53 [Meeting held at Goodison Park Tuesday 2nd Apl. 1957.] Present:- Mr. R. E. Searle (Chair) and all other Directors except Mr. E. Green who was indisposed. Secretary in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of March 26th were read and confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Portsmouth F. C. % 329.14.1 Gate v Newcastle Utd. 3134. 0.3 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise 615. 3. 8 Football League 4% 93.16.11 Newcastle Utd. F. C. 416. 6. 2 Police 73.14. 4 Programme Articles 47. 5. 0 Directors Xes. 128. 4. 4 Wages 779. 3. 9 Cash Disbursements 247. 6.11 Wembley Stadium Ltd. 251.16. 3 Bank Balance £15,115.17.8 Dr. Mr. E. Green The Board were pleased to note that 49. Mr. Green was making good progress, and it was agreed to send him a letter of good wishes. Loan The Chairman reported an interview 45. he had had with Mr. John Moores who had agreed to lend the Club Eighteen thousand pounds when needed, free of interest on security, and repayable on demand. It was resolved to accept this offer, and to thank Mr. Moores for his generosity. Entertainment A report was given of the visit Duty of the deputation to London to meet the 49.