273 [Meeting held at Xchange Hotel, L'pool, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1946] Present:- Messrs W. C. Gibbins (Chair); E. Green, C. S. Baxter M. D., W. R. Williams, R. E. Searle C. C., F. W. Lake, J. C. Sharp. Sec'y also. Minutes of Meeting of Nov. 26th were read & confirmed. Finance Receipts:- Gate v Middlesbrough £3717.13.0 Stoke City F. C. Share Gate £260.10.1 Cheques:- Customs & Excise Tax £676.19.9 Football League % £29.3.8 Middlesbrough F. C. Share Gate £455.19.11 L'pool City Police services £47.13.0 Bank Balance £6785.15.3 Dr. J. C. Bryson Noted that our lawyer had been honoured by the position of President of the Incorporated Law Society of Liverpool. Sec'y instructed to express our appreciation & good wishes. J. Mercer Confirmation was given to transfer of this 272 player to Arsenal F. C. for £6,000 with further £2,000 if he resigned at end of current season. Application to be made to pay Accrued Share of Benefit to player. Metcalfe Noted that this player was now not 269 for transfer, but we would be the first Club notified should the situation alter. Scottish Players After giving his report of the Scotland v Ireland match, in which Stevenson, Farrell & Eglington had shown up well, Mr. E. Green reported