21 [Meeting held Tuesday, June, 24, 1947 at Exchange Hotel, Liverpool.] Present:- Messrs W. C. Gibbins (Chair); E. Green, C. S. Baxter M. D., W. R. Williams, R. E. Searle, C. C., F. W. Lake, J. C. Sharp, H. R. Williams & Secy. Minutes of meeting held June 19 & A. G. M of same date, were read & confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Lancs F. A. Cup Pool £60. 0. 0 Arsenal F. C re J. Mercer £2000. 0. 0 do Share Gate £204. 3. 2 L'pool F. C do £951.18.10 Cheques were signed for:- Salaries, J. W. Dickinson, J. R. Thomson or Theo Kelly Commrs. Inland Revenue E. F. C. (Income Tax a/c) P. A. Y. E £96. 5.0 W. T. Jones & Sons. Ltd. Gross Seed £22.10.0 Theo Kelly Wages & Xes. £300. 0.0 St. Helens Football Combination Donation £21. 0.0 Bank Balance £9293.10.7 Cr. H. R. Williams Esq., Mr. Gibbins welcomed the new Director, 18 & Mr. Williams responded. Chairman With Mr. Gibbins declination of nomination for this position, Dr. C. S. Baxter was unanimously voted to the Chairmanship. Dr. Baxter thanked the Board upon his appointment & also the retiring Chairman for his 7 years service as such. Sub-Committee This was in bloc returned as last year, 13 viz; Messrs Williams, Green, Searle & Lake. Quorum. Decided that a quorum consist of 4 members. Fixtures Secy. was empowered to make revision