New Conductor

A ballot is held to decide whether a change of conductor is needed. A new conductor is appointed.

COMMITTEE MEETING HELD – TUE 30 MAY 1939

MEMBERS PRESENT W. THOMPSON. J. JARVIE. J. BAKER. J GILLIS. J. WARLOW. W. CRAWFORD.

MR W. BALL PRESIDED

Meeting moved open by W Crawford sec – J Jarvie.

Minutes were read & accepted – moved by J. Warlow

Circulars to Bandsmen – These were drafted by the President Mr Davison with a view of reorganising the band, in which he appealed to all bandsmen to make a real effort to put the band on a sound Basis. It was agreed that the members chosen for the entertainment committee should deliver these, also a special practice would be held on Sunday 4th June & a ballot would be taken by all present regarding a change of conductor.

A letter was read from the Ashington Welfare asking for the band services at their sports. Moved by J Baker that we go – all agreed.

A letter was also read from the Co-operative Society Re – Statement of Accounts.

Mr J Jarvie then brought the conductor on the board. It was decided we leave the matter over till the Sunday morning special practice.

The chairman was asked to write to Mr G Knight regarding the uniform belonging to the band.

It was decided to arrange a meeting on Tuesday 6th June and ask Mr D Johnson to be present, the purpose being to square up books & any other business concerning the band.

SIGNED W Ball 

COMMITTEE MEETING HELD – TUE 6 JUNE 1939

MEMBERS PRESENT W. THOMPSON. J. JARVIE. J. BAKER. J GILLIS. W. CRAWFORD. G. TURNBULL. W BROWN

CHAIRMAN MR BALL

The chairman moved the meeting open – 2nd J. Gillis

The minutes of the previous meeting were read.

Mr Ball said he had written to G. Knight (Re uniform belonging to Band) but up to the present there was no reply.

Ashington Welfare Sports

In view of the band being short of players the secretary was asked to write to J Bailey, R Rutherford & G Gillon for their services for that day.

The secretary was also asked to write to Mr R. S. Davison & apologise for the misunderstanding on the part of the late conductor who had promised to help the Harmonic band as regards players, which could not be done because the Lynemouth band was engaged also.

Picnic Band Contest

          3 members W Thompson, J. Jarvie, J. Baker were asked to produce a list of players for this occasion.

Mr Routledge having resigned his position as conductor of the band, it was moved by J Jarvie & agreed that we asked Mr R Lowdon to take the band leader’s place until the Picnic was over. The Chairman Mr Ball agreed to approach Mr Lowdon on the matter. W Thompson secretary said we had not received any entry forms or rules for the contest. Mr Turnbull promised to make enquiries about same.

Mr D Johnson arrived without the band books. After answering various questions he added his signature to the financial secretary’s book. It was decided to go through Mr Johnson’s books etc at a later date. Having been told that he had six months to refund money owing to the band, he was asked to pay a weekly sum to Mr J Jarvie & also sign a letter to this effect.

Regarding Mr A Clyde’s account it was decided to bring him before the committee.

W Ball

13/6/1939

Committee Meeting June 13th 1939

Members present were – W Thompson, J Jarvie, J Gillis, G Turnbull, W Little, J Warlow

Chairman W. Ball

Mr Gillis moved the meeting open

The minutes of the previous meeting were read & confirmed

The picnic band contest came under discussion. The Secretary presented a list of players names suitable for this occasion & it was left to the sub committee to choose the best band possible.

It was decided that the band should play through Lynemouth before leaving for Ashington on Sat – first to play Children’s procession to the Park. Also Ashington Welfare Sports.

The secretary was asked to write to R Rutherford & engage him for the picnic.

W Thompson secretary was also asked to arrange for the return of all band property such as uniforms – instruments – music etc which had not been retrieved from late band members.

It was decided that all present players without uniforms should be fixed up at once.

Repairs of band instruments for the picnic. This was left in the secretary’s hands.

The question of T Crawford leaving the band & R McPherson taking bass trombone to camp without permission were left over for the time being.

Signed J Baker

Missing Cash

The financial secretary cannot account for £10 which should have been paid into the Midland Bank.

Committee Meeting held Mon May 8th 1939

Members present were – Chairman Mr Ball, Messrs W Thompson – J Jarvie – W. Crawford – J Gillis – W Little – G Turnbull – Mr Smith.

Meeting moved open by – W Crawford

Minutes read & accepted – G Turnbull – W Little

Mr Johnson financial secretary again came under discussion. The committee were far from satisfied at the repeated failure on his part to hand over books for examination, the delay preventing the committee from progressing with the band business. Mr Turnbull moved that the secretary write to Mr Johnson & ask him to produce all books & cash in hand & attend personally a meeting to be held in the band room on Saturday May 13th at 5-0 PM. This was agreed to.

It was also decided that the motion put forward at the previous meeting – Re (that the Secretary should write to Midland Bank & Cooperative Society for a statement of accounts) should be left in abeyance for the time being.

Mr W Thompson Correspondence Secretary asked for Mr J Gillis to be elected Assistant Secretary – all agreed.

The conductor Mr R Routledge next came in for discussion which took up a good deal of time. After much reasoning in which it was quite evident that the meeting was not progressing, Mr Turnbull moved that we accept the president’s offer, that he (Mr Davison) draft a circular to all players interested with a view of reorganising the band; also that we obtain the players opinion whether a change of conductor would be beneficial to the band – this would give the present conductor a fair deal – all agreed.

Two members, Mr Thompson & Mr Jarvie were elected to draw up a list of bandsmans names & present same at the next meeting.

This concluded the meeting.

Signed W Ball Chairman

COMMITTEE MEETING – BAND ROOM SAT – MAY 13TH -39

MEMBERS PRESENT WERE –

MESSRS – THOMPSON – JARVIE – GILLIS – LITTLE – CRAWFORD – JOHNSON

 MR BALL – PRESIDED

Meeting was moved open by –               Mr Little – 2nd – Mr Crawford

Minutes were read & accepted – moved       ʺ      - 2nd -          ʺ

The balance sheet again came in for consideration. Mr Ball chairman said that the £10 entered on the balance sheet had not been paid into the Midland Bank, also Mr Johnson could not produce the cash in hand. This led to lengthy discussion. It was decided that Mr Johnson should be dismissed from the position of Financial Secretary & to have no more responsibility. Mr J. Jarvie was elected in his place. Mr Johnson then arrived with the books which were gone through & checked.

It was agreed that Mr Ball should take books & audit same up to date & Mr Johnson to sign his name as a witness. Mr Johnson promised to refund the money in a certain time & it was decided that he sign a letter to this affect. Mr Little then moved we open a local Bank account. It was arranged that 3 members, Mr Ball, Mr Gillis & Mr Jarvie should go to the cooperative society & carry this out. The Secretary was asked to write to Midland Bank & Co-operative Society for a Statement of Accounts which was left in abeyance from previous meeting.

A place was selected for members to sign their names to a form from the Midland Bank asking for specimen signatures.

This concluded the meeting.

CHAIRMANS SIGNATURE W Ball

Committee Meeting held – Band Room – Tues 23 May 1939

Members in attendance were – Messrs W Thompson – J Jarvie – J Baker - J Gillis – W Brown – G Turnbull – W Crawford – J Warlow.

Chairman – Mr W Ball

The meeting was moved open by Mr Turnbull

                           Seconded by Mr Gillis

The minutes of the last meeting were read & adopted moved by Mr Turnbull & Mr Crawford.

In regard to the opening of a local Banking Account Mr Ball said this had been done & that the band had now become a member of the Co-operative Society & would be entitled to all benefits derived from further purchases.

It was decided that we give Mr Johnson 6 months to refund money owing to the band. This was moved by Mr Turnbull, sec – J Baker. Mr Turnbull suggested that a committee meeting will be called for the purpose of squaring up the books with Mr Johnson & other matters concerning the band. This was agreed to.

Correspondence

A letter was read from the Lynemouth Children's Gala committee asking for the band services at their sports, this was accepted. Moved by Mr Turnbull – 2nd Mr Crawford.

In answer to a letter from the Ashington Children's Sports committee asking for band services to play the procession from the school to the park it was decided we go. Moved Mr Ball seconded Mr Turnbull.

Correspondence was read from the Midland Bank Ltd. It was resolved that the Lynemouth & Ellington Silver Band continue an account with the above & a form was signed to this effect by Mr W Ball – W Thompson – J Jarvie - & J Gillis. Mr Turnbull then gave an account of a meeting held by the Ashington Group Miners’ Federation & stated that the band had been re engaged to play at the annual Miners’ picnic. He also appealed for the bandsmen to pull together & make this a great success.

It was decided that we have two practices weekly – Moved & seconded Mr Ball – Mr Turnbull. Mr Turnbull suggested we arrange concerts etc to obtain funds for the band & that a entertainments committee be set up for this purpose. The members chosen were – J Jarvie – J Baker – W Thompson - & J Gillis.

