EVERTON LEAGUE v  GLASGOW RANGERS
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 01 October 1891
Today being a general holiday in Glasgow some 10,000 spectators assembled on the ground of the Glasgow Rangers, at Ibrox, to witness the trial of skill between the English League champions and the Rangers. A great quantity of rain fell last night and early this morning, and consequently the ground was heavy going. By noon, however, the weather was all that could be desired. The following were the teams;-
Everton League.- Jardine, goal; McLean and Campbell, backs; R. Kelso, Holt (Captain), and Lochhead, half-backs; Wyllie, Gordon, Geary, McMillian, and Milward, forwards.
Glasgow Rangers.- Reid, goal; Hodge and Tait, backs; Marshall, McCreadie, and Stewart, half-backs; Blyth, Fraser, Kier, Macpherson, and H. McCreadie, forwards.
It will be noticed that Chadwick and Latta were absentees from the Everton ranks, while the home team were minus Hadow, goalkeeper. Punctually at half-past twelve o’clock Geary kicked off for Everton, and after pretty even exchanges the home left got down the field, but McLean replied with a huge kick, after which the same wing came again, and McLean having been beaten, Kier received a good pass, but shot yards wide. The Rangers again attacked their opponents’ stronghold, but the Everton left wing soon carried the ball away, Geary finishing up with a rapid shot, which narrowly escaped scoring. The home right then made an effective advance, and owing to Campbell missing his kick, Blyth shot in and just sent the ball over the bar. Further exchanges were then indulged in about the centre line, after which Jardine received a handful, but threw safely away. Shortly afterwards Geary sprinted down, but the home team quickly went to the front again, Blyth and Fraser passing neatly until McLean dashed in and robbed. A free kick to the benefit of the Rangers, having been safely steered clear, away went the Everton front rank, and Hodge gave a corner, which was not improved upon. Then for some time play ruled about the centre line, but Macpherson sent the ball flying over the crossbar, and a minute later Keir shot wide. Another shot having been made at Jardine’s charge, the Everton forwards went clean through the home defence, and Wyllie forced a corner, which proved of no avail. In a very short space of time afterwards Geary received the leather at the centre line, and made a rapid dodging run, and then shot in at express speed, the ball sailing through the Rangers’ goal. Then followed an attack by the home left, but McLean averted danger by conceding a corner, after which the visitors went gaily down to the Rangers citadel, Gordon giving a pass to Geary, who shot with telling effect, the ball striking one of the posts, and Reid giving a corner. This having been cleared, Macpherson, Keir and McCreadie gave a pretty display of passing, and made an abortive attack; but the Everton boys quickly placed their opponents on the defensive, only succeeding in forcing the ball over the line. An equally futile attempt having been made at the other end, the home left again went to work and two corners went to the credit of the Rangers, but this was quickly avenged, the Everton front again dashing away, and Wyllie scoring the second goal. After the Everton goal had a narrow escape, the visitors right wing put in splendid work. Wyllie shot, but Reid saved, and then Geary jumped in and lowered the Rangers’ colours for the third time.
Score at half-time;- Everton 3 goals, Glasgow Rangers nil.
The teams had a somewhat longer interval than usual, Keir restarting. After a few minutes’ play in the centre, Keir attempted to get away, but was beautifully robbed by Campbell, and a second later Blyth induced Campbell to give a corner, which was quickly accounted for. The Everton men raced away, and Wyllie caused the homesters some uneasiness by sending in a rattling shot. The Rangers then got down to close quarters. McCreadie doing his best to beat Jardine, after which the Everton men returned the compliment. Milward sending in a beautiful shot, which just curled round the wrong side of the posts. Still keeping up the attack the Everton men made a prolonged stay within the Rangers’ quarters, but at length relief was given, and after spirited play by the home front rank the ball was forced over Everton goal-line. A short wait here ensued owing to Campbell being injured, and after this the Rangers attacked but without success, Kelso, Holt, and Lochhead in turn accounted for rushes by the Rangers, and then the Everton men once more dashed away, Geary making a couple of capital attempts. A minute later away flew the homesters, and after the ball had been kept bobbing up and down close in to the Everton goal Fraser succeeded in scoring the first point for the Glasgow team. Shortly afterwards the visitors made a further onslaught, Wyllie shooting in to Reid, who kicked clear. Then the home backs repelled a further attempt, but after the spell of play in midfield the Everton boys once more moved up, and sent the ball in dangerous proximity to the Rangers posts. The visitors had to submit to a turn of pressure, a free kick against the home team to make a threatening attack. This having been disposed of, the Everton men sprinted away, Milward shooting in and striking one of the posts. The ball rebounded to the centre of the goal, and Wyllie breasted it through. A couple of barren attempts were then made by the Rangers, but Geary made a dashing run and shot into Reid’s hands, after which Milward had a shie, but to no effect. Final Result; Everton 4 goals, Glasgow Rangers 1 goal.

EVERTON FOOTBALL ECHO
Liverpool Daily Post - Thursday 01 October 1891
THE TRUE STATE OF THE CASE
So much misapprehension has been caused by reports appearing in certain papers as to the result of the deputation to Mr. Hounding upon the present difficulty with the Everton Football Club, and such reports being incorrect in almost all material particular, that it has been felt necessary to contradict them, and to explain the actual condition of affairs. To begin, then, we are authoritatively informed that the dispute has arisen as follows;-
The ground, as most people know by this time, is owned by two gentleman, Mr. Houlding and Mr. Orrell; and Mr. Houlding’s portion is about one-third larger in extent than Mr. Orrell’s portion. Now the committee and great body of members of the club are anxious, in order o provide for the future, to occupy the ground on business principles-that is to say, to rent the land upon lease. The statement made upon authority is that Mr. Orrell ha met the club by offering in writing to let them his portion at £120 per annum upon a ten years’ lease; and the committee have opened negotiations with Mr. Houlding with a view to obtaining from him his views as to the terms upon which he would be willing to let them have his portion. It is pointed out that if each gentleman gave equivalent terms, Mr. Houlding would be entitled to about £160 per annum for his share, so that the rent of the whole ground would be £280 per annum. When the deputation waited upon Mr. Houlding he would reduce any terms to writing, but appeared to prefer that the club should go on as at present in an uncertain kind of way. In fact he replied to one gentleman, “Ask me for writing in ten years’ time.” The deputation and members of the club complain that this uncertainty on the part of Mr. Houlding placed them in a most awkward position should they have to determine to remove, because they would have to go on to the end of the season, when it would be too late to open proceedings to have new grounds ready for the next season. It is also emphatically denied that the deputation had authority to offer Mr. Houlding any exact terms. All that they were empowered to do was to ask him what he might have to propose, and report the reply to the committee. They of course informed him of the favourable conditions offered by Mr. Orrell, and which they were disposed to accept; but they explained that they must have something written, but they had to come away disappointed. The deputation cannot understand why a false impression should be given of what is really the position of affairs, unless it be some attempt to throw all the blame on the committee, and they would invite Mr. Houlding to explain whether he is prepared to adhere to the statement made, presumably on his behalf, that subject to the members being unanimous he would not enforce his claim to the stands if they should have to remove them. Finally, we are informed that a strong feeling prevails in the club that some members of the committee should now retire and make room for others whose views are more in harmony with the general body of the members.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 01 October 1891
TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL ECHO
Sir.- Allow me to express the hope that an amicable settlement between the above club and its landlords will shortly be arrived at. The offer which appears to have emanated from Mr. Orrell reflects credit on his generosity as a landlord, and stamps him to be a staunch friend of football and of the Everton Club in particular. It will be a good ending to the present difficult if Mr. Orrell’s example should be followed by Mr. Houlding, and probably we shall not have long to wait for his decision. With regard to the scheme put forward by Mr. Wilson, it will no doubt receive as it merits the best consideration of the authorities of the club. I question whether there is anyone better acquainted with the affairs of the Everton Football Club than this gentleman, and that he is a disinterested friend of the society has been abundantly proved. According to his figures Mr. Orrell is willing to accept a rental of £120 a year for his portion of land, equal to 2 ½ per cent, on the capital invested; and if Mr. Houlding would be content to accept an equally low rate of interest on his outlay the club would the possess greatly increased space without say increase whatever on the scale of rental now paid to Mr. Houlding for his portion of the land. In any agreement which may be entered into the interests of the club should be properly safe guarded, and care should be taken to secure the right to construct dressing-rooms on their own premises for the players, or any other structures required for the purposes of the club.- Yours, &c., R.H.R.

GLASGOW RANGERS 1 EVERTON 4
OCTOBER 2 1891
DAILY POST
Yesterday being a general holiday in glasgow soime 10,000, spectators assembled on the ground of the glasgow rangers, at ibrox to withness the trial of skill between the english league champions and the rangers. A great dent of rain fell on Wednesday night and yesterday morning, and connequently the ground was heavy going. By noon, however the weather was all that could be desired. It will be noticed that chadwick and latta were absentees from the everton ranks while the home team were minus hadet, goalkkeeper. Punctually at half-past twelve o'clock, geary kicked off for everton and after pretty even exchanges the home left got down the field but mclean replied with a hugh kick, after which the same wing came again, and mclean having been beaten king received a good pass, but shot yards wide. The rangers again attacked their opponents stronghold, but the everton left wing soon carried the ball away, geary finishing up with a rapid shot, which narrowly escaped scoring. The half right then made an effective adavance, and owing to campbell missing the kick blyth shot in and just sent the ball over the bar. Further exchanges were than indulged in about the centre line, after which jardine received a handful but threw safely away. Shortly afterwards geary spirited down, but the home team quickly went to the front again, blyth abd fraser passing neatly until mclean dashed in and robbed. A free kick to the benefit of the rangers having been safely steered clear, away went the everton front rank, and hodge gave a corner which was not improved upon. Then for some time play rule, about the centre line, but macpherson sent the ball flying, over the crossbar, and a minute later kiet shot wide. Another shot having been made at jardine's charge, the everton forwards went mean through the home defence and wyllie forced a corner which proved of no avail. In a very short space of time afterwards geary received the leather at the centre line, and made a rapid dodging run and then shot in at express speed, the ball sailing through the rangers goal. Then followed an attack by the home left, but mclean averted danger by conceding a corner, after which the vistors went gally down the rangers gordon giving a pass to geary, who shot with telling effect the ball striking one of the posts, and reid giving a corner. This having been cleared macpherson, kier and mccreadie gave a pretty display of passing and made an abertive attack; but the everton boys quickly placed their opponents on the defensive only succeeding in foreing the ball-over the line. An equally furtile attempts having been made at the other end the home left again went to work, and two corners went to the benefit of rangers but this was quickly avenged the everton front again dasting away and wyllie scoring, the second goal. After the everton goal had a narrow escape, the visitors' right wing put in splendid work. Wyllie shot, but reid saved, and them geary jumped in and lowred the rangers colour for the thrid time. Score at half-time glasgow rangers nil, everton three. The team had a somewhat longer interval than usual keir restarted. After a few minutes play in the centre keir attempted to get away, but we beaufully robbed by campell and a second later blyth induced campbell to gave a corner, which was quickly accounted for, the everton man raced away and wyllie caused the homester some uneasy by sending in a rattling shot. The rangers then got down to close quarters, mccreadie doing his best to beat jardine after which the everton man returned the compliment milward sending in a beautiful shot which just curled round the wrong side of the post. Still keeping up the attack the everton men made a prolonged stay within the rangers quarters but at length relief was given, and after spirted play by the home front rank the ball was over the everton goal-line. A short visit here enamed owing to campbell being injured, and after this the rangers attacked, but without success. Kelso, holt, and lochhead in term aceonated for rushes by the rangers, and them the everton men, once more dashed away geary making a couple of capital attempts. A minutes later away flew the homsters and after the ball had been kept hobbling up and down close in to the everton goal, fraser succeding in scoring the first point for the glasgow team. Shortly afterwards the vistors made a further onslaught wyllie shooting in to reid, who kick clear. Then the home tean repelled a further attempt but after a spell of play in the midfield the everton boys once more moved up, and send the ball in dangerous proximity to the rangers posts. The vistors had to submit to a turn of pressurea free kick snabling the home team to make threatening attack. This having been disposed of the everton men sprinted away, milward shooting in and striking one of the posts, the ball rebounded in the centre of the goal, and wyllies breasted it through. A couple of barren attempts wre then made by the rangers, but geary made a further run and shot into reid's hands after which milward had a shot, but to no effect. Final result:- glasgow rangers 1 goal everton four. Teams:-
Glasgow rangers:- reid, goal; hodge, and tait, backs, marshall,, mccreadie, and stewart half-backs, blthe, fraser, kier macpherson, and mccreadie (h) forwards
Everton, jardine (d), goal; mclean (d), and campbell (w) backs; kelso (r) holt (j)(captain), and lochhead (a) half-backs wyllie (t), gordon (p), geary (f) mcmilan (j), and milward (a)

GLASGOW RANGERS V EVERTON
October 2, 1891. The Birmingham Daily Post
At Ibrox, Glasgow, before 6,000 spectators. Play commenced at 12-230. Everton playing a strong combined game, scored after twenty-five minutes' play' by Wyllie and other two points before crossing over. The Rangers then gained a goal, but Everton quickly got another, and playing with great confidence, held their opponents well in check up to the finish, finally winning by four goals to one.

EVERTON V GLASGOW RANGERS
October 2, 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton paid their second visit to Glasgow this season, yesterday, when they tried conclusions with the Glasgow Rangers. Being the autumn general holiday the start was at the early hour of half-past twelve. The morning following heavy rain, was fine, and there were quite 10,000 present at Ibrox. The teams were as follows;- Everton; Jardine, goal; McLean and Campbell, backs; Kelso, Holt (captain) and Lochhead, half-backs; Wyllie, Gordon, Geary, McMillan, and Milward, forwards. Rangers; Reid, goal; Hodge and Tait, backs, Marshall, McCreadie, and Stewart, half-backs; Blyth, Fraser, Kerr, McPherson and H. McCreadie, forwards. Geary kicked off promptly to time, and Milward and McMillan were going nicely until Hodge interposed. The Rangers got down on the left, but McPherson shot wide. Campbell took a free kick, and the Everton left working along smartly Geary took a neat pass and shot on one side. The Rangers tried to get through on the left, but were beaten by Mclean and Kelso, and then Campbell overran the ball and let in Blyth, who shot erratically. With this escape Everton made ad advance on the right, where Tait came to the rescue and a slip by Campbell looked ominous for the visitors, but a shot behind from a free kick gave relief. At the other end Milward and McMillan, though not permitted to take good aim, gave much trouble to the home defenders. Play was not of the most interesting character just now, neither side displaying brilliant combination. The Rangers were the more aggressive, McPherson and Kerr each shooting narrowly at goal. Geary soon became prominent for a speedy run, and pasting well out Wyllie, Tait was only just in time to kick out. Everton returned on the left, and after Milward had been within an ace of beating Reid, Geary tried his luck, and scored the opening goal as the result of 25 minutes' play. The Rangers were pulled up smartly on the left, but Gordon was feeble when a chance came his way. Holt did good work at midfield, which enabled Gordon and Wylie to move prettily, and from the pass Geary stuck the post with a magnificent shot. Everton showed splendid combination at this period, their quick and sure passing causing much trouble to the Rangers' defence, which proved equal to the emergency. Everton then had to defend on the right. Campbell cleared from a corner, whilst a moment later McCreadie shot moderately. Jardine fisted out from Marshall, and Gordon and Wyllie went off in a joint run, the latter screwing a neatly obtained goal a few minutes from the interval. In the remaining brief period before changing ends, however, McPherson from a foul, tested Jardine with a hot shot, whilst Wyllie drove in at the other end. Reid knocked the ball into play, and Geary pouncing in again, scored for Everton, who thus changed over with a strong lead of 3 goals to nil. The Rangers on resuming, were busy on the right, where Campbell made a good attempt to check the raid, but was immediately driven by Blyth to concede a corner. Wyllie and McCreadie shot well for either side, and then returning briskly, Milward essayed a grand shot, the ball grazing the near post. Everton attacked warmly, several fair shots being tried on the right. Stewart was conspicuous for some clever clearances, and, aided by his well-judged tactics, the Rangers were able to locate play in Everton quarters, but were well held in check, and this, though Campbell was lame at the time from an injured shin. From clever forward work Geary had a double-barrelled shy, calling upon Reid the first time, and going just outside at the second attempt. The Rangers surviving a severe onslaught moved down quickly, and after one or two futile attempts at length scored from Fraser's shot. Wyllie had a couple of long range shies, and pressed for a while without the desired effect. The Rangers from Tait's pass, grew dangerous. The Rangers, from Tait's pass, grew dangerous, which increased in severity on a free kick falling to them. Kelso in particularly cleared, and Everton were soon at the face of goal, where Milward's shot struck the bar. Wyllie took the rebound with success. The Rangers had a brief turn, but were not capable of beating the visitors' defence, and Everton went away splendidly at the lead of Geary, and somewhat one-sided game resulted –Everton 4 goals, Rangers 1.

GLASGOW RANGERS v. EVERTON
Sporting Life - Friday 02 October 1891
The Liverpool team, after less than a fortnight’s absence, once more met their Glasgow admirers, this time on Ibrox Park, and had a splendid reception yesterday (Thursday) from a crowd numbering thousands. A strong sun and breeze bothered the players. Early in the match there was dashing work on both sides. Ten minutes from half time Geary notched the first point from a corner kick. Geary made another effort. Wyllie scored a second point, and an instant afterwards Geary, from a splendid chance, obtained the third. Half-time—Everton, three goals: Rangers, none. The second half opened with fine play, especially M'Pherson  and Macreadie. Each team scored, and the match finished—Everton, four goals ; teams;- Everton;- Jardine (goal); McLean and Campbell, (backs); Kelso, Holt, and Lochhead (half-backs), Wyllie, Gordon, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward.  Rangers; - Reid (goal), Hodge and Tait (backs), Marshall, Macreadie, and Mitchell (half-backs); Blythe, Fraser, Kerr, McPherson, and Macreadie. 

EVERTON V RANGERS
Aberdeen Free Press - Friday 02 October 1891
Played at Ibrox in splendid weather yesterday. Ten thousand persons were present. Latta and Chadwick were absent from the Everton team, and the Rangers had to leave out for Haddon, for whom Reid played. The Rangers kicked off, and the first interchanges were made in mid-field. The Rangers were first over, but Geary put in scorcher, which was saved. Play was very brisk and fairly equal, the Rangers being most aggressive.  Play was mostly in mid-field, where some pretty manipulation was put in by both sides. A shot by Macpherson almost beat Everton. The home half-backs were playing a treat, especially McCready. Everton t failed to improve a corner and missed another chance. In twenty-five minutes Geary scored with a beauty. McBain almost equalised. Smart goal-keeping prevented Geary again scoring. Everton were having slightly the best of the attack, and the Rangers the best of the back play. Wylie scored a second and third rapidly. Half-time: Rangers, nil; Everton, 3 goals. , Everton picked up the Rangers’ kick-off, but Rangers got a corner which they failed to improve. A fine run all along the line by the Rangers, was unproductive. Milward shaved Reid’s with a splendid shot. Play continued equal, but it gradually drifted in favour Everton, who were much smarter in getting the ball. The Rangers equal, put on a spurt, but their shooting was not accurate. After Geary had another try, McBain scored for the Ranger. Play was brisker than ever, and tended more in the Rangers’ favour. Wylie, the ex-Ranger, was prominent for Everton. The excessive heat told upon the players, and play quietened. In thirty minutes Everton got a lucky fourth. The Rangers put in some pressing, and got comers, but they mismanaged. They scored, but it was ruled off side. In the closing period the play was straggling, but Everton contented themselves with keeping what they had. Result; - Everton 4 goals; Rangers, 1 goal.

THE EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Liverpool Echo - Friday 02 October 1891
TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL ECHO
Sir.- As there seems little probability of Mr. Houlding and the Everton coming to terms with regard to the tenancy of the ground, I would suggest that the question “What would be a reasonable and proper rent under the circumstances?” should be submitted to a competent and independent valuer to be agreed upon, whose decision should be binding upon and accepted by the parties. Of course, to make such an arrangement binding it would be necessary to enter into a formal agreement. I think if my suggestion were adopted it would be the most satisfactory mode of overcoming the existing difficulty. Yours, &c., EVERTONIAN.

WE HEAR AND SEE-
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 03 October 1891
That Everton, well remembering what had gone before in past seasons, were not sanguine of succeeding over Accrington on Saturday, especially as Latta had to stand aside on account of a brusihed leg-a legacy of the Blackburn Rovers’ match-and also because Geary, though played, was far from well; that the Reds were fortunate in having the assistance of the wind during the first half, and that Everton’s defenders were well-nigh exhausted by the time ends were changed. 
That Everton attacked the more frequently, but were not so well balanced among the forwards as Accrington and they were, therefore not so much to be feared as their opponents when at close range; that the visitors were cleverer at half-back, but much weaker in back play; that Collins and Mclean were hesitating and slow; that Hay and Jardine were about equally smart; that Accrington, taken in the bulk, were quicker and more compact, and were little unfortunate in not retiring with a better result than a draw of a goal each. 
That Everton played Glasgow Rangers on Thursday, and won by four goals to one; that they had not their regular elevens, as Chadwick and Latta were reserving themselves for the Sunderland match today; that there was a crowd of 10,000 present; that Everton were the better team, as the score indicates; that the Rangers forwards were a poor lot, and that those of Everton played a well-combined game after the first hour. 

ST. OSWALD'S V. EVERTON
Cheshire Observer - Saturday 03 October 1891
The Saints visited Everton last week with one short of their usual team. On arriving at their destination they found an old comrade (Howell) at the dressing-room. After a deal of persuasion, he being in anything but good condition for football, Howell consented to don the Saints' colours, and the eleven stepped on the field before 4,000 spectators. Everton were evidently short-handed, for to the surprise of the Cestrians they found another old member of their team in the Everton colours. The Saints won the toss, but through some misunderstanding their captain played against the wind.  At 4.45 the ball was set rolling by Thomson, who soon worked it towards the Saints' goal, and very nearly scored.  The Saints then broke away, but Chadwick returned.  The home left got hold of the ball, and after some splendid play near the Saints' citadel, Thomson scored.  A few minutes later McMillan, from a pass by Thomson, scored again. Soon after resuming Copplestone had to be carried off the field, having been seized with a fainting fit. The homesters were obliged to play with ten men for the rest of the game. Pay was called upon frequently to save. From a penalty kick the third point was registered and Thomson soon added another. The visitors now became busy, and Smalley saved several times before McMillan notched a fifth. At half-time the score was five to none in favour of the Evertonians. On changing ends the Saints, who had warmed to their work, gave Everton to understand that they were not going to have their own way, but the home contingent, although they had got such a long lead, were determined to score as many as they could. The Saints broke away and Evans passing to W. McNeil, the latter made a grand run down the left, but danger was averted. Thomson then sent in a magnificent shot, and Pay had to fist out, which he did in grand style, receiving warm plaudits from the spectators. St. Oswald's played with spirit, but they could not pierce the home defence, Campbell especially being a host in himself. After some amusing play between McMillan and Thomson, the former defeated Pay once more. The visitors' goal had several narrow escapes, but Pay, Jones, and Davies defended their charge valiantly. Oakes obtained, and racing down the left cleared McMillan, and passing to J. Thompson, who evaded Robertson, sent the leather to McNeil. This player gave it to Evans, who succeeded in completely beating Smalley, and a most exciting game ended in a win for the Evertonians by six to one.

TODAY'S GAMES
October 3, 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton League side are due at Sunderland, and the Anfield-road enclosure will thus be occupied by Everton and Stockport County, who will be engaged in the only Combination match arranged for today.
Sunderland v Everton.
Everton v Stockport County, Everton, Anfield (Combination), Kick-off at four o'clock. The following will represent; Everton; Williams, goal; Chadwick and Collins; Kirkwood, Jones and Robertson, half-backs; Wyllie, Murray, Thomson, McMillan, and Elliott, forwards.
Wednesday
Everton league v Northwich Victoria, Northwich

ASSOCIATION
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 03 October 1891
Taking everything in to consideration, the Everton team did well in making a draw of their fixtures at Accrington last week. A win would have been more satisfactory to supporters of the Liverpool club, but no doubt they were thankful it was no worse than a “draw.” The “Reds” are always hard to conquer on their own ground, and there was no exception to the rule on this occasion. The homesters were greatly helped in the first half by a heavy wind, during which they secured their point. Everton also were aided in a like manner in the second stage; but when a team has been battling for three-quarters of an hour against eleven opponents with King Boreas thrown in, their can scarcely be expected to start the second edition of their work with the same amount of vigour as they would if the wind had been an impartial spectator. The rude blasts of Boreas made all the difference last week, and the Evertonians are therefore to be congratulated on the result of their work. In the respective portions of the game when assisted by the elements each side laid siege to the other’s goal in the most determined fashion, which brought out a staunch and sturdy defence practically equal to the occasion. Naturally the play was not as brilliant as onlookers would have wished, but this was no fault of the contestants. On form the Everton Club appear to have a capital chance in their League match with Sunderland this afternoon, not withstanding it is played at Wearside. But “form” in football is quite as deceptive as in horse racing and other kinds of sport, and occasionally counts for nothing. However, taking a line through recent events, the case stands thus; At Glasgow, Everton and Queen’s Park played a drawn game (1 goal each); at Sunderland, Queen’s Park defeated the Sunderland Club by 4 goals to 2. The Liverpool representatives this afternoon will also haver an advantage they have not hitherto experienced when tackling Sunderland on the latter’s ground- there will be no long and tiring overnight railway journey to recover from as on previous occasions. Everything, therefore, is favourable to Everton, and a victory over their famous opponents to-day would immensely aid them in again reaching the pinnacles of fame in the championship.
Everton v Stockport, at Anfield; kick-off at four o’clock.
Everton.- Williams, goal; A. Chadwick and Collins, backs; Kirkwood, Jones and Robertson, half-backs; Wyllie, Murray, Thomson, McMillian, and Elliott, forwards.

THE EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 03 October 1891
TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY POST
Sir.- As there seems little probability of Mr. Houlding and the Everton Committee coming to terms with regard to the tenancy of the ground, I would suggest that the question “What would be a reasonable and proper rent to pay under the circumstances?” should be submitted to a competent and independent valuer to be agreed upon, whose decision should be binding upon and accepted by the parties. Of course, to make such an arrangement binding it would be necessary to enter into a formal agreement. I think if my suggestion were adopted it would be the most satisfactory mode of overcoming the existing difficulty. Yours, &c., EVERTONIAN.

FOOTBALL CHIPS
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 03 October 1891
“One all!” was the cry at Accrington. “But we think the Everton boys should have won.”
They appeared to take things a lot too easy, and to a spectator a mind it seemed as though they had only to go up the field and score a goal when they liked. But they were sadly mistaken.
The Accrington men played a very hard game, and should have won, Pendergast losing a very easy chance.
Jardine kept goal in splendid style, and deserves every credit for his fine defence.
McLean played only so-and-so, but we think if the auburn Mac had a fast partner he would play a lot better.
Collins is a first-rate kicker, but very slow, and is certainly not good enough for Everton League.
Holt was in grand fettle, much to the discomfiture of the lengthy Pendergast.
Lochhead was not the same Lochhead that played against the Blackburn Rovers the Saturday previous.
Once or twice he could be seen on the right wing trying to help Kelso. Sandy, my boy, Bob can do his own work.
Geary was clearly out of form. In fact, he was not fit to play.
He had been suffering from an attack of illness all the week, and consequently was not in first-class trim.
Chadwick was the greatest sinner in the lazy line, for time after time he could have had the ball had he exerted himself.
It is not often Edgar can be accused of shirking his work, so we will overlook his offence this time.
“Great Marlow” showed none of his old dash. Could anyone do so with a boil the size of a plum on his -writs?
Little Whitehead, of the Reds, is a “demon” He kept Lochhead trotting all through the game
Jud Howarth is the same old dud. For further information apply to Fred Geary.
Pat Gordon was very slow indeed, and did not give Wyllie the support he should.
Wyllie played very well, but too much work considering the wind was put on this wing.
Tommy is not satisfied with the treatment he has received at the hands of the Everton committee.
He considers he has not been fairly dealt with in not being tried inside to Latta in the first team.
He was only played in that position once or twice, and, as he says, because he did not play a “champion” game he was dropped.
We think he should given a fair show, as he is much too good for a second team, and perhaps the Everton committee will know when it is too late.
Glasgow Rangers had to play second fiddle to the bold “Everting” team on Thursday, at Glasgow.
Geary was in first-class condition, and as is usual had a hand in the goal-getting.
Campbell was tried at left full back, and we are glad to say he came off with flying colours.
North End will be at Anfield next week, and we hope to see the Everton Boys fully avenge the last defeat the Preston men gave them in a League fixture.
A correspondent from Wavertree writes;- The Caledonians opened their new ground on Monday evening, Everton being the visitors. The large crowd of spectators, most of whom journeyed from Bootle and Everton, anticipated a most exciting game. Their expectations, however, were not realised, for it was obvious that Everton were loth to “rub it into” the Scottish amateurs. 
King John of Everton flung himself down,
With Schoolmaster Barclay to think
The conclusion they came to after thinking their think,
Was, it’s enough to drive us to drink
Was it college etiquette to leave the gentleman who formed the deputation on the door step, doctor?
Who has advised John into his present warm position? Ask Mr. Barclay
Marching orders will be the order of the day for a certain lot at the annual meeting
“The stands shall remain where they are.”
It will be unpalatable to eat these words, eh, John?
Who furnishes the garbled reports of the committee meetings?

EVERTON v  SUNDERLAND
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 03 October 1891
ACCIDENT TO GEARY
When about eight minutes to play Geary made a dashing run the whole length of the field, and when about to shoot collided with Doig. The Everton man fell and was carried off the field. An examination showed that he had put out one of his ankles.
After defeating the Glasgow Rangers, on Thursday, by 4 goals to 1, the Everton team journeyed to Carlisle, where they stayed the night. Yesterday morning they proceeded to Newcastle, and there a halt was made until to-day, at one o’clock, when the League champions went on to Sunderland, which was reached shortly before two o’clock. There was a numerous concourse of spectators on the Sunderland ground, and when Campbell kicked off for Sunderland at a quarter past three there were about 10,000 present. The following comprised the teams;-
Everton League.- Jardine, goal; McLean and Campbell, backs; R. Kelso, Holt (Captain), and Lochhead, half-backs; Latta, Gordon, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.
Sunderland.- Doig, goal; Porteus, and Gow, backs; Murray, Auld, and Gibson, half-backs; J. Hannah, Smith, Campbell, Scott, and D. Hannah, forwards.
For the first few minutes play was confined to the centre, but J. Hannah and Smith broke through and passed prettily down the home right, a check being at length administered by Campbell, after which the Everton passed from left to right; and after Latta and Gordon had bothered the home defence, Lochhead had a shot at goal, but without success. Then the Everton men came again, and Porteous conceded a corner, but this was safely disposed of. The home team made another effort, and Doig threw clear, after which the Sunderland left wing made an effective advance. Shortly after this Latta made a lot of ground, and a hot assault was made on the Sunderland goal, but Doig succeeded in kicking clear. Then Campbell broke away, and made a slashing run, but was fouled by Holt. Gow took the free kick, Campbell meeting the ball and scoring the first goal for Sunderland. After the Everton men had endeavoured to get through their opponents the home team had the benefit of another free kick, and from this a barren corner. For a short time play ruled in the Everton half, but at length Chadwick and Milward and then Geary and the right wing succeeded in forcing their opponents back; then J. Hannah and Smith went prettily down the home right, but Lockhead dashed in and robbed, after which the Everton men advanced, and Milward passed to Geary, who made the score equal. Shortly afterwards Jardine made a very fine clearance, and Milward forced a corner from Porteous, the home goal subsequently having a narrow escape. Fine defence was afterwards shown by the Sunderland backs, and D. Hannah went merrily down the left, but the ball went over the touch-line, Kelso took the throw and enabled Gordon to race up to the home quarters line, but again the ball went out of play’ still but on capturing their opponents position a heavy onslaught was made on Doig’s charge, but the Sunderland goalkeeper picked up the ball and threw away. Then the home team raced away, and the Sunderland forwards put in some heavy work in front of Jardine, but at length after the ball had been taken up the field Chadwick sent the ball to Geary, who sent in an express shot, and nearly beat Doig. The hometsers quickly returned the compliment by rushing down the field. A pretty display was given by Smith and J. Hannah. The ball was then sent to Murray, who succeeded in shooting past Jardine, but the Everton goalkeeper having been subjected to a foul, the goal was disallowed. A turn of pressure was then given by the Everton men, but this was of short duration, the home team going down and making a threatened attack relief having been given the Everton right and centre broke through, Geary finishing up with a capital shot. Each side then attacked in turn, and Jardine saved a grand shot from Campbell, after which each side fairly held their own.
Half-time score;- Everton 1 goal, Sunderland 1 goal.
After the interval Geary restarted, and on the home team moving up Holt missed and let in J. Hannah. But Campbell at length made a great clearances. Then Murray had a shot, but without success, and after a short period of play in midfield the homesters returned to the attack, Jardine having a difficult shot to negotiate a minute later. The home right gain came up at the double, and J. Hannah sent the ball flying by the side of the post. After this Milward and Chadwick had a turn, the former having a struggle with Porteous, when Geary shot over the bar. The home front then made an onslaught, but twice a great rush by the home front rank was followed by a wild shot at the Everton goal, after which the visitors retaliated, but were quickly refused. Smith and J. Hannah, making a grand move up the right, Smith shot into Jardine, who saved cleverly, and then a free kick fell to the home team, Scott putting the ball between the posts. Still keeping up the attack, the homesters troubled Jardine on three occasions and the Everton men were fairly pinned in their own quarters. Final Result; Sunderland 2 goals, Everton 1 goals.

EVERTON v  STOCKPORT COUNTRY
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 03 October 1891
These teams met for the first time at Anfield in splendid weather, and before 5,000 spectators. Wright kicked off for Stockport, but lost the ball immediately, and the home forwards rushed up in beautiful passing form. Elliott’s centre nearly proving fatal to the visitors, but Ferguson cleared. A moment later the Stockport goal had a narrow escape from shot by Wyllie, which just skimmed the crossbar. Chadwick broke up a good concerted movement of the visiting forwards, and Urmston had to fist out a hot shot from the left. Another good run by the Evertonians ended in Wyllie shooting through, but as he was clearly offside the goal was disallowed. Following this the Stockport defence had a warm time of it, a perfect storm of shots being sent in, but all were cleared. After a short visit by the County a corner fell to Everton, but without result; but from a free kick Murray scored the first goal. Immediately afterwards Thomson put on a second point from a scrimmage, and the same player narrowly missed a third goal, his shot striking the crossbar. A nice run was then made by the visiting towards, but Gotheridge’s centre was intercepted by Robertson, who averted danger with a tremendous kick. Elliott got hold from Collins’s pass, and ran three-parts of the field, his final shot shaving the post. After this the Evertonians kept their opponents constantly defending their fortress and shots u=innumerable were sent in, but could not find an opening.
Half-time score;- Everton 2 goals, Stockport County nil.
Shortly after resuming the second half the home team made a combined rush, and Wyllie scored with a rattling shot. The Evertonians had now the measure of their men, and kept pegging away at the Stockport goal, but faulty shooting, combined with to excellent goalkeeping of Urmston, and fine back play of Ferguson and Muirhead, staved off defeat time after time. After  lengthy siege Stockport broke away, and forced a barren corner, and Elliott getting hold made a splendid run down, finishing with a fine pass to McMillan who scored easily. Everton continued to have all the play. Final Result Everton 4 goals, Stockport County Nil.

