to go to Stoke with full powers. Birnie The Secretary was instructed to obtain a minimum of £75 for Birnie. Re Signing The Secretary reported that W. Balmer J. Crelley J. Booth R. Balmer W. Scott J. Taylor J. Donnachie A. Young J. Settle had signed. That Bolton, Abbott & Sharp had not yet done so. That Chadwick wanted the maximum & the Secretary was instructed to offer him & W. Black & Hill up to £4. It was resolved that Grundy & Butler be not engaged whereupon notice was given to reconsider McLaughlin, Butler & Collins. The Secretary reported that the L'pool & District League had fixed the match at Shorefields for the 19th inst. Kyle & Stewart Mr. Wade & the Secy reported their visit to Scotland & that they were unsuccessful in both instances & Mr. Kirkwood was invested with full powers re Stewart when in Scotland. Newcastle U regretted that their arrangements precluded them from adopting our suggestion of a joint dinner on the 21st.