EVERTON RESERVES 0 BOLTON WANDERERS RESERVES 1
May 1, 1905. The Liverpool Courier
Lancashire Combination “A” Division (Game 34)
Everton wound up a very disappointing season by sustaining another reverse, Bolton Wanderers winning the game by the only goal of the match, with one or two exceptions, the home players put absolutely no energy into their play, and had the Wanderers secured two of three more goals, they would have only got what they deserved. McCartney played in very lackadaisical fashion, and time after time let in the opposition. Fortunately for Everton, Wildman and Kitchen worked hard, and it was due to the brilliant goalkeeping of the latter that the score was kept down. The Wanderers are to be commenced upon putting some dash into their work, and in Shaw, Leach, and Leigh they have forwards, who know how to play, the game. Taylor played a clever game at back, while Busbell of the old Xavertians kept a good goal, although he did not have a great deal to do. The work of Kitchen and Wildman on the home side has already been refereed to of the others, Chadwick Evans, and Cook did well, and the last named should be preserved with. Everton: - Kitchen, goal, Wildman, and McCartney backs, Hanlin, Chadwick, and Ritchie, half-backs, A.Birnie, Roberts, Thornburn, Cooke, and Evans, forwards.

BEATEN BY FOG
Athletic News - Monday 01 May 1905
By Junius
At the last kick, so to speak, Everton have been deprived of the First Division Championship, and their case is one which is certainly deserving won, has made all the difference between finishing first and second in the final table of results.  I do not wish to enter into any discussion as to whether Everton or Newcastle is the better team, for both have displayed splendid form during the season, despite occasional lapses from their customary consistency.  The simple matter of fact is that Everton had beaten Woolwich in November, when fifteen minutes from time the game had to be abandoned owing to fog, and these points would have landed, Everton clear winners of the championship.  Nothing more tantalizing than this could be conceived, and there appears to be something lacking in a rule which debars a club from gaining that reward which it has already qualified for by superior play.  Of course, it may be argued that the law which compels a game to be replayed in its entirely, it postponed before the full ninety minutes have they been in arrears in the earlier fixture, but we have to consider matters as they have actually transpired, and Everton deserve the keenest sympathy for being deprived of the championship in such a fashion.  Only one club has secured three points from them this season, namely Manchester City, and this is the only team they have failed to defeat.  Their colours have been lowered once at Goodison Park, Sunderland achieving this distinction, and the points have been shared on the same ground by Manchester City and Derby County.  This represents their full total of points lost at home.  After being in the running, for three of the honours of the season.  Everton have nothing tangible to report once more, but they have given some capital exhibitions of football, and this should not be forgotten in the disappointment naturally attendant upon the losing of the League Championship. 
PLAYERS SIGNED ON
Everton have signed the following players for next season;- Scott; brothers Balmer, Crelley, Taylor, Booth, Abbott, Sharp, McDermott, Young, Settle, McLoughlin, Dilly, Rankin, Wildman, and Chadwick.  They will also be assisted by Harold Hardman and Leigh Richmond Roose. 
EVERTON RESERVES FINISH BADLY
The Everton second string completed their Combination matches in as disappointing a fashion as they have fulfilled their fixtures throughout the season.  Eight days ago they were successful at Burnden Park over the Bolton Reserves, but the latter reversed the decision at Goodison Park in the return game.  Bolton showed the better form thorough out the proceedings, their forwards displaying good combination.  Especially was this the case after the interval when the Wanderers were all over the team, and only the excellent work of Kitchen in goal prevented the defeat from becoming an utter rout.  Yenson gained the only point of the match before half-time, and this decided the issue.  Bolton deserved to win, and their superiority is not properly represented by the score of one goal to none.  As already stated Kitchen gave an fine exhibition in goal and in the second half shots were rained upon him, which were dealt with in masterly style.  In fact, the custodian was the only man on the side to play up to his reputation.  For the visitors Leach and Shaw on the left wing were very clever, the former being very prominent with his accurate centres.  Taylor defended well in the second portion of the contest, and Bushell, an amateur who has kept goal for the Old Xaverians, cleared smartly on a few occasions. 

EVERTON LEAGUE PLAYERS
Athletic News - Monday 01 May 1905
Everton (20)
League Appearances
Scott 16, L.R. Roose 18, W. Balmer 32, J Crelley 26, R. Balmer 9, Wildman 1, Taylor 34, Booth 8, Abbott 28, Makepeace 19, Chadwick 3, S.B. Ashworth 11, Sharp 21, McDermott 28, Young 31, Settle 32, H.P. Hardman 32, Dilly 1, Rankin 16, McLoughlin 8
League Goals
Young 13; Settle 11, Sharp, McDermott, Hardman each 7, Makepeace 5, Abbott, Taylor, McLoughlin each 4, and Rankin 1. 

