Practice Monday Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. & Saturday the games 26th at 3.30 were fixed for the practice matches. Trial game A trial game was fixed for Thursday evening at 6 p.m. Southport An application by the Mayor of Southport Infirmary for a match v Southport Central in aid of the Southport Infirmary was granted, the game to be played about the end of September. Balmer W. The Secretary was instructed to again wire Balmer to return to train & in the meantime to retain his wages. The Secretary was instructed to accept Ripley at £10 guarantee with ½ gross Gate over £20 for Septr. 23rd & to offer to play the Druids at Ruabon on Septr. 30 on half gross Gate terms. T. Booth The Secretary read letter from F. A. intimating the suspension of Booth from Sept. 1 to Oct. 1 & a caution to the remaining players. McKinlay The Secretary having read an offer of £1 by Vale of Leven for McKinlay he was instructed to give him a free transfer. Jerseys The Secretary was instructed to obtain from J. Sharp 24 jerseys as per sample but slightly longer at 55/- per dozen & from F. Sugg 12 jerseys white with thin