Team v Skelmersdale Left to Staff. Reports re players Messrs J. Fare & Secy. reported that they Imrie & Swallow did not consider either of these players good (St. Johnstone) enough for us on their display v Rangers. Thompson (Dundee) Mr. J. Weir gave a good report of this half back. Neilson (Shields) Mr. W. Laine gave a favorable report of this player. Adams (Burnbank) Mr. J. Weir gave two very favorable reports of this centre half back. Corporation Hut Secy. reported that the Corporation had asked us to make an offer. It was left in the hands of the Chairman to negotiate for same with the Town Clerk. Journeys to Portsmouth It was decided to stay overnight & Leeds in London for former match & have meat on the Sat. at Portsmouth. Decided to ask Leeds united to kick off at 5.45 on 16th prox. to enable team to get back same night. White (Blackburn Rovers) It was decided to make an offer of £350 for this players transfer subject to a medical examination as to his state of health and if this is satisfactory to offer him an engagement at £6 per week with £10 signing on fee. J. Dawsons Benefit Secy. reported that Dean had been selected to play in this match on 17th Prox. It was decided that we could not allow him to play. Thorne Colliery F. C. It was decided to grant this club a donation of £10 re Sagar. B. Smith's Widow It was also decided to grant this woman a gratuity of £25 Players to Watch Mr. J. Fare to watch Thomson (Dundee) J. Elliott do Neilson (S. Shields).