[Meeting of Directors held at Goodison Park, August 19th 1909] Present D. Kirkwood Esq. Chair Messrs Bainbridge Baxter Clayton Davies Kelly Wade Whitford Minutes The minutes of last meeting were read & confirmed. A. Berry Mr. Clayton reported that A. Berry had signed for Fulham but that be may be available later in the Season. Greenaway The Secretary reported that Woolwich would require about £800 for this player. No action. Spiers Mr. Kirkwood & the Secretary reported that they saw this player & arranged with him to come on trial for a month at 50/- per week & if suitable form displayed to sign for us at the same wage: the club stating that they would be reasonable in the fee: that Port Glasgow had since written that the player declined to come on trial & that he would require £4 per week. Resolved that the arrangements made by the deputation be not exceeded