179 asking for a guarantee for the Match on Apl. 4th. It was agreed to treat them generously but to ascertain their itinerary first. IRISH F. A. A request was considered from the 150 Irish F. A. requesting the release of Bingham, if selected, to play for Ireland on Oct. 7th and Oct. 17th. It was agreed that he could not be released for Oct. 7th and the request for Oct. 17th would be considered later. ARMY F. A. A request for the match v the Army 177 to be played on Nov. 22nd was considered and it was agreed that this match be left even till next Spring. U. V. O. A request from the United Voluntary Organisation to display posters around the ground and to play a recorded massage during the period Oct. 22-29th was not agreed to. BINGHAM & BLADES A report on the condition of the Stands was considered, and it was agreed that further opening up of main columns for examination be carried out as soon as possible between matches. WAGES It was reported that Building trade 75 Wages were to be increased by 6d per hour from Oct. 1st and it was agreed to pay this to our tradesman, without any extra, and to increase the wages of the Fereman by 30/- per week. It was also agreed to increase the wages of F. Blundell by 10/- per week. DIRECTORS AWAY To Manchester:- Messrs J. Moores, R. E. Searle, J. C. Sharp, F. Micklesfield, J. Taylor & E. H. Hughes. To Burnley:- All except Mr. J. Taylor. NEXT MEETING Monday Sept. 25th at 5 p.m. (provisionally). Confirmed as correct John Moores CHAIRMAN