57 [Meeting held at Goodison Park, Liverpool, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1944] Present :- Messrs W. C. Gibbins (Chair), E. Green, C. S. Baxter, M. D., W. R. Williams, R. R. Turnbull, R. E. Searle & Secy. Minutes of Meeting of June 28, were read & confirmed. Team Prospects Secy. reported the situation with regard to our players, particularly on the physical condition of T. G. Jones & Lowe. Captain Lawton was appointed Captain & Greenhalgh as his Deputy. Match v Bury Secy. reported the position created Sept. 16 by the selection of Anfield as venue of England v Wales, & that this would interfere with our League fixture. Correspondence from the League was read, & it was agreed that the Secretary act on the advice of the President of the Football League. 201, Walton Lane Purchase of this House for £530, was confirmed. F. L. War Cup Pool The Transfer Fee list as presented to the Board, was discussed. Lancs. F.A. Cup Chairman reported on the Meeting at Bolton, outlining this Season's Competition. E. Burgon Death of this Honorary Scout, by enemy action in London was reported, Letter from widow, of thanks for flowers & expression of sympathy, was read from the widow. Staff Secy. was instructed to obtain the services of R. Groves as groundsman at a reasonable wage. Following increases were approved:-