8 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel Tuesday Nov. 17th 1953.] Present:- Mr. E. Green (Chair) and all other Directors except Mr. Nuttall. Manager & Secretary in attendance. Minutes of meeting of Nov. 10th were read and confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Gate:- England v Ireland 13,310. 7.5 Gate v Fulham 3,651.12.9 Stoke City F. C. 20% 222.18.7 Luton Town F. C. re Cummins 6,000. 0.0 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise 4,147.18.7 Football Assn. 8,515. 1.6 Football League 111. 1.9 Fulham F. C. 448.10.4 Police 63. 9.0 Burleydam Nurseries 24. 3.0 C. S. Britton Salary 154. 4.3 Wages 634. 7.4 Petty Cash 131.12.8 Bank Balance £8,697.3.10 Dr. Agreement It was reported that the agreement (C. S. Britton) with Mr. Britton had been signed & sealed 5 on Nov. 13th, and it was resolved that this be accepted. England v Letters were read from the Press Ireland and the Football Assn. expressing appreciation for the arrangements for the International Match, and it was agreed that a letter of appreciation be sent to Barker v Dobsons including Hy. Webb for the excellent refreshments served.