50 v Derby County Res. (a) 23rd inst. Holdcroft, Common, Lowe, Britton, Griffiths T., Archer, Worrall, McGovern, White, Martin & Leyfield. Res Webster. Directors to London Messrs W C Cuff, E Green, A Coffey, J Sharp, Dr Baxter & C Hayes. Reports re Players Mr E Green reported that he could not recommend Chester Players Bennett but gave good reports of Hedley, Keeley & Cresswell. Hamilton (Rangers) He also gave a moderate report of this left back. Walsall v Chester Mr J Fare gave a fairly good report of Hunter (RB. Walsall) a poor report of Bennett (RB) & Hedley (OL) Keeley did not last out the game & that Cresswell played good football but was poor in front of goal (all of Chester). Mather (Horwich) Mr T Fleetwood gave a poor report of this player stating that he was too small for us. Ashton National Mr J Elliott gave good reports of Cawley Players (RH), Percival (IR) & Lythgoe (CF). Mr J Fare, also gave a good report of the two former. Reed (Spennymoor) Mr W Laine gave another good report of this player. Decided that Mr J Fare watch him play again on Wed. next with powers to sign him on up to a fee of £250. Entertainment Tax Secy gave an approximate estimate of the additional amount of this tax. Decided that we bear this in future. Turnstiles The Secy's report on the re-arrangement of the turnstiles was approved. Cresswell The Chairman reported that this player had spoken to him re expenses v Sunderland and his action is agreeing to pay him for his tea & lunch was approved.