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JmpiWfiSi^fe ii i I Vancouver, B. C, March 2, 1025. Official Journal of the Musicians' Union, Local 145, A. F. of M. VOL. II. No. 11. Our Members in Business HPHE columns of the B. C. Musician have noted during the past year, the activities of several of our members in business connected with music in Vancouver. We have the pleasure of naming another two firms which have launched out on ambitious lines. They are the Rex Music Publishers Limited, and Edmund's Music Store. The Rex Publishing Co., though not entirely associated with members of this local, nevertheless with its imposing "Advisory Board of MusiC bearing such names as Calvin Winter, of the Capitol Theatre; George Metcalfe. Strand Theatre; Wm. Pilling, Orpheum Theatre, and Frank Marac- cl, of the Ambassador Cafe, all musical directors at their respective places of business; distinctly stamps this new publishing concern as being intimately associated with this Union. The company is capitalised at $150,- 000 and has for its president, George W- Rex, the wellknown song writer, and for vice-president, J. S. Cowper, the editor of the Saturday Tribune. This firm has contracted with the vendor, George Rex, the right to print 'And publish all songs that may be Written by him during the next five years, including "Wasted Tears". Royalties are expected to add a still larger Income, when it is realised that in England and Australia, they pay 5c per copy on every one sold. There also will be half-royalties from record and roll companies. The venture seems very promising, and .with Vancouver gradually ap- '. preaching her stride In expansion, added to the popularity of Rex's songs, we hope the company will reap the reward of. success due to those possessing such initiative. I jLi3 Bd-nand's Music Store Situated in a good location on Robson St., between Granville and Burrard. ''Billy the 'Cellist," who always had a penchant for business, has resumed the thread which was broken by leaving Prince Rupert, where he owned and managed another music concern. |r „ The firm bearing his name are the B. C. agents for Besson Band Instruments, the parent body of which is in London, England. But though this agency may monopolise quite a part of the firm's time, they yet have »■■■■■»■■ anization »>■■■>■■■■■■ 3p c. TOURING the month of March, the Vancouver and New Westminster Trades and Labor Council is putting on an Organisation Campaign with the slogan, "Back to the Unions". A strong committee has for several months past been arranging plans for this drive. The various International organizations baye been communicated with, wiUj a view to co- operatlcm. and __Fa^re_ult some twelve or fifteen International organisers will be in this mrl-diction during March, and perhape for a lodger period. Prior to the unfortunate split in the labor movement of this city in 1919, there were approximately 20,- 000 members belonging to labor unions, affiliated with the Trades and Labor Council, and it was generally conceded that on a per capita basis Vancouver was the best organised city in Canada, and one of the first on the Pacific Slope. At the present time there are about 6000 members affiliated with the Trades Council, so it can readily be seen that there is a plentiful opportunity to work for a campaign of this kind. Like every other contingency connected with the Great Organised Labor Movement, it is absolutely imperative that each member get into the spirit of the campaign, and not leave the work to a few. Too often are members of the Labor movement satisfied to let the other fellow use up his energy in their interests. However, even in spite of this fact, it is plenty to spare in catering to the demands of string players by the sale of violin, 'cello, etc, strings, and making a speciality of repairing those instruments and of re-hairing bows.. Our paper, being always glad to encourage the activities of our people in any capacity, in addition to that of performing In an orchestra, warmly congratulates the members associated with these two firms, wishes them the best of luck, and considers them worthy of the patronage of the member shin generally. ...mm. . i■»■_!* «7 . r ■ m remarkable how much progress has been made. But there are times when there is work which can be done by ALL, and this is one of them. Because a man or woman belongs to a Labor Union, it does not necessarily follow that they are good Labor men or women. It is one thing to pay dues and own a card, but another to be a faithful and energetic Union member. Many members of Labor Unions are good Union people insofar as their own Union or trade is concerned, bat very, apathetic as regards the other fellow's Union or trade. This is a wrong principle and Is harmful to the movement. The strength of a Labor Union is not in its own membership, but in its affiliation with the membership of other Labor Unions, through the Trades and Labor Councils and International bodies, therefore, when you help your brother of some other craft to build up and strengthen his Union you are indirectly building up your own organisation. The employer does not employ union men because he likes Unions, certainly not; most employers have a great dislike for Unions but, he employs union men because of the power of the Trades Union movement. Just as soon as the- boss feels that he can run his business free of Unions he is going to do so. That being the case does it not appeal to you that the power of the movment must be ever .on the increase so as to gradually better our position in society? No doubt there are many members belonging to Unions who are quite willing to help In this campaign, but do not know how. They will probably say: "I am too busy at my trade or profession and have no llesure time in which to do any work in this respect. Others may say: "Why should I worry about organising? My union pays men to take care of that work.** To each of these classes let It he said that there Is plenty for every member to do. Bach man or woman has his or her part to play- There are many ways of assisting in this campaign, and of these the one la (Continued on Page 3.) Amendment to By-Laws PROPOSED Amendment to Article XX. of Constitution and By-Laws: The following to be substituted for the present law—Trials and Appeals. Trial Board Sec 1. A trial Board of five mem bers shall be elected annually at fhe regular election of officers, by ballot. Members of the Trial Board shall be exempt from dues. Three mem bers of the Trial Board assembled at meeting shall constitute a.quorum of said Board. Sec 2. The following .rules of procedure, forms, etc, are provided for the trial of complaints or charges against members: ' tif \ Every charge or complaint preferred against a member shall be in writing, specifying the points of com- , plaint and signed by the complainant. and sent or delivered to the Recording Secretary, who shall upon receipt thereof endorse the date and hour thereon, -and forthwith giv_ written notice to the accused, complainant, and all necessary witnesses to attend and appear before the Trial Board, If within the Jurisdiction, at the time and place to be named in such notice, which shall be signed by the Recording Secretary under the seal of the Union. The accused Shall be entitled to have two clear days from date of sending or delivering such notice before the trial takes place. Sec 3. The accused shall be en titled to a copy of the complaint or Charge without expense, if demanded; but the name of the complainant shall in no case be disclosed unless the Trial Board deem it wise, and proper to do so. Sec 4. The Trial Board -hall 1 full power and authority to hear, * and determine any and every chaxge and complaint brought to its nofte or laid pefore it. and shall enquire into and carefully investigate the same, hear all and any parties concerned or their witnesses, receive, and consider such evidence as may be presented, call for and compel the attendance of any member found necessary to give evidence, adjourn, enlarge, or postpone the hearing*or trial to such time and place as often as may seem proper and necessary until such charge Is disposed of. Sec 5. A member of the Trial (Continued on Page 8.) . .