Directors to Aston Messrs H. Banks & J. Sharp. Shaw (Huddersfield) Secy. reported that he had been informed that they were prepared to receive our best offer over £4000 for this players transfer. Decided not to negotiate. Reports re Players Mr. J. Sharp & Secy. reported very favorably Nelson v Stockport of Critchley (Stockport) & Hampson (Nelson). Rae (Leith Ath.) Mr. J. Weir reported that this player did not play on Sat. last owing to injury. Mulcahy (Annfield) Messrs D. Kirkwood & W. Laine reported that this player was very disappointing on Sat. last. Kendrick & McMillan Mr. J. Elliott reported very favorably of (Shelbourne) the former, but stated he was not impressed with the latter. He also stated he had been informed they had a good back named Daly. Wright (Chorley) Mr. W. Green reported that this player was not good enough for us. Ward (Barry) Mr. D. Kirkwood gave a fair report of this player. Williams (W. Ham) Messrs J. Ford & G. Hoare gave fair reports of this player. C. L. match v It was reported that this match had M/C United been postponed on account of fog, and that it had been provisionally arranged to play on Xmas Day morning, the M/C U. club to pay our expenses. The Board however decided to ask the M/C club to cancel this arrangement & it was left in the hands of the Chairman to interview Mr. H. Hardman. Donation Decided to make a grant of £2.2.0 for the Gulliver Poor Children's Treat. Use of Ground An Application from St. Alphonsus for use of ground for match on Boxing Day morning was not entertained.