Use of Ground Resolved we allow L'pool & District Combn. use of our Ground some Monday or Tuesday in March. Fixture Resolved we play Aintree Church a match here in April midweek & hand them nett gate. R. Williams Resolved we offer R. Williams our team to play benefit his benefit match here on March 24th, the team to play against us to be approved by us. Letter from Fleetwood Rangers asking to play them a benefit match refused. Next Meeting Monday next 7-15. Signed Feby. 24th 1896 James C Baxter Chairman Meeting of Directors held Monday Feby. 24th 1896 Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Crawshaw, Cuff, Clayton, Davies, Bainbridge, Kelly & Prescott. Minutes of previous meetings read & confirmed. Team v Sheffield Wednesday - (E. Cup) Hillman, Adams, Arridge, Boyle, Holt, Stewart, Cameron, McInnes, Bell, Chadwick, & Milward. Goldie to go as reserve. Team v Darwen - Briggs, Kelso, Storrier, Latta, Meiklejohn, Mainman, Williams, Hartley, Chadwick, Murray & Schofield.
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. |