Theatrical A statement was made to the effect that Messrs Sugg
Gala Drawings were about to take action against the 2 Secretaries
Messrs Clayton & Molyneux for libel. Resolved they
be covered from all loss.
May 1st 1892 W. R. Clayton
Meeting of Directors held Monday May 1st 1893.
Present W. R. Clayton Esq. (in the chair) Messrs Davies, Jackson,
Griffiths, Leyland, Atkinson, Coates & Baxter.
Minutes of last meeting read & confirmed.
Groves Resolved we pay West Bromwich £60 for the transfer
of Groves.
Players engaged R. Jones 40/- of during Summer 40/- Winter
R. Kelso 60/- " " 60/- " &
a bonus of £10.
Ground The Ground Committee reported that they recommend
the Ground to be drained with 4 tiles & 2 main
drains. Resolved it be drained on the herring
bone system, the details to be left with the Ground
Committee - Estimates to be got including relaying
Sods & placed before the Directors.
Adv. Contract Resolved we advertise in the Paper for offers
for Match Cards & adv. on Hoarding.
Sports Failing our obtaining the Police Ground for 27th May.
Resolved we hold Sports on our own Ground.
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. |