231 [Meeting held Exchange Hotel Tuesday Jan. 13th 1953.] Present:- Mr. E. Green (Chair) and all other Directors, Manager & Secretary in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Jan. 6th were read and confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Gate v Ipswich Town 4883.14.0 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise 1017.11.3 Football Association Pool 1199.9.1 Football League 4% 47.19.1 Ipswich Town F. C. Share 1291.9.1 Police 51.2.0 Wages 645.2.6 Petty Cash 113.3.4 A. Hampson Benefit 363.6.6 Commns. Inland Rev. P. A. Y. E. 416.6.0 Bank Balance £23,928.12.11 Dr. Reports Reports were given of the 1st Team game v Ipswich Town, and the 2nd Team game v Wolves Res. Buckle 149 It was reported that terms had been agreed with M/c City for the transfer of this player to them, but he had decided not to go. Walker It was reported that Mr. Pickering was favourable impressed with Walker J. C. Whom he had Watched in Scotland last Saturday. He was due at Goodison Park tomorrow for an interview, and it was understood that the fee required for him was £400. L. B. A. 162 A request for the loan of the ground