Hough (N Brighton) Mr J Fare reported that this youth had the makings of a good player but was not yet ready for us. Woolaghan, Carruthers Mr J Elliott gave a very good report of the & Ridley (Workington) former but moderate ones of the two latter. Lancashire v Cheshire Mr. J. McGill reported favorably of Hammond (RH), Collins (CF) & Leyfield (OL) of Cheshire & Wilson (RB) & Rhodes (OL) of Lancashire. Cooper (Halifax) Secy. reported that he was not impressed with this players form v Mansfield Town. Newcombe (Millwall) Mr W Laine reported that this player was 26 yrs of age. Lackenby & Foster Mr W Laine gave a good report of the former (Blyth Spartans) & stated that the latter was not quite ready for us. Douglas (Henley Town) Mr J Holt gave a very good report of this player. Meeting of League Clubs Letter read from Huddersfield Town FC re meeting on the 12th inst in London. Decided to leave matter over until next meeting. J. O'Donnell Letter read from FA stating that this player had been cautioned by referee in match on 29th ult. Damage to Spectacles Claim received from Mr. J. Makin for repayment of cost of repairing spectacles damaged on Sat. last but it was agreed we could not accept liability. Journeys to Bury) Arrangements were made to travel to & Burnley ) both these matches by train. Xmas Boxes Decided to give same as last year with 50 Cigars to Directors. Donations Appeals for donations from the National Children’s Orphanage & N & W Lancs. Playing Fields Associations were not entertained. Income Tax Mr H Bowlers suggestion that we claim to pay no tax for 1930-1 was agreed to.