167 [Meeting of Directors held at Exchange Hotel, Liverpool on Friday 17th June 1932] Present Mr. W. C. Cuff (Chair) & all other Directors except Mr. C. Hayes. Bank Secy. reported that he had interviewed the Managers of the local branches of Martins Bank Ld., the Westminster Bank & Barclays Ld., but the two former had declined to make a quotation to take over our a/c and the latter did not care to compete against our present Bankers. It was decided therefore to continue dealing with our present Bankers. New Players The action of the Chairman & Secy. in arranging Stevens (N. Brighton) for this players transfer at a fee of £500 and a match to open the new ground of the New Brighton Club, and the player signed on at £5 per week with £1 per week extra when in 1st team and a signing on fee of £10 was confirmed. Meek (Gateshead) Secy. reported that he had offered a fee of £1000 for this player's transfer subject to the consent of both clubs Boards, but had heard nothing further. Lax (Blackpool) He also reported that the club were prepared to accept a fee of £1200 for this players transfer. Davidson (St. Bernards) Dr. C. S. Baxter stated that he had heard good reports of this inside forward. It was decided not to take any further steps re. these 3 players until we had seen them play next season. Confirmed as Correct W. C. Cuff Chairman