171 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel, Liverpool, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 1945.] Present:- Messrs W. C. Gibbins (Chair), E. Green, C. S. Baxter, M. D., G. Evans J. P., T. Percy, Capt. R. A. O. C., W. R. Williams, R. E. Searle C. C., F. W. Lake & Secy. Minutes of Meeting of the 16th inst., were read & confirmed. Finance Receipts were reported:- Gate v Sunderland £2580.8.9 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise Tax £987.11.6 Football League 2% £ 30.10.8 Sunderland F. C. Share Gate £429.16.11. Bank Balance £17508.8.10. Dr. Gillick 167. Reported Rangers F. C. would make a bed within 24 hours. Caskie 168. Reported that Hibernians were con- sidering a straight cross deal with Bogan. R. Barker 169. Reported that player was not over- keen about signing professional, but was likely to sign an amateur F. L. form. Notice of Motion Mr. E. Green proposed that the Board acquaint the Shareholders of the Minutes & Correspondence that have taken place with regard to the last Annual General Meeting & the Election of Directors, & of any other facts which they consider desirable advisable. This was resolved, Messrs G. Evans & T. Percy recording their votes against the Resolution. Sub-Committee A Sub Committee of Messrs W. C. Gibbins, E. Green & F. W. Lake was appointed to formulate r. the matter to be circulated, & Messrs J. C. Bryson & Secy. were instructed to attend the Meeting