265 I. C. Buchan Mr. Hughes reported on his negotiations 260 with Mr. Buchan for the termination of his Contract of employment. It was resolved to pay Mr. Buchan the sum of £1600 as compensation for his loss of rights to future remuneration to 14th July 1961 less £510.0.0. being the balance of a loan due to the Company, and his Contract of employment to be terminated forthwith. The service tenancy of the house occupied by him, 1, Earls Close, Great Crosby, which terminates on the termination of employment to be extended to 31st Aug. 1959. J. Rowe A request for approval and co-operation in writing the History of the Club by this Journalist for the Phoenix Sports Book Co. was considered. It was agreed that approval could not be given. ST. JOHN THE A request for a donation towards BAPTIST CHURCH the cost of rebuilding this Church was not granted. BLACKPOOL It was agreed to take the full time 2nd Team players to Blackpool for 2 days prior to the Lancashire Senior Cup Semi Final at Blackpool. PITCH Mr. Micklesfield reported on the 257. meeting with Mr. Prior and Mr. Thompson, and the Pitch Committee recommended that the extra 1" of Soil suggested be applied, and that the work should commence on Apl. 27th if possible. The total cost of the materials would be in the region of £855.0.0. The recommendation of the Pitch Committee was unanimously approved.