43 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel, Liverpool, Tuesday, April 18, 1944] Present:- Messrs W. C. Gibbins (Chair) & all Directors excepting Capt. T. Percy, & Secy. Minutes of Meeting of April 4, 1944 were read & confirmed. Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise Tax £1068.15.5 Theo Kelly Match Wages &c. £100. 0.0 Bank Balance £25,324.15.9 Dr. Lancs. F. A. Cup tie Secretary reported the facts following the v Liverpool extended return game with L'pool on the 15th inst., & the conflicting situation that had arisen. It was agreed that, in view of the interdict of the Football Association refusing permission to play on Wednesday, the 19th inst., we do not take part in this match, on that date. Secy. was instructed to inform the Liverpool Club of our decision. Junior Grounds It was reported that Earle F. C. were intending to resume playing as soon as possible & would be prepared to consider a co-tenancy of their ground. The offer of a piece of land in Skelmersdale of 8½ acres for £500 approx, was considered & rejected. W. Lowe Secy. reported that this player would be having the plaster removed from his leg about the commencement of May. A. E. Stevenson It was also noted that the previous diagnosis of a broken ankle in this player's case, had proved to be wrong & that he would, given