251 The Secretary reported that the amount collected last Saturday in the streets (& exclusive of boxes) in aid of the Meredith Marine Fund £1.12.4 had been handed to Mr. B. Lipson who was in charge of the arrangements. An application by the Gatemen for an increase of pay was considered & it was resolved that the pay for first team games be 6/- and for second team games 3/6. 4/- Goodison The Secretary submitted Messrs J. B. Johnson's Roof a/c for £456.19.6 for work done. Having explained that the tender for reslating the roof for £276.10.0 accepted by us was included in such charge it was resolved that Messrs J. B. Johnson's request for £300 on a/c (£100 having already been paid to them) be declined & that a payment of £176.10.0 the balance of the amount covered by the tender be paid & that Mr. J. B. Johnson be requested to meet Mr. Banks & the Secretary and go into the details of the a/c & report thereon. The next meeting was fixed for Oct. 8th at 3.30. The Secretary was instructed to ask Mr. J. B. Johnson to give an estimate for the repair of the wall behind the goal double deck stand. Octr. 8th 1918 W. R. Clayton