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& R. T. Francis wherein it was stated that
the signatories to the circular "are therefore
prepared to resign should they not obtain
the support of the Shareholders in the election
of the Retiring Directors", and that the
support of the Shareholders not having been
obtained, two of the signatories namely
Messrs John Davies & H. Halsall, having been
defeated, this Board therefore considers
the only honourable course for Messrs
W. R. Clayton, J. G. Davies & R. T. Francis to take,
is to be true to their statement & resign.
Photo of Team It was agreed to allow the Echo
to take a photo of the team prior to the
match v Sheffield U.
Transfer of Shares The Secy. brought forward two proposed
transfers of shares but it was decided to
ask the transferors if they required some
to go through in view of the minute passed
by the Football League.
Function to The Secy. reported the acceptances
C.L. Management Comn.) for this on the 22nd inst.
Boscombe F.C. An application from this Club for
match at Boscombe was not entertained.
Testimonial A circular from the Football League
to Mr. C. Crump) asking for subscriptions for this Fund.
and it was left to the Chairman to
ascertain what other clubs were doing
& report.
Shareholders The Secy. reported the result of
Tickets) his interview with Mr. C. E. Sutcliffe on
this matter.
Bonuses for A Circular from the Football League
Reserve Teams was read agreeing to pay bonuses of
10/- & 5/- and asking for approval. It was