St. Lukes Resolved we do not make any offer for the Church Church it not being required by us. Bonus for Resolved a Sub Committee consisting of last Saturday Dr. Baxter, Messrs Clayton & Davies be appointed to meet the Capn. and Sub Capn. re this matter & say that until the Players accept the bonus £1 offered as is usual, the Directors will not consider the matter of a further present. The Sub Committee to have power to give any extra amount they deem advisable. The Sub Committee also to deal with the question of a weeks wages the old Players say they have missed. Notice of Motion by Mr. Clayton to pay £1000 off Mortgage a fortnight hence. Trial to Stirling Resolved we give him a trial in goal. Signed Oct 12th 1896 James C.Baxter Chairman Meeting of Directors held Monday October 12th 1896 Present Dr.Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Bainbridge, Crawshaw, Clayton, Davies, Kelly and Prescott. Minutes of last meeting read & confirmed. Team v Sheffield United: game as played at Burnley. Team v Barnton Rovers: Menham, Barker, Molyneux,Nash, Hughes, Robertson, Williams, Campbell, Chadwick, McDonald, 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. |