222 [Meeting held Xchange Hotel, Liverpool Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1949.] {all} Present:- Dr. C. S. Baxter, Messrs W. C. Gibbins, W. R. Williams, R. E. Searle, C. C., F. W. Lake, Major J. C. Sharp, H. R. Williams & N. W. Coffey. Manager & Secy. in attendance. Mr. E. Green absent on football business. Shareholders Mr. J. C. Bryson & gave advice about the Requisition request to call an Extraordinary General Meeting, made by the holders of 303 Shares in the Company, lodged on Nov. 15, 1949. It was agreed that a Meeting be called {available} for Dec. 21, 1949, at 7.30, at Central Hall if possible. Minutes Minutes of Meeting of 15th inst., were read & confirmed. Finance Cheques were signed for:- Football League % Season Tickets £175.0.8 Theo. Kelly Wages & Xcs. £600.0.0 Bank Balance £7771.17.11 Dr. England v Ireland Reports were given of this match won by England 9-2. Williams Reserve team Mr. W. R. Gibbins gave details of the reserve match v Barnsley when Bormer O. R., Blanchflower R. H. & Hamilton did well. Manager's Report Mr. C. S. Britton reported upon the games v Chelsea & the Army F. A. Sheffield Wedy. were not likely to part with Quigley. Chelmsford had increased their idea 217. of £2,000 for Hold to £5,000 & Notts County would also need £2,000. Wainwright was to be married on Dec. 12th. 109. Our dealings with Preston over Langton before his transfer to Bolton, were given.