match at Sunderland. The game at home was reported & it Walton was decided that Walton would not suit us being too small. The trainers made their reports The Doctors report was read The Secretary reported that H. P. Hardman was almost fully recovered That T. Booth commenced training today & that apparently he would be fit to play on Saturday That Scott was reported to be suffering from a slight quinsey That McLaughlin had a bad cold Young Messrs Wade & Lofthouse reported their Kilmarnock visit to Scotland & that Young was not a success but that Banks the right half back (formerly a forward) was first class & the goalkeeper also was very good & they recommended that the Kilmarnock team be seen play again. Cooper cf of Hearts A. Grey cf of St. Mirren Hallworth cf of Failsworth were recommended for observation. White Mr. Kirkwood's friend wrote that White cf E. Stirling was most unsuitable but that McDonald cf of Paisley Abercorn was first class & it was resolved that we do nothing further with White.