58 for the use of the ground was considered agreed that it be turned down if not possible to fit in. The suggested date of Apl. 30th for the Chester Benefit Match was agreed to. It was reported that replies were still being awaited in connection with the proposed French Tour. Agreed to give permission to the B. B. C. to broadcast the 2nd Half of the England v Portugal game on May 19th. Agreed that we accept an offer of 10 gns. from Advertising Service for the use of our fixture list for Season 1951-52 if permissible. Agreed that the Wednesday Amateur League be allowed the use of the ground for their Final on May 9th. Mr. Britton reported his visit to the Port Vale v Crystal Palace game, which was abandoned after 55 mins. play. Central League Agreed to nominate & support the three retiring members, Messrs J. Longden, H. Normansell & S. R. Williams. Lancs F. A. Agreed that we nominate Mr. E. W. Raynor for re-election in Div. 5 to the Council, and that we nominate Mr. J. Taylor for President and Messrs H. Hopkinson & J. Twist for Vice-Presidents. {F. L. SEC. MAN MSS.} Correspondence Agreed that tickets be obtained for those who wished to attend the Outing & Dinner of the F. League Secretaries & Manager's Assn. on June 3rd. Directors Away To Sunderland:- Mr. E. Green England v Scotland. Next Meeting Tuesday Apl. 17th 1951. at 4 p.m. Confirmed as correct W. R. Williams 7/4/51 Chairman.