282 [Meeting held at Xchange Hotel, L'pool, Tuesday, Jany. 21, 1947.] Present:- Messrs W. C. Gibbins & all other Directors excepting Mr. W. C. Cuff. Minutes of Meeting of 14th inst. were read & confirmed. Finance Cheques were signed for:- W. Edwards, W. Berbott & J. Prescott ? Share of Benefit £50 each Prescot Cables F. C. Share Gate £22.14.6 Theo Kelly Xes £500.0.0 Commurs. Inland Revenue P. A. Y. E a/c £374.13.0 Bank balance £3952.9.9 Dr. W. C. Gibbins The members present extended their 68 congratulations to the Chairman upon the 75th anniversary of his Birthday. Kilshaw Mr. W. R. Williams gave a very good report 278 of this O. R. His age being about 30, it was decided that no further following-up should be carried out. Arsenal v Chelsea Mr. R. E. Searle reported on this match, wherein Sloan (Arsenal), playing at R. H. had given a very good show. McMorren Secy. reported that Belfast Celtic had 281 not forgotten their promise made to us. Mallets (Q. P. R.) Mr. W. Laine gave a moderated report of this I. R. Skidmore Mr. R. Bentham gave a very good of this L. B. Jones Reported that this Tranmere player 280 was 27½ years of age. Team v Wedy. Team as suggested was approved. Directors to Messrs Gibbins, Baxter, Evans, Sheffield Searle & Sharp.