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Reports re Players	H Makepeace reported that this player showed
Cousins (Southport) ability but he hardly considered he was strong enough.

Farrell (Shamrock	V Harris wrote that he did not consider
Rovers)		this player good enough for us.

Darfield Players	Mr W Green reported that Moore (OR) showed
		promising form & should be seen again.

Cliftonville Players	Mr J Ferguson wrote favorably re Bruce (RB)
		& Gray (IF) of Cliftonville & suggested we send
		some one to watch them.

History of Everton	Letter read from Geo W May offering to
Club		publish a history of the Club. Decided we had
		no objection provided proofs were first submitted to us.

Downs			Letter read from Preston N.E. that they were
		not prepared to negotiate for this player.

Players on Transfer	Lists read from Middlesbro, Chelsea &
		Newcastle but no action taken.

Prescot F.C.		Letter read asking for financial assistance
		& offering us first refusal of any of their players.
		Secy instructed to reply thanking them & also to inform
		them that should any of their players suit us
		their case would be favorably considered.

D Reid			It was agreed that this player may have
		leave during his wife's illness provided it did
		not interfere with his playing in matches.

Lpool Civic Week	The Chairman gave a report of his interview
		with the Lord Mayor who had suggested our
		playing match v Liverpool during Sept at Wembley.
		Decided to agree to do so provided our expenses
		be paid. Should any share of the gate be surplus
		the question of handing same over to the Liverpool
		City fund would be considered.

Lancs Amateur		It was agreed to offer no objection to the
Cup Final	Lpool F.C granting the use of their ground for
		this match on the 23rd inst.