246 [Meeting held at Goodison Park Tuesday 8th May 1956.] Present:- Mr. R. E. Searle (Chair) and all other Secretary in attendance Directors except Mr. J. C. Sharp who tendered an apology. Minutes The minutes of meetings of May 1st & 2nd were read & confirmed. I. J. Smith Confirmation given to the ongoing of I. J. Smith, L. H., of 242 Chorley F. C. for the fee of £625. If the player was satisfactory the club agreed to send a team to play at Chorley. J. D. Williams Confirmation of the signing of John D. Williams as a 224 full time professional was given. Players & Staff The following resolution affecting the Players & Staff Savings Fund Savings Fund was approved. 90 "Resolved, that a Banking Account for the Everton F. C. Players & Staff Savings Fund be continued with the Midland Bank Ltd. at their Walton Branch and that the Bank ? and is hereby empowered to honour, cheques, orders for Payment, Bills of Exchange and Promissory notes drawn, signed, accepted or made on behalf of the said Everton F. C. Players & Staff Savings Fund by any two of the Club Directors or by one Director and the Secretary, and to act on any instructions given by the persons so authorised with regard to any accounts or transactions of the said Everton F. C. Players & Staff Savings Fund." Bury F. C. Bury F. C. offered £3000 for J. W. Parker and £500 for J. Lindsay and after discussion the Board were willing to accept £3,500 for the two players. Transfer of The following was approved:- Shares No. 287-289 from Shares Exors. A. N. Denaro to Wm. R. Denaro. It was reported that Mr. J. Buchan would be I. C. Buchan commencing his duties on Wednesday 18th July. Confirmation 245 was given for Mr. & Mrs I. Buchan to visit Liverpool next week-end to visit the club and look our training