Meeting of Directors held Wednesday Nov. 18th 1896
Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Brooks, Clayton, Crawshaw, Cuff,
Davies, Kelly & Prescott.
Minutes of last Meeting red & confirmed.
Trainer The engagement of J. Lewis as Trainer was confirmed.
Terms £2 per week during Winter & 30/- during the
Summer & to have same bonus as Players for wins.
A months notice on either side to terminate engagement.
Team v Liverpool - same as last Saturday - Briggs to be
examined by the Doctor on Saturday morning. Menham
to be reserve for Briggs.
Team v Macclesfield - Menham, Gordon, Barker, Goldie, Hughes,
Robertson, Williams, Maley, Banks, Campbell & Elliott.
Directors in charge of Gate - Mr. Crawshaw.
Bonus for Saturday Win £3 with an additional 10/- for each
goal scored more than the winning goal & 30/- a draw.
Motion re transfer of Players not seconded.
Goalkeeper Resolved we play Patrick in goal on the 28th.
Transfer of J. Cameron confirmed £50 to W. B. Albion.
Refreshments to Press at home - Motion withdrawn.
Notice of motion to appoint Sub Committee to select the teams.
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. |