The trainers made their reports. The Secretary reported the receipt of letter from H. P. Hardman excusing himself from next Saturdays match. Teams v Scott Newcastle Balmer Crelley & Notts Coty. Makepeace Taylor Abbott Sharp Bolton Young D & G Wilson T. Booth reserve : Booth for Makepeace on Monday. v Old X's Depledge Strettle Stevenson Black Chadwick Donaldson Dorward Cooke Jones Thomas Butler. Directors to Messrs Kelly, Whitford & Wilson. Newcastle on Gate 15th Dr. Baxter & on 17th Mr. Wade. to Tranmere Mr. Clayton. Next Meeting After Monday’s match. Crelley An application by Crelley for a benefit was considered and deferred. Williams This centre forward of Atherton Church House was reported as very good. Benton This players application was considered & it was resolved that he have a trial on Oct. 6.