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be obtained for about £300. It was resolved
that Cooke be sent to Haslingden on Saturday
next to report on his play.
An application by the Birkdale Shop assistants
for a match at Goodison Park was declined.
An application by the Liverpool Schools F.A.
for permission to play their Tie in the second
round of the English Schools Shield at Goodison
Park on the 29th inst was granted on similar
terms to that of last year, namely, that the
match take place prior to our Central League match
with Stockport County, that the one price of
admission admit to both matches and that the
receipts after the payment thereout of all expenses
incidental to the two matches be divided between
the Liverpool Schools F.A. and ourselves in
equal proportions.
Liverpool F.C. having written asking whether
we would be prepared to transfer one of our
outside rights, it was resolved that they be
invited to make an offer for Joseph Smith.
The Secretary reported the receipt of particulars
from Wm. McArthur of seven journeys he had
made on our instructions and that he had given
to him £1 on account of his expenses on Saturday
last. It was resolved that he be paid a further
Three guineas.
The Secretary was also instructed to send 9/-
to A. Dominion in payment of his expenses of