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.