Plans for December

Performances and social events are planned.

Committee Meeting held Sunday morning Nov 24th, 1929. Mr Tait presided, and the following members were present, Messrs Crawford Senior, Crawford Junior, Thos Cochrane, Tait, Simpson & the secretary.

The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as a true copy. The secretary was instructed to see Mr W Tait re his membership of the Band. The committee decided that the secretary write Mr Godsmark to see if there is any possibility of getting him into the band.

Mr Medlin’s resignation was read in committee, after debate on same, he be asked to turn over all band property.

The secretary was instructed to write Schools at Lynemouth for terms for Whist Drive and Dance.

The treasurer’s report was accepted as satisfactory.

The committee decided that the Band parade at Lynemouth, weather permitting, on Saturday Nov 30th in the afternoon at 1-30 P.M. to canvass locality object being sale of tickets in connection with our Xmas Draw. It was decided that we pay deposit to C.W.S. towards uniforms. It was agreed that the meeting close.

Special Committee Meeting held Thursday Evening Nov 28th 1929.

Mr R Tait presided and the following members were present, Messers Tindall, Simpson, Crawford Senior, Crawford Junior, Cochrane & Clyde.

Business – to consider a letter from Secretary of Ellington Colliery Institute re application to Book Institute Hall for Whist Drive & Dance. The committee decided that there be 25 bill posters be printed in connection with same. It was agreed that we approach Messers J Mawson & W Straughan to act as M.C.s for Whist & Dance. The Secretary was instructed to procure a Dance Band for this date, limited to £1-1 plus bus fare. It was decided that the Committee in general look after door keeping etc. Mr R Tait took on the responsibilities of catering. Whist prizes to be left over to ordinary meeting. This concluded the meeting.

Committee Meeting held Sunday morning Dec. 8th 1929.

Mr R Tait Presided and the following members were present, Messers Crawford Senior, Crawford Junior, Simpson,  Cochrane & the Secretary.

The minutes of the previous were read and accepted as a true copy. The minutes of the special meeting were also read and confirmed. The question of brake of band business was held over on account of Mr Tindall’s absence from Committee. The secretary was instructed to order 25 cards for the convenience of Honorary Members. A demand note for payment was read in committee from Margaret Bowers of Bedlington the question of payment was left over to the next meeting. The question of 1st prize for Whist (in connection with benefit for Band funds) was left over to next meeting. This concluded the meeting.

Committee Meeting held Sunday morning Dec 22nd. Mr E Shears Presided and the following members were present, Messers Crawford Senior, Crawford Junior, Tindall, Tait, Simpson & the sec. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as a true copy.

Mr Medlin’s application for return of money, part payment of uniform was refused. He appeared before the committee to explain his case, which, after discussion there was no progress.

The Committee decided that the band parade at Lynemouth on Xmas morning to play carols.

This concluded the meeting.