137 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel Tuesday Apl. 19th 1955.] Present:- Mr. E. Green (Chair) and all other Directors except Mr. Searle, who tendered his apologies. Manager & Secy. in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Apl. 5th were read and confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Blackpool F. C. % 253.5.5 Newcastle Utd. F. C. % 597.17.5 Gate v Newcastle Utd. 6121.4.6 Gate v Tottenham 4318.19.9 Gate v W. B. A. Res. 121.6.6 Gate v Derby County Res. 104.3.0 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise 5.3.0 Wages 709.19.3 Petty Cash 150.0.0 Bank Balance £9171.14.7 Cr. Reports Reports were given of the 1st Team game v Bolton, and of the 2nd Team game v Derby county Res. Mr. Britton reported his visit to Newcastle to see two Schoolboys, a goalkeeper and an inside forward, both of whom had impressed him, and he was hopeful that they would both join our Club. He had also been to Ireland to see a 20 year old player, but he did play and thought it possible that the boy would come over for a months trial. Eire F. A. It was agreed to permit Farrell 5 Eglington, O'neill & Donovan to play for