THE EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday October 3 1891
THE TRUE STATE OF THE CASE
So much misapprehension has been caused by reports appearing in certain papers as to the result of the deputation to Mr. Houlding upon the present difficulty with the Everton Football Club, and such reports being incorrect in almost all material particulars, that it has been felt necessary to contradict them, and the explain the actual condition of affairs. To begin, then, we are authoritatively informed that the dispute has arisen as follows;- The ground, as most people know by this time, is owned by two gentlemen, Mr. Houlding and Mr. Orrell; and Mr. Houlding’s portion is about one-third larger in extent than Mr. Orrell’s portion. Now the committee and great body of members of the club are anxious, in order to provide for the future, to occupy the ground on business principles- that is to say, to rent the land upon lease. The statement made upon authority is that Mr. Orrell has met the club by offering in writing to let them his portion at £120 per annum upon a ten years’ lease; and the committee have opened negotiations with Mr. Houlding with a view to obtaining from him his views as to the terms upon which he would be willing to let them have his portion. It is pointed out that if each gentleman gave equivalent terms, Mr. Houlding would be entitled to about £160 per annum for his share, so that the rent of the whole ground would be £280 per annum. When the deputation waited upon Mr. Houlding he would not make them any offer of a lease, not would he reduce any terms to writing, but appeared to prefer that the club should go on as at present in an uncertain kind of way. In fact he replied to one gentleman, “Ask me for writing in ten years’ time.” The deputation and members of the club complain that this uncertainty on the part of Mr. Houlding places them in a most awkward position should they have to determine to remove, because they would have to go on to the end of the season when it would be too late to open proceedings to have new grounds ready for the next season. It is also emphatically denied that the deputation had authority to offer Mr. Houlding any exact terms. All that they were empowered to do was to ask him what he might have to propose, and report the reply to the committee. They of course informed him of the favourable conditions offered by Mr. Orrell, and which they were disposed to accept; but they explained that they must have something written, but they had to come away disappointed. The deputation cannot understand why a false impression should be given of what is really the position of affairs, unless it become attempt to throw all the blame on the committee and they would invite Mr. Houlding to explain whether he is prepared to adhere to the statement made, presumably on his behalf, that subject to the members being unanimous he would not enforce his claim to the stands if they should have to remove them. Finally, we are informed that a strong feeling prevails in the club that some members of the committee should now retire, and make room for others where views are more to harmony with the general body of the members.

SUNDERLAND V EVERTON
October 5, 1891. Birmingham Daily Post
A very large company was present to witnessed the match between these clubs at Sunderland, and the proceedings throughout excited the keenest excitement. The start took place at quarter past three, and after the Sunderland backs had resisted several determined attacks the ball was worked across, and Campbell followed up some pretty play by sending the ball through for Sunderland. This accrued ten minutes' from the kick-off, and ten minutes later Geary equalised for Everton. The ball was twice got through by Sunderland, but in each instance the point was disallowed. At half-time the score was one goal each, when ends had been changed the Everton men began to show signs of fatigue, and some of their changes lacked the vigour of the first half. After a little bad luck the Sunderland men worked the ball across and Scott scored from a corner. Geary for Everton made a fine rush the whole lengthy of the field, but when about to shoot at goal he came into collision with Gow, and was carried off the field. The result of the game was, therefore, a victory for Sunderland by two goals to one.

RANGERS V EVERTON
Scottish Referee - Monday 05 October 1891
7,000 spectators were present, and seemed to be in the best humour, for, of course, the day was last Thursday, our autumn holiday.  The visitors pressed severely right off, and Geary just missed.  Rangers by long passing tactics, got within shooting range, but McPherson failed to take advantage of a good opening.  Play up till half-time was open occasionally, but on the whole, Everton had by far the best of matters, and scored three goals, Geary and Wyllie having the points.  In the second half the Rangers fell off badly, and Everton seeing they had the game in hand, relaxed their efforts for a time; but breaking grandly away, obtained another point, while the Rangers scored their first, and what proved to be their only goal.  The game was disappointing, and save for fitful breaks away by Geary, on the one hand, and McPherson on the other, was devoid of that close passing and tricky dodging that rouses the excitement of the crowd to fever heat, and makes them really feel as if they were enjoying themselves.  Milward missed his partner Chadwick , but McMillan backed him up fairly well.  Kelso and Lochhead were hard nuts for the Rangers to crack, and bothered the Light Blues not a little.  Hodge played a most determined and effective game for the home team, but the same cannot be said for his partner Tait.  Reid is not a Haddow, Marshall seemed tired, and failed to play as brilliantly as usual.  Final Result; Everton 4, Rangers 1. 

LEAGUE LIGHTS
Scottish Referee - Monday 05 October 1891
Mr. Doyle officiated as linesman for the Celts, but looked as if he would rather have been playing than officiating.
The Everton and Rangers after their match on the morning of Autumn Holidays, drove out in brakes to Celtic Park. 
Here is an English opinion on Doyle and Brady; - Doyle and Brady who “skipped” their Everton agreement to join the Celtic, did not help the Scots on Thursday in their match with Blackburn Rovers at Glasgow.  If any attempt had been made to include them in the Celts eleven the match would not have been played.  As it is, I do not think we shall see many more matches between the leading English clubs and the Celtic.  There is a very bitter feeling against the Irishman on this side of the Border.
The match at Ibrox between Rangers and Everton was not a very entertaining character, the visitors having matters far too much their own way, although they lacked the services of two of their best men-Chadwick and Murray. 
Geary’s fast runs are pretty to look at, but he would be more effective were he to pass more frequently.
Wylie, the ex-Rangers man, played for all he was worth against his old club-mates, being evidently best on showing them what he was worth.
The Everton forwards won the game.  The Rangers backs, especially the left one, lost it. 

SUNDERLAND V. EVERTON.
Shields Daily News - Monday 05 October 1891
Fully 12,000 people assembled on the Newcastle Road ground, Sunderland, to witness the first match between these teams for the season, the game one of the league series.  The struggles between them during last season will be fresh in the memory of all footballers in the North, but it might be said that each team won a game, both being won by goal to nil upon their own respective grounds. At half-time, the score remained one goal each. Sunderland opened the second half in style which gave their supporters great pleasure. The Everton goal was besieged for two or three minutes, and Murray had a shy at Jardine. It was difficult shot to negotiate, but the custodian played one of his best games, and saved splendidly. Sunderland continued the attack, many other shots being well saved, especially one by Auld, and try they would, the visitors found it impossible to break away for a long time, Milward and Chadwick ultimately racing away on the left. The ball was passed to Geary, who had a fine chance, but sent it flying high over the crossbar. Then again Sunderland began to press, the visiting defence proving superb. A free kick for hands was awarded Sunderland close to their opponents’ posts, and J. Hannah lost a somewhat good chance. A minute or two afterwards the same player made emends by giving Jardine a shot which he could not have saved, just as the ball appeared through, McLean dashed up and headed away—very hard lines for Sunderland. After this the Liverpool men had look in, and after a fruitless corner, were allowed a free kick right up the Sunderland goal, Holt kicking a long way wide of the mark. Sunderland again changed the venue, and for some time were very troublesome to the Everton defenders. They put in some good shots, but without effect. From a free kick which was taken Porteus, the ball struck the visitors crossbar, and rebounded into play, the goalkeeper then giving a corner.  This was nicely played, and more exciting play occurred close to Jardine, all the efforts of the home men being cleverly frustrated by solid defence. Then Geary had a run the whole length of the field, and was about shoot, he accidentally collided with Portent, receiving severe kick in the ankle, and was carried off the field. It was beautiful run, and a goal was deserved for his line effort, the accident being deplored on all sides. Geary was attended to by two or three doctors, who were amongst the spectators. The whistle sounded time almost immediately, Sunderland being the victors of what was truly styled great game.” Final score:— Sunderland Two goals. Everton One goal.

SUNDERLAND v. EVERTON.
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Monday 05 October 1891
VICTORY OF SUNDERLAND.
These keen rivals met on Saturday for the first time during the present season, in League match at Newcastle-road ground, which on Thursday was the scene of the disastrous encounter with Queen's Park. The visit of the crack Liverpool club always excites enormous amount of public interest. Their last visit Sunderland was on January 17th of the present year in the first round of the competition proper for the English Cup. On that occasion the Wearsiders won by 1 goal to nil. The point was scored in the first half. At Glasgow on Thursday Everton defeated the Rangers by 4 goals to 1, a slashing performance, and one which would seem to indicate that they are
IN CHAMPION FORM
The Rangers are a particularly fine team, and gave Sunderland a hard tussle at Newcastle-road when here last season. From Glasgow the winners, came on to Newcastle, and have been practicing for their match with Sunderland on the East End ground. They are extremely anxious to wipe out their Cup and League reverses by Sunderland last season, and it was known that they would spare no effort to be avenged. On the other hand the recent reverses of the home eleven did not inspire their supporters with very much confidence as to the result. The teams were follows :— Sunderland : Goal, J. E. Doig : backs, T. Porteous D. Gow; half-backs, J. Murray, J. R. Auld, and W. Gibson forwards, J. Hannah and J. Smith, (right wing), J. Campbell (centre), J. Scott and D. Hannah (left wing). Everton;- Goal, Jardine; backs, D. McLean and W. Campbell; half-backs, R. Kelso, J. Holt, and Lockhead; forwards, A. Latta and P. Gordon (right wing), F. Geary (centre), E. Chadwick and A. Millward (left wing). Referee—Mr. W. H. Stacey (Sheffield).
THE GAME.
The spin of the coin resulted in favour of Everton, and they pitched upon the upper end of the field for the first half. At 3.16 p.m. Campbell started the leather. The visitors were the first to break away. Murray, however, returned with a long kick, and play passed towards the grand stand. Here Murray again gained some ground with a well-timed kick, avid J. Hannah and his partner travelled in the direction of the Everton goal until repulsed W. Campbell. Some apprehension was experienced when Gibson handed a few feet from the home uprights. The Wearsiders packed their goal well and staved off the rush; Auld coming through with a grand kick, but during a scrimmage a second corner fell to the visitors, which was entrusted to Chadwick. The ball fell near the post, and the defenders had to concede a first corner. From the kick-in J. Campbell broke away, and at top speed steered a straight course for the visitors' goal. The cheer broke forth as McLean handled. The referee of course penalised the visitors, and taking the kick with good judgment, placed the leather to Scott, transferred to J. Campbell, and the latter, without the least hesitation, drove the ball through and past Jardine, scoring the first goal for Sunderland ten minutes from the start, amid a
HURRICANE CHEERS.
This reverse had a decidedly stimulating effect upon the Liverpudlians. At first they appeared thunderstruck, but the forwards collecting themselves, forced the pace and shifted the leather at lightning-like speed from the centre to the lower end of the field. Here Kelso handled, and, amid cries "handball," Gow sent ahead. So hard pressed was the Everton defence that McLean was fain to yield another corner. Scott sent in, and a terrific struggle ensued at the top end. The home team played as if it were a question of life and death, and fairly penned their redoubtable antagonists in their own half. A break away was well stopped by Porteous, but the ball going the other wing, Gibson had a
TUSSLE WITH LATTA,
 In which "Will" got the upper hand. J.Campbell, however, handled, and the free kick caused Gow and Porteous a good deal of anxiety. J. Hannah was the first to show the way back, and as W. Campbell fouled him Porteous had a free kick. Lockhead returned and Porteous, repulsing, skied the ball over the grand stand. It was returned without loss time, and the struggle was renewed for few minutes, at the end which Geary got on, and, with a drive along the ground, after Milward had transferred him, EQUALISED THE SCORE
twenty minutes from the start. The game ruled exceedingly fast, and Geary was accidentally brought down Auld. He lay as if stunned and exhausted, and hostilities ceased for a few minutes, while the rest of the players, with the exception of the respective custodians, gathered round to render assistance. As the delay continued, there were cries of "Take him off the field." There was, however, no need for that, as Geary ultimately got up and resumed his place, although for some time he limped slightly. The ball was thrown up by the referee and banged behind the home sticks. Auld next received, and gave J. Campbell the lead. When about to be tackled he transferred to Scott, who returned it. Auld then came and let drive aslant at the target. Scott tried to intercept the ball and send it through, but it went over the line before he could reach it. Porteous soon had a task set with Milward and Chadwick and cleared with the utmost difficulty. Murray took a throw-in and sent to Avid, who parted with the ball to the front rank. For a minute or two play went on at midfield, but J. Campbell was prominent with a dodgy run in which he eluded a couple opponents and finished up with a lift of the leather behind the posts, which missed by a few inches only. Again the game rolled into the home half, where Murray tried to block the ball, which struck the side of his foot and went out of play. The throw-in for Everton was not utilised, and Scott and his partner changed the venue. Had the former centred Campbell might have scored. He however, clung to the ball until McLean and W. Campbell dispossessed him. The visitors were now at a disadvantage, Geary having retired, and they were thus reduced to ten men. Gibson, skying the ball, let in Latta.  He was stopped by Gow, and D. Hannah, receiving, made an ill-judged pass to the right wing. Here the ball fell into possession of the visitors, and they were taking the offensive when half-time arrived with the intermediate score—
Sunderland 1 goal  Everton 1 goal
At 4.10 ends were changed, and began the second half. With the wind behind the home team, their prospects of success were decidedly good. Geary had returned, so that neither side could be said to be at all handicapped. The centre kick was charged down Auld, and Smith and J. Hannah
MADE TRACKS
for the visitors' goal. The ball was kicked in from the wing, and D. Hannah went for McLean, but the latter cleared.  A throw-in by Kelso failed to give the visitors much ground; Murray shook Millward off the ball, but, hands being given against Sunderland, the defending backs raised the siege. Smith came to the front with a grand drive along the ground. McLean failed to hold it, and the crowd prepared to cheer when Jardine picked up smartly and threw away. The
INEVITABLE DOG
now got on the field, and caused some amusement until recalled by its owner. The onlookers, however, had something more serious to engage their attention, and were all eyes as the home forwards assailed the Everton goal, and threatened to carry it by storm. Milward at length averted the danger, and ran rapidly along the wing until opposed by Murray, who brought him to the ground just as he shot, and spoiled his aim. The invasion was not of long duration, and, after Geary had shot once over the Sunderland bar, the Wearside front rank broke away. J. Hannah tricked W. Campbell, and gave to his partner, the latter sending out of play. The home team all through the second half had had much the better of the play, and gradually hemmed their antagonists in. Jardine restarted the ball from the goal repeatedly, but attempts by the Everton forwards to break away were not attended with much success, and the game went on chiefly in their own half. Jardine fell one knee to splendid attempt by Smith. Kelso received, and, in trying to clear, gave a corner. Scott took the kick and, as the outcome of a fierce onslaught, the ball went past Jardine and
NUMBER TWO
was chalked up for Sunderland amid tremendous enthusiasm, which broke forth afresh when, after some little demur by Everton, the ball was taken to the centre, and restarted by Geary, sign that they had conceded the point. The home forwards now appeared to have gained the upper hand completely. Shots were rained by J. Hannah, Auld, and others, and W. Campbell at last gave a corner. It had no result, but Sunderland pressed hard, and further disaster for Everton was each moment anticipated until Murray sent over the bar. Still the visitors could make do headway. Jardine had not a moment of peace, and was almost floored by Campbell and D. Hannah when Smith let drive. The custodian managed clear. The contest, however, was all the lower end, where W. Campbell headed away and Jardine had to run out at another shot. The visitors strove strenuously to free their half of the invaders, and their forces were re-arranged, Geary going on the wing and Milward centre. The latter shortly after fouled Gow, and the free kick
EFFECTUALLY CHECKED
all attempts by the Everton forwards to reach the top end. Gibson finished with a drive behind. From the goal kick Chadwick ran along the line and tried to centre ; the ball, however, was headed down, and J. Hannah would have converted a third goal had not a corner been given with the ball almost through the uprights. The next item was free kick for Sunderland, still at the lower end. With less than ten minutes to Geary made
A SUPREME EFFORT,
and finished a brilliant single-handed run with a shot in the goal mouth. As Doig caught the ball he and Geary collided, and the Evertonian, who is the lighter man of the two, fell. His second accident proved to be more serious than the first, and he had to be carried off the field to the pavilion. The visitors fought it out to the finish, which left the score— Sunderland 2 goals Everton 1 goal

SUNDERLAND AGAIN BEAT EVERTON
Athletic News - Monday 05 October 1891
By Sam Weller
I must confess, after I saw Sunderland’s defeat by Aston Villa at Perry Barr on Monday, I had small hopes of them winning against Everton on Saturday, especially after the beating by Queen’s Park on Thursday.  The Wearsiders club supporters were exceedingly down in the mouth, and it was whispered to me before the match on the Newcastle-road ground commenced that there was a little conference between the players and committee on Friday, and that at least one member of the team was given his last chance.  I am glad to say that he gave a good account of himself in the match, and there is little fear that he will be put off the team yet awhile.  The adventures of the Everton team in search of apartments are related elsewhere, and it only remains to be said that they turned up on the fields in good time, but without Collins at back, with Campbell taking his place.  Sunderland left out Hugh Wilson, Jack Oliver, and Miller, the sides being;-
Sunderland;- J.E. Doig, goal; T. Porteous and D. Gow, backs; J. Murray, J. Auld, and W. Gibson, half-backs; J. Hannah, J. Smith, J. Campbell, D. Hannah, and J. Scott, forwards.
Everton;- D. Jardine, goal; D. Mclean, and W. Campbell, backs; R. Kelso, J. Holt, and A. Lockhead, half-backs; A. Latta, P. Gordon, F. Geary, A.Milward, and E. Chadwick, forwards. 
The weather in the morning was not promising, but cleared up before the kick-off, and there were about 10,000 spectators, the largest “gate” seen this season at Newcastle-road.  There was a pretty strong wind blowing which favoured the side playing towards the road end, and as the spin of the coin resulted in Everton having the call, they promptly placed Doig in the goal towards which the breeze was coming.  After J. Campbell had started Sunderland had slightly the best of the exchanges, but Latta and Gordon opened the attack for the visitors, and Gow stopped them.  Soon a corner fell to them, and at the other end, getting a pass from Jimmy Hannah, Campbell put in one of his best sprints, and Holt in endeavouring to stop him landed.  From the kick Davie Hannah centred, and Johnny Campbell scored with one that Jardine could not have stopped.  There was of course, great cheering, and encouraged by it, Sunderland hung round the Everton goal, but they were repelled, and Geary and his colleagues gave Auld, Gibson, Gow, and Co, a lot of work.  “Everything comes to the men who wait,” and ultimately the “Toffee” men were rewarded for their efforts by Geary coring with one of his very best shots all along the ground, he having got a well-judged pass from Milward.  There was little to choose between the teams for some time, the game being hot and exciting, but at length Murray, close to the centre line, sent in a lovely dropping shot, but a grand goal was missed, for Campbell who was off-side charged Jardine, and although the latter handled and the ball went through, the point was not given.  There was no further scoring before the cross over, both sides then being equal so far as goal were concerned-one goal each.  After restarting Sunderland forced the work, and the twenty-two men were all at it as hot as ever.  Again and again Mclean and Campbell saved, but the ball was popped back by the Sunderland halves.  Jardine kept out some fine ones from Gibson and Campbell, and Smith also tried him with a demon shot from a pass by J. Hannah.  McLean was at last forced to give a corner.  Jardine tried to fist away, but knocked through his own goal, and amid a scene of wild enthusiasm Sunderland were placed a goal ahead.  The home side now played with tremendous dash, and Jardine saved magnificently time after time.  The Everton forwards had been penned up for some time, but Geary at length broke away, and leaving everybody yards behind, struck a bee line for the Sunderland goal.  If he had shot Doig could hardly have stopped it, but he waited and Murray rushing up, Geary was brought to the ground, and the ball cleared.  It was then found that Geary’s ankle was badly sprinted, and he had to be taken shoulder high to the pavilion, where his injury was attended to by Dr. Wood.  Nothing further was scored, and a splendidly-contested game ended in a win for Sunderland by two goals to one.  Everton played a very fine game, but on the whole, I hardly think the team is as strong as last year.  Dan Doyle is certainly a great miss, W. Campbell not being anything like so good a back.  Little Holt was as clever as ever, but J. Campbell had his measure to a nicety.  Bob Kelso stuck hard to D. Hannah and Scott and caused them a lot of inconvenience, but as to Lockhead, I cannot say much.  Latta was very smart, and so was Gordon, but Gibson and Gow stopped them over and over again, and then rarely got a chance to shoot.  The same may be said of Milward and Chadwick, though they have played better.  Geary was really the man the whole five depended upon, and certainly he was worthy of the trust placed in him.  Auld, however, laid himself out for him, and stuck to him like a fox-terrier to a rat.  Jardine was a treat, and certainly saved the Liverpudlians from a much more severe defeat.  As to Sunderland, the whole team worked splendidly.  As warning goes a long way sometimes, and in addition the men were themselves disgusted with the repeated defeats they had sustained.  All the front rank did well, James Hannah fully justifying his first appearance in a League match.  John Campbell never played better, and Smith showed us some of his very best form.  The half-back line was very strong, Gibson, Auld, and Murray playing a steady game.  Porteous, Gow, and Doig were all right behind. 

LIVERPOOL DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 05 October 1891
By the Loiterer
The Calendoians opened their ground last Monday with a match against the “Everton” team.  The ground is hardly as level as a billiard table, but the spectators have received every attention at the hands of the executive.  There is a nice, neat--covered stand, and another uncovered stand opposite and there is ample room for twenty thousand people.  It is a new neighborhood, and with such an enthusiastic lot as the Caledonians appear to be, something startling may be done, but I cannot quite see it with the team they have, which includes Wilson, of Stanley and goodness knows where; Hastings, of Bootle, likewise the two Deighton’s; Orr, of Everton and Bootle, and Williamson from Crewe Alexandra, with Ted Griffiths.  The only strangers are Rowan, Ross, Muir, and Leggie. 
I see Everton lost as usual at Sunderland, and worse still Geary got injured.  In regard to the Everton ground there is nothing fresh.  There is nothing further done, and despite all the bombast that has appeared in the papers, we are no nearer a settlement.  I suppose the members will have to be called together to decide what course to pursue.  The time given by Mr. Orrell is up, but I understand the land is there yet.  To put it in a nutshell, Mr. Houlding has presented his scheme, which has been rejected, and it is for the members now to suggest something further.  It is no use saying Mr. Houlding ought to do this and that, if Mr. Houlding won’t do it.  That will not settle the matter at all.  Let the members discuss the thing reasonably and fairly, and make the best bargain they can. 

EVERTON REVIEW
October 5, 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton emerge very creditably out of their second tour in the north this season, but are not, of course, satisfied with the result of the Wearside battle. On Thursday, though without Latta and Chadwick, whose places were filled by Wyllie and McMillan. Everton gave a superior exhibition at Ibrox to that shown by the Glasgow Rangers, and thoroughly merited the comparatively easy win of 4 goals to 1. The home forwards had a few chances of shining brightly in opposition to the strong half-backs, Kelso, Holt, and Lochhead, each in turn enjoying much success in outmanoeuvring the Rangers' vanguard. Campbell and McLean also gave a reassuring display in defensive tactics; whilst Jardine was not beaten until the game was practically secured. The Everton forwards did not travel smoothly at the outset of the play, but afterwards their combination and shooting were particularly fine, and had not the players been advised to take matters comfortably, the issue would presumably have been much more one-sided. The meeting of Everton and Sunderland on Saturday created a great stir in the Tyne and Wear district, but the attendance hardly came up to that of previous matches. The conditions generally favoured a fair trial of skill. The weather was temperate, with the wind of little force, and both clubs were represented in full strength. J. Hannah, late of Sunderland Albion, having hitherto been absent from League matches on account of illness. Everton had the best of the opening incidents, but Sunderland were the first to score. Everton were not slow in equalising, however, and for a long time the play was vigorous and even. Sunderland seemed the stronger as the second half progressed, closing in towards Everton's goal in a dashing and uniform style, and shooting strongly. The visitors' defence was severely tested at the juncture, and the back play of Mclean and Campbell was of the very best quality. However a corner proved fatal a quarter of an hour before the finish. Scott took the kick, and the ball was sent into goal, and passed through untouched, as Everton aver, but in the opinion of the referee the point was a legitimate one. Everton were naturally chagrined at this development, but pulled themselves together for a final effort to overtake their rivals. A splendid fast run down the centre by Geary looked as though he would equalise, but in taking his shot, he either got kicked by Doig or twisted his foot, and fell in agony, to be carried off the field, when it was found he had received a sprained ankle. With ten men, Everton had no hope, and once more accepted a narrow defeat of a goal margin from Sunderland. The home team were certainly the better balanced side and showed less indulgence in wing tactics. Lochhead was too often erratic, and whilst Holt and Kelso were consistent and energetic, the display of Jardine, Mclean, and Campbell was most gratifying.

EVERTON V SUNDERLAND
October 5, 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton having beaten Glasgow Rangers on Thursday by 4 goals to 1, visited Wearside on Saturday to decide their first League match this season with Sunderland. The weather was fine, but dull, and the attendance numbered about 10,000. Both clubs had their full team, which was constituted as follows; Everton; Jardine, goal; McLean and Campbell, backs; Kelso, Holt (captain), and Lochhead, half-backs; Latta, Gordon, Geary, Chadwick and Milward, forwards. Sunderland; Doig, goal; Porteous, and Gow, backs; Murray, Auld, and Gibson, half-backs; Smith, J. Hannah, Campbell, Scott and D. Hannah, forwards. Immediately on starting Kelso pulled up the Sunderland left wing, but Murray did equally well on the other side. Everton went down in good formation, the ball going out on the right; but pressure was renewed on the left, and Geary tested Doig. Sunderland right wing raved down strongly, and got a couple of futile corners. Holt and Mclean each cleared, and from a spanking run by Latta, Doig's charge was well-nigh captured by Gordon. Everton attacked stoutly and forced corners, from one of which Doig saved grandly. McLean missed on Sunderland left escaping, and closing in smartly a corner was given, Campbell scoring out of the ensuing scrimmage. Everton at once made a sturdy attack to repair the damaged record, but got only a corner, and then had to depend a keen assault on their goal, which they did with success. The visitors returned to the attack in earnest. The ball went into touch on left, and Holt passing up to Milward, he centred, and Gearey equalised. Jardine saved from a shot by Campbell, and Everton went well on the left when Gordon just failed to turn a fine centre to account. J. Hannah, who appeared for the first time in a League match, ran himself off side, and with this let off Everton grew very threatening. Geary shooting straight and Latta being not quite in time to prevent Doig making a clever save. When Sunderland were pressing hard, W. Campbell gave hands. Everton were in trouble, but yet cleared on the ball being worked over the line, and then gave much anxiety to the home defenders, who were found to be sound. Sunderland took up the theme on the right, and Murray shot through goal, but Campbell charged Jardine when in an off-side position, and the point was promptly vetoed. Whilst Everton were in an advantageous position, Geary unfortunately got winded, and though a chance almost immediately occurred on the right, it was only to find Gow equal to the emergency. After some even play Campbell for Sunderland cleverly beat two opponents and shot grandly, but Jardine saved magnificently. In reply to a run on Everton's right, which caused Murray to put into touch, D. Hannah went away in a powerful run, ad pressure of much severity was brought to bear on Jardine's preserve, but Mclean and Kelso were conspicuous for checking the raiders, and the interval the tally was even with a goal each. Everton, on resuming had the wind against them, and were at once called upon to oppose an invasion. Murray found an opportunity to shoot. Jardine was allowed to take charge of the ball, and cleared. Sunderland, however, were persistent, but Jardine gathered the ball grandly from a sharp shy by Auld. Mclean now came to the rescue, and drove to open ground, whence Everton left headed a run. Milward shot on the wrong side of the post, whilst from a further favourable range Geary lifted over the bar. In foiling Scott in his shot a few minutes later, Mclean gave a free kick close in. This was a critical incident for Everton, but the Everton right defence, in particular, did some clever defending on Sunderland returning strongly once or twice. Holt extricated the ball from a scrimmage, and this enabled Everton to take up the attack and shoot from different directions, Chadwick placed behind, and on latta and Gordoin running down a foul occurred in favour of Everton. The place kick was near in, but Lochhead kicked out inexplicably. Sunderland became aggressive, but a free kick gave a respite to Everton. Play continued to be even and exciting, and Jardine stopped a warm shot, as did Doig from Gordon at the other end. Sunderland were seen in a threatening mood soon afterwards, and from a free kick conceded by Lochhead, Jardine came out with a grand save. A corner, however, followed, and this led up to tight scrimmage, and in Gibson lifting over. Coming back Sunderland forced a corner, Scott took the place, and the ball passed through. Everton maintained that it had gone into goal untouched, but the point was conceded. A great cheer signified this success, and Sunderland responded with great dash. They ran and shot splendidly, and Jardine and Campbell joined in some brilliant clearances. There was yet a quarter of an hour to play. Excitement and enthusiasm went up to a high pitch as Sunderland for a time penned Everton within their own half. The visitors tried a change in their formation, Milward and Geary transposing positions. Still Sunderland had the best of matters, and, after a spurt on the Everton right, Jardine made another fine save. Geary, on Kelso rendering a free kick nugatory, delighted the spectators with a splendid run, travelling from one end of the field to the other. He outpaced Murray and Porteous, but in taking his final kick at goal, he and Doig collided, and Geary sprained his ankle and was carried off the field. Nothing particular occurred in the subsequent play, and a hard game ended in a win for Sunderland by 2 goals to 1.

EVERTON V STOCKPORT COUNTY
October 5, 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
The Anfield enclosure was again occupied on Saturday by the Everton second string, when Stockport County were the visitors, and the match a combination one. Both sides were fully represented, and when Wright kick-off for the visitors a crowd of some 5000 strong had assembled. The homesters were the first to show up in a nice passing style, and a couple of shots by Elliott and Wyllie narrowly escaped taking effect. For a minute or two the visitors were troublesome, but Chadwick eased with a good kick, and Murray succeeded in scoring the first goal for Everton, from a free kick, which was succeeded by Thomson securing a second point. Nothing more was done in the scoring line up to half-time. Immediately on restarting the home front rank got in a fine line, and Wyllie finished up with a shot which completely baffled Urmston, thus making a third goal for Everton. Stockport strove hard up to the finish to initial, but it was left to McMillan to score the fourth point for his side, a very one-sided game terminating with the result –Everton, 4 goals, Stockport County, nil.

SUNDERLAND 2 EVERTON 1
OCTOBER 6 1891
DAILY POST
Played on the ground off the former club, before about 10,000, spectators.few the first for minutes, after the homesters had kicked off play, confineed to the centre, but J.hannah and broke through and passed prettly down the home right, a check being at length administrated by campbell, then everton passed from left to right, and after latta and gordon had attacked the home defence lochhead had a shot at goal, put without success. Then the everton men came again, and porteus defening cleaner the his lines. The vistoring team made another effort, and doig throw clear after which the sunderland left wing made an effective advances. A couple of barron corners being the only chances. Shortly after this latta gained a lot of ground and a quick assault was made on the sunderland goal doig kicking clear. Then campbell broke away for sinderland, and made a forceful run, but was foul by holt, gow took the frree-kick, campbell meeting the ball and scoring the first point for sunderland. After the evverton men had endoudoured to get through their opponents defences, the home team had a other free-kick, which resulted in a barron corner. For a short time, play was in everton's half, but at length chadwick and milward, and then geary and the right wing was sending the sunderlands defences back, then J hannah and smith played pretty footballer down home right, but lochhead dashed in and robbedthem, after which the everton team advanced, and milward passed to geary who made the score equal. Shortly afters jardine made a very clearance and milward forced a cornerfrom porteus, at home goal. Subseqently having a narrow escape. Chadwick later on, pass the ball to geary, who got in an express shot, and nearly beat doig. The homesters quickly returned the compliment by rushing down the field, the ball was then sent to murray, who shot pass jardine, but the everton goalkeeper having been subjected to a foul, the goal was disallowed. Both side's attacked and jardine saved a grand shot from campbell after which each side held their own, and at half-time the score was 1 goal each. After the interval geary restarted, and in the home team moving up holt, missed and let in J haanon, but campbell at length made a great clearence. Then murray had a shot, but without scoring and after a short period of play, in midfield the homesters returned to the attack, jardine having a difficulty shot save, and a monute later,, the home right again move up at the vistors half, and J hannon sent the ball flying by the side of the post. After this milward and chadwick had a turn, the former having a struggle with porteus, when milward shot over the bar. The home front then made an onslaught but twice a great rush by the home front rank and was followed by a wild shot at the everton goal. After which the vistors attacked, but this was quickly repulsed.smith and J hannah started a great move on right, smith shot latre jardine who saved cleverly, and them a fine shot by scott, putting the ball between the posts still keeping up the attack the homesters troubled jardine on three occasions and the everton men were fairly pinned in their own quarters. About eight minutes from the call of time, geary with the ball at his toes, made a spendid run, but was charged by doig when on the point of shooting, and was so badly injuryed that he had to be assited of the field. Final result sunderland 2 goals, everton 1.
Add geary was able to accompany his collegues back to Liverpool, but it is feared the injurie he has sustained to his ankle will deprive the club of his services for some time. Teams:-
Sunderland, doig goals; porteus,and gow backs; , murray, auld, and gibson, half-backs, hannah (j), smith, campbell, scott hannah (d),, forwards
Everton, jardine (d), goals; mclean (d), and campbell (w) backs; kelso (r), holt (j) (captain), and lochhead (a), half-backs, latta (a), gordon (p), mgeary (f), chadwick (e), and milward (a) forwards.

EVERTON v  PRESTON NORTH END
Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 06 October 1891
We are given to understand that, owing to the unfortunate accident Geary met with at Sunderland on Saturday, the centre forward position in the League match against Preston North End will be filled by Elliott. Hope Robertson will play left half back.

NORTHWICH VICTORIA 0 EVERTON 3
OCTOBER 7 th 1891
DAILY POST
No information traced, in local papers except for score.

EVERTON v  NORTHWICH VICTORIA
Liverpool Daily Post - Thursday 08 October 1891
This match, which was attended by a fair number of spectators, was played at Northwich yesterday. The visitors had the advantage in the first half of the wind, and showed considerable superiority over their opponents. After fifteen minutes’ play Everton scored a very easy goal, the home custodian in letting the ball roll through out of his hands; and before half-time a second point was registered from a scrimmage at close quarters. In the second half the Victoria played a much smarter and brisker game, though without any success, as the League team was always able to account for any attack on their charge. Just before the finish Everton added a third, and ultimately won an easy game by 3 goals to nil.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 08 October 1891
A circular in the following terms, dated the 5th inst., and signed by Mr. Athur F. Wills and Mr. W.F. Evans, has been sent to some of the members of the Everton Football Club.- “It has been thought at the present juncture that a meeting of the old members of the club would be desirable for the purpose of taking into consideration the present unsatisfactory state of affairs. We therefore request your attendance at a meeting to be held on Thursday evening next, the 8th inst., at seven o’clock at the Melville Café, Eberle-street, when it is hoped after calm discussion some definite policy might be agreed upon to ensure the future welfare of the club, in which the old members are deeply interested.”

The fact that this circular has only been sent to a limited number of the old members would seem to imply that the promoters of the meeting above referred to are acting independently of the great body of members-whether in the best interests of the club or otherwise remains to be seem. It is also stated that no member who is known to be in opposition to Mr. Houlding’s position has been invited to the meeting. At the general meeting of the club, to be held next Monday evening, some decisive step is likely to be taken, there being a feeling among the bulk of the members that the matters in dispute between the club and Mr. Houlding must be settled in one way or the other without further delay. It may be added that in the event of the club having to leave the present ground, their tenancy will not expire till the 1st September next year.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Liverpool Daily Post - Friday 09 October 1891
Last evening a meeting was held at the Melville Café, Eberle-street, I response to the following circular;-
It has been thought at the present juncture that a meeting of the old members of the club would be desirable for the purpose of taking into consideration the present unsatisfactory state of affairs. We therefore request your attendance at a meeting to be held on Thursday evening next, the 8th inst., at seven o’clock at the Melville Café, Eberle-street, when it is hoped after calm discussion some definite policy might be agreed upon to ensure the future welfare of the club, in which the old members are deeply interested.-We are, dear sir, yours truly,
ARTHUR E. WILLS, 30A, Green-lane, Seaforth.
W.F. Evans, 158, Adelaide-road, Edge-lane.
About sixty members turned up, Mr. Lowe presiding. It was put from the chair whether reporters two of whom were present, should be allowed to remain, and with the vast majority saying “No” these gentlemen at once beat a retreat and left the “old members” to settle their differences. From information received, however, we understand that Mr. Barclay made a statement as to the present position of the negotiations with the owners of the ground, and Mr. Jackson, the treasurer, said that he had that day received a postcard on which were the words “Are you an enemy of Houlding?” and it was signed-, the meaning of which he could not comprehend. Mr. Lindsay said that soi far as the ground was concerned he would on no account vote that the club should leave it. He hoped that they could come to some definite agreement with Mr. Houlding.- After considerable discussion, the meeting passed, a resolution to the effect that Mr. Houlding be approached by a deputation consisting of five members, who were endeavour to get some concessions from him with regard to the rent, and to try to persuade him to relinquish his claim to the stands. Should Mr. Houlding not see his way to fall in with the viewers of the club, the committee were recommended to play £100 to Mr. Orrell, so as to ensure the tenure of the ground for remainer of the season.

