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.