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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.