MIMJTSS OF TIE EXECUTIVETHE GOMflTT'BE^HOOM ON THURSDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER, ,.3^5^ AT^JLJl^l*.

PEESSl'lTs .Dr. Ray E. Phillips. ( in the Chair.)Senator the Hon. W. G. Ballinger*Hr. C- H. Boyang.

A . Crawford.L . C. Koza.Self Mampuru.A. Nobanda.A. B. O'Brien.J . Montague Pim. ( Treasurer.)

I N ATTENDAITCEj_ Messrs. B . Mav. Mudau C Secretary.) and A. V. Mbatha.

t Assistant Secretary.)

APOLOGIES Mr. S . R. Mutshekwane.

1 . MINTJTESs The Minutes having been circulated^were confirmed and signed with "the following additions and amendments.

(a) Arising out of Item (2) Section (a) of the Minutes be chargedto r e a d ........ .. " dealing with the circular letter No. 5 of 1&55from the Department of Social Welfare - re ; restricting the use of Social Centre Halls for Political and Semi-Political meetings.

(b) That the second paragraph of Sub-Section (ii) be chafed to read . . . . . " After considerable discussion the meeuing A^R^&D that letter be written to the Department of Social Welfare by the Chairman AFTER consultation with Senator Ballinger pointing out the clauses

the relevent Proclamation."

2 . MATTERS ARISING s

(a) Arising- out of Item (2) Section (a) of the Minutes - Senator Ballinger enquired on whether the Chairman had already written tfie letter to the Department of Social Welfare. In reply the Chairman pointed out that" he did not receive the necessary information which Senator Ballinger was to pass to him. After considerable discussion the meeting AGREED that the Chairman should write the letter to the Department of Social Welfare after consultation with Senator Ballinger.

(b ) The Chairman reported that he had written the letter to the Department of Social Welfare applying for the Subsidy for the Secretaries Salaries. NOTED.

(c) Arising out of Item (6 ) Section (b) of the Minutes regarding repairs the Chairman in opening a discussion pointed out that the meeting should consider the financial position of the Centre.

In reply Mr. Mampuru stressed the need for repairing the floor of the Hall. He oointed out that the repair of the Hall should be no problem in that the Hall is able to raise sufficient funds for its maintenance and it is right and proper that we put this Hall in a good

state.

After considerable discussion the meeting AGREED that the Chairman should invite quotations for repairing the floor of the Hall.

3 . CORRESPONDENCEi Letters were read as followss-

(a) From the " Umteteli wa Bantu " that a Complimentary Copy <f Umteteli wa Bantu would be issued to us regularly. ACCEPTED WITH TFANES.

( 2 . )

(b) From the Bantu Fress pointing out that Complimentary Copies of the Transvaal and National Editions of the Bantu World would be issued to us regularly< ACCEPTED WITH TEAMS*

At this stage the meeting instructed the Secretary to write letters of thanks to the Editors of Urnteteli wa Bantu and the Bantu World respectively.

Applications for the use of the Hall were dealt with as follows

(a) From the Manhattan Bros - for the celebration of their 21st Anniversary on the 11th and 12th November, IS 55 respectively! GRANTED under the following conditions

(i) That on both days the Africans will not be refused entry.

(ii ) That the Posters will state that there will be a special day for Europeans only.

(b) From the Southern Transvaal Coloured Lawn Tennis Union for a Dance on the 8th October, 1955. GRANTED*

(c) From the Orlando Mother's Welfare Association for a Concert and Dance on the 15th December, 1955* GRANTED*

(d) From the Zenzele Young Women’ s Christian Association of the Transvaal for a Matinee Dance on the 10th December, 1955 from2 p*m. to 5 p*m, GRANTED*

(e) From the St . Peter’ s Church for a Concert and Dance on the 4th November, 1955. GRANTED.

( f ) From the Transvaal Bantu Lawn Tennis Union for a Dance on the 19th November, 1955. GRANTED.

(g) From Mr. H. Rodriques for a Wedding Reception on the 3rd December, 1955. GRANTED.

4 . ANNUAL FOUNDERS DAYs The Chairman in opening a discussion on the Programme’ of the Annual Founders Day asked the meeting to suggest the names of the Guest Speakers, The meeting AGREED that the Chairman should invites-

(a ) The Right Hon Minister of Native Affairs Dr. Verwoerd with an alternate of

(b) Mr. P . H. Moore. M.F. or

(c) Dr. J . B. Webb of the Methodist Church.

For the Musical Programme the following were suggestedi-

(i) The Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra.

(ii) The Jan H, Eofmeyr School of Social Work Choir.

