275 Shareholders It was reported that unruly boys Stand gaining admission to the Shareholders Stand were causing annoyance there, and it was resolved that a copy of the attached draft letter be sent to all Shareholders holding the Self & Lady Season Tickets. A letter was read from Garner, Arden & Co., Solicitors to St. Lukes Church, and this was referred to the Floodlighting Sub-Committee. Leyland H. K. Confirmation was given to the 269 transfer of Leyland to Blackburn Rovers at a fee of £650.0.0, and it was agreed to apply for permission to pay him accrued share of Benefit amounting to £100.0.0. It was reported that the operation on Payne had been successful, and he would resume training next week. Hurley It was reported that a reply had 272. been received from Hurley of South Africa, and he was not interested in coming to England. Loan It was resolved that appropriate steps be taken to apply for permission to raise a loan of Forty thousand pounds to cover the cost of Floodlighting. Trestles &c. It was agreed that Trestles and Planks be purchased at a cost of £50.0.0 to facilitate the painting of the Steelwork on the Gwladys St. Stand by our own Staff. Mr. R. E. Searle The Board were very pleased to learn that the Chairman was progressing favourably and that he was due to come home at the week-end.