Concerts and Whist Drives

Fund raising is stepped up with the organisation of concerts and whist drives.

Committee Meeting Held Sep 10

Business was to consider the acceptance of a set of Instruments from Comrades Band. After discussion of the same the following Resolution was moved by G Thistle Sec by R Simpson, that we form a Sub Committee with Power to Act in the Inspection of the Instruments and transact business in the purchase of the same. The following were elected, Messrs Tait, Wilson, Ledgerwood, Moody, Johnson, Tindall.

 There was also appointed a Sub working Committee for the organisation of Concerts, Whist Drives, Etc for the Band, all business to be referred to the General Committee. The following were elected, Messrs Ledgerwood, McPhearson, Tait, Lockyer, R Simpson, Shears, Crawford, Moody.

 Mr J Warlow & Son were put forward by Mr Shears and were accepted as playing members of the Band.

 There was a complaint from Mr Cooper not being notified of Band Meetings and it was moved by Mr Moody, Sec by Mr Thistle, that 3 notices be posted in the event of meetings being held. Carried.

 The question of a yearly Concert was brought forward by Mr Thistle and after discussion was left over till some future date. The meeting adjourned.

Meeting Held Oct 3

Minutes of the last meeting were read and conformed.

The question of Mr Warlow was brought forward and it was agreed that he be seen about his non appearance at Practices.

 It was moved by T Ledgerwood, Sec by Mr Green that we get the instrument from G Young.

 The question was referred to in relation to the instruments at the Comrades Club and was left in the hands of the Sub Committee to investigate.

 Agreed that we accept no responsibility in connection with Armistice Day.

 Agreed that we thank Throckley Secretary for music sent on to us.

 Moved by Mr Shears, Sec by T Morton that we write to St Hilda complimenting them on their success at Crystal Palace and ask for any old music they might have to help us on.

Meeting Held Oct

 Minutes of the last meeting were read and conformed.

 It was agreed that we see A Warlow about his non attendance at Practice.

 Moved by T Ledgerwood Sec by J Tindall that G Young be finished with the band.

 Agreed that the question of new Instruments lie over till future date.

The Application of Rule 13

Controversy over who should be allowed to have a band instrument is resolved with the application of rule 13.

Meeting Held Sunday Sep 5

Discussion opened owing to some misunderstanding with one of our members in regard to men playing for the Band, and a motion was moved by Mr Moody Sec by Mr Waddle that rule 13 should apply.

It was properly moved and seconded that Messrs Moody and McPhearson become members of the Band Committee.

The question of a register was brought up and it was moved by Mr Moody – sec by Mr Simpson that we commence at next practice to take attendance of playing Members also of Committee.

Mr J McPhearson was made Vice Chairman of Band Committee.

It was afterwards moved by Mr Waddle Sec by Mr Moody that Mr T Morton become a member of the committee.

Mr E Shears was deputized to see Mr Warlow & son with a view to them becoming playing members of the Band.

Minutes Read and ‘Conformed’

1926 continues, with the committee applying for the chance to play at a number of local events. The voices of the committee members can be heard, with the minutes being read and ‘conformed’.

1926

Meeting Held July 26 13 Present

It was suggested that the Band give a programme at Linton, which was carried.

Also at Lyne Burn on August Bank Holiday Monday.

It was suggested by Mr Tindall that we make application to play in the Portland Park at Foot-ball match, and after discussion it was left over to another meeting.

It was mentioned about the Band playing at Church Service on Armistice Day, and the committee were agreeable.

It was also moved and seconded that the Secretary write Mr Lee and ask him to hand in his cornet and other property to the Band.

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Meeting Held Aug 4 12 Present

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and conformed.

It was unanimously agreed that the Secretary go and seek the Instrument from Mr Lee who was asked by letter to hand it in and had not done so.

Agreed that we play a Programme of Music at the Lynemouth Club on Aug 8th Sunday evening at 7.30 also at Linton on Sunday evening Aug 15th.

There came up for discussion the case of Mr Corbett not attending practices and his uncalled-for remarks to the committee and it was moved by Mr Shears, Sec by Mr Waddle that it be left in the hands of Mr Ledgerwood to deal with the matter, which was carried.

The question of a yearly concert was raised by Mr Thistle and after discussion, was left over to some future date.

Surviving the General Strike

1926, the year of the General Strike, sees the band’s first AGM. Hardship is faced by everyone involved with the band.

1926

The First Yearly Meeting of the Lynemouth and Ellington Brass Band

Meeting held in Welfare Pavilion July 9th. Mr A E Holliday in the Chair.

“The secretary’s report was given which consisted of a general view of the progress of the Band since the commencement, owing to adverse circumstances it was hard to make progress and we all wished for better times to organise and work for the object for which we started to have a good Band in Lynemouth. It was Moved & Sec that the report was satisfactory and was Carried.

Treasurer’s Report

By Mr T Ledgerwood. A Financial Statement of the Band was given and was accepted. Being moved by Mr Shears Sec by W Waddle as satisfactory and carried.