FOOTBALL NOTES
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 01 May 1905
The championship of the League was settled at Middlesbrough on the concluding day of the season, and to the natural disappointment of all supporters of the Everton Club, the Tynesiders prevailed over their neighbours, and won the title for the first time in their existence. Seldom has such a keen fight for premier position been witnessed, for three clubs possessed an undoubted chance of gaining the honour, but as events have turned out, Everton’s reverse at Woolwich a week ago had caused them to lose the championship. This is a most tantalising experience, for in November last Everton were leading by three goals to one at Plumstead when the referee stopped the game fifteen minutes from time owing to fog. In the opinion of many there was no necessity for abandoning that match, and now that the loss of those points has deprived Everton of the leadership, the incident is bound to rankle more deeply than ever. Thus a season which at one time appeared so full of promise has ended in disappointment. At the beginning of March Everton were looked upon as certain winners of the Lancashire Cup, and they were highly fancied for the Association Cup, while they position in the League caused them to be considered the most likely candidates for the honour also. All have vanished into thein air, and the team has been found wanting just when it was necessary to be strong. Apart from the question of the acquisition of trophies. Everton must be congratulated on providing some fine displays of football during the season and they can rightly rank as one of the classy teams of the year. Only once have they been beaten on their own ground, and there is but one club that they have failed to vanquish. Sunderland won at Goodison, and Manchester City have taken three points from the Blues. The respite from football will be very welcome and during the summer months the disappointments of the season just ended will doubtless be forgotten to pave the way for bright anticipations for the future.

CORRIN
Western Morning News - Tuesday 02 May 1905
Corrin, Reading’s outside left, has also been secured for Plymouth Argyle. He is a Liverpool man by birth and learnt his football with a Kirkdale club. He was signed on by Everton, who played him several times before he went to the Portsmouth Club, for whom he played as centre forward. After leaving Portsmouth Corrin again played for Everton and then went to Reading. He comes to Argyle with a good reputation.

H. Stringfellow
Hull Daily Mail - Wednesday 03 May 1905
Leeds City are also in treaty with Everton for the transfer of H. Stringfeliow, a centre halfback, who, though on Everton's list of players, has been associated during the season just ended with Swindon in the Southern League. Before joining Swindon he was captain of Portsmouth.

EVERTON PLAYERS FOR WEST HAM
London Daily News - Wednesday 03 May 1905
During the week there has been quite an invarison of Liverpool by football agents and, as a result some captures are announced. West Ham United have secured two well-known players from Everton in Kitchen (goalkeeper) and McCartney (full back). The former is a fine custodian but after playing in the Everton League team for two seasons was displace by Scott and L.R. Roose. He is six feet high and weighs over thirteen stone. McCartney is a daring back and has often played for Ireland.

THREE CHANGES OF INTEREST TO EVERTON MEN
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 03 May 1905
Liverpool Daily Post - Thursday 04 May 1905 (also)
Bee’s Notes
Liverpool was invaded, as well as other centres, by a Southern agent. As a consequence the migration of Kitchen is announced. Kitchen is one of the most gentlemanly players who have ever stepped on a field, and his popularity with the crowd was very marked. West have signed him up, and they can consider themselves fortunate in having a principled and clever custodian. It is to be hoped Kitchen will be able to spend the summer in Liverpool, as his loss would be noticeable from the cricket field. McCartney, the Irish International, has had one season at Goodison, and now goes away with Kitchen.
Tottenham Hotspur have got Whitley to join them. Whitley was formerly with Villa, Everton, and Stoke.

TO WEST HAM
Evening Despatch - Wednesday 03 May 1905
West ham have secured two fine players from Everton in Kitchen, the goalkeeper, and McCartney, back. The former is a fine custodian, but after playing in the Everton league team for two seasons was displaced by Scott and Roose. He is six feet high, and weighs over 13st. McCartney is a daring back, and has often played for Ireland.
EVERTON ON THE GRAND TOUR
The Everton team against the first Vienna team match resulted in a four goals to nil victory for the Englishmen.

