.Bowen, who was leaving the tower for another district

*First peal in two methods 2 and 3, First peal 6. First peal as conductor in two methods. Rung on, and in honour of St. Peter’s Day. The ringers were afterwards entertained to tea by Mr. and Mrs. Jones, of Great House, to whom they wish, through the medium of the "Ringing World,” to tender their best thanks.

First peal and first attempt - 5, 6. First peal of Doubles - 4. Messrs C Beech and J Williams were proposed members of the Guild before starting for the peal. Rung as a welcome to the new Rector, the Rev H A Francis.

Rung on the occasion of the visit of the Lord Bishop of London to Ross, and to celebrate the coming of age of the conductor. Believed to be the quickest peal on the bells. Messrs. Sadler and Williams hail from Newent, Poston from Bridstow, Boar and Dyke from Cheltenham, the rest being local men.

First peal 6.

Messrs. Morgan and Parry were proposed members of the Guild previous to starting for the peal. The ringers wish to, take this opportunity of thanking the Vicar and Mr. D. L. Havard for their kindness after the peal. Ring in honour of St. James's Day.

The ringers wish, through the "Ringing World,” to thank the Rev. Onslow for the use of the bells.

First peal away from tenor as cover 1, First peal on an inside bell 2.

First peal as conductor. Rung half-muffled as a token of respect to the memory of the late Rev TB Williams, Rector of the parish.

Believed to be the first peal on the bells, which are an old ring by Rudhall, recently rehung by Messrs. Day.

This is the quickest peal yet rung on the bells.

Arranged for J.P. Hyett, who hails from Hay.

First peal 1.

Rung with the bells half-muffled as a last token of respect to Capt. A. Glen Kidston, of Gwernyfed who was laid to rest on the above date in Glasbury church yard. He was a valued friend of the Hereford Diocesan Guild.

Rung with the bells half muffled as a last token of respect to Mr. T. Phillips, for 18 years sexton and for over 40 years a choirman and ringer at the above church, who was interred on that date. First peal ever rung by a parish band at Foy, and first as conductor by J. Cartwright. The ringer of the treble has rung at Foy for over 50 years.

Rung in honour of the marriage of Miss V. Newnham-Smith, daughter of Col. Newnham-Smith, Moraston House, Bridstow, and Capt. H. J. T. Marshall, R.N., which took place on that date. First peal in ten methods by the Hereford Diocesan Guild, and rung at first attempt.

Quickest peal on the bells. Arranged as a farewell peal for Mr. Gibbs, who is moving to another part of the country. Mr. Freeborn, whose first peal on six bells this is, was elected a member of the Guild before starting.

First peal of Triples - 8. Rung as a complimentary peal to His Grace the Archbishop of York, who, during the week, addressed the St. David’s Diocesan Conference, also a mass meeting held in the town in defence of the Church.

First peal 1. First peal as conductor. First peal ever rung on the bells.

First peal 1,4 and 6. First as conductor.

First peal as conductor and first attempt. Rung on the occasion of the harvest festival, also as a birthday compliment to the conductor.

First peal with a bob bell 4. Rung on All Saints’ Day.

First peal 6.

First peal 4, First peal on eight bells 2. This peal was rung as a compliment to the Mayor, Mr. S.H. Valentine, a chorister for 43 years, a sidesman and ex-churchwarden, who hospitably entertained the ringers after the peal.

First peal 1,2,5 and 6. First peal as conductor. This is the first peal on the bells by an entirely local band and was rung at the first attempt. It was rung as a wedding compliment to Mr. T. Hodges and Miss N. Beatley, the band wishing them all happiness.

First peal by all except the conductor and the ringer of the 4th. Rung on the festival of St. Andrew.

First peal as conductor, and first attempt. It was also his first attempt to call 720 in either of the methods except Double Oxford and Oxford Bob.

First peal - 1,4,6.

This was the first peal by all and the first peal on the bells, the band are all local men.

First peal 3, 5 and 6.

Rung with the bells half-muflled for Holy Innocents' Day.

First peal 1 and 6, First peal with a bob bell 3. Rung as a birthday compliment to an old parishioner, John Perkins (aged 93), a great friend to the ringers.