26 [Meeting held Xchange Hotel, L'pool, Tuesday, August 26, 1947.] Present:- Dr. C. S. Baxter (Chair), Messrs E. Green, W. C. Gibbins, W. R. Williams, R. E. Searle, C. C., T. W. Lake, J. C. Sharp & Secy. Mr. H. R. Williams, recuperating from operation, sent 'suitable' telegram of apology for absence. Finance Receipts reported were:- Blackburn Rovers F. C. Share Gate £227.9.4 Cheques were signed for:- L'pool County Combination FeesTC £5.11.0 Customs & Excise Tax £8.10.8 Theo Kelly Xes. £300. 0.0 Bank Balance £5325.17.5 Cr. Sub Committee The report as attached was adopted upon Re proposal of Mr. W. R. Williams. (Copy attached.) Charity Practice Match receipts were allocated as per attached list. S. Simmons Noted that this employee had given the requisite weeks notice to cease his employment here. Lello It was noted that, if Shrewsbury Town 25 could obtain Davey's transfer from Burnsley, Lello would join us for a fee of £2,500. Marks, C. Letter read asking £5,000 for this 23 F. B. agreed that Mr. T. W. Lake & Secy. be empowered to obtain the player up to the figure mentioned, after they had seen him again. Teams The suggested teams v Manchester City & Blackpool were approved. Directors Away To Manchester:- Possibly Mr. W. R. Williams To Blackburn :- Mr. W. C. Gibbins P. T. O.