5 . BLOEMFONTEIN TOURNAMENTi Reporting on the selected team for Bloenfontein the Secretary informed the meeting that the Activities Committee had selected a team of 27 Competitors representing the following events

(i) Billiards and Snooker. (iv) Debate.

(at*) Table Tennis. (v) Draughts*

(ii.i) Lawn Tennis.

The Secretary further gave the following information with . . /

with . . . /

regard the cost of the whole trip for each Competitor which is £3. 1 . 0 .

After a considerable discussion the Committee requested the Activities Committee to reduce the number from 27 to 23 at least.AGREED.

6 . SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT ON TROPHIES i Reporting on behalf of the Sub-*Committee the Secretary pointed out that a sum of £27 was received by this Committee from the Treasurer of which £15 was received as a loan which the Sub-Committee promised to pay back from the Tournament Entry Fees. The Sub-Committee in its efforts of paying back raised an amount

of £21. 8 . 6d. which is already banked.

The Secretary further pointed out how the £27. 0. 0* was spent - which is as followsi-

(i| Cost of the Trophies . . . . * . £16. 14. 9.(ii) Cost of Engraving Trophies .......... 9 , 9 . 1.

£26. 3 . 10.

He further pointed out that the amount of 16/£d which remained after buying was returned back to the Treasurer.

The Chairman congratulated the members of the Sub-Committee for the

splendid piece of work, NOTED.

At this stage Mr. Mampuru asked the meeting to sanction the ■ \ expenditure for the preparation of the Trophy Presentation ohow. NOTED.

7. NEW MEMBERS; The following were admitted into the membership of the

Bantu Man^s Social Centres-

1 .

2 .3 »

NAME.

Osias Ntloko.

A. A. Jackson- J , Mphahlele

Rec. No.

978.

980.981.

.982.983.984.986.987.988. 989 991.

4. William Simelane5. K. Msibi.6 . C, Ngwenya.7 . J . Kubeka.8 . G . Bam*9 . A , Patel.10. J . L. Komape.1 1 . P. Ndumo.

8 . r n m r n m . K3M M S ; ^ following have renewed their

NAME.. Rec. No.

NAME.

12 . Ayob Kaka .

13. M, Ismail.14. A. L . Gani.15. J . Ahmod.16. P . Carrim*

17. A , IXLati.18. B . Nxumalo.19. Abraham Ifiaseko

20. B . Macala.

21 . E . Mogapi.22. E . Ngema,

Rec. No.

994.995.996. 997 • 998. 1002.1003.1004.1005.1006. 1007.

Membership s-

NAME. Rec,

1. Johannes Masilo.

2 . A. Poo.3 . Phineas Sello.4 . Josiah Selcati.5. V. Modiselie.6 . Joseph Poo.7. Wallie Maledi.8 . Martin Nth it e.

970. Henry H. Rodriques.971. 10. Assar Mpe.972. 11. A. W. Makhene.973. 12. J . Butelezi.974. 13. M. Ditshego.975. 14. Obed I'Hambo.976. 15. Elias Modiga.977. 16. Victor Waters.

No.

979985.989.992.993.999.1000. 1001.

Below is a reflection of our Membership Strength showing those who have paid-up-to-date from August, 1954 to August, 1955 -

Good Standings 715 , Bad Standings 3 3 .

798.*

9. GENERAL. Reporting on the re-engagement of Mr* P* Ivlakubo as a Home Guard - by the Sub- Committee Fir. Mampuru asked the meeting to sanction their action.

Mr. Nobanda pointed out that he was not opposed to tt • re-engagement of Hr. Makubo but would like Mr. Makubo to apologfse for previous conduct at the Centre.

After a considerable discussion the meeting AGREED that Mr. Makubo should apologise and be admitted into the membership of the * Centre if he applied.

There being no further business the meeting terminated at7. 55 p.m.

CHAIRMAN.

DATE.

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BANTU MBN«S SO C IA L____ CENTRE.,

MINUTES OF TEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. BACTU M I ' S SOCIAL CENTRE^ HELD IN THE COLM TTEE-BDOM OH THURSDAY 15TH OCTO BER / 1955 AT j5 P .M .

PRESECT; Dr, Ray E. Phillips, ( in the Chair.)B*fr » L* C. Loza.11 Self Mampuru.11 H, Makhonofane." A . Nobanda*11 A . B. O ’Brien.11 J . Montague Pim. ( Treasure r# )

IN ATTENDANCEc. Mr. B . Mav. Mudau. ( Secretary.)

