The great bell of the church was Tolled for an hour, then a merry peal was rang.
"England in the Days of Old"
William Andrews
For the time of towns is Tolled from the world by funereal chimes, but in nature the universal hours are counted by succeeding tribes of animals and plants, and by growth of joy on joy.
"The Literature of Ecstasy"
Albert Mordell
The hostess may announce that the "bell Tolled" when the guests are allowed to open and read their messages.
"Entertaining Made Easy"
Emily Rose Burt