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Vancouver, B.C., February 1, 1028 of The Musician's Union. Local 145, A. F. of BL VoL V., No. 10 I : Report of Select Connittee oi Finance January 10th. 1928. To the President and Hoard of Directors, Local 145. A.F. of M. 991, Nelson Street, Vancouver, RC. GREETINGS:— Tour Special Committee appointed to examine the annual audit of Income and Expenditure, and balance sheet as submitted by the Official Auditor of this Union, beg to report as follows: (1) REVENUE We have compared the auditor's report for 1927 with the same officials' report for the fiscal year 1926. and find that the revenue from dues in 1924 was $8,037.55 as against $7,771.69 ln 1927, and also that the revenue from fines collected in 1926 was $1,044.50 as against $272.10 collected In fines during 1927. The two items herein mentioned makes a decrease In revenue for 1927 of $1,018.20. The number ot members on the roll la not stated In the auditor's report, therefore we have no means of determining tho number ot membera fat arrears. we would recommend that it be made the duty of tho Financial Secretary submit a tabulated report monthly showing the number o^me_ib_n_ on the roll, the number in arrears, and the number erased from the roll for any cause. (1) EXPENDITURES All fixed expenses, with the exception Of Per Capita payments, increased during 1927 aa follows: (b) General expense increase 1928.80 (b) Salaries increase 897.50 (c) Rent and phones Increase . 08.43 Per Capita Payments decreased by $12.74. (S) EXTRAORDINARY EXPENDITURES By vote of the Union you were represented at the last Annual Convention of the A.F. of If., held at Baltimore, the delegate's expenses as you know were $000.00, In addition the expenses of our participation In the Jubilee Celebration were $158.98 or a total for both items of $758.98. which waa charged to general expenses. f ) ABLEGATES TO CONVENTION :y ■ *. H$i. (8) PAYMENT OF RILLS We are also informed that it is customary to pay small incidental accounts by cash and then draw a cheque for the full amount so expended at the end of each month. In our opinion, this practice, while it may appear trifling, Is wrong, as our accounts are of such a nature that they can be paid monthly. And we recommend that under no circumstances shall any account be paid other than by cheque. And further that all bills must be approved by the Executive Bo? rd before payment is made. (9) OFFICE EFFICIENCY From observation we find that the office Is not operating at its full efficiency. This is not due to the inability of the Officials, but rather due to the want of co-operatve energy. We would therefore like a report as to the amount of business transacted on the Financial Secretary's desk during the morning hours, as compared to the afternoon. (10) AUDITS The matter of frequent audits, instead of an annual audit was considered. We were ln communication with the present auditor. Mr. White, and he strongly recommends monthly audits. The cost for this servcle would be $10 per month, and we would recommend that the Local By-laws be amended to provide for monthly audita. and the (11) SUSPENDED MEMBERS We recommend that the attention of the,. Financial Sergeant ^.^hOi bit dbr*«teti to _*_t_on . of Ar.fle 6 T.oc this law he rigidly enforced. In conclusion we would respectfully emphasise that while we may expect an Increase from year to year in numerical strength of the membership, yet through unforseen circumstances the very opposite, that Is, a reduction may take place, so consequently ln view of the increased salary list entailed by the last July Vote we would urge that a strict policy of economy be enforced. All of which is respectfully submitted, ED. PRITCHARD. FREDERICK BROWN, WM. H. PYM. The expenses of delegates to the annual conventions of the A.F. of M. will average $500.00 per delegates per year according to the mileage from Vancouver and In the opinion of your committee thla sum should not be taken from the revenue from dues, and we recommend that the National Executive Board ha urged to devise ways and means for pooling delegates' expenses; as under the present system, outlying Locals must forego representation or deplete their treasuries, when such a sum might bo better expended on New Musicians' Headquarters. Aa for this Local, we also recommend that all extraordinary expenses should be paid from direct assessments on members mm Is now ln effect regarding sundry donations. _J_ . (6) DONATIONS During the year 1920 the sum of $804.40 waa drawn from our Treasury for sundry donations, while ln 1027 the amount expended aa sundry donations was $128.50, a decrease of $176.99. A donation of $1,000.00 waa made to the Musicians* Benevolent Society in 1917. . . • j . ...... .... . . I. (0) DEATH BENEFIT ASSESSMENT COLLECTIONS Wo understand it is compulsory for each full ssomher of the. Union to also. become a member of the Musicians* Benevolent Society. Therefore. It should not be possible for any member to be considered hi good standing as regards his dues, who Is la arrears for death assessments, and we recommend that the Financial Secretary be intruded, that whan accepting payments from members In arrears for dues and Death Assessments, such payments must he applied to both accounts pro rata. (7) PETTY CASH Wo are Informed that no provision has been made for a Petty Cash Account. Inasmuch aa the Flnanlal Secretary must have some money on hand for the purpose of making change, we recommend that the sum of $40.00 be placed in a Petty Cash Account to be kept on hand In the cash drawer for thla purpose. Organists—Attention! Organists when alternating with orchestra, i.e., both playing with feature, etc., must not exceed a period of playing of one hour's? duration, except it be proved in the interest of the presentation to retain service for extra quarter hour; same may be granted provided a break of five minutes is allowed which shall not be deducted from the rest period. Intermission under this Schedule must be taken on the basis of 20 minutes in the hour, at the discretion of the house. N.B.:—These stipulations apply to orchestra as well as organist. -'____J ■ i J Organists when playing alone to feature pictures, etc. Time of playing shall not exceed n_oi_ than iy2 hours.at any period. Intermission shall be allowed on the basis of one-quarter hour in the hour at discretion of house. N.B.:—It shall be considered that organist is playing alone when performing in a vaudeville house or with a Capitolian policy as well as houses employing organ only. Relief Organists must remember that prices under this Schedule only prevail prior to 2:30 p.m. and between 4:30 and 7:30 pan. ym P____ Organists relieving during other hours must be paid under the regular organist rate, and the same must be approved by the President, Recording Secretary or Board of Directors. . - ■ ':_..-' BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSICIAN |c__oi__d| PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY COMPLIMENTS OF Les Crane and His Canadiens Still Playing and Broadcasting over CNRV from The Cabaret Relmont Compliments of WM. J. NELLESS Organist Now Playing at the "Colonial Theatre PHONE: Fair. 3077L COMPLIMENT? OF fjrrli.it 1L firrfcrr Organist "Kerrisdale Theatre" PHONE: Kerr. 1702Y GREETINGS FROM EWART LYNE Principal Organist . "Strand Theatre" -Broadcasting over CNRV Featuring compositions of local composers. Send your copies. PHONE: Bay 3540Y COMPLIMENTS of WILRUR GRVNT " Asistant Organist at the "Strand Theatre" GREETINGS FROM E. P. SALVAGE Organist at 'The Grandview Theatre" Phone: Fair. 4422L FRATERNAL GREETINGS From LAWRENCE CRAWFORD Violinist (Hudson's Ray Trio) Phone: High. 1407L o* COMPLIMENTS OP W. F.Whebell ORGANIST ■KIT8ILAN0 THEATRE" Sey. SStt HERBERT COPLEY BROADWAY THE ATE E FRATERNAL GREETINGS From SYDNEY KELLAND (Principal Organist) and GERTRUDE JOHNSON (Assistant Organist) —at— "The Capital" Fraternal Greetings From Herbert Watson Organist —at— 'The Globe" FRATERNAL GREETINGS From ALAN THOMPSON (Organist) "New Orpheum Theatre" Compliments of ED. PRITCHARD (Pianist) Now Playing at "The Alma Theatre" Phone SeV. 1629 or Fair 28S5L Charles Pawlette Violin and Banjo at ' •The Strand" r -i GEO. REDFERN Violins Bouglit. Sold er Exchanged .