McGibbon The Secretary read Mullen's report & also that he had seen him play at Chelsea yesterday when he was quite a failure & 28 years of age. Resolved we do nothing. Hardy The Secretary reported his visit to the Yuill Amateur trial match North v South Duggan at Chelsea yesterday & that Hardy showed distinct promise, that Yuill was playing out of his position & that Duggan was only moderate. Resolved that we give the South Bank club notice of our intention to approach Hardy & that he be engaged at £4 per week but in case he in the meantime be made a professional then the matter to be again mentioned before doing anything. Mockett This Half back and forward were reported & Birch by Mullen to be only fair & Birch very (Atherton) small and it was resolved that we do nothing further. The trainers made their reports. The League & Combination games were reported. The Doctors reports were read (3). Mr. Kelly reported that he was subjected to most insulting remarks from Graham at Southport on Saturday, Lofthouse reported Graham's admission that he