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		match v Preston (a) on that date.

Away Arrangements	It was agreed that instead of ordering
		teas at Burnley on 19th inst. & Blackburn on Xmas Day
		that players have a cash allowance.

Player's Billiard	It was decided to grant a donation of
Handicap	£5.5.0 towards the Prize Fund.

Scottish Juncors	An application from this Association for a
		match on 5 or 6th Jany. was not entertained.

Townsend Lane ground	The Secy. reported that he was meeting
		the City Surveyor re this ground which he understand
		the Corporation had purchased.

Kirsopp			The Chairman reported an application for
		financial assistance from the wife of this ex-player.
		Decided that Mr. Kirkwood make enquiries on
		the matter.

Chadwick		Re minute of last meeting the Chairman
		reported that the League would not consent to
		our signing the agreement in question.

Cook (Huddersfield)	Chairman reported that it was possible that
		the club would be prepared to transfer this player
		but that fee required would not be less than
		£3000. Decided not to negotiate at this figure.

Dr. McMurray's a/c	Secy. was instructed to write through Dr. Baxter
		complaining of the very high fees charged by
		this gentleman especially re W. Brown.

Players to watch Mr. J. Fare to watch Marshall (Gillingham)
		E. Green 	do 	Inside Right of Birtley
		Secy. to arrange to have Thompson of Stockton
		& Coglin of Sunderland watched.
		Mr. W. J. Wallace to watch Bristol City full backs
		re whom a letter from the club was read.

Next Meeting		At Exchange Station Hotel Tuesday next at 6.30
					Confirmed as Correct
					   W. C. Cuff
					   Chairman