„,.. ' > ——i__!^._ „;.„s^,tiAi - :j. , LT,^L5»*B_D BriUah Conductor." 1070 i >f <mmffl BROADWAY THBATRB PRINCIPAL OR£___l_~T : CSJPITOL THEATRE 2191—38t_ Ave. W. Phone Korr. 942L2 LqmjA, PIANIST At The Columbia Theatre Phono Fair. 6718B Harold B. Knox OKIAinBT Theatre, Centralia, Wash. >.:": sbSSHWmmrm*m*mmm*mmmimrm*_«_- WM. j. NELLESS Fair. 4712-I_ JU.A .11!,,' II „J. n ST. IT 1___?_V_- TRUMPET—Bay. 2840Y 3 , Tug Wilson TRUMPET Phone fir. 3018 X 8 1 S -. t How playing at Ike KITSILANO THEATRE T..*.... JL3_.. Jf.TZ?-- ■ SEE!- ... B!!! JB _JK9. ...... . .—..-.... t^m itm tin PANTAGES A OSBALDESTON (Piano) A W. DELAMONT (Trumpet) H. STOCKER (Clarinet) R. S. RALPH (Trombone) GEO. H. H. KEELING (B_m) GUT JOLLET (Percussion) *i;,i:::# FREDERICK BROWN (Leader) COMPLIMENTS OP -IK- 0BC_snu >►; / ._. _Jfc *_#__# _ti£.;3 PERSONNEL L. MARTIN Trumpet -Tenor Banjo LEN WILSON H. TWEIPEL ...8__ aad Clarinet H. ZWEIFEL _8sx aad Clarinet F. E. McCOMB Pereasaion . WM. SODEBURG ____-__-Jr_M_rt FRANK MARACCI, Director Violin, Sax aad Trombone AT LIBERTY ^w_Mt—Mii nin■ 1 IhViT ■' £*» .•'»_«»*_.• ••' .«_£ &tanlru (ttlar* COLONIAL THEATRE E. P. SALVAGE Frank and Betty Winstone PIANO and VTOT.TN &wa for I Bay. S243-X JOHN McNAIR DRUMS. At Liberty. ■7.ii.tflfO —— 'CELLIST ■ yfftt-.7i."-irftr. AlTV^ r AT THE ORPHEUM iM.To.nn> JACK GRIST VIOUNIST OPEN FOR DANCE ENGAGEMENTS Phona BUgh. J131 CLARE TENNANT Brrard flUo^. Soy. S7S7-R : ^* -- ... » ■, vK)I lul___CulS 01 IBB _«fe.\iy 'i ■•afii ,3 __|_| _____ ' ;■ ':'<":'v> PERSONNEL: WM. EGG El 1. GEO. M-fHUMa _»9^?--U-ElAJM^>v-:.-y:i-^_^^ _----__-_--___»J !U!rt ' Fred Parsons PIANIST Open for aU of Piano Work 11SM. J. CHAMBERLAIN VIOL_NIST~-Opoa for a h» i : >fl_ftf_j:;;j;.-:- In Hum and' 7 ill .JT^.; '^^ ■ ■ OPEN FOR ENGAGEMENTS <—«* ONE COX *»«&s '. iwia^L j. f« iiul M4mmm*m4m-**i*im* lii lin i w W. DAMN 8a« FWr. SS7L D. Peter OPKN FOR KVQJ Pho— Say. S444. « 1479 >_-«-^-__---------_-_H n'ii'__rriM_iiiiiiiii7r my I i all members can render valuable service is that of DEMANDING THE UNION LABEL. See that the man who delivers your mine Is a Union man; Insist on bread manufac- ured Under union conditions; when taking meals down town, patronise Union restaurants; when getting your hair cut, do so in" a Union Barber shop; purchase only Union-made cigars and cigarettes; insist on the UNION LABEL on all your wearing apparel, from your shoes to your hat. In fact, when making any purchase or employing any help, ascertain if Union conditions prevail. When you ■tart ont to a "Dollar Day" or " 95c Day" Sale, stop and think of the employment conditions of those serving you. Perhaps you will let your better judgment prevail and go elsewhere to make your purchases. To patronise the Union label, or those who give their employees good wages and good conditions may cost a little more than If you supported employers of sweatshop conditions, but this is to be expected, and should not be used by the Union man or woman as an argument against the Label. We must all remember, and keep it ever before us, that organised labor has made it possible for us to secure fair conditions, and the money we earn under those conditions should not go to help the non-unionist but, on the contrary, to help the unionist and the one who employs Union members. Whether the Organising Committee intentionally chose the month of March for Its campaign so as to use the motto: "FORWARD MARCH. BACK TO THE UNIONS,'" Is not known to yours truly. But whether they did or not, it Is a good omen nevertheless, and one that should appeal to all Union men. Let us all FORWARD MARCH, in MARCH, with the slogan: "Back to the Unions" until next March and then "FORWARD MARCH" again. PROFESSNHUL DIRECTORY t— Paul Umoureaux SAX and CL_MN_T m$hti% *M.Hotrt Vancouver 0- n, Phono Soy. 8339-T ... .... ... Qtyr (Eritmutt (DrrfyrBtra OPEN FOR BOOKINGS PERSONNEL DICK GARDNER, Perc-uion ....Fair. 4S05L HARRY TARLTON, Piaaiat GEO. BUSH, Banjo . don. McMillan, Sax ,- ' (Continued from paye IT Ernest C. Miller, Esq., - _-4jJ^B(l charged with a violation ut the. Editor British. Columbia Musician, Constitution or By-Laws shall with- Vancouver, B. C. draw as a member of the Board un- Dear Sir and Bro—Have just fin- til the verdict in his case is rendered! ished reading your very interesting and if found guilty, after due process edition of 2nd inst. I congratulate pf law, his seat on the Trial Board you and the local tor maintaining shall be declared vacant, such an up-to-date and useful Journal. Sec. t. All decisions of the Tri^l I am satisfied that it will continue Board shall be rendered verbally to and grow in usefulness. I notice in the accused by the chairman of said your Issue, some very flattering re- Board, and also officially in writing marks concerning me, with reference by the Recording Secretary, to my success at the recent civic elec- Sec 7. An appeal may be taken tions In North. Vancouver, as Police against any such finding, decision, or Commissioner. judgment either by the accused, de- I accept your congratulations and f»ndant. the Executive Board, or the thank you, and all my Brother Musi- unk»n to the International Executive clans and only trust that I may al- Board of the A. F. of _L ways merit your entire confidence and 8e& * **° member shall be good wishes. deemed to have been expelled until Again I thank you most sincerely, ** ri«nt of appeal has been exhausted or forfeited. Sec. 9. In all cases where an appeal is from a verdict rendered on account of the violation of a local law, before the appeal can be entertained the appellant must deposit the amount of the fine, or good and sufficient security in lieu thereof. Notice of appeal must be given in writing and the amount of the fine deposited Within ten days, and not later than two weeks from the date on which the line was deposited. (Sec 2, Art, XI Federation By-laws.) Sec. 10. Any member who shall fan to appear when called upon to testify before the Trial Board, or who does Yours fraternally, BOB CHANCE February, 1925 To Organized Labor, Greetings: When the year Is new, all feel energetic and desire to accomplish something worth while. Many long to do some act which wil proclaim to the world their heroism. This is praiseworthy. But while awaiting the big moment, why not do some of the really noble acts which you may do now? .It is well to remember that we achieve with our acts, not with our hopes. Many members of Organized Labor Cherish the hop. of some day doin* 2J?"* !?£3SS5_? for ~ __. :______ ^t_ *__,. __JTI -hsence, shall be fined $2.00 tor the first offense, and for any subsequent something heroic to help that treat organization, the A. F. of L. While waiting for this great dream to come true, they neglect many really helpful acts that would add much to their worth to this organization. An heroic act need not necessarily be a spectacular one. r y ~" The Latest Song He called for nails—and In come tax. failure to appear in the same matter he shall be punished at the discretion of the Trial Board, the Executive Board, or the Union at large. Sec. 11 Wheat deemed necessary by the Trial Board, any or all of the The"trades unionists who resolves !