152 retain and transfer system had been retained. RATES Mr. Hughes reported that the assessment had 146 been agreed at £5,000.0.0, and £4,500.0.0 before the installation of Floodlighting. Our outstanding liability would be approximately £9,000.0.0, a saving of £14,500.0.0. YOUTH CUP FINAL It was agreed, should we reach the Final of the F. A. Youth Cup, to play the 1st Leg on Saturday next at Chelsea, providing our Central League Match for that day could be postponed. F. A. OF WALES It was agreed that permission could not be 150 given for Vernon to play for Wales on May 18th or 28th. SPEKE SEA CADETS A request for a donation was not granted. TRAINER It was agreed that a new 1st Team trainer be engaged, at the suggestion of Mr. Catterick, and that this be done as soon as possible. DIRECTORS AWAY To Sheffield:- Messrs R. E. Searle, J. C. Sharp & F. Micklesfield & N. W. Coffey. SHAMROCK ROVERS It was agreed that the team should fly 139 to this Match scheduled for May 1st, but to enquire if it could be played on Sunday Apl. 30th, Mr. Searle to travel by boat. NEXT MEETING Monday Apl. 24 at 4 p.m. Confirmed as correct John Moores Chairman