171 Simpson The consideration of the engagement of Simpson was further deferred. Honeyman The Secretary reported his visit to Scotland but could not recommend this player on the form displayed. Chelsea F.C. The Secretary reported that in estimating our average gate at £537.4.6 he had included the holiday matches and the Liverpool game. That excluding such holiday matches and the Liverpool game and the games played on weekdays, numbering 7 in all, the total receipts of the remaining 12 games were £5982.7.4 which worked out at an average gate of £498.10.7. That Chelsea had written offering us £50, pleading poverty. The Secretary was instructed to write them offering to accept the difference between our average gate £498.10.7 and the amount actually taken £424.8.2 namely £74.2.5. John Page The Secretary reported that Paisley St. Mirren were unable to afford the expense of bringing John Page to Scotland for the Charity Ties but hoped to be able to play him in the August practice matches. The Secretary read a letter from Mr. Arthur Morton requesting a concession in respect of his programme rent, pleading the disastrous season. It was resolved to ascertain what Liverpool proposed to do before replying to same. The Chairman reported that the Liverpool County Association proposed to readjust their Rules relating to the division of receipts in the Semi Final and Final