THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, LIMITED. 42, RUSSELL SQUARE, LONDON, W. C. 15th March, 1915. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, LIMITED, will be held at the Holborn Restaurant (Caledonian Salon), London, W. C., on Monday, the 29th March, 1915, at 4 p.m. precisely, for the purpose of approving, or otherwise, of the following proposed Alteration of Rules. By Order of the Council, D. J. Hall Secretary Proposals by the Council. PRESENT RULE. PROPOSED ALTERATIONS. 26.—Matches are prohibited during the close season, Add as the first sentence to the Rule :— which commences on the 1st May and ends on the "A season commences on the 1st day of September 31st August in each year, but after the 15th of August in one year and ends on the 30th day of April of the practice matches may be played between teams of following year." the same club. Amateurs who have not previously been members of such Club, and also professionals Fourth line. For "practice" substitute "charity." who have not been engaged for the following season After "played" insert "between clubs, and practice may play in such matches. Gate money or collections matches." must not be taken at practice matches in the close season unless the consent of the affiliated Association Line 6. For "such Club" substitute "the Clubs." concerned has first been obtained. The gross proceeds must be given to some charity or institution approved Line 9. After "at" insert "charity and" by the affiliated Association before the 14th September, and at the same time a return of the sums received and paid must be sent to the Association that gave consent. The Affiliated Association shall in due course make a complete return to this Association of the matches played and money distributed. Army and Navy teams, and teams of the Auxiliary Forces may