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the stack, Marsh putting straw on the flame. They then made off across some fields. Evidence having been given by Superintendent Danby, the Rev G F Quirk, PC Hunt, and other witnesses, the prisoners, who had nothing to say,
LINCOLNSHIRE CHRONICLE July 10th 1891
CAISTOR - North Lincolnshire Bell-ringers Association - The July Quarterly meeting was, as arranged, held at Caistor on Saturday last. This village situated as it is over three miles from Moortown Station, and with a not too convenient train service has heretofore been regarded as almost inaccessible; however, at the last annual meeting, held in April, in consideration of a hearty invitation from the Vicar (the Rev W F W Westbrooke), the association resolved to venture to arrange the next meeting there. This venture proved a much greater success than could be expected, in as much as the attendance of ringers was more numerous than at any previous quarterly meeting. Ringers were present from Hull, Grimsby, Lincoln, Market Rasen, Scotherne, and Gainsborough to the number of between 50 and 60. In the early part of the afternoon, as the visitors began to arrive, the six bells of the parish church were set in motion, and ringing in several minor methods was indulged in until the hour set apart for tea. The Rev WF W
Westbrooke, with generous hospitality, kindly provided a most sumptuous repast in the Assembly Room, an act which was gratefully appreciated by the ringers present. As members from several of the branches had to leave by early trains, the business meeting was commenced almost before full justice had been done to the good things provided. The Rev Canon Andrews, as vice-president for the Market Rasen district, presided, and called upon the Vicar of Caistor, who read letters he had received from the Bishop and Dean of Lincoln, and several other honorary members, regretting their inability to attend. The election of members was then proceeded with. The Rev J F Quirk, Vicar of Grasby, and Joseph Bennett Esq, Louth, were elected honorary members; several ringing members were also elected. Grimsby was appointed the place for the next quarterly meeting. The Rev W F W Westbrooke then delivered a very suitable and interesting address, coupling with it a very hearty welcome to Caistor. The Rev gentleman spoke in high terms of the good work the association was doing, and expressed the hope that at no very distant date, when the bells were rehung, the association would hold another meeting at Caistor. Mr Gibbons, of Market Rasen, on behalf of those present, returned a hearty vote of thanks to the vicar (Continued on page 89)
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