£3 Raised on Christmas Day

Busking on Christmas Day was successful, but the money raised at the whist drive was unsatisfactory.

Committee Meeting held Sunday morning Jan 5th 1930. Mr R Tait Presided and the following members were present, Messrs Crawford Senior, Crawford Junior, Tindall, Cochrane, Simpson Tait & the sec. The minutes of the previous meeting were read & accepted as true copy.

The treasurer reported that the Band parade on Xmas day realised the sum of £3-00. The financial result of the whist drive was very unsatisfactory. The question of members’ contributions again came up for discussion. Mr R Tait made it very plain in the Band room that unless members keep their contributions good, there was just that possibility of Lynemouth & Ellington Band being no more. The treasurer’s report was accepted as satisfactory.

The secretary was instructed to write Mr F Johnson re his contributions to Band, also uniform Fund. Mr Geo Coates appeared before the committee with a view to becoming a playing member of the band, he was accepted, subject to his confirming the rules i.e. 9d per week.

This concluded the meeting.

Committee Meeting held Sunday morning Jan 19th 1930. Mr R Tait Presided and the following members were present, Messrs Crawford Senior, Tindall, Simpson, Cochrane and the secretary. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as a true copy. The committee decided that Mrs C.W. Foster, Ryhope, be paid the sum of 2/6 equivalent to prize, the same to apply in the case of Mrs L Stubbs of South Shields. 2/-.

The treasurer reported the sum of 1/6 for uniforms and 1/3 for contribution for weekend Dec 22nd 1929 and Jan 5th 1930. A very unsatisfactory return.

The committee decided that the sum of £10 be paid into Bank also that we pay Margaret Bowers the sum of £1 as part payment for hire of Buss. It was also agreed that we send the sum of £2 to Mr A Wood being part loan from him.

The Committee decided that we put a tender in for Cambo Exhibition, to be held Saturday Aug 16th 1930. The tender to be £12 – 10. The Secretary was instructed to pay £10 to Bank.  This closed the meeting. 

Committee Meeting held Sunday Morning Feb 2nd 1930.

Mr R Tait Presided and the following members were present Messrs Crawford, Cochrane & Clyde.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted as a true copy. The Treasurer reported the sum of 1/6 contributions and 2/- uniforms for week ending Jan 18th and for week ending Jan 26th 3/- for uniforms and 9d for contributions. A letter of acknowledgement was read in connection with Band’s Tender for Cambo Exhibition, very much appreciated.

The secretary was instructed to write Secretary of Colliery Institute Ellington for vacant dates in March, with a view to running a Whist Drive and dance. This concluded the meeting.

Committee Meeting held Sunday morning Feb 16th, 1930. Mr R Tait presided and the following members were present, Messrs Crawford Senior, Crawford Junior, Tindall, Shears, Simpson & Clyde.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted as a true copy. The correspondence was taken as read. It was decided that Mrs Young of East Moor Farm be granted the sum of 2/6, equivalent to prize. Mr Shears undertook the job of interviewing Mr Macdonald with regard to same. Mr Tait and Mr Shears volunteered to interview Mr Johnson and Son relative to Band property. The Treasurer’s report omitted due to his non-appearance. This concluded the meeting.