203 presumably from the use of Haydust & it was decided to decline Alderson's offer. Couper That Taylor saw this centre forward Anderson play & recommended his acquisition & the Secretary was instructed to go to Scotland on Saturday, see him play & if satisfied to engage him on the best terms. Press reports The Secretary referred to the recent discussions re the antagonistic attitude of the local press and read letter from him of yesterday to Mr. E. Edwards, he also reported Mr. Edwards' visit & his assurance that the directors were mistaken in attributing anti Evertonian- ism to him. The action of the Secretary was confirmed & he was instructed to say that the Board accepted Mr. Edwards' assurances. T. Jones The Secretary reported that he had not as yet received the Bill for £150 from Bermingham F.C. Adamson That he had received £400 from Bolton F.C. the balance of transfer fee herein. Lanc. Cup That the gross receipts herein were £261.8.0. Martin That Martin had arranged to go to Chelsea.