73 [Meeting of Directors held at Bradford Hotel February 6th 1917] Present W. R. Clayton Esq. Chair Messrs Banks Coffey Davies J. G. Davies Halsall Kelly Minutes The minutes of last meeting were read & confirmed. Lloyd The Secretary having reported that Lloyd had with consent played for Warrington F.C. on Saturday last read an application from him for permission to assist Manchester City. He was instructed to discuss the matter with Lloyd on the first opportunity. That with Southport Central's permission Merritt had assisted us last Saturday & was willing to do so in future. That Cooper owing to military duties could not play but that with the consent of Boothroyds F.C. Lovelady had done so. That the gross receipts of our Saturday's game were £248.4.7. The payments as follows were passed. League Contribution 6% £11.13.9 Entertainments Duty 36.16.0 on Season Tickets 4d on match receipts including £1.7.4 duty in