Hardman An application from this player (who is an Amateur league player for Blackpool) for a trial having been received it was resolved to invite him to play against Liverpool on Monday night and to notify Blackpool F. C. Everton v Mr. Clayton having referred to the League Blackburn R. match here on Easter Monday and as to the play of our team, and also as to the overtures made by certain officials of the Blackburn Rovers F. C. in connection with such match it was resolved that the Secretary write inviting the F. A. to institute an enquiry into the circumstances surrounding the match in question & the conduct of our players & of the officials of the Rovers F. C. & suggesting that such commission if appointed consist of Messrs. Clegg, Crump & Hughes the League also to be notified that such invitation was being given, and that such letter of invitation be approved by the Chairman & Mr. Clayton before being despatched. Portsmouth Resolved that the guarantee of £75 with half gross gate over £150 for match with our full League team at Portsmouth on the 25th inst. be accepted. The Secretary was instructed to write for guarantee for matches at Swindon Reading Northampton & Bristol. Next meeting After match on Monday next. Signed 1903 Chairman