The Steyning Bells in 1895 cont’d

church of St Andrew and St Cuthman. Also in attendance at the dinner was Mr. Duke, who was chairman of the churchwardens. (A Mr Duke of Charlton House, Steyning was also a member of the Sussex Archaeological Society.) A guest was Mr G. F. Attree, who was the Master of the Sussex Association.

Other guests were visitors from other branches of the association. Messrs. Smart of St. Peter’s, Brighton, Alliss of Henfield, Chandler of Shermanbury, Searle of Upper Beeding, Meetens of Heene and Mr Wadey of Billingshurst. At the end of the dinner Mr Duke gave the toast of “The Queen.”

The Rev. Pridgeon proposed a toast to “The Steyning Ringers and Mr. Duke then proposed the health of “The Visitors.” Mr Attree gave a speech and said it gave him great pleasure to be present on that occasion with the Steyning band, as he found at any time when visiting Steyning they were always ready to welcome anyone who might visit them.

After the toasts had been made the evening was spent listening to songs, recitations and hand bells by the Steyning branch. The hand bell ringers fared better that