Director to Preston Mr. W. C. Gibbins Arrangements for The arrangements as submitted for the Away Matches matches at Bury Preston & N'cle United were approved except that we try the Station Hotel N'cle & failing this the County Hotel. Reports re Players Mr. E. Green reported that owing to the state Hopkin's (Rochdale) of the ground he was unable to give a fair report on this player. Harper (Darwen) Mr. W. C. Gibbins gave a promising report of this player & suggested he be seen again. Helme (Altrincham) Mr. J. Fare reported that he did not consider this player good enough for us. Clarkson (Lytham) Messrs A. R. Wade & W. J. Sawyer gave a promising report re this player. Decided he be seen again. Lancashire Cup The Secy's. action in arranging to play 3rd Rd. of this competition v Bury at Bury on 9th inst. was confirmed. Kelly (Burnley) Mr. J. Fare reported his interview with the Chairman of the Burnley F. C. & stated that the fee required was £6000 plus the player's accrued share of benefit. Decided not to enter into negotiations at this figure. Donations Agreed to give the following donations £5.5.0 each to Daily Courier Doll Fund & Good fellow Fund but not to allow the former to make collection on the ground. Benefits The question of benefits for Reid & Chedgzoy to be discussed next week. L'pool Hospital Cup Agreed to grant the use of ground for Final of this Competition on 9th inst. Harland & Kendall It was decided to again offer these goalkeepers & fees were fixed at £1000 Harland & £500 Kendall. Wolves F. C. Secy. reported that this club had made