279 [Meeting of Directors held at Goodison Park Tuesday 29th Augt. 1922] Present Mr. W. C. Cuff (Chair) & all other Directors. Before commencing proceedings the Chairman gave a hearty welcome to Mr. J. Sharp the newly elected Director & trusted his association with the Club would be a very happy one. Mr. Sharp suitably acknowledged. Minutes The Minutes of meeting held on the 29th inst. were read & confirmed. Finance The gate receipts v Leeds United Res. on 26th inst. were reported to be £130.1.8 gross Tax £32.8.3. Secy. reported a further repayment of Tax of £20.7.0. Bank Balance £10223.17.10 Dr. Cheques were signed for the following Collector of Customs & Excise Enterts. Tax £32.8.3. T. H. McIntosh Salary £41.13.4. do Wages & Exs. £360.0.0. Reports of Matches Reports were received of the matches v N'cle United 0-2, Leeds United Res. 2-2 & Marine 3-2. Trainer's Report Trainer Elliott reported all players fit except Fazackerley (suffering from Muscular Rheumatism) & Salt (cold) but the latter would be fit for next match. Journey to London It was decided to travel by 11.5 train on Monday & return on Tuesday 5th inst. at 10.20 am. Team Selections The following teams were selected v Newcastle United (h) 2nd Sept. Fern, Downs, Macdonald, Peacock, Brewster, Hart, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams & Harrison. Res. Jones.