Meeting of Directors held Saturday April 4th 1896 Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Kelly, Cuff, Leyland, Crawshaw, Brooks, Prescott & Davies. Mr Clayton away on behalf of the Club. Team v Bolton Wdrs. - Hillman, Adams, Arridge, Boyle, Holt, Stewart, Bell, McInnes, Cameron, Chadwick & Milward. Team v Derby County same as above. Director to Derby Mr Crawshaw in charge. Linesman Monday & Tuesday Mr Leyland. Signed April 8th 1896 James C Baxter Chairman Meeting of Directors held Wednesday April 8th 1896 Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Brooks, Clayton, Cuff, Crawshaw, Davies, Kelly & Prescott. Minutes of two previous meetings read & confirmed. Team v Stoke - Briggs, Storrier, (Adams or Arridge), Boyle, Holt, Stewart, Bell, McDonald, Cameron, Chadwick, Schofield. Players to London Milward, Goldie & Williams in addition to above. Bonus For Stoke match £2 for win & £1 for draw. Directors to Stoke & London - Mr. Prescott in charge. Linesman at Stoke - Mr. Cuff. Directors in charge of Gate Saturday - Messrs Clayton & Brooks.
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. |