145 [Meeting of the Directors held at Goodison Park January 1st 1912] Present All the Directors except Dr. Baxter. The Emergency meeting of Friday whereat Mr. Kelly & the Secretary were instructed to go to Hull with full powers to secure the engagement of Thomas Browell was confirmed. The deputation now reported that they had obtained the transfer from Hull City of Thomas Browell at £4 per week with a Bonus of £10 the fee to Hull City being £1550 with a match at Hull on Hull Fair day in October 1912 with a proviso that if the gross receipts of such match exceed £55 our expenses would be paid. Confirmed. Hunter The Secretary reported that Aston Villa asked £1500 for Hunter & it was decided not to negotiate. Taylor Jno. D. Taylor attended & was handed a cheque for £250. William Whitford