West Bromwich Resolved we play the match at West Bromwich Charity Cup & not at Everton, we pay our expenses. Players Resolved Messrs Kelly, Leyland and the Sec. go to Scotland to see trial matches. Use of Ground Resolved we allow L'pool Rugby Club use of our Ground on March 14th for their match v Bradford. Resolved we allow use of Ground for Rugby Charity match on April 11th. Signed March 5th 1894 W. R. Clayton Chairman Meeting of Directors held Monday March 5th 1894 Present W. R. Clayton Esq. (in the chair) Messrs Coates, Kelly, Leyland, Davies, Read, Griffiths, Atkinson. Minutes of last meeting read & confirmed. Team v 3rd Lanark - Whitehead, Howarth, Parry, Kelso, Boyle, Stewart, Latta, Hartley, Southworth, Chadwick, Geary. Team v St Mirren - Jardine, Lindsay, Arridge, Walker, Storrier, Coyle, Reay, Murray, Williams, McMillan, Elliott. Directors in charge of Gate - Messrs Kelly & Coates. Directors to Glasgow - Mr. Griffiths & the Secretary. Holt also to go. Transfer of Shares (5) From W. Parle to E. A. Bainbridge. Ticket holder (83) Resolved the Sec. write him & say Boy must be paid for in future.
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. |