160 Welsh of St. Bernards was read & the Secy. was instructed to watch these players on Saty. next & if satisfactory sign them on best terms up to £500 or £600. The Secy. reported that he had interviewed the S. Shield Directors re Maitland & Woods but they were not prepared to part with either. He also reported on Hamilton of Kilmarnock (F. B.) & stated that Club had promised to inform us what fee they were prepared to accept. Crossley The Secy. reported that he had been offered this player & on enquiry the fee was stated to be £2500. He was instructed to ask the Sunderland Club if they were prepared to accept any less & if so, it was decided that Messrs Coffey & Green watch the player at M'bro. next Saturday and endeavour to come to terms, if his play was satisfactory up to £2000 for transfer. Lawson &) Secy. reported that these two Spencer ) amateur players had come for a months trial. Ready Money ) It was decided that the Secy. write Football Betting Bill) to various M. Ps asking them to give their earnest support to this Bill. Fire 24 Gwladys St. The tenants application for assistance towards cost of replacing clothing damaged by fire was not entertained. Gault The Secy. reported that the Stoke F. C. had made enquires re this player. It was decided to ask a transfer fee of £1500. W. Berwick The Agreement with this player cancelling his agreement with the Club was produced.