A meeting was arranged for Tue – 30th – May

W Ball

AGM 1939

1939’s AGM minutes record controversy over the band’s bank accounts.

Annual Meeting held in Lynemouth Hotel Sat 15th April 1939

Meeting moved open by E Shears

Minutes of Last Annual Meeting were read & moved accepted by R. Tait

The Balance Sheet – It was moved by R. Turnbull that the Balance Sheet could not be accepted due to the fact that it had not been audited & that the books of the Secretary had not been audited. It was moved by Mr Little that two men be appointed to audit the Balance Sheet. Accepted.

Auditors to be :- Mr Ball & Mr Little – Accepted

Election of Officials

President :- Mr W. Davison – moved J. Jarvie sec R. Turnbull

Vice Presidents:-

          Mr R. Eames – moved K. Gibbons

          Mr Warlow    -        ʺ      R. Henderson

          Mr Turnbull    -        ʺ      J. Jarvie

Mr Ball          -         ʺ      D. Johnson

Chairman –                                 Mr W. Ball               moved J. Baker sec R. Eames

Correspondence Secretary -        Mr W. Thompson          ʺ     J. Jarvie

Financial Secretary                      Mr D Johnson              ʺ     E. Shears

Committee –                               2 Bandsmen & 6 Public

Band -                                        Mr. J. Baker            moved W. Richardson

                                                  Mr J. Jarvie             moved E. Shears

Public Committee              Mr R. Tait -    moved L. Sanderson

                                                  Mr. W. Crawford (Jun)

                                                  Mr. Gillis

                                                  Mr. Brown

                                                  Mr. W. Crawford (Sen)

                                                  Mr Little

Librarian – Mr W. Crawford (Jun)

Auditors – Mr Little & Mr Tilly

It was agreed that the temporary Auditors should arrange a General Meeting at a convenient time to present the Balance Sheet for 1938.

Emergency Meeting Held Apr 29th 1939 5.0 PM

Members present were –

Messrs W Thompson, J. Baker – J. Jarvie – R. Tait – W. Crawford (Jun) J. Gillis W. Brown. Little – Warlow – Turnbull.

Chairman – Mr W. Ball

The meeting was called for the purpose of arranging business for the General Meeting which was to follow at 5-30 PM.

Mr Johnson Financial Secretary’s absence was discussed & it was agreed that his presence was essential for the further progress of the meeting. Mr Johnson was called for & it was stated that he had been called away on business.

W Ball

General Meeting – held Lynemouth Welfare Institute Sat 29th April 1939 – 5.30 PM

Members present were - Messrs W Thompson, J. Baker, J. Jarvie, R. Tait, W. Crawford (Jun) J. Gillis, W. Brown, Little, J. Warlow, G. Turnbull.

Mr W. Ball presided

Balance Sheet discussed – Mr Ball chairman commented on the limited income & large expenditure of the band for the past year, also the enormous layout for hire of players & bus fares. Mr Little pointed out that the expenditure exceeded income & that weekly subscriptions by members had ceased.

Mr Ball & Mr Little auditors of balance sheet said they found everything satisfactory but refused to sign their names to same until Mr D. Johnson financial secretary produced Bank book & cash in hand which he had promised to do at this meeting. Owing to Mr Johnson not being present Mr Turnbull suggested that the secretary should get in touch with him to ask him to produce same at the next meeting. This was agreed to.

Moved Mr Turnbull seconded Mr Sanderson that the correspondence secretary also write to Midland Bank & Co-operative Society for a statement of accounts so that present committee newly elected would know how they stood as regards the financial state of the band.

As Mr Barron late secretary could not attend owing to more important business his absence was excused & he was represented by Mr Turnbull.

Mr Tait thought the standing accounts to Midland Bank & Co-op Society should be entered on balance sheet.

A letter from Midland Bank was read asking for Specimen signatures of present committee. Members were disinclined to sign their names until Bank book was examined & the financial state of the band was known. It was agreed to refer the matter to the next meeting.

Mr Little then read duplicate letters from

                              Mr Barron to Mr Johnson

                               ʺ       ʺ       ʺ   Mr Sanderson

Mr Turnbull moved that a sub committee be set up for the purpose of engaging Welfare Hall for concerts etc. the idea being to obtain funds for the band. This was seconded by L. Sanderson. Mr Little suggested that the matter be left in the hands of the band committee. Mr Ball chairman then asked for 3 or 4 weeks to reorganise the band so that the committee would have foundation to work on. This, Mr Turnbull finally agreed to do. Mr Tait then remarked about the deplorable state of the band instruments & failure of bandsmen to keep same clean & in a playing condition.

Mr L. Sanderson drew attention to playing members going to other bands. Mr J. Jarvie in defence of these players said they went for practice only, as no practices were being held at Welfare owing to lack of interest of players.

Mr Turnbull suggested that secretary should approach all ex-bandsmen in the place with a view of re-organising a band. The chairman said this was already his intention. Mr Little proposed we arrange a practice of all players including ex-bandsmen to see what sort of a band we could turn out. This was agreed to & a practice was fixed for Sunday May 7th.

The practice room then came under discussion. Mr Little thought this might have something to do with the lack of interest shown by the players & suggested we should find a more suitable place.

Mr W Crawford (Jun) was asked to reconsider his decision about not being able to carry out his position as Librarian. He finally agreed to carry on.

The conductor, Mr Routledge, having left the room next came under lengthy discussion. It was moved by Mr Little that this matter be left in abeyance – All agreed.

Other business :-

Attendances – weekly subscriptions – left over. Next committee meeting arrange in the Band room at 7.30 Mon 8th May

This concluded the meeting.

Chairman’s signature

W Ball

AGM Abandoned

The advertised AGM has to be abandoned because the secretary fails to turn up and they have no minute book.

 Committee Meeting held 12th Feb 1939 10.A.M.

Those present were :- Chairman – J. L. Sanderson

Messrs J. Coleman, D. Johnson, W. Crawford, R. Simpson, W. Thompson & part of the band members.

This meeting was posted as the Annual Meeting & posters were put up to that effect, also postcards were sent to all committee men & trustees to attend same. The sec, Mr Barron did not appear although we waited until 12 noon. It was resolved to hold a meeting of the committee. The Chairman explained to the Band-master why the Annual meeting could not take place as there was no Sec & no books. Sec had been informed of the meeting. Mr Colman stated that he had a meeting at Ashington & that he would try & get back with the 11.30 AM Bus. The band members took up an undignified attitude & said they were going to hand their instruments in as they were “sick” of it. The meeting was then proceeded with.

The chairman was asked to take the note of meeting in absence of Mr Barron. It was stated by the treasurer that the Secretary had no correspondence in his book as from May 1938. The Sec had asked him for a copy from his (the treasurers) books so as to make his books with the others. He had never appeared at the practices & did not know whether there was any business to transact, therefore the Treasurer contended that the sec had no right to copy his books & refused him. After a lengthy discussion on the subject, it was decided that a deputation visit Mr Barron, consisting of Chairman, Treas, & Mr Thompson. This was moved by W. Crawford & seconded by Mr Simpson. It was moved that the Sec have his books made up to May 1938 (his last entry) then he would have to stand by the Treasurer’s books. Moved Mr Simpson, Seconded J. Coleman. The deputation went straight to Mr Barron & he fixed a suitable date to go through the books after they told him why they were there. Mr Thompson was unable to attend at the date fixed which left the Chairman & Treasurer present. The Secretary got the details for the whole year. The present Balance Sheets were made out & passed on to the Treasurer afterwards.

Special Meeting held at Morpeth  Feb 23rd 1939

Re. Picnic Band Contest

New Rules – Playing members of Bands

1.     All members must have six months standing membership. Bone Fide players

2.     No pros allowed on the stand at all, conductor or not.

3.     Time limit for each piece – 15 minutes. No judging after limit.

Burt Hall be asked to grant £5 to all competing bands at the Contest.

That we have two representatives on the Contest Committee at Burt Hall.

Contest to be run under same conditions as Palace.

Deputation to put these alterations to Burt Hall & report back to a meeting to be called.

Messrs Henderson & Anderson & Chairman if possible.

This concluded the meeting.

Meeting held in Practice Room Sun 26/3/39.

Those present included :- D. Johnson, Messrs Routledge, Baker, Thompson & several playing members of the band. The chairman was unable to attend owing to illness. The minutes of the last Annual Meeting were read & accepted by T. Crawford.

Minutes of Committee Meeting held October 24th 1938 were read & accepted.

Owing to there being such a poor attendance at the meeting a motion was put forward by T. Jarvie as follows :- That a small committee be elected to arrange a “Smoker” & Concert in some suitable place. The idea being to invite as many outside people as possible & hold the Annual Meeting & pick the officials for 1939. This was seconded by W. Thompson & accepted.

