27 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel, Liverpool, Tuesday, January 4, 1944] Present:- Messrs W. C. Gibbins (Chair), E. Green, W. C. Cuff, Dr. C. S. Baxter, Capt. T. Percy, W. R. Williams, R. R. Turnbull & Secy. Mr. R. E. Searle arrived later, having been delayed. Minutes of Meeting & Finance Meeting of 21st Decr. 1943 were read & confirmed. Finance Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise £323. 7. 3 Football League £ 12.19. 4 Chester F.C. £256.17.10 Bank Balance £21,003.14.7 Dr. H. Jones It was agreed that this player's wife be sent 10/- each week to the end of the season, for disposal to the player's good & that an amount of £6/10/- in addition be forwarded to cover the lapsed period since the former resolution of Sept. 21, 1943. This matter to again be reviewed at the conclusion of the current season. Chorley F.C. Secy. reported that the Manchester Clubs & L'pool F.C. were not donating anything for this Lancashire Combination Club's appeal. It was agreed that the Secy. note the F.A.'s action in this matter & report back to the Board at that time. 205, Walton Lane It was reported that this property would shortly be in the market & Secy. was instructed to buy it to a price of £650 maximum; if the price were higher than this to report back to the Board. Team Prospects These were detailed. Next Meeting Tuesday, January 11, 4.45 at Xchange Hotel. Confirmed as correct. Wm. C. Gibbins Jan. 11/44 Chairman.