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26 Mch 1888	Committee mtg Mr J. Houlding in chair present
		Messrs Webster, Fleming, Jackson, Jones, Richards,
		Nisbet, Wilson, Marriott, Ramsay, Wills.
		Secretary reported that Aston Villa beat Everton
		at Everton 2 goals to one - 24 inst. Team
		Smalley, Dick, Dobson, Higgins, Gibson, Jones,
		Fleming, Eyton Jones, Costley, Briscoe, Farmer.
		"Reserve" team beaten 4 goals to one by
		Aigburth Vale. Jolliffe, James, Houldsworth,
		Fayer, Jones, Woods, Owens, Falls, Douglas.
		Arrowsmith? - referee.
		Team - Smalley, Dick, Dobson, Higgins, Jones,
		Nidd, Fleming, Briscoe, Eyton Jones, Farmer, Falls
		for 30 Mch.
		Resolved that 3' be charged for large stand on
		30-31 March, 2 April. Com adj. to 30 Mch.
		Letter read from A. Goudie resigning his membership
		& stating his intention of returning to Scotland.
		Use of ground on Easter Monday granted to Mr
		Nisbet for morning match - unless ground be
		unfit or in damageable state.

		 Passed a/cs	Fayer's	boots	 10/6
		        "	Falls	   "	 10/6
		 	"	  do	pants	  4/11
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					       £1.5.11
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		Voted Mr Ramsey £5.5/- expenses for two trips
		representing this club at Football Council in
		London.
					Robert Wilson
						April 3 1888
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.