8 J. Sharp The Secretary reported that J. Sharp had signed for next season : that Sharp had expressed the hope that the Board would favorably consider his request for (a) a retiring benefit before the close of next season & (b) a release from the matches during the first week in September : he (Sharp) also expressed regret for the use of vulgar language to Mr. Bainbridge on the night of April 20th '07. Geo. Mahon