277 [Meeting held at Goodison Park Tuesday 4th Sept. 1956.] Present:- Mr. R. E. Searle (Chair) and all other Directors except Mr. E. Green who tendered his apologies. Secretary in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Aug. 28th were read and confirmed. The Chairman expressed his appreciation of the kindness and messages of good will sent to him, and Mr. Nuttall, on behalf of the Board expressed their pleasure on his return, and hoped he would continue to make good progress. Loan It was agreed to defer making application for a loan for the time being in view of certain prospects. Finance Receipts reported were:- Blackpool F. C. % 214.8.11 Southport F. C. re Rankin 500.0. 0 Bury F. C. re Transfers 500.0. 0 Rochdale F. C. -do- 500.0. 0 Gate v Bolton Res. 133.19.0 Cheques were signed for:- Charity Allocations 629.2. 9 Directors Expenses 70.10.0 Pro. Footballers Golf Championship 20. 0.0 Customs & Excise 2. 3.8 Wages 807.14.1 Petty Cash 214. 5.6 Huddersfield Town F. C. re Glaggard signed during the week reported for £3000.0.0. Bank Balance £6869.3.11 Cr. Reports Reports were given of the 1st Team games v Wolves and Burnley, the 2nd Team