[Emergency meeting of Directors held at 26 North John St. April 30th 1903.] Present Dr. Baxter Chair Messrs Clayton, Davies, Kelly, Kirkwood, Mahon & Wright, Messrs Coates, Bainbridge & Whitford away on Club business. The Secretary having received message from Mr. Coates that Newcastle offered. Gardner Gardner it was after discussion resolved to request Mr. Coates to obtain further details & particularly if he was Alec Gardner late of Leith. Corrin The Chairman referred to the engagement of this player & he was requested to have Corrin here for the next meeting. Simpson Messrs Clayton & Wright reported that they had arranged for the transfer of Simpson (outside left) with Leicester Fosse on the terms of £175 & transfer of Barlow. May 5/03 W. R. Clayton