also reported a conversation which Ashworth had with him where upon he was empowered to sign Ashworth as a professional at £4 per week with a bonus of £10. Mr. Davies reported seeing Davies of Wrexham play & advised his being seen again, he also reported Jardine's recommendation of a centre forward & the Secretary was instructed to write Jardine hereon. Finnigan If it could be arranged to have this player down in time he is to play on Saturday. Roose It was resolved that if Scott be unfit for Saturday L. R. Roose be invited to play. Team v Scott Sunderland Balmer Crelley Ashworth Taylor Abbott Sharp McDermott Young Settle Hardman. v Darwen Dent Wildman R. Balmer Hanlin Chadwick Makepeace Rankin McLoughlin Roberts Caldwell Thomas. Director to In the absence of a director Mr. Barker Darwen to go in charge. E. Green The Secretary reported that Green had