Briggs - Resolved we offer Darwen £25 and play a match at
Darwen mid week for transfer of Briggs.
Kelso Resolved we do not transfer Kelso to Bury.
Hinton - Resolved we accept settlement of a/c as per terms of his
letter. Our Solicitors to have letter & act accordingly.
Kitchen - Resolved we pay his expenses £2.10.0. & we write
him within a fortnight saying if we will engage him.
Proclamation Resolved the Secretary write the Town Clerk & ask for a
Mayor's proclamation to be issued to close Goodison Rd.
during football matches.
Signed Jan 6th 1896 John Prescott
Chairman
Meeting of Directors held January 6th 1896
Present J. Prescott Esq. (in the chair) Messrs Brooks, Bainbridge,
Crawshaw, Davies, Kelly & Leyland.
Minutes of 3 meetings read & confirmed.
Smith Resolved we ask him on what terms he would be
prepared to sign.
Briggs Resolved we offer them £40 & play them a match free
at Darwen mid week for transfer of Briggs.
Mr. Crawshaw & the Secretary go & arrange matter, players
wages not be more than £3 per week.
Small Heath Resolved no money or tickets be retd.
match
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. |