Directors in charge of Gate - Messrs Bainbridge & Clayton. Director to Barnton - Elliott take charge. Littles a/c be paid £5. Transfer of Glen Resolved Mr. Clayton & the Secretary go to Renton and arrange for transfer of Glen on best possible terms. Post-office Mr. Clayton reported interview with Post-master. Telegraph wires Resolved we pay £35 our share of cost, if Liverpool do the same. Banks (C. F.) Resolved the matter of getting this player to 1st Seaforth Highlanders play trials for us be left with the Sec. Transfer of Latta Resolved we give Liverpool his transfer for £35. Bonus for Sub Committee reported Players had accepted L'pool match bonus and that a further bonus of £1 be paid to them by the Sec. also that the old Players retained from last year have their wages dated from May 2nd instead of May 8th. Signed Oct. 22nd 1896 James C. Baxter Chairman
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. |