198 League fine The payment of 10/- to the League for non receipt of League result was approved. Allman H. The Secretary read letter from H. Allman declining to accept nomination to the Directorate. Buck The Secretary was instructed to offer an engagement to H. S. Buck at £1 in close season & 30/-in playing season. Abbott The Secretary reported the receipt of Abbott's appeal to the League for a reduction of his transfer fee. Burnley F. C. attended & offered £200 for his transfer payable as to £100 in September & the balance in October and this offer was accepted. Chadwick Preston North End attended & were informed that our offer to accept £525 for Winterhalder & Chadwick would not be reduced. DePledge These players applied for reduction of W. Black transfers & the Secretary was instructed to request them to refer any club desiring their services to him. Stewart The Secretary was instructed to offer an engagement to this fullback up to £4 per week with a bonus of £10 but no transfer fee.