5 [Meeting of Directors held at Goodison Park December 10 1912.] Present All the Directors. Minutes The minutes of last meeting & of the Finance Meeting were read & confirmed. Simm Jno. Fare having favorably reported on this player the Secretary was instructed to effect his engagement on the best terms. Duckworth The deputation reported that Duckworth did not play. Smith The deputation reported that this outside left of Edinburgh Hibs played very well but that his club would not negotiate for his transfer. Thorburn They however offered to play their reserve man Thorburn on Saturday next for our inspection & negotiate for him if we were satisfied. This offer was declined & the Secretary instructed to offer Gourlay to them in exchange for Smith. Wright Resolved we do not negotiate for this Greenock Morton right half back meantime. Reports The League & Central League games were reported. The Trainers made their reports. Various reports were made concerning