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7 May/88	Committee mtg Mr R Wilson in chair
		present Messrs Ramsay, Wills, Fleming,
		Jackson, Richards & Jones.
		Prop. Mr. Ramsay Sec. Mr Jackson that the ground
		be placed at disposal for L & D committee 
		for Benefit Match for St. Helens Colliery accident fund.
		Team for 12 May/88, Smalley, Dick, Dobson,
		Higgins, Gibson, Nidd, Farmer, Waugh, Costley,
		Briscoe, Fleming.
		                            Robert Wilson 
		                                  May 14, 1888

14 May 88	Committee mtg. Mr R. Wilson in chair
		present Messrs Ramsay, Jackson, Fleming,
		Webster, Richards, Jones, Nisbet, Houlding, Marriott.
		Secretary reported Everton beat Blackburn Olympic
		by 3 goals to 1 in 5 inst. Team- Smalley, Dobson,
		Goodall, Higgins, Gibson, Nidd, Farmer, Waugh,
		Costley, Briscoe, Fleming. Referee Mr. Ramsbottom
		& in 12 inst. were beaten by Accrington 2 goals nil.
		Team Smalley, Dick, Dobson, Higgins, Gibson, Nidd,
		Farmer, Sourbutts, Goodall, Briscoe, Fleming.
		Referee Mr. Bentley (Bolton).
		Decided to offer reward of £1 for apprehension of
		persons who damaged turnstile on field.
		Use of ground granted to 12 LAV for drill on
		condition they keep ground clean & make good
		all damage.
		Team for 19 inst. Smalley, Dick, Dobson, Higgins, Gibson,
		W.H.Jones, Sourbutts, Farmer, Costley, Briscoe, Goodall.
		        Reserves R. Jones forward.
		                                  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.