Hooper (Southampton) Secy. reported correspondence with club who were prepared to part with this player at £2500. Decided to do nothing at present. Players on Transfer Lists of players on transfer by Sunderland & Preston N. E. were read but no action taken. Continental Tour Letter read from J. Boliger of Berne offering us 5 matches in Switzerland. Secy. stated he had replied asking what terms they were prepared to offer. Donation Decided to grant a donation of £2.2.0 to Bootle Poor Kiddies Xmas Treat. Houghton Secy. reported that player was not prepared to accept offer made but it was decided to repeat the offer. F. A. Cup Secy. reported that we had been drawn v Preston N. E. at home in 1st Rd. Decided to book seats for Block F only & to charge 3/6 admission to Shareholders Stand & remainder ordinary league prices - also to suggest 50 Compy. Tickets to each club for Directors Box. Billiard Table It was decided to have the cushions of billiard table recovered. McBain Chairman reported that this player had asked for permission to take over management of licensed premises. It was unanimously decided that it was not desirable for him to do so & permission could not be granted. Telephone It was agreed to have a telephone fixed in private residence of the Secretary. Players to watch J. Fare to watch Gummery (OL) of Worcester City & Dickson (CF) Aston Villa. H. Makepeace to watch Kerr (Luton). Secy. to arrange to have following matches watched viz. N. League v Corinthians, Leeds United v Wearside League. Next Meeting To select teams &c. after match on Boxing Day. Confirmed W. C. Cuff Chairman