Cosgrove Church Peals' 1914 No: 1 OXFORD DIOCESAN GUILD COSGROVE, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE At SS PETER & PAUL Saturday, 21 February 1914 in 2 Hrs 50 Mins (10 CWT) 5040 4 METHODS Doubles (4M: (1) GRANDSIRE (2) ANTELOPE (3) PLAIN BOB (4) ST. DUNSTANS) 1 [1] WILLIAM DILLOW 2 [2] JOHN ALDERMAN 3 [3] WILLIAM CARTER 4 [4] REUBEN LINNEY 5 [5] DENNIS CARTER (C) FIRST PEAL ON THE BELLS RECENTLY RE-HUNG BY ALFRED BOWELL OF IPSWICH. THE GO AND TONE OF THIS MUSICAL RING IS EXCELLENT. AFTER THE PEAL THE REV. MANDELL AND MR THOROLD CAME TO THE BELFRY AND CONGRATULATED THE RINGERS ON THEIR EXCELLENT STRIKING Cosgrove Church Peals' 2014 Standing L-R Chris Stokes (Capt.) Seated L-R Ruth Stokes, Julie Haseldine, No. 57 SOUTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE SOCIETY COSGROVE, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE At SS PETER & PAUL Friday, 21 February 2014 in 2 Hrs 47 Mins (10 CWT) 5040 7 METHODS SURPRISE Minor (7M: (1) KELSOE (2) CUNECASTRE (3) LINCOLN (4) MORPETH (5) NORTHUMBERLAND (6) SANDIACRE (7) WESTMINSTER) 1 [1] RAYMOND VICKERS 2 [2] JULIE HASELDINE 3 [3] RUTH STOKES 4 [4] SIMON LEDWARDS 5 [5] ANDREW HASELDINE 6 [6] CHRISTOPHER STOKES (C) RUNG TO CELEBRATE THE 100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST PEAL ON THE BELLS, RUNG ON THE 21st FEBRUARY1914 100th PEAL TOGETHER: 4 & 5

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Buckingham Express Saturday 07 1888

CHURCH CHOIR SUPPER.—The choir and bell ringers (as in previous years), were kindly entertained to a capital supper, at the Rectory, on Saturday evening, by the Rev. McDouall, rector of Cosgrove Church. The repast, which consisted of a number of courses, was thoroughly enjoyed, and, on the removal of the cloth, the usual loyal toasts were duly honoured, after which the rector wished those present a happy new year, and in doing so said that they were come nearly to an end of the jubilee year, and, on the whole, it had been very prosperous. There had been a lot of grand festivities in honour of the Jubilee, and everything had passed off very satisfactorily. He hoped the year 1888 would be still more prosperous (applause). The rector here left, and the evening's harmony was well sustained by Messrs. Brawn, Benson, Jones, T. Green, Wheatley, Green, and Baldwin. Dancing was also indulged in at intervals, which was much enjoyed. Towards twelve o'clock Mr. Brawn proposed that three cheers be given to the rector for his very great kindness. This was most heartily done, and three cheers for the servants were given. After the cheering had subsided, God save the Queen was sung, and a very pleasant evening was brought to an end. The ringing of the bells announced that the old year had passed sway.

COSGROVE. Choir Supper.

The annual supper given to the choir and bell-ringers of S.S. Peter and Paul's Church by the Rector, Rev. P. G. McDouall, took place on Tuesday evening at the Rectory. The room was nicely decorated. A capital hot supper was provided and done full justice to. The Rector presided. The usual toasts were duly honoured, and the Rector, wishing all a happy New Year, said he was pleased to meet them all once again, and hoped they would enjoy themselves.

The evening was spent in song and dance, Messrs. T. Green, A. Durrant, M. Cockerill, H. Martyr, G. Henson, C. Burnell, B. Wheatley, A. B. Jones, Green, and J. Baldwin contributing to the harmony of the evening. Mr. A. B. Jones (organist) accompanied the songs and played for dancing. Before the party broke up the health the Rector was proposed in suitable terms by Mr. A. E. Jones for his kindness In providing the supper, and the aid he rendered the choir.

