6 [At a Meeting of Directors held at the Bradford Hotel, Liverpool on the 18th February 1919] Present:- W. R. Clayton Esq. (in the Chair) A. Coffey Esq. J. G. Davies Esq. John Davies Esq. H. Halsall Esq. The chairman intimated by the absence of Mr. R. J. Francis was due to the death of his Brother. Resolved that a letter of condolence be sent to Mr. Francis & his family in the sad loss they have sustained. The Minutes of the proceedings at a Meeting held on the 11th instant, were read & confirmed. Reports The results of the Home Match on Saturday last was reported to be 3-1 for this Club. Mr. J. G. Davies reported re the Match at Warrington, when the Reserve team won 4-2. Finance The Gross Receipts of the Match at Hanley on the 8th inst. were reported to be £340/7/1 & the Expenses £100.16.7 leaving the Net Gate £239.10.6 the 20% proportion due to this Club being £47.18.1 cheque for which had been received & paid to Bank. The Receipts on Saturday last were reported to be £701.1.1 Expenses £204.18.10 leaving the Net Gate £496.2.3. Ordered that Cheques be signed as follows:- Collector of Customs & Excise. Tax £158. 1. 8 League 3½ percent 17.19.10 Port Vale F.C. Ltd. 20% proportion 99. 4. 5 Secretary Wages & Expenses 60. 0. 0 The Bank Balance was declared to be £3231.9.3 Dr. Team Resolved that Teams be selected for selections Saturday Next as follows:-