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1888		[Meeting held at the Sandon Hotel
			Monday 31st Decr 1888]

		Present John Houlding Esq. in the Chair
			and
		Messrs Wilson, Ramsay, Jackson,
		Brooks, Stockton, Richards, Barclay,
		Berry.

		The minutes of last meeting
		were read and confirmed.

		Team selected to play v Rovers
		on the 5th Jany. Smalley, Dobson,
		Ross, Weir, Holt, Farmer, Angus,
		Chadwick, Milward, Watson, Davies.
		Reserves Brown, Sugg, Joliffe & Briscoe.

		Passed Mr. Owen's a/c £2-2-
		for preparing plans etc for stands
		last season.

		Protest from Park Road re Cup Tie
		read, and the secretary reported
		that he had replied to it.

		Elected		Robert Wilson
EVENTS
202 The possibility of playing baseball at the ground was considered. The ground was felt to be unsuitable.
232 Photograph of players taken at Sunderland. In was agreed that each player should have a copy. The team names: 1st and 2nd team were adopted.
243 £100 to be paid to Mr Houlding towards the Club’s loan account with him.
273 Gordon had to promise to keep in proper condition to play football
274 12 medals were ordered from Vaughton and sons.