Buckingham Express Saturday 04 January 1890

CHOIR SUPPER. The choristers and bell-ringers of SS. Peter and Paul’s Cosgrove, were invited through the kindness of the Rector, Rev. P. G. McDouall, M.A., on Tuesday, to the annual supper, which, as usual, took place at the Rectory. The hall was neatly decorated, and there were about 20 present. A capital repast was placed upon the tables, and ample justice was done to the good things provided. On the cloth being removed and the loyal toasts were duly honoured: and the Rector, in wishing the company a Happy New Year, referred to the pleasure of seeing them once again at their annual supper, hoping that they would enjoy themselves. He trusted that the coming year would be an eventful and prosperous one. The evening was then spent in songs and dancing, the harmony being contributed to by Messrs. T. Green, J. Baldwin, H. Martyr, G. Henson, B. Wheatley, Alf Durrant, C. Burnell, M. Cockerill, F. Green &c. Before the party dispersed, the health of the Rector was heartily drunk, and “God save the Queen” terminated a pleasant and enjoyable evening.

COSGROVE. ANNUAL CHOIR SUPPER:. --The Choir and Bell Ringers of SS. Peter and Paul's Church, Cosgrove, were entertained on New Year's Eve at the Rectory by the Rev. P. G. McDouall, a custom observed by the Rector since his residence here. A sumptuous repast was placed on the tables, to which over 20 sat down. Grace was said by the Rector and full justice was done to the good things provided. At the conclusion the usual loyal toasts were observed, and the rest of the evening was spent in harmony and dancing, capital songs being contributed by Messrs. T. Green, F. Green, G. Henson. W. Wright, &c. Just before midnight party adjourned to the Belfry, where a merry peel welcomed the New Year in. Altogether a very enjoyable evening was spent.

CHOIR AND BELL RINGERS SUPPER—At the kind invitation of the Rev. H. C. N. Hewson (Rector) the adult members of the choir and bell ringers of the Church of SS. Peter and Paul were entertained at their annual supper, which took place, as usual, at the Rectory. The various viands having been discussed, Mr. Burnell presided at the post prandial proceedings, and amongst those present were the Rector and Mr. F. D. Bull (churchwarden). The health of the Rector was heartily drunk, and songs were given by Messrs. T. Green, C. Burnell, Busby, Holt, Durrant, and F. D. Bull.

COSGROVE CHURCH CHOIR & RINGERS' SUPPER.—The members of this Church Choir were entertained on New Year's Eve at the Rectory by the Rev. H. C. N. Hewson to their animal supper. At the conclusion of the spread the choir were paid a visit by the Rector, who in a few words welcomed them, and wished them a Happy New Year. The remainder of the evening was spent in harmony, and at midnight the ringers welcomed the New Year with a peal of bells.

News of the death of the Queen.

COSGROVE: Here the news was also received on Tuesday evening at eight o’clock, and the bell of SS. Peter and Paul announced the sad event by its tolling for an hour. At the residences of Mr. Grant-Thorold, Lieutenant Grant-Thorold, Mr. J. J. Atkinson, C.C. Colonel Gordon, and Mr. F. D. Bull the blinds were drawn.

Cosgrove

The bell ringers of St Edmund’s Church, Northampton, held their annual outing on Saturday, when they had visited Hanslope, Cosgrove, Bletchley, and Buckingham, and rang on the bells at the Parish Churches at the places named.  Hearty welcome was accorded the ringers at Cosgrove by the Rev. JJA Stockton, a former curate of St Edmunds.

Last Saturday, 1280 Grandsire Doubles, half muffled, were rung on the bells of the Parish Church as an act of remembrance to the crew of the R101.

The ringers were W Crowder, E C Lambert (conductor), J. Higgins, A Hillyer and F. Johnson.