Team v Skelmersdale Left to Staff.
Reports re players Messrs J. Fare & Secy. reported that they
Imrie & Swallow did not consider either of these players good
(St. Johnstone) enough for us on their display v Rangers.
Thompson (Dundee) Mr. J. Weir gave a good report of this
half back.
Neilson (Shields) Mr. W. Laine gave a favorable report
of this player.
Adams (Burnbank) Mr. J. Weir gave two very favorable
reports of this centre half back.
Corporation Hut Secy. reported that the Corporation had asked
us to make an offer. It was left in the
hands of the Chairman to negotiate for same
with the Town Clerk.
Journeys to Portsmouth It was decided to stay overnight
& Leeds in London for former match & have meat on
the Sat. at Portsmouth.
Decided to ask Leeds united to kick
off at 5.45 on 16th prox. to enable team to get
back same night.
White (Blackburn Rovers) It was decided to make an offer of
£350 for this players transfer subject to a
medical examination as to his state of health
and if this is satisfactory to offer him an
engagement at £6 per week with £10 signing on fee.
J. Dawsons Benefit Secy. reported that Dean had been selected
to play in this match on 17th Prox. It was
decided that we could not allow him to play.
Thorne Colliery F. C. It was decided to grant this club
a donation of £10 re Sagar.
B. Smith's Widow It was also decided to grant this
woman a gratuity of £25
Players to Watch Mr. J. Fare to watch Thomson (Dundee)
J. Elliott do Neilson (S. Shields).
