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"UNITED METHODIST DAILY NEWS 97" by SUSAN PEEK on April 15, 1997 at 14:24
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Note 255 by UMNS on Aug. 4, 1997 at 15:39 Eastern (2596 characters).

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Bell in new carillon acknowledges
Methodist origins of Concord College

                 by United Methodist News Service

     One of 45 bells in a carillon tower to be constructed here at
Concord College, Athens, W.Va., has been dedicated to the United
Methodist Church after which the college was named. The third
largest bell, weighing more than a ton, bears the seal of the
college, a cross, a decorative band,and the inscription:

"Dedicated to the
Concord United Methodist Church
founded July 25, 1858,
originally known as Concord Church
for worship by all denominations
whence came the college's name."

     On the opposite side the inscription is taken from a quote
attributed to Sarah Holroyd, who had been asked by her husband,
William Holroyd, to name the church.  Concord Church was formed in
1858 as a result of a series of camp meetings led by the British
Methodist missionary. It reads:

"Let this be a place where the people
of all denominations may worship together
in peace, harmony, sweet fellowship
and so it shall be named
Concord Church
by Sarah Caulkin Holroyd in 1858."

     The College, chartered by the West Virginia legislature in
1872, took its name from the church and the small community that
grew up around it.  The town of Concord Church changed its name to
Athens in 1896.
     The carillon and tower are being given to the school by
Joseph F. Marsh Jr., president emeritus. During July 25
presentation ceremonies at the site for the tower, Marsh said
construction of the carillon will fulfill a life-long dream.  He
had provided for the construction of the instrument in his will,
but decided to make the gift now so that he could enjoy the music.
     The Rev. W. Brent Sturm, current pastor, participated in the
presentation ceremonies. According to school officials, the Marsh
Memorial Carillon is one of 69 grand carillons in the United
States. The van Bergen Bellfoundries of Charleston, S.C., is the
principal contractor.  The precision tuned brass bells were cast
in Annecy-le-Vieux, France, by the world-famous Paccard Foundrie
de Cloches et Carillons.  Both firms have been in business more
than 200 years.
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     Information for this story was provided by the Rev. W. Brent
Sturm.

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