232 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel Tuesday 3rd Apl. 1956.] Present:- Mr. R. E. Searle (CHAIR) and all other Directors except Mr. Coffey who tendered his apologies. Secy. in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Mar. 27th were read and confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Gate v Sheffield Utd. 5449. 4.6 " v B'Burn Rovers Res. 114. 7.3 " v Sheffield Utd. Res 139.15.0 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise. 1059.19.5 Football League % 167.18.1 Sheffield Utd. F. C. % 715. 9.9 Police 100.19.4 Directors Expenses 82.17.0 Wages 713. 6.9 Petty Cash 272. 0.0 Bonuses 683.10.0 Bank Balance £25,368.5.10 Cr. Floodlighting It was reported that the cost 229. of the 144 Lamps had been increased by £3 each, making a total increase of £432. Reports Reports were given of the 1st Team Games v Sheffield Utd. (Twice) and Aston Villa and of the 2nd Team Games v Blackburn Rovers Res. and Sheffield Utd. Res. A report was given of the Scouting activities over the week-end, and some of the players were to be seen again. MILLINGTON This Centre Half had been seen 230 by Mr. Green and Mr. Sharp, but he (Tranmere R.) could not be recommended.