252 team would be engaged at Derby, whilst Liverpool would be engaged at West Ham in the English Cup, whilst we played Southport Central in a Central League match at Goodison Park, whilst Liverpool had a Central League match at Stockport and that he had suggested to Mr. Watson that it would be a good opportunity of playing our return Central League fixture at Goodison Park on that date and that Mr. Watson concurred and would do what he could to postpone their visit to Stockport to another date. After discussion the action of the Secretary was confirmed. Wareing The Secretary was instructed to renew Wareing's contract from February 1st to the end of the season. League v The Secretary reported that Fleetwood had been Southern League selected as reserve on Monday next at New Cross and Mr. Kelly and the Secretary were deputed to accompany him to London. The Secretary reported that Houston and Nuttall had consulted a knee specialist at Garston and had each incurred a liability of 21/-. It was resolved that these accounts be paid but that the players be informed that permission must be obtained before any other Doctor than the Club Doctor be consulted. The Secretary reported that the House Committee of the Bolton Infirmary had resolved that the cordial thanks of the Committee be given to the Everton Football Club for their donation of Five guineas. An application for the use of our ground on February 18th