asking for £100 & that accordingly nothing
was done. Resolved that the action
of the deputation be confirmed & that
the matter be reported to the authorities.
Mr. Johnson attended the meeting & the
above resolution was intimated to him.
The Secretary also stating that whilst we
were prepared to accept the player on the
terms offered by us we could not do so
in view of punishment being meted out
to him for his act of misconduct.
Argentine The Secretary reported the invitation by
Mr. F. J. Wall to send out our best team
on May 14 to play a series of matches in
the Argentine the tour to last 9 weeks
(3 weeks travelling each way & 20 days in
Argentina) the terms to be £250 with
first class travelling and hotel expenses
for a party of 16.
Resolved that, if a sufficient number
of consents be received from the League
team, the offer be accepted.
Haarlem In reply to questions the Secretary
reported that he had made no
definite arrangements with any
Continental clubs for matches.
Reports The League & Combination games were
reported as were the Irish, Scotch
& English Welsh Internationals.
Young The Directors reported that in their opinion
A. Young was a non trier at Sunderland