EVERTON WIN AT VIENNA
Liverpool Evening Express - Wednesday 03 May 1905
The Everton team against the first Vienna team match resulted in a 4 goals to nil victory for the Englishmen.
EVERTON PLAYERS TRANSFERRED
Kitchen, one of Everton’s goalkeepers, and McCartney, full-back, have signed on for West Ham.

EVERTON ON TOUR
Lancashire Evening Post - Wednesday 03 May 1905
A telegram announces that on Monday Everton defeated the Hungarians at Budapest by 11 goals to two, and on Tuesday they defeated Vienna by four goals to none.

EVERTON WIN AT VIENNA
May 4, 1905. The Liverpool Courier
The Everton team against the first Vienna team match resulted in a four goals to nil victory for the Englishmen.

THREE CHANGES OF INTEREST TO EVERTON MEN
May 4, 1905. The Daily Post and Mercury
A Southern agent invaded Liverpool, as well as other centre's. As a consequence the mirgration of Kitchen is announced. Kitchen is one of the most gentlemanly players, who have ever stepped on a field, and his popularity with the crowd was very marked. West Ham have signed him up, and can consider themselves fortunate in having a principled and clever custodian. It is to be hoped Kitchen will be able to spend the summer in Liverpool as his less would be noticeable from the Cricket field. McCartney the Irish International has had one season at Goodison, and now join up with Kitchen at West Ham. Tottenham Hotspur have got Whitley to join them, Whitley was formerly with Villa, Everton and Stoke.

EVERTON’S TOUR BRINGS FORWARD A “DEEP REGRET.”
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 04 May 1905
By Bee
Chelsea have signed on Kirwan, of Tottenham Hotspur.
Mr. H.J. Bryan, of Fairfield, Liverpool, has been deeply injured by the Everton F.C tour. This is a letter from him on the subject;-
“I have followed the career of the Everton F.C though out the season with extreme interest and admiration. With many others, I was expecting that the championship of the League would crown their efforts at the close of the most exciting season. I must express my deep regret that the team should be asked to desecrate the Lord’s Day on the continent by playing their first match on that day. I feel sure that many other lovers of the game will feel, like myself, deeply pained that our premier local team, so highly trained should so decorate the Lord’s Day- even on the continent. Surely it was unnecessary, but if not then it should have been cancelled forthwith as conflicting with the law of God and opposed to the true interests of the men, the sport, and the spectators. I do not know who is responsible for this, but without any hesitation I say they are highly culpable. This is my view and, I made bold to say, the view of many others who are ardent admirers of the team and warm supporters of the sport.”
I should like to add my regret that so sterling a player of both codes as Kitchen is leaving Everton. He is a player of the type one would fain see more of, being quiet, energetic, and thoroughly reliable and upright. Kitchen was born neat Buxton, in 1877 and when seventeen years old was guarding the foal for Buxton Football club. Stockport signed him up and then Everton obtained his signature in 1898. It was in 1901 that he forged to the front and stayed there until the Stoke match, when Everton lost at home by one -nil. He has served his masters well and we wish him luck at West Ham.

DEATH OF OLD EVERTONIAN
May 5 1905. The Liverpool Courier
Followers of the Everton Club will be regret of the death of George Farmer, who was a known and popular member of the Everton Football Club, when the club played at Anfield-road. He joined as an inside left and a wide circle of friends yesterday regretted his death.

DEATH OF OLD EVERTON FOOTBALLER
Liverpool Echo - Friday 05 May 1905
In our obituary will be noticed the death of Mr. George Farmer, which occurred yesterday at 123 Belmond-road.  The deceased some twenty years ago was a prominent member of the Everton football team, and was playing for the club when the Football League was organized, Everton being one of the original clubs in its formation.  For many years George Farmer was known as one of the most skillful forward players in English Association football circles and was one of a coterie which assisted to build up the fortunes of the Everton Club to the height they now enjoy.  Many present followers of the game will remember the old team, which included Smalley, McGill, Fleming, Richards, Dobson, Chadwick, Holt, Cassidy, Mike Higgins, Dick, and others.  Those were days when football was played practically for its own sport and with little of the commercial element which has since been introduced.  Mr. Farmer, who died at the early age of forty-one, will be interred on Sunday morning at nine o’clock in Anfield Cemetery.  It may be mentioned that he lived in Oswestry before coming to Liverpool to join the Everton Club. 

DEATH OF AN OLD EVERTON PLAYER
Liverpool Evening Express - Friday 05 May 1905
Followers of the Everton Football Club will learn with regret of the death of George Farmer, who was a well-known and popular member of the Everton team when the club played on the Anfield-road ground. Farmer who came to Everton from Oswestry, was a versatile player. He joined Everton as an inside left and after filling both positions on that wing became a capable half-back. He was very popular with the club’s supporters. His death yesterday after a short illness will be regretted by s wide circle of friends.

