132 decided that in view of the club's price of £4,000 for this player, Mr. A. Coffey & Mr. J. Fare proceed to London immediately with powers to sign him up to £3,000, provided that his age was not above 26. Russell (Strathclyde) Mr. J. Fare gave a very poor report of this L.H. Baines (York City) Mr. Hart gave a fair report of this C.F. who was unlikely to leave York owing to business. Leyland (Chorley) MR. Fleetwood could not recommend this C.H. Stewart (Cowdenbeath) Mr. A. Hair supplemented his previous good report of this man. Stokes (Kettering) Mr. W. Gibbins reported well of this L.B. Wallbanks (Scarboro') Mr. Kelly gave only a fair report of this C.F. but thought Pugh (I.L. ) Notts. Forest, a good all round player. Chester F.C. Messrs Mandley, Quinn, Walton & Hewitt of this club attended the meeting & enquired re signing Webster for 12 months. It was decided not to allow this player to go, but they were offered the services of Chedgzoy, Birtley or Fryer. Not being prepared for a decision, this was left in abeyance for the time being & the deputation left the meeting. H. Hart The question of giving a benefit to this employ- ee was deferred for a month. Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Secretary reported that this club were not now interested in Martin but had asked the price for Webster. Easter Sunday Mr. E. Green suggested that the players be taken by road to Brighton. It was decided to leave this matter to the Directors in charge of the team. Lift Messrs Medway Bros. quotation of £572 was accepted on the recommendation of Mr. Archd. Leitch with the former club. Derby County F.C. Mr. W. C. Cuff reported his conversations re Dix. Newcastle Utd. F.C. & also the cancellation by the League & ourselves of March 16th for the latter fixture. This matter was left in his hands to come to an arrangement for the last two weeks of the season. German Tour The Chairman outlined the offer of Dr. Otto Nery for 5 matches in Germany at £350 per match. He was deputed to endeavour to secure £450 per match. The Sec'y. read letter from Zurich F.C. regretting inability to come to terms.