to the Board to a Dinner, the same was accepted the date & place being left over. Stoneyhurst Resolved that we take a strong team to Stoneyhurst & that arrangements be left with the Chairman & Vice Chairman. Shutt The secretary having read a letter from Aston Villa offering to exchange this player for Bowman or Young he was instructed to reply that we would see Shutt to play & that if we were unable to agree to exchange to ask the price of Shutt's transfer & to offer Monks for £75. Monks Resolved we offer this player to Bolton Wanderers for £75. Watson (Clyde) The secretary was instructed to ascertain where Clyde were playing on Saturday next. Whitley's Aplication for increase declined. Lanc. Cup Tie The secretary's action in agreeing to the postponement of Cup Tie to the 27th inst. was approved. Bucknall Resolved that Bucknall be offered a trial on the 8th prox. Doyle To have trial on the 1st & to train. Next meeting Tuesday at 7.30. Signed October 1902. J. Davies Chairman