Meeting of Directors held Monday Feby. 1st 1897 Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Bainbridge, Brooks, Clayton, Crawshaw, Cuff, Davies, Kelly & Prescott. Minutes of last Meeting read & confirmed. Semi Final Resolved we accept offer of Burnley £75 in addition to their Lan. Cup share of Gate to play here on Feby. 20th instead of on neutral ground. English Cup Resolved the bonus be £2 for a win and Bonus should they win the Cup they have £20 each. Team v North End same as last Saturday. Team v Middleton same as last Saturday except Maley instead of Conway. Directors in charge of Gate Messrs Prescott & Davies. Director to Middleton Mr. Bainbridge. Band for Saturday Matter left with Chairman to engage one at cost not exceeding 3 Guineas. New Stand Sub Committee reported interview with Architect Mr. Woodhouse & their decision after which it was Resolved "That it is the opinion of this Board that a new Stand should be built during the close Season. Resolved the Sec. arrange with Architect to get a lithographed plan to submit to Shareholders, date of Meeting to be fixed by the Directors at next Meeting.
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. |