Feby 27th 1893
Meeting of Directors held Monday Feby 27th 1893
Present G. Mahon Esq. (in the chair) Messrs. Coates, Jackson,
Griffiths, Davies, Atkinson, Baxter, Clayton & Leyland.
Minutes of last meeting read & confirmed.
Team v Preston North End - E. Cup: Williams, Kelso, Howarth,
Boyle, Holt, Stewart, Latta, Gordon, Maxwell, Chadwick,
Milward - Geary to go as Reserve.
v Burnley Swifts, Jardin, Chadwick, Parry, Coyle,
Jones, Jamieson, Smith, Murray, Hartley, McMillan,
Elliott.
Training The Trainer having intimated to Griffiths the
desirability of spending a few days at Hoylake, say
from Wednesday night & if he should still think that
the best course to adopt- The Sec. make the necessary
arrangements. The team to come from Hoylake on
Saturday morning & travel by 8-40 to Sheffield.
Ironopolis match Resolved we do not increase guarantee for this match.
Benefit match Resolved we offer to play a match at Chester for our
expenses.
Resolved we play a match on March 9th at Oswestry
for £5 & entertain team after match.
Life Boat Fund The question of playing a match for this Fund was
left over - Messrs Clayton, Coates & Jackson to make
enquiries & report to next meeting.
Turnbull Resolved he be not engaged.
EVENTS
43 | Agreed that the Secretary arrange eggs, sherry and coffee for the players’ training in the morning |
73 | Agreed that the Club should pay the players’ expenses for joining the Liverpool gym at reduced rates |
91 | F. Geary appeared before the directors concerning his behaviour towards the spectators. |
113 | Agreed to give a match at Goodison Park for the benefit match for the unwaged. |
132 | Resolved that a letter be written to Porcupine saying the explanation re: stoppage of draws is not satisfactory. |
208 | Parry suspended. Notice of his suspension to be posted on in the dressing rooms. |
211 | Reserve Team to have a gold medal each. |
243 | Resolved Mr. Hinchcliffe be allowed to photograph team |
245 | Resolved on the purchase of 2 medals for Bell and Southworth |
286 | Resolved that Elliott be engaged as Assistant Trainer & Groundsman to play when required. |
295 | Resolved to give Stoke £20 for the transfer of Maxwell & to find him a place in a solicitors’ office. |
365 | Resolved to give 11 players medals for winning the Combination Championship |
444 | Resolved that the Ground Committee be authorised to have rooms covered over, urinals erected etc. |