294 [Meeting held at Goodison Park Tuesday Oct. 16th 1956.] Present all Directors except Messrs R. E. Searle & C. H. Askham who tendered their apologies. Secretary in attendance. In the absence of the Chairman, the chair was taken by Mr. T. C. Nuttall, the Vice-Chairman. Minutes of Meeting of 9th Oct. were read and confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Preston North End F. C. % 289. 2.2 Aberdeen F. C. Share 577.18.7 Gate v Chelsea 3609. 7.3 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise 694.0.2 Football League 109.13.6 Chelsea F. C. 490.15.3 Police 75.10.4 Comms. Inland Rev. P. A. Y. E. 314.15.0 Wages 777. 0.7 Petty Cash 205.16.8 Bank Balce. £4,285.6.4 Cr. Reports Reports were given of the 1st Team game v Chelsea, the 2nd Team game v Liverpool Res., and of the 'C' Team game v Ellesmere Port Res. The weakness of the Team at Inside forward and Wing-half, and Mr. Buchan's report thereon was discussed. It was agreed that Mr. Buchan should watch a player of his own choice, and report to the Board for further consideration.