—Opinions Given UM B-rmabr St.; IfcMi*. IS.IK LES CRANE And His Canadiens NOW PLAYING AT THE CABARET BELMONT USE CONN INSTRUMENTS Exclusively CONN VANCOUVER LTD. 528 HASTINGS W. SEYMOUR 3811 Musicians Meet Your Friends for a BILLIARD MATCH and LUNCH at The B. G. Athletic Club 825 Howe St. Sey. 49ISO CHARLES HERBERT HARPER Teacher of Piano and Voice Has Taken Over Mr. Arthur >| Foxall's National School of Music At 821 PENDER STREET W. Teaching a unique system of the fundamentals of piano technique Phone: Sey. 2675 i - ': FRATERNAL GREETINGS FROM And His Hotel Georgia Orchestra PERSON NEL: m 11 i Harry Karr Eernle Qulnn Harry Hamilton •__.-,_.. __" mmwj rryee -» ,■* I I - ' : i ■ i i i — - ''ykmkM _______? t_ ___. ___ ___!_■ . './L__- ,' •v^rr's^ ^—jwupww'.s.' -711.. *.. " '.—i1—'"' BRIT AT LIBERTY FRATERNAL GREETINGS TO ALL FROM "PERCY LEE'S COUNTRY CLUB ORCHESTRA" Playing Saturday Evenings Only at "The Winter Garden", English Bay Otherwise Open for Engagement- Personnel—Art Griffiths (trumpet), Fred Miller (banjo), RlUy Duncan (drums), Claude Hill (Sax), Percy Lee (musical director and pianist). PHONES: Sey. 8981 or Bay 2f.HL DON RAINO Standard Banjoist Holder of a "B" Grade Diploma Open for Engagements (Saturdays Excepted) (Late Narrows Cafe and Empress Theatre) PHONES: Fair. 4478R or Fair. 3567R H. W. BROOKER Piano and Organ Address: 1355 George St. Phone: Pair. 4270L GREETINGS FROM J. G. SI THEBLAM> Correct Concert and Snappy Dance Drummer Open for Engagements Address: Phone: 3248 Camble St. Fair. 1241R Fraternal Greetings From GEO. B. ANDERSON Sousaplionc Now Open for Engagements Late "Strand Theatre" and "Georgia Hotel" Phone Carlton 1067X ■ Fraternal Greetings From SELL ARSTAD * Trombone and Baas Sax . GEORGIA HOTEL . Open for Engagements After v t P.M. : Sey. -" — DAVID E flat Alto B Flat Tenor OPEN FOR ENGAGEMENTS Phones: C.P.R Foreign Freight Office Sey. 2630 or Bay. «441R " _ ■ . . ■ ■ ■ ■ i .iiiM-imnii'tiiii ii —■ PERCY RAIRD Tenor or Alto Saxophone and Clarinet ADDRESS: 1174—10th Ave. W. PHONE: Bay 5208L GREETINGS FROM BILLY DOVE DRUMS AND TYMI'S BAY. 2181. GREETINGS FROM W. Moncrieff Maw er ORGANIST AND TEACHER Open for Relief Work Resilience. 1360 Twelfth Avenue West -hone Bayview 58391. Le Roy S. Harvey DRI-MS. BELLS. MARIMBA , _T LIBERTY FRIDAYS ONLY PHONE HIGH. 2905R ROY ENDERSBY Drums Open for Engagements Phone: Carl. 880X2 R. VERNONE. COX FRENCH HORN—Band sad Orchestra Phono North Van. 363 T2 LEN. HOLLAND PIANO ACCOBDIAN, TENOR AHD SOPRANO SAXS. HIGH 1S46L BUN COOPER Banjo; Stand-1* ar Fraser 427R E. H. ALLISON TRUMPET and FRENCH HORN P-WS 8ay.8_9.__ •■•<■■■>." ■", "L " . ' '■ - New York Ontfittiog Co., Ltd. ■' - ' m . VANCOUVER'S POPULAR CREDIT HOUSE Refined Wearing Apparel for Men and Women. We Give I*S Am Tea Wm 'i-ivk,,' . .. 460 HASTINGS ST. WEST Sey. lS«l — ■.;.-., •' __ijK MUSICIANS! Having now established an up-to-date Violin and 'Cello Department you are Invited to call and meet our MR. HUGO WILLNER, Violin Maker and Repairer We will be glad to personally attend to your requirements Bow repairing repairs of all kinds wanted Spot Cash Paid for certain Violin and 'Cello Outfits Yours for Service Vancouver Music Co. Ltd. Phone: Sey. 2785 526 SEYMOUR STREET Vancouver City, B.C. Musicians, Stage Employees and Operators In Regard to Insurance of Any Kind PEMBERTON & SON General Insurance Agents Head Office: 418 Howe Street Write Insurance on I »roperty, Furniture, Musical Instruments, Cars, Life, Etc., Etc. Our representative, JIM ROSF, will call on you gladly with any- further details and information by appointment. Phone: Sey. 9490 NOTICE The Vancouver Drum Co. i ■ _ • ' _ _= te 437 RICHARDS STREET Will furnish a beautiful toned and artistically finished Ludwig Banjo and Case and Six Free Lessons and reasonable terms to responsible parties. Phone Sey. 726S TELEPHONE DOUG. 1SS <_>nter & ijatuta l-imttrh FUNERAL DIRECTORS 1049 GEORGIA ST. WEST North Vancouver Telephone Number, 1110 PATRONIZE R. C. MUSICIAN ADVERTISERS STILL. SMALL VOICE Mrs. Petunia Leach haa at last located the squeak in the rear of her car which has been bothering her for the past few days. It Was,her husband requesting from the back seat that she drive a little slower. DON'T FOBOBT THE MAPLE LEAF BARBER SHOP (Union House) 674 ROBSON STREET JA8. MeGHIE. Proprietor An Aberdeen woman living In the tropica used the same fan for thirty years. She always held the fan still and waved her head. VMXaV PBIKTEBS MITCHELL Commercial Printer* (Opp. Spencer'•) 622 HASTMOS St. W. SET. 1085 ■ 111 " Vancouver Theatrical NOTICE Membera will be notified at least three days before meet at the call of— '_» ' Mr. Barry Pearson, the President. Vice-President, Mr. Geo. Gerrard, phone Sey. 3923. Secretary, Mr. E. .ft Doug. 2J90. •:•":".■*' r. i • Business Agent, F. High. 4018Y. -My i >?: " ' " . | . . - _£.'■■ ' 7|| ' • • -i ■ . >._■ -__ft_-. ■ I \ BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSICIAN _5t< Editor E. C. Miller Managing Editor Will Edmunds Advertising Manager Fred Fletcher Managing Committee—Executive Loard of Local 146, A. F. of M. Published monthly at the office of Local 145. A. F. of M.. 991 Nelson Street. Vancouver. B. C. Phone: Douglas 2290. "Let us co-operate and move for- ward hand in hand rather than split up into factions and starve our souls on dogmatic differences." —-HUBBE-. EXECUTIVE HOARD CHANGES The annual election Is passed and gone, and the executive officers for 1928 having been Installed have now taken up their duties. It is customary to make a note of these changes. There are those who are taking their place among the rank and file of the membership. Four In number—Brothers A. Nachbar and Gervase Phillips, Board Directors for 1927. Both of these have served their local well, not only in the last, but also in previous administrations. Fred Weaver, past Vice-President for 1927, already has held the highest office at the disposal of the local, via., that of President for two years. The fourth member, however, who has gone Into retirement, perhaps temporarily,—aa it Is inconceivabble that anyone whom nature endowed with an energetic nature can very long remain officially in idleness,—is Edward Allan Jamieson, President during 1927, and former Recordlhg Secretary for something like ten years. A lengthy record of his services was given in the annual issue of this paper in 1926 by the present Editor. This, with the short synopsis of his career as a member of Local 145, printed ln last month's Issue, should serve to keep our members thoroughly conversant with the Past President's history in this local without any further reiteration. The thanks of the local have been unanimously tended to these retiring members, coupled with the belief that though free from official responsibility they will by no means cease to be active in the best interests of this organisation. The Executive Board of 1928, though Including four new additions, cannot be said to lack for experience. Harry Stocker, Cecil Pearson, new Executive Directors, have already occupied the position of Vice-President. The new Vice-President for 1928 is none other than that veteran official, for many years in this local, viz., Joshua Bowyer. He Is the only charter member on the Board, and moreover Is a life member of the local as well. During the period of nine years, in which he has occupied the presidential chair, he has seen lt grow from babyhood to the precocious ''.enfant CHAIN BROADCASTING "Eternal vigilance is said to be the price of liberty." Ceaselessly have we to be on our guard on account of some new Invention curbing our employment opportunities. One time it is the vitaphone, at another broadcasting by a single orchestra, and thus displacing legitimate concert orchestras throughout the land, e.g., the injurious effects to symphony orchestras in England, etc. Now another new-fangled device has been created by the system of chain broadcasting, i.e., one orchestra performs, ostensibly for advertising purposes on the radio at an originating point. The sound waves are then caught up by other radio stations, amplified and with the necessary Intervening space of time, allowed to tell of somebody's pills, beef extract, or treatment for bunions; it Is again broadcasted in several localities, thus dispensing with the services of many broadcasting orchestras and employing only one. A communication anent this scheme to curtail the engagements of musicians was sent to us from Local 76, Seattle, and read at the last regular session. The matter was referred to the Executive Board, and after giving its careful consideration the Board sent a communication to Seattle embodying a proposal which might help to solve the problem of controlling this new menace. This proposal is as follows: That this form of chain broadcasting should be placed ln the same category