236 suggested that 9" forking be done between the wires to get down to the ash. This was considered possible by M. A. N. W. E. B. officials who had intimated that it might be possible to locate and mark the positions of the soil warming wires, to prevent damage. It was agreed that should this be possible the 9" forking as outlined should be started as soon as possible if the officials of M. A. N. W. E. B. were satisfied that the risk of damage to the wires was negligible. Mr. Thompson agreed with the suggestion of 9" forking, and Mr. Escritt started that deep forking could ease the situation. It was resolved to obtain a second opinion to endeavour to ameliorate the present position to which Mr. Escritt agreed. Reports Reports were given of the 1st Team game v Wolves and of the 2nd Team game v M/C Utd. Res. C. Williams A request by this player for a Club 226 house was deferred for a month. Fixtures The question of a fixture for the 2nd Team 198 on Jan. 10th was left to the Manager v Secretary. LEYTON ORIENT It was reported that Leyton Orient had made enquire regarding Sanders. Tour It was agreed that we were not 176 intrested in an F. A. offer of a Team of Turkey and Iran. F. A. For our home tie v Sunderland it was CUP DRAW agreed to reserve all Stand Seats at 7/6 & 5/- and 146 to reserve 3000 paddock tickets @ 3/- each. BRISTOL ROVERS An appeal was considered for the Harry Bamford Memorial Fund and it was agreed that this should be on the table.