[Meeting of Directors held at Exchange Station Hotel, Liverpool on Tuesday 11th August 1925] Present Mr. W. C. Cuff (Chair) & all other Directors except Dr. J. C. Baxter. Minutes The Minutes of Meeting held on the 16th June 1925 were read & confirmed. Bank Balance The Bank Balance was reported to be £2453.14.9 Cr. Captains It was decided that H. Hart be Capt. & S. Chedgzoy Sub. Capt. of 1st Team for forthcoming Season. The Reserve Team Capt. to be selected later on. Practice Matches The action of Chairman & Secy in fixing these for Aug 15th & 19th was confirmed. Staff Wages It was decided to increase J. Fortune's wages by 10/- per week from 17th inst., but no action was taken with regard to other members. Donations Applications from St. Helens F. C. & Mr. J. Phillips on behalf of Murray Fund for donations were not entertained. Darlington F. C. The Chairman reported that this Club had now agreed to pay us £250 for breach of contract re T. Scott, the amount to be paid in Septr. It was agreed to distribute the sum amongst the Charities. New Brighton F. C. The action of the Directors severally in granting a loan of £500 to the New Brighton F. C. for a period of 6 months at 5% interest was confirmed. The Secy. reported having received a Bill for £512.10.0 which had been deposited in Bank. The letters from the New Brighton club were read.