must be obtained. From West Bromwich asking for grant on a/c of expense incurred by reason of the postponement of the League fixture & he was instructed to write for particulars. From J. Boardman for a trial which was declined. From Bolton Wanderers asking price of S. Wolstenholme & B. Rankin. From Grimsby asking prices of Henderson, Corrin & Simpson. From Tranmere Rovers F. C. thanking the Directors for giving them a match. From Aston Villa suggesting that we convene a meeting of Club representatives to discuss the bonus question & it was resolved to do so. The Secretary read a letter composed by the Co.'s Solicitors & sent by him to the Editor of the Sporting Express with reference to an article & cartoon on our recent match with Stoke & the Editors reply & it was decided to proceed no further. May 3 '04