25 [Meeting held Exchange Hotel Tuesday, Jan. 19th 1954] Present:- Mr. E. Green (Chair) and all other Directors except Mr. J. C. Sharp, who tendered his apologies. Manager & Secretary in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Jan. 11th were read & confirmed. Finance Receipts reported was:- Gate v Bury 3293.10.6 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise 647.1.9 Football League 100.9.0 Bury F. C. 419.5.9 Police 56.14.0 Petty Cash 108.4.6 Wages 653.5.7 E. F. C. Players & Staff Saving Fund 79.12.11 Bank Balance £7290.11.7 Dr. Report of The report of recommendations of the Sub. Committee Sub-Committee was approved, with the exception of the pay increases for the Staff which were referred back to the Sub-Committee. Directors to be given a copy of the Staff list in the mean time. Reports Reports were given of the 1st Team game v Bury and of the 2nd Team game v Derby County Res. Advertisement It was agreed to take advertisement space in a programme to aid a Cricket match to be organised by the Liverpool Schools Sportsmasters Asson. in at a east of five guineas. Eire Match It was agreed not to accept an invitation to play a match v Shelbourne