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England v Ireland	The Directors present at this match report-
		ed their views of this game.

Stamps (N. B'ton)	Mr. G. Evans gave an excellent report
		of this young player who was about 5' 10" & 11½ st.

Sweeney (Witton)	Mr. H. Hart gave a poor report of
		this O. R.

Brocklebank (Burnley)	Mr. R. Bentham gave a moderate report
		of this player, but a very good one of McMahon (C. F.)
		Barlow (I. L.) of Wolves & Taylor A, O. R. of Burnley.

Samuel (Barrow)		Mr. E. Cooper gave a poor report of
		this O. R.

Trainer & Smirke	Mr. E. G. Burgon gave further good
(Southend)	reports of these players C. F. & O. R.

Hunter (Larkhall	Mr. R. R. Cochran reported that he had
thistle)	had good reports of this C. F. who was 5' 11".

Letters of Thanks	These were read from Scottish F. A.
		& Panto Daily Guild.

Xmas Boxes		It was decided that these be granted
		as last year.

Players to Watch	Mr. H. Hart to see Stamps.

Hoylake F. C.		It was decided that we do not
		assist this Club financially.

Sharp, N. W.		This player desiring a professional
		engagement, it was agreed to offer him £2 per
		week, he to carry on at his occupation.

Trentham	(163)	It was agreed that we offer this
		player £6 per week as a full- time professional.

T. L. Letter		The Chairman reported  that the Foot-
		ball League had agreed that his letter to Mr. F. C.
		Buckley on the lines suggested by them, would
		meet the situation & that he had complied with
		their request.

Next Meeting		Tuesday the 29th inst. at 6 pm.

					Confirmed as correct
						E. Green
						Chairman