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Simpson The consideration of the engagement of Simpson was
further deferred.
Honeyman The Secretary reported his visit to Scotland but could
not recommend this player on the form displayed.
Chelsea F.C. The Secretary reported that in estimating our average
gate at £537.4.6 he had included the holiday matches
and the Liverpool game. That excluding such holiday
matches and the Liverpool game and the games played
on weekdays, numbering 7 in all, the total receipts
of the remaining 12 games were £5982.7.4 which
worked out at an average gate of £498.10.7.
That Chelsea had written offering us £50, pleading
poverty.
The Secretary was instructed to write them offering to
accept the difference between our average gate
£498.10.7 and the amount actually taken £424.8.2
namely £74.2.5.
John Page The Secretary reported that Paisley St. Mirren were
unable to afford the expense of bringing John Page
to Scotland for the Charity Ties but hoped to be
able to play him in the August practice matches.
The Secretary read a letter from Mr. Arthur Morton
requesting a concession in respect of his programme
rent, pleading the disastrous season. It was resolved
to ascertain what Liverpool proposed to do before replying
to same.
The Chairman reported that the Liverpool County
Association proposed to readjust their Rules relating to
the division of receipts in the Semi Final and Final
