Hartley Put on Agenda question of paying him something to go.
New Player Resolved the engagement of W. Henderson (Back) for
6 weeks be confirmed - terms £10 bonus & £3 per week
and £10 to Ferguson Agent.
Newsboys Charity Resolved the request for use of Ground for
Match Annual Match on Boxing day morning be granted.
Signed Nov. 23rd 1896 James C. Baxter
Meeting of Directors held at Monday Nov. 23rd 1896
Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Bainbridge, Brooks, Clayton,
Crawshaw, Cuff, Davies, Kelly, Leyland and Prescott.
Minutes of last Meeting read & confirmed.
Team v Burnley - Patrick, Storrier, Arridge, Boyle, Holt, Stewart, Taylor,
Bell, Cameron, Chadwick & Milward with Menham reserve.
Team v Garston - Palmer, Henderson, McDonald, Nash, Hughes, Robertson,
Balmer, Maley, Banks, Campbell & Elliott.
Directors in charge of Gate - Messrs Clayton & Prescott.
Directors to Garston - Messrs Brooks & Cuff.
Sub Committee to This motion to appoint Sub Committee was
select Team not carried.
Transfer of Shares 9 from J. E. Dimond to R. Wilson 450/458
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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. |