EVERTON v  PRESTON NORTH END
Liverpool Echo - Friday 09 October 1891
We have it on good authority that N.J. Ross has decided to play for Preston North End against Everton to-morrow.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Liverpool Echo - Friday 09 October 1891
Last evening a meeting was held at the Melville Café, Eberle-street, in response to the following circular;-
It has been thought at the present juncture that a meeting of the old members of the club would be desirable for the purpose of taking into consideration the present unsatisfactory state of affairs. We therefore request your attendance at a meeting to be held on Thursday evening next, the 8th inst., at seven o’clock, at the Melville Café, Eberle-street, when it is hope that after calm discussion some definite policy may be agreed upon to ensure the future welfare of the club in which the old members are deeply interested.- We are dear sir, your truly,
ARTHUR E. WILLS, 30A Green-lane, Seaforth.
W.F. EVANS 158, Adelaide-road, Edge-lane. -October 5th, 1891.
About sixty members turned up, Mr. Lowe presiding. It was put from the chair whether reporters two of whom were present, should be allowed to remain, and with the vast majority saying “No,” these gentlemen at once beat a retreat and left the “old members” to settle their differences. From information received, however, we understand that Mr. Barcley made a statement as to the present position of the negotiations with the owners of the ground, and Mr. Jackson, the treasurer, said that he had that day received a postcard on which were the words “Are you an enemy of Houlding?” an it was signed -, the meaning of which he could not comprehend. Mr. Lindsay said that so far as the ground was concerned he would on no account vote that the club should leave it. He hoped that they could come to some definite agreement with Mr. Houlding.- After considerable discussion, the meeting passed a resolution to the effect that Mr. Houlding be approached by a deputation consisting of five members, who were to endeavour to get some concessions from him with regard to the rent, and to try to persuade him to relinquish his claim to the stands. Should Mr. Houlding not see his way to fall in with the views of the club, the committee were recommended to pay £100 to Mr. Orell, so as to ensure the tenure of the ground for the remainder of the season.

BOLTON WANDERERS V. EVERTON
October 10, 1891. The Birmingham Daily Post
The Bolton Wanderers being possessed of so brilliant a record in the league competition this season, the interest in their doings has naturally much increased, and on Saturday, when they received a visit from Everton, nearly 10,000 gathered at the Bolton ground. Winning the toss, Bolton played with the wind behind them, and soon pressed their opponents, but a goal obtained was rightly disallowed for offside. The game then become fast, and fairly even, Everton perhaps had a slight advantage until Cassidy scored for the Wanderers, and the home side assumed the upper hand. Jardine, the Everton goalkeeper was hurt, and the visitors had to play with only ten men. The Wanderers, however, did not increase their lead, the score at half-time being;- Wanderers 1, Everton 0. Robertson acted as goalkeeper for Everton in the second half, and proved highly effective but of course the team were handicapped. Once, however, the Liverpool men hit the Bolton post, and another time Latta screwed right into Sutcliffe's hands. No score, however, was obtained, and had the Bolton centre taken full advantage of the opportunities attend him by McFetteridge and Munro, the Wanderers would probably have scored heavily. As it was Bolton Wanderers proved victorious by 1 goal to nil.

EVERTON V NORTHWICH VICTORIA
October 10, 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
Played at Northwich yesterday. During the first half the visitors pressed continually. Notthwich got away once or twice, but only briefly, and Everton scored goals to nil before the interval. Afterwards for the first ten minutes play was equal. Then Everton became aggressive, and maintained the pressure until nearly the end. Northwich then pressed, but could not score. Final result; Everton, 3 goals, Northwich Victoria, nil.

WE HEAR WE SEE-
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 10 October 1891
That Evert on again were at Wearside on Saturday, and returned home to Liverpool weighted with a defeat of a goal; that Sunderland beat Everton on the same ground twice last year by a goal to nil—in a League match and an English Cup tie ; that the second goal by the home club was scored from a free kick, which, as Everton and others allege, propelled the ball through the goal untouched : that Mr. Stacey thought otherwise, but that if he did err in judgment in this particular instance, he proved very painstaking and impartial referee ; that both teams were as strong as they could be made, both having resolved to put in all they could to carry the day. That Everton looked like winning against Sunderland comfortably at the outset, they were then making rings round the Wearsiders, but were gamely repulsed at the last entrenchments ; that Everton felt the effects of being repulsed after hard work ; that Sunderland scored the initial goal, but the League Champions retaliated without much ado, and it was then “hammers and tongs.” That 15 minutes from time Sunderland forged ahead, with the above-mentioned doubtful goal, and when Geary, who had just gone outside left in exchange with Milward, contributed one of his characteristic flashes, leaving all and sundry, comparatively speaking, at a standstill, passing the half-backs sinuously, and dogding the backs; that he appeared to have the goal at his mercy, if he could only hoodwink Doig ; that just when everyone was waiting for the result, he was seen to falter, then to fall ; that Doig of course, went cut to charge, and stopped the ball which was driven tamely into goal; that Doig and Geary were down in heap ; that when they got up Geary collapsed in pain, and, when assisted off shoulder high by four comrades it was discovered he had suffered a severe sprain ; that it was an accident regretted by the vast majority present coming as it did as the climax of the most striking piece of individual play in the match.

TODAYS GAME
October 10, 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
With the followers of the Association code in Liverpool the one great attraction this afternoon is the meeting of Everton and Preston North End in a League match at Anfield. Neither club, who have as yet monopolised the championship, are going so strongly as previously, but this will hardly detract from interest in the great contest. Last year at Anfield, before one of the largest crowds ever seen on that ground, North End won a memorable game by a goal to nil, due so the conspicuous personality of J.N. Ross, whose defence was brilliant in the extreme, and it is to be hoped, though doubtful, that his recent injury will not prevent his taking part today. If he should be absent, the chances of Everton winning are greater, but they would still more prefer to meet and succeed against their old foemen with Ross in his position. Of the six league matches so far decided by Everton and Preston North End, the latter have won five and the former one. Preston have scored in every match, with an aggregate of 14 goals, whilst Everton have made goals in two games only -1890, when they scored one at home and two away. Everton have accordingly much leeway to make, and with this object the team has been amended, Robertson superseding Lochhead, and Elliott filling the gap occasioned by Geary's accident.
Everton v Preston North End, Anfield, Kick-off at 3-30 p.m. The following will present Everton; Jardine, goal; Mclean and Campbell, backs; Kelso, Holt, and Robertson, half-backs; Latta, Gordon, Elliott, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Combination
Everton V Leek, at leek. Kick-off at 2.45 p.m. The following will represent Everton; Williams, goal; Chadwick and Collins, backs; Kirkwood, Jones, and Lochhead, half-backs; Wyllie, Murray, Parry, McMillan, and Thomson, forwards.

ASSOCIATION
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 10 October 1891
The result of the match between Everton and Sunderland was disappointing for the supporters of the former club; they had more than hoped that their champions would return victorious. The experience of Everton players, however, is that to win a match on the Sunderland ground it is necessary to go coated in steel armour; even then it is questionable if the Wearsiders could not discover some vulnerable part to attack. It was a great misfortune for the Liverpool club that Geary got injured, and but for this mishap it is more than probable that Everton would have won. As it is, doubt is expressed whether the point which gave Sunderland the victory was a legitimate goal or not, as it was scored from a corner kick without, it is averred, touching a second player. Campbell made an excellent back along with McLean and the trio of halves played well; but the usual complain against the forwards indulging in too much wing play was forthcoming.
Everton will be visited at Anfield to-day by Preston North End, the kick-off taking place at half-past three o’clock.
Everton league.- Jardine, goal; McLean and Campbell, backs; R. Kelso, Holt, and Robertson, half-backs; Latta, Gordon, Elliott, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.
Everton v Lee, at Leek (Exchange Station at 11); kick-off at 2.45.
Everton.- Williams, goal; A. Chadwick and Collins, backs; Kirkwood, Jones, and Lochhead, half-backs; Wyllie, Murray, Parry, McMillian, and Thomson, forwards.

FOOTBALL CHIPS
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 10 October 1891
Great was the disappointment when the news was heard that the Everton team were defeated at Sunderland.
The referee’s verdict at the finish was 2 goals to 1 in favour of Sunderland.
The Everton men stoutly declare that Sunderland’s second goal was illegal, it being secured from a corner kick, no one touching the ball.
The Everton men certainly had very hard lines in having Geary off the field for about twenty minutes in the first half with a kick on the right ankle.
He was then playing a grand game; but was compelled to go outside left, Milward going centre.
About ten minutes from the finish of the game Sunderland gained a corner, and Geary getting the ball in his own goal took it past all opposition till he got to Doig. The latter rushed out and met Geary, and the latter was seen to fall.
He was carried off the field with a badly sprained ankle. The run he made was a marvellous one, and for brilliancy it is not saying too much to admit that it has never been equalled on a football field.
We are glad to state that the “flyer” was not so badly hurt as was expected, and he will be in harness again in a week or two. 
Young Gordon was in wretched form, and along with Lochhead, took first honours for bad play.
Campbell again came off with flying colours at back, and demonstrated what a useful man he is.
Jardine was certainly the here of the match, his play being simply superb.
A good judge says that Jardine is one of the best goalkeepers in the world, and that is saying a lot.
There is no cause for Evertonians to be down-hearted at last week’s defeat. The season is young, and Everton are only 3 points from the top.
Kirkwood’s brigade seem fully determined to head the Combination this season. They gave Stockport a rare drubbing.
Hope Robertson played a clinking game at half, and everybody was highly pleased with his performance.
Hope has football in him of he will only take the trouble to show it. He ought to be of great service to the club.
It was very refreshing to see him so energetic, and instead of getting chaffed he was deservedly cheered.
Wyllie and Murray make a tip-top wing, the latter being a little game.
He should be given a trial in the League team.
People say his too small.
But weight is not everything. Look at McNee of the Wanderers, and Whitehead of Accrington. They are only small ‘uns.
Murray is just the man that would make Latta show all his good points, as he would feed him to a nicety. He is another Brady-but without a temper.
Next Saturday Everton are due at Bolton, when we may expect rain.
The Wanderers have been going strong on their own ground, and will make the Everton boys play very hard if they want to win.
It is to be hoped that the Everton men will recognise the task before them, and not get the idea into their heads that they can win when they like.
Confidence is all very well, but there is such a thing as too much, as we think the Evertonians have learnt to their cost.

GLENAINGS
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 10 October 1891
Truth is stranger than fiction-always. Last Friday the Everton League team and the National Liberal Federation joined forces at Newcastle, and as events turned out, the footballers regretted their temerity in having invaded the northern while held by the great political army. Beds were scarce, and so also were refreshments, which were paid for at almost famine prices. It was two o’clock in the morning before a “doss” house could be found for the football party, who were littered down like pigs. Seven of them had to “toe the post,” and the others crept in where they could, and as they were not particular about their beds or bedfellows, queer (?) sensations were experienced. Three Liverpool Pressmen are supposed to have passed their vigil in the coffee-room of an hotel, and another “slept” in a bathroom-probably with his head wrapped up in a wet towel. Was this the “Bogie Man”?

EVERTON v PRESTON NORTH END
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 10 October 1891
Never since the League was organised has the competition been more open than this season, which goes to prove that the clubs are more evenly balanced then formerly, and also that with each successive meeting the teams become more acquainted with each other’s respectively strong and weak points, and, as far as possible, adapt their style of play accordingly. It is very satisfactory to see the bottom clubs last year making headway in the competition; but the man would have been bold indeed who tipped Derby County to be the leaders in five weeks from the opening games. Of the six matches set for decision to-day none aroused more interest generally, and to Liverpudlians particularly, than the contest on the Anfield-road enclosure between Everton and Preston North End. So far in the race for championship honours this season neither club has flattered its admirers much, and North End are worse off in this respect than Everton, as with seven matches played they are only credited with 6 points, whilst Anfield-road team have secured 5 points for five contested engagements. But no matter what their position in the all-important contest, there was still the fact that Preston North End and Everton were the combatants, which of itself was quite a sufficient attraction. Last season Preston North End defeated Everton twice in League engagements- at Anfield by 1 goal to none, and at Preston by 2 goals to none.
All the morning the rain had fallen steadily’ but shortly after noon it cleared, and though very dull it kept fine, thus ensuring a tremendous attendance. For fully an hour before the time announced for the start the approaches to the ground presented a very animated appearance, and Oakfield-road was particularly lively, a stream of cabs, buses, wagonettes, and vehicles of every description following each other in quick succession to the scene of action. Unfortunately for Everton Geary was unable turn out on account of the severe injuries received at Sunderland last week, and Thomson took Elliott’s place in centre position. Hope Robertson was substituted for Lockhead at left half back. Nick Ross, who has been laid up for some weeks, took up his position at back in the North End team. North End were the first to put in an appearance, being greeted with loud cheers, and were immediately followed by Everton, who received a tremendous ovation. At half-past three, the time announced for the start. There would not be less than 18,000 onlookers present. North End started punctually, Towie kicking off. Drummond and Gallacher were first away, but Campbell effected a fine clearance. Latta and Gordon then went up the right, and Nick Ross sent the invaders back with a huge kick. It at once became evident that the game was to be a warm one, and both teams went at it hammer and tongs. Campbell effecting a couple of fine clearances. The ball was taken up the Everton left by Milward and Chadwick, and the former from the corner, had a long shie, which, however, did not get the desired direction. Play in midfield followed, and then the home left went away again, but a bad pass by Chadwick nullified the advantage. Towie got well within home territory, but Campbell relieved, and Drummond shot in to Jardine, who fisted out Thomson conceded a corner, which was well got away, and then Drummond shot in, a goal kick, however, being the referees award. Campbell was hereabouts placed hors de combat, and retired to undergo the tubbing process. After the restart the homesters travelled up towards Trainor, and Thomson was given a chance, but shot very weak, Towie, Drummond, and Gallacher made tracks for Jardine who saved a “daisy-cutter” from Jardine marvellous. Then ball was the sent across to the home left, and this pair went off beautifully, the inside man compelling Trainor to send away a tough handful. Holt then missed the ball, and Latta, who was now operating at half-back, also tailed to get at the leather, this combination of mistakes resulting in a corner, which was well got rid of. With only ten men, Everton were of course sorely tried, but although North had attacked vigorously the goal remained intact. Everton then paid a visit to the Preston end, but their stay there was not of long duration, as the North End forwards rushed down the field and shot in to Jardine, who only partly got the ball away, and Drummond, meeting his return, scored the first goal for the visitors. The play for some moments after this was contested about midfield. Everton eventfully got off, and Thomson was given several chances, but his display was not at all admired, his movements being very slow in the extreme. North End then rushed away to the other end, and Towie shot over the bar. Campbell here reappeared amidst tremendous cheering after twenty-five minutes’ absence. Campbell’s return gave the homesters increased confidence, and they played up with great vigour. A free kick was given close to the visitors goal, and Thomson succeeded in defeating Jardine amidst a perfect hurricane of applause. This success infused still more energy into the Evertonians, and Chadwick gave to Latta, who only just missed scoring a second point. The game continued to be carried out in a most spirited manner, and Kelso was repeatedly cheered for grand play. From a throw-in close on Everton line McLean cleared, and the ball was sent across to Latta who with Gordon rushed up the right in a fine concerted movement. Thomson revival, and shot grandly, Holmes only just succeeding in getting the globe away. J. Ross next got away, and Saunders shot over. A long attempt from the extreme right looked dangerous for Everton, and Jardine saved grandly on two occasions. A goal kick eventually gave relief. A foul to the North End was the next point, but nothing further accrued up to the interval.
Half-time score; Everton 1 goal, Preston North End 1 goal.
When Tomson restarted on behalf of the homesters, it was noticed that Campbell was not in the team, and had been compelled to retire on account of a severe sprain. Notwithstanding that they only had ten men, the Evertonians at once went for Trainor’s end, and for several minutes sorely taxed the Preston defence, which, however, remained intact. North End were next away, a free kick being given the visitors for a foul to Stewart. Holt routed the invaders, and Milward and Chadwick indulged in some fine passing on the wing. McLean was applauded for a fine piece of play, and then Chadwick shot in. Holmes repulsed, but Everton came again, and Milward gave N. Ross a good handful to deal with. Everton at this point were oppressing vigorously, but the defence was equal to the attack, and though the home forwards indulged in some very fine movements they proved of no avail. “Nick” Ross gave to his left wing men, who rushed away, and sent to the other extreme wing, but Robertson sent them to right abouts. There was a lot of playing the man instead of the ball hereabouts. The venue was removed to the other end, where Milward sent in a terrific shot, which Trainor only just propelled over the bar- a grand effort on the part of the Evertonian, which was deservedly applauded, and deserved success. Gordon was given a chance, but shot wide, and then North End made away to Jardine’s charge, and Gordon (North End) gave the home custodian a handful which he beautifully got rid of. Hostilities were for several minutes hotly contested in Everton’s half, and several long shots were sent in; and Kelso and McLean were chiefly instrumental in preventing any score. Chadwick and Milward eventually gave relief, and just when this pair were becoming dangerous the whistle sounded for some informality, and a free kick was awarded the visitors at the half-way line. Both teams now put in all they knew, and each end was visited in turn, the globe travelling quickly between the respective goal-posts. Everton, with ten men lasted remarkably well, and a long range shot by Latta compelled Trainor to concede a corner, Ross just succeeding in clearing danger. Final Result;- Everton 1 goal, Preston North End 1 goal.

LEEK v  EVERTON
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 10 October 1891
Played at Leek, in very wet weather, which accounted for the poor attendance. Everton kicked off, Leek starting a man short. After McMillan shout out, Low went away for Leek, but Chadwick managed to kick away. Everton got a corner, but Merrith handed and Abbott gave another corner which was well taken by Wyllie, but headed outside. Everton got a foul near to goal but Wyllie was off side. An opening occurred to the visitors, but the left wing offside. Another foul to Everton, and Murray shot through, but the referee’s whistle had previously gone for another foul. Low went for the goal, but shot outside. Lockhead made a good run, and from scrimmage Parry scored the first goal for the visitors after fifteen minutes’ play. The game was stopped for two or three minutes, the brothers Lowe being hurt. On resuming Parry shot out. Murray sent in a grand shot, which was well saved by Merritt. L. Lowe made a good run, and Williams almost mulled it. Parry had a chance but sent the ball wide over the bar. The visitors added a second.- Score at half-time;
Everton 2 goals, Leek nil.
On resuming the Liverpool men got away, and Murray sent in a shot which might easily have been stopped but for Merritt slipping, and thus a third goal was scored. Leek nearly scored from a corner. Everton scored a fourth. The visitors got through, but were offside.
Final Result; Everton 5 goals, Leek nil.

FOOTBALL CHIPS
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 10 October 1891
Tennant, disturbed by J.H., landlord; time, midnight);-
Tenant (awakened from peaceful slumbers); Who’s there? -Shrill, yet kindly voice below; Will you buy mine and your own property?
Tenant. No! Leave me in peaceful possession. You have had your rent, and I have drunk your beer. What more do you want? Don’t be greedy.
Landlord.- What! You have drunk my beer? Then heaven help you. But I again ask- Will you buy my land and your own property? Tenant; No!
Landlord-Will you give me £250 yearly, build a costly dressing-room, and call the erections mine? -Tenant; No!
Landlord -Then here’s notice to quit. Get out!
Chorus from around Liverpool; “Don’t be oppressed and we will save you from an uncharitable landlord.” (Tenant leaves, and lives happy ever after.)
Are you the doctor, your son’s father, or your father’s son?
You scored a goal on Monday, John, but you were distinctly offside.
The Everton members will have to look out for a new ground. Messrs M and C will now be able to unfold their plans and work the thing satisfactorily.

EVERTON v  BOLTON WANDERERS
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 10 October 1891
ACCIDENT TO JARDINE
The inclusion of the first rounds of the Lancashire Junior Cup and the Liverpool Senior Cup in today’s local fixture list made matters assume a busy respect, and many exciting and interesting games were witnessed in the respective competitions. Out Bootle way the Hawthorns-road executive introduced their patrons to the pioneers of professionalism in the South, as this was the first visit of the Royal Arsenal to the district a large crowd took the opportunity of welcoming the Arsenal players. But the game that proved most attractive to the Liverpool public was the League engagement at Bolton between the Wanderers and Everton. It is pretty generally conceded that the Everton team are at the present time deserving of Dame Fortune’s sweetest smile, for without a bit of luck it is hardly likely that their crippled team can have the best of the argument at Bolton to-day, at Derby next Saturday, and at Preston the succeeding week-as heavy a programme as could well be conceived. There were certainly misgivings in the Everton camp about to-day’s result, seeing the ground was likely to be on the heavy side, but there were many confident enough to predict a win for the Anfield combination.  A glance at the League table will show that Bolton Wanderers (who are present top of the list) have secured 10 points out of a possible 14, whilst Everton occupy seventh place with 6 points out of a possible 12. A goodly number of Liverpudlians journeyed to Bolton to-day to witness the encounter.
The first League match this season between Everton and Bolton Wanderers created an immense amount of interest this afternoon at Bolton, there being an attendance at Pikes-lane numbering some 12,000 persons. To swell the numbers a couple of loaded trains left Tithebarn-street shortly before two o’clock, although the weather was most threatening. The train held off until the commencement. The following were the teams;-
Everton;- Jardine, goal; Kelso and McLean, backs; Kirkwood, Holt (Captain), and Robertson, half-backs; Latta, Murray, Elliott, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.
Bolton Wanderers;- Sutcliffe, goal; Somerville and Jones, backs; Paton, Gardiner and Roberts, half-backs; Munro, Brogan, Cassidy, McNee, and McFettridge, forwards.
The Wanderers led the way on to the field, and were well received, but the reception the Everton boys got was quite as hearty. Bolton won the toss, and at half-past three Elliott kicked off for Everton. After exchanges in the centre Kelso distinguished himself with an immense clearance, and then the Wanderers were in trouble. A return was at once made down the right by Munro and Brogan afterwards to Jardine, who saved cleverly; but immediately after the home team shot an offside goal. Again the Wanderers came up and troubled the Everton defence, but Kelso was all there when wanted, and after a further spell of play in Everton’s quarters Latta got away, and had a tussle with Jones, who conceded a corner. This having been cleared the home team gradually worked their way down, and here Murray was to the front with a grand bit of play. Kelso then have a free kick but this availed the homesters nothing, as the visitors quickly turned the tables on their opponents, and made a hot attack. This, however, came to nothing, and a rush was made by the Bolton men. Holt cleared, but the Wanderers came up again, Kelso covering Jardine so cleverly that a shot went in to no purpose. Then from the return kick the Everton left wing dashed away and went clear through the Wanderers defence, but Milward’s final effort struck the bar. After an effort at the other end, the Everton men once more troubled the Bolton defence and the Wanderers’ goal had a miraculous escape. Robertson, who was playing a fine game, then accounted for a move by Munro and Brogan, but in another minute the home team returned to the attack, and after some fast and exciting play in the Everton goal mouth, Jardine had accept defeat at the hands of Cassidy, after a good effort by the home left wing. This reverse appeared to infuse fresh spirit into the visitors, who went to work with a will, and the home defence was quickly in rare straits, but after a short period of play in close proximity to the Wanderers’ goal Roberts succeeded in clearing out, his opponents and once more the Everton defence was troubled. A red-hot shot at length want travelling to Jardine, who saved in champion style, and then Chadwick and Milward had a turn, but in another moment Kelso’s service services were again called into requisition, and directly after a wild long shot went sailing towards the Everton goal. Latta made a return move, but was at length beaten by Jones, after which the homesters dashed away, and McFettridge shot in, but McLean effected a huge clearance. Nothing daunted the Wanderers came up again, and a couple of attempts were made at the Everton goal, after which a corner, which fell to the Bolton men was beautifully cleared by Holt. Then Everton played up with great determination, first one wing, and then the other, making efforts came to nothing, as the visitors were at last cleared out, and the Everton men had to act on the defensive. A sharp attack was made on the Everton stronghold, and Brogan fouled Jardine, who had to retire. The homesters succeeded in putting the ball between the Everton posts, but the point was not allowed. Latta and Murray the made an excellent attack, and Sutcliffe was constrained to pick up and threw clear when he was on the point of being charged through along with the ball.
Half-time Score; Bolton Wanderers 1 goal, Everton Nil.
Final Result; Bolton Wanderers 1 goal, Everton nil.

EVERTON v BUXTON
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 10 October 1891
COMBINATION
This, the fifth match in the above competition took place at Anfield, this afternoon, before between 3,000 and 4,000 spectators. Gordon kicked off for Everton, who soon were in full flight towards the Buxton goal; but E. Kitchen returned, and the visitors made tracks for the home goal. The leather, however, went behind, and from the goal kick the homesters rushed down and forced a corner. This came to nothing, and the visitors got away on the left, but were sent back very cleverly by R. Jones. Smart play shown on both sides, each end being invaded in turn. A foul almost in the goalmouth gave the Evertonians a grand chance, but W. Kitchen cleared easily. Again the home team rushed a capital shot by Thomson just skimming the bar. The Buxtonians raided, and Williams had to save from a low shot from Harrison. This he did finely, and a good run down was made by the home front rank, Parry sending in a beauty from wing, which took Gould all his time to clear. Buxton then made a sharp attack on the home posts, a fine from the left being just headed out by Williams. A rapid rush was then made by the Evertonians, and a beautiful shot by Wyllie almost too effect, and a moment later Collins tried a long one at goal, which shaved the posts. The home club now began to press their opponents, but the visitors showed splendid defence, and staved off defeated. A good concerted attack by the Everton forwards followed, some capital passing being shown by Parry and Thomson, but the latter set over the bar from the former half-time was called the score was
Everton nil, Buxton nil.
Immediately after the resumption the Evertonians attacked and the visitors had two narrow scrapes, the defence of the visitors-which was much above the average of the clubs the home club have so far met-keeping them at bay. Final Result; A draw, no goals scored.

A DRAWN GAME AT EVERTON.
Athletic News - Monday 12 October 1891
By the Loiterer
Under any circumstances Everton v. North End would draw at Everton, but when the additional attraction of a League match is tacked on a big crowd to view the proceeding is a certainty.  The weather up to noon was watery, but afterwards 16,000 spectators, the “gate” being £414. The teams were a trifle mixed, so I had better give them:-
Everton; Jardine, goal; Mclean, and Campbell, backs Kelso, Holt, and Hope Robertson, half-backs; Latta, Gordon, Thompson, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.  North end;-Trainer, goal: Holmes and Ross, backs; Sharpe, Saunders, Stewart, half-backs; Gordon, Ross, Drummond. Towie, and Gallagher, forwards. Neither club has come up to expectation this season, comparatively speaking, but the vicissitudes of one has affected the other, and both are a little down just now. It will noticed Geary was not playing. The visitors certainly played the better game, and the Everton goal had more than one narrow escape. After about ten minutes play favourable to Preston Campbell got damaged , in a charge with Gordon and retired. The North End continued to press the most, and on more than one occasion the Everton defence was all but penetrated. The forwards worked gallantly, but with weakened forces, Latta having gone half-back, and a sound defence being opposed to them, they could not make much progress. The first point was the result of a grand run and shot by Gordon, which brought Jardine out, and Towie took the ball from his save and scored. The Everton forwards showed up better after this, and when a little later Campbell returned, they attacked vigorously, but found Holmes and Ross hard to beat. The play now rather favoured Everton, and a spirited attack resulted in Holmes handling the ball, and the free-kick was turned to account, the teams crossing over with the score one goal each. It was noticed that Campbell did not turn out on resuming, so Kelso went full-back and Latta half. The second portion will not cover much space, as the four Everton forwards did not make much show. The right wing was practically useless so far as combination went. Thompson, in the centre, worked hard, out to little purpose. The left wing now and again put in good work, but only occasionally. Chadwick tried the tricky business, but it did not come off with Sharpe and Holmes. Considering that the home forwarrds were at such a disadvantage, they made a respectable show for about twenty minutes, and then the whole of the work was done by the defence, Kelso and Jardine coming out with flying colours. During tins time the goal had numerous narrow escapes, and it is a good job for Everton that Jardine was in splendid trim, or the result would not have been a tie of one goal each. The game was more of a hard-fought contest than a scientific display, but was very exciting. In these League contests with North End Everton have a lot to fetch up, for the Preston men have won five games and only lost one. How this game would have ended it is hard to say if Everton had their team intact all through. I don't think it would have made any difference in the score, but undoubtedly the play would have been more even. Both fore and aft the North End were superior. Take them on the whole they were better. They had the style and thorough understanding of each other's play, which is bound to tell a tale at the finish. Comparisons are odious but useful sometimes, and in the centre Drummond was as effective as he is anywhere on the field.  The right wing was nearly as good as ever. In working the ball Gordon and young Ross exhibited all the effectiveness which characterized their play some seasons ago, but in shooting they have fallen off. Towie was very good as inside left, both in passing and in dribbling. Gallagher and he got on very well, and though not as successful as the right the two did their share of work. But it was in the defence where the North End excelled. I suppose Saunders and Sharpe can be classed as young hands, but they showed the steadiness of veterans. Stewart, perhaps, was the most conspicuous, but he bad not the same mettle to face as Sharp. The other two members of the rear division had not a great deal to do, but no miskicks were witnessed, and Holmes, in particular, was safe. On two occasions Trainer had ticklish shots to save, and was the Trainer of old, although far from well. In comparison the home team suffered. It must not be forgotten that with the exception of the first ten minutes Everton were playing with ten men, and all the right side suffered in filling the breech. It would be unfair to criticize Latta at half-back, or Gordon as forward, as each did his level best.  Kelso, however, was as happy at full-back as at half, and frequently stopped the aggressive movements of Towie and Gallagher. McLean, on the whole, was far from being a failure, but he had rather more than he could manage in Gordon and Ross, jun., who several time, nonplussed him. Hope Robertson, too, can be said to have shown up well, but neither had that finish about his actions which gives confidence to the spectators. There was one thing though, they never gave up, and if beaten they did all that was possible to prevent damage, and often succeeded. Holt did not come off, for the simple reason that in Drummond he had met his match. By reason of their weakened numbers the forward, were at a great disadvantage, but for all that a better exhibition might have been expected. Elliott was chosen to play centre forward, but two or three met together and substituted Thompson. The change may have been for the best, and from what I have seen of Elliott I am inclined to think it was to. Thompson’s play was very pretty, and he passed well, but it does not include the scoring element so essential in a centre forward. I don’t know that many chances were missed by dilatoriness on his part, but there is mistake about it, Geary would have made a great difference. The left wing did not get on at all well. Chadwick indulged in too much tricky play, and against Holmes it won’t do; but the few chance Milward had he made mood use of them. It only remains to be said that Jardine was in fine fettle, and he had a lot to do and did it well.

EVERTON V. PRESTON NORTH END
October 12, 1891. The Birmingham Daily Post
Holding similar positions in the list of League clubs, the meeting of these fine teams upon the Everton groud at Liverpool naturally attracted a great deal of attention, a large number of spectators witnessing the match. Those who were present were rewarded by witnessing a magnificent struggle, which ultimately ended a draw, neither side being able, in spite of strenuous exertions, to obtain any definite advantage. Everton won the toss, and immediately following the kick-off they pressed, but only for a time, as Preston quickly cleared and in turn attacked. This gave-and-take play lasted for about half an hour, at the end of which Townie scored for the visitors. A little later Campbell was injured, and for a time had to leave the field, upon his return Everton played up splendidly, and their efforts were rewarded, the scores being equalised just before half-time. During the second portion the game was hotly contested and despite the fact that Campbell owing to his injury had been compelled to retire, Preston could not obtain an advantage. Towards the close Preston had all the best of the game, and fairly penned their opponents, but meet with bad luck, as the ball frequently struck the goalposts without going through, the match finally ending in a draw of one goal each.

