283 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel Wed. Aug. 26th 1953.] Present:- Mr. E. Green (Chair) and all other Directors except Messrs T. C. Nuttall & R. E. Searle. Manager & Secretary in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Aug. 18th were read and confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- L'pool City Caterers Rent 400.0.0 Sale of Season Tickets 520.0.0 Notts Forest F. C. 20% 269.5.8 Gate v M/C City Res. 156.6.9 Gate v Wolves Res. 126.17.6 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise 3.7. 2 Wages 634.11.7 Petty Cash 67.0.10 F. A. Intnl. Tkts. 4.10.9 Gatemens Float 100.0.0 Bank Balance £26,085.19.0 Dr. Reports Reports were given of the 1st Team games v Notts Forest, Luton Town & Hull City and the 2nd Team games v M/C City Res. & Wolves Res. Stewart 273. It was agreed that this player be signed on professional forms, and that a circular be sent to all Clubs that we have inside forwards to spare. Luton Town 277. It was agreed at the request of Luton Town, to accept £6000 at once and the balance of £6000 before October 31st in respect of the transfer of Cummins.