Further Federation Consideration

The committee have had time to consider the proposal and have more questions.

Joint Meeting of Committee & Trustees Oct 21st 1936 held in the Welfare Hut

Mr J L Sanderson Presided

Present for Committee -: Messers Baker, Jarvie, Graham, Thompson & 3 Officials

Present for Trustees -: Messers Simpson, Crawford & Macpherson

This meeting was called to discuss the proposals of the Ashington Mineworkers Federation & to decide as to whether we would become adopted by them as a federation band. Mr Macpherson having not been present at the previous meeting said he was doubtful as to whether we could turn over as the instruments were not ours to sell but the property of the Midland Bank & we would have to get their sanction.

It was decided that we get the feeling of the Bandsmen at next full practice before we proceed in the matter & report back to the Trustees at a meeting to be arranged.

Dance to be held Nov 21st 1936.

Doorkeepers. Messers Jarvie & Baker (Spare Man) W. Richardson M. C. J. L Sanderson

Agreed we raffle 10/- voucher at the dance.

Spot prizes

Mr Sanderson agreed to give the Gents prize

Mr Johnson agreed to give the Ladies prize

Agreed Mr Johnson gets the refreshments

Mr Johnson brought the question of running a Xmas Draw.

Move by Johnson sec Thompson that we have the Xmas Draw

Move by Baker sec Jarvie that we give 12 prizes.

Move by Jarvie sec Johnson that Secretary write Mr Rankin again for Dates to have dances in the Parish Hall.

This concluded the meeting

Chairmans Sig. John L Sanderson

Committee Meeting Nov 2nd 1936

Mr J. L. Sanderson Presided

Present -: Messrs Thompson, Robinson, Richardson G, Jarvie & 3 Officials.

Owing to the secretary being unable to attend the Ass Sec took his place.

1 moved by D. Johnson sec A Jarvie that instruments have not got to be taken away by any member of the Terrier Band for the Armistice Day engagement as we need them for our own engagement. Carried Unamiously.

2 moved by D. Johnson Sec. A. Jarvie that Bandsmen Robinson & Richardson G. receive their bus fares to & from practices & Committee meetings. Carried.

3 Move by the chairman Sec A Jarvie that all members claiming renumeration for loss of work for the purpose of attending Band Engagements must give Fourteen Days notice to the Secretary.

4 Move by A. Jarvie Sec W. Thompson that we make some progress regarding turning out in the Locality for the purpose of raising funds.

Dates to be fixed after approaching players. Carried.

5 Discussion arose concerning Mr Chesters allegations regarding Band business. The motion was put by Thompson that we bring Mr R. Lowdon before the committee to give some enlightenment on the matter. It was also moved from the chair that a letter be sent to Mr Chester for an apology.

6 Moved by G. Richardson second D. Johnson that all players receive 5 books of tickets to sell for the Xmas Draw.

7 Moved by D. Johnson Sec G. Richardson that W. Richardson & A. Jarvie to go around Lynemouth collecting prizes.

Chairmans sig.

John L Sanderson