273 Vote of Thanks Mr. F. W. Lake proposed a vote of thanks to the Board of Directors, for carrying on the good work of the Company under very trying conditions & extraordinary difficulties. He very especially referred to Mr. E. Green, who had always given of his best in the interests of the Club, & assured that Director that he had the confidence of the Shareholders who regretted the action that had been taken against him by the Football Association. Messrs R. E. Searle & R. J. Alexander supported Mr. Lake & the Vote was given the unanimous support of the meeting. The Chairman in than being the Shareholders, on behalf of the Board, remarked on the assistance that he had received in his office, from the Secretary, & at the request of the Meeting, the latter responded. Mr. E. Green then rose & expressed his gratification at the feelings voiced by Mr. Lake for the Shareholders. He said that he had only done what he [could always en- deavour to do] had thought was right. The Meeting then closed. Confirmed as correct W. C. Gibbins Chairman 22/7/41