as the vitaphone, and that in a similar man- ' ner the fees to the broadcasting orchestra should be raised to $80.00 per hour, per member, or if necessary, sufficiently high to discourage this type of broadcasting by the promoters. This suggestion was further enlarged by advancing the idea that a petition based upon these lines might be signed by all the locals affiliated in the Northwest Conference, and the same be placed before the Federation in convention. To enforce any Ideas based upon these proposals can only be done successfully by making it a Federation issue, as the limits of this method of broadcasting territorially are boundless and too extensive for a local or even a group of locals to control. SELECT COMMITTEE REPORT An innovation for this local was started when, after the reading of the Auditor's Annual Finance Report on January 8, It was moved "that It be accepted and referred to a committee of three, nominated from the floor," with a rider that it may eulogize, criticise, advance any suggestions in the interests of economy or the good financial administration of this local. Though it may be an innovation for Local 145, nevertheless for the wise financial administration of societies it is the correct method and recommended by authorities on parliamentary law. It Is much better than merely adopting the "Report" and firing It, for this reason; that though we may have every cause to believe the figure of the chartered accountant who is engaged to audit the finances of the local are correct, yet those who listen year after year to these reports, even though they may possess the acutest of Intellects, cannot always grasp their significance when read at a meeting. The committee appointed has brought in what seems to be an excellent report, and have made several suggestions which will be taken up at the meeting of February 12. The Executive Board, convinced of the importance of these proposals, decided to have the whole report published ln the journal, and desires that the membership will give their earnest attention to the same. One of the specific points that the committee's report dwells upon is "economy." This local has embarked on a serious proposition. I.e., to build new headquarters with suitable offices In which to conduct our business. ,'If we are really ln earnest ln carrying out this intention by the fact that we do not possess an inexhaustible gold mine, nor are we the recipients of legacies from some fairy godmother, but can only accumulate the necessary capital for the construction of this home by hard saving from our annual Income, then economy must be strictly practised. Other points ln the report dealing with the change of system at the office, death assessments, audits, etc., should be carefully noted. MINUTES OF UNION AND EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS i i __ _ terrible" It now Is. C. J. Cornfield Is retained as Board Director, also Financial Secretary W Williams and Recording Secretary Will Edmunds. The vicissitudes of the year before us may be many, but the capability of the Individual members in the new administration, which has been proved In former years, augurs well for the navigation of the ship into port safe and sound by the termination of the year. ______fi__i REGULAR UNION MEETING Sunday, January 8, 1928 Held at the G. W. V. A. Hall. 866 Seymour Street. Officers all present. Meeting called to order at 10:25 a.m. President Jamieson in the chair. The Minutes of the Regular Union meeting of December 11 were adopted as printed ln the B. C. Musician. ; The Minutes of the Regular Board meetings of December 14, 21 and 28, were adopted as printed in the B. C. Musician. . The Minutes of the Special Board meeting of January 3, 1928, and the Regular Board meeting of January 4, were adopted as read. Communications' From E. J. Dennis and daughter Ena, ordered filed. From Vancouver Dally Province and Radio Station C.F.Y.C, re the broadcasting of the performance of the Messiah, Sunday afternoon, December 25, at the Vancouver Theatre, in aid of the Province Santa Claus Fund, or dered filed. From Jos. N. Weber, enclosing credentials for the 33rd Annual Convention of the A.F. of M., which convenes in Louisville, Kentucky, May 21, 1928; and also communication from the Chairman of the Convention Committee of Local 11, A.F. of M. of Louisville, Kentucky, extending to this NOTICE General Meeting Sunday, February 11, 1928, at 10 man.. In the G.W.V.A. HaU, 858 Seymour Street. AGENDA 1. To receive report from Special Committee appointed to examine the Auditor's report for 1927. 2. To appoint a committee to revise our By-laws. S. To receive Dance Committee's report. 4. Notices of Motion: (a) To further consider the following Notice of Motion which was deferred from the January General meeting, that "no member shall ma^e a try-out or rehearsal for any engagement whatsoever when there are members already employed upon the engagement, unless permission Is given by the Board." (b) "That, to place the B. C Musician on a better tooting financially, It being Increasingly difficult each month to obtain advertisements, the entire membership of Local 145 do subscribe for the paper $1.00 per annum, payable at the rate of 26 cents per quarter, payable with the current quarter's dues." 5. Any further business. m local a personal invitation to the annual Convention of the A.F. of M., ordered filed. From Jos. N. Weber, conveying seasons greeting to Local 145, A.F. of M., ordered filed. From Calgary Labor Club, advising us that W. Wllsop, of Mantoba, with ticket number 21860 was the winner of the Nash De Luxe Sedan. Ordered filed. From Lieut.-Colonel Coote, of the Department of National Defence, ordered filed. From Local 488, of Barre, Vermont, ordered filed. From Vancouver Dally Province, thanking this Union for the services of six of our members who assisted the Province Santa Cuius Orchestra in the Strand Theatre, on December 18, 1927, for the Province Santa Claus Fund, ordered filed. From Madam Carapata, ordered filed. From Vancouver Sua, conveying thanks to this Union for allowing the Capitol Theatre Orchestra to broadcast concert for the fifty neediest fund. Ordered filed. .,'.."'_..: From Mrs. Edna Haywood. Ordered filed. | OF COMMITTEES Trades and Labor Council: Delegate Fitzgerald read his report. It was SECRETARY'S MONTHLY REPORT New Members: Fred Bramley, H. Swarze, S. Davie, Annie Simpson Hogue. Full Members from Transfer: Mrs. Eugenie Gatjens, John Harpur, Earl Gray, B. Frankhauser, Ted. Hufflne, Paul McCrae, Kenneth Cramer, Hank Belland, George Elchhorn, Chas. F. Inge. Transfers Deposited: Eunice Williams (76), W. P. Daury (688), E. E. Elliott (501). Transfers Withdrawn: Lucille Hall (247). Transfers Issued: Pearl Hogue. Resigned: Percy Morris, G. F. Almas. Travelling Members: H. P. Davis (47), R. Roberts (10), S. Rogers and Larry's Entertainers, Conditional Card (2605). John Hassler Good (802). WELL EDMUNDS. Recording-Secretary. TRIAL BOARD MEETING January IV, 1928 Meeting called to order at 11 a.m.. J. Toevs In the chair. Members present. H. Hills, F. Mulgrew, W. G. Bremner. Case of the Executive Board, represented by the Recording Secretary, W. Edmunds, vs. George Read, for violation of Section 8, 6 and 88 of Article 17, of the Constitution and By-laws of Local 146, A.F. of M. Member G. Read found not guilty. Case dismissed. duly moved and seconded the report be accepted. Motion carried. Vancouver Theatrical Federation: Secretary read report of the above, Federation. Report, was received and ordered filed. Sick Committee Report: Member Shankie presented his report. Report was received. Our member Shankie reports on the conditions under which Madam Norman Is a patient at the a ■ ;_. _'._- t/ " .t^ -y v ''-.''V->.->„ ;?'.'v. -i:^.i'~ i-.-.;. ' i • ' '■ ' " ' . ' .■_.': ; [ir.. . ._ .___ ______■_■__■_ ■__!■ BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSICIAN Glen Hospital. It was moved and seconded that a letter be sent to the Glen Hospital, advising the directors of that instiution that his Union does not maintain a sickness insurance and that we as an organization cannot be held responsible for any debts contracted by Madam Norman. Motion carried. Emergency Committee: Member Stocker reported no disbursements for the past month. Orpheum Theatre Committee: Member E. C. Miner made a report of the activities of this Committee and read all the correspondence that had passed between the Committee, Manager Barnes and President Weber; also gave a detailed report of the conference that had been held by the Committee and W. J. Douglas of Seattle as representative of President Weber, with Manager Barnes of the new Orpheum Theatre. It was duly moved and seconded that the report be received and actions of the Committee be approved. Speaking to the question the Chairman of the Committee, member E. C. Miller, requested that full powers be granted the Committee to negotiate terms of settlement for the new Orpheum and Vancouver Theatres. The motion carried, and the request of the Chairman was granted. Dance Committee Report: W. Couling, representing the Committee, made a report of their activities to date. Report was accepted. Recording Secretary's Report: Report was read and it was duly moved and seconded same be accepted and filed. Motion carried. Auditor's Report: Secretary read Auditor's report, whereupon it was regularly moved and seconded that report be accepted and that same be referred to a Select Committee to be appointed by the members. Chairman called for nominations, whereu pon the members nominated W. Pym, F. Brown and E_ Pritchard. Nominations closed and the three members were appointed with member Pym as Chairman. Committee requested to bring in report at next Regular Union meeting, it was moved and seconded that Mr. White, the Auditor, be instructed to audit the books of the B. C. Musician and Advancement Fund. Motion carried. Member W. E. Williams requested permission to explain his position in regard to the Auditor's Report. It was moved and seconded requested be granted. Member Williams made his explanation to the meeting at the close of which President Jamieson then outlined the actions of the Executive Board regarding member Williams due to the Auditor's report. After much discussion on this matter member Williams and member Edmunds were asked to leave the room so that the discussion upon the matter in ques- members could have a free and open tion, and the meeting resolved itself Into a committee as a whole. Member Pym was appointed secretary pro-tem to take down the Minutes ln the absence of Secretary Edmunds Trustees' Report: The Trustees' report was read. Duly moved and seconded that same be received and filed for reference. Motion carried. President's Report: President made a verbal report before the meeting, departing trom the usual custom of having same printed in the B. C. Musician. Upon motion same was received. Motion carried. Presentation of life Membership: President Jamieson, after a neat speech eulogising the past record in the service of Local 146, of Joshua Bowyer, on behalf of the local presented, him with a silver badge of life membership. Member Bowyer then thanked the members for the honor that had been conferred on him. A hearty round of applause testified to the esteem in which member Bowyer is held by the members of this local. Installation of Officers: The following members were called to come before the meeting by the President, E. A. Jamieson: President-elect E. C. Miller, Vice-President-elect Joshua Bowyer, Recording Secretary Will Edmunds, Financial Secretary-Treasurer W. E. Williams. Executive Board members elect: C. J. Cornfield, H. Stocker, C. Pearson; Trustee William Pym; Trial Board members elect J. Toevs, Frank Mulgrew, William Bremner. Having taken the oath of obligation they were then Installed ln their offices. Trustee R. A. Smith and Trial Board Member A. Fraser being absent will be obligated by the Executive Board. President Miller then took the chair and called for a motion of thanks to the retiring Executive Board members. It was then regularly moved and seconded that the outgoing Executive Board be tendered the thanks of this Union. Motion carried by a hearty round of applause. Notices of Motion: It was moved and seconded that Notice of Motion in paragraph (a) be adopted as printed In the Agenda of January Issue of the B. C. Musician. Motion carried. Moved and seconded that Notice of Motion under paragraph (b) be adopted as printed in the B. C. Musician, January issue. Speaking to the motion a subbsidlary motion was put forward that we postpone this matter to be brought up at the next regular meeting. The subsidiary motion passed. Regularly moved and seconded that Notice of Motion as printed ln Paragraph (d) In the Agenda of the B. C. Musician, January issue, be adopted. After much discussion on this question the motion carried. the B. C. Musician, January Issue, be Motion as printed in Paragraph (d) of Moved and seconded that Notice of adopted. Motion carried. Good and Welfare Regularly moved and seconded that owing to the condition that prevailed this morning and which has prevailed at several meetings throughout the year, when we have been 15 minutes and 20 minutes late invariably standing out in the rain before getting into the meeting hall of the G.W.V.A., that the Secretary be instructed to draft a letter of protest to the Directors of the G. W. V. A. Motion carried. Notice of Motion read for the first time. Notice of Motion I hereby give notice that at the February meeting I will move "That, to place the B. C. Musician on a better footing financially, it being increasingly difficult each month to obtain advertisements, the entire membership of Local 145 do subscribe for the paper 21.00 per annum, payable at the rate of 25c per quarter, payable with the current quarter's dues." WILL EDMUNDS. Official Notice was given that the new office hours at Headquarters would be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There being no further business meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. REGULAR BOARD MEETING Wednesday, January 11, 1928 Officers all present. Meeting called to order at 10 a.m., President Miller in the chair. President Miller read the report that had been submitted by the Committee, which was appointed at the last Regular Union meeting of Sunday, January 8, 1928, to scrutinize the Auditor's Report Whereupon it was moved and seconded that the report be printed In full ln the February Issue of the B. C. Musician. Motion carried. Committees Appointed Trades and Labor Council: Recording Secretary read communication from member Br C Fitzgerald, who was our delegate to tho Trades and Labor Council last year, which outlined certain recommendations to the Executive Board. After discussion upon the recommendations had ta^en place, lt was regularly moved and seconded, that two delegates be appointed from this Union, and that they each be paid $1.60 per meeting, and that they shall submit a report of each meeting to the Recording Secretary, in writing, which same shall be published In the B. C. Musician each month. The motion carried. Delegates Appointed: Members E. C. Fitzgerald and E. J. Tennant. Examining Committee: Member E. H. Allison and two other members to be appointed by President Miller. B. C. Musician: Editor^ E. C. Miller, Managing Editor: W. Edmunds, Advertising Manager: Fred Fletcher. Vancouver Threatrical Federation: E. C. Miller, J. Bowyer, W. Edmunds, C. J Cornfield, H. Stoker, F. Fletcher. Importation Committee: J. Bowyer, C. Pearson, and H. Stocker. Union Label: No Appointee, Recording Secretary, obtain more data re Union Label Council's proposed per capita tax. B. C. Arts and Musical League Council: C J. Cornfield, and J. Borthwick Trial Board: Harry Hills Sergeant-at-Arms and Organizer: Member F. Fletcher appointed. Sergeant-at-Arms Rpeort: Member Fletcher presented his weekly report, ln the course of which, he notified the Executive Board of the existence of seven non-union Dance Orchestras, operating int his Jurisdiction. Report was adqpted and the account In the amount of $3.70 ordered paid President reported having granted permission to Leslie Davis to play at a Charity Concert at Shaughnessy Hospital, January 17, 1928. President's action was endorsed. Secretary reported request from George Metcalfe, leader of the Strand Orchstra, for permission for his orchestra to wear overalls and caps for week ending January 14, 1928 President and Secretary having granted permission for this, their action was endorsed. Strand Theatre: Request of George Metcalfe, leader of the Strand Theatre Orchstra to allow his orchestra rehearsals to be played on the following basis: First one—1% hours; Second one—2% hours Permission was granted for this, conditionally: that the rehearsals do not extend beyond these periods of time. Reports having reached the Board that a system known as Chain Broadcasting was prevalent on this North American Continent, and after considerable discussion as to how this would affect the employment opportunities of our