Team v Bolton Wdrs. Reserve Same as selected for last Saturday. Directors in charge of Gate Messrs Cuff & Kelly. Director to Bolton Elliott take charge. L'pool Cup Resolved our 1st team play Liverpool for the Cup, subject to terms, date &c. being satisfactorily arranged. Palmer's Wages Resolved he have £2.10.0 per week and to start from January 2nd. H. Gordon The Secretary reported he had paid Gordon £23 in full settlement of wages up to 30th April, which was confirmed. Lan. Cup Resolved the Secretary attend Meeting of Association Semi Final at Bolton & that we toss for ground except Burnley. Bell's Benefit Match with Dundee March 29th confirmed. Transfer of Shares (3) from F. G. Heise to Harry Hechle 180/182. Special Training to be commenced Feby. 1st for a fortnight arrange- ments to be made for feeding. Passout Checks Resolved a special Die be got & all pass out checks be stamped therewith. Barker Application by Wolves for transfer refused. Signed Feby. 1st 1897 James C. Baxter 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. |