APOLOGIES s Mr* C. H. Boyang.11 C. Crawford." S . R. Mitshekwane." J . van Wyk.11 G. G. Xorile.

At this stage the Chairman read a letter from Mr* G. 0 . Clarke, resigning from serving as an Executive Committee Member of the Bantu Men's Social Centre in that he is now transferred to England*

Accepting the resignation with regret the meeting AGREED that the Chairman should write a letter to Mr. Clarke and-thank him for thfi

sei*vice he rendered the Centre during the past years*

1# MKTUTES,; The minutes having been circulated were taken as read and adopted,

2 . MATTERS ARISING;

(a) Arising out of Item (9) of the minutes - The Chairman read a letter from Mr, Peter Makhubo, ........................

(i) Apologising for his unpleasant behaviour in the Tennis Committee meeting. NOTED........................

(ii ) Applying for admission into the Centre's Membership. ACCEPTED.

(b) The Chairman read a quotation from the South African Flooring Contractors which revealed that it would cost the Centre c0S39. 7 . 6. for a new Hk2&, floor.

In the absence of quotations from other firms the meeting AGREED to put the matter in abeyance until quotations from other firms are received,

(c) The Chairman read a letter from the Registrar of Welfare Organisations advising all Welfare Organisations under the Welfare Organisations Act, 1947 to apply individually for exemption from paying the Donation Tax and to direct their applications for such exenptions to the Commissioner for Inland Revenue,

The meeting- AGREED that the Chairman should write and eoply for such an exemption*

3 . gOimgSP^roENCE: Applications for the use of the Hall were received and aealt with as follows:-.

prom the Secretary Boston Stars for a Concert and Dance on the 30th December, 1955. GRANTED.

Cb) From the Union of Southern African Artists for a Concert and . . /

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Dance on Thursday the 8th December, 1955. GHAMTED.

(c) From the Transvaal Association for ^ ^ s i o n a l Boxing for the following tetee- 21st October, 1955, 21st Lovember,

1S55 and 23rd December, 1955. GRANTED.

(d) From Mr. Osbourne Ferdinand for his Jedding -tec opt ion on the

7th January, 1956* GRANT 3J.

(e) From the principal - Albert street School - for a afternoon

Concert on Saturday 10th December, 1955.

(f) From the Secretary - Syndicate of African Artists for tbs

following o- ^ a piano Recital in-aid of the African Feeding

Scheme on the let December, 1955 from S p.m. to 10 p.m. GRANTED on

condition they pay =31. 1 . 0 .

(ii) For a Free Bach Programme Concert o n toe 10th November, 1955 GRANTED on condition thay pay a nominal ±ee of £L. .

(iii) For a Free Art Exhibition Show of t h e w o r k o f it c members on any free day during the month of November, 1955. GRANTED at

no charge.

H From the City of Johannesburg res transfer of Child ^Jel^re Clinic to Jubilee Social Centre as from the 4th October, 1955. NOTED.

(h) From Sciuare H ill Coloured P r o f essional Sporting CiUb for a boxing tournament on the 14th November, 1955. GRANTED on condition that the applicant appends hi s.^signature on the let e .

At this stage the Secretary asked the fe t in g to confirm the -ction of the Sub-Committee m granting the use o fth e riall to x,Bantu Music Festival for a Concert on the 5th Octobei, 1955 at

£3. 3 . 0 . CONFIRMED.

A+ otan-e the meeting instructed the Secretary not to allowbookings of ?he & ! l for“ L ^ r io d durir^ v,hich the floors of the Hall

would be undergoing repairs.

(i) From the Social Welfare Board, pointing out taat the Centre should nominate a representative to act as a member ox d.e -o^r ...

After a considerable discussion the meeting unanimously nominated

Dr. Phillips on "behalf of the Centre representative.

Reluctantly accepting this nomination Dr. Phillips pointed out that the meeting should NOTE that it would not be e a s y for him to attend many of this Board’s meetings due to pressure of work.

ACCEPTED.

/ ravnw OF THE SECRETARIES SALARY SCALgSj, Opening* e discussion on tie K 3 e w of the Secxi^ i iS H S S l a r y Scales, Mr. Ifenpuru appealed(t ° the members of the Executive Committee to note that the .•_>antu Len s Social Centre has always been the most quoted Institution by all socia organisations aspi?ingfor the uplift of the African people, which was

the aim of its founders.

The Salary Scales of the Secretaries in former days reflected their philanthropic objectives which were left to us to uphold. Unfortunately of late the Centre is losing its leadership in this

field as indicated belows-

1. Donaldson Orlando Community Centre.

Secretary 2 £420 x £20 x £540

Assistant Secretarys £240 x £20 x £420.

