MINUTES of the Third Session of the Twenty-fifth Council (68th annual meeting) held in the Town Hall, Northampton, on Whitsun Tuesday, June 8th, 1965.
A welcome was extended to the Council by the Mayor, Councillor D. Wilson, the Lord Bishop of Peterborough, Dr. Cyril Eastaugh, and by the president, Canon G. F. Turner, and the Master, Mr. J. H. Bluff, of the Peterborough Diocesan Guild.
PRESENT
Life Members.- Canon A. G. G. Thurlow, Mr. E. A. Barnett, Mr. F. W. Perrens, Mr. F. Sharpe.
Honorary Members.- Mrs. E. A. Barnett, Messrs. J. P. Fidler, F. I. Hairs, D. Hughes, C. K. Lewis, A. J. Pitman, H. N. Pitstow, G. W. Pipe,
H. L. Roper, E. C. Shepherd, R. F. B. Speed, Mrs. R. F. B. Speed, L. Stilwell, P. L. Taylor, F. A. White, T. W. White and J. Willis.
Ancient Society of College Youths.- Messrs. W. T. Cook, J. F. Smallwood and W. Williams.
Australia and New Zealand Association.- Mr. P. M. J. Gray.
Bath and Wells Diocesan Association.- Messrs. J. H. Gilbert, A. H. Reed and H. J. Sanger.
Bedfordshire Association.- Messrs. J. H. Edwards and A. E. Rushton.
Cambridge University Guild.- Dr. C. M. P. Johnson and Mr. B. D. Threlfall.
Chester Diocesan Guild.- Mr. H. O. Baker, Mr. J. Worth and Miss A. D. Edwards.
Coventry Diocesan Guild.- Mrs. D. E. Beamish and Mr. H. Windsor.
Derbyshire Association.- Messrs. G. A. Halls and M. P. Phipps.
Devon Association.- Mr. B. E. Bartlett.
Dudley and District Guild.- Mr. H. J. Shuck.
Durham and Newcastle Association.- Messrs. K. Arthur and D. A. Bayles.
East Grinstead and District Guild.- Mr. E. J. Ladd.
Ely Diocesan Association.- Messrs. J. G. Gipson, E. H. Mastin, D. F. Murfet and H. S. Peacock.
Essex Association.- Messrs. P. J. Eves, F. B. Lufkin and J. E. G. Roast.
Gloucester and Bristol Diocesan Association.- Messrs. A. L. Barry, W. B. Kynaston and C. A. Wratten.
Guildford Diocesan Guild.- Messrs. D. A. R. May, J. F. M. Maybrey, S. G. Ponting and W. H. Viggers.
Guild of Devonshire Ringers.- Miss B. M. Boyle, Mr. N. Mallett and the Rev. J. G. M. Scott.
Hereford Diocesan Guild.- Mr. G. T. Cousins and Mr. A. T. Wingate.
Hertford County Association.- Messrs. W. Ayre, R. G. Bell, G. W. Critchley and G. Dodds.
Irish Association.- Mr. F. E. Dukes, Mrs. F. E. Dukes and Mr. J. T. Dunwoody.
Kent County Association.- Messrs. J. R. Cooper, P. A. Corby, T. Cullingworth and I. H. Oram.
Ladies’ Guild.- Miss J. Beresford and Miss D. E. Colgate.
Lancashire Association.- Messrs. J. E. Burles, C. Crossthwaite, R. Leigh and J. P. Partington.
Leicester Diocesan Guild.- Messrs. S. Burton, J. M. Jelley and B. G. Warwick.
Lincoln Diocesan Guild.- Messrs. J. Bray, G. E. Feirn, J. Freeman and J. L. Millhouse.
Llandaff and Monmouth Diocesan Association.- Mrs. D. J. King and Mr. T. M. Roderick.
London County Association.- Mr. H. W. Rogers, Mrs. H. W. Rogers and Mr. W. G. Wilson.
