290 were prepared to pay £300 for the transfer of J. M. Clayton. It was agreed that this be accepted providing the fee was paid before the transfer was completed, and that this amount be paid to Clayton as accrued share of Benefit. A. Dixon It was reported that Bobby Hope had decided to join West Bromwich Albion. It was agreed that notice be given to Mr. A. Dixon terminating his employment as area Scout on July 31st. The question of the appointment of a part-time Scout in Scotland was left to Mr. Carey. SOLICITORS It was reported that Messrs North Kirk & Co. NORTH KIRK & CO. had accepted the invitation to act as 284 Solicitors to the Company. F. A. It was agreed to loan the ground to 271 the F. A. on Sept. 23rd for the England v Hungary Match (under 23) and on Nov. 18th for the England v Ireland Match if selected. C. GREENALL A letter was read accepting the terms CUSHION HIRE SERVICE stated for a three year agreement for the 284 Cushion Hire Concession. CONFERENCE It was agreed that Mr. Micklesfield should attend the Conference of Clubs at Blackpool in July. TRANSFER OF The following was approved:- SHARES SHARES No. 436 to 438 FROM EXORS OF R. T. FRANCIS TO John E. Francis and Alfred E. Francis. SOUTHPORT F. C. As Southport F. C. had made no further 281 move to purchase 27 Croftson Ave. It was agreed to put the house in the hands of an Estate agent. PRACTICE MATCH It was agreed to hold a Public 245 Practice Match at Goodison Park on Aug. 15th.