NED McGUIRE
Kirkintilloch Gazette - Friday 05 May 1905
Ned McGuire, who will be remembered as a clever Smithstone forward, and who left that club to join Hamilton Academicals, and has been this season with Belfast Celtic, has signed for Everton. Ned did not get along too well at Hamilton, but his play in Belfast was much thought of, and his career with Everton will be closely watched.

DEATH OF AN OLD EVERTON PLAYER.
Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser - Saturday 06 May 1905
George Farmer, who was a well-known and popular member of the Everton team when the club played on the Anfield-road ground, is dead. Farmer, who came to Everton from Oswestry, was versatile player. He joined Everton as an inside left, and after filling both positions on that wing became a capable half-back. His death after short illness will be regretted a wide circle of friends.

EVERTON BEATS AUSTRIA.
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 06 May 1905
The Everton team yesterday opposed an eleven representative Austria at Vienna. At half-time Everton led 3 goals to 0. And they eventually won 4-2 one of their men retiring injured in the second half.

DEATH OF AN OLD EVERTON FOOTBALL PLAYER
May 6, 1905 The Liverpool Daily Post
In our obituary column will be noticed the death of Mr. George Farmer, which occurred on Thursday at 123, Belmont Road. The deceased some twenty years ago was a prominent member of the Everton football team, and was playing for the club when the Football league organised, Everton being one of the original clubs in its formation. For many years George Farmer was known as one of the most skilful forward players in English Association football circles and was one of a coterie which assisted the build up the fortunes of the Everton club to the heights they now enjoy. Many present followers of the game will remember the old man, which included Smalley, McGill, Fleming, Richards, Dobson, Chadwick, Holt, Cassidy, Mike Higgins, Dick and others. Those were days when football was played practically for its own sport, and with little of the commercial element which has since been introduced. Mr. Farmer, who died at the early age of forty-one, will be interred on Sunday morning at nine o'clock, in Anfield Cemetary. It may be mentioned that he lived in Oswestry before coming to Liverpool to join the Everton Club.

EVERTON FOOTBALLERS IN VIENNA
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 06 May 1905
From our own correspondent
Vienna, Friday, Evening- The Everton football team now on a visit to this city, beat a picked Vinna team by 4 goals to 2.

OLD EVERTON PLAYER’S DEATH
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 06 May 1905
The death is announced of Mr. George Farmer, who some 20 years ago was a prominent member of the Everton football team, and was playing for the club when the Football League was organised, Everton being one of the original clubs in its formation. For many years George Farmer was known as one of the most skilful forward players in English Association football circles, and was one of a coterie which assisted to build up the fortunes of the Everton club to the height they now enjoy. Many present followers of the game will remember the old team, which included Smalley, McGill, Fleming, Richards, Dobson, Chadwick, Holt, Cassidy, Mike Higgins, Dick and others.

EVERTON BEATS AUSTRIA
Daily Record - Saturday 06 May 1905
From our own Correspondent- Vienna, May 5
At football, Everton to-day opposed a team composed of the best players of Austria. At half-time the score stood at 3 goals to 0 in favour of Everton, and when play was resumed the Austrian team scored a goal. After Everton added another goal to their score, one of the Everton men injured his foot and had to retire from the game. Towards the finish Everton seemed completely worn out, which enabled the Austrians to score another goal.
The result thus stood-Everton 4 goals, Austrians 2.

SPURS AND EVERTON ABROAD.
Daily Record - Monday 08 May 1905
[From our own Correspondent] Vienna. May 7.
To-day the Tottenham opposed Everton in a game of football. The spectators numbered more than 8,000.  The opponents were worthy of each other, and only after a hard struggle did Everson succeed in winning by two goals to nil. In the evening a banquet took place in honour of the British guest.

GLEANINGS
Athletic News - Monday 08 May 1905
Hillman, the Manchester City goalkeeper, was according to reports, to have sailed for America on Saturday on golf business.  May the waves be kind!

ANOTHER WIN FOR EVERTON
May 8, 1905. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Vienna, Sunday, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur played a match to-day, Everton winning by two goals to nil.

ANOTHER WIN FOR EVERTON
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 08 May 1905
(From our own Correspondent)
Vienna Sunday.- Everton and Tottenham Hotspur played a football match here to-day, Everton winning by 2 goals to nil.

