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THIS itinerant musician is a native of Norwich' where he followed the trade of a weaver, but having received an injury in his sight, he was compelled to resign his trade for the profession which he now follows. He is remarkably civil; and constant in his attendance at church.

He constructed a belfry near Broad-wall, containing a peal of eight bells, from which he obtained a tolerable livelihood; which he was obliged to quit, in consequence of some building improvements. He has ever since exercised his art in the most public places, on eight, ten, and sometimes twelve bells; and frequently accompanies the song-tunes with his voice, which adds considerably to the effect, though he has neither a finished nor a powerful style of execution. While he performs upon the hand-bells (which he does sitting) he wears a hairy cap, to which he fixes two bells; two he holds in each hand; one on each side, guided by a string connected with the arm; one on each knee, and one on each foot.

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