A. Hartley Resolved if Hartley goes to Wolverhampton we pay his wages up to £50, matter left with Mr. Crawshaw & the Secretary. Milward's case The Secretary arrange for the Club to be represented when case is heard. Messrs Bainbridge, Clayton & the Secretary appear. J. Cameron Resolved the terms of Cameron's engagement be confirmed. Bonus £10 and £5 per week. Goalkeeper "Palmer" Resolved we give him a trial for 3 or 4 weeks as a Professional at £2 per week. Bonus for L'pool Resolved Elliott have bonus. Signed Dec. 7th 1896 James C. Baxter Chairman Meeting of Directors held at Bradford Hotel Monday Nov. 30th 1896 Present Messrs Prescott (in the chair) Cuff, Crawshaw, Brooks, Bainbridge, Davies, Kelly & Leyland. Patrick Resolved the secretary go to Scotland & try & get transfer of Patrick terms not to exceed £200. Signed Dec. 7th 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. |