45 [Meeting held Xchange Hotel, L'pool Tuesday, November 4, 1947] Present:- Dr. C. S. Baxter (Chair); Messrs W. C. Gibbins; W. R. Williams; R. E. Searle, C. C.; F. W. Lake; J. C. Sharp, H. R. Williams; & Sec'y. Minutes of Meeting of Oct. 29, 1947, were read & confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Arsenal F.C. Share Gate £ 531. 6. 8 Gate v Sheffield Utd. £3433. 8. 6. Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise Tax £ 646. 1.11 Football League % £ 26.13. 4 Sheffield Utd. F.C. Share Gate £ 406.19. 3 L'pool City Police Services £ 43. 6. 9 Bank Balance £14,011.15.8 Cr. Berry & Hassall Mr. J. C. Sharp was pleased with these 41 players, but in view of Hall City's letter asking for an offer, it was agreed that we persevere in our request asking them if they were prepared to part with either or both. Scottish Players Sec'y reported his feelings, that 43 Aitken & Dimson, East Fife, with Aikman, Falkirk would be worthy players. Noted that there was no immediate chance of securing any, but if the situation altered, we would be informed. Irish Players Mr. H. R. Pickering gave the following 44 reports:- Farrell (L. H. Cork) 19. 5'8" 10 st. not yet ready but promising Burfee (C. H. Cork) 25. 5'11" 11 st. 8. Could not recommend. Hamilton (I. L. Dundalk) 18. 5'7" 10 st. Very frail, & could not recommend. McEvoy (R. H. Dundalk) 20. 5'8". 10 st. 10 Liked