289 [Meeting held at Goodison Park Tuesday Oct. 2nd 1956.] Present:- Mr. R. E. Searle (Chair) and all other Directors. Secretary in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Sept. 26th were read and confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Gate v Barnsley Res. 144.15.3 Rochdale F. C. re Transfers 500. 0.0 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise 2.15.9 Wages 815. 9.7 Petty Cash 375. 5.6 Shettleston Juniors F. C. 1350. 0.0 Bank Balance £3416.15.0 Cr. MR. R. E. SEARLE The Board were very pleased to team 275 that the Chairman was well on the way to complete recovery. Reports Reports were given of the 1st Team game v Charlton, the 2nd Team game v Barnley Res., the B & C Team games v Accrington Res. & Upton and of the Central League Champions v the Rest. It was reported that several Clubs had shown interest in the players on the transfer list. R. Moore It was reported that R. Moore was to sign as a part-time professional, J. Hood and that the transfer of J. Hood was to 287 be completed on Thursday. H. E. Wright. It was reported that Mr. H. E. 286 Wright had commenced his duties today. Youth Cup It was noted that our 1st Round 189.