F. W. Rouse The engagement of F. W. Rouse at £4 per week with a bonus of £10 & a transfer fee of £750 to Stoke was confirmed. Reports The Report from Tranmere was read. The Drs. report was read. The trainers made their reports. The League & confirmation games were reported. The ground Committees recommendation to increase Smith's wages to 28/- per week was approved. Team v Stoke Scott Balmer Crelley Booth Taylor Abbott Sharp Bolton Young Settle Wilson R. Balmer to go. v Darwen Sloan Hill Stevenson Black Chadwick Donaldson Donnachie Graham Rouse Wilson Butler Dirors. to Stoke Messrs Wade & Whitford & Mahon. " on Gate Mr. Wilson. Checkogram The Secretary reported the confirmed discrepancies in registers & checkogram. Atherton C. H. The arrangement by the Secretary to play this postponed game on the 14th inst was approved & the selection of the team was