98 [Meeting of Directors held at Exchange Hotel, Liverpool on Thursday, 16th January, 1936.] Present:- Mr. E. Green (Chair) & all other Directors excepting Messrs W. C. Cuff, H. Banks & A. R. Wade. Mr. G. Evans Before opening the Meeting, Mr. E. Green expressed the pleasure of his colleagues & himself at the signal com- pliment paid by all sects to Mr. George Evans upon his retirement from the post of public Assistance Officer to the City of Liverpool. His Association with the Board of the Everton F. C. meant that the Club was thereby honoured. These remarks were heartily endorsed by his Co-Directors, & it was agreed that the record of this should be inserted in the Minutes. In reply, Mr. Evans expressed his deep appreciation of the congratulations tendered to him by his colleagues on the Everton Board. Minutes Minutes of Meeting held on the 7th inst., were read & confirmed. Finance Receipts were reported:- Gate v P. N. E (F. A. Cup) £2922.15.1 L'pool F. C. Hartill transfer Fee £2000.0.0 Cheques were signed:- Preston North End F. C. 50% £1174.19.1 Customs & Excise Tax £ 481. 1.5 L'pool City Police Services £ 21.14.0 Football League 1% £ 11.14.4 Theo. Kelly Wages &c. £ 330. 0.0 Bank Balance £4704.13.5 Cr. Reports of Matches Reports were given of the matches:- v Preston Nth. End 1-3; v Sheffield Wedy. Res. 3-2; v Shellmax 7-5.