13 [Meeting held at Goodison Park Tuesday Oct. 13th 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 Oct. 7th were read and confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Gate v Liverpool 4107. 7.3 Gate v M/c Utd. Res. 112.14.0 Cheques were signed for:- Wages 854. 9.0 Cash Disbursements 73.11.8 Bank Balance £18,588.5.8 Dr. MR. & MRS. SEARLE The Chairman expressed the sympathy of the Board to Mr. & Mrs. Searle on the loss sustained by the Death of Mr. Searle's mother. BANK LOAN. It was reported that an approach had been made to the Midland Bank for overdraft facilities up to £135,000.0.0, and they were prepared to extend the facilities up to a limit of £75,000.0.0. It was agreed that efforts be made to get the Bank to increase the limit to £100,000.0.0. REPORTS Reports were given of the 1st Team game v Leeds Utd. and of the 2nd Team game v M/c Utd. Res. Mr. Carey gave a report of the players on the injured list. FINNEY, A. Mr. Carey reported that he had watched 12 this player last Saturday, and in his opinion would be a great asset to the Club. The Board of Sheffield Wed. were to consider our offer tomorrow.