67 [Meeting of Directors held at the Bradford Hotel, January 16th 1917] Present W. R. Clayton Esq. Chair Messrs Banks Coffey Davies J. E. Davies Halsall Kelly Minutes The Minutes of the last meeting were read, confirmed and signed. It was reported that the gate receipts on Saturday last were £370.13.3. The following payments were passed. Entertainment tax on gate receipts £54.14.7 do on Season Tickets 8 6% To League Scheme £18. 0.3 It was resolved that the sum of £200 be paid to the President of the League which amount with similar sums from Liverpool F.C. & Manchester City F.C. would form a fund to assist weaker clubs in the Lancashire Section to fulfil their engagements to the end of the Season. The two games of Saturday last were reported. It was reported that Clennell's inquiry would keep him out of the team for at least a fortnight.