they be authorised to obtain the necessary assistance (d) to dispatch notices of meeting & copy of a/cs to the Shareholders. Staff The question of the engagement of the Staff was considered & it was decided not to re-engage Mr. H. Makepeace but the other appointments to remain as at present, the question of the duties of various members of the Staff to be discussed at a later meeting. Russell (Airdrie.) Secy. reported that the transfer fee asked for this player was £3500 clear to the club. Decided not to proceed further in the matter. Derby County Players It was also reported that the club were asking £4000 each for Storer & Whitehouse & a similar decision was come to in this case. Shareholders It was decided to hold a Smoking Smoking Concert Concert for the Shareholders in August next. Wigan Boro. F. C. Secy. reported that this Club had not met the Bill for £417 due on 30th ult. & read letter from the President Mr. A. Young. It was agreed to report the matter to the League. F. A. Rules The proposed alterations in rules to be brought forward at Annual Meeting were read. Hargreaves Secy. reported that he had transferred this player to Oldham Athletic F. C. For £250 & had received Cheque dated 4th Septr. next for the amount. Action approved. Townsend Lane Ground Letter read from two sub tenants of Pitches A, B & C asking if we would fence the northern side. It was decided to supply barbed wire at a cost of £4 provided they would erect same. Murray Benefit The question of giving a donation to this Fund was left over.