226 Ahearn (B. Celtic) 224 Mr. R. E. Searle did not recommend this R. B. yet. Robinson (M'bro) Mr. W. Laine gave a report of this L. B., & it was agreed that we enquire his price. Langton (Blackburn) Mr. H. R. Pickering had seen this O. L. mainly 223 playing at L. H. so could venture no opinion. Childs (Wellington) He thought Childs physique & style of play eminently suited to the F. B. position. Burke (Luton) Sec'y was empowered to sign this player as a professional. Directors Away T. Cardiff:- Messrs W. C. Gibbins, R. E. Searle & F. W. Lake. T. Bury:- Mr. W. R. Williams. T. G. Jones Decided to defer for one week consideration 286 of this player's transfer to Preston & to sign him at the maximum wage upon his demobilisation. ? time & other Pros. Agreed that the following be paid:- 207 W. Edwards £6 per week to May 1947. W. G. Keenan £3/10/- Summer & £4/10/- Winter. N. W. Sharp £3 do & £5 Winter if in other employment. (See below). S. Simmons Decided to re-engage this groundsman at £4 per week. ? Heath Agreed that we donate £25 to this Sports Club Club from whom we obtained H. Catterick. Transfer of Shares Following was approved:- 224 Shares Nod. 449 & 2278 from W. O. Orford to H. F. & P. O. Orford & D. A. Barber, New Trustees of Estate of Joseph Orford. T. Pros. (cont. above) W. Birkett £6 Summer £7 Winter. see 207 J. R. Hedley £4/10/0 & £6 J. A. Jones £2/10/- S & W whilst in other employment. Next Meeting Tuesday, May 7, at 5 p.m. Confirmed as correct Wm. C. Gibbins 7 May 46 Chairman.