Meeting of Directors held Wednesday Nov. 18th 1896 Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Brooks, Clayton, Crawshaw, Cuff, Davies, Kelly & Prescott. Minutes of last Meeting red & confirmed. Trainer The engagement of J. Lewis as Trainer was confirmed. Terms £2 per week during Winter & 30/- during the Summer & to have same bonus as Players for wins. A months notice on either side to terminate engagement. Team v Liverpool - same as last Saturday - Briggs to be examined by the Doctor on Saturday morning. Menham to be reserve for Briggs. Team v Macclesfield - Menham, Gordon, Barker, Goldie, Hughes, Robertson, Williams, Maley, Banks, Campbell & Elliott. Directors in charge of Gate - Mr. Crawshaw. Bonus for Saturday Win £3 with an additional 10/- for each goal scored more than the winning goal & 30/- a draw. Motion re transfer of Players not seconded. Goalkeeper Resolved we play Patrick in goal on the 28th. Transfer of J. Cameron confirmed £50 to W. B. Albion. Refreshments to Press at home - Motion withdrawn. Notice of motion to appoint Sub Committee to select the teams.
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. |