EVERTON 1 PRESTON NORTH END 1
OCTOBER 12 1891
DAILY POST
Played on the anfield ground, about 18,000 spectators being present. Unfortunatelt for everton geary was unable to turn out, and thomson (who is expected to join the accrington club this week) played centre; and robertson was substitated for lochhead at left back. N.J. ross, who has been laid up for some weeks,, took up his position at back in the north end team. The vistors (towie), kicked off at half pass three. Drummond and gallacher got away, but campbell effected a fine clearance. Latta and gordon then went up the right and nick ross sent the invaders back with a hugh kick. It at once became evident that the game was to be a warm one, and both teams went at it hammer and tongs. Campbell effected a couple of fine clearances. The ball was taken up the everton left by milward and chadwick, and the former from a corner, had a long shot,, which, however, did not get the desired directions. Play in midfield followed, and them the home left went away again, but a bad pass by chadwick nullified the advantage. Campbell was hereabouts placed hors de combat. Towie, drummond, and gallacher made tracks for jardines, who saved a ‘'daisy cutter'' from drummond and marvellously. Holt then missed the ball, and latta, who was now operating at half-back also failed to get at the leather this combination of mistakes resulting in a corner, which was well got rid of. With only ten men. Everton were, of course, sorely tried everton eventually got off and thomson was given several chance, but his display was not at all admired, his movements being slow in the extreme. A free kjick was given close to the vistors goal, and thomson succeded in defeating trainer amidst a perfect hurricane of applause. This success infused still more energy into the evertonians and chadwick, latta who only just missed scoring a second point. The game continued to be carried out in a most spirted manner, and kelso was repeatedly cheered for grand play. From a throw in close on the everton line, mclean cleared and the ball was sent across to latta, who with gordon rushed up the right in a fine cencerted movement. Thomson received and shot grandly, holmes only just succeeding in getting the globe away. Half-time score:- 1 goal each. When thomas restarted on behalf of the homesters it was noticed that cambell was not in the team, and had been compelled to retire on account of a severe sprain. Not withstanding that they only had ten men,, the evertonians at once went for trainer's end, and for several minutes sorely taxed the preston defence, which however, remained intact. Mclean was applauded for a fine piece of play, and then chadwick shot in. everton at this point were pressing vigorously, but the dafence was equal to the attack and though the home forwards indulged in some very fine movements they proved of no avail. ‘' nick'' ross gave to his left wing men, who rushed away and sent to the other extreme wing, but robertson sent them to the rightsabout. There was a lot of playing the man instead of the ball hereabout. Milward sent in a terrifle shot , which trainer only just propelled over the bar. Gordon was given a chance, but shot wide and then north end made away to jardine's charge. Both teams now put in all they knew, and each end was visited in turn, the globe travelling quickly between the respective goalposts. Everton,, with ten men lasted remarkable well and a long-range shot by latta compelled trainer toconcede a corner, ross just succeeding in clearing the danger. The result was a draw,, 1 goal each. Teams:-
Everton, jardine (d) goal; mclean (d) and campbell (w) backs; kelso (r),, holt (j) (captain), and robertson (h) half backs;, latta (a), gordon (p) thomson, chadwick (e) and milward (a), forwards.
Preston north end, trainer, goal; holmes and NJ ross backs; sharpe, saunders, and stewart (w) half-backs; gordon (j), ross (jun),, drummond, towie and gallacher, forwards .
Garston, Oct 12-1891
Field Sports
Dear Sir, – On Saturday I was approached by two of my old colleagues of the Everton Football Club, and was asked to sign a declaration attesting to certain facts, but as one or two of the points named therein – whilst doubtless quite correct – were not within my own personal knowledge, I did not feel that I should be justified in signing it, and therefore preferred writing to you stating what to my knowledge the original terms between Mr Houlding and the club were.It was stated by Mr Houlding that in response to the club's special request he had purchased the field for a sum of nearly £6,000, and that during the time the club was not in a position to pay more he would be content to accept a rental of £100. It being distinctly understood that as the club became more established and got in a position to pay more it should do so, until it would give him a fair return for the heavy sum of money he had had to lay down, and as far as my memory serves me the fair return which he looked forward to was something like 4 per cent. I did not hear of any stipulation as to the cutting of a street by Mr Orrell, nor yet of any reservation as to the sale of intoxicants on the ground; but such stipulations might easily have been made without my knowledge, seeing that it was only occasionally I could get up to Everton to attend their meetings &c., at that time, owing to the long distance I was then living from Everton. I know the question of widening the ground was often discussed, but it was stated “Mr Orrell declined to part with more of his land.” With regard to the sale of liquor on the ground, I consider Mr Houlding had a perfect right to protect his ordinary trade interests, but there is a wide difference between protection and insisting upon the erosion of place; on the ground from which his own goods should be retailed out. For several years Mr Houlding certainly did not get a fair return for his money, and therefore it was only what any other sensible person would have done, to take care that by letting the ground he had purchased, he should hold the reins of power in seeing that his own particular trade was not damaged by others coming on the very ground he had paid all this money for, and for which he was getting so poor a return; and if Mr Houlding still wishes to hold these reins, I think the members should acquiesce without demur. I have often seen reference made to the fact that Mr Houlding reaps considerable advantage by the large business done at the Sandon Hotel through the close proximity of some to the ground, and by the meetings being held there. I consider such reference are contemptible, and never ought to be mentioned. It is only right that I should state that it was at my instance and proposition that the club's headquarters were removed from the old public house in Everton Village to the more respectable and convenient Sandon Hotel: this act with the fact that I prevailed upon such men as Mr Houlding, Mr Robt. Wilson, Mr W Lowe, Mr Arthur Boylett and Mr Brookes – actually proposing them as president and vice-presidents respectively – was laying a sound foundation for building up the magnificent club you now have. I have alluded to this simply to show that Mr Houlding had nothing whatever to do with the Sandon being made the club's headquarters. This was my doing, because it was much more respectable and better suited for the holding of such meetings, besides being the nearest hotel to our ground in Stanley-park for the players to dress at. I would also point out that it is quite an accident that the club ground is so near to the Sandon, as if any of the owners or occupiers of ground towards the bottom end of Arkles-lane could have been prevailed upon to let the club a good ground the present one would doubtless never have been used for football purpose, in which case some hotel – other than the Sandon and adjoining houses to the present ground would have reaped the benefits; and surely no one can begrudge the best friend of the club ever had of being one of a number that reap some benefit from the patronage bestowed upon them by visitors and members of the club. Assuredly someone would reap a benefit of this kind, and there is no more reason for casting this in his teeth than to tell other neighbouring hotelkeepers that they reap a benefit. What the members have to consider is the “Terms of Rental”, and if it is not presumptuous on my part, I would recommend that the club should lease the ground at such rental as can be agreed upon, which will be a fair remuneration for the money laid down by Mr Houlding in purchasing the ground. To move to other quarters would be tremendous expensive, and would necessary, be going out of a very large population, which might lose the club much more than (what seems) a heavy rental involves. I am, therefore, of opinion the club should stop where they are, making the best possible terms with both Mr Orrell and Mr Houlding; who I am sure, would meet the club in a fair spirit, should circumstances at some future date not be so favourable as at present. I have never written or said anything upon this subject previously, and should not have presumed to trouble you with this communication had I not been invited to sign the declaration referred to in the opening of my letter. And if anything I have written will assist the matter now in dispute to be brought to an amicable settlement my trouble will not have been in vain. – Yours &:,
THOMAS EVANS
Thanks to Kjell Hanssen for this

LEEK 0 EVERTON RESERVES 5
COMBINATION MATCH
October 12 1891
The Liverpool mercury
Everton combination team visted Leek o0n Saturday. The vistors were not slow in being such pressure to leek in their goal, and had hard lines in servere occasion. Replying to a futile effortby leek, lochhead give parry a chance to utilised th the ball. Everton continued to have much the best of the argument, but only on the numerous shots tried up to half-time. On resuming the slippery state of the ground, marritt fall in attempting to negioting a shot by murray and Everton forged further ahead, Everton score two further gioals later on winning by 5-0.

THE EVERTON F.C.- MEETING TO-NIGHT.
OCTOBER 12 1891
DAILY POST.
In view of the specking of members of this club which is to be held to-night to ‘'discuss the situation,'' the following circular has been issue:-
The everton football club, Liverpool oct 10 1891.
Dear sir:- owing to the grossly inaccurate reports and information, which have appeared respecting this club we deen it our duty to inform you upon the present position, more particularly upon matters in respect of which it will be your duty to exercise yoyr vote on Monday evening next at the general meeting. Deputation from your committee have waited upon messrs orrell and houlding, with the following results:- mr orrell offers (in writing) a ten year lease, rent £120 per annum: stands and other erections always to belong to the club. Mr orrell does not require mr. Houlding to guarantee the rent. Mr houlding:- the deputation waited twice upon this gentleman- results on each occasion unsatisfactory. Rent:- mr. Houlding demands £250 per annum notwith standing the fact, that m. orrell's demands has arisen entirely through mr. Houlding's inability to give us peaceable possession of the land which he (mr. Houlding) has been and is now charging rent for.. Leave- he will not say that he will grant one. Stands and fixtures- these are still claimed by mr.houlding the only deviation being mr. Barclay's statement (suthorised by mr. Houlding), which without any disrespect to that gentleman we are compelled to describle as ridicuslous, as he asks for the unanimous votes of about 476 members. As mr. Houlding can only claim the stands, on strictly legal grounds, it will be the duty of your committee to be advised as to their legal rights and, if an advised, to contest the legality of proceedings which, to you as members have been of so repugnants a character. Alternative schemes- we are not without these and they will be fully disclosed and handed to your committee at the proper time. We have obtained for your information particulars of renatls paid by others clubs, and now append list of same- aston villa £175, notts county £186 (stands included) police athletic £80, bootle £80, burnley £75 stoke city £75, blackburn rovers £60, darwen £50, wolverhampton wanderers £50, sunderland £45, accrington £40, bolton wanderers £35, west brom £35, preston £30, caledonians £25 everton mr orrell £120, mr houlding £250 total £370

The above figures need no comment. Finally we desire simply the welfare of our club and regret that it is the position taken up by the president which blocks any reasonable solution of the difficulty. We contend that the three main questions-stands rental, and leases or fixity of tenure (weather on the present or any other groung) should at this juncture be definitely placed upons a busness-like basis. We ask for no generosity, but we, in no undertain voice, demands fairplay- yours very truly, WR clayton 74 dacey road
Geo mahon 86 anfield road
We the underaigned memebers of committee hereby express our approyal of and concurrences in the above:- J atkinson, JC baxter AJ coates, F currier, J griffiths, W jackson.

EVERTON REVIEW
October 12, 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton are under a cloud –a fleeting one, it is hoped. The derangements occasioned by the secession of Doyle and Brady had no sooner been rectified than injuries obtruded, and caused renewed inconvenience. Last week Geary was incapacitated; before then Latta had to take a recruiting rest, and now Campbell, at a time when displaying a greater quality of usefulness then he had ever done before, is hors de combat with a damaged knee. Troubles never did come singly, but in battalions, and Everton seemed doomed to have their cup full at present, but there is to ground for despondency, for, though handicapped as the League champions find themselves, they yet just manage to hold their own, and have scored six points out of a possible dozen. This is a long way short of the position Everton held after the corresponding number of matches last year, when they had won five and drawn one, but such a brilliant performance was too phenomenal to be repeated, or even closely approached, and it matters not –so long as the success do come –whether they are distributed over the season or crowded into one particular stage, as they were last year. Even on Saturday, with Geary absent and Campbell disabled for three parts of the game. Everton did better than they did last season, and instead of defeat, made a tie with Preston North End, and thus secured a point against a team to whom they conceded the whole of four points in the previous campaign. This does not exactly look as if Everton were “going to the “dogs” as was remarked very loudly on Saturday within earshot of the press representatives, and if Campbell had not been so unlucky, Preston North End would, it is evident, have found their old rivals very animate “goes” indeed. The plain logic is –Everton, with a man short, were equal to Preston North End, and accordingly, had the numerical strength been uniform, Everton would have proved the stronger team. The issue, then is highly satisfactory under all the circumstances attending the game. In many respects the play was disappointing on each side. There was too much feeling displayed, and of course roughness was often visible. Both teams were tarred with the same brush, but the visitors bedaubed themselves the more thickly. Preston North End were remarkable in no department, and have fallen off steadily and surely from their former greatness. Last time they were at Anfield, N.J. Ross was the striking personality. He played on Saturday, was well received upon his entry into the arena and gave a sterling exhibition of defence that was a little surprising, seeing that it was his first appearance after an injury. He did not stand boldly out, as he did a twelvemonth back; but still he outshone his colleague. Drummod made a sturdy centre forward, and kept his wings well in hand, but his right hand supports were the more conspicuous. Gordon showed his retention of screwing power, shooting often with splendid judgement, and was carefully assisted by J. Ross, but the latter's need of praise is qualified owing to some doubtful touches of play, and of which the spectators were never slow in demonstrating their displeasure. Of Everton, it would not be fair to blame them for lack of cohesion at times. What can be expected when the forwards are reduced to a quartet? The wonder is they did so well. They played up gamely against odds to a man, and often showed good combination, or they would never have saved the match. That they did stave off defeat is to the credit, it must in bare justice be acknowledged of two men in particular –Kelso, who showed after Campbell's withdrawal what a fine back, if he could be spared, he would prove; the other hero was of course Jardine, who never kept goal more pleasingly. This evening the members of the Everton Club are summoned to assemble in the College Hall, Shaw-street, to receive the report of the negotiations that have taken place since the last extraordinary general meeting on the question of tenancy. It is hoped members in the meantime have mastered the facts of the delicate situation, and will meet in a conciliatory mood. If each side remains stern and unbending, the crisis will develop a turn of which it is hard to say where it will tend; but if compromise be the prevailing spirit, the troubles will be quickly arranged. From a spectator's point of view, it is immaterial where the headquarters are, so long as they are ample and convenient of access. The present site commends itself by association, and the point to be borne in mind, is not what the ground is worth per yard for building purposes, but what is its value with stands, drainage, levelling, &c, to the Everton Club. An arbitrator would secure equity.

EVERTON V PRESTON NORTH END
October 12, 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton met the ex-champions from Preston in their first League contest on Saturday, and despite the heavy rain which continued to fall from early morning till two hours from the kick-off, an immense crowd, approaching close on 16,000, lined the Anfield ground, many of them being excursionists from Preston and Manchester. Two changes were made in the home team from that of the previous week, Thomson and Robertson being substituted for Geary and Loochhead respectively. N'J. Ross, for the visitors, had sufficiently recovered to make up the accustomed position at left back. The following were the teams; Everton; Jardine, goal; McLean and Campbell, backs; Kelso, Holt (captain) and Robertson, half-backs; Latta, Gordon, Thomson, Chadwick, and MIlward, forwards. North End;- Trainor, goal; Holes and N.J. Ross, backs; Sharp, Saunders, and Stewart, half-backs; Gordon, J. Ross, Drummond, Towie, and Gallacher, forwards. Both teams were loudly cheered on entering the ground. Holt won the toss, and Drummond kicked towards the Oakfield-road goal. Both ends were immediately assailed, Campbell sending the Prestonians back twice, and, after Kelso had lobbed beautifully in, Latta rushed up, but shot outside the upright. North End being let in by Thomson, Towie missed a nice chance from Preston Gordon. Everton went away on the left, N. Ross kicking out, and MIlward sending outside from the throw in. From was hotly assailed, and Kelso relieved with an overhead kick. Play having been stopped owing to Campbell having collided with Gordon and hurt his knee, the homesters restarted with ten men, and were at once in front of Trainor, but Thomson missed his aim. A free kick to the North End having been got rid of, Milward and Chadwick trickly ran through the former's shot across the goalmouth, being worked clear by J.N. Ross. Everton still playing with ten men, and Latta at half back. The visitors had the best of the game, and Jardine's charge ran many narrow shaves. Coming again, Gordon got away on the Preston right and shot in, Jardine , in clearing, kicking against Townie's chest, and the ball rebounded through the goal, North End thus opening the scoring. Everton, for a minute or two after their reverse, made a few incursions, but found no opening, and Drummond, from a pass by Gallacher, skied one over the crossbar. Campbell's return, skied one over the crossbar. Campbell's return, after 24 minutes' absence, was conspicuous for a free kick, in front of Trainor, and Thomson, amidst tremendous enthusiasm, made the game level. From the centre line Latta ran up, and caused Trainor to fist out a warm shot, and Gordon and Chadwick each sent over the bar. Young Ross was now repeatedly hissed for questionable tactics. A fine run by Latta, and his outwitting of Ross, was the next conspicuous item, nut Holmes managed to steer clear from under the bar. North End then had a try for making headway, but Kelso drove them back. Ross sen, then crossed over to Gordon and Jardine had to negotiate a hard one, which brought about half time, with the score one goal each. Considering that Campbell had been of very little use owing to his injury, the homesters held their own up to this stage. With only ten men, Campbell not reappearing, Thomson started, and the North End charge was first in danger. Holmes stepping in the nick of time and breaking up a fine bit of combination by Milward and Chadwick. A couple of faultless shots at Jardine's goal having take place, McLean beat Gordon and Ross, and put his side on the attack, but N.J. Ross cleared a well-directed shot by Milward just as it was about to glide through, while at the other end Drummond headed a pass by Gordon over the bar. The hopes of the homesters were raised as Gordon ran down and crossed to Milward, the latter's flying shot being beautifully worked by Trainor. A long kick took play towards Jardine, who conceded a corner to Gordon, and then an off-side goal was scored against him. Jardine immediately saved after this, and Preston, still hovering in front of the home custodian owing to the crippled state of Everton, might have obtained the lead had Kelso not got in with a timely lounge. Latta, not relishing his position at half, ran down and forced a corner from Trainor, which as also a second one, proved barren, a similar couple of points being conceded by Jardine to the outside right of the visitors. Gallagher having been twice pulled up for poaching, play was taken up by the Everton left, but Holmes intercepted, and Kelso and Mclean had each to exert themselves in stemming a well-combined rush by the visitors. Five minutes from the finish Everton certainly had three fine chances thrown away owing to the selfishness of Milward and Chadwick and their centre forward getting too much to his left instead of keeping his place in the centre. Give and take play was carried on to the close, and the whistle sounded, after a very hard game, with Jardine saving a clinking shot and the score –North End 1 goal, Everton 1.

EVERTON V LEEK
October 12, 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton Combination team visited Leek on Saturday. The visitors were not slow in bringing much pressure to bear on the home goal, and had hard lines on several occasions. Replying to a futile effort by Leek to score, Lochhead ran and gave Parry a chance he utilised to the full. Everton continued to have much the best of the argument, but only one of the numerous shots tried up the half-time took effect. On resuming, the slippery state of the ground caused Merritt's fall in attempting to negotiate a shot by Murray and an Everton forged further ahead. Leek had an advantageous turn, later on, but were unequal to it, and Everton adding two other goals, won by 5 to nil.

THE EVERTON F.C -MEETING TONIGHT
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 12 October 1891
In view of the meeting of members of this club which is to be held to-night to “discuss the situation,” the following circular has been issued;-
THE EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Liverpool, Oct 10, 1891
Dear sirs.- Owing to the grossly inaccurate reports and information which have appeared respecting this club, we deem it our duty to inform you upon the present position, more particularly upon matters in respect of which it will be your duty to exercise your votes on Monday evening next at the general meeting.
Deputations from your committee have waited upon Messrs Orrell and Houlding, with the following results;-
Mr. Orrell offers (in writing) a ten years’ lease, rent £120 per annum, stands and other erections always to belong to the club. Mr. Orrell does NOT require Mr. Houlding to guarantee the rent.
Mr. Houlding.- The deputation waited twice upon this gentleman-result on each occasion unsatisfactory.
Rent.- Mr. Houlding demands £250 per annum, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Orrell’s demand has arisen entirely through Mr. Houlding’s inability to give us peaceable possession of the land which he (Mr. Houlding) has been and is now charging rent for.
Lease.- He will not say that he will grant one.
Stands and Fixtures-These are still claimed by Mr. Houlding, the only deviation being Mr. Barcley’s statement (authorised by Mr Houlding), which, without any disrespect to that gentleman, we are compelled to describe as ridiculous, as he asks for the unanimous votes of about 476 members. As Mr. Houlding can only claim the stands, &c., on strictly legal grounds, it will be the duty of your committee to be advised as to their legal rights, and, if so advised, to contest the legality of proceedings which to you as members, have been of so repugnant a character.
Alternative Schemes.- We are not without these, and they will be fully disclosed and handed to your committee at the proper time.
We have obtained for your information particulars of rentals paid by other clubs, and now append list of same-
Aston Villa..£175, Stoke  £75, Bolton Wanderers £35, Notts County, Blackburn Rovers £60, West Bromwich Albion £35, (£185, stands included& say £135 ) Darwen £50, Preston North End £30, Wolverhampton Wanderers £50, Caledonians £25, Everton Mr Orrell (£120, Mr Hould £250-£370), Burnley £75, Accrington £40,
The above figures need no comment.
Finally we desire simply the welfare of our club, and regret that it is the position taken up by the president which blocks any reasonable solution of the difficulty. We contend that the three main questions-stands, rentals, and leases, or fixity of tenure (whether on the present or any other ground) should at this juncture be definitely placed upon a business-like basis. We ask for no generosity, but we, in no uncertain voice, demand fair play.- Yours very truly.- W.R. CLAYTON, 74, Dacy-road, GEO. MAHON, 86, Anfield-road.
We, the undersigned members of committee, hereby express our approval of and concurrence in the above.-
J. Atkinson, J.C Baxter, A.J. Coates, F. Currier, J. Griffiths, W. Jackson.  

THE EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Liverpool Echo - Monday 12 October 1891
MEETING TO-NIGHT
In view o the meeting of members of this club which is to be held to-night to “discuss the situation,” the following circular has been issued;-
THE EVERTON FOOTBALL  CLUB, Liverpool, Oct, 10, 1891
Dear sirs.- Owing to the grossly inaccurate reports and information which have appeared respecting this club, we deem it our duty to inform you upon the present position, more particularly upon matters in respect of which it will be your duty to exercise your votes on Monday evening next at the general meeting.
Deputations from your committee have waited upon Messrs Orrell and Houlding, with the following results;-
Mr. Orrell offers (in writing) a ten years’ lease, rent £120 per annum, stands and other erections always to belong to the club. Mr. Orrell does NOT require Mr. Houlding to guarantee the rent.
Mr. Houlding.- The deputation waited twice upon this gentleman-result on each occasion unsatisfactory.
Rent.- Mr. Houlding demands £250 per annum, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Orrell’s demand has arisen entirely through Mr. Houlding’s inability to give us peaceable possession of the land which he (Mr. Houlding) has been and is now charging rent for.
Lease.- He will not say that he will grant one.
Stands and Fixtures-These are still claimed by Mr. Houlding, the only deviation being Mr. Barcley’s statement (authorised by Mr Houlding), which, without any disrespect to that gentleman, we are compelled to describe as ridiculous, as he asks for the unanimous votes of about 476 members. As Mr. Houlding can only claim the stands, &c., on strictly legal grounds, it will be the duty of your committee to be advised as to their legal rights, and, if so advised, to contest the legality of proceedings which to you as members, have been of so repugnant a character.
Alternative Schemes.- We are not without these, and they will be fully disclosed and handed to your committee at the proper time.
We have obtained for your information particulars of rentals paid by other clubs, and now append list of same-
Aston Villa..£175, Stoke  £75, Bolton Wanderers £35, Notts County, Blackburn Rovers £60, West Bromwich Albion £35, (£185, stands included& say £135 ) Darwen £50, Preston North End £30, Wolverhampton Wanderers £50, Caledonians £25, Everton Mr Orrell (£120, Mr Hould £250-£370), Burnley £75, Accrington £40,
The above figures need no comment.
Finally we desire simply the welfare of our club, and regret that it is the position taken up by the president which blocks any reasonable solution of the difficulty. We contend that the three main questions-stands, rentals, and leases, or fixity of tenure (whether on the present or any other ground) should at this juncture be definitely placed upon a business-like basis. We ask for no generosity, but we, in no uncertain voice, demand fair play.- Yours very truly.- W.R. CLAYTON, 74, Dacy-road, GEO. MAHON, 86, Anfield-road.
We, the undersigned members of committee, hereby express our approval of and concurrence in the above.-
J. Atkinson, J.C Baxter, A.J. Coates, F. Currier, J. Griffiths, W. Jackson. 

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
October 13, 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
An adjourned meeting of the members of this club was held last evening in the Lecture-Hall of the College, Shaw-street, for the purpose of receiving the report of a deputation which had waited upon Mr. Houlding and Mr. Orrell with respect to the conditions of tenancy of the football field. Mr. W.E. Barclay, vice-president of the club, presided, and there president of the club, presided, and there was a large attendance. The deputation reported that Mr. Orrell, who was first interviewed, stated that, on payment of £100, he would not disturb the club for the present season, and they might have the use of the ground for practice, and that subsequently he offered, in writing, to allow the club, on payment of £120 a year in advance, the use of his ground for ten years, and to give an agreement that he would not claim ownership of any errections put on the ground during that period. On the 21 st September the deputation waited upon Mr. Houlding, and, after informing him of Mr. Orrell's offer, asked him what he would do in respect of his ground. His reply was that as long as the club paid him his rent he would not disturb them, and that he would not deviate from the arrangement entered upon on the 24 th July, 1888. Mr. Houlding was subsequently invited to make a statement in writing of his views for the consideration of the committee, and he replied that so long as the club could afford to pay the rent of £250 a year he would take it, but I the finances were insufficient he would meet such an emergency by accepting a reduced rent. His attention was called to the advisability of the lease of his land running concurrently with Mr. Orrell's, and to the emphatic feeling of the members that he should forego his claim to the stands and fixtures. The deputation did not consider his replies satisfactory. They did not suggest any rental to Mr. Houlding in either of their interviews, not having any authority to do so. 0 after considerable discussion, Mr. Mahon moved that the committee instruct a solicitor on behalf of the club, to forthwith serve on Mr. Houlding a notice to quite the present ground and determine the present tenancy. He had got, he said, an offer of a more suitable piece of land at £50 a year, on lease for seven years, which he had very little doubt could be extended, if desired, to ten or fourteen years. If they could not get the stands and errections from the present ground –which he was disposed to think they could, when it came to a pinch –he firmly believed that the most satisfactory arrangements could he come to whereby stands could be erected, if not for nothing, for next to nothing. –Mr. Coates seconded the motion, which was supported by Mr. Clayton, who said that they need have no hesitation in supporting Mr. Mahon's proposal, as they all knew that he had no other interest to serve than the welfare of the club –Mr. Everett moved, as an amendment the payment of £100 to Mr. Orrell, in order to secure the season, and that a special committee be appointed to inquire into the whole matter of the ground, the terms on which the present ground and the adjoining field can be rented or purchased, and also the terms on which new grounds can be obtained.” –This was seconded by Mr. Brittain, and supported by Mr. Montgomery. - Mr. Clayton said he should vote against the amendment, because it was couched in the spirit of procrastination. –Mr. Howarth asked them not to vote for a scheme which only existed only in Mr. Mahon's pocket. –The Chairman read a letter, which he said he had just received from Mr. Houlding, in which he said; “Mr. John Orrell has given me notice that he intends to exercise his right to make the road on the north side of the football field, one half, namely, 18 feet of the breadth, of which must be constructed out of my land, and one half out of his. The enclosure and stands which have been erected, on sufferance, by private subscription, extend over the 128 feet contributed by me, and I am required by Mr. Orrell to remove them forthwith. Under these circumstances, it is with extreme regret that I am obliged to give you notice, which I hereby do, that you must give up possession of the piece of land, situated between Anfield-road and Walton Breck-road, used as a football ground, with the approaches thereto, after the closing of the present season, namely, on the 30 th April, 1892.” In a postscript, Mr. Houlding added “As the finances and property of the club are vested absolutely in the committee, I will take an early opportunity of meeting its members and arranging about the stands and other property on the ground.” The amendment was carried by a large majority, and it was resolved that the present executive from the special committee with the addition of Messrs, Wilson, Mahon, Henderson, and Councillor Walker.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB, ADJOURNED MEETING OF MEMBERS
STORMY DISCUSSIONS
OCTOBER 13 1891
DAILY POST
It will be remembered that a month ago, at a meeting of the members of the everton football club held in the lecture hall everton-road. It was resolved that the meeting be adjourned,, to allow deputation to wait on mr. Houlding with respect to the conditions of tenancy, and also to interview mr.orrell. there has been since a considerable amount of discussion, both in the press and at committee, regarding the deadlock. Which appeared to prevail between the club and mr. Houlding. The members refused even for a moment to look at the limited liability scheme which mr. Houlding advanced and therefore, last night's meeting was looked forward to with great interst as it seemed probable that the troubles of the club would now be definitely settled, and mr. Houlding would be able to meet the members with some scheme which would be acceptable to the majority. Messrs clayton and mahon have been most active in fighting against what is tunred the ‘'holding clique'' and each of then last night received a capital reception, the majority, of the members being evidently of the same opinion aa themselves regarding the action of mr. Houlding. There was a very large attendance of members, mr. Carclay, vice president occupying the chair. The secretary (mr molyneux) having read the minutes of the last meeting. Mr. Geaoge mahon said that the minutes stated ‘'many questions were asked and answered.'' Now, he had asked a number of vital questions, which had not been answered to that day. That being so, he moved that the sentence referred to should be left out. Mr. Stockton moved the confirmation of the minutes, but on a vote being taken mr. Mahon's amendment was carried and the minutes afterwards confirmed with the words''and answered'' erased. The chairman explained that the meeting was called in accordance with the instructions given to the committee, when appointed to see mr. Houlding, and mr. Orrell in regard to the ground. A deputation had waited upon these two gentlemen, and the report of the deputation made to the committee was as follows- To the committee of the everton football club. Is accordence with your committee's instructions we the undersigned deputation, waited upon mr. Orrell respecting his ground, adjoining the present football field and report to you as follows. After discussion, mr.orrell made an offer as follows, in writing;-that on payment of £100 he would not disture the everton club for the present season, and futher that they might have the use of his ground for for practice subsequently mr. Orrell made the following further offer in writing:- that on payment of £120 per year in advance he would allow the everton club the use of the ground on lease for ten years, and that he would give up an agreement to that effect. Also that he would not claim ownership to any eractions which they might put on his groundduring that period. In accordance with the committee's instructions we waited upon mr. John houlding on the 21 st september, when we expreesed a desire that he would inform us what he was prepared to do regarding his ground drawing his attention to mr.orrell offer which had been made in writing; also ground and conditions. To this he repelled that as longer as the everton club paid him his rent he would not disturb them. Next that he would not deriate from the arrangements recorded in your minutes, dated 30tth july 1888 (which is an informal agreement tenacy). We then considering these cooments invited mr.houlding to put into writing his ultimatum for sulputation to the committee on the following Monday but no reply made, so far as we are aware been made. In contequence of this and under further instructions from your committee, we again on the 28 th september waited upon mr.houlding and invited from him final reply in writing. He replied that as long as the everton club could afford to pay the £250 per year rent, he would agree it but in the event of the finances not being sufficient to meet this he would meet such an emergancy by accepting a reduced sum. We again invited him to put into writing any offer which he wished to make so that the same could be submitted to the committee, but we failed to obtain any promise that he would comply therewith. We drew his special attention to the advisability of his presting a issue to run concurrently with mr.orrell's and the falling of the members that he should forego any claim in the stands and fixtures. We did not sugestion any regard to mr.houlding in either of our inter views not having any authority from yoyr committee to do so:- signed AJ COASTES, JAMES C BAXTER, JOHN ATHKINSON W JACKSON. Mr williams said one member of the deputation disagreed with the report, and stated that mr. Houlding was never asked to put anything in writing. Mr houlding said he was prepared to consider any offer masde, but none was made to him. The chairman said the report was signed by every member of deutation but one. Mr.nisbett, the member referred to, said he had not signed the report because he considered it substantually incorrect, omitting several important points and introducing certain things of which, as a deputation they had no knowledge. The willingness of mr. Orrell to lease the land at £120 a year was alicited by dr. baxter on a subsquent occasion. For his own part, he considered mr.houlding's replies perfectly satisfactory. The chairman said it was prposed at the committee that they should pay mr.orrell £100 in order that they should remain undisturbed till the end of the season,, and that was rejected. Mr jackson stated that as one of the deputation, he thoughts the report was perfectly correct. Mr.clayton next addressed the meeting observing that they had the signature of four honourable men to report. Mr. Nisbett had all along been is a monority of one, and that would give the meeting some idea of the value of mr. Nisbett's denails (applause). Mr. Coatesd another of the deputation, said that mr.orrell had put into writing his agreememnt to let the club have his ground at £120 a year (applause). That was done by mr.orrell a stranger: but when they came to mr.houlding. president of the club, he would give no such matter in writing. Nor would he give them any modification of the rental nor abate from it in any way. Unless the club were in financial diffculties. In answer to the request of several members the secretary read a reply received from mr. Houlding soon after the diffuculty arose,, and stating that what he had agreed to was to the effect that the club should pay what rent they could afford until they could pay a maximum of about 4 per cent on the cost of the ground. In different years he had advanced to the club over £2,000 without any security. He had not received the full rent of £250 until the season 1889-90. Mr.mahon asked whether any member of the committee had a reply to submit from mr. Houlding, but there was no answer. Mr.R.L. stockton said he was not a representative of mr.houlding to whom he was not indebted for anything he knew of. Everydody knew they were paying too high a rent, but they wanted to find out what they were to do. It they had to leave the ground let them leave and let mr. Houlding think what he liked of them, and they would think what they liked about him (applause). The point was, where were they to carry on the Everton Football Club ? the chairman said he believed a majority of the committee had a plan to lay before the meeting. Mr.mahon, who rose to propose a resolution, prefaced his remarks by cheerving that he was no servant of mr.houlding's. he proposed that they should give notice to mr.houlding or his solictor, that the club would quit the present ground and would terminate their present tenancy. He and others had seat out the following circular to the members:-
THE EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB, Liverpool oct.10 1891.
Dear sir,- owing to the grossly inaccurate reports and infotmations which have appered respecting this club, we deem it our duty to inform you upon the present psition, more particularly upon matters in repect of which it will be your duty to execise your votes on Monday evening next at the genaral meeting. Deputations from your committee have waited upon messrs orrell and houlding, with the following results:- mr.orrell offers (in writing) a ten years' lease. Rent £120 per annum; stands and other erections always to belong to the club. Mr.orrell doe NOT require mr.houlding to guarantee the rent. Mr.houlding-the deputations waited twice upon this gentleman-result on each occasion unsatisfactotry. Rent- mr.houlding demands £250 per annum actwithstanding the fact that mr orrell's demand has arisen entirely though mr.houlding's inability to give us personable proportion of the land which he (mr.houlding) has been and is now charging rent for. Later- he will not say that he will grant one. Satnds and fixtures-theses are still claimed by mr. Houlding, the only deviation being mr.barclay's statement (authorised by mr.houlding), which, without any disrespeed to that gentleman, we are compelled to describe as ridiculous as he asks for the unanimous votes of about 476 members. As mr. Houlding can only claim the stands do, on strictly legal grounds. It will be the duty of your committee to be advised as to their legal rights and if so advised, to contest the legality of proceeding which, to you as members, have been of so repugnant a character.alternatives scheme -we are not without these,and they will be fully disclosed and handed to your committees at the proper time. We have obtained for your information, particulous of rentals paid by other clubs:- aston villa…£175, stoke city £75… bolton wanderers £35….. notts county £135 (stands included), blackburn rovers £60, west brom £35, darwin £50, preston north end £30, wolverhampton wanderers £60, calendonians £25, police athletic £80, bootle £80, sunderland £45, burnley £75, accrington $40, everton, m.orrell £120 mr.houlding £250 total £370. The above figures need no comment. Final-we desire simply the welfare of our club, and regret that it is the position taken up by the president, which blocks any reason his apposition of the difficulty. We comtend that the three main questions-stands rentals and leasers or fixity (whether on the present or any other ground) should at this jucture be definitely placed upon a busness like costs. We ask for no generosity, but we, is no uncertains voice demands fairplay:- yours very truly. W.R. CLAYTON, 74 acy-road, GEO. MAHON, 86 anfirld road. We the undersigned members of committee, hereby express our approval of and circurances in the above. J.athinson, a.j. coates, j.griffiths, j.c.baxtere, f. cater, w.jackson Continuing mr. Mahon said:- that showed the eight clubs together paid £345 fot their grounds, against £370 which was now asked for the Eeverton ground. Of course the question of leaving the ground depended to a great extent upon what they had to offer in place of it. He might my think he had in his possession certain documents, which he would beg them not to askhim to reveal, showing that they could get a most suitable piece of land that than the present ground for £50 a year and they would get a lease for seven years, probably even for fourteen years. And if they could not get their stands taken away from the present ground, theyget new ones for either nil or next to it. He had disclosed his scheme-to-enabled the committee and they supported it. Mr. Coates secondof the resolution. Mr.clayton, in supporting it, said it would be foolish to enter into a agreement to pay mr.orrell £120 a year for the rent and then fied themselves at mr.houlding's mercy. Mr.houlding referred to than whos mr.houlding would demand from anyone wish whom he was doing business:- a written agreement. As a football club he did not think they would be justifed in paying £370 a year rental. There were five gentleman who had not signed the clioular and this was because they were not asked. They know it was no use asking them since they were bound to mr.houlding. he could not blame. The chairman-do you refer to me ?: if so justified how I am bound to mr.houldingmr clayton-I will tell you in a minute. Mr.skidlish-I did and sign and I am not bound to mr. Houlding Mr charles clayton:- I withdraw as it affects you. Mr.williams- that's not enough you must withdraw it in reference to me. Mr.clayton-all right I withdraw it about the five of you. Mr clayton, continuing said the five gentlemen he referred to had noted not in the intersts of the members, but in their own intersts throughout the whole crisi. They might know how to value the chairman's sympathy when they remembered that he said the members could''clear out and mr.houlding and I will run a club on the ground'' (laud applauses). He would ask them all in the intersts of football –not in the intersts of an hotel or of any one man-to support the resolution. Mr williams said that last speaker had imported great bitterness into the shatter but there were other members of the committee quite as honest as he. They must remember that unless they could come to some terms they would be turned off the ground at once (‘'no,no'') and they would not have a match on the ground next Saturday (laughter, and cries of'' rubbish''). Mr houlding had promised to consider any offer made to him, and not one of any kind was made. They were asked by two men the slainess twins who were like the ‘'nine''sailors of tosley-street, to withdraw from the ground on which they had spent £3,000 (a voice:''and that's to be collared.''). Mr. Everett proposed as an amendment ‘'that the club should pay to mr.orrell the £100, in order to secure the tenancy of the ground for the season, and that a special committee should be apppointed to consider the whole matter, including the investigation of any new grounds that might be though suitable.'' He said mr.mahon spoke of a ground which had in his mind's eye, but of which they knew absolutely nothing. He was sure the members would not take any such leap in the dark as mr mahon asked. They did not know what their position would be in regard to the league and in regard to the playres, if they left that ground. The old members had known all along about the read which would have to be made, and which now earning all the trouble. Mr.houlding said he did not claim the stands as his own property, but he was not prepared to say whose they were (loud laughter). Of course he was not satisfied with the present state of things but they must be careful he or they altered it. Mr. Britian seconded the amendment, and mr. Montgomery supported. Mr. Clayton said that mr. Everett had tried to throw dust in their eyes (hear, hear), they would be in no difficulty if they moved to new quarters to-morrow as regards the league matches. The players who signed would be housed to follow any resolution carried by the majority of the members (applause). The amendment was conched in a spirit of prourastination. The speaker was proseeding to allude to a meeting of a few days ago, when the chairman said he through mr. Clayton was out of order. Mr clayton said he would not pursus the subject further. The several depuations which had waited on mr. Houlding had not, so far, been able to receive any satisfactory answer from him (hear, hear). Mr T. howarth said as an old member, he would like to make a personal-explanation. Five years ago he was elected the committee before he was more than slightly sequaiated with mr. Houlding, and every year since he had been returned by increasing majorities. Mr. Houlding had never asked him to vote in any way. The members most recollect this that they had a letter from mr. Orrell's selicature to the effect that he would make a street on the ground. The question was-who should pay mr.orrell mr houlding or the members (‘'why should we pay?''). if they had more recommodation lately they would in two or three months have made the £120 which mr. Orrell claimed. Whats he (the speaker) had done in the past had been for the good of the club, and he would continue in the same path as before. The chairman then read the following latter, which he said had just been handed to him:-
Stanley house oct 12 1891
To the chairman and members meeting assembled
Gentlemen-mr.orrell has given me notice that he is tends tp exercism his right to make the road on the north side of the football field, one-half-vig 13 feet of the breadth of which must be contributed out of my hands and one-half out of his. The enclosure and stands which have been eracted on sufferance by private subscription extendover the 18 feet to be centributed by me, and I am reguired by mr.orrell to rwemove them forthwith.under these circumstances it is with extreme regret that I am compelled to give you notice which I hereby do, that you must give up possession of the place of land siturate between anfiled-road and walton brech-road, used as a football ground, , with the approaches there to, either the close of the present season-viz. 30 april 1892. This is the date of commendment of your occupation, but if it should appear that there is any doubt about this, you will understand that this notice applies to the expiration of the current year of your occupation whenever it may be-yours faithfully, john houlding. P.s. as according to rules all fixtures and property belonging to the club is vested absolutely in the committee, I will take an early opportunity of meeting its member to arrange about stands and other property on the ground. John houlding. This above letter was written we understand, before the meeting commenced. The amendment was carried by a majority. Mr. Mahon, in some further remarks said if mr.orrell moved the stands they would have a right of action against him for breach of agreement. Finally an amendment by mr. Everitt was carried by a large majority-that a committee consisting of the present executive, with counllier Walker, Messrs, Wilson, Mahon, and Henderson, be apponted to carry set the investagation specified.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
The Liverpool Football Echo- Tuesday, October 13, 1891
ADJOURNED MEETING OF MEMBERS
STORMY DISCUSSION
It will be remembered that a month ago, at a meeting of the members of the Everton Football Club, held in the Lecture Hall, Everton-road, it was resolved that the meeting be adjourned, to allow a deputation to wait on Mr. Houlding with respect to the conditions of tenancy, and also to interview Mr. Orrell. There has been since a considerable amount of discussion, both in the Press and at committee meetings, regarding the deadlock which seemed to prevail between the club and Mr. Houlding. The members refused even for a moment to look at the limited liability scheme which Mr. Houlding advanced, and therefore, last night’s meeting was looked forward to with great interest, as it seemed probable that the troubles of the club would now be definitely settled, and Mr. Houlding would be able to meet the members with some scheme which would be acceptable to the majority. Messrs. Clayton and Mahon have been most active in fighting against what is termed the “Houlding clique,” and such of them last night received a capital reception, the majority of the members being evidently of the same opinion as themselves regarding the section of Mr. Houlding. There was a large attendance of members, Mr. Barcley, vice-president, occupying the chair.
The Secretary (Mr. Molyneux) having read the minutes of the last meeting.
Mr. George Mahon said that the minutes stated “many questions were asked and answered.” Now, he had asked a number of vital questions, which had not been answered to that day. That being so, he moved that the sentence referred to should be left out.

