From The Town Hall, Birmingham THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM CHOIR
Conducted by G. D. CUNNINGHAM
EVELINE STEVENSON (Soprano)
DALE SMITH (Baritone) THE DENNIS ROAD SCHOOL CHILDREN'S CHOIR

The Lighting of the Lantern and Dedication of 14 Bells in the Tower (Boston Stump)
From THE PARISH CHURCH, BOSTON, LINGS
Preceded by A Descriptive Talk on the Church and its
History by S. P. B. MAis
Tho principal church in Boston, in Lincolnshire, is known as the ' Boston Stump,' principally on account of its curious shape. It. has a magnificent tower standing 272ft., which is visible for miles around. It is said that at one time a light was shown in the tower as a guide for travellers. When the tide showed signs of rising and flooding the town the tower bells were rung as a warning.
8.40 Nunc Dimittis in F (Ireland)
Responses and Collects
Hymn, 0 come, 0 come, Emmanuel (Ancient and Modern, No. 49)
During which clergy, choir, the Mayor and Corporation pass in Procession to the Tower)
The Lantern is lit by the Mayor Dedication of the Bells
(By the Archdeacon of Lincoln, The Rt. Reverend
BISHOP HINE)
Hymn, Now thank we all our God (Ancient and Modern, No. 379)
(As Procession returns to the choir)
Two carols, Herrick's Ode to Jesus (Armstrong
Gibbs)
Gloria in Excelsis Deo (Old French Air)
Blessing

A Peal will be rung on the newly dedicated Bells