64 [Meeting of Directors held at Bradford Hotel Jany. 9th 1917.] Present B. Kelly Esq. Chair Messrs Banks Baxter Coffey Davies J. G. Davies Halsall Minutes The minutes of the last two meetings were read confirmed & signed. Reports The games at Blackburn & v Bootle Junrs were reported. The Secretary reported that the Chairman Mr. Clayton & he had that morning attended a deputation from the L'pool Club at their request. That Mr. McKenna had reported that several clubs had intimated their inability to carry out their remaining engagements unless financial assistance were forthcoming. After discussion it was resolved that the respective representatives recommend their club to donate a sum of not exceeding £150 which with a similar hoped for contribution from Manchester City would raise a sum of £450 which amount Mr. McKenna thought would suffice to pay the travelling expenses of Bury, Blackpool, Oldham & Bolton Wanderers for the rest of the season & so secure the due fulfilment