228 Parker The Secretary reported that Parker would be unable to make the journey to Stoke owing to travelling inconveniences. The Secretary reported that he had been interviewed by the Revd. H.C. Hargreaves, Chaplain to the Forces, at present on short leave from the front, requesting a donation of outfits &c. for the 24th Field Ambulance and it was resolved that a collection be taken at the Burnley match and that a parcel be sent to him similar to that sent to the Revd. B. W. Rowan. The Secretary reported that he had written to the City Treasurer with regard to our assessment for the General Rates and that the Tour Clerk had replied that the reduced assessment would not operate until January 1st 1916. The Secretary read a letter from the Liverpool Schools F.A. requesting the loan of our ground for one Saturday per month for their Shield Competition and he was instructed to co-operate with Liverpool F.C. in this matter. The Secretary reported the receipts on Saturday last were £544:2:0 and that the percentage due to the Football League was £54:1:6. The payment of this amount was confirmed. Transfer of Sydney Myles Houghton to Ralph Powis Houghton. Shares Three partly paid shares Nod. 2010 to 2012. C. E. Dickinson to Edward Davies. One fully paid share No. 2376. One partly paid share No. 1645. Passed