Chairman :-   J. Baker                  moved by J. Jarvie,           sec D. Johnson

Secretary :-   J. Jarvie                  moved D. Johnson              ʺ   R. Routledge

Committee :- W. Thompson               ʺ      J. Jarvie                  ʺ   R. McPherson

J. Graham                    ʺ      W. Thompson          ʺ   D. Johnson

D. Johnson                  ʺ      R. McPherson          ʺ   K. Gibbons

H. Taylor                       ʺ      R. Routledge           ʺ   J. Graham

The usual band practice was arranged for Sun 2/4/39

Meeting closed

Resignation

The band’s chairman resigns. He is reinstated following a heated debate.

Committee Meeting held 27 June 1938

W. Crawford absent, he being at camp.

L. Sanderson Presided

Minutes of last meeting were read & confirmed.

Bus to Washington

The Secretary gave report as to position up to date regarding the arrangements for Bus. This was accepted as satisfactory.

Performing Right Society

Correspondence from this Society was read & accepted, the Secretary reporting that no further reply had been received from Newbiggin U. D. C. & suggested that we take no further action & await for them to force the pace. This was agreed to.

Pay for Hire of Players

This was discussed for some time after which it was agreed to defer the matter until future meeting.

SIGNED John L Sanderson, CHAIRMAN

Committee Meeting held 21 July, 1938

Full committee being present.

L. Sanderson Presided

Washington Glebe Engagement

A letter received from the Secretary of the above was read, the contents of which were the times & detailed arrangements. In view of this it was agreed to meet at 5.45 AM so as to leave Lynemouth at 6 AM in order to arrive at Washington at schedule time 8 AM. A letter received from the Tynemouth Bus Service confirming the times, was read, the Secretary stating that the letter bore the mark Tynemouth instead of Lynemouth, which had been immediately corrected. This was endorsed.

Ashington Coal Co’s Welfare Sports. 23 July, 1938

The Secretary stated that a letter had been received from the Supt. J. B. Kemp & that the reply had been sent informing him of our regret in not being able to attend owing to other engagements, but suggested that if he cared to change the date we would only be too pleased to render our services. To this no reply had been received, but that Mr Kemp had made other approaches via other avenues. The secretary suggested to ignore such advancements & let him correspond through the right channel.

Resignation of Chairman

Before dealing with this, the Secretary stated that it was constitutional for the Chairman to vacate the Chair & appoint a Chairman pro temp. This was done, D. Johnson taking the chair, whilst Mr Sanderson left the room.

So far as the letter intimating his resignation was concerned, the committee felt that there were some criticisms that needed clearing up & suggested that if the Chairman was prepared to withdraw these, & to accede to ruling of committee as to future behaviours, they were prepared to agree to the withdrawal of the resignation provided that Mr Sanderson was willing, & if not, the resignation would be accepted.

At this juncture, Mr Sanderson was called upon & the position was put quite clearly to him, he afterwards withdrawing his statement as contained in his letter, & also agreeing to withdraw his resignation, vouching that in future he would endeavour to show an example as Chairman of the Band.

SIGNED J L Sanderson, CHAIRMAN 

Committee Meeting held 24 October 1938

Present were Messrs W. Thompson, J. Colman, D. Johnson, L. Sanderson & G. Barron.

L. Sanderson presided

Business of Meeting

The secretary stated that the reason of calling this meeting was due to unfair statements being made in connection with the failure of the Band turning out for programme at the Plough Inn; the Secretary being held responsible for such failure. This was discussed at some length, which led to heated arguments, the Secretary stating that he was never informed as to number of players required. Finally, it was agreed that we could get no further in the matter, & that we pass on to the next business.

Attention was drawn to the contribution due to the Band from the Workmen’s Social Club; such being due for 1937 & 38. It was agreed that the secretary write to the Club authorities, asking for their usual Donation, such letter to be sent toward the end of the year.

Financial Accounts

The Secretary reported that he had made repeated attempts to meet the Treasurer in order to have the books squared up, & the Financial priorities of the Band considered, but up to now, this had not been achieved. It was agreed that the Secretary & Treasurer get together in order to square up books as early as possible.

SIGNED ____________________ CHAIRMAN

New Players Needed

Six new players are needed to bring the band to full strength.

Committee Meeting held 5 May 1938

Present were Messrs W. Thompson, J. Colman, L. Sanderson, D. Johnson & G. Barron

L. Sanderson presided

A reply was read by the Secretary Re application for 29 May, stated that this was already booked, & confirming date for 7 Aug on the Prom Newbiggin. This was accepted.

Hire of Players

The secretary reported that players had been written to as per instructions but up to now, only one had replied, that of R. Turnbull, he having joined up in Air Force.

Dance in Colliery Institute, May 6

A reply from the Sec of the above was read, it confirming our application for Hall.

Dance Arrangements

These were discussed, when it was felt that the advertising be left to the Sec, & the arrangements for purchase of refreshments be left to the Officials.

Hire of Dance Band

It was agreed to hire J. Dalkin’s band & arrangements to be made by Secretary.

Tender for Kibblesworth, Durham

 This was considered, & agreed to tender £15 for the engagement.

SIGNED :- John L Sanderson, CHAIRMAN

Committee Meeting held 26 May 1938

Present, J. Colman, D. Johnson, L. Sanderson & G. Barron

L. Sanderson Presided

Minutes of the last meeting were read & adopted.

Arising from the minutes was the question of

(1) Hire of Players

(2) Tenders for Kibblesworth

Regarding the first, the Sec reported that no replies had been received but that he had seen J. Bailey & had been informed that he could not give his support on this occasion.

Pertaining to question 2, there was no reply to hand.

The minutes were then confirmed.

Tenders to Washington & High Spen

The Sec reported that these had both been attended to, £16 & £20 respectively, no reply had been received as yet.

Strength of Band

This was carefully considered & noted that we needed 6 to bring us to strength.

It was agreed to endeavour to obtain such players as required.

SIGNED John L Sanderson, CHAIRMAN

Committee Meeting held 2 June 1938

Full committee were present with the officials.

L. Sanderson Presided

Minutes of last meeting were read & confirmed.

Strength of Band

This was discussed at some length & agreed to endeavour to bring the band to full strength.

It was agreed that the Sec. write to W. Alderson of Durham & ask for his services.

Tender for Washington

The Sec stated that our tender had been accepted for the above, the sum being £16 & that he had replied & accepted same. This was endorsed by committee.

Hire of Buses

It was agreed that the Sec, write to various Bus Companies asking for quotations for Bus of 32 or 36 seating capacity.

Bus Fares to Players

This was discussed for some time, the outstanding being that of McPherson.  Owing to amount of arrears owing from this member it was resolved that his Bus fares be withheld & entered as contributions. This to apply in all cases.

Newbiggin Band Stand & Performing Rights Society

After discussing the circular for some length it was agreed that this be left to the Sec to write to the said Society to gain clarity on the matter.

Additional Practices

It was agreed that we hold an extra practice per week & that the date be fixed on Sunday.

SIGNED John L Sanderson, CHAIRMAN

AGM 1938

1938’s AGM sees the election of new committee members and officials.

Committee Meeting held Feb 1st 1938

Mr J L Sanderson presided

Present were Richardson, Merritt, Thompson & 2 officials

Mr Thos Crawford was excused.

Mr Merritt moved & Richardson seconded that the meeting be opened.

The minutes of the last meeting were read.

It was moved Richardson, seconded Thompson that under the circumstances the result of the Whist Drive & Dance be regarded as satisfactory.

Mr Johnson moved that any tickets which are handed to players in the band for disposal must be accounted for. Mr Richardson seconded this motion.

The minutes were then accepted. Moved Richardson, seconded Merritt.

A letter was read by secretary, from the Aged Miners’ Homes Association stating that they would like to have the band attend the opening ceremony to be held at Lynemouth on Feb 26th 1938. Mr Richardson moved that the band attend. Mr Johnson seconded.

It was moved Merritt that we ask Jos Baker to reconsider his decision re his resignation from band & committee.

It was decided to hold the Annual General Meeting on Feb 13th 1938.

Mr Merritt moved that Mr R Lawson be asked to help audit the books in place of Mr Robt Henderson who had resigned earlier in the year.

Mr Johnson moved Mr Barron.

Richardson moved that nominations be closed.

The vote went in favour of Mr Barron.

Financial report of the concert held January 18, 1938.

Mr Johnson, as Treasurer, reported a deficit of one shilling & sevenpence (1/7) after Mr Sanderson promised to pay 2/6 to cover cost of advertising concert.

Mr Richardson moved & Merritt seconded that a letter be sent to Mr R Lawson explaining controversy over Jnr Lawson & the band trombone

Richardson moved

Merritt seconded

          That the meeting be closed.

