Mrs Elsie Laura Hairs Nee Bennett.

Date of Birth: 22/10/1892

Date of Death: 20/05/1969

Age at death: 76

Trade or profession: Married

Biographical references:

Scan of information sheet

Societies:

Society offices held: Secretary, Southern Division; Secretary, Northern division, Sussex County Association

Places:

Place of Birth: Guildford

Began ringing at: Handbells

Tower from biographical record etc.: St. Margaret's Westminster, St. Peter's Brighton, Withyham, Essex

Tower mentioned in obituary: Withyham

Ringing records:

Began ringing: 1909

Notable performances: First lady to ring on handbells from 8 to 12, Stedman, Grandsire, Plain Bob and Treble Bob; first lady to ring Surprise in hand; first lady to ring Cambridge Maximus. First peal by married couples. First lady to ring a peal on her wedding (Stedman Caters in hand) also repeated on Golden Wedding Day and first grandmother to ring a peal with her granddaughter. Member of Ancient Society of College Youths and Founder member of the Ladies' Guild.

First peal:

Grandsire Triples

On handbells at New Cross, S.E.

22/08/1911

Total peals rung: 330

Participation in Central Council activities: