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		Mr. Wilson authorised to purchase
		boots for horse engaged in rolling
		field.

				Edwin Berry
				Chairman

1888		[Meeting held at the Sandon Hotel
			on Monday the 10 Sept 1888]

		Present Edwin Berry Esq. in the chair
			  and a full committee.
		The Minutes of last meeting were read
		and confirmed.

		Mr Wilson brought forward the 
		question of additional exits from
		ground on reserve side. After
		some discussion it was agreed
		to delay the matter until Mr Houlding
		considered what would be the
		best course to  adopt under the
		circumstances.

		Resolved that Mr Veale the groundman
		receive an increase from 12/- to 15/-
		per week from this date till end 
		of current playing season.

		Past the following accounts -

		Secretary as per statements	£12-1-6 
		Tyrer    			    9-6
		Rolling ground			    2-4
		Income tax deferred
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.