PLAY IN VIENNA
Lancashire Evening Post - Monday 08 May 1905
Everton and Tottenham at the invitation of the Vienna Football Club, played at Vienna on Saturday afternoon. The weather was fine and there was a large attendance. It was a close and exciting game, and provided a unique object-lesson for the Viennese. The final score- Everton 2, Tottenham 0.

EVERTON’S CONTINENTAL TOUR
Liverpool Evening Express - Monday 08 May 1905
(Central News Telegram) -Vienna, Sunday
Everton and Tottenham Hotspur played a football match here to-day, Everton winning by 2 goals to nil.

EVERTON’S TOUR AND “CATCH”
Liverpool Echo - Monday 08 May 1905
Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 09 May 1905 (also same article)
By Bee
Everton F.C have secured the services of a young amateur, Percy Hill, who has been playing full back for a club in the district of Southampton.  Milward and Harry Wood described him as a catch of the season.
I have sent the details of the brave deed performed by the youth Cottier, who saved two children from drowning in the Trent when Everton played Villa at Nottingham, to Captain Dubois Phillips the secretary of the Liverpool portion of the Humane Society. Cottier’s heroism is to receive due attention at the Society’s next meeting.
Re Everton’s breaking the Sabbath while on tour, a Spofforth-road reader writes;-
I was very pleased to read the protest from your correspondent Mr. N.J. Bryan in your notes I am sure that he voices the sentiments of many ardent supporters of the “Blues.” I trust that, through the publicity you have given to his letter, it will have effect of preventing Sunday fixtures in the future. Only a few days ago whilst in conversation with a friend, he remarked to me that should the playing of a match upon a Sunday by the “Blues” prove to be an annual affair, he would feel obliged to withdraw his support.” This confirms your correspondent’s remark, when he says his view is also that of many ardent admirers of the sport. I trust that this will be the first and last time that cause will be given for any protest relating to our favourites.
Then there is a letter which is writ sarcastic. Mr. A. Evan Roberts” in the gentleman who writes in the followings strain;- “As it is found necessary to play some of the football matches of the Everton Continental tour on the Sabbath day, might I suggest that the club committee include in their team a clerk in holy orders, who could see that the religious interests of the men were thoroughly looked after, and that their usual regular attendance at divine service need not necessarily be abandoned. I am glad to see that the Rev. H.J. Bryan, of Fairfield, has drawn attention to this matter, and although he is too modest to suggest the course I propose, I do not think the Everton committee could fine a gentleman better qualified to act as chaplain to the team than Mr, Bryan himself. Mr. Bryan is a most regular attender at Goodison Park, and a staunch supporter of the club, and one who has the club’s athletic, social, and spirited interests thoroughly at heart.”
A further communication. It is proposed to open a public subscription list for the widow and children of the late George Farmer, the famous Everton player. Farmer at the zenith of his fame as a footballer commanded a very insignificant sum as salary compared with that paid to football artists of the present day. He had a young family, and found it impossible to provide against a rainy day. Latterly he was employed at the Gas Company at a wage under 30s per week. I feel sure (says a correspondent) that if the public-especially those who remember Farmer in his palmy days- were informed through the medium of the Press of the dire straits of his widow and family they would do something to alleviate their distress.

ANOTHER PLAYER FOR EVERTON
May 9, 1905. The Liverpool Courier
Everton have secured the services of a young Amateur, Percy Hill, who has been playing full back for a club in the district of Southampton, Milward and Harry Wood described him as a catch of the season.

TOURIST ARE GETTING ON
May 9, 1905. The Liverpool Echo
One of the Everton F.C. tourists has been good enough to forward me some details of the matches and items of note. He writes the following: - Just a Note or two as to the on goings. We played the first match at Budapest and won by 11 goals to 2, A very fashionable gathering of the elite was present, and the “gate” realised £360. The quality of football was of the highest and the spectators were very enthusiastic. On Tuesday we played the first Vienna F.C, at Vienne, and won by 4 goals to love. Their ground is very prettily situated, and was decorated in gals fashion. The gate was only fair, however, we play Tottenham Hotspur in an exhibition match and the public are taking a very keen interest in the match. The grounds have been up to now very hard, and our players complain bitterly of the studs hurting their feet. The weather has been simply brilliant, glorious sunshine every day-quite different from what you appear to be experiencing in Liverpool. Budapest is a fine city, with a multitude of magnificent buildings, which simply set off its fine situation. Vienna is also very fine, and we have up to now enjoyed our outing immensely. It is probable that we will play a match in Berlin on our way home.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB THEFT
Liverpool Echo - Friday 12 May 1905
To-day at the Liverpool Assizes, George William Jones (22) scaler, pleaded guilty to having on March 26 broken into the counting house of the Everton Football Club and stolen 10s and to having on March 25 broken into the booking-office of the L and Y Railway at Marsh Lane. He was sent to gaol for fifteen months, with hard labour.

