10 [Meeting of Directors held at Goodison park, July 25th 1916.] Present All the Directors except Dr. Baxter and Mr. Green. A deputation from the Liverpool Trades Council attended the meeting and expressed regret that the Contract for painting over Stands etc had been given to Messrs Burnand as this firm was an unfair shop and did not recognise Trade Union standards and conditions. The Chairman pointed out to the deputation that before Messrs Burnand's estimate was accepted we had ascertained that they had carried out contracts for the West Derby Board of Guardians and H. M. Government and with this knowledge we naturally concluded that they were a fully qualified firm and employed Trade Union labour. The Directors however gave the deputation the assurance that any future contract entered into by this Company would only be given to a Trade Union shop. Minutes The Minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The Chairman reported the Annual Meeting of the League held in Manchester on the 17th inst. and reviewed the business transacted. Practice games It was resolved that we hold 2 public and 1 private practice match, the first public practice match to be held on Saturday August 19th and the second on an evening of the following week. It was resolved that we advertise in the local press and the Athletic News for players for the coming season.