[Special Committee (re Ground) Meeting held Monday Oct 19th
1891]
Present Messrs Barclay, Griffiths, Atkinson, Henderson, Williams, Ramsay,
Jackson, Nisbet, Mahon, Coates, Wilson, Currier, Clayton, Baxter
& Howarth.
Chairman Resolved that Mr. Barclay act as Chairman of Special Com.
Resolutions Pro by Mr. Henderson
To ascertain if Mr. Houlding will be willing to accept a rental
of £190 per annum & Mr. Orrel £100 per annum on a lease
for 5 years with option of extending same for 10 years, such
option to be exercised within 2 years, provided the Club has
the rights to ownership present & future erections on the respective
grounds & that this offer the subject to the approval of a
general meeting of the members. Carried.
Pro by Mr. Nisbet
We ascertain from Messrs Houlding & Orrel the lowest price
they are willing to sell their land & if they are willing to sell
the enclosed portions only. Carried.
Pro by Mr. Clayton
Resolved that a Sub Com. be appointed consisting of Messrs
Walker, Mahon, Wilson, Henderson, Clayton & Griffiths to
make enquiries as to other grounds, situation, extent, rentals,
lease, purchase, ownership in erections & to report to the Special
General Committee. Carried.
W. E. Barclay
