53 [Meeting held at Goodison Park, Liverpool, Tuesday, June 20, 1944] Present:- Messrs W. C. Gibbins (Chair), E. Green, C. S. Baxter M. D., G. Evans, J. P., W. R. Williams, R. R. Turnbull, R. E. Searle C. C. & Secy. Minutes of Meetings held on the 16th inst., were read & confirmed. Finance Bank Balance £24,489.19.7 Dr. Chairman It was decided that the election of Chairman be postponed until the next meeting. Mr. R. E. Searle proposed that consideration be given to selection finally being made by secret. ballot. Messrs Green, Baxter, Turnbull & Searle stated their desire not to be considered for the position this year. Subsidiary Committees & Quorum also deferred. Central League It was agreed that we re-enter this proposed Competition. Fire Guards Secy. was instructed to apply for permission to employ our present Fire Guards, as part time Professional Guards. Entertainment Tax Secy. was instructed to write the Football League, asking them to press for an issue whereby football would come within the Schedule of Living Performers. McIntosh J. Secy. reported that Preston Nth. End were resuming in the Football League, & required the services of this player. Confirmed as correct Wm. C. Gibbins Chairman June 28/44.