301 [Meeting held at Goodison Park Tuesday 1st Sept. 1959] Present:- Mr. F. Micklesfield (Chair) and all other Directors except Mr. Balmforth who tendered his apologies. Manager & Secretary in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Aug. 24th were read and confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Sale 27 Croftson Ave. 1579.11.9 Burnley F. C. % 494. 8.6 Gate v Wolves Res. 91. 3.9 Season Tkt. Sales to date 16,475. 1.0 Accrington Stanley re Keeley 500. 0.0 Cheques were signed for:- Directors Expenses 98. 4.6 Wages 830. 0.5 Cash Disbursements 69.19.4 W. H. Cooke Xes. 66.18.0 Bank Balance £23,303.5.0 Dr. Reports Reports were given of the 1st Team game v Bolton W. and of the 2nd Team game v Wolves Res. It was reported that Bramwell had pulled a thigh muscle and was not yet fit to play, and Laverick was fit for light training. McCLELLAND O. R. Mr. Carey reported his trip to Lincoln MIDDLETON R. H. last Saturday with the Chairman. McClelland (LINCOLN CITY) had not enough craft, but Middleton was quite a useful player. REID The Chief Scout had watched Reid last (BRADFORD CITY) Saturday playing for Bradford City Res., and 206 Mr. Carey reported that he had made an offer of £7,500.0.0 for this player. ARMY F. A. It was reported that the Army F. A. 296