Jockeys to Newspaper Headlines

The band lottery is changed from jockeys to Sunday Newspaper Headlines.

Committee Meeting held Tuesday 5th June 1934

Present       J. Brown chairman pro tem W. Crawford, D. Johnson, L. Sanderson, J. Baker, J. Medlin, R. Morton, S. Hall pro tem

Re absence of Secretary’s books etc. - Secretary to write E. Bromley and in the event of the books not coming forward after the elapse of one week to go see him in person.

Punch-board - D. Johnson, treasurer, to carry on in place of late secretary with board. 10/9 had been rec’d. & 363 holes were left.

Ellington Children’s Gala 7 July, 34. - Resolved to play in the afternoon only providing they met any expense which the engagement entailed.

Bus Fares – L. Sanderson - To receive 7d bus fare for each practise. Secretary to approach conductor as to whether he is required at practises or not. Claim for bus fare to meetings accepted.

Re Blyth Programmes - Secretary instructed to write for particulars.

Re N/C Football Club matches - Agreed to tender £5 per match

Re Garden Fete at Blagdon Park 7 July - Agreed to tender £5 for engagement

                                                                                Jos Brown

Committee meeting held 3 July 1934

Present    J. Medlin, J. Baker, R. Morton, R. Henderson, W. Crawford, J. Brown, L. Sanderson, D. Johnson, S. Hall

J. Medlin elected chairman pro tem on the retirement of J. Brown

Secretary asked to produce quarterly balance sheet at earliest convenience

Punch - board - Treasurer to continue with same until finished

Lynemouth Garden Fete - Resolved to attend Fete on 8 Sept 1934 on same terms as usual viz. Hall free for dance when required. Secretary to explain conditions of acceptance with regard to N.F.C.

Cresswell Garen Fete - Decided to attend Cresswell Fete. Terms £2 from 1.30 until 5pm.

 Arrangements for teas at Morpeth - Secretary instructed to write Newcastle House for 34 teas & a room.

Lottery - Lottery to change from jockeys to Sunday Paper Headlines. Subscription for lottery to be 6d per letter & band members not joining lottery will be compelled to contribute 3d per week to band fund.

C.W.S Bank - Secretary given permission to join same.

Dates of engagements etc. - Secretary asked to place a sheet showing all known dates on the notice board.

Collecting boxes - W. Crawford arranged to have two boxes made.

                                                                                Chairman’s sig.

 J. Medlin

Extraordinary meeting to consider Balance Sheet etc. held 17 July 1934.

 Present -       J. Medlin, J. Baker, E. Shears, W. Crawford, R. Morton, L. Sanderson, M. Chester, D. Johnson, J. Brown & S. Hall

Balance Sheet

Owing to the substituting of a member of the committee for the recognised auditor (who was not available) a motion for the non- acceptance of the balance sheet was made (The balance sheet was overdue & instruction had been given for its early production).

The motion was defeated and the balance sheet was accepted.

Disposal of balance - It was agreed to pay £8 to bank & £2 to C.W.S.

Re Durham Gala - As this engagement involved the losing of work by various players it was decided to pay the following:-

T. Scott               6/9   1 shift

C. Mavin             7/4      1 shift

J. Bailey              7/8      1 shift

L. Sanderson      6/-     1 shift

It was also agreed to pay J. Jarvie, A. Jarvie, J. Slater & J. Graham 1/- each towards refreshments.

Sec. working expenses - Agreed that secretary be allowed 10/- for working expenses.

                                                                                J. Medlin