LATE GEORGE FARMER
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 13 May 1905
It is proposed to open a public subscription list for the widow and children of the late George Farmer, the famous Everton player. Farmer at the zenith of his fame as a footballer commanded a very insignificant sum as salary compared with that paid to football artists of the present day. He had a young family, and found it impossible to provide against a rainy day. Latterly he was employed at the Gas Company at a wage under 30s per week. I feel sure (says a correspondent) that if the public-especially those who remember Farmer in his palmy days- were informed through the medium of the Press of the dire straits of his widow and family they would do something to alleviate their distress.

GLEANINGS
Athletic News - Monday 15 May 1905
Football is progressing in Austria. The match between a representative Austrian side and Everton was characterized with rough play, and the spectators were indignant with the methods of the “foreigners.” 

FOOTBALL NOTES
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 16 May 1905
By Bee
Cottier, the young gentleman who nearly missed seeing Everton play Nottingham Forest on Easter Monday through bravely diving into the Trent and saving two children, has received a couple of letters in connection with the same. The Chief Constable writes him to the effect that his case will receive attention immediately, and Mr. A. Elliott, who enabled Cottier to obtain dry clothing-and see the match-writes from Nottingham expressing regret that Cottier should have been laid up with a cold. “I think you ought to receive something for your brave act in saving those two children,” continues Mr. Elliott. All sportsmen will agree.

LIVERPOOL HOSPITAL SATURDAY DAY FUND
Liverpool Evening Express - Friday 19 May 1905
Programme of the Musical Festival on the ground of the Everton Football Club, on Saturday, May 20. Wholesale Agent, Fred Brown, 12 County-road, Walton.

