Bus Fare Debate

Some bandsmen are cycling to rehearsals and still claiming their bus fares.

Thursday May 14th

Present were Messrs Baker, Jarvie, Thompson, Graham & 3 officials.

Mr J L Sanderson Presided

Discussion took place as to what players we were to engage for the Annual Picnic Contest. The Secretary having been asked if he was willing to stand down which he was willing to do so, it was agreed that the Secretary write to ask Mr James Routledge to play The Solo Horn.

As the conductor was present he was asked his opinion whether he decided to give the band a trial on the Selection he had chosen to play.

It was decided that we wait till the outcome of that trial before we engage any more players.

This concluded the meeting

Chairmans Signature John L Sanderson _____________________________________________________________ 

Emergency Meeting    Thursday May 28th 1936

Mr J L Sanderson Presided

Present:- Messrs Baker, Jarvie, Graham & 3 officials

Secretary read letter from The Ashington Miners’ Federation inviting the band to play the Banner in at the picnic. Terms same as last year viz £5.0.0. It was moved by J Baker seconded A Jarvie that we accept the job. Secretary to write for arrangement for that day.

This concluded the meeting

Chairmans Signature John L Sanderson

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Committee Meeting

Sunday May 31st 1936

Mr J L Sanderson Presided

Present:- Messrs Thompson, Baker, Tait, Jarvie, Graham & 3 Officials.

Minutes of previous meeting were read & confirmed.

Correspondence

Secretary read letter from Victoria Garesfield Miners’ Lodge stating the acceptance of the band’s Tender for £11 for the Durham Miners’ Gala Day out of which arose the following motions:

Move by R Tait second by A Jarvie that we hire a County Bus to convey the band to High Spen.

Move by J Baker seconded by A Jarvie that we meet at 5 a.m. for departure to High Spen.

Moved by R Tait seconded by A Jarvie that we accept the County Motor Services Price of 3/- per head for the conveyance of the band to the High Spen.

The Treasurer reported that the expenditure of Bus Fares were increasing & that Bandsmen were cycling to the practices & programmes & receiving full bus fare & he suggested we ask these men to accept half bus Fare. There was some discussion on this. Finally the motion that we wait till a full practice & ask these men to accept half bus fare. Moved by A Jarvie seconded by J Graham.

Tender, Thropton Show. Sept 12th afternoon & evening. It was decided that secretary see the County Bus for a price for the conveyance of the band to Thropton before we make any tender for this show.

The chairman brought the matter of someone of the band or committee having been talking of band business outside. It was decided that we wait till the chairman makes further inquiries before we make any decision on this matter.

The chairman decided to adjourn the meeting till Sunday June 19th 1936.