*£_? m «>• esse may be required to decisively to live up to the doctrine j*gg unaer ~ **$*■. a Notary of fair play toward his associates in ' # " the Trade Union Movement by patro- „. . AH dectalon8 n»u> or nizlng the Union Label. Card and Pen*lt!e* impo8ed »»y the Trial Board Button will enhance his character. mn* g compiled with, and all fines Not only that, he will be en Inspire- ™ ***** withln ten **** tram tion to others who mean well but who d*te of beto» ^posed, «»der penalty are forgetful and perhaps careless. of «u«P«n-»on or expulsion without He will be an everlasting rebuke to the craven within our ranks who stealthily patronises the unfair employer. further notice. Sec. IS. Any member of the Union who desires to attend any trials may do so, but on no account can All'over the oo_ntry we find Label tney f#§f» *"" or tatorrupt the proceedings in the hearing of the case. Notice of any pending trial shall be posted on the Bill Board or office one week prior to the date arranged for the hearing of any esse set by the Trial Board. When deemed advisable, the Trial Board may adjourn Boosters. No greater honor can be bestowed on a trades unionist than to be known as a Label Booster, because the Union Label is the weapon that deals the most telling blows against the sweat shop, prison-made goods, and child labor. With an army of Label Boosters, to co"»mlttee for arriving at its deci the Union Label will annihilate these slon- pernicious evils. ~"s ■'• ■ With best wishes, I remain, Essex Magistrate: "How much do Fraternally yours, you earn a week r i ' '■ ' • JOHN J. MANNING . Secretary-Treasurer; Union Label Trades Depatrment. Laborer: "A hundred pounds, sir, but I only get thirty-eight shillings." Jack—"Are you working, $IU?" . Bill—"Yes, I am physical instructor in a furniture factory." Jack—"What are your duties?" Bill—"I box mattresses." GEORGE B. SMITH 7 VIOLIN REPAIRER Country aad Trade Work Receive -far. mmm i Itf EMBERS are hereby of- ™ ficiairy notified that &Zu_M_ffK also considered an official notification. Therefore, mem bers win kindly take note that ignoraac. W IwoOo-s placed in that paper *_ff_r«r be considered as an for violation of the la*. EDWARD JAMIESON a ■ - * A- . -». A_ -," ~ 9 '«' - :..- y _-____-_■____ We regret to, announce that member Leslie Grossmith is at present in the General Hospital and. is in a very critical condition, „ ^jWj-j&jfy at the time of going to press it is reported that he is doing as well as could be expected' under *Wtl circum- 8tan.es. -__———_ i !■■ i ■____»___»-__________■ L. P. Mcintosh Registered Optometrist "V '.-■■)- ■■ * ■■ jr-i , la cksraa of Optir.l -ftav,}.,. TOD A MASimra, ST4 On_vllls Seymour 1016 M.mbor of A __ &*-*< ALL KINDS COMMERCIAL PRINTING AND STATIONERY Diaries 522 HASTINGS VANCOUVER, B. C. \y^\mmm&AtmWm%l&0 _—_. mm** t^- M ***..., * '. . DANCING EVERY , EVENING Opposite The Orpheum Theatre 762 GranviBe Street . i ■ i ■, I Qlrntrr * ^anna BIhhim,,,, Funeral Directors UNFAIR Sole Ticklers' Orch . ■ ■ 7 -J.jWHl|.'>"l"."l-l!:"*"l""l-'l*>'* 1 i ■ . mW. BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSICIAN^ f-^hH- Editor.. ; Ernest C. MUler Managing Editor—Edward Jamieson Advertising Manager—Fred Fletcher Managing Committee — Executive Board of Local 145, A. F. of M. Published monthly at the office of Local 145, A. F. of M.. 991 Nelson Street, Vancouver, B. C. Phone: Seymour 7568 , 0_n February 5th, Novak's Vaudet- tes composed of the following ladies: El ma Novak, Leader, Piano; Esther Rickhard, trumpet; Ruth Hook, ban- Jo; Reulah Black well, violin, and Calla Howard, drums; all of Local 99, Portland, Ore., while fulfilling an engagement at the Capitol Theatre, agreed to give a performance over the Radio without first obtaining our consent. Our office got into touch with the Leader, calling her attention to the premeditated Infraction, and forbade her to complete the engagement, for reasons well known to our membership familiar with the Radio question. We are glad to go on record, that Miss Novak and her associates gave us a splendid example of union discipline, by implicitly obeying her instructions and calling off the proposed performance. The Executive Board of this Local, RADIO AND THE PRESS RECENTLY this local has once more been "honored" through the Press, and by broadcasting publicity. illustrating the arbitrary manner in which its Executive Officials acted by denying to listeners' in. the pleasure ^ more tfaan pleaged to call the at of hearing a prospective entertain- tenUon of No 99 Portiand to this ment by Miss Novak and her orches- ^^ antf %f> congratulate tnat Local in tra, during their stay here in Vancou- po88e8slng members, that dispite a ver while on tour. promise even though given under mis- It is unfortunate that the promo- appre^en^on, they as true and loyal ters of the entertainment, were not membera of the A F of M.t immedl- inforroed of the impossibility of this Rtely degteted Federation orchestra fulfilling the en- The membership at large, of Local gagement, as the result of this Local's 14g undoubtediy also will congratu- tjsmonstrance and their ban; earlier in the time when the information conveyed to them, due to clr- imstances beyond our control. We take no exception whatever to the #planation they gave their audiences, ii clearing their good name, in order __,jd and narmoniouB whole, whether to mollify their patrons disappoint- aient. even at the expense of this union. rSmm conscience is quite clear. To some, music is an entertainment to enjoy. Others dabble in it as ama- teuns for a pastime, or relaxation when resting from their working hours. To us. who are professionals gaining a Uvellhood in any capacity as musician* „e. theatre, dance, band, or RADIO it Is, let there be no mistake, BUSINESS^ Home, sustenance of live, provision for old age, etc., etc.. are maintained by what we earn in the entertainment industry. We, are absolutely unashamed late Miss Novak's combination. It goes to show the general public, that though our Federation is composed of a number of Locals approaching one thousand, with an approximate membership of 140,000 we are yet one we hail from New York, the Pacific Coast, or Eastern Canada. Prior to this period, an engagement was accepted and performed over the Radio, by another combination while on tour from Pantages Theatre. The personnel on this occasion was composed by Miss Lillian Anderson, of Local 117, Tacoma, Wash.; Miss Rhea Anderson, and Miss Olllvia Anderson, of Local 104, Salt Lake City, Utah. This performance was completed with the Radio management, - before the information was conveyed to this office, and consequently we were unable to warn Miss Anderson's corn- Whatever any listeners in or promo- bination of what was a contemplated ters - of these entertainments may infraction of the A. F. of M. Law. think of us. when we adopt a certain Possibly these ladies were not fully Una of action in protecting our wel- acquainted with the law in question, lart^ Jff.y like many other members; but we Our local collectively and as musi- cannot assume the responsibility for clans individually, refrain from Inter- the ignorance. So unfortunate fering or criticising other trades, bust- though the circumstances may be, we ness houses, or even the managerial have no other course but to prefer side of the Press, when running their charges against the said combination own affairs by which they earn their to the International Executive, Income. The persistent claims on-our services for charitable objects, have been always met by us' with a generous response, and frankly we believe that win by comparison equal If not sur- through Secretary Kerngood. Quite lately. Mr. Bostlck of the Pantages Circuit during his tour of inspection in this city, learned of the fact that Artists employed on that circuit were rendering service at the pass the efforts of any other profes- Radio. We understand that he con- Bion or trade. But we absolutely re- siders It Is very detrimental,, to the serve to ourselves, the right to adopt capacity business of the house if any Justifiable means, to protect our prospective patrons can stay home, own; e»p!oyatiM!($ opportunities; ip and hear the same performance with- defense of the men and women who out paying the admission fee. are dependent on music, for an existence irrespective of whatever opinions the disappointed ones may hbld. Article XIV, Clause H of the Federation laws distinctly forbids any traveling combination, whether they are theatrical, dance, or band to accept or fulfil any miscellaneous engagements, free or otherwise during the tenure of their stay while on tour in the jurisdiction without that local's consent. A similar occurence took place with the "Messiah" being connected up by radio at the Wesley Church. This annual performance which has been so successful in previous years, during the Christmas Festival of 1924, was financially a dtsasterous failure; on account of so many staying at home, and enjoying the performance free of General Meeting SUNDAY, ]_L_JRCH 8, 1925 0. W. V. A. Auditorium, 901 Dunsmuir Street, at 10 a.m. AGENDA 1. To consider question of sending a copy of each issue of the B. C. Musician to the employers in the amusement Industry. 