Meeting of Directors held Monday Novr. 9th 1896 Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Bainbridge, Clayton, Crawshaw, Cuff, Davies, Kelly, Leyland & Prescott. Minutes of two Meetings read & Confirmed. Trainer's Resignation Resolved the resignation of Blackmore as Trainer be accepted. He receiving a weeks wages in settlement. Team v Bolton Wdrs. - same as played last Saturday. Team v Northwich - same as played last Saturday v Buxton. Directors in charge of Gate Messrs Cuff & Crawshaw. Directors to Northwich Messrs Davies & Clayton. Players Engaged Resolved the engagement of Players last week be confirmed viz. Banks £2.0.0 per week & bonus £10. Maley £1.15.0. Banks Release Resolved the Sec. go with Banks to Aldershot & pay the £21 required to buy him out of the Army. St. Lukes Church Resolved Solicitors be instructed to reply to letter the Directors being willing to allow matter to stand over for the present, subject to their giving up Land on receiving notice so to do. J. Cameron Resolved we sign J. Cameron as a Professional. Transfer of Shares (1) from F. Redmond to Geo Mahon 319.
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. |