members; President Miller suggested that Secretary and he would draw up a letter regarding ths matter and send same to W J. Douglas, Secretary of Seattle Local, who had communicated with us in an effort to have a joint conference on this .matter. Board endorsed the President's suggestion. W. P. Daury, member of Saskatoon, Local 558, appeared before the Board re the depositing of his transfer card. Transfer was accepted, but member warned that he cannot (try out nor accept) any permanent engagement (one week or more) In this jurisdiction, without first receiving the sanction of the Executive Board. E. E. Elliott, appeared before the Board re depositing of his transfer card. Transfer was accepted, but member warned that he cannot (try out for nor accept) any permanent engagement (one week or longer) in this jurisdiction without first receiving permission from the Executive Board. R. A. Smith who- was elected as Trustee ln this Union and waa unable to'be obligated at the Regular Union Meeting, Jan. 8th, 1928, met with the Board and was obligated by President Miller. ,_ iber Smith requested, from the some explanation re the nonpayment of the Irish Fusiliers Band for the late Mr. Allan's funeral. Member Cornfield stated reasons for the delay, yhich were due to the Inability to find Mr J. Allan the son of the deceased. The matter was left in the hands of Board member Cornfield to confer with Mr. Rawlings of the Parks' Board and to bring a report for the next Board Meeting. Member H. Baylies request was ~ granted, $4.00 from the advancement fund, same to be donated from the Funeral Account of the late M. Allan. Board member Cornfield stating he will go bond for the amount. Applications for Membership Annie Simpson Hogue (pianist) appeared before the Board. Her application to become a member in this Union, which, being all ln order, she was obligated by President Miller. It was moved and seconded that the minutes for the year 1927 be bound. Motion carried. Price List It was moved and seconded that for the balance of this year, which ends on Labor Day, 1928, that this Union shall not print a price-list; but Issue a supplementtary to our present price- list, with all corrections added thereto. Bills Approved: B. C. Motor Transportation $0.76 Burrard Publishing Co 6.86 By-Law Committee: It was moved and seconded that a committee be appointed at the Regular Union Meeting in February to revise the by-laws and constitution of this Local, and that a notice for same be placed on the Agenda ln the B. C. Musician for the February Meeting Communications Communication from Mrs. Dakin, Leader of the Harmony Girls Orchestra, requesting collection of an account owing to her orchestra by Mrs. Dick of the Zodiac Tea Rooms. Matter was referred to the Recording Secretary. Communication from Moose Heart Legion of the World expressing strong disapproval of the actions ot this Union in advancing the rates for our orchestras for New Years' Eve dances. Secretary read his reply to same, it was moved and seconded Secretary's reply be endorsed and Secretary of the Moose Heart Legion be requested to appear at our next Board Meeting. Communication from International Secretary. William J. Kerngood, advising us of the International Executive Board's decision re the reinstatement of Bramwell Coultas. It was moved and seconded that Bramwell Coultas be reinstated, upon the payment of the National Initiation Fee of $1.00, and the reinstatement fee Into this Local of $30.00 and his first quarter's dues of 1928. Motion carried. Communication from Erik 8eaburg, ordered filed. Communication from L Grossmith, ordered filed. Communication from W. M. Cameron stating his claim for $85.00 against the Pantages Theatre. Secretary read reply of Mr. Lloyd Pantages, denying the claim. After a review of the case, it was moved and seconded that member Cameron's claim in the amount of $35.00 be sustained. Motion carried. Communication from Edna Haywood, referred to General Meeting and it was moved and seconded that due to member Edna Haywood's serious Illness, that she be excused for all Meetings the last quarter of 1927. Communication from R; G. Rowland, requesting the Board to allow the band from the Arena to play at the Auditorium for one half hour from 10.30 to 11.00 o'clock, every Saturday night for the purpose of a novelty on an overtime basis. Request was grunted. Radio Contracts Approved F. R. Weaver and CJK.W.X. Radio; Excuses Granted for January Meeting B. L Hill, G. A. Reade, A. J. Deane, E. P. Salvage; H. Ainsworth, William Stonehouse, A. H. Griffiths, G. G. Bert- ' - - _!. ' ■''' ■ "* v i . ■ ;" '" ■ - „.'.. _____ mmmssm (Continued on Page •) •ri+ ■ Vp*¥f^*_£l*P*Wft ":>-■' ■ '■.£ ..'•!_.. . ■ - . ,.* '■ . , __'•''". "*• -, , ■ ■'■ ■ . BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSICIAN A Trip to Europe Via Panama Canal By E. C. MILLER On leaving the oil-filling dock at Balboa, our ship at a speed of about five miles per hour, slowly swung into the stream toward the Pacific mouth of the canal. Adjacent to the quay we had just left, we passed others for vessels to berth at, and graving docks for repairs. This, with the immense paraphernalia necessary for the operation of the port, occupied an extensive area and gave employment to many. When we entered the lower part of the canal I was much struck with Its resemblance to the Suez, with its buoys marking the channels and guide posts, and other signals for the pilot on the banks. The width though seemed to me greater than the Suez Canal, and the freedom with which the various vessels passed each other indicated that there was a greater depth of water. From Balboa to Miraflores Is a distance of eight miles, and is salt water, at the same level as the Pacific Ocean Itself. Within the appointed hour the "Balboa" came to a dead stop; just In front of the fender of the first lock. This consisted of an enormous cable chain similar to the anchor chain of a ship, stretched across the lock to prevent any vessel with much weigh on her passing too quickly, and thus possibly damaging the lock gates. There are two locks at this dam, each raising a ship about 27]/2 feet. It seemed rather curious our vessel waiting at this position, while ahead of us but 58 feet higher coming down the other side was a large Dollar liner. When the lock authorities had decided that it was safe for us to move Into the first chamber the chain was slowly dropped to the bottom, and a doubled pair of gates opened to receive us. In the meantime six electric locomotives, three on each side, generally termed "mules," came alongside of the ship, from which hawsers were thrown to our conducting crew and made fast to the stanchions aboard our vessel. At the signal from our pilot and a responsive warning from the "mules" gongs, those connected with our forecastle went ahead over a cogged railway with Inclines to each 'chamber, while those attached to the stern of the ship pulled slightly the opposite way to prevent excessive movement. The moment the ship was completely in the first chamber the lock gates behind us were closed and, with surprising rapidity our vessel immediately began to rise. At first I could not understand where the water came from, as contrary to the usual type of lock lt did not pass through sluices in the gate. However, on glancing over the side of the ship the water seemed to be in a turbulent, boiling state, and on making enquiries we were told that at the bottom of the chamber beneath our vessel were several huge conduit outlets, through which the water from the' tipper chamber or canal as the case may be passed into ours. As soon as the ship had risen to the upper level in the first lock, the gates ahead of us quickly opened, and with a clang, clang, clang, from the electric "mules" gongs, away we went forward Into number two. At the precise time when we were ln position, again the lock gates behind us closed, and up we went at the same rapidity as before. Then having reached the desired level, with the gates ahead of us open, once more we went forward. When clear of the locks the hawsers from the electric "mules" were cast off and our ship proceeded under the power of Its own engines. The celerity with which all our movements were conducted while passing through the two chambers was marvellous. I was informed that higher Up ln a conning tower or control chamber, which was visible to all of us, was a model of the whole of the Miraflores dam. In front of this sat ''.:". yy ky^ry'y.,yky'.,yyykky the controller with his levers, and as he worked