Transfer of Shares (3) from Chas H. Heise to H. H. Benson 177/179. Signed Jany. 18th 1897 W. R. Clayton Chairman Meeting of Directors held Monday January 18th 1897 Present W. R. Clayton Esq. (in the chair) Messrs Brooks, Crawshaw, Cuff, Davies, Kelly, Prescott & Dr. Baxter. Minutes of last Meeting read & confirmed. Team v North End (Lan. Cup) - Menham, Storrier, Arridge, Boyle, Holt, Stewart, Taylor, Bell, Hartley, Chadwick & Milward with Goldie as reserve. Team v Darwen - Palmer, Meehan, Barker, Hughes, Meiklejohn, Robertson, Williams, Conway, Cameron, Campbell & Schofield. Linesman at Preston - Mr. Bainbridge. Directors to Preston - " Prescott & Cuff. Directors in charge of Gate - Mr. Davies. Checkers at Preston - Mr. Prescott & the Secretary make all arrangements. Sub Committees Resolved the Meetings of all Sub Committees be reported to Directors Meetings. McDonald Resolved he be paid £3 for last week and £2 per week up to April 30th, cheque drawn for same. Banks Resolved he appear next Meeting. Schofield Resolved Messrs Crawshaw & Prescott speak to him re his play & training.
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. |