Annual Meeting held 13 Feb 1938

J L Sanderson (President) in the chair

Minutes

Minutes of the last Annual Meeting were read & confirmed by a motion moved by R McPherson & seconded by J. Graham.

Balance Sheet

This was read & considered, followed by the Auditors’ Report & accepted as satisfactory. Moved by T. Crawford & seconded G. W. Thompson.

Election of Officials

Chairman

L. Sanderson moved by R. Routledge & sec by R. McPherson & accepted.

Secretary

T. Crawford moved W. Thompson. G. Barron was moved by A. Jarvie & seconded by J. Graham & accepted.

Treasurer

J. Graham moved & R. McPherson seconded that D. Johnson be re-elected, this being agreed to.

Committee

It was agreed that Messrs Thompson & Crawford be elected plus 4 others from outside.

Bandmaster

It was moved & seconded by T. Crawford & J. Graham respectively that R. Routledge be re-elected.

Resignation of J. Baker

This was read & considered, after which it was felt that, owing to it being Mr Baker’s desire, that it be accepted.

Band Sergeant

Mr Thompson was elected to this position.

Correspondence

A letter received from the Newbiggin Council offering dates for programmes to be given on the Promenade was read, when it was agreed to make applications for the following dates, June 12, July 10, Aug 7 & 21.

Bus Fares to Players

This was raised by Mr R. McPherson on the grounds of reducing expenditure. After careful & protracted consideration, it was agreed to continue to pay Bus Fares to Players.

Contributions (Members)

It was decided to continue to contribute 3d per member per week.

Colliery Levy

This question was discussed for some length when it was finally agreed to defer the matter until the new committee take over.

Committee Meeting held 23 March, 1938

Present were Messrs T. Crawford, W. Thompson plus the Officials

L. Sanderson in the chair

Business

 A further letter from Newbiggin Council was read, intimating that we had been granted 7 Aug for a programme & also making further alternative offers of vacant dates.

These were considered, when it was agreed to make applications for Sunday 29 May.

Circular from Blyth Parks Committee was read, it also offering dates for Croft Park. This also was considered after which it was agreed that we leave it on the table.

Hire of Players

This was considered necessary owing to our small numbers, & thought advisable to get in touch with the following as early as possible,

J. Gillan, J. Baily, G. Knight, R. Tweddle & J. Routledge.

This ended the business.

John L Sanderson, CHAIRMAN

Alexandra Palace

The band members are asked whether they want to enter a contest at Alexandra Palace.

Meeting held October 5th.

Mr W Richardson presided.

Present were Messrs Baker, Merritt, Richardson & Barron.

          After the meeting had been declared open, the chairman welcomed Mr Barron as a new committee man.

          The minutes of the last monthly meeting were read and confirmed. Mr Baker moved the adoption & Mr Johnson seconded.

          Mr Barron moved that the band sec. find out whether or not the “Vocal Rivals” concert party was available for Thursday Nov 25th & also to fix a suitable fee.

It was decided that Mr Johnson see R Rickaby re tickets for a concert.

Mr Barron moved & J Baker seconded that the question of a dance at Ellington Institute be left over until a later date.

Mr Baker moved & Mr Barron sec that Sec & Treas arrange to secure a number of prizes.

Mr Baker moved Mr Johnson seconded that minute re a street programme in Lynemouth be rescinded & that the programme be carried out on Sunday morning October 17th.

Mr Barron moved Mr Baker seconded that the question of a new set of rules for the band monthly meeting (Nov 2nd)

It was agreed that the suggestion made by Mr Johnson re the formation of a fund, by means of which the band could attend the Alex Palace Band Contest in Sept 1938, be put before the band for bandsmens approval, payments to be weekly contributions of any size.

Mr Johnson moved the meeting closed.

Mr Merritt seconded

J L Sanderson

Chairman

Monthly Meeting held Nov 2nd

Mr J L Sanderson presided

Present were Messrs Barron, Thompson, & 2 officials.

The minutes of the last monthly meeting were read.

Mr Johnson suggested that a notice be hung in the practice room, to the effect that, all band members interested in the proposed Alex Palace fund, should inform the Sec.

The minutes were then accepted.

Mr Barron moved the adoption & Mr Johnson seconded.

It was moved & seconded Johnson & Thompson that Mr Barron should take the Chairman’s duties at the band concert.

Ticket collectors chosen were Messrs Sanderson & Johnson. Mr Barron said he would get one of the Institute employees to take the pay box.

For the Armistice Service it was left to the Sec & Treas to secure a band.

          The meeting was declared closed.

Moved Thompson. Seconded Johnson

J L Sanderson

Chairman 

Meeting held 7-12-37

Mr J L Sanderson presided

Present were Messrs Baker, Merritt, and the two officials.

Mr Johnson moved, Mr Baker seconded that the meeting be declared open.

Mr Merritt moved, Baker seconded that the sec approach bandsmen re the Alex Palace fund, on Wednesday evening at the band practice.

The concert which was held on Nov 25th 1937 showed a deficit of 11/- less 1/6 ticket money which had not been paid to date.

The rest of the minutes were accepted

Moved Baker. Seconded Merritt.

Whist Drive & Dance

Bills announcing this to be put out for Friday Dec 10th.

A 10/- note to be raffled at the dance.

Mr Johnson to purchase tickets.

Mr Johnson & Sec to canvass Lynemouth.   

Mr Sanderson was chosen to be M. C. at the Whist Drive. Mr Baker & Jarvie to be doorkeepers.

Mr Baker moved, Merritt seconded that Mr Johnson procure the necessary refreshments.

Mr & Mrs Johnson & Mr Merritt were chosen to take charge of the refreshments.

It was decided that the band turn out on Christmas Day at 8.30 a.m. It was decided not to engage any players, other than Robt Morton who had agreed to play on the same understanding as the rest of the bandsmen, providing that Messrs W Thompson & J Jarvie agreed to take solo cornet end.

                    Moved Mr Baker

                    Sec Mr Merritt

All showed favour of attending Lynemouth, Ellington Colliery & Ellington Village

Mr Baker moved the meeting closed & Mr Merritt seconded.

J L Sanderson

Chairman

Future of the Band

A major re organisation is needed and unsatisfactory members will be asked to leave.

Committee Meeting held July 7th.

Mr J L Sanderson presided

Present were Messrs Baker, Crawford, Richardson, Merritt & three officials.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and accepted.

          Mr Richardson moved their confirmation and Crawford seconded.

It was moved by J Baker & seconded by Thos Crawford that Mr J Routledge and W Godsmark be engaged to play with the band on Sunday evening.

It was carried unanimously that J. Slater, who had neither paid his weekly subscriptions nor attended the band practices for some time, be asked to leave the band.

Mr Richardson moved that Mr J Routledge was not to be paid for his services at Morpeth on pic nic day.

                                        Seconded by J Baker

Mr Merritt made an amendment  - Mr Routledge receive 5/- for his services.

Mr Richardson’s movement was carried.

Mr Baker moved that the sec ask the Lynemouth Children’s Gala Comm to make a collection on Saturday on behalf of the band.

                                        Johnson seconded

J Baker moved that meeting be closed.

H Merritt seconded

                                                  J L Sanderson

General Meeting of Bandsmen, Trustees & Committee to discuss the future of the band. Held August 10th.

Mr Johnson Moved that meeting be declared open. Seconded by J Jarvie.

After a lengthy discussion on the affairs of the band, Mr Baker moved that the band be reorganized and all unsatisfactory players or members be asked to leave the band.

                    Seconded Wm Thompson

Mr Johnson moved that if the band continues to exist Mr J Rainbow be classed as an unsatisfactory player, and asked to hand in his cornet & be finished with the band.

                    Seconded Wm Thompson

It was moved by Wm Thompson that a new set of rules be drafted & kept by members of the Band.

Mr Shears moved and J Jarvie seconded that several outside men be asked to accept positions on the band committee. This committee when formed to draft a set of rules to govern band. A special meeting, to accept any new members, to be held on September 1st.

It was agreed that Sec write to Mr P J Fairley of Wallsend and ask him to refund the 2/- which was lent to him by Mr Shears on pic nic day.

Mr J Baker moved that the meeting be closed.

Seconded Merritt

J L Sanderson

Chairman 

Meeting held Sept 22nd 1937

Mr J L Sanderson presided

Present: -

          Chairman      J L Sanderson

          Secretary      A Jarvie

          Treasurer      D Johnson

          Committee    Merritt

                              Richardson

Absent: - Baker, Crawford, Thompson, (Shears).

It was decided to carry on with the meeting.

          Voting – 3 votes to one

Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

                    Richardson & Johnson

Mr Richardson moved that the question of a set of new rules be left until next meeting to be held Oct 6.

