275 [Meeting held at Goodison Park Monday April 20th 1959] Present:- Mr. R. E. Searle (Chair) and all other Directors except Mr. Sharp who tendered his apologies. Secretary in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Apl. 13th were read and confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Gate v Bolton Res. 47. 2. 9 Gate v Aston Villa Res. 51. 8. 0 Deposit 11, Thirlmere Dr. 215. 0. 0 Cheques were signed for Comms. Inl. Rev. P. A. Y. E. 1375.10. 0 British Railways Fares 94. 3 .8 A. Dixon Xes. 18. 3. 6 Bank Balance £25,460.9.8 Dr. Reports Reports were given of the 1st Team game v Chelsea and of the 2nd Team game v Aston Villa games. Tour It was reported that an offer had been 271 made for a Match in Valencia on Apl. 30th all travelling expenses paid for a party of 17 plus £600, and there was a possibility of 3 games in Bulgaria, all expenses paid plus £500 spending money and 2,000 dollars a Match for a party of 25. It was agreed to favour the Bulgarian Tour with a preference to start on May 9th if any option were given of the commencing date. Daily Mail An article in the Daily Mail was considered quoting unfavourable comments on the tactics of the players by the Manager of Notts Forest, W. Wacker. It was agreed