282 for that Club on Christmas Day in a Charity Match for the benefit of Dan Crossan's Widow. Resolved that the Rochdale Club be written to expressing the Board's sympathy with the object of the Match but regretting that owing to the shortage of Players consequent upon the Christmas Holidays, they cannot consent to Fleetwood leaving Liverpool that day. Monks Hall F.C. The Monks Hall F.C. (Lancashire Combination) gave Notice that in consequence of their inclusion in the new Manchester section of the Combination, they had to cancel the auxiliary fixtures made with this Club. Player R. Bond Resolved that Mr. J. Westwell of Radcliffe be requested to arrange for his nominee. Player R. Bond to attend at Goodison Park on Saturday & report to Mr. J. G. Davies. Player Carlisle Resolved that R. W. Carlisle late of South Liverpool & Blackpool, be invited to sign for this Club. Blackpool a/c Mr. W. C. Cuff reported that after correspond -ence with Mr. A. Crewe of Blackpool, he had obtained a reduction of £3.3.0 from the Hotel a/c, Cheque for which amount he handed over. Next Meeting The question of Holiday matches having been considered. Ordered that a Meeting of the Board be held on Monday next at the Bradford Hotel at 3.30 pm. in order that the teams may be selected for these matches. The Chairman commented on the retirement of Mr. W. C. Cuff, the Secretary of the Club, & expressed the regret of the Board at the same time, wishing him every success in his new sphere of labour. Mr. Cuff suitably responded. Mr. W. J. Sawyer tendered his thanks to the Directors for honoring him with the appointment of Hon. Secretary. Confirmed W. R. Clayton Chairman.