Performance Reports
Week of May 26, 2014
This week, 3 peals and 5 quarters in 7 different methods were reported from 3 locations.
Locations: Washington (5), Quebec City (2), Frederick.
Methods: Cambridge Surprise Minor, Yorkshire Surprise Major, Stedman Caters (2), Plain Bob Doubles, Grandsire Caters, Grandsire Triples, Stedman Triples.
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North American Guild
Quebec City, Canada (Cathedral of the Holy Trinity)
On Saturday, 24 May 2014 in 50 minutes (14 cwt - 0-23)
| 1 | Douglas H Kitson |
| 2 | Elaine Gosden |
| 3 | Mark Gosden |
| 4 | Noah Smith |
| 5 | Roy Smith |
| 6 | Philip Goodyer (C) |
Rung as part of the Quebec City May Ringing Weekend.
Last revised on 29 May 2014
North American Guild (Not yet verified by the Peal Secretary)
Washington, District of Columbia (Old Post Office Tower)
On Saturday, 24 May 2014 in 3 hrs 21 min (26 cwt)
C Adams
| 1 | John Mabe |
| 2 | Lian von Wantoch |
| 3 | Linda D Rankin |
| 4 | Christine C Darby |
| 5 | Eric T Jacobson |
| 6 | Thomas H Schutt |
| 7 | Robert G Gibson |
| 8 | Simon S Meyer (C) |
A peal to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Washington National Cathedral peal bells. This is the final peal on the Congressional Bells of the Old Post Office Pavilion until renovations are complete, expected by 2016.
First peal of Surprise on tower bells — 2.
First peal of Surprise on tower bells — 2.
Last revised on 30 May 2014
Washington, District of Columbia (Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul)
On Saturday, 24 May 2014 in 3 hrs 33 min (32 cwt)
David E Parsons (No. 5 – "The Washington Peal")
| 1 | Heather A Kippin |
| 2 | Susan M O'Neill |
| 3 | Michael R Harrison |
| 4 | Beth Sinclair |
| 5 | Edward J Futcher (C) |
| 6 | Alexander T Taft III |
| 7 | Richard S Dirksen |
| 8 | Robert C Kippin |
| 9 | Timothy J Barnes |
| 10 | Robert Bannister |
Rung, to the same composition as the dedication peal, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the dedication of Gloria in Excelsis Tower and its ring of bells.
Last revised on 30 May 2014
North American Guild
Quebec City, Canada (Saint Matthew's (La Bibliothèque))
On Sunday, 25 May 2014 in 45 minutes
| 1 | Andrea Falk |
| 2 | Christian J Haller |
| 3 | Kamal A Marhubi |
| 4 | Philip Goodyer (C) |
| 5 | René Moisan |
| 6 | Roy Smith |
First inside: #3 and #5. Rung as part of the Quebec City May Ringing Weekend.
Last revised on 29 May 2014
Washington, District of Columbia (Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul)
On Sunday, 25 May 2014 in 56 min (32 cwt)
| 1 | Donald F Morrison (C) |
| 2 | Maggie Fanfani Willans |
| 3 | William Willans |
| 4 | Margaret Simpson |
| 5 | David C H Simpson |
| 6 | Raymond D Helliwell |
| 7 | Callum Crofton |
| 8 | John J Ford |
| 9 | Simon S Meyer |
| 10 | Philip Merrill |
Rung for Sunday service, and as part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations for these bells.
Last revised on 2 June 2014
North American Guild
Washington, District of Columbia (Old Post Office Tower)
On Monday, 26 May 2014 in 57 min (13 cwt)
Roger Bailey
| 1 | Robert Bannister |
| 2 | Tina Hitchings (C) |
| 3 | John Hitchings |
| 4 | Lian von Wantoch |
| 5 | Paul Timmel |
| 6 | Gregory J Watson |
| 7 | John Mabe |
| 8 | Thomas H Schutt |
To commemorate Memorial Day, the 50th Anniversary of the Washington National Cathedral Peal Bells, and the final quarter peal on these bells until renovations are complete.
Last revised on 26 May 2014
North American Guild (Not yet verified by the Peal Secretary)
Washington, District of Columbia (Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul)
On Monday, 26 May 2014 in 3 hrs 22 min (32 cwt)
David E Parsons (No. 5 — "The Washington Peal")
| 1 | Quilla Roth |
| 2 | Donald F Morrison |
| 3 | Cecily W Rock |
| 4 | Carolyn V Ormes |
| 5 | Meredith A Morris |
| 6 | Frederick DuPuy |
| 7 | David E House (C) |
| 8 | Richard C Offen |
| 9 | John I White |
| 10 | Simon S Meyer |
Rung, to the same composition as the dedication peal, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the dedication of Gloria in Excelsis Tower and its ring of bells.
Circled the tower – 2.
Circled the tower – 2.
Last revised on 27 May 2014
North American Guild
Frederick, Maryland (Calvary United Methodist Church)
On Monday, 26 May 2014 (9 cwt)
William Willans
| 1 | Linda D Rankin |
| 2 | John Hitchings |
| 3 | Tina Hitchings |
| 4 | Margaret Simpson |
| 5 | Lian von Wantoch |
| 6 | David C H Simpson |
| 7 | Bill Kollar (C) |
| 8 | Kathryn E Tucker |
For Memorial Day, and as part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations for the Washington National Cathedral bells.
Last revised on 27 May 2014