81 The Secretary reported that the sum of £10.7.9 the deductions from the players salaries for last week and £11.14.4 the 2½% of last Saturday's gross receipts had been forwarded to the League. Lancashire Cup Tie The Secretary reported that the gross receipts were v Blackburn £124.18.3, the expenses £16.18.3, percentage Rovers due Lancashire Football Association £10.16.0, amount due each Club £48.12.0. Cheque for £50.19.0 for share and rail fares was ordered to be sent to Blackburn Rovers and £10.16.0 to the Lancashire F.A. Weller The Secretary reported having sent Weller to Dr. Broad and that upon an examination Dr. Broad stated he could do nothing for him but that in his opinion an operation to remove the cartilage was necessary but that he would confer with Dr. Baxter thereon. The Secretary was instructed to obtain Weller's consent to undergo such operation if the Doctors deemed it necessary. Robson The Chairman reported his visit to Blackpool but that Robson did not play and that he did not consider Jones worthy of our further consideration. Mr. Clayton expressed himself favourably impressed with the Leicester Fosse left half back Thompson. Holmes Mr. Kelly reported his visit to Crewe and that this Crewe centre forward played fairly well and recommended that he be kept in view. Settle reported his visit to the Blyth v. Willington Athletic match and spoke very favourably of the