application from Thorburn for a reduction of his transfer & the Secretary was instructed to reply that as we had reason to believe that the injuries which prevented Thorburn giving us any service had been sustained before signing for us we felt that if able to play for any club we should be recouped for portion of our expenditure. Vienna Centre Dr. Baxter presented an application half back from the centre half back of the Vienna F.C. for an engagement but it was decided not to entertain the matter. Ritchie This player having written offering his services next season as an amateur such offer was accepted. Representatives Messrs Mahon, Clayton & the to League & Secretary were deputed to represent F.A. meetings the club at these meetings & they were instructed to oppose any increase of the League. League The Secretary reported that we had the Fixtures opening League match at home but that the first of the fixtures with Liverpool was fixed for Anfield on Oct. 7 the return being arranged for the 2nd round of the E.C. & he was instructed to endeavour to reverse the order of these two matches with Liverpool. Scotland A wire from Mr. Kirkwood asking for some