Election of Officers

President Mr A E Holliday

Vice ʺ Mr White

Mr Cookson

Mr Kemp

Mr Strong

Chairman Mr T Ledgerwood Mr McPhearson & Vice Mr G Thistle

Secretary ʺ R Tait

Treasurer ʺ T Ledgerwood

Librarians ʺ W Crawford

ʺ ʺ S Ward

Collectors, R Sampson, J Cooper, A Shears, W Waddle

Appointments and Resignations

During the next few months, there are lots of appointments and resignations, as the band begins to find its feet.

Meeting Held in Welfare May 26

Moved & Sec that we adhere to the rules as adopted by the Band

Moved & Sec that we ask Mr Wilson (Newbiggin) to accept the position of Deputy Conductor. He consented to do so.

Moved & Sec that we agree to authorise Mr Ledgerwood to sign, all notes & Cheques for the Band by the signing of Authority Circular No5 of Lloyds Bank Limited at Lynemouth duly signed by the committee.

Meeting Held June 10 1926

W Crawford in the Chair

To consider the letter sent by Mr McKinzie bandmaster, tendering his resignation after discussion it was moved by Mr Johnson and Sec by W Waddle that we accept the resignation and that we write and ask him to continue to be a member of the Band, and to give him some remuneration for his services when in a position to do so.

Also moved & Sec that we writ to Mr Lee and ask him to attend the practices or return his instrument.

It was also agreed that we appoint Mr Wilson as Conductor and ask him to write his conditions of hire.

Members of Committee

Mr R Simpson                             Ingleby Terrace

Mr J W Tindall                             Eden Terrace

Mr J Cooper                                Boland Road

Mr W Waddle                              Eden Terrace

Mr F Johnson                              Boland Road

Mr W Crawford                           Guilford Sq Lynemouth

Mr E Shears                                Boland Road Lynemouth

Mr G Baker                                 Henley Sq. Lynemouth

Mr G Hall                                    2nd Row, Ellington Colliery

Mr Blackwood                             Henley Sq. Lynemouth

Mr F Green                                 Boland Road Lynemouth

Mr E Hedley                                Boland Road Lynemouth

Mr S Ward                                  7 Dalton Avenue  Lynemouth

Mr J Reynolds                             Chester Square  Lynemouth

Mr C Main & J Gilly

Meeting held Sunday June 13

Wm Crawford Chairman

To consider reply from Mr Wilson on the acceptance of the position of Conductor who’s terms were 10/6 per week to come into effect the second pay after the Coal crisis, After discussion it was moved by Mr G Hall, Sec by Mr W Waddle that the terms be accepted, and was carried by a majority.

Selling “Perfume Cards”

There is a need to get players to join the brass band and to ensure financial viability. Although the rules allow for women to be members, it appears that this is not accepted by the band. One of the ways to raise money seems to be by selling ‘perfume cards’.

Meeting held Aug 16 Brass Band

                              To consider ways and means of getting men into the band and it was decided to appoint a Deputation to meet Mr Halliday. It was carried by a vote that Mr T Ledgerwood, R Tait, J McGuik should go and meet. It was also decided that we begin contributions of 6 per week and give every man a set of rules & contribution card. It was also decided that we play at the Flower Show and get some help from other Bands.

Meeting Aug 20 String Band.

                                        The question of contribution came up and it was properly moved & Sec and carried that all members of the Orchestra pay 6 per week same as Brass Band. But members who paid into Brass Band were exempt. It was also decided that boys in the Band under 16 years of age be exempt from payment until they begin work.

Committee Meeting Aug 23

                                        To consider the resignation of Mr R Elliott after discussion it was accepted. It was also decided by the committee that the learners pay 3d every class night towards their tuition.

General Meeting Nov 22 1925

                                        To appoint a working committee for the distribution of circulars and canvass the workmen, the following were appointed. Mr J Cooper, Mr W Waddle, W Simpson & …

Meeting held in Welfare 29/26

Messrs Tate, Oagle Simpson, Cooper, Tindall attendance. Business as follows Moved by Mr Cooper & Sec by J Oagle that we appoint a deputation to see Mr Halliday. Mr Oagle & Tindall were appointed to see him.

There came up for discussion ways & means of raising money for the funds of the band and it was decided that we sent for Perfume Cards to sell in the district.

No Intoxicating Drinks allowed in Band Room and Betting Strictly Prohibited

Later in 1925, the organisation is separated into two, and the Lynemouth and Ellington Brass Band is set up. They adopt the rules of the original orchestra, with only one addition – No Intoxicating Drinks allowed in Band Room and Betting Strictly Prohibited

Meetings of Lynemouth & Ellington Brass Band 1925

Meeting

             Held Sunday Aug 9th to consider the best interests of the band Mr Warlow tendered his resignation and was accepted. After discussion it was moved by Mr Grindall sec. by W Corbitt that R McKenzie become conductor of the Brass Band, and it was agreed that George Young become conductor of String Band. Mr Tindall deputy for Brass Band and T Ledgerwood Deputy of String Band and owing to the resignation of Mr Warlow it was agreed that Robt Tait become secretary. All books & bills & money were handed over and found correct and duly signed by Mr White & Ledgerwood. This ended the meeting.

