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Old 12-02-2009, 06:41 AM
Charles Charles is offline
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Originally Posted by merrylander View Post
So why do you need the bells, no clock?

Oh I know there is a whole musical thing devoted to bell ringing and carrillons do sound nice, but much of it is simply done for historical reasons.
The local Baptist Church started playing patriotic music on their electronic bell system at the start of Gulf War II. Somehow, I don't find playing "The Caissons Go Rolling Along" as an appropriate tune for the House of the Lord.

Chas
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