56 [Meeting held at Goodison Park Tuesday 9th April 1957.] Present:- Mr. R. E. Searle (Chair) and all other Directors except Mr. Green who was indisposed. Secretary in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Apl. 2nd were read and confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Bury F. C. Transfers 250. 0.0 Gate v Stoke Res. 119.16.0 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise 1.19.2 Wages 454.17.1 Cash Disbursements 214.17.0 Bank Balance £17,555.13.10 Dr. Report of The report of recommendations as Finance Comm. presented by Mr. Sharp was approved. (Copy annexed). POINTING It was further agreed that the outstanding pointing was necessary and should also be done. McKay It was reported that McKay had (Bathgate) 54 signed as a professional today. Reports Reports were given of the 1st Team v Sheffield Wed., and of the 2nd Team games v Stoke City Res. and Preston North End Res. RETAIN & TRANSFER The attached amended list of players LIST 50 for the Retain & Transfer list was agreed, and the decision regarding A. Fanall was deferred. It was agreed that the Sub-Committee suggest transfer fees to be asked for the players to be parted with. Chester F. C. It was agreed to send a team to Chester on May 2nd to play a Benefit Match with all expenses paid. Tour It was agreed to accept an offer 52, 33