2. To consider advisability of holding annual benefit concert. 3. To consider the following notice of motion: "At the next General Meeting of Local 145 I intend to move the following motion: That all reference to 'Class B' dance halls, contained in Section 31 (b) of the Price List, be deleted, and 'Class A' prices govern all dance engagements in fa tare." (Signed) MASK H. MORGAN. 4. To consider the recommendation of the Joint committee composed of the Trial Board and members of the Executive Board that Article XX. of the Constitution and By-Laws (Trials and Ap-, peals) be amended to read according to their proposal. (This recommendation is published in another column of this issue of the B. C. Musician.) 5. Any other business. Musicians' Benevolent Society 1UOTICE is hereby given that *^ a special meeting of the Musicians' Benevolent Society will be held Sunday, March 8, 1925, in the Q. W. V. A. Auditorium, 901 Dunsmuir Street, at 10 a.m. This special meeting is called to again consider the following resolution- According to the Act, It is necessary to carry this resolution at two meetings: "That the stun of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) be raised for the purposes ot the society by the issue of Mortgage Debentures to that amount, in denominations Of $50.00 each, bearing interest at 9% per annum, payable half yearly. "And that such debentures shall form a series ranking pari passu as a charge upon the property of the society situate aad being Lot nineteen (19) and the south half of Lot eighteen (18), Block seventy (70), District Lot 541, Map 910. "And that the amount realized by the Issue and sale of debentures shall be used solely for the purpose of erecting, equipping and completing on the property of the society a bonding at the cost of and in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted to and approved by the directors ot the society." (Signed) R. H. WARD, Chairman. tide XX, Trials and Appeals of -the local's constitution. With the methods of conducting local trials, by the elected boards of Chicago and Winnipeg, etc., before them, the committee has incorporated much into the new article. The fact that they have proved very successful in larger locals than ourselves, in maintaining the morale of their organisations, with impartiality and Justice; and removing undesirable subjects from the floor at regular meetings, when time is so essential for the conduct of the ordinary business of the local, without being distracted by those matters which are too often the cause of dissension, should be good reason for their adoption. That these trials shall be conducted on the principle of a fair hearing, the methods of the civil court have been adopted, by allowing any members who may desire to be present during the proceedings of any case, after due notice has been posted of an impending trial. The Executive of this local would urge upon all members to be present, at the meeting of March 8, 1926, as a most important step in the evolution of our constitution by its adoption will take place. times to their sorrow, that this latest wonder of science is highly competitive. Very likely amusement managers some day may realise it also, and agree with us that it is business: and at least should certainly be treated as such by those who follow the entertainment profession for their existence. >nal Musicians here in Jurisdiction, are already aware, some- TRL _L BOARD A^S announced at the last general meeting a committee composed the trial board and members of Che cutive Board, Have drawn up a new article to be substituted for ar VANCOUVER THEATRICAL FEDERATION "THAT useful liason by which the three bodies concerned in the production of theatrical entertainment, viz., the stage employees, operators, musicians locals, through their executives, are able to meet and intimately discuss affairs often necessitating the co-operation of each other and known by the above title, has rendered its account for the past year and elected the officers for 1925. The new executive has for President, E. A. Jameison; vice-president, Leslie, (Op.); secretary, G. W. Allen (8.E.); treasurer, E. C. MUler; business agent, L. Clark (Op.); trustees—Delamont, McMillan and Baker. While its financial commitments are very small, the usefulness of the Federation has been frequently demonstrated by the assistance that the three affiliated Unions have given to one another in the past. Time and again we'have corrected abuses, maintained good conditions, compelled strict adhesion to Union law and order, and supported the principle of the closed shop by that mutual help when any one of the three crafts has a difficulty. It Is by organisation with consistent good service—whether it is through a local, the Thearical Federation, Trades and Labor Council, or such other intimate bodies, that we can oppose a determined front to the grasping capitalists in the employment sphere. An Intensive campaign by the Trades and Labor Council, to strengthen organised labor, is expected to start in March. Already several new locals are In the process of formation, and whatever efforts any Individual member can make for the success of the drive, will be welcomed by the general body o. trade unionism. An article having hearing on this subject, written by the President of the Thearical Federation, who is also our secretary, appears elsewhere In this paper and should be thought* - fully dwelt upon by all. — IIIIUMI L^~- j*-* — -■"-"'"flit -t> ■i-ntwiT'iriTti-f-riinimnmimm. l_«'|aiVMtlL..-^eT-cWsK#!^;.-1-rj-fc« BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSICIAN 5- | MINUTES OF UNION AND EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS Regular Union Meeting, Feb. 8, 1025. Officers all present. Called to order at 10:10 a.m. President Miller in the chair. tion. Upon motion this local refrains from sending delegates this year due to financial circumstances. 4. From Seattle re the importation of Creatore to put on benefit Upon motion the minutes of the concert. Upon motion referred to last regular union meeting and all new business. board meetings were accepted with the exception of that part of the January 23, 1926, Board minutes referring to the appeal of Member Stonehouse which was referred to correspondence. Upon motion the minutes of the 5. From he Get Acquainted Club appealing from the decision of this Local's Board in demanding $18.00 in lieu of notice to cornet player. The secretary read all of our correspondence with necessary explanations. Upon motion the action of the board is sustained and it is directed lo Trial Committee were accepted with the exception of the case of Member proceed with the collection of the Hawley which was referred to new business. account. The chairman orders the atten- ., . ,., ,, dance register book closed at this Upon motion all applications in the .._„, 1A..C _ » a^^ r. j.1 j j time. io:4o a. m. Re the appeal of member Stonehouse: The secretary read all of the hands of the Secretary were ordered so kept until next meeting; or in the event of any of the applicants appear ing before the president he is em- correspondence to do with the case powered to administer the obligation. after which member Stonehouse spoke In his own behalf followed by mem- Communications ber E Cox pre8ident and Secretary 1. From the Milk Drivers, upon explain position of the Board. Upon motion ordered posted on board at motion it is resolved that this case is headquarters. one for the Moose Lodge and not any 2. Front President Weber of the concern of this Local and therefore Federation advising this local that It the action of the Board is contra- had a perfect right to change the manded. obligation to read "The American Meeting adjourns at 11:15 a. m. to Federation of Musicians of the United convene as the Musicians Benevolent States and Canada. Upon motion the Society. communication is ordered filed and Reconvened as Musicians Union at the subject matter contained therein 12:15 p. m. ordered to be complied with lmmedi- Brother Allin and Pearson of the ately. » Stage Employees beg permission to 3. From W. J. Kerngood, Secre- 8peak to the meeting with regard to tary of the A. F. of M. calling for the gtage Employees controversy with delegates to the 30th annual conven- J. TAYLOR VIOLIN REFERS 6S1 md-a-ds St. Vancouver Phont. Sty-tour S41R Phone, Sey. 8780 Office hoars: 0:80 a.m. to 5 p.m. end by appointment. W. A. Sutherland, D. G. Palmer Oreduete CHIROPRACTOR Member of A. F. of M. Onnvitts aad Bobson Streets. Suites 11 and 12, entrance 718 Bobson Street Phone Sey. SSI Day or Night mson Funeral Directors and Embalmers 5S1 Homer St., Vancouver, B.C. »'i 11 (, NOTICE w J' i> * '» New York Outfittting Vaneonw's Popular Credit Honse ^'Sd *%££* W«"<-_S Snu ** ' Pay as Tea Wear ' !