176 not of the required standard for us. Scottish Junior Mr. J. Craig reported favorably on McLeod (Goalkeeper) Newton grange & Kane (C. F.) Old Kilpatrick. Bamber A report was read from Mr. W. Pirie who (Skelmersdale Mission) wrote very favorably re this player & it was decided to watch him at Garston on Feb. 11th. Cardiff City F.C. A letter was read from this Club re payment of J. Clennell's accrued share of benefit. It was decided to leave matter over until next meeting. L'pool Challenge Cup Secy. reported that we had been drawn against Skelmersdale United at home on Feb. 11th in 3rd Rd. of this Cup, but that he was endeavouring to arrange for same to be played on Wed. 8th Feb. Action confirmed. Maddison Letter read from Club asking if we (Birtley F.C.) were now interested in this player. Decided to thank them for letter but that we had now got a goalkeeper. Rates Decided to apply for composition of rates on Goodison Avenue & Gwladys St. property. Police Charges Secy. reported that as a result of his visit with the delegates of the L'pool F.C. to interview Chief Constable, the police had undertaken in future to reduce the number of outside men previously charged for by 6. Mason Secy. reported that as this player would not sign C. L. form for a trial he had with the permission of the Chairman sent him back home. Action confirmed. Wallasey Junior) An application from this League for use League) of ground on Easter Monday morning was refused. L. U. B. C. This Union was granted the use of