for G. Wilson was commended. The Secretary was instructed to pay the Royal Forest Hotel their a/c of £1.6.6. The Secretary read pc from H. P. Hardman. H. Barker having applied for an increase in his fee, it was resolved that he be paid 7/6 per match. L'pool Elementy An application for the use of the Schools ground prior to a Combination game was granted & that we would pay £3.3.0 towards expenses. Wage Mr. Clayton & the Secretary were deputed limit to attend the meeting at Bgham on March 6th. The use of ground on March 7 was granted to the Thursday League. The amount of compensation to be paid to Sheffield United for postponement of fixture was left for settlement in the hands of the Directors at Sheffield. An application by Birkenhead F.C. for financial assistance was declined. Colne The Secretary was instructed to pay Colne the difference between pleasure party