Torn Trousers

An emergency meeting is held to discuss a bandsman’s accident which results in his torn trousers needing to be mended.

June 7th 1936

Present -: Messers Tait, Jarvie, Baker, Thompson, Graham & 3 Officials

Mr J L Sanderson presided

New Member

Moved by J Baker seconded R Tait that we accept Mr J Crooks as a playing member of the Band.

Moved by R Tait seconded A Jarvie that the chairman approach Mr P Mavin for the loan of his cornet for Mr Crooks till we could get one.

Tenders

Thropton Show Sept 29th Afternoon & Evening.

Moved by D Johnson, seconded A Jarvie that we tender £12 including refreshments.

Alston Show Oct 3rd

Moved by D Johnson, seconded W Thompson that we tender £20 including refreshments.

Uniforms

Moved by D Johnson, seconded R Tait that we enforce motion that all uniforms must be worn when on parade.

Mr M Chester

After some discussion on the matter, it was moved by R Tait seconded W Thompson  that if Mr Chester desires to become a spare drummer for the band that he enrolls as a member & attends the practices.

Mr Tait having brought on the matter of a white belt & Pouch that was purchased for the youngest member of the band as a uniform. It was moved by R Tait seconded by J Baker that we approach W Clyde regarding same.

The Secretary reported that R McPherson was now 1/- in arrears with his contributions & that he was not attending practices. It was moved by D Johnson, seconded J Baker that we Bring him before the committee as to his Intentions.

The Chairman then closed the meeting.

Chairman’s sig. Robt Tait.

Emergency Meeting Held June 15th 1936

This meeting was held to discuss the tender for Bellingham Gymkhana Aug 3rd 1936.

Moved by D Johnson, seconded R Tait that we tender £12 for job. The motion was carried.

This concluded the meeting  Robt Tait

Emergency Meeting June 28th 1936

Mr J L Sanderson Presided

Present – Messers Baker & Jarvie & 3 Officials

A Letter was read from the Ellington Children’s Gala inviting the band to attend the Children's Gala on July 11th and asking the charge. It was moved by D Johnson, seconded J Baker that we charge 30/- + refreshments.

This concluded the meeting. Chairman’s sig. Robt Tait.

Emergency Meeting  July 2nd 1936

Presided by J L Sanderson

Present -: Messers Jarvie, Graham, Thompson, Baker & 3 Officials

Tender Newcastle United F. C.

Moved by D Johnson, seconded A Jarvie that we tender £5 per match for the football season 1936-37.

Owing to Bandsman J Crawford having an accident & torn his trousers it was moved by A Jarvie, seconded J Graham that we send them to the tailor’s to be mended, Crawford having agreed to pay the bill.

                                        This concluded the meeting

                                        Chairman’s sig Robt Tait