1.   He was carrying his hand bell by its clapper, and he shifted his grip to the handle and began clanging.

2.   He rang a small hand bell.

3.   Star-shaped spotlights shone down on the black-tie crowd, which was greeted by young people playing hand bells.

4.   Star-shaped spotlights shown down on the black tie crowd, who were greeted by young people playing hand bells.