245 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel Wednesday May 2nd 1956.] Present:- Mr. R. E. Searle (Chair) and all other Directors, Secretary in attendance. Nominations Nominations as candidates for 144 election to the Board were reported in favour of Messrs J. Taylor, R. A. Joynson and W. H. Sawyer. It was unanimously resolved to support the candidature of Mr. J. Taylor, and to support the two retiring Directors, Messrs R. E. Searle and F. Micklesfield. Coach The following five candidates 238. were interviewed:- W. M. Lindley, T. G. Jones, G. F. Handwick, H. E. Wright, and Ian C. Buchan. It was resolved to offer the position of Chief Coach to Mr. Buchan at a Salary of £1250 per annum for a minimum period of two years from 17th July 1956. Mr. Buchan to be provided with a house at a nominal rent of one pound per week, whilst in the service of the Coy. under a tenancy agreement, and to be re-imbursed for his removal expenses. In accepting the appointment, Mr. Buchan thanked the Directors for the confidence shown in him, and said he would do his utmost in the interests of the Club. Confirmed as correct. R. E. Searle Chairman.