145 instructed to inform them that we were not interested at that figure, but if they were prepared to considerably reduce it, we may negotiate. Eden (D'ton) Mr. A. Coffey reported that this player had not impressed him. Flood (N. Brighton) Messrs A. Coffey & Secy. reported favorably of this goalkeeper. Gibbon & Warren Secy. reported that he did not consider (Merthyr T.) these players of required standard for us. Barnett (Waterford) Mr. W. J. Sawyer gave a good report of this forward. Toseland (Coventry) Mr. J. Fare gave a poor report of this player. Parry & Collins Mr. J. McGill gave a good report of the (Stalybridge) former & a fair report of the latter. Trotman (Rochdale) Mr. J. Elliott gave a good report of this player. Syme (Dunfermline) Mr. J. Weir gave a further good report of this centre forward. Scott & Danskin Mr. W. Laine gave a favorable report (Wallsend) of the two former and a similar one of Davison & Pinkney the two latter. (Washington) Kell (Birtley) Secy. reported that this player had been signed on, on a month's trial at £3 per week. Leave of absence It was agreed to grant players applying leave of absence from Friday to Monday this next week end. C. L. Matches v Secy. reported that owing to the H'Field Huddersfield 1st Team being drawn at home in F.A. Cup our C. L. match on 16th inst. had been postponed. Use of ground Applications from St. Edwards Orphange & Catholic Schools F.A. for use of ground in