Reports re Players The Chairman reported that this player had not Cape (Carlisle) played as well v Rotherham. The price asked was £1500 but he had made a counter offer of £750. Bruton (Burnley) Secy. reported that as this player had been transferred to Blackburn Rovers, Mr. Sawyer & himself had not proceeded to Burnley. Bradford & Biddleston Mr. J. Sharp gave a poor report of these two (Walsall) players, but a good report of Williams (C.H. Brighton). Brough (Whitehaven) Mr. J. Elliott gave a very poor report of this player. Feeney & Thomson Mr. J. Fare reported that the former player (Dundee) was promising, but that Thomson was not good enough. J. Weir reported similarly re former & favorable of the latter. Armadale Players Mr. J. Bell reported that none of these players were good enough for us. Routledge (Bangor) Mr. J. Fare reported that this centre forward was very promising. Wrightson (D'ton) Mr. T. Fleetwood gave a poor report of this player. Metcalfe (Blyth) Mr. Laine reported that he did not consider this back as good as Cottrill (Durham). Kelly & Easton Messrs E. Green & Secy. reported that Grimsby Town had enquired re these two players. It was decided to ask for transfer fees of £2000 & £1500 respectively. Jennings & Townsley Secy. stated that he had been informed that the ages of these players were 28 & 30 respectively. Dick (Cowdenbeath) Letters read from this gentleman. 221 Walton Lane Mr. H. Banks reported that Mr. Davies was not prepared to accept less than £650 for purchase of this house. Decided to give this amount & that Messrs North Kirk & Co. be instructed to carry out the purchase. Players Billiard H'cap Agreed to give £5.5.0 for Prizes as usual. Blyth Spartans FC. Letter read asking if we would be prepared to grant this club an advance of £200, we to have first claim on any of their players & such sum to be