Appointments and Resignations

During the next few months, there are lots of appointments and resignations, as the band begins to find its feet.

Meeting Held in Welfare May 26

Moved & Sec that we adhere to the rules as adopted by the Band

Moved & Sec that we ask Mr Wilson (Newbiggin) to accept the position of Deputy Conductor. He consented to do so.

Moved & Sec that we agree to authorise Mr Ledgerwood to sign, all notes & Cheques for the Band by the signing of Authority Circular No5 of Lloyds Bank Limited at Lynemouth duly signed by the committee.

Meeting Held June 10 1926

W Crawford in the Chair

To consider the letter sent by Mr McKinzie bandmaster, tendering his resignation after discussion it was moved by Mr Johnson and Sec by W Waddle that we accept the resignation and that we write and ask him to continue to be a member of the Band, and to give him some remuneration for his services when in a position to do so.

Also moved & Sec that we writ to Mr Lee and ask him to attend the practices or return his instrument.

It was also agreed that we appoint Mr Wilson as Conductor and ask him to write his conditions of hire.

Members of Committee

Mr R Simpson                             Ingleby Terrace

Mr J W Tindall                             Eden Terrace

Mr J Cooper                                Boland Road

Mr W Waddle                              Eden Terrace

Mr F Johnson                              Boland Road

Mr W Crawford                           Guilford Sq Lynemouth

Mr E Shears                                Boland Road Lynemouth

Mr G Baker                                 Henley Sq. Lynemouth

Mr G Hall                                    2nd Row, Ellington Colliery

Mr Blackwood                             Henley Sq. Lynemouth

Mr F Green                                 Boland Road Lynemouth

Mr E Hedley                                Boland Road Lynemouth

Mr S Ward                                  7 Dalton Avenue  Lynemouth

Mr J Reynolds                             Chester Square  Lynemouth

Mr C Main & J Gilly

Meeting held Sunday June 13

Wm Crawford Chairman

To consider reply from Mr Wilson on the acceptance of the position of Conductor who’s terms were 10/6 per week to come into effect the second pay after the Coal crisis, After discussion it was moved by Mr G Hall, Sec by Mr W Waddle that the terms be accepted, and was carried by a majority.