231 May 9th. The Secretary read a letter from Mrs. Williams the widow of our former player William Williams appealing for assistance stating that she had been left destitute with four very young children and that she was at present suffering with blood poisoning. It was resolved that the Secretary send a donation of 10/- and in the meantime inquiries were to be made and if proved satisfactory, nine further weekly instalments of 10/- each be sent to her. Johnston The Secretary read a letter from the Secretary of the Manchester Royal Infirmary with regard to Lance Johnston and it was resolved that they be informed that we are prepared to pay £1 per week towards Johnston's maintenance during his stay at the Infirmary. Chedgzoy The Secretary reported that Mrs. Chedgzoy had left a message intimating that she was removing her husband from the Infirmary on Saturday and that he had written to her pointing out the grave risk involved in his premature removal and that the Club could accept no responsibility for any complications that might arise through such premature removal. The Secretary's action was confirmed. The Secretary read a letter from Accrington Stanley recommending their right half back J. Yates, 21 years of age, 5ft. 9½in height and 10½ stone weight. The Secretary was instructed to