Conductor Appointment

The post of conductor is up for discussion, with terms and conditions laid down by Mr Bell.

Meeting Held June 21st

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and conformed.

Correspondence. A letter was read from the secretary of the miners’ federation, asking the Band to play at the Miners Pic. Nic. at Morpeth, it was decided that that we should go for the sum of £20, it was also agreed that the Secretary & Chairman see about Buses.

After discussion about refreshments and pay for playing members, it was left over till next meeting.

A letter was also read from Mr Geo Bell who had been on a month’s trial for position of Conductor, after consideration by the Committee it was moved by J Rice, Sec by J Tindall that he be accepted for an indefinite on conditions and terms as laid down by him as follows, My conditions are 6/- per week and travelling expenses, for at least 3 practises a week, unless the Committee should make other arrangements regarding the same. To be under the same conditions as the band men at programmes & Engagements, to be responsible to the committee for all matters regarding musical matters and to have full disciplinary powers whilst the band is met for any purpose whatever, and that all correspondence and interviews between the Committee and myself be kept strictly confidential.

Moved by J Tindall Sec by E Shears that John Rice be appointed deputy conductor and receive same pay as Conductor, the same to be deducted from conductor’s wages.