My first denotes a company

Puzzle

My first denotes a company, of any
art or trade,
My second is a holy maid, whose
vows to God are made;
My third, though hollow in the head,
can make a wondrous sound,
My whole creates a cheerful laugh
when mirth and wit go round.

Hint

Answer

References

• Loyd, Sam [1914]. in Loyd, Sam, Jr.: Sam Loyd's Cyclopedia of 5000 Puzzles Tricks and Conundrums (in English). New York: Lamb Publishing company, page 20.