Committee Meeting held Monday, May 12th 1890
Present Messrs Houlding (in the chair) Jackson, Ramsey, Wilson,
Maxwell, Brookes, Coates, Flemming, Henderson, Clayton and
Williams.
New Player. It was decided that Reynolds (Celtic) if willing, be engaged
for next season at not more than £25 on signing at £2.10 per week.
The minutes of the last meeting were read & passed.
Cox. It was decided this player receive no more money
for loss of work & that his agreement for £1.12.6 be adhered to.
Hammond. In the case of this player also it was resolved not
to deviate from the terms of the agreement.
Jolliffe. A letter from this player was read. It was decided that
he & Smalley be at once informed that their services
would not be further required.
Volunteer Shield Competition. A letter was read asking for the
use of our ground to play off the final tie between the
5th Irish & the Cheshire Engineers. It was resolved to
grant the use of the ground on Thursday or Thursday
week free of charge - members of this club to be admitted
free, & all expenses & responsibility for damage borne
by the applicants.
Loan of Players. A letter from Mr. Midgley (Burnley) was read
asking for the loan of Latta & Brady to play in a
match at Burnley on May 19th for the benefit of Lang
& Keenan. It was agreed that seeing we play
Bolton Wanderers on that date these players could
not be spared.
