
1895-96 Meeting of Directors held Monday Sep. 9th 1895 Present W. R. Clayton Esq. (in the chair) Messrs Crawshaw, Cuff, Prescott, Kelly, Bainbridge, Brooks. Minutes of two previous meetings read & confirmed. Team v Bolton Wdrs - Hillman, Kelso, Adams, Boyle, Holt, Stewart, Williams, Bell, Flewitt, Chadwick, Milward. Team v Leek - Hiles, Parry, McDonald, Jones, Meiklejohn, Elliott, Reay, McInnes, Chadwick, Hill, Schofield. Directors in charge of Gate - Messrs T. T. Rogers & Co. send a man. Directors to Bolton - any wishing to go with Mr. Prescott in charge & the Secretary. Linesman Mr. Clayton. Bonus Resolved Arridge be paid Bonus of £2.10.0. Transfer of shares 6 from J. Buckler to John Morton 1777/1782 15 '' W.H. Calvert to J.N. Calvert} & W.H. Calvert} 1527/1541 Cart & Gears Resolved we sell same for £12. J. Chadwick Resolved we sign him at 20/- per week on trial. Signed Sep. 16th 1895 W. R. Clayton Chairman.
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. |