284 football obtains, Miller is to receive £10 signing fee & the maximum wage permissible. Resolved that Mr. Coffey's action be confirmed & the Secretary forward the transfer form to the Grimsby Town Club, with Cheque for £25, transfer fee. Rochdale F.C. Resolved that Cheque for £5.5.0. be sent to Rochdale Football Club as a donation to the "D. Crossan's Widow" Fund, in view of the fact that circumstances prevented this Club allowing T. Fleetwood to take part in the Benefit Match. Johnson & Co's. a/c Mr. H. Banks reported his conversation with Messrs Johnson & Co. regarding the balance of their account £204.11.4, & their offer to accept £200 in full settlement, without prejudice. A letter was also read from the said Firm confirming this. Resolved that £200 be paid in full settlement of all claims to date, but the Board do not consider that the allowance made is sufficient. Chimneys & Mr. H. Banks also reported on the chimneys Turnstiles of the office, Board Room, &c. which on account of their structure caused the rooms to be filled with smoke, when fire were lit, & to remedy same the cost would be great. Ordered that the matter be deferred for the present. Mr. Banks further reported that he had made a thorough examination of the turnstile locks which required overhauling & the Stiles painting. Resolved that the work necessary be left over until the end of the Season. On the Motion of Messrs A. Coffey & H. Banks it was Resolved that Mr. W. C. Cuff receive the balance of Salary due, viz.:- £17.10.0.