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Football League Circular read from Prescot Cables FC stating
that it was their intention of making application
to be elected to Div III N.
Hetton Junior FC Letter read asking for a donation re Birtley.
Matter was not entertained.
International Trial Secy reported that on the instructions of the
Chairman he had offered our ground for this
match.
G. C. Worrall It was agreed to offer this player a professional
engagement at 35/- per week.
Racing Club de France Letter read asking if we would be prepared
to play a match with this club in Paris on Feb 9th
Decided we could not entertain same at present
but might be prepared to accept an offer for one
in May.
Crook FC Letter read stating that they were prepared
to give us the first refusal of their players
Dunn (LB), Cook (CF) & Ferguson (IR).
Linfield FC Letter read from this club asking us to play
a match with them on April 18th or May 2nd.
Decided we could not arrange anything at present
until we knew what fixture we had to fulfil
re FA Cup &c We would be prepared to re open
the matter later on.
F.A. of Wales Letter read from Mr T. Robbins re selection of
players for this Association.
Oakes (Port Vale) Secy reported that the Port Vale FC were now
prepared to transfer this player at £3500. Decided
not to negotiate.
Lord Mayor's Supper Chairman reported an invitation from the Lord
Mayor inviting our Directors, 14 Players, Trainer &
Secy to a supper in the Town Hall on Monday
Jany 4th. Secy was instructed to accept same & thank
his Lordship for it.
