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Drs. to Bushey		Messrs E. Green & G. Evans.

Players to Bushey	It was agreed that prior to the next Meeting of
		the Board, the players to go to Bushey be confirmed to the XI
		playing v Arsenal F.C. on the 1st Jan'y.

Hall (Spurs)		Sec'y reported that the Club at their Meeting,
		had not been fully represented & as a result, they could not
		say that they were prepared to agree to the exchange suggested.

Rowley (M/c Utd.)	It was also reported that by a majority,
		our Directors had decided not to secure this player at
		the minimum price of £3,000.

Scottish Players	Mr. R. R. Cochran was not impressed by
		Gillies (O. L.) of Clyde, but preferred Deakin (O. L.) of St.
		Mirren who was 19, although small.

Newcastle Players	Mr. W. Laine preferred Connelly
		(I. L.) to Livingstone. The former was 21, 5'8" & 10½ st.
		Sec'y reported that the Club were prepared to part
		with him for £3,000.

F.L. Jubilee		It was agreed that we approve of the
		suggestion to make a presentation to the President,
		Mr. C. E. Sutcliffe, at this function & that we subscribe
		the suggested sum of Two Guineas.

H. Merritt	(52)	Confirmation was given to the signing
		of this player at a wage of 35/- per week.

Letter of Thanks	This was read from Mr. F. Howarth.

Chesterfield F.C.	Sec'y was instructed to write & thank
		this Club for the manner in which they had entertained
		the members of our Central League Eleven on X-mas Day.

Players			It was agreed that the Secretary
		notify the players of the Directors' pleasure at the
		display of the team against odds, in the match v.
		Leicester on the 27th inst.

E. Sagar		It was decided that this player be sent
		to Mr. T. P. McMurray for a prognosis of his shoulder
		trouble.