2. City Council of Johannesburg. ( Graded Posts.)

Grade As £384 x £L2 x £432.

Grade Bs £312 x £12 x £372.

Grade C; £222 x £12 x £294.

3 . Chiawelo Community Centre,. (Moroka Township.)

Supervisor* £300 x £20 x £420.

4. Child guidance Clinic. (Natal.)

£3360 x £15 x £450.

5. African Teachers' Salary. cz2 58 x £12 x £4 50.

Recommended Salary Scales for the B.Ii.S.C.

Secretary: £300 x £20 x £420.

Assist. Secretary: £240 x £20 x £3360.

In reply Dr, Phillips pointed out that in America a discussion on Salary Scales is never held becuase fixed Scales are of no incentive to good work. In America increments are given in accordance to good work which is not so with our Secretaries - who are like Caretakers.

Mr. Pin in reply to this said, we should also note that our Secretaries have routine work to do.

After a considerable discussion which revealed that there were some vital points to be considered the meeting AGREED to the appointment of a Sub-Committee consisting of the following to look into the matters-*

Dr, Ray E* Phillips, (Chairman.)Mr. J , Montague Pim, (Treasurer.) n H . M. ]\fokhonofane.11 Self Manpuru.11 L, C. Koza# w A, Nobanda*

At this stage the Chairman reported the sudden death of Mr, A* W. Mbatha's father.

The meeting sympathising with Mr. Mbathars family requested the Chairman to write a letter of condolence to Mr, Tvfcatha's family. AGREED.

5. ANNUAL FOUNDERS DAYs A letter from the Minister of Native Affairs Dr, the Eon. "E, P. Verwoerd regreting that he can not be able to attend the Centre’s Annual Pounders Day as Guest Speaker was read, NOTED.

The meeting AGREED that the Chairman should invite Mr. P. A. Moore M.P. who was the next alternative.

The meeting: further AGREED that the Annual Founders Day Celebration should be transferred from the 28th October, 1955 to either the 3rd November, 1955 or the 17th November, 1955 in order to enable arrangements to be made in good time.

The Chairman asked the meeting to suggest the type of programme. The meeting AGREED on the followings-*

(a) That Mr, H. M. Makhonofane will propose a vote of thanks to the Guest Speaker,

ve nrnviced bv the Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra

£ 1 t " S o n l o f L y ? of Social Work Choir.

<c) Refreshments will be in the f . x . of Tea and Col, Brinks. — .

n -- tbP Erecutive Committee Members to rake a n Bay Celebration.

6 . ™ HgBEHM. » e following were admitted into the membership of

the Bantu I& n ’s Social Centre»-

NAME.

1 . J* H . A. Many oka 2 ..- 0 . P . K» Faloe.3 , Petros Dladla.4 , C. Mehlomakulu,5, P . Tyamzashe.6 , I . Mokwena*7 , A « Lokhoate»8 , J . Mulamu.9 , N , life s aba la la.

Rec. No.

1008. 10.100S. 11.1010. 12.1011. 13.1012, 14.1013. 15.1015. 16.1016, 17.1018. 18.

NAME.

j , Williams

Rec. No..

1019.1023.1024.1025.1026. 1027.1029. 1014.1030.

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n n__ : rr. \\p-\Ta renewed their Hemoership*1"7 MEMBERSHIP i m s m i . The follo'anGr • -- —-—— —------------------------------- inno

1. M. Ehreinrich.2 . T . Temba.3 . R. Vilakazi.

4 , P . Nomtyalo.5. S. D* Solanlci.

1028.1020.1017.

1021.1022.

Good Standings 733. Bad Standing;

811.

8 . GENERAL;reDort on the Bloemfontein tournament

(a) Mr*' Nobanda gave a b n e i repoi^,

as follows?"

1 . Billiards -- B .S .I . W°n *

2 . Table Tennis.-- B.M .S .C . Lost to xj.S . I .

3 . Snooker B .M .S .C . Lost to B .S .I .

4 . Lawn Tennis --- B .S .I . Lost 1,0 B.ii.S.C.

5 . Debate -- B .S .I . Lost to B.II.S.C.

There being no further business the meeting terminated t 6.30 p

(TR A I R M A N . _____— — ---- --

3a, Eloff Street, JOHANNESBURG.

28th Oct,, 1955.

Dear Sir,

— You are invited to attend a meeting of the E x e c u t i v e 'Committee, Bantu Men’ s Social Centre that w ill be held in the Coramittee-Room on

Thursday 10th Hovernier, 1955 at 5 p.m.

