237 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel, Liverpool, Tuesday, 12th Sept., 1939.] Present:- All Directors except Mr. G. Evans, & Sec'y. Minutes of Meetings of 29th Aug't. & 5th Sept., were read & confirmed. Finance Cheques were signed for:- Brentford F. C. Share of Gate £465.3.7 Theo Kelly Wages £77.0.0 Bank Balance £29.606.16.6 Dr. F. A. & F. L. Minutes Detail of these were given to the Board. Status of Players It was reported that the parent bodies were considering this during the coming week. Offer of Matches Sec'y. stated that Blackpool F. C. had offered to play matches on their ground on the 16th & 23rd inst., the games to be on Cup-tie terms. It was agreed that we accept their offer & that the Sec'y. obtain the best available team. Offer of Ground Wigan Athletic F. C. having offered their ground as a temporary headquarters, it was decided to inform them of our interest in the proposed idea & that they be asked for further particulars. Staff Upon review, it was agreed that during the pleasure of the Board, the Staff be reduced & that the following be retained at wages as stated:- T. Kelly £7 per week; H. E. Cooke, £5 per week; J. Smith & E. Storey, £4 each p.w. It was also agreed for the present to maintain the Pensions Payments. Mr. Whitehead It was unanimously agreed that no ticket privileges be granted in future to the holder of Shares held in the name of Mrs. Whitehead, who had in- formed the Company that she was no longer a Shareholder. Next Meeting Tuesday, the 19th inst., at 5.30 pm. Confirmed as correct E. Green Chairman.