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Rung as a farewell to the conductor, who was leaving for Wolverhampton, and who carries with him the best wishes of the band for his success in his new sphere.

First peal in the method 2. Rung as a birthday compliment to the conductor. The tenor and treble of the above peal have just been rehung by Messrs. Barwell, of Birmingham, and both bells give every satisfaction.

Rung, with best wishes, on the day of the baptism in Burma of Denis Paul Bulkeley, grandson of Canon and Mrs. Bulkelev, the Vicar of Coddington.

First peal of Minor for the Vicar; and the first on the bells since Messrs. Barwell, of Birmingham, rehung the treble and second last autumn.

First peal 6. Also first peal in three methods by all except the conductor. Rung after meeting one short for Minor, the tenor-man making up the band.

First peal in twelve methods by the Hereford Diocesan Guild. Rung as a birthday compliment to J. Blake.

First peal of Triples 1. First peal 2. First peal away from tenor in Triples 7.

First peal 1. First peal with a bob bell 3.

First peal of Major 2. First peal of Major as conductor. First peal of Plain Bob major by all the band and on the bells.

First peal 1. Rung for evening service.

First peal by all except the conductor. It was rung at the fifth attempt after four ropes had broken.

First peal 8. First peal with a bob bell 3 and 4. Also first peal of Stedman on the bells with a local conductor.

First peal on the bells by an entirely local band, rung as a farewell peal to H, Barber.

First peal 6. First peal on the bells and rung for evening service.

First peal 1.

First peal on the bells.

Note. Claimed (wrongly) as first on the bells. Rung on the middle six.

Rung as a farewell peal to the Rev. J. E. Grasett on his retirement from the parish after 46 years as Vicar. The ringers, with others, were entertained to a substantial tea by the Vicar after the peal.

First Peal on the Bells

First peal 1. First peal away from the treble 5. Rung as a birthday compliment to W. Owen and as a farewell to J. Marsh and D.J. Boucher. All the band are local men.

Rung as a wedding compliment to Mr. C. Middleton (foreman of the local band), who was married on the above date.

First peal 2,3 and 4.

Arranged and rung in honour of the wedding of the treble ringer. Also as a birthday compliment to Thomas Turner, who was unavoidably prevented from taking part in the peal. Both are members of the local band.

Rung with 4, 6 and 8 covering.

First peal on the bells and rung as a compliment to the new Vicar (the Rev. C. W . Randle) who kindly entertained the ringers to tea after the peal.

Elected a member before starting 3. Rung as a birthday compliment to J. Clark.

Illness near Ross church made it inadvisable to ring there, but a last minute application for Bridstow bells was made, and, by the kindness of the Vicar, was granted.

This peal was arranged for J. P. Hyett who hails from Hay, Hereford. The others being members of the local band. The Rector kindly entertained the ringers to tea at the Rectory after the peal.

First peal 1,5 and 8. First peal of Stedman 3,4 and 7.

First peal - 6. First peal away from the tenor - 1. The ringers wish to heartily thank Mr and Mrs Jones, of Great House, for entertaining them to tea after the peal.

First peal away from the tenor 1.

The ringers wish to thank Mr and Mrs S.T. Rackham for kindly inviting them to tea after the peal.

First peal 1. Rung in honour of St. John the Baptist's Day.

The first peal of Minor on the bells. The band wish through the 'Ringing World" to thank the Rev. A. E. Green-Price for use of bells.

First peal on eight bells and first attempt - 1.

This peal was rung after the Dedication Service of the new treble and tenor by Messrs. Barwell, of Birmingham.

First peal - 1, aged 14. who is believed to be the youngest ringer to score a peal in the Hereford Guild, and great credit is due to him for the way in which he handled his bell. First peal with an inside bell - 4. First peal in two methods - 5. Rung with the bells half-muffled as a token of respect to the late Lord Roberts, V.C., and to those who have fallen during the War.

First peal 1. Rung, with the bells muffled, as a last tribute of respect to Pte. James Webley, of the King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, killed in action in France on October 25th, 1914. He was a brother of the conductor.