them, every movement of the operation connected with the passing of a ship through the lock, was reflected in miniature in the model. There would be a model of a ship at the first lock, then when the controller moved the correct lever, the model of the fender would drop, being synchronized with the dropping of the actual fender at the first lock, and so on such as the filling of each chamber, the movements of the "mules", and the passing into the next chamber. Before clearing the last lock we noticed a huge gate type of structure with numerous steel plates fastened in rows on the upper division. Part of this gate was pivoted on a half-circle of railway on the bank. Naturally, most of us were very inquisitive and quickly we made our inquiries as to what it was. Our informer told us lt was an emergency dam. Should any ship, even with all the precautions ta]_en to avoid accident, smash the lock gates, to prevent the mad rush of water through the lock this emergency gate could be swung around In two minutes by electric power, or thirty minutes by hand, and immediately it was in position the steel plates would be released, so that by dropping to the bottom of the channel they would form a dam and shut off the rushing water till repairs to the lock had been effected. From Miraflores to the next dam, viz: Pedro Miguel, was but one-and-a- half miles. The same process of passing up to the next level was again repeated. The rise at this point amounted to 30 feet in one chamber only. We were now 85 feet above the level of the Pacific Ocean and afloat In fresh water. Our vessel had really left Its natural element of salt water behind at the first lock of Miraflores and would not re-enter it again till the ship passed beyond the Gatun dam on the Atlantic side. This was of great benefit to the ship's owners in lessening the expenses of overhaul, as fresh water weakens the tenaclious grip of barnacles to the ship's hull, and causes them to drop to the bottom of the channel, thus avoiding frequent dry- docking. After a short run from Pedro Miguel we gradully approached the famous Culebra Cut. Our speed was still allotted to the snail's pace of five or six miles per hour as we were yet in the canal proper. The Culebra Cut is really a division of the Great Mountain barrier that runs down the entire continent of America. This barrier in North America is known as the Rockies, with its continuations, and in South America as the Andes Great difficulty was encountered in cutting through it, and since the canal has been ln operation further trouble has been given by mud slides from a hill known as Gold Hill, situated on the south bank. Several dredges and steam shovels were working all along these points and very probably will have to continue to do so till nature has established her equipoise In this region. The markings for pilots' bearings were prolific alt along the route here by signs, lights and buoys, etc.; necessary probably on account of the frequent turnings the canal takes In this vicinity. Indeed, the constructors of this great engineering work have not only placed beacons and other powerful signals but electric light bulbs as well along the banks of the canals tor the entire route to Chagres Lake. The Culebra passage of nine miles In length, having now been accomplished, the "Balboa" gradually Increased Its speed from five miles per hour to seven or eight and later to its fullest extent whn opposite (Jamboa, where the canal had assumed the .'•:,'-•*. dimension of a lake. Settlements were in evidence along the banks at this point. The Ismithian Railway, which runs from Balboa to Cristobal, with its many stations could be plainly seen. It was hard to imagine that prior to the construction of the canal the people that dwelt in these settlements lived in towns and villages at the bottom of the valley, which was now a lake of some 164 square miles through which we were now passing. To reestablish these people in new habitations on the uplands, also the Panaman Railway, was in itself a great task. As the lake widened to a greater breadth many islands were to be seen. These islands are really the tops of hills. We were informed that when the dams at Gatun and Miraflores were closed and the canal began to fill many wild animals including monkeys, gradually ascended these hills to avoid the rising waters and thus become marooned. The United States authorities in charge of the canal, to prevent their destruction by the imminent starvation with which they were faced, had them forcibly removed and placed on a large island of 3,100 acres called Barro Colorado. This island Is in the charge of natural history specialists under the supervision of the government and is now maintained as a sanctuary for the animal and bird life of these regions. In addition to the foregoing the authorities have also well stocked the lake with fish. While passing the Chagres River on the south side It was noticed how wide a channel it has become in the new order of things, so very different to the small torrential stream it was before. It is said to be a very unhealthy place In Its upper reaches in more ways than one, on account of the alligators, other animals and reptiles that abound there. Night was now descending on us with that rapidity so common in the tropics after sundown. High up in the vault of the heavens could be seen the Southern Cross, Australia's National emblem, and other constellations not visible to dwellers in the north temperate zone. Ahead of us were myriads of lights of all descriptions, from flashing beacons to the steady glare of those for illumination purposes, which not only indicated that we were approaching the Gatun dam, but also that we were nearing the termination of our journey through the canal, so far as this trip was concerned. By 8 p.m. we came to another dead stop before the fender of the first lock. Looking straght ahead from our height of 85 feet above the sea level we could see the lights of Cristobal In the distance, but below us. The same methods of taking us through the locks as at Miraflores and Miugel were again carried out here, but this time we negotiated the three chambers necessary for our descent immediately one after another. Again the (six) electric "mule_*' piled us with stout hawsers, towing us forward till we reached the sea-level of the Atlantic end of the canal and salt water once more; then, after having cast off, we slowly proceeded ahead for another seven miles till when opposite Cristobal at 10 p.m. we came to anchor. We had now traversed some fifty miles from the Pacific Ocean, taking only eight hours to accomplish the task, as compared to some fourteen hours through the Suez Canal, but equivalent to a passage by sea around South America. Darkness made lt impossible to see the great spillway near Gatun. It is at this point that most of the surplus water from the lake is turned loose. The inguenity of the American constructors, however, would not allow that Immense amount of power to go to waste. Great turbines have been placed there, and through the overflow of the water sufficient electricity is generated not Only to work the canal and Its locks; but to light and the towns of Cristobal and Balboa as well. Not far from Cristobal, which Is the Atlantic port splendidly fitted with docks, warehouses, etc., is Colon, the native city. Some six miles or so from here can be seen the beginnings of the old canal, which was started by the French promotor— Ferdinand de Les- seps—who was also responsible for the construction of the Suez Canal. How that came to grief is now a matter of history. Probably the undertaking was too great and costly for a company to construct. The bad sanitation and yellow fever also took a fearful toll from his workers. To successfully accomplish such an immense task it really needed the resources of a nation and a wealthy one at that. However, the steaming of the battleship "Oregon", of the United States navy, in the early part of the Spanish-American War, around Cape Horn from the Pacific to the Atlantic was an object lesson to the States, and gave that country Its cue to step in the breach when the French company failed, by temporarily abandoning the construction of the proposed Nicaragua Canal and proceeding with the construction of this, the greatest engineering project in all history. Though Uncle Sam has the resources, nevertheless the determination with which they pursued their objective, no matter what difficulties were encountered; the cleansing of the entire neighborhood adjacent to the canal ,and