160 commenced his duties as Trainer at a wage of £23.0.0 per week. L. SHANNON The action of the Chairman in increasing 154 the wages of L. Shannon to £22-10-0 per week was approved. H. E. COOKE It was agreed that Mr. H. E. Cooke be retired and granted a pension of £5.0.0 per week S. J. BENTHAM and that the services of S. J. Bentham be terminated. It was reported that Vernon, Bingham and Gabriel had not re-signed and it was agreed that Bingham & Gabriel be offered an extra £5.0.0 when playing in the 1st Team. TRAINING It was reported that the players would 85 report for training on July 18th. HARLAND It was reported that Bradford City had 38 offered £500.0.0 for Harland and it was agreed that this be accepted, and that £150.0.0 be paid to the player as Benefit. P. KAVANAGH It was agreed that Kavanagh be given 139 a free transfer after June 30th. PHYSIOTHERAPIST It was reported that Mr. Bonowdale was prepared to accept an appointment as Physiotherapist to the Club for £800.0.0 per annum, but wanted a 5 year agreement. It was agreed that we suggest that a clause be included with an option to cancel after 3 years. YOUTH TOUR A report was given of the Youth Tour to 156 Holland which had been very successful. Our team had made a draw in the final, but had lost on penalty kick deciders. MAINTENANCE Mr. Joynson reported that Messrs Bingham, 95 Blades & Partner had been retained as Consultants on the Goodison Road Stand repairs, which were now proceeding satisfactorily. Estimates for repairs to the