The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-05

hslls which have been handed down most persistentiy from one generation to, another since the sixteenth century. One version of the story Is that the bells were buried by the last Abbot of Evesham. Abbot Llchfeld, In . subter- ranean passage which formerly existed between the Abbey and house on the opposite bank of the river, while the ntlier story has 1t that q peal of silver bells was buried at the same period at Abbots Morton. village ten miles dis tant from Evesham.
 The church bells of Buckingham shire are noted, among those of old England, for their age and the clear music of their tones. Their sound Is borne over to smaller village. four miles distant, along the waters of the Ouse, their softened tones awakening memories of peaceful days and restfnl nights. The beil-ringers of this dis trict are notable, sturdy characters, and. as yet little moved by the hurry and the restless spirit of the age. On Christmas eve, and again on the last night of the year, they sup with the parson and his wife in the old Eliza bethan rectory. All of them are la borers. working on the same farms where their fathers and grandfathers worked before them. Natures Eentle- men these, of simple and natural man ners, they enjoy the fare provided roast beef. plum -purding and a modest amount of good home-brewed ale. The church wardens and others drop in and add to the enjoyment. And so the time goes merrily till 11:so. when. forming a procession. they march to their old Norman church. the rector taking the lead up the narrow beifry stairs. Each man takes his rope. Then she rector rrays for them and their families, and their parish. Ancient prayers these. that have been put up for some hundreds of years. even since King Henry sat on the throne. Af- ter . few minutes prayer the bells ring out: the ringers pull first, with
 Praise for Bell Rinxers. Preaching at the re-dedication of the bells of East Arlington Church, the English Bishop of Exeter spoke of the value of bell ringing. which, he said. demanded self-control. patience. power to work in harmony with each other. and In accordance with the rules of art. Bell ringing In that diocese is so carried on as to be real education. and plays It's part in the spiritual life of the parish. and of the church. The Master Ringer of Lincoln Cathe- drai in England has attained his jubi- lee as ringer. Yet he Is now only e7 years old. During the half-century he Hugh's Tower so often that the total is equal to 975,o00 stairs. Ringing du- ring the Episcopate Of three BIshops. Mir. Stiles has rung on 1e0 occasions for the reigning monarch. He has rung at the installation of seven deans. i've precentors. Ave chancellors, four sub- deans and two archdeaeons.
 IAraN Dsm~ ~AaYma zA one of the regular bellringers at Hor- sham Parish Church in England for sixty-five years and during that long period has never once been absent from his post. He Is si years of age. Hits memory is remarkably good. He has only to hear song once to learn both tune and words.
 At Islip Church. Northamptonshiregi in England. Miss Alice Horn ana i've members of the Central County Associ- atton have just accomplished a peal of minor 5040 changes, which occupied nearly three hours.
 There Is nothing like this in Amer ica There are chime-players who have attained some fame. but long ser vice in the belfry Is not one of the claims to recognition even in New Eng land towns where the bell is stiii toiied for the dead as we'll as for the Sunday -SeN@N%A~-9 &e+N SNStA-A@ 7S@tA~N@s GENERAL CHURCH NOTES. The Southern Presbyterian Church proposes to hold mems missionary convention this coming winter.
 There are nearly 10000 fewer mem. hsrs of tho Wesleyan Methodist Sunday Schools in England now than year ago.
 One of the big summer Evangelistfc tents in New York is for German speak, ing people only while another Is for swedes and Films.
 Four young men of the Melchissdek priesthood, the clerical order of the Mormon Church. arc working in New York State.
 The greatest evangelistic effort made in London since the Torrey- Alexander mission Is now being organized for Inc autumn of 1909.
 The Latter Day Saints. or Mormons. as they are better known. have opened a new temple in the Tottenham section Of London.
 The Methodist churches of Norfolk and Portsmouth. Va, are to try to raise t2o.ooo for the Methodist University at Soochow. China.
 It is told of General Sir eRedvers RuI. fer. the British soldier who recently died. that he always tried to live Inf, to the Fifteenth Psalm
 A party of 250 persons left London for the shrine at Lourdes recently. be- ing the largest number that ever went at once from that city.
 There is now on hand nearly Si00, GOO