THE SPURS ON THE CONTINENT
Tottenham and Edmonton Weekly Herald - Friday 19 May 1905
Letter from C.D Roberts, chairman of the Spurs’ Football Company, who accompanied the players on their first part of their continental tour- Hotel Metropole, Vienna.
The voyage across, following as it did a very rough gale the night previous, turned out very good and appears to have been the changing point for fine weather. Warm weather and no rain has been the order of the day ever since. The players are thoroughly enjoying the novelty. It was a common sight to see one in a quiet nook running over his newly-exchanged specie or studying a choice phrase to venture his prentice hand in a new lingo. After a day or so rest, the team turned out the " Hoben Wane" against the Vienna team —a selection of talent that proved to be full of good individual players, lacking, however, in combination. The result 6-0 was evidence of the excellent combined play of "the boys." and a wonderful display it was-every pass had its billet from head and from foot—it seemed faultless; there was not a weak position, whilst the opposition—certainly the best foreign team yet met by the Spurs—played up earnestly, with great spirit, without flagging the whole time. The impression caused was great, and as Everton had just previously scored 4-0 against a similar team on that ground, the Spurs were held to be great favourites for the forthcoming Tottenham and Everton match at the-end, for which an enterprising paper had put up a trophy.
It was a terribly warm day when the English clubs mat. The Spurs were the first to arrive, having driven round "The Ring of Vienna" in the only coach, after witnessing Schiller's fete, where 60,000 children paraded and sang to commemorate the centenary of the post’s death. Everton came up the hill in motor cars, and both teams received a great reception. Tottenham, still favourites, were recognised at once, and were lionised. The ground was decorated, and a record gate was evident when the ball was set in motion. The conditions of ground end temperature were both unfortunately against good football; but a very keen struggle took place for that pot. The game was fast and ball live and ground as hard as iron with a tropical sun. Everton scored a beauty in the first half, and the Spurs tailed to equalise, Everton backs and goalkeeper defending in Cup-tie form. The Spurs' centre, Mr. Woodward, had received a deal of fouling, which Mr. Baker the referee failed to recognise. Everton, in second half, increased the lead by what was undoubtedly through off-side play, and so the struggle ended. The two teams contested every inch of the game. ln the evening the players were banqueted. I had the pleasure of making my maiden speech " auf Deutsch.' whilst Everton responded in English for their team. yesterday (Monday) was a red-letter day for the players, and for all who were lucky enough to witness events. Spurs travelled out 40 miles to Vichofen, near St. Polten, where Mr. J. Godderidge had prepared for his guests a surprise never to be forgotten. We were met at the station at St. Polten by Mr. and Mrs. Godderidge, Prince Anersberg, Count Kuefstein, Mr. Austin and Mrs. Wooley. The party proceeded through the village on foot, and spent an hour amongst the fir trees on a hill overlooking scenery on the Danube, and snow-covered mountains of the Alps. Luncheon was the next item on the agenda, and we were guided by our eminent and noble friends to the hotel in St. Polton, where a very fine menu awaited us. This finished, quite a stud of fast American trotters were at our disposal to proceed to the house, a most princely mansion which would need a poet's pen to describe. We were made at home at once notwithstanding the wealthy surroundings, as our host and hostess assured us that they prised the honour of our visit—the genuineness of which was apparent. We were ushered into reception rooms and shown some marvellous works of art, and the pictures, including one of our Queen, were by well-known, eminent artists. A very massive organ in the billiard-room, worked by electricity, equal to a band of 45 instruments, was in full blast whilst billiards were being played. After further refreshments, a visit to the garden was suggested by our hostess, who by the by spoke good English. And there we wandered-bounded by a hill on one side, whose slopes were studded by fir trees, and afforded cover for game of all kinds, including hares and pheasants and deer. We saw a nest of foxes- and in artful nooks, almost hidden, one would find elfs and “spooks,” suggesting fairly-tales of German origin which are familiar to us. The clicking and fall of water needed no Sherlock Holmes to discover the little model water mill, whose ceaseless wheel is driven by the trout stream which passes about a mile right through the gardens at the foot of the slope. Bridges cross the stream at intervals, leading to winding groves of pines, where the green “tree frog” delights to warble. The English songs snug by our party in truly British style must have been a rude awakening for these poets tools, but that our host and hostess were delighted positive proof was given by their starting a song in English, and demanding to join. After rambling in this paradise of health, came the event of the day, perhaps of our lives. The duke, a big, bonny stripling 6 ft. 6 in, high, and width in proportion, accompanied by the prince, came bounding amongst us all perspiring and in football gear, It appeared they had been sprinting. Our host at once suggested a game, and we were taken to as adjoining field, where we found a number of interested spectators ready to see the “Englische Fuesspieler." A very amusing incident took place I should mention on the big count's debut. Johnny Cameron seeing the giant, advanced, and commenced to tackle him and butt him, shitting him as only a footballer could do, to the immense delight of the count, who little thought the cream of English footballers would ever oppose him single-handed and although the count cannot yet speak English, he was at once on great terms with the hero in mufti, who at owe proposed to select sides, which met with universal Approval.
Mr. Godderidge v. Mr. Cameron's team, 14 each side, mixed players. The goalposts were made high, evidently for the big goalkeeper, defending Mr. Godderidge's posts. The prince played back for Mr. Cameron. with Ted Hughes in goal. Everyone had to play (that was the order) so it was left for me to join in—l am not sure where, but think it was a sort of roving commission (sometimes in the ditch). It was indeed a most extraordinary match, played with great vigour on both sides, and 3 to 2  in Mr. Cameron's favour was certainly a befitting result. There were so fouls given, no linesmen, no referee—it was a perfect treat. The Austrians were elated, and time after time was given "Deli Mal Hoch" after the match. Mr. Woodward had his camera with him, most fortunately, and many snap-shots were taken during the extraordinary day's outing. The directors of Spurs will be consulted as to advisability of training at Vichofen for all future Cup-ties, and amateur forms will be sent to the Prince and Count to fill in as soon as the team returns. The team left our friends at 8 p.m. in carriages for Polton Station, where a great send-off was given, and a rush was made for picture postcards to send to England to commemorate a most interesting time, such as may never be forgotten by the good folks of Vichofen or by the Spurs.

