277 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel Tuesday Aug. 11th 1953] Present :- Mr. E. Green (Chair) and all other Directors excepting T. C. Nuttall, F. Micklesfield and R. E. Searle, who tendered their apologies. Manager & Secretary in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of July 28th were read & confirmed. Finance Receipt reported was :- Sale of Season Tickets 367.10.0 Cheques were signed for :- E. Sagar 1000. 0. 0 W. M. Lindley Benefit 292. 3. 0 J. K. Cross - do- 243.18. 6 C. S. Britton Salary 124.17.11 Phonographic Performance Ltd. 17.10. 0 Performing Right Society 10.10. 0 Wages 603. 8. 7 Petty Cash 230.14. 9 P.A.Y.E. Commissioners of Inland Rev. 341. 9. 0 Bank Balance £26,428.12.0 Dr. Luton Town 271 It was reported that Luton Town had offered £12,000 for Cummins, but the player had decided not to go. P. G. Carr 275 It was reported that Halifax Town were still interested in this player, and would make an offer. This was left to Mr. Britton. All the Players were fit except Lewis & Lindsay who had twisted ankles, and McNamara with a split hand. St. Lukes Church A request from St. Lukes Church was read for assistance towards the cost