17 transferred soon, it was agreed that Mr. Green & the Manager should see him in the Inter League game v England with powers to act as circumstances ?. It was understood that Preston's offer was in the region of £12,000. Mr. 14 Laine had given a good report of Stevenson (Rlyl) who was 23 or 24. Furpley had signed professional forms and Molyneux had played well in a trial game. Both Catterick & Wainwright had played well in trials. Burkle was still off, but Lello was fit. 15 Lord Derby The Chairman reported his interview with the Memorial Fund Lord Mayor, in Company with the Chairman of Liverpool F. C. agreed that we make a donation of 100 gns. 6 Bank Rates A letter from the Midland Bank Ltd. was read offering a reduction in charges to 1/6 % on cheques rep to £1000, and 1/- % for cheques over £1000, with a maximum charge per cheque of £2.10.0, acceptance was deferred pending further enquiries. Development Correspondence in respect of our claim on the Central values Land Board in respect of Goodison Rd., Goodison ave. & Walton Lane houses was read, that no compensation would be payable. Agreement was deferred pending further information. Rents Agreed that the following rents be payable Eglington 25/- per week (Standard 30/-), Buckle 25/- (Standard 30/-), Potts 30/- (Standard 50/-). Directors Away Aston Villa :- Messrs W. R. Williams, E. Green, J. C. Sharp & Mr. W. Coffey. London A. G. M.'s, Messrs W. R. Williams, E. Green, F. W. Lake & J. C. Sharp (at Great Western) Messrs W. C. Gibbins & R. E. Searle (at the Waldorf) Manager It was the desire of the Board to place on record a unanimous vote of Confidence in Mr. Britton.