[A meeting of Directors was held at the Bradford Hotel, on Thursday 18th May 1905.] Present Mr. Davies (Chair) " Clayton " Kelly " Kirkwood Scotland Mr. Kirkwood, with Lofthouse, were appointed to visit Glasgow on Saturday to see two players who had been recommended to us, & they were empowered to engage the players on best terms, if satisfied with their play. Lancashire Mr. Clayton was appointed to represent the Association Club at the annual meeting of the Lancashire Association. Lord Mayor's A letter was read from Mr. Jerrard, Hon. Sec. Unemployed Fund of the fund, asking for the use of our ground for the purpose of playing a Schoolboys football match in aid of this fund, on Saturday 27th inst. It was decided that as we had 20 tons, about, of manure on the ground it is quite impossible to allow the ground to be used at present. Geo. Mahon