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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.