77 [At a meeting of directors held at the Bradford Hotel, Liverpool, on the 2nd September 1919.] Present:- W. R. Clayton Esq. (in the chair) Dr. J. C. Baxter John Davies Esq. H. Banks Esq. R. T. Francis Esq. A. Coffey Esq. H. Halsall Esq. E. Green Esq. The minutes of the proceedings at meetings held on the 19th & 26th days of August 1919, were read & confirmed. Reports It was reported that the three matches last Saturday were reverses for this club viz.:- V. Chelsea 2-3, Nelson 1-2 Skelmersdale 0-1. Teams Resolved that the selection of teams to meet Chelsea, Nelson & Bradford be left to a special meeting to take place at the Bradford Hotel on Thursday @ 1.0 pm. Director to Bradford The Chairman & Messrs Banks, Coffey & Green and do Chelsea Director on gate Mr. John Davies The constitution of the team to play at Bradford tomorrow was confirmed except that Rigsby plays in place of Mayson (injured). Finance It was reported that the gross gate of the 2nd practice match was £62.5.6, making a total of £333.0.4 for division between the Stanley Hospital & L'pool Hospital Saturday Fund. Also that the Gross Gate last Saturday was £2011.12.3 Tax (Entertainment) £438.14.4 Referee Linesman, for Exps. 39.17.0 ½% League Subscription 7.13.4 20% to Chelsea Club 306.12.2 792.16.10 leaving net amount £1218.15. 5