Old People’s Treat

It is agreed to raise funds for the Old People’s Treat .

Meeting held Aug 13th        8 members present

Minutes of previous meeting were read, the conformation was moved by Mr Tilley Sec R Simpson. Carried.

An application was made for the Band to play round the Streets in aid of the Old People’s Treat. It was moved by Mr Thos Morton sec by Mr Tilley that we go on the understanding that we have a representative on that Committee. On the motion of Mr Tilley, sec by R Simpson that G Tindall be appointed.

In regard to the Levey it was decided after discussion that the Secretary draw up lists and appoint someone to see the men, to have the Levey increased.

In respect to Band Trip to Rothbury it was decided to play Afternoon and Evening, and Bus paid from the collection, any deficiency to be made up by the members.

There was a Sub Committee appointed to solicit prizes for the Xmas Lottery, the following Mr Tilley, Moody, Tindall, Simpson, Cooper, Crawford & Shears.

The Chairman Mr J McPhearson brought up the question of the Band playing at Funerals, after discussion it was moved by Mr J Tindall sec by J Tindall that we charge £5 in the event of any Society needing our services, and in cases of distress the sum of £2.10 be given to the widow, subject to the discretion of the Band Committee.  Carried

Correspondence was read from Rev Moor relative to Armistice Day Nov 13 which was left till next meeting.

Mr John McPhearson was appointed the Band representative on the Flower Show Committee.

Meeting held Sept 20

                              Rice Dance owing a dance being held in Ellington Institute it was decided to cancel the Hall on the motion of Mr Shears & R Simpson.

In reply to a question about the fee for playing at Miners’ Gala it was moved by Mr Shears sec by R Simpson that we write about it to the Secretary of the Federation.

Discussion arose with regard to admission to the dance in the new institute, moved by Mr Shears sec by Wm Crawford that all playing members pay with regard to Armistice Sunday. It was agreed that we await further developments before the Band be allowed to play.

John Mc Pherson