174 training and playing a trial match against our team on Oct. 18th prior to the Match v Wales. Youth Comp. It was reported that the 2nd Round of this Competition would be played at Bury on Oct. 29th at 11 a.m. F. A. A letter was read from the F. A. (FINE) 167 to the effect that the Committee had considered our letter re Neill of Portsmouth and there was no evidence that Portsmouth had approached the boy. The correspondence between ourselves and the F. A and Director of education at Flintshire was read, in CONNECTION WITH OUR SIGNING OF METCALFE. It was agreed that the Chairman and Manager draft a letter to the F. A. asking for a clarification fo section 4 of Rule 38. Eire F. A. It was agreed to release our Irish 141 players to for Eire on Oct. 19th if selected. It was reported that Wainwright was troubled with his stomach, and Lewis had a ? muscle. Parker had tonsilitis, but Grant was in training and Jones may be fit to play. Property An offer of £1800 was considered 167 for 23 Stanley Rd. and it was agreed to ask for an offer in the region of £1900 and leave this in the hands of the Chairman, Manager & Secretary. Letters of thanks were read from Mrs. M. McIchatton and Mrs. J Taylor. Directors Away To Bolton:- Messrs. J. C. Sharp, N. W. Coffey, C. E. Balmforth, F. Micklesfield, R. E. Searle & A. N. Denaro. Next Meeting Tuesday Oct. 18th at 4 p.m. Confirmed as correct E. Green 18.10.55 CHAIRMAN