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1891
Committee Meeting held Monday March 2nd 1891

Present		J. Houlding Esq. (in the chair) Messes Barclay, Wilson, Coates, Clayton,
		Jackson, Williams, Ramsay, Dr. Baxter and the Secretary.

Minutes		of last meeting read and Confirmed.

Waltons benefit	Resolved that no charge be made for Team going to Blackburn to
		play match for this player.

J. Marsden	Resolved that this players application for release be not granted.

Fixture		Resolved that we accept the offer of Wolverhampton Wanders to
		play here on 21st March terms half G. gate with guarantee of £50.

League Meeting	Resolved that the Secretary attend tomorrow in Manchester.

A. Milward	Resolved that the agreement with this player be confirmed that he
		be paid £5 for signing, and an advance of £10 out of next Seasons wages.

P. Gordon	Resolved that £5 be advanced to this player out of next Seasons Wages.

Medical attendance Respecting this matter, it was reported that several players were
		being attended by other than the Clubs' Doctor, and it was pointed
		out that the Resolution on the books re this matter be adhered to.

Saturday Hospital A communication was read from the Secretary (Mr. Miles) asking
		for a match to be played on their behalf & He was requested to send a
		deputation to meet the Committee on Monday next at 8.30.

	Signed March 9th 1891
								J. Houlding
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.