AGENDA.*

1 . H n utes . N0| 2 I95J

2. Ibtters Arising.

3 . C orre spondence•

4 . Annual Founders Day.

5 . Sub-Committee*s Report on Salary Scales*

6 . Membership.

7 . General,

Yours respectfully,

B . Mav, Mudau.S E C R E T A R Y .

BIJ//AWM.

IBANTU ____ MSar'S ____ SOCIAL _ J ^ ^ R E . ,

Mr* C. K. Boyang-.n E. Makhonofane." S. R. lilts hekwane.11 Self Mampuru." A , Nobanda.M A. B. O ’Brien." J . Montague Pirn, ( Treasurer.)

IN ATTENDANCE. Messrs. B. Mav* lludau ( Secretary.) and A. W. Ivlbatha.

TAssistant Secretary.)

APOLOGIAS; Senator the Hon. W. G. Ballinger.Hr, A. Crawford." L. C. Koza,Ji G. G. Xorile.

1 , MINUTES; The Minutes having been circulated were taken as read

and adopted.

2 . MATTERS ARISING

(a) The Chairman presented the following quotations for repairs to the Hall to the meeting for consideration*-

(i) The South African Flooring Contractors for a new floor

at £689. 7 . 5,

(ii) Messrs. James Thompson at £7 1C. 1. 0* xor & new iloor

and £399, 0 . C. for a new ceiling.

Viewiiv the above quotations the meeting decided on inviting some more tenders^and to appoint a Sub-Committee consisting of the Chairman, Treasurer and secretary v/ith powers to act if the quotation was not more

than £700. AGREED.

At this stage Mr, O ’Brien suggested that the Centre ask for a

donation from the Union Club. AGREED,

(b) The Chairman reported having written a letter of thanks to the firm of Messrs. Claude' Neon Lights for repairing the Neon sign outside

the Centre, HOTSB.

■* CORRESPOl^ENCE• Applications for the use of th.e Hall were received

and. dealt with as follows s-

(a ) From the National Council of African Women for a Reception for delegates to the Annual General Conference of the Na'cional Council oi African Women on Friday 16th December, 1955. GRANT3D.

(b) From the Coloured and Indian Blind Welfare for a play on the 16th

November, 1955. GRANTED at £5, 5, 0 .

(c) From the Clarion Dramatic Society for a play on the 13th and 14ta December, 1955. GRANT3D at a fee of £5. 5. 0 . per nignt.

(d) From Hr. P. C. Ilokgokong for a Wedding Reception on the 17th

December, 1955. GRANTED.

(e) From Mr. A , A. Jackson for an Indian Wedding Reception on the 4th

December, 1955. GRANTED,

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GRAFTED. Fr°E IIr# Lhyeza for a WeddlnS Reception on the 14th January, 1956

(g) From the Gay Gaieties Musical Revue for a Dance on the 10th February, 1956. GRANTED. e 'Lt/Gn

1955.^^GRAHTED*1 * U* Sebusl for a WeddinS Reception on the 10th December,

(i) From the Jan H. Hofmeyr School of Social Work for a School Banquet on the 6th December, 1955. GRANTED.

rr. . At i hj-s the Secretary reported the clerical error in the

tin r S+° f J?55™ rGS ° * ission of an application for the use ofpSrtf ®?Jre th? q9tl? September, 1955 by the Transvaal Non-EuropeanGE °nS Association. NOTED and confirmed as having been

4 . ACTUAL FOl^iDp^ A Y V Reporting on having met difficulties of cettinn- a Guest Speaker for the occasion the Chairman said he had coSIulted S ^P. A Moore who unfortunately chose to speak on the Bantu EdaoaT ? ,

subject in accordance to Government Circular No. 5 of j cr v q in conflict with the Policy of the Government being of a political"nature.

The Chairman had pointed out to.Mr* Moore the difficulty facing thp Centre and asked him if he could not find another subject for his ^ddr^q

£ * " oo^Mcpjtion Hr. Iboro aerified he would rather postoSi M s v ie lf*

c“ se •

g * lIB-CgJlZTTEE1 S_REP0RT ON SALARY SCALES: The Chairman on behalf of the Sub-Committee Resented the following recombiended Salar^Scales?-

Secretary: £ 240 x £ 20 x £ 540.

