Missing Mouthpiece

A cornet has been returned without the band’s mouthpiece

Committee Meeting held on March 6th 1934

Mr S Hall Presided, the following Members were present, Messrs L. Sanderson, J. Brown, W. Crawford, M. Chester, R. Morton, J. Barker and E. Bromley.

          The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted as a true copy.

          It was decided by the Committee that the Secretary write to Mr A. Clyde asking him to come before the committee to explain why he has not kept his agreement and to produce the receipts for the payments he has made.

          It was decided that the Draw for the 10/- prize take place on Sunday March 11th and that all future draws have the date of the draw printed on the tickets.

          It was proposed by J. Brown and Seconded by W. Crawford that we have a punch board for the purpose of raising funds, this was voted on and carried.

          L. Sanderson proposed, and R. Morton Seconded that the Secretary send a tender to Cambo Exhibition, the tender to be £10.

          It was decided by the Committee that the books and Balance Sheet be produced at the next meeting on April 3rd.

          It was reported to the Committee that T.W. Cochrane handed in the wrong mouthpiece with his instrument; the Secretary was asked to write him pointing this out, and to request him to return the mouthpiece belonging to the instrument. It was decided after some discussion that the Secretary make an inventory of the instruments, and to have some forms printed, and that all Bandsmen sign for the instrument in their possession.

          It was decided that tickets be printed for the Draw for the mat given by Mrs. Bromley, tickets to be one penny each and the draw to take place on May 1st 1934.

          This concluded the meeting.

                                                                                Chairman’s signature

                                                                                          S Hall

Committee Meeting held on Tuesday April 3rd 1934

Mr S Hall Presided, the following Members were present, Messrs W. Crawford, L. Sanderson, M. Chester, D Johnson, J. Medlin, R. Morton and E. Bromley.

          The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted as a true copy.

          Correspondence was read from Newbiggin Council, Bedlington British Legion, Mr A. Clyde and Mr T. W. Cochrane. It was decided by the Committee that the Secretary write to Newbiggin Council and accept the following dates for Sunday Programmes:- 1st July, 29th July, 26th August. It was decided that we enter for the Contest at Bedlington on the 21st May, subject to the Conductor’s approval, expenses to be made by the collectors. In the case of Mr A. Clyde, it was decided to accept his explanation re the arrears of his account. In the case of T. W. Cochrane it was decided that, as we now have proof that Mr. Cochrane is withholding a mouthpiece belonging to the Band, that the matter be dropped.

          The Financial Statement was given for the Quarter ending March 31st. The Auditors gave their report, and after a discussion it was proposed by Mr J. Medlin and Seconded by Mr R. Morton that the Balance sheet be accepted, on being put to the vote this was carried.

          There being no more business, this concluded the meeting.

                                                                                Chairman’s signature

                                                                                          S Hall