259 Abandoned The Secretary reported a conversation he had had with match at Oldham Athletic F. C., and that his suggestion that the Oldham consideration of this matter be deferred for the present in view of the possibility of the game being replayed at Goodison Park on Easter Monday, should the result thereof have no material bearing on the question of leadership, was agreed to by them. Asphalting at The Secretary submitted a tender from Messrs J. & J. Gilbertson Goodison Park of Great Crosby for asphalting 580 superficial yards at Goodison Park for the sum of £53 and Mr. Kelly's recommendation that same be accepted was adopted. Tenders having been received for the supply of drain pipes &c, that of Messrs Lee & Turner for £8:15:10 was accepted on the recommendation of Mr. Kelly. Use of ground The use of our ground for a Battalion match in aid of the Red Cross Fund was granted for February 2nd. Rigsby, Baines It was resolved that these players be given a trial in and Snape the forthcoming Supplementary Competition. The match v Manchester City was reported. The Secretary reported that Maconnachie, Smith and Grenyer would not be available for next Saturday, but that Wright would be home and able to play if selected. Team v Fern Stoke Thompson Snoddy Brown Fleetwood Wareing Chedgzoy Kirsopp Parker Clennell Harrison Reserves:- Simpson, Wright, Jefferis, Howarth