140 Hodson (Lytham) Secy. reported that he did not consider this player good enough for us. Forbes (Heads) Mr. J. Craig reported that this player was likely to move & it was decided he watch him play next Saturday. Sand The question of obtaining a supply of sand for the ground was left in hands of Ground Committee. Players Billiard} It was decided to grant a sum Handicap } of £5.5.0 for prizes for Xmas handicap. L'pool Senior Cup Secy. reported that we had been drawn against Liverpool at home in this competition and the Secy was instructed to endeavor to arrange for it being played on Boxing day morning. Northern Union} It was decided to issue 4 tickets each Match } to our Directors & Secy for this match, also 20 for the Liverpool Directors. It was also agreed to ask permission to issue our players with one ticket each. W. E. Russell A. Communication was read from the League that they had ordered this referred to re-fund difference in railway fares. A. C. Smith Secy. reported that this player was not prepared to accept a reduced amount to cancel his agreement. Hartlepools U. F. C. A. letter was read from this Club asking if we could lend them any players. Decided that nothing could be done in the matter. Rate payers Complaint A complaint by the rate payers of Walton regarding congestion of Goodison Rd. on match days was allowed to lie on the table. St. Dunstans An application for the use of the Ground or a match for the benefit of this Institution was not entertained.