Middlesex County Association.- Messrs. F. W. Goodfellow, T. J. Lock and J. R. Mayne.
Midland Counties Guild.- Mr. J. W. Cotton.
North Staffordshire Association.- Mr. R. S. Anderson.
North Wales Association.- Dr. E. V. Woodcock.
Norwich Diocesan Association.- Messrs. H. W. Barrett, F. N. Golden and N. V. Harding.
Oxford Diocesan Guild.- Mr. A. D. Barker, Mrs. A. D. Barker, Messrs. D. J. Smith and P. Walker.
Oxford Society.- Mr. F. A. H. Wilkins.
Oxford University Society.- Messrs. S. J. Ivin and D. J. Roaf.
Peterborough Diocesan Guild.- Messrs. B. Austin, E. Billings, P. I. Chapman and Miss S. R. Collins.
St. David’s Diocesan Guild.- Mr. R. C. Warburton.
St. Martin’s Guild, Birmingham.- Messrs. G. E. Fearn and F. E. Haynes.
Salisbury Diocesan Guild.- Messrs. J. T. Barrett and G. H. Harding.
Sheffield and District Society.- Mr. N. Chaddock.
Shropshire Association.- Messrs. R. B. Morris and R. H. Newton.
Society of Royal Cumberland Youths.- Messrs. D. Beresford and W. H. Dobbie.
South Derbyshire and North Leicestershire Association.- Mr. J. E. Collins.
Southwell Diocesan Guild.- Messrs. B. M. Buswell, J. D. Clarke and W. L. Exton.
Stafford Archdeaconry Society.- Messrs. G. W. Hughes and B. G. Key.
Suffolk Guild.- Miss A. E. J. Lester and Mr. C. W. Pipe.
Surrey Association.- Messrs. N. S. Bagworth, F. E. Collins and W. Parrott.
Sussex County Association.- Mrs. F. I. Hairs, Messrs. R. W. R. Percy, A. V. Sheppard and W. L. Weller.
Swansea and Brecon Diocesan Guild.- Mr. G. I. Lewis.
Truro Diocesan Guild.- Messrs. W. C. Boucher, D. Burnett, A. J. Davidson and A. Locke.
Universities Association.- Miss M. R. Cross.
University of Bristol Society.- Dr. T. P. Edwards.
Winchester and Portsmouth Diocesan Guild.- Canon K. W. H. Felstead, Messrs. A. V. Davis, J. Hartless and R. R. Savory.
Worcestershire and Districts Association.- Messrs. B. C. Ashford, D. Beacham and W. B. Cartwright.
Yorkshire Association.- Messrs. V. Bottomley, W. E. Critchley and W. F. Moreton.
REPORT AS TO MEMBERSHIP
The hon. secretary reported that 60 Societies were affiliated with 165 members. The rules provided for 24 honorary members and there were seven life members, making a total possible membership of 196. There were five vacancies among honorary members and two among representative members. All subscriptions had been paid.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Messrs. E. C. Birkett, F. T. Blagrove, J. T. Dyke, G. W. Fletcher, Mrs. G. W. Fletcher, Messrs. F. E. Hawthorne, Dr. D. N. Layton, Messrs. G. S. Morris, T. G. Myers, W. A. Osborn, T. H. Radford, G. Salmon, J. Scott, Dr. D. E. Sibson, Miss H. G. Snowden, Mrs. P. J. Staniforth, Messrs. P. J. Staniforth, C. G. J. Watts, J. J. Webb and W. C. West.
The secretary was instructed to convey the congratulations of the members to Mrs. G. W. Fletcher on completing 50 years’ membership of the Council, and their regret that illness prevented her from being present.
PRESENTATION OF NEW MEMBERS TO THE PRESIDENT
The following were presented: Messrs. D. F. Murfet (Ely), R. R. Savory (Winchester and Portsmouth), F. A. White (honorary member), J. Worth (Chester) and Dr. E. V. Woodcock (North Wales).