the stamping out of the yellow fever, in addition to the great skill required from the engineers, should make those of us who have seen this vast undertaking, pause and pay a tribute to the great Republic which made its construction possible. While the darkness hid from us many more of the marvels we would like to have seen, yet we were partly compensated by witnessing the finest display of electric lighting on a vast scale, which, I think, I have ever seen. Indeed it was a veritable fairyland. The "Balboa" was now busily taking on more coffee, and added another saloon passenger to her list who was a German officer during the war, but was now engaged as a coffee planter at Nicaragua. Often during the latter part of the voyage he gave us stories of incidents that occurred on his side of the line when opposite to us ln France. The time was now approaching for our vessel to continue its journey, and at 11 p.m., after discharging her temporary crew of West Indian canal men and pilot, our good ship once more weighed anchor and left the harbor for the Carribbean Sea. (To Be Continued) MINUTES (Continued from page 5) REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 11, 1988 ram, H. MacDonald, E. Haywood, A. E. Ballard, J. Haywood. Re the situation which had arisen at the Orpheum Theatre, due to an un- forseen "stage wait" it was moved and seconded that the Executive Board will permit the house orchestra to play for "topics" in case of an emergent situation arising, but the Executive Board reserves to itself the right to define what shall constitute an emergent situation. -———. It was brought to the attention of the Board that the Vancouver Boys' and Girls' Band had played a concert at Wesley Church on Sunday, January 8th, 1928 and said concert had been broadcasted. It was moved and seconded to call Hoskins Sara to the next Board Meeting. Bound Meetings It was moved and seconded that after January 19, 1928, Board Meetings will in future be held on Friday of each week. Board authorizes change of signatures at the Bank of Commerce. Board adjourned at 1.25 p.m. -. ■ . Regular Board Meeting January 18th, 1928 Meeting called to order at 10 am. President Miller in the Chair. "M -i ppap&-U<r*W--—HI . mp^^Sf-■-, 7 -^—wm BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSICIAN _\ The minutes of the regular board meeting of Jan. 11, 1928, were adopted as read. Business Arising out of the Minutes Secretary read contents of letter that had been drafted by the President, outlining the board's opinion in the matter of the Orpheum Theatre Orchestra playing for a "short topics" film during a "wait" in the vaudeville programme, and which had been sent to Mr. Barnes, the Manager. President's action was endorsed. Secretary read contents of a letter that had been drafted by the President and been sent to W. J. Douglas, Secretary of the Seattle Local, suggesting details of a plan that might prove successful in combating the present menace of the Chain Broadcasting system at present in vogue. The President's action was endorsed. Sergeatn-at-Arms Report Member Fletcher presented his weekly report, which upon motion was accepted and his account in the amount of $4.05 was ordered paid. The motion carried. Georgia Strike Fund Assessment It was regularly moved and seconded that this fund be now discontinued as from Jan. 16, 1928 at 12 Noon. The motion carried, and the secretary was instructed to ascertain if all monies had been paid to date, and to inform member R. Rowlands that he is responsible for the collection of the assessment from the members of his band. Any balance that is left over after the members who are entitled to receive same have been paid, is to be placed in a separate fund. Fin. Sec. reported having collected $273.58 to date. , Communications From W. A. Barnes, Orpheum Theatre. From T. Shankie. Permission granted and communication ordered filed. From J. N. Weber, advising this local of the decision of the International Executive Board, in the matter of strike pay in the matter of the Hotel Georgia controversy. Same was referred to the February General Meeting. From Wm. Tweedie requesting the local to grant permission to several of our members to donate their services in connection with a nentertain- ment given at Shaughnessy Hospital for the patients. Permission granted. From R. Endersby, as the matter mentioned in the letter is of private nature, the Board cannot entertain the proposition. From Earl Gray's Orchestra, requesting permission to be allowed to pay their initation fee into this local (their transfers having expired) at the rate of $5.00 per week. Request denied. From L. Pantages, requesting the same concession that he received for the picture "What Price Glory," regarding the tune of playing for four shows per day, for the picture "Seventh Heaven" week of Jan. 23rd. Request granted. President having been granted permission to the Strand Theatre Orchestra to wear costumes for week of Jan. il6th, the President's action was endorsed. Bills Authorized Labor Statesman $4.50; C.N.R. 8.19; Burrard Publishing Co. $81.80; Mitchell Foley, $4.86; G.W.V. $7.50; W T. McArthur, $1.40. Excuses for January Meeting Y. Wltsani. F. W. Boyt, R. Barry, A. V. Ealey, R. B. McPherson, Doris Wilburs, D. Walker,* Rita Armand, Gene Goodheart, A Dickson, F. Gorse. . Radio Contracts Approved Fred Weaver and C.K.W.X. per C. Webbster. Dance1 Committee's Report Wm. Couling was given authority to pay all bills and to bring In a report at the next board meeting. Members R. A. Smith and Fred Gorse met with the board in the matter of the claim of member Gorse against member Cornfield for $68.00 for services in connection with the funeral of the late Cal. Allan, and requested some settlement of the matter. After much discussion on the question the board ruled that member Cornfield Is the contracting party and is therefore held accountable for payment of the claim. Regarding the manner In which the amount must be paid, member Cornfield was advised that he can avail himself of the Advance^ ment Fund. Member W. J. Nelles appeared before the board at the request of the President to explain a communication that he had sent to the committee ln charge of the dance we held recently. Member Nelles was cautioned to be more discreet In the use of the wording of his letters in future and the communication was referred to the dance committee to report it at the February General Meeting. W. Hoskins Sara appeared at the request of the board to explain the reasons why the Hoys' and Girls' Band broadcasted their recent concert at the Wesley Church. Member's statement was satisfactory to the board but was warned not to repeat same without the sanction of the Executive Board. Board adjourned at 1.15 p.m. . REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 25, 1928 Officers all present. Meeting called to order at 10 a.m., President Miller in the chair. The minutes of the Regular Board meeting of January 18, 1928, were approved as read. President reported having given permission for the orchestra at the Pantages to wear costumes for this present week, while playing on the stage. President's action was endorsed. Fireman's Band Permission was granted to the Firemen's Band to play a concert and social for their own society upon the request of Member J. Copeland, same to be held on Friday evening, January 27. Secretary reported having given permission to play a concert on February 17, in the General Gordon School for the Parent-Teachers' Association of that school for their funds. Secretary's action was endorsed. Price Rulings President reported ruling the following prices to be effective ln Class "A" suburban houses: Three hours per night, Monday to Saturday, six days, playing for pictures, at $25 sidemen; 25 per cent extra for leader. President's action was endorsed. Also reported having given prices for stage presentation, two performances per night, not to exceed 45 minutes each, at the Class "A" suburban houses; sidemen $5.00, 25 per cent extra for leader. Also reported setting prices for organists at the Class "A" suburban houses; one hour per night, six nights per week, $16.00 per week. Intermissions, overtime and doubling as per schedule already in Price List. Board Member Cornfield reported that F. Stuart, President of P.O.D., had verbally asked him if our members could play a composition that was being published by P.O.D. It was moved and seconded that our members are not allowed to play this composition. It was also moved and seconded that the action taken by the Executive