Assistant Secretary: £ 200 x £ 20 x £ 420.

and thanked S f s ^ ^ t e e l o ^ f « * — « salary scales

tho£Executivc S & e e ~nd ; ® epena 0n “ «« "> etlo n with the work 1* 1* done by the S e ™ r ? e s f

^rGasurc-r.) at this stage informed the meeting th^t Mr

b t due in“ a y f l ^ 6! bC dUC ln janu3ry> 1966 ®hlle 'Kr. t o , worid

of thcJPl^nclal ’year!UfOTm !d * * * * * ?“ l68 opernte Rt tho beginning

l * n t i % 3 r S f f o . l Tcee ire- !WinS ^ atoittea lnt° «*e nenbershlp of the

S M S * R ecU fc . HA!IB. Rec. Ho.

1 . Jacob Ihbele. loss. 10. P . Ifckhubo. 1032

% ' ,S-?„0“ d : 1031- 1 1 . U . Kothioonye. Jom4* p* ,T1 . , Z1 • 1033. 12. J . B. Lushozi. 1036^c * * J ■ * 1035. 13. E . I M ika* 10385. J . Tangv/ana. 1040. 14. c . D. Patel. 10I17* t* * 1043. 15. p. Ifohlangu. 1047!

R* S ' n <1* • 1044* 1S* B - Lobethi. I 0428. D. Desitom. 1048. 17. W. Ifakhubo. Io49

* * ' u u. 1050. 18. Joel Ihthcpa• 1037^

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7* ~SI33-nRSHIP RMBV/ALS s The following have renewed their Ifembership ;-

NA!.15» Rec» No, NAME, Rec, No,

l;. Joe Pclle* 1053* 4® C* Symons, 1045,g ; B , Gawe*" 1039* 5, * ^adlabane, 1051.3> ri0 I Ikise * 1046.

Below is a reflection of our Ifembership Strength shewing these who have paid-up-to-date fron November, 1954 to November, 1955 5-

Good Standings 806. Bad Standings 75

There being no further business the meeting terminated at 6,10 p ,n .

CHAIRMAN.

DATE.

3AKTU ISNT S

Phone t 33 - 8110,

CBNTK3.

3a, Sloff Street,J 0IIAK1I3SBURG.

1st December,1955

Dear Sir, ^EC 2 1955

v.„ invited to attend a meeting of the Executive CommitteePantu Man's Social Centre that will he held in the Committee-Boom on

Thursday 8th December, 1S55 at 5 p.m.

AGENDA.

1* Minutes.

?, Lfetters Arising,

3 , C orresp ondenc e .

4, Xmas Bonuses.

5, General.

Yours respectfully,

T V T / T < irL M q r s J I s o c i a l i I C e n t r e . ]

* T ' E 2 J . W E L t e D . X S "“ Stronger in Body, Mind, S/?/>/7 and Character”

REGISTERED UNDER W ELFARE O R G AN IZAT IO N S ACT 1947 C ERTIF IC ATE No. W .O. 80

H is Excellency T h e R igh t H onourab le P h o n e 3 3 - 8 1 1 0

D r. E . G . Jansen, p ^ n n Y a 7 /■ 7G overn or General o f the U n ion o f r .v -J . D O X 4 / 0 /

South A fr ica

President: •Rev. R A Y E. P H IL L IP S , Ph .D ., B.Sc., B .D .

Vice-Presidents: E L O F F S T R E E T S O U T H

M r. A . B. M A T H O B E L A J O H A N N E S B U R GH on . Treasurer:

J A M E S M O N T A G U E P IM

To Members of the Executive Committees

Please find enclosed copy of

a letter which I have received as Chairman of the Centre from Senator

Ballinger. The letter raises the question whether the Executive should

not continue discussion with the Department of Social Welfare regarding

the matter at issue.u _

If members feel that we should have a Special Meeting to discuss

this matter, I am quite willing, although it is probable that we shall

not be able to get many members together over the holiday period.

Unless there is a strong feeling that we should call a special

meeting I suggest that the matter be placed on the Agenda for our next

monthly meeting which will be held on the 12th January, 1956.

With kind regards and the best of the Season's Greetings,

Yours very sincerely

o \- e^ju^ v v ^j \ v ' ' * ^

V>_| t v U V ‘

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PROM;

SENATOR W. G. BALLINGER P.O . BOX 4118

(Transvaal/O. F . S. Division) JOIIAffilESBURG.

13th December 1955.Telephone 33 5965

Rev. Dr. Ray Phillips, (Chairman Bantu Men’s Social Centre, PiO* Box 4767,J CHANNES BURG.

Dear Dr. Phillips,

I have at last got a little tine to reply to your letter dated 22nd September 1955 in which you enclose copy of a letter t© the Secretary for Social Welfare, Pretoria under the heading "Use of subsidised Social Centres Halls for Political meetings and functions."