„■-. Mov_u> TO 460 HASTINGS ST. WEST dMMm<-*iu~-- ,-■:«■. .■m.f_yc*.~-w*' . our member Rowland. Upon motion permission granted. Brother Pearson speaks at length giving full particulars as to the working of the Stage Employees Union and their relations with member Rowland. Brother Allin endorsed Brother Pearson's remarks as being the attitude of his Local. Member Bowyer asked if the stage Employees local had a right to reduce working conditions without the consent of their International. He was answered in the affirmative. Upon motion the delegates are accorded a hearty vote of thanks for their explanation by way of prolonged applause. Radio With regard to the Radio question, President Miller and Secretary report on the state of affairs particularly that part relating to this concern employing our members on one evening and non-union competing orchestras on other evenings. Upon motion the meeting adopts the following resolution: "That Radio work be accepted on the same basis as theatre or any other class-of permanent employment i.e. that it be on a strict closed shop plan meaning that if Our services are expected then they must cease to employ non-union combinations. Further that no alteration to our prevailing price for Radio work shall be made at this time." Discussed by members Edmunds, R. H. Ward, Copley, Fletcher, Super, Stocker and Mrs. Winstone. The resolution being put it carried unamimously. y^yy, Vyy. Committees ., Report of committee investigating classification of schools: The commit tee reports as follows^! 'That all schools in Vancouver and Greater Vancouver where dances "take place be put In 'A' class." Upon* motfon the recommendation of the committee is concurred in. Upon nation the report of the delegates to the Native Son of Canada is deferred, until next meeting. Members Bowyer, Jameison, Parsons, and Tennant reported as dele gates to the T. and L. Council. Upon motion accepted. Upon motion the report of the delegates to the Vancouver Theatrical Federation is accepted. The delegates are directed to vote in favor of a militant campaign against the Dreamland, Cedar Cottage and Col- lingwood Theatres which are on the unfair list. Member Shankie as chairman of the Sick Committee reports that member Wallace had been ill for a few weeks but had now gone back to his employment. Member Grossmith is reported suffering with the flu. Upon motion report accepted. ' Emergency Fund committee reports no applications during the past month. Financial Secretary reports balance in bank at $531.66. Upon motion filed for reference. Upon motion the meeting rejects the proposal of the Seattle Local that we co-operate with them In bringing Creatore -rid put On -benefit concert for our benevolent fund. Member R. H. 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Vancouver Drum Phone Sey. 7SSS 4ST RICHARDS STREET UNFAIR - Dreamland, Cedar Cottage and ColUng#J>od Theatres _____£_ _-_ ■ • l«#M^*-~U_rtMU f ' . 6 BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSXQIAy ii p m i.i,-w<4B»_wg_aag_B-_aBiii 1 ! MINUTES OF UNION AND EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS ;,. (Cont'iiued from page 5) it might be a good. idea to hold another concert such as was held last spring. Upon motion this matter, was deferred so as to allow it to be placed on the agenda for next meeting. , Appeal of Member E. Hawley . Member Half lay appealed from the action of the Trial Committee in fining him in the amount of $25.00 expressing the view that the amount of the fine was too exhorbitant for the offense committed. Secretary reads report of Trial Committee. Member Hawley speaks In -Ms own behalf. Member McQueen as chairman of the Trial Committee defends same. Moved and seconded that the fine he reduced to. $5.00. Discussed by members Blacknell, Shankie, J. G. Hunt, and Bowyer the vote being put it recorded as follows: For 26, against 21. As a two thirds majority was necessary to reverse the decision of the commit' tee the motion was declared lost. Member A. Fraser asked permission to state his position regarding the fine imposed upon him by the Trial Committee. H# *•granted*-*** privilege. He states his case after Which. Member E. Cox speaks. Further discussed by Member McQueen and Stonehouse. Upon motion the previous question is called for. The motion being put it carried. The main motion is then put and the Trial Committee is sustained. President Miller outlines the func- ion of the Trial Committee and sug- •sts a necessary change. Member E. Cox moved the follow- motion which was duly seconded Fhat the account on the books of the local loaned to the local as at Tl.00 each be closed and the sum presented to the local as for the purpose for which it was loaned as a free will offering. Motion carried. ' Upon motion the question of sending B. C. Musicians to managers was deferred until next meeting. \ President MUler reads from Robert's Rules of Order defending his decision in a ruling he made previously during this meeting. i The following Notice of Motion was submitted for the first reading: "At the next General Meeting of this Local I Intend to make the following S' otion: "That all reference to Class . halls, contained In Section 31 (B) dtf the Price list be deleted, and Class A. price govern all dance engagements in the future." Signed, Mark H. Morgan. Member A. Smith asked if the Uoard could manage oases where members Would have to lose dally employment, on other days. He wss advised that in the event of a mem her not being able to appear before the Board, a lettsir would act in lieu thereof,. ,^ ■ :ifc_-- y ;«■.. ' Adjourns- at 2:20 p. m. ■.uy § Officers all present. . Called to order at 10:86 a.m. President Miller In the chair. Sergeant-at-Arms reports that there is a non-union pianist employed at the Princess Theatre, and that he Was to call upon her again with a lew to securing her application; R PO VIOLIN Mm** of Local 1«, A. P. of M. see BMrarB buzum-io U.C ployed the Hinky Dink Orchestra, which is non-union. Upon motion the report is accepted. « Upon motion the Secretary is directed to send a letter of protest to Clark and Stuart. Secretary reads his letter to the Get-Acquainted Club, and reports that no Cheque had come along yet Upon motion laid over until hext meeting. Upon motion the Sole Ticklers (Orr Lee, leader) are placed on the unfair llSt( and the Secretary directed to apply for similar action from the TV & L. Council, and further, that he 1* to write the manager of the Bank of Toronto, Hastings and Gamble streets, advising him that one of his employees is competing against our members. " " . ? l_r. Cashmore of the Elks' Band and Mr. Coffee, president of the band, met the board and requested that permission be granted to their band to hold private functions for the purpose of raising funds to take the band to. the convention of the Elks at Montreal. They