New Players Needed

Six new players are needed to bring the band to full strength.

Committee Meeting held 5 May 1938

Present were Messrs W. Thompson, J. Colman, L. Sanderson, D. Johnson & G. Barron

L. Sanderson presided

A reply was read by the Secretary Re application for 29 May, stated that this was already booked, & confirming date for 7 Aug on the Prom Newbiggin. This was accepted.

Hire of Players

The secretary reported that players had been written to as per instructions but up to now, only one had replied, that of R. Turnbull, he having joined up in Air Force.

Dance in Colliery Institute, May 6

A reply from the Sec of the above was read, it confirming our application for Hall.

Dance Arrangements

These were discussed, when it was felt that the advertising be left to the Sec, & the arrangements for purchase of refreshments be left to the Officials.

Hire of Dance Band

It was agreed to hire J. Dalkin’s band & arrangements to be made by Secretary.

Tender for Kibblesworth, Durham

 This was considered, & agreed to tender £15 for the engagement.

SIGNED :- John L Sanderson, CHAIRMAN

Committee Meeting held 26 May 1938

Present, J. Colman, D. Johnson, L. Sanderson & G. Barron

L. Sanderson Presided

Minutes of the last meeting were read & adopted.

Arising from the minutes was the question of

(1) Hire of Players

(2) Tenders for Kibblesworth

Regarding the first, the Sec reported that no replies had been received but that he had seen J. Bailey & had been informed that he could not give his support on this occasion.

Pertaining to question 2, there was no reply to hand.

The minutes were then confirmed.

Tenders to Washington & High Spen

The Sec reported that these had both been attended to, £16 & £20 respectively, no reply had been received as yet.

Strength of Band

This was carefully considered & noted that we needed 6 to bring us to strength.

It was agreed to endeavour to obtain such players as required.

SIGNED John L Sanderson, CHAIRMAN

Committee Meeting held 2 June 1938

Full committee were present with the officials.

L. Sanderson Presided

Minutes of last meeting were read & confirmed.

Strength of Band

This was discussed at some length & agreed to endeavour to bring the band to full strength.

It was agreed that the Sec. write to W. Alderson of Durham & ask for his services.

Tender for Washington

The Sec stated that our tender had been accepted for the above, the sum being £16 & that he had replied & accepted same. This was endorsed by committee.

Hire of Buses

It was agreed that the Sec, write to various Bus Companies asking for quotations for Bus of 32 or 36 seating capacity.

Bus Fares to Players

This was discussed for some time, the outstanding being that of McPherson.  Owing to amount of arrears owing from this member it was resolved that his Bus fares be withheld & entered as contributions. This to apply in all cases.

Newbiggin Band Stand & Performing Rights Society

After discussing the circular for some length it was agreed that this be left to the Sec to write to the said Society to gain clarity on the matter.

Additional Practices

It was agreed that we hold an extra practice per week & that the date be fixed on Sunday.

SIGNED John L Sanderson, CHAIRMAN