opinion that the proposition as printed & issued went beyond that which they understood from Mr. Rinder's telephonic communication it was decided that we consent to second the proposal with a view to its discussion but with a free hand entirely & that the Secretary write to Aston Villa to that effect. Mr. Kirkwood reported the visit of himself & the Secy. to Scotland that Mr. Christies recommended would not suit us. That Hearts would not part with Cooper. That Lowe could not be met with but that it was stated he had signed for Woolwich. That Third L. R. V. had been seen with reference to Johnstone & that they had promised to consider the matter on Tuesday & wire us on Wednesday & it was resolved that if necessary the Secretary go to Scotland to engage him with power up to £500. That Dorward CF Montrose was very highly recommended & the deputation were entrusted with full powers as to his engagement. The Secretary's action in arranging for Manchester City matches Sep. 3 at Everton Dec. 26th at Manchester they to pay us £50 was approved; he reported that he had not as yet fixed up with Bury who desired