1889 [Meeting held at the Sandon Hotel
9th January 1889]
R. Wilson Esq. in the Chair
Messrs Houlding, Richards, Jackson,
Brooks, Howarth, Ramsay & Barclay.
The minutes of last meeting were read
and confirmed.
The resolution of an Emergency Committee,
to pay the expenses of the players to
Preston in order to see the North End
v. Corinthian match was confirmed.
The Secretary suggested the desirability
of calling a general meeting in order
to consult with the members as to
the engagement of the players etc for next
season. After considerable discussion, it
was resolved to defer calling a meeting,
the Secretary to negotiate with and engage
players subject to the approval of the
Committee.
Letter of resignation of Treasurership
read from Mr Marriott. Mr Houlding
moved - Mr Howarth seconded - that
Mr Marriott's resignation be accepted with
regret. Mr Houlding gave notice
that at next meeting he would propose
that Mr Marriott's valuable services to the
club be acknowledged, by the committee
voting an honorarium from the funds of
the club.
