and the proposition to again join the Lancashire
Combination was carried.
Brearley This matter being treated as urgent it was
reported that Liverpool had offered £150
for his transfer & that Middlesbro were
also enquiring for him it was proposed
that Brearley be offered an engagement at
£4 per week and that for the present we
could not entertain Liverpool's offer.
League Dr. Baxter expressed his willingness to
Enquiry attend this Enquiry as the representative
of the Club.
Next meeting Tuesday at 7.30
Signed May 12th 1903 W. R. Clayton
Chairman
[Meeting of Directors held at Goodison Park May
12th 1903]
Present W. R. Clayton Esq. Chair Messrs Bainbridge,
Coates, Baxter, Davies, Kelly, Mahon, Whitford and
Wright, Mr. Kirkwood away on Club business.
Minutes of last two meetings read & confirmed.
Reports Mr. Clayton reported visit of Mr. Wright, Mr.
Kirkwood & Self to Scotland but was not
favorably impressed with Clarke but
liked McMurray Rangers inside right.
Mr. Kirkwood remained behind with Elliott.
Hardman The Secretary reported that he had attended
League meeting re Hardman & that the
Committee found that as we had unwittingly
broken Rule 7 they decided to take no action.