Mr. Stockton moved the confirmation of the minutes, but on a vote being taken Mr. Mahon’s amendment was carried, and the minutes afterwards confirmed with the words “and answered” erased.
The Chairman explained that the meeting was called in accordance with the instructions given to the committee when appointed to see Mr. Houlding and Mr. Orrell in regard to the ground. A deputation had waited upon these two gentlemen, and had made a report, which has already appeared in our columns.
Mr. Williams said one member of the deputation disagreed with the report, and stated that Mr. Houlding was never asked to put anything in writing. Mr. Houlding said he was prepared to consider any offer made, but none was made to him.
The Chairman said the report was signed by every member of the deputation but one.
Mr. Nisbett, the member referred to, said he had not signed the report because he considered it substantially incorrect, omitting several important points, and introducing certain things of which, as a deputation, they had no knowledge. The willingness of Mr. Orrell to lase the land at £120 a year was elicited by Dr. Baxter on a subsequent occasion. For his own part, he considered Mr. Houlding’s relies perfectly satisfactory.
The Chairman said it was proposed at the committee that they should pay Mr. Orrell £100, in order that they should remain undisturbed till the end of the season, and that was rejected.
Mr. Jackson stated that, as one the deputation, he though the report was perfectly correct.
Mr. Clayton next addressed the meeting, observing that they had the signatures of four honourable men to the report. Mr. Nisbett had all along been in a minority of one, and that would give the meeting some idea of the value of Mr. Nisbett’s denial (applause). 
Mr. Coates another of the deputation, said that Mr. Orrell had put into writing his agreement to let the club have his ground at £120 a year (applause). That was done by Mr. Orrell, a stranger; but when they came to Mr. Houlding, president of their club, he would give no such matter in writing. Nor would he give them any modification of the rental, nor abate from it in any way, unless the club were in financial difficulties.
In answer to the request of several members, the secretary read a reply received from Mr. Houlding soon after the difficulty arose, and stating that what he had agreed to was to the effect that the club should pay what rent they could afford until they could pay a maximum of about 4 per cent, on the cost of the ground. In different years he had advanced to the club over £2,000 without any security. He had not received the full rent of £250 until the season 1889-90.
Mr. Mahon asked whether any member of the committee had a reply to submit from Mr. Houlding, but there was no answer.
R.L. Stockton said he was not a representative of Mr. Houlding, to whom he was not indebted for anything he knew of. Everybody knew they were paying too high a rent, but they wanted to find out what they were to do. If they had to leave the ground, let them leave, and let Mr. Houlding think what he liked of them, and they would think what they liked about him (applause). The point was, where were they to carry on the Everton Football Club?
The Chairman said he believed a majority of the committee had a plan to lay before the meeting.
Mr. Mahon, who rose to propose a resolution, prefaced his remarks by observing that he was no servant of Mr. Houlding’s. He proposed that they should give notice to Mr. Houlding or his solicitor that the club would quit the present ground and would terminated their present tenancy. He and others had sent out a circular to the members, published in our issue of yesterday. Continuing Mr. Mahon said;- That showed that eight clubs together paid £345 for their grounds, against £370 which was now asked for the Everton ground. Of course the question of leaving the ground descended to a great extent upon what they had to offer in place of it.
He might say that he had in his possession certain documents, which he would beg them not to ask him to revel, showing that they could get a more suitable piece of land than the present ground for £50 a year, and they could get a lease for seven years, probably even for fourteen years. And if they could not get their stands taken away from the present ground, they could get new ones for either nil or next to it. He had disclosed his scheme to most of the committee, and they supported it.
Mr. Coates seconded the resolution.
Mr. Clayton, in supporting it, said it would be foolish to enter into an agreement to pay Mr. Orrell £120 a year for ten years, and then find themselves at Mr. Houlding’s mercy. Mr. Houlding refused to them what Mr. Houlding would demand from any man with whom he was doing business -a written agreement. As a football club he did not think they would be justified in paying £370 a year rental. There were five gentlemen who had not signed the circular and that was because they were not asked. They knew it was no use asking them since they were bound to Mr. Houlding. He could not blame-
The Chairman.- Do you refer to me? If so please say how I am bound to Mr. Houlding. 
Mr. Clayton,- I’ll tell you in a minute.
Mr. Stockton.- I did not sign and I am not bound to Mr. Hounding nor indebted to him, I shall stand here till you withdrew that.
Mr. Clayton.- I withdrew as it affects you.
Mr. Williams- That’s not enough. You must withdraw it in reference to me.
Mr. Clayton.- All right, I withdraw I about the five of you. Mr. Clayton, continuing, said the five gentlemen he referred to had acted not in the interest of the members but in their own interests throughout the whole crisis. They might know how to value the Chairman’s sympathy when they remembered that he said the members could “clear out and Mr. Houlding and I will run a club on the ground” (loud applause).  He would ask them all in the interest of football -not in the interests of an hotel, or of any one man- to support the resolution.
Mr. Everett proposed, as an amendment, “That the club should pay to Mr. Orrell the £100, in order to secure the tenancy of the ground for the season, and that a special committee should be appointed to consider the whole matter, including the investigation of any new grounds that might be thought suitable.” He said Mr. Mahon spoke of a ground which he had in his mind’s eye, but of which they knew absolutely nothing. He was sure the members would not take any such leap in the dark as Mr. Mahon asked. They did not know what their position would be in regard to the League, and in regard to the players, if they left that ground.
Mr. Brittan seconded the amendment, and Mr. Mongomery supported.
Mr. T. Howarth said, as an old member, he would like to make a personal explanation. Five years ago he was elected on the committee before he was more than slightly acquainted with Mr. Houlding, and every year since he had been returned by increasing majorities. Mr. Houlding had never asked him to vote in any way. The members must recollect this, that they had a letter from Mr. Orrell’s solicitors to the effect that he would make a street on the ground. The question was- Who would pay Mr. Orrell, Mr. Houlding or the members (“Why should we pay?”) ? If they had more accommodation lately they would in two or three months have made the £120 which Mr. Orrell claimed. What he (the speaker) had done in the past had been for the good of the club, and he would continue in the same bath as before.
The Chairman then read the following latter, which he said had just been handed to him;-
Stanley House, Oct 12, 1891.
TO THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS IN MEETING ASNENBLED
Gentlemen, - Mr. Orrell has given me notice that he intends to exercise his right to make the road on the north side of the football field, one half-viz., 18 feet of the breadth of which must be contributed out of my land and one-half out of his. The enclosure and stands which have been erected on sufferance by private subscription extend over the 18 feet to be contributed by me, and I am required by Mr. Orrell to remove them forthwith.
Under those circumstances, it is with extreme regret that I am compelled to give you notice, which I hereby do, that you must give up possession of the piece of land situate between Anfield-road and Walton Breck-road, used as a football ground, with the approaches thereto after the close of the present season- Viz, 30th April, 1892.
This is the date of commencement of your occupation, but if it should appear that there is any doubt about this, you will understand that this notice applies to the expiration of the current year of your occupation whenever it may be. Yours faithfully. John Houlding.
P.S. -As according to rule all finance and property belonging to the club is vested absolutely in the committee, I will take an early opportunity of meeting its members to arrange about stands and other property on the ground. J.H.
The above letter was written, we understand, before the meeting commenced.
The amendment was carried by a majority.
Mr. Mahon, in some further remarks, said if Mr. Orrell moved the stands they would have a right of action against him for breach of agreement.
Finally, an amendment by Mr. Everitt was carried by a large majority-that a committee consisting of the present executive, with Councillor Walker, Messrs, Wilson, Mahon, and Henderson, be appointed to carry out the investigations specified,

THE PRESTON HERALD AND THE FOOTBALL SEASON.
Preston Herald - Wednesday 14 October 1891
The fixture at Everton on Saturday afternoon was one in which a great deal of interest was centred, and speculation as to the was rife both at Preston and Liverpool The excursion train which was run from Preston on the Lancashire and Yorkshire carried a large number of the admirers of the home team, and the majority of them made their way to the ground from Kirkdale station as the nearest point. The kick-off was not till half-past three, but the spectators began to pour into the ground quite an hour before that, and by a quarter-past three it was computed that there were from 18,000 20,000 people within the enclosures. From the outset the importance which was attached to the encounter was made manifest, but it was clear that the supporters of the Everton Club were in no way over confident as to the issue. They remembered, of course, that last year the North Eiders went, and saw, and conquered, and they were not all sure that they would go and do likewise this year, although their position among the League clubs was not quite so prominent. Beyond that they knew that Geary would not be in his place as centre forward. They had an intimation also that Lockhead would be absent from his post on the left wing, and that the men who were selected to fill those vacancies were some extent unknown quantities in a first class League match. In the state of uncertainty which those items of information landed them they were particularly silent as to the chances their club had of winning, and they could only hope for the best.  There was little or nothing to show that they backed their men to any extent.  Indeed the indications were the other way. Considerable odds were offered on North End, but they were not taken with any degree of spirit enterprise. From a pecuniary point of view the fixture was great success, and it showed once more that Preston North End is a name to draw the public with, even when the players do not come as League champions. It is known that they always play the League champions a good game, and there no doubt that they improved upon their reputation in this respect on Saturday. The “gate” at Everton was a big one, the amount realised being considerably over £400, and although the Preston men could not claim a decisive win, they certainly managed to get the best of the game throughout, and the draw was very much their favour.
The visitors could certainly claim a “moral” victory If net an actual one. The last shot in just before time was called was near a goal as anything could be. The toll unquestionably went through, and Jardine had to spin round smartly to prevent its being counted against his side. Moreover he was on the wrong side of the bar when he accomplished the feat. Naturally the Evertonians consoled themselves very much with the fact that Campbell got injured in a collision with Gordon in an early stage of the proceedings, and that for sometime they had to make the best show they could with ten men. The accident was unfortunate for Campbell, and much to be regretted, but it supplied the Liverpudlians with excellent an excuse for their nonsuccess. They strained another excuse out of the action of the referee. For some reason or the other they worked themselves into the firm conviction that the referee was dead against them from the beginning, and that he bad come with the fixed intention of doing everything he could to favour the visitors. Hence they took it into their heads to call out at frequent intervals “ play ten men,” and “go on twelve men.” Mr. Clegg was also the object of—the unconscious object it is to be hoped- of vollies of personal abuse and remarks of the most unfair as well uncomplimentary character. All those indulgences were very foolish, no doubt, but perhaps those who used them found them consoling. In that case it is hardly necessary to say anything further about such exhibitions, but nevertheless they are much to be deplored. Drummond was given Towie's place in centre for the occasion, and he acquitted himself with credit.  As in fact he has done in most positions which he has been placed in, and this is saying much when it is remembered that he has gone the round of all the positions. There was rather strong feeling shown against some of the players, too, at times.  But they played the game and played well, though they had to play in rather long grass. So far as the weather was concerned, everything was very pleasant and no advantage was given to either side. It must be admitted that neither club has come up to expectation this season, comparatively speaking, but the vicissitudes of one has affected the other, and both are a little down just now. The visitors played the better game, and the Everton goal had more than one narrow escape. Play favourable to Preston when Campbell got damaged. The North End continued to press the most, and on more one occasion the Everton defence was all but penetrated. The Everton forwards worked gallantly with weakened forces, Latta having gone half-back, and a sound defence being opposed to them, they could not make much progress. The first point was the result of a grand run and shot by Gordon, which brought Jardine out, and Towle took the ball from his save and scored. The Everton forwards showed up better after this, and when a little later Campbell returned they attacked vigorously, but found Holmes and Ross hard to best. It was noticed that Campbell did not turn out in the second half, and Kelso went full back and Latta half. The second portion needs little comment, as the four Everton forwards did not make much show. The right wing was practically useless so far as combination went. Thompson, in the centre, worked hard, but to little purpose. The left wing now and again put in good work, but only occasionally. Chadwick tried the tricky business, but it did not come off with Sharpe and Holmes. The Everton goal had numerous narrow escapes and it was a good job for that Jardine was in splendid trim, of the result would not have been a tie of one goal each. The game was more of hard-fought contest than a scientific display, but was every exciting. In these League contests with North End have a lot to fetch op, for the Preston men have won five games and only lost one. How this game would have ended it is hard if Everton had had their team intact all through. It is hardly likely that would have made any difference in the score, but probably the play would have been more even. Both fore and aft the North End were superior. Take them on the whole they were better. They had the style and thorough understanding of each other’s play, which bound to tell a tale at the finish. In the centre Drummond was as effective as he is anywhere on the field. The right wing was nearly as good as ever. In working the ball Gordon and young Ross exhibited all the effective which characterized their play some seasons ago, but in shooting they have fallen off. Towle was very good as inside left, both in passing and in dribbling. Gallagher and he got on very well, and though not as successful the right the two did their share the work. But was in the defence where the North End excelled. Saunders and Sharpe, as young hands, showed the steadiness of veterans. Stewart, perhaps, was the most conspicuous, but he had not the same mettle to face as Sharpe. The other two members of the rear division had not a great deal to do, but no miskicks were witnessed, and Holmes, in particular, was safe. On two occasions Trainer had ticklish shots to save, and was the Trainer of old, although far from well.  In comparison the home team suffered. It would be unfair to criticize at Latta half-back, or Gordon forward, as each did his level best. Kelso, however, was as happy at full back as at half, and frequently stopped the aggressive movements of Towle and Gallagher. McLean had much more than he could manage in Gordon and Ross, who several times nonplussed him. Hope Robertson, too, can be said to have shown up well, but neither had that finish about his actions which gives confidence to the spectators. Holt did not come off, for the simple reason that in Drummond he had met his match. Elliott was chosen to play centre forward, but two or three met together and substituted Thomson. Thomson’s play was pretty, and he passed well, but it does not Include the scoring element so essential in a centre forward. The left wing did not get on well at all. Chadwick Indulged in too much tricky play, and against Holmes it won’t do; but the few chances Milward had he made good use of. Jardine was in fine fettle, and he had to do and did it well.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Liverpool Daily Post - Wednesday 14 October 1891
TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL ECHO
Sir.- Will you kindly allow me to make a few observations concerning last night’s meeting?
What struck me as being the most irregular and unbusinesslike proceeding was that of Mr. Houlding, jun., who on seeing that Mr. Mahon’s resolution “to give notice to leave the ground” was supported by the value of the majority of the meeting, handed in a letter from his father to Mr. Barcley, giving the club notice to quit. The latter gentleman, after reading it himself, rose and said, “Here is a letter from Mr. Houlding that will settle the whole matter.” The club then voted for the amendment to pay Mr. Orrell £100 undisturbed possession until the end of the season. Why they should do so I cannot imagine. Mr. Mahon told us that he had good legal advice to the effect that Mr. Orrell could compel Mr. Houlding to take down the stand without entering into an action, and that if Mr. Orrell was entitled to any compensation, it was to come from Mr. Houlding; in fact, the latter has as much as admitted his liability by offering to pay £50 towards the £100. Mr. Houlding is the landlord of the Everton Club. Then  why should they have bothered with Mr. Orrell at all? By doing so they have shielded Mr. Houlding, and we cannot see his unjust action in its proper and true lights. The fact of Mr. Houlding, jun., being at the meeting was most unfair to the members, who were discussing the matter of rents, &c., and, although I have great respect for the gentlemen who are sidling with Mr. Houlding, I could not help being struck that the whole matter of handing in the latter while Mr. Everett are moving his amendment, and the several actions of gentlemen on and outside the committee was all pre-arranged, so as to take the meeting by storm, and they succeeded to the ultimate ruination of their interests and power in the club.- Yours, Tc., A MEMBER, Everton, Oct 13, 1891.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 14 October 1891
TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL ECHO
Sir.- Will you kindly allow me to make a few observations concerning last night’s meeting?
What struck me as being the most irregular and unbusinesslike proceeding was that of Mr. Houlding, jun., who on seeing that Mr. Mahon’s resolution “to give notice to leave the ground” was supported by the value of the majority of the meeting, handed in a letter from his father to Mr. Barcley, giving the club notice to quit. The latter gentleman, after reading it himself, rose and said, “Here is a letter from Mr. Houlding that will settle the whole matter.” The club then voted for the amendment to pay Mr. Orrell £100 undisturbed possession until the end of the season. Why they should do so I cannot imagine. Mr. Mahon told us that he had good legal advice to the effect that Mr. Orrell could compel Mr. Houlding to take down the stand without entering into an action, and that if Mr. Orrell was entitled to any compensation, it was to come from Mr. Houlding; in fact, the latter has as much as admitted his liability by offering to pay £50 towards the £100. Mr. Houlding is the landlord of the Everton Club. Then  why should they have bothered with Mr. Orrell at all? By doing so they have shielded Mr. Houlding, and we cannot see his unjust action in its proper and true lights. The fact of Mr. Houlding, jun., being at the meeting was most unfair to the members, who were discussing the matter of rents, &c., and, although I have great respect for the gentlemen who are sidling with Mr. Houlding, I could not help being struck that the whole matter of handing in the latter while Mr. Everett are moving his amendment, and the several actions of gentlemen on and outside the committee was all pre-arranged, so as to take the meeting by storm, and they succeeded to the ultimate ruination of their interests and fewer in the club.- Yours, Tc., A MEMBER, Everton, Oct 13, 1891.

THE EVERTON FOOTBALL ECHO
Liverpool Daily Post - Friday 16 October 1891
TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY POST
Sir.- To settle the vexed question as to what land this club should have, I think the matter could be ended by the committee at once purchasing the Boaler-street land, which is without doubt the best land for the purpose. It is most conveniently situated, and could be obtained for an old song. I may mention that I have never played on a better piece of land, although I have played on many during my football career, which has not been a short one-Yours, &c., 24, Edmund-street. DICK SALISBURY.

TODAYS GAMES
October 17, 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton have a formidable pierce of work before them today, as they visit Bolton, and tackle the present leaders of the League campaign. Last year Everton, then at their best, defeated Bolton Wanderers on the same ground, in a League match, by 5 goals to nil; but having occasion to try their fortune five months later at Pike's-Lane in a Lancashire Cup tie, the result proved an emphatic reversal, as the Wanderers won by 6 goals to nil. Heavy ground was the excuses for this unexpected Everton reverse and, seeing that rain has been plentiful of late, the turf in the situation, and direct their play accordingly. As will be seen from the under mentioned names, the team has been amended, and Murray, who has made a host of friends for his smart play in the Combination team, is to partner Latta, whilst Elliott superseded Thomson. Campbell not being available, Kelso has been chosen as right full back, where he did so well last week, and the vacancy thus rendered in the half-back line is filled by Kirkwood. Altogether, the team is an experimental one, but should work smoothly, though they will be hard tested.
Everton v Bolton Wanderers, at Bolton, Kick-off at 3.30 p.m. The following will present Everton; Jardine, goal; Kelso and Mclean, backs; Kirkwood, Holt, and Robertson, half-backs; Latta, Murray, Elliott, E. Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.
Everton v Buxton, Anfield, Kick-off at 3.30 p.m. The following will represent Everton; Williams, goal; Morgan and Collins, backs; A. Chadwick, Jones and Lochhead, half-backs; Wylie, Parry, Gordon, McMillan, and Thomson, forwards.

LANDSLORDS
October 17, 1891. The Preston Chronicle
Football clubs must be good customers to ground landlords, judging by the following rentals paid for the various enclosures-Aston Villa, £175; Notts County £185 (Stands included), say £135; Police Athletic, £80; Bootle, £80; Burnley, £75; Stoke City, £75; Blackburn Rovers, £60; Darwen, £50; Wolves, £50; Sunderland, £45; Accrington, £40; Bolton Wanderers £85; West Bromwich Albion, £35; Preston North End, £30; Caledonians, £25; Everton-Mr. Orrell, £120 + Mr. Houlding £250-Total £370.

LONG EATON PLAYER FOR EVERTON
October 17 1891 Daily Gazette
We understand that Mr. Molyneux, representative of the Everton Club, on Thursday paid a visit to Long Eaton with view to obtaining the services of Kent and Fairbrother, the Rangers' full backs, for the Everton Football Club. Terms were offered to the players, which, it is believed, they were disposed to accept. At any rate, they attached their signatures to the forms of the Football League. In order to induce the Rangers' committee to release the two players in question, substantial honorarium was offered, and though no formal meeting of the committee has yet been held to consider the matter, there is every reason to believe that their sanction to the transfer will be obtained. In that case it is extremely probable that Kent and Fairbrother will be seen in the ranks of the Everton team when they appear Derby to-morrow (Saturday) week. It may be added that Notts. Forest had also made overtures to the same two men to assist them in their Alliance matches, but for the present season, at all events, their negotiations are not being regarded in very favourable light.

WE HEAR AND SEE—
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 17 October 1891
That Preston North End and Everton met at Liverpool on Saturday ; that last year the highest “gate” ever realized at Everton (£489) testified to the popularity of North End among Liverpudlians, and again on Saturday, though the weather was unpropitious, the receipts totalled as much as £414 ; that this latter sum ranks as the second largest amount taken, which is significant, seeing that neither of the teams had been “setting the Thames on fire” this season ; that the reappearance of N. J. Ross was heartily recognised by some 16,000 spectators, though all the players were properly received. That the absence of Geary was regretted; that the experiment of trying Hope Robinson in the place of Lockhead, of the left half back, was much commented upon adversely; that the selection of Elliott, who has been going strongly in the second' team, fill Geary’s place was generally approved, and that there was much shaking of the head when it was found that, at the eleventh hour Elliott had been shelved in favour of Sam Thomson. That the game was not expected to furnish a high-class exhibition of skill since the grass was long and slippery, and feeling was wound up to a very high pitch; that either club could ill afford to lose, points being sparse at present with both the champions and ex-champions. That North End were the first to assail warmly ; that Campbell made two good saves in conformity with his sound back play at Sunderland, but unluckily, after some 15 minutes’ play, got his knee wrenched in an accidental collision with Gordon, and was quite incapable of rendering any further assistance though he tried gamely after a quarter of an hour's rest ; that his injury promises to be serious, and may prevent his playing any more this season ; that North End continued to have the best of the without much luck ; that they scored the initial goal, Everton equalising ten minutes later. That the fight was severe, and at times vicious, but though the visitors had the more shots, especially at the closing stage, none were permitted to penetrate in a legitimate manner; that North End were superior in all departments, unless it was that of goalkeeping ; that Holmes and Ross were almost as pleasing as ever ; that Stewart was the best of three sterling half-backs, who never gave the Everton forwards much chance of getting into line; that Gordon was the leader in attack, with Jimmy Ross as his clever support, some of their movements being the redeeming features of a game none too scientific ; that Drummond was always difficult to cope with, giving striking evidence that for an all-round man he has hardly a peer ; that Towie and Gallacher, too, were effective. That Everton played up pluckily when rendered short-handed, the play prevailing on the left wing, Gordon having the right wing all to himself, except when Latta, who went half-back, came to help him; that Thomson worked hard without effect, wandering as did; that Chadwick was frequently beaten by Holmes; that Milward dashed away and shot well when he had the chance; that Holt, Robertson, and Mclean were satisfactory, and Kelso and Jardine were the men of mark and but for their grand work North End must have won.  The North End were decidedly unlucky at Everton last Saturday, an impartial spectator- a Liverpudlian –declaring that they ought to have won by at least four goals to one; that the right wing played better together than they have done for a time; that George Drummond in centre and Towie on the left wing are better than vice versa; that it was all along been the opinion of many Prestonians that of Georgie played centre regularly he would be as good as man as possible in the position. 
That Everton need more men at once, and there will be some difficulty in placing two teams in the field today, unless Mr. Molyneux’s latest trip to Scotland has been successful; that the Press representatives accompanying Everton in the recent northern tour was informed that a back of great promise, who for the nonce was to be nameless, has been secured; that he, apparently turned out to be Graham, of Alva; that if Geary’s disablement is protracted, and Thomson departs to Accrington a centre forward will be needed; that Elliott will fill that position against the Bolton Wanderers today. 
That the adjourned meeting of the members of the Everton Club was held on Monday; that there was much plain speaking, not always complimentary; that eventually the meeting acted wisely in paying £100 so as not to be disturbed until the 30th April next, and that be special committee was appointed to go thoroughly into the ground question.   

