Fern & Joliffe to be engaged. Terms not to exceed in Fern's case 15/- during playing season and in Joliffe's 12/- in summer and 20/- in winter. Edwin Berry Chairman 27th May 1889
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. |