1888 [Meeting of Committee held in the
June 25 Sandon Hotel, Monday Evg.]
Present John Houlding Esq., in the chair.
Messrs Wilson, Jackson, Berry,
Howarth, Gunning, Marriott (W.)
Ramsay & Barclay.
The minutes of last meeting were
read and confirmed.
The Secretary reported that the sub
committee appointed to attend
to the preparation of the field of
play for next season had
contracted with Mr. Rowlands,
West Derby, to re-lay and
sew the ground for the sum
of £30. The action of the sub
committee was approved.
The Secretary read letters from
Bootle, Renton, Halliwell, Bury
and other clubs re fixtures.
Resolved match with Bootle at
home Sep 1st on half gate terms,
provided Mr. Head withdrew a
clause in his letter which was
considered objectionable and out
of place. That Renton be offered
£50 guarantee for New Years day or
£60 guarantee for Boxing day Decr
26th or half gross gate in either
case if exceeding these amounts.
That Harry Warmby be engaged as
