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that the wishes of the Board, in accordance
with the above Resolutions, were not carried
out at the Annual General Meeting, it was
resolved, that, the law permitting, a scrutiny
of the Ballot papers take place; & that a
Sub-Committee consisting of the Chairman & one other
Director be appointed to carry out this scrutiny,
and report their findings at the next Meeting
of the Board or the earliest meeting possible.
Messrs W. C. Cuff, G. Evans & T. Percy,
recorded their votes against this resolution.
Messrs W. C. Cuff & F. W. Lake were
proposed to fill the vacancy on this Sub-
Committee, but on Mr. Cuff withdrawing his
name, Mr. Lake was selected.
W. A. Fielding Sec'y reported a stalemate in
his efforts so far to obtain this players signature.
T. Lawton It was reported that this player
was unlikely to play for some time, & that the
efforts possible housing accommodation offered
to him had not been accepted.
Reports of Players Good reports were given of Fielding
& Johnson (Clyde) by those present at Glasgow on
the 15th inst.
3rd Lanark v Queen Messrs E. Green & R. E. Searle did
o't'South not particularly fancy Kelly, 24 year old
full back of 3rd Lanark, but were more
impressed by the Right Back & Outside Right
of Queen of the South.
R. Parker The action of the above two Directors
in making a VJ celebration gift of £5 to this
former player, was confirmed.
Teams Sec'y was empowered to do his
best with available personal for the opening