72 The Secretary reported his endeavors to obtain the services of Blunt (late Stafford Rangers) for the outside right position. Failing securing him the Secretary was instructed to try for Merritt & failing them to play Lloyd & that if Lloyd's services were not required he be allowed to play for Warrington. The play of L. Furlong (Royal Albion) in the recent game North v South L'pool Union of Boys Clubs was favorably commented upon. The Secretary was instructed to get into touch with him. Director on gate Mr.Coffey. Next Meeting February 6th at 3 at Bradford Hotel Transfer of Shares Margaret S. Harris to Joseph Perry 3 part pd. shares No. 1312 to 1314 - passed The Secretary reported that the back section of the Heating boiler was fractured & he was instructed to have same renewed. The Secretary was instructed to keep in view Schofield the outside left of Southport Central F.C. The Secretary was instructed to inform Mr. Mc Kenna that Blackpool F.C.'s action in lodging their players resident in the L'pool district in a Blackpool Hotel over the week end did not appear to us to harmonize with their request for financial assistance from other clubs. Feby. 6 1917 W. R. Clayton