157 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel Tuesday Aug. 16th 1955.] Present:- Mr. E. Green (Chair) and all Directors except Mr. Micklesfield who tendered his apologies Manager & Secy. in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Aug. 9th were read and confirmed. Finance Receipt reported was Practice match Gate 416.19.3 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise 49.12.10 Football League re Pensions 144.7.6 Wages 606.1.9 Petty Cash 207.7.4 Bank Balance £9125.19.0 Cr. Walter Scott A letter of thanks was read 155 from this ex-player for the financial help given to him. Peterson Mr. Britton reported that a South African player, Peterson aged 18 had been strongly recommended, and it was agreed that effort be made to get him to sign for us. A Danish schoolboy O. L. had also been recommended and the boys parents were willing to allow him to come for a trial to which the F. A. offered no objections. It was reported that McNamara was progressing favourably, but there was little improvement in Lindsey. Donovan had been reported fit to play although he still felt some pain