Crosby Methodist Church Bell

Crosby Methodist Church Bell. . , Testimonial to , William E. Harding Esq, Oneida, NY, Dear Sir; , The Trustees of the Crosby Methodist Church on this 26th day of August, 1902, being the fortieth anniversary of your arrival in this vicinity from the home of your childhood in Old England, desire to extend to you their hearty congratulations on the good providence that has made it possible for you to meet so many of your old friends on this glad day, and to express their fervent hope that you may for many years to come be permitted to enjoy similar reunions with the friends of your youth in this locality., They would also convey to you their unqualified appreciation of the magnificent Church Bell, by the presentation of which you have, in your generosity, chosen to signalize this anniversary day., You could scarcely have selected a better method of testifying your goodwill to all, as this Bell is in a true sense a gift to the whole community, and whether its tones are heard in the regular calls to worship, in the joyful wedding peal, or in the solemn funeral toll, they will be perpetual reminders of your thoughtful kindness and generous love., Signed on behalf of the Trustees , John W. Clipsham, Chairman. , Wm. J. Leggett Secretary., [Inscription on bell reads] , Presented by , William E. Harding, , of Oneida, N.Y., , to the Methodist Church, Singleton Corners, , in remembrance of the many kindnesses , received from the friends of his youth , and the beloved companions and helpmates , of his manhood. , August, 1902., Meneely Bell Company , Troy, N.Y..