assured the board that they would endeavor not to get in competition with other dance functions being held on same evenings and that, they would avoid regular halls, but remain in their own lodge rooms as much as possible. Upon motion the board agrees with the understanding that they get in touch with this union before each function, and no radio work is done. Also that the arrangement remain in effect until July 1st, 1926. H. Pearson of the Stage Employees met the board with regard to the Empress Theatre owing back money to their members and asked the cooperation of this local in their making the collection. He was assured of same. Member H. Watson appeared before the board and was advised of the conditions in effect at the Maple Leaf Theatre. Member Victor Roas was called before the board regarding his Indebtedness to Member W. McLean and his arrears in the amount of $13.60. Upon motion he is given until March' 13th, 1926, to liquidate the amount, otherwise he will be expelled without any further action. on the part of this union. The president reports that he had given permission to Member C. Winter to import an oboe player for the Thief of Bagdad engagement at the Capitol Theatre. Upon motion action endorsed. >-..v ?; ■ Upon motion two communications from the American Federation of Labor were referred to the general membership. Upon motion the application of Member Goodheart to play with amateurs St an I. O. O. F. function on the 26th inst. was denied. Upon motion Member Shankie and members of this union are granted permission to play concert pf their own enterprise March 11, 1925, at the Unitarian Church. This la the Scottish Orchestra making the request. A communication is received from Mr. Blackman of the Milk Drivers' Union with reference to his employing a non-union pianist (Mrs. Gin- gell) at the Columbia Theatre recently fpr his amateur performances. He offered due apology and stated that he was quite innocent of the harm done and assured the board that in future he would not employ this woman, or any other non-union pianist, for that matter. Upon motion communication was received and tHid. • : ^^r*$*npysl T A communication Is received from the secretary ot the Canadian Labor Party with reference to their functions wheg%?s*f»a»eurs are employed. Bat ■*-■—m***■*****-.-—-■ These dances are, held without admission, but a collection is taken up to defray expenses. Upon motion the board acquiesces in the arrangement, but requests that the office of this local be notified of each contemplated function and that assurances must be given that the amateurs in question are hot competing with members of this union. Members of the Strand Theatre Orchestra request permission to play at Shaughnessy Military Hospital, Sunday, the 15th inst. Upon motion granted. -.^y '] f'g? Upon motion the transfer card of G. E. Ridley is cancelled and the $8 paid to be applied to back dues. Accounts ordered paid: Campbell Storage, $6.00; F. Fletcher, expenses and commission on one application, $10.20. Upon motion the following members were granted excuse from meetings: F. W. Boyt (Feb.), W. A. Gath, R. Koehler, H. Watson, P. Clay, Mrs. G. Hartman, R. Hope, W. A. Mllli- chip, Bill Fowler, W. H. Lee, D. Walker (permanent), S. Peebles, C. H. Williams, A. V. Thomas, Tom E. Andrews (Feb) Excuse of J. King referred to Secretary to get further particulars, and excuse of R. Chance denied. Upon motion the following members were granted Doubling Permits: F. Marracci, A. W. Donaghy, E. S. Austin, Don McMillan, Paul Lamaur- eaux, H. Zeifel, M. H. Seliger, Chas. Pawlett, C. H. D. Hill, J. D. McKinnon. Secretary reported granting permission to Member Chas. See to play a solo at the Ward 7 ratepayers' co_i- cert recently. Upon motion endorsed. Adjourned at 1:35 p.m. The Secretary reported that the Pantagec Theatre waa to change its policy the first week in -lurch, and that they contemplated using a five- piece string orchestra to play pictures and in addition to their icgular orchestra' to play three concerts on the stage. It also proposes to change the hours of the regular vaudeville orchestra by reducing them 20 minutes per day, also by reducing the period which is now called supper time. 1 , .' •»;».-. 1*, vit .'. i .-:.: .•/>.- Upon motion the board seta the following conditions aa a try out pol- (Continued on next page.) ■ ! =__ ■ 1 i as OJJ Special Board Meeting, Feb, 18, 1S25 Officers all present. Called to order at 12, noon. President Miller in the chair. Communication was received from the Get-Acquainted Club enclosing $18, being the claim of this local on behalf of Member M. Morgan. The account waa paid In protest, the club soliciting further investigation on the part of the board as to whether the claim was just or not. Upon motion It la referred to the a A FTER over eleven years' **■ service with Henry Birks & Sons Limited, Vancouver, I am starting as a MERCHANT JEWELLER. It will be my aim always to give quality, value and service. On your next requirements, will you give me a trial? Expert Watch Repairing, at Moderate Prices, Will Be a Feature Phone Me and I Will Call H.n\ \ .:■ •_. (Member Local 145, A. P. of M. for past five years) 861 Seymour Street Boom Phono High. S477-T =_= = •rm " • MANY MUSICIANS Have taken out a policy against Theft, Blre, Accident, eto.i fS with the old reliable firm of PEMBERTON & ■ GENERAL INSURANCE AGENTS WRITERS OF ALL CLASSES OF INSURA*§__J Let us send oar representative, Jim Bom, out to you to talk it OFFICE 418 HOWS STREET PHONE Ji'»« MljoHff jinn ii.uipi,iii)Diunm iir,iiq^asf-a_K--a_=-- »i i.'jiJini.f jjuvi ae._t_3_rr bo«W*$tR. # ##NJi ■-iS-ST 'iilMMU yyy'y-yyyy—y- • f'■^.Wj'<ggJ.il W'WU WlUl'W" BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSICIAN ^ MINUTES OP UNION AND EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS (Continued from page 6) i i i'ii i ' I, ii icy for one month, after which, if the policy is to continue (that is. pictures and vaudeville), a more deinite arrangement will be made at that time. For vaudeville orchestra composed of seven musicians as per schedule submitted, total 5 hours and 10 min utea per day and playing three concerts per day on stage: Sidemen, $58 per week, leader $12 per week' extra. For picture orchestra composed of five musicians aa per schedule submitted, total 5 hours and 40 minutes per day and playing three concerts per day on stage: Sidemen $68, leader 25 per cent, extra. Meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m. Regular Board Meeting Held Feb. SO Officers all present. Called to order at 10:35 a. m. President Miller in the chair. Member R. A. Smith appeared before the Board with regard to his meeting the managers of the Brig- house Race Track with a view to securing employment for his band during the summer racing season. He notified the Board that the management of this track absolutely refused to engage a band of 24 men, and said that if the Union contemplated enforcing this new condition that they would operate without any band music at all Brother Smith requested that the Board make some effort to modify the conditions so that employment may be secured for this class of work. Upon motion the Board decides to take no action, as it is a matter that would require a Notice of Motion to be placed before the general membership. Secretary is instructed to communicate with Brother Smith and explain the position of the Board. The sergeant-at-arms in his weekly report states that he called at the Progress Theatre, Kingsway, and found a Player Piano in use, it being operated by the proprietor of the establishment. He advised the Board that the proprietors told him that in the event of their using relief music they would employ members of this Union. He also called at the Collingwood Theatre and found member C. R. Hall playing at that place, and had preferred charges against him, as this « THERE'S no better music with your meala than the harmony which results from a delighted palate and a grateful digestion. PENDER STREET WEST J_«t off Oiaavillo r5 ^88 .