271 [Meeting of Directors held at Goodison Park October 14th 1909.] Present The Full Board. Minutes The minutes of the last 2 meetings were read & confirmed. Davies The Secretary reported that Davies had declined to become a professional. Litherland An application for an increased grant Vics. F. C. was declined. Taylor D. The Secretary was instructed to go to Scotland and ascertain if Motherwell were prepared to transfer Taylor & if so Messrs Bainbridge, Davies & Whitford were deputed to see him play with powers. Webster The Secretary was instructed to go to Leicester & obtain the transfer of Webster for a month on trial, the fee, if suitable not to exceed £250. Dougherty Mr. Bainbridge & the Secretary reported that hearing at the eleventh hour that Dougherty had signed for Fulham, they went to Motherwell v Kilmarnock match D. Taylor at Kilmarnock & having seen Taylor C. H. of Motherwell play recommend that he be seen again.