95 Football League Circular read from Prescot Cables FC stating that it was their intention of making application to be elected to Div III N. Hetton Junior FC Letter read asking for a donation re Birtley. Matter was not entertained. International Trial Secy reported that on the instructions of the Chairman he had offered our ground for this match. G. C. Worrall It was agreed to offer this player a professional engagement at 35/- per week. Racing Club de France Letter read asking if we would be prepared to play a match with this club in Paris on Feb 9th Decided we could not entertain same at present but might be prepared to accept an offer for one in May. Crook FC Letter read stating that they were prepared to give us the first refusal of their players Dunn (LB), Cook (CF) & Ferguson (IR). Linfield FC Letter read from this club asking us to play a match with them on April 18th or May 2nd. Decided we could not arrange anything at present until we knew what fixture we had to fulfil re FA Cup &c We would be prepared to re open the matter later on. F.A. of Wales Letter read from Mr T. Robbins re selection of players for this Association. Oakes (Port Vale) Secy reported that the Port Vale FC were now prepared to transfer this player at £3500. Decided not to negotiate. Lord Mayor's Supper Chairman reported an invitation from the Lord Mayor inviting our Directors, 14 Players, Trainer & Secy to a supper in the Town Hall on Monday Jany 4th. Secy was instructed to accept same & thank his Lordship for it.