GLEANINGS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 17 1891
Under the conditions they opposed Preston North End last Saturday, the Everton men acquitted themselves in grand style, and deserve congratulating. If the Everton Club had their ordinary team on the job they must have won easily. Fifteen minutes after the game had been started Campbell, who was playing in excellent form at full back, twisted his knee, and had to retire from the field. This mishap disorganised the Everton team. Holt had to make good his defence by taking Latta from the forwards and putting him half-back, and sending Kelso to partner McLean. Thomson turned out a poor substitute for Geary, or rather, for Elliott, as the latter was originally selected to fill the disabled “flyer’s” place- and it was remarked (and not without some justification) that the Everton front line was only represented by three men and a half, instead of five. In Latta, N.J. Ross met his match. Instead of Nick being the “terror,” it was Latta.
We give the following rumour for what it is worth. Sam Thomson, of North End-cum-Wolverhampton-cum-Everton fame, has been engaged to play for Accrington, Everton, of course, being willing to let him go. It is said a situation as clerk has been found for him.
The “Everton” team is going just as well as the League eleven did last year, and have a splendid record in the Combination, having won all their four matches and scored 23 goals to 2.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 17 October 1891
TO THE EDITOR OF THE FOOTBALL ECHO
Sir.- At a meeting of the members of the above club on Monday evening last it was quite evident that a very large majority were supporters of Messrs Mahon and Clayton, and yet when the resolution proposed by these gentlemen was put to the meeting it was declared to be lost. This would appear to be paradoxical, and certainly it requires some explanation.
In the opinion of several to whom I have spoken about the matter, it would seem as if the members had been influenced- First by the fact that Mr. Houlding’s “notice to quit” had changed the whole state of affairs; second, by the strong and apparently official declaration by Joseph Willaims that unless Mr. Orrell was squared forthwith there would be no more matches on the present ground; and, third, by the mistaken notion that the sentence authorising the committee to pay the £100 had been withdrawn from amendment. As shown by some subsequent correspondence in the press, the members astonished to find that they have saddled the club with this heavy item, which, without any possible, probable shadow of doubt, the landlord-Mr. Houlding-ought to have paid, and would certainly have paid if the amendment had not been carried in proof of this one has only to refer to his letter where he gives “notice to quit” yet promises to allow the club to remain on his ground to the end of the season. He could only have fulfilled the latter part by himself paying Mr. Orrell the £100. However, the “herring trailed arose” had its effect on the meeting, as many members now see to their discomfiture and chagrin. So far as the £100 is concerned the Houldingites may have scored a victory, but the manner in which it was done was certainly discreditable, if not tricky. We have only to refer to the latter part of the proceedings to show that Messrs. Mahon and Clayton still possess the confidence at the vast majority of the members, for was not the committee proposed by Mr. Clayton carried by such a majority that the chairman did not put to the meeting the alternative committee proposed by the Houldingites? And how does this leave the matter? Instead of a bare majority of one as heretofore, there is now a majority of five or six on the new committee pledged to support Mr. Mahon’s proposals. It need hardly be added that the means of victory sung by the Houldingites after last Monday’s meeting were a little too grievous, and indeed were destined to be short-lived when the composition of the new committee came to be understood. “They laugh longest who laugh last,” is a saying the truth of which has now been seen by the Houldingites.
Anyone with half an eye can see the meaning of the dramatic delivery of Mr. Houlding’s letter during the meeting. The members had made up their minds to give notice of removal to their land lord, who, however, forestalls them by sending in a notice to quit. At the end of the season the Everton Football Club will have found new quarters, where it is to be hoped there will be less one man influence, and not quite so much of the public-house connection, which has been so damaging to some of our best players, whilst Mr. John Houlding and his Fidus Achates-the high and mighty Mr. Barclay-will attempt to run another football club on the present Anfield enclosure.
Nous verrons.- Yours, &c., OLD MEMBER
IN DEFENCE OF MR. HOULDING.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE FOOTBALL ECHO
Sir.- As a member of ten years’ standing, and one who claims to know something of the internal arrangements of the club, may I be permitted to state both for the benefit of the self-appointed leaders- Messrs. Clayton and Mahon-and those of the members who have apparently been carried away by the display of verbosity they exhibited at last Monday’s meeting, that I believe Mr. Houlding has not received anything like the fair treatment he deserves, either at the hands of a section of the committee or from the bulk of the members? The club is indebted to Mr. Houlding for the ground it at present occupiers, and this his greatest opponent canny deny; and further that his services have always been at the command of the club. A great amount of capital has been made out of the fact of his being the proprietor of the Sandon Hotel, and the profits derived therefrom, but the fact of there being two hotels on Walton Breck-road nearer the ground than the Sandon, one on Anfield-road quite as near, and several others in the immediate vicinity vastly narrows down this great argument. Do they derive any benefits by having the club situated where it is? Have they ever done anything for the club? Everyone is aware what Mr. Houlding has done.
As an official I have often been brought in contact with Mr. Houlding, and my experience, and the experience of the old members, is that we in variably found that we were dealing with a gentleman, who when approached on any matter gave us every possible assistance in his power, and, in fact granted every request we made. These superior Pharisees. Messrs Clayton and Mahon, would have us believe another Mr. Houlding has come upon the scene, I, with others, emphatically decline to believe it. I would like to ask Mr. Clayton, does his membership extend over three years, and Mr. Mahon if his membership has been in existence so long?
It is amusing to see these upstarts, who haven’t got the courage to fight their battle individually, but have to come before the public in the guise of a joint company, and dictate to members who should and who should not form a sub-committee to inquire into the affairs of the club.
Mr. McKenna proposed to form an executive composed of five old and five new members, to make arrangements respecting the future ground of the club. It is to my mind, a very fair proposition. Why did Messrs. Clayton and Mahon oppose this, and appoint the present committee, with the addition of certain members who are at one with themselves?
Trusting, in the interests of the members generally, and in justice to our president, you will give this space in your paper.- Yours, &c., THOMAS HIGGINS, Seaforth. Ex-Hon. Secretary E.F.C.
A DISCLAIMER
TO THE EDITOR OF THE FOOTBALL ECHO
Sir.- The writer of the letter which appeared in the Echo under the above heading, and signed “Dick Salisbury, Edmund-street,” has undoubtedly committed forgery by using my name to his letter without my knowledge or consent. It is a well-known fact that I do not take any interest in the game of football or football clubs, or am I concerned in the dispute existing at present between the Everton Club and the owners of the land on which they play.- Yours &c., RICHARD SALISBURY.  11, Edmund-street, Oct. 16, 1891.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday  October 17, 1891
ADJOURNED MEETING OF MEMBERS
STORMY DISCUSSION
It will be remembered that a month ago, at a meeting of the members of the Everton Football Club, held in the Lecture Hall, Everton-road, it was resolved that the meeting be adjourned, to allow a deputation to wait on Mr. Houlding with respect to the conditions of tenancy, and also to interview Mr. Orrell. There has been since a considerable amount of discussion, both in the Press and at committee meetings, regarding the deadlock which seemed to prevail between the club and Mr. Houlding. The members refused even for a moment to look at the limited liability scheme which Mr. Houlding advanced, and therefore, last night’s meeting was looked forward to with great interest, as it seemed probable that the troubles of the club would now be definitely settled, and Mr. Houlding would be able to meet the members with some scheme which would be acceptable to the majority. Messrs. Clayton and Mahon have been most active in fighting against what is termed the “Houlding clique,” and such of them last night received a capital reception, the majority of the members being evidently of the same opinion as themselves regarding the section of Mr. Houlding. There was a large attendance of members, Mr. Barcley, vice-president, occupying the chair.
  The Secretary (Mr. Molyneux) having read the minutes of the last meeting.
Mr. George Mahon said that the minutes stated “many questions were asked and answered.” Now, he had asked a number of vital questions, which had not been answered to that day. That being so, he moved that the sentence referred to should be left out.
   Mr. Stockton moved the confirmation of the minutes, but on a vote being taken Mr. Mahon’s amendment was carried, and the minutes afterwards confirmed with the words “and answered” erased.
   The Chairman explained that the meeting was called in accordance with the instructions given to the committee when appointed to see Mr. Houlding and Mr. Orrell in regard to the ground. A deputation had waited upon these two gentlemen, and had made a report, of the deputation made to the committee was as follows;-
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
In accordance with your committee’s instructions, we, the undersigned deputation, waited upon Mr. Orrell respecting his ground, adjoining the present field, and report to you as follows. After discussion, Mr. Orrell made an offer as follows, in writing;-
That on payment of £100 he would not disturb the Everton Club for the present season, and, further, that they might have the use of his ground for practice. Subsequently Mr, Orrell made the following further offer in writing;- That on payment of the sum of £120 per year in advance, he would allow the Everton Club the use of his ground on lease for ten years, and that he would give an agreement to that effect. Also, that he would not claim ownership to any erection which they might put on his ground during that period. In accordance with your committee’s instructions, we waited upon Mr. John Houlding on the 21st Sept., when we expressed a desire that he would inform us what he was prepared to do respecting his ground, drawing his attention to Mr. Orrell’s offer, which had been made in writing; also to stands and erection. To this he replied that as long as the Everton Club paid him his rent he would not disturb them. Next, that he would not deviate from the arrangement recorded in your minutes, dated 24th July 1888 (which is an informal agreement of tenancy). We then, considering these replies unsatisfactory, invited Mr. Houlding to put into writing his ultimatum for submission to the committee on the following Monday, but no reply has, so far as we are aware, been made. In consequence of this, and under further instructions from your committee, we again, on the 28th September waited upon Mr. Houlding and invited from him a final reply in writing. He replied that as long as the Everton Club could afford to pay the £250 per year rent, he would exact it, but in the event of the finances not being sufficient to meet this, he would meet such an emergency by accepting a reduced sum. We again invited him to put into writing any offer which he wished to make, so that the same could be submitted to the committee, but we failed to obtain any promise that he would comply therewith. We drew his special attention to the advisability of his granting a lease to run concurrently with Mr. Orrell’s and the emphatic feeling of the members that he should forego any claim to the stands and fixtures. We did not suggest any rental to Mr. Houlding in either of our interviews, not having any authority from your committee to do so.- Signed, A.J COATES, JAMES C. BAXTER, JOHN ATHLINSON, W. JACKSON.
   Mr. Williams said one member of the deputation disagreed with the report, and stated that Mr. Houlding was never asked to put anything in writing. Mr. Houlding said he was prepared to consider any offer made, but none was made to him.
  The Chairman said the report was signed by every member of the deputation but one.
  Mr. Nisbett, the member referred to, said he had not signed the report because he considered it substantially incorrect, omitting several important points, and introducing certain things of which, as a deputation, they had no knowledge. The willingness of Mr. Orrell to lase the land at £120 a year was elicited by Dr. Baxter on a subsequent occasion. For his own part, he considered Mr. Houlding’s relies perfectly satisfactory.
  The Chairman said it was proposed at the committee that they should pay Mr. Orrell £100, in order that they should remain undisturbed till the end of the season, and that was rejected.
  Mr. Jackson stated that, as one the deputation, he though the report was perfectly correct.
  Mr. Clayton next addressed the meeting, observing that they had the signatures of four honourable men to the report. Mr. Nisbett had all along been in a minority of one, and that would give the meeting some idea of the value of Mr. Nisbett’s denial (applause). 
  Mr. Coates another of the deputation, said that Mr. Orrell had put into writing his agreement to let the club have his ground at £120 a year (applause). That was done by Mr. Orrell, a stranger; but when they came to Mr. Houlding, president of their club, he would give no such matter in writing. Nor would he give them any modification of the rental, nor abate from it in any way, unless the club were in financial difficulties.
In answer to the request of several members, the secretary read a reply received from Mr. Houlding soon after the difficulty arose, and stating that what he had agreed to was to the effect that the club should pay what rent they could afford until they could pay a maximum of about 4 per cent, on the cost of the ground. In different years he had advanced to the club over £2,000 without any security. He had not received the full rent of £250 until the season 1889-90.
  Mr. Mahon asked whether any member of the committee had a reply to submit from Mr. Houlding, but there was no answer.
  R.L. Stockton said he was not a representative of Mr. Houlding, to whom he was not indebted for anything he knew of. Everybody knew they were paying too high a rent, but they wanted to find out what they were to do. If they had to leave the ground, let them leave, and let Mr. Houlding think what he liked of them, and they would think what they liked about him (applause). The point was, where were they to carry on the Everton Football Club?
  The Chairman said he believed a majority of the committee had a plan to lay before the meeting.
  Mr. Mahon, who rose to propose a resolution, prefaced his remarks by observing that he was no servant of Mr. Houlding’s. He proposed that they should give notice to Mr. Houlding or his solicitor that the club would quit the present ground and would terminated their present tenancy. He and others had sent out a circular to the members;-
   THE EVERTON FOOTBALL  CLUB, Liverpool, Oct, 10, 1891
Dear sirs.- Owing to the grossly inaccurate reports and information which have appeared respecting this club, we deem it our duty to inform you upon the present position, more particularly upon matters in respect of which it will be your duty to exercise your votes on Monday evening next at the general meeting.
Deputations from your committee have waited upon Messrs Orrell and Houlding, with the following results;-
Mr. Orrell offers (in writing) a ten years’ lease, rent £120 per annum, stands and other erections always to belong to the club. Mr. Orrell does NOT require Mr. Houlding to guarantee the rent.
  Mr. Houlding.- The deputation waited twice upon this gentleman-result on each occasion unsatisfactory.
   Rent.- Mr. Houlding demands £250 per annum, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Orrell’s demand has arisen entirely through Mr. Houlding’s inability to give us peaceable possession of the land which he (Mr. Houlding) has been and is now charging rent for.
  Lease.- He will not say that he will grant one.
  Stands and Fixtures-These are still claimed by Mr. Houlding, the only deviation being Mr. Barcley’s statement (authorised by Mr Houlding), which, without any disrespect to that gentleman, we are compelled to describe as ridiculous, as he asks for the unanimous votes of about 476 members. As Mr. Houlding can only claim the stands, &c., on strictly legal grounds, it will be the duty of your committee to be advised as to their legal rights, and, if so advised, to contest the legality of proceedings which to you as members, have been of so repugnant a character.
Alternative Schemes.- We are not without these, and they will be fully disclosed and handed to your committee at the proper time.
We have obtained for your information particulars of rentals paid by other clubs, and now append list of same-
Aston Villa..£175, Stoke  £75, Bolton Wanderers £35, Notts County, Blackburn Rovers £60, West Bromwich Albion £35, (£185, stands included& say £135 ) Darwen £50, Preston North End £30, Wolverhampton Wanderers £50, Caledonians £25, Everton Mr Orrell (£120, Mr Hould £250-£370), Burnley £75, Accrington £40,
The above figures need no comment.
Finally we desire simply the welfare of our club, and regret that it is the position taken up by the president which blocks any reasonable solution of the difficulty. We contend that the three main questions-stands, rentals, and leases, or fixity of tenure (whether on the present or any other ground) should at this juncture be definitely placed upon a business-like basis. We ask for no generosity, but we, in no uncertain voice, demand fair play.- Yours very truly.- W.R. CLAYTON, 74, Dacy-road, GEO. MAHON, 86, Anfield-road.
We, the undersigned members of committee, hereby express our approval of and concurrence in the above.-
J. Atkinson, J.C Baxter, A.J. Coates, F. Currier, J. Griffiths, W. Jackson. 
Continuing Mr. Mahon said;- That showed that eight clubs together paid £345 for their grounds, against £370 which was now asked for the Everton ground. Of course the question of leaving the ground descended to a great extent upon what they had to offer in place of it.
He might say that he had in his possession certain documents, which he would beg them not to ask him to revel, showing that they could get a more suitable piece of land than the present ground for £50 a year, and they could get a lease for seven years, probably even for fourteen years. And if they could not get their stands taken away from the present ground, they could get new ones for either nil or next to it. He had disclosed his scheme to most of the committee, and they supported it.
  Mr. Coates seconded the resolution.
  Mr. Clayton, in supporting it, said it would be foolish to enter into an agreement to pay Mr. Orrell £120 a year for ten years, and then find themselves at Mr. Houlding’s mercy. Mr. Houlding refused to them what Mr. Houlding would demand from any man with whom he was doing business -a written agreement. As a football club he did not think they would be justified in paying £370 a year rental. There were five gentlemen who had not signed the circular and that was because they were not asked. They knew it was no use asking them since they were bound to Mr. Houlding. He could not blame-
  The Chairman.- Do you refer to me? If so please say how I am bound to Mr. Houlding. 
  Mr. Clayton,- I’ll tell you in a minute.
  Mr. Stockton.- I did not sign and I am not bound to Mr. Hounding nor indebted to him, I shall stand here till you withdrew that.
  Mr. Clayton.- I withdrew as it affects you.
  Mr. Williams- That’s not enough. You must withdraw it in reference to me.
  Mr. Clayton.- All right, I withdraw I about the five of you. Mr. Clayton, continuing, said the five gentlemen he referred to had acted not in the interest of the members but in their own interests throughout the whole crisis. They might know how to value the Chairman’s sympathy when they remembered that he said the members could “clear out and Mr. Houlding and I will run a club on the ground” (loud applause).  He would ask them all in the interest of football -not in the interests of an hotel, or of any one man- to support the resolution.
  Mr. Everett proposed, as an amendment, “That the club should pay to Mr. Orrell the £100, in order to secure the tenancy of the ground for the season, and that a special committee should be appointed to consider the whole matter, including the investigation of any new grounds that might be thought suitable.” He said Mr. Mahon spoke of a ground which he had in his mind’s eye, but of which they knew absolutely nothing. He was sure the members would not take any such leap in the dark as Mr. Mahon asked. They did not know what their position would be in regard to the League, and in regard to the players, if they left that ground.
  Mr. Brittan seconded the amendment, and Mr. Mongomery supported.
  Mr. T. Howarth said, as an old member, he would like to make a personal explanation. Five years ago he was elected on the committee before he was more than slightly acquainted with Mr. Houlding, and every year since he had been returned by increasing majorities. Mr. Houlding had never asked him to vote in any way. The members must recollect this, that they had a letter from Mr. Orrell’s solicitors to the effect that he would make a street on the ground. The question was- Who would pay Mr. Orrell, Mr. Houlding or the members (“Why should we pay?”) ? If they had more accommodation lately they would in two or three months have made the £120 which Mr. Orrell claimed. What he (the speaker) had done in the past had been for the good of the club, and he would continue in the same bath as before.
  The Chairman then read the following latter, which he said had just been handed to him;-
                                                                                          Stanley House, Oct 12, 1891.
TO THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS IN MEETING ASNENBLED
Gentlemen, - Mr. Orrell has given me notice that he intends to exercise his right to make the road on the north side of the football field, one half-viz., 18 feet of the breadth of which must be contributed out of my land and one-half out of his. The enclosure and stands which have been erected on sufferance by private subscription extend over the 18 feet to be contributed by me, and I am required by Mr. Orrell to remove them forthwith.
  Under those circumstances, it is with extreme regret that I am compelled to give you notice, which I hereby do, that you must give up possession of the piece of land situate between Anfield-road and Walton Breck-road, used as a football ground, with the approaches thereto after the close of the present season- Viz, 30th April, 1892.
This is the date of commencement of your occupation, but if it should appear that there is any doubt about this, you will understand that this notice applies to the expiration of the current year of your occupation whenever it may be. Yours faithfully. John Houlding.
  P.S. -As according to rule all finance and property belonging to the club is vested absolutely in the committee, I will take an early opportunity of meeting its members to arrange about stands and other property on the ground. J.H.
  The above letter was written, we understand, before the meeting commenced.
  The amendment was carried by a majority.
  Mr. Mahon, in some further remarks, said if Mr. Orrell moved the stands they would have a right of action against him for breach of agreement.
  Finally, an amendment by Mr. Everitt was carried by a large majority-that a committee consisting of the present executive, with Councillor Walker, Messrs, Wilson, Mahon, and Henderson, be appointed to carry out the investigations specified,

TO THE EDITOR OF LIVERPOOL ECHO
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 17 1891
Sir.- May I beg the favour of a little space in your valuable paper to endorse the suggestion made by the writer of “Chips” that Wylle be given a further chance of proving his qualification for the position of inside right in the League team of Everton? He had everything in the way of cleverness, speed, shooting power, and unselfishness to justify another trial. I was present at the match against Notts Forest on which occasion Wyllie played vice Latta, and in the second half of which I can confidently say that the ball not passed to him on more than six occasions, clearly showing that the players, as well as the committee, are not treating him fairly. Without disparaging Gordon in the least, Wyllie has had a much wider experience of first-class football, and his judgement is seldom, if ever, at fault. I think, and I am not alone in this opinion that he had Latta would make a perfect wing after playing together a little time. I am certain Wyllie, in any forwards position, would have acquitted himself infinitely more creditably than Thomson did last Saturday, when he (Thomson) baulked the inside men on many occasion. Of course I know he did score the only Everton goal. I trust the insertion of this will induce men in closer contact with the committee than I am to press this matter strong.- Yours, &c., PEDIS.

EVERTON REVEIW
October 19, 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
Ill-luck still dogs the steps of Everton, and for three successive Saturday have the League champions been rendered shorthanded through accidents. To Geary, and Campbell has to be added Jardine, who at Bolton, on being tripped, fell in his head, and caused slight concussion, disabling him for the remaining portion of the game. the doctor thinks a few days rest in bed will put him right again, and it is to be hoped this sanguine view will prove correct, for Everton can ill-afford to be deprived of his great services in goal. Singularly, Jardine had to retire hurt on the occasion of the Lancashire Cup tie at Bolton last year. Under the circumstances Everton did exceedingly well to be beaten by the Wanderers by only a goal to nil. The ground was, of course, in a heavy-going condition and science in consequence was lacking. Everton who claim to have scored near the finish from Mulholland's shot, all round played the better game, and even when represented by only ten men, were cheered lustily for their smart play, the verdict being generally given, by Boltonians, too, that the better team had lost. Kelso and Mclean were in good form, and so were Holt, Kirkwood, and Robertson, when forming the half-back line. On Jardine retiring Robertson went in goal, and had about half a dozen shots to stop, which he attended to without any suspicious of nervousness. Chadwick, in drooping back into Robertson's position, made an effective half-back, and this department was conspicuous all through for the completeness in which it broke up the Wanderers' combination. Holt, who contributed his best game this season, never allowed Cassidy a chance of shinning. The forwards played up gamely, and displayed smooth action; but of course the left wing fell off after the rearrangement. Latta was a host in himself, his tackling being always heroic, whilst his shooting, in unison with that of his colleagues, was very accurate, but he experienced much hard luck. Murray made a promising debut in partnership with Latta. He appeared nervous at the start, but gaining confidence as the game progressed he bothered Roberts a lot in the second half, and it was a bit comical to see the light man out-manoeuvre the burly one. The Wanderers were not particularly brilliant. Several players seemed off colour, but Sutcliffe gave a splendid exhibition of goalkeeping. Paton and Roberts were the most useful of the remaining players.

BOLTON WANDERERS V EVERTON
October 19, 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
The Liverpool popular club went to Bolton on Saturday to take part in the first of the two League games with the Wanderers, and took a mixed team with them to meet the renewed “Trotters,” no fewer than four reserve man donning the League jersey, Robertson, Kirkwood, Elliott and Murray filling the vacant gaps. The Wanderers played the same team that has done them such good service this season. Two heavily-laden excursion trains from Liverpool helped to swell the 10,000 spectators who were present when the following team's stepped on to the very saddened ground;- Everton; Jardine, goal; Kelso and McLean, backs; Kirkwood, Holt (captain) and Robertson, half-backs; Latta, Murray, Elliott, Chadwick and Milward, forwards. Bolton Wanderers;- Sutcliffe, goal; Somerville, and Jones, backs; Paton, Gardiner, and Roberts, half-backs; Munro, Brogan, Cassidy, McNee, and McFettridge, forwards. Both teams came in for a hearty reception. A drizzling rain was falling when Elliott kicked off for the visitors, who lost the toss. Holt and Kelso had immediately to stem a rush of the homesters, and, after Sutcliffe had cleared a shot from Milward, Munro and Brogan sped along the right, and the latter kicked an offside goal. With the wind the Wanderers were very troublesome, Kelso heading a sure goal for them over the crossbar. Latta carried play to the other end, and by beating Jones, forced a barren corner. Mclean now headed a free kick clear, and offside spoiled a fine attempt by Milward. Everton, if anything, had the best of the game, both wings showing fine form, a shot from Milward hitting the bar and going over. Coming again, however, Everton fairly stormed Sutcliffe, and that custodian splendidly saved three fast shots from short range. If fell, however, to the Wanderers to open the scoring, a scrimmaged goal by Cassidy beating Jardine amidst great enthusiasm. Nothing daunted, Everton again forced the pace, a couple of fine shots by Milward narrowly missing their mark. At the other end McFettridge in taking a corner kick, sent the leather amongst the spectators at the back of the goal, which caused some amusement to the Liverpool contingent. The pace now became very much slower, and for a quarter of an hour nothing of much consequence took place. After this the Wanderers woke up, and Holt, Kelso and Jardine had to assert themselves to prevent the Liverpool colours from being again lowered. Robertson was now playing grandly at half-back. And kept his forwards pretty busy. Paton, however, proved a big barrier to Milward and Chadwick with the result that the homesters were often kept on the attack. Latta put in a fine run along his right, but his effort was nullified by Murray shooting weakly. Everton, by dashing play, had a corner, which Sutcliffe had difficulty in clearing, while at the other end Jardine was fouled by Brogan and had to retire, Robertson going between the posts. Holt, from the penalty kick sent forward, and Sutcliffe had a couple of shots to clear, a free kick for hands eventually removing danger to the “Trotters.” On half time Everton strove to get level, but the whistle sounded while the home custodian was working a shot from MIlward, and the score was –Wanderers, 1 goal; Everton, nil. On resuming, a damper was thrown over the Liverpool spectators when it became perceptible to them that Jardine was absent. Cassidy kicked 0ff, and the Wanderers were soon in front of Everton's goal, Robertson throwing clear. Latta removed the venue, and crossed to Chadwick, who had gone half-back, and that player, with a clinking shot, made Sutcliffe throw over the bar. Still keeping up the pressure the visitors made many incursions, but so well did Sutcliffe keep his charge that only barren corners accrued. The Wanderers outside right-winger having tested Robertson, Latta sped along, and sent in a flying shot, but Sutcliffe was ready, and threw away, and then Everton's charge narrowly escaped being again taken. A couple of corners to Everton now took place, but they were again fruitless, Sutcliffe's long reach holding him in good stead. Everton, although short-handed, fairly bore down the Wanderers, breaking up their combination, and doing anything they liked with them excepting one thing –that of scoring. Hard lines again fell to Everton, Latta sending in a flying shot to the home goal, and Elliott missing his kick, allowing the ball to roll out. Try as they would by downright hard work, and causing trouble to the home defence, Everton could not get the better of Sutcliffe, who seemed to be unable to do anything unmasterly between the posts. Five minutes from the finish the Everton portion of the crowd gave vent to their feelings by urging the Liverpoolians on to score, in the midst of which Milward drove in a hard and high shot to Sutcliffe, in the clearance of which it was claimed that the home custodian's hands were behind the posts, but the referee (Mr. Lewis) only gave a goal kick, and shortly afterwards Everton had to retire beaten, although having the major portion of the game, by 1 goal to nil.

EVERTON V BUXTON
October 19, 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
This match was played at Anfield in the presence of about 3,000 spectators. Each side presented impregnable defence, and not a goal could be score during the hour and half's play. Thus Everton met their first check in pursuit of combination honours.

BOLTON WANDERERS 1 EVERTON 0
OCTOBER 19 1891
DAILY POST
The first league match this season between everton and bolton wanderers created an immediate amount of interst on sAturday afternoon at bolton, there being an attenadance at pike lane numbering 12,000 pesrons. To swell the numbers a couple of loaded trains left tittheburn-street shortly before two o'clock although the weather was most threathing. The rain held off until the commenencement. The following wer the teams:- everton: jardine (d), goal; kelso (r) and mclean (d) backs; kirkwood (d), holt (j) (captain), and robertson (h) half backs;latta (a) murray (j), elliott (j), chadwick (e), and milward (a) forwords. Bolton wanderers, sutcliffe, goal; sommerville and jones backs; plaes, gardiner, and roberts half-backs; munro, brogan, cassidy mcnee, and mcfettridge forwards. The wanders led the way on to the field, and were received, but the reception the everton boys got was quite as hearty. Bolton won the toss, and at half-past three, elliott kicked off for everton. After exchanges in the centre, kelso distinguished himself with an immense clearance and then the wanderers were in trouble. A return was at once made down the right by munro and brogan afterwards brogan afterwards to jardine shot saved cleverly; but immediatley afterwards the home team shot an offside goal. Again the wanderers go on up and troubled the everton defence, but kelso was all there when wanted, and after a further spell of play in everton's quarter latta got away and had a tussle with jones who conceded a corner. This having been cleared the home team gradually worked their way down, and here murray was to the front with a grand bit of play kelso than give a free kick but this availed the homesters nothing. As the vistors quickly turned the tables on their opponents and made a hot attack. This however, came to nothing and a rush was made by the bolton me. Holt clearned but the wanderes came up again, kelso covering jardine so cleverly that a shot went into no purpose. Then from the return kick the everton left wing dashed away and went clear through the wanderers' defence but milward's final effort struck the bar. After some fast and exciting play in the everton goal mouth, jardine had to account defeat at the hands of cassidy. This reverse appeared to infuse the spirit into the vistors who went to work with a will, and the home defence was quickly in pure strain, but after a short period of play in close proximisy to the wanderers goal, roberts succesed in clearing out his opponents and once more the everton defence was troubled. A sharp attack was made on the everton stronghold,, and brogan fouled fouled jardine, who had to retire. Hope robinson taking his place in goal.. everton played up with great determination latta and murray, by good passings, making an excellent attack, and sutcliiffe was constrained to pick up and threw clear when he was on the point of being charged through along with the ball. Half-time:- bolton wanders 1 goal. Everton nil. With only ten men to play in the second half matters looked rather gloomy for everton. Chadwick took robinson's position as half-back, and had very hard lines on two occasions soon after the restart. For a disabled team the vistors played a wonderfully stout game, getting within shooting distance of the wanderers goal time after time but without the disired effect, no scorcing took place in the second half, and everton retired defeated by 1 goal to nil.

EVERTON RESERVES 0 BUXTON 0
COMBINATION LEAGUE
October 19, 1891
Liverpool mercury
This match was played at anfield in presence of about 3,000 spectators. Each side present inpregnable defence, and not a goal could be scored during the hour and a half's play. Thurs everton met their first check in pursult of the combination honours
Play 5 won 4 lost 0 draw 1,, for 23 aginst 2 points 9

BOLTON WANDERERS V EVERTON
Sporting Life - Monday 19 October 1891
ANOTHER GOALKEEPER HURT
The League Champions made their season’s debut on the Bolton Wanderers’ ground on Monday, before 8,000 spectators.  In the first minute Brogan shot the ball past Jardine, but in passing the upright it accidentally struck McFetteridge who was off-side, and no goal was of course allowed.  The Wanderers, however, appeared to have got the measure of their opponents, for they were often pressing, while on the Everton side Milward and Chadwick only appeared to ever get dangerous.  At length the whole of the Wanderers attack went down in a body, and after a long scrimmage in which Jardine shone the ball was forced through.  The Wanderers custodian saved several shots, and then out of a struggle the Wanderers put the ball through, but as Jardine was hurt the game had been stopped, and no goal was scored.  Robertson went between the uprights, and acquired himself first class.  Nothing further was done up to the interval, when the home side led by one goal to nil.  The second half was even more in favour of the Wanderers, but the defence was sound, and the gamed ended –Wanderers one goal, Everton nothing.  Teams; - Bolton Wanderers; - Sutcliffe (goal), Somerville and Jones, (backs), Paton, Gardiner, and Roberts (half-backs), Munroe, Brogan, Cassidy, McNee, and McFerreridge.
Everton; - Jardine (goal), Mclean and Kelso (backs); Kirkwood, Holt, and Robertson, (half-backs), Latta, Murray, Elliott, Chadwick and Milward. 

EVERTON NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 19 October 1891
The Everton Club is still in an unsatisfactory state, and the ground difficulty is not yet settled.  There was a big meeting last Monday, when some very pleasant compliments were passed round, and there was a lot of talk, but so far as I can learn the matter stands as it did.  Certainly there was another deputation formed, and after a motion had bene proposed to give Mr. Houlding notice to quite, a document to that effect was received from the President and read with dramatic effect.  In fact, the whole thing appears to be quite adapted for the stage, and Mr. Mahon, the leader of the opposition, speaks in dreadfully secret tones about a ground he has in view at £50 per annum. 
Vacant plots are so plentiful in Liverpool that this particular one cannot be spotted.  At the present time it seems to be locked up in some out of the way place, but if negotiations fail, no doubt Mr. Mahon will unfasten the door and exhibit it to the astonished members of the Everton Club.
Seriously, I think paltry squabble has gone far enough and ought to be settled at once, for a house divided against itself must fall, and the discounted amongst the members will not make the team more comfortable, and what with their bad luck on the field and disturbance amongst the members the future of the Everton club looks anything but bright.  I have no doubt both sides have the interests of their big organization at heart, but they are not going the right way to arrive a satisfactory arrangement. 
Frank Sugg
Southport Central secretary Frank Sugg, who takes as much interest in football as in cricket.  If they cannot find any water at Southport except by carting it to lakes and things, they have plenty of wind.

LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 19 October 1891
By the Loiterer
The adjourned meeting of the members of the Everton Football Club was held last Monday evening, Mr. Barclay in the chair.  It was a lively affair, and at times humorous.  The meeting was called for the purpose of receiving a report from the deputation as to the result of their interviews with Mr. Houlding and Mr. Orrell in regard to the ground.  Mr. Orrell agreed to let his land to the club for ten years at £120 a year, payable in advance.  Mr. Houlding considered that if the club could afford to pay him £250 rent he should expect it in accordance with the understanding when he purchased the land for football purposes.  It is just as well to mention that Mr. Houlding for the first two years accepted £100 but as the continued to get better support they could afford to pay him in a four per cent, on his outlay, and at a general meeting some two years ago £250 was fixed as the rental.  The report was signed by four of the deputation, the fifth member refusing to attach his signature, as he considered it substantially incorrect, and then personalities began to fly about.  Four to one was rather too great odds, and the meeting seemed to lean to the opinion of the noble four. 
Mr. Mahon was now on his feet, and of course it was necessary for him to preface his remarks by stating that he was not a servant of Mr. Houldings.  Each speaker went through this orality until it got a little monotonous.  Mr. Mahon wound up by proposing, “That they should give notice to Mr. Houlding that the club would quit the present ground and would terminate their tenancy.”  Mr. Coates seconded.  Mr. Clayton was on the war path in supporting it, and got foul of “Bobby” Stockton and Mr. Barclay.  However, he did very well, and evidently carried the meeting with him.  The next speaker was the best of the lot, and argued the matter in a rational manner, and finally moved an amendment.  “That the club should pay to Mr. Orrell £100 in order to secure the tenancy of the ground for the season, and that a special committee be appointed to consider the whole matter, including the investigation of any new ground that might be thought suitable.  Whilst this was under discussion a letter was handed in from Mr. Houlding which knocked Mr. Mahon’s resolution out altogether, as it was neither more nor less than notice to quit at the end of the present season.  The amendment was carried by a large majority, and a committee consisting of the present executive, with Councilor Walker, Messrs, Wilson, Mahon, and Henderson were appointed to carry out the investigation specified.  It is hard to say where the matter will end, although Messrs. Mahon and Clayton seen sanguine of obtaining a suitable ground.  Whatever is done I hope will be for the benefit of the club. 
The Everton team received a check in the Combination, as Buxton ran them to a draw.  The Buxton lads are a clever lot, and if their performance here can only be maintained, they will have to be reckoned with when the accountants are balanced.  I consider any club that “push” Everton so close are not novices at the game, and the defence of Buxton was really grand. 

BOLTON WANDERERS v. EVERTON
Athletic News - Monday 19 October 1891
TAKING THE CHAMPIONS DOWN.
By the Tramp
Though a wild sort of day wound up a very wild week. Mr. Editor, there was a splendid assemblage at the Pike’s-lane ground on Saturday afternoon, to welcome the League champions. There were alternate spells of showers and sunshine, and the ground was, of course, heavy going, but not nearly so bad as many people expected. Admission to the grand stand was stopped half an hour before the advertised hour for starting, and by the time the game had get fairly under weigh the crowd had turned 10,000. The specials had brought something like 1,800 from Liverpool, and they did not forget to make themselves heard. The teams trotted out promptly under; - Wanderers;- SutcIiffe, goal: Somerville and Jones, backs; Paton, Gardiner, and Roberts, half-backs: Monro, Brogan, Cassidy, McNee, and M'Petteridge, forwards.  Everton; - Jardine, goal; Kelso and McLean, backs; Kirkwood, Holt, and Hope-Robertson, half-backs; Latta, Murray, Elliott, Chadwick, and Milward,  forwards. Referee: Mr. J Lewis (Blackburn). From these it will be noticed that the Wanderers relied on exactly the same set of players that were victorious at Birmingham a week ago, but Everton were feebly represented. Geary and Campbell were still on the injured list, Sam Thompson was left out, and Lockhead again absent. The visitors were consequently anything but confident about the issue, but as the sequel will show they did, nothing to be ashamed of. The game had not been going long before the ball found its way past Davie Jardine, but the goal was spoiled by McFetteridge being off-side. The ball appeared to glance off him ere it flew between the posts after Monro had centred.  We were not long before we had opportunities for admiring the back-play of Bob Kelso. He’s a champion, and saved the Everton colours many a time and oft. Latta delighted the Evertonians by outstripping Jones in a race for the ball, the latter giving a corner in attempting to clear. Gardiner came in for a round, of cheers for cleverly checking Chadwick and Milward, this being one of the finest bits of the afternoon. Then came some smart work by Sutcliffe. Who was fortunately in splendid form. A determined assault on the Everton goal ended in its first and only downfall. The ball was knocked out more than once before Jardine was beaten by Cassidy. Both goalkeepers were after this called upon in turn, and one hardly knew which to admire most. The Wanderers were very aggressive, and how the visitors’ fortress escaped capture on several occasions was wonderful. Kelso was a tower of strengthen and was always in the thick of the fray, doing, twice the amount work of his partner. McFetteridge made one excellent attempt to add a second point, but the ball just cleared the upright. Then came a very unfortunate occurrence. Jardine saved splendidly, rushing out for some yards, and next instant he was seen to be lying on the ground.  How he was injured no one seemed to exactly know, but injured he was, and he retired for the rest of the game. It afterwards transpired that he was suffering from slight concussion of the brain. Hope-Robertson went between the posts, and to his credit, be it said, he shaped admirably. He certainly did not allow anything to pass him. All through the second half the visitors had ten men only, they played up well. Elliott assisted Milward on the left wing, and Edgar Chadwick went among the half-backs. The attacking, powers of Everton were, of course, considerably weakened, but allowing for this they acquitted themselves with satisfaction, and with a less sturdy defence to face they must have scored more than once. As was, however, they had to go absolutely emptyhanded, and put up with defeat by a goal to none. The last time were Everton were at Bolton was in the memorable Lancashire Cup tie in February when the Wanderers fairly astonished everybody by winning by six to none. It was a piece of ill luck that deprived the Liverpool team of the services of Jardine on Saturday, the third League game in succession, by the way, in which they have lost a player through injury. If the team had been kept up to full strength, it was quite on the cards that they would at least have drawn level. The sting was taken out the forward play, but, despite their loss, they oft times fully held their own. Latta treated the crowd to many a fine sprint down the wing, and some of his centres were beauties, but he wants a better helpmate than Murray. The Liverpool lad is willing, but there is not enough of him, and want of weight and size told its tale. Elliott will not do in centre, and he is long way behind Geary. Now and again the international left-wingers did some choice bits of play, but their efforts were mostly of an individual character. They are starling players, but both were guilty of mistakes. None of the half-backs could be termed brilliant. Holt did some clever things at times, but both Hope-Robertson and Kirkwood were too slow. McLean only did moderately. I should not call him a safe back. Kelso is a vastly different man. When he went for man or ball he never failed in his object. His kicking was very powerful, and if can only be spared from the half-back line. Bob will fill a long felt want. Up to the time of his accident Jardine had performed wonders between the posts and general regret was expressed at his misfortune. The Sutcliffe of Saturday and the Sutcliffe who operated against Accrington a fortnight ago might have been totally different persons. Now he came off with flying colours; then he was disappointment. Some of his saves against Everton were masterpieces, and he never once lost his head. Jones was perhaps a shade better than Somerville, but both were equal to every demand. The half-backs were all of great service, Gardiner doing better than hitherto this season, and Roberts playing for all he was worth up to the last. The front rank left little room for grumbling, their chief weakness when the final touch was required. Now and again their shooting was deficient, but their passing and dash left little to be desired. McFetteridge is still guilty of poaching, but there’s no doubt about him being a tryer. The whole team were on winning from the first, and never relaxed their efforts until the last sound the whistle was heard. 

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
The Liverpool Football Echo -Saturday, October 19, 1891
IMPORTANT COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The committee meeting of the Everton Club are just now vey important affairs, owing to dispute between the members and committee with Mr. Houlding. The meeting held on Monday night at the Sandon Hotel was, therefore, fully attended, and the result awaited with a great amount of interest. Mr. Houlding was not present. The deputations which had waited on Mr. Orrell and Mr. Houlding handed in their reports. The first named gentleman agreed to lease his ground to the club for ten years at £120 a year, the stands and erections to be the property of the club. Nothing definite could be obtained from Mr. Houlding as to rental or lease or as to the position of the members with reference to the stands. The committee there upon resolved on the motion of Mr. Clayton, to call a general meeting of the members for Monday night next for the following purposes. To submit a report of the committee respecting the tenancies, rentals, &c., of the present and adjoining grounds and the result of deputation to Mr. Orrell and Mr. Houlding, and to take the instructions of the members thereon as to the committee a future of action. The meeting, which was of course private, lasted for quite two hours, and was of a most intimated description. The meeting of next Monday will doubtless settle the points in dispute which at present exist between the landlord and the tenants.
On Thursday a meeting was held at the Melville Café, Eberle-street, in response to the following circular;-
It has been thought at the present juncture that a meeting of the old members of the club would be desirable for the purpose of taking into consideration the present unsatisfactory state of affairs. We therefore request your attendance at a meeting to be held on Thursday evening next, the 8th inst., at seven o’clock, at the Melville Café, Eberle-street, when it is hope that after calm discussion some definite policy may be agreed upon to ensure the future welfare of the club in which the old members are deeply interested.- We are dear sir, your truly,
ARTHUR E. WILLS, 30A Green-lane, Seaforth.
W.F. EVANS 158, Adelaide-road, Edge-lane. -October 5th, 1891.
About sixty members turned up, Mr. Lowe presiding. It was put from the chair whether reporters two of whom were present, should be allowed to remain, and with the vast majority saying “No,” these gentlemen at once beat a retreat and left the “old members” to settle their differences. From information received, however, we understand that Mr. Barcley made a statement as to the present position of the negotiations with the owners of the ground, and Mr. Jackson, the treasurer, said that he had that day received a postcard on which were the words “Are you an enemy of Houlding?” an it was signed -, the meaning of which he could not comprehend. Mr. Lindsay said that so far as the ground was concerned he would on no account vote that the club should leave it. He hoped that they could come to some definite agreement with Mr. Houlding.- After considerable discussion, the meeting passed a resolution to the effect that Mr. Houlding be approached by a deputation consisting of five members, who were to endeavour to get some concessions from him with regard to the rent, and to try to persuade him to relinquish his claim to the stands. Should Mr. Houlding not see his way to fall in with the views of the club, the committee were recommended to pay £100 to Mr. Orell, so as to ensure the tenure of the ground for the remainder of the season.

