Directors to Sunderland Messrs Prescott & Cuff.
Chadwick Resolved E. Chadwick be paid £4 to cover his loss on
Saturday last.
Transfer of Shares (3) from W. P. Raven to John Raven 167/169
(3) " W. P. Hignett to John H. Higson 1461/1463.
Signed Dec. 14th 1896 James C. Baxter Chairman
Meeting of Directors held Monday Dec. 14th 1896
Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Bainbridge, Brooks, Clayton, Crawshaw,
Cuff, Davies, Kelly, Leyland & Prescott.
Minutes of last Meeting read & confirmed.
Team v Stoke - same as at Sunderland with Hartley as reserve for
Cameron if he is unfit to play.
Team v Chester - Palmer, Barker, Molyneux, Goldie, Hughes, Robertson,
Williams, Maley, Banks, Campbell, Schofield.
Directors in charge of Gate Messrs Leyland & Cuff.
Director to Chester Mr. Clayton.
Powell Fund Resolved we subscribe 5 Guineas.
Transfer of Shares 3 R. C. Heise to B. Kelly 1608/1610.
Charity Sports Prizes - Resolved we do not change Monks prize (case of
cutlery) & that we do not provide 4 Medals for Harriers Race.
Bonus for
last Saturday 12 Players & Trainer 10/- each for draw.
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. |