280 of the 15th March which was approved and reported that he had arranged with the Contractor that the first coat of paint to be applied should be of a Leaden color and the second coat (a) as to the stairheads, doors, gates, turnstile boxes and ledges of a bronze green color (b) roofs and principals of a cream color. The Secretary reported that Maconnachie would not be available for Saturday next, that Grenyer knew of nothing to prevent him playing, that Brown owing to injury sustained last Saturday had been compelled to stay away from his employment but that he hoped to be fit for Saturday, that Snoddy had left for France, that Wright was available. That his application to Manchester United for permission to approach Campey was declined. That the Football Association, with a view to rendering further assistance to the various War Funds, had decided to allow matches to be played on the 6th May next, on condition that the gross proceeds be devoted to National or some Local War Funds. That the receipts of our match on Saturday last were £437: 7: 9 and the payments of £42: 5: 6 being 10% of such receipts (less expenses) to the League and £190: 4: 8 being 50% of the net balance to the League Pooling Fund were confirmed. The game v Manchester City was reported. Team v Fern Oldham Athletic Thompson Simpson