(•■ Ml 1S1 ■■**■<-. .M'^m<+J* __fenr. Vancouver, B» C. IBSi 'frt-T T_a_fc-___<_M-___ theatre is on the Unfair List of the Trades and Labor Council. He reports other conditions as being under investigation. Upon motion the secretary is directed to write the management of the Progress Theatre and explain the position of this Union as regards his house. Communication is received from from Mr. Brown, manager of the Maple Leaf Theatre, asking this Local to grant a special concession to that theatre as he is unable to. meet our price; namely, $56.25 per week for six-hour day. Upon motion the request is denied, and the communication referred to the secretary fo make formal reply, after which it is to be referred to the Trial Committee. Upon motion the secretary is directed to get into touch with our solicitor regarding conditions in a certain picture theatre in this city. Broadcasting Secretary reported having met Mr. Brown, manager of the Commercial Radio Limited, wl:h » view to coming to some arrangement with him whereby a closed shop agreement could be entered into with regard to broadcasting over his wire (CFTC). He (Jamieson) stated that Mr. Brown was agreeable to our proposal of payment for members who are playing on other engagements on a basis of $2 per hour or $1 per half-hour, and 50 per cent, extra for leader, and that they would be willing to discontinue using dance orchestras whose members did not belong to the Union Just as soon as the Union brought the new conditions into effect. Upon motion the proposal is acceptable to the board, and the President and Secretary are authorized to draw up an agreement and sign same on behalf of this Union. Upon motion the Secretary is directed to write Member A. Fraser with regard to the ruling of the Trial Committee in connection with the $4 that it is to pay to Member E. Cox. As the thirty days allowed is now up, the board gives Member A. Fraser until Monday next to make settlement. Upon motion the Secretary is authorized to procure curtains for the board room. A communication is received from W. J. Kerngood, secretary of the A. F. of M., with regard to the charge, of this local against the Anderson Sisters. Upon motion, filed for reference. Member Piercy Powell makes application to play for the annual exercises of the girls of the Crofton House School in the Y. W. C. A. on Feb. 18, with the pianist who has been practicing with this class and who is a non-union musician. Upon motion permission granted, the pianist in question being a non-competitive person and purely amateur. Member C. R. Lynch places in the hands of the board a claim against the Elks* Lodge of Port Coquitlam in the amount of $50. Member Lynch claims that he played an engagement for this society, and at chat time he was engaged to play for them two weeks' hence by a Mr. Dixon, who had paid him for the engagement that he played. It was announced from the floor that evening that a dance would be held Feb. 18th and that this (Lynch's) orchestra would supply the music. A similar announcement waa made one week later in the same town at a dance of the Tennis Club. Member Lynch and hits orchestra reported on the engagement Feb. 18th and found that Member Gardner and his orchestra were also employed, Gardner's orchestra playing the engagement, and laysfchF-eTng*-_e_FTronier - Upon mo tion the claim was sustained and the Secretary was instructed to endeavor to make collection. Member H. E. Hamilton applies for permission to double. Upon motion granted. — Communication was received from the Union Label committee of . tbe A, F- of L. Upon motion |s to be published in the B. C. Musician. Communication from Member C. J. Cornfield resigning as a delegate to the Trades and Labor Council is upon motion referred to general meeting. Communication from the Cigar Maker's Union, Local 875, is. upon motion referred to general membership. Upon motion the following members are excused from meetings: E. C. Bressler (Feb), R. D. Morris, Harold Bott, Walter C. Griffiths, Arnold Howard (permanent). Upon motion the following accounts were ordered paid: Fred Fletcher, expenses, $4.05; W. E. Williams, janitor supplies, $8.29. President Miller reported that aa per instructions of the Board he had called upon our solicitor, Mr. H. Bethel, with regard to a communication received from the Get Acquainted Club. Upon motion this question is deferred for decision until next Friday. Meeting adjourned at 12:55 p. m. to the Bank of Toronto protesting against Mr. Orr Lee, an employee of the bank, who is connected with tho Sole Ticklers' Orchestra. A favorable reply is received from the manager of the bank; advising that he will take the necessary action to eliminate the condition. Upon motion filed for reference. ,; Mr. Brown, manager of the Maple Leaf Theatre, met the board with a view to having a lower scale est for his theatre. Upon motion request denied. ■ . .;•*-", ■ ' .,■■■':•»:• Upon motion the question of back money owing to this Union by the management of the Maple Leaf Theatre is referred to general membership. " Re the case of Members E. Cox and A. Fraser, Member Cox claims $4 due him from Member Fraser, and Fraser says the amount is only $1.50. Upon motion Fraser la ordered to pay the $1.50 and the balance in dispute to be taken up at a later date. The board wishes to take advantage of this opportunity of reminding the members that when they enter into a monetary transaction between themselves that they should be very (Continued on next page.) Regular Board Meeting, March 27th, 1925 All members of the board being present with the exception of A. H. Nachbar, who was excused. Meeting called to order at 10:40 a.m., President Miller in the chair. Sergeant-at-Arms reports on investigating dances held under the auspices of the Civic Employees' Club. He stated that their dances were non -competitive, as no admission fees were charged, and that the musical service was rendered by members of the club. He also reports that Mr Wilson of Wilson's Orchestra refuses to join tho Union, and that he found Mr. Stevens, recently a member of this Union —but at this time a member of the Winnipeg local—playing with the I. O. O. F. amateurs at the Oddfellows' Hall, Main street. Upon motion report is accepted. Upon motion Sergeant-at-Arms is directed to prefer charges against Stevens for accepting engagements in this jurisdiction when he is not affiliated with this local. Secretary reads his communication MFiMBBBS OF THE MUSICIANS9 UNION Get your PRINTING DONEBTt-T j 1129 Howe St. Phone: Sey. 4490 tttfi Printers of the B. C. Musician VANCOUVER Theatrical Federation LOCALS 348 I. A. T. S. B. A M. P. M. O. 118 1. A. X. S. S. _ M P M. O 145 A. P. of M. THE GREATEST GOOD FOR THIC GREATEST NUMBER Tel. Sey. 75S8 Ml Nelson St. Red Hot News for the -THE new Ludwig Banjos are •*• here; come in and look them over before they are all gone. Len Wilson grabbed the first one; he aays "Ludwig" is the last word in Banjo perfection^—not a false note on the Finger Board; and, Oh Boy! Wajfit wonderful tope*;, AGENTS: .! -I yj j,y ?- -__ .I_b _i_._i--»,. ?'? F. L. KBNNEDT, ■, ... ->ft.-wftf»'>tf ,')} »,-i>,-Mififs;.j mamM :wtno nffoa^m* ■■i<._ii ■■■ .i.i^nea ssjl.. 8is_eKi»_u.' »■ -- -- ■ BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSICIAN ■ II MINUTES OF UNION AND EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS ;,:,--v~,.:.7^— 77 , (Continued from page 7) - - ; '.-■■? ■■■" ■ - T ' • --»..