" Sir,Use of Bantu Men's Social Centre for Political________________ Meetings.______________________

I write to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 25th August, 1955, relative to the above, and to say that your name featured in a communication to the Chairman of the Bantu Men’s Social Centre only because the Executive Committee of that institution enquired whether you would be permitted the use of the Centre Hall for the purpose of reporting back to your constituents upon your work in Parliament. It is inferred from the contents of your letter that you had a sight of the Department's communication to the Chairman of the Bantu Men's Social Centre. Suffice it to say that the Department's communication hardly bears any resemblance to the contents ascribed to it in the extract quoted by you from the minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting of the Centre, held on the 9th June, 1955.

The Bantu Men's Social Centre is a charitable institution subsidised by the Department. It is in conflict with the Department's policy that such institutions should be used for the purpose of political meetings and functions and it is unfortunately not possible to authorise a departure from the accepted policy in vour case.

Yours faithfully,

SignedSecretary for Social Welfare."

You will note from the first paragraph of the letter_that the Secretary seems to be under the impression that I saw the Departments circular to you as Chairman of the Bantu Men’s Social Centre.

You w ill also note he goes on to say that "the Departments ce communication hardly bears any resemblance to 'the contents ascribed to it from the extract in the Minutes of the meeting held on the 9th June 1955."

In other words it now appears clear to me that had my name not been raised at the Committee Meeting there would have been no question of my not being allowed to hold a meeting of all voting units for the ouroose of reporting to them incidents and legislation passed by Parliament. Furthermore I think it is necessary that the Social Centre should take up the last paragraph of the Secretary for Social Welfares’ letter which describes the Centre as a " charitable institution subsidised by the Department".

In addition the last sentence of the Secretary’s letter will have to be challenged since the Department of Social Welfare is not the only organisation that subsidises the Centres’ activities, and as _you are aware none of then have ever challenged the holding of political meeting and functions in the Centre.

I should like to have your observations on the foregoing at the earliest possible moment, since I wish now not only to give publicity to the whole matter, but will raise it on the floor of the Senate at the appropriate moment.

All good wishes,

Yours sincerely,

W. 6 . Ballinger.

B A N T U _____ IM J3 ._______ SOCIAL CENTRE.

MINUTES OF THE ESCECUTIFE COMMITTEE* B O T J TCT-P. SOCIAL CENTRE. HELD INTHE CO? >'ITTSE~ HOC jj, Cfr THTJ'uiD^ST "I PE PPM". lisj'j AT 5 P .M.

PRESENT: Dr, Ray E , Phillips, ( in the Chair,)M r A a Crawford," Jo Montague Pin, ( Treasurer.)" S . R, Mutshekwane,” Ac Nobanda,

IN ATTENDANCE; Messrs, Be Mav, Mudau ( Secretary,) and A. Vi, Mbatha*( Assistant Secretery.)

APOLOGIES s Senator W, G, Ballinger,Mr* L* C, Koza»

Self Mampu.ru," An B, O'Brien,Councillor J.. D, R. Qpperman.Mr, F* J , van Wyk.

1 , MINUTES; The Minutes having been circulated were taken as read and adopted with the following amendments,

(i ) That the recommended Salary Scales should read as follows:

(a) Secretary; ;3240 x .£20 - £420.

(b) Assistant Secretary; £200 x .£20 - £360.

(c) Physical Instructor £180 x £20 - £300*

2 , MATTERS ARISING;

(a) The Chairman presented a quotation fron Rhodesian Timber Company for a new Hall floor at £533. 0 , 0 , This was far below those submitted by two other Companies which had tendered.

The Chairman further pointed out that the quotations did not i include the ceiling and stage - which needed repairs too. He had asked for supplementary tenders for flooring the stage.

The meeting in accepting the quotation authorised the Chairman to make arrangements for installing the new floor in the Hall.

(b) Arising out of Item (4) of the Minutes re: Annual Founders Day Guest Speaker - Mr, Nobanda pointed out that the Minutes did not re"£lect the different views expressed by some of the Executive Committee Members. In reply tl>e Chairman pointed out that the Minutes record decisions arrived at after discussion. They can not cover all the points of view expressed during discussion by individual nerfcero.

The meeting AGREED with the Chairman and the natter was closed,

(c) Arising out of Item (5) paragraph (5) of the Minutes - Mr, Crawford pointed out that it was not clear whether the meeting adopted the suggestion that Secretaries Salary Scales should operate at the beginning of the Financial year or not.

