299 [Meeting of Directors held at the Bradford Hotel May 19th 1916.] Present W. R. Clayton Esq. (Chair) Messrs J. C. Baxter H. Banks A. Coffey J. Davies J. G. Davies H. Halsall B. Kelly Minutes The Minutes of the last Meeting were read and confirmed. Liverpool v The Secretary reported that the expenses of this match Everton were £8:4:10 and cheque for £4:2:5 our share May 6th thereof was ordered to be sent. Bonus A/c The Secretary read replies to his applications to Arsenal F. C. and St. Mirren F. C. stating that they would pay so soon as they were able. That no reply had been received from Cardiff City and that Stockport County had sent £10 on account. The Secretary was instructed to press Stockport County for the balance. The Secretary reported the receipt of demand note for Poor Rate shewing that our rateable value had been increased from £680: 10s/- to £1250 and he was instructed to act jointly with Liverpool in this matter. Transfer of Mary Catherine Balmforth to James Clement Baxter Shares 5 partly paid shares Nod. 377 to 381 Stuart H. Bell to Frank Thorougood 3 partly paid shares Nod. 343 to 345.