Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 June 1919 — NEW BELLS FOR ST. JOSEPH'S [ARTICLE]

NEW BELLS FOR ST. JOSEPH'S

A Friend Donates Set of Three Fine Large “Peal" Bells. The college received three bells from the McShane Bell Foundry company of, Baltimore, Md., lost Friday. They were rung for the first time at 6:89 Saturday evening. The three tjclla constitute what is known as a “peal” in the key of E-flat, diatonic scale. The tonic bell is E-flat and weighs 2,900 pounds without the hangings; the second beil is F, and weighs l, pounds; the third G, ani Weighs 1,350 pounds They are in concert pitch, diatonic scale. The firm which delivered the bells also furnished the chimes for the University of Indiana and the Academy of St. Mary’s of the Woods," Terre' Haute, Ind. Both these chimes arej noted for their mellow sound and! perfect tune. The cdllege bells are a donation by a friend whose name must not be divulged for the present. The total cost with frames and bangings is |3,200. They will be liu-ng in the belfry some time this #eek; a mechanic from the .company will supervise the work. The small bell will be' rung for Angelas at 6 a. m., 12 m. end 6 p. m., every day. Double Veils will be rung fnr ordinary services and the full peal for the solemn services and probably on Saturday evenings. The bells are made of 78% copper and 22% tin, no other metal entering into their composition. This is the true bell metal alloy as advised by the best experts, and the peal ought to be heard under favorable weather conditions for five or six miles. The college authorities hope that they will be a "Joy forever” to the neighborhood.