Meeting of Directors held Monday Jany. 27th 1896.
Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Cuff, Crawshaw, Clayton, Brooks,
Bainbridge, Davies, Kelly, Leyland & Prescott.
Minutes of last meeting read & confirmed.
Kelso Resolved we tell West Bromwich we cannot transfer Kelso
at present owing to crippled condition of team.
Hinton Resolved Solicitors be instructed to proceed in matter.
Teams Left over for selection on Thursday at 7-30.
Training Resolved the training be renewed & that Hartley &
Williams be included.
Directors to Notts - Mr Prescott in charge & the Secretary go.
Bonus for E. Cup. Same as last year - reserve Player going to Notts to
have bonus.
Checkers - Resolved we accept Mr. H. Shelton's offer to provide 12
checkers @ 3/6 ea on Saturday next.
Cup Tie Resolved we agree to Notts providing 12 drays
on Saturday & we join cost as per letter.
Telegrams Resolved we get Radford Press Agency to send us
6 wires for 5/- on Saturday.
County Court Resolved Dr. Baxter see Solicitors & instruct
Summons them to defend case.
Lan. Cup tie Resolved the Secretary reply to letter say we
v Fleetwood played our best available team (owing to accidents)
against Fleetwood Rangers.
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. |