J. Chadwick Resolved we consult specialist re his eye. Bonus at Preston Resolved we offer £2 for win and £1 for draw. Special Training Resolved the team be fed this week & special training. R. Glen Resolved we do not entertain Renton's offer this Season. Sports a/cts Resolved a Meeting be called on the 26th at the Bee Hotel at 6-0 to settle up accounts. Loan of Players Resolved we offer to lend St. Mirren, Nash for Saturday next. L'pool Cup Put on Agenda for next Meeting. Palmer's Wages Put on Agenda for next Meeting. Signed January 25th 1897 James C. Baxter Chairman Meeting of Directors held Monday Jany. 25th 1897 Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Clayton, Crawshaw, Bainbridge, Brooks, Davies, Kelly, Leyland & Prescott. Minutes of last Meeting read & confirmed. Bonus Resolved the Player selected to go to away match as reserve have half the bonus, paid to the other Players. Team v Burton Wdrs. E. C. Menham, Storrier, Arridge, Boyle, Holt, Stewart, Taylor, Bell, Hartley, Chadwick, Milward.
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. |