                    Sec Merritt

Sec to write to Wallsend Colliery Band re 2/- belonging to E Shears.

Christmas Draw

                    It was decided to hold a Whist Drive and Dance instead of a Raffle. Mr Richardson moved that Sec and Treasurer see Mr Bean about hire of hall for Dance etc.

          Dates to be Dec 25th or 31st.

          As many prizes to be obtained as possible. Mr Richardson moved & Johnson seconded that two concerts be held at Lynemouth Institute.

          Sec to engage hall for 25th Nov

                                        & 13th Jan 1938

Moved Richardson seconded Merritt that Sec & Treasurer get band fixed up for Saturday Sept 26th.

Moved Richardson seconded Merritt that Band go around Streets of Lynemouth to try & get money for new stands.

          Date to be October 14th.

          This event to be Advertised.

Moved Merritt seconded Richardson that Mr Geo Barron be asked to attend next committee meeting & be installed as a new committee man.

The question of a Dance at Ellington Institute to be discussed at next meeting.

Richardson moved the meeting closed. Merritt seconded.

                                                                                Wilf Richardson

Playing Plans

Plans are made to play at the Northumberland Miners’ Picnic and Durham Miners’ Gala.

Monthly Meeting held May 5th.

J Baker presided

Present were Messrs Merritt, Thompson, Richardson & 2 Officials.

Mr Sanderson arrived after the meeting had been declared open.

Minutes of the last 3 meetings were read and accepted.

Moved Richardson

Seconded Thompson

Mr J Jarvie appeared before committee and was asked why he did not pay his weekly contributions. His answer was that he was intending to leave the band.

His resignation was accepted.

Moved Sanderson

Seconded Richardson

Two tenders for D.M.G. day were read. After a lengthy discussion it was decided to disregard all tenders for that day also that the East Tanfield Lodge be notified that our tender was withdrawn.

                                                  Moved Richardson

                                                  Seconded Johnson

Plough Inn programme

          It was decided to ask R Morton to play Tenor Horn at that engagement, also Messrs J Routledge & T Godsmark the latter two to be paid 2/6 expenses.

Coronation Programme

          First item on programme (Parade to chapel) not to be entertained. Sec to inform C. C. of this decision. 16 players assured for that day.

                                        Moved Richardson. Sec. Sanderson

Mr Johnson asked if band could play a programme at Ashington for C.W.S. on July 3rd. Mr Richardson moved that we tender £7 for the price. Merritt seconded.

Mr Johnson moved £5.

Sanderson seconded.

£7 carried.

Lending of music

All music to be lent out by sanction of committee only.

It was moved & seconded Johnson & Baker that band purchase new music cupboard from W Richardson for 5/-.

Mr Sanderson asked that in future all meetings be moved & seconded closed.

Moved Richardson sec. Sanderson that the meeting be declared closed.

                                                                                                    J Baker

Emergency Meeting held May 6th.

Mr J L Sanderson presided.

Present were Messrs Richardson, Baker, Merritt, Thompson & 3 Officials.

Mr Johnson reported that £7 was too much for the Ashington C.W.S. programme and that possibly the C.W.S. would pay £5 & perhaps a donation later on. Mr Richardson rescinded his motion for £7.

Baker moved £5

Thompson seconded.

Mr Henderson had asked sec if he thought the committee would rent any music to the 7th Batt Northld Fusiliers Band.

Mr Richardson moved that no music be lent. J Baker seconded.

Meeting declared closed. J Baker

Moved Baker sec Richardson

Emergency meeting held May 25th

Present were Messrs Richardson, Baker, Merritt, Thompson & 3 Offs.

A letter was read reporting that Mr J Bailey would not be playing at pic nic contest.

After much discussion it was agreed to engage Thos Jarvie & sec was asked to see T Corbett & ask him if he would play Solo Baritone.

It was moved by Richardson sec Merritt that Mr Johnson attended Lynemouth Children’s Gala Committee meeting for the purpose of postponing the Gala Day until June 31st.

Meeting declared closed.

          Moved Baker

          Seconded Merritt                                   J Baker

Meeting held June 3rd 1937

J Baker presided

Present were Messrs Richardson, Thompson, Merritt & two Officials.

Mr Johnson moved that meeting opens.

Minutes were read.

Mr Richardson said that he was prepared to let his motion regarding the D.M.Gala tenders be withdrawn & that East Tanfield tender be left standing.

                                                  Moved Johnson

                                                  Seconded Richardson

Minute regarding the engagement of Thos Jarvie  for pic nic day was left in aveyance until conductor expressed his views.

                                                  Moved Richardson

                                                  Seconded Johnson

Mr Johnson reported that the Childs Gala had been postponed from June 26th until July 10th. This report was accepted as satisfactory.

Mr Richardson moved that the rest of the minutes be accepted.  Johnson seconded.

A letter was read from Newbiggin Council asking for confirmation of dates for prom bandstand programmes. Richardson moved that both dates be regarded as unsatisfactory and not entertained.

          This suggestion was carried. 

Coronation Day Payment

It was moved Richardson

          Seconded Merritt

That the Sec write a letter of acknowledgement & thanks to Mr Booth & to enclose receipt of payment.

A letter was read from Ashington Miners’ Federated group of collieries asking the band to play at picnic.

                    Terms -         £10 – 0 – 0

          Richardson moved acceptance

          Merritt seconded

Non-payment of contribs

Messrs Slater & Rainbow to be brought before committee.

          Moved Richardson

          Seconded Merritt

Programmes

It was decided to leave programmes over until return of Fusiliers.

          Moved Thompson

Seconded Johnson

July 4th & 11th & August 8th were the dates selected & the dates chosen were – The Dene – Club & Bandstand

                    Richardson & Merritt

It was decided to leave the question of playing a programme at Red Row over until the next monthly meeting.

                    Moved Richardson & Sec Thompson that we tender £19 for Victoria Garesfield Lodge job on DMG day.

Mr Johnson said he would ask Robt Air for loan of cornet for J Brown & the band to be held responsible.

                    Richardson

                    Merritt

J L Sanderson

Coronation Plans

The band is asked to play at the Lynemouth Coronation Celebration.

Emergency Meeting held February 21st 1937.

Members present were Messrs Crawford, Merritt, Baker, Richardson (W), Thompson, Shears & the three officials.

Mr Richardson was appointed chairman as Mr Sanderson was late in arriving.

Agenda

A letter from the Lynemouth Coronation Celebrations Committee was read. It was an invitation for two members of the band committee to attend their meeting on March 4th at Lynemouth Parish Hall. It was suggested by J Baker that the Chairman, Mr Sanderson & the Secretary Mr Jarvie attend this meeting.

This concluded the meeting.   J L Sanderson 

Meeting held March 18 1937

J. L. Sanderson presided

Present were Messrs Shears, Merritt, Baker, Thompson & 3 Officials.

The minutes of the Annual meeting and two emergency meetings were read and confirmed.

A letter was read from the Newbiggin Council asking if the band desired to have any concerts on promenade bandstand.

Moved & seconded Shears & Merritt that we apply for two Saturday evenings viz. July 31st & June 26th.

Also three Sunday evenings, viz. May 16th, June 13th & August 29th.

It was moved Merritt, seconded Baker that we tender a fee of £20 for the East Tanfield Lodge tender re Durham Gala Day.

A letter was read from the Coronation Committee of Lynemouth asking for cash help. It was decided that the band was not in a position to offer any such help.

It was moved Baker seconded Johnson that Sec tender £5 for Lynemouth Coronation Day Celebrations programme.

It was suggested that Sec & Treas canvass Lynemouth & Ellington to try and secure some more levies from Colliery.

Moved Baker seconded Shears

The Sec was asked to tell Mr R Henderson to appear before committee at next opportunity re. his not paying his weekly subscriptions. Also all other members who are in arrears to be brought before the committee. Moved Shears Seconded Johnson

Meeting declared closed.  J Baker

Emergency Meeting held March 26th

Present Merritt, Thompson, Baker, Richardson, Crawford & 3 Officials  

After a slight discussion Mr R Henderson promised to pay his subscription, on being supplied with a trombone & uniform.

Mr W. Richardson promised to attend practices as regular as possible to pay his subscription.

Mr T. Godsmark – The Sec was asked to write and engage above for pic nic day contest.

Meeting declared closed

J Baker

Emergency Meeting held April 11

Present were, Baker, Merritt, Richardson, Thompson, Crawford & 2 Officials

Mr Baker presided

On the Sec reporting that a deputation from the L. C. C. wished to meet band committee on Tuesday April 13 at 6 p.m. It was moved Richardson Sec Johnson that Sec report back and say it was impossible to do so but that Thursday April 15 at 8.30 p.m. was the only satisfactory time available.

It was decided to engage Messrs G. Knight, Routledge (J) and Tomlinson, T. for the pic nic contest fees to be 10/- & expenses.

