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the playing strength was uppermost in the minds of the Board,
but they had not & were not going to be stampeded into
paying colossal sums for players. However the Shareholders
could rest assured that negotiations were in progress
for the acquisition of new men whose signing would
gladden their hearts. He could not say more.
Questions were asked by Mr. A. Denaro
regarding the Boys Pen, the Music at Matches & the "A"
Team, to which the Chairman replied.
Auditors Report Mr. H. W. Bowler then read the Auditors Report.
Passing of B/S. On the proposition of the Chairman
seconded by Mr. E. Green the Directors Report, Accounts
& Balance Sheet were unanimously adopted.
Dividend It was agreed on the proposition of
Mr. G. Evans, seconded by Mr. W. C. Gibbins, that a Dividend
of 7½% (Less Income Tax) be paid on the paid up Capital
of the Company for the year ending 1st May 1937.
Election of Auditors Messrs T. Theodore Rogers Bowler & Co. were
re-elected Auditors at a fee of Sixty Guineas on the
proposition of Mr. W. Goodge seconded by Mr. T. A. Taylor.
Election of Directors There being no nominations, the Chairman
declared the retiring Directors, Messrs E. Green, C. S. Baxter,
& T. Percy elected for the ensuing 3 years. Mr. E. Green
on behalf of the re-elected Directors thanked the Shareholders for their confidence in them.
Players Signed. Secretary read out the following list of
players for Season 1937-8.
PLAYERS SIGNED FOR SEASON 1937-8.
Goalkeepers :- E. SAGAR, H. MORTON.
Full Backs :- w. COOKS, G. JACKSON, J. E. JONES, R. LAMBERT, J. THOMSON.
Half Backs :- C. BRITTON, C. W. GEE, J. MERCER, S. J. BENTHAM, T. G. JONES,
T. G. WATSON, M. LINDLEY, W. EDWARDS.
Forwards :- A. GELDARD, J. CUNLIFFE, W. R. DEAN, A. STEVENSON,
T. GILLICK, J. COULTER, T. LAWTON, R. C. BELL, C. WEBSTER,
A. DICKINSON, J. CUFF, E. HUREL, F. LAIDMAN, J. ARTHUR,
W. HULLETT, D. TRENTHAM, H. CATTERICK.
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