[Emergency Meeting of Directors held Wednesday Aug. 26th 1896] Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Bainbridge, Crawshaw & Davies. Holt Turned up, but as majority of Directors were not present no decision was arrived at. Team v Glasgow Rangers - Briggs, Barker, Storrier, Goldie, Meiklejohn, Robertson, Taylor, Campbell, Cameron, Chadwick & Milward. H. Gordon's) Resolved the engagement of Gordon be confirmed. Engagement ) Terms £3 per week & £10 bonus. Insurance of Resolved we insure League team with the Players Crown A. J. Co. provided premium does not exceed £80, Mr. Crawshaw & the Sec. to deal with the matter. Next Meeting Tuesday after Match. Signed Sep 1st 1896 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. |