ELECTION OF LIFE MEMBER
Mr. J. F. Smallwood was elected, proposed on behalf of the Standing Committee by Mr. F. W. Perrens, seconded by Mr. E. A. Barnett.
ELECTION OF HONORARY MEMBERS
The retiring members, Mrs. O. D. Barnett and Messrs. F. I. Hairs, C. K. Lewis, W. A. Osborn, A. J. Pitman and H. L. Roper, were re-elected, together with Messrs. B. Austin and F. E. Collins, proposed by Mr. F. Sharpe, seconded by Mr. J. Freeman. Mr. J. Betjeman was elected, proposed on behalf of the Standing Committee by Mr. E. A. Barnett, seconded by Mr. T. J. Lock.
LOSS OF MEMBERS THROUGH DEATH
The president reported the death of the following members and past members of the Council, the assembly standing in silence:- Messrs. E. M. Atkins (1921-23 and 1927-53), S. E. Bennett (1947), G. H. Cross (1929-59), Canon C. C. Cox (1924-29), T. Darch (1961-64), A. A. Hughes, (1915-64), F. C. W. Knight (1948-50), J. R. Newman (1909-14), F. W. Rogers (1933-64), C. Sharples (1951-53), E. C. Turner (1951-53), Rev. W. M. K. Warren (1937-45), L. J. Williams (1937-38 and 1951-53) and G. C. Woodley (1932-47).
MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
The minutes as published in “The Ringing World” of March 19th, 1965, were adopted, proposed by Mr. E. A. Barnett, seconded by Mr. F. Sharpe.
Arising from the minutes, the hon. secretary reported that the Southwell Diocesan Guild had asked the conductor of a peal of Burslem Delight Major to change its name.
These have been published in “The Ringing World” as shown:-
HONORARY SECRETARY AND TREASURER
(June 18th, 1965, page 408)
Adopted on the proposition of Mr. E. A. Barnett, seconded by Canon K. W. H. Felstead.
HONORARY LIBRARIAN
(June 18th, 1965, page 408)
Adopted on the proposition of Mr. F. W. Perrens, seconded by Mr. C. K. Lewis.
BALANCE SHEET AND ACCOUNTS
(June 18th, 1965, page 408)
Adopted on the proposition of Mr. E. A. Barnett, seconded by Mr. F. E. Dukes.
TRUSTEES OF THE CARTER RINGING MACHINE
(June 18th, 1965, page 408)
Adopted on the proposition of Mr. D. Hughes, seconded by Mr. F. E. Haynes.
STANDING COMMITTEE
(June 18th, 1965, page 410)
Adopted on the proposition of Mr. E. A. Barnett, seconded by Mr. W. Ayre.
“THE RINGING WORLD” COMMITTEE
(June 18th, 1965, pages 409-10)
After a discussion regarding the policy, finance and layout of the paper, the report was adopted on the proposition of Mr. R. S. Anderson, seconded by Mr. F. I. Hairs.
LITERATURE AND PRESS COMMITTEE
(June 18th, 1965, page 411)
Adopted on the proposition of Mr. E. C. Shepherd, seconded by Mr. F. E. Dukes.
RECORDS COMMITTEE
(June 25th, 1965, page 431)
Adopted on the proposition of Mr. J. R. Mayne, seconded by Mr. T. J. Lock.
BIOGRAPHIES COMMITTEE
(June 25th, 1965, page 427)
Adopted on the proposition of Mr. T. J. Lock, seconded by Mr. J. Willis.
BROADCASTING AND TELEVISION COMMITTEE
(June 18th, 1965, page 420)
Adopted on the proposition of Mr. H. J. Sanger, seconded by Mr. H. N. Pitstow. It was noted that Mr. H. N. Pitstow had replaced Mr. H. J. Sanger as convener.
