9 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel, L'pool Tuesday, May 6, 1947.] Present:- Messrs W. C. Gibbins (Chair), E. Green, C. S. Baxter M. D., W. R. Williams, R. E. Searle C. C., F. W. Lake & Secy. Minutes of Meeting of April 28th were read & confirmed. Finance Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise Tax £19.8.8 L'pool County F. A. Share Gate £17.12.10 Bromborough Pool do £9.18.6 Shamrock Rovers Farrel & Eglington £4000.0.0 Theo. Kelly Xes. £550.0.0 Bank Balance £5,591.10.7 Cr. Mr. Gorge Evans J. P. Chairman read a letter he had received from this Director stating with regret, that it was not his intention to such re-election owing to the fact that he did not feel really-up to arduous travelling & the recent loss of his brother had had its effect upon him. He expressed his good wishes to his colleagues. It was then decided:- 1./ That the resignation be accepted with regret. 2./ That in recognition of his long service with the Club he be made a Life Member, which will give him the privilege of attending with a friend, all home League & Central League matches in the Directors Box. 3./ That the following official statement be given to the Press:- "At the Board Meeting of the Everton F. C. held last evening, intimation was received from Mr. Geo. Evans J. P., stating that it was not his intention to seek re-election to the Board of Directors. This decision was accepted