213 [Meeting held at Goodison Pk., Liverpool, on Tuesday, 2nd May, 1939.] Present:- Messrs E. Green (Chair), all other Directors & Secy. Minutes of Meeting of the 25th Apl. were read & confirmed. Linfield F. C. Secy. reported that he had obtained a minimum guarantee of £150 for the match v this Club. Nominations for Directorate In accordance with Clause 3a of the Articles of Association, nominations were reported as follows:- Mr. A. N. Denaro, proposed by Mr. A. Lomax, seconded by W. Morris: Mr. V. G. Winfield proposed by Mr. W. Morris, seconded by E. B. Harrop. A Resolution that Alderman A. Gates be supported at the forthcoming election, & that a circular to this effect, with necessary proxies en- closed, be issued to every Shareholder, was car- ried. Secy. was instructed to carry out all the necessary arrangements. Finance Receipts were reported:- Gate v Aston Villa £1426.15.9 do v M/c Utd. "B" £95.1.6 Cheques were signed for:- Blyth Spartans F. C. re Barber £50.0.0 Witton Albion F. C. re Sweeney £50.0.0 Portsmouth F. C. Compensation £100.11.4 Aston Villa F. C. 20% £167.1.2 Football League 1% £11.2.5 R. R. Cochran Wages &c. £23.0.6 Customs & Excise Tax £234.15.1 L'pool City Police Services £19.13.0 Theo. Kelly Wages &c. £700.0.0 Bank Balance £20,715.12.5 Dr.