242 J. Caskie It was agreed that we ask permission to play this player's Removal Xcs. Pensions It was also agreed that from December 1st the pensions to J. Fare & J. Elliott be £2 & £1/10/- respectively during the Board's pleasure. Lancs Cup Chairman's reported that arrangements had been made to play the 2nd Round Tie v Blackburn Rovers (a) on Dec. 16th & it was left to the Sec'y. to endeavour to have the venue changed. The provisional fixture with Bolton Wanderers had been cancelled. F. A. XI v Welsh XI The release of Lawton & Mercer for this match on the 18th inst. was granted. Collection A. letter was read requesting permission to collect on behalf of the Daily Dispatch War Fund. It was agreed that we do not grant this request, but collections for War Fund purposes. Transfers of Shares Following were approved:- Reverse these Shares nod. 894,895 & 2181 from W. H. Percy to R. W. Atherton names. do 1276 & 2229 from Xor R. Creer to W. A. Crear. War Fund International It was agreed that the Refreshments Xpenses for the match on the 4th inst., be paid by this Club. Office Boy The question of extra assistance in the Office was discussed & it was agreed that K. G. Howard be offered 10/- per week, whilst not engaged elsewhere . The Board decided also, that the Sec'y should be re-im bursed for payments already made to this youth. Next Meeting Left to Chairman to decide Confirmed as correct. E. Green Chairman.