198 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel, L'pool, Tuesday, January 29, 1946] Present:- Messrs W. C. Gibbins (Chair), E. Green, C. S. Baxter, M. D., T. Percy, Capt. R. A. O. C., R. E. Searle, C. C., & Secy. Apologies for absence were noted from Messrs G. Evans, W. R. Williams & F. W. Lake. (the last two named indisposed.) Finance Receipts reported were:- Gate v Fulham £924.14.3 Cheques were signed for:- T. J. Smith & Son 11, Knoclaid Rd. £875.0.0 Customs & Excise Tax £345.8.5 Football League Season Tkt. % £2.13.11 Fulham F. C. Share Gate £296.3.4 W. Dickinson } £33.6.8 J. R. Thomson} Salaries £41.13.4 Theo. Kelly } £83.6.8 Bank Balance £79.13.5. Dr. Ford (Swansea) 196 Mr. E. Green supported his earlier opinion of this C. F. Noted that Mr. J. R. Thomson would be seeing him on the 2nd Feby. McIlhatton (Albion R.) Good reports were received from Messrs J. R. Thomson & J. Morrison. Mr. E. Green decided that he was 24, 5' 9½", 11/8. prepared to journey to see him on Saturday next. Ardron (Rotherham) Mr. A. McArdle gave a very good report of this player. Varty (Darlington) Mr. W. Laine again reported well of this 196 left wing forward. Full Time Professionals Agreed that the following players be offered 195 engagements at the following terms:- Boyes & Jackson £9 per week. Keenan £6 per week. Secy. to ask the Football League