55 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel Tuesday, May 4th 1954] Present:- Mr. E. Green (Chair) and all other Directors except Dr. Baxter who was & Mr. Searle who tendered apologies indisposed, Manager & Secy. in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Apl. 27th were read and confirmed. Finance Receipt reported was:- Gate v Liverpool 5627.13.3 Cheques were signed for:- Brentford F. C. Compensation 271.0.2 Customs & Excise 13.13.7 Wages 206.1.7 Petty Cash 205.0.0 Bank Balce. £5242.8.2 Cr. Report of The report of recommendations as Sub-Committee presented by Mr. Sharp was approved. (Copy annexed). Report A report was given of the 1st Team game v Liverpool. It was reported that most of the players had accepted the terms offered Gibson but Gibson had refused the terms. This was left to Mr. Britton. It was reported Stewart that Stewart had decided to return to Canada. This was left to the Chairman & Manager. Tour A letter was read from the Munster 54 F. A. suggesting three games in Dublin. Waterford & back on a 50% of Gates. It was agreed that this be accepted. A letter of thanks was read from F. Michieson of Crewe Alex. Reported that Anderton was to go on 2 months trial to Torquay Utd. Lindsay was suffering from a Serum