■ . . • • . . ■,* .. . careful to have recognition of such transaction in writing, otherwise she hoard will consider claims as lHegal- Contra-ta were filed between Member E. Cox and E. j. Tennant and E. Cox and E. H. Couling for the Arena engagement Upon motion en - dorsed. Mr. Pantages, of the Pantages Theatre, requested the Board to allow him to pay the leader of the picture orchestra at his Theatre under the new policy on the basis of $12.00 per week. Upon motion request denied. • '■-' ■;»«'»><:>. ■S",~*fi ■ Upon motion rest periods for relief orchestra at Pantages Theatre are to be on the basis of ten minutes in the hour, same to be arranged at the discretion of the.leader. Upon motion J. Grist, transfer member, is given a temporary Working card pending further investigation as to his previous account in this local. Member Oscar Lund asks permission to donate his services to a function at the Clinton Hall under the auspices of the Scandinavian Society. dLJpon motion referred to secretary to scure furtive-- information. *VJ Upon moution the; following. mem- era were granted doubling permits: r. Hamilton. A. P. Thomas. E. Quinn, ind P. Dug-id. Secretary reports hWli mission to Miss A. Speer to play at (Philharmonic Concert.. Upon motion endorsed. I! In further considering the case of the Get-Acquainted Club in the claim of member Mark Morgan, the Board da that member J. Wilson played n another engagement on one of the 'or erefore rules -hat out of the cheque that Is in the hands |of the Secretary, $6.00 be paid to 'member Wilson and $6.00 to member E. C. TrumbeR, who was the other cornet player engaged, and the balance of $8.00 to be returned to the Get Acquainted Club; the secretary to secure receipts from members Wilson and Trumbell and also a recognition of the settlement of the account from member Mark Morgan. t.i_. Upon motion the secretary is directed to have a Notice placed In the Ing jrlvdn per- * B. C. Musician advising the members SALE In Seattle, San Franeiseo, other ft^erai*^dti-s iri* the* UNITED STATES? || What B r a s s Instruments if|^mJ m: _iw_t; ^cessful , band in the world use— SOUSA*S BAND? I What Bras* Instrumcpt did »* Yon Know tbe Address that all notices or any other matter appearing in that paper is official, and will be considered so by.any and all commutes and members in this organization. Miss C. I. Moore requests permission to play for the health lecture at the Colonial Theatre, Sunday next. Upon motion granted. Upon motion F. W. T. Brown is removed from the Exempt List and is now in good standing for the purpose of accepting engagements. Upon motion the secretary is requested to notify the proprietors of the various Race Tracks, and also the Exhibition Association, of our change in schedule for those places. Upon motion the following members are excused from, meetings: Members, Arm (Feb.), Roy Barry, Mrs. Carapata, A. Humphries, (permanent). Upoh~motlon the following accounts are ordered paid: Brown Bros. (wreath to late Mrs. R. Jamieson). $10; F. Fletcher, expenses, $4.05. Secretary reads draft of an agreement between this Union and the' Commercial Radio Limited. Upon motion endorsed. Meeting adjourned at 1:05 p.m. EDWARD JAMIESON, Secretary. TRIAL BOARD Meeting of the Trial Board waa held Tuesday, Feb. 10th. at 991 Nelson street. Members present: W. B. McQueen, chairman; J. G. Hunt, William Pilling and A. J. Toevs, Member Grossmith being absent through illness. Case of F. Fletcher vs. G. R, Northey Charges were preferred against Member G- R. Northey for a breach of good faith and fair dealing In that he did, on the evening on January 17th, appear at his engagement at the Get-Acquainted Club, Dominion Hall, one hour and ten minutes late. Aa Member Northey could not attend this meeting, the case waa deferred until Feb. 17th. Meeting of the Trial Board held at 991 Nelson street on Tuesday, Feb. 17th, 1925, with the following members present: W. B. McQueen, chairman; A. J. Toevs, J. G. Hunt, Wm. Pilling. Leslie Grossmith. Meeting called to order at 1 p.m., W. B. McQueen presiding. Oaae of F. Fletcher vs. F. Sohler, Mel. Abra, and W. A. MUlachip Charges were preferred against the foregoing members for a breach of good faith and fair dealing by violating • Art. 19, Section IS, of the Constitution and By-Laws, in that they, have been operating on the share plan basis at the Orpheum Cabaret contrary' to the above bylaw. Litigants all present. Finding of the Board: The case la deferred for further consideration. Case of F. Fletcher vt* W. E. McLel- Charles' were preferred against Member W. E. McLellan for a breach of good faith and fair dealing in that he has been for months past playing at the Maple Leaf Theatre under scale, namely: $25.00 per week. Litigants present|_f > Finding of the Board: Charge aua- tained and member fined $50.00. Case of F. Fletcher vs. O. R. Northey This case is continued from Feb. 10th, 1925. Litganta all present Finding of the 'Board: That the case he dismissed, but that Member Northey be required to pay into the office of the Union the salary due him for his engagement of January 17th, 50 per cent, of which la to be to the Get-Acquainted Club, of Trial Committee held BRITISH COLUMBIA'S BEST The Beer Without a bar ^ STRENGTH AND QUALITY GUARANTEED This advertisement is not published or displayed by The Liquor Control Board or by the Government of B. G. LEWIS PIANO HOUSE LTD. 1044 GRANVHjLE ST. VANCOUVER, B.C. —Sole Agents For— M--jm-T.I. AMD WENDELL, LEWIS, MOZART AND BEETHOVEN PIANOS, PLAVEB PIANOS AND OBANDS, P HON OLA PHONOGRAPHS AND RADIO SETS WE SELL ON Ttff) INTEREST PHONE BAST 1EBMS U V EW Al-IM-OJ. SETMOOB 4S04 February 24th, 1925, all members present with the exception of Brother Grossmith, who was absent through sickness. Meeting called to order at 11a. m., W. B. McQueen in the chair. Case of F. Fletcher vs. Sohler, Abra, and MlDachtp, (continued). In connection with the charges preferred against the above mentioned members, additional charges were preferred against members A. W. Arstad, J. C. Fortin, and J. P. McLean for a similar infraction, i. e., for playing at the Orpheum Cafe on a percentage basis. Members Sohler, Arstad, and McLean present. Member Fortin was absent owing to change of address, it being impossible to locate him. Finding of Committee: that the charges against member MUlachip be dismissed, and the case of J. C. Fortin be deferred to a later date. Member Sohier found guilty of charge and fined $25.00 for playing on percentage basis, and an additional .$25.00 for sending in false Steward's Reports. Members Arstad, McLean, and Abra found guilty and each fined $26.00 Case of F. Fletcher vs. C. R. Hall Charges were «■' preferred against member Hall for a breach of good faith and fair dealing in that he la and baa been playing at the Colling- wood Theatre, which is on the Unfair List of this Local. Litigants present. Finding of Board: Case dismissed. SECRETARY'S MONTHLY REPORT THORNTON DEFENDS TRADE UNIONISM N EW YORK.—Sir Henry Thornton detailed the advantages of Canada from an investment standpoint before the annual dinner of the Trust division of the American -tankers' Association here last night. Sir Henry defended trade unionism. "After all, these are the days in which workmen combine," he said, "and 1 think rightly so for the maintainance of their rights. We are prone to regard at times the trade union as the enemy of capital. I maintain that the trade union is not the enemy of capital. "We have lately had in England a Labor government. That Labor government gave to England, from an administrative point of view, the best government Which the British Empire has had within recent years." On February 27 a daughter waa born to Mrs. C. J. Cornfield, wife of our member "C. J." The baby was a 10)4 pounder which la perhaps the cause of the chesty appearance of papa these last few days. Congratulations to the parents. Transfer withdrawn: _\ L. Mona- inyo, L. Cassidy. Travelling Federation Members: D. M. Dwight, 6; Vico Locoli, C. Cum- mins. S. Ventrigha, 802; E. Gran- more, 10; F. Boccia, N. Coscia, D. Astrella, 10; L. Penza, O. Ghigustu, O. Decimer, M. Cates, G. Zeppetelli, A. Carancia, R. Botti, F. Lulzza. S. Palma, Alex. Baay, 802; Bobby Kuhns, 34; W. Rkh, 149. New Members: J. W. Kenning, piano. : | :s.m''7 77'i7,, j Full Members by Transfer: Mat Merritt, R. Pulleyn. Transfer Annulled: R. G* Ridley. H. B. Stevens. Transfer Issued: N. E. Roman. EDWARD JAMIESON, Secretary. DOTS FOBOBT THE MAPLE LEAF BARBERSHOP - itas) S74 ROBSON wrtlfcurr *»»• M»CHgfc Proprietor : ■ B*|piSsi»«si- Se^H^^Ull by Members of this Local
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