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honorary capacity, had given the young boys the
correct impression of the 'Everton' requirements.
Before dealing with details of the
Income & Expenditure a/c, the Chairman informed
the Meeting that Mr. W. R. Williams had attended
34 Meetings out of a possible 34.
On the matter of finance, Messrs
P. Ney & W. H. Sawyer were the only Shareholders
to ask questions.
In referring to the item of Players
& Trainers Benefits, the Chairman spoke of the
Boards recognition of H. E. Cooke's services
during the past 35 years. These services had
been invaluable for their honesty of purpose
& their genuine fulfilment.
Auditor's Report Mr. H. W. Bowler then read the Auditor's Report.
Passing of Balance Sheet On the proposition of the Chairman, seconded
by Mr. W. C. Cuff, the Directors' Report, Accounts &
Balance Sheet were unanimously adopted.
Dividend It was agreed on the proposition of Mr.
W. C. Gibbins seconded by Mr. G. Evans, that a
Dividend of 7½% (less Income Tax) be paid, on the paid-up Capital
of the Company, for the year ending 6th May, 1939.
Election of Auditors Messrs T. Theodore, Rogers Bowler & Co., were
re-elected Auditors, on the proposition of Mr. H.
Allman, seconded by Mr. G. H. Garner.
Elections of Directors The Chairman declared that Messrs A.
Coffey, W. C. Cuff, & A. Gate, the retiring Directors
offered themselves for re-election & that Mr. A. N.
Denars had also been nominated. A poll had
been demanded by Messrs C. S. Baxter, W. C. Cuff,
F. W. Lake, T. Percy & A. Coffey, in accordance
with the Company Act appertaining, & that
a ballot would be taken accordingly.
