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		[Meeting at the Sandon Hotel held on Monday
			Evening 1st Oct '88]

				Mr. J Houlding in the chair.

		Present	Messrs Richards, Howarth, Ramsey, Fleming, Jackson,
			Wilson, W Marriott, J Gunning, Barclay, Stockton.

		The Secy read letter from F Wills & the Committee
		resolved that players' attention be called to the
		importance of training.

		The Secy read letter from Aston Villa Committee & announced
		that he had replied to it, & his action was approved.

		The Reserve team was selected to play Crewe Steam Sheds 
		at Crewe on Saturday 6th Oct.

		The selection of 1st team to play Aston Villa was left
		over till Thursday 4th Oct.

		The Secy. was requested to notify the players to
		appear before the Committee on Thursday next.

		The following new members were proposed & accepted
		Mr. Alf Walker 64 Netherfield Rd
		 "  H W Barlow C/o Mr. A Smith 41 Oxford St

					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.