Director on gate Mr. Clayton. Strettle Resolved that in the circumstances Strettle's salary be increased to 35/-. The Secretary was instructed to purchase an electric lamp. Also to have two gas jets fixed on the Shareholders staircase. Gate Statemt. The Secretary read statement of gate receipts & expenses of Saturday last comparing same with last season's fixtures & same was approved. L'pool & Distt. An application for the use of the Boilermakers ground on Xmas morning was considered Assocn. & it was decided to grant same on the condition that the match be commenced not earlier than 12.30 noon. Walmsley (Darwen) Resolved he be kept in view. Geo. Mahon