Meeting of Directors held Monday December 2nd 1895 Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Prescott, Crawshaw, Cuff, Leyland, Davies, Brooks, Kelly & Bainbridge. Minutes of two previous meetings read & confirmed. Darwen Players Pro. by Mr. Kelly & seconded by Mr. Bainbridge and Resolved no action be taken. Glentoran match Sec. reported he had fixed for £50 guarantee on April 25th/96. Team v Small Heath - same as played at West Bromwich with Cameron as reserve. Team v Buxton - Cook, McDonald, Storrier, Kelso, Meiklejohn, Elliott, Reay, Williams, Chadwick, Murray and Schofield. Directors to Small Heath - Mr. Prescott in charge. Linesman Mr. Cuff. Directors in charge of Gate - Mr. Leyland. Storrier Pro. by Mr. Crawshaw & seconded by Mr. Davies & resolved He have 10/- per week added to his wages up to end of Season, the bonus for matches with 1st team to be discontinued. Holt Sec write & ask if in condition & training. R. Kelso Appear at next meeting. Kelso Notice of Motion by Mr. Leyland re transfer. Transfer of Shares 1 from Ellen Jackson to J. Gunning 2222 free. Press to away matches Notice of Motion for next meeting.
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. |