Board of 1927, who had passed a vote of censure on P.O.D. for the scurrilous letter they had sent to all the organizations and societies In this district, be endorsed and that a communication be sent to Mr. Stuart advising him that unless he retracts all the statements as published in said letter by addressing letters to all different organisation sand societies admitting that his statements were untrue, this Union will not allow our members to deal with P.O.D. in any manner whatsoever. Both motions carried. Sergeant-at-Arms Member Fletcher presented his weekly report, which was accepted, and his account In the amount of $5.05 ordered paid. Member Fletcher also submitted the expense account of the late Baby Grand Chevrolet that he had used in connection with his office of Sergeant-at-Arms. The bill was referred to the next Union meeting. Secretary was instructed to send a circular letter to all the managers of dance halls in this jurisdiction that the orchestras playing ln their halls must ln future consist entirely of Union members. Orchestras, however, who are attached to bona fide Clubs and play for the charity functions arranged by their own Club are permitted to play for some, but all other engagements of a competitive nature must In future be played by Union members only. Bills Approved Burrard Publishing Company.... $3.12 Henry Birks & Sons 5.00 The bill of C. H. White for making an audit of the books of this Union for the year 1927, ln the amount of $75.00, was referred to the Secretary to obtain data from Mr. White and report at the next meeting. The bill that had been presented by the Trades and Labor Council, ln the amount of $160.98, which was presented by the Vancouver Theatrical Federation, payment of same to be made by the three organizations on a basis of pro rata of membership, was referred back to the Vancouver Theatrical Federation. Member R. A. Smith met with the Board regarding claim against Member Cornfield by Fred Gorse, and reported to the Board that Member Cornfield had refused to sign the Advancement Fund slip for the amount named. Member Cornfield does not hold with the ruling made by the Board last week and requested that the matter go to the General meeting. After discussion it was moved and seconded that Member Cornfield be given ten days from the date of the ruling, which was Wednesday, January 18, 1928, in which to pay the claim of Member Gorse, and the money, in the amount of $68.00, be paid into the office by 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 1928. His request that same be allowed to go to General meeting was denied, but he can apply to the International body within 80 days from January 18, 1928. Motion carried. Report to the Board of the death of the father of our Member. Kings- combe. Secretary instructed to send letter of condolence to our member. Reported to the Board that our Member Charles Gaunt had been removed to the Hospital at Kamloops in a serious condition. Secretary instructed to send letter of sympathy to wife and family of our brother. Communications From J. Souders asking permission to play trombone solos at two of our city churches. Request denied. From Mr. Holroyd Paull to allow three of our members to broadcast for one hour over Radio Station C.N.R.V., date not specified, was referred to General meeting. From R. Rowlands requesting to be allowed some of the Vancouver Local bands to appear ln a special concert on his regular Sunday evening programmes, was denied. From Canadian Labor Party; ordered placed on Bulletin Board. Excuses granted for non-attendance at January meeting. W. W. Robertson, W. H. Lee, Francis Engelman, Margaret Raynor, Orr-Craig, James Sharp. .Secretary read contents of a letter that he had sent to "the Editor of the Organizer, the newspaper of Amalgamated Civil Servants, re an article that had appeared in that paper. Also re ply from the Editor. Secretary's action was endorsed and matter left in the hands of the President and Secretary. Communication from the Wright Motors Western Ltd., a stock company, referred to General meeting. Claim of W. Bremner against Radio Station C.K.W.X. Moved and seconded that claim be sustained and the matter referred to the Secretary for adjustment. Motion carried. Resignation of Miss Olive Campbell left in the hands of the Secretary. Resignation of John C. Graves was tendered to the Board. Matter was referred to the Secretary. Re delegates to the Trades and Labor Council. Moved and seconded that delegates be paid $1.00 each for this meeting only. Communication from Trades and Labor Council referred to the General meeting. Re the Steward's report of the Hotel Georgia for the week of January 20, Secretary reported infringement of our Price List. Price now ruled for the dance orchestra at the Hotel Georgia for three hours per day, six days per week (no Sunday work), sidemen $55.00, leader 25 per cent extra. Concert orchestra fifteen hours per week, including Sundays, $35.00 per week, leader 25 per cent extra. Board ruled Executive Board meetings in future shall be held on Friday, commencing Friday, February 3. Moxed and seconded that due to the illness of the stenographer, the Financial Secretary be requested to stay on Wednesday afternoon and that he be paid for his services. Meeting adjourned at 1:05 p.m. WILL EDMUNDS, Recording Secretary. "RILLY" DOUGLAS VISITS VANCOUVER The prolonged dispute between the Orpheum Uircuit and this Local has brought that concentrated essence of human energy, our old friend the Secretary of Local 76, Seattle, into Vancouver. The dispute having reached somewhat of an Impasse, when neither side inclined to give way, has caused the Orpheum Circuit to take advantage of an "Employers' Appeal" to the . International office. This has led to the appointment of the energetic protagonist of a hundred fights or more, to the position or referee or the International President's representative here December 22, 1927. Needless to say, that what we usually expect from Billy, I.e., efficiency in his materly conduct of the negotiations, was fully lived up to. It Is the first time in our memory that this veteran has been called upon to act In an official capacity in this city. The thanks of this Local have already been tendered to President Weber for making this appointment, and also to Brother "Billy" for the completeness by which he accomplished his mission. —____q_ Dance and Concert Libraries to Rent—See BERT KOOL 'M& the Vancouver School of Music Pictures Cued, Etc 888 Hastings W. Sey. 7078 - Phone Sey. 881 Day or Night on Funeral Directors and Erabalmers 'i" " . -7 VM Homer St.. Vancouver, a C. : ; __fr____y'"'—"w™ _%f.-4_>_.|*w» !■■ _. it.H BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSICIAN Here are two of .'.•■■■ Vancouver's Prominent Musicians Both 100% Boosters ' jit III |«IWJ____W>_ I I li II* ART GRIFFITHS Lee's Country Club Orchestra Art. Griffiths has just purchased one of the new No. 8 model Trumpets and Charlie See a new burnished gold Saxophone CHARLIE SEE Jackle Souders' Orchestra They recognise Superiority Sole Agents for Western Canada BUESCHER "True-Tone" Band and Orchestral Instruments \£_ncouvek Music Go.,Ltix 526 Seymour Street Phone; Seymour 2875 _T>: I_^_5fci. Si. L_SSPKSS-J: C-. :^4_fe^_,4^^^_L^^^J;li^BfeiiilL'«BiR£.;i £■ Greetings to Officers and Members of Local 145, From y t - THE MUSICIAN'S WIFE Spends lonely evenings at home while her husband Is engaged in his regular employment. A reliable radio set would bring her pleasure and relaxation, and while away the hours of waiting until his return home. Lewis Sells Complete Radio Sets and Radio Accessories on Easy Terms Without Interest Come in and see the latest Battery and Battery less Seta by DE FOREST GROSLET WESTINGHOUSE RADIOLA AND MARCONI We offer you courteous and efficient service. Lewis Leads! Follow Who Can! LEWIS PIANO HOUSE LIMITED ion Granville Street Vancouver, B.C. EARL GRAY AND HIS ORCHESTRA Engaged at the Hotel Vancouver Grill Room >NNEL: GRAY, Director EICHHORN, Asst, Dir. EARL GIBSON TED HUFFINE DRAYTON FRANKHAUSER If this label is not on your suit you are doing what you condemn some employers for doing—employing non-union labor. m#*m GALECLAGGET HENRY REIJ. AND PAUL MeCREA KENNETH CRAMER ■-,. •-■• . . . • Compliments of the Season to Officers and Members of the Musicians' Union i THE BURRARD PUBLISHING COMPANY LTD. 11*» HOWE STREET PHONES: SEY. 4490-7421 Printers of the R. C. Musician. Union Employees Only. Established 1907 ■ ■ *' ■ . •' _ .
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