MR. HOULDING AND THE EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 20 October 1891
DEFENCE OF HIS ACTION
THE AGITATION A POLITICAL DODGE
A MEMBER’S REJOINDER
Mr. John Houlding was present last night at a meeting of the Kirkdale branch of the Workingmen’s Conservative Association, and made a detailed statement in regard to his dispute with the Everton Football Club. The chairman was Major J.M. Hewitt.
Mr. Houlding commenced his address with the remark that he thought it right that he should defend his action in consequence of the many representations that had been made. Referring to the early circler of the club, he said that when the members of the club removed from Stanley Park to a field in Arkle’s-lane they were not able to pay their expenses, and they approached him with a view to the purchase of the field they at present occupied from Mr. Jospeh Orrell. They took the ground for one season on an understanding with Mr. Orrell that a donation should be given to the Stanley Hospital. Mr. Orrell then removed to another part of the country and placed his land in the market. The members of the club wanted to continue their tenancy, and for that purpose tried to form a company, but only received promises of subscriptions to the amount of £11. Eventually they prevailed upon him to purchase the land for the sum of £5,840, and then said they could pay him as much rent as they were able. For the first three years he received £100 per year, then he obtained £240, and afterwards £250. In the first year he lent the club £180, in the second year £350, the third year £1,200, and the fourth year £600. Latterly they did not borrow money of him, thanks to the supporters of the club. In August last Mr. Orrell called upon him to make a street through a portion of his land in accordance with the purchase conditions. He promulgated a scheme for the purchase of the two grounds, but upon doing so was roundly abused. Out of 500 members of the club there were 360 who were practically new to it. They paid 7s 6d each and enjoyed the benefits which the other members had been working for years to obtain, when the question of stands on the ground came up at the meeting to which he had referred he was heated and annoyed owing to the remarks which had been made about him, and he said he would claim the stands. Morally the stands did not belong to him, and he would never claim them. But he was in the position of a trustee for a stand which had been erected when the ground was enclosed, and which had been paid for by subscription among the old members. Did that belong to the new members of the club?
(“No, no.”) Last year the members subscribed £240, and if they reckoned that up they would find it came to 400 members at 7s 6d each, and 100 at one guinea each. But the supporters of the club, the large majority of whom came from the North-end subscribed £6,000. Rather than he dictated to and brow-beaten by men who paid 7s 6d a year, and who saw good football at a cheap rate-about 2d per match-he would allow the land to remain idle. In regard to the Sandon Hotel, of which he was landlord, he declared that during the close season the taking at the house were only £10 per week less than during the winter, when football was in full swing. They should have football conducted on amicable lines and not be cliques and certainly not by men who have lately been using it for nothing else but a political dodge.
A resolution of confidence in Mr. Houlding, and pledging those present to secure his election for Everton Ward, was afterwards unanimously passed.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL ECHO
Sir.- Was Mr. Houlding dreaming when he delivered that speech reported in your contemporary this morning? Had the speech been delivered to the members of the Everton Football Club I could have understood it, but what political matters have to do with the affairs of a football club or how much matters can be properly considered as subject for discussion at a political meeting I cannot for a moment imagine. I am also curious to know how it is that your contemporary is the only paper containing a report of the meeting. Who were at this meeting, or was it a public one, and if it was a public one, how was it that the other local papers were not invited to send reporters? I should think, seeing that football was the sole topic discussed, that people were at the meeting who ought not to have been there, and that those who ought to have been present were not invited. At this meeting Mr. Houlding made a statement which he ought to have made to the persons who were interested-to the members of the club. He made a statement which the members had been trying to get from him all along-that morally the stands did not belong to him, and that he would never claim them. If he had made that statement at a meeting of the members or to the deputations which waited upon him, matters would have been smoothed over considerably. But, why has he not informed the committee or the members that he will not claim the stands?
They have been waiting for an answer on the point for some weeks, but Mr. Houlding would not satisfy them on any information. Mr. Houlding must remember that the “ground” difficulty was not raised by the members, and surely he will not refuse them the right to discuss the affairs of their club simply because their landlord happens to be a candidate for municipal honours. Perhaps it might not be out of the way to point out to Mr. Houlding that 75 per cent, of the members of the club are Conservatives, and as his scheme was thrown but by an overwhelming majority of members, political considerations could scarcely have entered into their minds. Mr. Houlding complains of being attacked on side. Issues. Nothing of the sort. He was asked three simple questions which, if he had answered matters would not have reached the present crisis. These questions still remain unanswered, gave and except his statement re the stands at the meeting last night. The most contemptible part of Mr. Houlding’s speech is that in which he charges myself and others with using this difficulty for nothing else than a political doge. This statement I can brand simply as an untruth. Surely Mr. Houlding ought to have had some little evidence before making such a statement. I defy him to point to any act of mine which could be connected in any way with politics. Imperial politics I have only once touched, and that was to work hard to return his friends Mr. Whitley. With local politics I have had nothing whatever to do. I am not a member of any political association, nor do I take an active interest in politics. But apart from this absurdity of bringing politics into football matters ought to be clear to everybody. This is simply a “red herring trailed across to path.” Politics have only been mentioned by Mr. Houlding and his friends, and I believe that their despicable action will recoil upon themselves.- Yours, &c., W.R. CLAYTON.
74 Darcy-road, Oct 20.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 21 October 1891
TWO NEW PLAYERS
The efforts of the agents of the Everton Club who have been roaming throughout Scotland during the past fortnight, endeavouring to engage new players have at last, it is reported, been attended with success. Maxwell the centre forward of the 3tf Lanark F.C., has been approached time after time, but his hitherto refused to accept the handsome offers made by Everton representative. He has, however, relented, and he will shortly be seen at Anfield. Foyer, a young back, has also been secured. This player, who belongs to the St. Bernard’s F.C (Edinburgh), has not been much heard of, but he is regarded by experts in the game as the most promising back in Scotland. Seven days will have to elapse, according to the rules of the League, ere those men’s services can be used by the Everton F.C. they will therefore not be able to play until next Saturday week, when Everton meet North End at Preston. Mr. Molyneux, the Everton secretary, paid a visit to Long Eaton, Derbyshire, on Thursday last, and obtained a partial promise of the services of Kent and Fairbrother, the Rangers full backs. The men are professionals, and the consent of the Rangers committee to their transfer was sought by the offer of a substantial sum to the club funds. It is uncertain at present whether the offer will be accepted.

THE EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 21 October 1891
TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL ECHO
Sir. Would you kindly allow me to endeavour through your valuable paper to throw oil upon the troubled waters? It seems to me a great deal of misunderstanding has arisen in respect to Mr. Houlding’s position in this matter. I have bene a follower of the Everton Football Club from their start in Stanley Park- when J. McGill, T. Evans, and M. Higgins were their great man. From Stanley Park the club moved to a private ground in Arkles-lane. After a very short stay here they had to quit. At this time two or three prominent members undertook to search round the district for a new ground. After considerable labour they decided that the present ground in Oakfield-road would be the most desirable and best for the interests of the club. They approached Mr. Houlding as the only person connected with them who could himself, or by his influence, find the large amount required to purchase it-not as a speculation for himself-for the club. If these are the facts why so much talk about harsh land lord, certainly not a landlord from choice, but from force, or the result of doing a kind act?
Place it in a simpler light;- Say Mr. E.F.C wants a certain piece of ground, price £5,800. He approached an old friend Mr. H. , to advance the money for the ground, not as a speculation for himself, but because the ground and neighbourhood is very suitable for what Mr. E.F.C requires it for. Mr. H. accedes to his friend’s wish, and purchases it. During the next three or four years he further assists him by advancing some £2,330 more to assist in improvements, &c., altogether Mr. H. has now advanced to Mr. E.F.C £8,130, and holds as his security the ground and fixtures. Mr. H., owing to a little difficulty about a piece of the ground which had not been purchased at the time but rented, now proposes to Mr. E.F.C to form a company, so as to purchase all the ground outright, and with the view of further improvements Mr. E.F.C. is offered, and wishes to know if he cam take away all the fixtures and leave Mr. H. the bare ground-which was a clear speculation of Mr. E.F.C’s at £5,800-as security, or an equivalent for £8,130 advanced by Mr. H. Let alone reducing percentage, according to the club’s income.
I have known Mr. Houlding for the last twenty six years, and I never know him guilty of a mean or unjust action, or refuse to do a kind act where possible. Like all others, I may be allowed to say personally I am in no way indebted to Mr. Houlding, and at the reverse in some things, being both a Gladstonians Liberal and a temperance supporter, nevertheless my motto is “Honour to whom honour is due.” One of your correspondents suggestion that Mr. Hounding “must have been dreaming” became he stated at a political meeting “that persons had been lately using it for political purposes.” I would go further and say that it not only has been used, but will be one of the mightiest weapons used against him -wrongly I think- at the next election.
I would suggest to all parties concerned that the matter be left entirely in the hands of the five gentlemen selected at the last meeting, who I am certain, are well worthy and capable of bringing this, or even a weightier, matter to a successful issue.- Yours, &c., C.M.M.

EVERTON FC
Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough - Thursday 22 October 1891
Maxwell, the centre forward of the Third Lanark, has, after many refusals at last accepted the offers of the Everton club.  Foyer, a young back from St. Bernard's has also been secured.  Their first appearance will probably be against North End at Preston on Saturday week.
Mr. Molyneux, the Everton secretary has paid a visit to Long Eaton, Derbyshire, and obtained a partial promise of the services of Kent, and Fairbrother, the Ranger's full-backs.  The men are professionals, and the consent of the Ranger's committee to their transfer was sought by the offer of a substantial sum to the club funds.  It is uncertain at present whether the offer will be accepted. 

MAXWELL
Glasgow Evening Post - Friday 23 October 1891
Speaking of Maxwall, reminds me that that young man received a cheque for £100 from Everton, and left here on Wednesday to join his new masters. The Third are, of course, somewhat non-plussed at his departure, but being old masters filling up breaches, his absence is not likely to burst up the Cathkin team yet awhile. Everton, I believe, are after another of the Third’s front division, but so far without success. The committee ought to place the whole team the English club’s disposal, and so save the officials of that organization any further anxiety with respect to the League championship and the English Cup.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Liverpool Echo - Friday 23 October 1891
TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL ECHO
Sir.- I was rather surprised when I saw the names of the players to represent the above club for last Saturday’s match. I think Wyllie might have been tried in the centre. He is certainly one of the best forwards the club possess. That he can play in other positions than outside right anyone can testify who saw his display as inside left against West Bromwich Albion last Easter Monday. He ought certainly to be played next Saturday against Derby County, remembering the four goals scored by him in this match last year, which would be very acceptable at present. My I suggest that the following forwards and half backs be played regularly (barring accidents); Latta, Wyllie, Geary, Chadwick, Milward, Kelso, Holt, and Lockhead.- Yours, &c., EVERTONIAN. Liverpool Oct, 22, 1891.

WE HEAR WE SEE-
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 24 October 1891
That the Bolton Wanderers were by no means pleased with themselves last week, although they beat Everton ; that they never do well when playing against ten men only; that the forwards played very well in the field, but when in front of goal they could do nothing, their shooting being execrable ; that the accident to Jardine was all the more felt because that player was hurt on the same ground last year, but this time appears to have been solely to blame, for he flung himself at the ball as Brogan kicked, and was consequently hurt. That Kelso played a grand game at full back, his tackling and kicking being fine; that on the day's play McLean was quite worth his place in the team.
That Everton, with four second team men pressed into service to fill gaps created by accidents, were not sanguine of beating the Bolton Wanderers on Saturday last; that when Jardine received his serious knock on the head, and was utterly disabled, with the game then barely half through, and the Wanderers leading by a goal to nil, Everton's hope went down to zero ; that the noble ten played with heroism, and are to be complimented on their pluck in preventing any further change in the score. That on successive Saturdays, Everton have finished their matches with Sunderland, Preston North End, and Bolton Wanderers short-handed ; that on neither occasion were they disgraced, Sunderland and the Wanderers winning only by a bare goal, whilst a draw ensued with Preston North End ; that these achievements demonstrate they have yet to considered in the running for champion honours. That last year they had scored 13 points by the time they had played seven matches ; that now for the same number of games their points are but six; that it is reasonably hoped they have completed their chapter of accidents, and will recover lost ground ; that they can still place a powerful team in the field. That it is announced in Liverpool Everton have at length bagged Maxwell, of Third Lanark, and also Foyer, of St. Bernard's ; that they will be eligible for the return League match between and North End ; that Campbell and Geary are on the mend, and Jardine is well enough to be included the team to-day.

SAM THOMSON
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 24 October 1891
Yesterday Mr. Coe, the Accrington secretary, made definite arrangements for the transfer of Thomson from Everton to Accrington, and the ex-North End centre will play for the Reds against the Wolves today. The arrangement made a week or two ago was that Thomson should be transferred when Geary, the Everton centre, had recovered; but as Geary is not likely to be in condition to play for some weeks, this arrangement was very unsatisfactory to the Reds, and during the last few days they have been pressing for an immediate transfer. It so happened, that Everton were in want of Maxwell of Cambuslang, who signed for Accrington last season, and Everton would not play him without Accrington’s permission. Yesterday arrangements for a mutual exchange were made, and Thomson will be available for Accrington and Maxwell for Everton. Maxwell arrived at Liverpool Thursday.

ALLAN MAXWELL
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 24 October 1891
Everton are now reported to have made a good catch or two, if the following is to be received authentic. It is made by Puffer,” of Scottish Sport :- No sooner has the Third Lanark get under weigh than the pirate makes an inroad into their territory and destroys what they have taken such pains to build up.  Allan Maxwell, of Cambuslang, who has only been with them something like couple of months, has been bought up by Everton. He left, I believe, for Liverpool on Wednesday by the 2 p.m. express. His travelling companions are supposed to be Foyers (St,Bernard) and Pinnell (Blantyre Victoria). I have seen the latter play in an important junior match—Scotland v. Ireland—and was rather favourably impressed by his style.  He plays forward -right or centre—and can shoot well at long range. Mr. Molyneauz should now feel satisfied. A year ago I fingered a £l00 Bank of England note which Allan Maxwell handed the Cambuslang club to refund Everton —the price of his blood. 1 should like to know the figure which landed the prize a year later.”
Yesterday Mr. Coe, the Accrington secretary, made definite arrangements for the transfer of Thomson from Everton to Accrington, and the ex-North End centre will play for the Reds against the Wolves today. The arrangement made a week or two ago was that Thomson should be transferred when Geary, the Everton centre, had recovered; but as Geary is not likely to in condition to play for some weeks, this arrangement was very unsatisfactory to the Reds, and during the last few days they have been pressing for an immediate transfer. It so happened, that Everton were in want of Maxwell, of Cambuslang, who signed for Accrington last season, and Everton would not play him without Accrington’s permission. Yesterday arrangements for a mutual exchange were made, and Thomson will available for Accrington and Maxwell for Everton. Maxwell arrived Liverpool Thursday.

TODAYS GAME
October 24, 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
Liverpool Associationists will be again denied the pleasure of seeing the Everton League team this afternoon at Anfield, as they visit Derby County, and indeed, will not be at home once more until Saturday week, when they play West Bromwich Albion. The Everton team, as will be seen from the names given below, includes neither of the reported new importations, the only change from last week being that of Wyllie for Elliott. He goes outside right, an arrangement which enables Latta to appear in a new character, which he will assume with credit, no doubt, as centre forward. At Anfield the Everton Combination team have a hard nut to crack in successfully coping with Stoke Swifts, who like Everton, have not yet been defeated in connection with the campaign, having scored 6 points in three matches against Everton 9 points for five games.
Everton v Derby County, Derby, Kick-off at three o'clock. The following will represent Everton; Jardine, goal; Kelso and
Mclean, backs; Kirkwood, Holt and Robertson, half-backs; Wyllie, Murray, Latta, E. Chadwick and Milward, forwards.
Everton v. Stoke Swifts, Anfield, Kick-off at 3-30 p.m. The following will represent Everton; Williams, goal; A. Chadwick and Collins, backs; Dix, Jones and Lochhead, half-backs; Gordon, Parry, Thomson, McMillian, and Elliott, forwards.

GLEANAING
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 24, 1891
Was there ever such a run of misfortune as has attended the Everton club lately? At Sunderland Geary got knocked out, Campbell had to succumb against North End at Anfield, and last Saturday Jardine got a rather severe knock, the League champions thus having to complete three very important matches with only ten men on the field.

FOOTBALL CHIPS
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 24 October 1891
“Unlucky Everton!” was the cry at Bolton last week.
If Jardine had not met with his accident, the Anfield-road boys would have come away crowned with victory.
It was at first thought that Jardine had got concussion of the brain, but happily this was not so.
Bolton is a bad place for Davie, but his reputation is as good as ever.
The Everton lads, with ten men in the second half, played in grand style, and fairly overshadowed the Wanderers. Sutcliffe, however, was in good form, hence the result.
Kelso’s play at back was splendid, and we think it is hard to say in which position he is best.
Robertson kept goal very well during Jardine’s absence. Evidently there is “Hope” yet. See the joke, Vaseline?
Young Murray came out of the ordeal very well indeed. Ask Bob Roberts.
Latta got plenty of opportunities from Murray, and the consequence was that the right wing was stronger last Saturday than it has been all the season.
Chadwick at half back played a demon game, and Munroe and Brogan were little seen.
Elliott was a frost at centre. He played a lot better on the wing.
Milward dallies too long with the ball, instead of making ground. Now, Alf, takes the hint.
Kirkwood played in his old style. A bit slow, but full of resource. He fed his forwards grandly.
Captain Holt came out in his real colours, and he played as good a game last Saturday as ever he did.
Keep it up, Johnny, and silence these adverse critics.
Mr. Molyneux was not at Bolton. He was on the prowl in Scotland.
He netted two men, Maxwell and Foyer. Maxwell is said to be one of the best forwards in Scotland, while Foyer is spoken of as a grand back.
Both men will be in the team against North End at Preston next week, when we think that Everton will just about win.
Fred Geary will not be fit for about three weeks or a month yet.
Campbell is in the same boat, and we think some time will elapse are he plays again.
Buxton were the first to stop Everton’s victorious Combination career.
They worked hard, and were always on the ball, and ought to show up well this season.
Wyllie played a grand game, his shooting being simply marvellous.
We are glad to see he is playing at Derby to-day. Alec Latta has expressed a wish to have a trial in the centre position, and we hope he will be a success to-day.
Sam Thomson is off to Accrington next week.
Can the Everton team beat Stoke Swifts to-day.
If so, they ought to head the Combination easily.

EVERTON v DERBY COUNTY
Liverpool football Echo - Saturday 24 October 1891
There was a great number of spectators on the Derby County ground this afternoon to witness the League match between Everton and Derby County, about 8,000 persons being present. At five minutes past three Everton kicked off, and at once attacked, the left wing doing most of the week. The home team defended well, and John Goodall shortly went away, a threatening more being made towards the Everton goal, but McLean replied so well that the scene of action was changed to the Derby half, though not for a long period. Storer, McMillan, and A. Goodall relieved pressure, and a terrific onslaught was made on the Everton stronghold, but after a clearance had been effected Archie Goodall made a lofty long shot. Then the Everton players troubled their opponents and Latta sent in a shot which gave Robinson some difficulty. After this a further corner fell to the home players, and Everton once more attacked, and Latta shot the first goal for the visitors. Subsequently the home players passed neatly down the field, and McMillan had a shie at Williams’s charge, but the leather was cleared away, and then another long shot went over the Everton posts. Still bent on troubling their opponents, the Derby players went to work with a will, and at length an excellent shot was well disposed of by Williams. A well-combined move was made by the Everton forwards, and for some time the Derby goal was in great danger. The ball was at length forced over the line, and after this the home left put in some tricky work with the result that Kelso had to put forth his best efforts to stave off defeat. Williams was also called upon on several occasions, John Goodall making a couple of capital shots, but Williams accounted for every effort in an excellent manner. Kelso at length cleared out his opponents, and Latta made an excellent attempt, but directly afterwards made a couple of wild shots. Then the Everton left get to work, and Chadwick struck the crossbar with an express shot. Still keeping up the attack the Everton boys went for their opponents’ stronghold time after time, and with the exception of a couple of cashes by the home team, had for some time much the best of the play. As the result of one of these rushes John Goodall had an easy chance of scoring, but missed his opportunity. The visitors’ defence was again troubled, after which the ball was sent forward, and Chadwick passed to Latta, who scored Everton’s second goal, the Derby goalkeeper falling in attempting to save. The Derby lads then put on full pressure, but could not score, and at half-time the Evertonians were busy in front of the Derby goal.
Half-time Score;- Everton 2 goals, Derby County Nil.
After charging ends play for the home team was fairly even, but at length the county men drove their opponents and made several futile attempts at the Everton goal, John Goodall putting the ball over the bar and Archie Goodall putting in a lovely shot. The Everton men went down to close quarters, and a pretty shot went to Robinson, who saved cleverly. Directly afterwards a corner fell to Everton, but this availed them nothing, as John Goodall went swifty down the centre, but was beautifully robbed by Kelso, and a minute later Milward sent in a grand shot but without result, and then Chadwick shot a grand goal from a pass by Wyllie.
Final Result; Everton 3 goals Derby County Nil.

EVERTON v.  STOKE SWIFTS
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 24 October 1891
COMBINATION
The first meeting between these teams in the above competition took place at Anfield this afternoon before about 5,000 spectators. Considerable interest was taken in this encounter as neither team have yet been defeated in the Combination, and a good game was anticipated. Tunnicliffe kicked off for Stoke, and after a few exchanges the Stoke forwards got down and forced a corner. This was nicely cleared by Chadwick, and Gordon dribbled up the right, but was robbed by Eccles. The visitors by pretty passing, got into the home quarters, and a miskick by Collins nearly proved fatal; but before they could shoot he recovered fatal; but before they could shoot he recovered himself and brilliantly cleared. The Evertonians had a chance at the other end from a free kick, but resulted in nothing. Immediately afterwards Everton two more chances, but McMillan and Waugh both missed the mark. A few minutes later the home goal had a narrow escape from a shot by Fraser, who just shaved the posts. From the goal kick the home team rushed up and forced a corner, but this was easily cleared, and Forrester, receiving the pass, ran nicely down, and centred to Tunnicliffe, who defeated Smalley with a splendid shot. Both teams now played up vigorously, and each goal in turn was the scene of attack. Smalley being troubled the most. Elliott got hold of the leather and crossed the field, running up the right and centring to Lockhead whose shot just missed. A grand attempt was afterwards made by Gordon to lower the visitors’ colours, but without avail. Stoke now pressed, and Smalley had to save from fine shots by Fraser and Proctor. Half-time score;
Stoke Swifts 1 goal, Everton Nil.
Final Result; Everton 2 goals, Stoke Swifts 1 goal.

MR. BRODIES GOAL NETS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 24, 1891
The goal nets shown above are doubtless familiar to many of our readers, and are the invention of Mr. J.A. Brodie, a local Rugby footballer of credit and renown. Although a follower of that code, Mr. Brodie’s inventive genius was not to be cribbed and confined to say narrow limitations, and perceiving a weak spot in the conditions under which the Association game was played, he hastened to amend them by the introduction of his goal net. By using the net every ball which passes the custodian and goes between the posts must score a hit, a most palpable hit, and no shot passing outside the posts can be falsely accredited with accuracy. The nets were first experimentally used by the Bolton Wanderers, who ushered in the New Year by giving them a trial, and so generally has their efficacy and utility been recognised during the first months of this year that the English league and the Lancashire League have made the use of them compulsory after the end of this month, and the council of the English Association strongly recommend that they should be used in all Cup ties. They were used in the North and South, at Nottingham, last season, and also in the game between England and Scotland, at Blackburn. Our own local Evertonians have used them regularly for some time, they being the first club to adopt them in general play. After fifty sets of the Brodie nets are now in use, and as this number is increasing week by week, Mr. Brodie may fairly claim to have scored a try and improved upon it. all players under both rules cannot but wish him continued and increased success.

RICHARD WILLIAMS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday October 24 1891
Richard Williams, the subject of our sketch, was born at Bromborough Pool on the 17th of April, 1966, and is now nearly twenty-six years of age. It was not until 1885 that Williams made his first appearance in the football field, when two or three ardent footballers of Scotch extraction found work in 1884 at Price’s factory, where Williams was engaged at the time, and at once formed the idea of starting a football club. They got a scratch team together, and played without making regular fixtures, and though, to be sure, the clubs they met were of small calibre, thirteen matches were won without a break. Then in time the Pool team beat every other team in the district, putting the finishing touch to their scaliest efforts by beating Earlestown by two goals to nothing in the Liverpool and District Cup Competition- Earlestown just having vanquished the now famous Everton first team in the same competition. Of this victory it may safely be said that the credit almost entirely belongs to R. Williams, whose defence was simply phenomenal, and therefore not easily repeated. Richard Williams, as we all know, left his native shore and transferred his services to the now famous Everton Football Club to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Angus a short time ago, and during the time he has been with Everton he has kept his goal intact on many occasion. A better goalkeeper could not be found. We wish Richard a long and prosperous career.

EVERTON REVIEW
October 26, 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
“Everything comes to those who wait.” That saying applies to Everton, who, after a month of hard luck, have at length managed to snatch a victory away from home, beating the Derby County in a somewhat business-like manner by 3 goals to nil. The victory is enhanced when the constitution of the Anfield team is taken into account, no fewer than five reserves having to don the League jersey for those who are laid aside through sickness or injury. Now that the champions have tested the sweets of victory on an opponent's ground, there is every reason to believe that they will go on conquering, and again land the League cup. The game from start to finish was a hard and fast one, neither side failing at any stage in their endeavours to win the coveted two points. Both goalkeepers were immediately busy in fisting shots and clearing their lines, but Latta ten minutes from the commencement, opened the scoring for Everton with a flying shot, which gave Robinson no chance. Derby then made many hids to equalise, but failed to penetrate and before the interval Everton's “new centre forward,” after a splendid display of dodgy work by Chadwick, notched a second goal for the visitors. The second stage was kept continually interesting with the determined play which was shown by the respective sides, but only one goal was scored, Chadwick doing the needful with a shot which screwed itself outside the reach of the home custodian. For the winners Williams, in goal, must be complimented for his coolness and sound judgement, at no time losing that self-control which is essential in a goalkeeper, and Everton need never have any fear about their custodians, now that they have got the Bromborough Pool player in their ranks. Kelso and McLean showed to advantage at back, and the former's outwitting of J. Goodall was a great treat. Holt, who has now come back to his well-known form, played one of his best games, breaking up Goodall's combination, and feeding his forwards well. Robertson and Kirkwood were also useful. Forward, latta, in centre, not only infused more vigour in that department, but caused quite a transformation of the attack, and reminded one of the clockwork movements of last year, which brought Everton to the head of the ladder. He is in fact, in his right place, and his display was highly eulogised by the crowd. Chadwick, although far from being well, was always troublesome, and got on well with Latta. Milward worked hard, and contributed his share with Wyllie and Murray to the victory. For Derby, Robinson had a lot to do, and need not be blamed for the three shots, as they would have beat any custodian. The backs had plenty to do, but if ever Archie Goodall was kept running about it was in this contest, as Chadwick and Latta fairly played with him. J. Goodall was conspicuous at times, but failed to get the upper hand of the visiting defence. It may be here stated that Maxwell (Third Lanark) and Pinnell (Blantyre), two new centre forwards, have been secured by Everton, and will take part in the match Everton v. Accrington Reserves at Anfield, this afternoon, the kick-off being at 3.45. two new half-backs will also don the Everton jersey. Campbell, Geary, and Jardine are recovering nicely, and will soon be convalescent. Everton second string, by defeating Stoke Swifts on Saturday, have improved their chance of ultimately becoming Combination champions. They were unfortunate in not being able to place a stronger team in the field, but were lucky in the scoring department, and it is generally conceded that, though Stoke lost, they yet played a far superior game to Everton. Smalley kept goal well, however, and the defence was good, or the finished work of the visitors must have been rewarded with more goals.

LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 26 October 1891
By the Loiterer
The “Everton” team was on Saturday engaged in a Combination fixture on the Anfield ground, their opponents being Stoke Swifts, a team that has as good a record in the competition as the “Everton.”  The recent accidents to the League team players accounted for three or four of the “Everton” men’s absence, and to fill up the breach one or two what I should style “emergency” men were included in their places. 
The formation of the home team underwent many changes in the positions of the players during the game, and I may say right here that “Everton” were very fortunate to win.  The first half was considerably in favour of the Stoke men, who exhibited far better tactics than their opponents, and put on a goal and had one disallowed to “Everton” nothing.  In the second portion “Everton” did better, and made more use of their chances than did the Pottery men, and were thus able to pull the match out of the fire by two goals to one.  The result taking into consideration the diffence in the play of the teams in the first half came as a surprise, as it looked any odds on the Stoke men being credited with an easy victory.  Their play was certainly much better than “Everton’s” and by comparison the home team was inferior at almost all points. 

DERBY COUNTY v. EVERTON.
Athletic News - Monday 26 October 1891
A FINE PERFORMANCE BY THE CHAMPIONS.
By Peakite.
There was anguish in the Derby County camp on Saturday evening. The defeat at the hands of Everton, following upon the draw with Stoke, has done much to dash the exuberant enthusiasm and roseate hopes the supporters of the club. That the team were fairly beaten on Saturday by superior play is a fact which admits of no possible doubt whatever; and tills notwithstanding the absence from their opponents’ side of their crack centre forward, Geary. Jardine was another absentee, though to the latter it was no disadvantage to Everton, as he could not have done more than Williams did, and might have done less. On the other hand, Derby had what is nominally their full team —that is to say, Archie Goodall returned to his place at centre half-back, this being the first time he has occupied the position in a league match since the defeat at Stoke at the beginning of the season. McMillan has returned from his short visit to Scotland, and took his place the left wing, looking none the worse for his mishap of three weeks ago. He received quite an ovation on emerging from the pavilion. The teams were;-
Derby County; - Robinson, goal; Methven and Staley, backs; Cox, A Goodall. and Roulston, half-backs; Mills and McLachlan, right wing: J Goodall, centre; Storer and McMillan, left wing.
Everton; - Williams, goal: Kelso and McLean, backs; Kirkwood, Holt, and Robertson, half-backs; Wyllie and Murray, right wing; Latta, centre; Chadwick and Milward, left wing.
Mr. C. J. Hughes, of Northwich, gave the signal a few minutes after three in the presence about 8,000 spectators. The homesters had choice of ends, but there was no advantage in it. Give-and-take play was the order for the first ten minutes, and then Latta, getting away down the centre with a rush, evaded Staley, who fell on the slippery turf, and banged the ball between the posts well out of Robinson’s reach. Ding-dong play followed, and both sides found their defence frequently taxed. There was, however, more fire in the attack of the visitors, who showed themselves capable of getting the ball in the right direction more frequently than the home forwards. Mills and McMillan were the only ones who seemed able to got past the Everton backs, particularly the former, who played the most effective forward game on his side all through and gave Williams as much to do as all the other forwards put together. The home defence, too, was less sure than usual, and Latta frequently beat Archie Goodall and left him far up the field whilst he made tracks in the most formidable style in the direction of the Derby goal. He was splendidly supported by his left wing, and fairly well Murray, but Wyllie was not a success on the outside right. It was close on half-time before anything was added to the score, Latta then putting on a second goal very similar to the first, except that on this occasion he made even more sure of success by getting close up before he shot. There was not much hope left for Derby when they crossed over with a score of two to love against them, but, as is often the case, they commenced the second half with a spell of hard pressure. They seldom seemed much like scoring, however, and at length a free kick relieving the pressure on the Everton lines, the County had to act on the defensive. After Robinson had cleared several shots from the left wing, which did the great bulk of the work during the second half. Chadwick beat him for the third time with a hot shot from mid-distance. There was still nearly half-an-hour to play, and the time was occupied with abortive attacks, in which Chadwick and Milward on one side, and Mills and Storer on the other, mainly distinguished themselves. Though rather smaller odds would have better represented the game. I cannot say that the winners had an undue share of luck. Three times Chadwick caused the ball to rebound from the wood, and I think the losers had similar ill-fortune on only one occasion. The fact is the winners were much more powerful in goal. The greasy state of the ground after recent rains was a point in their favour. Another thing was that John Goodall was palpably off colour, and the third was that his brother Archie, in the first half, any rate, played a loose and wandering game, tackling unsuccessfully on many occasions, and often being absent from the spot where he was most needed. In this respect he compared unfavourably with Holt. If Archie had paid the same attention to Latta that Holt paid, to the Derby captain, it is quite conceivable that both the first two goals might have been averted. With regard to the other Derby players, Methven played his usual cool and accurate game, and Robinson did many fine things in goal, but the remainder, with the exception of Mills, were not at their best. Of the Everton players I have not mentioned it is only necessary to say that Kelso never seemed to make mistake at back, and that McLean, though possessed of an awkward and inelegant style, proved a very effective and useful defender. The contrast between the physique and style of the backs on the respective sides was very marked, and the sticky ground was all in favour of the Everton pair.

EVERTON V DERBY COUNTY
October 26, 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
For the second consecutive week Everton had to journey forth to fulfil a League engagement, and met Derby County, at Derby, On Saturday. The visitors were again without a representative eleven, Jardine, owing to an abscess forming under his arm making room for Williams between the posts. Geary and Campbell were drafted to the centre and back respectively. Derby had their strongest possible team. A brass band enlivened the proceedings by discoursing music. When the following teams faced there would be an attendance of over 8000;- Derby-Robinson, goal; Metheven and Staley, backs; Cox, A. Goodall, and Roulston, half-backs; Mills, McLachan, J. Goodall, Storer, and McMillan, forwards. Everton;- Williams, goal; Kelso and Mclean, backs; Kirkwood, Holt (captain) and Robertson, half-backs; Wylie, Murray, Latta, Chadwick and Milward, forwards. There was a large number of excursionists from Liverpool present when Goodall kicked off, and both ends were early visited, Staley and McLean respectively stemming the raiders. Everton went prettily away on the left from a lob by Holt, and got well in when checked by Cox, and, after A. Goodall had sent over the crossbar, Latta sent in a stringer to Robinson, who, however, was equal to the occasion, and punted out. The homesters by a fine dash on their right forced a barren corner, the ball being badly placed. Everton, seemingly alive to the occasion now worked along on their left, and Milward, centreing to Latta, that player gave Robinson no quarter by scoring a fine goal for Everton ten minutes from the start. Derby for a few minutes were busy in front of Williams, but Kelso removed the danger, and a fine piece of concerned play by the Everton attack was nicked in time by Methven close in. Chadwick, owing to getting offside, threw a chance away; whilst at the other end Mills all but Equalised with a fairly good shot. Coming down the visiting right, Wyllie showed rare speed, but his shot was faulty. Robinson's charge after this was hotly assailed, and then Williams had to save twice very cleverly, relief coming to the Liverpoolians by McLachlan shooting over. From the kick out Latta and Chadwick each had shies, but the defence was strong, and Everton had again to defend. The Liverpoolians, however, were not long before they got into the homesters' territory, and Chadwick shock the crossbar with one of his old-fashioned shots, and Murray made a slight mistake by faulty shooting. The visitors now seldom left the home end, and after Robinson had slipped in saving, Staley rushed in and kicked the ball away from an opponent's toe. At length Derby made a raid on the championship's charge, but Kelso and Robertson saved. Everton was now showing good form, no doubt caused by Latta being in the centre, and the Dumbarton man, from a fine bit of mancurving by Chadwick, added a second goal for his side after a splendid run and dribble, which received due recognition from the spectators. Again did Everton, take up the attack in a determined manner, but only succeeded in having a couple of corners, the clearing of which was being gone through, when the interval arrived with the score –Everton 2 goals; Derby County nil. After a refresher, Latta restarted, and being the first attacked, from a free kick against Kirkwood. Milward and Chadwick removed the venue, and crossed over to Wyllie, but the leather sailed outside. The crowd now became very excited, and noisy with their shouts to the homesters to play up, &c, to which A. Goodall responded by shooting high over the bar. Latta again asserted himself, and put his side once more on the attack, Robinson's goal running three miraculous escapes. Penning in the homesters in their own end after Kelso had stopped J. Goodall, Holt lobbed in, and Milward called on the home custodian twice to negotiate. Everton's centre forward came in for applause as he time after time robbed A. Goodall, and then Chadwick had the satisfaction or registering a third goal for Everton from a pass by Wyllie. A spicy bit of short passing by Milward and Chadwick was the next conspicuous item, and then Kelso had to prevent J. Goodall from getting too close. By way of a chance, the homesters made many bids to make headway on the right, but Robertson and McLean were equal to the occasions, and drove them back, and Cox, lying handy, had to steer a beauty from latta. Williams's abilities as a custodian now shone forth as he cleared three capital shots in galliant fashion. With three goals to the good, Everton did not force the game too much; nevertheless Robinson's charge was all but captured by Wyllie, the ball just shaving the upright. Towards the close Derby managed to quite hold their own, but were never really dangerous. Just to show the homesters that Everton were not yet all out, Milward, Chadwick, and Latta got in fine line, and in all probability would have augmented had Cox not been clever in defending Robinson at goal. Close on the finish the hopes of Derby were raised as J. Goodall managed to get behind his opponents six yards from the goal, from which range he shot, but Williams successfully kicked clear, to the evident disgust of the home supporters. No further scoring taking place, Everton retired victors, after a hard and exceedingly clever game, with the following score;- Everton, 3 goals; Derby County, nil.