Rules of the Ellington Amateur Orchestral Society

1925 - Ellington Orchestral Society is created. A comprehensive list of rules is documented.

Rules

1. That this society be called the Ellington Orchestral Society. And that the objects of the society are to afford to its members the means of social intercourse, mental & moral improvement & rational recreation by the cultivation of music & otherwise as they may determine from time to time.

2.                                                       Membership

The society shall consist of senior playing members (male or female). Junior playing members (male or female) & Honorary members (male or female). A member is one who receives musical instruction through the Band and must be 14 years of age.

3.                                               Admission of Members

A candidate for Election must be proposed and seconded by two financial members able from personal knowledge to vouch for his respectability and fitness to be a member. 

4.                                                      Subscriptions

The subscriptions of this society shall be 1/- per fortnight. Any member more than three payments in arrears (without just cause) his name shall be erased from the books.

5.                                              Cessation of Membership

Members shall cease to be members     i. by nonpayment of subscription. Any member whose membership has ceased from this cause shall not be again nominated for membership unless he previously pay all the arrears due from him at the time of his ceasing to be a member.  ii.  By Expulsion   iii By resignation but any member wishing to resign must send written notice to the secretary and the notice must be accompanied by the subscription due up to the date of its taking effect.

6.                                                           Officers

The officers of the society shall consist of Conductor & Deputy Conductor, whose offices shall be permanent unless decided otherwise at a General or Special Meeting called for that purpose. Also a president, Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer, whose terms of office shall be one Year but they shall be eligible for re-election.

7.                                                         Conductor

The conductor or his deputy shall have full control of the Band when rehearsing or when performing in public, shall allot to each performer the part he must play, also decide the compositions of the Bands for engagements and should any member (in the conductor’s opinion) misconduct himself, he has the power to immediately suspend the member from the Band, and report the matter to the committee.

8.                                                        Secretary

The secretary shall carry out the directions of the committee and, subject to such direction, shall receive moneys on account of the Band and pay the same to the Treasurer, and keep such accounts as the committee shall direct. He shall attend all meetings, take minutes of the proceedings, prepare the annual balance sheet and submit the same to the auditors.

9.                                                        Treasurer

The Treasurer shall receive all moneys belonging to the Band, shall keep such accounts and pay such debts of the Band as the committee shall direct and shall when required to do so, render to the committee or any of them, or a general meeting, an account of the moneys received and expended to him.

10.                                                     Committee

The committee shall consist of all the officers and 7 playing members who shall manage the affairs of the society and shall be elected for one Year at the annual General meeting held in January. It shall meet when required by the secretary. It shall meet when required by the secretary. It shall have due regard to any resolution or recommendation of any General or Special Meeting.

11.                                                General Meetings

A General meeting of the members shall be held in January each Year on a date to be fixed by the committee, of which at least seven days’ notice, with an agenda to be conducted at such meetings shall be posted in the Bandroom, to receive a statement of accounts and balance sheet, and the report of the auditors for the previous 12 months, and such other business as may be submitted by the committee, or any member who shall have given due notice of the motion he proposes to make at least nine days before the date of such meeting, and a report by the committee for the Year shall be presented.

12.                                              Auditors and Accounts

The committee of management shall cause the accounts of the society to be regularly entered in proper books. The committee shall once, in every year submit such accounts together with a general statement of the same and all necessary vouchers up to the 31st day of December for audit. The public auditors appointed under the Friendly Society Act by two or more persons appointed as auditors by the members at the meeting next before each meeting of the Society.

13.                                             Removal of Property

No member shall take, or permit to be taken, from the Society’s premises, any music, instruments, or any other article the property of the Society without authority from the committee or conductor.

14.                                           Application of Money

All monies received on account of contributions, donations, admissions, fines or otherwise shall be applied towards carrying out the objects of the Society according to the rules thereof. Any officer misapplying the funds shall repay the same, and be excluded, without prejudice to his liability to prosecution for such misapplication.

15.                                    New Rules or Applications of Rules

No new rules shall be made nor any of the rules herein contained or hereafter to be made, shall be altered or rescinded unless with the consent of a majority of members present at a general meeting specially called for that purpose.

16.                                                  Bye Laws

The committee shall have power to make such bye laws as it may consider necessary for the good government and order of the band providing that no such bye law shall conflict with any of the rules.

17.                       Disputes Between Members and the Institution

All disputes between a member, past member or person claiming through a member or past member or under the rules and the institution, or the committee shall be referred to an independent person mutually agreed upon and whose decision shall be final.

18.                                   Matters Not Provided for in Rules

Should any matter arise which is not provided for in the foregoing rules, the committee shall have power to determine the same.