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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.