293 The ground improvement scheme and proposed third team were deferred for consideration at the next meeting. The Secretary was instructed to send Mr. C. Gardiner s d 14 /6 in payment of his expenses. The Secretary was instructed to refund Mr. H. A. Maples s 4/- paid by him in error at the turnstiles on April 4th. The use of the ground was granted for a match Corn v Cotton one evening during the month. Applications from Mr. W. McLachlan and Mr. J. Atherton for the use of the ground were declined. Nominations Resolved that Mr. R. E. Lythgoe be nominated as one for Lancashire F. A. of the Representatives for Division No. 5 and the Secretary was instructed to forward the subscription s d and Cup fee 10/6. An application by St. Cleopas F. C. for a match with our A team at Aigburth was granted on Cup Tie terms. Evans notice Messrs Coffey, Wright, the Secretary and John Fare Norman were deputed to visit Highbury and Crystal Palace no. on Saturday next with full powers re Evans (Clapton Smith Orient), Smith (Crystal Palace) and McKenzie (Norwich Negotiate for City). Smith at Eillingham The Secretary was instructed to write to Barnsley to see if they would transfer Downs.