70 [Meeting of Directors held at Bradford Hotel August 18th 1911] Present Dr. Whitford Chair Messrs Allman Clayton Davies Kelly Kirkwood Wade Strike & The Chairman reported the interview of Public himself & Secretary with the Head Constable practice game & that acting on the advice of the latter. The public practice game arranged for Monday next was postponed. This was confirmed & it was resolved that a private game be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday & that the next meeting of the Board be held at its conclusion. W.C. Jordan The Secretary reported the receipt of W. C. Jordan's league transfer from West Bromwich. C. Veitch It being reported that Newcastle would less decline to consider an offer ^ than £1000 for Veitch it was resolved that the matter be not pursued. Overtime The Groundsman’s a/c for 182 hours over time was discussed & the