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		[Special Committee held Friday
		July 19th 1889.]
		Present John Houlding Esq. C.C. in the chair.
		Messrs Brooks, Molyneux, Barclay,
		Berry, Clayton, Williams, Fleming,
		& Howarth.

		Mr. Berry presented the defence
		he had received the legal advices
		of Gordon Of the Preston North End
		and after considerable discussion
		it was unanimously resolved
		to withdraw from the action
		and that the President & Secretary
		be requested to go to Preston
		and arrange with Mr. Sudell
		to bring the matter to a satisfactory
		settlement. Each party to pay their
		own costs.
		    J. Houlding Chairman's Signature

				     July 22 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.
273 Gordon had to promise to keep in proper condition to play football
274 12 medals were ordered from Vaughton and sons.