OVERSEAS RINGING COMMITTEE
(June 25th, 1965, pages 420-21)
Adopted on the proposition of Mr. G. W. Pipe, seconded by Mr. A. V. Sheppard. Mr. P. M. J. Gray reported on a recent visit to the Australia and New Zealand Association. The president thanked the committee for a display of photographs of overseas towers.
PEALS ANALYSIS COMMITTEE
(June 25th, 1965, page 426)
Adopted on the proposition of Mr. W. Ayre, seconded by Canon K. W. H. Felstead. It was agreed that peals each of Xingu and Jarrom Surprise Minor and of Oxford Treble Bob Minor, not conforming to the Council’s Decisions, should be excluded.
SUNDAY SERVICE RINGING AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
(June 25th, 1965, page 428)
Adopted on the proposition of Mr. N. Chaddock, seconded by Mr. F. B. Lufkin. It was agreed to purchase a copy of the film on Washington Cathedral at a cost of £40, and that a rent be charged for its loan.
METHODS COMMITTEE
(June 25th, 1965, page 428)
Adopted on the proposition of Mr. C. K. Lewis, seconded by Mr. J. R. Mayne.
TOWERS AND BELFRIES COMMITTEE
(June 25th, 1965, page 426)
Adopted on the proposition of Mr. F. Sharpe, seconded by Mr. H. J. Sanger. The Council noted with regret the retirement from the Committee of Messrs. W. A. Osborn and J. W. Clarke.
PEALS COLLECTION COMMITTEE
(June 18th, 1965, page 410)
Adopted on the proposition of Mr. W. E. Critchley, seconded by Mr. G. E. Feirn.
AMENDMENT OF DECISIONS
On the proposition of Mr. C. K. Lewis, seconded by Mr. E. A. Barnett, item (iii) in Section D (2) of the Council’s Decisions (Conditions Required for Peals - Peals of Doubles) was amended to read.
“Twelve-scores known as Morris’s, Pitman’s and Price’s.”
(a) With the Council’s permission, a motion standing in the names of the Rev. J. G. M. Scott and Mr. N. Mallett was withdrawn.
(b) Proposed by Mr. R. B. Morris, seconded by Mr. B. D. Threlfall:
“That this Council recommends its affiliated territorial associations to discontinue the election of non-resident life members or their equivalent.”
An amendment to substitute the word “review” for “discontinue” was lost, and the motion was subsequently withdrawn.
Invitations from the Bath and Wells Diocesan Association to visit Somerset in 1966 and from the Southwell Diocesan Guild to visit Nottingham in 1967 were accepted with gratitude on the proposition of Mr. F. Sharpe, seconded by Mr. W. Ayre. The Council took note that in 1967 Whitsun would not be a public holiday but decided on the proposition of Mr. R. Leigh, seconded by Mr. T. J. Lock, to leave the date of the 1967 meeting until next year. The hon. secretary stated the Standing Committee recommended that the Council should express a wish to visit London in 1968.
On the motion of the president, the thanks of the Council were expressed to the Mayor of Northampton, the Bishop of Peterborough, and the president and Master of the Peterborough Diocesan Guild for their welcome; to the Vicar of All Saints’, Northampton, for the use of his church for the Holy Communion service; to the officers of the Peterborough Diocesan Guild, in particular the secretary, Mr. E. Billings, for local arrangements; and to local incumbents and tower-keepers for the use of their bells.
After the meeting the members were the guests at tea of the Mayor and Corporation of Northampton.
| Members | |||
| Societies | Present | Absent | |
| Wholly represented | 34 | 80 | - |
| Partially represented | 21 | 53 | 25 |
| Not represented | 5 | - | 5 |
| 60 | 133 | 30 | |
| Life Members | 4 | 3 | |
| Honorary Members | 17 | 2 | |
| 154 | 35 | ||
The Ringing World, March 25, 1966, pages 198 to 199, correction March 24, 1967, page 202