Plans are made

Bids are made for the opportunity to play at events including Seaton Delaval Children’s Gala and the Labour Women’s Advisory Council.

Committee Meeting held Sunday morning Jan 11th, 1931. Mr R Tait presided, and the following members were present, Messrs Rice, Crawford Senior, Coates, Richardson, Tindall, Shears & Clyde. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted as a true copy. The treasurer gave off a report with reference to Xmas Draw, Whist Drive and Dance held on Dec 20, 1930. It was accepted as satisfactory. The committee decided to appoint an assistant Sec, Mr J Coates being nominated for the post. It was decided that we pay £6 – to Bank as part payment for instruments. It was also decided to pay Mr Wilkinson the sum of £3 – towards cost of printing. The Sec was instructed to ask him to render an account for same. This concluded the meeting.

Committee Meeting Sunday Morning Feb 1st, 1931. Mr R Tait presided, and the following members were present, Messrs Tindall, Richardson, Crawford Senior, Crawford Junior, Simpson, Shears & Clyde. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted as a true copy. The sec was instructed to send M Bowers the sum of £1 – as part payment for hire of Bus. The Chairman & Sec gave off a report relative to the interview with Mr Hall on Band business which was accepted as satisfactory. The Sec was instructed to write the Miners’ Federation relative to Conductor. This Concluded the Meeting.

Committee meeting held Sunday Feb 29th, 1931. Mr R Tait Presided, and the following members were present Messrs Simpson, Tindall, Crawford Senior, Crawford Junior and Clyde. The minutes of the previous were read and accepted as a true copy. The committee decided that the Cambo Tender be left over for the time being. The correspondence was taken as read. The Secretary gave off his report relative to his visit to Ashington Colliery Office on Jan 29th, Saturday with Books etc. It was decided that we send £1 – 5 as part payment for Euphonium. This concluded the meeting.

Committee Meeting held Sunday April 12th, 1931

Mr R Tait Presided, and the following members were present Messrs Tindall, Crawford Senior, Crawford Junior, Simpson, Richardson & Clyde.

The minutes of the previous were read and accepted as a true copy. Correspondence was taken as read. Lynemouth Parish Hall was booked by the Band for a Whist Drive and Dance on Dec 19th, 1931. The Sec was instructed to write the following places for dates for a programme. Widdrington Social Club, Plough Inn Ellington Village, Ashington Urban Council for Hirst Park.

This concluded the meeting.    R Tait

Committee Meeting held Sunday May 3rd, 1931. Mr R Tait Presided, and the following members were present Messrs Crawford Senior, Crawford Junior, Cochrane, Rice, Tindall, Richardson, Simpson & Clyde.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted as a true copy. The correspondence was taken as read, excepting tender for High Spen which was debated on. The secretary was instructed to write Labour Women’s Advisory Council with reference to June 7. The secretary was instructed to apply to Local Club for a date for programme. The Committee decided to tender for the following, West Stanley Lodge at £15 -, Seaton Delaval Children’s Gala at £7 –

This concluded the meeting.   R Tait