transfer list at £20 & his action in deferring signing Pratt on meantime was confirmed. H. P. Hardman The Secretary read letter from H. P. Hardman intimating his intention to discontinue playing for us owing to business reasons & that he had written him in reply & that Mr. Bainbridge had seen him in Manchester it was decided to defer the further consideration of the matter until next week Transfer of Wm. Parle to Thos. Jno. Curwen Shares 8 par paid shares Nos.584 to 591. passed. Lacy The Secretary reported that Lacy had signed for May & he was instructed to see him play as soon as practicable Nominations The Secretary read the names of to the shareholders with their proposers & Directorate seconders nominated for the Directorate as follows. Jno. Blacoe proposed by Walter Blackler Seconded by James Rawlinson. Horace Wright proposed by Thomas Burke John Wilkinson Robert Ray Herbert Allman proposed by D. B. Redford Seconded by Geo. Hooton J. G. Taggart proposed by Walter Parker no seconder.