252 & the distribution & counting of voting papers & that they be authorized to obtain the necessary assistance (d) to dispatch notices of meeting & copy of a/cs to Shareholders. Extra ordinary } The action of the Chairman in appointing Genl. Meeting } the Auditors to attend to this meeting on the 26th inst. in a similar manner to that obtaining at the Annual Meeting was confirmed. Solicitors It was decided that Messrs Simpson North & Co., 1 Water St. be appointed. Solicitors to the Coy to attend to all legal matters in connection with the forthcoming Extra-ordinary General & Annual General Meetings. Proxies The proxies were gone through & afetr deletion it was stated that 378 had been handed on in favor of Messrs A. Coffey or W. C. Cuff or C. E. Dickinson & 153 in favor of Messrs T. Heaton or J. E. Hindle or W. J. Harrop. Holiday Fixtures} The question of the arranging of these & C. L. Fixtures} fixtures was left in the hands of the Directors & Secy. attending the Annual Meetings. R. Downs Secy. reported an interview he had had with this player relating to his release but it was decided we offer to sign him on at maximum wages. Marquis (P. N. E.) Secy. reported that he understood the club were prepared to part with this player. Decided that the Deputation to London make all enquiries & report at next meeting. Crossley It was agreed that in the event of this player coming to terms with any club, he be paid the sum of £100 as accrued share of benefit, provided the transfer fee received was £1000.