Meeting of Directors held at the Bradford Hotel Friday Feby. 14 1896 Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Cuff, Crawshaw, Kelly, Davies, Prescott & Bainbridge. Team v Sheffield United - Hillman, Adams, Arridge, Boyle, Holt, Stewart, Bell, McInnes, Cameron, Chadwick, Milward. Team v North End Reserve - Briggs, Cook, Storrier, Latta, Meiklejohn Mainman, Williams, Murray, Owens, Pye, Hill. Directors in charge of Gate - Messrs Prescott & Dr. Baxter. Director to Preston - Elliott take charge. Team v Sheffield Wednesday same as Saturday. Director to Sheffield - Mr Prescott in charge. Linesman Mr Bainbridge. New Player Resolved Mr. Cuff & the Secretary go to Dundee & see McDonald (inside right) play also ascertain from Rangers on what terms they would transfer Boyle & report to next meeting. Training Resolved the team go to Hoylake on Sunday morning. Hartley to go as reserve. County Court Resolved we ask solicitor to apply for Action costs £2.1.0 from W. G. Howard. Signed Feby. 19th 1896 James C Baxter Chairman
EVENTS
| 43 | Agreed that the Secretary arrange eggs, sherry and coffee for the players’ training in the morning |
| 73 | Agreed that the Club should pay the players’ expenses for joining the Liverpool gym at reduced rates |
| 91 | F. Geary appeared before the directors concerning his behaviour towards the spectators. |
| 113 | Agreed to give a match at Goodison Park for the benefit match for the unwaged. |
| 132 | Resolved that a letter be written to Porcupine saying the explanation re: stoppage of draws is not satisfactory. |
| 208 | Parry suspended. Notice of his suspension to be posted on in the dressing rooms. |
| 211 | Reserve Team to have a gold medal each. |
| 243 | Resolved Mr. Hinchcliffe be allowed to photograph team |
| 245 | Resolved on the purchase of 2 medals for Bell and Southworth |
| 286 | Resolved that Elliott be engaged as Assistant Trainer & Groundsman to play when required. |
| 295 | Resolved to give Stoke £20 for the transfer of Maxwell & to find him a place in a solicitors’ office. |
| 365 | Resolved to give 11 players medals for winning the Combination Championship |
| 444 | Resolved that the Ground Committee be authorised to have rooms covered over, urinals erected etc. |