It was then suggested that Ashington Federation might not engage the band for pic-nic contest & so it was moved Richardson and seconded Thompson that band play two programmes in Lynemouth to cover any expense incurred on pic-nic day.

Moved Johnson Seconded Merritt that May Day be first date. The other date was left to band to decide.

Mr Sanderson, the chairman, arrived late and asked committee if they would, in future, decline from appointing him on any deputation which may have to be chosen.

His application was not accepted.

Meeting declared closed.

J Baker

Meeting held April 22nd 1937

Mr J L Sanderson presided

Present were Messrs Richardson, Merritt, Thompson, Baker and the three officials.

Engagement of players for Morpeth Contest.

It was moved Richardson, seconded Johnson that Mr G. Knight & J Routledge receive 12/6 for the day’s playing, instead of 10/- as suggested by the band committee.

Previous minute was rescinded.

Coronation Celebrations

The action of the deputation in accepting the terms of the C.C.C. deputation was regarded as satisfactory. The terms were £5 to be paid if band turned out no less than 16 players.

It was decided to let the matter of the proposed United Service lie in abeyance until correspondence regarding such was received by secretary.

Subscription Cards

It was agreed that Sec procure 3 doz cards at 4d per doz.

Moved Richardson

Seconded Baker

This brought about a discussion on subscriptions, the sec reporting that several players were in arrears with their payments. It was moved & seconded by Richardson & Johnson that these persons be brought before committee.

It was moved Johnson, seconded Richardson that the band play a programme of music at the Plough Inn on Whit Sunday evening. Sec was asked to see W tiplady regarding such.

The Sec was asked by chairman to produce minute book at all future meetings.

It was decided that a monthly meeting of the committee should be held on the first Wednesday in each month.

Moved Richardson

Seconded Baker

Meeting declared closed

J Baker

1937’s AGM

It is decided that nobody should be allowed to enter the football field under the pretence of being with the band.

Emergency Meeting held Thursday Feb 4th 1937

Present were Messrs Baker, Johnson, Graham, Jarvie, G. Richardson and Robinson

Mr. Jarvie took the chair in absence of Mr Sanderson. This meeting was called to discuss application from F Harding for use of baritone to learn under the teaching of R. Routledge and it was moved by G. Richardson secd J Graham that we grant him the instrument on condition that he join the band when the conductor thought he was competent enough. The motion was carried.

A discussion arose concerning the fixing of a date for the annual meeting which brought forward a motion from D. Johnson secd G Richardson that we appoint two new auditors to audit the books at the earliest possible moment, the two elected being Mr Sanderson and Mr Baker and the date for the annual meeting to be definitely fixed for Sunday Feb 14th 1937. It was also in the motion that we notify Mr Tait and Mr Lawson of this.

This concluded the meeting

Chairman’s sig John L Sanderson 

Annual Meeting held 14th February 1937.

Mr Johnson Presided

The minutes of the last Annual Meeting, not being in the hands of the Asst Secretary they could not be read or confirmed.

Minutes of the Committee meeting held Nov 12th 1936 were read & a discussion arose regarding the N/C F.C. engagement. It was decided that no person, who was not in any way connected with the band, would, in future, be allowed to enter the football field under the pretence of being with the band.

The rest of the minutes were read and adopted.

Emergency meeting held Jan 17th 1936

Minutes were read and confirmed

Emergency meeting held

Minutes were read and confirmed

The balance sheet for 1936 was read by the Asst Sec & the adoption was moved by R. Henderson & seconded by Thos Crawford.

The next business was the election of Officials & Committee for 1937.

For the position of chairman Mr J L Sanderson was nominated & elected without opposition.

There were two nominations for the position of Secretary, these being Mr J Baker, who was nominated by R Henderson & seconded by D Johnson, and Mr A. Jarvie who was nominated by R Routledge & J Graham. The vote went in favour of Mr Jarvie

Mr J Baker was asked by the chairman if he would take over the duties of Asst Sec to which he agreed. This was agreed upon & accepted. Mr D Johnson was elected Treasurer owing to his ability for performing such duties. He was nominated & seconded by J Crawford & E Shears respectively.

Mr Robt Routledge was elected as Bandmaster there being no other nomination. In order that there would be no disorder or disagreement with the members of the band whilst on parade it was decided that the conductor elect a suitable person to the position of Band Sergeant.

The committee was then elected as follows :-

Messrs Merritt, Crawford, Shears, Richardson (W), Thompson, Richardson (G).

Messrs Henderson & Mcpherson were elected as Auditors.

This concluded the meeting.

J L Sanderson

Travel to Newcastle United

When the band plays at Newcastle United Football Club, some non-band members try to get into the ground.

Committee Meeting Jan 12th 1937

Mr J L Sanderson Presided

Present – Messers Baker, Jarvie, Richardson G. & 3 Officials

Minutes of the previous meetings were read & confirmed

Matters arising out of the minutes

Mr Johnson brought before the committee the matter regards Mr S Leader claiming pay for loss of work on July 26th. Move by A Jarvie sec J Graham as we are of the opinion that he was back from Durham sharp enough to get to work that we do not pay his shift.

Moved by D Johnson sec J Baker that with regard to joining the Brass Band Ass that it be moved off the board.

Owing to the persons travelling with the band to the N/c F. C. engagement being under the impression that they got into the field along with the band it was moved & agreed that in future all persons travelling with the band pay all their own expenses.

Mr Richardson G. brought before the committee the matter regarding the band being agreed to play around Ashington on 2nd January & failed to turn up keeping the three Ashington members standing for ¾ of an hour.

It was agreed that the matter lie in abeyance till the Annual meeting.

TENDER High Spen Coronation Celebrations

The motion that we tender for this job was defeated by Mr Baker’s amendment that we let the matter lie over till the Annual Meeting.

Agreed that the Annual Meeting be held on Jan 24th 1937 at 10-30 A.M.

Chairman’s sig. John L Sanderson

Emergency Meeting  Sunday Jan 17th 1937

Present – Messers Baker, Robinson, Graham, Jarvie, Thompson & 3 officials.

Moved by D. Johnson Sec J. Graham that the minute regards the tender for the High Spen Coronation Celebrations be rescinded as they were asking for a quick reply that it be settled at this meeting.

The letter was read from High Spen asking for an immediate reply with a tender for the celebrations stating that the band would be needed for a Childrens parade & Sports & a Marquee ball at night.

Moved by A. Jarvie Sec. D. Johnson that we tender twenty pounds for the job. Secretary to give explanation regards players being on shifts the following day.

The chairman suggested that we allocate a certain sum for each member of the band to mark the occasion of the King’s accession to the throne which he withdrew after much argument.

That concluded the meeting

Chairman’s sig. John L Sanderson

Christmas Plans

The band’s normal business continues alongside the important deliberation about the Ashington Mineworkers’ Federation.

General Meeting Nov 6th 1936

Chairman Mr J L Sanderson

This meeting was called for the purpose of putting before the members the motion passed at previous meeting that all members must give at least fourteen days notice to the secretary when claiming remuneration for loss of work whilst attending band engagements. consideration

The chairman then took the opportunity of getting the players viewpoint on the question of the band becoming adopted by the mineworkers Federation.

The chairman asked for a vote on the question whether the members were willing to let the band go to Ashington or whether it had to remain at Lynemouth.

The secretary said that the chairman was wrong in putting that motion as we had not received any definite information that the band would go to Ashington or remain at Lynemouth.

Mr Barker agreed with the secretary & went on to say that if the bandsmen decided for the band to remain at Lynemouth they would have to stick in as they would be sure to meet plenty of opposition Ashington.

Mr Clyde asked if there were any conditions of adoptions & went on to say that this thing would take some thinking out & could hardly be settled in one night.

After which the chairman put his motion which was carried unamious that the band remains at Lynemouth.

This concluded this meeting

John Sanderson 

Emergency Meeting Dec 17th 1936

Present -: Messers Baker, Jarvie, Thompson, Graham, G. Richardson & 3 Officials.

Xmas Draw.

Decided that the draw take place on Dec 22nd as printed.

Decided we adopt Mr Baker’s suggestion that the prizes to draw along with the winners.

Xmas Playing

Decided that the band will play around the streets of Lynemouth on Xmas morning & around the streets of Ashington on Jan 2nd 1937. All expenses to met from collections. Band funds to receive one third & two thirds to be shared amongst bandsmen.

This concluded the meeting

Chairman’s sig

John L Sanderson

Further Federation Consideration

The committee have had time to consider the proposal and have more questions.

