194 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel, L'pool, Tuesday, January 15, 1946] 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. & Secy. Absent:- Messrs W. C. Cuff (London) & F. W. Lake (Indisposed). Minutes of Meeting of 8th inst., were read & confirmed. Finance Receipts were reported:- Gate v P. N. E. £3262.14.5 Share of Gate v P. N. E. away £447.12.10 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise Tax £1289.14.5 Theo. Kelly wages &c. £150.0.0 Bank Balance £2849.18.5. Cr. Mr. Cuff re proxies This matter was deferred until the next meeting. at A. G. M. Later, it was agreed that the Proxy Forms 188 be provided at the next meeting for inspection by any Director desirous of same. Robertson (Yoker A.) Mr. E. Green reported that this O. R. had played at C. H. He was about 20, nicely built, & good enough player to be worth seeing in his own position. Decided that Mr. John Morrison be asked to watch him. Watson (H'field) Secy. reported that this winger was for transfer at £10,000. Decided that we had no interest at this price. N. E. Players Mr. W. Laine reported well of Varty (190) & Ardron, but did not recommend McCormick (165), for character reasons. Team v Blackburn Suggested alternatives & team in principle were approved. Purvis B. Reported that the transfer had been 192 arranged at £50 down &