Memorial for King George V

With the 1935 minute book being lost, the next minutes are from 1934 to1936

Committee meeting held 9 Sept 1934Present -       E. Shears, W. Crawford, J. Brown, D. Johnson, J. Medlin, R. Morton,  J. Baker & S. Hall

Expenses for Cresswell Fete - Sec to write to W. Statham for same

Sec to write E. Bromley re money owing to band

J. Medlin, Resignation from band and chairmanship for domestic reasons. R. Morton elected chairman.                                        R. Morton

Committee meeting held 2 October 1934

Present -       W. Crawford, J. Brown, D. Johnson, J. Baker, R. Morton & S. Hall

Balance Sheet - To be produced at year’s end instead of 3rd quarter

Election of auditor in place of J. Medlin - W. Crawford Sen. elected

Dance proposal - Agreed to hold a dance on Oct 20th in the Ellington Colliery Institute.

Aged Miners Homes Stone – laying ceremony - Decided to attend if free from N.F.C. engagement

Discussion of Xmas Draw - Sec to write J. Garden (Co Bus Co) for prize

General Meeting held 13th January 1935

Minutes accepted

Balance Sheet accepted

R. Morton re-elected Chairman

S. Hall re-elected Secretary

J. Baker re-elected Assistant Secretary

D. Johnson re-elected  treasurer

W. Crawford (sen) re-elected librarian

L. Sanderson, W. Crawford (jun)  re-elected auditors

 Committee - J. Tindale, L. Sanderson, J. Brown, W. Chester, W. Crawford (jun), E. Shears, D Richardson

 Decided to arrange a dance in the Ellington Colliery Institute

Decided to procure some new music

                                                                                Geo. McPherson

Secretary’s Books not returned 1935 – 36

General Meeting Jan 19th 1936

Minutes accepted of Last General Meeting

Balance Sheet accepted

Auditors Report accepted

Election of Officials for ensuing year as follows

L. Sanderson          Chairman

W. Richardson         Secretary

J. Baker                  Assistant Secretary          

D. Johnson             Treasurer

Auditors        Messrs R. Tait & R. Lawson

 Committee - J. Tindale, E. Shears, R. McPherson (resigned), R. Tait, A. Jarvie, W. Thompson, J. Graham

Moved by L. Sanderson seconded J. Jarvie that all books, receipts and accounts to be stamped with Band stamp and handed in when full.

                                                                                Chairman’s Signature

                                                                               John L. Sanderson

Committee Meeting Held January 25th 1936

Chairman Mr L. Sanderson

Members present    Messrs-: Richardson. Johnson. Baker. Shears. A. Jarvie Graham. 7.

1 Minutes of previous meeting were read & confirmed

2 Correspondence A letter was read from the Local British Legion inviting the band to attend memorial service in The Lynemouth Parish Hall Feb 2nd 1936 as a mark of respect towards the memory of His Majesty King George V. It was moved by Mr Shears seconded Mr Johnson that we go if possible.     Carried

A letter was read from The Newbiggin Council inviting dates for the programmes on the Newbiggin Prom Bandstand. Moved Mr Shears seconded Mr Baker that this letter lie on table for one week owing to the playing strength of band not being too good.    Carried

3  Moved A Garvie seconded Mr Johnson that band go round Lynemouth in aid of band funds on Sat afternoons dates to be fixed by committee. Carried

4 Dances Moved Mr Johnson seconded A. Jarvie that we seek 3 dates for dances at Ellington Institute. Secretary to see W. Graham regarding same.    Carried

5 Moved A. Jarvie that we purchase prizes to be raffled at the dance.    Carried

6 Bandsmen Contributions.  This has been a sore point for a long time. Mr Shears moved. Seconded by A. Jarvie that all bandsmen pay 3d per week beginning on Feb 2nd 1936. Any member four weeks in arrears to be brought before the committee & dealt with. Also for secretary to get contribution cards.  Carried

7 Moved by A. Jarvie that committee see T. Crawford regarding him joining the band. Also Robt Henderson to attend more practises & more punctual. Also R. McPherson.  Carried

8 Moved A. Jarvie seconded J. Graham that registration forms be signed up to date.    Carried

9 Moved D. Johnson seconded J. Graham that conductor wear full uniform when on parade.       Carried

10 Moved D. Johnson seconded A. Jarvie that when members resign from band to return all band property to the custodian Mr D. Johnson    Carried

          Meeting was declared closed

                    Chairman’s signature

                      John L. Sanderson