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Meeting of Directors held Monday Dec. 6th 1897

Present		W. R. Clayton Esq. (in the chair) Messrs Baxter, Crawshaw, Cuff,
		Davies, Kelly, Keates & Prescott.

Minutes		of last 3 meetings read & confirmed.

Gillon		Resolved we adv. a half back disengaged in Athletic News.

Hartley		Resolved the minimum amount we accept from Liverpool
		be £100. Matter to be left with Messrs Clayton & Davies.

Team	v	Notts Cty - same as last Saturday.

Team	v	Rock Ferry -  McFarlane, Balmer, Barker, Wolstenholme,
		Hughes, Stewart, Williams, Cornett, Hulligan, Barlow, Schofield.

Motion to alter days of meeting.

Directors in charge of Gate - Messrs Prescott & Kelly.

Bonus re	Resolved the bonus for Lancashire Cup be the same
Lancashire Cup	as last year.

H. Cornett	Resolved he be engaged at 10/- per week as from Nov.
		27th up to Xmas & then increase to 20/- per week if
		satisfied or give him a free transfer.

West Bromwich	Resolved the Sec. try & arrange to play off for it
Charity Cup	here proceeds for L'pool Charities.

Glentoran F.C.	Resolved we cannot interfere, but leave the matter
		with the F.A.

Accounts	Roberts & Robinson	£540.0.0.
		Cuddy			£  3.3.0.

Porcupine &	Resolved Mr. Clayton & the Sec. confer with Cameron
A. Chronicle	re pars. in Porcupine & Athletic Chronicle &
		take what action they think fit.

Signed Dec. 20th 1897				W. R. Clayton	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.