Misconduct at the Dance

The committee agree to accept Mr Scott’s apology for his behaviour at the band dance.

Committee Meeting       April 27th 1936

Chairman Mr J L Sanderson

Present: Messrs Baker, Shears, Graham, McPherson & 3 officials

Minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed

Programme at Ellington Village on Sunday May 3rd.

It was M/S & agreed that we wait for Mr J Bailey’s decision (re playing for us at this programme) as to whether we shall fulfil the engagement or not.

Mr W Cochrane

It was moved by D Johnson Sec E Shears that we again ask Mr Cochrane as to whether he will let J Lawson use his trombone & for him to use J Lawson’s till we were in a position to get one for him.

Secretary then read Mr Scott’s apology to the committee for his conduct at the Dance on April 11th. Moved by E Shears Second D Johnson that we accept the apology.

A letter was read from Blyth Council regards the acceptance of the date (August the second) offered by them for the band to play a programme at the Beach Gardens. It was decided that we ask Conductor as to the fitness of the band for taking this job on.

British Legion (Lynemouth Branch)

The drummer of the band (Mr Sanderson) having been asked to Marshal the parade on Sunday May 10th. It was decided that we ask Mr G Rosemorgan to play the drum for us.

New Players

Moved by Mr Shears Sec Mr Johnson that we accept W Robinson & G Richardson as members of the band.

Mr A Baird

It was decided that Secretary write him a letter demanding the return of the instrument & case, also 2/6 he received for Travelling Expenses.

Resignation:- Moved Mr Baker Sec D Johnson with regret we accept Mr R McPherson’s resignation from the committee.

Move by D Johnson that we ask J Jarvie & Mr R Tait to become members of the committee.  Seconded by J Baker.

AUDITORS

The selection of auditors having been omitted at the Annual Meeting, it was moved by D Johnson that we ask Messrs R Tait & R Lawson to act in that capacity. Seconded by J Baker.

TENDERS

Moved by D Johnson Sec J Baker that we tender £11 for the occasion of playing the Washington F Pit banner to & from Durham on the D. M. A. Gala Day July 24th 1936.

The Secretary reported that Mr E Bromley Blyth had not replied to his letter. It was decided that Secretary again write him regarding the Secretary Account book & 7/6 he owes to the band.

Mr R F Lee, Bandmaster of the 5th N. F. (T.A.) Band having made application for the loan of a Bb Bass. It was decided the charge be £1 & the instrument be returned in good order.  

This concluded the meeting

Chairmans Sig. John L Sanderson