76 [Meeting held Xchange Hotel L'pool Tuesday, February 24, 1948] Present:- Messrs W. R. Williams (Chair), E. Green, W. C. Gibbins, R. E. Searle, C.C., F. W. Lake, J. C. Sharp, Major R. A. O. C, H. R. Williams & Secy. Mr. W. C. Cuff Letter apologising for Mr. W. C. Cuff's absence, was read. Minutes of Meeting of 17th inst. were read & confirmed. Finance Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise Tax £ 3. 1.9 Wembley Stadium Cup Final Tkts £190.10.0 J. W. Dickinson Salary £ 35.12.4 Theo Kelly do £ 85. 4.0 do Wages & Res. £500. 0.0 Commrs. Ireland Revenue P. A. Y. E £ 45.17.0 Lancs. County C. C. Subs. £ 25. 4.0 Bank Balance £13,724.15.6 Cr. Berry (Hull) Messrs Gibbins & Lake were not impressed 58 by this C. H. although Key preferred him to Hitchin. (His price was now £10,000 as against our previous settlement of the figure of £5,000.) Hitchin (R. B.) Messrs R. E. Searle & J. C. Sharp did not 74 recommend this C. H. although he was well-built, & had good points in his favor. Aikman Secy. reported the likelihood of getting 74 this C. F. apart from his occupational trouble. Agreed that he proceed to Falkirk & get complete details of the position, reporting back to next meeting. Dickson (Brantwood) Mr. G. Jackson gave a very good report 0 of this I. L. who was 18, 5' 7½" & 10st 6, Agreed