190 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel, L'pool, Tuesday, December 18, 1945] Present:- Messrs W. C. Gibbins (Chair), E. Green, G. Evans, J. P., T. Percy, Capt. R. A. O. C., W. R. Williams, R. E. Searle, C. C., F. W. Lake & Secy. Absent through indisposition Dr. C. S. Baxter. Minutes of Meeting of the 11th inst., were read & confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Gate v Grimsby Town £1771.19.3 Glasgow Rangers F. C. re Gillick & Caskie £5500.0.0 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise Tax £702.3.8 Football League % £21.4.5 Grimsby Town F. C. Share Gate £315.2.2 Bank Balance £540.1.9 Dr. Auditors Reported that Mr. Bowler had advised 189 us that nothing could be determined yet as to the figure which would be affected by E. P. Tax, & noted that Secy. would bring the matter forward later. Oakes Messrs Gibbins, Green & Secy. reported their 188 recent visit to Dumfries & it was noted that the Club said they had had a better offer. Varty (Darlington) Mr. W. Laine gave a good report of this left 190 wing forward who was 22, 5' 6", sturdy, speedy & clever. R. Bentham Allen (P. V.) & Craig (Marine) Mr. E. Copper did not recommend either of these O. R.'s. Jones J. E. It was agreed to accept Sunderland F. C.'s 184 offer of £500 for this full back. Team v Grimsby This was approved as suggested. Directors Away To Grimsby:- Messrs W. C. Gibbins, E. Green, W. R. Williams & R. E. Searle.