Meeting of Directors held Wednesday March 11th 1896 Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Cuff, Clayton, Crawshaw, Davies, Kelly & Prescott. Minutes of two previous meetings read & confirmed. Team v Celtic - Hillman, Adams, Arridge, Boyle, Meiklejohn, Stewart, Bell, McDonald, Milward, Chadwick, Schofield. Team v Walsall - Briggs, Kelso, Molyneux, Latta, Goldie, Mainman, Williams, McInnes, Hartley, Murray & Elliott. Balmer W. Resolved we offer to sign him at 20/- per week. Directors in charge of Gate - Messrs Prescott & Kelly. Director to Walsall - Mr. Clayton. R. Williams Resolved we play at Luton on April 16th benefit for £10. Accounts Resolved Allan be paid a/c £10.0.0. Charity Match Resolved we hold Athletic Sports in August for the benefit of the charities named in Resolution of August 12th. Shelshear Put his name on list of Gatemen. Hill J. Resolved we transfer Hill to Southport Central if they can arrange with him. Complimentary Ticket to Detective Fisher.
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. |