RETURN OF EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB FROM VIENNA.
May 21, 1905. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
The Everton football club tour abroad has been attended with every success. The players have really only one complaint, and that is with regard to the ground being so hard, that the studs hurt their feet. The Austro-Hungarian tour of 1905 will long be remembered as a most enjoyable outing from every point of view. The weather was brilliant, the club's reception at each ground most enthusiastic, and their appreciation of the foreigners consequently of a very high standard. The party left Exchange Station on April 27, and their first match was three days later, when they beat the real “Athleukai “ club by 11 goals to 2. This was followed by the defeat of the first Vienna F.C. by 4-0, but the feather in their cap was the great meeting on May 7, with Tottenham Hotspur, whom they beat by 2 goals to nil. Their departure from Berlin was on Wednesday. The Hook of Holland, they left at 11-20 p.m. on Thursday, ands Harwich was reached early yesterday, and at 2-50 p.m. there was a small gathering of directors players, and ladies to welcome the team home. The following went on the tour: - Messrs., Dr.Baxter, Dr.Whitford, Bainbridge, Wade, Kelly, Cuff, Roose, and Scott goal, R.Balmer and Crelly, backs, Taylor, Booth and Abbott half-backs, Rankin McDermott Young McLoughlin Settle, and Hardman forwards. All the men looked exceedingly well when they stepped on the platform and, save the hardship through the state of the “turf” which is described as “like asphalt” the company had a happy time, even though one of the foreign organisations dared to introduce rough tactics into their play. “The referees?” queried out representative to one of the party. “ Oh” he replied, “over here we may have a little grumble, but draw the veil over foreign referees! The game is getting a good hold on the people, and it will be the most popular sport in time. Dilly unfortunately, met with a rather bad accident, which kept him in bed four days. “All the matches were won”, continued the Everton man “including Tottenham, whom we beat twice-the first time by 2 clear goals and the second by a goal. 7

MUSICAL FESTIVAL FOR THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND.
Liverpool Evening Express - Monday 22 May 1905
In connection with the Hospital Saturday Fund, the second annual musical festival by massed Liverpool volunteer bands took place on Saturday evening on the ground of the Everton Football Club, Goodison-park: From 6,000 to 7,000 people enjoyed an exceptional musical treat, close upon 400 performers rendering a large number of selections from such popular works as the “Bohemian Girl,” the “Messenger Boy,” Mendelssohn’s ‘“Athalie,” and the “Pirates of Penzance.” In addition there were two displays by the members of the Liverpool Gymnasia League, with clubs and on the parallel bars and vaulting horse. The pipers of the 8th Liverpool (Scottish) V.B. also contributed marches, strathspeys, and reels, and the sword dance of Master Dan Mackay (son of the pipe major) was greatly appreciated. From the point of view of the promoters the festival was signally successful. The Lord Mayor of Liverpool and the Mayor of Birkenhead graced the function with their presence. The following were the battalions and regiments engaged, with their respective bandmasters: — 1st L.R.G.A.V. (Mr. G. Smith), 2nd L.R.G.A.V. (Mr. J. J. Leyland), 4th L.R.G.A.V. (Mr. F. Sutton), 6th L.R.G.A.V. (Mr. C. Stone), 1st V.8.K.L..R. (Mr. J. Heron), 2nd V.B.K.L..R. (Mr. F. Moynagh), 4th V.B.K.L.R. (Mr. F. Howell), 6th V.B.K.L.R. Mr. A. B. Smith), 8th V.B.K.L.R. (Mr. R. Sproul), and 1st L.E.V. (Mr. E. Trowbridge). Each of the bandmasters took a turn with the baton.

DUNDEE PLAYER FOR EVERTON
May 27, 1905 Dundee Courier
It was reported in Dundee last night that John Hannah the ex-Lochon United player who recently joined the Celtic had been transferred by the club to Everton.

LOCHEE PLAYER FOR EVERTON
Dundee Evening Telegraph-Saturday 27 may 1905
It is reported that John Hannah, the ex-Lochee United player, who recently joined the Celtic, has been transferred by that club to Everton.

EVERTON CLUB GENEROSITY
May 30, 1905 The Liverpool Daily Post
That the directors of the Everton Football Club are not slow to show their appreciation o the services rendered by their players, and that the lapse of time does not effect such services from the recollection, is once more envinced in the case of the late George Farmer. Farmer, it will be remembered, was a very prominent player of the Everton Club when they played at Anfield road (now the home of the Liverpool Football Club), and he was undoubtedly one of the favourities of the football public in the late eighties. Farmer died recently, leaving a widow and eight young children to mourn his loss, and the Everton Club, with commendable promptitude, have sent the widow a cheque of £10 to meet present requirements, and have promised to allocate a good Combination match early in the season for the benefit of Farmer's widow and family. Not only this, but the club are laying the case before the several associations, with a view to a grant being made out of funds reserved for such cases.

TRANSFER
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Wednesday 31 May 1905
Thorburn, who was on the Everton transfer list at £100 applied for, and was granted a free transfer.