Joint Meeting of Committee & Trustees Oct 21st 1936 held in the Welfare Hut

Mr J L Sanderson Presided

Present for Committee -: Messers Baker, Jarvie, Graham, Thompson & 3 Officials

Present for Trustees -: Messers Simpson, Crawford & Macpherson

This meeting was called to discuss the proposals of the Ashington Mineworkers Federation & to decide as to whether we would become adopted by them as a federation band. Mr Macpherson having not been present at the previous meeting said he was doubtful as to whether we could turn over as the instruments were not ours to sell but the property of the Midland Bank & we would have to get their sanction.

It was decided that we get the feeling of the Bandsmen at next full practice before we proceed in the matter & report back to the Trustees at a meeting to be arranged.

Dance to be held Nov 21st 1936.

Doorkeepers. Messers Jarvie & Baker (Spare Man) W. Richardson M. C. J. L Sanderson

Agreed we raffle 10/- voucher at the dance.

Spot prizes

Mr Sanderson agreed to give the Gents prize

Mr Johnson agreed to give the Ladies prize

Agreed Mr Johnson gets the refreshments

Mr Johnson brought the question of running a Xmas Draw.

Move by Johnson sec Thompson that we have the Xmas Draw

Move by Baker sec Jarvie that we give 12 prizes.

Move by Jarvie sec Johnson that Secretary write Mr Rankin again for Dates to have dances in the Parish Hall.

This concluded the meeting

Chairmans Sig. John L Sanderson

Committee Meeting Nov 2nd 1936

Mr J. L. Sanderson Presided

Present -: Messrs Thompson, Robinson, Richardson G, Jarvie & 3 Officials.

Owing to the secretary being unable to attend the Ass Sec took his place.

1 moved by D. Johnson sec A Jarvie that instruments have not got to be taken away by any member of the Terrier Band for the Armistice Day engagement as we need them for our own engagement. Carried Unamiously.

2 moved by D. Johnson Sec. A. Jarvie that Bandsmen Robinson & Richardson G. receive their bus fares to & from practices & Committee meetings. Carried.

3 Move by the chairman Sec A Jarvie that all members claiming renumeration for loss of work for the purpose of attending Band Engagements must give Fourteen Days notice to the Secretary.

4 Move by A. Jarvie Sec W. Thompson that we make some progress regarding turning out in the Locality for the purpose of raising funds.

Dates to be fixed after approaching players. Carried.

5 Discussion arose concerning Mr Chesters allegations regarding Band business. The motion was put by Thompson that we bring Mr R. Lowdon before the committee to give some enlightenment on the matter. It was also moved from the chair that a letter be sent to Mr Chester for an apology.

6 Moved by G. Richardson second D. Johnson that all players receive 5 books of tickets to sell for the Xmas Draw.

7 Moved by D. Johnson Sec G. Richardson that W. Richardson & A. Jarvie to go around Lynemouth collecting prizes.

Chairmans sig.

John L Sanderson

Meeting the Federation Representative

The committee have many questions about the possibility of becoming a Federation band.

Committee Meeting Oct 13th 1936 Held in the Welfare Hut

Chairman J. L. Sanderson

Present were Messers Barker, Thompson, Jarvie, Richardson & 3 Officials

Rep for Trustees Mr Crawford & Simpson

Rep for Deputation Mr Barron, Mr Pattinson & Mr Besford

This meeting was convened for the purpose of hearing proposals to be put forward by the deputation with regards to the adoption of the Lynemouth & a federation band. Liabilities & Assets.

Mr Besford on timing for the Federation said that they were desirous of having a band at the federation & seeing as Lynemouth already a band & had served them well in the past they not very well form a band without giving Lynemouth the chance to turn over with all its liabilities & assets also that they could not give anything definite as they were only here to ask questions & to answer questions as the would have to report back to the Federation. Mr Pattinson & Barron said that Mr Barron had covered all the ground & it was just for both sides to get down to questions.

Mr Besford began by asking what were the liabilities & assets.

Mr Crawford then asked in the event of the Federation adopting the band would it still remain at Lynemouth.

Mr Pattinson thought that if the major portion of the band resided at Ashington they would naturally would want the band at Ashington & vice versa.

The question of two band  being formed arose. Mr Besford said it was a possibility but it had not been discussed at the federation.

Mr Thompson then asked if the federation wanted full control.

Mr Besford said that a committee would be formed & would be equally representative & would have full control.

Mr Baker asked if the Lynemouth players would have first choice for the band.

Mr Besford said that the conductor would have to pick the best players as he thought was the case in all bands.

Mr Pattinson agreed with Mr Besford that the conductor would be the deciding factor in the personality of the band.

The two band question came on again.

Mr Barron thought they would be called group No.1 & 2. + the question of practice rooms would be left to the bandsmen but they would be Federation bands & would be at the beck & call of the federation.

Mr Besford said that regards proposed rule that all bandsmen must be employees of the A. C. C. would only apply to new members & would not interfere with bandsmen already in the band.

Mr Baker asked if the band would be allowed to tender for outside engagements.

Mr Besford said they would but federation would have the first claim on the bands services.

The question was asked if the players would receive any remuneration such as the sharing amongst the players any engagement fee after all expenses is met.

Mr Besford said it would be the case if the band funds permitted.

Mr Besford & Pattinson said that they had learned quite a lot throughout the meeting & as it was getting late they could not expect the committee to give a dicision on the matter & if we had any more questions to ask to write to Mr Pattinson. The Deputation at this point left the Meeting.

It was agreed to arrange a meeting for the Committee & Trustees on Wednesday Oct 21st 1936 at 7-30.

This concluded the meeting

Chairman’s sig. J L Sanderson

Ashington Mineworkers’ Federation

The committee meet to discuss the proposal by the Ashington Mineworkers’ Federation to adopt the band.

Emergency Meeting Sunday Sept 20th

Mr J. L. Sanderson Presided

Present -: Messers Barker, Thompson, Jarvie, Graham, G. Richardson & 3 Officials

A letter was read from the Broomhill British Legion inviting the Band to the Armistice Service on Nov 11th & asking for a tender.

The motion moved by A. Jarvie Seconded G. Richardson that we tender £4 was beaten in favour of the amendment that we tender £3-10-0 move by D. Johnson Sec W. Thompson 3 votes 2.

Chairman’s sig John Sanderson 

Emergency Meeting Sunday Sept 21st 1936

Mr J. L. Sanderson

Present -: Messrs Jarvie, Richardson, G. & 3 Officials

Secretary reported that he could not engage the Melody Mixers Dance Band for the Dance on Oct 10th. It was moved & agreed that we try for Mr J Dulkins Band.

Chairman’s sig John L. Sanderson 

Emergency Meeting Sunday Oct 3rd 1936

Dance to be held Oct 10th

Agreed that we engage Morris & his Swingers Pegswood at the fee of £2-10-0.

British Legion Broomhill Branch

Move by A Jarvie Sec. G. Richardson that secretary see messrs Brittain & Johnson regards charge of bus to Chevington.

Letter from N/c F.C. notifying us of the acceptance of our tender for Oct 31st. Agreed we engage 28 seater County Bus.

John L Richardson 

Emergency Committee Meeting Oct 8th1936 in the Welfare Hut

Mr J. L. Sanderson Presided

Present Messrs Graham, G. Richardson, Tait, Barker, Jarvie, Thompson & 3 Officials

This meeting was called to discuss a letter from Ashington Mineworkers’ Federation asking this committee to meet a deputation from the Federation to hear their suggestions relative to the adoption of the Lynemouth & Ellington Band as a Federation Band to take over all Liabilities & Assets. Mr Tait said it would be wise to have the Trustees present at the meeting.

It was agreed that we meet the deputation on Tuesday at 7.30 P.M. Oct 13th & that the Trustees be notified to attend.

This concluded the meeting

Chairman’s signature John L Sanderson

Bus Fare U Turn

Bandsmen are unhappy with the bus fare decision and fares are reinstated.

Committee Meeting           Sept 1st 1936

Held in the Welfare Hut

Mr J L Sanderson Presided

Present -: Messers Barker, Jarvie, Graham & 3 Officials

Minutes of the previous meetings were read & Confirmed.

Correspondence

A letter was read from the Victoria Garesfield Miners’ Lodge that they could not entertain our application for another two pounds over the fee already received viz. £14, for the playing of their banner to & from Durham on Durham Miners’ Gala Day July 25th 1936. The motion was arising out of the letter that in future all tenders for that day be made to cover from Lynemouth to Durham. Moved J. Baker seconded A Jarvie. Mr Baker’s suggestion that we allocate the Durham Miners’ Gala Day fee to the players after all expenses has been met lie in abeyance till a future date. The chairman’s suggestion that the secretary write & thank the Victoria Garesfield Miners’ Lodge for the £3 received over & above the fee tendered & express regrets that they could not entertain us any for the £2 was carried. It was agreed that the letter from the Rowlands Gill station master regarding the Lost Cap be answered & thank him for any inconvenience that it may have caused him.

