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August 8th 1892

Meeting of Directors held Monday August 8th 1892

Present 	G. Mahon Esq. (in the chair) Messrs Clayton, Davies, Baxter,
		Griffiths, Atkinson &  Leyland.

Minutes of two previous meetings read & Confirmed.

Groundsman	Resolved that  Geo. Howard be engaged as Groundsman
		at a salary of 25/- per week.

Captain &	Resolved that Mr. R. H. Howarth be elected Capn &
Sub Capns	A. Latta Sub Capn of League team and
		Mr. J. Elliott Capn of Combination team with
		A. Chadwick as Sub Captain.

Rubber down	Resolved that S. Orme be engaged @ 10/- per week.

Invitation to	Resolved that an invitation to view the Ground 
view Ground	be sent out to all those taking our weekly posters
		for the 25th August on the opening day.

Tenancy of office Resolved that we give notice to terminate our
		tenancy of present office on March 1st 1893.

Press to away	Resolved that a rep from the Courier, Post &
Matches		Mercury have his expenses paid to all away
		League matches & Cup Ties.

Opening of Ground Resolved that we accept Lord Kinnairds offer to
		open the Ground on the 25th Inst & that we have
		Professional Sports & fire Works on the Ground on
		the occasion- Special Insurance to be made against
		fire. Mr. Clayton & Sec to see Mr. Ramsbottom re terms.
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.