214 not of C. L. standard. Lawton & Richardson Secy. reported that the former was not for (Burnley) transfer, but the latter's price was £3,000. No further action was taken after hearing Messrs Gibbins & Evans reports of the player, whom neither could recommend. Steel (B'ham) Mr. T. Fleetwood gave a poor report of this F. B. Jones (Stockport) Mr. F. W. Lake stated that this C. H. had played fairly well, but mainly a defensive game. J.H.C. Jefferson (Q. P. R.) Mr. H. Lyon gave a poor report of this L. B. Harvey (Hearts) Letter read from the Club that they were not parting with any half-backs just now. Matthews (Stoke) (209) Mr. W. C. Cuff stated the Club were not prepared to transfer this player at present. Shepherd (Willington) Mr. D. Laine's letter was read & it was decided that he see this player again. J. Fare (199) Secy. reported that this employee was now back at his Office duties. Donation Two Guineas was granted to the Bootle Kiddies Xmas Treat Fund. Collection Permission was granted to the Committee of the Cancer Hospital to take collection on Feby. 6th. Letters of Thanks These read from Alderman H. Walker of Everton & the Walton Conservative Club. Players on Transfer Lists read from Doncaster Rovers & Totten- ham Hotspurs, but no action taken. Trentham D. Agreed that this player be offered a pro- fessional engagement, terms to be left to the Chairman to fix. R. C. Bell (183) Enquiring from Cardiff City reported, but decided to defer consideration for a few weeks. Players to Watch Arrangements left to Secy. Next Meeting Tuesday 29th Decr. at 5:15 p.m. Confirmed as correct W. C. Cuff Chairman.