Dances

Dates to be applied for at the Ellington Colliery Institute for the purpose of holding Dance were agreed upon as follows:

October 17th            Alternative    24 Oct

November 21st             “              28 Nov

December 26th             “              19 Dec

Moved by A Jarvie sec D Johnson that we apply for the use of the Parish Hall for the purpose of holding a dance, the following dates being agreed upon; Dec 31st 1936 or January 1st 1937 or both if possible. If not possible any favourable date in January.

Cornet for Sale

Moved by J Baker sec D Johnson that owing to the financial position of the band we regret we cannot purchase the instrument as we would like to do.

New Committee Members

Moved by D Johnson seconded J Graham that we ask Mr J Douglas to be a member of the committee also moved & seconded by the same gentlemen that we approach Messers W. Robinson & G. Richardson with regards to becoming members of the committee.

Mr J. Crooks

Owing to Mr Crooks having been absent from practice for a considerable time it was moved by D Johnson seconded J Graham that we ask him to return all band property & be finished with the band. This brought on the poor attendances at practice in General. Secretary pointing the advisability of joining the Northern Brass Band Assoc. & thereby creating interest in the bandsmen by attending more contests in the future which we were not allowed to enter at present through not being a member of the Assoc out of which arose the motion that the secretary write & ask for full particulars & entrance fee of the Association was moved by D. Johnson sec A Jarvie.

Bus Fares

Moved by J Baker sec D Johnson that the motion of the previous meeting regarding the bus fare be rescinded & that we reinstate the paying of Bus Fares to all bandsmen travelling from the day Sept 1st 1936.

                              The chairman then adjourned the meeting

                                        Chairman’s sig

                                                  John L Sanderson

Emergency Meeting Sept 13th 1936

Owing to the absence of the Chairman Mr Robt Tait presided.

Moved & agreed that we accept the dates Oct 10th & Nov 21st granted by the Ellington Colliery Institute for the purpose of holding a dance.

Moved by D Johnson sec A Jarvie that we engage the Melody Mixers Dance Band for the Oct 10th. Agreed that we get the refreshments through the usual course (Mr D Johnson).

Moved & agreed that secretary prints Bills as usual.

Moved & Agreed that we Raffle a 10/- note at this Dance.

Agreed that Sec Richardson & ass sec Barker act as doorkeepers

Agreed that Mr L Sanderson be M. C. for the Dance.

                                                            Chairman’s Sig. John L Sanderson

Financial Disagreements

Bandsmen request payment because they are losing a shift at work on Durham Gala day. This, in addition to the bus fares being claimed, is ‘a drain on the band funds’.

Committee Meeting July 19th 1936

Mr Robt Tait Presided

Present: Messers Baker, Thompson, Tindale, Jarvie, Sanderson & 3 Officials

Minutes of the previous meetings were read and Confirmed

Correspondence

A letter was read from the Alston Show informing us that they had been fixed with a band for their show.

A letter was read from the Ellington Children’s Gals informing us they could not accept our tender for the sports day.

A letter was read from the Garesfield Miners’ Lodge reminding of the D. M. Gala on July 25th & hoping for the successful day.

The secretary then read Mr J. L. Sanderson’s resignation from the chairmanship of the band. After some discussion it was carried that we do not accept his resignation & that we ask Mr Sanderson to retain his job as chairman of the band which he accepted. Moved by J Tindale, sec. A Jarvie.

Tender

The secretary reported that Mrs Stathan of Ellington had told him of the Garden Fete to be held on August 1st at Ellington Village & inviting the band to tender. It was moved & agreed that we tender 30/- & refreshments for the job.

Mr Johnson reported that the bus which was engaged for Durham was a 30 seater & having only 27 Bandsmen & officials he suggested we fill the remainder of the seats up with passengers. The suggestion was carried.

Owing to Mr McPherson having controlled himself disgracefully at Newbiggin on Saturday July 18th it was moved, seconded & agreed that we expel him from the band if his conduct is not improved on Saturday at Durham.

Owing to some of the players having been claiming pay for the Durham Gala job it was moved & agreed that we call a meeting of the band for Wednesday July 22nd to discuss this.

Programmes at Blyth on August 2nd.

This date having been booked at Blyth & having heard of a band who could not make it pay it was moved by J. Tindale sec D. Johnson that secretary write & cancel it owing to the expense it would incur to the band.

Moved & agreed that secretary arrange programme at Lynemouth on August 2nd.

Nonpayment of contributions

Moved by L. Sanderson Seconded by D. Johnson that we bring Mr T Crawford before the committee for nonpayment of his contributions.

          This concluded the meeting

                    Chairman’s sig. J. L. Sanderson

General Meeting      July 22nd 1936

Mr J. Baker Presided

Present 19 

This meeting was called to discuss the Durham Miners’ Gala Day job at High Spen owing to some members of the band having made claim for pay.

After quite a lot of motions had been put & not seconded L. Sanderson moved that Bandsmen losing shifts be paid Five Shillings, 5/- & others not losing shifts 2/6. Engaged players to be paid the County Average 8/4. Seconded by W. Robinson. Mr Sanderson’s motion was carried by 8 votes to 7.

This concluded the meeting.

Chairman’s sig J. L. Sanderson

Emergency Meeting Sunday Aug 9th 1936

Mr R Tait Presided

Present -: Messers Barker, Thompson, Jarvie, Graham & 3 Officials

This meeting was called to discuss the Durham Miners’ Gala Day job at Victoria Garesfield, High Spen. Owing to the fee received for this job being inadequate it was decided that we ask for another £2 to cover the expense. Moved by J. Baker, seconded A. Jarvie. Secretary reported that Bandsman J. Crooks was making claim for four bus fares. The suggestion by the chairman that he receives these bus fares & no more was carried. Moved by A Jarvie Sec J Graham. This brought on the Bus Fares in general which were a drain on the band funds. Mr Thompson who is receiving bus fare said he was quite willing to forfeit his. After some discussion on this the motion move by W Thompson seconded A Jarvie that all bus fares be stopped to men who were cycling to the practices as from this day August 9th 1936.

                    This concluded the meeting

                              Chairman’s signature

                                        J L Sanderson

Torn Trousers

An emergency meeting is held to discuss a bandsman’s accident which results in his torn trousers needing to be mended.

June 7th 1936

Present -: Messers Tait, Jarvie, Baker, Thompson, Graham & 3 Officials

Mr J L Sanderson presided

New Member

Moved by J Baker seconded R Tait that we accept Mr J Crooks as a playing member of the Band.

Moved by R Tait seconded A Jarvie that the chairman approach Mr P Mavin for the loan of his cornet for Mr Crooks till we could get one.

Tenders

Thropton Show Sept 29th Afternoon & Evening.

Moved by D Johnson, seconded A Jarvie that we tender £12 including refreshments.

Alston Show Oct 3rd

Moved by D Johnson, seconded W Thompson that we tender £20 including refreshments.

Uniforms

Moved by D Johnson, seconded R Tait that we enforce motion that all uniforms must be worn when on parade.

Mr M Chester

After some discussion on the matter, it was moved by R Tait seconded W Thompson  that if Mr Chester desires to become a spare drummer for the band that he enrolls as a member & attends the practices.

Mr Tait having brought on the matter of a white belt & Pouch that was purchased for the youngest member of the band as a uniform. It was moved by R Tait seconded by J Baker that we approach W Clyde regarding same.

The Secretary reported that R McPherson was now 1/- in arrears with his contributions & that he was not attending practices. It was moved by D Johnson, seconded J Baker that we Bring him before the committee as to his Intentions.

The Chairman then closed the meeting.

Chairman’s sig. Robt Tait.

Emergency Meeting Held June 15th 1936

This meeting was held to discuss the tender for Bellingham Gymkhana Aug 3rd 1936.

Moved by D Johnson, seconded R Tait that we tender £12 for job. The motion was carried.

This concluded the meeting  Robt Tait

Emergency Meeting June 28th 1936

Mr J L Sanderson Presided

Present – Messers Baker & Jarvie & 3 Officials

A Letter was read from the Ellington Children’s Gala inviting the band to attend the Children's Gala on July 11th and asking the charge. It was moved by D Johnson, seconded J Baker that we charge 30/- + refreshments.

This concluded the meeting. Chairman’s sig. Robt Tait.

Emergency Meeting  July 2nd 1936

Presided by J L Sanderson

Present -: Messers Jarvie, Graham, Thompson, Baker & 3 Officials

Tender Newcastle United F. C.

Moved by D Johnson, seconded A Jarvie that we tender £5 per match for the football season 1936-37.

Owing to Bandsman J Crawford having an accident & torn his trousers it was moved by A Jarvie, seconded J Graham that we send them to the tailor’s to be mended, Crawford having agreed to pay the bill.

                                        This concluded the meeting

                                        Chairman’s sig Robt Tait