110 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel Tuesday Jan. 18th 1955] Present:- Mr. E. Green (Chair) and all other Directors except Messrs J. C. Sharp, N. W. Coffey and T. C. Nuttall who tendered their apologies. Manager & Secy. in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Jan. 11th were read and confirmed. Finance Receipts reported was:- Gate & Burnley 2792.14.9 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise 495.14.4 Football League % 86.8.9 Burnley F. C. % 380.8.7 Police 60.13.0 Comms. Inl. Rev. P. A. Y. E. 703.12.0 Wages 673.5.3 Petty Cash 120.0.0 Bank Balce. £13,579.19.2 Cr. Mr. A. N. Denaro Mr. Green extended a Warm Welcome 101 to Mr. Denaro, on his return after his recent illness, and Mr. Denaro expressed his appreciation for all that had been done for him. Reports Reports were given of the 1st Team game v Burnley and of the 2nd Team game v Sheffield Utd. Res. Tour 108 A letter was read from Mr. B. Skouson suggesting a Tour in May to Denmark and Sweden. Agreed that the question of arranging a tour be left to Mr. Britton. Letter of thanks were read from the Southend Utd. supporters club and the Southend Utd. Football Club.