Team v Newtown & Rock Ferry - Palmer, Gordon, McDonald, Nash, Hughes, Robertson, Williams, Maley, Banks, Campbell, Schofield. Directors to Sheffield &c. Mr. Prescott. Director in charge of Gate Friday - Mr. Crawshaw. Saturday- " Leyland. Groundsman have 5/- for extra work this Xmas. Meechan & Divers Special Meeting to be called for Wednesday next here at 7-15 to consider this matter. Transfer of Shares (6) from G. R. Heise to Wm. E. Hill 502/507. Signed January 5th 1897 James C. Baxter Chairman Meeting of Directors held Wednesday Dec. 30th 1896 Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Bainbridge, Clayton, Crawshaw, Cuff, Davies, Kelly & Prescott. Meechan Resolved we offer Sunderland £200 and Celtic £100 for transfer of Meechan. Matter to be left with the Players Committee. Sports Acts Resolved Messrs Cuff & Davies audit accounts. Bonus Resolved we offer Players £3 each if they win on Friday & Saturday. Mortgage Put on Agenda question of repayment. Signed Jany 5th 1897 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. |