The meeting AGREED that the matter be included in the Agenda of the next meeting,

3 , CORRESPONDENCE; Applications for the use of the Hall were received and dealt with as follows:-

(a) The Secretary asked the meeting to confirm the action of the Emergency Sub-Committee which granted the Western Areas Musical Society permission to hold a Dance on the 15th December, 1955, CONFIRMED*

( 2.)(b) Fron the St . Cyprians Church for a Fund raising function on

the 6th April, 1956 and 5th Octobcr,

The meeting granted then uee r.-’ the Hall for the 6th April,1956 and asked then to apply for v-hc 5th Octobcr, 1956 later in the

year.

(c) Fron the St , Cyprians Church for Rev* Moloi's Farewell function on Sunday 15th January. If,o'-.. GRANTED free of charge*

4„ XI-AS BONIBESt The nee ting G.'u'Cr .0 that the Christnas Bonuses be given

to the Staff as usual.

5. NEW MSMBERSs The following were admitted into the membership of the Bantu Tfen: s Social Centres-

Rec4 No* NAME. Rec* No*

1054, 17. J* Mtetwa 4 1069.

1134. 18. I* Ntombela * 1071.

1075. 19. Lk Ntshangane. 1073.

10'7 6. 20. J . Ngwenya 4 1110.

1077a 21. I . Gurbi • 1057.pr>C-JlJ • J e Reigebult4 1061.

1081 s 23 i Lr B, Smith4 1062.

10-2. 24. S e T. Hgendane 4 1066.

1115 * 25 . K. L. Modi. 1068.

107P>. 26. W , Kabane„ 1070*10.00, 27e N. Kekana• 1072.

1083 28 . E . luswazi. 1074 k

1 -hre*1 .V *J ... ' *106 P - 10'o7 *r

29. P . Manyaapilo. 1112.

NAME.

1. Steven life she me.2 . S . A* Jacobus.3 . A . Nyalambisa.4 . C. Oliphant.5* P. 1/hkgato.6. I . Modiri.7 . Z . ?halatsi.8 . J . Ramoshaba.9. S . Velelo.10. A , Mohohlo<%11. Z , Ilphepelo*12* B. Sonhlahicu13. H. I.'phaka ,14* C. E . Smith.15. S . Sejalce,16. J . Mosiane.

6 . MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS i The following have renewed their Memberships-

1 . George P. Brown* 1055. 17. Taye. 1091.

2 . Daniel Lanrae 1058, 18. I . Tsoku. 1094.

3. R. Sebogoaic 106-1. 19,.r-\'J- * T.hetoa. 1098.

4. Tu Shaparjee• 1053. 20. tJ * Mlchnndo. 1101.

5. <3 ustine Kpcfu. 106 D. 21. I . 1104.

6 . B* IJc. J. 1 3 c • -L 0 1084. 22, J J r> Kaphambe. 1107.

7 . A , PcSWc , 1087. 23 e w . Hgubane. 1111.

8 . s . Sibiya. 1090. 24. S* Metloung. 1086.

9 . s , Tlotleng. 1093. 25c M . Pa nto * 1089.

10 . G. Go a b aza . 1096. 26 6 J , Tha 'aga . 1092.

1 1 . J , I.'iol: .• ,le » 1100. 27. p . Danbuza , 1095.

12. I', Sai.’haiiirso 1103, 28* B» Mkcnz a » 1099.

13. B, Sarin j/ . 1106 0 Cji/ A J * Me itse* 1102.

14. L., 1 ihlap :■ f. 1109, oO? 0* I.'dir.'..-' , 1105.

15. J. 0 CahintLevu. j 08 5 « 31. G . Met;.'ini. 1108.

16. G. la .' .r. olo . 1 0 8 3 , 32. XT1.9 f /'t lc ■ ; }i I ■ J he f 1115.

Below is a reflection of our Membership Strength showing those who have paid-up-to-date from. December, 195^ to December, 1955s-

Good Standings 835.3acl St anding5 41.

8 7 6 .

7 . GENERAL s

(a) The Secretary reported on having received a donation of a Gross of used cups from the National Cash Register Co., (S .A .)

The meeting deciding on what to do with the cups - the Secretary recommended that they be given to Miss, S . Teyise.

After considerable discussion on whether they should be given to Mi?s• Teyise or sone Nursery Schools - the neeting AGREED that they be *iv gi\Ten to Miss* S. Teyise*.

(b) Mr. Nobanda gave notice of notion that the Non-European Meribers of the Executive Comittee should attend functions and give help

to the Staff* NOTED*

There being no further business the neeting terminated at 5* 20 p*tl.

CHAIRMAN.

DATE

Collection Number: AD1715

SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF RACE RELATIONS (SAIRR), 1892-1974

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