EVERTON V STOKE SWIFTS
October 26, 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
This match excited a great amount of interest, and about 7000 spectators assembled at Anfield. Everton were not represented by their best team, as Waugh and Dix were requisitioned to fill the vacancies caused by the claims of the League team. The visitors played by far the better game, and led by a goal to nil at half-time. Everton improved a lot on changing ends, the defence of Collins and Chadwick being especially good, and the homesters, scoring from a penalty kick and a free kick, won somewhat luckily by 2 goals to 1.

EVERTON V. DERBY COUNTY
October 26, 1891. The Birmingham Daily Post
The Everton eleven visited Derby, here about 8,000 people had gathered at the County ground. The visitors lacked their services of both Geary and Jardine, but Derby put their full strength in the field, McMillan reappearing for the first time since the accident. Despite the disadvantage under which Everton laboured, the only goals scored during the first half were both by the visitors, Latta putting on the first five minutes from the start, and the second shortly before change of ends. Soon after the resumption Chadwick easily obtained a third goal. Derby County afterwards frequently pressed, but the splendid goalkeepering of Williams, the substitute for Jardine, frustrated all attempts of the forwards to score. Indeed, it might also be said that the visitors owed their victory, certainly its decisive nature, to their new goalkeeper. The game ended with the score-Everton 3, Derby County 0.

DERBY COUNTY O EVERTON 3
OCTOBER 26 1891
DAILY POST
A great number of spectators assembled on derby county ground to witness the match between everton and derby county about 8,000 persons being present. At five minutes past three everton kicked off, and at once-attacked the left wing doing most of the work. The home team defended well, and john goodall shortly went away, a threatening more being made towards the everton goal, but mclean replied so well that the scene of action was changed to the derby half, though not for a long period. Storer, mcmillan and A goodall relieved the pressure, and a terrific onslaught was made on, the everton stronghold but after a clearance had been effected archie goodall made a lofty long shot. Then the everton players troubled their opponebts and latta sent in a shot which gave robinson some difficulty. After this a fusile corner fell to the home players, and everton once more attacked, and latta shot the first goal for the vistors. Subsequently the home players passed neatly down the field, and mcmillan had a shot at williams's charge but the leather was cleared away, and then another long shot went over the everton post. Still bent on troubling their opponents, the derby players went to work with a will, and at length an excellent shot was well disposed of by williams. A well combined move was made by the everton forwards, and for some time the derby goal was in great danger. The ball was at length forced over the lines and after this the home left put in some tricky work with the result that kelso had to put forth his best efforts to stare off defeat. Williams was also called upon several occasions john goodall making a couple of capital shots, but the former accounted for every effort in an excellent manner. Kelso at length cleared out his opponents, and latta made an excellent attempt but directly afterwards made a couple of wild shots. Then the everton left got to work,, and chadwick struck the crossbar, with express shot, still keeping up the attack the everton boys went for their opponents' stronghold time after time, and with the exception of a couple of rushes by the home team, had for sometime much the best of play. At the result of one of these rushes john goodall had an easy chance of scoring, but missed his opportunity. The vistors defence was again troubled after which the ball was sent forward and chadwick passed to latta, who scored everton's second goal. The derby goalkeeper falling in attempting to save. The derby lads then put on full pressure but could not score, and at half-time the evertonians were busy in front of the derby goal. Rthe score being:- derby county nil, everton two goals. After changing ends play for some timw was fairly even, but at length the county men drove their opponents back, and made several futile attempts at the everton goal, john goodall putting the ball over the bar and archie goodall sending in a lovely shot. The everton men went down to close quarters, and pretty shot went to robinson who saved cleverly. Directly afterwards a corner fell to everton but this availed them nothing as john goodall went swifty down the centre but was beautifully robbed by kelso, and a minute later milward sent in a grand shot but without result and then chadwick shot a good goal from a pass by wyllie, this proved to be the last point and the everton retired the winners of a very fine game by 3 goals to nil. Teams follows:-
Derby county, robinson goal; meth, and staley backs; cox, godall (a) and roulstone, half-backs mills, mclachlan, goodall (j) storrier, millian, forwards
Everton, williams (r), goal;, kelso (r), and mclean (d), backs; kirkwood (d), holt (j) (captain), and robinson (h) half-backs; wyllie (t), murray (j), latta (a), chadwick (a) and milward (a) forwards.

EVERTON RESERVES 2 STOKE SWIFTYS 1
COMBINATION LEAGUE
OCTOBER 26 1891
DAILY POST
Stoke swifts the first combination fixture of the teams took place at anfield before 5,000 spectators, the vistors were the first to show up prominently and the home goal had a narrow escape from a shot by fraser, who just shaved the post, from the goalkick the home team rushed up and forced a corner but this was easily cleared, and forester receiving the pass, ran nicely down and centred to tunncliffe who defeated smalley with a spendid shot. Both teams now played up vigorously, and each goal in turn seen the scene of attack. Smalley being troubled the most, everton tried hard to draw level,, but without avail and at half-time the score was stoke swifts 1 gooal everton nil. In the second half parry equilsed the score from a penalty kick , and shortly afterwards everton scored again the homme club findly winning a capital match by 2 goals to nil.

EVERTON V. ACCRINGTON RESERVES
October 27, 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
This match, which was especially arranged to try Maxwell and Pennell, took place yesterday afternoon, at Anfield-road. Although the day was cold and dull over 5000 spectators were present. When the two new Scotchmen entered the enclosure they were eagerly scrutinised, and seemed to have passed muster. It was expected that Foyers and Fairbrother would have played, but the former has disappointed Everton, and the latter will not be in Liverpool before Thursday. Owing to the lateness of Accrington's arrival the kick-off was delayed till after four o'clock. The homesters were soon busy in front of the Reds' left back, from which Barlow and Mattison got away, but the final was faulty. It was now Everton's turn to attack, and so persistently did Wyllie and Maxwell bother the visiting backs that the former, from a careful pass by the later, opened the scoring for Everton. Once or twice did Pennall get possession within good range, but McLellad had his measure and easily robbed him, and then Williams twice saved well from Mattison and Pendergast. All round Everton were playing up well, and quite five minutes were spent in front of Mason, Pinnell, how having got a footing, being conspicuous with some good tricky movements, and he very nearly augmented the score. The Reds were now showing improved form, but their attack could not overcome the defence of the homesters, who were almost impassable. The spectators were now highly pleased with Pennell, and loudly cheered him as he brushed aside all opposition and kept the forwards in good line. Half-time arrived, and the score stood-Everton, 1 goal; Accrington, nil. Up to this stage the game had not been strong enough to sufficiently test the new men, as the visiting half-backs were on the weak side. Pennell, restarting, Everton were quickly busy, and Maxwell again enabled Wyllie to added another goal for Everton. No sooner was the ball again put in motion than Accrington's charge was in peril, and Pennell all but scored with his shoulder. Accrington now got away in good formation, and were within the range twice when checked by McLean and Collins. Not to be denied, however, they returned, but Walmsley threw a chance away by kicking outside. At length the visitors had their reward, Walmsley beating Williams with a low shot. Wyllie got away from a pass by Pennell, but his quick run only resulted in a barren corner. Darkness was now setting in, and it was impossible to discern the ball, which was kept in the visiting end until Wyllie scored an offside goal. Accrington, before the finish, tried hard to overhaul Everton's score, but the whistle sounded with the game –Everton, 2 goals; Accrington, 1.

EVERTON RESERVES 2 ACCRINGTON RESERVES 1
OCTOBER 27 1891
DAILY POST
Strong reserves teams of these league clubs met yesterday afternoon at anfield between 2,000 and 3,000 spectators being present. The match was made impertant from the fact that it introduced two of the latest recruite to the everton ranks-maxwell, late third lanark, and pennell, of blanttyre, a mining district of some note near glasgow. Maxwell possesses a great reputation as a forward, and was said to have signed some time ago to play for accrington, but afterwards declined the engagement, and it is now understood that the two league clubs efforted a sort of mutual exchange between the lanark man and s thompson. Pennell is said to be a kind of''utility pearson'' (plays any position-even goalkeepr), and in yesterday's match he certainly left a good impression on the spectators' minds of his usefulness as a centre-forward, though it must be said his work is not of an artintie sort, but no he is very tricky. Walmsley started at 4.5, and the opening stages were fairly even. After several exchanges pendergast shot in, but the ball passed harmlessly outside. The homsters then got a footing in their opponents' territory, and maxwell compelled mason to handle, morgan relieving the danger. Everton, however came again, and maxwell sent across to wyllie, who scored the first goal. Williams was next loudly applauded for a fine clearance, which was repeated a moment later when the home custodian again saved a good shot from walmsley. Maxwell sent to his centre who with a very judioious kick struck the upright. Wyllie gave his partner possession, and maxwell shot in grandly, mason only just getting to the ball away. Pennell was twice again nearly successful. Morgan at length gave relief, and walmsley and pendergast further improved the position of the vistors collins however stopping their progess beyond the half-way line. A foul thrown-in gave accrington an advantage, but pendergast with a long shot sent very wide. Accrington again assumed an aggressive attitude, and a shot was sent in to williams just as the whistle sounded. Half-time, when everton were leading by 1 goal to nil. Pinnell restarted and everton immediately pressed after the kick-off. Wyllie raced up with the ball, and scored a second point with a fine shot. The homesters still held the upper hand, and elliott was given a fine opportunity of adding to the home score but daltying too long with the ball he was dispossessed by tattersall. The vistors forwards were to the fore with some smart passing, but every attempt at goal was effectually kept out by mclean and collins. Pendergast sent in a swift shot to williams who, receiving the ball with the greatest possible coolness sent clear amidst great enthulasm. Accrington severly attacked and at last williams was defeated by a low shot from walmsley the home custodian having no chance, whatever of preventing the goal. At this stage the light became bad. Everton again pressed but without avail. The vistors at this juncture made a great effort to draw a gaol, and play now was perhaps the fastest of the game, the everton defence being tried time after time. Pinnell led up to a nice sequance, the ball travelling from wing to wing the length of the field nearly, but maxwell's shot just shaved the post. The play, what was seen of , it was of a ding-dong sort but the home side held their own, and won a very hard game by 2 goals to 1. Teams
Everton, williams (r), goals; mclean(d) and collins backs jones (r), robertson (h), and kirkwood (d) half-backs, wyllie (t), mcmillan (j), pennell (a) maxwell (a) and elliott (j), forwards.
Accrington, mason, goal; marsh and morgan backs, yarwood, mclellian and tattersall, half-backs, barlow, mattison, walmsley, tendergast, and wood forwards.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, October 27 1891
REPORTED NEW PHASE
In consequence of the old members not working with the unanimity desired by their leaders, they have decided to endeavour to cement the friendship over a dinner to be held to-morrow evening at the Bee Hotel. We understand that it is the intention of the movers of this to propose that Mr. Houlding shall receive from them a certificate of good character and conduct in the shape of an illuminated address.

MR. HOULDING AND THE EVERTON CLUB
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 27 October 1891
TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL ECHO
Sir.- In a report of Mr. John Houlding’s speech given at a meeting in Kirkdale on Monday last, Mr. Houlding states;-
1, “ That he does not know what his connection with Everton Football Club has to do with politics, but that he thought it right to defend his action in connection with the same.” I cannot understand what either Mr. Houlding’s or any of the members connection with the club has to do with politics not why he and his friends wish to draw the members into a political squabble to hide the real question at issue.
2, “when the question of stands on the ground came up at the meeting to which he referred he was heated and annoyed at the remarks which had been made about him, and he said he would claim the stands.” As I brought the question of the stands before the meeting I cannot understand now Mr. Houlding can make such a statement, as it was his first refusing to answer my questions and then the ambiguous answers he give (viz., the greenhouse business, which is known to all) which opened the eyes of the members to his attitude towards them. Mr. Houlding has never, I believe thought it worth his while to let the members know that he did not mean to claim the stands, but on the contrary has refused point blank to come to any terms and to put those terms into writing.
3, “They should have football conducted on amicable lines not in cliques, certainly not by men who had lately used it for nothing else than a political judge.” There can be no doubt in any unbiassed mind that at the present time there are two cliques. The one is “the clique,” by an enormous majority, who are fighting for the best interests of football in Everton; the other is the “small clique” who have thought it right up to the present time to pose as being willing to support Mr. Houlding in claiming our fixtures, &c., which have cost the club over £2,000. I should like to ask Mr, Houlding to name the men to whom he refers as using football as a political dodge; to tell us openly, and not hide himself behind general statements.
This letter is not written by a political opponent or by a member of the football club or twelve months’ standing, but by one of the members who commenced the association football club called the “Liverpool.” Thanking you in anticipation for the insertion of this.- Yours, &c., 246, Breck-road. F.L. HALL
Sir.- -Mr. John Houlding may well exclaim “save me from my friends,” for surely he has been badly advised throughout the whole of the late crisis in the affairs of the above club. When the members refused to swallow his hollow company scheme, even with the menace respecting the stands, he retired sulkily to his tent. Mistake No.1.
His friend the local Tory organ then published an article ascribing the action of the members to political motives. Mr. Houlding adopts this view by declaring it a political dodge at a hole-and-corner meeting of his canvassers in Stanley road the other night, Mistake No.2.
At said meeting Mr. Houlding pokes fun at the 7s 6d members, and thus alienates even those in sympathy with him. Mistake No 3.
At same place he tries to minimise and make little of the profits at the Sandon because of its connection with the football club. Yet everybody knows what grist has been brought to the mill through the Sandon being the headquarters of the club. Mistake No 4.
But why go on enumerating these blunders? I have admired Mr. Houlding for many things during along number of years. I have always considered him a true type of the real old John Bull, which means, of course, everything that is straight forward and above board, as ready to give as to receive hard knocks, and yet always seen to come up smiling. But when he asks the people of Everton to believe that he has given all and received virtually nothing but blows in connection with Everton Club, I must confess that my faith in him is shaken.
The manner in which he has climbed down in the matter of the stands has not been dignified. When he saw the outcry against him he first of all sends out a paper kits through his henchman, Mr. Barclay, and when he found this unsatisfactory, he at last admits that morally the stands do not belong to him. Then how can the late dispute be called a political dodge when the majority of the members are Tories, and when the greater majority of the commission belong to the same side? Despite the irritating and misleading article above mentioned, several of my political friends, as well as myself, tried to keep football and politics apart, but when Mr. Houlding, through stress of weather, mixes the two, we need feel no compunction in stripping our coats. 
Was it a political dodge that made Mr. Robert Wilson, a true Conservative, and one of the best friends that Everton Club, both as vice-president and treasurer, retire from office, and from the committee, and declare that he would not vote for Mr. Houlding on November 2?
Another of Mr. Houlding’s tried supporters assured me the other day that Mr. Houlding would be defeated, and gave me reasons which I care not to divulge at present. The poor desolate meeting at Granton-road Schools on Thursday may be a proof of the correction of the above.
May I remind Mr. Houlding of the old saying, “Whom the gods wish to destroy they first drive mad.” The wild mistakes he has been making ought surely to have caused him to pause in his mad career. He accuses us of using the club for political purposes. I hurl the accusation back at his teeth, and add force to this by making a definite charge against him of doing this very thing. When he first stood for Everton Ward his most enthusiastic canvassers were members and players of the Everton Club. As some well-known Liberals were amongst them, great surprise was shown, but when one explained that Mr. Houlding had promised a big subscription (£25 I think it was) to the club if he were successful, the reason of their enthusiasm was at once apparent. I may say that the member alluded to is still in Liverpool. Mr. Houlding’s game in Everton is played out, and his friends begin to acknowledge it. From what I know of the working men of Everton and Kirkdale, they have grasped the true nature of the case as regards the football ground fiasco, and I think they will also remember the man who votes to keep his own public-house open on Sunday, yet refuses to vote for the opening of the libraries and museums.- Yours &c., O.M.

DEPARTURE OF A LEITH PLAYER FOR LIVERPOOL
Dundee Courier - Wednesday 28 October 1891
As the result, of the negotiations at present going between Leith player and the English agents, McCartney, the well-known right back of the Athletic, left Edinburgh yesterday for Liverpool with the intention; it is stated, of playing for Everton. His departure for England is a blow to the Leith club, as he was one of their most reliable and consistent players. Other local players are expected to follow.

MR. JOHN HOULDING AND EVERTON WARD
Liverpool Mercury - Thursday 29 October 1891
TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY
Gentleman, -The contest in Everton stands out before all others in interest to temperance and social reformers, for here a direct attack is being made on Great Grog, in the person of one of his chief captains.  We think we have seen something like a moral revolution in Liverpool in recent times.  What evidence of this are we to have from the most nonporous ward in the city next week? 
Mr. Houlding’s position is perfectly clear.  He stands before the community as the very embodiment of the drink interest- precisely that interest against whose domination Liverpool has at last begun to rise in revolt.  Mr. Nicholson comes before the electors pledged to temperance and social reform.  Thus he stands as the candidate of the working people- a fact in itself of the highest import-whilst as regards his character and capacity the testimony is entirely favourable. 
What are the ministers of religion and Christian electors of Everton going to do?  It is inconceivable that they can have any desire but that the present social reform movement should grow in power and beneficent effect.  They knew that the liquor traffic is the root-evil of the city, and that until it is greatly reduced in extent and brought under adequate control “squalid Liverpool” will continue to shame us all.  Surely to support a leading representative of that traffic should be an impossible thing for all to whom such consideration possess reality.  And yet we see that Mr. Whitley and Mr. E. Lawrence were on Mr. Houlding’s platform on Monday night.  Mr. Whitley, the present Churchman, the Sunday school teacher, the advocate of Sunday closing, tells us that the cause of Mr. Houlding, the brewer and publican, is “the cause of working men against can’t humbug, and hypocrisy!” 
Mr. Lawrence, treasurer of the Church of England Temperance Society, supports the drink maker and drink seller.  Did ever devotion to party carry good men further than this? 
It is the lament of the churches that working people are largely non-church-goes.  Here is an opportunity for ministers and people of all denominations to extend the hand of confidence to working men, either by frankly accepting their chosen candidate, or at least refusing to support the representative of a traffic which presents the greatest of all obstacles to Christian work amongst the masses.  Such an issue surely demands the most serious consideration of every elected, irrespective of party, who desires the true welfare of the city. –A. Guthie -19 James-street, 28th October, 1891.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 29 October 1891
MEETING OF OLD MEMBERS
The old members of the Everton Football Club, to the number of about sixty, met last night at the Bee Hotel, St. John’s-lane; Mr. T. Evans, being in the chair, supported by Mr. W.E. Barclay and Mr. John Houlding. A capital dinner, provided by the worthy host, Mr. Tom Bush, having been disposed of in satisfactory fashion. Mr. Houlding said he was very pleased with the reception he had met with. In 1885, before he purchased the football field, the Sandon Hotel was doing quite as good a business as now. He did not think anyone could accuse him of having made money out of outdoor sports. Mr. Orrell had the land left to him, whereas he (Mr. Houlding) had to buy his position. He had never asked more than 4 per cent, for money which had to be taken out of a business where he was making 7 or 8 per cent. The efforts of the members present had caused the club to reach the very highest position. The new members forget that the old ones had built up the club. He had always tried to walk straight, and he thanked those present very sincerely for their kind reception. Mr. W.E. Barclay said Mr. Houlding, acting in conjunction with the old members, had made the club what it was. If Mr. Clayton and Mr. Mahon, whom he classed among the malcontents, would produce a definite scheme, they would be ready to consider it. It would be disastrous if they had to leave the present ground. Mr. Houlding was not a Shylock, and he hoped the members would stick to him. This was not a political question.
 Mr. John Houlding having again vindicated himself, Mr. H. Heard said that as an old opponent of Everton and supporter of Bootle, he only wished that the last-named club had in the past such a supporter as Mr. Houlding, and had it not been for the exertions of that gentleman, they would not be in the proud position they now were (hear, hear).
The Chairman said that a letter had appeared in the Echo with respect to Mr. Houlding’s first candidature for Everton. A Mr. Hall had stated that Mr. Houlding had promised £25 to the club if the members would support him in his candidature for Everton Ward. This the speaker flatly contradicted, as also did Mr. T. Marriott.
During the evening there was plenty of melody, the members giving some capital songs.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB, MEETING OF OLD MEMBERS
October 30 1891
Daily post
The old members of the Everton Football Club, in the number of about Sixty. Met last night at the Bee Hotel's-lane: mr. T Evans, being in the chair, supported by mr. W.E. Barclay and mr. John Houlding. A capital dinner provided by the worthy host, mr. Tom Bush, having been dispaced of in unsatisfactoryly fashion. Mr. Houlding said he was very pleased with the reception he had met with. In 1885, before he purchased the football field the Sandon Hotel was doing quite as good busness as now. He did not think anyone could axcuss him of having made mutidy out of outdoor sports. Mr. Oreel had, had the lands left to him whereas (he houlding) had to buy his position. He had never asked more than 4 per cent for money which had to be taken out of a busness where he was making 7 or 8 per cent. This efforts of the members passent had caused the club to reach the vary highest position. The new members forget that the old ones had built up the club. He had alaways tried to walk straight, and he thanked their present very sincerely for their kind reception. Mr.W.E. Barclay said mr. Houlding, acting in canjunction with the old members-had made the club what it was. If mr.Clayton and mr.Mahon, whom he claimed among the gathering, would produce a definite scheme, it would be disastrous if they had to have the present groung. Mr.houlding was and a shylock. Mr.houlding having again viadated himself, mr. H.Heard said that among old opponents of Everton and supporter of Bootle, he only wished that the last named club had had in the past such a supporter as mr.houlding, and had it noot been for the exertions of the gentleman they would not be in the proud position they now were (hear hear). The chairman said that a letter has appeared in the Echo with responts to mr.houlding's first canididature for Everton. A mr.hall had stated that mr.houlding had pomised £25 to the club if the members would support him in his candidature for evertons ward. During the evening there was plenty of melody.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB-A DISCLAIMER
Liverpool Echo - Friday 30 October 1891
TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL ECHO
Sir.- I saw in the Echo a report of a meeting of the old members of the Everton Football Club, the last clause of which reads as follows;- “The Chairman said that a letter had appeared in the Echo with respect to Mr. Houlding a first candidature for Everton. A Mr. Hall had stated that Mr. Houlding had promised £25 to the club if the members would support him in his candidature for Everton Ward. This the speaker flatly denied, as did Mr. Marriott.” As I believe I am the only Mr. Hall, who has written to the Echo on this subject, I wish to state that I never mentioned anything respecting Mr. Houlding’s first candidature or respecting any £25 being offered. I hope that the rest of the statements made at that meeting are more accurate than the portion referring to me. If they are not they are worth but little. Thanking you in anticipation for the insertion of this, Yours, &c., 246, Breck-road, F.L. HALL.

TODAYS GAME
October 31, 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
With Asscoicationists, the most absorting event is that of the renewed struggle for supremacy between Everton and Preston North End in connection with the League. These contests with the champions and ex-champions have always been Everton's most vital games of the season; but the present event has a special degree of interest associated with it, from the fact that the principals have met once before this season, and made a draw, and again, on account of each team scoring a clear success last week when North End visited and defeated Blackburn Rovers, and Everton did even better in journeying to the midlands and overthrowing Derby County, who up to that moment were actual leaders of the League. Everton, well and reasonably satisfied with their performance at Derby, have chosen the identical team for this afternoon, with the exception that Jardine displaces Williams in goal. Deepdale is easy of approach, and as the charges are light, it is certain that Evertonians will be present in force.
Everton v. Preston North End, Preston. Kick-off at three o'clock. The following will play for Everton; Jardine, goal; Kelso and McLean, Backs; Kirkwood, Holt and Robertson, half-backs; Wyllie, Murray, Latta, E. Chadwick and Milward, forwards.
Everton v Chester, Anfield, Kick-off at 3.30 p.m. The following will play for Everton; Williams, goal; A. Chadwick and Collins, backs; Lochhead, Jones and Parry, half-backs; Gordon, Pennell, Maxwell, McMillian, and Elliott, forwards.

WE HEAR WE SEE-
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 31 October 1891
That Everton and Everton's followers are on excellent terms with themselves just at present; that the clouds which have hung over Anfield so long seem to be passing away, and there is promise of peace and prosperity ; that conciliation is in the air with regard to the ground ; that Mr. Houlding has confessed that he has no moral right to the stands erected on the ground rented from him by the club : that his original declaration that the stands were the property of the landlord if he so willed has been the cause of most of the antagonism, and that every one hopes an equitable arrangement will be arrived at, whereby the club can remain and cater high-class football.
That Everton stuck oil on Saturday last at the Derby County ground; that they had but a mixed team, the atoms blending so harmoniously that Everton won by three goals to nil; that this was Derby’s first defeat at home this season, and It was the only occasion on which Everton have visited and beaten the Peakites pointless ; that the achievement came as agreeable surprise to Liverpudlians. That primarily the experiment of trying Latta centre forward was the great cause of Everton’s success ; that his pluck, skill, and energy stimulated the whole of his colleagues : that the wings appreciated his power, and were leas selfish than of late ; that the attack was thus very keen, the masterly movement of the forwards repeatedly rousing applause from the Midlanders. That the meeting of Everton and Preston North End is causing more stir than any previous one, especially after last Saturday's results of North End and Everton, defeating Blackburn Hovers and Derby County respectively; that Jardine, vice Williams, is the only change made by Everton from last week's team. That Everton have at length got some new men. The long-deferred appearance of Maxwell, of Cambuslang-cum-Third Lanark, taking place on Monday; that the actual number of importations was a couple, Maxwell and Pennell. the latter hailing from Blantyre; that Foyers, of Edinburgh St. Bernards, and Kent, of Long Rangers, have jibbed, and are not likely to be available; that Maxwell worked well for a first  appearance ; that Pennell has his spurs to win.

NICK ROSS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 31 1891
N.J. Ross, we hair, intends sporting flannels next season as a professional cricketer. Although a very fair hand at the summer game, “N.J.” will hardy be as great a “terror” to his opponents on the cricket field as he is on the football field.

CHIPS
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 31 October 1891
Jones, Brown, and Robinson, on the Everton ground;-
Jones- Hello, chappies, what did you think of the dinner at the “Wasp” on Wednesday night?
Brown and Robinson-Oh, it was a jolly feed; six to pay. You’d only to be checky, and walk straight in, and no more questions asked.
Jones- J. Holden’s particular B Must have had a lot of difficulty in getting the crowd together.
Were they all old members?
Robinson-On, no. the Chairman, who spoke so loudly, has not been a member for years, and one of the speakers, who made himself “Heard” was a real brand-new touch, only hatched a fortnight ago.
Jones- Is the T. Marriott who flatly contradicted the 25 quit touch the gentleman who tried to speak at the College Hall meeting?
Brown-Oh, yes; he’s a jolly old dog.
Jones- I’ve been told of this £25 business myself, and would like to hear what Mr. Holden has to say. He vindicated himself twice, but didn’t touch this matter.
Robinson-Ah, there’s the rub.
Jones-wasn’t it a good old back-scratching gathering?
Robinson-John Holden was kind to us 7s 6d jokers, especially after the licking he gave us at Stanley-road. Our Napoleonie B was very funny.
Didn’t he whip the malcontents?
Jones-Oh, that’s the funny part of it. I always thought malcontents meant the minority.
Wouldn’t the pig-headed juryman come in this case?
Brown (the Boozer) -I say-hie-boys, what about hie-hie-our goal the hie- trying to walk straight. I’ve tried that little caper-hie- but failed. I must-hic-get the tip from him- hic-how to do it.
Jones- Wasn’t the dinner party pretty nearly over when were told that the Sandon made nowt out of football?
Brown (the Boozer)-I don’t remember-hic-anything at all about hic- this. But if he said-hic-it, then I’m a Dutchman, how’s the- hic-election going on -hic-Monday?
Jones and Robinson-What? Is there an election coming on? We knew nothing of it. We are only footballers.
Brown-Oh, yes-hic-didn’t S- -n ask you to work and vote?
Jones-After all, boys, isn’t Mr. Holden living in a fool’s paradise? Shake.
A spectator at last Monday’s match at Anfield between Everton and Accrington reserve christened one of the Everton recruits “the Maiiton.”

EVERTON v  PRESTON NORTH END
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 31 October 1891
The champions and ex-champions of the League met this afternoon, at Deepdale, for their final bout in the competition, before a big crowd of spectators. No match is the series excites keener rivalry than foes that between Preston North End and Everton, and on whichever ground the contest might take place, due preparation is always made for accommodating an abnormally larger muster of visitors. Up to date, the performances of both clubs show pretty evenly, Everton who have played one match less than their opponents registered a point less in the contest; while their respective goal averages present a similarly close state of things; then add to this the fact that when they met at Anfield a week or two back they played a drawn game of 1 goal each, and the logical deduction must be that it would be utterly impossible to find throughout the League more evenly balanced contestants. What roused more interest in today’s proceedings was that last week both Everton and Preston North End won their engagements away from home, which in these days is an achievement of no ordinary character; and though the Liverpool club have still to provide substitutes for such men as Geary and Campbell, every confidence was placed in those who assisted last Saturday in the defeat of Derby County.
The fog was very dense when Everton left Liverpool, but on reaching Preston the sun was shining brilliantly, and so far as the elements were concerned, everything promised well for a good game. With the exception of Maxwell (inside right) and Jardine the visiting team was the same as last week, whilst North End turned out as follows;-Trainer, goal; Holmes and Ross, backs; Sharpe, Ross, and Stewart, half-backs; Gordon, Ross, jun., Drummond, Towie, and Gallacher, forwards. Between 2,000 and 3,000 enthusiasts journeyed from Liverpool by special train, and at the time announced for the start there would be quite 12,000 onlookers present. Both teams were cheered on stepping into the enclosure, and at five minutes past three Latta started for the visitors. Towie and Drummond were first away, but found McLean too much for them. Kirkwood was next noticeable for stopping an homeward movement of the home left, and then Milward shot in ineffectually. J. Ross, and Gordon then went off up the right, the former forcing a corner, which was well cleared by Kelso. Everton rushed up the right, but could not penetrate the defence of the North-enders. The home towards, by the aid of Ross and Drummond, forced another abortive corner, and Latta removed the venue to near the centre. Sharpe sent in a long shot, which Jardine had no difficulty in disposing of, and then the visitors got well into their opponents’ territory, and Chadwick was very near the desired mark. For the next few minutes the Everton defence was sorely tried, but at length Kelso relieved. Chadwick and Milward indulged in some smart passing. Sharpe, however, intercepted, and sent to half way. Again the visitors returned to the attack, and after several exchanges near the goal, Wyllie shot without effect. So far the game had been of a pleasant and exciting character, both teams putting in their utmost, and the ball travelling quickly up and down the field Milward sent across to the other wing to Wyllie, who centred well to Latta but the visiting centre failed to reach the ball. The home left rushed off to the other end, and twice sent wide. Trainor was next called upon to use his foot, which he did to advantage, but the visitors still keeping up the pressure, Nick Ross was compelled to concede a corner. This having been safely got rid of, Gallacher and Towie initiated a grand onward movement into their antagonists’ quarters, Kelso effectually repulsing, and Kirkwood swayed as attempts to lower the North End colours, but without success. The game continued very fast and each goal in turn was assailed, but the defence of both was impregnable. Drummond was instrumental in a raid being made on the Everton stronghold, and free kick gave the homesters some advantage, but Kelso averted the danger. Nice passing amongst the Preston front division was now witnessed, and Gallacher shot over. North End, however, again assumed an aggressive attitude and the home right pair succeeded including McLean and Gordon centred to Drummond, who had no difficulty in defeating Jardine. After thirty five minutes’ play this success was naturally greeted with tremendous cheering. Everton then conceded a free kick for a foul. The ball was well placed by McLean, and Maxwell receiving sent to his partner Wyllie just skimming the bar, and a moment later the same wing took part in a similar movement. A brief visit was next paid to Jardine, and then Maxwell and Wyllie had a run, and just as the latter was about to shoot the whistle sounded for an informality. The game was of an even character up to the interval, just before which Kirkwood was particularly conspicuous and Maxwell had an ineffectual shot.
Half-time result- Preston 1 goal, Everton nil.
Drummond restarted, and the opening play was spiritedly contested about midfield. Stewart essayed a long shot, and then North End attacked persistently. Jardine was thrice called upon to handle, and then a corner full to the homesters, this being cleared by Kelso, but North End returned to the onslaught with renewed determination and after several fruitless shots had been sent in Towie succeeded in getting one past Jardine. Then Everton paid a momentary visit to their opponents’ end, but the North Enders were soon again swarming round Jardine, and J. Ross gave the visiting custodian a handful, which he only just succeeded in getting rid of. North End still pressed Everton on the goal-line, and their forwards exhibited some brilliant passing close on the goal, and J. Ross gave to his partner (Gordon), who registered the third goal amidst deafening cheers. Having obtained a substantial lead, Preston could not be kept at bay, and try as they could the Evertonians could not drive the invaders back. At length, however, Robertson by a lofty kick removed the scene to half way and here Chadwick secured possession, he and his partner making headway along the left till well into their adversaries’ quarters.
Final Result; Preston North End 4 goals, Everton Nil.

EVERTON v CHESTER
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 31 October 1891
COMBINATION
Match was played at Everton this afternoon, there being about 3,000 spectators present. Carter kicked off for Chester and the Everton forwards at once moved up in attacking order, Gordon shooting in front, Taylor making a good return. The Chester lads got down as far as half-way, and here Pinnell, Murray, and Gordon put in a grand bit of work, with the result that the home team were soon back in front of goal, Evans having to save three times. Another attack was made by the Evertonians, and Pinnell had the Chester goal at his mercy, but shot a foot wide. Then a barren corner fell to the home team, after which the Chester centre and right went away with a great rush, and after a tussle with Collins the ball was forced over the Everton goal line. Some combined work by the Everton forwards assisted by Jones and Parry, enabled the Everton boys is once more assail their opponents’ stronghold, and another corner fell to the homesters. A partial clearance was effected, but the ball was quickly returned, and Murray scored the first goal for Everton. The visitors then paid a short visit to the Everton half, but Parry soon gave the ball to his right wing, and the Chester players had an anxious time, McMillian shooting over the bar, and Elliott heading over a minute later. Everton kept up the attack, and the ball was once more shot in from the left, Gordon meeting it and scoring the second goal, after which Pinnell shaved the upright, and another shot went a trifle wide. The Everton centre forward had a further shie, which did not meet the success it deserved, and the home players kept up a continual bombardment, shots falling thick as hail about Chester goal. After a while Evans saved at the expense of a corner, and then the visitors got down as far as half way, but Chadwick quickly cleared them out, and Everton attacked strongly, the ball being sent from the right, Elliott putting on the finishing touch, the same player scoring another goal shortly afterwards. Pinnell and the right dashed down the field after Chester had made a slight incursion, and Elliott quickly had another opportunity, which he was not slow to avail himself of. The game continued to be of a one-sided nature, the Chester players scarcely having a chance, and half time arrived with the score in favour of Everton by 5 goals to none.
Pinnell re-started and Everton at once commenced to press their opponents, McMillan and Pinnell each making attempts at the Chester stronghold, but without success. Keeping up the attack, Everton troubled their opponents on several subsequent occasions, and then the Chester players made a bit of a show, Morris and Davies making good play down the right wing, but the Everton defence was much too strong for any effect which the visitors made. Soon after this effort, which was short-lived, Elliott and McMillan gave a good display, with the result that the visitors’ stronghold was again hotly assailed. Nothing tangible resulted, and then the Chester players made the first real creditable attack of the day, but only succeeded in forcing the ball over the line. The Chester men, after this, played up with vigour, but did not succeeded in making any great impression on the Everton defence.
Final Result Everton 6 goals, Chester nil.