Meeting of Directors held Monday January 11th 1897
Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Bainbridge, Brooks, Clayton,
Crawshaw, Davies, Kelly, Leyland & Prescott.
Minutes of four Meetings read & confirmed.
McDonald W. Resolved we give him 30/- per week up to April 30th
in satisfaction of wages if he cares to go home, instead
of going to Manchester.
Meechan Resolved he be engaged to April 30th at Six Pound
per week bonus £10.
Team v W. B. Albion - Menham, Storrier, Arridge, Boyle, Holt, Stewart,
Taylor, Bell, Hartley, Chadwick, Milward with Goldie
as reserve.
Team v Middleton - Palmer, Barker, Molyneux, Nash, Hughes, Robertson,
Williams, Maley, Banks, Cameron, Schofield.
Directors in charge of Gate Messrs Baxter & Crawshaw.
Directors to West Bromwich - Messrs Prescott & Bainbridge.
Bonus Maley have 10/- extra for New Years League Matches.
Club's Social Mr. Crawshaw & the Secretary reported they had arranged
for dinner at Bee Hotel on the 19th & L. Harris
with Glee party engaged.
Bell's Benefit Resolved he have any evening after Easter Holidays.
Secretary arrange date with him.
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. |