Meeting of Directors held Monday December 16th 1895
Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Cuff, Clayton, Crawshaw,
Bainbridge, Brooks, Davies, Kelly, Leyland & Prescott.
Minutes of last meeting read & confirmed.
Benefit match Resolved we give Elliott a benefit match & that he
for Elliott have the Glossop North End Combination match.
J Cook The question of a desired increase in wages was left
over for consideration at next meeting.
Team v Villa same as played against Stoke.
Team v Wrexham " " " last Saturday except Kelso &
McAleavy.
Directors in charge of Gate Saturday, Messrs Leyland & Davies.
Team to Wrexham - Elliot take charge.
Linesman v Villa - Mr. Bainbridge.
Transfer of Shares - 5 from H. Burnett to E. Gough 2027/2031.
Excursion to B'burn Resolved we plan an Excursion to Blackburn
on New Years day.
Latta Resolved Latta be requested to pay off his loan
in 3 instalments before end of Season. The dates
to be arranged with the Secretary.
Smith on trial Resolved we play Smith against St. Mirren & the
Hearts of Midlothian at New Year.
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. |